Scorched

Turn Up the Heat #1

by Desiree Holt, Allie Standifer

Book one in the Turn Up the Heat series. Kasey Jacobs spends her days as a bookkeeper for a discount furniture store and her nights writing erotic romances, still waiting to meet the man who could ring her chimes. Maybe her new neighbor, Skyler Brody... Too bad she hasn't seen him since the day he moved in. Then Skyler, a cop recuperating from a gunshot wound, spies Kasey pleasuring herself in front of an open window and nearly trips over his tongue rushing to introduce himself. The sex is instantaneous and hot, with all the explosiveness of fireworks. But Kasey wants something Skyler isn't prepared to give. Perhaps they can find a way to each other's heart-if they don't burn themselves out with their nightly erotic activities.

Genres: Erotica, Romance, Contemporary, Ebooks, Erotic Romance, Contemporary Romance, Novella

50 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 18, 2010

About the author

A multi-published, award winning, Amazon and USA Today best-selling author, Desiree Holt has produced more than 200 titles and won many awards. She has received an EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and many others including Author After Dark’s Author of the Year. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The London Daily Mail. She lives in Florida with her cats who insist they help her write her books, and is addicted to football.

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Reviews

[⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a short and sexy little romance novella. I didn't like how things plot wise seemed to jump by leaps and bounds and how Skyler liked to keep things to himself without giving Kasey the benefit of the doubt. I thought it was a good introduction to the authors' writing style, though, and did enjoy the story overall, so if I can get my hands on the other books in the series, I will definitely read the rest of the series.

[Diana~ (Kiss Me Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I happened to stumble upon this book while browsing through Amazon on my Kindle and well, it's not exactly the best book that I've read... but it was pretty hot. I don't have a thing for lust at first sight so it was rather a bit difficult for me to believe that Kasey was already falling in love with Skyler. Their relationship was based on sex... so I was kind of confused when things were suddenly getting serious so fast! There wasn't exactly any character development and the story was very vague. Overall, decent erotica book that could have been so much better, 3/5 stars.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sex was smokin'. I can't deny that. I did think the relationship moved very fast but... well, that's to be expected, isn't it? Anywho. I guess if you're going to have a hunky neighbor catch you self-pleasuring from the privacy of your open living room, Sky's the type of guy you want.

This book was a free Kindle download I picked up 08/02/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

[Dominique Eastwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a super quick super hot story, that I just gobbled up. Did I want it to be longer, sure but I would feel that way if it was 150 pages longer.

[Andrea Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steamy. Rushed plot.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read but nice character development

Easy ready, fun story lots of sex and a touch of romance.
Recommend for 16 and up, enjoyable. Just as the title suggested.

[Heather in FL · Rating 3 out of 5]

As displayed on the cover, this was definitely a Quickie. A Quickie doesn't give a lot of room for character building or even building up tension, so this went sort of headlong into the sexing. We start out with Kasey inadvertently giving Skylar a show while she pleasures herself. She doesn't think he's home since there are never any lights on and does it with the blinds pulled up. (She's the only other house besides Skylar's on a cul-de-sac.) Next day, Skylar introduces himself to Kasey and offers to be a live test dummy -- basically propositions her for sex within about 10 minutes of meeting her! Luckily, he's god-like and she can't resist him, so there they go. Skylar won't open up about himself, which begins to be a problem. He's a cop and the reason he was home so much is because he was recovering from a gun shot wound acquired in the line of duty. His last lengthy relationship ended because the girl couldn't deal with his hours or the potential danger. So he jumps to the conclusion that every woman will feel that way. His unwillingness to discuss his life with Kasey makes her break up with him. And then he plans something to get back into her good graces because he's never felt this way about another woman.

The sex was steamy, though it was hard to really feel the attraction between the two main characters, probably because it was so short. It felt like it was more tell than show, if that makes sense. It was still a cute story and ended in an HEA, or at least a HFN.

[Char (1RadReader59) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this free spirited female lead. She was not a push over the male lead thought her to be at the beginning. Yes, there is plenty of toe curling sex talked about in her stories she is creating by also acted out & then some. Yet, when our lead male does not want to share his private life she puts a stop to their party life. So, goes to show sex is not everything boys so what will he do? Is she worth the risk of his heart? A good free read.

[Amelia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Um. I didn't get this book at all. No doubt it's a novella but even in a novella, readers should be able to understand what motivates the characters to do what they do. the way they jumped each other when Skylar knocked on Kasey's door to introduce himself? That was abrupt and left me confused

More could have been done I'm sure. But for now, well, just um.

[Gerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! Short very hot read. Loved it!!

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Even for a quickie this didn't work for me. I felt no connection to H or h. Instant attraction? - great. Instant forever? - nope.

[Sheilad37 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish there was a little more to the story

[Nadia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars

[Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good quick read. Short and to the point but it was definitely SCORCHING HOT!!!

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tons of hot smexin! I do think the characters names should have been switched. I tend to think of Skylar as a girl's name and Kasey as a boy.

[Sherry Sweeney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad read was on the FREE listing for Amazon and I read it....... will probally read the rest of the series just have to fit into my budget....

[Mouse · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

Free

Cheesy. Nothing to hold the plot together or keep me reading.

[Shari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just ok on plot. Hot sex scenes. But not much character development. Just a lot of sex, with little story.

[SheLove2Read]

DNF

[Mandy Saial · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very Steamy Adventure .

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing. Beautifully written. I didn't like how the characters jumped into bed so damn quickly (literally within ten minutes of knowing each other) but it was a good read.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first Desiree Holt book and I have to say I enjoyed. Just wished it was a little longer. lol

[Marieanne Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot!

[CC · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was HOT!

[SANDRA · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW!!! damn got scenes!! lol if you want a quickie hottie book this is it!!

[Kirsten Meece kempf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quick easy read.