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Schyler Crandall returns to Heaven, Louisiana when her father has a heart attack to discover the family business in ruins. Schyler is strong, likable character and I enjoyed the love story. However, I thought that were a few too many subplots going on at once that detracted from the story.
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The best Sandra Brown book EVER! I couldn't put it down!
Schyler Crandall left home six years ago when she found out her sister was pregnant with her fiance's baby. But when her father has a massive heart attack, she returns home to Belle Terre to find her family's business, Crandall Logging, on the edge of bankruptcy with a huge loan payment coming due. In order to save the business, Schyler must put her trust into Cash Boudreaux, a man who grew up on Belle Terre property but was never part of the family.
I think I waited about 20 years too long to read this book. What I might have liked in the late 80's or 90's doesn't appeal to me now. The heroine is somewhat likeable but has too many TSTL moments. She also has way too many blind spots when it comes to her family. Cash is alpha to the extreme. He broods, he drinks, and he has sex with every woman in the county. I didn't like that he was seeing other women when he was with Schyler. That was a big turn off.
There were far too many villains in this book. It got very hard to find someone to root for. But, I can still say that the story was still very readable and I wanted to see how it ended. I would call this book a stepping stone for Sandra Brown. My rating: 2.5 Stars.
I think I waited about 20 years too long to read this book. What I might have liked in the late 80's or 90's doesn't appeal to me now. The heroine is somewhat likeable but has too many TSTL moments. She also has way too many blind spots when it comes to her family. Cash is alpha to the extreme. He broods, he drinks, and he has sex with every woman in the county. I didn't like that he was seeing other women when he was with Schyler. That was a big turn off.
There were far too many villains in this book. It got very hard to find someone to root for. But, I can still say that the story was still very readable and I wanted to see how it ended. I would call this book a stepping stone for Sandra Brown. My rating: 2.5 Stars.
Very good romance book, couldn't put it down.
My FAVORITE Sandra Brown book. I've read and re-read this book a few times. Ohhhhh, I just love that Cash Boudreaux! Yes, he is the typical romance "hero" of the mid/late '80's, but I can't help it, I just love him! ;-) I feel that all of the characters in this book are strong(whether good ones or bad ones) and they definitely add to the story. For me this is one of Sandra Brown's most entertaining books! Hope you enjoy it too! happy reading!
From back cover:
The adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town, Schyler Crandall left Heaven, Louisiana, a brokenhearted girl. Now a crisis has brought her home to a family in conflict, a logging empire on the brink of disaster, and seething secrets that make Heaven hotter than hell. Still there are her beautiful younger sister, Tricia, with her cruel lies...Ken, Tricia's handsome husband, who married the wrong sister...Jigger, the pimp and ruffian with plans of his own...and Cash, proud, mysterious, and complex. It is dangerous for Schyler to even be near him, yet she must dare to confront the past-if there is to be any peace in Heaven.
The adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town, Schyler Crandall left Heaven, Louisiana, a brokenhearted girl. Now a crisis has brought her home to a family in conflict, a logging empire on the brink of disaster, and seething secrets that make Heaven hotter than hell. Still there are her beautiful younger sister, Tricia, with her cruel lies...Ken, Tricia's handsome husband, who married the wrong sister...Jigger, the pimp and ruffian with plans of his own...and Cash, proud, mysterious, and complex. It is dangerous for Schyler to even be near him, yet she must dare to confront the past-if there is to be any peace in Heaven.
Book is in good condition
Quick read with interesting characters. True Sandra Brown style.
THEY CALLED IT HEAVEN, LOUISIANA, BUT THE STEAMING SECRETS OF ITS RESIDENTS MADE IT HOTTER THAN HELL...
Schyler Crandall, the adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town. She had run away a heart-broken girl, but came back a woman who knew exactly what she wanted...Cash, sensual, arrogant, and mysteriously complex....Tricia, Schyler's beautiful younger sister. Her cruel lies only hinted of her malice...Ken, Tricia's handsome husband. Marrying the wrong sister was just his first mistake...Jigger, pimp and ruffian. He wasn't the only evil in this sultry, seething southern town.
Schyler Crandall, the adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town. She had run away a heart-broken girl, but came back a woman who knew exactly what she wanted... CASH.
A crisis has brought Schyler Crandall home to a family in conflict, a logging empire on the brink of disaster, and the kinds of sins that make Heaven burning hot...and ready to explode.
A crisis has brought Schyler Crandall home to a family in conflict, a logging empire on the brink of disaster, and the kinds of sins that make Heaven burning hot...and ready to explode.
You can never go wrong with a Sandra Brown book. Good story, romance and a mystery. She holds your interest from beginning to end.
Pamela G.
Pamela G.
The adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town, Schyler Crandall had left Heaven, Louisiana, a broken-hearted girl. Now a crisis had brought her home to a family in conflict, a logging empire on the brink of disaster, and the seething secrets that made Heaven hotter than hell
A good romance.
When her adoptive father suffers a life-threatening heart attack, Schyler Crandall returns to her hometown of Heaven, Louisiana, after a six-year absence. It isn't just the heat that's sizzling in Heaven. Schyler's sister hates her enough to do her harm; her father's logging empire is about to go under; her beloved home, Belle Terre, may be lost; and Cash Boudreaux threatens Schyler's heart with a sensual pull that's impossible to resist. Unfortunately for Schyler, Cash is a dangerous, complex man with a dark past and a wild reputation that he won't deny. Schyler needs Cash's expertise to save her father's business, but can she let the handsome Cajun into her life without losing her heart?
Great book! I stayed up to 3 A.M. on a work night to finish it.
Awesome! A page-turner for sure!
