Rachel Reviews Hot as Hale by Marie James
Title: Hot As Hale
Series: Hale Series #3
Author: Marie James
Genre: Erotic Romance
Release Date: September 7, 2015

Innocent Joselyne Bennett loves her quiet life. As an elementary teacher her days include teaching kids then going home to research fun science projects to add to her lesson plan. Her only excitement is living vicariously through her sister Lorali and friend Alexa Warner.
Incredibly gorgeous police detective Kaleb Perez was going through the motions of life. His position on the force as a narcotics detective forced him to cross paths with Josie after a shooting involving her friend.
On more than one occasion Kaleb discretely tried to catch Josie’s eye. On every occasion he was ignored but when her hand is forced after a break-in at her apartment Josie and Kaleb are on a collision course with each other. Formerly timid Josie is coaxed out of her shell by the sexy-as-sin Kaleb who nurtures her inner sex-kitten in the most seductive ways, and replaces her inexperience with passionate need.
The small group has overcome so much in such a short period of time and just when they think they can settle back into their lives they are forced back into the unknown. Can Kaleb protect Josie from further tragedy? Can she let him go once the threat of danger is gone?
This is a standalone erotic contemporary novel. The next book in the Hale Series: To Hale and Back is the conclusion of the series and in the point of view of all six characters.
Recommended for readers 18 and up due to strong language and explicit sexual content.

Rachel's Review~
Marie James brings the smut once again. This time it's Josie's turn and boy is she different than we would have thought from the two previous books. She's portrayed up until now as a goody two-shoes...perfect little teacher..well guess what, the teacher is kinky!!! Woo hoo.
This story picks up where Begging for Hale left off.
This one was all about the sexy. It starts off with Josie still refusing to call Kaleb, even though he still gives her business cards with his personal cell number on them. But things are shaken up rather quickly and you're like OH YEAH...lots of conflict, drama....but that part kind of falls by the wayside once Josie and Kaleb get their relationship groove on. So as much as I love a sexy book, I was really looking forward to a little more oomph in the storyline. I loved all the sexy, don't get me wrong..and it's most definitely not too much...but I can see a lot of debate over this one and how Josie acts. But you know...it's those quiet ones you gotta watch out for!
While this wasn't loaded with angst, wasn't overly emotional, it was still an enjoyable read. I just wish for myself and what I like to read, that it would have delved a little deeper into the storyline...it was on the back burner to their sex, then all of a sudden it was the only focus, then it was resolved and we were back to the sex.
4.0 Stars

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