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Bad Boys In Black Tie

(Watson Brothers #3)

Lori Foster (Goodreads Author),

Erin McCarthy (Goodreads Author),

Morgan Leigh

3.74 · Rating details · 2,533 ratings · 96 reviews

Some men you can't take anywhere. . .except the bedroom.

Good With His Hands
By New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster As next-door neighbors and best friends, Pete Watson and Cassidy McClannahan have a "no sex" relationship. Until Pete decides he's ready to transform himself into the perfect "black tie" guy he thinks she wants. And once she's in his arms, he'll sho ...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-2012, genre-contemporary-romance, anthologies-novellas

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Good With His Hands - 4 Stars
How come I didn't know about this series by Lori Foster? Well, I really enjoyed this story, which is # 3 in the Watson Brothers, and believe me I'll go back and read the rest. It was cute, funny, sexy and hot. There's the girl next door, Cassidy, who's a bit of a tomboy, doesn't worry too much about how she dresses or what her hair looks like. She works with, and now lives next door to, hunky and to-die-for hot Pete Watson. T This review was posted at Under The Covers

Good With His Hands - 4 Stars
How come I didn't know about this series by Lori Foster? Well, I really enjoyed this story, which is # 3 in the Watson Brothers, and believe me I'll go back and read the rest. It was cute, funny, sexy and hot. There's the girl next door, Cassidy, who's a bit of a tomboy, doesn't worry too much about how she dresses or what her hair looks like. She works with, and now lives next door to, hunky and to-die-for hot Pete Watson. They've been best friends for over a year, they have a great routine together, almost as if they're married, but it's not sexual between them. Until Pete decides that he wants it to be sexual. And of course, Cassidy had been drooling over him the whole time and torturing herself by being so close and not having him so she's all for the idea of them together. Pete was just too cute. The guy just had no clue sometimes about things and it was adorable to see him wonder how his charms might not be working on Cassidy. She's the girl with the plan of where her life is going and what kind of guy she wants to marry. And that guy is so not him. But maybe he can make the effort and be what he feels her ideal is. Or make her realize that she wants him instead as he is. Because he realizes he's been falling for her this whole time.

Miss Extreme Congeniality - 3.5 Stars
I'll tell you what with this Erin McCarthy story. It was hot! The sexual tension was there constantly BUT I was not sold on the heroine of the novel, nor was I sold on how quickly they "fell for each other". Let me explain. CJ and White are undercover cops on a case. They've been working this case for a while and she just hates his guts, she thinks he's a playboy chasing after skirts and has no respect for him as a person. But she wants him. Wyatt on the other hand seems to not have noticed her much, she gives off a very don't-mess-with-me vibe and he's kept his distance. So they haven't had a chance to even get to know each other in the slightest. Then one night while on assignment working at a party they decide to have sex. As a deal. She will go to Wyatts' house for an all-night sex-fest and then after that he will transfer to another city when they're done with the case. But it turns out that the wild night of passion turns into I love yous. But still a very hot story and an enjoyable read.

Last Call by Morgan Leigh - 3 Stars
Tess is a singer at a local bar in Justice, North Carolina. She's recently moved to the town (and I'm not telling you why). One night she catches the eye of a really good looking, if a bit rough and greasy at the moment, bad boy. Fletcher felt that connection, lust and need, at first sight. Recently divorced from his gold digging wife, he's still a bit careful with women but he can't not go after Tess that night. But he's keeping a secret from her. Tess and Fletcher definitely have sexual chemistry, but here's another I-love-you-the-morning-after-I-met-you situation. I think I would've been happier to see them have a happy for now ending to this story. Personal choice. ...more

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Jul 11, 2012 Elizabeth rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook

None of these guys were bad and the black ties were incidental, which was fine by me. This collection was okay for what it was. The Lori Foster story about two close friends who both secretly want to become more was the most enjoyable to read of the three stories, especially since the main characters knew each other more than a day. All three stories were rather forgettable, although I did enjoy laughing at some of the inexplicable plot inconsistencies.

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Mar 03, 2012 Lindsay rated it did not like it

Shelves: chick-lit

It was a dollar in the Kindle store. That is my only excuse.

