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Lightning #2
Hot & Heavy
When a daredevil football stud tries to get into your yoga pants, you know class is about to get interesting. The New York Times bestselling author of Down & Dirty returns with Hot & Heavy.
Sage: Although I come from a long line of free-spirited yoga teachers, sometimes I wish my life could be just a little more normal. More ordinary. More boring. Easier said than done, especially since it’s on me to keep my family’s studio up and running every time my mother wanders off to find herself. But that’s when my best friend sends me a sexy new student: Shawn Wilson, a slick wide receiver with a death wish and a chip on his broad, muscular, irresistible . . . wait, what were we talking about again?
Shawn: They say I’m an adrenaline junkie. The truth is, I only really feel alive when I’m risking my life: Snowboarding, parachuting, BASE jumping . . . the kind of fun team management considers breach of contract. When my coach orders me to take yoga to “center myself,” I’m pissed—until I get an eyeful of delectable, flexible Sage Kaufmann. Unfortunately, she’s determined to keep things between us strictly business. But if Sage can get me to enjoy downward dog, maybe I can convince her that scorching hot sex could be the perfect shot of adrenaline.
With their own sweet HEAs, Tracy Wolff’s red-hot Lightning novels can be read together or separately:
DOWN & DIRTY | HOT & HEAVY
Sage: Although I come from a long line of free-spirited yoga teachers, sometimes I wish my life could be just a little more normal. More ordinary. More boring. Easier said than done, especially since it’s on me to keep my family’s studio up and running every time my mother wanders off to find herself. But that’s when my best friend sends me a sexy new student: Shawn Wilson, a slick wide receiver with a death wish and a chip on his broad, muscular, irresistible . . . wait, what were we talking about again?
Shawn: They say I’m an adrenaline junkie. The truth is, I only really feel alive when I’m risking my life: Snowboarding, parachuting, BASE jumping . . . the kind of fun team management considers breach of contract. When my coach orders me to take yoga to “center myself,” I’m pissed—until I get an eyeful of delectable, flexible Sage Kaufmann. Unfortunately, she’s determined to keep things between us strictly business. But if Sage can get me to enjoy downward dog, maybe I can convince her that scorching hot sex could be the perfect shot of adrenaline.
With their own sweet HEAs, Tracy Wolff’s red-hot Lightning novels can be read together or separately:
DOWN & DIRTY | HOT & HEAVY
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2018
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Tracy Wolff
139 books12.4k followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tracy Wolff is a lover of vampires, dragons, and all things that go bump in the night. A onetime English professor, she now devotes all her time to writing dark and romantic stories with tortured heroes and kick-butt heroines. She has written all her sixty-plus novels from her home in Austin, Texas, which she shares with her family. tracywolffbooks.com
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November 16, 2025
Electrifying chemistry, two wounded hearts finding their perfect match in an unconventional way...a one night stand... against a wall in a bar... The chemistry was definitely not the issue, it was all the other stuff and boy did that make for some marvelous storytelling.
I received this ARC copy of Hot & Heavy from Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept. This is my honest and voluntary review. Hot & Heavy is set for publication July 17, 2018.
I received this ARC copy of Hot & Heavy from Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept. This is my honest and voluntary review. Hot & Heavy is set for publication July 17, 2018.
May 6, 2018
ARC received for review
Book two of the Lightning football players.
I don't remember much of Sage or Shawn from the first book. They were hot and heavy together plus throw in some emotional angst and issues from childhood, and it's a great romance. I sure hope Tanner gets the next book.
Book two of the Lightning football players.
I don't remember much of Sage or Shawn from the first book. They were hot and heavy together plus throw in some emotional angst and issues from childhood, and it's a great romance. I sure hope Tanner gets the next book.
July 2, 2018
I loved this one! Shawn is such an easy character to love and Sage, while she was a bit uptight, I was happy to see her play hard to get. Not that she was playing. Her insecurities made it look like she was only partially interested. It worked for me because I just love it when a heroine makes the player type hero really work for it. Shawn and Sage both deal with some past baggage but it didn't over power the story. They were fun to read about and I can't wait for the next book.
July 17, 2018
Sage and Shawn meet across a crowded bar and when Sage doesn’t respond in the manner Shawn is accustomed to, he follows her to a dark hallway. After a hot and steamy session he’s once more struck dumb when she refuses to share numbers with him and then takes off like the bats of hell are after her.
Sage’s past left her needing to protect herself against any kind of instability and Shawn’s apparent need for an adrenaline rush is the type of thing she will not tolerate. But the chemistry between these two will not stay dormant and they end up in a flaming hot relationship that soon blossoms into more.
I loved how Shawn was determined to be with Sage. His background left him with a hole that needed filling and my heart hurt for him. Sage was strong and independent but so weary of having to clean up all the messes her mother left behind in her wake. I wanted her to have a Shawn in her life that she could lean on to help carry the load. Interestingly enough, the story didn’t quite go in that direction and I was left wondering if anything regarding her mother was ever going to change. However, the relationship between her and Shawn was still heartwarming and engaging.
This is a very fast paced read with some wonderful characters that I would love to read more about. The steam between the hero and heroine was so intense at moments that I’m sure I drooled a bit, if not a lot. There isn’t a lot of drama here but there were issues that each character had to work out both individually and as a couple. I enjoyed this story from the beginning to the end even though I wish there had been more in the middle.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Random House - Loveswept. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Sage’s past left her needing to protect herself against any kind of instability and Shawn’s apparent need for an adrenaline rush is the type of thing she will not tolerate. But the chemistry between these two will not stay dormant and they end up in a flaming hot relationship that soon blossoms into more.
I loved how Shawn was determined to be with Sage. His background left him with a hole that needed filling and my heart hurt for him. Sage was strong and independent but so weary of having to clean up all the messes her mother left behind in her wake. I wanted her to have a Shawn in her life that she could lean on to help carry the load. Interestingly enough, the story didn’t quite go in that direction and I was left wondering if anything regarding her mother was ever going to change. However, the relationship between her and Shawn was still heartwarming and engaging.
This is a very fast paced read with some wonderful characters that I would love to read more about. The steam between the hero and heroine was so intense at moments that I’m sure I drooled a bit, if not a lot. There isn’t a lot of drama here but there were issues that each character had to work out both individually and as a couple. I enjoyed this story from the beginning to the end even though I wish there had been more in the middle.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Random House - Loveswept. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Dual POV
Safe
Triggers
September 23, 2018
I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Since I loved and devoured the first book, Down & Dirty, I just had to ask for Hot & Heavy once I saw it on NetGalley. In it, you will meet Sage and Shawn. Now of course I had my ups and downs with these characters, or even with what they were dealing with throughout the book, but in the end I fell in love with these two. Their chemistry was amazing and the smutty scenes that I got sort of rocked my world.
Sage and Shawn have one thing in common: baggage. Boy, do they. Sage has to deal with her mom, who is crazy, wacky, and loves to spend money on ways to find herself. It just sucks for Sage because they both run the same company, sort of. They work together in their family's yoga studio. Let's just say.. she causes Sage a lot of unnecessary stress in her life.
Then there's Shawn, who is off his game when it comes to Sage. When he's not dealing with that little fact, he's a thrill seeker. Whether it's snowboarding, parachuting, cliff diving - you name it, he will do it.
When these two come together and realize how broken they were before they found each other - it was just amazing. I loved their love story and ate it all up. I seriously hope there's a chance to get the third book on NetGalley because I can't wait to read it!
Since I loved and devoured the first book, Down & Dirty, I just had to ask for Hot & Heavy once I saw it on NetGalley. In it, you will meet Sage and Shawn. Now of course I had my ups and downs with these characters, or even with what they were dealing with throughout the book, but in the end I fell in love with these two. Their chemistry was amazing and the smutty scenes that I got sort of rocked my world.
Sage and Shawn have one thing in common: baggage. Boy, do they. Sage has to deal with her mom, who is crazy, wacky, and loves to spend money on ways to find herself. It just sucks for Sage because they both run the same company, sort of. They work together in their family's yoga studio. Let's just say.. she causes Sage a lot of unnecessary stress in her life.
Then there's Shawn, who is off his game when it comes to Sage. When he's not dealing with that little fact, he's a thrill seeker. Whether it's snowboarding, parachuting, cliff diving - you name it, he will do it.
When these two come together and realize how broken they were before they found each other - it was just amazing. I loved their love story and ate it all up. I seriously hope there's a chance to get the third book on NetGalley because I can't wait to read it!
July 22, 2018
Pretty hot stuff!
An adrenaline junkie football player, Shawn, who’s been injured doing one of his crazy stunts and needs to get fit. And a beautiful yoga instructor, Sage, with instructions to help him. The trouble is they’ve met before.
Yep, the chemistry is off the charts as they attempt to attend to Shawn’s problem, which he has the tendency to aggravate.
Great fun.
An adrenaline junkie football player, Shawn, who’s been injured doing one of his crazy stunts and needs to get fit. And a beautiful yoga instructor, Sage, with instructions to help him. The trouble is they’ve met before.
Yep, the chemistry is off the charts as they attempt to attend to Shawn’s problem, which he has the tendency to aggravate.
Great fun.
May 22, 2018
I liked this one a lot - AMAZING chemistry between to the two MCs, and their instant attraction and consequential hook up is HOT. The ending felt a wee bit rushed, but other than that, a solid second book in the series.
4 stars.
I received an ARC from Netgalley.
4 stars.
I received an ARC from Netgalley.
July 15, 2018
I received a copy via Net Galley and voluntarily left a review and all opinions are my own.
