[.uk] Texas Bad Boys (ISBN 0758214839)

Don't bother with this one....:
An anthology, 3 authors, 3 stories about 3 half-sisters who meet for the first time after each has their own "adventure" and finds their "true love". I had high hopes because of the other reviews but after reading it, my advice is to pass this one up. The first story is so poorly written (when have you EVER heard a Texas man say "buggers") with no character development, unbelieveable dialogue, and an unbelieveable love story. The second and third stories were definitely better in the dialogue department but the stories were just as sloppy, completely lacking in any heat or romance. There was no mystery to the mystery and I really couldn't have cared less about any of the characters in any of the 3 stories. The premise was thrown-together and the writing amaturish. I was very disappointed because I bought the book based on the other reviews. As soon as I finished this book I put it in the donation box for the next charitable organization who calls. I recommend that, if you still want to read it, borrow it from someone or go to the library - don't waste your money on it.

Maybe half a star:
I bought the book for karen kelley's story, since I do enjoy reading her work. But these three stories were bad. The first one, with the british sister, the author seemed to use English slang when the hero was speaking and some of his lines sounded decidingly English. The photographer sister wasn't too bad, but since its compared to two not so good stories, it doesn't say much, and I didn't even finish the third, for one thing I didn't like her name Lillie June, it was just all bad. Sorry I may be in the minority here, but I figured I just give my opinion.

Sizzling, Suspense Romance:
What a great anthology written by Rosemary Laurey, Karen Kelley and Dianne Castell. These are three intertwining stories set in the little town of Silver Gulch, Texas. On the death of their Grandfather, three sisters, who did not know anything about the other, inherit from his Estate. Apparently his son, Drew, had three daughters from three different women but never supported any of them. With that note the fun is about to begin. IN BAD WITH SOMEONE by Rosemary Laurey brings us Juliet ffrench who was a manager of an Art Gallery in London before coming to Texas to claim her inheritance from a grandfather who she only met once. She is to inherit a building including the Ragged Rooster Bar, four apartments and a sizeable chunk of money. Therein lies the problem, because unbeknown to her, her grandfather had made an agreement with Rod Carter, the manager of the Red Rooster, that when he passed on he would inherit it. Rod and Juliet, from the moment they set eyes on each other, have a sensational chemistry going that is undeniable hot. But Rod is really getting a raw deal and a compromise is made, but there are strange occurrences going on that neither Juliet or Rod can account for.........throwing suspicion on each other.......can it be sorted out? RUN OF BAD LUCK by Karen Kelley brings us Nina Harris a free lance photographer who has inherited the ranch, Maddock's Dream, from a grandfather she has never met. Lance Colby is the foreman of the ranch, who since the grandfather had no next of kin stood to inherit, but this has now been turned upside down. When Nina first sets eyes on Lance he is breaking a wild horse, and she decides that she is going to have him as centrefold for a magazine that she free lances for. Lance is having no part of the deal. Whenever she is around Lance he puts fire in her blood and the sparks from the two of them is enough to burn down all the buildings and them in the process..........but can their differences be settled? And why was she picked to inherit at all from a perfect stranger? COME TO A BAD END by Dianne Castell brings us Lillie June a former graphic designer who is tired of the business rat race and since she has inherited the hotel, turned it into a The Silver Springs Spa. This has stirred up the men folk of the town, since they do not want their women associating with such a place and getting all fancy ideas. They demand that Sheriff John Snow do something to get rid of the Spa. But John is reluctant because he would rather stay away from someone who he considers to be temptation and dynamite all in one package. The sizzle and sparks between them is enough to set off a Roman candle, talk about lust at first sight. But wait there are more strange goings on, and come to think of it there was never a body found to substantiate the death. This leads John to think that possibly the granddaughters had something to do with the demise of the grandfather, I mean who stood to be bigger gainers. But Lillie points out that Lance and Rod have just as much to gain with his death. Between the pages of this book the three authors have penned a sizzling romance, with mystery, suspense and a ending that makes you sigh. I would highly recommend this anthology and feel that it will not disappoint.

Sexy Texas Boys!!:
Love Those Texas Boys! I read this book for Dianne Castell's story, but was pleasantly surprised that all three stories were full of romance, steamy love scenes, and sexy Texas men! The stories are connected, with a unsolved element that resolves in the last story. IN BAD WITH SOMEONE, by Rosemary Laurey: Juliet French is out of her element when she moves to Texas to claim an inheritance from her Grandfather. When she finds herself facing off with Rod Carter, who believes her inheritance should rightfully be his, they are both taken by surprise by the heat between them. RUN OF BAD LUCK by Karen Kelley: Nina is a successful, head-strong photographer, drawn to Texas to see the ranch her Grandfather left to her. Once she lays eyes on sexy cowboy Lance Colby, however, she determines to persuade him to pose nude for her magazine. He's dead set against it, of course, and turns the tables on her with some very sexy results! The fireworks between these two are hot hot hot!! COME TO A BAD END by Dianne Castell: Lillie June has raised everyone's shackles by opening a "girlie" spa in Silver Gulch. Sheriff John Snow decides to represent the town and convince Lillie to shut down the spa. What he least expects is to fall head over heels for Lillie! The sparring between these two soon melts the sparks between Lillie and John steam up the pages! Dianne always writes sexy, steamy heroes, and Sheriff John is no exception!

Hot as the Texan Sun!:
Whew! This book contains everything you will want in a romance. Refreshing characters, funny situations and steamy sex scenes. All three stories are really well written. In Bad with Someone by Rosemary Laurey - Juliet ffrench is a redheaded Brit art gallery owner from London and she came to Silver Gulch because she received an inheritance form her grandfather. The sparks between her and Rod Carter fly from the first time they set eyes on each other. The only problem is that Rod thought he was the one supposed to inherit the Ragged Rooster! Soon they come to terms that the chemistry between them can't be denied any longer and things get really interesting! Run of Bad Luck by Karen Kelley - Nina Harris is a photographer used to men dropping their pants to be photographed by her at the snap of her fingers and she wants to photograph sexy cowboy and foreman of the ranch she just inherited from her grandfather. His name is Lance Colby and she wants to photograph him in the buff. Well Lance is not going to do that, just because he find her to be the sexiest, prettiest woman he has ever laid eyes on. The only thing is he wants to drop his pants but for a different reason altogether and Nina is all for it! Come to a Bad End by Dianne Castell - When Lillie June inherits from her grandfather an old hotel she transforms it into a Fancy Spa. The men in the small town of Silver Gulch are not happy with all the changes and commissioned sheriff John Snow to go talk to the owner and make her close down the place. John has been avoiding being close to Lillie but now he has no option but face his attraction to her and do his job, only complication is that her massages are not as bad as the town folks think! Boy they are good! One thing leads to another and things get really hot and not from the hot tub! You will love the way all three stories ties together, the authors did a great job and Mrs. Castell did a wonderful job to tie all loose ends and give us a great ending. You will want to keep this refreshing read. If you haven't read anything by these authors you may want to give this book a chance and look for more. You will not be disappointed.