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Smoke #9
Scorch: Smoke Series, Book 9
A world of racing horses, wealth, power, and organized crime was what Garrett Hughes had been born to lead. He thrived as the boss of the southern mafia. Women had come and gone in his life, but he had never needed any of them. Once he was given his heirs, he no longer cared about marriage. He had one family, The Family. He didn’t need anything more.
The gorgeous cocktail waitress at his private club is everything he despises. She gets by in life by her beauty, not striving for more. Just like his ex-wives. Beautiful, vain, and flighty. What kind of woman raises a kid in a camper, always picking up and moving? A selfish one. Someone who can’t be trusted.
Fawn Parker isn’t a typical mother, but having a child when she was seventeen and alone in the world, she did all she could to give her the best life possible. The one thing she has taught her daughter is to never back away from an adventure. To live life to its fullest.
The day that Garrett sees Fawn’s true character, he can’t seem to stay away. He wants to be near her and experience life through her eyes. It’s addicting and unlike anything he’s ever known.
What he didn’t expect was to have to work for her attention. He’s never been told no until Fawn does it frequently. Tossing his demands, gifts, and interest in his face. She refuses to let his money and power control her.But instead of getting angry, he keeps coming back for more.
The gorgeous cocktail waitress at his private club is everything he despises. She gets by in life by her beauty, not striving for more. Just like his ex-wives. Beautiful, vain, and flighty. What kind of woman raises a kid in a camper, always picking up and moving? A selfish one. Someone who can’t be trusted.
Fawn Parker isn’t a typical mother, but having a child when she was seventeen and alone in the world, she did all she could to give her the best life possible. The one thing she has taught her daughter is to never back away from an adventure. To live life to its fullest.
The day that Garrett sees Fawn’s true character, he can’t seem to stay away. He wants to be near her and experience life through her eyes. It’s addicting and unlike anything he’s ever known.
What he didn’t expect was to have to work for her attention. He’s never been told no until Fawn does it frequently. Tossing his demands, gifts, and interest in his face. She refuses to let his money and power control her.But instead of getting angry, he keeps coming back for more.
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Published December 17, 2024
About the author
Abbi Glines
122 books86.5k followersAbbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Smoke, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, Field Party and Existence series. She never cooks unless baking during the Christmas holiday counts. She believes in ghosts and has a habit of asking people if their house is haunted before she goes in it. She drinks afternoon tea because she wants to be British but she now lives in New England and that's as close as it is going to get. When asked how many books she has written she has to stop and count on her fingers. When she’s not locked away writing, she is reading, watching Netflix and all the introverted stuff.
You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways. She uses social media to procrastinate.
You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways. She uses social media to procrastinate.
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November 15, 2023
This series is seriously freaking amazing. The books just keep getting hotter and hotter. I didn’t expect to love Garrett as much as I did, but the way he loved and protected her was so satisfying. I loved that we got to see a different side of Fawn with this book, I like how she stayed strong and didn’t let him walk all over her with his need to control everything. I can’t wait for Wilder’s story now!
December 10, 2024
I am obsessed with this series it’s so good. I loved Garrett and Fawn’s story. Daddy Garrett falls so hard for her and I adored how much he cares for her and protects her and her daughter. Even though Fawn stands up for herself, I loved how she let Garrett in little by little. So good.
The narrators did an amazing job, highly recommend the audio.
The narrators did an amazing job, highly recommend the audio.
December 12, 2024
2.5 Stars- The 9th book in the Smoke series. It does not need to be read in order and is a standalone novel. Sex to story ratio, 2:1. Why does being a mafia guy = kinks? Honestly, it gets tiring reading about them page after page. The ending isn’t necessarily a true cliffhanger; but, there are loose threads. Things that could be picked up and worked into a future book.
November 9, 2023
Oh Daddy, I mean we all wanted Garrett and Fawn’s story, but I don’t think we were prepared for just how good it was going to be! Abbi Glines writes the perfect mix of romance and intrigue and I am here for it!!
Garrett is the Boss in his world. He is used to people respecting him to the point of fear, what he’s not used to and what intrigues him the most is Fawn and her ability to stand up to him while standing up for herself.
Take this journey with these two, watch the mighty fall and the not so meek rule the world. Abbi has done a phenomenal job with timelines with this one, it fits with Firecracker perfectly. It’s filled with so much spice that it just might “Scorch” your kindle !! Do not miss out on this southern mafia series, just don’t do it!
1. Smokeshow
2. Fireball
3. Smoke Bomb
4. Straight Fire
5. Firecracker
6. Whiskey Smoke
7. Smoking Hot
8. Burn
9. Scorch
10. Ashes (coming soon)
Garrett is the Boss in his world. He is used to people respecting him to the point of fear, what he’s not used to and what intrigues him the most is Fawn and her ability to stand up to him while standing up for herself.
Take this journey with these two, watch the mighty fall and the not so meek rule the world. Abbi has done a phenomenal job with timelines with this one, it fits with Firecracker perfectly. It’s filled with so much spice that it just might “Scorch” your kindle !! Do not miss out on this southern mafia series, just don’t do it!