After reading and loving the first book in Tracy Wolff's Lightning series called Down & Dirty, I just knew I had to get my greedy hands on Hot & Heavy. I mean if the titles in the series don't entice you the hottie football players certainly will. Tracy takes us back into this fictional world to heat us up once again to scorching levels with a couple that cannot keep their hands off of each other and their hearts from becoming entwined.
Sage is a woman who is a structured person until she gives into her sexual impulses in a bar with a gorgeous man. Then she finds herself in an emotional turmoil like no other. I couldn't help but be drawn to her strength and tenacity after growing up in a life full of chaos, and I love how she learns to grow and not let her past over shadow her future. All the girl needs a little sexy fun in her life and Shawn is that and so much more!
Shawn is a man who follows his impulses and once he sets his sights on Sage, he will settle for nothing less than making her his. Shawn is beyond hot with his ripped body, smoldering looks, and dirty talk. I couldn't help but fall a little harder for this hero who uses his reckless side to shield himself from his traumatic past. I just wanted to see him receive the love that he deserves. He is wild, impulsive, and everything that Sage needs in her neat little predictable world. They often say that opposites attract but with these two they practically incinerate!
Tracy Wolff delivers another love story that melts our hearts and raises our temperature. I highly recommend Hot & Heavy along with the first book in the Lightning series Down & Dirty for a football hero who not only scores on the field but also in matters of the heart. I have grown to adore all of Tracy Wolff's characters and am always giddy with excitement when I hear that she is releasing another book. I cannot wait to read more about these football hotties who have grabbed my heart and never let go.
After reading and loving the first book in Tracy Wolff's Lightning series called Down & Dirty, I just knew I had to get my greedy hands on Hot & Heavy. I mean if the titles in the series don't entice you the hottie football players certainly will. Tracy takes us back into this fictional world to heat us up once again to scorching levels with a couple that cannot keep their hands off of each other and their hearts from becoming entwined.
Sage is a woman who is a structured person until she gives into her sexual impulses in a bar with a gorgeous man. Then she finds herself in an emotional turmoil like no other. I couldn't help but be drawn to her strength and tenacity after growing up in a life full of chaos, and I love how she learns to grow and not let her past over shadow her future. All the girl needs a little sexy fun in her life and Shawn is that and so much more!
Shawn is a man who follows his impulses and once he sets his sights on Sage, he will settle for nothing less than making her his. Shawn is beyond hot with his ripped body, smoldering looks, and dirty talk. I couldn't help but fall a little harder for this hero who uses his reckless side to shield himself from his traumatic past. I just wanted to see him receive the love that he deserves. He is wild, impulsive, and everything that Sage needs in her neat little predictable world. They often say that opposites attract but with these two they practically incinerate!
Tracy Wolff delivers another love story that melts our hearts and raises our temperature. I highly recommend Hot & Heavy along with the first book in the Lightning series Down & Dirty for a football hero who not only scores on the field but also in matters of the heart. I have grown to adore all of Tracy Wolff's characters and am always giddy with excitement when I hear that she is releasing another book. I cannot wait to read more about these football hotties who have grabbed my heart and never let go.
July 6, 2018
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
Sage is at a bachelorette party and would rather be anywhere else until she sees the most beautiful man she has ever seen sitting at the bar. When they make eye contact, Sage thinks that she is out of his league and tries to stop looking in his direction. But it is hard to do. When he sends over a round of drinks for the group, Sage thinks that he is making fun of her and it really makes her sad and she runs for the bathroom but before she reaches the bathroom, a strong hand grabs her. It turns out to be the sexy guy from the bar.
Shawn is the football player that most every woman knows who he is, except for Sage. She has no idea who he is. While Shawn thinks that he has given her all the signs for her to make the next move, the sexy girl at the bar just isn't taken the hints. When she runs towards the bathroom after he sends a round of drinks, he has to find out what is wrong. They get hot and heavy in the alcove in the hall and when it is all over, Shawn wants her number so he can take her out to dinner and she refuses.
While Shawn is an adrenaline junkie, Sage is just the opposite. She doesn't think anyone should risk their lives just for the rush. But if she stops and thinks about it, her feelings are because of the way she was raised. And Shawn is chasing his demons from his past. When Shawn does something that scares Sage, will she be able to forgive him or will she just walk away?
Can Shawn and Sage get past the fear and demons they both are running from? Will they be able to make a relationship work? Will the future be bright for them both? Can they both share their past with the other so that they will understand why they do and act the way they do?
I love this series and I think Shawn & Sage are my favorite couple so far. I can't wait to see who will be in book 3. If you are looking for a new author or haven't read Tracy Wolff yet, start on this series or any series for that matter. I love all her work and look forward to reading more from her.
Sage is at a bachelorette party and would rather be anywhere else until she sees the most beautiful man she has ever seen sitting at the bar. When they make eye contact, Sage thinks that she is out of his league and tries to stop looking in his direction. But it is hard to do. When he sends over a round of drinks for the group, Sage thinks that he is making fun of her and it really makes her sad and she runs for the bathroom but before she reaches the bathroom, a strong hand grabs her. It turns out to be the sexy guy from the bar.
Shawn is the football player that most every woman knows who he is, except for Sage. She has no idea who he is. While Shawn thinks that he has given her all the signs for her to make the next move, the sexy girl at the bar just isn't taken the hints. When she runs towards the bathroom after he sends a round of drinks, he has to find out what is wrong. They get hot and heavy in the alcove in the hall and when it is all over, Shawn wants her number so he can take her out to dinner and she refuses.
While Shawn is an adrenaline junkie, Sage is just the opposite. She doesn't think anyone should risk their lives just for the rush. But if she stops and thinks about it, her feelings are because of the way she was raised. And Shawn is chasing his demons from his past. When Shawn does something that scares Sage, will she be able to forgive him or will she just walk away?
Can Shawn and Sage get past the fear and demons they both are running from? Will they be able to make a relationship work? Will the future be bright for them both? Can they both share their past with the other so that they will understand why they do and act the way they do?
I love this series and I think Shawn & Sage are my favorite couple so far. I can't wait to see who will be in book 3. If you are looking for a new author or haven't read Tracy Wolff yet, start on this series or any series for that matter. I love all her work and look forward to reading more from her.
July 8, 2018
Another fantastic read in the Lightning series. Sage and Shawn. Night and day. Sage is running her mother's yoga studio while her mother is off yet again finding her bliss in India. After her childhood Sage settles for the sedate and predictable world of numbers. She's an accountant. She also keeps her mothers business going, that way everyone gets paid, bills sorted, taxes done. Shawn comes to her via a friend after he injures himself cliff diving in Mexico. Training camp starts in two weeks and he's still having pain in his shoulder. He finally agrees to try yoga and there he meets again the elusive Sage. The woman who ran from him after doing something she's never done before. Sage has just learned her mother emptied out the business bank account, and Shawn is at the door and could the day get any worse when Shawn wants personal treatment from Sage only so when Sage names an astronomical fee, he quickly agrees. He writes her a check and wants to start right away. Day after tomorrow, because he's busy the next day. Busy is what Shawn does when he can't outrun his past and those feelings catch up with him. Shawn is an adrenaline junkie, he's however pushing the limits now and even his best friends are calling him out on it. Then there's Sage. What happens when Shawn takes one step too far? I loved these two together and such a great read. Plot is smooth, the flow is perfection and the pages flew by and it's stellar. Tracy is a favorite. Consistently great books!
4.5 stars
*arc from NetGalley and Loveswept for an honest review**
4.5 stars
*arc from NetGalley and Loveswept for an honest review**
June 21, 2018
This book was a perfect “quickie” for a beach or vacation read. It moved along at a good pace, had interesting characters, and a plot that wasn’t overly complex. Each of the main characters, Sage and Shawn, carry around bags full of issues from their past. Sage's mother, s flighty and irresponsible yoga instructor, dragged her around all over the world and never allowed her to have a sense of security. Shawn blamed himself for the death of his mother and sister and compensated by engaging in adrenaline seeking, dangerous sports that were prohibited in his NFL contract. The conflict, of course, comes from Sage's need for security balanced against Shawn’s need for thrills.
While the plot is pretty straightforward and somewhat predictable, it is so well done you don’t care. The dialogue is authentic, especially the times when they are at odds. And when they aren’t- there's a lot of steaminess, so if that's your thing there's plenty.
Whether or not you like a book, or how much, can change from day to day based on so many things including the phase of the moon or what you had for breakfast. I think a lot of people will love this book. There were some parts that caused me to have, “Wait, what?” moments. The opening scene in which Sage and Shawn, who have never met previously and only spoken a handful of words have an assignation in the back of a bar, had a pretty high ick factor for me. Sage constantly says it wasn’t like her to do that, and I agree. And I’m not sure his awesome hotness, or what she could see of it across the bar, was enough to overcome that. Their physical attraction seems to be the underlying basis of their relationship, and while we do get to see them develop something deeper as time goes on it still all seems really shallow and a little too insta-love. But this is a romance novel, and for that we make allowances!
While the plot is pretty straightforward and somewhat predictable, it is so well done you don’t care. The dialogue is authentic, especially the times when they are at odds. And when they aren’t- there's a lot of steaminess, so if that's your thing there's plenty.
Whether or not you like a book, or how much, can change from day to day based on so many things including the phase of the moon or what you had for breakfast. I think a lot of people will love this book. There were some parts that caused me to have, “Wait, what?” moments. The opening scene in which Sage and Shawn, who have never met previously and only spoken a handful of words have an assignation in the back of a bar, had a pretty high ick factor for me. Sage constantly says it wasn’t like her to do that, and I agree. And I’m not sure his awesome hotness, or what she could see of it across the bar, was enough to overcome that. Their physical attraction seems to be the underlying basis of their relationship, and while we do get to see them develop something deeper as time goes on it still all seems really shallow and a little too insta-love. But this is a romance novel, and for that we make allowances!
