Hot in Hellcat Canyon: A Hellcat Canyon Novel

By Julie Anne Long

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 

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: May 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9780062397621

Julie Anne Long

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.

Reviews for Hot in Hellcat Canyon

[n.w.moors-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I've read all of Julie Anne Long's historicals and I've been looking forward to her new contemporary. John Tennessee (J.T.) McCord comes to Hellcat Canyon scouting out the location for his new show and meets waitress Britt Langley. There's instant attraction, witty dialogue, and a hot but sweet romance. JT is a bit older (40) and his acting career is on the downside so he's hoping to make a comeback. Britt has moved to Hellcat Canyon to escape her own past. Somewhat predictably, JT's ex shows up near the end to cause problems, but the cast of characters is great and I'm hoping for more stories from Hellcat Canyon.

[whiskeyinthejar-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Stays mostly in the shallow end, no risk story telling. Hero reminded me a little bit of SEP's Bobby Tom Denton, with charm and flirt. Heroine had abusive past but pretty much glossed over except for mention and device to create ending foil to HEA.
Small town cuteness, drama, and series baiting secondary characters.
Relationship skirted depth but couple had some fun back and forth.
Solid contemporary romance apple pie, good but not terribly exciting.

[thelustyliterate-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

2 Stars | Hot SteamHaving enjoyed Julie Anne Long’s splendidly written regency romances, I began her new contemporary romance, HOT IN HELLCAT CANYON, with open curiosity—eager to discover her version of modern courtship and love. Sadly, all I came away with was deflating disappointment. Right from the start I struggled with this book. I tried to get into it—night after night—without success. All it did was lull me to sleep. Nothing was holding my attention. I kept hoping that at some point the plot would shift into high tension and that I would be on the edge of my seat—madly enraptured by this couple. Regrettably, that never, ever happened. The fine hero, JT, has his moments of virility and charm. And Britt, the eccentric heroine, is sweet. However, fine, nice, and sweet just aren’t enough to wow or captivate.Not even the sex scenes sparked me. On the contrary, they kind of made me cringe. I’m no prude, but these seasoned and VERY experienced adults jump to unprotected sex without blinking again and again. Not once did I read a crinkle and tear of a condom wrapper, an admission of being on birth control, or a placating “I’m tested/clean” discussion. What may fly in a historical romance doesn’t work in a contemporary one. In 2016, ignorance is not bliss. Their lack of thoughtful communication regarding intimacy beyond mutual pleasure and attraction made them appear reckless, out-of-date, and disrespectful to themselves and to each other.Pass.Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.