Big Guns Out of Uniform [Kindle Edition]

Liz Carlyle (Author), Nicole Camden (Author), Sherrilyn Kenyon (Author)

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They are the intriguing strangers we pass on the street -- men who do whatever it takes to keep us safe from the evils of the world. Mysterious and untamable, they hold honor, strength, and courage close to their well-guarded hearts. But no matter how much their jobs require them to lay aside their personal lives, they can't deny that when their facades and clothes are stripped off, they have burning needs like any other man....

In Sherrilyn Kenyon's "BAD to the Bone," teacher Marianne Webernec wins the "Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes" and a chance to pretend to be the heroine in her favorite romance novel. Whisked away to a remote tropical island, Marianne's fantasies become real when BAD (Bureau of American Defense) agent Kyle Foster kidnaps her. Together they uncover Marianne's every desire, and Kyle's secret fantasy, too.

In Liz Carlyle's "Let's Talk About Sex," Dr. Delia Sydney dishes out perfectly sound sex advice on the radio. So how is it that this slightly repressed divorcÉe is so easily seduced by her bad-boy neighbor? And just what is it about Nick Woodruff, a smooth-talking sergeant on a forced "vacation," that makes Delia feel she'll do anything -- anything -- when she's with him?

Things get even hotter in Nicole Camden's "The Nekkid Truth" when crime scene photographer Debbie Valley works more closely than ever with the detective who has fascinated her for years. After a harrowing accident Debbie finds her life forever changed when she loses the ability to recognize faces. She is forced to identify people by their bodies and soon finds that the wonders of Detective Marshall Scott's body never cease...and that he needs her unique gift to help catch a killer.

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon knows men. She lives outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and three sons. Raised in the middle of eight boys, and currently outnumbered by the Y chromosome in her home, she realizes the most valuable asset a woman has for coping with men is a sense of humor. Not to mention a large trash bag and a pair of tongs. Writing as Kinley MacGregor and Sherrilyn Kenyon, she is the bestselling author of several series, including: The Dark-Hunters, Brotherhood of the Sword, The MacAllisters, Sex Camp Diaries, and BAD Boys. Her novel Fantasy Lover was voted as one of the Top Ten Romances of 2002 by Romance Writers of America.

During her frequent travels through England, Liz Carlyle always packs her pearls, her dancing slippers, and her whalebone corset, confident in the belief that eventually she will receive an invitation to a ball or a rout. Alas, none has been forthcoming. While waiting, however, she has managed to learn where all the damp, dark alleys and low public houses can be found.

Liz hopes she has brought just a little of the nineteenth century alive for the reader in her popular novels, which include the trilogy of One Little Sin, Two Little Lies, and Three Little Secrets, as well as The Devil You Know, A Deal With the Devil, and The Devil to Pay. Please visit her at www.lizcarlyle.com, especially if you're giving a ball.

SHERRILYN KENYON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several series, including the Bureau of American Defense novels Born to be BAD, BAD Attitude, Phantom in the Night, Whispered Lies, and Silent Truth—all available from Pocket Books. There are more than twenty-five million copies of her books in print in over thirty countries. She lives with her family near Nashville, Tennessee.

Visit her website at www.SherrilynKenyon.com.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 483 KB
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1416509674
• Publisher: Pocket Books (December 1, 2005)
• Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000FCKKW6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,317 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

During her frequent travels to London, Liz always packs her pearls, her dancing slippers, and her whalebone corset, confident in the belief that eventually she will receive an invitation to a ball or a rout. Alas, none has been forthcoming. While waiting, however, she has managed to learn where all the damp, dark alleys and low public houses can be found.



When Liz isn't living in the 19th century, she resides in Cary, North Carolina with her husband, a corporate attorney, and their four very fine felines.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kenyon Disappoints but is Carried by Camden, Carlyle, November 16, 2003

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This review is from: Big Guns Out of Uniform (Paperback)

The last two stories in this anthology are spectacular, featuring beguiling characters in intriguing circumstances. Liz Carlyle shows, despite her list of successful regencies, that her true talent may lie in contemporary romance. More light-hearted than her historical tales, "Let's Talk About Sex" is an extremely sensuous, character-driven story, rich in detail and laughter. New writer Nicole Camden achieves the unheard of in the romance genre -- an original premise -- with her steamy, first person tale about a photographer who has lost the ability to recognize faces. Though first-person romance can be cumbersome and distracting, Camden uses this viewpoint with a skill approaching that of veterans Laurell K. Hamilton and Charlaine Harris.
Sherrilyn Kenyon's offering, however, is a waste of paper. An author who has previously shown promising originality in her supernatural novels, Kenyon's contribution feels so contrived and farfetched that even die hard romance fans will close the book in disgust. Kenyon's characters are completely lacking in development -- a result not unusual in the shorter anthology format -- but her failure is striking in contrast to the skillfulness with which both Camden and Carlyle craft their leading men and women. Kenyon proves unworthy of her top billing, but this book nevertheless belongs on everyone's wish list. Carlye and Camden are unforgettable. Just begin reading on page 109.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Set Of Stories!!!, January 5, 2004