June 17, 2018
Well this just gives me all the feels. After reading the first book, I was hoping to read Tanner’s story next. But I’m very happy that Sage’s story was first. This was so good!!!!
Sage is Emerson’s BFF. She runs her Mother’s yoga studio and is an accountant for a few other small companies as well. She’s lived her life by the books, so to speak. But one night while out with co-workers, she ditches the rules and allows herself one night of passion. One night, that apparently, turns out to be more than just one night...
Shawn is the star receiver for the pro football team in San Diego. After winning the Super Bowl, he took a vacation that’s put him in a tough spot. Why? Because he injured himself doing something against his contract. And now he needs to make sure he’s ready when training camp starts in a few weeks. Good thing Emerson suggested her friends yoga studio. Because when he shows up, his one night stand is standing right in front of him.
This book lives up to its name, Hot & Heavy indeed. From the very beginning, the chemistry between these two is scorching hot. But it’s the back story for each character that pulls you in. And when self preservation kicks in for both Sage and Shawn, the end game is nothing short of fireworks!
Now, can I get Tanner’s story???? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease?
Sage is Emerson’s BFF. She runs her Mother’s yoga studio and is an accountant for a few other small companies as well. She’s lived her life by the books, so to speak. But one night while out with co-workers, she ditches the rules and allows herself one night of passion. One night, that apparently, turns out to be more than just one night...
Shawn is the star receiver for the pro football team in San Diego. After winning the Super Bowl, he took a vacation that’s put him in a tough spot. Why? Because he injured himself doing something against his contract. And now he needs to make sure he’s ready when training camp starts in a few weeks. Good thing Emerson suggested her friends yoga studio. Because when he shows up, his one night stand is standing right in front of him.
This book lives up to its name, Hot & Heavy indeed. From the very beginning, the chemistry between these two is scorching hot. But it’s the back story for each character that pulls you in. And when self preservation kicks in for both Sage and Shawn, the end game is nothing short of fireworks!
Now, can I get Tanner’s story???? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease?
July 18, 2018
Although this is the second in a series, I hadn't read the first before reading this and I didn't feel as though I had missed out on anything too important. However, I am planning on going back and reading the first book when I get a chance.
Ah, Sage and Shawn. I don't know if I can think of a book that I've read recently where both main characters came into the relationship with so much baggage. While it's common for character's history/background to cause issues with their relationships in books, I felt that poor Sage really got dealt a crappy hand when it came to parents. Ultimately, she worked it out and moved past her issues, but honestly, I kind of wish that she had "had it out" more with her mother in the end. That woman needs a slap upside the head. And poor Shawn – although he seemed to recognize where his urge for adrenaline-junky activities came from, he didn't seem inclined to do anything about it until push came to shove. He was a bit of an idiot about it all, but ultimately got his head on straight. Since both characters seemed totally aware of their "issues" I did feel like shaking them and saying "JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER!" (but I guess that wouldn’t make for a very interesting story...).
My only other issue was that I felt like they moved from lust to love a little unrealistically. Listen, I "knew" pretty quickly when I met my husband, and my parents eloped after knowing each other for three months and have been married for 54 years so I obviously don't have an issue with moving quickly. I just felt like there wasn't quite the basis for some of their quick progression. But it wasn't really a deal breaker.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Ah, Sage and Shawn. I don't know if I can think of a book that I've read recently where both main characters came into the relationship with so much baggage. While it's common for character's history/background to cause issues with their relationships in books, I felt that poor Sage really got dealt a crappy hand when it came to parents. Ultimately, she worked it out and moved past her issues, but honestly, I kind of wish that she had "had it out" more with her mother in the end. That woman needs a slap upside the head. And poor Shawn – although he seemed to recognize where his urge for adrenaline-junky activities came from, he didn't seem inclined to do anything about it until push came to shove. He was a bit of an idiot about it all, but ultimately got his head on straight. Since both characters seemed totally aware of their "issues" I did feel like shaking them and saying "JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER!" (but I guess that wouldn’t make for a very interesting story...).
My only other issue was that I felt like they moved from lust to love a little unrealistically. Listen, I "knew" pretty quickly when I met my husband, and my parents eloped after knowing each other for three months and have been married for 54 years so I obviously don't have an issue with moving quickly. I just felt like there wasn't quite the basis for some of their quick progression. But it wasn't really a deal breaker.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
July 17, 2018
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
This is the second in the series, and does include elements from the first book, but would be a strong standalone too.
Both Sage and Shawn have been deeply affected by their pasts, and the chemistry between them threatens all the coping mechanisms that they have developed over the years. Sage is thinking about taking a risk, Shawn may have found a solution to his need to take them. This opposing reaction in the face of lust and impending love is an entertaining one to observe, and ties in well when the the worlds that they inhabit collide.
I enjoy a good sports romance, and the therapy is often a part of the story, but rarely yoga, so it was fun to learn a little about the possible moves and help it could offer - and was amusing when Shawn realised that Sage really didn't know anything about him or his fame.
This is a fun new addition to the series, thank you Tracy Wolff
This is the second in the series, and does include elements from the first book, but would be a strong standalone too.
Both Sage and Shawn have been deeply affected by their pasts, and the chemistry between them threatens all the coping mechanisms that they have developed over the years. Sage is thinking about taking a risk, Shawn may have found a solution to his need to take them. This opposing reaction in the face of lust and impending love is an entertaining one to observe, and ties in well when the the worlds that they inhabit collide.
I enjoy a good sports romance, and the therapy is often a part of the story, but rarely yoga, so it was fun to learn a little about the possible moves and help it could offer - and was amusing when Shawn realised that Sage really didn't know anything about him or his fame.
This is a fun new addition to the series, thank you Tracy Wolff
July 4, 2018
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
I enjoyed this book. One yoga teacher who knows nothing about sports hooks up a star football player and then leaves him without a backward glance.
Sage doesn't take chances. She doesn't hook up with random guys. And she most certainly doesn't get it on with random guys in the back of club. When she does all three in one night is it any wonder that she practically runs from the bar and back to her safe little world?
Shawn loves taking chances. The Adrenalin rush takes him to places that he can't find normally. And at the height of it - he feels closer to the mom and sister he lost when he was a child. When he takes a chance and follows the woman he's been eyeing in the bar all evening to the back, he can't believe how right it feels to with her. When she leaves him without a backward glance? He's not sure how he feels about that.
Sage's encounter with Shawn is quickly forgotten when realizes her flighty mother has once again left her holding the bag. Everything she's done since she turned eighteen is with the goal of being safe and secure. She had enough of living like a gypsy when she was growing and she never wants to be homeless or hungry again.
Shawn comes back into her life at the right time -- she desperately needs help and he needs someone to help with his back problem. Low-key help. Reluctant to spend more time with him, she names an outrageous price and is stunned when he agrees to pay it for her to help him.
The relationship quickly turns from all business to pure pleasure. Sage can't believe she's dating a professional athlete, one that could easily date anyone he wants. Shawn thinks that Sage hung the moon.
A lack of communication between Sage and Shawn derails their fledgling relationship. Shawn has to learn to take other's feelings into consideration and learn to talk about the demons that haunt him. Sage's childhood issues play a huge part in her reluctance to enter into a relationship and to trust people.
I wish that the author would have explored Sage's relationship with her mother more. I really think that there is a lot going on that would have helped the reader really understand Sage and her trust issues.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
I enjoyed this book. One yoga teacher who knows nothing about sports hooks up a star football player and then leaves him without a backward glance.
Sage doesn't take chances. She doesn't hook up with random guys. And she most certainly doesn't get it on with random guys in the back of club. When she does all three in one night is it any wonder that she practically runs from the bar and back to her safe little world?
Shawn loves taking chances. The Adrenalin rush takes him to places that he can't find normally. And at the height of it - he feels closer to the mom and sister he lost when he was a child. When he takes a chance and follows the woman he's been eyeing in the bar all evening to the back, he can't believe how right it feels to with her. When she leaves him without a backward glance? He's not sure how he feels about that.
Sage's encounter with Shawn is quickly forgotten when realizes her flighty mother has once again left her holding the bag. Everything she's done since she turned eighteen is with the goal of being safe and secure. She had enough of living like a gypsy when she was growing and she never wants to be homeless or hungry again.
Shawn comes back into her life at the right time -- she desperately needs help and he needs someone to help with his back problem. Low-key help. Reluctant to spend more time with him, she names an outrageous price and is stunned when he agrees to pay it for her to help him.
The relationship quickly turns from all business to pure pleasure. Sage can't believe she's dating a professional athlete, one that could easily date anyone he wants. Shawn thinks that Sage hung the moon.
A lack of communication between Sage and Shawn derails their fledgling relationship. Shawn has to learn to take other's feelings into consideration and learn to talk about the demons that haunt him. Sage's childhood issues play a huge part in her reluctance to enter into a relationship and to trust people.
