Hatsept Heat is Book 3 in T.J. Michaels’ Vampire Council of Ethics.

Shinju Maruyama was minding her own business when she noticed a man following her. Determined to discover who he was and why was he following her, Shinju quietly approached him from behind confronting him by surprise. But, instead of remaining leery of the handsome stranger, Shinju instantly found herself strongly attracted to him.

Kenoe Hatsept, an elite Seeker of the Vampire Council of Ethics, was forced to take a vacation by his boss. Reluctantly, Kenoe did as he was told and choose Japan for his destination of rest. While in Japan, Kenoe happened upon a human female by the name of Shinju Maruyama who instantly set his soul on fire. But, before anything significant could fully develop between them dangerous trouble threatened to break up the couple’s newly found happiness with its focal point mainly on killing Shinju.

T.J. Michaels is back again with her exciting third installment in the Vampire Council of Ethics series. Although, this book can be read independently, I would suggest reading the previous two novels in order to gain a better understanding of the historical events mentioned in Hatsept Heat. I was very impressed by how Ms. Michaels was able to insert just the right amount of vulnerability into Shinju’s personality but, didn’t allow it to become overbearing or allow it to take away from the storyline. Kenoe was a true alpha male who was used to having his way without being questioned or denied, however, he learned the hard way that Shinju wasn’t going to fall in line just because he told her to do so. Without a doubt I knew that Kenoe had everlasting love for Shinju and he was willing to protect her at all costs, regardless of the outcome of his actions. And, on the flip side, Shinju was equally determined to fight her own battles. As you can imagine with two very determined, headstrong characters, Kenoe and Shinju’s sexual escapades were hot, hot, hot! I just couldn’t get enough of this couple. I simply had to keep reading until I discovered just how everything was going to pan out. Readers, you will not be disappointed with this thrilling, mysterious, super-hot plot. Hats off to Ms. Michaels for writing yet another spectacular novel!

Reviewed by: Contessa