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Perfect for the Beach

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This was a fun book with feel-good novellas by some great authors. Lori Foster's Some Like It Hot has Dr. Cary Rupert trying to prove to Nora Chilton that he is the perfect man for her. Cary is very convincing to the reluctant widow Nora of how the two of them are perfect for each other. There's no way she could resist. In One Wilde Weekend, Janelle Denison brings us Alex Wilde, of the infamous Wilde family, who wants a permanent commitment from girlfriend Dana Reed. A hot read in which Alex is very creative in proving his love to Dana. Blue Crush by Erin McCarthy has a topless Dr. Sara Davis saved by lifeguard Kyle Vanderhoff. The steam rises quickly between these two. MaryJanice Davidson's contribution is My Thief, wherein Robin Filkins and responsible accountant John Crusher are brought together under unusual circumstances and with lots of humor; in the process they fall in love. This was my first story by Ms. Davidson, but it won't be my last. Another first for me was author Kayla Perrin whose Hot and Bothered has Trey Arnold trying to save his marriage to estranged wife Jenna Maxwell. Jenna is hesitant to try again with Trey, but he is very willing to please! Very well done. Morgan Leigh completes the book with Murphy's Law. Kat Murphy is in love with her boss, Sam Parrish, and quits her job after deciding that he will never get over his deceased wife. Sam will do whatever it takes to prove to Kat that he wants her in his life permanently. A heartwarming story. This was a very enjoyable book by some of my favorite authors and two that were new to me. My only complaint would be that the stories weren't long enough - I wasn't ready for any of them to end. Great reading for the beach or anywhere - wonderful job, ladies!

This book is perfect for the beach indeed! I was looking for the perfect no-fuss book with some soft erotica to take with me for a sunbathing session, and this one satisfied me to no end (so to speak). I have read almost every Bad Boy offering, so I knew what to expect. I loved it! My favorite stories are the ones by Janelle Denison, MaryJanice Davidson and Erin McCarthy. Janice Denison's One Wilde Weekend has the yummiest scenes in the book. Even though the whole sexual escapade inside an airplane bathroom thing has been done numerous times before, the aforementioned scene is nevertheless hot. Denison's descriptions are quite palpable. And I love the fact that Dana Reed, the novella's heroine, is strong and independent, albeit vulnerable about trusting Alex Wilde with her heart. The aforementioned dilemma is one that Denison has written about many times before, but I loved the way she's addressed it this time. My second favorite is MaryJanice Davidson's My Thief. This story is full of Davidson's signature bantering and low-brow humor. The story isn't as creative as her other stuff, but it's nonetheless fun. The conclusion is a bit abrupt though. Erin McCarthy's Blue Crush and Kayla Perrin's Hot and Bothered sizzled in their own right, as had Morgan Leigh's Murphy's Law. The only disappointment here is Lori Foster's Some Like it Hot. This story is a revised version of every other Foster offering. The story isn't bad -- just too similar to her other stuff. You read one Lori Foster book or story and you've read them all. All in all, this is a great beach read. The title says it all. So be sure to take this gem with you on your next visit to the beach...

A page turner from start to finish~~

Lori Foster brings us the story of Cary Rupert in Some Like it Hot. It sure is a hot story, and just they way we like it. Cary has met his match in Nora and watching the sparks fly is just pure fun.
Janelle Denison makes flying so much more fun in One Wilde Weekend. Alex Wilde must convince his girlfriend Dana that he wants more than one wilde weekend, he wants a lifetime of them. Those Wilde men really tug on your heart.
Blue Crush by Erin McCarthy starts with something you hope never happens to you, losing your top in the ocean. But hey if it ends the way it does for Sara, ladies let them tops fly. Being "rescued" by Kyle the lifeguard certainly turns the day around.
Mary Janice Davidson brings her wit and style to My Thief. Fast thinking and even faster action makes this tale exciting from start to finish.
Hot & Bothered perfectly describes the story by Kayla Perrin. There is plenty of steam to heat you up in this story so you better turn up the a/c.
Morgan Leigh takes us to the beach with Murphy's Law. We met Kat & Sam in Wildest Dreams and it was worth waiting for their story.
When the summer gets busy I just love reading these short stories and I think you will also.

