'Slow Heat in Heaven' by Sandra Brown is a romance novel set in Louisiana that follows the story of Schyler Crandall as she returns home to her family estate, Valtair, due to her grandfather's heart attack. She reconnects with Cash Boudreaux, who is now working for her grandfather, and together they work to save her family's logging business. The book delves into themes of family loyalty, dark secrets, and betrayal, while also exploring the complicated relationship between Schyler and Cash, characterized by passion and tension.

The writing style of 'Slow Heat in Heaven' is described as suspenseful, dramatic, and romantic, with a touch of mystery added to the storyline. The characters are portrayed as complex and flawed, particularly Cash, who is depicted as a hot and alpha male with a troubled past, making him a character that evokes mixed emotions from readers.

Characters:

Characters are multifaceted, with the heroine being strong yet flawed, and the hero embodying a complex mix of anger and vulnerability.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is characterized by dramatic storytelling and vivid character portrayals, effectively immersing readers in the narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around a dramatic family saga characterized by betrayal and romantic entanglements, with compelling themes of infidelity and family strife.

Setting:

The Louisiana setting serves as a vibrant backdrop that influences the characters and encapsulates Southern culture.

Pacing:

The pacing is engaging and fast, maintaining a grip on the reader with intense and suspenseful moments.

She had been dozing. Her head rested on her bent arm, which had gone to sleep and had started to tingle. She woke up and opened her eyes, then stretched languorously and turned her head. That’s when s...

Notes:

The book is set in Louisiana, specifically at a place called Belle Terre.

The main character, Schyler, ran away to London for six years after her older sister married her fiancé.

Cash, the hero of the story, had a troubled upbringing and is portrayed as a 'bad boy'.

There is intense sexual tension between Schyler and Cash throughout the book.

The plot involves family drama, including betrayal and financial troubles related to a logging business.

Schyler's childhood friend becomes a prostitute to support her sick mother, leading to tragic consequences for her sweetheart.

The hero, Cash, sleeps with other women even after developing feelings for Schyler, which causes confused emotions.

The book depicts some harsh realities, like animal fighting and prison rape, adding to its dark themes.

Readers noted that the writing reflects the attitudes and language typical of the late '80s.

Despite flaws in character portrayals, many find the book addictively engaging and suspenseful.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for the book include themes of abuse, sexual assault, animal abuse, infidelity, and trauma.

Has Romance?

Yes, there is a significant romantic element in Slow Heat in Heaven, characterized by intense chemistry and sexual tension.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Grappling with hidden family secrets, forbidden passions, and a business in peril, the adopted daughter of a Louisiana mogul must confront the past to bring peace back to her hometown.The adopted daughter of the most powerful man in town, Schyler Crandall was a brokenhearted girl when she left Heaven, Louisiana. Now a crisis has brought her home to a family in conflict, a logging empire on the brink of disaster, and seething secrets that make Heaven hotter than hell. Everyone in Heaven has a secret: Schyler's beautiful younger sister, Tricia, with her cruel lies; Ken, Tricia's handsome husband, who married the wrong sister; Jigger, the pimp and ruffian with plans of his own; and Cash, a proud, mysterious, and complex bad boy with a wild reputation. It is dangerous for Schyler to even be near him, yet she must dare to confront the past - if there is to be any peace in Heaven.

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Sandra Brown is the author of seventy-two New York Times bestsellers. There are over eighty million copies of her books in print worldwide, and her work has been translated into thirty-four languages. She lives in Texas. For more information you can visit www.SandraBrown.net.

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