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Hotter than Hell #4
Ignite
In a matter of days, the world changed for Rutherford Street, known as Rack by his military buddies. His younger brother, working border patrol, is brutally gunned down by a drug cartel and two days later Rack’s best friend, Nick, is killed by an IED.
Nick talked about one thing during the long nights in the Afghanistan Desert—his baby sister, Beth. She was a handful and if anything happened to Nick he expected his best friend to step in.
Rack returns home with a purpose… vengeance. He plans to kill the men responsible for his brother’s murder. His family, blue blood law enforcement through and through, are not part of his new life—a world of violence and death on the other side of the blue line. And Beth… she’s happy and engaged to be married so his promise to Nick is fulfilled.
Catch Xavier Moon and his criminal organization become Rack’s new family. Moon and his right hand man, Gomez, understand vengeance and the need for blood. Rack’s path is clear until a text message from Beth changes everything.
Beth is in the hands of the son of Chicago’s most dangerous crime boss and she’s in danger. Before Rack can finish his quest for vengeance he must keep his promise to Nick.
Hold on to your e-Reader and prepare for a thrilling ride and a surprise that will ignite your heart.
Nick talked about one thing during the long nights in the Afghanistan Desert—his baby sister, Beth. She was a handful and if anything happened to Nick he expected his best friend to step in.
Rack returns home with a purpose… vengeance. He plans to kill the men responsible for his brother’s murder. His family, blue blood law enforcement through and through, are not part of his new life—a world of violence and death on the other side of the blue line. And Beth… she’s happy and engaged to be married so his promise to Nick is fulfilled.
Catch Xavier Moon and his criminal organization become Rack’s new family. Moon and his right hand man, Gomez, understand vengeance and the need for blood. Rack’s path is clear until a text message from Beth changes everything.
Beth is in the hands of the son of Chicago’s most dangerous crime boss and she’s in danger. Before Rack can finish his quest for vengeance he must keep his promise to Nick.
Hold on to your e-Reader and prepare for a thrilling ride and a surprise that will ignite your heart.
- GenresRomanceRomantic Suspense
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First published December 26, 2016
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About the author
Holly S. Roberts
89 books1,013 followersHolly S Roberts is an award-winning author which includes appearing on the USA TODAY list multiple times and selling more than one million books worldwide. Her career as a homicide and sex crimes detective kept her in the romance genre for years because she needed happy endings. After years of therapy and speaking publicly on matters close to her heart, she’s turned her pen to dark survival thrillers with kickass women that encapsulate her unique perspective. The Carter Family Shark Thrillers are current bestsellers. Max, her Rottweiler, is never far from her side because he listens when she has plot problems and offers rare insights when encouraged by cookies.
For more information, visit her website at wickedstorytelling.com.
For more information, visit her website at wickedstorytelling.com.
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December 11, 2016
Ignite......WOW! This is the third in this series and it, in my opinion, is the best one! Holly, with this story, kept me on the edge throughout most of it! Rack....I could have punched him so many times!!!!! AARGH! Beth and Rack together are an amazing combination of sweet love and and HOT, HOT love! This story from beginning to end is tea-totally awesome! You did it again Holly.....made me cry, HARD!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️
February 2, 2017
Lord this was probably one of my favorite series I have read so far this year . Rack and Beth's story is strong . What do you do but what your brother in arms asked of you , and that is to take care of his sister after his death . Rack gets a message Beth is in trouble . Only problem is he don't know how bad it is til he gets there to help her . Eight months pregnant and needing to be away from the hell life she was living in . Rack is her knight in shining honor .. really good series
January 7, 2018
Perfection
This series is amazing. Keeps you very entertained. Very different love story, but so perfect. Great story & characters you definitely care about.
This series is amazing. Keeps you very entertained. Very different love story, but so perfect. Great story & characters you definitely care about.
January 7, 2022
This is the HOTTEST and one of the BEST Series I have read!! I highly recommend this AMAZING series!!!