1. Smokeshow
2. Fireball
3. Smoke Bomb
4. Straight Fire
5. Firecracker
6. Whiskey Smoke
7. Smoking Hot
8. Burn
9. Scorch
10. Ashes (coming soon)
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November 19, 2023I've officially jumped to book 9 and will have to go back to read book 5. These books are like crack. Lol. My favorite is still Blaise and Maddy's book. But in this book, we can see where Blaise learned his ruthlessness...however it's the first time Daddy Garrett becomes obsessed with a woman and I'm here for it.
This series is heavy in spice but there's a dynamic that keeps me turning the pages.
This series is heavy in spice but there's a dynamic that keeps me turning the pages.
July 10, 2024
I was skeptical with the main charters on this book. I was not sure that I would like they way this story read, but boy was a wrong! I was surprised with how well Garretts story read compared to the previous books. Never doubt your favorite author! One more book to wrap this series and on the spin off!
June 22, 2024
1.5 stars
I thought I would enjoy this more since the characters were a little older but they fell into Glines over used character tropes.
Trigger Warnings: forced sex work, statutory rape, domestic abuse mentioned, murder, death, violence, gunshots, gun violence, and physical assault
I thought I would enjoy this more since the characters were a little older but they fell into Glines over used character tropes.
Trigger Warnings: forced sex work, statutory rape, domestic abuse mentioned, murder, death, violence, gunshots, gun violence, and physical assault
November 12, 2023
Mr. Rich Rancher Man!!
Just when you think this series can’t get any better she knocks it out of the park with a new story. Fawn and Garrett have been in the background of the last three stories. Now we get the up close and personal of there own HEA.
Faith has had a rough life raising a daughter by her self always moving around from place to place. She’s is the kind of person who try’s to see the best in everything.
“There is a wealthy member of the club. I think he did this. I’m going to talk to him tonight. I don’t want his charity. I’m not for sale.”
Garrett Hughes is used to getting anything or anyone he wants. Rich and powerful beyond her comprehension. She brings out a side of him he didn’t know he was capable of.
I was going to have her. She just wasn’t aware of it yet.
She has a bad habit of choosing the bad boy little does she know he’s the baddest of them all.
There was a softer side to Garrett Hughes. Under all that dark, terrifying lord persona of his was a man.
The Daddy of them all is just as alpha and dangerous as they come. The younger generation learned from the best.
Just when you think this series can’t get any better she knocks it out of the park with a new story. Fawn and Garrett have been in the background of the last three stories. Now we get the up close and personal of there own HEA.
Faith has had a rough life raising a daughter by her self always moving around from place to place. She’s is the kind of person who try’s to see the best in everything.
“There is a wealthy member of the club. I think he did this. I’m going to talk to him tonight. I don’t want his charity. I’m not for sale.”
Garrett Hughes is used to getting anything or anyone he wants. Rich and powerful beyond her comprehension. She brings out a side of him he didn’t know he was capable of.
I was going to have her. She just wasn’t aware of it yet.
She has a bad habit of choosing the bad boy little does she know he’s the baddest of them all.
There was a softer side to Garrett Hughes. Under all that dark, terrifying lord persona of his was a man.
The Daddy of them all is just as alpha and dangerous as they come. The younger generation learned from the best.
March 10, 2025
Oh my damn! I had a feeling Garrett’s book was going to be my favorite out of this series and it did not disappoint! The boss is a badass! Everything about him is alluring. His power, his reach, his possessiveness, his charm, his dominance and even his kinks had me high while reading. The way Fawn changed him to be tender hearted and loving while still remaining to be exactly what he was born to be was everything! Fawn is sweet and kind but also stubborn and takes shit from no one, even the boss of the mafia that everyone is afraid of but her. The kind of mother she is to her daughter is everything. They have a relationship I can only hope to have with my children one day. Not just respect but friendship. I loved seeing the older generation of the “family” step up when needed. Amazing!! One more book left in this series and then on to the spinoffs.
November 12, 2023
I freaking LOVE this series by Abbi Glines!!!!! Scorch is book #9 in the Smoke series and one I’ve been waiting for!!!! The story of Garrett and Fawn was going to be a wild ride and it didn’t disappoint! The way he protects her and her daughter would make anyone swoon. The way Fawn stands up for herself is something Garrett has to learn to accept but once he does it’s an amazing HEA!! Let’s not forget about those steamy parts either 🌶️, those did not disappoint in typical Abbi fashion. And that teaser???? I can’t wait for Wilder’s story!
I was given an ARC of this book and am giving my honest opinion and review.
I was given an ARC of this book and am giving my honest opinion and review.
November 12, 2023
Is it possible to be on book 9 of a series and it be getting better and better?
Yes!!!! Scorch is what we’ve all been curious about but never thought we’d get. The mafia boss’ story!
We were introduced to a small glimpse of their life in Book 5, Firecracker, but Fawn and Garrett’s story needed to be told and of course Abbi Glines delivers.
Don’t get me started on that teaser at the end!!!! It’s a whole new world of our boys in the Southern Mafia and I am here for it!
Yes!!!! Scorch is what we’ve all been curious about but never thought we’d get. The mafia boss’ story!
We were introduced to a small glimpse of their life in Book 5, Firecracker, but Fawn and Garrett’s story needed to be told and of course Abbi Glines delivers.
Don’t get me started on that teaser at the end!!!! It’s a whole new world of our boys in the Southern Mafia and I am here for it!
