Sage is about as different from Shawn as you can get. She is a button down accountant/yoga therapist. He is a free wheeling, no holds bar football player. Yet from the moment they set eyes on each other, they can't seem to look away. Yet that is exactly what Sage does, she walks away. Now Shawn is used to women throwing themselves at him. He doesn't know how to react. Trust fate to intervene. But sometimes fate can be unforgiving. It's going to take a village to help them to get to their HEA.

Loved this book and it’s intense chemistry!!! The title fits it to a “t”!! Once again Tracy- a great job!

Hot and Heavy certainly lives up to its title. Intense attraction followed by a full steam ahead relationship between two very guarded people but what happens when they hit a speed bump in the road to HEA.

Both Sage and Shawn have emotional baggage stemming from their childhoods; where Shawn lost his mother and sister in a car accident, Sage lived in a state of constant turmoil and uncertainty thanks to her hippie-dippie mother. Both Sage and Shawn are determined to carve their own paths, in Sage's case it makes her need control over her life with a clear plan and goals to give her the security she desperately craves. While security is the last thing on Shawn's agenda as he has convinced himself as a way to be close to his mother's spirit he needs to push his boundaries by seeking the next biggest thrill and adrenaline rush.

You would think Shawn and Sage are on opposites ends of the scale where their lives are concerned, however, they feel a connection to each other that provides them with a balance they haven't before experienced. But will Shawn's compulsion for the next adrenaline high outweigh his need for Sage!!!!!
3.5/5

A daredevil football player & a yoga instructor/accountant - not a combination you expect. The chemistry is intense & hot from the first moment they met! They both have to get past items from their past in order to be able to trust & move forward with each other. Hot sex scenes - not for anyone wanting it behind closed doors. Very enjoyable read.

4 1/2 Stars! A quick hot read!

Shawn is a NFL player who is also an adrenaline junky. Sage is an accountant and a yoga instructor. Shawn is dumbfounded when his usual smile at a woman doesn’t work, in fact, it sends her running in the opposite direction. But even Sage eventually can’t deny the electricity between them. Shawn pays her $150,000 to help the pain in his shoulder go away with therapeutic yoga ... and one thing leads to another.

This book has a little bit of everything ... it will make you laugh, cry and get all hot and bothered. Shawn made me swoon, but then he would do something stupid and I just wanted to slap him. And Sage ... I just wanted her to tell her mother to grow up and take some responsibility. It’s the sign of a great book when it evokes such strong feelings. I recommend this quick hot read.

I received an ARC courtesy of Random House - Loveswept through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

One look across the bar and it was lust at first sight. Shawn is an adrenaline junky, Sage is a yoga instructor with a flaky mother. She is at a bachelorette party, he is with his friend. Will a one night stand turn into a full time roller coaster ride? Sexy read. with a HEA. Loved this book and read it all in one sitting. I received this book from Net Galley and Random House Publishing for an honest review and no compensation otherwise

This is the second book in the series.
Sage is the most put together yoga instructor you will ever meet. She's not into free love, in fact she's as by the book as they come and an accountant. So when she sees Shawn from across the bar her next actions are completely outside the norm for her, but seriously hot indeed.
Shawn is a star football player with an adrenaline kick that has gotten him into trouble. Nursing a hurt shoulder he's looking for ways to deal with the pain. He never expected to run into his hottest one night stand. Now he wants to take Sage to the next level, but can they get past their issues to be more than just hot and heavy?

The romance between football player Shawn and yoga instructor Sage. Both have issues from their past, and both struggle to overcome them. Nothing new there, but the way they balance each other out, and the way they kept the spark between them was fun to read about. A quick easy read for summer, and one I enjoyed. Would recommend this book and author.

I do not quite remeber Shawn that much from the first one the way they say Emerson was close to him but i do remeber Sage vaguely. Shawn is an adrenaline junkie, leagues best wide receiver for the Lightining, and well hot to boot.

Sage is doing her best for a normal stable life. She loves yoga but not what it has meant for her past. Both these characters have childhood demons that still very much plague them and will cause serious issues with their relationship.

It was a good book and i consumed it in one sitting. I cant wait for Tanners book.

I loved this story, The Hero had a sad past and his way of coping was to do extreme things and ride the high of adrenaline and this went against his contract with the NFL and the heroine had her issues, mostly mommy issues and together they shouldn't have worked at all but they had undeniable chemistry. This story was not overly dramatic and kept me interested the whole time and I would recommend it to anyone.

I really wanted to love this book but I just couldn't. The story follows Sage, an accountant/yoga instructor and Shawn, an injured professional football player. Shawn hires Sage to help him rehab his back and romance ensues. Sage and Shawn were likable characters with issues. Their backstories were believable. The problem is that time moves very quickly in the book and their relationship is not given time to be explored. Shawn's injury and rehab is left at the wayside. The book felt rushed and I was left with too many unanswered questions.
Grammatically, the book was well written. I have not counted out this author and would still be interested in exploring her other works.

This was a fun read. Loved Sage right off the bat and Sean was certainly a funny character. Lots of great friends.

4 stars. Loved it. Sage and Shawn have smoking hot chemistry. Sage the daughter of a hippie yoga instructor working as an accountant for stable life opposed to how she was raised also teaches therapeutic yoga. Shawn an NFL player and adrenaline junkie risking his life for close moments in the memory of his mom who was also a thrill seeker is injured. The two meet and have a one night stand and then mutual friend of both that neither of them knows, puts Shawn in contact with Sage to assist him with therapeutic yoga. Can't wait to read about the other players.

