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Hot Zone: Sexy Sports Romance
Scintillating Sports Stars Serving Up Summer . . . Hot Zone
- GenresRomance
776 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2017
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About the author
Lyssa Kay Adams
12 books5,982 followersLyssa Kay Adams is the pen name of an award-winning journalist who gave up the world of telling true stories to pen emotional romances. She’s also a diehard Detroit Tigers fan who will occasionally cheer for the Red Sox because her husband is from Boston.
Lyssa lives in Michigan with her family and an anxiety-ridden Maltese who steals food and buries it around the house and who will undoubtedly be a character in a future book.
Things Lyssa loves: Baseball pants, mashed potatoes, and that little clicking sound that scissors make on the cutting table at fabric stores.
Things she doesn’t love: Mean people, melting ice cream cones, and finding food in her underwear drawer.
Keep up with Lyssa on Twitter at @LyssaKayAdams. Please note: She mostly tweets about baseball pants and mashed potatoes.
Lyssa lives in Michigan with her family and an anxiety-ridden Maltese who steals food and buries it around the house and who will undoubtedly be a character in a future book.
Things Lyssa loves: Baseball pants, mashed potatoes, and that little clicking sound that scissors make on the cutting table at fabric stores.
Things she doesn’t love: Mean people, melting ice cream cones, and finding food in her underwear drawer.
Keep up with Lyssa on Twitter at @LyssaKayAdams. Please note: She mostly tweets about baseball pants and mashed potatoes.
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June 8, 2017
I read Lyssa Kay Adam's novella, The Prospect and I'm looking forward to the other stories in this collection. After reading Wild in Rio and Seventh Inning Heat, Lyssa Kay Adams has become an auto buy for me. She writes amazing characters dealing with tough situations who have to overcome so much to be together. This was both sweet and hot and I really felt for Bree and everything she was going through trying to save up to go to culinary school with a dad who basically abandoned her and Jax dealing with the identity crisis that came with his shoulder injury. This is a great summer read.
June 5, 2017
Book Review – Dig Deep by Lyssa Layne
** Review by Kylie from Bloggers From Down Under **
Lindy has a troubled past that nobody but her brother knows about.
Fleeing a toxic relationship, Lindy finds herself on her brothers doorstep, meeting his new wife for the very first time.
Not only is she meeting new family members, but she’s about to meet Kip, a man who could very well sweep her off her feet.
But Lindy is damaged. So much so, she has vowed never to put her trust in another man ever again.
But even though she’s been warned to stay clear of Kip, Lindy is drawn to him, and it’s not only because he can get her once promising beach volleyball career back on track.
This short story is just the beginning of what is going to be a fantastic series. Ending with so many leads this story could take, I can’t wait to find out the rest of Lindy and Kips story.
Eagerly anticipating the next part in this series……..
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
** Review by Kylie from Bloggers From Down Under **
Lindy has a troubled past that nobody but her brother knows about.
Fleeing a toxic relationship, Lindy finds herself on her brothers doorstep, meeting his new wife for the very first time.
Not only is she meeting new family members, but she’s about to meet Kip, a man who could very well sweep her off her feet.
But Lindy is damaged. So much so, she has vowed never to put her trust in another man ever again.
But even though she’s been warned to stay clear of Kip, Lindy is drawn to him, and it’s not only because he can get her once promising beach volleyball career back on track.
This short story is just the beginning of what is going to be a fantastic series. Ending with so many leads this story could take, I can’t wait to find out the rest of Lindy and Kips story.
Eagerly anticipating the next part in this series……..
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 6, 2017
This review is only for one of the books in this boxed set. I received and read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
THE PROSPECT (Long Ball Boys Book One) by Lyssa Kay Adams is a fast, fun, summer read. In addition to Bree McTavish, the hard working heroine who won’t give herself a break, THE PROSPECT features a bra-stealing dog, bonfires on the beach, baseball, second changes, and Jax Tanner, a hero who asks permission. It doesn’t get much better than that.
THE PROSPECT (Long Ball Boys Book One) by Lyssa Kay Adams is a fast, fun, summer read. In addition to Bree McTavish, the hard working heroine who won’t give herself a break, THE PROSPECT features a bra-stealing dog, bonfires on the beach, baseball, second changes, and Jax Tanner, a hero who asks permission. It doesn’t get much better than that.
