One Fired Up Fourth

One Effed Up Holiday #3

by Claire Raye

For fans of all seasons, Claire Raye brings you a brand new series set around your favorite holidays featuring laughs, love and of course a little bit of steam. Each book can be read as a standalone and happily ever afters are guaranteed!

Aida McNaughton’s life has been nothing but exams and studying for the last year. A quiet summer on the shores of a quaint little beachside village is exactly what she needs.

Ben Kincaid is not ready to grow up despite graduating from college in May. So instead of spending his summer job hunting, he’s shacking up at his parents’ beach house, ready to live it up.

But neither of their plans play out like they expect with Aida calling the police on Ben when one of his parties gets out of hand.

In an effort to win the war, Ben plans an epic Fourth of July party, never expecting Aida to show up. And now she’s all he can think about.

Will Ben be able to win over the beauty next door or will it be one fired up mess?

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, Forced Proximity, Rom Com, Amazon, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

334 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2024

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Reviews

[Sammie · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review: One Fired up Fourth by Claire Raye
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶.5

When Aida calls the cops on the party boy next door, the last thing she expects is to fall hard for him. And the hot, persistent, competitive neighbour, Ben, falls just as hard. First impressions are definitely not everything when it comes to Ben, and I loved reading how Aida quickly discovered this.

These two are great, their banter is brilliant, and I loved how competitive they are. It's literally their foreplay!!

And I think no review will be complete for this book without discussing Miriam!! The grandma we'd all love to know. She had me in hysterics. I'd love to he privy to her book club, that's for sure!

This was different to my usual read, but I really enjoyed it. It's light-hearted and funny, perfect for those summers chilling on the beach, by the pool, or in the garden!

Thank you so much, @claire_raye_author, for reaching out to me with this ARC. It was a great read!!

[Anca A · Rating 4 out of 5]

#Review: *One fired up Fourth* - ARC - Claire Raye [18+]
4/5✨
3/5🌶️

It was the perfect time to read this book😊. Just chilled in vacation while I enjoyed this read. Thank you so much Claire Raye for offering me this e-copy! 🤗

Ben Kincaid is that kind of guy who just wants to party hard for all summer long, to forget about his other problems for a bit. So, while he is staying at his parents holiday house, he throws a big party. But he doesn't know that his next door neighbours have hired a girl to watch over their home for the summer.

Aida McNaughton gets a dream job for the summer. She gets to take care of a house while it's owners are away, for a trip in Europe. She wants to have a break before she goes in full mode on studying for becoming a lawyer. But her peace and quiet is ruined by Ben with his loud party. Only, that call she makes to the police for the craziness that happens next door, will turn into so much more. She will have her best summer time ever and something she would never expect - someone who will steal her heart.

I laughed so much while reading this book! 😂 Ben's grandma, Miriam, is so much fun and definitely different from other old ladies out there 🤭. She played a big part in this story, bringing that salt and pepper in the mix 😂. She really knows how to live her life! I also enjoyed the little competitions against Aida and Ben. They were a little silly but made me giggle a lot.

In the serious side, we have Ben's insecurities and issues with his family. He didn't have the best relationship with them and he feels the pressure his father is exposing him to. Ben is afraid to let his feelings and thoughts out and that isn't the best thing to do. But Aida has come into his life and she, for certain, will change his life for better 🩵. The end kinda closed the circle of the story and I really liked how it was built - it was sweet and pretty unique for me.

This book had me hooked into this lovely story and I had a really great time reading it. A great choice to relax a bit in the summer days.

😎Tropes:
☀️#PartyBoyUptightGirl;
☀️#EnemiesToLovers;
☀️#Neighbours;
☀️#BadBoyGoodGirl;
☀️#SmallTownVibes;
☀️#CrazyGrandma;
☀️#Banter;
☀️#DualPov

[Katja ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick, fun summer read! The book was an easy read and I’ve enjoyed the banter between Aida & Ben! It was a bit steamy, not too much. All this time and energy pushing him away, just to…. Well I won’t spoil it.
It’s definitely a book filled with fun characters, there are lots of feelings and emotions and real life situations we can all relate to.

