Turn Up the Heat (Pine Mountain)
After an embarrassing breakup and a stressful week at work, Bellamy Blake decides to escape the city for a girls’ weekend in the mountains. Of course, having her car break down was not in the plan. Shane Griffin hates everything about the city: the crowds, the traffic, and the poor little rich girls. So when the beautiful blonde with too-high heels and a fancy sports car wanders into his garage, he has her pegged immediately. Although his demeanor is prickly, Bellamy can’t help but be attracted to the sexy mechanic who is fixing her car, but the last thing she needs is another guy in her life. Both Bellamy and Shane are determined to avoid each other, but Mother Nature has other plans in mind. Kincaid (Pushing the Line, 2014) offers a seamless story that irresistibly mixes humor and passion. Thefirst book in her new cuisine-oriented Pine Mountain series stays true to Kincaid’s style, and includes recipes. Thiswell-written story is a delectable combination of sexy and sweet, and the series is sure to gain a dedicated following. --Patricia Smith