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Otterly Scorched (Hometown Love Series #3) Kindle Edition

by Tara Sivec (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 987 ratings
It’s been a lot of years and another lifetime since Dax Trevino was a playboy detective for the Franklin Police Department. He’s been through hell and back, and now he just wants to be left alone, so he can cuddle his otters.

When two of his babies are kidnapped in the middle of the night, and Claws and Effect Pet Detectives are called to the rescue, quiet, broody Dax never expects to be tackled and handcuffed by the only woman he ever regretted being a douchebag to all those years ago.

Harley Blake has spent her entire life taking care of her accident-prone father with a fondness for dead animals, and her forty-year-old brother who refuses to grow up. The last thing she needs is another complication in her life, and Detective Douchebag is at the top of the list.

Dax might not be a cop anymore, and he might have outgrown his one-and-done player status, but that doesn’t mean she’s going to get burned a second time and fall for his charms. The infuriating man already branded a mark on her heart years ago, making sure she’d never forget him. Besides, she has a case to solve for the guy, and this is just business.

But the sarcasm starts flying, there are a gaggle of adorable otters who need to be cuddled, a Bandit Von Trash Panda who just wants to play poker, pot brownies, and squirrels dressed for a wedding... at a funeral. Things are heating up—and not just from the small tree fire after the grenade went off—and this man is suddenly simplifying her life instead of making it worse.

Harley knows she won’t escape this time without being Otterly Scorched.
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"If you need a laugh, or just want a feel-good romance, then Otterly Scorched is definitely a book you'll want to check out. I loved every minute of it." -Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews


"Otterly Scorched was such an adorable and fun otter-mystery love story! I loved it!" -BJ's Book Blog


"Laughter, just what we all need right now in these crazy times ... this book delivers that and more." -Besties & Books


" ...the typical snark, hilarity, and swoon worthy scenes you'd expect from Sivec. This is one not to be missed!" -Naughty Professora


"I promise you can't read this without smiling, laughing, or swooning." -K's Secret Books

About the Author

Tara Sivec is a USA Today best-selling author, wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two children and looks forward to the day when all three of them become adults and move out.

After working in the brokerage business for fourteen years, Tara decided to pick up a pen and write instead of shoving it in her eye out of boredom. She is the author of 24 books ranging from Romantic Comedy and Romantic Suspense to Psychological Thriller and Erotic Romance. Her novel Seduction and Snacks won first place in the Indie Romance Convention Reader's Choice Awards 2013 for Best Indie First Book and she was voted Best Indie Author in the Indie Romance Convention Reader's Choice Awards 2014.

In her spare time, Tara loves to dream about all of the baking she'll do and naps she'll take when she ever gets spare time.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
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  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Hometown Love
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Tara Sivec is a USA Today best-selling author, wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two children and looks forward to the day when all three of them become adults and move out.

After working in the brokerage business for fourteen years, Tara decided to pick up a pen and write instead of shoving it in her eye out of boredom. She has published in a wide range of genres including Romantic Comedy, Romantic Comedy/Mystery, Romantic Suspense, New Adult Drama, Contemporary Romance, and Psychological Thriller. Her novel Seduction and Snacks won first place in the Indie Romance Convention Reader's Choice Awards 2013 for Best Indie First Book, and was recently adapted into a movie by Passionflix.

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Customers find this book hilarious and entertaining, with an adorable storyline and amazing characters. They love Harley and Dax, and one customer particularly appreciates the taxidermy animal party boxes scene. The book receives positive feedback for its writing quality, with one customer noting its dual narration.

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44 customers mention "Humor"44 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a hilarious read with ridiculous funny happenings, and one customer mentions it made them swoon.

