Both Linc and Jacob have been attracted to one another for years. But as the older brother's friend, Linc takes it upon himself to distance himself. He distances himself even further for the sake of his best friend, a homophobic jerk who has his back, but with conditions. Linc's history is a lonely one and a bit sad too so it's far more complicated for him than just opening his heart to love from the young man he secretly yearns for.
Jacob isn't as complicated, he's far more brave in the face of expectations and others' comfort levels. He's determined to live his best life and that includes finally having Linc after being pushed away so many years ago. But nothing is ever easy and his youth makes him blind to the homophobia and expectations that trap Linc.
Together they were so very hot and also incredibly sweet. They have such a hard road to travel before they can be together and it mainly circles around Jacob's family. There was a bit too much self-denial and Linc's martyr attitude for my liking. In addition to that I found Jacob to be incredibly selfish at times. His courage was brazen, but it was often at the expense of Linc. Yes, Linc totally needed to get out of his own way and finally stand up for his own heart and be as brave as Jacob, but Jacob's pushing was a bit too much for me at times.
They do get it together and when they do it's all kinds of sweet. Jacob stands up to his family and brings up excellent points that essentially slap his family in their faces with hypocrisy. And, damn, were they sexy together. Linc was such a good man and finding his heart belonged to Jacob only brought out all that good even more. Jacob evolved in such positive ways over the course of the book through both his hotshot training and with Linc. If the rest of the series plays out like this one I'm going to be one very, very happy reader.
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Smokejumper Lincoln Reid is speechless to see Jacob Hartman among his squad’s new recruits. Linc had promised his late best friend he’d stay away from his little brother. And yet here Jacob is…and almost instantly, the same temptation Linc has always felt around him is causing way too many problems.
Jacob gets everyone’s concerns, but he’s waited years for his shot at joining the elite smokejumping team, hoping to honor his brother’s memory. He’s ready to tackle any challenge Linc throws his way, and senses the chemistry between them—chemistry Linc insists on ignoring —is still alive and kicking. This time, Jacob’s determined to get what he wants.
Close quarters and high stakes make it difficult for Linc to keep his resolve, nevermind do so while also making sure the rookie’s safe. But the closer they get, the more Linc’s plan to leave at the end of the season risks him breaking another promise: the one his heart wants to make to Jacob.
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