I think maybe the first part of this came out earlier?

This was a quick read featuring lots of hot times. I think it just wasn't my thing.

This book is the reason the word steamy became a descriptor. Lots of heat that propels the story.

2 1/2 Stars......

HEAT is very typical of Opal Carew’s steamy, no-holds-barred, erotic romances, with lots of combustible sex, nothing forbidden and a two-for-one deal thrown into the mix.

While I enjoyed the concept of the story, I found some parts lacking, especially when Rikki was suppose to be a virgin yet constantly thought about naked men and sex. I usually really like Ms Carew’s work, but this one just didn’t hit the mark.

It pains me to say this, but this title is a DNF for me. I usually love her work, and how unapologetically about sex that they always are, but I wasn't feeling the chemistry with any of the characters.

I'm looking forward to the next title by Ms. Carew as I'm positive this was a one off and I'll enjoy the next one.

Thanks, as always, for the opportunity to read one of your company's titles and I look forward to the next one.

Laura

Post goes live 27 JUNE

'Heat' by Opal Carew is the story of Rikki, Simon and Carter.
Rikki has moved to a new city after losing her job and her her boyfriend. Rikki doesn't seem to move forward in starting any new male relationships. Which her best friends keeps telling her she needs to move on. When Rikki goes out with her two new roommates to a bar she ends up meeting Simon and Carter. Both of who she gets an instant feeling about and not to mention is attracted too. Simon and Carter make it clear in that first meeting that they are best of friends that share everything. Rikki is actually a virgin but nevertheless she goes home with them. But Carter and Simon both realize that she is to drunk and they won't take advantage of her. So she stays in their extra guest room and she leaves the next morning. But Rikki runs into them again that morning when she learns they are both fire fighters who would be taking part in a Photo job she has. Once she learns they are fire fighter she starts putting on the breaks on going forward with them. Rikki boyfriend was a fire fighter and she swore not to get involved with firefighters since their job was so dangerous. But with their attraction can she actually ignore the growing feelings for them?
Another Hot Read by Ms. Carew
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

What's better than 1 fireman?

2 firemen!!!

Rikki is new to town, after losing the love of her life to a fire and his occupation she decides to search for a change. She finds herself in the small town that her best friend Cassie resides in. Cassie mentions to Rikki about a fireman calendar that would be a perfect start project for pursuing photography. Rikki being the shy closed off woman she is has her doubts she would be good at photographing half-naked men but decides to do it anyway.

She then meets Simon and Carter.

Simon and Carter have been best friends for years. They do everything together and that includes EVERYTHING. When they see Rikki walk through the doors of the bar they know they must have her. But the question is...Which one gets her? Rikki has other plans though, she isn't going to pick one.

She's going to choose both.

Opal Carew is amazing when it comes to writing hot steamy sex scenes. The hot factor of this novel was extreme and did not disappoint.

BUT............

I did have a few issues with this novel. I was intrigued through the first half. I loved how Rikki was sheltered and a tad bit naive, she was the classic virgin. But then somewhere through the novel I started to lose sight of who Rikki was, he character started changing and became wishy-washy. I also disliked how predictable this novel was.

Even though I had a few issues I loved Simon and Carter. They were extremely caring to Rikki and not only her physical needs but also her emotional needs. They also helped her see that the past is able to be left in the past and moving on is not a crime.

Overall, I liked this novel but didn't love it.

I've always said that Opal Carew caters to every fantasy. In this novel she not only brings the classical "fireman fantasy" to life, but also heats things even more with having not one, but two firemen! Not to mention the countless others in the firehouse - which I truly hope that Opal Carew will wrote more about!

After losing the love of her life, Rikki has vowed never to get involved with a fireman again. She has just moved to another town to make a fresh start and to be close to her best friend Cassie. She wants a new career as a professional photographer and Cassie has arranged for her to take the pictures for a sexy fireman calendar. The proceeds of which will be donated to charity. Rikki is reluctant to be anywhere near fireman, especially if it involves seeing them naked and taking their pictures in sexy poses.
When she meets two men at a bar while celebrating with her room mates, she has no idea that she will be working with them. What is even more surprising is that she is attracted to both of them equally.

Lieutenants Simon Davies and Carter Fenn can't keep their eyes of the shy and alluring beauty at the bar. They feel her reluctance and distance but are determined to meet her. They are more than surprised when she seems to be into both of them at the same time. Can she possibly be willing to be a part of a threesome?

I'm not against menage romances. Even though I much prefer a one on one love affair. However, I do believe that this sort of arrangement requires a certain kind of sophistication on the part of the woman. I'm not saying that she has to be highly experienced, but it seems highly improbable that woman who objects to even photographing semi-naked men would entertain the idea of losing her virginity to two men. A woman who has waited till she is twenty six to have sex! I also want to point out that there is no "interaction" between Simon and Carter in bed. I find it weird that that question never came up. I have to admit that the only thing I found hot about this story was the firemen. Especially Dodge and Tanner. So I really really hope that Opal Carew will write their books too!

