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Set Me On Fire
What’s hotter than a handsome firefighter? Three of them.
When our passion ignites like wildfire, we decide to give in to our delicious urges and share one crazy, unforgettable night.
I even get a little souvenir to remember them by: a positive pregnancy test. Oops.
It’s time to mummy up, and that includes getting a steady job… at their fire station. But it’s fine; they don’t need to know my oven’s been stuffed with one of their buns.
So who’s the daddy? Could it be:
Knox—with grey eyes that stare right into your soul, he leads his team into danger with barely a backward look and he’s just as commanding off the job.
Charlie—the hyperactive guy with a heart of gold. The only thing he takes seriously is putting out fires and now, me.
Or Noah—my high school crush is all grown up, but now I’m back in his life, he’s not willing to let me go.
I don’t know, so I decide it’s best not to tell them.
But somehow they find out anyway, and they’re not upset—they’re ecstatic.
The guys are 100% in, caring for me, protecting me, making sure I have everything I need.
Hmmm. Maybe I don’t need a paternity test, after all. Maybe I just need them.
This is a stand alone why choose romance with a HEA at the end.
When our passion ignites like wildfire, we decide to give in to our delicious urges and share one crazy, unforgettable night.
I even get a little souvenir to remember them by: a positive pregnancy test. Oops.
It’s time to mummy up, and that includes getting a steady job… at their fire station. But it’s fine; they don’t need to know my oven’s been stuffed with one of their buns.
So who’s the daddy? Could it be:
Knox—with grey eyes that stare right into your soul, he leads his team into danger with barely a backward look and he’s just as commanding off the job.
Charlie—the hyperactive guy with a heart of gold. The only thing he takes seriously is putting out fires and now, me.
Or Noah—my high school crush is all grown up, but now I’m back in his life, he’s not willing to let me go.
I don’t know, so I decide it’s best not to tell them.
But somehow they find out anyway, and they’re not upset—they’re ecstatic.
The guys are 100% in, caring for me, protecting me, making sure I have everything I need.
Hmmm. Maybe I don’t need a paternity test, after all. Maybe I just need them.
This is a stand alone why choose romance with a HEA at the end.
484 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2025
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July 3, 2025
One thing about me…if it involves the pregnancy trope I will be putting it down immediately.
I really like her other books, so I thought I would give it a chance, but things happened so fast, and I did not enjoy the writing style either.
I really like her other books, so I thought I would give it a chance, but things happened so fast, and I did not enjoy the writing style either.
January 28, 2026
This dragged so much. There was way too much useless filler. Usually, a book needs to do more showing and less telling but this book could do with more telling and a lot less showing. Someone couldn’t breathe without at least a two page, in depth step by step about it. I honestly think 200 pages could have been trimmed off this book and it would have been so much better.
When it wasn’t the useless monologues boring me, it was the weird one sentence timeline jumps before going right back to the present time. It threw me off, thinking on we jumped a scene only for the next sentence to go right back to where we were. What was to point? It was like the author was too excited to write that like that they couldn’t wait a couple pages where it would have fit better.
The part of the story that had some meat to it was good enough. The characters were likeable and at first the plot intrigued me but it got boring fast with nothing important happening. They were all basically in love after a couple days with zero conflict so there was no where interesting for the story to go after that.
When it wasn’t the useless monologues boring me, it was the weird one sentence timeline jumps before going right back to the present time. It threw me off, thinking on we jumped a scene only for the next sentence to go right back to where we were. What was to point? It was like the author was too excited to write that like that they couldn’t wait a couple pages where it would have fit better.
The part of the story that had some meat to it was good enough. The characters were likeable and at first the plot intrigued me but it got boring fast with nothing important happening. They were all basically in love after a couple days with zero conflict so there was no where interesting for the story to go after that.
October 19, 2025
Sparks Fly & Hearts Burn
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️🤎
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂🤨🤣🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
🛡️ Audiobook Review: Set Me On Fire
Genre: Reverse Harem Romance | Narrators: Sofia Lette and Rupert Channing
🦸🏼♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Millie
Millie isn’t just Jamie’s best friend from Borrowing My Bestie’s Brothers, she’s the kind of heroine who runs toward danger when others flee. As the manager of a local pub, she’s caught in a terrifying blaze that erupts despite her precautions. With gas canisters threatening to explode, Millie risks her life to protect others. Her bravery is raw, instinctive, and deeply human — and just when the fire closes in, a towering firefighter sweeps her out of harm’s way. That moment? Equal parts adrenaline and fate.