'Perfect for the Beach' is Perfect ..... Anywhere
Lori Foster's Some Like It Hot shows us how Dr. Cary Rupert lets Nora Chilton know that he's the one and only man she's been looking for.

One Wilde Weekend by Janelle Denison gives us another one of those 'Wilde' boys. Alex wants Dana Reed forever and isn't afraid to show her how much.

Erin McCarthy's Blue Crush has Dr. Sara Davis looking to have some fun in a tiny red bikini. The fun starts when she's rescued by Kyle, the lifeguard.

Mary Janice Davidson give us one of the yummiest accountants in 'My Thief' to go along with one of the most unusual heroines I've had the pleasure of reading about.
'Hot and Bothered' was the first I've read of Kayla Perrin and it won't be the last. She gives us two very different people, each determined to get their own way.
'Murphy's Law' by Morgan Leigh has Kat Murphy quitting her job and heading for the beach for a very good reason, only to discover that ........ Well, you have to read it to find out!!

Kudos ladies for writing stories that are Perfect for the Beach or absolutely anywhere. This one is a definite 'keeper'!!!

This is a collection of six short stories by different authors. Before reading this book, my first thought was that the short length of each story would disappoint me. Boy, was I wrong! I loved each and every one of these stories. Some of them made me laugh out loud, like Erin McCarthy's BLUE CRUSH, which is one of my favorites in this anthology. Other stories, like Lori Foster's SOME LIKE IT HOT, had the perfect mix of sensual love scenes, emotions and very likable characters. Mary Janice Davidson's story, MY THEIF, had her trademark quirky, offbeat characters that you can't help but fall in love with. Kayla Perrin's story, HOT AND BOTHERED was a wonderfully heartwarming story that reunited two characters that had never stopped loving each other. Janelle Denison's story, ONE WILDE WEEKEND, adds new meaning to the mile-high club! What a hot and sensual story with wonderful characters. I highly recommend reading Morgan Leigh's story, MURPHY'S LAW. I fell in love with the hero from this story.

There is something for everyone in this anthology. It would be hard for me to pick just one favorite out of all six stories, but I guarantee you won't be disappointed with this collection of fun, steamy and heartwarming love stories that are all perfect!

"Some Like It Hot" were scorching. I thought Nora was just plain adorable, and who wouldn't want a sexy guy like Cary pursuing her?! I enjoyed how the hero's friends got involved when feelings were revealed. It adds a wonderful mixture of humor to an intense romance. Loved it!

Janelle Denison's "Wilde Weekend" was a wonderful, refreshing story in that the heroine was a bit older and it was already an established romance. I really liked how Janelle didn't create unnecessary, lame conflict but rather had the h/h deal with their feelings upfront, which made it more rewarding. Plus, it was another story about those sexy Wilde men, and who doesn't enjoy them?!

If ever I'm at the beach and suffer from a similar dilemma, I hope that a hottie lifeguard like Kyle is there to rescue me! ;) Very hot, and Sara was a very lucky woman. Plus, smart is very sexy. "Blue Crush" was a decadent, wonderful treat, and perfect for the beach.

"My Thief" was funny and romantic and charming - and of course hot! - and reinforces my admiration of Mary Janice Davidson's writing. Robin was a firecracker, and Johnny Crusher was irresistible from their first encounter. And I can't forget to mention Uncle Rich - what a hoot!

"Hot and Bothered" is the first story I've read by Kayla Perrin, but it won't be my last. I really liked Trey from the first moment I "met" him, and I thought Jenna was a sensitive, lovely woman with a passionate heart that truly belonged to Trey. Their story was sexy and sweet, and I breathed a sigh of happiness at their HEA. I hope Ruby gets her own story!