I wish that the author would have explored Sage's relationship with her mother more. I really think that there is a lot going on that would have helped the reader really understand Sage and her trust issues.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
July 17, 2018
This was a fantastic book. I thought Shawn and Sage worked so well together. Just what the other needed to give each balance. For Shawn being and NFL wide receiver wasn't enough he was also an adrenaline junkie. An addiction he fed with extreme sports. When an injury threatens to derail his career he finds himself at Sage's yoga studio door for help. Sage, after growing up with a loving but flighty mother, simply wants stability in her life. Running a yoga studio isn't her dream but it seems she's still taking care of her mother. She enjoys the therapeutic yoga aspect of the job and therefore she's certain she can help Shawn. Nothing else can develop between them. He definitely does not bring stability to her life. Can she calm him and can he get her to live a little? Grab a copy of this one and find out. You'll be happy you did. I definitely recommend it.
July 17, 2018
This is the second book in Wolff's Lightning series and can be read as a standalone. This story is all about Sage and Shawn. Shawn was my favorite of the two. He is a sexy dare devil adrenaline junkie. He is not a happy camper when his coach insists he takes yoga to help center him and calm him down. Yoga is definitely not his type of activity, but he has no choice. Sage is a yoga instructor who is high strong with insecurities a mile long. The two should have nothing in common and should not be the least attracted to each other, but sparks definitely fly. A one night stand (or more accurately some crazy intense sex against a bar wall) isn't enough to convince Sage, but Shawn can definitely see the appeal. Sage may even be able to convince him that yoga is a good idea. How hard can convincing her be? I enjoyed this story even more than book one. Shawn charmed me immediately and though it took me a bit longer to warm up to Sage worked her way into my heart as well.
July 22, 2018
I really, really enjoyed this one!!! What do you get when you combine a football linebacker who is an adrenaline junkie and breaks all the rules of his contract by his risky behavior and an accountant/yoga instructor who has issues with rule breakers and unsafe behavior? So much chemistry it explodes off the kindle it nearly smoked with how fast the pages turned as I read this one. Shawn sees Sage across the bar and is immediately intrigued and who knew their tryst at the end of the hallway which was totally out of character for Sage would then turn into something more when Shawn is sent to her yoga studio for treatment. This one is definitely one you have to read!
**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**
**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**
July 14, 2018
I quite enjoyed this standalone read, Shawn and Sage are both likeable characters who are fighting off demons from their past while trying to live their day-to-day lives. Sage, after being dragged to a bar by friends, breaks her rule of only have 2 drinks and winds up having a quickie with Shawn outside the bathrooms at the bar. Knowing it can’t go anywhere, when Shawn asks for her number, Sage denies him and splits. Then when Shawn needs a yoga instructor to help with his football injury, his friends recommend Sage and the two wind up hot and heavy.
I loved the beginning of this book and the way that Shawn is down to earth instead of cocky like most athletes you read about. The ending felt rushed and I’d have liked more from their story but hopefully we’ll see Shawn and Sage appearing in future Lightning books!
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I loved the beginning of this book and the way that Shawn is down to earth instead of cocky like most athletes you read about. The ending felt rushed and I’d have liked more from their story but hopefully we’ll see Shawn and Sage appearing in future Lightning books!
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June 25, 2018
Sage Kauffman, Accountant and yoga instructor.
Shawn Wilson, Professional Football Player for San Diego Lightening.
Sage and Shawn met at a bar, they had explosive hallway sex. Something, Sage never does. This isn't her, she gets all weirded out, and runs out on, Shawn, leaving him standing there, baffled.
Sage, ever the accountant, decided when she got home, to do the payroll and bills for Soul Studio, her mother's yoga studio, that she runs. Working with numbers being a natural relaxant, let the tension leave her body, just to have it return twice as bad. The checking/savings account for the studio was empty. Her mom, had drained it to give to her "guru" while she is in, India. Feeling devastated, what was she going to do, how was she going to pay the other instructors and all the bills due on the building itself?
Shawn, the adrenaline junkie that he is, went cliff diving, while in Mexico. This is not the first time he's done this, but the first time doing it alone. He hit the water wrong, dislocating his shoulder, which in turn, causes pain in his back. He can't go to the team doctors about this, it's against his football contract, that he can't do anything that will jeopardize his playing football. He went to a private doctor, and for all intents and purposes, his back was healed, but he still had some pain. One of his teammates girlfriends, recommended, therapeutic yoga to work the kinks out. Explaining that her best friend worked miracles on people who were about to give up and give in to the pain. Shawn shows up at the yoga studio the next morning, and when the instructor came to the door, it was, Sage, the, Sage he hasn't been able to get off his mind since the night at the bar. Because of his popularity with being a professional football player, and he needs to keep the fact that he needs therapeutic yoga under wraps, he asks, Sage to be his personal instructor. In the beginning, it was an infinite no, but with some begging and a check for one hundred fifty thousand dollars, she agreed. Mostly, because she needed the money to pay all the bills. So, Shawn got his way, Sage will show up at his house daily to do his yoga. That first day, there was a tremendous amount of sexual energy between them. And things progressed, for a while, things were great between them. Then, they were invited out on a boat with a couple teammates and their significant others, they went, we're having a great time, until, Shawn decides he wants to go free diving. He doesn't tell anyone he was leaving the group. When, Sage went looking for, Shawn, and couldn't find him, in the water or on the boat, she got scared. Of course she got scared, with thoughts of him having drowned or something worse. A little while later, Sage gets a tap on her shoulder, it's Shawn. Sage asks him, where he's been, he says "free diving", well, to Sage, that was the straw that broke the camel's back. She was done, through, when they got back to the land, she was going home, alone. Yeah, the entire boat ride back to shore, Shawn tries talking to, Sage, but she ignores him. He tries again while standing at her car. But all of his words were meaningless to her. She got in her car and left, totally broken hearted. For days, she laid around eating ice cream and drinking lots of wine. A few days later, frantic knocking comes across her door. At first, she thought it was, Shawn, so she ignored it. But eventually, went to answer it. Her mom was standing there. She felt, Sage's distress, and came immediately. She explained to, Sage why she lives the way she did, and tried to explain to, Sage how much of her life she was denying because of fears she has she to her life growing up. It made sense to, Sage. So after some soul searching of her own, she realized she loved, Shawn, she opened her door to go find him, to find him standing at her door, with a large bouquet of flowers. Well, Shawn had intended on talking to, Sage, but other things come up, lol, so the talk will have to wait. When the talk came about, it was full of words of explanations of his actions, of why he takes the risks he does. And then words of love, lots of love, both Shawn and, Sage both declare their love for each other, Shawn asks Sage to marry him, that he has search his lifetime for her and didn't want to live another minute without her, in his life. She says yes and as the story goes, they live happily ever after.
Shawn Wilson, Professional Football Player for San Diego Lightening.
Sage and Shawn met at a bar, they had explosive hallway sex. Something, Sage never does. This isn't her, she gets all weirded out, and runs out on, Shawn, leaving him standing there, baffled.
Sage, ever the accountant, decided when she got home, to do the payroll and bills for Soul Studio, her mother's yoga studio, that she runs. Working with numbers being a natural relaxant, let the tension leave her body, just to have it return twice as bad. The checking/savings account for the studio was empty. Her mom, had drained it to give to her "guru" while she is in, India. Feeling devastated, what was she going to do, how was she going to pay the other instructors and all the bills due on the building itself?
Shawn, the adrenaline junkie that he is, went cliff diving, while in Mexico. This is not the first time he's done this, but the first time doing it alone. He hit the water wrong, dislocating his shoulder, which in turn, causes pain in his back. He can't go to the team doctors about this, it's against his football contract, that he can't do anything that will jeopardize his playing football. He went to a private doctor, and for all intents and purposes, his back was healed, but he still had some pain. One of his teammates girlfriends, recommended, therapeutic yoga to work the kinks out. Explaining that her best friend worked miracles on people who were about to give up and give in to the pain. Shawn shows up at the yoga studio the next morning, and when the instructor came to the door, it was, Sage, the, Sage he hasn't been able to get off his mind since the night at the bar. Because of his popularity with being a professional football player, and he needs to keep the fact that he needs therapeutic yoga under wraps, he asks, Sage to be his personal instructor. In the beginning, it was an infinite no, but with some begging and a check for one hundred fifty thousand dollars, she agreed. Mostly, because she needed the money to pay all the bills. So, Shawn got his way, Sage will show up at his house daily to do his yoga. That first day, there was a tremendous amount of sexual energy between them. And things progressed, for a while, things were great between them. Then, they were invited out on a boat with a couple teammates and their significant others, they went, we're having a great time, until, Shawn decides he wants to go free diving. He doesn't tell anyone he was leaving the group. When, Sage went looking for, Shawn, and couldn't find him, in the water or on the boat, she got scared. Of course she got scared, with thoughts of him having drowned or something worse. A little while later, Sage gets a tap on her shoulder, it's Shawn. Sage asks him, where he's been, he says "free diving", well, to Sage, that was the straw that broke the camel's back. She was done, through, when they got back to the land, she was going home, alone. Yeah, the entire boat ride back to shore, Shawn tries talking to, Sage, but she ignores him. He tries again while standing at her car. But all of his words were meaningless to her. She got in her car and left, totally broken hearted. For days, she laid around eating ice cream and drinking lots of wine. A few days later, frantic knocking comes across her door. At first, she thought it was, Shawn, so she ignored it. But eventually, went to answer it. Her mom was standing there. She felt, Sage's distress, and came immediately. She explained to, Sage why she lives the way she did, and tried to explain to, Sage how much of her life she was denying because of fears she has she to her life growing up. It made sense to, Sage. So after some soul searching of her own, she realized she loved, Shawn, she opened her door to go find him, to find him standing at her door, with a large bouquet of flowers. Well, Shawn had intended on talking to, Sage, but other things come up, lol, so the talk will have to wait. When the talk came about, it was full of words of explanations of his actions, of why he takes the risks he does. And then words of love, lots of love, both Shawn and, Sage both declare their love for each other, Shawn asks Sage to marry him, that he has search his lifetime for her and didn't want to live another minute without her, in his life. She says yes and as the story goes, they live happily ever after.