🧑🏻🚒 Hero Spotlight: Knox, Charlie, and Noah
Enter the three-alarm fire of romantic potential: Knox, Charlie, and Noah — all rugged, capable, and emotionally layered (eventually). Knox is the literal lifesaver, charging into the inferno and carrying Millie to safety like a scene straight out of a firefighter calendar. Charlie, the wild card with a cheeky grin, invites Millie to their station’s Christmas party, setting the stage for sparks to fly. But it’s Noah who delivers the emotional gut-punch: he recognizes Millie from high school, where a near-kiss and a decade of silence left unresolved tension. He’s no longer the lanky, insecure teen — he’s grown into a man who’s never stopped thinking about the girl who got away.
🔥 Plot Pulse
The emotional core of the story hinges on a high school misunderstanding that shaped Noah’s self-worth and Millie’s lingering confusion. Their almost-romance at a school dance ended in silence, and Millie never knew why. The reveal — that Noah’s self-doubt kept him from reaching out — adds a poignant layer to their reunion. It’s a second-chance romance wrapped in firelight and vulnerability.
💘 Tropes That Hit Home
• 🔥 Ten-Year Torch: Both Noah and Charlie have quietly carried feelings for Millie, which adds delicious tension.
• 👶 Surprise Pregnancy + Reverse Harem: Yes, please. This combo delivers emotional stakes and steamy dynamics.
• 🧑🏻💼 Office Romance at the Fire Station: Millie’s new job as administrator brings proximity, flirtation, and a dash of workplace drama — all catnip for trope lovers.
😬 Room to Grow
While the romance sizzles, the emotional depth of Knox, Charlie, and Noah could’ve been explored earlier. Their backstories trickle in late, and I craved more insight into what makes each of them tick beyond their muscles and firefighting heroics.
🎧 Narration Vibes
Sofia Lette continues to shine — her Aussie accent and vocal range breathe life into Millie and the supporting cast. She’s a standout performer who elevates every scene. Rupert Channing, on the other hand, didn’t quite hit the mark for me. His voice is polished and pleasant, but I prefer a deeper, grittier tone for male leads — something that feels more rugged than refined.
📝 Final Thoughts
This audiobook blends heat, heart, and heroism with a heroine worth rooting for and three firefighters who bring the steam. If you love second chances, surprise twists, and a touch of Aussie charm, this one’s worth the listen — just don’t be surprised if you find yourself wishing for a little more depth behind the biceps.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚💜💙❤️🤎
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂🤨🤣🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
🛡️ Audiobook Review: Set Me On Fire
Genre: Reverse Harem Romance | Narrators: Sofia Lette and Rupert Channing
🦸🏼♀️ Heroine Spotlight: Millie
Millie isn’t just Jamie’s best friend from Borrowing My Bestie’s Brothers, she’s the kind of heroine who runs toward danger when others flee. As the manager of a local pub, she’s caught in a terrifying blaze that erupts despite her precautions. With gas canisters threatening to explode, Millie risks her life to protect others. Her bravery is raw, instinctive, and deeply human — and just when the fire closes in, a towering firefighter sweeps her out of harm’s way. That moment? Equal parts adrenaline and fate.
🧑🏻🚒 Hero Spotlight: Knox, Charlie, and Noah
Enter the three-alarm fire of romantic potential: Knox, Charlie, and Noah — all rugged, capable, and emotionally layered (eventually). Knox is the literal lifesaver, charging into the inferno and carrying Millie to safety like a scene straight out of a firefighter calendar. Charlie, the wild card with a cheeky grin, invites Millie to their station’s Christmas party, setting the stage for sparks to fly. But it’s Noah who delivers the emotional gut-punch: he recognizes Millie from high school, where a near-kiss and a decade of silence left unresolved tension. He’s no longer the lanky, insecure teen — he’s grown into a man who’s never stopped thinking about the girl who got away.
🔥 Plot Pulse
The emotional core of the story hinges on a high school misunderstanding that shaped Noah’s self-worth and Millie’s lingering confusion. Their almost-romance at a school dance ended in silence, and Millie never knew why. The reveal — that Noah’s self-doubt kept him from reaching out — adds a poignant layer to their reunion. It’s a second-chance romance wrapped in firelight and vulnerability.
