The Heat of A Kiss (McClellan Trilogy Book 3)

Lists with This Book. Jan 07, Ana rated it really liked it Shelves: A nice book I truly enjoyed. And so unlike Silhouette Desire books these day it's laughable.

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Just two ordinary people falling in love. I mean now they even demand their heroes to be the same. A snippet from Desire's submission guidlines: The Desire hero should be powerful and wealthy — an alpha male with a sense of entitlement, and sometimes arrogance. While he may be harsh or direct, he is never physically cruel.

Beneath his alpha exterior, he displays A nice book I truly enjoyed. Beneath his alpha exterior, he displays some vulnerability, and he is capable of being saved. It's up to the heroine to get him there. The Texan hero should own the ranch, not work on it, and the urban hero should be someone in charge, not a handyman.

Kansas is a fun, quirky heroine. She may appear wimpy and weak, but she has a core of solid steel when there are no crawling slimy things around. She came to Arizona to find her brother and she won't give up until she does. Unfortunately, she can't do it alone. Luckily for her, Pax has a white knight complex, totally can't say no. Not that she asks. He learnt the hard way that he can't count on others, he doesn't need anyone.

He takes more than he should on his shoulders, even in his relationship, he is always the strong one. But all the time he spends with Kansas makes him doubt his attitude. I liked both of them, and I liked how they are together. The only tiny thing that wasn't right is the ending, I would have liked them to talk things out, it was just a bit too rushed. I'm certainly impressed with Greene's writing.

I'll definitely be reading more of her Silhouette books. View all 9 comments. Jan 07, Saly rated it it was amazing Recommended to Saly by: The poor hero Pax didn't stand a chance against her, used to being a loner ever since his father walked away Kansas confused the hell out of him, the way she could make peo Rating 4. The poor hero Pax didn't stand a chance against her, used to being a loner ever since his father walked away Kansas confused the hell out of him, the way she could make people talk, never backed down when she wanted him to open up or the way she kissed him.

I loved their first lovemaking scene, how Kansas just seduced him and made him agree to take her in the search for her brother. The romance was just awesome and Kansas my favorite type of heroine. Jan 22, Tara rated it it was ok. I read this book almost as a dare to myself. I don't read romance as a general rule and I now know why. These books remind me of a "Goosebumps" for adults.

Arizona Heat (Men Made In America 2 #3) by Jennifer Greene

Completely ridiculous, formulaic, and just silly. Stephanie rated it really liked it Jul 06, Valery Rhodes-Cournia rated it really liked it May 13, Nancy rated it really liked it Nov 20, Amber Matlock rated it it was amazing Dec 22, Tara Choate rated it liked it Nov 17, Kathy rated it it was ok May 31, Jeanette rated it it was ok May 25, Rebecca rated it it was amazing Feb 01, Elaine rated it it was ok Jan 21, Emily rated it liked it Nov 23, Malika-Liki rated it really liked it May 13, Monica Costa-Lessing rated it it was ok Nov 10, Janie rated it liked it Apr 09, Beth rated it liked it Oct 18, Jaclyn rated it really liked it Jan 26, Khanson rated it did not like it Feb 05, Sabrina rated it liked it Jun 29, Lisa rated it liked it Sep 28, Lynne rated it liked it Mar 06, Dina Hicks machado rated it it was amazing Jan 11, Voirey Linger rated it liked it Nov 01, Vicki rated it really liked it Oct 13, Shona Gibb rated it really liked it Dec 27, His sleuthing endangers not only his life but other lives precious to him.

His girlfriend, Kate Bell, involves him in this mystery when she thinks she's seen a ghost. Wes Harrison, her old boyfriend who she thought died years ago in a boating accident, is not only alive, but he is involved in some pretty shady activities. Kate and Mac begin work to find out what's really 4 Star This is the second book in the series.

Kate and Mac begin work to find out what's really up in northwest Florida when Kate suddenly loses control of her car and ends up in the hospital. Mac must find out the truth before he ends up dead, or worse someone he cares about dies. Dec 21, Max Everhart rated it it was amazing. Ghosts of boyfriend's past?

Yes, all the seemingly random elements that make up a satisfying Mac Mcclellan are present yet again in Deadly Ruse. But it all begins when Kate Bell, Mac's girlfriend, spots her ex-boyfriend outside a movie theater. Only problem is, he's been dead for twelve years. Mac, at his girlfriend's insistence, looks into things, and is quickly drawn into another complicated puzzle to solve.