March 11, 2025
Well hot damn, Daddy… I mean Boss. I don’t usually go for the Daddy kink/trope, but lord, this book did it right. I mean, who wouldn’t call Garrett Hughes Daddy or let that man own them in every way? Me, me, pick me! And can we please take a moment to appreciate Fawn? The badass, free-spirited, zero-fucks-given mother she is? She fully embodied the “I don’t need no man” energy, even after falling in love with Garrett, and I loved that. Absolutely obsessed with this book!
July 16, 2024
I liked the story, I just wished there was more of it and less bedroom time, we got it, they have kinks but it took centerstage instead of their relationship. I wouldn't say this book added anything to the series as we're met everyone already and know some of it. I would have like to see more of them interacting as a family.
November 20, 2023
Scorch was a steamy, hot, tense and great story. Just loved it! I wish I had read the other books to get the full experience but going to do it now.
Not your classic mafia story … not predictable. Enjoy the ride!
*Arc provided for an honest review.
Not your classic mafia story … not predictable. Enjoy the ride!
*Arc provided for an honest review.
November 12, 2023
Abbi Glines has done it again! I devoured this book from the moment I woke up and realized it had downloaded to my kindle app. Like all the books in this series I couldn’t put it down. These Southern Mafia men are HOT & like the title implies, Garrett leaves you scorched! Can’t wait for more, I might even start over and reread, these books are just too good.
January 20, 2024
4.25⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 26, 2023
Scorch is book #9 of the Smoke series. I can't believe that we are up to #9! I have burned through each book. I actually had to slow my reading down so that I could make the story last more than one sitting! So, here we are at Garrett's story! He was not someone I was overly excited about but as each story was told more pieces of him, more glimpse of him were dropped. The buildup and the intensity of the Mafia boss started to pique my interest. And wow! What a story! This is not your mom's romance stories!
Garrett Hughes is the most alpha of all! He is domineering, controlling, powerful. He is not to messed with. And not one to say no to. He was born and raised into this life. He has lived it his way. He has lived hard and played harder.
I take care of what's mine.
Fawn Parker is like a free spirit. She is fun and full of adventures. She has traveled all over in her camper while raising her daughter, Gypsy. She is also so different than any woman Garrett had known. Fawn and Garrett have a connection. A chemistry. And a passion that will scorch everything in its path!
Their story has passion, friendship, fire, misunderstandings and retribution - mafia style! It is a bit more on the raw side with some darker sexual content. The men of the series all possess a kink of some kind and Garrett is no different.
I had known he'd ruin me, but I hadn't known just how completely.
I have really enjoyed the Smoke series. It is filled with bad-boys, horses, mafia, and southern charm. Scorch is heavily focused on Garrett and Fawns story with only a glimpse of past characters. Now, who will be next? I don't think I can take Liam's story next! I might combust! Abbi Glines, keep them coming!
All of the Smoke series books are interconnected and can be read as a stand-alone. Although it is best to read them in order. Enjoy!
#AuthorAbbiGlines #Scorch #Burn #Smokeshow #Fireball #SmokeBomb #WhiskeySmoke #HotAndSteamy #GarrettAndFawn #SmokeSeries #Romance #Mafia #FriendToLovers
Garrett Hughes is the most alpha of all! He is domineering, controlling, powerful. He is not to messed with. And not one to say no to. He was born and raised into this life. He has lived it his way. He has lived hard and played harder.
I take care of what's mine.
Fawn Parker is like a free spirit. She is fun and full of adventures. She has traveled all over in her camper while raising her daughter, Gypsy. She is also so different than any woman Garrett had known. Fawn and Garrett have a connection. A chemistry. And a passion that will scorch everything in its path!
Their story has passion, friendship, fire, misunderstandings and retribution - mafia style! It is a bit more on the raw side with some darker sexual content. The men of the series all possess a kink of some kind and Garrett is no different.
I had known he'd ruin me, but I hadn't known just how completely.
I have really enjoyed the Smoke series. It is filled with bad-boys, horses, mafia, and southern charm. Scorch is heavily focused on Garrett and Fawns story with only a glimpse of past characters. Now, who will be next? I don't think I can take Liam's story next! I might combust! Abbi Glines, keep them coming!
All of the Smoke series books are interconnected and can be read as a stand-alone. Although it is best to read them in order. Enjoy!
#AuthorAbbiGlines #Scorch #Burn #Smokeshow #Fireball #SmokeBomb #WhiskeySmoke #HotAndSteamy #GarrettAndFawn #SmokeSeries #Romance #Mafia #FriendToLovers
November 19, 2023
I hope he purchased fawn a new backbone because as soon as that misogynist opened his mouth all her morals practically walked out of her body.
I don’t know what make me more uncomfortable, these fossils on the verge of liquidation into black tar oil talking to one another like horny teenagers or the fact that garrett is so misogynistic and stupid that I wanted to slam my head into a wall. Fawns weird too, a mother talking like that on that dl? Okkk sure
I don’t know what make me more uncomfortable, these fossils on the verge of liquidation into black tar oil talking to one another like horny teenagers or the fact that garrett is so misogynistic and stupid that I wanted to slam my head into a wall. Fawns weird too, a mother talking like that on that dl? Okkk sure
November 25, 2023
Hmmmm….mafia bosses are always intriguing. Especially when they are brought to their knees by a strong, feisty woman. This had the makings to be great, but the whole “pretty baby/Daddy” kink? 🤮🤮🤮🤮No bueno. Yuck. Then it just ends. Abruptly. No Epilogue, no nothing. Weird. 2* could have been much improved* stars!!!!!
