Beach Blanket Bad Boys

Twenty-seven year old paralegal Gayle Hayes is returning to her hometown Parable to take care of some legal matters for her mother. Gayle has a boyfriend, he’s in electronics, his name is Bob. But to be honest, Bob stands for Battery Operated Boyfriend. When she meets her ex-boyfriend, the town’s hottest cowboy Tristan McCullough it seems that her mother set her up and that he’ll be the person to discuss the legal matters with..

Sara Smiles by Alison Kent

Sara Wade turned her boyfriend’s proposal down six months ago. But he understood because she was scared it would be a failure because of all the people they knew whose marriage had became a failure. But Sara is sure that HER marriage won’t be a failure, she loves Jax forever. She was just shocked at that time and turning his proposal down was a mistake. Now it’s her turn to propose to him. She’s planned a nice weekend out in Puerto Vallarta. But passion heats up before all of that comes to mind. When she finally gets the chance to tell him, he still seems to doubt. Because there’s another reason why she wants to marry him.. And for Jax that’s not a reason to get married..

Seducing Tabby by Lucy Monroe

Tabby and Helene Payton are very close sisters. Tabby isn't jealous at all that everyone always asks her for information on her sister. But she has been hurt before though, men acting all crazy about her but still just to get through to her sister. When she sees her sister talking with the handsome English spy Calder Maxwell she doesn't interfere in their conversation. So when he comes to Tabby at a party the only thing she talks about is her sister, cause that is, after all, what all the men want to know about. Even though Calder keeps telling her he has no interest in Tabby, she's still very unsure, she doesn't want to be hurt by this sexy hunk. Why would he want someone like her, she's not at all as thin as Helene. Can she believe in this man, who wants to have her, not her sister?

Captivated by Jill Shalvis

Ella is currently working on a case that involves drugs and embezzlement. Her husband James Scott doesn't like her doing this job which got her into trouble already many times. Her job is what drove them apart and what had made him file for divorce. He still has to sign the papers. Ella likes her job though, and who is James to ask her to stop her job while he is working as a cop? As if that isn't a risky job, as if that doesn't make her scared all the time. When she goes to the cottage they bought as a fantasy escape two people from the drug boats she'd been investigating cuff her in the bathroom with only a towel to hide her feminine parts. Luckily James arrives hours later but seeying in what mess she got her once again, he'd like to keep her cuffed, she'll learn to take his word more serious, this is for breaking his heart. Unless, she can say it right in his face that she doesn't love him anymore.. but she's a bad lyer..

Sister Switch by Susanna Carr

Tracy Sparks is marrying Devlin Hunter as a merger between two software dynasties. She has two options: Or she inherits Devlin’s power by marrying him or she can just get his power from under him. Tracy's going for Plan B. Therefore she has to fly to New York to get the needed shares. But she can only get them the night before her wedding. So she asks her sister Jessica to pretend like her on the wedding rehearsal. They look so much alike, nobody will notice. Jessica finally agrees.. When Tracy's in New York it seems that she can't get access to the shares so there is nothing left to do than fly back  to Seattle as quick as possible and go through with Plan A: just marrying the guy. She couldn't be missing her own wedding now could she? She awaits her sister in the honeymoon suite but when someone enters the room it's not her sister nor Devlin...

Spencer For... Ever by Morgan Leigh

When Arden and Kip first met, about 10 years ago, Arden was rich and Kip was just a fisherman's kid. She stayed at the Vineyard's place 3 months a year. Although everyone disapproved them hanging out together, they did. After Kip had an argument with Arden's mother, they'd left and although she wrote him letters they had both continued their lives. She lost her mother and soon after also her father. But her father wanted her to marry her now ex-husband and so she did. But he gambled and was verbally abusive so now she's divorced him and hopefully Kip will still be there for her..

General conclusion

Batteries not required starts this sizzling anthology and it immediately does the name sizzling honor! This story proves that the words mind-blowing sex written on the back of the cover are no lie at all! This is a very hot story, the characters get very passionate, but hey Tristan is not her boring vibrator Bob anymore, he doesn't need any batteries at all. And how would you be if you would meet your hot ex after so many years?

Sara Smiles was my favorite story because it was so very romantic. Jax is the man of your dreams, believe me! He loves Sara so much, he doesn’t want her to marry him for anything else but her love for him. If you can make your reader fall in love with your character than you accomplished one of your main goals! The other goal is the story, and the story was there all right! It felt so real, Jax’s silence really makes you worry. First Alison Kent makes you fall in love with Jax and then she makes you feel as if you’re losing him, how bad of her! But it worked!

Seducing Tabby is another book with a real gentleman who's having a hard time convincing Tabby he wants her not her sister. I found this to be a very fun read, contained some humorous scenes in it which were perfect for this light story.

Captivated is the most exciting one as you can already tell by the first lines, being handcuffed by bad boys. Plus being an investigator and having a husband who's a cop. Especially at the end she puts some thrilling scenes in the story which made this story a very sensational read.

Now there are so many books on weddings, but Sister Switch is definitely original! Having your twin sister replace you as the bride. Although the women think they master the situation perfectly, don't underestimate men!  I don't know how Susanna Carr did it but she managed to put a very good plot in such a small story. It was a very funny and entertaining read. Just too bad it ended so quickly but...this story is not finished! Susanna Carr has written the other sister's point of view of the same story. It's called The Wrong Bride and it was published earlier.

Spencer for... ever was another sweet romantic story which I really and totally enjoyed. Another story that makes you fall in love with the soft male hero. He loves her so much but rather than take the risk to get hurt he prefers to not take the risk, awww. Been hurt like that once is more than enough. They are so sensitive, yet try to act so strong. Don't we just love those men?

The way the characters' hearts ache for each other, even after meeting again after so many years later, is one of the things that bind these stories together. I found all six stories to be highly original in its kind, and very enjoyable in reading. The book title hasn't stolen it's name either. I'd say, take this book along with you to the beach, and read one story every time you're there. The cool sea breeze will cool you down, or maybe you'll even need to take a plunge in the cold water because I don't think the breeze can cool you down enough!