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Hot Date
Needed: One Hot Man. . .
Soon-to-be-ex-husband in the rearview mirror. Hometown, straight ahead. Grace Lamb at the wheel, beginning a whole new life in an about-to-drop-dead old VW bus. She plans to start a gardening business in the charming hamlet of Wrightsville, PA, and put her green thumb to good use. Hey, why not? Flowers, ferns, even plain old grass like her. . .they really like her. What could go wrong? Everything, once the bus breaks down and a local cop pulls over to help. One look through the windshield and Grace is feeling lucky again. The man in blue is none other than Nick Griffin, her former childhood crush, all grown up and looking incredibly handsome and sexy. Yes, officer, there is a problem. . .
. . .Who's Ready For Romance
At last. Something to do. Wrightsville isn't the most exciting beat, despite nabbing the hardened criminal who stole the library's Harry Potter collection. Nick Griffin can't take his eyes off the drop-dead gorgeous redhead with the broken-down VW bus. Grace's looks may have changed for the better (way better) since she was a kid following Nick and her big brother around, but he's about to find out that she still gets into the strangest scrapes. And from messing with the mob over a bunch of vintage sex toys (don't ask) to making Nick forget he has a brain when she happens to touch him, Grace still drives him crazy. Except now he's falling crazy in love. . .
Soon-to-be-ex-husband in the rearview mirror. Hometown, straight ahead. Grace Lamb at the wheel, beginning a whole new life in an about-to-drop-dead old VW bus. She plans to start a gardening business in the charming hamlet of Wrightsville, PA, and put her green thumb to good use. Hey, why not? Flowers, ferns, even plain old grass like her. . .they really like her. What could go wrong? Everything, once the bus breaks down and a local cop pulls over to help. One look through the windshield and Grace is feeling lucky again. The man in blue is none other than Nick Griffin, her former childhood crush, all grown up and looking incredibly handsome and sexy. Yes, officer, there is a problem. . .
. . .Who's Ready For Romance
At last. Something to do. Wrightsville isn't the most exciting beat, despite nabbing the hardened criminal who stole the library's Harry Potter collection. Nick Griffin can't take his eyes off the drop-dead gorgeous redhead with the broken-down VW bus. Grace's looks may have changed for the better (way better) since she was a kid following Nick and her big brother around, but he's about to find out that she still gets into the strangest scrapes. And from messing with the mob over a bunch of vintage sex toys (don't ask) to making Nick forget he has a brain when she happens to touch him, Grace still drives him crazy. Except now he's falling crazy in love. . .
290 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Amy Garvey
13 books268 followersI've always been a reader. I've also been a movie theater ticket taker, a nanny, a camp counselor, and a romance editor. Now I'm a mom and a writer who still spends most of my free time reading (when I'm not watching too much TV).
After starting off in romance with books like Hot Date and Pictures of Us, I'm writing in the genre I've always loved most, young adult fiction. (My very first completed novel, which will live forever under my bed, was a young adult novel!) Cold Kiss will be available from HarperTeen in September 2011.
After starting off in romance with books like Hot Date and Pictures of Us, I'm writing in the genre I've always loved most, young adult fiction. (My very first completed novel, which will live forever under my bed, was a young adult novel!) Cold Kiss will be available from HarperTeen in September 2011.
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May 5, 2008
Grace Lamb is definitely an interesting heroine. She also has her share of character flaws: she’s impulsive, quick to start things but slow to finish, always seems to be in trouble, needs rescuing…at least that’s how Grace believes others see her. She’s returned to her home town broke, jobless, and divorced. She, of course, prefers to think of it as another new start. The problem is, most everybody in town is determined to ‘help’ her when Grace wants nothing more than to take care of things herself. Okay…maybe she also wants Nick Griffin. I mean, Holy Cow! Who knew her brother’s childhood buddy would grow up into that?
Nick Griffin needs to fix things. He became the man of the house at just 12 years of age when his Dad left. He became a caretaker then and he’s just never stopped. Now, at 35, he fulfills his role by keeping the peace as a local cop, taking care of the whole town. Nick’s life is finally his own. His Mom is cozily retired and his sisters are married with their own protectors. Now he can finally leave Wrightsville and move somewhere with real crime where he can make a real difference. But wait…who’ll take care of Grace? And why is he suddenly having lustful cravings for his childhood buddy’s little pest of a sister? And why is he all of a sudden doing all these impetuous, crazy things? ARGH, his Mom is dating, he’s dealing with the mob, and he’s sleeping with Grace…what’s happened to his life?!
I so enjoy a book that keeps me smiling. Now, I read many different genres of romance, according to my mood (and Quentin!), and this book is perfect for a day by the pool or at the beach, when you want to laugh, giggle, sigh, and smile!! The small-town setting is perfect for this tale of coming-home-to-find-what-you-thought-you-had-to-leave-to-get. Or maybe it’s what might happen when we finally grow up (kicking and screaming in my case) and realize that what we see as flaws in ourselves may actually be assets to others. That nobody is perfect and really, who would want to be married to someone who was? That acting as a couple means playing on the strengths of each other instead of just relying on yourself…and that’s NOT necessarily a bad thing!