I forgot how much I wanted to read about Kat & Sam, secondary characters from your Wild Dreams anthology, until I started reading their story. Wow, Sam was devastating (in a sexy, intense way, of course), and I felt for Kat as a caring woman who didn't want to cause the man she loved emotional pain. "Murphy's Law" was a little bittersweet, but that enhanced their romance, and I was eagerly anticipating the moment they would finally give into their feelings. It was well worth it.

I loved this anthology, and each story was a gem.

Okay girls, hold onto your seats you're in for a fun ride!!!! First off if the cover has "Lori Foster" or "Janelle Denison" or "Erin McCarthy" on it you're in for a good read! Add "Mary Janice Davidson", "Morgan Leigh", and Kayla Perrin and you're automatically looking at a fun, hot, sexy read! My only complaint? The stories aren't long enough!!!! I want more! I know when will my greed end?!

I really can't pick a favorite story from the seven offered, all were great in their individual way. This was the first time I've ever read multi-cultural Kayla Perrin so she was a treat for me. I look forward to picking her up again.

Otherwise Ms. Davidson keeps up her tradition of quirky charactes and fast-paced dialouge. Ms. Foster...what can you say about Lori except it's Lori!! No summer would be complete without adding her to your reading list. Ms. Denison gives us another Wilde brother and one hot read, and Ms. McCarthy adds her two cents worth of steam and summer fun with the antics of Dr. Sara Davis. Ms. Leigh continues her series she started in the "Wildest Dreams" anthology (fear not although I have that book in my 'must read' pile out on the sun porch I haven't made it that far yet. So if you haven't read it yet like me you won't be lost) and it's great. I can hardly wait to read the first in the series. Something would be wrong if I read a series in order!

This book as stated earlier offers seven very fast reads. Don't look for indepth storylines...there's not enough time. Despite this or maybe because of this it's easy to put down and pick up again. I highly recommend this read to anyone who likes their stories short and steamy...I mean sweet...okay I mean both! In any event this was a fun book and one you don't want to miss!

Official reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com

PERFECT FOR THE BEACH is aptly named, because this is a great anthology to take with you to the beach or by the pool.
It features six amazing authors.
Lori Foster of course is awesome in Some Like it Hot, as Cary Rupert, who has been attracted to his partner's nurse Nora for months finally gets
a chance to show Nora that there is more to him then she thinks.
Erin McCarthy's Blue Crush will have you thinking twice about evacuating during a hurricane if it means you may be stranded by someone like Kyle.
In Janelle Denison's Wilde Weekend, Alex must convince Dana to marry him, otherwise it could be their last weekend together.
Fans of Ms Denison's Wilde series will love this latest entry.
Mary Janice Davidson's My Theif, will have you chuckling as Robin sneaks into a room to avoid her uncle and instead gets
more then she bargained for when she meets John, an accountant has never looked so good.
kayla Perrin will leave readers HOT AND BOTHERED when Jenna Arnold goes back to Florida in order to get a divorce from
her husband Trey. But is Trey willing to let her go? This
was the first time I have read Ms Perrin but it won't be my last.
In Morgan Leigh's Murphy's Law, Kat quits her job at the law firm when she believes that her boss Sam will never get over his
late wife Patti. Murphy's Law is the most emotional story out of the anthology and will have you realize that love can happen twice in a lifetime
Perfect For the Beach is awesome and if I could rate it higher then five stars I would.

Perfect For The Beach has it all, it makes you wish for a hot summer day on the beach and some romance to enjoy.

Some Like It Hot by Lori Foster has Dr. Cary Rupert making his move on nurse Nora Chilton. Nora has worked for fellow Dr and friend Axel Dean for almost a year. Cary overhears Nora's reasons for not dating him and this gives him a plan to win her. Some like it hot has everything you look for in a Foster book, passion, family, friends and laughter.