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Feb 24, 2016 Nancy Brady rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Three very different contemporary erotic romance novellas are found in this anthology written by authors Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy, and Morgan Leigh.

All feature a hot male, allegedly a bad boy, who clean up well. So much so that in each of them there is at least one scene where they sport a tuxedo, usually with a dangling black tie (as seen on the cover). In only one does it really play a role in the story itself (the second one written by Erin McCarthy).

The first story features a two good fri ...more

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Aug 13, 2011 Tracey rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

OMG what was my younger self thinking? How could I have given this a 5 star rating and a spot on my favorites shelf? My standards must have been really low. Or maybe I just wasn't remembering the right book and gave this rating to an impostor back then. Either way, these 3 stories were mediocre at best. I usually love Lori Foster but I just was not feeling it. The second story was the best of the bunch. I don't know. I just feel weird about this review. I don't get how I can go from 5 stars to 2 ...more

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Jun 16, 2020 Lina Ivanova rated it it was amazing

I likes reading all three stories in this novella. They were nice, romantic and very easy to read.

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Apr 25, 2012 Kezermezer rated it it was ok

I really like a lot of the Bad Boys books, and Lori Foster and Erin McCarthy are two of my favorite authors, but this one fell short of the mark for me.

Good With His Hands, by Lori Foster

Next door neighbors Pete (Watson, brother to Gil and Sam) and Cassidy are good friends, but nothing more... until Pete decides he wants to mix things up a bit. But can their friendship withstand the heat?

The sex in this one was fairly hot, but the characters were just so-so. I wasn't much moved by Pete's sudden I really like a lot of the Bad Boys books, and Lori Foster and Erin McCarthy are two of my favorite authors, but this one fell short of the mark for me.

Good With His Hands, by Lori Foster

Next door neighbors Pete (Watson, brother to Gil and Sam) and Cassidy are good friends, but nothing more... until Pete decides he wants to mix things up a bit. But can their friendship withstand the heat?

The sex in this one was fairly hot, but the characters were just so-so. I wasn't much moved by Pete's sudden sexual interest in Cassidy. Suddenly he started thinking about sex with her and couldn't stop. Less than a day later he 'realizes' he's in love with her. It was a lukewarm start and stayed weak throughout. Cassidy had been pining for Pete since they met, but her character just didn't impact me much. She wasn't super strong, sexy, or funny. Example: ' "You're a... a carouser." Once she said it, she warmed to the topic. "A hound dog. A hedonist. You're never going to settle down." ' Who seriously calls someone a carouser and a hound dog? A goober.

Miss Extreme Congeniality, by Erin McCarthy

FBI agent CJ has a chance to get what she wants - her sexy partner Wyatt out of her life for good. All she has to do is agree to one night of unbridled passion with him. But when the gloves finally come off, they'll both discover far more than they bargained for.

This whole thing was a little much for me, from the silly premise to the fact that CJ and Wyatt manage to work together for so long without getting an accurate read on each other, yet manage to be really hot for each other, then after just a few hours together suddenly get each other really well. CJ is a bit of an uptight snob, and although we do learn why, I didn't feel like McCarthy did a good job of getting the reader to sympathise with her. It's not awful, but McCarthy can do better than this.

Last Call, by Morgan Leigh

Tess Braden is new in town and she has a problem - the home she just inherited is about to be foreclosed on, and the elusive mayor refuses to grant her an appointment to plead her case. At least there's hottie Fletcher Graham to brighten her day, but what will Tess do when she finds out Fletcher's real job?

I admit, I'm not a big fan of Morgan Leigh. Romance, no matter how hot it gets, is predominantly about the love between the hero and heroine. Leigh's work tends to feel more like written porn. She will tell the reader the characters are in love, but the showing is lacking. The lack is subtle, but it's there.

Exacerbating that, in this case, is the fact that less than twenty four hours after they meet, Tess is trying to convince herself she's not in love with Fletcher, when of course she is. The pacing is all wrong, Fletcher makes assumptions about Tess that cause him to act like an ass, and the whole thing is chock full of exclamation marks and Gawd!s. In short, the writing and the storytelling are both just not up to snuff.

