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A Touch Of Heat (H.E.A.T. Book 2) Paperback – December 2, 2014

by Nicola Claire (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
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"No one owns life. But they can certainly own death."

A woman is murdered outside an exclusive gaming club and all the clues point across the street to Sweet Hell. Lara Keen, Detective at Auckland Criminal Investigations Bureau, is called in to consult, adding her own unique take on the crime scene.

But the murder is only the tip of the iceberg, and Lara soon finds herself twisted up in a series of chilling crimes that don't seem to connect but keep pulling her inexorably further in. Uncovering each clue will require delving deeper into her past and facing some shocking truths better left untouched. And when her boyfriend, HEAT Chief Investigator Damon Michaels, gets caught up in it all, the dots simply disconnect.

Trust is something they both will have to learn to give, but can Lara open up to that degree? Or will Lara's past make it impossible for her to solve the crimes before the murderer strikes again? Everything hinges on Lara, but the more she uncovers, the harder it is for her to even breathe.

A sexy, sizzling crime-thriller sure to add a touch of heat to your night.

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    H.E.A.T.
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    December 2, 2014
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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Nicola Claire lives in beautiful Taupo, New Zealand with her husband and two young boys.

A bit of a romance junkie, she can be known to devour as many as half a dozen books a week if she drinks too much coffee. But her real passion is writing sexy, romantic suspense stories with strong female leads and alpha male protagonists who know how to love them. 

So far, she's written well over 50 books. She might have caught the writing bug; here's hoping there's no cure!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503355985
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503355989
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.83 x 9 inches
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ H.E.A.T.
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A bit of a romance junkie, Nicola can be known to devour as many as half a dozen books a week if she drinks too much coffee. But her real passion is writing thrilling romantic suspense stories with strong female leads and alpha male protagonists who know how to love them.

So far, she’s written well over 70 books. She might have caught the writing bug; here’s hoping there’s no cure!

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  • Julie H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Damon & Lara
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
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    MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS - What I love about this series is that it has a great balance of murder & intrigue as well as love & romance & passion. Lara is investigating a murder outside of Sweet Hell, which is a kink club, a gambling joint, an underground hedonistic wonderland? As the story progresses we find some incredibly crazy things happening inside the club & some of the members of this club? The surprises just keep coming!! The love affair between Lara & HEAT investigator Damon is strained by Lara's dedication to her job & Damon's obsession with getting help for his sister Carole. Damon makes a bold statement, asking how Lara is unable to trust the one man who loves her beyond anything else. Damon even claims Lara doesn't have a heart, that she is cold as ice. She was on the edge of losing him anyway but now Damon has to go undercover in the sex club & the owners must believe Damon is single & on the market for some kink. Damon does something while undercover that I really hated, shared a piece of his relationship with Lara without letting her in on his secret mission. Lara knows how far she is willing to go in an investigation & is only upset where this would have been a deal breaker for me!! While Lara is desperately trying to solve the murder mystery as well as the arson problem & a traitor within her organization, she also has to face her father who treats her like an insubordinate cop. Lara & Damon get to work with Nick Anscombe!! Great tie-in to Nicola Claire's other great series. I loved that Damon is taking more control in bed & is finally unleashed his inner sex god! He has always been hot with Lara but now he realizes Lara is open to his kind of aggressive seduction & he doesn't have to hold back! Finally, finally, finally Lara runs to Damon & tells him she is so lost & alone without him & it was beautiful! "You're more important than my job Damon. My job fills the empty spaces inside my head. You fill the empty spaces in my heart." Lara comes a long way in this second book & because the mysteries are still not entirely solved I hope to find Lara & Damon together in book #3 working as a couple!!
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  • lizliz
    4.0 out of 5 stars mystery cops and romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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    Better than the first book, the characters are interesting-if at times annoying - and the mystery/thriller aspect intriguing. Worthwhile read
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  • Anita Claire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Six star review
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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    I wish Amazon had six stars since this book was so good. When romance meats detective you usually get a good romance with a weak detective story or vice verse. Claire can sure tell a great story. Both the romance and the detective story were strong, interesting, and well paced. Claire left just enough clues so I could follow what was happening, but left me guessing just enough so I couldn't put the book down. Also, even though the crime was disturbing, the author has a great way of writing that made the story interesting without being gross.

    The story
    A women is killed next to a gentleman club. Police Detective Lara Keen starts investigating. Unfortunately the club has ties to her father and boyfriend ...which makes for a very soul searching experience for Lara.

    What I liked
    Everything. The romance could have stood on it's own -- so could the detective story.

    What I didn't like
    The cover -- The cover looks amateurish - I thought this book would be a poorly written. The book is excellent - don't let the cover fool you.
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  • olybev
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy cow...the ride continues
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015
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    This second book in the H.E.A.T. series doesn't disappoint. With twists and turns you get hooked quickly wondering who the good guys are and if true love will conquer doubt. Nicola Claire rocked this series and my fingers are crossed there will be another book.
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  • Rg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2015
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    This book keeps the suspense continuing right up to the end. Looking forward to the next book. Nicola Claire has a gift for storylines.
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  • Michele Hamilton
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Touch of Heat
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015
    Format: Kindle
    Dominance and submission. Sex clubs. A taut thriller full of emotional roller coasters. Hope there's a sequel to tie up loose ends. This heroine is betrayed by her partner and her emotionally distant dom of a father who is a member of a criminal sex club....
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  • Amy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
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    Fast moving. Great storyline!!
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  • Rachel Webb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2014
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    Love Nicola Clair. She didn't disappoint!!
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  • MazzG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2014
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    Love this authors books! I have waited a long time for this book and it was worth the wait. I love the characters and cannot wait for the story to continue.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the first book in this series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2015
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    I loved the first book in this series, and the second one didn't disappoint, definitely would recommend this author.
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  • Mrs Hayley Bardsley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2016
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    A good read. Make sure you have read book 1.
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