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July 11, 2018
3.75 stars--
About the book: Release Date July 17, 2017
When a daredevil football stud tries to get into your yoga pants, you know class is about to get interesting. The New York Times bestselling author of Down & Dirty returns with Hot & Heavy.
Sage: Although I come from a long line of free-spirited yoga teachers, sometimes I wish my life could be just a little more normal. More ordinary. More boring. Easier said than done, especially since it’s on me to keep my family’s studio up and running every time my mother wanders off to find herself. But that’s when my best friend sends me a sexy new student: Shawn Wilson, a slick wide receiver with a death wish and a chip on his broad, muscular, irresistible . . . wait, what were we talking about again?
Shawn: They say I’m an adrenaline junkie. The truth is, I only really feel alive when I’m risking my life: Snowboarding, parachuting, BASE jumping . . . the kind of fun team management considers breach of contract. When my coach orders me to take yoga to “center myself,” I’m pissed—until I get an eyeful of delectable, flexible Sage Kaufmann. Unfortunately, she’s determined to keep things between us strictly business. But if Sage can get me to enjoy downward dog, maybe I can convince her that scorching hot sex could be the perfect shot of adrenaline.
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REVIEW: 3.75 stars--HOT AND HEAVY is the second instalment in Tracy Wolff’s contemporary, adult LIGHTNING erotic, romance series focusing on the NFL’s San Diego Lightning. This is professional football player Shawn Wilson, and yoga instructor/accountant Sage Kaufmann’s story line. HOT AND HEAVY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual first person points of view (Sage and Shawn) HOT AND HEAVY follows the building relationship between professional football player Shawn Wilson, and yoga instructor/accountant Sage Kaufmann. Shawn Wilson is an adrenaline junkie, trying to keep the demons at bay. A bar quickie with a mysterious stranger finds our hero pining for a woman he knows nothing about until his teammate’s fiancé recommends therapeutic yoga for all of his ailments. Enter Sage Kaufmann, Shawn’s one-night stand, and the woman with whom Shawn will fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Shawn and Sage, and the potential fall-out as Shawn’s selfishness and his need for adrenaline forces Sage to walk away to save her sanity and a possible broken heart.
Twenty years earlier Shawn Wilson’s life spiralled out of control, and in the ensuing time, to bury his grief, Shawn embarks on dangerous and life-threatening endeavors to destroy the memories that claw at his soul. Sage Kaufmann has struggled throughout most of her life, following her hippie mother around the globe, in her attempts to find the next, best thing. On the verge of bankruptcy due to one of her mother’s ill-gotten schemes Sage accepts Shawn into her yoga studio in an effort to regain control of what was, and what could have been.
The relationship between Shawn and Sage begins as a one-night stand; essentially a hit it and run in the back of a bar but an encounter that remains at the forefront of our couple’s minds. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The colorful and dynamic secondary and supporting characters include Shawn’s teammates: star quarterback Hunter Browning and realtor Emerson Day; Tanner Green, and Clay Bruce; Hunter’s niece Lucy and nephew Brent; and Sage’s free-wheeling and impulsive yoga teaching mother.
HOT AND HEAVY is a fast paced and sexy story line of insta-lust, betrayal, memories and love. The premise is captivating and edgy ; the characters are flirty and sassy; the romance is provocative and arousing. HOT AND HEAVY is a delightful and engaging entry into Tracy Wolff’s LIGHTNING series.
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About the book: Release Date July 17, 2017
When a daredevil football stud tries to get into your yoga pants, you know class is about to get interesting. The New York Times bestselling author of Down & Dirty returns with Hot & Heavy.
Sage: Although I come from a long line of free-spirited yoga teachers, sometimes I wish my life could be just a little more normal. More ordinary. More boring. Easier said than done, especially since it’s on me to keep my family’s studio up and running every time my mother wanders off to find herself. But that’s when my best friend sends me a sexy new student: Shawn Wilson, a slick wide receiver with a death wish and a chip on his broad, muscular, irresistible . . . wait, what were we talking about again?
Shawn: They say I’m an adrenaline junkie. The truth is, I only really feel alive when I’m risking my life: Snowboarding, parachuting, BASE jumping . . . the kind of fun team management considers breach of contract. When my coach orders me to take yoga to “center myself,” I’m pissed—until I get an eyeful of delectable, flexible Sage Kaufmann. Unfortunately, she’s determined to keep things between us strictly business. But if Sage can get me to enjoy downward dog, maybe I can convince her that scorching hot sex could be the perfect shot of adrenaline.
••••••••••
REVIEW: 3.75 stars--HOT AND HEAVY is the second instalment in Tracy Wolff’s contemporary, adult LIGHTNING erotic, romance series focusing on the NFL’s San Diego Lightning. This is professional football player Shawn Wilson, and yoga instructor/accountant Sage Kaufmann’s story line. HOT AND HEAVY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual first person points of view (Sage and Shawn) HOT AND HEAVY follows the building relationship between professional football player Shawn Wilson, and yoga instructor/accountant Sage Kaufmann. Shawn Wilson is an adrenaline junkie, trying to keep the demons at bay. A bar quickie with a mysterious stranger finds our hero pining for a woman he knows nothing about until his teammate’s fiancé recommends therapeutic yoga for all of his ailments. Enter Sage Kaufmann, Shawn’s one-night stand, and the woman with whom Shawn will fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Shawn and Sage, and the potential fall-out as Shawn’s selfishness and his need for adrenaline forces Sage to walk away to save her sanity and a possible broken heart.
Twenty years earlier Shawn Wilson’s life spiralled out of control, and in the ensuing time, to bury his grief, Shawn embarks on dangerous and life-threatening endeavors to destroy the memories that claw at his soul. Sage Kaufmann has struggled throughout most of her life, following her hippie mother around the globe, in her attempts to find the next, best thing. On the verge of bankruptcy due to one of her mother’s ill-gotten schemes Sage accepts Shawn into her yoga studio in an effort to regain control of what was, and what could have been.
The relationship between Shawn and Sage begins as a one-night stand; essentially a hit it and run in the back of a bar but an encounter that remains at the forefront of our couple’s minds. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
The colorful and dynamic secondary and supporting characters include Shawn’s teammates: star quarterback Hunter Browning and realtor Emerson Day; Tanner Green, and Clay Bruce; Hunter’s niece Lucy and nephew Brent; and Sage’s free-wheeling and impulsive yoga teaching mother.
HOT AND HEAVY is a fast paced and sexy story line of insta-lust, betrayal, memories and love. The premise is captivating and edgy ; the characters are flirty and sassy; the romance is provocative and arousing. HOT AND HEAVY is a delightful and engaging entry into Tracy Wolff’s LIGHTNING series.
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July 24, 2025
Schon sind wir beim zweiten Band der "San Diego Lightnings" Reihe aus der Feder von Tracy Wolff angelangt. Nachdem mir der erste Band schon gut gefallen hat, musste ich natürlich auch Band zwei lesen. Hier geht es um den Footballer Shawn Wilson. Man kennt Shawn nur flüchtig aus dem ersten Band. Da Hunter und Emerson auch im Football eine große Rolle gespielt hatten. Shawn ist ein Adrenalin Junkie. Er braucht den Adrenalin Kick um sich gut zu fühlen und seinen Kopf frei zu bekommen. Dabei kann es noch so gefährlich sein. Allerdings meldet sich auch bald sein Körper, der unter der Belastung leidet. Unweigerlich muss er was dagegen tun und sein Adrenalin Kick wo anders holen. Dabei landet er in den Händen der Yoga Lehrerin Sage. Die beiden verbindet einen One Night Stand miteinander. Sage fühlt sich immernoch zu Shawn hingezogen, doch kann sie ihn als Adrenalin Junkie nicht gerecht werden. Da sie selbst ein ruhiges Leben führt, hat sie mit gefährlichen Sachen nichts am Hut. Aber sie weiß ganz genau, wie sie Shawn wieder auf die Beine bekommt. Dabei kommen sich beide wieder näher und es knistert gewaltig.
Shawn wir mir nicht direkt sympathisch. Mit ihm musste ich tatsächlich erstmal warm werden. Er hat nicht ganz verstanden, warum er von seinen Adrenalin Kicks zurück treten musste. Man könnte sagen, dass er sogar wie ein trotziger großer Junge war, dem man sein liebstes Spielzeug weg genommen hat. Dementsprechend war er auch manchmal mürrisch und unmöglich drauf. Sein Interesse zu Sage merkt man aber sofort an. Er fühlt sich sofort wieder zu ihr hingezogen. Dabei will er sie auch aus ihren Schneckenhaus hervor holen.
Da war Sage aber standhaft und ich konnte sie gut nachvollziehen. Sie war mir deutlich sympathischer. Sie liebt die Ruhe und die Ordnung und bleibt allem, was mit Adrenalin zu tun hat, eher fern. Lieber bleibt sie Zuhause als sich irgendwie einen Kick zu holen. Sage war schlau, freundlich und Selbstbewusst. Man merkt schnell das Shawn und Sage doch sehr gegensätzlich sind. Trotzdem knistert und funkt es bei den beiden gewaltig. Man spürt es schon beim ersten Zusammentreffen.