[Stacie Moseley (Stacie.moreads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was exciting from start to finish!!! From the MMC and FMC first encounter, the police being called, the competitions, the banter, the angst, the spicy grandma…..it was pure perfection!!! I absolutely couldn’t get enough and I only put this book down because of my adult responsibilities!!

[Sarah Guzak · Rating 4 out of 5]

This ARC came at a perfect time when I needed a quick, cute, easy, fun read!

This is my first book by the author duo, Claire Raye, and I enjoyed it! Their writing style is easy to follow, concise, not too drawn out, and has a nice dash of spice for the readers that an enjoy an extra kick to their books.

Our story follows Aida and Ben, both fresh out of college trying to enjoy their last summer of freedom before they enter the "real world" as adults. Aida got accepted to law school at Columbia, and Ben got a position as a graphic designer for a popular shoe company in New York... The two are complete strangers until a house sitting job lands Aida on Little Crab Island where she has a not so great first encounter with Ben... Ben is known for throwing epic parties at his parents summer home, and when Aida so kindly calls the cops on one of his "bangers," the two clash immediately. Aida is just wanting some R&R/peace and quite after working her butt off to get into law school, and Ben just wants to party all day and all night to live up to his laid back playboy persona. However, Ben can't help but notice the attractive young girl that is his new next door neighbor for the summer. The more time they spend together, the more each realizes they have a decent amount in common, especially their overly competitive natures. Maybe, just maybe, they'll see eye to eye on a few things and have a summer neither of them will ever forget.

This book was a littleee basic with not much of a conflict to mix up the plot, but if you're someone who prefers low anxiety books, this one is definitely for you!

Read if you like:
- college age romance
- beach/small town romance
- meddling grandma
- mild spice
- opposites attract
- forced proximity

[Sarah | sarah.onemorechapter · Rating 4 out of 5]

One Fired Up Fourth is a sweet and fun read that is perfect for summertime!

Ben and Aida don't start off on the right foot. On her first night housesitting on Little Crab Island, Aida is already calling the cops on her noisy neighbor. Her goal this summer is to relax and recharge before starting law school. She isn't going to let some party boy change her plans.

Ben has been known as a "party boy" for years. He adopted this facade after his heart was broken, and he has never really healed. Little Crab Island is the place he goes to find peace, and he is trying to escape the real world for just a little longer. His fathers' expectations are pressing down on him, and he's not sure how to move forward. Doing what he does best, Ben throws a party, but this time his feisty new neighbor has other ideas.

Ben and Aida are a match made in heaven. Both competitive and have a phobia of relationships for various reasons. Neither one of them are looking for anything serious, but the more time they spend getting to know each other, the more obvious their connection becomes. Aida sees through this party boy exterior that Ben shows the world, and Ben has a way of making Aida feel cherished. Their friendly competitions turn into something so much more.

This book was so sweet and heartfelt. It is the perfect book for a day at the beach. I think my favorite character was Grandma Miriam. She had me laughing out loud so many times.

Thank you, Claire Raye for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy!

3.5⭐️ | 2🌶️
•close proximity
• enemies to lovers
•strong fmc
•slow burn

[Kylie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg what a fun summer read !!
I truly loved this story and couldn’t get enough!
Aida takes an easy going summer job on the beach house sitting ,her last bit of freedom before beginning law school in the fall.
She meets the party boy next door, Ben, after she calls the cops on him for partying loudly all night.
She doesn’t expect to have the most amazing summer of her life .
Ben is so much more than the party boy and meeting her has opened his eyes to that.

