Happy publication date to contemporary romance writer, Sarah Castille! In Legal Heat, out today, hard-working lawyer Katy Sinclair isn’t about to let her one-night stand (and surprise opposing counsel) get in the way of her career…or will she? Fresh Fiction already got their hands on the book saying, “The title of the book LEGAL HEAT certainly fits … it is hot! This fast paced, gritty mystery with its number of twists and turns will leave the reader breathless.” Excited to read it yet?

Below, Sarah has chosen her top five books that inspired her to write Legal Heat:

Law Man by Kristen Ashley

Hot law man Mitch needs to convince Mara to let go of her past. And as he sets about building a family, Mitch finds he needs to protect him and Mara against known and unknown adversaries that would tear them apart.

Something About You by Julie James

Two sworn enemies must put their rocky past behind them, focus on the case at hand-and smother the flame of their sizzling-hot sexual tension.

Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood

Together Agent Kincaid and attorney Olivia Mackenzie make an excellent team to fight corruption, but Olivia is also fighting the immediate and intense attraction she feels for Agent Kincaid, and that may be a battle she is bound to lose

Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Two years ago, Jessica walked away from Sed to attend law school and to prove she did not need him. When circumstances keep pushing them together, they’re going to find out that they are destined for each other.

On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

After an intrigued Jocelyn accepts an enticing proposal, she realizes that Braden won’t be satisfied with just mind-blowing passion. The stubborn Scotsman is intent on truly knowing her…down to the very soul.

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