This is such a fantastic follow up in the Lightening series. The characters are exciting and fun. While these characters appear to be complete opposites they are very much alike. They are both kind of lost and trying to find their places in the world. Even though the places they are right now seem to have almost been chosen for them if they weren't there then they would have never connected. I know which character I'm hoping comes next in the series but I know that wherever this adventure takes us it's going to be a wild ride!

A read that feels more sex than substance, this novel is big on the hot but not so much the heavy. While there is nothing wrong with two consenting adults enjoying each other, there is little to invest the reader in the couple. Again, there is nothing wrong with raunchy erotica but it’s even better when the reader can become invested in the characters and their relationship, and feel the heat between them rather than just sex because the characters are so attractive.

That being said, the story is straightforward and moved at a good pace, even if some parts were predictable. The characters also were fleshed out with baggage and background, even if the reader doesn’t become invested in them.

A good read for those who enjoy erotica with enough plot to try to explain the leads relationship.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary Jo – ☆☆☆☆
I enjoyed this book. One yoga teacher, who knows nothing about sports, hooks up a star football player and then leaves him without a backward glance.

Sage doesn't take chances. She doesn't hook up with random guys. And she most certainly doesn't get it on with random guys in the back of club. When she does all three in one night, is it any wonder that she practically runs from the bar and back to her safe little world?

Shawn loves taking chances. The adrenaline rush takes him to places that he can't find normally. And at the height of it, he feels closer to the mom and sister he lost when he was a child. When he takes a chance and follows the woman he's been eyeing in the bar all evening to the back, he can't believe how right it feels to be with her. When she leaves him without a backward glance? He's not sure how he feels about that.

Sage's encounter with Shawn is quickly forgotten when she realizes her flighty mother has once again left her holding the bag. Everything she's done since she turned eighteen is with the goal of being safe and secure. She had enough of living like a gypsy when she was growing up and she never wants to be homeless or hungry again.

Shawn comes back into her life at the right time – she desperately needs help and he needs someone to help with his back problem. Low-key help. Reluctant to spend more time with him, she names an outrageous price and is stunned when he agrees to pay it for her to help him.

The relationship quickly turns from all business to pure pleasure. Sage can't believe she's dating a professional athlete, one that could easily date anyone he wants. Shawn thinks that Sage hung the moon.

A lack of communication between Sage and Shawn derails their fledgling relationship. Shawn has to learn to take others’ feelings into consideration and learn to talk about the demons that haunt him. Sage's childhood issues play a huge part in her reluctance to enter into a relationship and to trust people.

I wish that the author would have explored Sage's relationship with her mother more. I really think that there is a lot going on that would have helped the reader really understand Sage and her trust issues.


Mary – ☆☆☆☆☆
Sage is at a bachelorette party and would rather be anywhere else, until she sees the most beautiful man she has ever seen sitting at the bar. When they make eye contact, Sage thinks that she is out of his league and tries to stop looking in his direction. But it is hard to do. When he sends over a round of drinks for the group, Sage thinks that he is making fun of her and it really makes her sad and she runs for the bathroom but before she reaches the bathroom, a strong hand grabs her. It turns out to be the sexy guy from the bar.

Shawn is the football player that most every woman knows who he is, except for Sage. She has no idea who he is. While Shawn thinks that he has given her all the signs for her to make the next move, the sexy girl at the bar just isn't taking the hints. When she runs towards the bathroom after he sends a round of drinks, he has to find out what is wrong. They get hot and heavy in the alcove in the hall and when it is all over, Shawn wants her number so he can take her out to dinner and she refuses.

While Shawn is an adrenaline junkie, Sage is just the opposite. She doesn't think anyone should risk their lives just for the rush. But if she stops and thinks about it, her feelings are because of the way she was raised. And Shawn is chasing his demons from his past. When Shawn does something that scares Sage, will she be able to forgive him, or will she just walk away?

Can Shawn and Sage get past the fear and demons they both are running from? Will they be able to make a relationship work? Will the future be bright for them both? Can they both share their past with the other so that they will understand why they do and act the way they do?

