Books: Hot Down Under

Cover of the anthology 'The Firefighter', which includes Susan Lyons' story 'Hot Down Under' - image of a barechested firefighter in warm red light

Susan's novella, Hot Down Under, in TheFirefighter, is now available.

When Tash McKendrick grudgingly agrees to babysit her grandmother on her trip to Australia, little does she realize that granny has romance on her mind – for both of them!

Australian men are just plain sexy. And firefighter Mick Donovan has to be the sexiest of them all. Tash is far from home and ready to party in the Land Down Under. Sex on the beach. Sex in the air. Mick knows just how to rock her world…all night long.

Also contains:

  • All Fired Up by P.J. Mellor
    Firefighter Nick Howard transferred from Houston to a tiny Texas town expecting peace and quiet...not a steamy tryst with the unbelievably sexy Tricia Lundsford. Their bedroom chemistry is combustible, and every mind-blowing encounter has Nick fantasizing about the next.
  • Fighting Fire by Alyssa Brooks
    Fire Chief Brent Sommers stopped by The Lucky Hart to safety-check the place. Just his luck that Carmen Harte, the club’s new owner and his former flame, is looking dangerously beautiful. And when a faulty door latch leaves them locked in Carmen’s office for hours, there’s only one way to pass the time – surrendering to burning lust!

 

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Reviews

The Firefighters is a must have collection for fans of erotic romance. Each story is scorching hot and spell binding in their own rights but put them together and it is practically jumping off the shelf screaming buy me!

– Debbie H, Gotta Write Network  Read the full review

Each story in this anthology has appealing, hunky men and fiercely independent women.... a lovely novel with enjoyable characters that will keep readers entertained.

– Keitha Hart, Romantic Times Book Reviews

This story gave me a lot of pleasure. It is fast-paced without any lags. The secondary characters are endearing, serving to keep things moving and supply needed background information important to the story line. The main characters are especially well developed, causing me to fall in love with them. Tash is very staid and respectable, despite her youth, but here in Oz, with Mick, she doesn’t recognize herself. Mick is a considerate and inventive lover giving Tash a whole new outlook on sex and the world around her, reinforcing the point Nana has been trying to show to her. Though the family views Nana as impulsive, a regrettable and unforgivable crime, she simply loves life and follows her heart. Watching Tash get to know Nana as a beautiful, passionate and wonderfully alive woman and grow to be spontaneous with difficult choices of her own was a delightful journey for this reader even without the mind-blowing sex. The plentiful and stimulating sex is icing on the cover of a fantastic read.

– Karen Haas, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

The Firefighter is a really steaming hot anthology and all three stories are terrific! Each of them are not only connected by the fact that each of them has a fire-fighter as the hero, but also that each of them is a story of homecoming and the finding of hot love. So if you are a fan of hunky fire-fighters you really have to get this book!

– Danny, Loves Romances & More

The three authors have a wonderful style for writing stories about new love. Each story is independent, upbeat and heart-stopping... I recommend this trilogy to all!

– Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio Read the full review

 

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Explore books by Susan Lyons
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Hot Down Under cover Cover of Unwrap Me - image of a barechested man having his 'package' unwrapped

Finalist in:

  • The Lories, 2nd place
  • Passionate Plume – 3rd place
  • Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, finalist
  • CAPA Award (Erotic Anthology), The Romance Studio
  • Golden Quill

 

Reviews

“As usual, Ms. Lyons’ pen is sizzling. This is a hot little tale about letting loose, steamy sex, and following your heart. After a fire destroys her lodgings and possessions Tash embraces her passionate side…and the sexy firefighter who came to her rescue. They are wonderfully written characters guaranteed to draw you in. A must read!”

– Loribelle Hunt, Romance Divas

“HOT DOWN UNDER is pure, steamy seduction from start to finish! THE FIREFIGHTER is the kind of anthology that will satisfy your craving for a delicious man in uniform. These heroes are raw and sexy and the women are determined and vivacious. These three authors have penned a climactic and unforgettable collection.”

– Sarah, Romance Junkies   Read the full review

“Extraordinarily hot. A definite five alarm. This one anthology is smoking. Exciting, entertaining, and very hot, each of these tales compliments the other. Each story has fascinating characters, exciting plots, and hot steamy sex scenes. Creatively written, this anthology gives you everything you want in your stories and more. From brooding hot heroes to somewhat clumsy heroines, you will find each story has something to give. An absolute must read. What woman would not like her own fireman?”

— Wateena, Coffee Time Romances   Read the full review

“Whew! Ladies get out the fire extinguishers, slap on those asbestos gloves and get ready to feel the heat, from your head down to your toes, when you open up THE FIREFIGHTER. I just love a sexy man in uniform don't you? Here you’ll get three gorgeous men, three beautiful ladies who keep them on their toes, and a lot of really steamy sex sure to make you sweat.”

— Sinclair Reid, Romance Reviews Today   Read the full review

“Ms. Lyons is a favorite of mine and her stories never fail to hit me right where she intends. She warms my heart and always - always - kick starts my libido with her sensuously heartwarming tales. This one is no exception.

This anthology will leave you craving a man with a long, powerful hose to put out your fire. These three authors are all skilled at making the reader sizzle and sigh. There is nothing better on a cold day than a hot romance to warm you, body and soul. These three stories deliver, in a most enjoyable way.

— Thia McClain, Romance Readers Connection
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