Red Hot Santa

by: Cherry Adair, et al

Published by: Ballantine Books

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Four popular and bestselling authors share with their fans the gift of some scintillating stories. If you enjoy a fast but good read, Red Hot Santa is for you.

The four stories are connected through a covert agency run by Roz Donahue. She is a crusader who, because of a childhood tragedy, is determined to help those who would be victimized. She sends her agents to protect the women in the stories "by any means necessary."

Cherry Adair gives us "Snowball's Chance." A serial killer has escaped from prison and has Kendall in his line of vision. Kendall's business partner decides to provide her with a bodyguard who happens to be one pretty good-looking and sexy guy.

Leanne Banks serves up "Santa Slave." When Hillary's best friend, Christine, disappears after accepting a job overseas, she decides to track her down. The only way Hillary believes she can find her friend is by applying for the same job Christine did. A super sexy guy comes to the rescue when the women find themselves in a dangerous situation.

Pamela Britton authored "Big, Bad Santa.: Biologist Kaitlyn Logan's research is about to see a breakthrough when bullets begin to fly and things begin to explode. The hunk whose job it is to keep her safe is pretty attractive and the line between business and pleasure blur.

Kelsey Roberts wrote "Killer Christmas." Two department store Santas are murdered in two days. The CEO of the store is in danger and Jack is hired to protect her from the same fate as the deceased Santas.

Armchair Interviews says: For a fast, fun read, Red Hot Santa fills the bill.