Review: "Full of Hot Heiress" by Pru Warren

Full of Hot Heiress by Pru Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When immigration lawyer Hannah Maitland is summoned to a mysterious meeting at an upscale Manhattan law firm, the last thing she expects is to learn that she's received a substantial inheritance from Miss Violet Coopersmith, a rare books librarian she briefly knew while attending Rowley University seven years earlier. If she chooses to accept the inheritance, the large estate in Beverly Hills valued at more than $30 million will be hers to do with as she wishes, though the will stipulates that she must live there for a full year before she can sell. It's a difficult choice to leave her job and clients in Chicago, but Hannah decides the sacrifice will be worthwhile; at the end of the year, she'll sell the estate and use the proceeds to set up a nonprofit.

With her youngest brother, 19-year-old Ivor, in tow, Hannah sets out for California to begin the monumental task of returning the Paradiso estate to its former glory. They're welcomed to their new home by a pair of unexpected visitors: retired variety show host Andy and his pet ostrich, Carol Burnett, who live next door. Andy introduces Hannah to landscape architect Eli Dark and comes up with a plan for them to work together to transform Paradiso's gardens into a fantasy land that will be the envy of everyone in Beverly Hills. The problem is that Hannah and Eli's political views could not be more different, and it seems as if every time they speak, an argument ensues. When they're not speaking, however, the attraction that flares between them is white hot. Can they put their differences aside long enough to complete the project - and fall in love?

I loved Eli and Hannah's banter and fiery chemistry, which was fueled in many ways by their opposing viewpoints. I think they both learned and grew a lot from their disagreements, particularly Eli, who I have to admit was tough to like at times. All political beliefs aside, some of his knee-jerk actions and reactions were downright cruel. He didn't seem to consider the consequences for anyone but himself. That said, he came around in the end and made a genuine effort to rectify his mistakes, which I appreciated.

I highly recommend "Full of Hot Heiress" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. I'm excited to read book 3 of the series next!

*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.

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