This is the second book in the Hollywood heat series which brings Rowan and Evie 's paths to intersect with romance blooming amidst intrigue.
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What a fascinating book. I was impressed by the storyline and the characters were all well written and complex. Where there are complex storylines combined with intriguing characters the reader experience is magnified tremendously. To have a book that is well written as well as entertaining is a delight. Reading is about escaping your world and entering another one. The word building was phenomenal in this book. Here I forgot about my own life and was immersed in the world created by the author. I would recommend this book.

When you want nothing to do with your lasting legacy it some how finds you anyway. Rowan was going what he always did as a LAPD officer. Protect and serve. When he sees a young woman getting attacked he immediately steps in. He had no idea the woman he rescued wanted to venture into the past he tried to keep firmly in the past. Evie was no stranger to danger and her latest book has someone feeling a little anxious they will do everything they can to stop her. Rowan made a vow to protect her and with each moment they spend together it brings them closer together and in the target of a killer lying in wait.

The second book in the Hollywood Heat series 'Wanting you' is an absolute joy to read. An action packed, fast paced romantic thriller. Couldn't keep the book down without completing it to identify the serial killer and also to understand how Evie and Rowan tackle it together. A wonderful read.

Eagerly awaiting the next book in the series to find out more about Raine's findings.

What a great story full of sexy, intrigue, and heart! Rowan & Evie were a great match in every way, intellectually, physically, and chemically. Edge of my seat near the end. I cannot wait to see how the Winchester brothers finally figure out the mystery enveloping their past.

Emotionally thrilling, Action packed, Sweetly sexy and highly entertaining romantic adventure filled with danger, mystery and undeniable passion....

Police officer Rowan Winchester is a sexy, smart, strong alpha male that wants to distance himself as much as possible from his famous family. True-crime novelist Evie Fleming is wicked smart, sexy sweet and far to perceptive for her own good..... On the trail of a killer and fighting this out of control attraction that they did not bargain for, but will change both their lives forever....

A new to me author and I liked this book very much and will look forward to reading more from you from this author

A well written romantic suspense! The characters are great. Each with secrets that slowly come out...the pace is awesome and it is a page turning read with just the right mixes.

Wanting You by Leslie A. Kelly is book Two in the Hollywood Heat Series. This is the story of Rowan Winchester and Evie Fleming. I have read the previous book, but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Evie is looking into the deaths that have been happening in Los Angeles which leads her to meet Rowan a detective on the force. Rowan is working to keep Evie safe while she is researching the death of several people. Rowan also is trying to keep his family secrets undercover too. But the more they work together the more their feelings are growing.
Besides being a growing love story we have a great mystery too.
Enjoyed this book!

Wanting You by Leslie A. Kelly
Hollywood Heat #2

Excellent romantic suspense second novel in a wonderful series that I have truly enjoyed so far – cannot wait to see what will happen in book three when the third and final brother will get to find his HEA, too.

The dynamics between Evie and Rowan were scintillating, sensual and so much fun to watch. Evie was strong and smart and admirable in ways that made me root for her throughout the book. Rowan was an alpha cop but also a man I could relate to and see with Evie. The true crime novel she was working on and the premise for other sleuthing stirred up a hornets’ nest that was filled with danger. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this book and also have to add that by not reading the end of the book first, as I usually do, I was totally surprised by who the ultimate bad guy turned out being.

Did I enjoy this book? Definitely
Will I read more by this author? Without a doubt
What do I hope is in the next book?
* The resolution of who killed Baker
* The HEA ending for Raine (the third brother)
* The slamming of the door on Angstrom (serial killer met in this book)
* An epilogue that has all the brothers and their partners gathered together and settled happily.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Yours – Grand Central Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

While this is book 2 in a series, it can be read as a stand alone book. This was non-stop action and romance as Evie and Rowan try to stay alive when someone is out to kill Evie.

There were things that they each had to work through and trust each other. While there is a HEA for Evie and Rowan the mystery of who killed Harry Baker but Rachel and Steve - were they killed or accidental death or suicide???

The only thing that I really wanted to see happen was some punishment for the man that gave the murderer Evie's home address!

I enjoyed the way Evie researched and was able to work through the clues and figure out that there was another serial killer and try to survive when he decides to make her one of his victims. Kind of glad that we didn't get any of the gory details of what happened to the victims - not really something I want to read about!

Really looking forward to book 3, I want to know what Raine finds out and of course who he will fall for!

Evie is prying into things, both in the present ans the past, that could easily get her killed. As a true crime writer, Evie is used to dealing with professionals who don’t exactly want her around… but Rowen has a hidden reason for not wanting Evie to be working this cold case, one that’s a bit more personal to his family. Soon it becomes obvious that Evie and Rowen are not only exposing the past, but also revealing a current day serial killer at large in the city. One that seems to have set their sights on Evie.

