Hot in Hellcat Canyon

by Julie Anne Long

Overview

A broken truck, a broken career, and a breakup heard around the world land superstar John Tennessee McCord in Hellcat Canyon. Legend has it that hearts come in two colors there: gold or black. And that you can find whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s love . . . or trouble. JT may have found both in waitress Britt Langley.

His looks might cause whiplash and weak knees, but Britt sees past JT’s rough edge and sexy drawl to a person a lot like her: in need of the kind of comfort best given hot and quick, with clothes off and the lights out.  

Her wit is sharp but her eyes and heart—not to mention the rest of her—are soft, and JT is falling hard. But Britt has a secret as dark as the hills, and JT’s past is poised to invade their present. It’s up to the people of Hellcat Canyon to help make sure their future includes a happily ever after.

 “Julie Anne Long’s writing glows with emotional intensity and strong, passionate characterization.” JAYNE ANN KRENTZ 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062397614
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Series:	Hellcat Canyon Series , #1
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	513,300
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author and Rita® Award winner Julie Anne Long’s books have been translated into eighteen languages, nominated for numerous awards, and have appeared on dozens of “Best of” lists. NPR named her Pennyroyal Green series as one of the Top 100 romance series of all time. She currently lives in Northern California.

Editorial Reviews

★ 03/21/2016
Bestseller Long, known for her historical Pennyroyal Green series, has a brilliant, quirky style that gives her first contemporary a delightful gleam. Her clever phrases make her small-town setting and characters seem fresh and new. Locals are charmingly astonished when star actor John Tennessee McCord’s broken truck lands him in the small town of Hellcat Canyon, Calif. J.T. is swiftly smitten by waitress Britt Langley when she uses the word enigmatic in conversation over his lunch order. Having escaped a disastrous marriage, Britt protects her heart with an “invisible force field” that can’t quite hold off J.T.’s genuineness, intelligence, and charm. J.T. is a hero who puts Britt’s needs over his own, and Britt finds she understands J.T.’s deepest yet unacknowledged desire. The entire town roots for their romance, which is endangered more by Britt’s fears and some realistic, understandable miscommunications than by the possible return of J.T.’s former girlfriend, a fellow star whose posters plaster the town. This laugh-out-loud treat is warmly emotional and richly satisfying. Agent: Steve Axelrod, Axelrod Agency. (June)

Publishers Weekly

Julie Anne long is a fantastic writer.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz

Funny, sexy, heartwarming, Long moves seamlessly into the contemporary market.

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde

This is romantic fantasy at its purest [...] JT and Britt are clever and funny, and the book has all the hallmarks of Long’s historical novels — charming secondary characters, delightful dialogue and a sigh-inducing ending.

Sarah MacLean for the Washington Post

Sizzlingly smart! Long’s fresh new contemporary voice rocks!

NYT bestselling author Susan Andersen

A star herself in the historical-romance world, Long makes a flawless transition into contemporary romance with a wonderfully sweet yet also intensely sexy love story that brilliantly showcases her deliciously sharp sense of humor and rare gift for creating realistically quirky, wonderfully engaging characters.

Booklist (starred review)

Julie Anne Long’s books are sexy and adorable!

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis

Warm, witty and fabulous!

Suzanne Enoch

Utterly delectable battle of the sexes where readers win

Romantic Times

This is really a must-read for fans of historical romance, and be ready for some major surprises to pop up by the end. Ms. Long’s fresh writing style and attention to plot structure really keeps the pages turning in this wonderful historical romance.

Romancejunkies.com on Perils of Pleasure

This deliciously delightful romance shines with Long’s charming storytelling and appealing characters...readers will smile with joy and pleasure as the arrogant hero meets his match.

Romantic Times TOP PICK!

Of all the amazing books I’ve read this year, A Notorious Countess Confesses is my favorite.

Kathy Altman of USA Today Happy Ever After Blog

Memorable characters, great writing and insightful dialogue

All About Romance

Long’s star continues to rise with each new emotionally powerful, wonderfully rich novel. Incorporating the perfect depth of emotion into a romance rich in passion and character, she creates memorable love stories. Even a tried-and-true captive/captor plot feels new in her capable hands. ” Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars

Romantic Times BOOKclub on Perils of Pleasure

06/15/2016
On track to put her life back together after an abusive marriage and a bitter divorce, wary Britt Langley has settled into life in tiny, quaint Hellcat Canyon, CA, and the last thing she's looking for is another man—especially one like so-out-of-her-league TV star J.T. (John Tennessee) McCord. But J.T. isn't about to take no for an answer, and Britt's not about to give in—setting the scene for a sometimes prickly yet more often touching relationship that, like Britt's "rescue plants," is a joy to watch come to life. Sweet, spicy, and just plain fun, this lively romance introduces a laid-back Gold Country town, rich with history and teeming with characters you'll want to know better, and launches an engaging, laughter-filled community series that won't let readers go. VERDICT A departure from Long's historical "Pennyroyal Green" titles, Hellcat Canyon has the same offbeat, small-town vibe and rural charm, promising another terrific series. Long (The Legend of Lyon Redmond) lives in Northern California.

Library Journal

2016-03-17
When a down-on-his-luck actor washes up in quaint Hellcat Canyon, it shakes up long-buried feelings for a lonely waitress. Will John Tennessee McCord land Britt Langley in hot water, or will he just add heat to her lukewarm life? J.T. is fresh from being dumped and rejected for a part he was born to play when his truck breaks down in Hellcat Canyon. He stumbles into the local watering hole, the Misty Cat Tavern, and lands at one of Britt's tables. They trade some sparkling dialogue and are immediately attracted to one another, but as is always the way, they both have a fair amount of baggage. J.T.'s is a Wikipedia page full of bad-boy stories. Britt's is an abusive marriage that ended well before her husband died in a car accident. They settle into what Britt assumes is a temporary (and superhot) fling, and then real life steps in to complicate things. Woven into Britt and J.T.'s courtship are the stories of Hellcat Canyon's citizens, who are as complex and nuanced as the language the author uses to describe them. Mrs. Morrison, Britt's neighbor, is still handy with a shotgun at 92 and drinks her rum on the rocks with Dr. Pepper. Sherrie and Glenn, who own the Misty Cat, keep things spicy in the golden years of their marriage pretending to be a stranded mermaid and a sexy fisherman. This book is a treat to read. The author's love of wordplay is evident in the snappy dialogue that the hero and heroine trade, and it's damn sexy. Long's ability to create a love story that leaps off the page is as impressive as her characters are likable and dynamic. Let's hope she keeps cranking them out for a long time.

Kirkus Reviews

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