Bad Boys on Board

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Summary: I didn't know I liked bad boys
Review: I picked up "Bad Boys on Board" at random. I don't like to read the back of books to know what happens, but I also don't like spending time and money on a lousy book; so when I enter a book store, I pick up any book that looks good without reading the fine print. Lori Foster and her co-authors made this book into an adventure that could be read instead of stories to be told. You get to know the characters and their desires as people. In return, you look deeper in your own thoughts and contemplate the idea of you yourself having a desire that you didn't realize you had or could have.

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Summary: They're Baaaack...
Review: If you haven't read one of the great books by this writer (Lori Foster) then why not start with, BAD BOYS ON BOARD? I had a lot of fun with this one and I know you will too.

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Summary: They're Baaaack...
Review: If you haven't read one of the great books by this writer (Lori Foster) then why not start with, BAD BOYS ON BOARD? I had a lot of fun with this one and I know you will too.

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Summary: Three Great Steamy Stories In One Great Book!!!
Review: Lori Foster is back with another great steamy, short story along with Donna Kauffman, and Nancy Warren that you won't want to miss.

Of the three stories Ms. Foster's is my favorite but the other stories "Going Down" is set in a elevator. What happens when to strangers are trapped in an elevator overnight? Why they share their deepest feeling, get to know each other and both find out that they are totally drawn to each other! In "Fast Ride" a biker is struck down by a tree branch being left in the middle of the road by an old lady who wants the bikers out of her small town. He is thrown from his bike and when he wakes up he is staring into the face of an angel. Problem is he thinks that his angel is his girlfriend when in fact they have never met before. In fact he can't remember a thing since he has amnesia. This does not stand in the way of the flaming attraction that they each feel for the other.

If you have been reading the Bad Boys series you won't want to miss this installment!

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Summary: Three intensely erotic tales...
Review: MY HOUSE, MY RULES (Lori Foster)...Officer Sam Watson has been around the block more than a few times. When first introduced to his brother's new friend, Ariel, Sam felt instantaneous lust for the blond bombshell. It wasn't just that she was his brother, Pete's girlfriend, she was also twelve years younger than him. It didn't matter that she had a body that he couldn't stop lusting after, he knew that he would never betray his brother like that. All that changes one night when she involves herself in his undercover operation, and is hurt. Suddenly, Ariel can't keep her feelings to herself any longer and finally goes after what she wants, which is Sam.

GOING DOWN? (Donna Kauffman)...This was the best of the three. After a painful divorce, which made her feel like less than a woman, Callie Montgomery has thrown all her energy in her career. That all changes the night that she escorts Dominic Colbourne out of the building. When the elevator comes to a halt and she is stuck in the dark with the lucious Dominic, Callie can't help but think that he wouldn't be interested in her in the light of day. Soon, it doesn't matter, because Dominic is showing her a whole new side to her sexuality. Dominic has lost his enjoyment in anything but business. Suddenly, this woman that he has a fleeting impression of is bringing all his scences blaring back to life. He can't get enough of her in the hours they are stuck together. And when they get out, he knows he won't be able to give her up.

A FAST RIDE (Nancy Warren)...Nell Tennant has come home to Kansas to regroup from the fast paced life she led in L.A. When an unconsious biker flies into her aunt's yard, she saves his life...and arouses his desire. Suddenly she has a criminal in her house that doesn't even know his last name. And one that she lusts after. She knows that the game will be up when he regains his memory, but for now, Nell decides to take advantage of the man that stirs her blood like none other. Wes knew that he wasn't a criminal, but he didn't know why he knew that. All he knew was the only person he could trust is Nell. The only thing he can't figure out is why he can't remember someone like Nell. When he does get his memory back, he doesn't know whether to be outraged or flattered. He does know that he won't give Nell up, though.

This is a great anthology that you won't want to miss!

