Hot As Hell

by HelenKay Dimon

Lexy Stuart is nobody's fool...Not since she wised up to the fact that her fiance, Noah Paxton, wasn't just sporting the hardest bod this side of the Ironman competition. No, he was also harbouring enough secrets to make a CIA operative blush. Little things he never thought worth mentioning like, oh, a previous marriage. So Lexy gave back the ring - with extreme prejudice - and made sandy tracks straight to a remote desert spa. Problem is, with a man like Noah, a girl can run, but she can't hide. Nor does she particularly want to...Alexa Annabeth Stuart. The stuffy name couldn't be less suitable for a woman as fiery and free as Noah's Lexy. And Lexy is his - always will be - the tricky part will be getting her to realise it. Of course, Noah's always up for a challenge. Which is a good thing, since between the crazy heat at this god-forsaken 'retreat' and the looks Lexy's shooting him (not to mention the shockwaves he's getting from her hot-pink bikini), winning his ex back could be one

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Suspense

293 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

HelenKay Dimon is a divorce lawyer-turned-romance author. After dedicating years to helping people terminate relationships she now writes romance novels full time. Her books have earned praise, appeared on bestseller lists, won numerous awards and twice been named Red-Hot Reads and excerpted in Cosmo. She sometimes writes erotic romance, sometimes writes romantic suspense and sometimes writes contemporary romance. But no matter what she's writing her books are always filled with smart banter and sexy times, and a HEA is guaranteed.

-"Sharp writing and plenty of sexy romantic sizzle..." - John Charles, Chicago Tribune

-"So smart, sexy and fast-paced, I devour her stories." - Lori Foster, NYT bestselling author

-"Lots of heat with lots of humor." - MaryJanice Davidson, NYT bestselling author

-"She's a delight." - Christina Dodd, NYT bestselling author

Reviews

[Julie (jjmachshev) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really 3.5 stars. Three for the plot and four for the sex!

HelenKay Dimon's latest, "Hot as Hell", is a Brava release with some seriously sexy (and sexual) lead characters and an okay mystery/suspense/action story.

Lexy was in love with Noah...right up until she decided he was stealing from her family's company. And finding out about an unknown ex-wife didn't help matters either! In an effort to prove her suspicions, she takes off for a desert resort to track down the information she needs. When she finds a dead man in her resort cabin, she begins to think maybe this wasn't her best idea?

Noah is confused and pissed! He still doesn't know why Lexy broke off their engagement, much less why she disappeared. What he does know is that he has no intention of letting her get away. And when Lexy finds a dead body in her room, Noah's protective instincts go into overdrive.

I guess my main beef with the plot was twofold. First, I thought both Lexy and Noah were pretty stupid. Lexy for loving a man one minute and then assuming him capable of a felony? Fickle much? And the mystery was a bit irritating as well since although there were lots of clues and red herrings, it kind of felt like the author pulled the bad guy out of a hidden bag at the end. I really hate that.

But if you're just looking for a light-hearted, non-realistic, but very sexy romance...go grab "Hot as Hell". It should hit the spot.

[Newly Wardell · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated this story. I hated these characters. oh this story it could have been so good. But how does an ex lawyer write a story where the characters spend the whole book lying to the police after a dead body is discovered. I'm not expecting a police procedural but come on. then the murder is used as some kind of sexual accelerator. I'm not joking. this book is for ppl who think love means changing everything about who you are to fit someone else's ideal.

[Bronwyn Rykiert · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book did not live up to it's title which was a disappointment to me. I did not really like Alexa's character very much, though I did like Noah.

The back of the book sounded a lot better than the content.

[JC]

It was.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Lexy Stuart has had it with her fiancé, Noah Paxton. He may be smart and insanely gorgeous, but he keeps secrets from her; secrets like the fact that he was married once before. With that not-so-little straw breaking the camel’s back, Lexy packs up and heads off to a fitness spa in southern Utah. Fortunately, or unfortunately for Lexy, Noah is hot on her heels. He’s determined to bring her back with him, and he’s not leaving until she agrees to marry him again. Arguments lead to heightened sexual tension and when a dead body turns up in Lexy’s room at the resort she has no choice but to ask for Noah’s aid in discovering who the killer is. Being in close quarters leaves little room for resisting old passions and emotions that never did die. Lexy and Noah’s time in the desert is about to get a whole lot hotter.

I have a confession to make: I picked up Hot As Hell because I liked the cover. Happily, this book proves that you sometimes can judge a book by its cover. HenlenKay Dimon has penned a sexy, exhilarating tale with a hero who is, indeed, hot as hell.

I love Noah. He was intelligent, protective, and sinfully good looking. Yet Noah isn’t perfect. His past has left its mark on him, and while it causes Noah to make mistakes in his relationship with Lexy, my heart broke for him all the same. Lexy, however, took a while to grow on me. While I understood why she left Noah in the first place, after a while her words and actions were not only desperate, but felt unreasonable as well. Perhaps this is because I also saw things from Noah’s point of view, but nevertheless I was impatient with Lexy at times. Yet, the end, her love for Noah won me over and I was unable to put Hot As Hell down because I wanted to see the two find happiness with one another.

Danger around every corner lends excitement to the tale. It also brings in a few intriguing characters, one of whom is Lexy’s brother, Gray. I hope Ms. Dimon writes a book for Gray one day, particularly if the sparks between him and a certain blonde police detective lead anywhere. Overall, I enjoyed Hot As Hell. It’s a wickedly sensual, action-packed romance that is truly entertaining.

Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lexy Stuart is looking for some rest and relaxation at a Utah desert retreat and maybe a chance to try and forget her fiancé, Noah Paxton. It’s not that easy when Noah shows up, ready to win her back no matter what it takes. But Lexy isn’t just taking a break, she’s trying to solve a mystery to save her company. When that mystery centers around Noah and with the discovery of a dead body in Lexy’s room, these two need to learn to trust each other to solve the crime and find their way back together.

I’m a big fan of HelenKay Dimon books and not just because she’s a personal friend. She writes a really good romantic suspense with a lot of the elements that I enjoy. There is a lot of spice and heat between the hero and heroine, there is a nail biting mystery, and a little bit of danger that keeps you on the end of your seat until the bitter end. This particular was not my favorite of hers but I will keep picking her up and enjoying the twists and turns she provides.

[Heidi Ulrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong characters, good mystery and a plot twist. What's not to love? Not only was there an awesome external plot twist but the internal twist was strong too. The internal twist at the end, leading to the resolution, saved me from being annoyed with the heroine and her pushy ways with the hero. I thought she had one reason for being the way she was but at the end, the hero turned it back and wow, I did not expect that and it saved the book for me.

I thought it was fast paced with a strong moving external plot that kept me interested and a great twist. Good chemistry between characters and nice resolution.

[Karen Desmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

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