Hot in Here

by Sophie Renwick

A sizzling debut novel starring a sexy TV chef who steams up more than just entrees... She wasn't his kind of dish-until someone turned up the heat... Celebrity chef and infamous ladies' man Bryce Ryder can't believe the thoughts he's having about his old friend Jenna McCabe. She's always been the shy girlnext- door, but when some bad publicity threatens everything he's built, Jenna gets down to business- and shows a side of herself that is take-charge...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451226917
• ISBN13: 9780451226914
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Good Reading

This book was a very good read. I loved the chemistry between Bryce and Jenna. And the food ......delicious and decadent!I am hoping that this book is the first in the series for the McCabe sisters and the Ryder brothers. A MUST READ!

Hot in Here

Bryce Ryder doesn't know how his life got so screwed up. He's a mega-popular celebrity chef with his own restaurant and cooking show. He thought he had everything worked out since his time with the wicked witch Chrissy, who almost cost him his beloved restaurant as well as all of his savings. Now, some crazy reporter is spreading lies that could cost him his dreams and his plans. Thank God Jenna is here, she always saves the day, she'll make it right. If she can just come up with a plan that he can live with. As Bryce sits down with Jenna, he notices something distinctly different, she's more self possessed, more sure of herself, and damn, she looks better and hotter than he's ever seen her. What's going on with her. And the plan she comes up with, be seen dating an average girl instead of the size zero's he been dating. He likes the kind that don't except anything. But he would love someone who could appreciate his fine skills as a chef, both in the kitchen and out. Jenna has known Bryce for her whole life, since he moved to Lucan in middle school when she dump her meatloaf in his lap. He's cute, sweet, and walking talking sex appeal. If he could only see her as something more than a friend, but Chrissy has almost ruined him for all women. Now all he can wants is the convenient one night stand. Jenna wants the whole deal, ring, wedding, kids. Jenna has a plan, it's her birthday tomorrow, and she can't think of a better present than Bryce. If only she can get him to realize that she's more than Jenna McCabe, friend and girl next door. But, as usually Bryce takes her for granted. This is really starting to tick Jenna off. As Jenna storms out of his restaurant, Bryce can't help but wonder what's up with her. His brother, Titus, mentions that maybe it's his thoughtlessness, not even remembering her birthday. Birthday? God, he did forget, but he can take care of this oversight by whipping her up a fantastic birthday dessert. Jenna could never refuse his cooking. When he rings Jenna's bell, she answers in her babydoll pj's as his eyes pop out of his head. Could this be his Jenna? Jenna the girl next door, Jenna that is his best friend? As they cozy up on the couch, preparing to eat his fantastic dessert, he can't keep his thoughts away from Jenna. Bryce comes to realize doesn't want to keep his thoughts away from Jenna, Jenna who he has always thought of as his. He can't keep his thoughts away, or his hands, lips....Suddenly Jenna has become his dish du jour. Who knew food could be so much fun. This is what Jenna has always desired, a night with beautiful Bryce, but what will she do now? It isn't a casual fling for her. She's in love so deep, she doesn't know if she can keep her head above water. Sarah, her sister, would tell her to go with her heart, but Rachel from work would say to play it cool. If she goes with her heart, Bryce might run. If she plays it cool, her heart might break. Bryce is too sweet a dish to pass up. Trey, Bryce's older bro

Hot in Here reviewed by twolipsreviewed.com

Jenna McCabe has always wanted her best friend and celebrity chef, Bryce Ryder. Bryce has never though of her as more than a friend till now. Suddenly he wants her and Jenna cannot figure out why. The more things heat up, the more Jenna is falling in love with Bryce. When she find out he used her to get his image cleaned up, though, all best are off. She cannot be with a man she cannot trust. But Bryce says she is wrong, that he never would use her and his feelings are for real... can he convince her before she walks away forever? Hot in Here has all the right elements to make this romance steamy hot and sexy to read! I love how Sophie Renwick brings the world of television cooking and romance together. Bryce has been hurt terribly in the past. He has had one woman almost ruin him for any others. His trust for women is zero. But has always trusted Jenna, which might be because up till now he has never noticed she is a woman. She has always been the best friend that bails him out. Jenna has always, since high school, had a crush on Bryce. She has wanted him since she first laid eyes on him. When Bryce suddenly sees her as a woman and not a best buddy, she is not sure if she can believe her luck! The sexiest man she knows is finally noticing HER. When these two get together the steam and passion is off the charts. I needed a fan while reading this, just to cool off from the HEAT. When you want a fun, fast paced romance you want Hot in Here.

Reviewed by Romance Junkies!

In Sophie Renwick's first erotic release, HOT IN HERE, readers will be instantly sweating and blushing at the blazing love scenes between Chef Bryce Ryder and his `pal' Jenna McCabe. Famous chef Bryce Ryder is just now getting things back to normal after being taken for almost everything by a vindictive and lying ex-lover. His experience has taught him the prudence of being careful and Bryce refuses to allow another woman to get close to him. Because of this, his heart is always on guard and while women adore him, Bryce remains unattainable. When he says something inadvertently about his television viewers and is quoted out of context by a gossip magazine, Bryce begins to feel the heat - and he isn't in the kitchen. Turning to the one woman he knows can help him, Jenna McCabe, Bryce entrusts her with saving his reputation. Desiring her isn't part of the plan. Celebrity chef Bryce Ryder is a ladies' man through and through. What I liked most about him was his gradual realization of his feelings for Jenna. His feelings surprised him as well as the people around him. Jenna fell in love with Bryce years ago, and she has loved him ever since. She does her best to maintain her composure abut Bryce and refuses to accept anything less. Their love scenes are a kaleidoscope of touches, feelings, and erotic emotions. Both Bryce and Jenna never knew what hit them! HOT IN HERE quickly became my favorite indulgence. There is nothing better to me than a well written highly intoxicating love story with a happy ending. HOT IN HERE is that and so much more. I encourage lovers of erotic romance to grab this enticing and blazing hot book off the shelves and read it immediately! Natalie S.

terrific contemporary romance

Celebrity chef Bryce Ryder has known Jenna McCabe forever. The womanizer has never had sexual thoughts about his reticent neighbor, but lately cannot stop from thinking of Jenna. He considers making a move on her, but fears he would not be able to deal with it and does not wish to risk their friendship. However he reconsiders his belief she is a major introvert when he receives bad publicity and she charges into the fray like a lioness protecting her cub. He likes this side of Jenna and soon begins teaching her tricks in the kitchen and just about every other room as a reluctant Jenna no longer conceals her cravings for him though she fears he will turn her heart into burnt toast. The kitchen is heated, but not as hot as the lead couple, whose partnering makes for a terrific contemporary romance. Each of the protagonists comes into their changing relationship with doubts because both fervently want the passion and much more but fear the risk of ending their friendship; thus Jenna and Bryce weigh the opportunity cost of following up on falling in love. Sophie Renwick's tale is very entertaining and fans will rejoice that more Ryder siblings will follow. Harriet Klausner