By Courtney Elisech
Fans of new adult and romance fiction fell in love with Melanie Harlow’s newest book release “Ignite: a Grumpy Single Dad Romance.” It was a steamy success when it was released in Nov. 2020 and continues to be a best seller. The Cloverleigh Farms family is back and better than ever, starting with Winnie MacAllister’s love story.
The title describes this book perfectly; “Ignite” it’s so hot it’s practically on fire. Currently rated a #1 best seller in Military Romance on Amazon and #44 in the Kindle Store, it holds a 4.6 out of 5-star rating.
Introduced in book one as a little girl, Winnie returned home after college to work for the family business. She’s sworn off love after falling fast and hard one time too many. In fact, she made a bet that she wouldn’t fall in love again for six months. The hot, new neighbor put a kink in her plans.
Meet Dexter Matthew, recently divorced and dad of two little girls, Hallie and Luna. A fresh start for his family was the goal Dex had when he moved in next door to Winnie. He had no desire or time for relationships because his focus was on being a dad and firefighter.
Winnie was scared to fall fast and easily for the wrong guy again. But she’s already fallen for his daughters since day one. Being his friend was a nice thought, but that’s not enough. Fighting their attraction was becoming impossible.
Dex told himself Winnie was too young, too sweet, and too good for him. There was no time or room for her in his life. He tried to stay away. But she was beautiful and oh so tempting.
Set in Northern Michigan the series surrounds a family-owned business called Cloverleigh Farms. It is a beautiful inn, winery, and venue for weddings, and events located in Traverse City. As the series develops and grows so does the business.
Each book in the Cloverleigh Farms series including “Ignite” can be read as a standalone book. It is also fun to read all the stories and watch the characters intertwine through the years. While they are all a part of a series you will have no trouble understanding the story if you just want to read “Ignite.”
The first five books are the first generation of characters. “Ignite” is just the beginning of the next generation of stories.
There’s time to binge the entire series before the next book comes out. Releasing Mar. 7, “Taste” reintroduces two characters from “Ignite.” Winnie’s friend Ellie and her life-long frenemy Gianni Lupo find themselves stranded in a snowy situation and romantic entanglement.
That’s how Harlow keeps you reeled in; each book has a piece of the last one in it. You get to see glimpses into the lives of the characters you fell in love with and take a new journey.
Melanie Harlow is a self-published author. Located in Detroit, she lives right here in Michigan with her husband and two daughters. She is an Amazon and USA Today Best Seller. Learn more about her and her books at her website or Facebook page. On Facebook, you can also find a fan group where readers can interact with one another and the author herself.
There are a few format options available to read “Ignite” depending on your preference. On Amazon, you can order the paperback for $14.99, read for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription, or buy on Kindle for $4.99. The audiobook is also on Audible with a membership for $14.95.
This book is a page-turner. You’ll keep flipping through with the need to know what happens next. You won’t be able to stop reading until you get to the end. Some readers have read the entire novel in a single day.
With Harlow, you never know what way the story will end up, so buckle up for a wild ride. It will be easy to fall in love with these characters and join them on their adventures.
“Ignite” is a beautifully written work of fiction with realistic scenarios and relatable characters. If you enjoy steamy romance novels then this book is for you. It’s a journey to find love, happiness, and family with all the turmoil of everyday life. A story of a modern-day couple falling into that deep, all-consuming, and old-fashioned type of love. The twists and turns take you on an emotional roller-coaster, but it’s a fun ride to be on.
