Lust List 2008

Beneath his chiseled exterior, Josh is an unpretentious guy who wants an honest mate with drop-dead eyes and a great smile. Wrote one CL reader about Josh: "I run 10 miles a week, but in his presence my legs go weak." How'd you get so hot? Uhhh ... (Laughs.) I don't necessarily look at myself as being hot. But I...

Ryann's wild curls and deep, dark eyes make her jump off the page, but this gorgeous server's honesty and infectious laugh are a big part of why readers picked her. How'd you get so hot? My dad's Irish and my mom's black, and I think I got the best of both. Do you have any secret talents? My toes are...

"Her eyes! My God! One long stare from those eyes make my insides quiver and then melt," one of our readers says of Adrianne. Petite, reserved and a bit of a badass – this jaw-dropping vegan stylist with tattooed forearms draws people in with her mysterious manner. Do you know any jokes? Yes. What's a secret talent of yours? Sleeping...

"Hanging out with Jessica makes me feel like Woody Allen opposite Diane Keaton," says Jessica's nominator. For those of you who haven't seen Annie Hall, that means Jessica's rare combination of beauty, brains and wit turns him into a stammering, nervous wreck. How'd you get so hot? This is such a ridiculous question. I don't consider myself hot. I guess...

Eloquent and strong, Wiltshire is equal parts philosopher, fighter and artist. He can subdue you with either kicks or his charm. He's tall, solid and incredibly modest for a guy who's competed against kickboxing madmen the world over. How'd you get so hot? You'll have to ask the person who nominated me. (Laughs.) How do you answer that? I'm flattered,...

A coffee-shop manager and nursing student, Emillie spices up each cup she serves with her knockout looks. Says one reader of Emillie, "Her GORGEOUS face & SMOKIN' bod make her my favorite woman in Atlanta (second to my wife, of course)!" How'd you get so hot? I got it from my momma. (Laughs.) What's the sexiest part of the male...

Yes, Ray Hamilton has heard he looks like Terence Howard. And like the star of Hustle & Flow, Hamilton emanates cool, quiet confidence. Despite owning a restaurant, he says he prefers to spend time at his Fayetteville horse farm rather than out on the town. How'd you get so hot? Genetics. What celebrity would you like to be stuck in...

As executive director of a nonprofit legal-aid clinic, she has represented such bands as Deerhunter and Hope for Agoldensummer. Our readers also tell us this attorney's good looks get them a little hot under their white collars. How'd you get so hot? (Laughs.) It is rare that I'm at a loss for words. Maybe running around after kids keeps me...

Underneath those brushed-aside locks lies the brain of a true wiseacre, ladies. This dashing lad, trained in audio engineering, helps bring you the soothing sounds of the symphony and the wine-and-cheese bacchanalia that is the Chastain experience. How'd you get so hot? Let's skip that one. Select "Shuffle" on your iPod. What's the first song that comes up? The Giant...