Double the Heat (Paperback)

~ Lori Foster (Author), Deirdre Martin (Author), Elizabeth Bevarly (Author), Christie Ridgway (Author)

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Product Description

Sizzling all-new stories, including a brand new Winston novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.

New York Times bestselling sensations Lori Foster and Deirdre Martin and USA Today bestselling authors Elizabeth Bevarly and Christie Ridgway join together for this enticing anthology. With authors like this, readers get double the pleasure and double the heat. In these four sexy stories of mixed-up couples and mistaken identities, it's not about winning, but how much you like to play.

With a brand-new novella featuring Hart Winston, whose switch with his identically hot twin brother has landed him in some serious foul play, it's a safe bet that in the game of love no one is going to follow the rules.

About the Author

Lori Foster and Deirdre Martin are New York Times bestselling authors. Christie Ridgway and Elizabeth Bevarly are USA TODAY bestselling authors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade; Original edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425230112
• ISBN-13: 978-0425230114
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars four entertaining contemporary romantic novellas, December 4, 2009

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"Hart and Soul" by Lori Foster. After switching places with his twin (see "Deuces Wild" in Double the Pleasure), Hart Winston avoids Lisa Vogle until he realizes how much he misses her; however, he is in for a surprise when he finally contacts her.

"Breaking the Ice" by Deirdre Martin. In New York Lennie Buckley has no interest in men until she meets in a comedy of errors NHL player Sebastian Ivanov.

"Double Booked" by Elizabeth Bevarly. Her friends allow Amanda Bingham to use their condo while she is on vacation; they also allow Max Callahan, whom she loathes, to use it too.

"Original Zin" by Christie Ridgway. John Henry Hudson and Zin Friday meet when she is his chauffeur. He wants her but she fears he will reject her if he gets to know her.

These are four entertaining contemporary romantic novellas starring fully developed characters. Fans will especially enjoy the return of the other Winston twin and another Deirdre Martin hockey tale.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Light, funny and engaging romance, December 1, 2009

By	Bookaholics Reviewer (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews

Double the Heat
Contemporary Anthology -Dec 1st, 2009
Breaking the Ice by Deirdre Martin
4 stars


Deirdre Martin has written a short and charming romance.

Lennie has recently moved to New York to take classes at a fashion college. Where she quickly makes herself at home with her Aunt Mary and an eclectic cast of housemates that are a fun and amusing to read. On a chance occurrence of mistaken identify she meets the handsome and friendly Sebastian the newest member of the city's professional hockey team. Lennie is very attracted to Sebastian and decides to let him continue to think she is the woman he was supposed to meet.

Sebastian has just moved to New York and he enjoys hanging out with his teammates. But he wants to prove to his teammates that women and men can share a purely platonic relationship. He decides to meet a woman on Craig's List to prove it. When he find one that fits his personality, called `New to New York' he knows they will hit it off famously. As he and Lennie explore New York their friendship blossoms and he finds that his teammates maybe right because he can't help thinking of Lennie in terms other than platonic!

This was a quick romance that was fun to read. Both characters were very likeable. I particularly enjoyed reading Sebastian's character he is a genuine and caring hero that any reader would easily fall in love with! However, since this was a shorter story than Deirdre Martin usually writes. I did feel that that character development was as strong and her normal length books.

If you are looking for a light, funny and engaging romance this is one that you will enjoy.

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

3.0 out of 5 stars Double the Heat, February 5, 2010

By	Sacramento Book Review "SacramentoBookReview.com" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

Well-known bestselling authors Lori Foster, Deirdre Martin, Elizabeth Bevarly and Christie Ridgway band together in this latest anthology of four contemporary romantic novellas centered around finding love where you least expect it.

After a no-strings one night stand, in "Hart and Soul" Hart Winston finds himself on the doorstep of Lisa Vogle, alternately intrigued and worried as to why she's so anxious to contact him. In "Breaking the Ice" long-time Martin fans will be very excited as she serves up another winner in the hot and steamy romance between Russian hockey player Sebastian Ivanov and fashion student Lennie Buckley. New to New York, they explore the city and each other.

In "Double Booked" Amanda Bingham and Max Callahan are two acquaintances booked into the same condo during their vacation. Max is determined to cure Amanda of her workaholic ways and introduce her to the wild side. In "Original Zin" John Henry Hudson, under doctor's orders to relax, is willing to put his boring, overworked life on hold to get to know the beautiful blonde, blue-eyed limo driver Zinnia Friday. Zin, a Napa native, has no time for romance. Her sole goal is to work her way up and as far from her past as she possibly can.

//Double the Heat// serves up light-hearted romance with a delightful spin. While the leading story by Lori Foster is lackluster at best, the following three more than make up for the bland beginning.

Reviewed by Lanine Bradley