This was a good read, with an simple premise of a girl trying to earn her chops as a journalist. How she goes about it, and the trouble she gets into along the way make the fun part of the story. Can a down on her luck girl catch a break after the love of life mysteriously walks out on her and sticks her with a mortgage she cannot afford, manage to get her career on the right track? While she works her way there, she has to contend with a former one-night stand, who also happens to be the ex's bestie. Those two manage to get themselves into all kinds of trouble, meet some very interesting people along the way, and try to fight whatever residual lust that once had for one another. The plot also has some twists and turns that had me guessing (in a good way).

I don’t feel too bad about being so late reviewing this “read now” title since it was offered after the release date. I feel even less guilty having wasted 4 1/2 hours of my Sunday reading it. I want those hours of my life back. Nothing about this worked for me. I found the characters to be flat and utterly ridiculous. Sarah was so naive and, quite frankly, stupid, that I spent most of my time rolling my eyes at her antics. I found the plot predictable and dull. There was no real tension, or at least, by the time anything that might have been suspenseful happened, I no longer cared at all about what happened to the characters.

Cute cover. I was expecting something else than I read but it wasn’t bad. Just not memorable. Sorry but I really tried. But could be me since I’ve been picky like super picky lately.

This story did not work for me. I was not able to identify with the characters and no matter how great the intrigue if I can't see myself or at least understand motivations, I am out.

Great intrigue, the book really kept you invested. I personally always was wondering what the characters where going to do next. I also enjoy the romance and would read this book again

Hot Pursuit was such a hot story with two amazing characters who were meant for each other. This story was definitely one worth reading!

Yeah this was a DNF for me. I don’t like to give up on a book normally, but there was just nothing in this one that hooked me or really worked for me.

3.5 stars. A good debut book. There’s a bit of everything in this story, an air of mystery, a bit of romance, and nice banter.

Touted as a thrilling European adventure, “Hot Pursuit” is a romantic tale with a bit of mystery added. A bumbling would-be journalist and a photographer teamed up to follow around a Rockstar who is keeping a secret.

Towing the line between a serious investigative reporter or a paparazzi, protagonists Nick and Sarah are thrown into situations that are sometimes funny and sometimes scary. Nevertheless, the chemistry between them held true so you can expect some sexy scenes.

Hot Pursuit is Rated T for Teens.

I received this one from NetGalley and the publisher in return for an honest review.

In her debut novel Rebecca Freeborn makes chemistry, a tale of exploration and page turning awesomeness. After reading this one I want to read everything she has ever written or will write! In this story though we meet Sarah who is a journalist that writes beauty articles for a women's magazine. She was dumped by her ex in an abrupt ghosting. Which left her with a mortgage she can't afford and in need of help to stay afloat. In an act of desperation she asks her boss for an assignment that she is unqualified for. But, nonetheless, she is then sent to Europe on an assignment to follow a musician who is on the run after being accused of murder. She is not sent alone though...she is sent with her ex, a photographer.

A girl out to prove that she can overcome obstacles and fight her own battles - even when her ex is reminding her of why she's in this position, makes for a great tale. The chemistry between Nick, the musician on the run, and Sarah is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

This book is on fire! Great story and characters and the storyline is very well paced. I’d have liked to see what happens when Nick and Sarah get home, but hopefully that will be in a future book. This is definitely a 5 star read!

DNF'd at 20%, wasn't a fan of the characters or plot. Not my cup of tea, my own fault for requesting a book I wasn't truly interested in.

Sarah is a new journalist, Nick a photographer and they are now paired on an emerging story of a rogue musician. Funny romantic suspense that readers will enjoy.

This is my first book by Rebecca Freeborn.

What I liked:
The writing style

I had a hard time staying interested in this book.

This was a cute story. It was a sweet surprise. Sarah and Nick have chemistry, Its always messy, awkward because Nick is also the best friend of Sarah's ex, the ex that took off without her knowing. Leaving her with a mess of things. There were lots of arguing, sort of childish tantrums, but overall cute story.

I was expecting an entertaining romance novel and while the mystery aspect is fun and slightly intriguing, I didn’t really enjoy the romantic storyline. Sarah is a good protagonist, smart and driven but maybe sometimes a little whiny, however, I really didn’t like Nick at all. He is too brash for my taste and I’m not sure what Sarah saw in him, which made me not so invested in their love story.

3.5 stars. Decent mystery with an Australian protagonist (so there was some Australian terminology), though the action takes place across Europe. I enjoyed the mystery/adventure for the most part. And I appreciated the protagonist's determination to get this story and be taken seriously as a journalist. The romance was too drawn out for me. The love interest was mostly unsympathetic - too cutting and antagonistic. Maybe if he had written a few of his own chapters and we had his perspective on why he was pushing her away, it might have softened him up and made him more appealing. (Language)

Sarah has had a rough few months in her love personal and professional life . She is thrown on a work assignment with Nick and it becomes quite an adventure . She and Nick have really never gotten along but out the together on a action packed mysterious adventure with a bit of romance and you have Hot Pursuit .
Michele McMullen

Rebecca Freeborn did such an amazing job developing Sarah! She's independent, driven, she's a human! Nick....oh he's a hottie! Hot Pursuit is a great, feel good read that will have you smiling from page one!

If you love a bumbling heroine using her intuition to investigate a celebrity's tie to a murder, you will enjoy this book. Sarah, who has a low end job at a celebrity magazine, ends up with a chance in a lifetime. Nick, the photographer assigned to her, is not initially impressed with her skills. Nick is also best mates with her ex and a former one night stand. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is an amusing romantic suspense book. Through intuition and bravado, Sarah finds herself into a much bigger story. I really enjoyed this book and hardly put it down. I look forward to reading the next Sarah book.