This story was so fun and had me CRACKING UP! These two were absolutely adorable together, and I loved every second of them.
Ben’s grandma was HYSTERICAL. I laughed out loud sooo much I had people at the pool looking at me .
Perfect summer poolside or beach read.
I’m anxious to read more holiday books by this author! I really loved this!
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[Lark _thebookchamber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute summer read that will have you laughing all throughout. Aida and Ben were cute and I loved the banter/playful rivalry over who could host the best Fourth of July party. The competitiveness between these two will have you giggling- the shrimp contest was my favorite- I totally feel like I could eat 51 pieces of shrimp 🍤 there were sweet moments, spicy moments, and just fun moments.

I loved Miriam, Ben’s grandmother, and think she was a vital part of this story! You never knew what she was going to do or say, but she always did it unapologetically 😂 I absolutely loved her book club and think that was one of my favorite parts that involved her.

I also liked that Ben and his dad were able to resolve their issues and were able to have a better relationship with one another.

Overall, this was quick and a good summer read that you can enjoy cuddled up on the couch (like me) or by the pool/beach ☺️

[Notyourmomsshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun and easy read to get yo in the mood for Summer. Both Aida and Ben had enough backstory (and planned futures) that I felt like I actually knew them. Their little competitions actually had be giggling out loud. There were so man sweet moments too that made Aida and Ben meeting feel like fate. One of the bigger conflicts in the story actually resolved really well and I was happy with how it was wrapped up. I loved Miriam (Ben's grandma) and even though she was outlandish, her intentions in everything were so pure. There were some parts of the story that I wish were a little more refined and hashed-out but I'm probably being nit-picky. Overall this has geared me up to sit at the beach with a drink all day and wait for some fireworks! Thank you Claire Raye for giving me to opportunity to arc this story!

[nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Because we aren’t even close to being done with this, Aida,”

Until recently, my favourite Claire Raye book was THE MEMORY OF US (I adore Nora & Elliot!), but I think it's now got some competition for top spot!
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of ONE FIRED UP FOURTH (which is book 3 in the One Effed Up Holiday series), and I loved Aida & Ben's story so much!

This is such a fun holiday read - it's spicy and it's hilarious -> special mention has to go to Miriam, Ben's grandma, because she has some comedy gold moments!!

Although this book can be read as a standalone, I will definitely be going back to read the previous two books in the series because I know I'll love them just as much!

[Rachel McMahon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun summer, holiday, rom-com. Very reminiscent of late 90s early 00s rom-coms with more heat. I love when books take place around holidays and apparently this book is part of a series of holiday themed romances. I am so excited to read the rest of them! Of course my OG favorite trope is enemies to lovers and this one is great. I love the competing neighbors aspect. I also enjoyed that even though it was mostly light with great banter and heat the story still dealt some very real issues. It was a great balance. I enjoyed it!

[Anja · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun, flirty summer romance book filled with so much banter and laughter. Aida and Ben are hilarious. Both are super competitive and when they meet, everything they do becomes a chance for them to one up each other. In a playful way of course. They have a great summer together where romance blooms between these two and the tension is thick. Really enjoyed this book.

Thank you so much Claire Raye for the ARC 🤍

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens when call the cops about the party next door but the guy ends up being hot and shows up to beach yoga? Well obviously you try to beat him in every silly little competition you can think of for the rest of the summer.

Ben and Aida end up as “neighbors” in a cute little beach town for the summer. Ben seems to be the spoiled rich kid who’s squatting in his parents beach house will Aida is simply house sitting. Although annoyed with Ben’s ability to be everywhere she is, she seems to find comfort in his friendship fast.

Plus she meets his cute grandma who tries her hardest to set them up.

The ultimate competition comes when they each throw a 4th of July party and try to one up each other. But Ben cheats and everyone ends up at his house anyways. Including Aida.

I loved these two. The banter was so much fun and made me laugh at times. This was such a fun summer time rom com.

[Claire Raye]

This laugh out loud, rivals to lovers, small town rom-com is now live on all platforms ---> https://books2read.com/u/bW8RRY

[Sarah Lethbridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great summer rom-com. Loved the competitive vibe of the 2 MCs. The grandma though.... LOVED her character and she was funny AF.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be gifted an ARC of One Fired Up Fourth. Thank you @clairerayeauthor!