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Summary: Three intensely erotic tales...
Review: MY HOUSE, MY RULES (Lori Foster)...Officer Sam Watson has been around the block more than a few times. When first introduced to his brother's new friend, Ariel, Sam felt instantaneous lust for the blond bombshell. It wasn't just that she was his brother, Pete's girlfriend, she was also twelve years younger than him. It didn't matter that she had a body that he couldn't stop lusting after, he knew that he would never betray his brother like that. All that changes one night when she involves herself in his undercover operation, and is hurt. Suddenly, Ariel can't keep her feelings to herself any longer and finally goes after what she wants, which is Sam.

GOING DOWN? (Donna Kauffman)...This was the best of the three. After a painful divorce, which made her feel like less than a woman, Callie Montgomery has thrown all her energy in her career. That all changes the night that she escorts Dominic Colbourne out of the building. When the elevator comes to a halt and she is stuck in the dark with the lucious Dominic, Callie can't help but think that he wouldn't be interested in her in the light of day. Soon, it doesn't matter, because Dominic is showing her a whole new side to her sexuality. Dominic has lost his enjoyment in anything but business. Suddenly, this woman that he has a fleeting impression of is bringing all his scences blaring back to life. He can't get enough of her in the hours they are stuck together. And when they get out, he knows he won't be able to give her up.

A FAST RIDE (Nancy Warren)...Nell Tennant has come home to Kansas to regroup from the fast paced life she led in L.A. When an unconsious biker flies into her aunt's yard, she saves his life...and arouses his desire. Suddenly she has a criminal in her house that doesn't even know his last name. And one that she lusts after. She knows that the game will be up when he regains his memory, but for now, Nell decides to take advantage of the man that stirs her blood like none other. Wes knew that he wasn't a criminal, but he didn't know why he knew that. All he knew was the only person he could trust is Nell. The only thing he can't figure out is why he can't remember someone like Nell. When he does get his memory back, he doesn't know whether to be outraged or flattered. He does know that he won't give Nell up, though.

This is a great anthology that you won't want to miss!

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Summary: Hot! Hot! Hot! Very highly recommended
Review: One of the greatest weaknesses of anthologies is that inevitably one of the selections does not live up to the quality of the other stories; however, readers need not have that concern with BAD BOYS ON BOARD! Authors Lori Foster, Donna Kauffman and Nancy Warren team together for three terrific novellas about bad boys and the girls who love them. These bad boys really know how to turn up the heat. Sexy, sassy and seductive, these tales will certainly satisfy lovers of romantica.

"My House, My Rules" by Lori Foster: When dynamo Ariel Mathers comes to the rescue of undercover cop Sam Watson, sparks fly. She previously had dated his younger brother, and Sam has decreed hands off. But he when he takes her home for repairs after their encounter, Sam finds himself in a dominating role in a desperate ploy to remain in control of his own emotions. One of the hottest romance authors of our generation, Foster once again proves her talented pen with this lightly dominating story that sizzles!

"Going Down" by Donna Kauffman: A stalled elevator results in an erotic interlude for strangers Callie Montgomery and Dominic Colbourne. Recently divorced, Callie believes she must make her mark in the corporate world after her marriage failed so miserably. Dominic also does not believe himself cut out for romance although he is a successful millionaire. But in the dark, they find common ground and sensual excitement. Kauffman's provocative style sizzles in the ultimate elevator story!

"A Fast Ride" by Nancy Warren: A booby trap lands a mysterious biker right in Gertie's beans and results in great niece Nell giving CPR. When he awakens, a case of amnesia and coincidence leaves him assuming that Nell is his woman and that he is a member of the Hog Squad gang. With an opportunity like this, Nell decides to take advantage and to live on the wild side. Warren's gift for the unexpected gives readers a wild ride!