💘 Tropes That Hit Home
• 🔥 Ten-Year Torch: Both Noah and Charlie have quietly carried feelings for Millie, which adds delicious tension.
• 👶 Surprise Pregnancy + Reverse Harem: Yes, please. This combo delivers emotional stakes and steamy dynamics.
• 🧑🏻💼 Office Romance at the Fire Station: Millie’s new job as administrator brings proximity, flirtation, and a dash of workplace drama — all catnip for trope lovers.
😬 Room to Grow
While the romance sizzles, the emotional depth of Knox, Charlie, and Noah could’ve been explored earlier. Their backstories trickle in late, and I craved more insight into what makes each of them tick beyond their muscles and firefighting heroics.
🎧 Narration Vibes
Sofia Lette continues to shine — her Aussie accent and vocal range breathe life into Millie and the supporting cast. She’s a standout performer who elevates every scene. Rupert Channing, on the other hand, didn’t quite hit the mark for me. His voice is polished and pleasant, but I prefer a deeper, grittier tone for male leads — something that feels more rugged than refined.
📝 Final Thoughts
This audiobook blends heat, heart, and heroism with a heroine worth rooting for and three firefighters who bring the steam. If you love second chances, surprise twists, and a touch of Aussie charm, this one’s worth the listen — just don’t be surprised if you find yourself wishing for a little more depth behind the biceps.
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February 15, 2025
I didn’t hate it but this had no business being over 500 pages.
January 22, 2025
4.2 stars.
December 4, 2025
2.8⭐️
Je trouve que s'était mal écrit et wtf it was so weird genre 3 baby daddies ... how ca fait pas de sens
Je trouve que s'était mal écrit et wtf it was so weird genre 3 baby daddies ... how ca fait pas de sens
December 26, 2024
Sam Hall does it again! Millie and her men are just incredible. Knox and his team leader personality, Charlie and his all light and fun, and Noah with his boyish first love feel, these three are just perfection. They stand up for their girl and their love when needed and they show Millie she is worth the fight. I love the family dynamics too and the fact that we get more scenes with Jamie and her men. Such a great read. The spice is great but so is the romance. Definitely read it!!!
January 10, 2025
Great!
Set Me on Fire is a super entertaining book. There is heat, angst, chemistry, sweetness, chuckles, and sweet, sweet romance. There is much to enjoy about this book. I just loved it!
Set Me on Fire is a super entertaining book. There is heat, angst, chemistry, sweetness, chuckles, and sweet, sweet romance. There is much to enjoy about this book. I just loved it!
January 8, 2025
I enjoyed this cozy read. It was sweet, with plenty of spice. I caught myself smiling at all of the ways the guys showed up for Millie.
Millie, Jamie’s best friend from Borrowing My Bestie’s Brothers, gets a taste of the action with 3 firefighters, Noah, Charlie, and Knox.
After a fire springs up at the pub where Millie works, she meets the guys as they show up looking like Fireman’s Calendar photo shoot to put out the blaze. An invite, drinking, and flirting lead to an interesting night for all four!
Hall really conveys the uncertainty of pregnancy through the mother’s eyes. Millie was relatable and I felt like some of my own struggles during pregnancy were expressed.
Noah and Millie have a past, due to the overprotective dynamic duo that are her twin brothers. It’s sweet to see them communicate and close the gap between what happened in the past and their futures.
Charlie really brings Millie down to earth and brings her fun back to her after the stress of finding out she’s going to be a mother. His playfulness bounces through all the characters bringing them together.
Knox offers Millie the structure and stability she craves. She begins to open up and rely on him more and more, while she gives him what he’s been looking for.
All the characters work well together and add to each other. We, of course, see familiar faces and get a brief look at how Jamie is doing with her guys. (Jamie is mother hen-ing a bit, but what else is she supposed to do, her bestie is making her an Auntie!)
All in all, I loved Millie and her guys. A feel good novel, with a big helping of sweetness with a dollop of spice. Another win for Hall!
Millie, Jamie’s best friend from Borrowing My Bestie’s Brothers, gets a taste of the action with 3 firefighters, Noah, Charlie, and Knox.
After a fire springs up at the pub where Millie works, she meets the guys as they show up looking like Fireman’s Calendar photo shoot to put out the blaze. An invite, drinking, and flirting lead to an interesting night for all four!
