: The 1980s was the peak of category romance series like Sweet Dreams , Loveswept , and Sunfire . It is possible "Hot Love" was a specific title or subtitle within a smaller line, such as those from Harlequin or Silhouette .

: Publications like Gay Comix (founded in 1980) or Weird Love often featured provocative titles. "Hot Love 2" might be a specific issue of an underground or alternative comic series. 80's Romance Books - eBay

: In the late 70s and early 80s, titles like Hot Love were sometimes used for niche adult magazines or gay "skin" magazines. Digital scans of these are often hosted on specialized archival forums.