Wanting You is the second story in the Hollywood Heat series, and it works well on it’s own. You don’t “have” to have read the first, but I will always believe that any series is best experienced in order. The action is fast paced in this mystery, and the danger doesn’t always come from where you expect. I enjoyed pulling apart this mystery and seeing if I could come up with an answer that matched the story’s ending. I liked Rowen and Evie together. Sure, at first Rowen didn’t want to be assigned to help her or even have her in town… but things change when the emotions get involved.

If you enjoy mystery, a puzzle to solve and watching two unlikely people fall in love along the way… then you’ll love Wanting You. I’d definitely recommend this one to any Romantic Suspense or Mystery reader who likes their puzzles with a dash of Romance.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Awesome!

The perfect blend of drama, suspense, mystery, sweet, sexy and funny! I loved it and can't wait for the next book.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

I enjoyed this second story in this series a lot more than the first. It reads more like a mystery than the first book. There was a lot more action and suspense. The romance was just right.

Evie Fleming went to the Cecil hotel which had many infamous murders had occurred here. Evie went as she made a good living writing in depth explorations about notorious crimes. As far as Evie is concerned there was no better place to begin her research than L A’s most brutal killers. Nut right now she started to wonder as a man followed her to the parking garage where her rental car is parked. She didn’t mean to be so late in getting the car. A creepy-crawly sensation went up her spine. The gut feeling telling her she was being followed, then the man attacked her. He had Evie around her middle then Evie remembered some self defense and the man dropped her , she was prepared for him when he came at her but he wasn't’ there. Something had come at him. A dark shape, powerful and broad and sent the man flying.The broad and powerman shape was a man-Rowan- who said ”Police, don’t move” . The man looked more familiar to Evie yet she was sure they hadn’t met in person. But she had seen him somewhere. Evie was here to work on her contracted but maybe she had come across another case- she questioned, she saw connections and she planned on doing some snooping into this other matter. Twelve women, their murders spread out over the last fifteen years and unsolved. Different jurisdictions played hell with investigators and the crimes didn’t leap out connected. Maybe the murders weren’t connected but…. Maybe they were. Evie wondered what it would be like to have a normal job that didn’t have her seeing psychopaths, sociopaths, and sheer monsters around every corner. One bad thing about Evie’s line of work- she was an expert on brutal murder. Police Departments and the FBI gave her access to evidence deemed to violence and gruesome for public consumption. Intentionally or not the research into the seediest, most brutally underbelly of L A had been tonight… with her being dragged toward an alley by a strong attacker. The new book she proposed to her publisher was going to be more brutal than anything she had already done. She needed to be in complete control for what she was about to tackle. But it wasn’t going to be easy after tonight. Rowan had been waiting for Evie to break down. She had held herself together for a remarkably long time. Reality down her defensive walls leaving her exposed to the fear, rage, and helplessness her attack had almost certainly inspired. Then Rowan told evie he would take her for coffee and she could get her car tomorrow. Once outside the garage she asked Rowna if that was a panic attack and Rowan said he thought so. Rowan was attracted to Evie and wanted to see her again under different circumstances. The reporter came up on Evie and tried to question her and Rowan and if she thought she had been targeted because of Jor Henry Angstrom who was a serial killer and Evie had testified against him. His last roommate had been Evie’s roommate and Evie blamed herself. Once Roman realizes what Evie does for a living he feels he should stay away from her but he doesn’t realize she has the answers his brothers have been looking for. Rowan had been a child actor until his sister had been murdered then he left acting and became a cop. Someone had been waiting for Evie to come home but she spent the night in Rowan’s brother’s rental apartment. Rowan is then assigned to help Evie with her research. I loved this book which was both a thriller and a romance. I would advise you to read the other books in this series in order for a smoother read and you won’t miss things. I found myself not wanting to put this down and see what was going to happen next. I loved the suspense in this book. I loved Evie’s determination as well as her compassion. I loved how Evie and Rowan interacted and loved the together. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I highly recommend,.

Wanting You is an amazing story that has everything a great novel should have. Leslie A. Kelly has written a truly delightful novel with suspense, some action, and lots of romance. Absolute perfection. I literally couldn’t put the book down. Sharp, witty and so very well-written.

I thought I loved the first book in the Hollywood Heat Series, but I loved Rowan’s and Evie’s story in Wanting You even more. The romance between these two was combustible, happening quickly. Still it didn’t feel rushed. The main mystery or suspense provided plenty of nail biting moments without being too graphic. I had plenty of ideas of who the killer could be, but I never guessed. What a surprise when he was revealed. Simply excellent!

Some progress was even made on the overarching theme, which I’m guessing will be Raine’s, the third brother, story. I can hardly wait.

Wanting You (Hollywood Heat #2)
Leslie Kelly
7/31

Evie Fleming -- True crime writer, researcher, and apparently a crime magnet.
Rowan Winchester -- Reece’s twin brother, member of the Winchester Hollywood dynasty, detective with the LAPD.

