This was a fun read that is unlike any other story I have read, It was interesting to watch the characters develop. Might be interesting to pull some excerpts as examples when discussing the topic of psychology, especially media psychology, for college-level courses. There were a couple of typos here and there, but I found the book to be well-written overall. Would love to see where this author goes with future books. Definitely enjoyed reading this and will recommend it to my friends who are into this genre.

i thought this would be a smart and fun read with flirty moments all melded in. and it was all those things but much more besides. it held so much more deeper moments and emotionally clever moments within both the plot and characters. and the interactions also gathered more deep layers so it hooked me in and kept me there all the way through.
i came in thinking it would a Miss congeniality funny but great at what it is read. and again i was surprised how much the plot made itself work on all fronts to make me feel more attached to the characters and what they were going through. but still managed to hold that bright lights feeling.
Sienna is a tough cookie. shes so clever but also so soft in how she holds her heart in this book. she has to get through a reality show of all places. her end goal is to get a job done, and that means getting closer in any way possible to a suspected very dangerous man.
her mission felt all at once on opposite end to each other. she was on this glitzy surface level of sorts show, but for much darker important reasons than...love. wasnt she?
and then we have the character of Beck. who lets all be shy and bashful right now with just how Beck makes us all feel. and how much his character stole the mission, the show, and Sienna's heart? their interactions were on point. there time together had me rooting for every part of this book as long as they could be togerher. and like i said before this only added to how much you are then invested. there is the emotional tension, the result and mission means so much more. but one didnt ever over take the others which was so clever on Brookes part.
this book was charming, sexy and so full of heart which you dont expect going in but oh you appreciate it all the more when its given to you.

This was a perfect summer read. It was fast-paced, full of banter and chemistry, and packed with more emotions than you would expect. The reality tv aspect in books is something I always enjoy, and this was no exception. Sienna and Beck have such an electric connection, and their chemistry is off the charts, with plenty of fun banter to top it off. The tension kept up throughout with the stakes being so high, and I really enjoyed the mix of fun and seriousness we got throughout.

This book was a really fun time. I liked the energy between the characters a lot. Sienna and Beck had great chemistry and made me smile more than once. Their banter felt natural and fresh. The writing was easy to read and I finished it super fast. The only thing that made me a little bit confused was that there were maybe too many characters, and with who was who. But nothing that ruined the experience. Overall, it kept my attention. Thank you so much to the author and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read the book in advance, I received this for free and I'm leaving a honest review

Smart, sizzling, and impossible to put down—Summer Heat is romantic suspense at its most addictive.

Brooke Straiton blends undercover intrigue with steamy reality TV drama in a high-stakes story full of heat, heart, and razor-sharp chemistry. Sienna James is a whip-smart heroine on a mission, but it’s Beck Wilder—the cocky ex-NFL star with a hidden soft side—who turns her world upside down.

With fast-paced twists, electric banter, and emotional depth, Summer Heat delivers the perfect blend of danger and desire. A must-read for fans of romance that burns hot and hits hard.

Thank you BooksGoSocial and Brooke Straiton for the eARC!

2 ✨ That was truly, utterly, hilariously unhinged. You can imagine how giddy my millennial ass was when I found out the plot was Miss Congeniality meets Bachelor in Paradise. The first 200 pages had me elated, but then the plot straight-up left the chat.
Mission—what? Missing girls—who?
Between the strip teases, makeout sessions, and a slutty Titanic moment, all semblance of a storyline yeeted itself off the page. I finished the book, and I won’t lie—I was entertained. But I won’t be seeking out more books in this series.
✨ Thanks to NetGalley and Brooke Straiton for the E-ARC! ✨

This was a really fun romance. I loved the summer vibes and the characters, Sienna and Beck. It had witty banter mixed with a great plot. The writing felt seamless and the chemistry between the characters really stood out. Overall, really binge-able and a great time, making it a perfect summer read.
Thank you Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for this arc.

Rating: 4/5
Spice: 5/5


WOW.

Honestly i don’t have many words for this story. There were a LOT of characters, and i found myself drowning a bit to remember who each person was, but the SPICE. I loved the spice. It felt very jab like to Love Island, but in a fun and exciting way.

I LOVED Sienna as well. Very fun and witty, and she and Beck felt like a perfect match right from the very beginning!

I didn’t love the “normal selection behavior” wording. I’m aware that most reality tv shows are scripted to a point, but this kinda ruined some of the “reality tv show” setting we were supposed to be in.

Overall a great story, and i found myself giggling a lot, and definitely enjoyed the author’s style and hope to read some more!

Thanks to NetGalley for access to the ARC in exchange for this honest review!