Mango Heat

Trying to help her recently divorced friend, Rose invites Gina to Mango Island. Rose hopes Gina will scratch that burning itch to get laid! Although Rose has that same itch, she’s more interested in selling her newest paintings to one of the director there for a business conference.

When Rose and Gina set eyes on Gary and Luke, they wonder if a one night stand is in order. Luke, Gary’s assistant is all for getting to know Gina better before having some fun. Gary on the other hand craves the feel of Rose’s body under his. A no strings one-night stand is all this man wants.

As the heat in the bedroom steams up, there’s a storm brewing on the coast. Will the cyclone come and rip Rose’s hopes of pursuing more than a fling with Gary? Will Gary face his fears of storms or will it send him fleeing to the safety of home, far away from Mango Island?

MANGO HEAT was a well-written book. The premise of the story was very intriguing and the setting was very interesting. Ms. Dickson introduced all the players within the first few pages, overwhelming the reader. This reviewer struggled with the hero and heroine. They didn’t pull me in right away, nor was I impressed with the hero. In fact, this reviewer found herself hating him.

This reviewer was unable to keep track of Rose and Gina. This reviewer had to continually go back to see who was talking. This reviewer felt more description was needed to keep track of who was who.

This reviewer did enjoy the plot. The hero’s fear of storms and it’s relation to his past was a nice touch of putting a touch of suspense in the story. This reviewer believes Ms. Dickson’s writing would be more enjoyable if the hero and heroine were given more room to grow in the beginning. Luke, the secondary character kept this reviewer reading the story, rooting for him all the way!

September 2006