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Four Degrees of Heat: A Collection of Sexy Summer Escapades
The mercury is soaring, and it's the perfect time to dive into a pool of uninhibited sensuality—take a break from the heat with this collection of steamy summertime encounters featuring four of the most popular African American women writers.
Going south for her summer break, a high school math teacher puts her assets to work as an exotic dancer in Maxed Out by Brenda L. Thomas . But when her secret double life follows her home to Philadelphia, things swing wildly out of control as she tries to walk the line between sexy woman and sex object.
Worlds collide when a street-smart beauty scores with a multimillionaire during a summer that climaxes with the New York City blackout. Crystal Lacey Winslow captures the edgy thrills—and the dark side—of carnal pleasures in Sex, Sin & Brooklyn.
In Rochelle Alers' Summer Madness, a sexy brother with a mysterious past turns a pretty librarian's play-it-safe Hamptons vacation into a torrent of sensual delights. But can she trust him without knowing his whole story?
A jilted bride is on the Rebound in ReShonda Tate Billingsley's tale of passion in unexpected places. A Houston attorney goes solo on the Belize honeymoon she was supposed to share with her husband—and makes a sizzling connection with a handsome stranger in paradise.
Going south for her summer break, a high school math teacher puts her assets to work as an exotic dancer in Maxed Out by Brenda L. Thomas . But when her secret double life follows her home to Philadelphia, things swing wildly out of control as she tries to walk the line between sexy woman and sex object.
Worlds collide when a street-smart beauty scores with a multimillionaire during a summer that climaxes with the New York City blackout. Crystal Lacey Winslow captures the edgy thrills—and the dark side—of carnal pleasures in Sex, Sin & Brooklyn.
In Rochelle Alers' Summer Madness, a sexy brother with a mysterious past turns a pretty librarian's play-it-safe Hamptons vacation into a torrent of sensual delights. But can she trust him without knowing his whole story?
A jilted bride is on the Rebound in ReShonda Tate Billingsley's tale of passion in unexpected places. A Houston attorney goes solo on the Belize honeymoon she was supposed to share with her husband—and makes a sizzling connection with a handsome stranger in paradise.
336 pages, Paperback
First published July 20, 2004
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About the author
Brenda L. Thomas
22 books44 followersWinner of the African-American Literary Award, for her novel Woman On Top, Brenda L. Thomas is the author of several books including the Essence bestselling novels, Threesome, Fourplay, and The Velvet Rope.
Refusing to be held to a particular genre, Brenda writes everything from mystery and suspense to psychological thrillers. Her passion though is traveling the country discussing her memoir, Laying Down My Burdens.
When she’s not writing—which is rare—Brenda can be found at her home in Philadelphia chasing squirrels away from her garden and researching her next erotic short.
Refusing to be held to a particular genre, Brenda writes everything from mystery and suspense to psychological thrillers. Her passion though is traveling the country discussing her memoir, Laying Down My Burdens.
When she’s not writing—which is rare—Brenda can be found at her home in Philadelphia chasing squirrels away from her garden and researching her next erotic short.
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February 24, 2019
I enjoyed reading these stories. Several of them shocked me and I was not expecting them to go the way that they did.
December 30, 2008
Experience Among Many Experiences
Four Degrees of Heat offers an array of summer escapades that escort our leading ladies off to a challenge.
In Maxed Out, by Brenda L. Thomas, readers are brought to a boil as Maxine Tate, a math teacher for three years, takes up private dancing. Maxie is involved in a relationship and somewhat happy although not often satisfied. Maxie has discovered an untapped lust deep inside of her. While relishing in her new found hobby, Max finds that maybe a little something on the side ain't that bad. But now that her sneaky ways are exposed, can Maxie handle the heat? Brenda is as always one of those writers that has you on the edge. I always enjoy reading her stories.
In Sex, Sin and Brooklyn, by Crystal Lacey Winslow, readers will not be disappointed with the surge that Crystal's quaint characters bring to the book. At twenty, Bed Sty "Do or Die" Brooklyn's own Nicoli Jones' only objective has been paper chasing. Nicoli is impassive, fastidious, and cantankerous. Luckily, she's drop dead gorgeous and that one asset seems to be the power that is needed for her imprudent ways. While partying with the rich and famous, Nicoli finds that she's eye- dancing with Black King, a renaissance man. Has Nicoli hit the jackpot and landed her golden goose or has she been overcooked? Well inquiring minds won't have to wait too much longer, Sex, Sin and Brooklyn II will be released in November.
