Hawaii Heat is a tropical romantic suspense book that was released on July 26, 2021.
Summary[]
On the surface, Joely is a mild-mannered hotel maid at a Hawaiian resort. But underneath it all, she's an ex-hacker who's been on the run from her violent ex-husband. When Joely's ex-husband shows up at the resort, she goes on the run with Holt, a security guard who likes to play by all the rules. Will these opposites ever attract?
Holt is head of security at a Hawaiian resort. He comes from a family with a criminal background but decided long ago that he didn't want anything to do with that life. However, when Joely, a maid at the resort, comes to him for help, Holt has to decide between playing by the rules or breaking them just to keep her safe.
Ever since you ran away from your old life, you've been working as a maid at a Hawaiian resort. Things were peaceful until you realized that your abusive ex-husband just checked into the resort, too. Now, you'll need all the help you can get from Holt Kawena, the resort's hunky head of security. But Holt always plays by the rules, and you'll need to break them all if you're going to stay safe.
Chapters[]
Chapter 1: Welcome To Palekaiko[]
Ever since you ran away from your old life, you've been working as a maid at a Hawaiian resort. Things were peaceful until you realized that your abusive ex-husband just checked into the resort, too. Now, you'll need all the help you can get from Holt Kawena, the resort's hunky head of security. But Holt always plays by the rules, and you'll need to break them all if you're going to stay safe.
Chapter 2: Playing It Cool[]
All you want to do is go surfing one last time before you're gone for good, but it seems like Holt might have a plan.
Chapter 3: A Decent Proposal[]
Over lunch, Holt tells you about his plan to help keep you safe from your abusive ex-husband. You agree to let Holt help, ready to pack a bag and hit the road with him, too. But then you see your ex-husband. And now you need a getaway plan ASAP.
Chapter 4: Home on The Ranch[]
You're on the run from your abusive ex-husband, ready to start a new life all over again. But Holt soon catches up with you and invites you back to his family's ranch to hide out and stay safe.
Can you really trust Holt?
Can you really trust anybody?
Chapter 5: Makawao Here We Go[]
You're hiding out with Holt at his uncle's ranch in Makawao. But even as you and Holt get closer, you can't stop wondering if Timothy is closing in on you or if things can really be so peaceful at a Yakuza boss's home. Is Makawao truly safe and sound?
Chapter 6: A Horse is A Horse[]
With your ex on your trail, you know that you should be focused on getting out of Hawaii. But when Holt invites you for a horseback riding session, how could you say no? What's the harm in spending a little more time with the cutest guy on the ranch?
Chapter 7: Surprise Guests[]
You and Holtare twisted up logother when you hear a stronge noise on the ranch. After you go outside to check on things you come across a pair of total strangers. But if they're total strangers, why does it seem like Holt knows them both?
Chapter 8: A Hard Day's Work[]
You spend the day working on the ranch with the poniolos and helping Holt's aunt in the kitchen, too. When all is said and done for the day, Holt takes you back to your room, wanting to show you just how much he appreciates all of your hard work.
Chapter 9: Girl Meet Plan[]
Your sister finally got back to you about helping you escape the island. The only problem is that you'll need to hitch a ride to the resort to make sure your ex-husband isn't hot on your heels. What's a girl got to do to get a ride around here?
Chapter 10: Daydreams and Sweet Dreams[]
Holt starts thinking about building his future, and you can't help but wonder if he wants you to be part of it. The conversation ands, though, when it's time for you to go to bed.
But hey, maybe Holt could come, too?
Chapter 11: Watch The Sunrise With Me[]
Holt wakes you up at the crack of dawn to ask you a very important question: Do you want to watch a romantic sunrise together?
Chapter 12: Bad Idea Meet Worse Idea[]
You need to get back to the resort to make sure your plan to keep an eye on your ex goes off without a hitch, but Holt isn't letting you out of his sight. But when unexpected guests show up at the ranch, you wonder if there's another way back...
Chapter 13: I'm Going Back to Palekaiko[]
You catch a ride back to the resort so that you can install tracking software on your ex-husband's laptop. But things don't go exactly as planned after you sneak into his room, and before you know it, you're in deep trouble.
Chapter 14: Surf's Up![]
After the disaster back at Palekaiko, you decide that all you want to do is party one last time with Holt and your friends before you have to say goodbye to Hawaii for good. But can you really leave Hawaii and Holt behind?
Chapter 15: He Always Comes Back[]
Your ex-husband finally catches up with you. And after he and Holt come to blows, you find yourself wondering if you staying in Hawaii is only making things so much worse.
Chapter 16: One Last Dance[]
You're ready to leave Hawaii for good, but Holt asks you for just one last dance before you go. Why does he always have to make leaving so hard?
Chapter 17: It's a (Picnic) Date![]
Holt takes you out for a romantic picnic on the ranch, hoping to distract you from all of your troubles.
Chapter 18: The Final Showdown[]
Your ex-husband shows up at the ranch, looking for a fight. But this time, you're not backing down.
Chapter 19: To Be or Not To Be?[]
With your ex-husband finally out of the picture, are you ready to build a life in Hawaii with Holt?
Hidden Diamonds[]
Chapter 1[]
I know, I know...
- Check for an ID.
+1 - Leave it where I found it.
- See if there's any cash.
I should text Amelia and ask her to get...
- A credit card on file for Timothy. +1
- Two forms of Timothy's ID.
- Timothy to take a swimming test.
Chapter 9[]
Maybe I should...
- Ask if Sammy is really in Hawaii and has been so close all this time. +1
- Make sure that she and our parents are alive and well. We're family after all.
- Tell Sammy that once get my paperwork and IDs, I'm out of the family.
Chapter 10[]
Well, my secret is that...
- I treat caring for everyone here like caring for my own family. +1
- I just treat it like a job I have to do.
- I don't really have a secret.
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Trivia[]
- The original title is Beach My Life.
- It's the third book of the Hawaii Heat Series.