A review by jennadb
Hunks to the Rescue by Katie O'Sullivan, Tamara Ferguson, Janice G. Ross, Emily Wilder, Stephanie Queen, Aileen Harkwood, Debbie White, Deb Christie, Krista Ames, Trish McCallan, Eli Grace, Victoria Pinder, Constance Phillips, Raine English, Lynda Haviland, Margo Bond Collins, Jody A. Kessler

4.0

This is a compilation of stories by fourteen Authors. ​Hunks to the Rescue finds you immersed in hot and steamy short stories. ​ If you love a good romance with hot hunks then this anthology is right for you to indulge your senses. All authors give you a taste of hot and steamy that will leave you needing you to cool down.
Saving Necessity by Margo Bond Collins
Zeke is just your normal Cowboy in the town of Necessity in Texas. When he is asked to help his best friend, he finds far more than he was looking for. The town of Necessity is thrown into the public eye when a movie is being shot there. The main star, Sophie is saved from a fire on the set by a real life cowboy, a hot one at that. When Sophie asks for his help she finds herself falling for this shy man’s charms. When things go astray Zeke sets out to make things right. This is a sweet Cinderella story where opposites attract.

An Unexpected Twist by Krista Ames
Kelsey just had to get away, to where she didn’t care, she just had to get away from a life she could no longer be a part of. Boone likes his quiet life as a rancher and firefighter and is looking to relax at home but all that changes when his brother visits. When the weather turns nasty Boone makes his way home. Before he can reach there, a twister sets down and ensnares a car coming the other way. Boone rescues the cars occupant in more ways than one way. It seems the weather is not the only storm that is set to blow them all away, if the storm in their hearts is any indication.

Destiny’s Secret by Raine English
Savannnah decided she needs to leave home and move forward with her plans. After looking at a few homes she finally finds the perfect one but is it as perfect as she thinks? Hearing strange noises and dealing with strange occurrences she spends a terrifying night by herself. After learning the history of the house, she decides to enlist the help of a paranormal psychic, one that just happens to be hot. When Deek moves in to help with the ghosts, the occurrences pick up and so does the sizzling feelings between Savannah and her psychic. Will Deek be able to rid the house of the entities or will they refuse to move on? Will the entities cause more mischief than Deek and Savannah can handle and will lives be put in harm’s way?

That Unexpected Kiss by Tamara Ferguson
Julie has just returned home after living away. She is looking forward to starting her new job, she loves working as a special education teacher. Julie has had to live with and has always wondered what happened to her mother some twenty odd years ago. Her disappearance has never been solved but could that be about to change? Dylan Nash is more than what he seems. He has always known that she would be his from the moment he first saw her, he had to have her no matter what, no matter when he would make her his. Dylan has been looking for the person who shot his father. As he uncovers more and more in his investigations, he finds that several other cases could actually be linked and that the woman that he loves could be in the sight of these evil men. Will Julie remember and be put in harm’s way? Can Dylan keep her safe?

Unreachable Heart by Aileen Harkwood
Jacie DeBello is an accountant for a couple of crime bosses. She finds herself in a harrowing situation, one where she is sure death is the only outcome. Hart Renker loves his job as a part of a rescue team jumping out of helicopters, climbing mountains, saving people’s lives in extreme conditions. Today he is on his way to Devil’s Doorstep to retrieve any survivors from a plane crash on one of the worst places for a crash to occur. Hart finds himself left behind when there is more to the rescue than first expected. With a blizzard setting in Hart must find shelter and keep himself and his rescue alive until they can be reached. Will Hart find more on the mountain than he bargained for? Will he be able to keep them alive until help arrives? Is there more to Jacie DeBello than meets the eye?

Dark Current by Lynda Haviland
Willow Vega has always loved the island she calls home and running the Marina and its businesses has always been in the family. After a hurricane tear’s through the island so does the damage to the Marina. Unfortunately, Willow has had to let all her staff go as business is failing. When a stranger docks is boat at her pier he seems like a god send, a hunky sex god that is also a handy man. Just what she needs. Can Ben help Willow rebuild her buildings and fix things within the Marina to get her business back on track? Will Ben let go of a past to let Willow in? Will Ben be more than just a passing fling and move on or will he finally find peace and make a new life?