In Summer Madness, by Rochelle Alers, Nina Watkins unique signature is always a bridesmaid, that and pitiful hookups. As a high school librarian in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, Nina doesn't fit the norm. She's adventurous, fun loving and despite what others believe, is looking for a mate. They just don't seem to last longer than the three months of her summer vacation. As she finds herself wallowing in misery, her mood changes when she's introduced to David Lancaster, a relative of the groom. Finally Nina's found a man who can spark interest inside of her. As the summer blazes on, the two spend time basking in lust filled rendezvous. Use to the burning of the hands, Nina is containing herself as not to make something into nothing. Is this adventure heated enough for seconds? This is the first time I've read anything by Rochelle. I'm not major on romance, but it was a cute story.
In Rebound, by ReShonda Tate Billingsley, we meet an independent woman with a controlling nature. Victoria has always been the glue that holds it all together, but today, well she needs to be stapled as the steamy contents of her relationship boil over in front of the whole world. Instead of soaking in self pity, Victoria has decided to savor in the money her ex fiancé spent on their honeymoon. Out of sight, doesn't always mean out of mind. While drowning in misery, Victoria is rescued by Damon, a fine D.A. from Dallas who also seems to be seasoned in drama. Can this twosome make a sizzling connection or is this sprinkled with disaster? This is the second thing I've read by ReShonda. It was a very interesting twist.
Four delicious tales spiced and served to your liking. FOUR DEGREES OF HEAT is guaranteed to leave readers salivating for more.
Four Degrees of Heat offers an array of summer escapades that escort our leading ladies off to a challenge.
In Maxed Out, by Brenda L. Thomas, readers are brought to a boil as Maxine Tate, a math teacher for three years, takes up private dancing. Maxie is involved in a relationship and somewhat happy although not often satisfied. Maxie has discovered an untapped lust deep inside of her. While relishing in her new found hobby, Max finds that maybe a little something on the side ain't that bad. But now that her sneaky ways are exposed, can Maxie handle the heat? Brenda is as always one of those writers that has you on the edge. I always enjoy reading her stories.
In Sex, Sin and Brooklyn, by Crystal Lacey Winslow, readers will not be disappointed with the surge that Crystal's quaint characters bring to the book. At twenty, Bed Sty "Do or Die" Brooklyn's own Nicoli Jones' only objective has been paper chasing. Nicoli is impassive, fastidious, and cantankerous. Luckily, she's drop dead gorgeous and that one asset seems to be the power that is needed for her imprudent ways. While partying with the rich and famous, Nicoli finds that she's eye- dancing with Black King, a renaissance man. Has Nicoli hit the jackpot and landed her golden goose or has she been overcooked? Well inquiring minds won't have to wait too much longer, Sex, Sin and Brooklyn II will be released in November.
In Summer Madness, by Rochelle Alers, Nina Watkins unique signature is always a bridesmaid, that and pitiful hookups. As a high school librarian in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, Nina doesn't fit the norm. She's adventurous, fun loving and despite what others believe, is looking for a mate. They just don't seem to last longer than the three months of her summer vacation. As she finds herself wallowing in misery, her mood changes when she's introduced to David Lancaster, a relative of the groom. Finally Nina's found a man who can spark interest inside of her. As the summer blazes on, the two spend time basking in lust filled rendezvous. Use to the burning of the hands, Nina is containing herself as not to make something into nothing. Is this adventure heated enough for seconds? This is the first time I've read anything by Rochelle. I'm not major on romance, but it was a cute story.
In Rebound, by ReShonda Tate Billingsley, we meet an independent woman with a controlling nature. Victoria has always been the glue that holds it all together, but today, well she needs to be stapled as the steamy contents of her relationship boil over in front of the whole world. Instead of soaking in self pity, Victoria has decided to savor in the money her ex fiancé spent on their honeymoon. Out of sight, doesn't always mean out of mind. While drowning in misery, Victoria is rescued by Damon, a fine D.A. from Dallas who also seems to be seasoned in drama. Can this twosome make a sizzling connection or is this sprinkled with disaster? This is the second thing I've read by ReShonda. It was a very interesting twist.
Four delicious tales spiced and served to your liking. FOUR DEGREES OF HEAT is guaranteed to leave readers salivating for more.
March 3, 2011
I gave Rebound by Reshonda Tate Billingsley 5 stars!! What a great story. She told the tale wonderfully and it was a real page turner. The other three stories got four, three and two stars. I'd love to read more of Ms. Billingsley's works this summer.
November 14, 2007
If your into steamy sexy romance this is the book for you. Since I have a husband I lost interest. I only read the section that Reshonda Billingsley wrote
January 27, 2012
Steamy stories by black women writers... interesting albeit a bit uneven at times.
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