November 25, 2023
This is the worst book of the series for me. Didn’t like the main characters. Couldn’t pass the fact that he kept calling her “pretty baby”. I almost DNF it. Made me cringe so much. And I just hate the “daddy” kink. Don’t get it and never will. Didn’t connect with the story. Just no. Skip this one.
June 7, 2024
I don't know how this book is so highly rated. Terrible writing, terrible plot execution. Someone needs to introduce this author to contractions. It would make the conversations less awkward and stilted.
January 1, 2025
Re-read still 5 very shinny lit stars ⭐️
January 16, 2024
Predicatable. No plot really, except for a few chapters.
December 16, 2024
🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
🎤 Duet narration by Lucas Webley and Meg Sylvan
Spice level 🌶️: 3/5
This is the least suspenseful book of the series but I still enjoyed it. It's about Garrett Hughes the retiring leader of the Southern Mafia. Most of the story takes place before the events of book 5, but you have to read that one before this one because this one has spoilers.
Fawn is a 36 year old single mum who's only ever had herself to rely on. Garret Hughes meets her while she's working as a server at his club and he takes a liking to her. Like the other men in this series, he's relentless in the pursuit of the woman he wants. She's a spitfire who doesn't trust easily and refuses to let him take care of her. Over time, he breaks down her walls and she falls for him. It's a bit of an age gap because Garret is in his mid to late 40s.
I loved the dynamic between Fawn and Garrett. He's the feared mafia boss that everyone is afraid to challenge, except Fawn. Granted, she doesn't initially know he's in the mafia., but she knows he's a powerful man of sorts and she's not afraid to speak her mind. She tempers his controlling nature, but let's him dominate in the bedroom, unlike most of the partners he's had before. I love that he's relentless in his pursuit of her because they are exactly what the other person needs but she has a hard time letting him in because of her past.
Don't expect a lot of mafia action in this book. It mostly about the romance, with Garrett's power, influence and money showing in the way he woos Fawn and deals with the people who disrespect/ try to hurt her. He may be retiring and calming down, but he has his moments when he becomes unhinged. We get to see a bit of the old him at the end, though and that was quite fun to watch (if you're the type who likes to see villains punished mercilessly).
I loved the audio for this book. All the narrators in this series are amazing and Meg Sylvan and Lucas Webley were no exception. They're both quite new to me. I've only listened to one other book by either of them. I really enjoyed Meg's portrayal of the feisty, independent Fawn. I was really impressed with the flawless southern accent Lucas gave Garrett, given that his real accent is English, and the gravel in his voice made the scenes where Garret was exerting his authority (including the spicy scenes) really hot.
This book is for the girlies who are tired of having to do everything by themselves and dream of having a morally grey billionaire come and whisk them away and take care of all their needs. It's also for the girlies who can leave feminism at the door when they read because the men in this world are possessive, a bit controlling and have no respect for the women in their world who don't demand it.
Content warnings:
-Graphic vi0lence and t0rture (of a villain)
-SA on one of the characters in a flashback (not a detailed description, but still potentially triggering)
*I received an advance copy from Wordsmith Publicity. These opinions are entirely my own.
🎤 Duet narration by Lucas Webley and Meg Sylvan
Spice level 🌶️: 3/5
This is the least suspenseful book of the series but I still enjoyed it. It's about Garrett Hughes the retiring leader of the Southern Mafia. Most of the story takes place before the events of book 5, but you have to read that one before this one because this one has spoilers.
Fawn is a 36 year old single mum who's only ever had herself to rely on. Garret Hughes meets her while she's working as a server at his club and he takes a liking to her. Like the other men in this series, he's relentless in the pursuit of the woman he wants. She's a spitfire who doesn't trust easily and refuses to let him take care of her. Over time, he breaks down her walls and she falls for him. It's a bit of an age gap because Garret is in his mid to late 40s.
I loved the dynamic between Fawn and Garrett. He's the feared mafia boss that everyone is afraid to challenge, except Fawn. Granted, she doesn't initially know he's in the mafia., but she knows he's a powerful man of sorts and she's not afraid to speak her mind. She tempers his controlling nature, but let's him dominate in the bedroom, unlike most of the partners he's had before. I love that he's relentless in his pursuit of her because they are exactly what the other person needs but she has a hard time letting him in because of her past.
Don't expect a lot of mafia action in this book. It mostly about the romance, with Garrett's power, influence and money showing in the way he woos Fawn and deals with the people who disrespect/ try to hurt her. He may be retiring and calming down, but he has his moments when he becomes unhinged. We get to see a bit of the old him at the end, though and that was quite fun to watch (if you're the type who likes to see villains punished mercilessly).
I loved the audio for this book. All the narrators in this series are amazing and Meg Sylvan and Lucas Webley were no exception. They're both quite new to me. I've only listened to one other book by either of them. I really enjoyed Meg's portrayal of the feisty, independent Fawn. I was really impressed with the flawless southern accent Lucas gave Garrett, given that his real accent is English, and the gravel in his voice made the scenes where Garret was exerting his authority (including the spicy scenes) really hot.
