Leo Villeneuve has many regrets in his life and many secrets he is forced to hide. A wounded war veteran, Leo arrives back in Florida, hoping to leave the pain of his past behind him and find time to heal. But fate has other plans when he bumps into Jessica Clarke, the one woman he could never forget.

What follows is a passionate attraction neither can deny. But Leo knows he can never tell her the whole truth and struggles with his actions. Can Leo learn to open up about the danger he is running from? Or will he lose Jessica, the most precious thing in his messed up life?

INTO THE HEAT by Tamara Lush is a steamy read that really gets under your skin. Leo is a military man who is trying to deal with the after effects of war and anxious to figure out his future. But his secrets threaten to destroy everything with Jessica, yet he cannot just let go of his past for fear it will ruin his future. Jessica has struggled with self-confidence since Leo vanished without a trace all of those years ago, and as they reconnect, it is only natural for her insecurities to rise to the surface all over again. Excellent detail makes the landscape of Palmira Island, Florida, and the characters jump to life. Bringing a true understanding to undeniable love and the devastation of heartbreak, INTO THE HEAT by Tamara Lush, is an exciting tale about learning to open up and second chances. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.