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Temperatures Rising

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This the worst Sandra Brown novel ever. I know that Sandra Brown has a knack for making impossible situations seems likely. But this is beyond Chantal Dupoint kidnapps Scout and shoots him all to build a bridge for the people. Wonders why Scout is mad meanwhile he falls for his beautiful captive. Talk about Stockholm syndrome at work. This is a total pass. Stick to Richocet.

After completing construction on a luxury resort on Parrish Island, engineer Scout Ritland is ready for a break - and he finds just the person to spend some time with at a party, sexy French siren Chantal DuPont. When he finds himself waking in a strange place kidnapped with a gunshot wound, he's a little angry. Chantal explains that the reason he is needed is to help her tropical village build a bridge, and he reluctantly helps out the locals. Of course the two engage in hot jungle love before proclaiming their undying devotion to each other.

This book was a real chore to finish. In fact, if this was my fist SB book, it would also be the last. Poor writing, lame dialog, and a generally uninteresting plot make this a pretty poor entry in Brown's list of hits. I find it hard to believe that she would allow it to be re-released and just proves that you can publish anything with the right name attached to it.

When will I learn not to read Brown's "classic" romances?

I am a fan of Miss Brown's writing. I picked this one up as I perused the shelf in my local library and I did enjoy it.

It tells the story of Scout, an engineer and how he is persuaded to help the inhabitants of a tropical village. It follows the normal sequence of a guy falling in love with a girl and that girl's name is Chantal. What I like about her writings is that you know they will end up together but how she gets them together is the fun part. Scout is a man with more than his dilema on his mind and Chantal is a beautiful woman with a killer body that has Scout "going crazy". It all takes place in a tropical place. You can almost feel the breezes from the ocean.

This was written in her earlier days and you can tell the difference in her writing style. ENVY is fantastic and Mirror Image is mind blowing. I have read 80% of her books as I am trying to read all of them. I am trying to find two that are in limited or any supply. Keep in mind that time has made her a better writer. I also know that I do not have the skills to write so I can not criticize her so harshly. Reading is just an escape!

I listened to the audio version of this story and had quite a different reaction then the people who simply read the book. I am sure that 100% of the reason for that is the amazing job that Bernadette Dunne does in her interpretation. The differentation between characters was like none I have ever heard. The french accent which she gives to Chantel is perfect. Her breathy voice lends a sexiness to the story that would be impossible to get from the written text. I would highly recommend this audio book to anyone looking for an escape.

I have read almost all of Sandra Brown's books and have enjoyed just about all of them. This was by far the least entertaining. I actually disliked the heroine of this book.

This is such a big disappointment after all of her other books. I usually can't wait to read a new Sandra Brown book, but this time I could hardly finish it because it was so boring. Sandra Brown can do better than this.

What was Ms. Brown thinking? This was one of the stupidest books I've read! (well, I gave it two stars, so there are worse books out there to read) I don't recommend it. Ms. Brown writes MUCH MUCH better than this!

I don't like giving bad reviews 'cause, hey, someone sacrificed to make this story and loved these characters enough to give them life...I think this was written to meet a quota or deadline, however.

Vile is the only world I can use to describe this book. I'm sorry. I have read a lot of books, and it is beyond my comprehension how the tedious dialogue, poorly crafted plot, and blatant attempts at redemption through the thwarted young interracial lovers backstory can be given anything other than a one star or negative stars.

Albeit SB tried to write a thrilling-love-story that just didn't happened because you'll be ahead of her in every page. Nonetheless if you just sit-and-relax-and-read you'll have an enjoyable evening.

Hate the hero (the philandering dog).

Hate the heroine (completely unconvincing).

Bailed very early.

Yeesh.