June 8, 2017
I stayed up until the wee hours finishing Lyssa Kay Adams' THE PROSPECT, and whoa buddy, do I not regret it. A driven-yet-damaged heroine, a hot-AND-respectful hero, and chemistry that almost set my iPad aflame (among other things, but let's keep this PG). Baseball, boning, and a fairytale ending. Does it get any better than that?
January 11, 2019
This review is of Lyssa Kay Adams', The Prospect.
I shouldn't like this story. It has just about everything I don't care for in a romance. Sports. Forever-love between young twenty-somethings. A hyper-sweet happy ending tied up neatly. Really, I shouldn't like it at all. But I do. Matter of fact, I kinda loved it. The Prospect is funny, adorable, and a wee-bit heartbreaking at times. I loved Bree's determination, even when she frustrated me with her stubborn pride. I loved Jax's oddly humorous downward-spiral, as his baseball career appears over before it's begun. I really liked Jax. He's emotional, but still a guy's guy. That is a hard balance to strike, but the author is especially good at it. The men feel like men and they interact like dudes do. And like real guys, Jax earns his hot body (complete with actual body hair!) by working out, not by genetic perfection.
Early on, I assumed I was reading one of those sugary love stories where the sexytimes are romantic, but room-temperature. Uh, no. Holy f-bomb, this story is HOT. The first kiss was so intense, I needed a cigarette after reading it. The sex scenes were detailed, steamy, and plentiful. One particular sex scene, Jax says something that made me blush and swoon. It takes a lot to make me swoon in a romance anymore--my heart is basically a chunk of burned tire rubber--but I swooned.
If I have any criticism at all, it's that I wanted the adorable, bra-stealing dog to be mentioned/seen in a couple more scenes. Not to take over the story, but simply to remind us that she's there, because I forgot about her by the time I got near the end.
TLDR? Read this story. It's sweet, sexy and funny. Asparagus will never look the same to you.
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of Lyssa Kay Adams', The Prospect, for review consideration. This in no way affected my opinion of the story, or the content of my review.
I shouldn't like this story. It has just about everything I don't care for in a romance. Sports. Forever-love between young twenty-somethings. A hyper-sweet happy ending tied up neatly. Really, I shouldn't like it at all. But I do. Matter of fact, I kinda loved it. The Prospect is funny, adorable, and a wee-bit heartbreaking at times. I loved Bree's determination, even when she frustrated me with her stubborn pride. I loved Jax's oddly humorous downward-spiral, as his baseball career appears over before it's begun. I really liked Jax. He's emotional, but still a guy's guy. That is a hard balance to strike, but the author is especially good at it. The men feel like men and they interact like dudes do. And like real guys, Jax earns his hot body (complete with actual body hair!) by working out, not by genetic perfection.
Early on, I assumed I was reading one of those sugary love stories where the sexytimes are romantic, but room-temperature. Uh, no. Holy f-bomb, this story is HOT. The first kiss was so intense, I needed a cigarette after reading it. The sex scenes were detailed, steamy, and plentiful. One particular sex scene, Jax says something that made me blush and swoon. It takes a lot to make me swoon in a romance anymore--my heart is basically a chunk of burned tire rubber--but I swooned.
If I have any criticism at all, it's that I wanted the adorable, bra-stealing dog to be mentioned/seen in a couple more scenes. Not to take over the story, but simply to remind us that she's there, because I forgot about her by the time I got near the end.
TLDR? Read this story. It's sweet, sexy and funny. Asparagus will never look the same to you.
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of Lyssa Kay Adams', The Prospect, for review consideration. This in no way affected my opinion of the story, or the content of my review.
June 15, 2017
Make this summer your hottest ever! Hurry & grab this set of e-books from 5 bestselling romance authors for one amazing price. Each book gives you give steamy, sexy and sizzling sports stars. You get sweet-hot baseball players, smokin' hot snowboarders, & rich Italian race car drivers. There is something here for everyone. This is the best in New Adult sports romance. It has the promise of hundreds of pages of happily-ever-afters. Come find your next book boyfriend-athletes.
{"From the Back Cover
Lyssa Kay Adams: The PROSPECT
Baseball star Jax Tanner is everything Bree McTavish has been warned about. Easy smiles. Lethal charm. Sexy promises, satisfaction guaranteed. He's a prospect! When Cinderella meets baseball, secrets and dreams collide in the greatest grand slam of all...
Lilly Christine: SNOWSLAMMER
Smokin' hot snowboarder Shane McGreer shows intern Candace Bamberger legendary moves, and not just in half pipe~ It's hot burn at high altitude. Shane wins big, but Candi's heart and conscience on the skids. Then tragedy strikes, slamming them both back to a chilling reality...