Aida has just graduated from college and has landed a job house sitting for the summer in a quaint South Carolina beach town. The problem: her neighbor, just here for the summer like her, is throwing parties.

Aida and Ben embark on a summer contest for who can one up the other while trying not to fall for each other.

The wit. The banter. The SPICE! Oh and let’s not forget a spicy, matchmaking grandma!

One Fired Up Fourth has the best of a cutesy beach romance and perfect level of spice making for a great read! Perfect for the Fourth! 4 ⭐️!


#megsbeachinreads #booknerd #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #onefiredupfourth #oneeffedupholiday #claireraye

[Cindy thismomreadsbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one had me from the start, an amazing read! It brought all the laughs, fun summer vibes and a sweet story for Aida and Ben-who are just perfect together!

So Ben may not have made the best first impression on Aida….but it didn’t take long for that to turn around. Although she is weary…. I love that she gave him a chance to see if they could be friends. He is super sweet and funny, even with his party boy rep; he is so much more that what he initially shows, and I loved getting to know the really him right alongside Aida.

I just loved Aida, all she wanted was a quiet relaxing summer while she house sat at the beach! The last thing she expected was Ben, believing they had nothing in common but the unexpected friendship these two opposites developed was amazing and flowed so organically.

The insane attraction between them was evident, and led to the best build up, anticipation and these two definitely heated up their summer in more ways than one! Their flirting, banter, and Aida putting Ben in his place just had me laughing through most of their story! I couldn’t get enough!

They are both so competitive in nature, but it is honest to good fun and they have some epic friendly competitions. Following along each little thing they did and trying to guess the outcome was the icing on the cake!

Seeing Ben fall for Aida was perfect…she completely takes him by surprise and captives him-he isn’t quite sure what to do, but him try to figure out is the best!
They challenged each other in different ways and it was the absolute best!
I love that they surprised one another after hanging out throughout the summer. Seeing and showing a side of themselves they hide from others, especially Ben and Aida just got understood him so well.

The ending was beyond perfect, and just kept the smile on my face, laughs coming and heart full!!

Shout out to Miriam, I love everything about her and the excitement she brought to the story! IYKYK!

Highly recommend this book as a much read for the summer! And be sure to check out the rest of the Effed Up Holiday books for more fun!

5⭐️

[Tori Lynne | whatistorireading · Rating 4 out of 5]

❤️✨ ARC REVIEW ✨💙

synopsis: for fans of all seasons, Claire Raye brings you a brand new series set around your favorite holidays featuring laughs, love and of course a little bit of steam. each book can be read as a standalone and happily ever afters are guaranteed! Aida McNaughton’s life has been nothing but exams and studying for the last year. a quiet summer on the shores of a quaint little beachside village is exactly what she needs. Ben Kincaid is not ready to grow up despite graduating from college in May. so instead of spending his summer job hunting, he’s shacking up at his parents’ beach house, ready to live it up. but neither of their plans play out like they expect with Aida calling the police on Ben when one of his parties gets out of hand. in an effort to win the war, Ben plans an epic Fourth of July party, never expecting Aida to show up. and now she’s all he can think about. will Ben be able to win over the beauty next door or will it become one fired up mess?

any cutesy romance lover will love this book but especially those who enjoy:

🧨small town romance
🧨rivals to lovers
🧨all the laughs and steam
🧨party boy meets good girl
🧨funny meddling grandma

if you’re looking for the perfect fun, flirty, summer, beachy book, this is it! there are so many laughs, great banter, and even a little spice! this book made me wish i had a beach house that i had access to every summer. the competitiveness and banter between our FMC and MMC was everything 🤌🏼🤌🏼 literally everything that Aida and Ben did they made it a competition and it was an opportunity to out do the other person. i laughed so much during this read between our main characters and their competitiveness and i can’t forgot Miriam!! like can she be grandma?! and where can i sign up for her smutty book club?! 🙋🏼‍♀️ i absolutely love these holiday romances from these authors!