"...It made me laugh from start to finish, the easygoing vibes brightened my day, and the hidden depth to the story made it an even richer read...." Read more

"...Dax is such a complex character, and he has a very brawny side and a very domestic side. He isn’t afraid to hit the craft store or throw a punch...." Read more

"...Tara Sivec's latest romantic comedy, "Otterly Scorched," a hysterically funny, cute, sweet story featuring lovable, quirky characters and a hint of..." Read more

"...What can I say about this book? Well, it's freaking funny. It has people in it. It has animals in it, specifically dead and live ones...." Read more

30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic and a must-read, with one customer describing it as a riot.

"...Tara Sivec is a USA Today best-selling author, wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert...." Read more

"I liked this book well enough, but it wasn't as funny or entertaining as some of Tara Sivec's other books. <Spoilers>..." Read more

"...Dragging it out was pour torture but worth it. And holy amazeballs, the BONUS scenes were epic! Yes the story was awesome!..." Read more

"...that that happened to me... Not at all... I absolutely loved this book from start to finish, especially with the side character shenanigans and..." Read more

20 customers mention "Storyline"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an otterly charming story that flows easily throughout the pages.

"...I loved being back in this world, and the unpredictable storyline kept me on my toes in the best of ways. A definite win for me...." Read more

"...This was such a sweet conclusion to the Hometown Love series." Read more

"...romantic comedy, "Otterly Scorched," a hysterically funny, cute, sweet story featuring lovable, quirky characters and a hint of mystery...." Read more

"...The River Otters were described in such wonderful, adorable, playful detail that I stopped and looked them up on Google because their descriptions..." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the characters in the book, with one noting how complex Dax is, and another highlighting their love for cheese.

"...Dax is such a complex character, and he has a very brawny side and a very domestic side. He isn’t afraid to hit the craft store or throw a punch...." Read more

"...The story's secondary characters were also amazing and added a lot of depth and humor to the narrative...." Read more

"...Do you like cheese? The characters in this book looooove cheese. Cheese is good. Cheese makes the world go 'round...." Read more

"...Their banter was hilarious..... All the characters in the book were interesting and off the wall endearingly weird!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Cute"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorable, with one customer particularly noting the handsome male characters.

"...He is ADORABLE, and I mean that in a sexy way. He does everything he can to make Harley's life easier, and I loved how persistent he was...." Read more

"...'s latest romantic comedy, "Otterly Scorched," a hysterically funny, cute, sweet story featuring lovable, quirky characters and a hint of mystery...." Read more

"...The River Otters were described in such wonderful, adorable, playful detail that I stopped and looked them up on Google because their descriptions..." Read more

"...If you like stories with cute animals, sexy heroes who don't mind cooking and cleaning, and a romance that was HOT, I highly recommend giving..." Read more

4 customers mention "Animal names"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the animal names in the book, with one customer finding them hilarious.

"This book was funny, sweet, zany, and has otters. Lots of steam, lots of sass, little bit of crazy...." Read more

"...It was a nice switch. The otters names were hilarious. The ending was really good." Read more

"...The otters bring so much more to the story. Love their names! Thanks for all the laughs!!" Read more

"Another great book! I laughed so much! Love all the animal names! I think this one is my new favorite read" Read more

4 customers mention "Love for harley"4 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters Harley and Dax, with one customer particularly appreciating the taxidermy animal party boxes in the story.

"...Tara Sivec always delivers the best rom coms out there. I love Dax and Harley so much...." Read more

"...A second chance with otters and taxidermy animal party boxes was just perfect...." Read more

"...I loved Dax and Harley! They had great chemistry and they were great characters. All of the characters in this book were great...." Read more

"This story was hysterical!!! I loved Harley and Dax! The supporting characters were great too. I’m definitely going to check out other books by Tara...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one review highlighting its dual narration.

