Review: The Autumn Review Up in Flames
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 4, 2013
I'm a big fan of Nicole Williams, so when I found out she was writing a NA Contemporary, I said "YES, PLEASE." Up in Flames certainly didn't disappoint. It had everything I like to see in a New Adult book; it was steamy and had a great love story.I will go ahead and warn you that Elle has boyfriend. They've known each other since they were kids. It's almost expected that they get married, but Elle feels like she wants something more. Then she meets Cole. When Cole comes into the picture, everything she thought she wanted changes. Cole is exciting, passionate, and completely consumed by Elle. The problem: Elle has a boyfriend.Now, I typically have a tough time reading about cheating and love triangles, but this one didn't bother me. My reason is that while Logan, her boyfriend, is a good guy, he can't really give Elle what she needs. He's not around much and he seems content to follow along with what is expected. So, for me it wasn't a big deal. It wasn't like she didn't feel remorse about her actions either. She loves Logan, but she's not in love with him. Her attraction and connection with Cole is much deeper.I will go right ahead and say that Cole made the book for me. I liked Elle, don't get me wrong, but Cole is just...*sigh*. He's a bit more complex than I originally thought he would be. We learn more about his past towards the end of the book, but even until that point he was an interesting guy. I don't think I've ever read a book about smokejumpers. Cole fits what I imagined they would be like. He likes action and isn't afraid to take a chance; definitely a passionate guy. Loved him.Overall, Nicole Williams delivered once again. I was so into the story that I read it within a few hours. I loved the way they come together in the end and was sad to see it end. It ends with Elle and Cole going away to college, so maybe that leaves the potential for another book? If you're looking for a fast, well-written, steamy love story...look no further.Quotes:~"We were brought into the world naked and it's a damn shame somewhere along man's way he felt the need to cover up." Those eyes of his sparkled. "Because bodies like yours make clothing a real tragedy."-Loc 110~I needed fire. I wouldn't settle for less and I hadn't realized I needed it until Cole had showed me.-Loc 1029~"What the hell, Elle? You start having some thing with a guy so damn hot he makes me come just by looking at him and I'm the last to know?" She shoved my arm again. "Not cool."-Loc 1597~"And then I met you and I wanted more out of life than just jumping out of planes for a quick rush. Because who in their right mind would settle for a quick rush when you could have a long, long rush?"-Loc 3194