She has him just where she wants him…Joelle Sommers is very good at her job as a PI and bail recovery agent, but she’s definitely out of her element when she arrests sexy businessman Dean Colter in a case of mistaken identity. Because unlike her usual fugitives, Dean is cooperative, accommodating, and hot as sin . . . and not at all guilty as charged. But this bad boy isn’t so innocent either, … innocent either, and she finds it increasingly hard to resist his seductive charm, and their mutual attraction.
After years of working himself to the point of having no life outside the office, Dean Colter is in the mood for an adventure. But being kidnapped by a gorgeous bounty hunter—one he discovers is into bondage, to boot—isn’t exactly what he had in mind. Still, it doesn’t take long for him to realize that being a willing captive has its advantages.
Jo might be the one with the handcuffs, but Dean’s about to discover the key to unleashing the passionate, uninhibited woman beneath the tough, stubborn facade. And when he does, all bets are off.
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Dean is preparing to head on vacation for a week to clear his head and figure out what he wants to do with his business and his life. That is until he is kidnapped by a gorgeous bounty hunter. Joelle is determined to prove to her brother that she can do bail recovery without getting into trouble until she comes face-to-face with a very sexy businessman who claims that everything is just a case of mistaken identity. Once Dean and Jo start to get to know each other and trust each other, all bets are off!
The title says it all, Hot and Sexy! Dean and Jo meet under peculiar circumstances with a dual case of mistaken identity. An instant attraction between them causes some serious sexual tension during their road trip from Seattle to San Francisco which eventually turns into burning hot chemistry. This was an energetic and entertaining beginning to the Some Like It Hot Series. This was my first novel by Erika Wilde and I am looking forward to more of her novels and this series.
*ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review*
Are you looking for a book that matches these hot and steamy temps?? Look no further, Erika has released another 5 alarm book that will hook you from the beginning and have you wanting more chapters to keep you involved in this amazing story! Jo and Dean’s journey is one of my favorite stories of 2020! Pick up your copy today.
Hot and Sexy is a fabulous start to this new series. Joelle and Dean may have met under very peculiar circumstances but you can not deny the immediate attraction that was radiating off of them.
Joelle is a former police officer that had a traumatic event in her career. She is now a P.I, bounty hunter/ bail bonds woman. She is working for her older brothers and they can be a bit protective. So when she decides to take off and bring in a car thief that has been on the run they try to shoot her down. She wins the battle for this one but no necessarily the war!
Dean had taken over running his father’s traffic supply company three years ago after his sudden death. He feels that it is his job to keep his father’s legacy going. He is finally taking a well needed vacation and will get his fish on when Joelle puts a snag in his plans.
I must say their first meeting is quite amusing. They have a dual case of mistaken identity . Dean thinks that Jo is a stripper sent as a joke for his birthday and Jo has decided that this is the fugitive on the run from the law! What we know for sure there is no mistake of the chemistry that this couple has going on! Dean has a wonderful sense of humor and decides if a change of plans is in order than he is game if he spends more time with the lovely Joelle ! Get ready to enjoy the ride with Jo and Dean !
~~Michele McMullen ~~
If you’re looking for an easy to follow, hot, steamy, sexy, smooth flowing read that captures your attention from the start. Congratulations my friends you’ve found it. The characters and scenes are realistic and believable. Twists and turns and unpredictable surprises that kept my eyes on the pages and on the edge of my seat. I followed the characters fascinated as their personalities transformed and blended. Vivid detailed descriptions were so life like and on point. The storyline was solid and well defined. Cold showers may be in order when your finished. Erika Wilde did a remarkable job bringing this story together beautifully.
I voluntarily submitted an ARC review for this book.
Hot and Sexy by Erika Wilde is the First book in the Some Like it Hot Series. This is the story of Dean Colter and Joelle Sommers. Dean is a business man who works to much with not much fun nor adventure in his life. Joelle is a ex cop with works as a PI with some Bail bondsman jobs. So when she is hot on the trail of someone she mistakes him for Dean. Needless to say the adventure for both of them along with some sparks and laughs. Loved their story and cannot wait to read more from this author…loved her writing!
Joelle “Jo” Sommers works with her brothers as a PI and bail recovery agent, after leaving the Police Force a couple of years ago. She takes on their latest case to apprehend a fugitive that has run to Seattle and escort him back to San Francisco to face charges. What she finds once she arrives is a man about to skip town.