This, like all the books in the Mcclellan series, is great fun. The first person narrator is charming, tough, funny, and I root for him whole-heartedly every time. Quickly becoming one of my favorite P. May 22, Chuck rated it really liked it. This is a fun private investigator mystery. It also takes place in the Florida panhandle with which I am reasonably familiar and I think that's fun.

Mac is a retired Marine sergeant and circumstances have pushed him into the PI business. In this yarn Kate is sure she has seen her ex boyfriend in a local theater. Mac is not so sure about this because the man allegedly died in a boating accident ten year This is a fun private investigator mystery. Mac is not so sure about this because the man allegedly died in a boating accident ten years prior. A curious couple like our heroes can't let a mystery like that go unsolved so…. I chose this story as the result of reading the positive review posted by my Goodreads friend Pamela.

Nov 09, Johanna rated it really liked it Shelves: Mac McClellan returns in another action-packed mystery full of intrigue and suspense… Kate Bell is taken by surprise by a ghost from her past- literally. While leaving the theater on a date with Mac, she is convinced she has seen her former boyfriend, Wes.

The only problem is, he died twelve years ago in a boating accident. The more Mac investigates, the more the story begins to stink, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a maze of deception of epic proportions. Who exactly was Wes Mac McClellan returns in another action-packed mystery full of intrigue and suspense… Kate Bell is taken by surprise by a ghost from her past- literally. Who exactly was Wes Harrison?

Things really start to heat up when Mac is paid a surprise visit by the sexy yet mysterious Dakota, cousin to Sargent J. The closer Mac gets to the truth, the greater the danger he finds himself in. Yet another great book from author E. Fans of Deadly Catch will not be disappointed with this second book in the Mac McClellan Mystery series, which can also be read as a stand-alone. Full of familiar characters, as well as some colorful new ones, Deadly Ruse is a fast-paced mystery that will keep you on your toes.

I have received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Check out this review on my blog: Dec 06, Jo-Anne rated it really liked it Shelves: Mac McClellan is a retired Marine living in Florida with his girlfriend, Kate Bell, where they are living a quiet, uncomplicated life. Uncomplicated until she saw her ex-boyfriend, Wes Harrison, who has been dead for twelve years.

Mac doesn't believe she actually saw Wes and tries to make her see that it was probably someone who looked like him. But Kate was positive it was him. Mac has been playing around at investigating so when Kate introduces him to Frank Hightower of Hightower Investigation Mac McClellan is a retired Marine living in Florida with his girlfriend, Kate Bell, where they are living a quiet, uncomplicated life. Mac has been playing around at investigating so when Kate introduces him to Frank Hightower of Hightower Investigations, a family friend, Mac is thrilled.

Then Frank offers to sponsor Mac and pay for his courses to earn his PI license in exchange for Mac working for him on the Harrison case. Mac jumps at the chance. As Mac gets further into the investigation he finds out Kate still has some of Wes's belongings which include some uncut diamonds. This is an edge of your seat type of story where something is always happening like Kate's car being tampered with, causing a terrible crash, sending her to hospital and Mac getting shot at.

I loved the parts with Mac finding out about diamond smuggling and drug dealers. I really liked Mac and learning more about him and his past but I didn't feel the same connection with Kate. Don't get me wrong, I liked Kate but just didn't think her character was as well developed. I did feel sorry for Mac trying to be a civilian after 24 years as a Marine. He had such a hard time remembering not to give orders to people but just ask them to do what he wanted.

I received a complementary copy in exchange for my honest review.

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May 26, M. Payne rated it it was amazing. Michael Helms has a plot that is as tight as a night of bondage. Mac does not see him because he bumps into his busty, red-haired companion and his eyes are drawn to her abundant cleavage. Kate insists the man is alive, a bag of glittery diamonds is found and they are off and running. They do unexpected things.

The reader gets vicarious thrills seeing what a Marine veteran would do in a number of dire situations involving lots of fighting and gunplay as well as strategizing his moves as he would in battle. Sheriff Pickron and Mac face off like two bulls who grudgingly tolerate each other as the tale unfolds. Scenes of Mac resisting seduction are as interesting as a consummated steamy tryst. Helms will have to make more of these mysteries available.