I love this series and I think Shawn and Sage are my favorite couple so far. I can't wait to see who will be in book three. If you are looking for a new author or haven't read Tracy Wolff yet, start on this series, or any series for that matter. I love all her work and look forward to reading more from her.


Lee’Anne – ☆☆☆☆
I quite enjoyed this standalone read. Shawn and Sage are both likeable characters who are fighting off demons from their past while trying to live their day-to-day lives. Sage, after being dragged to a bar by friends, breaks her rule of only have two drinks and winds up having a quickie with Shawn outside the bathrooms at the bar. Knowing it can’t go anywhere, when Shawn asks for her number, Sage denies him and splits. Then when Shawn needs a yoga instructor to help with his football injury, his friends recommend Sage and the two wind up hot and heavy.

I loved the beginning of this book and the way that Shawn is down to earth instead of cocky like most athletes you read about. The ending felt rushed and I’d have liked more from their story, but hopefully we’ll see Shawn and Sage appearing in future Lightning books!


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second in the series, and does include elements from the first book, but would be a strong standalone too.

Both Sage and Shawn have been deeply affected by their pasts, and the chemistry between them threatens all the coping mechanisms that they have developed over the years. Sage is thinking about taking a risk, Shawn may have found a solution to his need to take them. This opposing reaction in the face of lust and impending love is an entertaining one to observe, and ties in well when the worlds that they inhabit collide.

I enjoy a good sports romance, and the therapy is often a part of the story, but rarely yoga, so it was fun to learn a little about the possible moves and help it could offer – and was amusing when Shawn realised that Sage really didn't know anything about him or his fame.

This is a fun new addition to the series; thank you, Tracy Wolff.

I just read Hot and Heavy by Tracy Wolff. ( I received an advanced copy from NetGalley) All I can saw is AWWWW its a total rom-com and I loved every minute of it! I hope this gets made into a movie it is so cute! Its your typical shy girl meets the super hot guy and they instantly fall in love ....every girls dream basically

This was a great hot read. Sage and Shawn are great together. This is a great read from the wonderful Tracy Wolff. What better story than a yoga instructor and a football player that likes to take chances. The great thing about this read is there was a story to it. I highly recommend picking this book up.

I didn't really enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. To give Wolff some credit, the main reason I don't like romance novels is because the man is an absolute tool. In actuality, Shawn was not a tool, and in fact I really like him. I didn't really like Sage, which is so weird. I usually always love the woman! By the end of the book, I thought it was cute, but during the book I was so frustrated with their stupidness. It also felt like a whole bunch of sex with little emotion. We don't need anymore Fifty Shades, I want some actually good writing and good plot. I did like this book though. The end was definitely my favorite and made me like it.

I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

Shawn and Sage meet and it is heat at first sight. Although Sage thinks she will never see Shawn again she quickly realizes that Shawn has other plans.

What should have been an easy reunion quickly gets out of control when Shawn's past and present keeps rearing its ugly head. The real question is...will Sage stay around long enough to help Shawn fight his demons … or will her own demons keep popping up ruining everything before it ever starts? Read and find out!

Overall a great book. I loved the imperfections that they both had. It made them seem less fictional and more human. This story was great, I am not going to lie tears did fall but at the same time there was a lot to laugh and smile about. Very good read.

I could not put this book down, It started with a bang and just kept going. Sage & Shawn had difficult childhoods, and while they are very different personalities they find they are a perfect match for each other.

This was a quick read for me and it was ok. A bit too insta and lacking in anything but sex which I wasn't really expecting. The premise was ok I just didn't feel much depth. The writing was fine and I like the author this one was just too shallow for me.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. This is the second book in Tracy Wolff's "Lightening" series and the only one I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Especially since this is the first time I have ever read this author. It was very well written and had an excellent plot line. Definitely a fun, feel good romance. I also liked how Tracy tied in the characters from the first book and for the next book. Love the feeling of family that you get from the main and secondary characters.

This book follows Shawn, the Lightening wide receiver and all around adrenaline junkie, and Sage, a yoga instructor/accountant. Sage is jaded from her childhood when her mother would move her from commune to house to city or just leave her with random friends. All she wants in life is stability which she still finds difficult while trying to keep her absentee mother's yoga studio afloat plus do her other job. Shawn needs Sage to help him rehab his back after cliff diving in Mexico. Sage wants nothing to do with the risk taker but other than that small flaw, she finds that Shawn is really kind and considerate. Shawn has his own reasons for acting the way he does and finds it hard to stop his risk taking ways. One incident where Shawn scares Sage is one too many. Will they be able to work out their differences or will they walk away?