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Aug 09, 2013 Cindy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Overall, I enjoyed this anthology - even though the black tie was somewhat a stretch in at least 2 of the stories. It is a nice read with plenty of steamy bits and just right for picking up when you only want to read for a few minutes to relax.

3 stories:

Good with His Hands - Lori Foster: This was a fun read and one of those friends with romantic feelings kind of stories. They are both casual work buddies and live next door to each other and hang out together. Should they remain friends or try to ...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Alexandra O'Hurley rated it it was ok

Lori Foster's story was just simply okay. There was no real depth to the characters, but I also understand how hard it is to delve all that deeply in a short story. For what it was, entertainment, it was fine.

Erin McCarthy's story was also simply okay. I didn't care for the heroine and thought she was much too hard and unlikable...and super frigid. Maybe I just can't relate, but she just irritated me.

Morgan Leigh's story is what took a three rating and moved it down. I almost want to rate the bo ...more

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Sep 04, 2011 E. rated it liked it

3 1/2 stars.

Good With His Hands: Lori Foster, next door neighbors Pete Watson and Cassidy McClannahan finally change from a platonic relationship to a more intimate one. Confusion abounds. She thinks she wants a guy who is normally in a suit, he's a casual kind of guy. They find a way to work it out.

Miss Extreme Congeniality: Erin McCarthy, FBI agent CJ White has plenty of personal issues but still is attracted to fellow agent Wyatt Maddock. Wyatt is interested in the standoffish and prickly CJ ...more

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Aug 05, 2010 Stefanie rated it liked it

Recommended to Stefanie by: I read books by Lori Foster and Erin McCarthy

Shelves: 2010, library, reviewed, short-stories, romance

Good with his hands by Lori Foster (3 stars)
This story was good. I liked the characters Pete and Cassidy.

Miss Extreme Congenialtiy by Erin McCarthy (1 star)
I liked this story the least. There was no real chemistry between the characters and they weren't believable as a couple.

Last Call by Morgan Leigh (3 stars)
I liked this story the most. It was a fun story although the romance was a bit rushed. What else can you expect from a short story. ...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Scoyphenson rated it it was ok

While I enjoy a good whirlwind romance, I have a hard time accepting love at first sight stories. At least those that immediately result in marriage. All I can think is, what kind of fool agrees to marry someone he or she has known for a day or two?

Two of these stories avoided that trap, showing the shift from friendship to love; those were enjoyable. The third was harder to take, based on love at first sight and a preponderance of exclamation points.

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Jun 28, 2012 Sandy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: e-books, library-books

The first two stories I liked but the last one I really didn't enjoy. I mean she "falls" in love with this guy in one day!?! Yeah I kind of don't believe that and they decide to get married right away so I kind of didn't feel the connection between both of them. At least the other stories they knew each other even if they got on each other's nerves. ...more

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Oct 10, 2011 Dawn ♥ romance rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance

I enjoyed first two steamy stories. 1) neighbors & co-workers Pete and Cassidy take their friendship to next level, 2) FBI partners CJ & Wyatt turn their animosity into hot sex, 3) singer & mayor love at first sight, lots of thoughts & unrealistic so heavily skimmed. My overall rating 3.5*

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Dec 28, 2011 Tasneem rated it it was ok

Shelves: contemporary-romance

These stories were okay. I found them a bit uninspiring and uninteresting actually and the plots mostly unbelievable. Don't bother reading. ...more

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Jun 29, 2012 Kathy rated it liked it

Shelves: romance, sensuous

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Good with His Hands by Lori Foster
Pete Watson and Cassidy McClannahan – work as therapists at the Sport Clinic, live next condo to one another, and are friends. Pete gets a family business annuity so he has plenty of money, likes girly girls when he’s dating, and a bit of a take life as it comes attitude. Cassidy, the logical, clear thinking daughter, practical, doesn’t spend much on fashion or hair, lives by plans, and is working on saving enough and learning enough to open her own clinics. And Good with His Hands by Lori Foster
Pete Watson and Cassidy McClannahan – work as therapists at the Sport Clinic, live next condo to one another, and are friends. Pete gets a family business annuity so he has plenty of money, likes girly girls when he’s dating, and a bit of a take life as it comes attitude. Cassidy, the logical, clear thinking daughter, practical, doesn’t spend much on fashion or hair, lives by plans, and is working on saving enough and learning enough to open her own clinics. And the two are friends, hanging out together, eating together, shopping together… and Pete finds he’s not interested in other women, but that Cassidy is suddenly looking kissable… and Cassidy has been interested in kisses from him since day 1, but doesn’t let it get in the way of friendship. But they find love, sex, and friendship can all work together.

