Summer Heat

The Donovan Friends #2

by A.C. Arthur

As head buyer for the prestigious Lakefield Gallery, Karena Lakefield travels the world seeking out the finest paintings. But there's one trip she'll always a sizzling summer weekend with Samuel Desdune, the man who awoke her scorching desire…only to part ways with her once their plane touched down.

Sam has just about given up on finding the right woman… although he's never forgotten the lovely, elegant Karena. Now the all-business art dealer needs the P.I.'s expertise to help clear her family's name. Seizing his chance to show Karena that they belong together, Sam accompanies her to Brazil, where they're caught up in a scandalous art scheme—and one another. With her family's reputation on the line, she needs him now more than ever….

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

AC Arthur has worked as a paralegal in every field of law since high school, but her first love is and will always be writing romance. She’s written and won awards for her acclaimed Donovans and Shadow Shifters contemporary and paranormal romance series. Under her pen name, Lacey Baker, she created the quaint small town of Sweetland and wrote the novelization for the Original Hallmark Channel Movie, A Gingerbread Romance.

After years of hosting reader appreciation events, AC created the One Love Reunion, an event designed to bring readers and authors together to celebrate their love of books.

AC resides in Maryland with her family, where she’s currently working on her next book…or watching Criminal Minds.

Reviews

[SassyMama · Rating 4 out of 5]

I TOTALLY enjoy the relationship between Sam and Karena...Sam is very protective of Karena...and I love how he could read her like a book...he knew when she was upset, when she was trying to run from him and what she was feeling before she spoke it...he had a sixth sense about him...and he was DEFINITELY good for her...he was CONSTANTLY trying to show her how to relax and take time for herself...and I SIMPLY fell in love with Romeo the Great Dane...as ALWAYS it's a pleasure catching up with the Donovan's, the Benett's, the Desdune's and their ever-growing circle of family/friends...and I can't wait to see if something happens between Monica Lakefield, the Ice Princess and Alex Bennett...and when Sam asks Karena to move in with him I was like if she WON'T I WILL...just give me the address...the description of his place sounds like a little piece of HEAVEN, right here on earth...LOL

[Mary Calton Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining

Of course the romance between, "Karena and Sam" was nice however other themes caught my attention. The father coming to terms with his daughters, the mother chooses her path on her terms and timetable. The youngest sister learned a lot from observing and listening. Next up, " Winter Kisses"

[amaya crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

Because it's an awesome book I liked everything about the book and I would recommend this book to all the women in my family

[Michael Ellington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book and great series

I highly recommend this book and series. The Donovan book series gives you everything you are looking for in a romance novel.

[Sharon D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first book by this author, but definitely won't be my last. I probably read it out of order but oh well, I'll catch up. However, I thoroughly enjoyed Sam & Karena's story. It's amazing how we'll set boundaries in our mind regarding how our lives should play out. Karena was about miss out on love by setting those boundaries while Sam was too busy pushing the envelope. It was a cute story just the same.

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The chemistry between Karena (Sisters Monica And Deena Lakefield) and Sam Desdune (Sister Sabrina - husband Renny Bennett, Lynn, brother Cole) was great. Sam knew what he wanted and went after it. Karena wanted what she wanted but did not want to give up career for Sam of which he never asked her to. Sam just wanted her to live for herself. Karena did not like the ultimatum that Sam issued to her but once she talked with her younger sister Deena she understood what she needed to do. Go get her man.

Now on read about romance writer Deena Lakefield and Real Estate mogul Maxwell Donovan "Touch Of Fate". Can't believe I have had these book in my library and haven't read them.

[Trenice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much different from Bree, Samuel Desdune's sister, story. For some reason, the chemistry between Sam and Karena felt strained, forced. Although "Guarding His Body" was a fantastic introduction, the transision from the Donovan brothers has been a disappointment.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: Hearts-at-Play Getaway

[Shantel Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book I can't wait to read Monica's story I've got o find out what her problem is. Next up is Deena's story.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book.

[Marilyn Diamond · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great read.. Read it over night.. Exciting plots and page turner...

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great and must read. Thoroughly enjoyed reading Karena and Sam's story. Now onto Monica and Alex's story in "Winter Kisses".