Hot Zone Cover Reveal!
by Carly Phillips
Date of Publication: December 9, 2016
Hot Stuff
Book 1
He's about to find out … She's not just one of the guys.
Annabelle Jordan and her two sisters were orphans in frilly dresses when they went to live with their sports-lawyer uncle in his world of locker rooms, bookies and gambling. Now the girls are publicists in their uncle's firm, The Hot Zone.
Despite her upbringing, Annabelle is all woman. She's naturally drawn to real men—like her latest client, businessman and former football legend Brandon Vaughn.
The chemistry is potent, undeniable, irresistible. Annabelle soon realizes that Brandon is much more than just another jock. And that she'd better hold on tight if she doesn't want to lose her heart.
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3.5 Stars
I've been a fan of Ms Phillips work for quite awhile now and quite looked forward to the Hot Zone series, I found each of the books in this series to be entertaining, fun and an overall easy read. As much as I liked these books I didn't love them. The plot lines share similarities past the family connection, and the heroes and heroines having issues, and commitment phobias. Each couple has intense chemistry and the interactions and banter between the various characters are quite enjoyable.
Hot stuff is the first title in the Hot Zone series, and features Annabelle Jordan, the eldest Jordan sister.
Annabelle and Brandon's path to finding a happy ever after is not smooth sailing.
Annabelle is honest, sassy and direct. A like-able character, she has insecurities to do with the loss of her parents.
Brandon is endearing, yet at times frustrating with his inability to open up. He's very guarded after being burned in the past and doesn't seem to see past those feelings.
I quite enjoyed the added element of of mystery/suspense within the story line.
Hot Number
Book 2
Micki Jordan is a tomboy as much at home on the playing field as in a locker room full of naked guys.
But the star publicist is looking to prove she's also an irresistible woman in order to get a second shot at professional baseball player and major league playboy, Damian Fuller.
Micki transforms herself into one hot number Damian can't help but notice and together they burn up the sheets and find themselves falling hard. Until Damian's past returns, threatening their future.
3.5 Stars
I've been a fan of Ms Phillips work for quite awhile now and quite looked forward to the Hot Zone series, I found each of the books in this series to be entertaining, fun and an overall easy read. As much as I liked these books I didn't love them. The plot lines share similarities past the family connection, and the heroes and heroines having issues, and commitment phobias. Each couple has intense chemistry and the interactions and banter between the various characters are quite enjoyable.
Hot Number is the second title in the Hot Zone series, and features the youngest Jordan sister Michelle better known as Micki. I really liked Micki's character, she's relate-able and like-able, a tom boy with self esteem issues. She's a ball breaker in the locker room, and board room but is quite shy and naive when it comes to the opposite sex.
Damien is an endearing character. A bit of a playboy, but underneath the persona he portrays he's really a family orientated guy with is incredibly like-able and really a nice guy.
I enjoyed the side story featuring Yank and Lola, but probably would have preferred their story in a separate title with more of their back story.
Hot Item
Book 3
Cool, collected Sophie Jordan loves her daily routine running her family's top sports management agency, as long as she gets to stay behind the scenes. But with big sister on maternity leave and little sis on her honeymoon, she's forced to step up to the plate. And a recent media crisis surrounding the disappearance of super-agent Spenser Atkins is not going to make the job any easier.
Enter star quarterback and notorious bad boy Riley Nash who, for reasons of his own, needs to track down Atkins. Up until now, Sophie has kept a strict no-dating-clients policy, but each day with Riley makes her rule near impossible to follow. With her job and her heart on the line, Sophie will need to make the toughest choice of her life!
3.5 Stars
I've been a fan of Ms Phillips work for quite awhile now and quite looked forward to the Hot Zone series, I found each of the books in this series to be entertaining, fun and an overall easy read. As much as I liked these books I didn't love them. The plot lines share similarities past the family connection, and the heroes and heroines having issues, and commitment phobias. Each couple has intense chemistry and the interactions and banter between the various characters are quite enjoyable.
Hot Item is the third title in the Hot Zone series, and features the middle Jordan sister Sophie. Sophie is sexy, and smart and craves order and control, in order to feel safe.
Riley Nash is a star quarterback, who joins forces with Sophie to discover the whereabouts of Spencer Atkins. Riley is quite spontaneous, and has a daughter from a previous relationship, he's in no hurry to find a happy ever after and quite enjoys a no strings lifestyle.
The attraction is instant with this pair, as much as I enjoyed the interactions and elements of humor within the plot, I found this book to be quite similar to Hot Number.
Hot Property
Book 4
Just one short season ago, major league center fielder John Roper had it all: the looks—and personal life—of a sports hero and the public's adoration. But this hot property's lucky streak has run out. After a World Series disaster, fans diss him, shock jocks mock him and his dysfunctional family hassles him for money he really can't spare.
Now it's up to him, and Hot Zone publicist Amy Stone, to get his life back on track.
Amy finds it's easier said than done. What with the constant intrusions of his nutty family, a crazed fan playing stalker, and Roper's refusal to put his own needs first, she's starting to think that life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be. But when the two retreat to a secluded lodge, the sexy center fielder throws Amy a curveball—one she never saw coming...
3.5 Stars
I've been a fan of Ms Phillips work for quite awhile now and quite looked forward to the Hot Zone series, I found each of the books in this series to be entertaining, fun and an overall easy read. As much as I liked these books I didn't love them. The plot lines share similarities past the family connection, and the heroes and heroines having issues, and commitment phobias. Each couple has intense chemistry and the interactions and banter between the various characters are quite enjoyable.
Hot Property is the fourth book in the Hot Zone series, and the first book that doesn't feature one of the Jordan sisters.
Amy is a publicist, she's audacious, driven, caring and has a take charge personality. She is also Spencer's niece and the newest addition to the Hot Zone.
John Roper, has appeared in previous titles and is a baseball sports hero, when things take a turn for the worse he needs help and turns to the Hot Zone and Amy. He's sweet, charming, caring, sexy and although a bit of a womanizer, he puts others first. Amy soon realizes that there is more to John than the persona he promotes.
The time line with this book seems to be a bit off when you read the books in consecutive order.
Hot Property is a fast paced, contemporary romance fun and flirty humor and elements of humor.
After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She's a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she's a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.