"...A definite win for me. Audio note: The audio is great! Dual narration with CJ Bloom and James Cavenaugh, two very solid narrators...." Read more

"...The audio book is just perfect!! The narrators bring the story to life in the best way. Definitely recommend giving it a listen." Read more

"Another fabulously written book by this extremely talented and hilarious author...." Read more

"...in this world that I love more than getting a great book, by an amazing author and literally laughing, crying and all around enjoying every single..." Read more

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  • Jeeves Reads Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Banter-filled fun
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    She’s the grump. He’s the sunshine. Well... at least he is once he starts chasing his girl, lol. I loved the absolutely hysterical, banter-filled dynamic between this couple and the nonstop comedy that follows them on their adventures. This hero is a reformed playboy who openly admits that he used to be a tool - but he's not that guy anymore. It took one life-changing event for him to change his ways, so when the one woman he saw potential with comes strolling back into his life, he's not going to let her get away again. I'm usually not a fan of playboys or second chance-adjacent romances, but this one worked for me on so many levels. It made me laugh from start to finish, the easygoing vibes brightened my day, and the hidden depth to the story made it an even richer read.

    The story follows Harley, a former cop-turned-animal detective whose life is a hot mess. She's too busy trying to wrangle her family members to have any time for herself, so she's grumpy and a little intense. When Harley's newest case leads her to Dax, the playboy who *almost* charmed her into bed once, she isn't sure what to think. Dax is nothing like the charming and carefree guy she remembers, and he seems to have completely changed his ways. As the two spend time on the case together, Dax remembers why he always thought of Harley as the girl who got away. Now that she's back in his life, Dax is determined to win her over this time.

    I was a little nervous when I read the prologue and Dax was a shameless manhoe, but my concerns were quickly put to rest when we meet him again in present day. He is ADORABLE, and I mean that in a sexy way. He does everything he can to make Harley's life easier, and I loved how persistent he was. Harley doesn't make things easy on him, and Dax proves again and again that he thinks she's worth the effort. The vibe is just so upbeat and lighthearted, with as many swoons as there are laughs. The outlandish plot paired with truly memorable characters gives this such effortless charm. It's only loosely related to the other books in the series, and is easy to read as a standlone. I loved being back in this world, and the unpredictable storyline kept me on my toes in the best of ways. A definite win for me.

    Audio note: The audio is great! Dual narration with CJ Bloom and James Cavenaugh, two very solid narrators. They infuse plenty of humor and emotion into their performances, and I was completely sold on the audio in the first chapter. You'll know what I'm talking about when you get there, lol. The runtime is perfect for a one-day listen (under 9 hours), and the low angst vibes are ideal for this format. It's also a slow burn romance with only a couple of steamy scenes, so it works for the office as well. Though... you might find yourself snort-laughing or getting too wrapped up in the story to fully concentrate on work. I definitely recommend this on audio.
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  • KKEC Reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Otter Chaos!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Otterly Scorched by Tara Sivec
    Published: May 21, 2020
    Tara Sivec
    I purchased this book on Amazon.

    Tara Sivec is a USA Today best-selling author, wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two children and looks forward to the day when all three of them become adults and move out.

    “I’m definitely in The Twilight Zone.”

    Chaotic fun from beginning to end. I enjoy that Tara writes such diversely different male characters. Dax is such a complex character, and he has a very brawny side and a very domestic side. He isn’t afraid to hit the craft store or throw a punch. He has secrets and trauma from the past that weighs on him heavily. But he is finally living his dream working with animals.

    Harley is tough as nails and unafraid to tell you to go to hell. She followed in her father's footsteps, only to realize that isn’t where her heart or passion lies. So now, she is pursuing her dreams as an animal investigator. She is also constantly dealing with her immature brother and spontaneous father to contend with daily.

    When the past comes crashing (literally) into the present, neither Dax nor Harley know how to process what’s happening. Add to the mix missing otters and secrets from all sides, and boom: total hilarity and slight madness.

    I enjoyed this book. I found the characters to be charming and ridiculous in a way that only Tara can create. This was such a sweet conclusion to the Hometown Love series.
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  • Laurie Reads Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars I "otterly" adored it!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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    I "otterly" adored Tara Sivec's latest romantic comedy, "Otterly Scorched," a hysterically funny, cute, sweet story featuring lovable, quirky characters and a hint of mystery. It was exactly the book I needed to read right now to help me cope with the insanity of the real world, and I could not recommend it more highly.

