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Hot Stuff
Author: Leanne Banks, Janet Evanovich
Book Information
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780312941468 - ISBN-10: 0312941463
Publication Date: 4/3/2007
Pages: 304

Book Description:
Cate Madigan isn't asking for trouble. Her wacky Irish family is constantly playing matchmaker for her with men who leave much to be desired. All she wants is peace and quiet and a nice place to live while she saves money from tending bar in a lively Boston pub. Okay, so what if her roommate is a cross-dressing lounge singer named Marty Longfellow? In exchange for cheap rent, all she has to do is take care of his plants and collect his mail when he’s out of town. And then…Marty disappears. At the same time, a bullmastiff named Beast shows up with instructions from Marty to take care of him. Can Cate handle this 120-pound bundle of joy who wants to devour everything in sight? Ex-cop Kellen McBride has just decided to make Cate’s bar his nightly hangout. But is he there for the beer? Or does he have an ulterior motive for getting close to Cate? When Cate comes home to a ransacked apartment, she realizes Kellen knows more than he’s saying. Problem is, he’s turning up the heat in her life—in more ways than one. Soon Cate finds herself in deep trouble with mysterious stalkers, a lovesick would-be boyfriend named Patrick Pugg, two friends who are looking for love, and the very sexy, possibly dangerous Kellen McBride. The south side of Boston has never been wilder…
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Carol W. (carolceltic) from NEWTON, MA wrote on 4/28/2007...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

this funny light book and i love it. fast reading.

Dartha H. (Dartha) from CONROE, TX wrote on 9/13/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

There were a few lines in this book where I would start to laugh, the lines weren't long enough, so I would stop the laugh. The laughs while I was reading sounded more like hiccoughs.
So for a hiccupping good time, you should grab a copy of this book!!!

Marcy M. (marcym) from CHARLOTTE, IA wrote on 5/20/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

LOL humor! Typical Evanovich but not as polished as the Plum series. These characters are great though, still bust a gut funny. I read this on a boring afternoon, and it sure made my day brighter. If you're looking for light, fluffy and funny with a little mystery tossed in, this one's for you!

Debbie C. (DebbieC) from GLOUCESTER CY, NJ wrote on 10/30/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

For some reason I thought this was part of the Full series... but almost from the first page I found it to be rather funny. Quick read... would like to see more from this duo.

Brandy L. (Nursebrandy) from MARKSVILLE, LA wrote on 9/3/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another cute book from Janet Evanovich. I couldn't quit laughing.

Kimberly C. (kmcrabtree72) from NEWARK, DE wrote on 8/31/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great Chic Lit! A little bit of romance and mystery. Definately good read!

Karla M. (klueless1973) from ELKO, NV wrote on 8/26/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Cute story and a quick read!

Heidi K. (heidiho) from SYRACUSE, UT wrote on 8/17/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I LOVE the Stephanie Plum novels, but I was really disappointed in this book. Some giggle moments, but the characters were not as likable as they are in other Evanovich novels. It is a lightweight book, a quick read, but not quite up to snuff with her other novels.

Tonya G. (sillygirl821) from WHITEHALL, MI wrote on 8/15/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Couldn't put this cute book down. This one had me chuckling and giggling. Great summer quick read.

Judie M. (Judiemcq) from FALLON, NV wrote on 7/10/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was the best book I've read in a long time. I laughed so hard in places because I have known a few guys like that in my lifetime. Easy reading a great story line and good material.


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Heather D. from ORANGE, CA wrote on 2/25/2008...


An aspiring teacher, Cate studies by day and bartends by night, living in the arty South End of Boston with an often-absent drag queen named Marty Longfellow. It's the perfect living arrangement~~*a big strong roommate...no interest in women*, plenty of alone time and low rent-turns wholly suspicious when Marty disappears, leaving behind a lovable bullmastiff. Cate's sexy love interest, barroom regular Kellen McBride, is an *independent recovery agent* who believes that Marty is responsible for a string of one-of-a-kind jewelry heists. After Marty's place gets tossed, Cate teams up with him to track down the missing Marty before whoever's after him comes after her. Like other Evanovich novels, there's a madcap race to the finish while mysteries are solved and hearts are stolen; also like other Evanovich novels, it makes for a highly satisfying read.

Linda G. (Doc) from CASHIERS, NC wrote on 2/12/2008...


Sexy and fun effort from some great authors

Candice J. (Calliope13) from KYLE, TX wrote on 11/14/2007...