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Summary: Jump on board with the boys!
Review: Romance fave Lori Foster whips up yet another irresistible invitation with fellow Harlequin veterans Donna Kauffman and Nancy Warren to aficionados to jump on board with the bad boys.And what a ride as Ms. Foster's scintillating story on tough undercover cop Sam Watson takes centerstage. Age gap and being his brother's ex prevents Sam from claiming the tempting morsel Ariel Mathers but that's about to change when she charges his way and foils his operation. The fiery sensual blaze in My House, My Rules continues with Donna Kauffman's sparklingly original entry Going Down? whereby overworked and underpaid secretary Callie Montgomery is trapped in an elevator with the suave business mogul Dominic Colbourne. This wrapped-up-in-a-day romance reigns supreme out of the three with delicate emotional intimacy and earnest characters. Nancy Warren's Fast Ride falters with her mediocre offering on DEA undercover Wes Doman suffering temporary amnesia in an accident in Harleyville who gets into a hot affair with his savior Nell Tennant. Juxtaposed to its two brilliant predecessor I Love Bad Boys and I Brake for Bad boys, Bad Boys on Board may not be the best but it's definitely worth the ticket price.

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Summary: Sexy, smart, and -- above all -- swift
Review: The "Bad Boys" tradition continues with this latest book, including novellas by series regulars Lori Foster and Donna Kauffman, and now romance author Nancy Warren.

Lori Foster's novella, "My House, My Rules" features a gruff undercover cop, Sam, struggling with his growing attraction to the woman he *thinks* broke his younger brother's heart. Ariel, the 24-year-old heroine, succeeds in actually behaving like a 24 year-old, albeit one who knows *exactly* what she wants -- Sam. Foster continues her tradition of spicy romance, engaging characters, and amusing secondaries.

Donna Kauffman's novella, "Going Down", is an unusual "one-room romance", wherein a broken elevator becomes the setting for two people to drop their pretenses and relate to one another using only the truth. Between the darkness and the close-quarters, neither character can hide from the other. Kauffman's novel takes a unique situation and turns it into an experiment in story arc that breaks the rules of the traditional romantic plot. Thank goodness for the novella form which allows such an unusual storyline to unfold.

Nancy Warren (who also writes for several Harlequin lines), debuts with Kensington Brava in "A Fast Ride". In the short amount of space, "A Fast Ride" included both a fully-formed relationship as well as a rather complicated plot. Where a longer book might get bogged down by the weight of its amnesiac premise, Warren keeps the pace up, and solves both the amnesia and the case of mistaken identity before the reader has a chance to question it and -- more importantly -- before it starts bogging down the romance. I was impressed by Warren's ability to create a moving relationship in such a small space, and look forward to her future Brava novellas.

A fine addition to the Brava series, BAD BOYS ON BOARD should be conisdered a sign of romance's bright future.

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Summary: WOW
Review: The first of the three stories in this book, My House My Rules, is typical Lori Foster, witty, sexy as all get out and a great story. Ariel used to date Sam's younger brother Pete so she's off limits as far as Sam's concerned even though he is very hot for her. Ariel happens into a bar where Sam, a cop, is working undercover to bust up a ring of muggers. When Sam staggers outside pretending to be drunk and is attacked by one of the muggers, Ariel jumps in to save him making matters worse. After Sam's backup shows up and arrests the bad guy, Ariel gives Sam a ride home and confesses he's the only man she wants. Sam figures he'll scare the naïve Ariel off but she's on to him and she really wants him. Sam decides one night will get Ariel out of his system and besides Pete will never know, right. Well guess who shows up right before the deed goes down. Looks like Ms. Foster has another great beginning to a series of stories.

In Going Down, Temporary Administrative Assistant Callie Montgomery is stuck in an elevator with sexy, tycoon Dominic Colbourne. In the dark, Callie and Dominic confess their desires and insecurities to each other and then Dominic takes Callie on sensual ride through her fantasies.

The first two stories in this book are fantastic and well worth buying the book. The last story was not as good, in fact I didn't finish it but the first two more than made up for it.