    "Otterly Scorched" is a complete standalone, though it is set in the world of Tara's earlier rom-coms "The Simple Life" and "Just My Type" and is also related to her earlier romantic suspense novel "Branded." It is not necessary to have read any of those books to enjoy this one, but IMO they are every bit as good as "Otterly Scorched" and I recommend them too.

    The main characters of "Otterly Scorched," Dax and Harley, were a tremendous amount of fun both individually and as a couple, and I loved their banter as they went from quasi-enemies to lovers. I particularly enjoyed Dax's efforts to take care of Harley and ease her burdens as she attempted to run her family's pet detective business while looking after her irresponsible father and brother. Not only did Dax cook multi-course meals for Harley, he gradually transformed her formerly barren house into a true home, complete with curtains and a bar cart. Dax's domestic side perfectly complemented Harley's tough-girl charm, and it was very easy for me to cheer them on to their HEA.

    The story's secondary characters were also amazing and added a lot of depth and humor to the narrative. I particularly loved Harley's dad, Charlie, and her brother, Davidson. It wasn't difficult to understand why Harley would find them frustrating to deal with on a daily basis, but they were awfully funny to read about. Thanks to Charlie, I will never look at squirrels (or really any small animal) the same way again. ;-)

    Bottom line: What are you waiting for? Go one-click "Otterly Scorched" today and prepare to laugh until you cry. I cannot wait to see what Tara Sivec has in store for us next!

    *ARC provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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  • Doubledoodles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Tara Sivec original!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Any returning Tara Sivec readers - this story of Dax and Harley delivers in true Sivec style. To those discovering Sivec for the first time - brace yourselves!! Tara writes funny like no other author, sarcastic, totally off the wall where you'll find yourself openly crying with laughter - WARNING don't read this book in public!! Tara also is really skilled at writing odd people, who we love dearly and all have in the family, observational, real situations and twisting them to again make you laugh. Romance, real romance with steamy scenes are also skills she has in spades. So, looking for a book to get lost in, ride a tide of emotion you never knew a book could raise, a feel good romance, and of course not forgetting the cute, furry contingent in this story - it's got it all and some, this is for you - enjoy 😉 (if your easily offended - read this book it may help)
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  • DJH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2021
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    This was an interesting story to say the least. Who would’ve thought that a cocky stud detective would turn into such a growls kind and loveable lumber jack! Lol. These two were meant to be from the start. Dax and his soft side complimented Harley and her down right hard exterior. They were hot and sexy and even flirty. Add in some super cute otters and it’s a full story? I loved it!
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  • Kindle Customer Anna V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Otterly Funny
    Reviewed in Australia on November 20, 2020
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    Lots of laughs. Great book. Dax and Harley. They used to work together. He now runs animal rescue, Harley now finds lost and stolen animals. When two Otters are stolen, they meet again when Dax hires Harley to find them.
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  • Nikita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Otterly brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book was so great and I had the best time reading it!
    I laughed out loud so many times at the hilarious parts and swooned at the romantic parts.
    So many otter puns!! 😂😂😂
    If you are looking to read a fantastic romance with unbelievable comedy, look no further!
    The only issue I had was the constant reference to the "something bad" that happened with DJ and his wife. They never mention it in the book, although I am aware they have a separate book for that couple that will tell all. Just feel that maybe it shouldn't have been mentioned so much if it wasn't ever going to be explained in this book.
    This is not a huge deal though, so I am still giving this book 5 stars, because it really is otterly phenomenal 😉👍🏽❤
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love all your books
    Reviewed in Australia on August 1, 2020
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    I loved this read. Funny as. I loved the characters and the storyline. Cannot wait for the next rom com book.
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