thank you so much @claire_raye_author for the ARC ❤️

i hope you’ll pick this one up when it releases on June 19th, and let me know what you think when you’re done! 💙

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Brie | bookedbybrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️
2 🌶️

One Fired Up Fourth is such a perfect summertime read that is sure to entertain you with laughs, fun competition and it's just so sweet. One Fired Up Fourth presents you with Ben and Aida who are neighbors on the little island of Little Crab Island. On the first night of Aida’s stay, as she is house sitting, she calls the cops on her noisy neighbor, as she isn’t going to let some party boy change her plans. Her goal this summer, other than house sitting, is to relax and recharge before starting law school, as it's her last summer before things get real.

Ben, who is known as a "party boy" for years, he never decided to change after his heart was broken, and he has never really healed from the pain. Little Crab Island is the place he goes to find peace, and he is trying to escape the real world for just a little longer, after he just graduated from college before he starts working in the real world. While he looks like a party boy, he really is sweet and smart, underneath being pressed down from his fathers' expectations to carry on their family legacy by working as architects.

Ben and Aida are truly perfect for each other!! They both are competitive and watching them battle each thing out was so entertaining and funny. While competing against each other, they both weren’t looking for anything serious, let alone a relationship, but the more they spend time together and getting to know each other, the more you could feel the connection coming through. Aida was able to see through his party boy image to see who truly Ben was, a sweet, kind person making Aida feeling cherished.

The book was such a fun read, that one of the side characters, Ben’s grandma, Miriam was my absolute favorite with her book club, and constantly butting into Ben’s life and love life especially. She was so forward, blunt with no filter, that she had me laughing out loud so many times. Just an absolute hoot!

Thank you so much to Claire Raye for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating:★★★★
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes:
🎆 Rivals to lovers
🎆Competitive neighbors
🎆Beachy small town romance
🎆Party boy who is not what it seems
🎆The craziest grandma ever
🎆No 3rd act breakup
🎆Easy, fast read

One Fired Up Fourth by Claire Raye captured my heart from the moment I picked it up it's the quintessential summer escape that you can breeze through in just one delightful afternoon. Aida, a law student seeking respite on a tranquil island, finds herself house-sitting for a wealthy couple. Enter Ben, the charming yet misunderstood neighbor who, despite a rocky start that involved the police, becomes an unexpected presence in her life.

Ben, the quintessential party boy with a rebellious streak against his overbearing father, becomes intrigued by Aida from the moment they meet. His persistent attempts to win her over lead to a series of misadventures that kept me laughing and rooting for their unconventional romance.

Their banter was sharp and addictive, each interaction filled with playful jabs and a hint of competitiveness that kept me eagerly turning pages. And the chemistry? It sizzled with every encounter, making the spice in this book just right enough to keep me hooked without overshadowing the genuine emotions between the characters.

But what truly stole the show for me was the unforgettable grandmother character. She was the perfect blend of quirky, wise, unhinged, and downright hilarious a scene-stealer who added layers of warmth and charm to an already captivating story.

I couldn't recommend this book more for anyone looking to lose themselves in a heartfelt, feel-good read this summer. Thank you, Claire Raye, for crafting such a delightful escape!

[bookishlyfe.of.mindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

🧨One Fired Up Fourth🧨
by @claire_raye_author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

First off, HAPPY RELEASE DAY TO @claire_raye_author thank you so much for reaching out to me and offering me an ARC, that truly meant so much to me!🫶🏼

Okay now on to what we’re all here for😉

Wow, talk about a sizzlin’ summer page-turner! This book had me glued to the beach chair, soaking up every juicy detail!

“One Fired Up Fourth” follows fmc, Aida on a “chill” summer gig watching a beach house, enjoying her freedom before law school beckons in the fall. In comes party animal mmc, Ben, who Aida calls the cops on for a noise complaint. She had no idea that the call and this summer would completely change everything. Ben turns out to be more than just a party animal, and meeting Aida flips his world upside down. Their banter had me in tears of laughter constantly! Just the right amount of spice and everything nice, Aida and Ben have incredible chemistry that is truly remarkable. Ben’s irresistible charm complements Aida’s sassy attitude.

