Hot Summer

Summer Jones is a steadfast and feisty college student trying to balance a full plate both on the job and off. As she works part-time as a waitress she runs into Lance Munroe of Munroe Productions. While dealing with Lance's stuck up and rude artist, Monisha, Summer is on the verge of getting fired, losing her apartment and not being able to graduate because of lack of money. Tired of dealing with the likes of rude customers, Summer turns to her ill mother, who ultimately talks sense into Summer about her quick tempered attitude. Thinking that her life is doomed, Lance gives Summer the opportunity of a lifetime to work as his company's PR Consultant. Knowing that this could be the one and only chance of doing what she loves in life, she jumps at the chance to only find herself in love with this self-centered, arrogant man. Should Summer give this love a try? Is it worth the pain she knows will eventually come? Lance Munroe has dealt with snobby and mean people in his business. The wild tempered Summer Jones is one of a kind though. Thinking that she could be an asset to his company, he challenges Summer into dealing with his not so mild tempered artists. Not one to toss his feelings into the fire, Lance keeps his persona cold and businesslike, all the while confused by why he can't keep his mind off of Summer. Can he tame the fire building inside of him or will it erupt into a powerful love volcano? Ms. Powell entangles you into the ecstasy of romance that takes place in both Chicago and Jamaica. If this romance doesn't make you tingle I don't know what will. Reviewed by: LaDonna

Summer Jones is strong-willed, independent and outspoken. When she meets Lance, she realizes that she has met her match. The chemistry between them is undeniable as Summer soon begins working for Lance at his record label. I truly enjoyed this book as the relationship between Lance and Summer unfolded while they both worked hard denying their feelings for each other.

Summer Jones is always cool, calm and collected unless she has been pushed to the limit. While working as a waitress at the Southern Belle, Summer has a verbal confrontation with a customer and gets into a world of trouble. Lance Munroe, record producer and owner of Munroe Productions, who is having dinner with some of his colleagues, witnesses the incident and is immediately attracted to this spunky little she devil. Summer gives as well as she receives when it comes to putting people in their proper place. Deciding that he would like to get to know her better, Lance decides to visit the restaurant alone. After making small talk, he finds out that she's in grad school majoring in Communications and offers her a job in public relations at his production company. Lance, the one always saying that he will never fall in love, finds himself falling and falling hard. Never in his wildest dreams has a woman been able to get under his skin. HOT SUMMER, set in the bustling city of Chicago and in Lance's hometown on the enchanted and tranquil islands of Jamaica, is a delightful romance. With Summer's feistiness and Lance's calm demeanor, the two are constantly at odds. Ms. Powell also throws in a few secondary characters and enough drama to add spice to this tantalizing tale. The story is well-written and readers will enjoy how it unfolds to reveal a novel of true love. Reviewed by Pamela Bolden of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers