Seriously, is it really so bad when a love expert doesn’t believe in love? Psychology professor Bel Cutler is taking on an ambitious project about love. Personally, she’s never been lucky when it came to matters of the heart. Professionally, she’s determined to master it. Her first order of business: find a photographer to capture the different states of love. But the only one willing to work … within her budget is the last man she’d ever stake her future on¿ let alone trust with her heart. Struggling photographer, Jimmy Callahan knows trouble when he sees it. Which is why, when he takes one look at Bel, he should run the other way. Only, she’s just the kind of laced up woman he likes to unravel. Old Jimmy would offer to teach the professor a thing or two about love, or better yet, lust. But Responsible Jimmy needs to fix his bad boy reputation¿and fast. He’s in the middle of a nasty custody battle, so keeping his hands off her is imperative. Yet, the woman gets into his head-and heart-like no other he’s ever met. Nothing is ever a “sure thing” when dealing with matters of the heart, and the more time they spend together, the more convoluted stability and reasoning seems. Especially when desire gets the best of them and risks Bel’s career and Jimmy’s chances of saving his niece. If only love came with a safety net¿
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Belina (Bel) and Jimmy…wow, such hot chemistry. I’m surprised my Kindle didn’t burst into flames with all their “activities.” Can I adopt Cleo? She would make a great addition to my family. I’ll take Raquel Gallagher, aka the Mother of Malibu, as well. Throw in some of “Maxine Van Buren’s moonshine” and we’d have a party waiting to happen. I loved learning the science of love through Bel’s eyes and Jimmy’s photos and catching-up with characters from previous books. Kudos to MK Meredith for giving me all the feels with this one. Thank you for a great read!
I enjoyed reading this book. It is about learning to trust and love again. It is the third in the Scripted for Love series but can be read as a stand alone. M.K. has the touch for mixing steamy romance, with some sadness and humor that makes for a great story.
A Heated Touch of Action Book 3 A Scripted of Love Series
5 Stars
What a very very enjoyable read!! I fully enjoyed as much as the first two books in the series! This is very well written. Like the characters.
I highly recommend!! Great romance!
“There was a power in love. A power given, power taken.”
“You have an incredible… incredible talent. All of these pieces tell a story. Life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.”
“I love you for every dark moment in your life and all the bright light you bring.”
Bel, Jimmy, and Clee build multiple love stories from the first word. Bel’s mission is to teach about love in all it’s many forms. What she doesn’t realize is she’s missing the whole point. I love that MK delves into the love of family, the love of sisterhood, they love of a child, and of course, romantic love. This book has some surprise links to some other characters of MK’s that we love.
This one will satisfy your heart. I guarantee it.
Bel Cutler watched as those around her fell in love and decided to get married. But she doesn’t believe in any such thing for herself. To her, it’s a psychological reaction, but she has to prove it in order to be taken seriously. And if she’s writing a paper on it, she’ll need photographs. But when she begins looking for a photographer, the only one who seems to be available and at the right price is Jimmy Callahan. She knows better than to get involved with him. He’s got skeletons in his closet and a bad boy image. But, with her back against the wall and limited time to complete her project, is there any way she can get around using him? And will the attraction she feels for him be something she can fight?
Jimmy Callahan has the reputation that matches the hot package it comes with. But with the situation he’s in, he needs to change his ways and fast. Otherwise, he may lose his chance to gain custody of the one special person who needs him the most. He knows better than to get involved with Bel Cutler, but there’s something about her that makes him want to push all of her buttons, including the ones she doesn’t even realize she has. He loses his head around her, and when his heart becomes involved, his entire world turns upside down.
I fell in love with these characters from the first page. This author has a way of writing lovable bad boys and reluctant women who find themselves becoming much better versions of themselves when they fall in love with the right person. And there’s always someone in the background who likes to “help” out a little when it comes to love. Those are really my favorite characters of hers – the meddlers. They always seem to know the right things to do to bring the couples together. I don’t know where she gets her insight, but even when the subject matter is difficult and sometimes painful, this author always seems to know exactly how to write the story so by the end, I’ve shed some tears and found some joy. I walked away from this one with a smile on my face and happiness in my heart.
5 HEARTFELT STARS!! This story is so beautifully written and heartfelt all the way through. Bel and Jimmy are completely opposite, but boy fun watching them work through things. Their stories have so many feels, I felt it in my heart. This is a must read.
This was a really good read! I thoroughly enjoyed every page. Amazing story, wonderful characters and I was pleasantly absorbed with this book.
MK never disappoints with her stories, and this was no exception.
The characters felt real, real highs and lows, real struggles. Makes you feel like you’re reading about you friends.