Dear Reader,
Cate Madigan isn't asking for trouble. Her wacky Irish family is constantly playing matchmaker for her with men who leave much to be desired. All she wants is peace and quiet and a nice place to live while she saves her money from tending bar in a lively Boston pub. Okay, so what if her roommate is a cross-dressing lounge singer named Marty Longfellow? In exchange for cheap rent, all she has to do is take care of his plants and collect his mail when he's out of town. And then... Marty disappers. At the same time, a bullmastiff named Beast shows up with instructions from Marty to take care of him. Can Cate handle this 120-pound bundle of joy who wants to devour everything in sight? Ex-cop Kellen McBride has decided to make Cate's bar his nightly hang-out. But is he just there for the beer? Or does he have an ulterior motive for getting close to Cate? When Cate comes home to a ransacked apartment, she realizes Kellen knows more than he's saying. Problem is, he's turning up the heat in her life-in more ways than one. Soon Cate finds herself in deep trouble with mysterious stalkers, a lovesick would-be boyfriend named Patrick Pugg, two friends who are looking for love, and the very sexy, possibly dangerous Kellen McBride. The south side of Boston has never been wilder....
Happy Reading!
Janet and Leanne

Pat M. from KINSMAN, OH wrote on 8/13/2007...


Cate Madigan isn't asking for trouble. Her wacky Irish family is constantly playing matchmaker for her with men who leave much to be desired. All she wants is peace and quiet and a nice place to live while she saves her money from tending bar in a lively Boston pub. Okay, so what if her roommate is a cross-dressing lounge singer named Marty Longfellow? In exchange for cheap rent, all she has to do is take care of his plants and collect his mail when he's out of town. And then...Marty disappears. At the same time, a bullmastiff named Beast shows up with instructions from Marty to take care of him. Can Cate handle this 120-pound bundle of joy who wants to devour everything in sight? Ex-cop Kellen McBride has decided to make Cate's bar his nightly hang-out. But is he just there for the beer? Or does he have an ulterior motive for getting close to Cate? Kellen nows more than he's saying. Problem is, he's turning up the heat in her life-in more ways than one. Soon Cate finds herself in deep trouble with mysterious stalkers, a lovesick would-be boyfriend named Patrick Pugg, two friends who are looking for love, and the very sexy, possibly dangerous Kellen McBride. The south side of Boston has never been wilder...

Christine P. (chrissy77) from QUAKERTOWN, PA wrote on 8/13/2007...


Great fun read. Couldn't put it down!!!

Evanovich fans will be delighted with this new novel, co-written with relative up-and-comer Banks. Working her formula to its fullest, Evanovich conjures the large, close, gently eccentric Madigan family that 26-year-old college student Cate calls her own. An aspiring teacher, Cate studies by day and bartends by night, living in the arty South End of Boston with an often-absent drag queen named Marty (Marta) Longfellow. The perfect living arrangement-"a big strong roommate...not interested in women," plenty of alone time and low rent-turns wholly suspicious when Marty disappears, leaving behind a lovable bullmastiff. Cate's sexy love interest, barroom regular Kellen McBride, is an "independent recovery agent" who believes that Marty is responsible for a string of one-of-a-kind jewelry heists; after Marty's place gets tossed, Cate teams up with him to track down the missing Marty before whoever's after him comes after her. Like other Evanovich novels, there's a madcap race to the finish while mysteries are solved and hearts are stolen; also like other Evanovich novels, it makes a highly satisfying read.

Alicia M. (AliciaMoore) from NEWPORT NEWS, VA wrote on 8/4/2007...


Great humor and typical Evanovich. A quick read for someone looking for fun!

Rosemary M. (AggiesGirl) from CARROLLTON, TX wrote on 7/13/2007...


Very witty and fun!
An easy poolside read.

Colleen H. (senhi) from NEWARK, IL wrote on 7/8/2007...


Good quick read. Snappy dialogue and not too steamy!!!

. wrote on 6/18/2007...


Cate Madigan isn't asking for trouble. Her wacky Irish family i constantly playing matchmaker for her with men who leave much to be desired. All she wants is peace and quiet and a nice place to live while she saves her money from tending bar in a lively Boston pub. Okay, so what if her roommate is a cross-dressing lounge singer named Marty Longfellow? In exchange for cheap rent, all she has to do is take care of his plants and collect his mail when he's out of town. And then...Marty disappears. At the same time, a bullmastiff named Beast shows up with instructions from Marty to take care of him. Can Cate handle this 120-pound bundle of joy who wants to devour everything in sight? Ex-cop Kellen McBride has decided to make Cate's bar his nightly hang-out. But is he just there for the beer? Or does he have an ulterior motive for getting close to Cate? When Cate comes home to a ransacked apartment, she realizes Kellen knows more that he saying. Problem is, he is turning up the heat in her life-in more ways than one. Soon Cate finds herself in deep trouble with mysterious stalkers, a lovesick would-be boyfriend named Patrick Pugg, two friends who are looking for love, and the very sexy, possibly dangerous Kellen McBride. The south side of Boston has never been wilder.......

Lorrie B. (mallygirl) from ALTOONA, PA wrote on 6/17/2007...


Another great book by Ms. Evanovich! This is a quick fun read! Great book to read during your summer vacation!