Viva Las Bad Boys!
by HelenKay Dimon
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Author: HelenKay DimonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-01
ISBN: 0758214766
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Kensington
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Book Review: Great dialogue makes a good anthology
Summary: 4 Stars
As a general rule, I find anthologies dissatisfying. This collection, however, was like a breath of fresh air through the stale anthology shelf.
Viva Las Bad Boys is set, well, in Las Vegas, of course. It features three stories that take place at the The Berkley Hotel and Casino, a premiere luxury destination on the Strip. All three stories feature great dialogue with funny and smart exchanges between the hero and heroine. The last story didn't really live up to the standards set in the first two but not by too much.
I hesitate to say much about the stories because I don't want to spoil the fun reveal that takes place while reading. Jackpot features a jilted bride and a man jilted by his business partner. Not all is what it seems. This is a deception story and what makes it work is that the character being deceived doesn't mind because initially their encounter is all about the sex. When it grows into something more, the characters are savvy enough to realize when someone is actually trying to hurt them and when they are trying to help. The Big Mis would have been an easy way to pad the story but the author avoided that dreadful trap and ended with a strong, believable HEA. B for this entry.
Player's Club showcases a different type of heroine: one who is self aware. She was devoted to her job, but also recognized that she had power as a woman. This is so rare in books these days, particularly contemporary ones. The heroine is a consultant hired by the hotel to reform the bad boy cook. The heroine catches the bad boy chef in a compromising situation and the way in which she deals with that scene is hysterical. No stammering, no blushes, just cool, calm manner which caused the hero to feel quite awkward. The heroine and chef engage in a steamy game of one upmanship (perfect for a Vegas themed book) wherein both end up winning. B for this one too.
Two of a Kind portrays a jet set hotel critic and Alex Mitchell, the hotel's manager. The two of them get stuck in the casino's spa when the blackout takes place. TOAK is another deception story wherein the hotel critic hides her identity from Alex. Alex doesn't find out until late and his accusations against the critic were valid. I liked this story less as it seemed to be a bit disjointed and I didn't find the quick resolution to the couple's problems believable as I did in the previous two. C+ for this one.
Overall, this was a good anthology with great dialogue, good humor and belieavable HEAs. Based on the first two novellas, I can't wait for the single title: Your Mouth Makes Me Crazy.
Summary of Viva Las Bad Boys!
Jack McAllister is looking to get lucky on his vacation, and the jilted bride sitting at the slot machine next to him just might be his answer. Getting her up to his room is a breeze. Ditto getting her out of that formal, white dress. Laying eyes on her investigator's license...also surprisingly easy. Laine Monroe isn't a bride at all. The pretty blonde P.I. has been hired to catch Jack in a compromising position. Lucky for her, Jack's all too willing to compromise...Jenna Barrister didn't become Director of Human Resources by being a pushover. So why is her first task - firing playboy super-chef Zach Jacobs - proving so hard? He's a bad boy, a rules breaker who has enjoyed one guest too many, and he needs to go. But when the lights suddenly go out in the hotel, Jenna's resolve crumbles and so do her inhibitions. She wants to experience the heat, and the sexy, rebellious chef knows just how to turn it up...With his easy charm and roguish smile, Alex Mitchell thinks he has the Berkley Casino Assistant Manager position all wrapped up - until Caroline Rogers walks through the door in her perfect business suit. The competition is on with each side equally determined to best the other. As the stakes get higher, their mutual attraction deepens. Now, as the Casino faces its first blackout, Alex and Caroline are ready to indulge in a competition of a different sort, where the winner definitely takes all...Anthologies Books
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