While her father is out of commission, Charlotte DeShawn is doing her best to try and keep his PI business running, but being a PI isn’t as easy as it seems. So when Griff Parish comes to her to do a job, she jumps on it. Griff’s stepfather recently passed away and his will was a complete surprise to everyone. He’s left half of the family run hotel to the daughter of his original partner, the partner who died trying to help with financing their hotel. Griff needs Charlotte to find the daughter so that he can retain control of his hotel. As they work together looking for the missing heir the sparks between them burst into flame but when Charlotte finds out the secret that Griff is hiding, can she forgive him his betrayal?

Hot and Bothered is just simply awesome! Dianne Castell skillfully blends best girl friends, humor, smoking hot passion and a touch of magic. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Castell releases next! This is definitely one book that should be on everyone’s reading list!