Hall really conveys the uncertainty of pregnancy through the mother’s eyes. Millie was relatable and I felt like some of my own struggles during pregnancy were expressed.
Noah and Millie have a past, due to the overprotective dynamic duo that are her twin brothers. It’s sweet to see them communicate and close the gap between what happened in the past and their futures.
Charlie really brings Millie down to earth and brings her fun back to her after the stress of finding out she’s going to be a mother. His playfulness bounces through all the characters bringing them together.
Knox offers Millie the structure and stability she craves. She begins to open up and rely on him more and more, while she gives him what he’s been looking for.
All the characters work well together and add to each other. We, of course, see familiar faces and get a brief look at how Jamie is doing with her guys. (Jamie is mother hen-ing a bit, but what else is she supposed to do, her bestie is making her an Auntie!)
All in all, I loved Millie and her guys. A feel good novel, with a big helping of sweetness with a dollop of spice. Another win for Hall!
March 29, 2025
More like 3.5 ⭐
July 23, 2025
This was a cute story with some spice.
March 17, 2025
I started this book not wanting to read anything serious and just have fun, which is what it was though I sadly did not really have any fun. It took me 7 days to finish and I usually finish romance books in 1-3 days. I usually never hate any romance books I read because I read them mostly for fun and to take me out of the real world but I sadly hated this one.
This book follows Millie, a bar manager, when her workplace suddenly goes up in flames and she meets three firefighters, one who she knew when she was in high school. They invite her to their work Christmas party and hook up all together. The morning after, she leaves and doesn’t contact them again until on Christmas day, she finds out she is pregnant but she doesn’t know who the father is. She needs a new job and applies to work as a government worker for the fire station. She sees the men once again and keeps delaying telling them the news until the secret comes out. The rest of the book is them navigating their relationship together.
Overall, I felt like nothing was happening for the entire book. The characters were not memorable and were all flat. Millie annoyed me the entire time especially since there was no conflict. The only conflict was her not telling them the news and then, they took it really well without any problems whatsoever. The book dragged on for so long but was also really fast-paced. She and the other guys agreed to move in with one of them two weeks after she told them the news. This book did not need to be more than 500 pages.
The only conflicts were external and not very needed, or interesting. There were no internal conflicts and it made the book extremely boring. The start was really slow and then there was basically no conflict for the rest of the book. I wasn’t invested at all and it took me forever to finish. Also, the spice was meh.
Writing wise, it was okay but there were a lot of typos which I hate. The writing style wasn’t annoying me as much as the plot and dialogue. It made me cringe a lot near the end.
Overall, I would not recommend this book, but if you want to read a romance without conflicts, this one is for you!
This book follows Millie, a bar manager, when her workplace suddenly goes up in flames and she meets three firefighters, one who she knew when she was in high school. They invite her to their work Christmas party and hook up all together. The morning after, she leaves and doesn’t contact them again until on Christmas day, she finds out she is pregnant but she doesn’t know who the father is. She needs a new job and applies to work as a government worker for the fire station. She sees the men once again and keeps delaying telling them the news until the secret comes out. The rest of the book is them navigating their relationship together.
Overall, I felt like nothing was happening for the entire book. The characters were not memorable and were all flat. Millie annoyed me the entire time especially since there was no conflict. The only conflict was her not telling them the news and then, they took it really well without any problems whatsoever. The book dragged on for so long but was also really fast-paced. She and the other guys agreed to move in with one of them two weeks after she told them the news. This book did not need to be more than 500 pages.
The only conflicts were external and not very needed, or interesting. There were no internal conflicts and it made the book extremely boring. The start was really slow and then there was basically no conflict for the rest of the book. I wasn’t invested at all and it took me forever to finish. Also, the spice was meh.
Writing wise, it was okay but there were a lot of typos which I hate. The writing style wasn’t annoying me as much as the plot and dialogue. It made me cringe a lot near the end.
Overall, I would not recommend this book, but if you want to read a romance without conflicts, this one is for you!
January 8, 2025
I just have no patience left for pathetic characters that create all of their own issues by their refusal to communicate
January 11, 2025
Apparently I’m the odd man out here. I DNF at about 66%. It was way too long and I mostly skimmed the pages I did read. This was just a miss from the start. I wanted to love it just couldn’t
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April 22, 2026DNF. Too Australian and too boring.
April 2, 2026
“Sometimes it’s not the family you’re born into, but the family you find that’s the right one for you.”