Out of the 5 books in this series so far, Ignite is definitely my favorite and I LOVE them ALL, but this one really pulled at the heartstrings and also kept me entertained and never wanting to put the book down. I immediately fell in LOVE with Rack and then it was very easy to fall in love with Beth and Carson. I can honestly say that I have never read an authors books like, Holly Roberts where I fall in love with ALL of the characters in her books and needless to say, Ignite and the main characters in this book are no different. I find myself truly caring about these fictional characters and I'm desperately rooting for them to either get together, find vengeance and to just be happy. Ignite had everything you would want in a book like this, where the sex and the intimacy was SO, SO HOT, but it also had REAL LOVE and TRUE feelings for one another. Another thing that I loved was the friendships that were made and women being there for each other. I'm SO happy and excited to know that there is going to be more books to this FANTASTIC series and we have more to look forward to with the characters that I LOVE so much like, Rack, Beth, Carson, Sofia, Dax, Shelby, Linc, Daisy, Mak, Moon, Celina and yes, even Gomez. I have to say, I never cried SO much as I did at the ending of this book because I really thought that Beth had left with Carson and it broke my heart for Rack, but thank you SO much, Holly Roberts for writing ANOTHER GREAT book, with a happy ending!!!
Out of the 5 books in this series so far, Ignite is definitely my favorite and I LOVE them ALL, but this one really pulled at the heartstrings and also kept me entertained and never wanting to put the book down. I immediately fell in LOVE with Rack and then it was very easy to fall in love with Beth and Carson. I can honestly say that I have never read an authors books like, Holly Roberts where I fall in love with ALL of the characters in her books and needless to say, Ignite and the main characters in this book are no different. I find myself truly caring about these fictional characters and I'm desperately rooting for them to either get together, find vengeance and to just be happy. Ignite had everything you would want in a book like this, where the sex and the intimacy was SO, SO HOT, but it also had REAL LOVE and TRUE feelings for one another. Another thing that I loved was the friendships that were made and women being there for each other. I'm SO happy and excited to know that there is going to be more books to this FANTASTIC series and we have more to look forward to with the characters that I LOVE so much like, Rack, Beth, Carson, Sofia, Dax, Shelby, Linc, Daisy, Mak, Moon, Celina and yes, even Gomez. I have to say, I never cried SO much as I did at the ending of this book because I really thought that Beth had left with Carson and it broke my heart for Rack, but thank you SO much, Holly Roberts for writing ANOTHER GREAT book, with a happy ending!!!
December 26, 2016
I loved this story!!! It was very well written and the characters were awesome! I was hooked from the beginning when we get introduced to Beth and find out that she's pregnant and in a bad relationship/situation. She contacts her brother's old friend and asks for help. when she finally get the opportunity. In comes Rack, and he is on his way to rescue her immediately. There is plenty of action, intrigue, and romance in this story. I loved the old emails/letters from Beth's brother to her. They were such a nice connection. This story will keep you guessing on exactly what is going on and what's going to happen next. I loved the little connections that were there to past books by Holly Roberts. It absolutely stands on it's own though. It will pull you in from the beginning and you won't want to put it down. I had a hard time doing so after I started reading it. The sex is explicit but not very frequent which is understandable. There is a lot of sexual chemistry and tension though. I thought that the story was very well written and flowed really smoothly. The pace was perfect. It was fast at times, when the plot called for it and steady at others as we got to build on the characters and the story line. I can't wait for more in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
December 13, 2016
Once I started to read this book I couldn't put it down, it kept me reading until the very end and then I still wanted more. Its not often I find a book like that. Rack and his friend Nick were in the service together and had each others backs in more than one instance. When Nick was injured he asked Rack to watch over his younger sister Beth, whom he had a close relationship with and had watched over since they were kids. A few months later Rack got a brief message from Beth saying
she was in trouble and needed help. He dropped everything to rescue her even though he knew she was being held by the son of the head of the mafia of the east coast. This book has it all, romance, sizzling sex, action, suspense, but most of all the love that can blossom when its least expected. Just make sure you have your tissues handy. This is one of those books I will want to read over again and again, its that good. What Rack did to save and protect Beth is what a hero is made of. We fell in love with Moon in the first book, Gomez in the second book, Dax in the 3rd book, and now we have Rack, I think he may be the hottest one yet!
I voluntarily read this book so I could leave an honest review.
she was in trouble and needed help. He dropped everything to rescue her even though he knew she was being held by the son of the head of the mafia of the east coast. This book has it all, romance, sizzling sex, action, suspense, but most of all the love that can blossom when its least expected. Just make sure you have your tissues handy. This is one of those books I will want to read over again and again, its that good. What Rack did to save and protect Beth is what a hero is made of. We fell in love with Moon in the first book, Gomez in the second book, Dax in the 3rd book, and now we have Rack, I think he may be the hottest one yet!