It is unfair to leave an addict with no fix. All the fun and no guilt. Nov 11, Terry Ambrose rated it really liked it. Mac McClellan is a retired Marine enjoying an uncomplicated lifestyle with girlfriend Kate Bell in the Florida panhandle. Mac wants to be supportive but is not sure how to help her.

When Kate introduces Mac to long-time family friend, Frank Hightower of Hightower Investigations, Mac receives a proposition to work for Frank while taking courses to earn his PI license. Not realizing that his cover has been blown, Mac books a room at the resort, thus putting his life on the line as he attempts to solve the case before someone else dies. Characters are believable and very likable. Even the bad guys have complicated pasts, which adds to the interest level in the book and helps to counterbalance the somewhat predictable ending. While a bit slow in parts, the action overall is moves quickly.

A review copy of this book was provided by its publisher. Mar 07, Christa Nardi rated it it was amazing. Mac may not have figured out what he's doing with his life for the future yet, but he's prepared to enjoy the present with Kate. What starts out as a pleasant night out starts a journey into Kate's previous relationships back in Destin. He gets to meet the rest of the family, including old family friends, but not exactly the way he planned. Unfortunately, instead of bringing them closer, the more information Mac is able to come up with, the farther Kate seems to drift.

Romance aside, the more in Mac may not have figured out what he's doing with his life for the future yet, but he's prepared to enjoy the present with Kate. Romance aside, the more information increases the risk to both of them. Mac has to deal with much ambiguity and temptation, but manages to stay with the goal - find Wes Harrison if he is still alive and not a ghost.

He's the strong hero type - ex-marine so what else would be expected? He's also human and has a sense of humor, very likable despite a tendency to order people around. The story is well written and moves quickly - I was hooked from the start and stayed up well past my bedtime to see how it ended. The multiple twists and turns make it hard to be sure the real scams and who Mac should or shouldn't trust. Dakota definitely adds some spice to the mix.

I'll be waiting for 3 in this series for sure! I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Dec 29, Ellen Behrens rated it it was amazing. Throw together maybe-dead, maybe guilty of something characters in a twisting, turning plot and you get a " Michael Helms' second and newest Mac McClellan mystery. If it's possible, this second installment in the series is even more intriguing than the first. When Mac's lady friend Kate is sure she's seen an old beau -- a supposedly dead old beau -- Mac can't help but investigate.

Like the fisherman Mac is, he casts and reels, and Throw together maybe-dead, maybe guilty of something characters in a twisting, turning plot and you get a " Like the fisherman Mac is, he casts and reels, and pulls all manner of odd things in, but the more he fishes, the more tangled the plot lines get. Any other fisherman would cut the line, but Helms -- through Mac -- patiently tugs each line, finds the knots, and eventually straightens things out.

It's a deft touch, and under the pen of any other writer you'd find loose ends. With so much coming at you, you'll wonder how Helms can possibly untangle a line knotted with drugs, diamonds, and charity. With so much going on in "Deadly Ruse," it's hard to imagine what could possibly await Mac McClellan next time around. But given this early trend, it's sure to be an intriguing episode in Mac's life -- and a great mystery for us. If you haven't started the Mac McClellan series, get going.

You don't have to have read "Deadly Catch" to appreciate "Deadly Ruse," but if you read "Catch" first, you'll have insight into some of the references that will add to your experience. Aug 05, Sheri rated it it was amazing. But Wes allegedly died twelve years prior in a boating accident.

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Mac is not so sure, he travels to Texas to unravel this mystery. Once there he uncovers a diamond smuggling ring, people end up dead and this "mysterious sighting" turns into something much bigger than Mac anticipated. Mac begins to wonder if Kate has any ties to this crime, it all seems to revo Deadly Ruse: Mac begins to wonder if Kate has any ties to this crime, it all seems to revolves around her former friends.

A fast paced thrilling murder mystery. I really liked Mac, a tough former marine. The story is original, with twist, turns, secrets and surprises. I was at the edge of my seat, anticipating the next surprise.

