Heat Waves (Sexy City Nights) (Blaze, 12) (Paperback)

by Janelle Denison (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373790163
• ISBN-13: 978-0373790166
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #943,600 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The heat is on, October 21, 2001

By	Barbara O'Neill (Danville, NH USA) - See all my reviews

"Heat Waves," the latest entry into Harlequin Blaze's series, Sexy City Nights, continues what are (in my opinion) the best of the Blaze line. In this case, it's not so much the sex that's hot, it's the sensual tension and mind games between an investment firm CEO, Ian Carlisle, and an late-night talk show host, Erica McCree, that heat up the pages. "Heat Waves" proves that love scenes can scorch the page and not leave the reader uncomfortable for reading them.

Chicago DJ, Erica McCree, burned up the after-hours airwaves with Chicago's most titillating talk show, Heat Waves. But while she talked a good game, a previous marriage had not only left her wary of surrendering her independence again but with little firsthand sensual knowledge to back up her on-air assertions. Until Ian Carlisle arrived on the scene.

Initially only a voice in the night, Ian quickly became aware of the chemistry that sizzled between them when he called in nightly to spar with Erica over whatever topic she'd chosen for the evening. Erica and her listeners picked up on it, too, and ratings soared. Since the station had been put on the sale block, everyone wanted to keep the ratings high to attract a buyer, so when Ian proposes they meet in person, Erica's producer seconds the arrangement, resulting in a radio campaign of sexy city nights. With Ian's help, patience and ability to arouse her to new heights, Erica comes to learn not only more about her own sexuality but that not all men are like her ex-husband. They say the mind is the biggest erogenous zone and Ian proves it to Erica over and over as he gives a whole new meaning to `mind sex.'

One of the biggest tests for me in deciding whether I like a book is if I would want to sit down and have dinner with the hero and heroine. "Heat Waves" rates a definite yes. While some readers may think Ian a bit too perfect, I was willing to cut him some slack as he hadn't had a smooth road in life. He knew he was lucky to be in the position he was in and only wanted to help others as he himself had been helped. "Heat Waves" is an enjoyable, well-scripted story with characters you can't help but like and provocative love scenes that are best read with a cold drink at hand.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Janelle Denison Heats Up Chicago!, October 23, 2001

By	Carol Carter "Carol C in GA" (Thomaston, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Erica is a DJ for a small radio station in Chicago and is building a reputation in the community with her talk show 'Heat Waves'. One particular caller makes nightly calls at exactly the same time each evening which results in more listeners and climbing ratings. He’s a man with the sexiest voice and a mischievous attitude that challenges Erica with his responses. Just as he has become a fantasy in her mind, so has she become one in his.
Ms. Denison describes her characters to such a degree that readers are able to create a mental image. An example is when she introduces Ian. He doesn’t just get out of the shower and towel off; he steps out and dries off with a plush forest green towel that matches his bathroom décor – he lives in a penthouse, his suite overlooking the harbor on Lake Michigan. She doesn’t even have to tell us he’s a wealthy CEO – She manages to put that image in your mind through her colorful words.
Janelle Denison definitely has a knack for writing Blaze stories as once more sexy city nights are lit up to engulf a reader in flames; this time in the humid, steamy city of Chicago. She heats up readers along with the airwaves and gives lessons in love and trust as a bonus. If you enjoy a hot story, bordering on erotica, turn on the fan and treat yourself to HEAT WAVES!
Carol Carter as written for Romance Reviews Today

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!TURN UP THE AIR CONDITIONER!!!!!!!!!, March 5, 2002

By A Customer

Ian and Erica, holy cow!!!!!!! All I can say is the limo love scene is worth buying this book for, it is HOT, HOT, HOT!!Oh, and the story is good to!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!