Der Schreibstil von Tracy Wolff war dabei auch wieder leicht und flüssig zu lesen. Man liest die Story abwechselnd aus der Sicht von Shawn und Sage. Direkt am Anfang treffen sich die beiden wieder. Manchmal gab es einen Schlagabtausch. Doch es geht auch direkt am Anfang zur Sache. Heiße Szenen sind dabei wieder vorprogrammiert. Die Story hatte aber auch eine emotionale Seite. Eine Seite die mich zum Nachdenken angeregt hat. Vorallem da Shawn lernen muss, auch auf seine Mitmenschen zu achten. Es war eine tolle Story, die mir tolle Lesestunde geschenkt hat. Ich hab mich auch sehr darüber gefreut wieder von Hinter und Emerson zu lesen. Das Buch kann man unabhängig vom ersten Band lesen. Man Spoiler sich nur bei den Protagonisten vom ersten Band. Ich bin aufjedenfall auf den dritten Band gespannt und finde Band eins der Reihe am stärksten. Für mich hat das Buch trotzdem eine Leseempfehlung verdient.
Shawn wir mir nicht direkt sympathisch. Mit ihm musste ich tatsächlich erstmal warm werden. Er hat nicht ganz verstanden, warum er von seinen Adrenalin Kicks zurück treten musste. Man könnte sagen, dass er sogar wie ein trotziger großer Junge war, dem man sein liebstes Spielzeug weg genommen hat. Dementsprechend war er auch manchmal mürrisch und unmöglich drauf. Sein Interesse zu Sage merkt man aber sofort an. Er fühlt sich sofort wieder zu ihr hingezogen. Dabei will er sie auch aus ihren Schneckenhaus hervor holen.
Da war Sage aber standhaft und ich konnte sie gut nachvollziehen. Sie war mir deutlich sympathischer. Sie liebt die Ruhe und die Ordnung und bleibt allem, was mit Adrenalin zu tun hat, eher fern. Lieber bleibt sie Zuhause als sich irgendwie einen Kick zu holen. Sage war schlau, freundlich und Selbstbewusst. Man merkt schnell das Shawn und Sage doch sehr gegensätzlich sind. Trotzdem knistert und funkt es bei den beiden gewaltig. Man spürt es schon beim ersten Zusammentreffen.
Der Schreibstil von Tracy Wolff war dabei auch wieder leicht und flüssig zu lesen. Man liest die Story abwechselnd aus der Sicht von Shawn und Sage. Direkt am Anfang treffen sich die beiden wieder. Manchmal gab es einen Schlagabtausch. Doch es geht auch direkt am Anfang zur Sache. Heiße Szenen sind dabei wieder vorprogrammiert. Die Story hatte aber auch eine emotionale Seite. Eine Seite die mich zum Nachdenken angeregt hat. Vorallem da Shawn lernen muss, auch auf seine Mitmenschen zu achten. Es war eine tolle Story, die mir tolle Lesestunde geschenkt hat. Ich hab mich auch sehr darüber gefreut wieder von Hinter und Emerson zu lesen. Das Buch kann man unabhängig vom ersten Band lesen. Man Spoiler sich nur bei den Protagonisten vom ersten Band. Ich bin aufjedenfall auf den dritten Band gespannt und finde Band eins der Reihe am stärksten. Für mich hat das Buch trotzdem eine Leseempfehlung verdient.
July 14, 2025
Scoring for Love von Tracy Wolff erschien bei Random House Audio. Das Hörbuch wurde von Thaddäus Gold und Emilia Weinert eingelesen. Beide verleihen jeweils einem Protagonisten die Stimme und fungieren so als Ich- Erzähler. Es ist übrigens der zweite Band der San Diego Lightnings Trilogie, in dem ich nun einen weiteren Footballspieler näher kennenlernen durfte. Um der Geschichte folgen zu können, musst du den ersten Band: Winning for Love mit Emerson und Hunter nicht kennen. Es ist aber einfach schön, die beiden hier im zweiten Band wieder zu treffen.
Shawn Wilson ist Football Profi und ein wahrer Adrenalin Junkie. Ihm ist keine Klippe zu hoch, um sich in die Tiefen zu stürzen. Dabei kam er unweigerlich an seine körperlichen Grenzen, was ihn in die Hände von Sage spülte. Als Yoga-Lehrerin weiß sie genau, wie sie einen Körper wieder in Funktion bekommen kann. Das erste unbewusste aufeinandertreffen der Zwei verspricht eine heiße Geschichte mit ganz viel expliziten Szenen.
Wie gewohnt geht es in den Romanen von Tracy Wolff zur Sache. Dieses Mal treffen die Protagonisten schon direkt auf den ersten Seiten aufeinander, doch folgt dann ein auf und ab der Gefühle, bis sie wirklich auch mit dem Herz beieinander sind.
Im Prinzip sind die Protagonisten total gegensätzlich. Während Shawn den Nervenkitzel liebt und alle Abenteuer ausprobieren muss, damit sein Adrenalinspiegel steigt, ist Sage die Ruhe in Person. Shawn ist zum Teil trotzig wie ein Kind, um sich in Gefahr zubringen, während Sage da eher im Team Sicherheit sich zu Hause fühlt. Sie hat das unstete Leben ihrer Mutter in Yoga Retrets auf der ganzen Welt kennengelernt und braucht nun einen festen Ort mit der entsprechenden Verlässlichkeit. Können die zwei da passende Kompromisse finden?
Wie schon vorherige Hörbücher aus der Feder von Tracy Wolff, habe ich auch dieses einfach nur verschlungen. Die Stimmen von Thaddäus Gold und Emilia Weinert passen sehr gut zu den Protagonisten und so habe ich mich von ihnen einfach gefangen nehmen lassen. Stundenlang habe ich die zwei begleitet und konnte gar nicht genug von ihnen bekommen. Die Begegnungen der zwei sprühen nur so vor Feuer, so dass explizite und spicy Szenen nicht ausbleiben.
Magst du Sportromance und hast ein Faible für durchtrainierte Footballspieler? Liebst du unterhaltsamen Schlagabtausch? Dann bist du hier bei „Scoring for Love“ von Tracy Wolff genau richtig. Freue dich auf Spice und Yoga und verfolge wie Shawn und Sage aufeinander treffen. Tauche ein in eine Geschichte voller Adneralin gepaart mit hitzigen Diskussionen und schüttele in Gedanken den Footballspieler, damit er Rücksicht auf seine Mitmenschen nimmt. Ich hatte ein paar ganz schöne Hörmomente und empfehle das Buch sehr gerne weiter.
Shawn Wilson ist Football Profi und ein wahrer Adrenalin Junkie. Ihm ist keine Klippe zu hoch, um sich in die Tiefen zu stürzen. Dabei kam er unweigerlich an seine körperlichen Grenzen, was ihn in die Hände von Sage spülte. Als Yoga-Lehrerin weiß sie genau, wie sie einen Körper wieder in Funktion bekommen kann. Das erste unbewusste aufeinandertreffen der Zwei verspricht eine heiße Geschichte mit ganz viel expliziten Szenen.
Wie gewohnt geht es in den Romanen von Tracy Wolff zur Sache. Dieses Mal treffen die Protagonisten schon direkt auf den ersten Seiten aufeinander, doch folgt dann ein auf und ab der Gefühle, bis sie wirklich auch mit dem Herz beieinander sind.
Im Prinzip sind die Protagonisten total gegensätzlich. Während Shawn den Nervenkitzel liebt und alle Abenteuer ausprobieren muss, damit sein Adrenalinspiegel steigt, ist Sage die Ruhe in Person. Shawn ist zum Teil trotzig wie ein Kind, um sich in Gefahr zubringen, während Sage da eher im Team Sicherheit sich zu Hause fühlt. Sie hat das unstete Leben ihrer Mutter in Yoga Retrets auf der ganzen Welt kennengelernt und braucht nun einen festen Ort mit der entsprechenden Verlässlichkeit. Können die zwei da passende Kompromisse finden?
Wie schon vorherige Hörbücher aus der Feder von Tracy Wolff, habe ich auch dieses einfach nur verschlungen. Die Stimmen von Thaddäus Gold und Emilia Weinert passen sehr gut zu den Protagonisten und so habe ich mich von ihnen einfach gefangen nehmen lassen. Stundenlang habe ich die zwei begleitet und konnte gar nicht genug von ihnen bekommen. Die Begegnungen der zwei sprühen nur so vor Feuer, so dass explizite und spicy Szenen nicht ausbleiben.
Magst du Sportromance und hast ein Faible für durchtrainierte Footballspieler? Liebst du unterhaltsamen Schlagabtausch? Dann bist du hier bei „Scoring for Love“ von Tracy Wolff genau richtig. Freue dich auf Spice und Yoga und verfolge wie Shawn und Sage aufeinander treffen. Tauche ein in eine Geschichte voller Adneralin gepaart mit hitzigen Diskussionen und schüttele in Gedanken den Footballspieler, damit er Rücksicht auf seine Mitmenschen nimmt. Ich hatte ein paar ganz schöne Hörmomente und empfehle das Buch sehr gerne weiter.
July 16, 2018
The title, Hot & Heavy, was absolutely appropriate for this book! Wow! Sage and Shawn had some amazing chemistry and an off the charts romance!
Sage and Shawn meet immediately in the book as Sage is at a Bachelorette party for one of her coworkers. Sage is reluctant to be there, but soon finds some eye candy in Shawn. Shawn, is a professional football player, who has no trouble catching the eye of any woman - except he can't seem to get Sage to engage with him. After a brief misunderstanding, the two soon engage in a hot encounter, that leaves Sage running out in a panic while refusing to give out her number or take Shawn's. Needless to say, both are very confused by the nights turn of events.
