Product Description

He sure would love to have someone to take care of…

Dr. Mike Flynn's single mom taught him early how to cook and clean, and there's nothing like vacuuming or doing dishes to help a guy relax. Annabelle Ronaldi is an artist without a domestic bone in her body. Since her fiance's death, she can't paint, and life looks hopeless.

Until the day after her sister's wedding, when she wakes up with Mike next to her in bed, and then she's really beside herself - because the handsome stranger is a dead ringer for her dead fiance.

After their mind-blowing one night stand, Mike is sure this is the woman he wants to take care of forever, but she acts like she's seen a ghost. While Mike sets to work wooing Annabelle, she sets to work sniffing out the truth of the convoluted family secret that turns everybody's lives upside down.

PRAISE FOR ROMEO, ROMEO:

"The main characters in this all-around feel-good read have so much personality they almost jump off the page."
The Romantic Times (4 out of 5 star review)

"Robin Kaye strikes gold… and deserves to have her name added to your favorite new author list."
Book Loons

"A snappy, funny, vivid, and romantic story."
AllAboutRomance.com

"Robin Kaye is sure to leave readers looking for a good Italian meal and a man as delicious as the hero."
BookPage

"Kaye's debut is a delightfully fun, witty romance, making her a writer to watch."
Booklist

"Kaye's portrayal of modern romance against the background of an old-fashioned, gossipy extended family rings true, and Nick's efforts to wow Rosalie with fabulous home cooking are endlessly entertaining."
Publishers Weekly

"Kaye's writing is a refreshing change from the typical contemporary romance. I could see all the characters as real people showing real feelings with an ending that is truly believable..."
I Just Finished Reviews (20090302)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23204 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 416 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Kaye's 2008 debut, Romeo Romeo, got such a warm reception that she's written it again, from the mistaken identities to the messy Brooklyn apartment. The only real surprise is the heroine: the repellent Annabelle Ronaldi, whose sister starred in the previous title. The morning after her sister's wedding, Annabelle awakens next to Dr. Mike Flynn, who bears an eerie resemblance to Annabelle's dead boyfriend, Chip. Mike, unlike Annabelle, makes a believable protagonist, and his interactions with patients provide some of the story's most heartwarming scenes. Kaye's intermittent attempts to create psychological depth, however, sit oddly with the dishy one-liners that dominate her prose. The story of a sensitive guy who cooks and cleans for an outspoken modern woman was cute and sparkly the first time around, but this year-old Champagne has lost its fizz. (May)
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Review
"Too Hot to Handle" is a romantic story that will have you laughing and crying from Annabelle's sense of humor, her protective family and friends, and Mike himself as they figure out their relationship and where it will take them. From page 1, Robin Kaye captures your attention. (Robin McCormack My Two Blessings 20090629)

... a fun and flirty read. (Nicole Heffernan A Blog of Books 20090507)

Too Hot to Handle is a delightful read that I highly recommend. I laughed out loud at the witty dialogue and antics of all the characters (Lisa Freeman The Romance Studio 20090501)

For those who enjoyed Romeo, Romeo, there's a good chance you'll like this one even more... a fresh and fun voice in romantic comedy... (Sandy Coleman All About Romance 20090429)

I didn't miss a single breathtaking word of this fine novel. Readers will be hooked on TOO HOT TO HANDLE. I know I was! (Natalie Smith Romance Junkies 20090427)

I didn't miss a single breathtaking word of this fine novel. Readers will be hooked on TOO HOT TO HANDLE. I know I was! (Natasha Smith Romance Junkies 20090429)

I love Robin Kaye's writing style, she is not inhibited at all. This story sizzles with sex appeal as does Dr. Mike Flynn. This book had me laughing so hard, I could not put the book down. (Deb Deb's Desk 20090511)

I loved every minute of this book and can't wait to read more by Robin Kaye. (Carrie Zimmerman The Book Girl 20090504)

I loved everything about TOO HOT TO HANDLE and will be raving about this book to all of my friends... an outstanding contemporary romance that readers will fall in love with and want to read over and over again. (Rachel Diamond Enchanted by Books 20090507)

I very, very highly recommend this book to all contemporary romance readers and anyone who wants to fall into a beautiful, sensual love story. (Bobbie Crawford-McCoy Book Reviews by Bobbie 20090506)

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to get away from life for a while and be hugely entertained. (Darlene Smoliak Peeking Between the Pages 20090429)

If you like Janet Evanovich as I do, you will enjoy Robin Kaye. This book is an easy victory for Robin Kaye and I look forward to more of her accomplishments. (Marie Burton The Burton Review 20090427)

Mike Flynn is too good to be true. Srsly. If I could find a man that would cook, clean, and pick up after me, I might just have to say good-bye to my husband. I'm sorry, but 10 years can't compete with a man that does all that (Casee The Book Binge )

