Hot Tropics & Cold Feet

by Hunt Diann and Ted Sparks

Book Overview

When the going gets tough, the tough hit the beach.

After years of being single, Lily's about to head down the aisle again. But just as she's about to take the plunge, she gets cold feet--ice cold.

To calm her pre-wedding jitters, Lily and her girlfriends take off on a getaway to Siesta Key, Florida. Harkening back to younger days, they stalk Donny Osmond, get tattoos (henna!), and turn the heads of local studs. But not far from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595541934
• ISBN13: 9781595541932
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

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Maggie thinks everything is going as planned with her friend, Lily's wedding--until Ron calls, concerned that Lily might be slipping away. He begs Maggie to do something, anything, so he doesn't lose his bride-to-be. Maggie gathers her friends and they decide a girls' time out would be just the thing. Jill offers her cabin in Siesta Key, Florida, and the girls head off, excited because Donnie Osmond and his family are vacationing there. Maggie hopes to get a few pictures, and even orders tickets on-line so they can hear them in concert. Even though the ladies are on vacation, family pressures are never far from their minds. A son had quit college and returned home. A husband is going through mid-life crisis. And one of the four women is facing a first time pregnancy at 45. Will they be able to get Lily married, and settle all their other difficulties? HOT TROPICS AND COLD FEET is not the first lady lit I've read by Diann Hunt, but it is one of the best. I think she's improving with every book. Maggie could be you--or the woman next door. She's sweet and sassy and full of spunk. Her friends too are realistic. Lily is concerned about getting remarried. Jill is the fitness guru of the bunch, trying to get even Maggie on the move. Louise loves to cook and would bake up a storm if anyone would eat it. While I'm not exactly at the point in life as these ladies, I felt I could be their friends. Or their daughter. I could identify with some of their issues--or imagine myself in their place. It was fun to read about how they all handled their problems differently, and I was cheering for them all. Pick up HOT TROPICS AND COLD FEET for a warm, cozy read that will warm even the coldest of toes. Discussion questions are included at the end of the book as well as a sample chapter of RV There Yet, Diann's earlier book. $14.99. 314 pages.

A MUST read for anyone who loves good fiction writing.

Hot Tropics and Cold Feet is probably the best book I've read. The Story introduces you to 4 friends who embark on a vacation/adventure in an attempt to help one of the friends figure out if her coming marriage is what she truly should do. Their escapades are the kind that makes you wish you could be a part of this awesome adventure and friendship. This book has the most fun, real, lovable, relatable characters I've ever read. I laughed my head off as I read, getting to know their special characteristics, quirks and yes, even flaws!! I happen to be a Donny Osmond fan and he is mentioned in the book as the girls attempt to "stalk" or find him wherever they go. Not only did that make the book all the more fun for me, but for anyone who has had a huge crush on a celebrity, the happenings that surround that side of the story line are truly the funniest things I've ever read!! I laughed until I cried. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!! Diann Hunt has truly become an absolute favorite author and no library should be without her books, especially this one!!

Chocolate and more chocolate

I love reading new authors that I haven't read before. Diann Hunt's book "Hot Tropics and Cold Feet" was funny, page turning and a joy to read. I related well with Maggie as she always has a funny/humourous way of looking at things and dearly loves her chocolate as well as food in general. When the author had Maggie mention MnM's, I was sold!!! LOL. This book is about friendship, life issues and how to deal with them with a little prayer, and humor. I didn't realize that this was the 2nd book that included these characters. Apparently Hot Flashes and Cold Cream is before this book. I still will read that book along with "RV There Yet?" I've been telling my friends about this book and writing down a list of who wants to read it after I'm done. God Bless.

Hilarious!

Oh my gosh, this is Hunt's best book yet! I LOVE Maggie. And the romance in the book added just the right seasoning. I so related to the way friends are there for each other. Hunt is one of my favorite authors,and if you haven't discovered her, once you read this book you'll want to read her others.

I had so much fun reading, I didn't want it to end!

Diann Hunt keeps getting better and better. I chuckled through Hot Flashes and Cold Cream; RV There Yet? held side-splitting moments, but Hot Tropics and Cold Feet has topped them both! I howled with laughter. When Maggie, Lily, Jill and Louise hit the beach, things start happening. With antics like escaping a resident alligator, parasailing, and rescuing baby sea turtles, you'll laugh your way through this book. I had a hard time putting it down. Part of me wanted to keep turning pages, while the other part told me if I didn't stop soon, I'd turn the last one. And I didn't want it to end. I was having too good of a time with the "girls." But willpower lost the battle and I read it in two sittings. Well I had to get SOME sleep. Any woman with a group of close girlfriends will see herself in this bunch. What I didn't expect were the tears Hunt elicited from me, when Lily's new husband is moving her away from Charming, Indiana--and Maggie. I've moved away from close girlfriends before, and it brought back sweet memories of long-standing friendships. From health-nut Jill, wrinkle-free Louise, indecisive Lily to hot-flashing Maggie, these characters truly will leap off the page and into your hearts. Well, maybe leap is too strong a word. Jog? No, not Maggie--too much like exercise. Well, anyway, you know what I mean. You'll love them. Hot Tropics and Cold Feet receives Novel Reviews top recommendation- a 5 and goes into the line-up for my pick as book of the year for 2007. This one will be hard for anyone else to beat. Reviewed by Ane Mulligan www.anemulligan.com