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Hot Fun in the Summertime
by
Chicki Brown (Goodreads Author)
Romance author, Shontae Nichols is spending the summer with seven very friends – four women and three men. This year her housemates will be a drama instructor, an accountant, a hip-hop video dancer, a cosmetologist, a calculus professor and a film actor. For eight weeks sibling rivalry, girlfriend drama, and sexual attractions threaten to change every one of their relation...more
Kindle Edition, 342 pages
Published
November 22nd 2010
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The only thing negative I have to say about this book is I couldn't put it down and read until 5am when my eyes gave out.
Each character has a unique, intriguing personality and I would be hard pressed to say who my favorites were, although Devon and Doc are on the top. Linda is responsible and has it all-together, yet is afraid of love. Shonte is a writer (which I loved reading about) and has no interest in romance and love. Kip is a player who sounded like a lot of fun, Kinnik, whose name sound...more
Each character has a unique, intriguing personality and I would be hard pressed to say who my favorites were, although Devon and Doc are on the top. Linda is responsible and has it all-together, yet is afraid of love. Shonte is a writer (which I loved reading about) and has no interest in romance and love. Kip is a player who sounded like a lot of fun, Kinnik, whose name sound...more
Hot Fun in the Summertime is a great read where each of the main characters have a chapter to themselves, giving me as the reader a chance to get to know everyone really well. First person has a way of showing me a deeper understanding of the characters, so I was doubly pleased to find a 1st-person book that was also well written with voices that sprang off the pages. Gotta love some deep and meaningful prose, people!
Each character has visited the beach house to spend the summer doing what they...more
Each character has visited the beach house to spend the summer doing what they...more
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this novel about a group of friends who rent a house at the Jersey Shore for the summer. The point of view rotates between the four main female characters, a somewhat jaded writer who is afraid to let her guard down with a man and be vulnerable to heartbreak (Shontae), a troubled hip-hop dancer whose priorities are out of wack (Kinnick), a voluptious makeup artist who struggles with independence from her much older but loving boyfriend (Jo) and a no-nonsense accountant/...more
I really enjoyed this novel about a group of friends who rent a house at the Jersey Shore for the summer. The point of view rotates between the four main female characters, a somewhat jaded writer who is afraid to let her guard down with a man and be vulnerable to heartbreak (Shontae), a troubled hip-hop dancer whose priorities are out of wack (Kinnick), a voluptious makeup artist who struggles with independence from her much older but loving boyfriend (Jo) and a no-nonsense accountant/...more
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Author: Chicki Brown
Published By: C. B.
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:
"Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Chicki Brown was another one of her good old romance ovels...showing relationships with family and friends. This novel was written in first person making it very easy to follow. Ms. Brown was able to bring out each character...Shontae, Linda, Devon, Doc, Kinnik, Walter, Jo, Kip and a few others with all of their interwoven unique personalities and strong bonds that...more
Published By: C. B.
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:
"Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Chicki Brown was another one of her good old romance ovels...showing relationships with family and friends. This novel was written in first person making it very easy to follow. Ms. Brown was able to bring out each character...Shontae, Linda, Devon, Doc, Kinnik, Walter, Jo, Kip and a few others with all of their interwoven unique personalities and strong bonds that...more
3.5 Stars
This is my first book by this author, and I really enjoyed it. I do have to say there was a lot going on because there were so many characters in the house, but the dynamic was really good. The book picked up for me following Kinnik's attack. This happens about 65%-70% into the book. The book was really just floating along until that point, with nothing really attention holding happening. Shontae and Devon's story was a good one. I loved how their relationship evolved slowly. You could...more
This is my first book by this author, and I really enjoyed it. I do have to say there was a lot going on because there were so many characters in the house, but the dynamic was really good. The book picked up for me following Kinnik's attack. This happens about 65%-70% into the book. The book was really just floating along until that point, with nothing really attention holding happening. Shontae and Devon's story was a good one. I loved how their relationship evolved slowly. You could...more
As a born and bred Jersey girl, the description of this book got my attention when I saw that the story was about the Jersey shore. This is the first book that I read of Ms. Brown's, and I absolutely loved it! As a Jersey native, Ms. Brown took the reader through a story based on 4 girlfriends and their trial and tribulations during a shared summer vacation at the Jersey shore. Ms. Brown's accurate description of various Jersey shore towns and attractions was spot on, I could close my eyes and v...more
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I really enjoyed this book! I am a fan of Chicki's work and "Hot Fun" did not disappoint. The changing points of view among the characters flowed flawlessly and each perspective added something interesting and dramatic to the story line. I loved that the story covered some very serious issues in our society, but they were skillfully woven into the story and were not overly abrasive or jarring. The passion levels of the multiple love stories range from sweet to super hot and they were all execute...more
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Hot Fun In The Summertime. Chicki Brown has written an excellent novel that deserves attention! I recommend this novel to all my friends cant wait to read part two
This was the first book I'd read by Chicki Brown but I look forward to reading more of her work. The interweaving of characters' personalities and the strong bonds forged between them mad a great read.
My overall rating is 4.5. Really enjoyed this book. Cannot wait for the sequel, the sneak peak was good. Stay tuned for my complete review for APOOO BookClub.
Very descriptive, fun to read, can't wait to read more by Chicki Brown!
I really enjoyed this book. What really got my attention was the rotation of the female characters' POV with each chapter. Overall, loved the story and was sad to see it end BUT then realized that there was a sequel, Hollywood Swinging, which I just purchased. I'm hoping to see if any of the other characters will pop up, especially since we were kind of left hanging what happened with their relationships and situations.
I enjoyed this book. Even with all of the characters it wasn't hard to follow each person's story line. The only complaint is the ending. I thought a lot of questions were left unanswered and it felt kind of rushed.
I truly loved this book. Even though it was written in first person, I didn't find it hard to follow at all. I was always aware of who's thoughts I was in.
You can do know wrong getting this book.
You can do know wrong getting this book.
This is the first book I've read by Ms. Brown and it will not be my last. She did a phenomenal job and I loved the different stories. Can't wait to read the sequel!
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Contemporary women’s fiction/romance author Chicki Brown has published five Kindle best selling novels.
An avid reader, her favorite authors are Beverly Jenkins, Eric Jerome Dickey, Lisa Kleypas, J.R. Ward and Suzanne Brockmann.
A New Jersey native, Brown and her family relocated to suburban Atlanta, Georgia in 1994, and she now proudly calls herself a “Georgia peach.”
Her many homes in cyberspace i...more
More about Chicki Brown...
An avid reader, her favorite authors are Beverly Jenkins, Eric Jerome Dickey, Lisa Kleypas, J.R. Ward and Suzanne Brockmann.
A New Jersey native, Brown and her family relocated to suburban Atlanta, Georgia in 1994, and she now proudly calls herself a “Georgia peach.”
Her many homes in cyberspace i...more
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