One Wilde Weekend brings another member of the infamous Wilde family by Janelle Denison. Alex Wilde takes his girlfriend of a year, Dana Reed away for the weekend. Alex is ready for a commitment but needs to find out what is holding Dana back. This Wilde tale makes you want for more.

Erin McCarthy's Blue Crush has Dr. Sara Davis looking to change her save image with a day at the beach. She doesn't plan on losing her bikini top in the surf and being rescued by hunky lifeguard Kyle Vanderhoff. Their attraction to each other is off the charts and their conversations will make you laugh and blush. This story is another great book to treasure.

My Thief by MaryJanice Davidson has John Crusher meeting the most unusual woman in his hotel room. Robin Filkins has been playing a game of cat and mouse with her uncle for years. But now she is the one who gets caught by sexy John. Robin is a very unconventional heroine but MaryJanice pulls it off with laughter and steam.

Kayla Perrin has Trey Arnold and his estranged wife Jenna Maxwell in Hot and Bothered. They met and married quickly a few years ago. Jenna was scared and ran back home. Now she wants a divorce but Trey won't let her go until they met face to face. Once he gets her back on his turf all bets are off.

Murphy's Law by Morgan Leigh is another fun, sexy story. Kate Murphy quits her job and goes to think about her life at a friend's beach house. The only problem is her boss Sam Parrish has followed her. The same boss she has a major crush on. Sam sets out to convince Kate that they belong together. Kate is a sassy woman and has met her match in Sam. Morgan Leigh brings out all the works to make this story grab your heart and your funny bon.

"Some Like It Hot" Lori Foster - Okay, personal gripe here; do all fictional Noras have to be so plain? I mean I'm an almost six foot tall redheaded Amazon and most Noras I know are just as off beat as I. Yet Nora Chilton is a BORINGLY shy sexually repressed widow who is seduced by the Doctor next door. Weak plot, no steam, but the romance is believable.

"One Wilde Weekend" Janelle Dennison - This is the (excuse me while I laugh myself to death) story of a man who wants commitment and the woman who only wants hot wild-weasel sex from him. Pardon me again while I bust a gut. Dana and Alex work up some really hot sex but the romance is DOA, probably because this set up wouldn't even happen in Bizarro-land.

"Blue Crush" Erin McCarthy - A really imaginative tale that stands out in the genre for our hero Kyle is a lowly lifeguard and Sara, his fantasy woman trapped with him at the station during a storm is a heroic ER doctor. I defy anyone to NOT enjoy this, the romance is great, the sex is great and I would actually love to see this story fleshed out into a full romance novel some day.

"My Thief" MaryJanice Davidson - This story is missing the mark on humor, though it tries. It's still an enjoyably, if dis-jointed, a tale about a master thief Robin in a screwball dare game with her uncle that leads her to break into John's room for a little light-hearted intrigue and some hot sex. Still, it is so dis-jointed (scenery is never described, the motivations for characters other than "me horny" are never discussed) that I'd recommend some Tylenol before reading it, even if the characters carry off the plot without benefit of emotions or setting.

"Hot and Bothered" Kayla Perrin - Like many authors of the Essence and related "minority" driven lines there's too much focus on culture. Okay, so most romances are about white people but is there long dwelling on Anglo-Saxon traditions, wondering if you're Irish and he's Italian could it work out? Yeah, right. So if you're Cuban and he's Puerto Rican just chill out and enjoy the romance. Cultural issues sort of cloud the steam here and the romance is very slow to start between Trey and Jenna, soon-to-be ex spouses who fall in love over divorce papers.

"Murphy's Law" Morgan Leigh - Kat Murphy, too meek to confess her love to her boss, quits her job and to console herself goes to the beach. Her boss Sam Parrish follows and there on the beach they shed their buttoned-up personas for summer lover identities. The sex is mostly predictable but the plot is intriguing, the romance I would have to rate as "Meh" - neither good nor bad.