Review Tour ***Hot As Hale by Marie James***

Title: Hot As Hale 

Series: Hale Series #3

Author: Marie James

Genre: Erotic Romance

Release Date: September 7, 2015

Innocent Joselyne Bennett loves her quiet life. As an elementary teacher her days include teaching kids then going home to research fun science projects to add to her lesson plan. Her only excitement is living vicariously through her sister Lorali and friend Alexa Warner. 

Incredibly gorgeous police detective Kaleb Perez was going through the motions of life. His position on the force as a narcotics detective forced him to cross paths with Josie after a shooting involving her friend. 

On more than one occasion Kaleb discretely tried to catch Josie’s eye. On every occasion he was ignored but when her hand is forced after a break-in at her apartment Josie and Kaleb are on a collision course with each other. Formerly timid Josie is coaxed out of her shell by the sexy-as-sin Kaleb who nurtures her inner sex-kitten in the most seductive ways, and replaces her inexperience with passionate need. 

The small group has overcome so much in such a short period of time and just when they think they can settle back into their lives they are forced back into the unknown. Can Kaleb protect Josie from further tragedy? Can she let him go once the threat of danger is gone?

This is a standalone erotic contemporary novel. The next book in the Hale Series: To Hale and Back is the conclusion of the series and in the point of view of all six characters.

Recommended for readers 18 and up due to strong language and explicit sexual content.

 

 

 

Review by: Jennifer
 

( 5 stars)

 



I think this may be my favorite of the series.

This is Josie and Kaleb's story, and this was HOT!

Josie is shy, terribly shy, so when Kaleb gave her his card the last three times they met with his personal number on the back, she didn't call.

Kaleb is the detective that Lorali talked to in the very first book, so you have seen him on and off throughout the series.  LOL and every time, without fail, he gives Josie his card and she never calls. He is disappointed but he isn't going to give up. One coffee date is all it takes.

A fast paced book with a little more going on than the last book. Kaleb and Josie are a whirlwind of drama, hot sexy times, and had me cracking up at some points. There was a small inconsistency that irked me for a few chapters, but the story ended up distracting me from it.

There were some new characters introduced, not sure if the author is thinking spin off but I will be reading whatever it is. I give this 5 stars.

Marie James, full-time working mother of two boys and wife of 11 years. I've spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. I've always wanted to write novels and just recently had the gumption to sit down and start one. My passions include reading everything under the sun and sewing. I even listen to audio books while sewing. Coming to Hale is my debut novel and book 1 in the 4 book Hale Series. I have several other story lines worked out for other books once this series is complete. Reading and writing is my happy place. Hope you enjoy my debut novel.

 

 

Our Reviews

 

Reviews by: Jennifer

 

 

Coming to Hale (Hale series book 1)

WOW, ok, this was a sexy hot read.  I LOVED IT.  Not too much drama, just girl runs into boy, and how they progress from there on.

Ian Hale is Denver's most eligible bachelor.

Lorali is an up and coming reporter.... well she moved from obits to the social page.

A one time bump into each other leads them on a path of discovery. And it was hot!!!  This story introduced us to a cast of characters that will play out in the next couple of books, and I cant wait to start on the next to see what happens,  I give this 4.5 stars.



Begging for Hale (Hale series book 2)

This is the second book in the series, and yes, you do need to need to read book one first. 

This is Alexa and Garrett's story. Alexa is Lorali's bestie/roommate, well she was until Lorali moved out. Now it's just her and Josie. Garrett is Ian's cousin and runs a couple of nightclubs.

Alexa has never been one to beat around the bush, so to speak; she knows what she wants and isn't ashamed to admit it. And she wants Garrett.

Garrett wants Alexa, but he has promised Ian, that he wouldn't go there. So he makes the effort to stay away, but it's not easy. Finally, Garrett snaps and he decides he isn't going to wait any longer.

I loved the fact that both of them were in the same frame of mine, ONE NIGHT ONLY.  That, as we know, never is what happens and sure enough, one night was not enough for either. So what happens when one party wants this to be for a longer arrangement? What happen when one of them utters the dreaded 3 words, I love you? 

I did enjoy this story, talk about some hot freaking scenes, and warning there is an attempted threesome that is freaking funny! Twists, turns and some drama, this was a very entertaining read.  I give this 4.5 stars.

 

 

  

 

 

 

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