Tamara Lush: RACING WITH THE ENEMY
Fast. Seductive. Italian. The first female tire changer in open-wheel racing, Savannah Jenkins is lured into a fake relationship with irresistible driver Dante Annunziata. Suddenly, she's no pioneer -- she feels like his mistress! The race is on to save her heart...Can she resist this arrogant yet-oh-so-alluring athlete?
Rae Anne Hadley: DOUBLE NUMBERS
Quivering muscle. Coiled power. It's the sport of team roping, and Valerie must choose between horse and man. Can her heart and her dreams both winbig?
Lyssa Lane: DIG DEEP
Beach volleyball sensation Lindy James needs sanity, secrecy, sunshine and sand. One glance at the blonde bombshell, and sports agent Kip Deever's heart takes a dive! He catapults her into the spotlight, but Lindy's secret's out, Kip's career tanks, and it's all riding on the final play. . ."}
My review is of Snow Slammer. It is written by author Lilly Christine!
It includes the story of Candace and Shane.
Candace is an intern. She flies out to Beaver Colorado to check out the action of the Snow Slammer Games.
Shane is a snowboarding star. He is hoping Candi will consider the hot action he has in mind. He shows her his awesome moves and not just on the course.
Shane falls head over heals for Candi but he shuts her out. Can he warm her in time for a Christmas at the McGreer Ranch??
I love all the McGreers series books, and this one is no exception. I like how I was able to experience the couples ups & downs, and their sweet ending.
{"From the Back Cover
Lyssa Kay Adams: The PROSPECT
Baseball star Jax Tanner is everything Bree McTavish has been warned about. Easy smiles. Lethal charm. Sexy promises, satisfaction guaranteed. He's a prospect! When Cinderella meets baseball, secrets and dreams collide in the greatest grand slam of all...
Lilly Christine: SNOWSLAMMER
Smokin' hot snowboarder Shane McGreer shows intern Candace Bamberger legendary moves, and not just in half pipe~ It's hot burn at high altitude. Shane wins big, but Candi's heart and conscience on the skids. Then tragedy strikes, slamming them both back to a chilling reality...
Tamara Lush: RACING WITH THE ENEMY
Fast. Seductive. Italian. The first female tire changer in open-wheel racing, Savannah Jenkins is lured into a fake relationship with irresistible driver Dante Annunziata. Suddenly, she's no pioneer -- she feels like his mistress! The race is on to save her heart...Can she resist this arrogant yet-oh-so-alluring athlete?
Rae Anne Hadley: DOUBLE NUMBERS
Quivering muscle. Coiled power. It's the sport of team roping, and Valerie must choose between horse and man. Can her heart and her dreams both winbig?
Lyssa Lane: DIG DEEP
Beach volleyball sensation Lindy James needs sanity, secrecy, sunshine and sand. One glance at the blonde bombshell, and sports agent Kip Deever's heart takes a dive! He catapults her into the spotlight, but Lindy's secret's out, Kip's career tanks, and it's all riding on the final play. . ."}
My review is of Snow Slammer. It is written by author Lilly Christine!
It includes the story of Candace and Shane.
Candace is an intern. She flies out to Beaver Colorado to check out the action of the Snow Slammer Games.
Shane is a snowboarding star. He is hoping Candi will consider the hot action he has in mind. He shows her his awesome moves and not just on the course.
Shane falls head over heals for Candi but he shuts her out. Can he warm her in time for a Christmas at the McGreer Ranch??
I love all the McGreers series books, and this one is no exception. I like how I was able to experience the couples ups & downs, and their sweet ending.
June 13, 2017
Dig Deep by Lyssa Layne
Lindy James is the sister of baseball superstar Tate James and has arrived at his house, escaping from her past. She is full of mystery and has left a promising career in volleyball behind her for her ex-boyfriend, Sam. She does not trust easy and keeps everything close.
Kip Deevers is a sports agent who works alongside Camila Lemos. He has no interest in settling down and is known as a bot of a womanizer but when he meets Lindy there is something about her that draws him in. But as close as he tries to get, Lindy won't let him in to what she fears.
As Kip and Lindy hover over a line of friendship or more, Kip tries to help Lindy refocus on volleyball and living her own life. But what is Lindy hiding?
This was a great novella!! I am loving Kip and Lindy and a return of all of our favorite characters from previous books.