We find out Sage isn't a risk taker, and her behavior at the bar was completely out of character for her, but she can't seem to get Shawn out of her mind - no matter how much she knows she should. Sage is a uptight accountant/yoga instructor who is helping to run her mother's yoga studio while she's in India working with a guru. We soon find out that Sage has pretty much been the responsible adult in this mother/daughter relationship since she was very young - and it is reiterated when her mother cleans out the business' accounts and leaving only 17 cents for Sage to pay bills and employees. Sage has never been able to depend on her mother, which is why she craves stability and control in every aspect of her life. That's why her encounter with Shawn left her feeling reckless.
Shawn, who is an adrenaline junkie, recently injured his shoulder during a vacation and faces possible suspension from his NFL team, if they find out. He's already been in trouble and fined several times before for breaking this rule. Shawn, who lost both his mother and sister, at a very young age - lives life recklessly because it's the only time he feels close to his mother, who was also a bit of a risk taker. He feels responsible for the death of his family and by living life to the extremes, he gets a bit of a reprieve. After a teammates' significant other suggests he try yoga to fix the issue before his coach finds out. Which leads him right back to Sage....
The two try to navigate their feelings, but can it work with one who lives life so recklessly and the other who craves stability? I'll avoid more spoilers. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast, sexy read!
Sage and Shawn meet immediately in the book as Sage is at a Bachelorette party for one of her coworkers. Sage is reluctant to be there, but soon finds some eye candy in Shawn. Shawn, is a professional football player, who has no trouble catching the eye of any woman - except he can't seem to get Sage to engage with him. After a brief misunderstanding, the two soon engage in a hot encounter, that leaves Sage running out in a panic while refusing to give out her number or take Shawn's. Needless to say, both are very confused by the nights turn of events.
We find out Sage isn't a risk taker, and her behavior at the bar was completely out of character for her, but she can't seem to get Shawn out of her mind - no matter how much she knows she should. Sage is a uptight accountant/yoga instructor who is helping to run her mother's yoga studio while she's in India working with a guru. We soon find out that Sage has pretty much been the responsible adult in this mother/daughter relationship since she was very young - and it is reiterated when her mother cleans out the business' accounts and leaving only 17 cents for Sage to pay bills and employees. Sage has never been able to depend on her mother, which is why she craves stability and control in every aspect of her life. That's why her encounter with Shawn left her feeling reckless.
Shawn, who is an adrenaline junkie, recently injured his shoulder during a vacation and faces possible suspension from his NFL team, if they find out. He's already been in trouble and fined several times before for breaking this rule. Shawn, who lost both his mother and sister, at a very young age - lives life recklessly because it's the only time he feels close to his mother, who was also a bit of a risk taker. He feels responsible for the death of his family and by living life to the extremes, he gets a bit of a reprieve. After a teammates' significant other suggests he try yoga to fix the issue before his coach finds out. Which leads him right back to Sage....
The two try to navigate their feelings, but can it work with one who lives life so recklessly and the other who craves stability? I'll avoid more spoilers. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast, sexy read!
June 23, 2018
This book is the 2nd book in the Lighting football team series and Shawn Wilson's story. Shawn lost his mom and baby sister 20 years ago and still is not dealing with the loss very well. Instead of just concentrating on his professional football career, Shawn is an adrenaline junkie trying to find his next fix. One night in a bar Shawn notices a sexy brunette and he can't take his eyes off of her. Normally the women will come over to him, but this one doesn't seem to be biting. After sending her table over a round of old-fashion drinks she looks at him and runs off to the bathroom. Shawn decides to follow her and finally gets the chance to talk to the sexy brunette, Sage Kauffman. One thing quickly leads to another and these two are getting it on in an alcove in the bar. What neither of them expected was how electric their chemistry was. After finishing their fun, Sage quickly leaves. She is not this type of girl who has sex with a stranger in a bar of all places. She likes her life in neat, perfect order. Too bad life has other plans for her and Shawn.
When Shawn was cliff jumping in Mexico, he hurt his back. The Drs say everything is healed, but he still has some pain. When Shawn's QB buddy, Hunter 's girlfriend, Emerson suggests that Shawn tries yoga with her good friend, Sage, Shawn can't believe his ears. With that name it can't be a coincidence.
Imagine Sage's surprise when the football player who shows up for private yoga is none other than Shawn! Sage immediately wants to shut Shawn out, but he convinces her that he wants private lessons and even agrees to her fee of $150,000!!!!
Of course the more private time these two spend together, the more things heat up. While both Shawn and Sage have demons from their past that they both must overcome first in order to get to their happy ending, they have a fun and flirty ride while getting there. Overall I really enjoyed these characters and the story they went on. It was a fun, enjoyable read.
When Shawn was cliff jumping in Mexico, he hurt his back. The Drs say everything is healed, but he still has some pain. When Shawn's QB buddy, Hunter 's girlfriend, Emerson suggests that Shawn tries yoga with her good friend, Sage, Shawn can't believe his ears. With that name it can't be a coincidence.
Imagine Sage's surprise when the football player who shows up for private yoga is none other than Shawn! Sage immediately wants to shut Shawn out, but he convinces her that he wants private lessons and even agrees to her fee of $150,000!!!!
Of course the more private time these two spend together, the more things heat up. While both Shawn and Sage have demons from their past that they both must overcome first in order to get to their happy ending, they have a fun and flirty ride while getting there. Overall I really enjoyed these characters and the story they went on. It was a fun, enjoyable read.
June 17, 2018
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story. It is the second book in the Lightning series and each book follows a different football player on the San Diego Lightning football team. Since I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the series, I was excited to read this book chronicling Shawn and Sage’s story. It is witty with a lot of sexual tension and great dynamics between the characters. In fact, the characters were a big factor in what makes this story so good.
From the moment Shawn sees Sage he is taken in by everything about her. She is like a breath of fresh air and different from the usual girls he meets. She is low maintenance and easy to be with and she keeps Shawn on his toes. For the first time, Shawn has to work to get a woman to go out with him. I loved these two together and fell in love with Shawn. He has been in the NFL for eight years as a wide receiver. He is charming, kind and genuine. However, he also has demons that make him reckless and emotionally closed off.
When Sage first meets Shawn she has no idea who he is, but the intense feelings he brings out in her make her uncomfortable. Sage is feisty and vulnerable but she lacks confidence. When she discovers who Shawn is, she doesn’t understand how he could possibly be interested in her. Sage is the opposite of Shawn. She is an accountant and is cautious and doesn’t like to take a risk. She tries to keep her defenses up around Shawn but finds it hard to ignore him. Shawn is not the type of man Sage wants to be attracted to.
Shawn and Sage have an instant attraction and sizzling chemistry. They are both flawed and vulnerable and suffered from childhood trauma. They are great together and I loved all their interactions. This enthralling story is fun and incredibly hot.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story. It is the second book in the Lightning series and each book follows a different football player on the San Diego Lightning football team. Since I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the series, I was excited to read this book chronicling Shawn and Sage’s story. It is witty with a lot of sexual tension and great dynamics between the characters. In fact, the characters were a big factor in what makes this story so good.
From the moment Shawn sees Sage he is taken in by everything about her. She is like a breath of fresh air and different from the usual girls he meets. She is low maintenance and easy to be with and she keeps Shawn on his toes. For the first time, Shawn has to work to get a woman to go out with him. I loved these two together and fell in love with Shawn. He has been in the NFL for eight years as a wide receiver. He is charming, kind and genuine. However, he also has demons that make him reckless and emotionally closed off.
When Sage first meets Shawn she has no idea who he is, but the intense feelings he brings out in her make her uncomfortable. Sage is feisty and vulnerable but she lacks confidence. When she discovers who Shawn is, she doesn’t understand how he could possibly be interested in her. Sage is the opposite of Shawn. She is an accountant and is cautious and doesn’t like to take a risk. She tries to keep her defenses up around Shawn but finds it hard to ignore him. Shawn is not the type of man Sage wants to be attracted to.
Shawn and Sage have an instant attraction and sizzling chemistry. They are both flawed and vulnerable and suffered from childhood trauma. They are great together and I loved all their interactions. This enthralling story is fun and incredibly hot.
June 26, 2018
When Sage Kaufmann attends a bachelorette party with a group of friends at a bar she never expects that it is going to lead to the hottest hook-up of her life... all she planned to do that night was have her two cocktails and then go home, but she wound up doing a whole lot more than that!! When her eyes connected with a tall, gorgeous man across the bar she was immediately drawn to him, but quickly decided he was to hot to take an interest in a girl like her... but she was so, so, wrong!
Shawn Wilson is a man that likes to walk on the wild side, if it's risky and dangerous sign him up, he loves to push the limits, and not really dwell on the consequences. Which is why he is currently nursing a sore shoulder; he just had to push the limits on his vacation, and now his coach is telling him he might need to look into yoga to get his shoulder ready for training camp. He of course doubts the power of yoga, that is until his eyes land on the woman who will be teaching it to him, Sage is beyond gorgeous, and he wants to explore more than just some poses on the yoga mat with her. But she isn't looking for a man, especially one who likes to live dangerously!
