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  The Too Hot Collection

The  Too Hot Collection is an evolving anthology of intense, high-tension "short shots" that explore the thin line between frustration and surrender through a series of provocative, very steamy encounters by author Ashlee Cox.

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High-Heat Romantic Suspense: Inside The Too Hot Collection

The Too Hot Collection is an intense anthology of steamy, erotic "short shots" that dive deep into the high-stakes world of passion, tension, and undeniable attraction.


 Whether it's enemies forced into close quarters during a storm, bold shower seductions, or best friends crossing the line after a bad day, each story explores the thin line between frustration and absolute surrender..


 With seven provocative short stories of various lengths and spice levels, readers can look forward to a very spicy night in with these unforgettable Alpha male characters and the women who drive them crazy.

Steamy Tropes: From Forbidden Love to Instant Chemistry

  • 🔥 Taming His Brat-Power play that explodes into desire

    Set against the backdrop of a high-society gala filled with champagne and meaningless small talk, Elena finds herself under the constant, possessive weight of her husband Julian's gaze. 


    Despite the "delicate silver bracelet" Julian has locked around her wrist as a symbol of his ownership, Elena’s desire for attention leads her to flirt with a handsome architect.


    Julian’s reaction is swift and silent. 


    He intercepts her and guides her to a locked, shadowed library where his "polished gentleman" persona vanishes, replaced by a dark, contained fury.


     Accusing her of being a "brat" for seeking outside attention, Julian enforces a breathless lesson in submission. In a blur of "scotch-flavored kisses" and raw power, Elena is forced to surrender her will to his relentless commands, learning that the penalty for looking away from him is steep.

  • 🔥 The Decision- Storm-forced proximity ignites fire

    Jamie is desperate to avoid her crush’s wedding, but a raging storm has other plans.


     Now, she’s trapped in a barn with Kyle—her sexy, infuriating nemesis. 


    As the lightning flashes outside, the long-simmering friction between them finally ignites into a fire neither of them can put out.


     But when the storm clears, Jamie is left with a choice: return to the man she thought she wanted, or stay with the one who just rocked her world.


  • 🔥The Plan to Be Brazen - Enemies become temptation

    For weeks, Kian Axton has been teasing Amelia Barton, leaving her breathless and wanting. Today, Amelia is taking control. 


    With a "stroke of genius" plan and a very steamy shower, she intends to turn the tables on the man who thinks he’s the ultimate predator. 


    But Amelia soon learns that when you play with fire, you’re bound to get burned in the best way possible


  • 🔥 Change of Plans- Best friends finding more than comfort

    Nicholas Chandler was looking forward to a quiet night after a grueling work week. 


    He didn't expect his best friend, Jordyn Evans, to storm into his house after a disastrous date with a singular, demanding request: Drop your pants. 


    What starts as a fierce quest for "soul-shaking release" quickly evolves into a masterclass in pleasure, proving that sometimes your best friend is exactly what you’ve been missing


  • 🔥 Marking His Territory- Jealous billionaire passion

    For Dereck, the high-stakes world of corporate takeovers is second nature, but coming home to find another man’s "gift" around his wife’s neck is a challenge he wasn’t prepared for. Jasmine is a woman who thrives on the hunt, and when she senses her husband’s simmering jealousy, she doesn't back down—she provokes.


    What begins as a tense confrontation in a cold marble kitchen quickly spirals into a night of raw, unapologetic reclamation. In a world of power and prestige, Dereck is determined to prove that while she may be his queen, she wears only one man’s brand.

  • 🔥 The Price of Defiance- Discipline turns to longing

    She knew the rules. She knew the consequences. 


    But today, the urge to test the man standing behind her was too strong to resist. 


    From calculated delays to a blatant refusal to obey, she plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse, pushing for the one thing she craves most: his undivided, disciplined attention.


    But he isn't just anyone—he’s a man who enjoys the chase as much as the capture. 


    When her games finally run out of time, she finds herself caught between the sharp heat of his hand and the overwhelming weight of his authority. In this house, rebellion isn't just discouraged—it’s the foreplay to a lesson she’ll feel in her bones long after the lights go out

  • 🔥 Storm Warning- A night of surrender and stormy intensity

    In the high-stakes world of corporate power, Maya is the picture of professional poise—the perfect assistant to the cold and commanding Julian Vane. 


    But beneath the tailored suits and the glass-walled offices lies a volatile attraction that neither can ignore. When a summer storm traps them alone in Julian’s penthouse, the professional veneer finally cracks.


    What begins as a daring act of defiance on a rain-slicked balcony spirals into a weekend of sensory exploration and absolute surrender. 


    From the sharp discipline of the storm to the molten heat of violet wax, Julian systematically breaks down Maya’s defenses, claiming her body and mind with a ruthlessness that borders on obsession.


    As they return to the office, the game changes. 


    Hidden beneath her professional attire are the marks of her submission, and Maya must learn to navigate the ultimate challenge: serving her boss by day while belonging to her master by night. 


    In a world where one slip of the tongue could ruin them both, the secret they share is more intoxicating than the power they wield.

 Can You Handle The Heat?

Once you enter The Too Hot Collection, you’re stepping into a world that only gets steamier with time.

If you’re ready to be titillated, then you’re in the right place.


The question is... can you handle the heat?

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From Ashlee


You didn’t come here for mild flirting.


You didn’t come here for slow burn.


You came for
fire.


The Too Hot Collection delivers heat without apologies.


Each story is a vivid burst of passion, friction, and electric attraction — designed for readers who crave intensity, risk, and raw chemistry.

Why Readers Crave the Too Hot Anthology Series


This anthology features  steamy, high-heat romantic suspense and provocative encounters — stories that skip the small talk and dive straight into  sultry, unforgettable moments.


Expect:

  •  Forbidden desire

  • Enemies forced together

  • Bold seductions and boundary-pushing passion

  • Best friends crossing the line


  • Power, control, and unfiltered lust


  • Explicit romantic tension


  • Stories that leave you breathless



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