Miss Extreme CongenialitCy by Erin McCarthy
Christine ‘CJ’ White and Wyatt Maddock are FBI agents that are working their 2nd case together. CJ has an autistic child, her husband left her when the child was diagnosed, and she plays down her looks to be taken seriously at the Bureau – wearing baggy clothing. Wyatt is handsome, suave, playboy (though he only sleeps with 10% of the women he dates : ) . On the current case, he is posing as a CEO, she’s his backup and one to transcribe tapes etc… CJ lusts after Wyatt, but knows she is not his type – and she is a abrasive with him… and at a company party where another agent is playing his date and she’s part of the catering staff, he plays drunk and ‘sneaks’ away with the sexy agent to have access to the computers without anyone watching… and when they exit the office, the sexy agent runs into a drunk party goer who was in her sorority, and she starts to loudly ask her about her job with the FBI – Wyatt steps in, flatters her while the agent goes to the restroom, and the drunk woman starts to come onto him – and CJ wondering where they are catch him with the woman’s tongue down his throat (though it appears he’s trying to gently push her away)… she claims him, and yells at him when they get downstairs… and he kisses her; she threatens to ask for a transfer, then he challenges her – to spend one night of hot sex with him – wearing what he chooses for her – and he’ll ask for the transfer.

And she takes him up on it (she deserves a night of letting loose)… and he nervously prepares – planning a candlelight dinner, dresses in a tux, buys her a dress and sexy undies… and with a bit of awkwardness, and lots of passion, the night proceeds. There’s a bit of playing… and when he starts to make love to her, but she stays a bit too tense, holding back, he stops short of giving her an orgasm… they dance a bit, he encourages her to let loose… they go out to his patio hot tub (even though there is snow on the ground)… and he realizes he wants more than one night… and inbetween lovemaking bouts, he tells her this… they argue, he learns of her son… he tries to talk to her at work… and decides to show up at her house… and brings a gift for her (the sexy underwear) and a gift for her son (a rubber ball)… and wins her heart. Ahhh

Last Call by Morgan Leigh
Fletcher Graham and Tess Braeden in Justice, North Carolina. Fletcher was a mischievous child in town… got his degree in business, returned to Justice with a wife, his wife wanted the big city and lots of money, he wanted to stay put, she starts going out of town on business refusing his requests to join her… and finally comes home to get a divorce so she can marry a rich man in California. He is now part owner of the piano bar (converted from a regular bar where there was too much drinking and too many problems), and he is mayor. Tess’s parents were drifters, and with their deaths she continued to drift, making money as a singer… but when she inherits her aunt’s home in Justice, she decides she wants to settle down. She contacts Fletcher’s co-bar owner for a job singing, and comes to town to find that there are a lot of back taxes owed and lots of repairs to be made, and no money. She’s making tentative plans to go to Vegas for a year to make money and sell her songs (she really wants to be a songwriter, but so far no contract coming her way) and pay up. She has been trying to get an appointment with the mayor, but he keeps putting her off. After being there a month, Fletcher stops by the bar and is mesmerized by her singing, feeling as if she is singing to him. And when he catches her eye, and she sees his passion she stumbles for a moment… and the co-bar owner won’t tell him much about her, but warns him to be careful… he waits for the bar to close, and meets her at her car… there’s a bit of flirting, he finds out that she owns the house (and puts it together that she’s the one he’s been ducking),and she assumes she’s the city car mechanic. She gives him a slight kiss, and ducks into her car and drives away. He shows up at her house early the next morning – to find more information, and to get to know her better, and to work on her roof… they make out a bit – and both orgasm with a dry humping… she washes his clothes… she tells him her plans to be a song writer, and stay put in Justice, but needs a year in Las Vegas to make the contacts she needs… she goes up to change, he gets on the phone to talk with his co-bar owner to get the phone number of a college friend who is a music producer, while he is trying how to tell her the truth about himself… but he overhears the end of the conversation, and kicks him out… then after throwing things, and she calms down a bit, she calls the number he wrote down, wanting to know what he was planning… and he had already contacted his friend, he’d located her tape and was working on someone to sing it… and she goes to his friend, learns a bit more about him, including where he lives… she goes to his house, where he has been moping and trying to figure out how much time he should give her… and she apologizes, he apologizes, they kiss and decide one can fall in love at first sight. ahhhh
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Oct 04, 2020 Skye rated it it was amazing