Hot and Heavy is sexy tale of taking risks, overcoming demons, and finding the courage to open your heart to love. The moment I met these two I knew they were a great pairing, they had amazing off the charts chemistry, but both of them also had demons that were preventing them from living a full life, so I knew their opposite personalities would compliment one another nicely, and also help the other see what they were missing living too cautiously. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, it was heartfelt, steamy, humorous, and good for the soul... I highly recommend you check it out, it's sure to leave your heart happy and your toes curled!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Shawn Wilson is a man that likes to walk on the wild side, if it's risky and dangerous sign him up, he loves to push the limits, and not really dwell on the consequences. Which is why he is currently nursing a sore shoulder; he just had to push the limits on his vacation, and now his coach is telling him he might need to look into yoga to get his shoulder ready for training camp. He of course doubts the power of yoga, that is until his eyes land on the woman who will be teaching it to him, Sage is beyond gorgeous, and he wants to explore more than just some poses on the yoga mat with her. But she isn't looking for a man, especially one who likes to live dangerously!
Hot and Heavy is sexy tale of taking risks, overcoming demons, and finding the courage to open your heart to love. The moment I met these two I knew they were a great pairing, they had amazing off the charts chemistry, but both of them also had demons that were preventing them from living a full life, so I knew their opposite personalities would compliment one another nicely, and also help the other see what they were missing living too cautiously. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, it was heartfelt, steamy, humorous, and good for the soul... I highly recommend you check it out, it's sure to leave your heart happy and your toes curled!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
July 13, 2025
𝐆𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬ä𝐭𝐳𝐞 𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧 - 𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐞!
"Scoring for Love" ist der zweite Band der Reihe, welcher am 19.06.2025 erschienen ist, und nachdem mir der erste Teil schon richtig gut gefallen hat, musste ich natürlich weiterlesen! Tracy Wolff bringt erneut zwei komplett unterschiedliche Charaktere zusammen, die nicht nur aus verschiedenen Welten stammen, sondern auch ganz unterschiedliche Lebensansichten haben.
Shawn ist ein charismatischer Sportler, der versucht, seine Vergangenheit hinter sich zu lassen. Risiken, Adrenalin, Grenzüberschreitungen und Vertragsstrafen gehören für ihn fast zum Alltag. Trotzdem merkt man schnell: Hinter der harten Schale steckt ein verletzlicher Kern. Shaw kämpft mit alten Geistern und man kann gar nicht anders, als mit ihm mitzufühlen.
Nach einer Verletzung tritt Sage in sein Leben und sie ist das komplette Gegenteil von ihm. Ruhig, reflektiert und organisiert arbeitet sie als Buchhalterin und gibt nebenbei Yogakurse. Da ihr Herz am rechten Fleck liegt, hilft sie ihrer Mutter im Studio und gönnt sich selten Zeit für sich. Ihre Welt ist kontrolliert, durchdacht und komplett das Gegenteil von Shaws Chaos.
Aber jeder, der Romance liest, weiß (oder hofft), was kommt: Natürlich: Es knistert! Doch "Scoring for Love" ist mehr als nur eine Liebesgeschichte. Es geht um Vertrauen, um Loslassen, um Heilung und darum, dass Liebe oft dort entsteht, wo man sie am wenigsten erwartet.
Fazit:
"Scoring for Love" hat mich von der ersten Seite wieder in den Bann gezogen. Die romantische, tiefgründige und zugleich leichte Geschichte, die einem ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubert. Shaw und Sage wachsen einem schnell ans Herz und man fiebert mit, wie sie sich begegnen, entfernen und entwickeln. Für mich ist es eine Lovestory mit Ecken und Kanten, die ich gerne weiterempfehlen möchte.
Gefreut hat es mich auch, Charaktere aus "Winning for Love" wieder anzutreffen.
"Scoring for Love" ist der zweite Band der Reihe, welcher am 19.06.2025 erschienen ist, und nachdem mir der erste Teil schon richtig gut gefallen hat, musste ich natürlich weiterlesen! Tracy Wolff bringt erneut zwei komplett unterschiedliche Charaktere zusammen, die nicht nur aus verschiedenen Welten stammen, sondern auch ganz unterschiedliche Lebensansichten haben.
Shawn ist ein charismatischer Sportler, der versucht, seine Vergangenheit hinter sich zu lassen. Risiken, Adrenalin, Grenzüberschreitungen und Vertragsstrafen gehören für ihn fast zum Alltag. Trotzdem merkt man schnell: Hinter der harten Schale steckt ein verletzlicher Kern. Shaw kämpft mit alten Geistern und man kann gar nicht anders, als mit ihm mitzufühlen.
Nach einer Verletzung tritt Sage in sein Leben und sie ist das komplette Gegenteil von ihm. Ruhig, reflektiert und organisiert arbeitet sie als Buchhalterin und gibt nebenbei Yogakurse. Da ihr Herz am rechten Fleck liegt, hilft sie ihrer Mutter im Studio und gönnt sich selten Zeit für sich. Ihre Welt ist kontrolliert, durchdacht und komplett das Gegenteil von Shaws Chaos.
Aber jeder, der Romance liest, weiß (oder hofft), was kommt: Natürlich: Es knistert! Doch "Scoring for Love" ist mehr als nur eine Liebesgeschichte. Es geht um Vertrauen, um Loslassen, um Heilung und darum, dass Liebe oft dort entsteht, wo man sie am wenigsten erwartet.
Fazit:
"Scoring for Love" hat mich von der ersten Seite wieder in den Bann gezogen. Die romantische, tiefgründige und zugleich leichte Geschichte, die einem ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubert. Shaw und Sage wachsen einem schnell ans Herz und man fiebert mit, wie sie sich begegnen, entfernen und entwickeln. Für mich ist es eine Lovestory mit Ecken und Kanten, die ich gerne weiterempfehlen möchte.
Gefreut hat es mich auch, Charaktere aus "Winning for Love" wieder anzutreffen.
June 16, 2018
4 Hot & Heavy Stars!
Review by Nancy
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
Hot & Heavy by Tracy Wolff, the second book in the Lightning series, is definitely a hot read! This book was very enjoyable, it was entertaining and fast pace. Sage and Shawn will draw you in from page one, Wolff did an excellent job giving us two very compatible characters.
Shawn and Sage meet in an unconventional way, a single hook up, in a bar. It absolutely baffles Shawn that she didn't want anything further, he is used to women falling all over him. Sage on the other hand was completely out of her element hooking up with Shawn, she likes simplicity and stability. Having to run her mothers yoga studio is all the unsteadiness and mess she needs in her life, she is not looking to complicate things with random hookups.
Things get complicated when Shawn comes knocking at her yoga studio door. There is no denying the chemistry, these two are fire! Both have to work through some personal issues, but Shawn is determined to make Sage his again. Things heat up rather quickly and despite all of Sages reservations she can’t seem to keep him at arm's length. But sometimes sparks and chemistry just isn’t enough, when one of Shawn’s stunts chase Sage away, he needs to let go of some of his personal issues or loose the girl.
A well written story about two people with reservations, searching and learning on their journey to find love. Wolff gave us a witty, steamy, and emotional read. Definitely worth a chance! I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
**ARC provided by author for honest review**
Review by Nancy
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
Hot & Heavy by Tracy Wolff, the second book in the Lightning series, is definitely a hot read! This book was very enjoyable, it was entertaining and fast pace. Sage and Shawn will draw you in from page one, Wolff did an excellent job giving us two very compatible characters.
Shawn and Sage meet in an unconventional way, a single hook up, in a bar. It absolutely baffles Shawn that she didn't want anything further, he is used to women falling all over him. Sage on the other hand was completely out of her element hooking up with Shawn, she likes simplicity and stability. Having to run her mothers yoga studio is all the unsteadiness and mess she needs in her life, she is not looking to complicate things with random hookups.
Things get complicated when Shawn comes knocking at her yoga studio door. There is no denying the chemistry, these two are fire! Both have to work through some personal issues, but Shawn is determined to make Sage his again. Things heat up rather quickly and despite all of Sages reservations she can’t seem to keep him at arm's length. But sometimes sparks and chemistry just isn’t enough, when one of Shawn’s stunts chase Sage away, he needs to let go of some of his personal issues or loose the girl.
A well written story about two people with reservations, searching and learning on their journey to find love. Wolff gave us a witty, steamy, and emotional read. Definitely worth a chance! I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
**ARC provided by author for honest review**
July 8, 2018
This is book 2 in the Lightning series. This one is about Hunter's (Book 1) teammate Shawn and a friend of Emerson's (Book 1) Sage. Shawn and Sage meet at a bar and after making eyes at each other all night, they end up having a quick hookup in the back of the bar. Neither expects to see the other again, especially since Shawn couldn't get Sage to give him her number afterwards. But that changes when Shawn needs to have therapeutic yoga to help him heal his back after doing something his contract specifically says he shouldn't. And Sage has to accept because of the actions of her mother. They try to keep things professional, but things change. And they after they really start to know each other, they both start to fall. Until something happens that Sage doesn't think she can deal with. And Shawn has to decide what he wants more. Sage or his adrenaline rushes.
I really liked this one. Sage is just trying to keep things together after growing up with a mother who is beyond flaky and never wants to grown up. After her mother leaves her in a bind yet again, she is just trying to find a way to fix things. Shawn deals with his problems by doing things that are dangerous. But underneath all that he is such a great guy. And reading about them actually becoming not only friends but falling in love was great. Especially when they both realized that they never really faced their own demons, they just found ways to hide from them. And then realized that their love for each other is more important than hiding. Such a great read.
I really liked this one. Sage is just trying to keep things together after growing up with a mother who is beyond flaky and never wants to grown up. After her mother leaves her in a bind yet again, she is just trying to find a way to fix things. Shawn deals with his problems by doing things that are dangerous. But underneath all that he is such a great guy. And reading about them actually becoming not only friends but falling in love was great. Especially when they both realized that they never really faced their own demons, they just found ways to hide from them. And then realized that their love for each other is more important than hiding. Such a great read.
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