Sexy Dean Colter is about to take his first vacation in the three years since he took over his father’s company. He figures a week in the woods is the place where he can decide what to do with his life moving forward. Those plans change when he finds Jo waiting for him by his car. Thinking that she’s an early birthday present from his best friend, Dean plays along while Jo frisks him and puts the cuffs on him. But then she shoves him in the back seat and off they go.
You can definitely feel the sparks between them as the story unfolds. Is Dean a criminal or is it a case of mistaken identity? Will Jo ever get over what made her quit the force? Is the attraction enough to make both of them open to a future? There’s only one way to find out and that’s by reading the book…
HOT AND SEXY is the first instalment in Erika Wilde’s contemporary, adult SOME LIKE IT SEXY erotic, romance series focusing on the Sommers siblings. This is former police officer turned PI and bail recovery agent Joelle Sommers, and businessman Dean Colter’s story line.
NOTE: HOT AND SEXY was originally published as A Wicked Seduction by Janelle Denison.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Joelle and Dean) HOT AND SEXY focuses on the building relationship and romance between former police officer turned PI and bail recovery agent Joelle Sommers, and businessman Dean Colter. Joelle Sommers believes she needs to prove herself in a business where the majority of investigators are of the male persuasion. When a new case comes into the firm, Joelle volunteers to bring in the man who jumped his bail for grand theft auto but to Joelle’s surprise the man she takes into custody is unlike any of the bond jumpers she has ever known. Enter businessman Dean Colter, and the man with whom Joelle will fall in love. What ensues is the take down of, and cross-country journey with Dean Colter, and the potential fall-out when Dean and Joelle’s time together comes to an end.
Dean Colter had no idea that he was a wanted man. A case of mistaken identity finds our hero locked in a car, then a hotel room with a sexy woman whose issues of control come from years of misogynistic attitudes. Once a cop whose life spiralled out of control, Joelle found herself working with her brothers at Sommers Investigative Specialists, a position where she often found herself under the protection of her two older brothers. Needing to prove she is worthy of the job, Joelle jumps at the opportunity to bring in Dean Colter but finds herself falling in love with a man who is probably innocent of the crime he has been accused.
The relationship between Joelle and Dean begins as a take down and arrest for our story line hero. Going along for the ride, Dean, who is supposed to be on vacations, sets his sights on seducing Joelle Sommers but quickly loses his heart to the woman who struggles in a malecentric world. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Joelle’s brothers: Cole and Noah, and their receptionist Melodie Turner, as well as Dean’s mother Anne. Cole and Melodie’s story is next in Hot and Heavy.
HOT AND SEXY is a story of family, friendships, acceptance and love. A case of mistaken identity, the quick building lust to love relationship is tempered by the prospect of Dean having to return home, leaving Joelle behind. The premise is captivating; the romance is tender and seductive; the characters are colorful, energetic and impulsive.
This is the first on a new series and what an amazing beginning Joelle and Dean’s story is. Joelle is a PI and bail recovery agent, and Dean is a successful businessman, who due to mistaken identity she arrests. Will Dean be able to clear his name and break down Joelle’s walls surrounding her heart? This is a well written tale which is fun, humorous and an all-round entertaining read. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more in this fascinating series. I highly recommend this talented authors’ work for all.
Jo’s a bounty hunter and works with her brothers. She’s assigned to bring back Dean, a man who skipped bail. When it turns out to be a case of mistaken identity, sparks fly between them, and the ride home is a ride Jo won’t soon forget. This book was definitely hot and sexy just like the title.
Erika Wilde never disappoints. Her stories are sweet and fun, with just the right amount of sizzle. I definitely recommend Hot and Sexy for your reading pleasure.
De-café review: Hot and Sexy by Erika Wilde
Joelle: feisty former cop. Working as PI and sometimes Bail bondsman.
Dean: Business owner. Good sense of humor.
Holy Crap this book could not have been better. So many funny laugh out loud moments. Hot and Sexy moments that leave us wanting more!
I loved Dean’s charismatic and debonair character. He has a quiet voice of reason and obvious sense of humor. You can tell he is smart and fast thinking. You can also tell that he has been waiting for something or someone to bring a spark into his life.
Joelle has this rough and take no prisoner attitude. There is also a venerable side she is hiding. They are an unlikely pair especially when their adventure starts with Jo pointing a shotgun at Dean.
This was a fun and easy read. I love Erika Wilde’s stories. She never disappoints. Her characters are very much uniquely hers. Each story is better than the next. I am totally anticipating Jo’s brothers’ stories. I am huge fan. This was a 4.5/5 read for me. I just had a couple of issues with Jo allowing Dean to get the upper hand. But overall, it is fantastic.
