Hot Summer Nights (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Bridget Anderson (Author)

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Macon, Georgia, film critic Bobbie Cunningham has had it with fairy tales and romantic comedies that never ring true because her life is full of hard work, family obligations, and a secret about her estranged father. While working her way through college, Bobbie meets Quentin Brooks. She's immediately taken with his dark good looks, charm, and wit, and Quentin can't help but notice the put-together and beautiful Bobbie. When the two are grouped together for an important class assignment on prisons, they begin to date, and Bobbie finds herself swept up in her own Cinderella-like story. Quentin also falls for Bobbie but struggles with a secret from his past that could destroy their newfound relationship. When both of their secrets come to light, Bobbie and Quentin are forced to face their pasts and each other. Full of captivating characters, realistic dilemmas, and credible families, Anderson's wonderfully written romance is one that readers are certain to appreciate and enjoy. Megan Kalan
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583143335
• ISBN-13: 978-1583143339
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,606,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hot Summer Nights Just Not Hot Enough, May 28, 2003

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Simon Loves Books "simon-loves-books" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hot Summer Nights (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

With a title like Hot Summer Nights I expected some passionate, romantic summer fling instead I got just another boring romance between two boring people. Frankly, this books just didn't have enought passion for me. Although Quentin and Bobbi were likeable enough characters, there was nothing about them that made me want to root for them. In fact, Ms. Anderson spent a lot of time on the facts regarding prison life than she did on developing any passion and romance between the characters. Now I like my books Brenda Jackson and Rochelle Alers hot and this book had only one love scene and I almost missed it, it was so short and frankly dull. This book just does not deserve the word "Hot" in its title.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Misgivings, September 14, 2005

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This review is from: Hot Summer Nights (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Bridget Anderson brings to you a story of a young woman trying to run from her past yet has built a shelter world which makes it hard for her to accept certain things in her life. Bobbi Cunningham has done everything she can to lead a normal drama free life working as a movie reviewer for a small town paper to taking night classes at a small college in her town but never did she think that falling in love would be in the plan.
Quentin Brooks knew he had flaws, but he also knew what he wanted out of life. When he meets Bobbi in class he realizes he wants her in his life but when reality hits of what she wants Quentin wonders will Bobbi ever be his. Bobbi and Quentin go through their ups and downs as they fight the battle of love.
Mrs. Anderson exhibits an extremely well crafted writing tone her books are quick yet witty reads with a mellow tone to follow.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I liked this book!, July 27, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Hot Summer Nights (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was my first Arabesque Romance book and I loved it! It wasn't as realistic as I would have liked, but it was enjoyable.
This was the kind of book that was not sex obsessed and "macky-girl" attitude like a "Flyy Girl" book would be. It was basically romance between two people with their own un-enjoyable pasts.
I fell in LOVE with the people of this book as if they were my own family. And Quentin Brooks, mmmm, he KNOWS he is fine!