There is just something incredibly sexy about a man in a suit. So a collection of three novellas by some of my favourite authors that feature men in suits… yeah, I’ll get on board with that! Especially on those late nights when I’m alone on the couch… yeah, don’t judge me… 😊

There is no doubt – I’m definitely going to read this short story collection again. Not just because all three novellas were amazing independently, but because they were actually amazing together as well. It was just a fantas ...more

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Feb 08, 2017 Bernie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Bad Boys in Black Tie is a collection of three cute stories written by authors Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy, and Morgan Leigh.

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May 20, 2018 TinaMarie rated it really liked it

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Sep 08, 2018 Andi Plouffe rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Every short story, they automatically fell in love and got engaged right after the fuck, even if they only knee each other 24 hours. Meh. I like fantasy but this was downright unrealistic.

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Mar 15, 2020 Cherie Clark rated it it was amazing

Loved this book

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Nov 20, 2015 Under the Covers Book Blog rated it liked it

Good With His Hands - 4 Stars

How come I didn't know about this series by Lori Foster? Well, I really enjoyed this story, which is # 3 in the Watson Brothers, and believe me I'll go back and read the rest. It was cute, funny, sexy and hot. There's the girl next door, Cassidy, who's a bit of a tomboy, doesn't worry too much about how she dresses or what her hair looks like. She works with, and now lives next door to, hunky and to-die-for hot Pete Watson. They've been best friends for over a year, they have a great routine together, almost as if they're married, but it's not sexual between them. Until Pete decides that he wants it to be sexual. And of course, Cassidy had been drooling over him the whole time and torturing herself by being so close and not having him so she's all for the idea of them together. Pete was just too cute. The guy just had no clue sometimes about things and it was adorable to see him wonder how his charms might not be working on Cassidy. She's the girl with the plan of where her life is going and what kind of guy she wants to marry. And that guy is so not him. But maybe he can make the effort and be what he feels her ideal is. Or make her realize that she wants him instead as he is. Because he realizes he's been falling for her this whole time.

Miss Extreme Congeniality - 3.5 Stars

I'll tell you what with this Erin McCarthy story. It was hot! The sexual tension was there constantly BUT I was not sold on the heroine of the novel, nor was I sold on how quickly they "fell for each other". Let me explain. CJ and White are undercover cops on a case. They've been working this case for a while and she just hates his guts, she thinks he's a playboy chasing after skirts and has no respect for him as a person. But she wants him. Wyatt on the other hand seems to not have noticed her much, she gives off a very don't-mess-with-me vibe and he's kept his distance. So they haven't had a chance to even get to know each other in the slightest. Then one night while on assignment working at a party they decide to have sex. As a deal. She will go to Wyatts' house for an all-night sex-fest and then after that he will transfer to another city when they're done with the case. But it turns out that the wild night of passion turns into I love yous. But still a very hot story and an enjoyable read.

Last Call by Morgan Leigh - 3 Stars

Tess is a singer at a local bar in Justice, North Carolina. She's recently moved to the town (and I'm not telling you why). One night she catches the eye of a really good looking, if a bit rough and greasy at the moment, bad boy. Fletcher felt that connection, lust and need, at first sight. Recently divorced from his gold digging wife, he's still a bit careful with women but he can't not go after Tess that night. But he's keeping a secret from her. Tess and Fletcher definitely have sexual chemistry, but here's another I-love-you-the-morning-after-I-met-you situation. I think I would've been happier to see them have a happy for now ending to this story. Personal choice.