What’s hotter than a handsome firefighter? Three of them. When our passion ignites like wildfire, we decide to give in to our delicious urges and share one crazy, unforgettable night. I even get a little souvenir to remember them by: a positive pregnancy test. Oops. It’s time to mummy up, and that includes getting a steady job… at their fire station. But it’s fine; they don’t need to know my oven’s been stuffed with one of their buns. So who’s the daddy? Could it be: Knox—with grey eyes that stare right into your soul, he leads his team into danger with barely a backward look and he’s just as commanding off the job. Charlie—the hyperactive guy with a heart of gold. The only thing he takes seriously is putting out fires and now, me. Or Noah—my high school crush is all grown up, but now I’m back in his life, he’s not willing to let me go. I don’t know, so I decide it’s best not to tell them. But somehow they find out anyway, and they’re not upset—they’re ecstatic. The guys are 100% in, caring for me, protecting me, making sure I have everything I need. Hmmm. Maybe I don’t need a paternity test, after all. Maybe I just need them.
It really felt like Millie could have grown a backbone here. I didn’t relate to her or empathise with her very much. She was in an interesting predicament for sure, but she kept making excuses to not put plans in place. It almost felt like she was making excuses to be not an adult and take responsibility? Her character could have gone anywhere but the author chose this route and it just wasn’t for me.
Knox, Charlie and Noah may seem like nice guys but it feels like there is nothing beneath their handsome exteriors. Why are three grown men arguing over who gets to spend time with a woman? Whilst having a group chat and making decisions about her life without her present to decline or not? They each have something to bring to the table but very little focus is given to that. It meant that they didn’t feel real or engaging to me - not matter how much I wish they would.
As a big lover of a Why Choose romance, I stumbled across this book and thought “hot firefighters? Sign me up!” But I rather wish I hadn’t. The plot had so much promise but the execution was incredibly lacking. The pacing was off and just felt like everything was dragging so much. Like, why was I 75% in and we’re still only just talking about pregnancy reveals? The entire three quarters of the book could have been condensed massively! Character wise, it’s all very superficial which is frustrating. For a book like this where depth could easily be added with emotions, why is it not being utilised? It feels like we barely get to know people! The romance is very one-dimensional as well. It feels more like kids in a playground fighting over their favourite tot than a budding relationship. Whilst the spice was hot, that was also lacking connection and felt added for the sake of it. I can see the vision behind everything but it reads more as an inexperienced fanfiction writer… Unfortunately, I was just glad this finally ended to really take in how it all concluded.
Overall, Set Me On Fire is a book that could have been great but really flops.
⭐️/5
What’s hotter than a handsome firefighter? Three of them. When our passion ignites like wildfire, we decide to give in to our delicious urges and share one crazy, unforgettable night. I even get a little souvenir to remember them by: a positive pregnancy test. Oops. It’s time to mummy up, and that includes getting a steady job… at their fire station. But it’s fine; they don’t need to know my oven’s been stuffed with one of their buns. So who’s the daddy? Could it be: Knox—with grey eyes that stare right into your soul, he leads his team into danger with barely a backward look and he’s just as commanding off the job. Charlie—the hyperactive guy with a heart of gold. The only thing he takes seriously is putting out fires and now, me. Or Noah—my high school crush is all grown up, but now I’m back in his life, he’s not willing to let me go. I don’t know, so I decide it’s best not to tell them. But somehow they find out anyway, and they’re not upset—they’re ecstatic. The guys are 100% in, caring for me, protecting me, making sure I have everything I need. Hmmm. Maybe I don’t need a paternity test, after all. Maybe I just need them.
It really felt like Millie could have grown a backbone here. I didn’t relate to her or empathise with her very much. She was in an interesting predicament for sure, but she kept making excuses to not put plans in place. It almost felt like she was making excuses to be not an adult and take responsibility? Her character could have gone anywhere but the author chose this route and it just wasn’t for me.
Knox, Charlie and Noah may seem like nice guys but it feels like there is nothing beneath their handsome exteriors. Why are three grown men arguing over who gets to spend time with a woman? Whilst having a group chat and making decisions about her life without her present to decline or not? They each have something to bring to the table but very little focus is given to that. It meant that they didn’t feel real or engaging to me - not matter how much I wish they would.