Unwrapping Treasure by Jodie A Kessler
Treasure and Brodie have worked together as paramedics for years, always having each other’s back. It’s Christmas and after answering a call, they find themselves in the middle of chaos and a precarious rescue. Treasure is finally on her break in the mountains and with an unexpected visitor. After reveling in the comforts and joys of Christmas, good food, good alcohol and good fun, the night turns in to wants and pleasures and is filled with a passion that may change hearts and lives forever.

Breaking the Rules by Katie O’Sullivan
Abbie is the head chef at the Cape Cod Inn, she hopes on day to make her dreams come true. When she is saddled with a new staff member the chemistry is hot but rules are rules and she can’t go there. Abbie learns that there is much more to this man than meets the eye. Jake is undercover working at the same place as the beautiful redhead that he can’t seem to stop thinking about but there are rules and he can’t go there. Rules are meant to be broken, right? Unfortunately, she is on his list of suspects and as the list of bodies start to pile up, Jake is not sure who he can trust. What will happen between Jake and Abbie when she finds out the truth? Will Jake be able to solve the case before he loses the one thing that matters?

Falling for Captain Hunk by Stephanie Queen
Captain Lynch is the law and order on the Island but there is someone else who is about to upset his rule. His no dating work rule is about to be put to the test when one mysterious woman blows into town. When he finds out she is also in law enforcement he firms his resolve to follow his rule but she is not making it easy on him. She sets him on fire, a fire he has never felt before. But when trouble finds its way on his island he finds it hard to keep this woman safe when she constantly finds herself in the front line. Can the Captain keep her safe and out of harm’s way? Can he keep his heart out of harm’s way? When it is all over will all be lost?

Fire & Ice by Constance Phillips
Insecure, Charlene has just returned home from being away for years. Whilst working as a Physiotherapist she comes face to face with the one person she thought broke her trust. Brian has just run into the one person who broke his heart many years ago. After meeting again, they realise that they have missed out on so many years apart but they Charlene needed to grow and overcome her insecurities. But has she really overcome them? When she comes face to face with her past will she let it overrule her?

Two more Miles by Jan Romes
Ava is determined to become stronger, learner a fighting machine and leave behind the one who broke her heart. After a fall at the gym she is assisted by one hot doctor whose diagnosis leaves her stunned and in disbelief. Keith is not sure how but the woman from the gym has gotten under his skin in more than one way. Keith thought he had it all but a chance sighting and insecurities changed everything. Finding out the truth Keith decides he must fight for what he wants, if only he has a second chance.

Come Hell or High Water by Nancy Segovia
Maisie did what they say a lot of woman do and that is marry a man like her father. Finally, Maisie finds herself out of her abusive marriage and moving in with her bestie. Maisie has sworn that she will not ever put herself in another relationship with a man, sworn off them for life. But is seems fate has a different idea. When Masie is rescued whilst in the middle of a hurricane Maisie and her rescuer find more than they were looking for. A true gentleman leaves her feeling unsure of herself, whilst Dwight is confused by his feelings for this ornery woman. This is a tale of love/hate at first sight.

Coaching the Sub by Debbie White
Shannon has just gotten a new role as a substitute teacher at her old high school. When she finds it hard to deal with some of the students, Coach Andrews comes to her aid and takes no prisoners. Shannon realises there is more to teaching and that Coach Andrews has more to offer not just to the students but maybe for her as well. Both soon realise that they cannot give up and vow to go out of their way to help. What they find is that the rewards far outweigh it all.

Path to Grace by Wilder Quinn
Carina wants nothing more than a normal life but that will never be possible because she is the daughter of the Boss, she is the Princess, the Prince of the Family, the mafia family. Carina is on a date with a normal man but when he s shot and it all turns to hell, there is one man who will not let anything happen to her. Matteo is the only person who knows where she is but is that enough to keep her safe from the killer who is after her. Can Matteo keep her safe? Will the killer find them? Will Carina be strong enough to ask for something from the one person she has never asked a thing for? Will Carina finally find her normal life?