This book is for the girlies who are tired of having to do everything by themselves and dream of having a morally grey billionaire come and whisk them away and take care of all their needs. It's also for the girlies who can leave feminism at the door when they read because the men in this world are possessive, a bit controlling and have no respect for the women in their world who don't demand it.
Content warnings:
-Graphic vi0lence and t0rture (of a villain)
-SA on one of the characters in a flashback (not a detailed description, but still potentially triggering)
*I received an advance copy from Wordsmith Publicity. These opinions are entirely my own.
November 27, 2023
Rating 4.5
Spice 3.5
WOW, another great book from the talented Abbi Glines. She is able to write her characters with such depth, that have real issues and ones you could possibly relate to. Just when I thought this series was sadly coming to an end, she surprised me with a new teaser from the next book to come!
The excitement that I was expecting to feel from Garrett and Fawn's book was there. It was everything I could have asked for. To know what lies behind the man Garrett Hughs has always been there throughout all of the Smoke Series. Giving her audience just enough to know that he is this powerful Mafia Boss, that you really didn't even get a taste of until Firecracker (Trevor and Gypsi story). Then again in Smoking Hot, you saw a little bit more of the man. He has always been this mysterious hot Mafia Boss behind the scenes. To know that he is domineering and has some dirty kinks, that I could get down with...I didn't expect anything less. His kinks were shown more in this book than some of the past men in this series. Garrett was every bit of man I thought he should be and probably more. He was fierce, protective and a man who was feared by those who truly knew him. The author didn't disappoint when writing his character.
We all know that Fawn was introduced in Firecracker as Gypsi's mom, then again in Smoking Hot. To learn the life she had lived when she was younger, and to know how Gypsi was conceived was heartbreaking. I truly felt the anguish and emotion of what Fawn must have gone through. This book really brings forth these two characters. What Garrett puts Fawn through in the beginning was tough as well. I don't see how Fawn stayed so cool towards a certain character she worked with. I was so mad for her and the way she was treated. That is what the author does in her books. She makes you feel for these characters as though they are a part of your life. Even down to the country way Fawn talks. She brought that out in writing Fawn's part, but not enough to be like ok that is too much. I know because I talk the way Fawn does because I am from states that this character was born and raised in.
The only negative about this book was the ending. I had to flip back and go forward again to make sure I didn't miss something. I thought this truly can't be the ending, but sadly it was. I would have liked to have seen it end on a different note. Maybe and ending of their wedding and Garrett talking to his son's as he passed down everything. Or maybe it was my own mushy emotional self-hoping he would say something to his son's that he never had before. Those who read it know what I am talking about here. So many ways to end this book differently, but maybe the author has something else up her sleeves when it comes to these two. Especially Garrett's revenge, it just has to continue elsewhere in the future. I would only take off .5 for that, but you can't do that during these reviews, and I am not taking a whole star away because of this. Oh, another character that came out in this book that was never brought out this way was Saxon's dad Richard. Can we say OMG to the new side it shown of him. I would have never guessed the quiet, bored but deadly type when it came to sweet ole Saxon's dad. Truly a shocker, but I am so glad it spoke more on him and his past and current self. I always wondered about him, but now I know!
As always thank you Abbi Glines for another great story out of this series. I cannot wait to continue this ride with you as you move forward with series as a reader and fan. Seriously though, that teaser for the next one has me ready and excited. I may have let out a little whine when the teaser was done. I was ready to continue with it, lol. You always keep me waiting for the next book to drop.
I did receive this book as an ARC for my honest review, and I feel that I gave that. Excellent writing as always. I always feel connected to your characters as though they are part of my life today. Another story that didn't disappoint, and I am ready for the next!
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Spice 3.5
WOW, another great book from the talented Abbi Glines. She is able to write her characters with such depth, that have real issues and ones you could possibly relate to. Just when I thought this series was sadly coming to an end, she surprised me with a new teaser from the next book to come!
The excitement that I was expecting to feel from Garrett and Fawn's book was there. It was everything I could have asked for. To know what lies behind the man Garrett Hughs has always been there throughout all of the Smoke Series. Giving her audience just enough to know that he is this powerful Mafia Boss, that you really didn't even get a taste of until Firecracker (Trevor and Gypsi story). Then again in Smoking Hot, you saw a little bit more of the man. He has always been this mysterious hot Mafia Boss behind the scenes. To know that he is domineering and has some dirty kinks, that I could get down with...I didn't expect anything less. His kinks were shown more in this book than some of the past men in this series. Garrett was every bit of man I thought he should be and probably more. He was fierce, protective and a man who was feared by those who truly knew him. The author didn't disappoint when writing his character.
We all know that Fawn was introduced in Firecracker as Gypsi's mom, then again in Smoking Hot. To learn the life she had lived when she was younger, and to know how Gypsi was conceived was heartbreaking. I truly felt the anguish and emotion of what Fawn must have gone through. This book really brings forth these two characters. What Garrett puts Fawn through in the beginning was tough as well. I don't see how Fawn stayed so cool towards a certain character she worked with. I was so mad for her and the way she was treated. That is what the author does in her books. She makes you feel for these characters as though they are a part of your life. Even down to the country way Fawn talks. She brought that out in writing Fawn's part, but not enough to be like ok that is too much. I know because I talk the way Fawn does because I am from states that this character was born and raised in.
