Too Hot to Handle — Emma Jay

Hot and Bothered is a sexy collection of five short contemporary romance, ranging from two workplace romances, two reunion romances and a brother's best friend romance.Show OffOn her thirty-fifth birthday, Veronica takes a risk by going to a club, where she catches the eye of her supervisor Rafael. Despite knowing it's a mistake, they indulge in public sexual encounters that challenge and excite her. Veronica risks her heart, but can she convince Rafael to take a risk on love?Lessons for TeacherJamie, a shy teaching assistant, musters the courage to approach Brady Lane, a brave and outgoing war veteran in her class. Their flirtation leads to a steamy encounter, and each subsequent meeting leaves Jamie more confident and willing. However, with Brady leaving for an internship, Jamie must decide whether to let him go.Two Step TemptationHaven is surprised when her ex-lover Eric shows up at a wedding they're both attending. Although she's tried to move on, she can't resist his charm. Eric remembers their time together and wants to rekindle their passion, but Haven's walls are stronger than ever. A weekend of hot sex may be an indulgence she can't resist, but Eric has come back for more than just the wedding.Two Nights on the IslandNathaniel wants to fix his marriage with Tess, who divorced him due to prioritizing his air force career. When Tess misses her flight to a retreat, Nat plans to get stranded with her on a nearby island, but a storm derails their plan. Tess is angry but must rely on Nat for survival and finds herself drawn to him again.Off LimitsZach Purser, a boundary-pushing guy, has tried everything sexually but feels like something is missing. At his friend's engagement party, he becomes attracted to Adam's younger sister, Paige Clark. Zach tries to resist, but Paige is persistent, and they end up in bed. Zach panics as he's never done romance before and is now caught between Adam's wrath and his feelings for Paige.