Lindy has a dark past with Sam and the novella gives you a glimpse of what she is running from while we wait for the full length novel to arrive. It's obvious how scared she is and how much she lost from her relationship with Sam. The book leaves you thinking that she is running from something bad and that there is a chance that Sam could find her again.
Kip Deevers started off as a player by what you know of him yet he is protective over Lindy and really wants to know what she is running from. Nobody will give him answers and Tate seems to not want Kip anywhere near Lindy due to what she has gone through.
I have a feeling that Kip and Lindy will be a great pair but they will have a bunch of hurdles to overcome in the novel and I can't wait!!
Such a great novella to keep us waiting for the full length novel!
Lindy James is the sister of baseball superstar Tate James and has arrived at his house, escaping from her past. She is full of mystery and has left a promising career in volleyball behind her for her ex-boyfriend, Sam. She does not trust easy and keeps everything close.
Kip Deevers is a sports agent who works alongside Camila Lemos. He has no interest in settling down and is known as a bot of a womanizer but when he meets Lindy there is something about her that draws him in. But as close as he tries to get, Lindy won't let him in to what she fears.
As Kip and Lindy hover over a line of friendship or more, Kip tries to help Lindy refocus on volleyball and living her own life. But what is Lindy hiding?
This was a great novella!! I am loving Kip and Lindy and a return of all of our favorite characters from previous books.
Lindy has a dark past with Sam and the novella gives you a glimpse of what she is running from while we wait for the full length novel to arrive. It's obvious how scared she is and how much she lost from her relationship with Sam. The book leaves you thinking that she is running from something bad and that there is a chance that Sam could find her again.
Kip Deevers started off as a player by what you know of him yet he is protective over Lindy and really wants to know what she is running from. Nobody will give him answers and Tate seems to not want Kip anywhere near Lindy due to what she has gone through.
I have a feeling that Kip and Lindy will be a great pair but they will have a bunch of hurdles to overcome in the novel and I can't wait!!
Such a great novella to keep us waiting for the full length novel!
September 25, 2018
Racing With The Enemy by Tamara Lush
As my first book by Tamara Lush, I was very excited to dive into this story. After the reading the synopsis for this story, I couldn't help in being intrigued the premise of this romance. I wasn't disappointed. Racing With The Enemy is a love story between the first female tire changer of the Formula World and a world famous Formula One driver. It was both refreshing and unlike any other sports romances that I have come across. I don't typically read a lot of sports romance but I couldn't help in being drawn to this story. I was completely blown away by this author's compelling writing and lovable cast of characters.
One of the things that I enjoyed about this book was that it didn't feel like I was reading a novella. This enemies to lovers romance was sweet and highly entertaining from beginning to end. The ongoing banter between Dante and Savannah made for some very funny and entertaining moments throughout the book. The chemistry and sexual tension between these characters was sweet and lighthearted fun.
Honestly I cannot recommend this story enough. So if you're looking for a short and heartwarming romance with a sexy Italian and Southern spitfire, then this is the story for you! Racing With The Enemy is definite must romance that shouldn't be missed.
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
As my first book by Tamara Lush, I was very excited to dive into this story. After the reading the synopsis for this story, I couldn't help in being intrigued the premise of this romance. I wasn't disappointed. Racing With The Enemy is a love story between the first female tire changer of the Formula World and a world famous Formula One driver. It was both refreshing and unlike any other sports romances that I have come across. I don't typically read a lot of sports romance but I couldn't help in being drawn to this story. I was completely blown away by this author's compelling writing and lovable cast of characters.
One of the things that I enjoyed about this book was that it didn't feel like I was reading a novella. This enemies to lovers romance was sweet and highly entertaining from beginning to end. The ongoing banter between Dante and Savannah made for some very funny and entertaining moments throughout the book. The chemistry and sexual tension between these characters was sweet and lighthearted fun.
Honestly I cannot recommend this story enough. So if you're looking for a short and heartwarming romance with a sexy Italian and Southern spitfire, then this is the story for you! Racing With The Enemy is definite must romance that shouldn't be missed.
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
June 13, 2017
I was given an ARC of Racing the Enemy by Tamara Lush in exchange for an honest review.
I love motor sport so to mix this with a hot love story is a perfect combination for me. I understand the constraints in using this sport as a background for a story but the author did a great job in using the parts of F1 she was able, to make this story as authentic as possible.
The attraction between characters was undeniable and they certainly steamed up the pages.
Looking for more books from this author, definitely one to watch!