This is book 2 in the Lightning series. This one is about Hunter's (Book 1) teammate Shawn and a friend of Emerson's (Book 1) Sage. Shawn and Sage meet at a bar and after making eyes at each other all night, they end up having a quick hookup in the back of the bar. Neither expects to see the other again, especially since Shawn couldn't get Sage to give him her number afterwards. But that changes when Shawn needs to have therapeutic yoga to help him heal his back after doing something his contract specifically says he shouldn't. And Sage has to accept because of the actions of her mother. They try to keep things professional, but things change. And they after they really start to know each other, they both start to fall. Until something happens that Sage doesn't think she can deal with. And Shawn has to decide what he wants more. Sage or his adrenaline rushes.

I really liked this one. Sage is just trying to keep things together after growing up with a mother who is beyond flaky and never wants to grown up. After her mother leaves her in a bind yet again, she is just trying to find a way to fix things. Shawn deals with his problems by doing things that are dangerous. But underneath all that he is such a great guy. And reading about them actually becoming not only friends but falling in love was great. Especially when they both realized that they never really faced their own demons, they just found ways to hide from them. And then realized that their love for each other is more important than hiding. Such a great read.

Another fantastic read in the Lightning series. Sage and Shawn. Night and day. Sage is running her mother's yoga studio while her mother is off yet again finding her bliss in India. After her childhood Sage settles for the sedate and predictable world of numbers. She's an accountant. She also keeps her mothers business going, that way everyone gets paid, bills sorted, taxes done. Shawn comes to her via a friend after he injures himself cliff diving in Mexico. Training camp starts in two weeks and he's still having pain in his shoulder. He finally agrees to try yoga and there he meets again the elusive Sage. The woman who ran from him after doing something she's never done before. Sage has just learned her mother emptied out the business bank account, and Shawn is at the door and could the day get any worse when Shawn wants personal treatment from Sage only so when Sage names an astronomical fee, he quickly agrees. He writes her a check and wants to start right away. Day after tomorrow, because he's busy the next day. Busy is what Shawn does when he can't outrun his past and those feelings catch up with him. Shawn is an adrenaline junkie, he's however pushing the limits now and even his best friends are calling him out on it. Then there's Sage. What happens when Shawn takes one step too far? I loved these two together and such a great read. Plot is smooth, the flow is perfection and the pages flew by and it's stellar. Tracy is a favorite. Consistently great books!
4.5 stars

*arc from NetGalley and Loveswept for an honest review**

This is the first book I've ever read from this author and I would like to say thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC.

The title suits the story and gives it justice. It was a very hot and I mean sizzling hot with a touch of little heavy drama. The characters are very likable, the storyline was simple, and the cover is oozing with hotness of Shawn (I mean just take a look at the cover). Both characters are going through some obstacles and they seem to be opposites, but you know what they say opposites attract. It was a quick read and I didn't want it to end (I wish the story was longer).

All in all I loved it and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves hot romance. I can't wait to read the first book in this series (I already have added it in my Kindle) and her upcoming books.

Overall Rating: 5 Stars

Well this just gives me all the feels. After reading the first book, I was hoping to read Tanner’s story next. But I’m very happy that Sage’s story was first. This was so good!!!!

Sage is Emerson’s BFF. She runs her Mother’s yoga studio and is an accountant for a few other small companies as well. She’s lived her life by the books, so to speak. But one night while out with co-workers, she ditches the rules and allows herself one night of passion. One night, that apparently, turns out to be more than just one night...

Shawn is the star receiver for the pro football team in San Diego. After winning the Super Bowl, he took a vacation that’s put him in a tough spot. Why? Because he injured himself doing something against his contract. And now he needs to make sure he’s ready when training camp starts in a few weeks. Good thing Emerson suggested her friends yoga studio. Because when he shows up, his one night stand is standing right in front of him.

This book lives up to its name, Hot & Heavy indeed. From the very beginning, the chemistry between these two is scorching hot. But it’s the back story for each character that pulls you in. And when self preservation kicks in for both Sage and Shawn, the end game is nothing short of fireworks!

Now, can I get Tanner’s story???? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease?

reviewed by Chris

3.5 stars

This was a solid four star read until the ending, but I'll get to that. Hot & Heavy was the perfect name for this book. I loved the explosive chemistry between Sage and Shawn. Even with the one night stand, it worked for me. I really felt the intensity and connection between them. They were exact opposites who fit perfectly together. I didn't hate the ending, but I thought it was rushed and out of character, especially for Sage. The impulsiveness of it fit Shawn. I just think it was unnecessary and would have worked better if the situation had happened in an epilogue months later. This is still a great book and perfect for a quick read on the beach or by the pool.

Sage Kaufmann is a free-spirited yoga teacher/accountant left with the responsibility of keeping her mom's studio afloat because her mom goes from one destination to the next looking for her destiny. This lifestyle leaves Sage with trust issues.

Shawn Wilson is a football player who is also an adrenaline junkie. There are demons from his past that makes him feel the need to keep doing dangerous things.

Meeting Sage gives Shawn a new outlook on life. But one more adrenaline fix puts this new relationship in jeopardy.

This book was okay. The first few chapters, where Sage and Shawn are in the club were funny and built up the attraction....but then the book just didn't deliver like I hoped. There was attraction based on a few interactions, but three was no real buildup of a relationship, the story seemed to jump around a bit, and the ending just came out of nowhere. Overall, not as good as the previous book in the series.