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Book Info
ebook, 320 pages
Published January 1st 2012 by Kensington Publishing Corporation (first published January 1st 2004)
original title Bad Boys In Black Tie (Includes: Watson Brothers, #3)
ISBN 0758277571 (ISBN13: 9780758277572)
edition language English
series Watson Brothers #3, FBI Agents
characters Pete Watson, Cassidy McClannahan, CJ White, Wyatt Maddock, Tess Braeden
setting United States
other editions (6)
Source:Kindle version borrowed from Public Library

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Apr 28, 2015 Maura rated it really liked it

Shelves: anthology, series, keepers, contemporary-romance, friends-to-lovers

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Good With His Hands - Lori Foster - 5/5 - I love a friends to lovers story. Pete and Cassidy are co-workers, neighbors and friends and have been platonic for almost a year. Pete is a bit of a slouch, not really sure what he wants to do but with plenty of time to get there. Cassidy is a woman with a plan for everything, including the man of her dreams - and although Pete doesn't fit the mold, she's willing to make an exception. When we start the story, Pete is really just figuring out the fact th Good With His Hands - Lori Foster - 5/5 - I love a friends to lovers story. Pete and Cassidy are co-workers, neighbors and friends and have been platonic for almost a year. Pete is a bit of a slouch, not really sure what he wants to do but with plenty of time to get there. Cassidy is a woman with a plan for everything, including the man of her dreams - and although Pete doesn't fit the mold, she's willing to make an exception. When we start the story, Pete is really just figuring out the fact that he wants Cassidy, while she has been sure of it for a while. And seeing these two come together is exceptionally hot. This is one of my favorites from Lori Foster.

Miss Extreme Congeniality - Erin McCarthy - 3/5 - This one started out great! Wyatt and CJ are both special agents - Wyatt has a reputation for being a bit of a womanizer and CJ is an antagonistic, single Mom of an autistic child who hates herself for being attracted to him. When they discover their attraction, Wyatt agrees to put in for a transfer on the condition that she spend one night with him. They learn a lot about each other and there is a lot of realistic awkwardness, I think. Their night together is great. I really wish this could have been drawn out longer, because as much characterization goes into these two and as much detail that goes into their night together, it's disappointing to see how little goes into the wrap-up. I wanted the same detail and depth after reality comes crashing down as well.

Last Call - Morgan Leigh - 2/5 - Tess is singing in a bar when she meets Fletcher. She's a city girl, fairly worldly, very confident and she's trying to get hold of the mayor so he can help her claim the house she's inherited. And she doesn't realize that Fletcher is the mayor. Nor is he telling her, because his buddy Coop (who knows the whole situation) advised him not to. So there's major attraction and they start getting involved (all in the space of a morning) when Tess finds out Fletcher has lied to her. And this would have been a fairly decent and average story up to this point. But then, Tess reasons that she is in the wrong for not knowing he was the mayor, since she assumed he was a mechanic and he never corrected her. And at that point I got irritated - because he lied to her. It was at no point her fault. And he doesn't ever really apologize or explain himself. And then the insta-love kicks in and they're talking about getting married a day after they meet and I was so over this story. ...more

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Aug 12, 2012 Jess rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-novels, almost-didn-t-finish

