In both cases the sex occurs before the MCs are together. I feel like it's important to point out that both MCs have on-page descriptive sex with other people. Here is a book that will work well for some, but did not always work so well for me. Both men want to take their relationship slow, even with all the drama swirling around 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. And a handsome one at that.Īs their lives entangle, and their relationship grows, neither man can ignore the attraction between them. Ambrose isn’t sure about letting in someone new, but Barrett hasn’t proven to be anything but a good person. 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. But 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. His days as a forest ranger are filled with unpredictable adventure, so home is the one place he knows he can count on. The tall pines, the thick mist, the birdsong above his head.Barrett loves everything about living outside the remote mountain town of Lake Honor, but especially the peace and quiet.

Ask Me for Fire by Halli Starling