As a big lover of a Why Choose romance, I stumbled across this book and thought “hot firefighters? Sign me up!” But I rather wish I hadn’t. The plot had so much promise but the execution was incredibly lacking. The pacing was off and just felt like everything was dragging so much. Like, why was I 75% in and we’re still only just talking about pregnancy reveals? The entire three quarters of the book could have been condensed massively! Character wise, it’s all very superficial which is frustrating. For a book like this where depth could easily be added with emotions, why is it not being utilised? It feels like we barely get to know people! The romance is very one-dimensional as well. It feels more like kids in a playground fighting over their favourite tot than a budding relationship. Whilst the spice was hot, that was also lacking connection and felt added for the sake of it. I can see the vision behind everything but it reads more as an inexperienced fanfiction writer… Unfortunately, I was just glad this finally ended to really take in how it all concluded.
Overall, Set Me On Fire is a book that could have been great but really flops.
⭐️/5
January 5, 2025
Contemporary RH romance done right!
Set Me On Fire is the second contemporary book I read by Sam Hall and so far, I am truly enjoying them. There are some elements that clearly remind me of her paranormal/ shifter series but overall her experience in that genre only helps the flow of her contemporary romance novels.
Set Me On Fire is loosely following on from Borrowing my Bestie's Brothers - the main female characters are best friends (among other things). I had big plans of reading Borrowing before reading Set Me On Fire... But I got my wires crossed and read another, unrelated RH by Sam Hall (Messing with my Brother's Best Friends- which is awesome) instead.
However, I had no issues following Millie's book and while Jamie's story is heavily hinted at for obvious reasons, reading it isn't necessary to the storyline line of Set me on Fire.
Set Me On Fire starts in the thick of things with Millie's life quite literally going up in flames and introducing her to a slew of hot, gorgeous and interesting firemen, including her long lost first love and first heartbreak.
Fiercely independent, capable and aiming to appear more confident than she feels, Millie agrees to join the men for their Christmas party at the fire station. What ensues is emotional, sexy, unexpected and oh so good. But Millie knows better than to fall for anyone, not since Noah originally broke her heart and she promptly flees the next morning. Until she can't flee anymore and the consequences of failed contraception catches up to her. And them.
Knox, Noah and Charlie are co-worker who know well how to work as a cohesive team. And yet none of them had thought they'd be playing together in that rough, raw and unexpected way that comes from too much alcohol, too many emotions, too much pain and too much desire all rolled into one moment.
The way they step up, from Millie and the baby, afterwards is realistic and beautiful at the same time. Surprise pregnancy is not one of my favourite tropes but Sam Hall manages to do it right, to keep the story going and the romance worthwhile.
Admittedly a big part of that comes from the guys, particularly Knox who's by far my favourite!
Without spoilers, I really appreciate some of the decisions Sam Hall regarding the fathers and the set up of their family.
Overall I have really enjoyed Set me On Fire! It's a hot, sweet and low angst RH contemporary romance that mixes sexy firefighters, strong female leads and friendship and different types of slightly broken but deeply caring men! A great way to start the year!
Summary
Rating 4⭐
Spice 3.5🌶️
* Second chance
* RH/ why choose (no MM)
* Strong family/ found family
* Surprise pregnancy
* Firefighters
* Low angst
* Some workplace bullying and aggression
* A golden retriever (or two!)
* Pretty boy / alpha man
* Steamy and sweet
Set Me On Fire is the second contemporary book I read by Sam Hall and so far, I am truly enjoying them. There are some elements that clearly remind me of her paranormal/ shifter series but overall her experience in that genre only helps the flow of her contemporary romance novels.
Set Me On Fire is loosely following on from Borrowing my Bestie's Brothers - the main female characters are best friends (among other things). I had big plans of reading Borrowing before reading Set Me On Fire... But I got my wires crossed and read another, unrelated RH by Sam Hall (Messing with my Brother's Best Friends- which is awesome) instead.
However, I had no issues following Millie's book and while Jamie's story is heavily hinted at for obvious reasons, reading it isn't necessary to the storyline line of Set me on Fire.
Set Me On Fire starts in the thick of things with Millie's life quite literally going up in flames and introducing her to a slew of hot, gorgeous and interesting firemen, including her long lost first love and first heartbreak.
Fiercely independent, capable and aiming to appear more confident than she feels, Millie agrees to join the men for their Christmas party at the fire station. What ensues is emotional, sexy, unexpected and oh so good. But Millie knows better than to fall for anyone, not since Noah originally broke her heart and she promptly flees the next morning. Until she can't flee anymore and the consequences of failed contraception catches up to her. And them.