I voluntarily read this book so I could leave an honest review.
December 31, 2016
I just finished reading Ignite by Holly Roberts & I'm so sad it's done. I really enjoyed this book and give it a solid 4 stars. Rutherford Street was the perfect male hero. You totally get were he's coming from, his head space & what motivates him.
I loved the interaction between the main characters in this book with Holly's other character's like Dax & Moon. Having read Holly's other books it pleased me to see them again, but readers won't require that background to enjoy this story as I consider it a stand alone with no cliffhangers and a HEA.
Beth was fun & I was emotionally invested in her life. The loss of her brother, betrayal and baby - I cried a few times for sure. I definitely related to her character and was cheering her on the whole way.
Holly writes about danger, drugs and violence - if that sort of thing bothers you than you should skip this, but primarily her writing is about relationships; love and loyalty. This book is deliciously sexual. Holly does not disappoint in her hot, alpha male and the way he masters his lady.
Essentially, I recommend this book. I enjoyed it myself and would encourage others to pick it up. The Street brothers are hot and the story line is hotter still.
I loved the interaction between the main characters in this book with Holly's other character's like Dax & Moon. Having read Holly's other books it pleased me to see them again, but readers won't require that background to enjoy this story as I consider it a stand alone with no cliffhangers and a HEA.
Beth was fun & I was emotionally invested in her life. The loss of her brother, betrayal and baby - I cried a few times for sure. I definitely related to her character and was cheering her on the whole way.
Holly writes about danger, drugs and violence - if that sort of thing bothers you than you should skip this, but primarily her writing is about relationships; love and loyalty. This book is deliciously sexual. Holly does not disappoint in her hot, alpha male and the way he masters his lady.
Essentially, I recommend this book. I enjoyed it myself and would encourage others to pick it up. The Street brothers are hot and the story line is hotter still.
December 17, 2016
As always Holly Roberts gives you action and passion in one fast paced book. The characters have depth and are realistic.
Rack the ex military that thinks he has nothing to live for besides killing the killers of his brother. Beth is the sister of Nick who was Rack's best friend that was killed. Beth has a bad habit of making bad decisions when it comes to men. Throughout the book there are messages from Nick to Beth about Rack and how he would be perfect for her.
The story of Rack and Beth is very intense. You see the feelings grow with passion that is held tightly by both of them. But neither one wants to tell the other.
You are shown the bad part of life in the cartel. The death and destruction of men and families. And how they learn to live with themselves afterwards.
In the end Beth and Nick have to make decisions that will change their lives forever. This book is well worth reading, it's fantastic.
I voluntarily read this book for review.
Rack the ex military that thinks he has nothing to live for besides killing the killers of his brother. Beth is the sister of Nick who was Rack's best friend that was killed. Beth has a bad habit of making bad decisions when it comes to men. Throughout the book there are messages from Nick to Beth about Rack and how he would be perfect for her.
The story of Rack and Beth is very intense. You see the feelings grow with passion that is held tightly by both of them. But neither one wants to tell the other.
You are shown the bad part of life in the cartel. The death and destruction of men and families. And how they learn to live with themselves afterwards.
In the end Beth and Nick have to make decisions that will change their lives forever. This book is well worth reading, it's fantastic.
I voluntarily read this book for review.
December 24, 2016
In trouble again but this time it is serious and doesn't just concern her. Desperate for help she reaches out to the one person she knows will help. Will he help? He brother made him out to be bigger than life and she can only hope he will live up to it. She isn't worthy and hopes beyond hope he will be half the man her brother promised.
He has changed since he knew her brother and has locked his heart and emotions away. He doesn't deserve love, friendship or the family life he gave up when he chose this path. High energy and intrigue create a book that even though you want to rush you have to go slow and savor every page every word. It is all so real and so emotional. This was a great read and the characters along the way will win your heart and so will Rack.
He has changed since he knew her brother and has locked his heart and emotions away. He doesn't deserve love, friendship or the family life he gave up when he chose this path. High energy and intrigue create a book that even though you want to rush you have to go slow and savor every page every word. It is all so real and so emotional. This was a great read and the characters along the way will win your heart and so will Rack.
