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Hot Property (Hot Zone) | 
 enlarge | Author: Carly Phillips
Publisher: HQN Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 45414
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0373773331
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780373773336
ASIN: 0373773331
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Product Description
Just one short season ago, major league center fielder John Roper had it all: the looks—and personal life—of a sports hero and the public's adoration. But this hot property's lucky streak has run out. After a World Series disaster, fans diss him, shock jocks mock him and his dysfunctional family hassles him for money he really can't spare. Now it's up to him, and Hot Zone publicist Amy Stone, to get his life back on track. Amy finds it's easier said than done. What with the constant intrusions of his nutty family, a crazed fan playing stalker, and Roper's refusal to put his own needs first, she's starting to think that life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be. But when the two retreat to a secluded lodge, the sexy center fielder throws Amy a curveball—one she never saw coming.…
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 Publicity is like poison; it doesn't hurt unless you swallow it. - Joe Paterno July 8, 2008
Cherise Everhard (Michigan, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Center Fielder for the New York Renegades, John Roper, has had his share of publicity in the past. But since his last season, one that included an injury and losing the world series, that publicity has turned from positive to negative.
Amy Stone moves from Florida to New York to work as a publicist with her uncles company, Hot Zone, her first client is John. She has to get him into shape so he will be ready for spring training. But with his family pulling at him in every direction and their attraction blooming, her assignment gets harder and harder.
The Hot Zone series is what first hooked me into Carly Phillips books. I loved the first three in the series and John Roper was a character I was dying to hear more about. I loved him as Micki's best friend and his metrosexuality and his charm really added to the previous books.
I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it like I did the first three. The problems that Amy has with her family and the problems that John has with his, really got on my nerves, I thought the issues were rather silly. For John to be all consumed with his family 24/7 and for Amy to be proving herself to a father who has been dead for so long, just didn't ring true to me.
That being said, there was plenty that I did enjoy. I liked Amy and John as a couple and thought their relationship was believable. I was happy to see him settle down. I laughed at some of the antics the side characters indulged in and I also liked catching up with some of the previous characters in this book. The epilogue was a little over top on the fromage scale for me, but all in all I enjoyed this book. I think Hot Property is a good day at beach or rainy afternoon read.
Hot Stuff (Hot Zone, Book 1)
Hot Number (Hot Zone, Book 2)
Hot Item (Hot Zone, Book 3)
Cherise Everhard, July 2008
Cute 3.5 star end of a series September 5, 2008
Tracy Vest (Northern California)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Professional baseball player John Roper is used to being in the tabloids. After aiding in losing the World Series, and nursing an injury, he's suddenly on the receiving end of some negative press and a little too much attention from a deranged fan. Add to that the smothering family that looks to him for everything and he's spread far too thin. New Hot Zone publicist Amy Stone is assigned to help shield him from his family and unadoring public while he recuperates and gets ready for the next season in upstate New York. Amy is new to the Big Apple and is happy to have left her nutty mother and aunt in Florida. Sparks fly between the duo making her job more difficult, especially when their families pull them in all directions and the press closes in. Will John ever be able to put himself first? Can Amy find a common ground with her family?
Phillips opposites attract story illustrates just how similar two seeming different people can be when familial obligations pull them in different directions. Roper has had a couple cameos in other Hot Zone novels, so it's nice to see him get his own novel. As much as I liked the story, I really wanted him to send his family packing. With an out of work actress for a mother, a ne'er do well baseball player wanna-be for a brother, and a sister who can't stand up to her mom all draining his wallet and time, it just got to be too much. It was a cute end to the series and as always, nearly blind Uncle Yank and his Labradoodle "Noodle" steal the show.
Tracy Vest, September 2008
Not hot July 28, 2008
L. Smith (mass)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I did not love this book in fact 3 stars is probably to generous. The characters got quite annoying at times and his family is just down right ridiculous. If your looking for a juicy romance book skip this one.
Great summer read! August 1, 2008
Jean Rein (San Diego, Ca)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've really enjoyed the Hot Zone series and was glad to see that Carly Phillips continued it on. Book's 1 & 2 were by far the best of the series, but this one is not too far behind. I found this to be a long awaited page-turner...
Final Book in the Hot Zone Series August 4, 2008
C. Brigden (Minot, ND)
I would have to disagree with most of the reviews - I like the book. It was a light,fun,romance novel. Amy starts work at the Hot Zone PR group and her first assignment is John Roper hot baseball player. He has had a terrible year and his family is driving him crazy - so Amy needs to fix his chaos so he can focus on baseball. I liked the characters and it was great beach read.
Check out the whole Hot Zone series; Hot Stuff (Hot Zone, Book 1) , Hot Number (Hot Zone, Book 2) andHot Item (Hot Zone, Book 3). I am looking forward Lucky Charm due out October the beginning of a new series.
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