Knox, Noah and Charlie are co-worker who know well how to work as a cohesive team. And yet none of them had thought they'd be playing together in that rough, raw and unexpected way that comes from too much alcohol, too many emotions, too much pain and too much desire all rolled into one moment.
The way they step up, from Millie and the baby, afterwards is realistic and beautiful at the same time. Surprise pregnancy is not one of my favourite tropes but Sam Hall manages to do it right, to keep the story going and the romance worthwhile.
Admittedly a big part of that comes from the guys, particularly Knox who's by far my favourite!
Without spoilers, I really appreciate some of the decisions Sam Hall regarding the fathers and the set up of their family.
Overall I have really enjoyed Set me On Fire! It's a hot, sweet and low angst RH contemporary romance that mixes sexy firefighters, strong female leads and friendship and different types of slightly broken but deeply caring men! A great way to start the year!
Summary
Rating 4⭐
Spice 3.5🌶️
* Second chance
* RH/ why choose (no MM)
* Strong family/ found family
* Surprise pregnancy
* Firefighters
* Low angst
* Some workplace bullying and aggression
* A golden retriever (or two!)
* Pretty boy / alpha man
* Steamy and sweet
June 22, 2026
SET ME ON FIRE by Sam Hall 🔥
Look… this one? She was okay. Not bad, not life-altering, just vibing somewhere in the “I’ll take it but I’m not screaming about it” corner.
I went in BLIND. No blurb, no warnings, just saw firefighters and said “yes, absolutely, sign me up, where are my emotionally unavailable men with hoses?” 🚒
And let me tell you… the Aussie setting? Ate. Left no crumbs. The slang, the jokes, the vibes… immaculate if you get it. If you’re not Aussie though? Babe… you might need a translator and emotional support because some of this will have you blinking like “what does that even MEAN??”
Now the surprise baby trope?? Sneaky little gremlin. I did NOT see that coming but honestly it added a layer I didn’t hate.
HOWEVER.
We need to talk about DAVE.
Dave Dave DAVE. I am begging. Why is this man still employed?? Who is signing his paychecks?? Who is letting him come back like a bad sequel nobody asked for?? Because in the real world? He would’ve been escorted out with a firm handshake and a “don’t come back.”
It pulled me out a bit because… be serious.
There were also a few little inconsistencies that made me tilt my head like a confused golden retriever, but nothing catastrophic.
Overall? It had its highs, it had its “I’m kinda bored right now,” and it delivered hot firefighters doing hot firefighter things, which is truly what we came for.
Would I recommend? Yeah, especially if you love Aussie settings and reverse harem chaos.
Would I risk my life for it? No.
Would I still like to know where to acquire one (1) hot firefighter? Also yes.
Look… this one? She was okay. Not bad, not life-altering, just vibing somewhere in the “I’ll take it but I’m not screaming about it” corner.
I went in BLIND. No blurb, no warnings, just saw firefighters and said “yes, absolutely, sign me up, where are my emotionally unavailable men with hoses?” 🚒
And let me tell you… the Aussie setting? Ate. Left no crumbs. The slang, the jokes, the vibes… immaculate if you get it. If you’re not Aussie though? Babe… you might need a translator and emotional support because some of this will have you blinking like “what does that even MEAN??”
Now the surprise baby trope?? Sneaky little gremlin. I did NOT see that coming but honestly it added a layer I didn’t hate.
HOWEVER.
We need to talk about DAVE.
Dave Dave DAVE. I am begging. Why is this man still employed?? Who is signing his paychecks?? Who is letting him come back like a bad sequel nobody asked for?? Because in the real world? He would’ve been escorted out with a firm handshake and a “don’t come back.”
It pulled me out a bit because… be serious.
There were also a few little inconsistencies that made me tilt my head like a confused golden retriever, but nothing catastrophic.
Overall? It had its highs, it had its “I’m kinda bored right now,” and it delivered hot firefighters doing hot firefighter things, which is truly what we came for.
Would I recommend? Yeah, especially if you love Aussie settings and reverse harem chaos.
Would I risk my life for it? No.
Would I still like to know where to acquire one (1) hot firefighter? Also yes.