Joelle and Dean are explosive together and the fact that their first encounter is also sort of funny helps. There are so many moments that had me laughing and smiling that I couldn’t put this down. Their chemistry was explosive and them being opposites helped cement that they are perfect for each other. The story is not too long so it doesn’t drag and keeps you riveted from the first page.
Joelle Sommers is a bounty hunter, that works for her overprotective brother. When she insists she can bring in Dean Colter, she gets more then she bargained for. Dean is the president of CTC and is in need of a vacation. He thinks Jo is a stripper sent by his friend when she shows up to take him in. Identity theft and a wild couple days has them falling for each other. Such a good book and a fast read.
Joelle is tired of her two overprotective older brothers underestimating her. So when a case comes up at their private investigations firm, she takes it regardless of their protests. And meets the man to change her life.
Dean will admit that a gorgeous woman waiting outside his car with a gun isn’t exactly a daily occurrence. But he’ll go with it considering she must be the stripper his friend/business partner hired. Except…Joelle isn’t a stripper, and she’s deadly serious in bringing him to San Francisco to present him to police for booking, and gathering the bond on his head. Yep.
Whew, this is definitely HOT! And sexy. And a sweet bit of insta-lust, but fun with emotional substance in Joelle’s backstory. I adored how perfect Dean was for Joelle, and how he patiently waited for her to come back to him. Ooooh and the delicious tension between Joelle’s brother and their office manager? Just as hot and now I can’t wait for their story next.
~3.5 Stars~
Hot and Sexy was a short read and I was done in a few hours. I did enjoy the characters and the chemistry that came to be. It was a fast paced adventure for the these two with days and nights blending in. You will not be disappointed with the fire that comes from this book.
The story line was a bit off for me. Just my preference, but not quite my cup of tea. I love getting lost into a book, and for some reason, it just did not come to me. Erika is still a favorite author of mine and I love her characters. I still look forward to what is next in Erika’s book world.
~Crystal’s Book World Blog Review~
Aptly titled, Hot and Sexy is all that and more.
A case of mistaken identity has Jo Sommers and Dean Colter thrown together when as a Bail Recovery Agent and PI she has to arrest the smooth talking and sexy as sin business man.
Jo and Dean turn up the heat, and the slow burn between them will turn into a raging wild fire of heated passion.
Erika Wilde has put together a great book with not only heat and passion but real emotion and turmoil that these characters have to find a way to overcome. The humour and banter between the two only adds to the chemistry between them. The way they come together and the journey that they take towards finding their own truths and overcoming their fears is written beautifully in this book.
I really liked the way this book has been written, and I was able to relate to the characters easily and enjoyed the way the story was told. A definite must read.
What starts as a job for Jo turns into some smoking hawt chemistry but can Jo trust her instincts. Can she get past her fears and can Dean accept her for the woman she is….loved it!!. I volunteered an honest review for this book.
Great read by Erika Wilde.This book was originally published as A Wicked Seduction by Janelle Denison (Erika Wilde’s previous pen name). This story is about a bounty hunter and a case of mistaken identity. This book is sexy and sweet. A quick read.
Dean is packing up for a much needed vacation when he comes face to face with Jo waiting on him with a menacing shotgun. Dean likes what he sees and easily surrenders to Jo–why wouldn’t he since she’s his birthday present from his coworker, right? Jo can’t believe how accommodating this bail jumper is being but she’s glad and even enjoying his playfulness. Needless to say Dean is shocked to learn Jo is really there to take him back to San Francisco to face felony charges. On the drive back, the heat, playfulness and connection grows and explodes! The chemistry is off the charts and yummy. I loved how Dean allowed Jo the room and support she needed to face her past and the HEA is totally worth it all. Enjoy!!
She’s stronger than she looks and so much more fragile than she seems. He’s on the hunt for adventure and has no idea what fate has in store. Hot and Sexy is a collision course of contradictions. Wilde pulls at the heart with a captivating tale of temptation. Joelle and Dean are not afraid to be bold, but it’s their vulnerabilities that turn out to be the most intriguing. Sexy, sassy and sensitive becomes a five alarm fire.
If you’re looking for a quick,easy, no-drama kinda book you just found one.
It’s been a while since my last Erika Wilde book and I loved that I got to read her work again.
This was a fast paced, funny story about two people falling in love without even realising it. Dean and Jo chemistry was believable and they were easy to relate to with him struggling to find his place in the world and her carrying all the guilt over losing her partner. The simply fit together and what I loved the most about this story was he didn’t push her but let her come to him on her own.
It was a perfect read for a lazy Sunday and I’m looking forward to read the next book in the series.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***