The only negative about this book was the ending. I had to flip back and go forward again to make sure I didn't miss something. I thought this truly can't be the ending, but sadly it was. I would have liked to have seen it end on a different note. Maybe and ending of their wedding and Garrett talking to his son's as he passed down everything. Or maybe it was my own mushy emotional self-hoping he would say something to his son's that he never had before. Those who read it know what I am talking about here. So many ways to end this book differently, but maybe the author has something else up her sleeves when it comes to these two. Especially Garrett's revenge, it just has to continue elsewhere in the future. I would only take off .5 for that, but you can't do that during these reviews, and I am not taking a whole star away because of this. Oh, another character that came out in this book that was never brought out this way was Saxon's dad Richard. Can we say OMG to the new side it shown of him. I would have never guessed the quiet, bored but deadly type when it came to sweet ole Saxon's dad. Truly a shocker, but I am so glad it spoke more on him and his past and current self. I always wondered about him, but now I know!
As always thank you Abbi Glines for another great story out of this series. I cannot wait to continue this ride with you as you move forward with series as a reader and fan. Seriously though, that teaser for the next one has me ready and excited. I may have let out a little whine when the teaser was done. I was ready to continue with it, lol. You always keep me waiting for the next book to drop.
I did receive this book as an ARC for my honest review, and I feel that I gave that. Excellent writing as always. I always feel connected to your characters as though they are part of my life today. Another story that didn't disappoint, and I am ready for the next!
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December 17, 2024
Awesome Story & Listen🎧 Compelling & Emotional!
Scorch
Smoke, Book 9
By: Abbi Glines
Narrated by: Meg Sylvan, Lucas Webley
I can not get enough of Abbi Glines’ “Smoke” series, the amazing world she created with equally amazing characters and have been looking forward to Garrett Hughes’ and Fawn Parker’s story ever since meeting them in “Firecracker”. Garrett interested me even before that, since he is the boss and has been handing over the reins to his son and the younger generation. I would like to say this book is the best in the series, but that would not be fair to all the earlier books because they are just as amazing, though Abbi Glines certainly outdone herself with their story, a story that is captivating from start to end. Garrett and Fawn are two headstrong characters, and it was great watching how they came about, the push and the pull, and then see their relationship take off and morph into something more. Garrett met his match with Fawn, and she stayed true to herself and gave as good as she got, with exceptions, WTG Daddy oh. Hearing her backstory was gut-wrenching, but she came back stronger and built a good life for herself and her daughter, a unique life, but one they were happy with. There was never a dull moment in this book, and as always, the writing, plot and world building are incredible, as are the character growth and development. This multilayered story has the perfect balance of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. Abbi Glines, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧 Meg Sylvan and Lucas Webley were the perfect cast to bring the characters to life, and they did a fantastic job portraying them, giving each a voice that was fitting. I loved how they took each role and made it their own sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Meg Sylvan was a natural in Fawn’s role, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her witty fierceness to her strength and determination. Lucas Webley is just as amazing in Garrett’s role, showcasing his personality and his alpha/bossy demeanor. Both were fantastic performing the roles of the secondary and side characters too. They set the right tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These two are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.
Scorch
Smoke, Book 9
By: Abbi Glines
Narrated by: Meg Sylvan, Lucas Webley
I can not get enough of Abbi Glines’ “Smoke” series, the amazing world she created with equally amazing characters and have been looking forward to Garrett Hughes’ and Fawn Parker’s story ever since meeting them in “Firecracker”. Garrett interested me even before that, since he is the boss and has been handing over the reins to his son and the younger generation. I would like to say this book is the best in the series, but that would not be fair to all the earlier books because they are just as amazing, though Abbi Glines certainly outdone herself with their story, a story that is captivating from start to end. Garrett and Fawn are two headstrong characters, and it was great watching how they came about, the push and the pull, and then see their relationship take off and morph into something more. Garrett met his match with Fawn, and she stayed true to herself and gave as good as she got, with exceptions, WTG Daddy oh. Hearing her backstory was gut-wrenching, but she came back stronger and built a good life for herself and her daughter, a unique life, but one they were happy with. There was never a dull moment in this book, and as always, the writing, plot and world building are incredible, as are the character growth and development. This multilayered story has the perfect balance of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. Abbi Glines, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧 Meg Sylvan and Lucas Webley were the perfect cast to bring the characters to life, and they did a fantastic job portraying them, giving each a voice that was fitting. I loved how they took each role and made it their own sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Meg Sylvan was a natural in Fawn’s role, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her witty fierceness to her strength and determination. Lucas Webley is just as amazing in Garrett’s role, showcasing his personality and his alpha/bossy demeanor. Both were fantastic performing the roles of the secondary and side characters too. They set the right tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These two are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.
July 3, 2025
Scorch gives us an unexpected but satisfying shift in perspective by diving into the romance between Garrett Hughes—the powerful, emotionally detached boss of the southern mafia—and Fawn Parker, the free-spirited, fiercely independent single mom we’ve only seen in the background up until now. While it doesn’t push the main plot of the series forward in any big way, it still manages to add a new emotional layer to the world of Smoke.
