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5.0 out of 5 stars
Sizzling Read, January 6, 2009
This review is from: Hot Mail (Paperback)
What happens when life intrudes on best friends and they drift apart? Then one comes up with a plan to show the other person what they really could have if only he would pay attention to what was in front of him. This is what happened between Ethan Oldham and Jane Norman.
HOT MAIL is the next release for Janice Maynard. Just as the title implies it is a hot read, but so good at the same time.
Jane loves Ethan, always has, and wants more than the "good friend" relationship. Coming up with a plan to give it one more try to gain Ethan's interest in more than the platonic friendship they have had in the past. How better than to send him erotic valentines to gain his attention. But sometimes best laid plans can go astray.
Ethan feels badly about not having Jane in his life anymore, and after a heart to heart with his sister, Sherry, does some serious thinking. When Jane has problems at her store - Ethan as Assistant Chief of Police - rides to the rescue. But finds he is out of his element when finally realizing his true feelings toward Jane. Now on top of everything, how can he act on these feelings when he has a stalker? What a tangled web this has become.
The secondary romance between Ethan's sister Sherry and one of his men, Randy, enriches the story. Only there are problems and an age difference, making Sherry feel like a cougar, that have to be worked through. Both couples make this story a hot one, and you have to feel sorry for both Ethan and Randy who know what they want - but how to attain it is a puzzle.
I love how Janice has weaved this story and as sizzling as the couples are together, there is a lot that has to be worked through. You are pulling for them both, but at times, want to smack one or the other for not seeing what is in front of them. The journey that the reader is taken on is a roller coaster one, but at the same time is so feasible. From the first page to the last page, this is an steamy, exciting read, and I would recommend it. This author is an auto buy for me, and always delivers a well rounded story and a sigh worthy ending.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sexy, sweet, suspenseful - my favorite Janice Maynard book yet!, January 6, 2009
This review is from: Hot Mail (Paperback)
As Valentine's Day nears, Jane devises a plan to reveal her long-hidden love for her estranged best friend, Ethan. She decides to pen a poem for him every week until Valentine's Day, sending them anonymously. Her hope? That the object of her affection will be so intrigued by the outpouring of her heart that it will kindle a like sentiment in him when she finally announces her identity to him.
The letters definitely get Ethan's attention, but when Jane becomes the target of a mysterious vandal, the danger she is in takes center stage in his mind. The first attack gives him the perfect reason to renew his acquaintance with an old friend, but then something odd happens - he realizes that his feelings for Jane go far beyond friendship.
Ethan wants Jane, all right, but first the sexy lawman has to keep her safe from the danger stalking her.
Do you want to know why I like reading author Janice Maynard's work? HOT MAIL is a perfect example of why. This book has it all - sweet romance, sexy love scenes, and even a little bit of suspense.
Ms. Maynard uses one of my favorite themes in this story - long-time friends who find true love in each other's arms. Really, is there anything better than the idea of finding a soul mate in someone you can call a friend? Combining passion with friendship is a splendid recipe for a happy ending.
Jane is certainly a sympathetic character. She has loved Ethan from afar for years, playing the part of his platonic buddy while watching him date other women. Watching as she finally grabs life - or love, in this case - by the horns and makes one last attempt to seize romantic happiness for herself with the man of her dreams is inspiring. Of course, plans often have a way of going awry, and hers doesn't go exactly the way she imagined.
When Ethan walks back into her life after a break-in, he isn't quite prepared for the new feelings he finds he has for her. Lucky for Jane, Ethan adapts quickly, although he is understandably frightened of scaring off Jane now that he finally has her back in his life. Too bad he doesn't realize sooner she is already hopelessly in love with him. Then again, what kind of romance story would it be if he did? LOL
HOT MAIL is a wonderfully sweet and suspenseful romance that will make you long for a relationship with a foundation as strong as the one Ethan and Jane build theirs on. This book is definitely a keeper!
**Courtesy of Wild on Books**
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by twolipsreviews.com, July 31, 2009
This review is from: Hot Mail (Paperback)
Another new year is approaching, and Jane Norman still doesn't have the man of her dreams in her life. For years, she's had the hots for the Sheriff, Ethan Oldham, who only sees her as an old friend. Deciding to take the bull by the horns, Jane is going to write him erotic poetry every Friday until Valentine's Day. Will her plans to seduce Ethan via the pen work?
If you enjoy "friends becoming lovers stories", then Janice Maynard's Hot Mail is for you. I love it when two people really see each other through new eyes. Jane grew up with Ethan and idolized him. He only saw her as "one of the boys", never looking in front of his face to appreciate what was before him. Ethan devastated her years ago, choosing another woman as his fiancée, but luckily for both of them, things didn't work out. Now, Jane has decided to find the gumption to write erotic Valentines, mailing them anonymously to him.
At the same time, Ethan's sister challenges him to live life again. Having Jane thrust back into his life when a burglar threatens her livelihood makes him see her in a new light. The two have a passionate love affair but something keeps bothering Ethan. Who is writing these love notes? While Ethan is figuring this mystery out, Jane is feeling guilty, wondering if Ethan will leave her when his discovers her duplicity.
Ms. Maynard treats us to a secondary story in Hot Mail with Ethan's sister, Sherry, and a fellow police officer, Randy. Demonstrating that love knows no age, these two have just as steamy a courtship as Jane and Ethan! Loose yourself in the small town of Statlerville, falling in love with these wonderful characters.
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