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Heartbreakers (Hqn Romance)

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Heartbreakers is a reissue of 'Treat Her Right' and 'Mr. November', the second and third books in the Men to Rescue series. The first is 'Caught In The Act' -which has been reissued in the book Enticing.

The Men to Rescue series consists of three friends Mick (an undercover policeman), Zack (a paramedic), and Josh (a firefighter). In Treat Her Right, Zack meets his new sexy long-legged next door neighbor. He is instantly aroused by her and at the same time appalled. For Wynn is one big loud and in your face woman. Not exactly someone who could be considered mommy material for the widower Zack's daughter. And he's looking for a wife -but Wynn is not it. On the other hand, Wynn is instantly smitten and is not taking no for an answer and really *works it* to get her man.

In Mr. November, Josh is the one firefighter who has refused to model for a calendar for charity. For some reason the ladies man doesn't want to feel like a piece of meat. Amanda, a straitlaced beauty, who is promoting the calendar pulls out all the stops to get him to sign on. Only Josh wants a date and maybe something more. But Amanda has some serious sexual hangups and emotional issues from a long ago tragedy. She doesn't do relationships. Now all Josh has to do is to convince the woman he loves to take a chance on him.

Get your hands on these two oldies but goodies. This is why Foster became a popular romance author -unique heroines, sexy-as-hell hero's, realistic plot lines and tons of sexual tension with just the right amount of love scenes for each couple. Just a great book to add to my collection. On par with the Buckhorn series as a comparison.

My other Foster favorites are-
Enticing (Casey / Caught in the Act)- specifically Casey
When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys- Dr. Axel Dean *swoon*
A Very Merry Christmas (Twins' Bad Boys)- SWAT cop Ozzie
Bad Boys Of Summer (Twins' Bad Boys)- "Luscious" Lucious *double swoon*

I am not a snob about romantic fiction or "chick lit." I enjoy a good story and a happy ending. But I do like a story that is about something more than just the romance. The hero and, especially, the heroine need to have lives and something going on in them, besides their relationship with each other.

This book, the first I've read by the author, is missing that element, at least as far as I read (halfway). We are told that the heroine is a physical therapist and has her own business. Surely that has taken some effort and determination to achieve. She has just bought her first house and is excited about it. But that is as much about her life as we learn. The hero has a daughter. We are told over & over that he's a great father and a stand-up guy. He's a paramedic and at least we hear a little bit about his job--that it's physically demanding. And we know he has friends. But that's about it.

Beyond that, the plotline is: he wants to get married to have a mother for his daughter. He wants someone feminine and sweet. He disapproves of the heroine because she is "loud" and "bossy" and "too big." We see no evidence of the "loud" and "bossy" other than that she argues with her brother in a good-natured way on moving day, and she has a perfectly normal level of assertiveness (and actually low self-esteem--she never tells the guy to shove off when he insults her, which any normal woman would). Never mind that she is kind, beautiful, accomplished, funny, and financially secure. She basically has to beg him to go to bed with her. Presumably his sexual attraction gradually allows him to see that she is "worthy."

What kind of a lesson do we take away from this? She is almost groveling for his approval and attention through much of the book. I'd have said, pick someone who is crazy about you for who you are. Not someone you have to "win over."

There are better authors out there for a fun, romantic, sexy read. Try one of those instead.

Sexy, fun and entertaining. Highly recommend for an enjoyable quick read that gives such a satisfying all around good feeling when you're finished. Good plots..Great Sex...Wonderful Characters.

Be sure to read "Caught in the Act" first if you have the chance.

I read all three stories. This book has the second and third stories. I liked these guys; physically tough but fell fast and hard for their ladies, and I really liked how the author kept all three guys running throughout the stories without a lot of repetition of the past story.

All right, so I'm a sucker for supporting firefighter calendars. That just makes Mr. November a treat. I also liked the fact that it really slowed down the 'romance' process. Sometimes Ms. Foster has her characters in bed faster than logically possible.

Treat Her Right had some interesting characters in it. I thought it did a good job of mentioning, but not dwelling on, the challanges of being a paramedic - especially in a bigger city. I also liked the fact that Wynn is not a petite little thing just waiting to be rescued - let's hear it for female characters that have real body types.

Now I'm going to have to find Mack's story.

The first tale "Treat Her Right" introduces one of three friends who is a paramedic and a widower. He has an exceptionally mature four year old who is WAAAYYY smarter than she should be - the story explores love for the previously wed. It is quite heartwarming.
"Mr. November" features a studly fireman who is used to having women fall at his feet - suddenly, the girl doesn't and he becomes interested. It was an interesting tale with twists and turns.
Lori Foster once again delivers with humor and pathos - and offers entertaining reading on the beach or on a quiet afternoon.

As usual Lori Foster's books never disappoint. Her characters, her dialogue is believeable and so romantic. The people she introduces you too make you feel like they are your friends and you never want the stories to end.

I especially love her books that are linked to one another. It feels like the story is extended and you get more insight into their thoughts and joys and sorrows.

I loved it.

If you like Lori Foster you will enjoy this book. Treat Her Right and Mr. November use the same characters so one story flows into the other. It was nice having both stories in one book.

This is books 5 & 6 out of 6. I read book 4 when it was re-released with Casey. Then I got the re-release of books 1-3. I was quite eager to read the last two installments, since I had become quite taken with the remaining, single characters. I thought that Zach came across a little boring when he was introduced in book 4. But his co-star in book 5 is so energetic that she livens him right up. Heck, she steals the show. I was particularly anxious to read about the firefighter (whose name is escaping me at the moment.) I was not disappointed. He and his lady love were fantastic together. The scene were she gets the picutre of him for the calendar was a great read: sexy, funny. And he was a great way to finish off the series! I enjoyed all of the stories related to this line and would buy them again if the books needed to be replaced. What more can I say?

I hate when I think I'm getting a new book and it is a reprint.