GRR Reviews Set the Night on Fire (Jupiter Point Book by Jennifer Bernard

Set the Night on Fire is a contemporary small town romance involving firefighters as the hero, involving scandals, sociopaths, and redemption.

Sean Marcus left Jupiter Point 13 years ago in disgrace, when he did what he thought was the right thing, then snapped when he was treated like a criminal. In the years since he was adopted by a bunch of smoke jumpers (forest firefighters) and chose to become one himself. Now he is the leader of the new "Jupiter Point Hotshots" wildfire crew, he's back in town... and one look at Evie McGraw, and he's reminded why he left that long ago... For Evie, Sean, and their nemesis, Brad, have a bit of history... that lead to Sean leaving town. Brad is now a politician promising all sorts of things for the business coalition to endorse him for a run for state senate, and Evie, being the president of the business coalition, would be forced to endorse him despite her personal feelings. But McGraws do not make waves, ever, and in the 13 years, Evie never spoke of that night... But Brad seems to be outmaneuvering Evie and Sean at every turn...

Brad's motivation makes no sense other than "I can get away with it", making him a true sociopath. However, it seems to go far beyond what's normal, as if he enjoys pushing people's buttons. Heck, even when Brad had been "defeated", he was still spinning info to push other people's buttons, which makes him petty. I can understand lying for power, lying for money, but lying for... what exactly? It's implied that there's an additional reason but obviously it's a bit vague probably as a teaser for subsequent volumes.

Category: Contemporary

Primary Plot: Wildfire crew leader is back in town to save the girl he left behind from a slick politician they had a history with

Tropes: firefighter, return, reunion, scars, triangle, family secrets, evil enemies, small town

Overall Rating: 4/5