I tried to like this novel but it just fell short. I give 3 stars for the steamy sex scenes but that’s all I enjoyed about it. The heroine Rikki felt too whiny and obnoxious. I seriously felt like she needed to go see a therapist because she clearly has no coping mechanisms to speak of. The rest just felt cliché. A sexy fireman calendar, that pushy friend who speaks in sexual innuendos and thinks that everything can be solved by getting laid, and even a wet t-shirt shower seen. All in all, it felt like a porno come to life. If that’s your thing, then you will love this novel but don’t expect any depth. Though come to think of it, the author warns the reader of that.

I loved reading the fabulous and awesome romance story by the best selling author Opal Carew. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reading copy from NetGalley.
When Rikki's best friend, Cassie, for her help with making a firefighter's calendar, Rikki is hesitant at first but then agrees to be the photographer. All of the fireman are perfect but two of them catch Rikki's libido and heart, Carter and Simon. Carter and Simon pursue Rikki, but Rikki doesn't want to get involved them because of her first love.
Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, engaging storyline, and a must read love story.

Rikki lost the love of her life to a fire, and she struggled with reconnecting to a new man. She eventually feels a strong connection to not 1 but 2 men she meets in a bar. The threesome need to work through some fear to determine if they could stay together. I had some difficulty believing a virgin in her mid 20s would would be OK with a menage scenario, but I guess we can’t help it if we’re in love with two people simultaneously. Thanks to netgalley and publisher for ARC.

Be sure to bring the fire extinguisher when you read "HEAT". A good hot story by Ms. Carew.

3.5 stars
If you're looking for a lovefest this is the book for you. A hot little MMF ménage with delicious firefighters that will heat you up - As long as you can get over some of the idiosyncrasies that the author chose to give the female lead.

A cute little virgin that hangs on to the past for years and yet takes to hot sex like a true professional.

The guys- totally yummy.
The sex- super hot and loaded with it.
The story- entertaining yet a bit off base from what Opal usually puts out.

Overall – The guys make it worth the read.

Both Carter and Simon love to tease their lady, “are you suggesting we pose naked?” Simon asked, a glint in his eye. “I mean, not that I’d mind posing that way for you, Rikki. I just don’t know about having a naked photo of me going public.” I really enjoyed this book, Simon and Carter were both sexy, sweet, and caring.

After the last Opal Carew book that I read and totally loved this one left me a slight bit disappointed.

Yes I love the whole HOT firefighters part but I just couldn't warm to Rikki. She just didn't seem real. I thought it was unbelievable for a girl that just lost her virginity and had no experience seem to go from virgin to totally porn star. The sex scenes were hot enough but after while they just seemed to blur into the same thing.

Overall a good enough read just didn't knock my socks off.

Opal Carew is very good in her short tales of instalove with lots of lust and passion. She is particularly good at creating tales where two handsome, sexy men fall for the same woman and are more than happy to share her. In Heat, Rikki is trying to start her life over, moving to a new town close to her best friend. There, she takes her skills as a photographer to a new level working with Cassie on a volunteer project, where she agrees to photograph firemen for a sexy calendar. Having loved and lost her first love to a fire, Rikki was not interested in starting things over with not one but two sexy firefighters, but fate had other plans for her. In this steamy tale of love, Rikki loses her virginity and heart to the heroes of her new hometown. Now Rikki will need to fight to keep them both or walk away from everything she didn’t know she could ever have again… A sexy short read.

Nothing about this book worked for me, unfortunately. The heroine was a god awful whiny ninny.

Rikki lost her first love to his job as a firefighter and decides she can never bear a loss like that again by getting involved with another firefighter. But while out with her new roommates she meets Simon and Carter and feels an instant attraction and wonders what it would feel like to be with both of them.

Her friend gets her an assignment of photographing some firefighters for a calender. Arriving at the fire station she discovers that Simon and Carter are firefighters and she tries to back away from the attraction between them. But Simon and Carter know what they want and will not stop until they can convince Rikki to give them a chance. They all have a very enjoyable time convincing each other.

***ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review***

What's not to love in Opal Carew's sinfully hot Firefighter romance Heat!!! Attracted and engaged from the beginning to the end, especially when there's two hot, sexy, protective firefighters!

Rikki has just moved into a new city and needs a fresh start after the love of her life, Jesse-a firefighter, was killed in the line of duty. Her best friend Cassie lives in this little town and has persuaded Rikki to use her photography skills for the local fire department to shoot a calendar which will help raise funds. She is unsure of herself around these big sexy men, maybe because she gets these feelings that she has been wanting to feel for quite some time.

To think over the offer, she heads out to a local bar; there she meets not one, but two men who she feels an attraction too. What happens when these men who she has feelings for and has an instant chemistry to find out her secret? And better yet, what happens when she finds out they are Lieutenants at the firehouse that she will have to include in the calendar?! Can her heart take the anxiety of being with men who are called into extreme circumstances?

I am a huge fan of ménage romances and this was a great book. It had just the right amount of protectiveness, control in and out of the bedroom, sexual lust and red hot flames between the sheets! Carter and Simon can be my firefighters any day!

4 stars!!!

Two hot firefighters lusting after Rikki but she isn't so sure if she can handle their job and the possible heartbreak. The three give their steamy relationship a go but soon Simon wants to protect Rikki and leave. After finally realizing what they have, they all agree to make it work.
A great read with some extremely steamy scenes.