December 31, 2016
I am so happy that I found Holly S. Roberts. This is the second book of hers that I have read, and I am now planning to read much more. This book keeps your attention from the beginning, and all the way to the end. There is also just the right combination of sizzling hotness and suspense. I voluntarily reviewed this advanced copy, and I loved it, so I highly recommend it.
December 20, 2016
ahh once again holly s roberts doesn't disappoint, i loved the first books and loved this one too. oh rack you make me smile and swoon oh so much.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
December 26, 2016
Enjoyed!!
"He is a habit I need to break" for a man who is so "bad" he sure does so much good. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to others.
"He is a habit I need to break" for a man who is so "bad" he sure does so much good. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to others.
December 28, 2016
This was another excellent book from this amazing author!
February 11, 2019
4.8 stars
Move over Moon. You have been replaced. I cannot begin to express how happy I was to see everyone of the characters from the previous books making an appearance in this one. They added another dimension to this story.
Fantastic storyline, unexpected twists, and characters that continue to grow as people made this story the best yet. I even got teary eyed. I'm hooked on this author now.I implore everyone to read it.
Move over Moon. You have been replaced. I cannot begin to express how happy I was to see everyone of the characters from the previous books making an appearance in this one. They added another dimension to this story.
Fantastic storyline, unexpected twists, and characters that continue to grow as people made this story the best yet. I even got teary eyed. I'm hooked on this author now.I implore everyone to read it.
August 4, 2017
bad boy
i have truly enjoyed this series of stories about five brothers. these guys appear to have loving parents and other than the youngest who is killed doing his job, all but, rutherford are "upstanding public officers. poor, rutherford, gets locked into anger through loss of brother and friend. ms roberts, i love your stories. thank you
i have truly enjoyed this series of stories about five brothers. these guys appear to have loving parents and other than the youngest who is killed doing his job, all but, rutherford are "upstanding public officers. poor, rutherford, gets locked into anger through loss of brother and friend. ms roberts, i love your stories. thank you
August 22, 2017
Street!
This series is fantastiv. Its a journey that crosses over different backgrounds. I enjoy how the characters are all tied together but in their own elements. This has been fun discovering the connections throughout each book. Characters stay true to themselves as they have shown up. Anxiously waiting on the next book!
This series is fantastiv. Its a journey that crosses over different backgrounds. I enjoy how the characters are all tied together but in their own elements. This has been fun discovering the connections throughout each book. Characters stay true to themselves as they have shown up. Anxiously waiting on the next book!
June 3, 2018
Are you kidding me??
This was amazing. Shame on Holly for keeping her fans in suspense till the end. I never saw this coming. Rack was so sexy and again this author made the woman strong. Beth was great and funny. Again I love reading about the other characters from the other books in this series. You must read this book, the ending is fantastic
This was amazing. Shame on Holly for keeping her fans in suspense till the end. I never saw this coming. Rack was so sexy and again this author made the woman strong. Beth was great and funny. Again I love reading about the other characters from the other books in this series. You must read this book, the ending is fantastic
December 30, 2021
Hmmm this one was tougher for me to buy into.
They didn't know each other, but were in love so fast. It was so unbelievable to me. Especially with the complication of running from a crime lord and being 8-months pregnant/ having a newborn.
I liked Rack. I liked Beth. And I liked them for each other. I just wish the story was better developed.
That ending last sentence though...
They didn't know each other, but were in love so fast. It was so unbelievable to me. Especially with the complication of running from a crime lord and being 8-months pregnant/ having a newborn.
I liked Rack. I liked Beth. And I liked them for each other. I just wish the story was better developed.
That ending last sentence though...
March 23, 2025
Argh, these two put me through the wringer! They just can’t seem to catch a break, and when something goes right, two more things go wrong. Throw in a sweet baby, familiar friends, and some confusion on right and wrong, I was an emotional wreck. It all comes together in the end, and that just made cry all the more, happy, happy, happy, tears <3
June 23, 2018
Loved it 🔥😍🔥
Pull my hair, tickle my toes, %#$k me silly, I want Rack’s baby too 😍(swoon) Loved this book that was filled with a harsh and incredible journey of Rack finding his true self as well as his beautiful family with Beth ❤️ Totally recommend it 🔥😍🔥
Pull my hair, tickle my toes, %#$k me silly, I want Rack’s baby too 😍(swoon) Loved this book that was filled with a harsh and incredible journey of Rack finding his true self as well as his beautiful family with Beth ❤️ Totally recommend it 🔥😍🔥
January 12, 2019
Must read for action fans
I couldn't put it down and I couldn't quit crying. You'll have to read it yourself to find out why. Fast paced, gritty and intense. This author creates real characters and yes, I live in the desert southwest. God's country
I couldn't put it down and I couldn't quit crying. You'll have to read it yourself to find out why. Fast paced, gritty and intense. This author creates real characters and yes, I live in the desert southwest. God's country
July 27, 2017
Another great read
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author
November 13, 2017
Loved the HEA
Loved Rack's story! Beth had her moments but she grew on me. I hope to be able to read more about them in the upcoming books.