Honorable mention goes out to Ben’s phenomenal grandma, Miriam, she was the life of the party, pushing them towards each other, like the sneaky matchmaker and smut lover she is.

And special shout out to Ben for doing something us bookish girls have always dreamed of, imagine...reading a spicy scene out loud and at the same time it is *being done* to you.... talk about an experience!🥵

Ohhh and 8.5...(imma just leave this here🤭)😂

This book is a firework display of sparks and friendly rivalry! The ideal book for a sunny summer day and a quick read!

Read if you like:
•college age romance
•beach/small town romance
•meddling grandma
•mild spice
•opposites attract
•forced proximity
•rivals to lovers (enemies to lovers vibes)

[Jennifer Leigh (jenjenbookfan) · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 is the 3rd book in the One Effed Up Holiday series by writing duo Claire Rayne, featuring a funny rivals to lovers rom-com for Ben and Aida. After an exhausting year of studying, Aida is looking forward to unwinding during her house-sitting gig in a beach town. She just didn’t expect a party boy to be living it up next door. Ben just graduated from college, but he’s not ready to face the stress of adulthood, so a summer of parties is just what he needs. Until his judgmental new neighbor ruins that. With a hilarious series of competitions underway, and undeniable chemistry simmering between them, can Ben convince her that there’s more to him than meets the eye?

This was my first book by these authors, and I definitely want more! I laughed through the entire thing! From Ben and Aida’s little competitions to Ben’s hilarious meddling grandma, Miriam, and her naughty book club, I couldn’t put the book down!🤣 If you’re needing a lighter beach read with plenty of laughs and spice, give this book a chance. The characters are compelling, and while there is some family drama and stuff from Ben’s past, things are pretty solid within the couple after the initial rivalry. I also have to give props for the way Aida is portrayed as a strong, loyal woman! I loved her so much!!💪🏻😆 Grab a drink and settle in by the pool or wherever you do your summer reading and watch the fireworks in this book!!

I received an ARC for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️.5

#OneFiredUpFourth #OneEffedUpHoliday #ClaireRaye #RomanticComedy #RivalstoLovers #NeighborstoLovers #VacationRomance #beachread

[theravingbooknerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
2🌶️

This was my first book by Claire Raye and I am officially obsessed. This was the perfect summer beach read. It has plenty of competition, spice, love, and a sassy grandma to bring the chaos.

Aida McNaughton is hired as a house sitter for a couple on Little Crab Island, SC. Her first night there, the neighbors are throwing a loud and rambunctious party. Aida has determined this last summer before law school she is going to rest and relax… which means she calls the police on the party.

Ben Kincaid, the rich, party-boy, is determined to have one last hurrah over the summer with his friends and does this by having the biggest and loudest parties on the island. Little does he know that his new next door neighbor might be more than meets the eye.

Ben and Aida run into each other and ultimately meet each other and are set up on a date by Ben’s hilarious and kooky grandma Miriam, who makes the strongest long island iced tea and lemonade.

When they both realize they are competitive, of course it spurs a chain of competitive events that ultimately make them fall in love with each other. I guess all you can eat shrimp, karaoke, yoga, parties, and fireworks can really make you fall for someone!

I also am obsessed with the fact that Miriam’s book club is called Pitchers and P*rn. Makes me giggle every time I think about it.

You do NOT want to miss out reading One Fired Up Fourth, it’s so good!! You will not be disappointed!!

Thanks Claire Raye for the chance to read this! 🙌🏼

[Hannah Neri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Claire Raye for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!

