by Camilla Isley
coming February 16, 2026
(4 / 5)
First off, thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the free review copy of The Heat of the Moment! All opinions are completely my own.
The Heat of the Moment was a romance that was quick to read, kept my interest well, and was enjoyable to read. It’s the 2nd book in the series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. I liked this one even more than the first book! Both of the main characters, Lily and Josh, were likable, and I had a lot of respect for both of their professions as a nurse and firefighter. Lily’s daughter was also a fun character. The California setting was a nice escape, and I especially enjoyed the nature scenes. The plot didn’t really have any big surprises, but honestly it wasn’t something I went into the book expecting. It definitely had a sad undertone to it since Lily is a widow still grieving her late husband. Needless to say, it made the romance understandably complicated, but I thought it was handled well with a natural progression. There were some very intense scenes of emergency situations, so this was one of those books that really pulls at your emotions!