Loved Rack's story! Beth had her moments but she grew on me. I hope to be able to read more about them in the upcoming books.
December 16, 2017
Great book. Great series
Hard to put these down! Love the action, the story line and how they all tie together. Can't wait to read more
Hard to put these down! Love the action, the story line and how they all tie together. Can't wait to read more
March 25, 2018
Wow
How Holly Roberts keeps ripping my heart in two and putting it back together again, I don't know, but she managed it again with this one. Great story
How Holly Roberts keeps ripping my heart in two and putting it back together again, I don't know, but she managed it again with this one. Great story
February 20, 2019
Complete
This book has everything that you want or desire.I love the imaginative writing in this series. Crime,murder,mystery,love,lust,Nov and family,what else could you want?
This book has everything that you want or desire.I love the imaginative writing in this series. Crime,murder,mystery,love,lust,Nov and family,what else could you want?
June 18, 2024
I loved the back story of the deceased brother Nick and the emails. Such a strong basis for a romance between Beth and Rack. Sadly it was not what I was hoping for.
March 11, 2017
Frustration
New author for me , wanting the sagas not to finish staying awake to continue each book, definitely stories to be re-read. I'm anxious for the continuation with the street brothers,rock on.
New author for me , wanting the sagas not to finish staying awake to continue each book, definitely stories to be re-read. I'm anxious for the continuation with the street brothers,rock on.
January 5, 2017
Ignite is on FIRE!
Holly Roberts did it again!
This book has everything you desire; hot bad boys skirting the law, suspense, joy, tears...and hot sexy time that will make you melt.
I look forward to the next installment.
Holly Roberts did it again!
This book has everything you desire; hot bad boys skirting the law, suspense, joy, tears...and hot sexy time that will make you melt.
I look forward to the next installment.
February 11, 2017
Crossing Back
I loved books 1-3 and was excited about getting back into the Moon, Gomez, and Dax world with this book and Rack's story. Moon is the head of the organized crime syndicate in Arizona and New Mexico. Gomez is his enforcer and right hand man. Rack is his left hand, joining Moon after three tours in Afghanistan, and the deaths of his border patrol brother at the hands of a cartel and his best friend to an IED within days of each other. Now, as Rack is recovering from a knife wound received while working in Mexico, he gets a text from his dead friend's little sister, a woman he swore to protect. Beth is in trouble. She's pregnant with the grandchild of the East Coast syndicate's boss, and the baby's father has promised she won't live past the baby's birth. There's only one person she knows who can help, the man her brother wanted her to marry, the man she avoided to go her own way.
Minority opinion: This book is another great read, yet felt a little disconnected. It didn't draw me in to the same extent as previous books in the series. If I had read it first, I'm not sure I would have gone further with the series, but read in order, I'm glad I read it, too.
I loved books 1-3 and was excited about getting back into the Moon, Gomez, and Dax world with this book and Rack's story. Moon is the head of the organized crime syndicate in Arizona and New Mexico. Gomez is his enforcer and right hand man. Rack is his left hand, joining Moon after three tours in Afghanistan, and the deaths of his border patrol brother at the hands of a cartel and his best friend to an IED within days of each other. Now, as Rack is recovering from a knife wound received while working in Mexico, he gets a text from his dead friend's little sister, a woman he swore to protect. Beth is in trouble. She's pregnant with the grandchild of the East Coast syndicate's boss, and the baby's father has promised she won't live past the baby's birth. There's only one person she knows who can help, the man her brother wanted her to marry, the man she avoided to go her own way.
Minority opinion: This book is another great read, yet felt a little disconnected. It didn't draw me in to the same extent as previous books in the series. If I had read it first, I'm not sure I would have gone further with the series, but read in order, I'm glad I read it, too.
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