I have loved all of this author’s books in the SmartyPants series as well as another series she had out on her own recently. And this book was once again a winner for me! I adored both characters. The enemies to lovers aspect was so well done in the beginning. The whole prank war was so much fun, even as I wondered what they would do to each other next. It actually was let go on longer than I expected at their volunteer fire fighter classes. But once they were told to stop, and then assigned to be partners, things got good.

Both characters had issues with their family, although Hunter’s were probably worse, seeing as his father and brother were in the Iron Wraiths. And while Madeline’s story hit a little close to home for me, except I’m probably more like her mom, lol, it was still a great storyline. The connection between Hunter and Madeline was really perfect as well. While normally I am irritated when characters think they aren’t good enough for someone, it was so easy to see why Hunter felt that way with his family, as well as his reading disability. I don’t think I’m giving a spoiler on that, because anyone who knows much about what he talks about with his problems with learning probably would have guessed it before Madeline even brought it up.

I love that both characters were able to take a stand, and instead of letting it come between them, they were able to figure things out maturely and realistically, even with heat of the moment misunderstandings or arguments. I liked that even Hunter’s ex-hook-up was a decent enough person in her own way. We got steamy times and we definitely got some swoony scenes!

Another great addition to the SmartyPants Romance Universe from Allie Winters!