Megans Musings – Melt for Him by Lauren Blakely with giveaway

Melt for Him by Lauren Blakely

2nd in the Fighting Fire Series of Standalones. Contemporary Romance 

Melt for Him is the first full-length novel of the Fighting Fire series. The first book in the series is the novella Burn for Me (currently FREE at time of posting!). Even though this is technically the second story in the series, it can absolutely be read as a standalone, which I did. But I will tell you, I immediately jumped into Burn for Me when I was done.

Melt for Him was my second Lauren Blakely experience (the first was the Seductive Nights Trilogy, see my review here), and I assure you, it will not be my last. Lauren has a way to bring the story to life and set my kindle afire. This one was especially hot because it involved my favorite, firemen. Not to mention the heroine in this book has the most kick-ass name in the history of ever…not that I’m biased or anything.

Fire captain and bar owner Becker Thomas usually spends his nights alone, trying to escape painful memories from his past. When he meets a sexy, free-spirited brunette outside his bar, he knows he’s found the perfect way to forget for one night. But when he later discovers the woman he’s itching for another night with is his best friend’s sister, everything comes to a halt.

Just out of a toxic relationship, Megan Jansen is only in Hidden Oaks to visit her brother, photograph the firemen’s calendar, and then slip off to another adventure. The brooding man who gave her the best sex ever is an unexpected surprise. The problem is, he’s her brother’s friend and a fellow fireman, and Megan’s rule is no firemen. She knows she’s going to get burned …but keeping their hands off each other is easier said than done.

 

I absolutely adore the whole “best friend’s sister-completely unavailable-but can’t keep our hands off each other” type of romance, and this one did not disappoint. Becker and Megan meet in an alley way, hit things off immediately, and an instant attraction develops. After an evening of easy conversation that turns to blatant flirting, both agree to “one night without drama….one night with only pleasure”…and DAMN, it is HOT.

“Tell me something. Do you want me to spread you out on the bed? Take you on all fours? Bend you over? Or do you want to throw me down on the bed, climb on top of me and ride me into oblivion?”

She held up one finger. “I’ll take one ticket on the ride to oblivion, please.”

And then BAM…reality slaps them in the face. Their identities are revealed in the light of day and everything comes to a standstill. Becker is a fire fighter…a no-go zone for Megan. And Megan turns out to be his best friend’s sister …a no-go zone for Becker. Not to mention, both of them have a laundry list of baggage that impedes them from taking things to a relationship level with anyone.

Time passes and the sexual tension is so effing thick you can practically see it, taste it, and touch it. Lauren does sexual tension like nobody’s business. You want so hard for them to get over their issues and get it on already! As they “try” to steer away from their sexual connection, they continue to build a friendship. However, it seems like every time they see each other they just can’t keep their hands to themselves.

“Megan,” he said, his voice rough and full of need. “You make it so hard to resist you. I’m trying, I swear I’m trying. But I don’t know how to right now.”

Eventually, the tension snaps. And mother of all that is good and holy….I can’t even…I just CAN’T EVEN.

All the air whooshed out of her lungs from the dominating way he talked to her….he sat her down and pulled her onto him. She swallowed, her throat dry as he stared at her as if he wanted to consume her. “Now touch yourself.”

“Torture me, Megan, with your sexy sounds,” he growled. “I want to watch you and see the look on your face when you’re close to breaking…” …she trembled at his words. “Do you want to come right now as much as I want to watch you?”

“More than anything.”

Jeeezus Jones. This scene by the river is one of my favorites in the book. One I will definitely revisit, often. Don’t judge. You will, too. Now, back to the review…

After the snap, Becker and Megan agree to exploring things for the couple of weeks Megan plans to be in town, but nothing more. Becker’s past is holding him back. He has not dealt with the loss he experienced and he is riddled with guilt. Guilt that he has misplaced… right on to his own shoulders.

To add to the angst, Megan just can’t get past the fact that Becker is a fireman. And a fireman cannot give her what she needs…the promise of coming home. Lauren writes this so well you can feel the struggle within Megan. The hurt she hasn’t healed. She wants the guarantee that Becker can never give her. Because being a fireman is in his blood…he lives a life of service, and with that he is always on call to face danger.

Will their connection be strong enough to survive? And tough enough to heal the tears and scars on their souls? Because, “…the issue had never been how they felt. The issue was whether or not she’d let herself feel for him.”

Likes:

• OMG, Becker. Panty melting.
• Megan was a firecracker! I loved her spunk and independence. (And her name…fantabulous!)
• Firefighter awesomeness all around…it made me pick up Burn for Me And now I am not-so-patiently waiting for the next book in the series!
• Perfect blend of emotion, humor, and sexy time.
• Lauren Blakely knows how to write fuckhot sex scenes. For reals, my kindle was a-blazing! Fan or ice bath required!

Dislikes:

• I don’t really have any. I really enjoyed this book!

Rating: 5 stars, 5 Heat

Overall, I loved this book. It is a beautifully emotional journey about healing, opening up, and moving on. Lauren seamlessly weaves humor and steamy hot romance throughout the story, giving it the best of all the worlds. This was the perfect read for me. Bravo, Lauren, bravo!

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