When her adoptive father suffers a life-threatening heart attack, Schyler Crandall returns to her hometown of Heaven, Louisiana, after a six-year absence. It isn't just the heat that's sizzling in Heaven. Schyler's sister hates her enough to do her harm; her father's logging empire is about to go under; her beloved home, Belle Terre, may be lost; and Cash Boudreaux threatens Schyler's heart with a sensual pull that's impossible to resist. Unfortunately for Schyler, Cash is a dangerous, complex man with a dark past and a wild reputation that he won't deny. Schyler needs Cash's expertise to save her father's business, but can she let the handsome Cajun into her life without losing her heart?
Slow Heat in Heaven is a rip-roaring tale that grabs the reader's attention on page 1 and doesn't let go until the book's end. Complex and vivid characters, family intrigue, and old scandals all make for the perfect romantic suspense read. --Lois Faye Dyer
Slow Heat in Heaven is a rip-roaring tale that grabs the reader's attention on page 1 and doesn't let go until the book's end. Complex and vivid characters, family intrigue, and old scandals all make for the perfect romantic suspense read. --Lois Faye Dyer
The adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town,Schyler Carandall had left Heaven,Louisiana, a broken hearted girl. Now a crisis had brought her home to a family in conflict,a logging empire on the brink of disaster,and seething secrets that made Heaven hotter than hell.
There was her beautiful younger sister,Tricia,with her cruel lies... Ken,her handsome husband,who married wth wrong sister... Jigger,the pimp and ruffian with plans of his own... and Cash,arrogant mysterious,and complex. No man wasmore dangerous for her to love and there was no man she wanted more
There was her beautiful younger sister,Tricia,with her cruel lies... Ken,her handsome husband,who married wth wrong sister... Jigger,the pimp and ruffian with plans of his own... and Cash,arrogant mysterious,and complex. No man wasmore dangerous for her to love and there was no man she wanted more
For some reason Slow Heat in Heaven was a little too slow for me. It started slow and kept that same pace throughout the book. Not the usual Sandra Brown book.
This was a good book. Keeps you reading to see what happens next. Has danger in it, along with a hard, tough man who is our hero, Cash. It is set in the south where its hot and life is still a little prejudiced for the African Americans. Our heroine, Schyler, is a brave girl who had grown up where the story takes place but had moved away for 10 years to the city, NY I think, where life was much more up to date and moved at a faster pace, to escape a spiteful sibling and finance. She has come back because her adopted father is in the hospital suffering from a heart attack. She runs into the forbidden Cash who runs, unofficially, Schyler's family wood business. She tangles with the meanest man in the area and survives. She has a lot of spunk and grit. Good story, a must read. I think you will like it.
If you love romance, get this book. It's very good and is on my "keeper" shelf!
When her adoptive father suffers a life-threatening heart attack, Schyler Crandall returns to her hometown of Heaven, Louisiana, after a six-year absence. It isn't just the heat that's sizzling in Heaven. Schyler's sister hates her enough to do her harm; her father's logging empire is about to go under; her beloved home, Belle Terre, may be lost; and Cash Boudreaux threatens Schyler's heart with a sensual pull that's impossible to resist. Unfortunately for Schyler, Cash is a dangerous, complex man with a dark past and a wild reputation that he won't deny. Schyler needs Cash's expertise to save her father's business, but can she let the handsome Cajun into her life without losing her heart?
I just finished this book last night....finished it at 2:30 and had to be up for work by 5:00. It was that good! If you have read
When her adoptive father suffers a life-threatening heart attack, Schyler Crandall returns to her hometown of Heaven, Louisiana, after a six-year absence. It isn't just the heat that's sizzling in Heaven. Schyler's sister hates her enough to do her harm; her father's logging empire is about to go under; her beloved home, Belle Terre, may be lost; and Cash Boudreaux threatens Schyler's heart with a sensual pull that's impossible to resist. Unfortunately for Schyler, Cash is a dangerous, complex man with a dark past and a wild reputation that he won't deny. Schyler needs Cash's expertise to save her father's business, but can she let the handsome Cajun into her life without losing her heart?
Slow Heat in Heaven is a rip-roaring tale that grabs the reader's attention on page 1 and doesn't let go until the book's end. Complex and vivid characters, family intrigue, and old scandals all make for the perfect romantic suspense read
(This book has a different cover)
Slow Heat in Heaven is a rip-roaring tale that grabs the reader's attention on page 1 and doesn't let go until the book's end. Complex and vivid characters, family intrigue, and old scandals all make for the perfect romantic suspense read
(This book has a different cover)
SLOW HEAT, SLOW PLOT
Thank goodness I didn't have to pay for this book. It was recommended and raved about so much I had to read it. I could not get into the dragging story line (I read five other books between beginning and finishing this one!) The hero is a pig. He readily admits to a long and varied sex life, especially among the bored wives of some of the town gentry. He is vulgar and trashy and uses the heroine whenever and wherever he feels like it. She is a spineless, mewling baby. She won't stand up for herself against him or her bitchy, rotten sister and brother-in-law. I doubt I will be reading any more Sandra Brown novels.
Thank goodness I didn't have to pay for this book. It was recommended and raved about so much I had to read it. I could not get into the dragging story line (I read five other books between beginning and finishing this one!) The hero is a pig. He readily admits to a long and varied sex life, especially among the bored wives of some of the town gentry. He is vulgar and trashy and uses the heroine whenever and wherever he feels like it. She is a spineless, mewling baby. She won't stand up for herself against him or her bitchy, rotten sister and brother-in-law. I doubt I will be reading any more Sandra Brown novels.
typical Sandra Brown mystery, full of tricks and twists. very suspenseful. Some creasing on the spine - this copy has been read several times, but is otherwise in good condition.
Schyler takes charge
