Hot Zone: Chicago Heat (Harlequin Blaze, 95)

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Summary: Hotter than a cup of java!
Review: A cup of java isn't quite as hot as this sizzling novel! Patricia Rosemoor introduces the reader to Helen Rhodes and Luke DeVries - coffeehouse rivals. Helen's cyber cafe has a cozy environment and devoted clientele. Nevertheless she's concerned about the grand opening of Hot Zone - a coffeehouse-slash-massage parlor. Attraction ensues between the competitors, and Luke reassures Helen that there's enough room for both establishments. That is until strange occurrences threaten Helen's business.

The building of tension between the protagonists is insatiable and the sex scenes are as sensual as they are erotic. From hereon in, I shall consider Harlequin's Blaze an excellent source for erotic fiction. I highly recommend Hot Zone. As said earlier, it's hotter than a cup of steaming java!

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Summary: Storyline from Publisher
Review: Helen Rhodes is ready to take on upstart Luke DeVries and his trendy new coffee place, Hot Zone. So what if Hot Zone offers steaming java, even steamier hot tubs and a sizzling massage or two for customers? Helen's Cybercafé is the coolest thing in this quirky Chicago neighborhood, and she plans to keep it that way!

Luke is intrigued - and very aroused - by his sizzling blond business rival. He just wants to make peace with Helen, make her cappuccinos every morning...and make love to her every night. Simple? Not exactly. Much more than java is heating up between these two people. It's very tasty...very addictive. And neither is calling it quits!

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Summary: Lukewarm
Review: The sex in this book was well done considering that there was not that much chemistry between the main characters. However I found the book to be rather bland. Sex without a good story and good chemistry to back it up becomes just lukewarm in my opinion. I never got the feeling that their relationship would last.