Under The Boardwalk: A Dazzling Collection Of All New Summertime Love Stories (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Linda Howard (Author), (Author), Jillian Hunter (Author), Miranda Jarrett (Author), Mariah Stewart (Author) "ONE FULL MOON A MONTH WAS BAD ENOUGH, SHERIFF Jackson Brody thought sourly; two should be outlawed..." (more)
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Product Description

Today's hottest romance stars make it a summer to remember -- with a sizzling story collection for sunny days and steamy nights....

Under the Boardwalk

New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard lures a sheriff into a scorching murder mystery -- and into the arms of a lover from the heart of the South: the wet and wild bayou. Geralyn Dawson traces a precious heirloom -- and heats up a past marriage -- on a a secluded Texas island. Jillian Hunter sparks romance off the English coast, when a London beauty in distress is rescued by the very man who could ruin her reputation. Miranda Jarrett ships a rogue pirate back to shore to rekindle a summertime romance. But did his sweetheart wait for him? Mariah Stewart crosses a successful oceanside chef with the man of her dreams -- a P.I. with secrets of his own -- at a vacation spot packed with memories for them both.

About the Author

Linda Howard is the New York Times bestselling author of Kill and Tell, Son of the Morning, Shades of Twilight, After the Night, Dream Man, Heart of Fire, The Touch of Fire, Angel Creek, and A Lady of the West. Her many awards include the Silver Pen from Affaire de Coeur and the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Sensual Romance.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671027948
• ISBN-13: 978-0671027940
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #687,652 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent novella compilation, July 25, 2001

By	Tanya V. "Bookwyrm" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

The novella can be a challenging genre for an author, since she has to create believable characters and develop a satisfying romance in a much smaller amount of time.

While "Under the Boardwalk" is not one of the best collections out there, it's still a decent collection of stories. My biggest complaint with the book, as a whole, is the combination of historical and modern stories. While I, personally, enjoy both types, I know a lot of romance readers have definite preferences one way or the other. Also, it's more difficult to create a distinctive yet satisfying and smooth collection of stories set in different periods.

I bought this collection for Howard's entry, and the story itself contains many of the elements I enjoy in Howard's work. However, the story was almost too short, and a bit unsatisfying, and I really wanted to know more about the characters and their romance.

Dawson's "Castaway" is a decent entry, with appealing characters and a believable romance. There were some funny moments. My major complaint is that it seemed more a contemporary romance than an historical one.

Hunter's "Ruined" was my favorite of the bunch. I loved the hero and heroine, and enjoyed Hunter's writing style. I can't wait to check out more of her work!

Jarrett's "Buried Treasure" was, I think, the weakest of the bunch. I couldn't get into the characters and didn't really enjoy the romantic plot. However, I must disclaim that the American colonial period isn't a period I typically enjoy reading about.

Stewart's "Swept Away" was another solid addition, with good characters and a decent romance. I appreciated the emotional depth provided by Jeremy's facing of his past, and the sunburn provided a few chuckles.

All in all, this is a solid addition to the compilation genre.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five for the historical stories, but...., August 5, 1999

By A Customer

I know Linda Howard is the big headliner here, but her story (and the other contemporary one) left me cold.I bought this book for the historical stories, which were quite good.Why didn't the publisher do all historicals (or all contemps) instead of half and half?Surely I'm not the only reader who likes one or the other but not both.I kept imagining this collection with a story by Mary Jo Putney or Jude Devereux instead. Now that would be a real five-star collection!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Thrilled, but disappointed., July 7, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Southwestern Louisiana) - See all my reviews

I bought this book because of Linda Howard's short story, "Blue Moon." I was disappointed that she had the shortest entry in the book. The other stories were okay. I really wanted more from the Howard storyline. The story was great, there just wasn't enough of it.