Really good book and an easy, fun read. I would definitely recommend and I cannot wait to read the other two books in the series.

I really enjoy Tracy Wolff's stories and Hot & Heavy didn't disappoint. Sage & Shawn have an instant attraction that grows even against heir better judgments...opposites can attract ;)

I was disappointed by this book. I enjoyed the first book of this series and was interested to see what was in store for next one. But in the end it fell short for me. I felt like it was hard to get into the flow of the book.

This was okay for me. The writing itself flowed well, but I was a little frustrated at the lack of actual romance between the main characters. I love a good sex scene as much as the next girl, but there wasn't a whole lot besides that with Shawn and Sage's relationship. Then they're all of a sudden in love. A little far fetched for me. It was very annoying that Shawn couldn't see what he did affected other people besides him. Don't get me started on Sage's mom. She was something I can tell you that. I'm not a fan of anyone who is a parent, and doesn't really care how their child feels. This was a first for me from this author, but I would give her another read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
The characters + storytelling were very captivating
Sage is looking for stability.
Shawn is looking for the next thrill.
Can they learn to compromise ?
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!

Ooh, another spicy romance from Ms. Wolff. Sage is an uptight, down-to-Earth accountant/yoga instructor. She is at a bachelorette party and spies a gorgeous man. They lock eyes and wham! The story takes off from there. It’s a faced-paced story that’s packed full of heat and humor and self discovery. I loved watching Sage and Shawn interact together. And I loved the ending

A Hot & Heavy 5-Star Phenomenal Read!
WOW WOW WOW this is the best book I have read from Tracy Wolff, wow was it hot, spicy, sexy! Risk taker vs. Straight and narrow and what to do when the two collide as a one night stand, in the back of a bar, against a wall, it hot & steamy! Then in a twist of fate, Shawn and Sage are 'thrust' together again & against all the odds and all their differences can these two really fight their flame that's ready to, not only ignite, but, spontaneously combust when they are within close proximity? Can Sage not only heal Shawn's shoulder but also heal his womanizing and reckless way? Can Shawn convince Sage to let go and take a walk on the wild side & feel the adrenaline rush with his heart! I was so hooked on Hot & Heavy that I purchased Down & Dirty (Lighting series book 1) and hope to be lucky enough to get an ARC of Rough & Ready (Lighting series book 3). Definitely Recommend One-Clicking this Phenomenally Hot Read, Hot & Heavy!!

Let me start by saying that I did not read Down & Dirty first and I don’t feel like I missed anything, but after reading some of the highlights during ‘girl talk’ I might just need to go back and see what I missed because it sounded quite interesting…aka hot.

Sage is a rule follower. She avoids danger. And she thinks she’s happy with her life until things like her mother happen and she’s reminded of why she has rules. Rules she broke one night with a stranger…in a bar…against a wall. And can I just say HOT DAMN what a way to start a book!

Opposites is almost every way.

Shawn is a risk taker, even when it puts his career at risk, but he has his reasons and they’re somewhat understandable. However, he always knows the risks he takes, that is until he meets Sage. He can’t take his eyes off her. He wants her and even after he has her recklessly against a bar wall he still wants more…and even though it scares him it’s not something he’s willing to walk away from.

Their romance is hot and demanding just like the characters themselves.

Hot & Heavy is a fast paced, can’t put it down, and don’t want to kind of book. It literally starts with a bang and never loses its momentum. I cannot wait to see what else is in store for the Lightning series.

Shawn and Sage definitely have chemistry off the charts from the very beginning. It’s no wonder their encounter at the bachelorette party leads to more. But Shawn has his demons he’s fighting and Sage might be a little too old fashioned to put up with how Shawn copes.
It’s definitely interesting watching them work though it, though. 5 stars!

An amazing book. Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Shawn and Sage were sexy and had fantadtic banter. I loved their connection and their fiery chemistry!