Evie has relocated to LA to do research on cold-case crimes. She is attacked in front of a police station and Rowan comes to her rescue.

This book has stalkers, serial killers and rattlesnakes. When the serial killer was identified I admit I was shocked. I did not see that coming.

The Hollywood Heat series continues with the witty dialogue and intriguing mystery. More clues were dropped regarding the Great Winchester Mystery. Raine (brother #3) is chasing a stripper looking for clues.

I thought this book missed having the supporting characters that made book 1 (for me) more intriguing. There was no wisecracking nurse or roommates and Edward, Rowan’s father, did not appear until the Epilogue. Evie did have BFFs but… just read the book is all I am going to say.

3 ½ Stars -- rounded up to 4

Leslie Kelly has been an auto-buy author for me since I read the very first Harlequin book by her years ago. While I adore her super sexy books, I have to say her romantic suspense books have always been my favorites. Wanting You hit on all my favorite things about a romantic suspense with the action starting on the very first page. I'm not going to lie, I wanted Rowan's story as soon as we met him in Watching You. I always find a favorite character when I know there is a trilogy, and usually have to wait for the third book to get that story. Was so happy Rowan's book was second in the series.

Rowan Winchester was one of the famous Winchester kids of Hollywood legend, but now is a police officer for the LAPD. When he stepped up to rescue Evie Fleming from an attack on the streets of LA, they both worked on the theory it was a random attack. However, as Evie is in Hollywood to look into many famous unsolved mysteries, the LAPD soon assigns Rowan to be her bodyguard of sorts. Let me just say the chemistry between Rowan and Evie was there pretty much from the very first. I loved seeing them move from cautious friends to lovers. It really did give me all the feels.

While the romance between them was strong, the suspense was the biggest focus of this book and I loved every single second of it. Just when I thought Ms. Kelly was going one way with the story, she totally and completely threw me off. I've been reading romantic suspense books for years, and have to say Watching You was one of the best ones I've ever read. I honestly make it my goal to figure out all the thought process of the bad guys before the reveal, and while I did have part of my theory correct, I was completely wrong in my final guess. I love when an author pulls me so deeply into the story, I don't want the story to end.

I also can't wait to find out the final truth to the mystery surrounding the Winchester family and the death of Harry Baker. I'm impatiently awaiting the final pieces of the puzzle in Waiting For You, which is currently scheduled for release in January 2019. I highly recommend Wanting You to fans of romantic suspense and have to say it is my favorite romantic suspense book I've read this year.

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)

WOW!! What an emotional roller coast Wanting You by Leslie Kelly, book two in her Hollywood Heat series, took me on. This romantic suspense was edgy, dark, as well as being romantic and sexy. In addition there were some humorous scenes that made me laugh.

Evie Fleming is in Los Angeles researching her latest true-crime book when she is attacked out of nowhere. Police officer Rowan Winchester happens to be in the right place at the right time to stop Evie’s attacker from mugging her or possibly worse. Rowan ends up being assigned as a bodyguard to keep Evie safe. He also wants to make sure she that while she is nosing around the most notorious deaths in Los Angeles, that she not include the ones that haunt his own family. While researching her latest book, Evie suspects that there’s a new dangerous killer prowling the city killing women. Now Evie and Rowan are working together to try to find this killer, while their attraction grows. When the killer focuses on Evie, she and Rowan realize they'll have to solve this case fast if they want to stay alive.

Rowan is a wonderful, warm, awesome guy who tries to lighten moments for Evie, whose job keeps her immersed in dark deeds and twisted crimes. I loved how Rowan was teasing Evie about her fear of snakes while they were visiting the site of some very dark and horrific murders. She got back at him teasing him about his fear of spiders. It was nice seeing they could be funny among the darkness. At the same time I loved how in tune these two were while questioning former and current police officers who were involved with the unsolved cases of the murdered women; victims of this unknown serial killer.

Ms. Kelly wrote a dark, emotional, and intriguing story which kept me on my toes, guessing who the killer was, until I turned the last page. I’ll admit I was kept guessing who the murderer was up until the end, and I even ended up wrong at that. I welcomed the humorous scenes that lightened the darkness but emphasized the growing attraction between the main characters. I highly recommend this book to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

This was a great book with a nice blend of mystery and romance. It's the second in the series but I read it without reading the first book with no problem. The story had a nice quick pace and the characters are very well developed. Evie is a true crime writer who is smart, quick and strong. Rowan is an LAPD detective assigned to work with Evie as she digs into unsolved murders for her latest book. Before long these two have dug up enough info to convince them there is an active serial killer in LA. Soon it's clear that Evie is in the killer's sights and Rowan will do whatever it takes to protect her.

I really enjoyed this thrilling story and would recommend it to everyone.