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Bad Boys of Summer
265 pages
A sweltering trio of summer romances where capable, brawny men help independent women discover the joy of unexpected desire.
What it feels like
This collection of steamy summer shorts delivers a brisk, sun-drenched reading experience perfect for a lazy afternoon. The mood is unapologetically sweltering and breezy, focusing entirely on the sudden, electric spark of unexpected attraction. Each story leans into a playful, seductive tone, following women who have sworn off romance or have rigid plans, only to be delightfully derailed by capable, brawny men. The prose is direct and highly sensory, lingering on physical details and the mounting heat of the season. It is a lighthearted read designed for romance fans who want quick, satisfying emotional arcs that move swiftly from initial hesitation to enthusiastic, passionate surrender.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- sweltering
- breezy
- sensual
- Tone
- playful
- steamy
- lighthearted
- seductive
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected attraction · summer romance · blue-collar charm · starting over · giving in to desire
- The writing
- Direct, descriptive, and heavily focused on physical attraction and sensory details.
- The arc
- Moves from hesitant independence or frustration to enthusiastic, passionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers looking for quick, steamy summer flings featuring capable, muscular men and women who decide to let loose.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
About the book
Lazy days...steamy nights...and sweltering guys with rippling muscles doing what they do best...Luscious by Lori FosterBethany Churchill just quit her lousy job, dumped her lousy boyfriend and moved into a new apartment. She’s not looking for love, but her hot new landlord is determined to change her mind. SWAT officer Lucius Ryder—known to the women in the building as “Luscious,” much to his chagrin—is one sexy lawman, and before long Bethany is tempted to find out if he's really as delicious as his nickname...It’s About Time by Erin McCarthyCounty prosecutor Trish Jones has had it with smooth-talking, under-performing suits. And though she’s never had a thing for big, brawny guys, one look at Caleb Vancouver’s bulges makes her think she might have been missing out. One Harley ride later they’re back at her place, and she realizes that she has been missing out...on quite a lot...Wish You Were Here by Amy GarveyPhotographer Mackenzie Pruitt knows exactly what she wants her future to look like, and this summer that means renovating a dilapidated shed into a studio. But when hunky carpenter Leo Dawson shows up, she’d much rather have his capable hands on her than on a hammer. He’s not the kind of guy she always thought she’d fall for, but when he touches her, she can’t imagine wanting anyone else.
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