Garrett has always been painted as cold, commanding, and unshakably in control. A man with a legacy to uphold and zero interest in love or vulnerability. But then along comes Fawn—bold, radiant, and everything he’s never understood. Their dynamic is an opposites-attract dream. She’s lived on the edge, raising her daughter on her own, traveling from place to place in a camper, and never apologizing for her choices. Meanwhile, Garrett judges her at first glance—assuming she’s no different than the shallow women from his past. But the more time he spends with her, the more that control starts to unravel.
What’s especially refreshing about Fawn is how immune she is to Garrett’s wealth and power. She doesn’t just resist it—she outright rejects it. She’s unimpressed by his money, unfazed by his authority, and constantly calls him on his bullshit. Watching Garrett try (and fail) to woo her the only way he knows how—with gifts and dominance—only to realize he has to show actual vulnerability? That made for some incredibly sweet, funny, and even humbling moments.
Even though this book doesn’t have the same level of tension or violence as the others in the series, it still carries emotional weight. Seeing Garrett soften for Fawn, choose her over the image he’s clung to for decades, and integrate her into his life as an equal rather than a conquest was deeply satisfying. Fawn, in turn, gets the safety, stability, and adoration she always deserved—on her terms.
Scorch may be a quieter story, but it’s a beautiful one—about late-in-life love, second chances, and the power of choosing someone not because you need them, but because you want them.
Garrett has always been painted as cold, commanding, and unshakably in control. A man with a legacy to uphold and zero interest in love or vulnerability. But then along comes Fawn—bold, radiant, and everything he’s never understood. Their dynamic is an opposites-attract dream. She’s lived on the edge, raising her daughter on her own, traveling from place to place in a camper, and never apologizing for her choices. Meanwhile, Garrett judges her at first glance—assuming she’s no different than the shallow women from his past. But the more time he spends with her, the more that control starts to unravel.
What’s especially refreshing about Fawn is how immune she is to Garrett’s wealth and power. She doesn’t just resist it—she outright rejects it. She’s unimpressed by his money, unfazed by his authority, and constantly calls him on his bullshit. Watching Garrett try (and fail) to woo her the only way he knows how—with gifts and dominance—only to realize he has to show actual vulnerability? That made for some incredibly sweet, funny, and even humbling moments.
Even though this book doesn’t have the same level of tension or violence as the others in the series, it still carries emotional weight. Seeing Garrett soften for Fawn, choose her over the image he’s clung to for decades, and integrate her into his life as an equal rather than a conquest was deeply satisfying. Fawn, in turn, gets the safety, stability, and adoration she always deserved—on her terms.
Scorch may be a quieter story, but it’s a beautiful one—about late-in-life love, second chances, and the power of choosing someone not because you need them, but because you want them.
November 12, 2023
So good! Abbi Glines has outdone herself in this series, it has been so good and so addictive! And the title for this book is so apt because it has been such a scorching hot story!
After reading the stories of the young men in this Mafia family, of course we’re intrigued by Garret Hughes. He’s the boss, the most powerful man in the organization, he has an air of danger and menace, of absolute power and control of everything around him, so the woman who tames him has to be uber special. And she is!
Fawn has been around, has had her share of adventures, and yet, she still possesses an air of kindness and trust. She’s as beautiful inside as she is outside. Moreover, she has been an excellent mom to Gypsi, raising a girl who is mature and responsible. When Fawn starts working at the club owned by Garrett, I’m pretty sure he was thinking of having a fling. But once you know Fawn, you realize she’s not a woman you have a fling with, she’s the woman you take to your home and introduce to your family.
I loved seeing Garrett get fascinated by Fawn’s beauty, then captivated by her kindness, her interest in everything new, her happiness. For the first time in his life, he’s enjoying life, feels happy, is laughing a lot, all thanks to this woman. And in exchange, Fawn is feeling cherished and protected. It’s a very romantic story with very spicy scenes, and super tender moments. I could see how Fawn surprised Garrett, at the same time she also angered him because she would just not say yes to all his gifts and his plans.
The story happens more or less parallel to Firecracker, Trev’s and Gypsi’s story. I found it funny how much Garrett liked Gypsi and found that his son Trev didn’t measure up to his girlfriend’s daughter. I liked seeing them from this different perspective, and also seeing Gage in action in all his psycho glory.
Abbi Glines did it again, another spicy and wonderful story to add to our addiction. I didn’t miss the teaser at the end, so happy to see more to come!
After reading the stories of the young men in this Mafia family, of course we’re intrigued by Garret Hughes. He’s the boss, the most powerful man in the organization, he has an air of danger and menace, of absolute power and control of everything around him, so the woman who tames him has to be uber special. And she is!
Fawn has been around, has had her share of adventures, and yet, she still possesses an air of kindness and trust. She’s as beautiful inside as she is outside. Moreover, she has been an excellent mom to Gypsi, raising a girl who is mature and responsible. When Fawn starts working at the club owned by Garrett, I’m pretty sure he was thinking of having a fling. But once you know Fawn, you realize she’s not a woman you have a fling with, she’s the woman you take to your home and introduce to your family.