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Guns Out of Uniform (Paperback)

I found this book to be a fun read which highlighted the first of a new series by the very talented Sherrilyn Kenyon. The other contributing authors Ms. Carlyle and newcomer Nicole Camden also pen hot steamy romances that were entertaining and fun to read.

Sherrilyn Kenyon's story "BAD to the Bone" takes us to an island get away where mid-west teacher Marianne Webernec finds herself the winner of a "Hideaway Heroine Sweepstakes". She gets to live her favorite romance novel. Problem is the guy that is cast as "the hero" is a wet rag and less then romance inspiring. While on a stroll along the beach she finds herself literally swept away by a muscled yummy man Kyle Foster. Kyle is on a forced vacation in order to heal from wound that he sustained in the field. He is a Bureau of American Defense (BAD) agent and a real honest to goodness secret agent. Kyle finds himself drawn to Marianne and finds out why she's there and then kidnaps her in order to fulfill more then just her fantasy. What they find out is that truth can be sexier then fiction.

Liz Caryle's "Lets Talk About Sex" centers around Dr. Delia Sydney. She is a divorcee living in an ugly house, driving a wreck, and wishing that her life was a little more exciting. She can give great advice about relationships she just can't seem to find her own happily ever after. Then just when she thinks life can't get any worse her car breaks down in front of Nick Woodruff's house. She has already met the handsome and rugged cop and was not impressed with the first meeting. The second one does not look like it's going to be any better but then things are not always what they seem. Eventually these two find that they have a lot in common and that the attraction that they both feel can not be ignored. This was a very witty and fun read not to mention the fact that there was great chemistry that really added to the story.

Nicole Camden's "The Nekkid Truth" was different but still a fun read. Debbie Valley is a photographer that occasionally works for the local police department. Debbie was in an accident several years earlier and as a result she does not recognize faces. She even doesn't recogonize her own face. This leads her to recognize a person by identifying peoples bodies. Despite her problem she still finds herself drawn to Detective Marshall Scott. Marshall is drawn to the flirty Debbie but is not sure if a relationship between the two of them is a good idea. See he was in the car that hurt Debbie and now he is not sure if she blames him for her condition. Still despite how hard they both work to avoid the mutual attraction they find themselves getting together and eventually they quit fighting their feelings. On top of this there is an unsovled murder that Marshal is investigating and it looks like the only one that can help him solve the crime is Debbie with the use of her body recognition. This story was told from the prespective of Debbie and as a result is written in the first person. That took awile to get used to I must admit. This story would have probably been better as a full lenghth story rather then a short story but it was still worth reading. I would have liked to have seen the relationship between Debbie and Marshall as it was before the accident since I feel that it was important to how they later reacted to each other. Still this was a good effort for a first time read.

All said this was a real good book and one that I would not miss. I think that it's important for people to realize that when you read short stories like these that the stories will move at a rather fast clip and some details may be left out that would normally be included in a full lenghth title. Still if you are a fan of any of these authors it would be a crime to miss out on their latest offerings!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goes from Good to Great to Stellar in that order!, February 12, 2004

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Caeloniva (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Guns Out of Uniform (Paperback)

Having never read any of these authors prior to this and not particularly caring for the cop theme in my books, I settled down to read this book quite by accident and will now never let it go. Kenyon's story had a majorly weak and contrived plot but it was still enjoyable to read. Liz Carlyle's gets much better with excellent dialogue and characterizations. Reminds me of a less desperate Stephanie Plum and a Joseph Morelli on vacation. I will definitely be seeking out more of Liz Carlyle. Nicole Camden blew me away. I have read plenty of erotica and romance in my time and she combined the best of both worlds. Characters I loved. Sympathetic situations. Heroine had a great vocation. Everyone was comfortable with their own sexuality. Ms. Camden is very comparible to Emma Holly, Jennifer Crusie, Janet Evanovich, Laurell K. Hamilton, Robin Schone, with a touch of Linda Howard all wrapped up in one. I am terribly disappointed that her backlist consists of zilch and her website is pretty much a "coming soon" zone. Patience I tell myself.