Good With His Hands (Lori Foster) - I was not a fan of this story. The characters lacked depth. They were just...there. I didn't care about them at all. There were lots of inconsistencies, too. I have trouble believing that Cassidy never let it slip that she had a crush on Pete, especially since they lived in one another's pockets for a year. She's an athletic trainer, but can't carry on a conversation with her sister's jock boyfriend. Pete comes across as nothing more than a horny teenager - he Good With His Hands (Lori Foster) - I was not a fan of this story. The characters lacked depth. They were just...there. I didn't care about them at all. There were lots of inconsistencies, too. I have trouble believing that Cassidy never let it slip that she had a crush on Pete, especially since they lived in one another's pockets for a year. She's an athletic trainer, but can't carry on a conversation with her sister's jock boyfriend. Pete comes across as nothing more than a horny teenager - he has no finesse. He starts the story thinking about how he could "totally have her if he wanted her," progresses to thinking about being sweet while proceeding to hop into bed as fast as he can, and ends by being a condescending ass in front of her family.
Miss Extreme Congeniality (Erin McCarthy) - Sadly, this was the strongest of the three. I really hate the "I'm rude to you because I like you" character because she always comes across as either mean or pitiful. CJ has instances of both. As the story progresses, she warms up and you start to like her more. Occasionally, though, she hops back into that mean/pitiful role. The book was steamy without being erotica, but I don't hold out much hope for permanence in their relationship.
Last Call (Morgan Leigh) - Calling this story a disaster would be a compliment. The characters were idiotic and totally unbelievable, and I wanted to smack both of them throughout the story. First, Tess. There is NO WAY you'd spend two months trying to contact the mayor of a small town without knowing his name. That's just moronic. And the fact that Fletcher, while trying to get into Tess' pants, intentionally conceals the fact that he's the mayor makes him smarmy at best, conniving at worst. The fact that Tess finds out the truth and blames herself, even going to Fletcher and apologizing, makes me want to hit her. The dude lied to you, jizzed in his pants, lied to you some more, and YOU are apologizing to HIM?! The only reason I finished the story after that was because there were only 30 pages left after that huge step backwards for feminism. Even then, I reconsidered every time I read the word "gawd." That's not a real word. Don't use it. If you don't want to profane the Lord's name, find another way to express shock. But don't use "gawd." It just makes me want to hit you. This story wasn't romance at all. It was whatever you call two horny idiots crossing paths. ...more

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Jan 11, 2012 ♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡ rated it really liked it

Shelves: part-of-a-series, own, contemporary-romance, anthology

Good with His Hands by Lori Foster

Pete Watson & Cassidy McClannahan live next door to each other in a codo complex. They both work for a fitness gym. She has a life plan & he is just going through life. He wants her, and she wants him, but they pretend they don't.

They finally sleep together & well... life happens.

This was good. It was a quick read and goes along with her series of the Watson brothers.

Miss Extreme Congeniality by Erin McCarthy

FBI agents CJ White & Wyatt Maddock work together. CJ ...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Kathy Davie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Three short stories in this anthology in which black tie features in three women's fantasies.

Series:
"Good with His Hands" (Watson Brothers, 3)
"Miss Extreme Congeniality" (incorporates characters from Smart Mouth , 1.5?)

The Stories
Lori Foster's "Good with His Hands" reflects Cassidy McClannahan's abrupt realization that one aspect of her dreams does not mesh with her true self.

This is a cute, insightful story about two people who have taken the time to build a friendship although Cassidy's rea ...more

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Jul 31, 2013 Cindy rated it liked it

Shelves: anthology, contemporary-romance, romance, short-story

Contemporary romance, another "Bad Boy" book.

Lori Foster - 3 stars. Protected sex. This is a Watson brother story. The youngest, more annoying brother Pete to be exact. He's been friends with Cassidy for about a year, but just friends. Now he's decided he wants to be more. After a lot of hot sex they love each other & get married. The end.

Erin McCarthy - 3 stars. I remember these characters from another anthology, but I can't remember which one. They have a relationship at work where he's the ...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Haley rated it liked it

Shelves: romance, contemporary, nook-book, read-in-2012, short-story

Good With His Hands- I really lived this story for some reason. The beginning was a bit odd but once Pete started to admit his crush I really enjoyed it

Miss Extreme Congeniality - This one didn't do a whole lot for me. I honestly didn't understand why Wyatt would fall for CJ so quickly when she had been nothing but unpleasant to him. It mentions over and over how surly she is at work and how unattractive she dresses yet he can't help but be dying for her to come over. It doesn't make sense.

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May 31, 2014 Nora rated it did not like it

Shelves: romance

This book was just sad.

Good With His Hands by Lori Foster: They are neighbors who are hot for each other, but figure that the other won't want them because they aren't what they are looking for, but hey throw in half a short story full of raunchy sex & it's all good--right?

Miss Extreme Congeniality by Erin McCarthy: They are FBI partners who are hot for each other, but figure the other one won't want them because they aren't what they are looking for, but hey throw in half a short story full of ...more

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Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN.

Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from t ...more