I loved seeing Garrett get fascinated by Fawn’s beauty, then captivated by her kindness, her interest in everything new, her happiness. For the first time in his life, he’s enjoying life, feels happy, is laughing a lot, all thanks to this woman. And in exchange, Fawn is feeling cherished and protected. It’s a very romantic story with very spicy scenes, and super tender moments. I could see how Fawn surprised Garrett, at the same time she also angered him because she would just not say yes to all his gifts and his plans.
The story happens more or less parallel to Firecracker, Trev’s and Gypsi’s story. I found it funny how much Garrett liked Gypsi and found that his son Trev didn’t measure up to his girlfriend’s daughter. I liked seeing them from this different perspective, and also seeing Gage in action in all his psycho glory.
Abbi Glines did it again, another spicy and wonderful story to add to our addiction. I didn’t miss the teaser at the end, so happy to see more to come!
July 22, 2024
it’s time for daddy to find his love
I kind of did not want to read this book in the beginning, but I am so happy I did you get to see Fawn in a total different light same with Garrett.
In the beginning, Garrett, kind of makes up his own opinion about Fawn when he visits the judgment MC club, but Fawn starts to work at one of his established, of a gentleman club, she not knowing that he is the boss of the southern mafia talks to him like he’s a regular rich man for him, he has to show that he was still “The Boss” and fires her but of course he ends up rehiring her. He still kind of is very rude to her, and one of the girls at the club is very jealous of Fawn and flips the tray that she has in her hands and spills it all over her and he ends up telling Fawn that she’s going to have to pay for it out of her check finally two friends of Fawn at the club tells him the real story and he goes to apologize to her in the dressing room. Fawn just wanting get home to her daughter and forget about this whole day. She goes in the locker room to get her things and she can’t find her her purse anyways Garrett goes in there to apologize and ask her why she didn’t tell him the true story, she tells him she can’t find her purse. He takes her to the security room with all the cameras and they watch the girl put👜 her purse in the toilet, Garrett watches some more of the security tapes and realizes how he has been acting, and that his opinion of Fawn was so wrong after he offers her a ride home and he replaced her purse with a new phone, and cleans her car. I mean he was really trying to make it for how he treated Fawn-sorry not sorry you’re gonna have to read the rest on your own.
I do really love how Garrett falls in love with her and realizes he’s has never told his two sons that he loves them at the end. He really becomes a better father and a better man. I think that was a really the big reason he went ahead and retired it was because he trusted his older son.
I kind of did not want to read this book in the beginning, but I am so happy I did you get to see Fawn in a total different light same with Garrett.
In the beginning, Garrett, kind of makes up his own opinion about Fawn when he visits the judgment MC club, but Fawn starts to work at one of his established, of a gentleman club, she not knowing that he is the boss of the southern mafia talks to him like he’s a regular rich man for him, he has to show that he was still “The Boss” and fires her but of course he ends up rehiring her. He still kind of is very rude to her, and one of the girls at the club is very jealous of Fawn and flips the tray that she has in her hands and spills it all over her and he ends up telling Fawn that she’s going to have to pay for it out of her check finally two friends of Fawn at the club tells him the real story and he goes to apologize to her in the dressing room. Fawn just wanting get home to her daughter and forget about this whole day. She goes in the locker room to get her things and she can’t find her her purse anyways Garrett goes in there to apologize and ask her why she didn’t tell him the true story, she tells him she can’t find her purse. He takes her to the security room with all the cameras and they watch the girl put👜 her purse in the toilet, Garrett watches some more of the security tapes and realizes how he has been acting, and that his opinion of Fawn was so wrong after he offers her a ride home and he replaced her purse with a new phone, and cleans her car. I mean he was really trying to make it for how he treated Fawn-sorry not sorry you’re gonna have to read the rest on your own.
I do really love how Garrett falls in love with her and realizes he’s has never told his two sons that he loves them at the end. He really becomes a better father and a better man. I think that was a really the big reason he went ahead and retired it was because he trusted his older son.
November 12, 2023
What an absolutely amazing series that just keeps getting better and better . As per usual Abbi has once again exceeded all my expectations and just completely blew me away in all the best ways . Scorch was and is everything I mean everything, It’s an emotional rollercoaster that plays on all your emotions in ways you won’t even be expecting. You’ll experience everything from being utterly speechless, to yelling outta pure frustration. Your heart will feel like it’s beating so fast and then bam being torn apart with tears streaming down your face , you’ll be glued to the edge of your seat anticipating what will happen from one second to the next . And you’ll find yourself rooting so freaking hard . I knew from the moment i met both Garret and Fawn I was in trouble, I knew there was no way I was going to be getting much sleep , something I cannot put into words pulled me to these two like a moth to a flame and I found myself becoming more and more invested not to mention falling hook line and sinker in love . Dark , raw and gritty , mafia romance, polar opposites, intrigue, suspense, non stop action, tragedy, love , passion, drama , twists and turns, secrets angst , oh so steamy moments, heartbreaking and heartwarming, family , friendships , second chances, a powerful and dangerous crime boss who is a alpha In every way . Protective / in control and would do anything to protect the ones he loves . A heroine who is not only strong , confident,and hardworking but also happens to be a single mother to a 19 year old daughter . Both have not had the easiest of lives in fact there is so much more to Fawn and Garrett then meets the eye - so many different layers . Scorch is the type of love story that’s going to hook you from the very first chapter . In fact I can guarantee that once you start there’s no way you’ll be able to stop .
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