The storyline was amazing. Flowed well, was funny, sad and everything in between.
Recommend this series and this book.MK Meredith
I really enjoyed this book. Bel doesn’t believe in love and Jimmy doesn’t think he deserves it. Once they start working together, they both find out how wrong they are. I felt really bad for everything that Jimmy was going through with his sister-in-law and niece. Bel and Jimmy have some sizzling chemistry that they just can’t deny but they need to overcome their own personal demons.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Love Jimmy & Bel’s story! This is the third book in the series & all the family/friends from the previous books come into play to help the two destined lovebirds. Conservative Bel is the complete opposite of Jimmy, who is on a mission to show Bel to live a little. With both of them dealing with past issues of abandonment & guilt, can they learn to trust one another? This was a great read & I’m looking forward to the next book!
A Heated Touch of Action is the third book in A Scripted for Love series. This book did not disappoint! I loved Bella and Jimmy and oh Clee.. I mean my heart melted for her. I also loved how the other characters were intertwined.
A Heated Touch of Action is book three in the Scripted for Love Series. While it is a stand alone, I feel it helps to have read the previous two, which are also good reads. I enjoyed Bel and Jimmy’s story and look forward to reading future books.
A Heated Touch of Action is the third installment in MK Meredith’s scripted for love series. It builds nicely on the previous two, so I recommend reading them first. While it does stand-alone, you will find the character relationships are easier to follow after reading the other two. Bel and Jimmy are both running from their past and together they realize that at some point you have to stop running. Jimmy’s niece Chloe steals the show. I thoroughly enjoyed this installment and can’t wait for what Meredith writes next.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
Bel was used to doing things herself, ever since her mom walked out on the family, she’s had a hard time accepting help or affection from anyone but her family. Jimmy wants to be the one to put and end to that. He wants to work on her presentation and make it great, not only for her but for his career as well. Now that he is limited with work travel, he needs to find something to sustain his career close to home. He has more than just himself counting on him.
Bel is attracted to Jimmy, without a doubt, but she just can’t let herself get involved with someone polar opposite of herself. He takes chances, risks, throws caution to the wind, she has to follow the straight and narrow or she gets anxious. Can Jimmy help her let go and enjoy life before its too late?
Bel and Jimmy traverse life, career and family drama to try and make a relationship work. Proving nothing worth fighting for is ever easy, life throws a few obstacles in their way. Can they come out of top and show the world exactly why opposites attract? I voluntarily read an advance reader copy without expectation; all opinions expressed are my own.
4 out of 5 stars for this book, previous works in series are Love under the hot lights and Just as little camera shy. Some pages were a little long in the tooth for me so I did skim through some interactions/conversations. All in all though still a pretty good read.
What a lovely story on finding and believing in love. It is something most of us can relate to in some way. It is so well written and portrayed amazingly well. I loved it so much. I really hope to read more in this series.
Beautiful story of learning to love and trust which is so very hard to do when life has shown you much different paths. MK does a fantastic job of painting us a picture with beautiful, colorful, steamy romantic words.
Bel Cutler, Psychology professor at Pepperdine, has a month to research and complete a project on love. She has the backing of the university, but is at a standstill with her research. Bel needs a photographer who can capture all aspects of love. Everyone she approaches is either busy or they’re too expensive. Except Jimmy Callahan.
Jimmy Callahan just needs a break. He believes in his abilities, but needs to get his name out there. Jimmy NEEDS this job as it will get him that much closer to securing the safety of his niece, Cleo. So Jimmy approaches Bel with a deal she can’t refuse. Jimmy will work for free, but she has to be willing to “experience” life by partaking in any activity he suggests. Not willing to postpone her deadline, Bel wearily accepts. Even though she considers herself to be a strong woman, trusting and stepping outside her comfort zone are not her normal. Bel is highly structured and has both feet firmly planted on the ground…Until Jimmy.
MK Meredith writes a touching, heartfelt story about addiction and it’s destruction, about abandonment and family bonds. While I was a little confused at the beginning with the “who’s who”, it was extremely helpful in the long run. With that being said, I don’t think you need to read the two previous novels in order to read this one. Jimmy’s ability to get Bel to live life and take a chance on love is a true testament of his love for her. Bel readily accepting Cleo into her life was sooo adorable! I could easily imagine the photos at Jimmy’s gallery opening. The love portrayed in his photos was awe-inspiring. Life has challenges, but trusting in love will see you through. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
You can read this as a stand alone, but I recommend reading the first two to fully understand the characters. MK Meredith weaves a fun, flirty story with great characters. I loved reading Bel and Jimmy’s story. The setting and adventures they partake are amazing. Two people learning to trust people and love.
Great read!!!!!