Isabella Manchelli is extremely excited that she has found this little slice of heaven of a town, Santa Rey. Isabella never stays too long is one place, traveling all over the world as a pastry chef, but never anyone's girlfriend. Isabella's current boss and friend convinces her to participate in "8 dates in 8 days" at the local singles club so she can meet new people. Unfortunately, none of Isabella's first seven dates set her blood on fire or rock her with enough chemistry to light a fire -- until sexy date number eight. One-night stands are really not Isabella's thing but date eight, Jacob, has her humming, daydreaming and wanting more regardless of the awkward morning after. Isabella's world is tilting on it axis as she hangs out on cloud nine, until she trips over a dead body outside her place of business.

Detective Jacob Madden attempted to cancel the practical joke his friends pulled, but he was unable to cancel one of the eight dates, so he decides to make the best of it and have a good time. Jacob's brain literally stops functioning the moment Bella graces him with her smile, sense of adventure and those sexy eyes. Jacob is unable to stop the chemistry sparking between them leading to an unforgettable night of steamy passion that comes to an end as Bella sneaks out of his home in the early morning hours. Jacob thinks he will never see her again, until he receives a call sending him to a murder scene with Bella Manchelli as the witness and prime suspect. This brings the delicious memories of their fabulous night together to the front of his mind and has him questioning if she is really capable of murder.

Jill Shalvis creates a humorous, steamy and sexy as hell story with THE HEAT IS ON. Absolutely yummy!