What a cute book! It is THEE PERFECT summer read, especially now that Fourth of July is coming! If you’re looking for a light, fun, and funny book, this is for YOU! There isn’t tons of conflict, so it’s not a deep-thinking read. I loved that about it!! I just had so much fun reading it. 👏🏻 This is the third book in the One Effed Up Holiday series. I haven’t read first and second book, and had no problem reading this standalone!

Aida McNaughton is looking for a relaxing summer fresh out of college, while house sitting for a family on the beach. Within 24 hours there, cops needed to be called and she quickly realized how not-so-relaxing this summer will be. Enter Ben Kincaid…

The summer becomes a competition with Ben, who is her neighbor for the summer. Being a cocky boy, even with having his own trauma from the past, he makes it his goal to make Aida his. During this summer, it’s not only temperature hot, but it gets hot all around very fast! The spice was 👌🏻.

I enjoyed the speed of the story, and the characters were so fun! Ben’s grandmother, Mariam may have been one of my favorite characters. What a spunky older woman…goals. 😂

This may have been my first Claire Raye book, but it won’t be my last! I HIGHLY recommend for you to grab this quick read for the summer months!

🇺🇸 Read if you like:
• summer reads
• rom com
• college age romance
• beach/small town
• grumpy/sunshine (FMC grumpy)
• forced proximity

[Venus Stone-Cutter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will never judge a book by its cover again! Ever!

One Fired Up Fourth is the romantic comedy I didn’t see coming. When Ben Kincaid’s raucous beach party gets him into hot water with the police, thanks to Aida McNaughton, who just moved into the beach house next to him for a summer of house sitting.

Aida deemed Ben as the typical party boy who wants to blow off responsibilities of what’s to come after graduating college. What she doesn’t count on is the two of them spending the summer together.

I loved that Ben, despite hiding behind the party boy reputation that his friends and his father deemed on him, he’s someone who wants to be his own person and not follow in the footsteps of a father who doesn’t seem to care for him. The more time he spends with Aida, the more he realizes he wants more in his life, which gradually becomes her.

Aida, although responsible, finds herself letting her guard down and when she does, she and Ben wind up getting to know one another, especially thanks to Ben’s hilariously over sharing grandmother, Miriam.

I loved Miriam. She gave me Blanche Devareaux 2.0 vibes. Her no filter is everything and she truly loves her grandson. Plus, you have to love a grandmother who has her own smut book reading group.

This was such a delightful read. I couldn’t stop grinning through Ben’s and Aida’s time together and I couldn’t stop laughing when Miriam was on my page.

[VicReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

💥 𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚄𝚙 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 💥
𝚋𝚢 @claire_raye_author

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4/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️

𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚄𝚙 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 releases 6/19

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Aida just graduated from college and took on a job as a house sitter for a beach house during the summer. Her first night there she ends up calling the cops on her noisy neighbor for being too loud. The next morning she happens to meet that noisy neighbor and there is an instant attraction between the two but Aida shuts Ben down quick. From there on Ben makes it his mission to get to know her better.

I really enjoyed reading these two. They had me cracking up constantly and their competitiveness was hilarious. The more time they spent together the more they realized they had in common and enjoyed each others company. I absolutely loved Grandma Miriam, she was a meddling riot 🤣!!

This was a new to me author duo and I really enjoyed it! This is a perfect cute, quick, fun summer read to take with you while you are relaxing on the beach.

𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥
💥 Rivals to Lovers
💥 Competitive Next Door Neighbors
💥 Small Town Vibes
💥 Party Boy x Good Girl
💥 TMI Grandma
💥 All the laughs and steam

