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Desire in the Everglades
Stephanie Lang’s successful career as a television producer can’t give her everything she wants out of life. Her personal goals of writing a romance novel and finding true love languish. Emotionally scarred by her fiancé’s affair with her cousin, she doesn’t have the confidence to go after either goal again. At least she has professional confidence to fall back on; she is ready to produce the company’s next hit show.
But when her boss reveals what the show is about, a survival documentary starring a sexy, modern version of Crocodile Dundee, Stephanie’s life is turned upside down.
Colin Brandt, billed as “The Evergladiator,” will tackle Florida’s Everglades with nothing more than his bare hands and a knife. Stephanie, instantly attracted to handsome, rugged, enigmatic Colin, worries he will not survive his twelve-day odyssey. If he does, he’ll win a million dollars. If he fails, his beloved family’s farm will go into foreclosure. Can Colin conquer the Everglades? And can he conquer her heart?
But when her boss reveals what the show is about, a survival documentary starring a sexy, modern version of Crocodile Dundee, Stephanie’s life is turned upside down.
Colin Brandt, billed as “The Evergladiator,” will tackle Florida’s Everglades with nothing more than his bare hands and a knife. Stephanie, instantly attracted to handsome, rugged, enigmatic Colin, worries he will not survive his twelve-day odyssey. If he does, he’ll win a million dollars. If he fails, his beloved family’s farm will go into foreclosure. Can Colin conquer the Everglades? And can he conquer her heart?
- GenresRomanceContemporary
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2014
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August 13, 2015
This is a nice, fun adventure romance but I thought the backstories for the characters were a little melodramatic. After a certain point I didn't find anyone in the story relatable anymore. I enjoyed the steamy love scenes, though, and appreciate the research that went into writing the scenes in the Everglades.
March 23, 2017
This was my first book by Stacy and I have to say that I enjoyed it. The plot line was definitely different and fresh. I love when a book throws me into the atmosphere. There are books that I've read that don't allow me to do that, which is a good thing too. It's like your the outsider looking in. Stacy's descriptions of the Everglades were SO good that I felt the humidity here, sounds silly, I know but true. I felt like *I* was right there, experiencing everything. I'm also not a very "outdoorsy" kind of girl. This book kind of made me want to be one.
So, in this book we meet Stephanie Lang, a television producer who tags long with Colin Brandt, the "Evergladiator." Stephanie is definitely an urban girl, but holds her own. It was actually really cute when she would save face and tell Colin that she was fine in a situation but was in fact, scared shitless. In a very action packed scene, I must say that she did hold her own and proved that a city girl can handle the outdoors. Colin, is definitely strong and determined because of the prize money, but at the same time, he's soft when it came to Stephanie. I felt bad that he not only had to take care of himself but had to watch out for Stephanie as well, but like Stephanie, Colin gets the job done.
This book also let's you get a feel for what goes on behind the scenes of a reality show. Again, plot and scenery was different and fresh. The book had a fairly steady pace, I felt some things were a little rushed towards the end but I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
So, in this book we meet Stephanie Lang, a television producer who tags long with Colin Brandt, the "Evergladiator." Stephanie is definitely an urban girl, but holds her own. It was actually really cute when she would save face and tell Colin that she was fine in a situation but was in fact, scared shitless. In a very action packed scene, I must say that she did hold her own and proved that a city girl can handle the outdoors. Colin, is definitely strong and determined because of the prize money, but at the same time, he's soft when it came to Stephanie. I felt bad that he not only had to take care of himself but had to watch out for Stephanie as well, but like Stephanie, Colin gets the job done.
This book also let's you get a feel for what goes on behind the scenes of a reality show. Again, plot and scenery was different and fresh. The book had a fairly steady pace, I felt some things were a little rushed towards the end but I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
October 15, 2018
I really enjoyed the chemistry between the 2 main characters. People that haven't experienced love at first sight just don't understand it. The story is well written, the plot moves at a steady pace, and the 2 MC's discover each other early on so the sub-plot is more pronounced instead of just a way to move the romance forward. Kudos to Hoff, but hire an editor.
February 15, 2019
TV producer and ex-marine, and a reality show based on the Everglades, what could go wrong.
He needs to win the money for surviving 12 days in the Everglades. She was conned into producing the show, until she found out her boss wasn't going to let nature take its course on the set but was going to dump extra predators on the site.
He needs to win the money for surviving 12 days in the Everglades. She was conned into producing the show, until she found out her boss wasn't going to let nature take its course on the set but was going to dump extra predators on the site.
October 11, 2018
Winner
This book had everything a romance novel could want. Not only was the story line different then most romance novel, it was believable. If you have ever watched a reality TV program, you know what I mean.
This book had everything a romance novel could want. Not only was the story line different then most romance novel, it was believable. If you have ever watched a reality TV program, you know what I mean.
October 19, 2018
Well done
Great inside look at TV reality shows. And what the stars of the shows go through. Then there is the beautiful story. Couldn't put the book down.
Great inside look at TV reality shows. And what the stars of the shows go through. Then there is the beautiful story. Couldn't put the book down.
June 16, 2019
Fast, fun read, finished in 3 days. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed reading about Colin and Stephanie with all of the action, adventure, humor, and of course romance.
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February 17, 2017
I just could not care about these characters after the first third of the book. The premise held such promise but the over execution of the story and the characters was lacking and a little childishly written. I finished the book hoping it would get better but it just seemed to get worse, and a potentially strong female character, just got weaker and weaker. Was not impressed with this book.
January 30, 2015
Romance, suspense, and adventure await readers in this contemporary romance novel.
Stacy Hoff does an excellent job of drawing you into the Everglades, describing the action, and painting pictures of the myriad of creatures living there. I got sucked into the novel and had a hard time putting it down (hey I had to sleep at some point!) I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next from this author. I think we're in for one incredible ride.
Stacy Hoff does an excellent job of drawing you into the Everglades, describing the action, and painting pictures of the myriad of creatures living there. I got sucked into the novel and had a hard time putting it down (hey I had to sleep at some point!) I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next from this author. I think we're in for one incredible ride.
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