Ms. Kaye has some style, it's easy, it hits the spot and it has everything that you need to get caught up in a wonderful romance. (Sandra Sutherland Erotic Horizon 20090511)

Robin Kaye has proved herself a master of romantic comedy. (Priscilla Night Owl Romance 20090420)

Robin Kaye is a master at romance, and her second novel is even better than the first. (Heather Durow Armchair Interviews 20090416)

Robin Kaye strikes gold for a second time in this follow up instalment of her Domestic Gods series. (Martina Bexte Book Loons 20090421)

Robin Kaye strikes gold in this follow up to her Domestic Gods series... entertaining, funny and steaming hot. (Martina Bexte Book Loons 20090427)

Romance readers prepare to have your every desire attended to in Robin Kaye's TOO HOT TO HANDLE. From the brilliant first chapter until the heartwarming finale I was hooked! I (Kerensa Wilson Crave More Romance 20090506)

The fun starts from the first pages and just keeps you hooked til the end. (Marta Hoelscher Marta's Meanderings 20090501)

Too Hot To Handle is a sensational story that sizzles with sex appeal. (Passionate Reviews )

Too Hot To Handle is a sensational story that sizzles with sex appeal. I found the story to be light and easy to read. It was well written in a way that made the words flow and had me sailing through the story. I can't wait for Ms. Kaye's next book. (The Long and Short of It 20090423)

[F]illed with sexy interludes, as well as a terrific hero. (Elizabeth Darrach Bella Online )

[W]itty and enchanting... (Keira Gillet Love Romance Passion 20090618)

another great novel to add to the romance genre and one any romance fan would thoroughly enjoy. (Jackie Morgan Literary Escapism 20090504)

About the Author

Robin Kaye is a professional writer and winner of the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award for her first novel, Romeo, Romeo. She lives with her husband and three children.

Customer Reviews

Nice pleasant story. Easy reading. Good and interesting characters.
STORY BRIEF:
Annabelle loved Chip who died from cancer five years earlier. She meets Mike at her sister's wedding. Mike looks like he could be Chip's twin brother. They are immediately attracted to each other. Annabelle is an artist working in an art gallery. Mike is a Doctor (lung specialist). Mike is great at cooking and cleaning, Annabelle is not.

REVIEWER'S OPINION:
I had no complaints other than the method used to separate the couple. Annabelle wants to break up with Mike because she thinks he will be better off without her (so she won't come between him and his family). This was stupid on her part and not true. Mike gets mad at Annabelle because she kept something secret from him. Some reasonable communication earlier in the relationship would have solved the problem. Other than that it was enjoyable.

DATA:
Story length: 405 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: strong. Number of sex scenes: 5. Total number of sex scene pages: 31. Setting: current day Brooklyn and Coney Island, NY and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Copyright: 2009. Genre: contemporary romance.

OTHER BOOKS:
To date, I've read one other book by Robin Kaye. My 3 star review of "Romeo Romeo" was posted 1/18/09.

Even Better than the First!
I liked Romeo, Romeo. I really cared about the characters, even Annabelle, the seemingly annoying sister. Well, my feelings paid off in this book! No wonder I cared about her, she's awesome! We just needed to see her out from under Rosalie shadow -- and in Too Hot to Handle, we do. :)

The few nitpicky things I didn't love about Robin Kaye's first novel just didn't happen in the second, which is just a wonderful read. I didn't put it down (okay, I went to the restroom once -- but that's it) until I finished it in the wee hours. I was particularly impressed with her introduction of the characters, intrigued immediately, and well rewarded in the end.

My only complaint was the dad seemed to get off a bit too easily -- he deserves to suffer a bit more for what he did to Annabelle when she was with Chip. He doesn't deserve to find Coleen willing to pick up with him again! At least Mike seemed to agree with me. ;)

I cannot wait for the third book. I suspect I know who the lead characters will be, and I so hope to be right!

Well written, funny, poignant and SEXY!!

Surprising review
I loved Robin Kaye's first book "Romeo, Romeo."

I wanted to love her second, but then I started reading it. It started off introducing the characters -- hmmm, ALL the same characters as the first book: Rosalee, Nick, the neighbors, cousin Vinny, the family, the boss! It even took place in the same apartment and with the same dog!!! Ugh. That is the author's way of taking the easy way out -- don't have to develop new characters, and don't have to describe new locations. I hate that! As a matter of fact, the only new character in this book was Becca -- how much you wanna bet the next book is about her?!?!

OK, I'm slamming this book for the author being lazy. So, why did I give it a 5 star review? Simple, Robin Kaye is an incredibly talented writer. This book was fun, funny, sexy and very, very enjoyable to read. After beginning the book, I was so disgusted, I really wanted to hate it. But, she totally won me over and I loved the book.

I wish Ms. Kaye hadn't taken the easy way out. I hope I'm wrong about her next book. But even if I am not, I will be reading it. She is terrific!

One note: The sex scenes are explicit. If that does not appeal to you -- do not read this book.
:-)