"Two fantasies and a "crime caper""
"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
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted June 28, 2006
SummaryPACK YOUR SUNBLOCK...IT'S GOING TO GET HOT.
Crashing waves, intense heat, body oil, and men who give
new meaning to a day at the beach...
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 shirt required...
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