Hot Tropics and Cold Feet

by Diann Hunt

When the going gets tough, the tough hit the beach. After years of being single, Lily's about to head down the aisle again. But just as she's about to take the plunge, she gets cold feet--ice cold. To calm her pre-wedding jitters, Lily and her girlfriends take off on a getaway to Siesta Key, Florida. Harkening back to younger days, they stalk Donny Osmond, get tattoos (henna!), and turn the heads of local studs. But not far from any of their minds are the challenges of grown children coming home to roost, husbands in midlife crisis mode, and--could it be?--a first-time pregnancy at forty-five. The "girls" all have their baggage in tow, but the salty air and laughing with friends is just what the doctor ordered--if they can weather the hot flashes until wedding bells ring!

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 2000

About the author

Diann Hunt wrote romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction targeted to Christian women of the Baby Boomer generation. She'd lived in Indiana forever, had been happily married forever, loved her family, chocolate, her friends, her dog, and, well, chocolate. Her book "For Better or For Worse" is being made into a Hallmark movie, with production beginning in November, 2013.

After a four-year battle with ovarian cancer, Diann went home to be with her Lord and Saviour just after Thanksgiving, 2013. She leaves behind a legacy of words of blessing, love for her Lord, her family, her close friends, and fans the world over who have come to know and love her and call her their friend.

Reviews

[Sharon]

Fun book about a group of women friends who go away on a beach trip because one is getting married and her fiance thinks she is getting cold feet. He calls one of the women and suggests they get away before the big day so the friends can determine if she does indeed have cold feet and if so, why.
Fun read!

[Susan Christman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Christian fiction novel regarding the bond between four friends - their likes and dislikes, their struggles with life, love and lows. Yet they stick together! Their circle is small and effective.

[Barbara Cryer · Rating 3 out of 5]

She's a grump

[Stefanie Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a bit to get into this book, but by the end, I did like it. It was an easy, enjoyable read, about a group of friends (they call themselves the Latte Girls) from Indiana who go on a two week vacation to Florida. One of the friends, Lily, who is a widow, had fallen in love with someone new and is suddenly having cold feet about her impending nuptials. The Latte Girls go to Siesta Key to stay in one of the members condo, relax, talk Lily into marrying her beau, and go to see Donny Osmond in concert, among other things. It is apparently the sequel to another book, but this one was easy enough to read on its own, without having read the previous book.

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diann Hunt's novels have the same flavor as Robin Jones Gunn's Sisterchicks books. They're all great fun, I think! This one centers on a woman who sweeps her friends off on a tropical vacation to calm her pre-wedding jitters. As always, a story that makes you smile and has you wishing for a fantastic trip of your own.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute story about a girls' trip to Florida (Siesta Key to be exact) when one of the girlfriends gets cold feet about her upcoming wedding. The ladies spend a couple of weeks there and have many different types of adventures while there. This is a Christian Fiction title that will make you smile.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can relate to these women. They have hot flashes, weight issues, wrinkles, but still think young and have fun with their girlfriends. The Christian undertones in this story were subtle. The plot was fun, and I enjoyed the adventures of the Latte Girls.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot Tropics and Cold Feet was a great read. I love how the characters were so different from each other, but were there for each other no matter what. Diann Hunt books are always so much fun to read. I am going to miss her writing.

[Michelle Connell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story about 4 women who get away to a beach to get a break from daily living. They bond together over deep discussions, laughter, and walks along the beach and fun activities like sky-diving and water skiing.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

A funny look at women's friendships at my stage of life! It takes place in Siesta Key (one of my favorite places) which makes it even better!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Christian Fiction about a group of middle aged women.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED. THIS. BOOK. :o) Great friendship book. Spectacular beach read. Chock full of fun.

[Patricia Hess · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far it is pretty good..it reminds me of the Yaaah yaahh sisters Prayer Group though..these are the Latte Girls..of course they like to drink coffee..

[Samantha Espenschied · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent follow-up to Diann Hunt's previous book, "Hot Flashes and Cold Cream".

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to love this book but I didn't. At first I thought it was just okay but by the end I really did like it. It just kind of dragged a bit.

[Melissa Basnight · Rating 3 out of 5]

A group of older women go on a Florida vacation and deal with issues in life like growing older, children and grandchildren. Funny adventures.

[Lu]

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