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[Maz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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These lovely authors are not new to me but this book is my first from this series. It was nice to read a standalone as I'm used to reading duets from them.
My goodness me, did this book have me laughing so much I had tears. The yoga scene was just hilarious. It's a must read for that scene alone haha.
Aida and Ben started off as enemies but that was short lived, thanks to Ben's persistence.
Both taking a well deserved break after college before real world consumes them.
Aida is house sitting and Ben is living in his family holiday home. Living up to his party boy reputation.
When Ben sees the grumpy neighbour that called the cops on him, he was shocked.
This is where the fun started. Both are very competitive and everything they did was a competion. It was so much fun to read. They had great banter and all the witty lines. As we see more of Ben, you actually see him. He is nothing like the reputation he has been given. I loved how easily these two fell in love. Their chemistry was hot too. Well I mean his inappropriate, no filter grandma may have had a hand in it. She was so funny and gave a bit TMI. But I loved her character, the best book grandma.
I liked how strong Aidy was and when time came she wasn't scared to stand up to certain people.
Enjoy this fun holiday romance full of laughter, competition, some drama, inappropriate family members, family love and hot spice.

[Ashley Schilling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Escape to Little Crab Island with One Fired Up Fourth. Are you looking for a summer vibe, light hearted funny read, look no further. Ben and Aida will capture your heart with their rivals to lovers romance. Aida, is the studious planner looking for a relaxing summer, before returning to reality when she plans to attend law school in the fall, that gets derailed when she meets her neighbor for the summer. Ben, is party playboy that is always looking for a good time, or so everyone thinks. The competitiveness in Aida and Ben along with the attraction they feel toward one another develops into a friendship, which leads to romance. (might I add the help along the way from Miriam didn't hurt)
I laughed, so much with this read, partly due to Miriam, I do believe she is my favorite character. She is the grandma, I hope to be one day. She has no filter and lives life to the fullest with zero cares as to what people might say or think. One Fired Up Fourth was a fast read, that kept my attention from page one. The characters are relatable and the character growth and development is evident in this read.
To be honest, I did not think I was going to enjoy this book as much as I did, judging the book by its cover, but looks are deceiving. I thoroughly, enjoyed reading Ben and Aida's story. It was a refreshing palate cleanser.

[Ashley Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a cute little opposites attract, summer time, rivals to lovers read.

Aida and Ben are both recent graduates from college ready for their summertime plans. Aida is house sitting as she is trying to relax to get ready for law school and Ben, well he is ready TO LIVE IT UP as even though he is graduated and with plans for the future, he is not looking forward due to the demand of him coming to work for his father.

First night in there neighboring beach houses and Aida calls the cops on Ben, this starts off the relationship. Both finding each other attractive, build a relationship off of competitiveness that has them seeing who is going to have the BEST 4th of July party.

As the relationship grows, Aida loosens up and Ben works through some things that he has held on to between his father.

This was my first book by this author and it was solid. I enjoyed the competitiveness with the characters, the flirting and BENS GRANDMA. Holy she was a hoot. I am still laughing about her no filter vibe.

I enjoyed this book. As it is almost the 4th of July and it is the perfect summertime read. Definitely pick this up if you are looking for something fun and flirty

If you like:
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Neighbors
Opposites Attract
Rivals to Lovers
Summer Time Vibes
Meddling Grandmother

[jenniferlea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aida & Ben

What happens when you put two opposites in beach houses next door to each other??? Nothing good or does it??? Ben & Aida are both newly college graduates….Ben comes from money & is staying at his family’s beach house for the summer…a new college graduate with a degree to go into architecture with his overbearing father but is that really what he wants to do???
While Aida also a new college graduate takes a summer job house sitting to save up cash before starting law school in the fall….both are headed to NYC at the end of summer….coincidence??? I think more like fate
These two were a disaster waiting to happen….both competitive one uppers….you couldn’t help but want to be friends with these two….mainly to watch the shenanigans…or maybe it’s Ben’s grandma…I love her!!! & would love to be part of her book club….but that lady wouldn’t know how to filter her mouth if her life depended on it

Somehow all the one upping turns into feelings…I don’t know who won the final tally though…I want to say maybe Ben BUT
Aida has a drink named after her…what’s not to love

Give this book a read if you are looking for a cute summer/4th of July read….some spice but just the right amount…there are a few heavy topics but past events discussed…& we don’t like Weston…just trust me

🩵college age romance
🩵beach/small town romance
🩵summer love
🩵he falls first
🩵forced proximity