Ike's life is complicated. She's the Marine General in charge of security for His Majesty's Starship Boone. Her husband, Devon, is suffering problems with his memory since he was injured in the battle with the Palean Liberation Front a year ago. Ike has to escort the spoiled Princess Miranda to Nerumie to settle a civil war.

Just when things might take a turn for the better, their ship crashes in the deep desert. The crash strands Ike, Devon, Miranda, and Sergeant Jack Ingram with little food and less water. The temperature swings from half that of boiling water to far below freezing, and killer animals stalk them in the darkness and from the skies. 

Attraction, love, and lust weave a web through the group as they deal with their growing feelings for each other. Discoveries of hidden feelings made under the orange sun of Nerumie cause tempers to flair. Passions rage between the four, testing devotion and love to the limits as they fight for survival in the desert heat. 

4.5 Stars/Hot: "What can I say; Melodee Aaron produced another best seller. An Ike Payne Adventure 2: Desert Heat was even better than the first installment. The original story introduced me to Ike and Devon, while the follow up novel carried me on a journey with the couple and brought Miranda and Sergeant Jack Ingram into the fold. I am guilty of loving sequels that follow a lead character over a period. Sue me. I had the pleasure of knowing Devon as he became more comfortable with himself. He was a different man, more self-assured and assertive. In my humble opinion, it showed in his lovemaking. Between Ike and Devon it was a constant battle of who desired the other more. Their active sex life caused me a very restless night. However, Desert Heat lacked some of the extra debauchery that For the Love of Payne possessed. I have confidence that things will heat back up [in] the next installment. Ike was just enjoying time with her husband and it was a pleasure to experience married life through her eyes. Even the sub-characters were interesting. They added something new, and vivacious to the tale. I'm so excited. I just know there is going to be another chapter in the Ike Payne saga and I cannot wait." --Suni Farrar, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

4 Angels: "Melodee Aaron's Desert Heat continues the Ike Payne Adventures. Ike and Devon are wildly in love but must face the issues and complexities that Devon's previous injuries bring. Not only does Devon have memory lapses, he may also have to face a life threatening situation. Miranda is a complication that no one really wants to deal with but cannot ignore since they all care about her. They all have various feelings of attraction, and although Ike has a past filled with sexual escapades, she has made it clear she does not want to share Devon. In the midst of all of this confusion is a cauldron of intrigue and political scheming on the planet of Nerumie. I must confess that the polyamorous storyline disturbed me. Devon and Ike are so obviously in love and Devon does not want to hurt Ike yet the situation most definitely could have. Thankfully Devon and Miranda were open and honest. I anxiously await the next installment to read more about Ike and her adventures." --Trang, Fallen Angel Reviews