Beach Blanket Bad Boys

by Morgan Leigh, Linda Lael Miller, Alison Kent, et al.

Book Overview

A sensuous collection of sizzling tales of fun in the sun introduces readers to six bad boys of summer in such tales as Batteries Not Included by Linda Lael Miller, Alison Kent's Sara Smiles, Lucy Monroe's Seducing Tabby, Captivated by Jill Shalvis, Susanna Carr's Sister Switch, and Spencer For . . . Ever by Morgan Leigh. Original.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758210949
• ISBN13: 9780758210944
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

entertaining adult reading

Good reading for adults. Entertaining.

BEACH BLANKET BAD BOYS

I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE SHAPE THE BOOK WAS IN AND IT CAME QUITE QUICKLY

Get out your sunscreen - this book is hot!

Batteries Not Included by Linda Lael Miller Gayle Hayes left Parable, Montana long ago after her heart was broken by Tristan McCullough. Now she's back to help her mother and Tristan wants to continue where they left off; Gayle thinks that maybe she should leave to avoid heartache again. Sara Smiles by Alison Kent Jax Stacey's marriage proposal was turned down by Sara Wade. Sara fears that marriage will change their perfect relationship. When she changes her mind later, and has a surprise for Jax, she fears that he won't believe that she was wrong before and that she truly wants to spend the rest of her life by his side, for all of the right reasons. Seducing Tabby by Lucy Monroe Calder Maxwell is the most gorgeous man that Tabby Payton has ever set eyes on. Calder must convince Tabby that his interest in her is true and not just an attempt to get closer to her beautiful sister. He will do whatever it takes to convince Tabby that she's the only one for him. Captivated by Jill Shalvis Ella Scott has investigated herself into yet another bind, this time handcuffed naked to the bathroom towel rod where her estranged husband James finds her. The dangerous situations that Ella gets herself into were more than James could handle, causing their separation. James loves Ella more than life itself and decides to help get her out of this jam in order to prove it. Sister Switch by Susanna Carr Tracy Parks and her identical twin switch places at Tracy's wedding rehearsal and dinner; she has every intention of being back in time for the wedding. Nicholas Taggart unexpectedly shows up in the honeymoon suite and finds her hiding. When he starts kissing Tracy, she wonders if he knows which sister she really is? Spencer For...Ever by Morgan Leigh Arden Prescott returns to Martha's Vineyard after a recent divorce, intending to turn the family home into a Bed & Breakfast. Local fisherman Kip Spencer's heart was broken by Arden once before and he refuses to let her get close to him again. What will Kip do when he finds out why Arden left before and why she has come back? These six blistering tales have deliciously bad boys and the incredible women who love them. All are very sensuous, being written by authors who understand what women want in romantic fiction. This book should be required summer reading!

A perfect summer read.

Beach Blanket Bad Boys is a delicious, perfect for the lazy days of summer. All six stories are solid and very entertaining. Linda Lael Miller, In Batteries Not Required, has Gayle Hayes going home as a favor to her mom. She was hoping to avoid her former flame Tristen McCullough. But Tristen is the lawyer that she must deal with to settle the sale. The fireworks between them are explosive. Sara Smiles by Alison Kent has Sara Wade planning a lover's getaway for her man Jax Stacy. Sara had turned down Jax's previous marriage proposal but she is now ready to go the extra mile. Jax loves Sara but he needs to know she is really committed to marriage. Seducing Tabby by Lucy Monroe, tells the tale of Tabby Paxton living in the shadow of her beautiful sister. She can't believe dashing Calder Maxwell is interested in her. Calder pulls out all the stops to prove he is and HOW. Jill Shalvis writes Captivated. Ella Scott insurance investigator is in a pickle. Handcuffed to a shower rod with just a towel for cover. Just her luck her soon to be ex saves the day. Can they patch things up and have their happy ever after? Sister Switch by Susanna Carr has Tracy Park taking her twin sisters place at her wedding rehearsal to Devlin Hunter. But when she doesn't get back till after the real wedding she is caught by the man she really loves Nick Taggert. Morgan Leigh story In Spencer For...ever, Kip Spencer comes face to face with the one that got away, Arden Prescott. Arden isn't the same girl that left all those years ago. She just has to prove it. Beach Blanket Bad Boys has six stories that are delightful. A perfect anthology to enjoy.

Six Fun Reads By Some Of Todays Hottest Authors!!

Linda Lael Miller headlines with "Batteries Not Required" What happens when the past is brought back to the present with one trip home? Gayle is going to find out exactly what she has been missing regarding her lost love Tristan. Will this rough and tumble cowboy finally get his lady? Alison Kent's "Sara Smiles" is another story which features a couple that has already shared a past. Sara has gone to great trouble to create a romantic getaway for herself and Jax her boyfriend. Jax is everything that she has ever wanted but will she be able to talk the tough guy into what she wants...marriage? Lucy Monroe's "Seducing Tabby" brings together one spy named Calder and one sassy lady named Tabby. Tabby can't believe that the sexy newcomer to town finds her attractive. Will she finally realize that Calder wants her for a lifetime and not for just the moment? Jill Shalvis' "Captivated" pairs a couple that has spilt up because James can't stand the fact that his sexy wife Ella puts her life in danger daily. He goes to their beach home and finds Ella in another "situation." Will he be able to walk away after sharing one kiss that sparks the flames between them again? Susanna Carr's "Sister Switch" is the story about twin sisters switching places. Tracy thinks she has it all put together on how to get what she wants. Well, after her plans fail she finds herself with the one man that has made her heart melt. Nick. Nick can tell the sister apart from the beginning but he can't help but have a little fun. Will this sister switch lead to a happy ending? Morgan Leigh's "Spencer For...Ever" pits two very different people together. Arden is wealthy and pampered. Kip is a fisherman. Will Kip be able to prove to himself and Arden that they are meant to be together forever? All six authors shine in this quick read. The only problem with this read...the stories are so short! Still not one author wrote a dud here and fans of these authors will be well entertained and this was a fun and quick read that you will want to add to your summer reading list. Official Reviewer for Romance Designs

six tales hotter than a summer sun

"Batteries Not Included" by Linda Lael Miller. Gayle grew up in the back of her mother's bar where she fell in love with Tristan but left town heartbroken. Ten years later Gayle is helping her mom sell the bar while avoiding Tristan, who still heats up her blood. "Sara Smiles" by Alison Kent. Six months ago Jax asked Sara to marry him, but she said no. Sara knows she made a mistake, but Jax has doubts. "Seducing Tabby" by Lucy Monroe. In Port Diamond every female including shy Tabby wants English visitor Calder. Tabby cannot compete with her beautiful sister Helene who every male covets. Yet Calder asks Helene about her sibling. "Captivated" by Jill Shalvis. Insurance investigator Ella is handcuffed in her cottage's bathroom when her estrange-husband James arrives. They still love one another, but James fears for her safety making it impossible to live together. "Sister Switch" by Susanna Carr. Tracy persuades her identical twin Jessica to take her place as the bride at her wedding rehearsal while she works a business deal. However, Tracy fails to return in time for her wedding to a man she doesn't love while the man she does catches her in the act. "Spencer For... Ever" by Morgan Leigh. After a decade away, Arden returns to Martha's Vineyard hoping to get Kip back in her life permanently. He refuses to believe he is no more than a summer fling to be discarded in the Fall All six tales are hotter than a summer sun romances starring strong bad boys and the women who can match their ardor. Harriet Klausner