Crash Into You, Small town, grumpy firefighter, vacation romance

J.H. Croix

Oct 2020 · Dare With Me Series Book 1 · J.H. Croix

About this eBook

A swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!

Opposites attract in a big way when an ex-military pilots rescues a sassy Southern chef in small town Alaska.

Daphne is everything I don’t need, and she makes me crazy in all  the wrong ways. This princess does not belong in the wilderness. Or, so I think. But then, thought is hard to come by around Daphne.

Between flying tourists all over Alaska’s skies, hotshot firefighting on the side, and raising my sixteen-year old sister, I don’t have time for anything, much less for a woman.

But time’s been laughing at me ever since Daphne showed up. I can’t get her out of my mind, and my control has fled the building. Oh, and I’m her boss.

One night, just one night, I let things go too far. Now, all bets are off.

Keywords: Daphne & Flynn’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, military heroes, sassy heroines, opposites attract, workplace/boss romance, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of steam and swoon, and a grumpy hero with a protective streak as big as Alaska.

*A full-length, standalone romance.

Ratings and reviews

Great start to a new series. Crash Into You is the first book in the ‘Dare With Me’ series by J.H. Croix, it’s also my first read from this author. I love discovering new to me authors and I’m happy to say, Ms. Croix has been added to my ever-growing to-go lists of authors. It was a great start to a new series, the main characters were well fleshed out and had some serious baggage to deal with. Daphne especially has a lot going on, in her head and her life. She needs a break and decides to hit the Alaskan wilderness in search of it. Flynn is an ex-airforce pilot who’s returned home to run his parents’ company Walker Adventures. Sparks fly from this first meeting and they share a strong attraction that only grows as time goes on. This was a sexy, but sweet, slightly angsty and slow-burning story, one you’ll want to savor as you and the characters get to know each other, and all the secondary members of the tale too. I’m already looking forward to the next installment.

Well this was a delicious and emotional read about Daphne going to Alaska to basically get away and decide what to do with her life. When Flynn first saw her, he snidely thought she was a princess cause of the way she was dressed. The chemistry between these two was hot and the story was entertaining. I really loved his family interaction and how things worked out. There were a few twists and turns that were not expected. Overall a great read but more details at the end would have been nice but that could just be me. I received an arc and voluntarily left an honest review. I recommend this one!

This was a slow burn melt your heart romance Flynn and Daphne were both a little lost in the world. They knew what they didn't want, having been there done that. They even had an idea of what they did want but life had short-circuited their plans leaving them both floundering in uncharted waters For Flynn, things were finally falling into place. Life was still chaotic and his time was still not his own. But he had a general direction. Daphne needed a reboot, a chance to find herself amidst all her grief and anger. On a whim, she ends up in Alaska for a month soaking in all that Walker Adventures (misadventures) has to offer - What happens when you mix a princess with Bears - Mud - Prickly Bushes - A Moose - and one smexy Bush Pilot? One heartwarming fabulously fun romance I enjoy a heroine that doesn't do the emotional flip-flop and Daphine was definitely that. She was searching for her inner reason, the will to move forward and enjoy each moment. Sure she was still a bit bruised from recent events that had turned her world upside down. But dang if she didn't face each new challenge and ride it out - Be it ditches, grazing bears, bull-headed moose, prickly bushes, or prickly bush pilots - She's got this! Flynn was working double-time to ensure his siblings had a chance at the world. He was battle harden and secretly a bit afraid he would mess up the whole parenting thing. Yeah, he was tired, burning the candle at both ends, occasionally even a bit grumbly but he had responsibilities! He had seen first hand what "relationships" cost a person - the damage and destruction they left in their wake. He was still mopping up the mess his mother had left. He knew better. Nothing would get past his glacial walls Two lost souls + One mountain resort = A wonderful story about finding oneself, finding one's purpose, and finding love.