Firecracker (Honeybridge)

De: Lucy Lennox, May Archer

Narrado por: Michael Dean

There are three kinds of people in Honeybridge, Maine: The Honeycutts, who know a lot about love and loyalty; The Wellbridges, who think they’re the epitome of wealth and refinement; and the rest of the Honeybridgers, who know better than to get in the way of the centuries-old rivalry between the two.

There wasn’t a time when I didn't know Flynn “Firecracker” Honeycutt.

He’s been my childhood friend. My high school rival. The guy I couldn’t stop dreaming about, long after I thought I’d left him and Honeybridge in my rear-view mirror.

Now he’s the key to the giant promotion that can make or break my career…if I can just convince the man to give me the distribution rights for his award-winning mead.

Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done.

Flynn’s not the guy he used to be. His gorgeous eyes used to spark with dreams and fire, but now he looks at me with cold fury. And just like Achilles had his heel and Samson had his hair, I had Flynn Honeycutt, the one man I’d never been able to charm, despite an entire life spent winning people over.

I’m not giving up, though. Because I’m not the kid I used to be, either. And because, if the two of us can survive a long, hot summer filled with his family’s crazy antics and my mother’s single-handed determination to keep the Wellbridge-Honeycutt feud alive, there might just be a chance for both of us to get what we want:

A new dream.

The fulfillment of an old town legend.

And another chance to spark Firecracker to life.

©2022 Lucy Lennox and May Archer (P)2022 Lucy Lennox and May Archer

storytelling was good.

I think that the story was written with a good attention to detail. the climax was very notably a turning point in the characters.

Finally getting your heart’s desire

I loved JT (Frog) and Flynn’s (Firecracker) enemies to lovers, lifelong rivalry, second chance romance with a side of lifelong family feud. In my opinion for an enemies to lovers story to work, the author has to straddle a fine line of sexy animosity without tipping into meanness or abuse. This was done perfectly with Frog and Firecracker’s story. JT works for an alcohol distributor and is known as the rainmaker. Flynn owns and runs his family’s tavern and meadery. JT and Flynnn grew up together in small town Honeybridge with feuding families and constant rivalry. When JT’s company wants to purchase distribution rights for Flynn’s mead, old hurts and long repressed feelings can no longer be ignored. On the way to their HEA, JT and Flynnn has to unpack awhile trunk loads of baggage and it’s an emotional journey for all of us. They are portrayed beautifully as real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really trying to just do their best as incredibly messy humans. This book will definitely give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering. The story included sweet moments, steamy scenes, laugh out loud moments, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, and all the heart squeezing love. I am in love with Honeybridge and all the new characters. I am excited to read more stories in this quirky fun town.

I love Michael Dean’s narrations. As always, he did a phenomenal job narrating the story and breathing life into the characters with enough change of inflection, tone and cadence to voice multiple characters quite convincingly.

Love Lucy and May’s writing.

These two are a cute starting to a new series. Loved the snark and bitting. Really enjoyed the side characters also. Good story line. I enjoy the 2nd chance troupe.

Good story. Good narration.

I needed a small-town romance with moderate angst. This book fits that category. It also fits into the misunderstandings trope. Halfway through the book, I wanted to smack the main characters upside the head. I think the misunderstandings went a bit to far and bogged down the book in the middle. I still enjoyed the story, though. I didn't mind a slower-paced story because I find Michael Dean's voice soothing, and his performance is very smooth. This book is worth the read/listen if you need a relaxing break from a chaotic day.

Another HIT!!!

Another excellent book by 2 of my favourite authors and Narrated by 1 of my top favourite Michael Dean. Excellent book!!! Thank you!!!