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Three new stories that'll make romance readers sweat -- from the major bestselling authors who brought you Men at Work.
For those looking for crashing waves, intense heat, body oil, and men who give new meaning to a day at the beach-look no further. Three of today's most talented authors deliver all-new stories of the hunks who work and play at the sizzling seashore. By no means beach bums, these irresistible guys are as ripped as the waves and smooth as the sand. No shirts required
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August 04, 2006: Have only read this one story of the anthology as yet. Another sizzling, sexy paranormal from bestseller Nina Bangs. Once again, she entwines two hopelessly mismatched lives in her wonderful, comedic voice. Kristin Hughes is an agressive investigative reporter. Taurin Veris is a hunky vampire who craves privacy. They know of- and actively dislike- each other, although they've never met. A few years ago Kristin's expose` on vampires in San Antonio was so effective, all the vampires there, including Taurin, were ripped from their homes by the publicity. Taurin responded by moving to Galveston and spending his spare time shadowing Kristin's career and sabotaging it as much as possible. Yes, there's no love lost between these two- until cosmic forces send mischief their way. Kristin gets wind that most of the fantasies being fulfilled at the Castle of Dark Dreams in Galveston contain kinky sex. Sniffing a huge expose` she checks into the hotel to find out for herself. Taurin's been given the job of babysitting the reporter and making sure she doesn't find anything too damaging. Once he realizes the reporter is Kristin Hughes, he has more worries on his mind than kinky sex expose`s. What if she finds out most of the staff are vampires and demons? And how could such a horrible member of the paparazzi end up being so beautiful and fun anyway? The dirt Kristin uncovers will make her an award-winning and famous reporter- only she has to get beyond her attraction to Taurin and bury her feelings of guilt. And the conflicts are only eginning... I highly recommend this quirky, hysterical beach read for a sexy adventure into the world of paranormal characters, imaginitive plots that keep you guessing, and hot, sweaty, sexual tension. Ooh, la, la!
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May 29, 2006: ?Hot and Bothered? by ?Janelle Denison. In San Diego, jewelry designer Claire Reissing needs to move beyond her cheating former spouse Alan who lives on the other side of the continent. While swimming, Claire finds herself in trouble of drowning. Goldie, the dog of her next door neighbor Shea O?Brien, alerts him that there is trouble and he rescues her. They are attracted to one another until she blames him for stealing a jewel. Will she trust her heart or her head? --- ?Paradise Bossed? by MaryJanice Davidson. In Little Cayman Island, Nikki enjoys diving, but fails to return. The authorities search for her failing to find her body, but assume she is dead. Her depressed friends Cathy and Jack hire Tom the medium to learn what happened to her. When Tom meets Nikki?s ghost he believes he met his soulmate, but she is already on the other side. --- ?Hot Summer Bites? by Nina Bangs. At the Castle of Dark Dreams Sparkle Stardust assigns Deimos to insure that visiting investigative reporter Kristin Hughes finds her sexual fantasies fulfilled by vampiric hunk Taurin Veris. He objects as this is his day off, but has no choice as the union doesn?t cover supervisors or supernaturals. Taurin takes Kristin on a special tour that leads to the centers of their hearts and souls, but she must choose love or living. --- Two of the contributions are fantasies and the third a ?crime caper?, but regardless each well written entry is fun to read with couples having issues to overcome although death seems a bit stronger of a wall to surmount than theft. Fans of each of the authors will enjoy their latest tales. --- Harriet Klausner