Deadly Ruse

Michael Helms I received this Arc copy in exchange for an honest review May 22, Marjorie rated it it was amazing. Michael Helms is a real page turner. Make sure you have your seatbelt on because you are going on a ride like no other. Once you open the book, it will grab you, hold you down tightly and you will watch those pages turn and turn and turn some more until you get to the last one. As you read you have some twists and turns coming at you and all you can say is, "OMG. Where can you read about a retired marine,private eye, sexy women, whiskey, drugs, diamonds, casinos, and the good ole' South in a crime novel?

Mac's girlfriend Kate thinks she has seen her old boyfriend who supposedly died years ago. But is he really dead? Mac sets out to find out. Dakota shows up the help in the investigation with Mac. But who really is Dakota? Make sure you have time to read this book I read it in one sitting, it was that good. I gave this book 5 stars but which I could have given it more.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. I look for more from E. Mar 10, Ellyn Baker rated it it was amazing. I honestly loved this book as much as I liked the first. Mac cannot understand how Kate can believe her ex is alive after more than 10 years. The introduction of Dakota temporarily throws the reader into another direction. It is unclear where this young lady stands. Her motive are discovered in a clever ending. Deadly Ruse keeps the adventure moving until the last pages of the book.

Helms masterfully creates a mystery you do not want to put down. I would recommend this book if you enjoy fast paced mysteries with colorful, diverse characters. Thank you, Michael for another great story.

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Mar 03, Larry B Gray rated it it was amazing. Michael Helms has done it again with another fast paced, action packed thriller. Deadly Ruse by E. Michael Helms will grab you by the seat of the pants and not let you put this book down. I really liked the way he continued to develop his characters from his book Deadly Catch in this book.

You could watch each of them mature and grow into their parts as the book progressed. I found them to be very believable and easy to identify with. Michael Helms is an excellent storyteller. His style made E. His style made the book come alive and easy to get involved in. The story was well developed and the fast pace of it made for a great read.

I loved all the different plot twist and how they came together for a great finish. I really enjoyed reading Deadly Ruse by E. Michael Helms and I highly recommend this book. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Nov 24, Kait Carson rated it it was amazing Shelves: I'm addicted to this series - read the entire book in three sittings, couldn't put it down.

When leaving a showing of the classic movie Dead Men Walking, Kate spots an ex boyfriend - a much altered ex boyfriend - who happens to be dead. As the story unfolds, Kate's past and present intertwine and Mac is drawn into the action and danger. The story action ranges between Georgia and Florida as past and present collide in an explosive finale. The action in this book begins on page one a Missed ya Mac. The action in this book begins on page one and never stops.

It is literally impossible to find a calm place to break off the read and do something else, like sleep. It's a great book, highly recommended. Keeps you guessing until the end. Can't wait for Mac three. Jan 01, WiLoveBooks rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was drawn into the mystery from the first page. I was intrigued that Kate swore she saw her supposedly dead ex. As the mystery progressed, I found it impossible to put down. Mac is a retired marine still figuring out what to do with his life besides drinking beer and scotch, fishing, and spending time with his girlfriend Kate.

I love the fact that he's just a regular guy. He stumbles onto clues, follows leads, and does his best to fit the pieces together, though he sometimes makes mistakes. I I was drawn into the mystery from the first page. I look forward to reading more Mac McClellan mysteries in the future. And though this is the second in the series, each book stands alone. Nov 14, Petula rated it it was amazing. He and his Lady friend Kate are just leaving the cinema when Kate is shocked by seeing someone she thought was dead. Kate is so insistent that Mac promises to investigate.

He has a few contacts with the local police. The more he discovers the bigger and more dangerous the mystery gets. A really good crime mystery, with lost of twists and turns. Plenty of action ,and some humour. The hero is modest and easy to like. The secondary characters promise us more good stories in the future. I will certainly look for more. Dec 22, Stella Temenu rated it it was amazing. Deadly Ruse is a mystery that dives straight in.

Mac is out on a date with his girlfriend Kate, when she thinks she sees a face from the past. The only bad thing is her ex-boyfriend is supposed to be dead. Mac doesn't immediately believe her, but he changes his mind after he considers it. After all, she's never lied to him before, and what reason would she have to?

Wes was supposed to have died in a boating accident, but his body was never found. It's up to Mac to unravel the mystery and help to Deadly Ruse is a mystery that dives straight in. It's up to Mac to unravel the mystery and help to bring closure, especially for Kate. As he investigates, it's clear that there is much, much more to the story than anyone knows.