I love motor sport so to mix this with a hot love story is a perfect combination for me. I understand the constraints in using this sport as a background for a story but the author did a great job in using the parts of F1 she was able, to make this story as authentic as possible.
The attraction between characters was undeniable and they certainly steamed up the pages.
Looking for more books from this author, definitely one to watch!
June 9, 2017
Racing with the Enemy by Tamara Lush
I loved reading Racing with the Enemy do much. I'm not usually into motosports books, but this one pulled me in.
Savannah Jenkins is the first female Tire Changer in open wheel racing. When Dante Annunziata catches wind of her he's not happy. He plans to be rid of her but his plans backfire when a fake relationship becomes real.
This book was amazing. Tamara Lush is an amazing author I just love her work. This is a must read!
I loved reading Racing with the Enemy do much. I'm not usually into motosports books, but this one pulled me in.
Savannah Jenkins is the first female Tire Changer in open wheel racing. When Dante Annunziata catches wind of her he's not happy. He plans to be rid of her but his plans backfire when a fake relationship becomes real.
This book was amazing. Tamara Lush is an amazing author I just love her work. This is a must read!
June 15, 2017
I loved Racing With The Enemy. The characters were entertaining. Dante is as hot off the track as he is racing. As a Southern girl myself, I really enjoyed that Savannah was sweet yet sassy! Their story was well written and was not rushed! It was hot with a side of humor! For these characters, sometimes dreams come true if you get past fears and stereotypes to live in the moment. I really enjoyed this book!
June 9, 2017
I read Racing with the Enemy by Tamara Lush in this box set Hot Zone. I LOVED this story. The characters Dante and Savannah were so perfect together in every way their chemistry was so HOT! I loved the way Dante would talk in his language to Savannah. All the miscommunication between the characters in this story was so exciting. I can't wait to read the other stories in this set.
June 15, 2017
This Collection is amazing! The Authors who contributed their work are completely fantastic.
My personal favorite out the collection was Tamara Lush's Racing with the Enemy, But all the other novels were amazing and I can't wait to read more from each of these Authors.
The novels includes the Sports of Baseball, Snowboarding, Calf roping, Volleyball, and Race car driving.
My personal favorite out the collection was Tamara Lush's Racing with the Enemy, But all the other novels were amazing and I can't wait to read more from each of these Authors.
The novels includes the Sports of Baseball, Snowboarding, Calf roping, Volleyball, and Race car driving.
June 12, 2017
I read Racing with the Enemy by Tamara Lush. This was such a great story. I fell in love with the characters and the storyline. I love sport romances and race car drivers are my favorite!
June 23, 2017
Great stories by all of the authors! My favorite was Racing With the Enemy by Tamara Lush. A steamy romance with an arrogant, sexy Italian race car driver and a fiery American pit crew girl. A must read!
October 12, 2017
I read Tamara Lush’s Racing with the Enemy, and as always she did not disappoint. Dante is a stubborn, hot, Italian, Alpha male, race car driver. Savannah, a sweet ex pageant, recovering from an eating disorder, Georgia girl, worked her way into the circuit and onto his team and into his life whether he liked it or not. Cue the angst. Well as for me, I loved it!
“That’s what he did to me, made me feel drugged.”
Me too, Savannah, me too! Dreamy bastard.
“ It was so romantic that my heart hurt.”
When Dante wasn’t being a stubborn, ::inserts all kinds of bad words::, he was the epitome of erotic, romantic, sexy, and all the other good words! LE SIGH. Picturing him whisper all sorts of sexy things in Italian in her ear put my body in over drive.
The book also touched on women in sports and in the world in general and I really loved that most because, you know, GIRL POWER! Well done, Tamara Lush!
“That’s what he did to me, made me feel drugged.”
Me too, Savannah, me too! Dreamy bastard.
“ It was so romantic that my heart hurt.”
When Dante wasn’t being a stubborn, ::inserts all kinds of bad words::, he was the epitome of erotic, romantic, sexy, and all the other good words! LE SIGH. Picturing him whisper all sorts of sexy things in Italian in her ear put my body in over drive.
The book also touched on women in sports and in the world in general and I really loved that most because, you know, GIRL POWER! Well done, Tamara Lush!
June 29, 2019
Lyssa Kay Adams did it again! This was a great read. Stop reading this review and start reading The Prospect, Wild in Rio and Seventh Inning Heat.
Lessa Layne is a new favorite.
Lessa Layne is a new favorite.
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