Sometimes fantasies do come true.

Hollywood Heat, Book 1

Single mom and owner of a bakery, Samantha Layton is far removed from the Hollywood lifestyle. When her best friend makes Sam her plus one at a bigwig producer’s exclusive party, she begrudgingly decides to attend, figuring at the very least she can make some valuable new business connections. The last thing she expects is to find someone worth connecting with in a very non-businesslike way.

Oscar-nominated actor Connor Clarey is tired of the starlets and divas who populate the entertainment industry. While escaping the party his agent forced him to attend, he stumbles across a curvy beauty alone in the private backyard. In the short, erotic time he shares with Sam, his desire evolves from want, to need, to have, to keep before she pulls a Cinderella and leaves him behind, desperately wanting more.

Sam thinks her quick Hollywood fantasy of laughing, lusting and loving with Connor is nothing but a slightly bittersweet, naughty and fun memory, until Hollywood reality kicks in. Their one-night stand becomes memorable in ways neither of them anticipated, giving Sam and Connor the chance to act on impulse with each other over and over again.

Warning, this book contains a hero and a heroine who like to fantasize…and then make those fantasies come true. Public sex under the night sky, silk-tie-and-blindfold sex on a soft bed and desperate sex on the floor as soon as they can rip each other’s clothes off.

This novella was previously published but has been completely revised, rewritten and re-edited, with an addition of 3,000 words.

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Rating: 90

“Ms Raine sells me this escapist fantasy so well that I’m all aboard with it from start to finish. The two characters are so adorable together. I love how Acting On Impulse manages to be so sweet and so naughty at the same time.”

–Mrs. Giggles

5 Butterflies from Reader’s Edyn!

“I really like this story because it plays on some simple fantasies that, I believe, many women experience…The smexy scenes border on orgasmic and are sure to leave your…errr…needing a lil something something–if you know what I’m saying. ”

–Kendra at Reader’s Edyn

5 Stars from Just Erotic Romance Reviews!

“This extremely short story by Ashleigh Raine is about as HOT as they come. So often in a short tale, you don’t get the feel of the emotional connection between the two lovers, as time just doesn’t allow for it. With Acting on Impulse you get the full package. It was definitely fast paced, the initial encounter with Sam and Connor was so HOT my reader was smoking, and never did I feel like these two lovers were just having sex to have sex. You felt their emotional connection from the beginning and that made this story believable. If you are looking for a quick, fast paced extremely erotic love story then pick up a copy of Acting on Impulse you won’t be sorry.”

–Amber Taylor for Just Erotic Romance Reviews

4 1/2 Roses from A Romance Review!

“This was fun, fun, fun! A little of this and a little of that, blend well for a fine quick romp through the back door of Hollywood…This story has it all, glamour, hot and sweaty sex and a fun premise. Likeable characters that will make you smile just for being introduced to them…Hollywood hot shots, a single mother, and all that glitters is Acting on Impulse!”

–Connie for A Romance Review

4 1/2 stars from Timeless Tales!

Quick, concise, complete . . . and oh so HOT! How excited can you get in less than 50 pages?? This work didn’t waste the words and still left no string dangling for the reader to wonder “but what about . . .?” This is the first of many things I hope to read from Ms. Raine and I think anyone looking for a quick, sizzling story will love it too. Acting on Impulse is not something you want to pass you by.”

–Amy L. Turpin for Timeless Tales

“ACTING ON IMPULSE, Book one of the Love in Pictures Series, is terrific. It may be a quickie, but it is packed with sensuality and passion, as well as hope…Read ACTING ON IMPULSE and find out that fantasy might sometimes lead to a wonderful reality.”

–Robin Taylor for The Word on Romance

“Ashleigh Raine’s first book, ACTING ON IMPULSE sizzles, seduces and makes believers out of those cynical about love at first sight!”

–Tracey West for The Road To Romance

“ACTING ON IMPULSE is a delicious tale of heated passions between two basically lonely people. The heat generated from Samantha and Connor is enough to singe, highly erotic and sensually sexy. The dialogue is witty and the characters of the book are wonderfully entertaining and charming.”

–Gail Northman for Romance Junkies

“Wow! This quickie is hot, hot, hot. This is Ms. Raine’s (actually two co-authors) debut story, but don’t worry. There are more novels to come. I, for one, cannot wait to see what these two talented authors come up with next.”

–Denise Powers for Sensual Romance

“…an enjoyable quickie from Ellora’s Cave. The attraction between the characters was hot from the beginning.”

–Laura Lane for Sensual Romance

“Sam and Connor make sparks fly from the moment they set eyes on each other! The character depth for the length of this book (46 pages) is amazing. This book has it all: hot sex, tenderness, uncertainty, and more — all packaged for a fast, hot, entertaining read. I highly recommend this book, and will be on the lookout for more from Ms. Raine.”

–Maryellen Kunkel for Sensual Romance

“I was sucked into the erotic tale from the very beginning…ACTING ON IMPULSE is a must read.”

–Beatrice Sigman for In the Library Reviews

“Ms. Raine puts a sensual twist to the most carnal sounding scenes. I highly recommend ACTING ON IMPULSE for anybody who wants a short, fun, very sexy summer read.”

–Angela Camp for Romance Reviews Today

4 Hearts from The Romance Studio!

“Acting on Impulse offers every woman’s fantasy…Ms. Raine blends heart-warming romance with uninhibited sex with great ease and her writing is splendid…Acting on Impulse is a sexy romance that will make you believe in dreams.”

–Holly Hewson for The Romance Studio

“Raine’s “quickie” novella, about a day in Samantha’s life, is a fun, enjoyable, short read. Sex, humor and fun characters stand out nicely in a well-established plot.”

–Charlene Alleyne for Romantic Times Bookclub

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