Ms. Garvey writes with bubbly wit. Her dialogue and pacing are perfect for this type of tale and her sense of humor shines through without being overly sarcastic or inappropriate. Keep in mind; this is a Kensington BRAVA imprint, so the sex is pretty hot without stretching even a fingertip into erotica. Each interaction between the main and secondary characters (and there are some great ones) moves the storyline along and one of the secondary characters even finds his own romance. (WARNING! The secondary romance is between two men, but there are no sex scenes beyond kissing. If this will offend you, don’t get the book!) I, myself, had a blast reading and chuckling my way through “Hot Date”. So, if you’re looking for a romance without danger or intrigue and a good bit of humor, I suggest you run out and pick this one up…you won’t regret it!
Nick Griffin needs to fix things. He became the man of the house at just 12 years of age when his Dad left. He became a caretaker then and he’s just never stopped. Now, at 35, he fulfills his role by keeping the peace as a local cop, taking care of the whole town. Nick’s life is finally his own. His Mom is cozily retired and his sisters are married with their own protectors. Now he can finally leave Wrightsville and move somewhere with real crime where he can make a real difference. But wait…who’ll take care of Grace? And why is he suddenly having lustful cravings for his childhood buddy’s little pest of a sister? And why is he all of a sudden doing all these impetuous, crazy things? ARGH, his Mom is dating, he’s dealing with the mob, and he’s sleeping with Grace…what’s happened to his life?!
I so enjoy a book that keeps me smiling. Now, I read many different genres of romance, according to my mood (and Quentin!), and this book is perfect for a day by the pool or at the beach, when you want to laugh, giggle, sigh, and smile!! The small-town setting is perfect for this tale of coming-home-to-find-what-you-thought-you-had-to-leave-to-get. Or maybe it’s what might happen when we finally grow up (kicking and screaming in my case) and realize that what we see as flaws in ourselves may actually be assets to others. That nobody is perfect and really, who would want to be married to someone who was? That acting as a couple means playing on the strengths of each other instead of just relying on yourself…and that’s NOT necessarily a bad thing!
Ms. Garvey writes with bubbly wit. Her dialogue and pacing are perfect for this type of tale and her sense of humor shines through without being overly sarcastic or inappropriate. Keep in mind; this is a Kensington BRAVA imprint, so the sex is pretty hot without stretching even a fingertip into erotica. Each interaction between the main and secondary characters (and there are some great ones) moves the storyline along and one of the secondary characters even finds his own romance. (WARNING! The secondary romance is between two men, but there are no sex scenes beyond kissing. If this will offend you, don’t get the book!) I, myself, had a blast reading and chuckling my way through “Hot Date”. So, if you’re looking for a romance without danger or intrigue and a good bit of humor, I suggest you run out and pick this one up…you won’t regret it!
February 6, 2010
A serviceable romance. These predictable plots came in very handy during 3am feedings.
February 13, 2020
Read this book in about 2 hours. Loved it. Will read more of her books!☆☆♡♡♡☆☆
April 9, 2012
I kept walking past this book in the library and wondering why it wasn't on my Read shelf when I felt as if I had read it before. So I finally decided to quit walking past it and just read it.
Turns out I did read it, I just never added it to my bookshelf.
Anyway, it's a story about a fun-loving girl who decides to leave her husband when he makes a career move to Chicago. She returns to her hometown and literally runs into her brother's best friend, currently the town sheriff.
On her way to getting her life back on track she screws with her best friend's antique business and catches the attention of a mobster looking for a private collection.
And there through it all is the enamored sheriff who can't stop himself from looking after her and attempting to clean up her messes.
It does, however, lack the friend-brother confrontation that I thought for sure would be in here. Guess I was wrong.
Turns out I did read it, I just never added it to my bookshelf.
Anyway, it's a story about a fun-loving girl who decides to leave her husband when he makes a career move to Chicago. She returns to her hometown and literally runs into her brother's best friend, currently the town sheriff.
On her way to getting her life back on track she screws with her best friend's antique business and catches the attention of a mobster looking for a private collection.
And there through it all is the enamored sheriff who can't stop himself from looking after her and attempting to clean up her messes.
It does, however, lack the friend-brother confrontation that I thought for sure would be in here. Guess I was wrong.
May 31, 2015
This book is more like a 3 1/2 than a 3.
This was a cute story about Grace who seemed to whirl through life, often not thinking things all the way through before acting on her impulses. Her husband got a job transfer to Chicago and she realized that she did not really love him and asked for a divorce. Then went back to her hometown in Pennsylvania where she inspired others to be brave in their lives and then fell in love with her brother's best friend.
Grace was a fun character to read about. She was klutzy, sassy and unpredictable. Nick went around fixing and helping everyone but he did not realize that Grace did not need fixing. She really needed acceptance and love.
This was a cute story about Grace who seemed to whirl through life, often not thinking things all the way through before acting on her impulses. Her husband got a job transfer to Chicago and she realized that she did not really love him and asked for a divorce. Then went back to her hometown in Pennsylvania where she inspired others to be brave in their lives and then fell in love with her brother's best friend.
Grace was a fun character to read about. She was klutzy, sassy and unpredictable. Nick went around fixing and helping everyone but he did not realize that Grace did not need fixing. She really needed acceptance and love.
September 23, 2016
Who could ask for anything more? My time is limited so I prefer to spend it with characters I like. All the characters in Hot Date were people I enjoyed spending time with, even the bad guys! A very satisfying read. Thank you, Amy!
April 18, 2010
At first I didn't care for Grace, the main character in the book. For some reason I didn't like her personality. However, as I read more and got deeper into the book, Grace's character grew on me.
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