Hot Shot

by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Book Overview

A New York Times Bestselling Author Susannah Faulconer flees her society wedding on the back of a bad boy's Harley and enters a world for which no etiquette book could ever prepare her. A world with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067165831X
• ISBN13: 9780671658311
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Interesting Story; Outstanding Characters

Great story with the dawn of the computer age as a background. Susannah Faulconer is a complex character and the circumstances surrounding her childhood and early adult life formulate the events of a fantastic plot. I really enjoyed watching her grow into a strong, independent business woman. Since I do not want to give the story away, but I do want to stress the great storyline, suffice it to say, "Hot Shot" is a well-written story centered on the growth - personally, professionally and romantically of a woman in a man's business world in the late seventies, early 80's. The character of Susannah Faulconer is supported by a cast of complex individuals; her half-sister, Paige and their sibling rivalry, her staunch fiancee, Cal, Sam, Mitch and who could ever forget the computer wiz of the century, Yank. If you enjoy fiction, romance, and mystery, centered around the corporate world, you will really want to read "Hot Shot."

I love this book!

I think this is one of the best romance novels of all time: smart, sophisticated, funny, touching, complex, and fascinating. Susannah's character arc alone is worth the cover price, but Phillips finely drawn cast of supporting characters makes every page a treat. It's just a wonderful read!

Brings out the emotions!

This is the first book by Susan Elizabeth Phillips that I've read.. and I've been searching for a book that's as good, ever since. I was amazed by the increadible research that SEP must have done to write such an indepth look into the beginnings of a computer company and how it affected the main character(s) lives. Of course, I'm sure she got the idea from the lives of Steve Jobbs and Bill Gates. But adding a female to this combination was the perfect ingredient.Susannah is an incredible heroine, one I could relate to, and I was sad when the story of her life was over. Her relationships and hardships were very real, and I found myself eatting up every page.. wondering what would happen next. You'll also find one of the most well-written flashbacks of a character's life when you read the story of Mitch's childhood. I feel like I could read a whole book just on him. Read this book.. it's not a typical frivilous romance novel.. You'll enjoy the story, but be prepared to get angry, cry like a baby, and burst out in laughter. Enjoy!

Great Book!

Though this is not a typical SEP book, I loved it! This is a wonderful story that grabs the reader right from the start and doesn't let go. The author has created well drawn, interesting characters with her usual style and talent. The complex story centered on the development of the personal computer in Silicon Valley is woven in a seamless fashion and includes intrigue, betrayal, suspense, humor and yes - passion. I couldn't put it down!

S. E. Phillips' best!

I've read several books by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and of them, HOT SHOT is my hands-down favorite. I found the characters rich and fascinating and I loved the backdrop of the birth of personal computers. And this is coming from someone who is just barely computer-literate!Susannah's relationships with the pirate, the nerd, and the stuffed shirt are great. Her growth in the book from Daddy's girl, to rebel, to woman is wonderful. Also interesting is the evolution of her relationship with her sister, Paige. Anyone who wasn't touched by Joel and Angela's pilgrimage to Elvis' funeral in August, 1977, must have ice water flowing through her veins.But the distinctiveness of the book is its exploration of the birth of personal computers. It was fun watching SysVal duke it out with Apple. As an aside, I thought the battle for Susannah at the end was one of the most hilarious scenes I've read in romance fiction. Don't miss it!I haven't read another book by Susan Elizabeth Phillips that I've enjoyed as much as this one. Try it!