Anytime, Anywhere - Shannon McKenna
Seattle, Washington - Present Day

Robin MacNamara has been working as a receptionist for her brothers, Danny and Mac, for too long, and she finally sees an end in sight. Robin has been accepted into the Circo della Luna Rossa, a sexy new circus show from Italy, and she will finally be able to fulfill her dream of being a clown. With less than a month to go until she leaves, a phone call from Danny's best friend, Detective Jon Amendola, may give her the opportunity to live out another fantasy. When Robin overhears (eavesdrops) that Jon will be staying at a cabin alone in the mountains, the twenty-five-year-old virgin plans an ambush on the sexy detective. Robin has been lusting after Jon forever, and he is the one she wants to help her begin her new independent life.

Anytime, Anywhere is a funny and sexy story about breaking out on your own. Robin is determined to seduce Jon, not knowing that he is trying to recoup from a gruesome serial murder investigation and trial. Jon is on the edge, and when Robin shows up, she may just push him over it. Excellent writing, setting, characters, and a twist of suspense make Anytime, Anywhere a winning tale.

After the Lovin' - E.C. Sheedy
Vancouver Island, Canada - Present Day

When Tommi Smith is threatened over the evidence she has gathered that shows her ex-boyfriend Reid has been embezzling money from work, she knows that it is time to get out of town. She calls her good friend, Hugh Fleming, for help, and he arranges for her to go to his brother Mac's place until Tommi's boss gets back to town. Spending a week in the wilderness with a man who has always looked at her as if she doesn't exist is almost as intimidating as being near Reid. When that look changes to one of heat, however, Tommi isn't sure she can handle that either. Mac has never trusted the woman who had men lined up around the block, but he has always lusted after her. Now may be the perfect opportunity to get her out of his system for good. When they decide to explore the desire between them, Tommi agrees to Mac's assertion that it will be a short, sex-only fling. Neither of them expects the romantic sparks that flare from the first kiss they share.

After the Lovin' asks what happens when your expectations are turned upside-down. Tommi knows that she made some mistakes in her life, but she turned herself around years ago. Mac isn't sure what to feel when his notions about Tommi are shattered. Have they really changed so much, or is it just an illusion? After the Lovin' is a superbly written story with a sexy romance and a high dose of suspense that keeps the pages turning.

Deal with the Devil - Cate Noble
Boston and Rockport, Massachusetts - Present Day

Max DeLuca is finally meeting face to face with his widowed sister-in-law, Ellie. Before her marriage to Stefan, Max and Ellie dated, but he was too young to realize that he was in love, and his brother couldn't resist the chance to needle Max by capturing Ellie. They have been in contact only through attorneys since his brother's death and the scandal that arose when Stefan's infidelities were dragged out in public. Max has been in control of the shipping company that Ellie is to inherit, and he wants an extension of that control. He has made the shipping line profitable, and Max hopes to do even better with the contracts he has lined up. Wanting to protect Ellie and her inheritance from the sharks circling for a chance at taking over DeLuca Shipping is not the only item on his agenda. Convincing Ellie to let him have another chance with her is the top priority. When he finds out that Ellie has never forgotten him, Max is hopeful that he can convince her to explore what might have been. When a stalker threatens Ellie's life, however, Max must first keep her alive.

Deal with the Devil is a story about rekindling an old flame that has never died. Max knew that he made a mistake with Ellie the moment she said yes to Stefan. Ellie had no idea her marriage was a sham meant to hurt Max until her wedding night. When they finally meet again, the emotion and passion is heated. Wonderful main characters are surrounded by others looking to exploit any chance to get at the pair. Excellent writing and plotting add to the romance and the suspense of Deal with the Devil.

BADDEST BAD BOYS is a winning collection of three terrific stories. The styles of the authors mesh together nicely making this anthology a treat. Who doesn't love a bad boy with a heart of gold and who oozes sensuality? BADDEST BAD BOYS is a book not to be missed if you love romance and mystery.

Jennell