March 8, 2025
So Stink Cute
I LOVE Sam Hall books. She always makes the men SO invested in the FMC and it just truly comes across as awe and love. You can feel it in the pages and it just does something to you. I love them!! They’re all so reassuring and intuitive. What every girl wants. lol add that times 3 and it’s even better. Her books always make me feel some type of way and I love it!! Loved this book. Dare I say it, better than the first. I am not a pregnancy trope person either. But I love how the men are there to give her everything she needs and takes her burdens from her. The mental load is shared and it’s a relief. Overall, great good!!
I LOVE Sam Hall books. She always makes the men SO invested in the FMC and it just truly comes across as awe and love. You can feel it in the pages and it just does something to you. I love them!! They’re all so reassuring and intuitive. What every girl wants. lol add that times 3 and it’s even better. Her books always make me feel some type of way and I love it!! Loved this book. Dare I say it, better than the first. I am not a pregnancy trope person either. But I love how the men are there to give her everything she needs and takes her burdens from her. The mental load is shared and it’s a relief. Overall, great good!!
January 25, 2025
Utterly obsessed.
3 smoking hot firefighters obsessed with the FMC? Raw, next question.
Sam, you can truly do no wrong. This story was so well written and made me so invested that I devoured it.
3 smoking hot firefighters obsessed with the FMC? Raw, next question.
Sam, you can truly do no wrong. This story was so well written and made me so invested that I devoured it.
March 6, 2025
Fun, Flirty and Fire
Wow is it hot in here! This book was seriously so dang cute! I love the different personalities that are shown throughout the book and how well they meshed together.
Wow is it hot in here! This book was seriously so dang cute! I love the different personalities that are shown throughout the book and how well they meshed together.
February 21, 2026
DNF @ 24%. Definitely not my cup of tea.
September 2, 2025
I had to DNF but it is definitely my fault for never reading book descriptions. This is definitely not my type of book.
Read
April 11, 2025Why is every reverse harem in modern times set in Australia?
August 25, 2025
3.5⭐️
It’s a solid pregnancy + reverse harem trope. I think I’m just not a big fan of pregnancy stories, especially right at the start of the book but its was still great.
It’s a solid pregnancy + reverse harem trope. I think I’m just not a big fan of pregnancy stories, especially right at the start of the book but its was still great.
April 9, 2025
This book is the perfect recipe for a romance lover’s guilty pleasure: pregnancy trope? Check. Why choose? Check. Second chance at love? Double check. Add a dash of drama and you’ve got a book that might be a bit too long, but you won’t care because you’re way too invested in the chaos.
Sure, it could’ve been 100 pages shorter, but who’s counting when the steam is hot and the drama is delicious? If you’re looking for a book that keeps you hooked even when your brain’s saying, “Okay, maybe we’re done now,” this is it. 10/10, would get set on fire (metaphorically, of course) again.
👩🧔🏻♂️🧔👨🏼🚒🐕🏖👶🏻🇦🇺
HEA? yes
3rd act break-up? no
🌶🌶🌶/5
Sure, it could’ve been 100 pages shorter, but who’s counting when the steam is hot and the drama is delicious? If you’re looking for a book that keeps you hooked even when your brain’s saying, “Okay, maybe we’re done now,” this is it. 10/10, would get set on fire (metaphorically, of course) again.
👩🧔🏻♂️🧔👨🏼🚒🐕🏖👶🏻🇦🇺
HEA? yes
3rd act break-up? no
🌶🌶🌶/5
April 15, 2025
why choose? yes please
This book may have been longer than it needed to be but a fun time nonetheless. I loved all of the characters here.
This book may have been longer than it needed to be but a fun time nonetheless. I loved all of the characters here.
April 24, 2025
it was ok
This book started out really great but I found myself not caring about finishing it about half way through. I did finish it. The first half was great but the second half just kind of dragged on. But I will read more from this author though. The writing was great
This book started out really great but I found myself not caring about finishing it about half way through. I did finish it. The first half was great but the second half just kind of dragged on. But I will read more from this author though. The writing was great
January 29, 2025
Oh my heart!!!
I absolutely adored this book. Every time I jumped in to read, I was hooked. I don't want to give any spoilers, but I will say, the ending is absolutely perfect. The guys pull through and band together with everything, working like a true team. Millie, you're one lucky girl!!
I absolutely adored this book. Every time I jumped in to read, I was hooked. I don't want to give any spoilers, but I will say, the ending is absolutely perfect. The guys pull through and band together with everything, working like a true team. Millie, you're one lucky girl!!
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