Tropes: forced proximity, slow burn, grouchy loners, small town romanceĬontent warnings: explicit sex (with others and between the MCs) some violence and danger (mostly minimal and/or off-screen) mental health issues including anxiety and depression abusive and manipulative family neglectful family and past relationships Both men want to take their relationship slow, even with all the drama swirling around them, and it's getting more difficult to ignore the spark between them.Īsk Me For Fire is a love story drenched in atmosphere, suspense, and heartfelt connections. On top of that, the sabotage of forest ranger equipment grows more dangerous and Barrett is pulled into the investigation. But their pasts are complicated an ex-boyfriend reappears, an estranged parent tries to get in contact, and Barrett’s nephew falls ill. Letting Barrett get close is difficult, but it's hard to ignore the handsome, kind neighbor.Īs their lives entangle, and their relationship grows, neither man can ignore the attraction between them. Barrett saves Ambrose’s life, and their bond is cemented. As he slowly warms up to Barrett, fate finds a way to push them together when danger and sabotage strike. But Barrett, his new neighbor, is kind and generous, and has soft brown eyes he can’t stop thinking about. Which is a pity, because Barrett finds him fascinating and incredibly good looking.Īmbrose didn’t move to the outskirts of nowhere to make a friend. When the new neighbor, Ambrose, arrives, Barrett realizes that the man is a loner, like himself, and clearly not looking for a friend.

His days as a forest ranger are filled with unpredictable adventure, so home is the one place he knows he can count on.īut even home has been a surprise of late, as his next door neighbor and good friend has suddenly passed away, and the house has been sold to someone new. A Reads Rainbow 2023 for Adult Contemporary Finalist!Ī slow burn, convention-bending, slice of life romance.Ĭan two loners living in the wilderness find friendship and love?īarrett loves everything about living outside the remote mountain town of Lake Honor.

Ask Me for Fire by Halli Starling