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Taking Care of Business
Passion and professional life collide head-on in an anthology of sensuous stories about the trials and tribulations of love, in such romantic sagas as LuAnn McLane's Driven, What Happens in Vegas by Patricia Ryan, and Brushstrokes by Toni Blake. Original.
288 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2005
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Luann McLane
43 books302 followersLuAnn McLane writes sexy contemporary romance with a touch of sass and humor. Published in 2003, her novels have appeared on bestselling lists including USA Today, Nielsen BookScan, Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Her books have been featured selections for Rhapsody and Doubleday Book clubs. A love of country music led her to a collaboration with superstar Wynonna Judd with the novel Restless Heart. A member of RWA, she conducts workshops on a local and national level and connects with readers on social media. She divides her time between Kentucky, Florida and Arizona and when she isn’t writing or reading, she enjoys cooking, beachcombing and spending time with friends and family.
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October 9, 2018
This anthology included (and is really 3- stars overall I think):
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Driven by LuAnn McLane
What Happens in Vegas by Patricia Ryan (The weakest of the 3 in my opinion - 2.5 stars)
Brushstrokes by Toni Blake
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Driven by LuAnn McLane
What Happens in Vegas by Patricia Ryan (The weakest of the 3 in my opinion - 2.5 stars)
Brushstrokes by Toni Blake
March 16, 2012
Taking Care of Business
Driven by LuAnn McLane
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
What Happens in Vegas by Patricia Ryan
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
Brushstrokes by Toni Blake
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
The description of the book I am listing below is from the back jacket of the book. I'm adding it because I believe the one on the Goodreads page does not depict these stories.
Driven
Ian Parker may be the hard-as nails author of a popular mystery series, but when it comes to penning the long-awaited steamy sex scene between his main characters, he’s shooting blanks. For help, his agent hooks him up with romantic comedy writer Maxine Mitchell, who knows the “ins and outs” of good love scenes. They retreat to a secluded cabin to get the creative juices flowing—and soon realize that while fiction is fine, the real thing can be much more rewarding..
What Happens in Vegas
High roller Jay Douglas is on a hot streak, winning millions off the blackjack tables at Eddie Flynn’s Gold Dust casino. Eddie Flynn wants to know how—and if there are any cards up Jay’s sleeve, Flynn’s going to break out the brass knuckles. A desperate Libby Thatcher agrees to get close to Jay as part of a business deal with Flynn. But as Libby cozies up to Jay, what began as a con becomes a passionate winner-takes-all gamble that could pay off big for both of them..
Brushstrokes
Mia Drake is a down-on-her-luck artist in need of employment. So when her aunt suggests she take a job painting a local tavern, she jumps at the chance to make some money—and maybe get cozy with—the bar's hunky owner, Rick Rose. But the last thing Rick wants is any more temptations. Only when Mia begins painting an ultrasensual mural across the ceiling of the tavern does Rick realize that he may not know art—but he knows what he likes…
Driven by LuAnn McLane
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
What Happens in Vegas by Patricia Ryan
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
Brushstrokes by Toni Blake
3 Stars-I enjoyed this short story.
The description of the book I am listing below is from the back jacket of the book. I'm adding it because I believe the one on the Goodreads page does not depict these stories.
Driven
Ian Parker may be the hard-as nails author of a popular mystery series, but when it comes to penning the long-awaited steamy sex scene between his main characters, he’s shooting blanks. For help, his agent hooks him up with romantic comedy writer Maxine Mitchell, who knows the “ins and outs” of good love scenes. They retreat to a secluded cabin to get the creative juices flowing—and soon realize that while fiction is fine, the real thing can be much more rewarding..
What Happens in Vegas
High roller Jay Douglas is on a hot streak, winning millions off the blackjack tables at Eddie Flynn’s Gold Dust casino. Eddie Flynn wants to know how—and if there are any cards up Jay’s sleeve, Flynn’s going to break out the brass knuckles. A desperate Libby Thatcher agrees to get close to Jay as part of a business deal with Flynn. But as Libby cozies up to Jay, what began as a con becomes a passionate winner-takes-all gamble that could pay off big for both of them..
Brushstrokes
Mia Drake is a down-on-her-luck artist in need of employment. So when her aunt suggests she take a job painting a local tavern, she jumps at the chance to make some money—and maybe get cozy with—the bar's hunky owner, Rick Rose. But the last thing Rick wants is any more temptations. Only when Mia begins painting an ultrasensual mural across the ceiling of the tavern does Rick realize that he may not know art—but he knows what he likes…
June 27, 2008
Taking Care of Business is a sizzling anthology of romance in the workplace. LuAnn McLane's Driven pits a sexy romance author Maxine Mitchell against the mysterious Ian Parker when they need each other to further their writing careers. What happens when a gambler on a hot streak is distracted by a sexy woman? Sparks fly as she tries to learn the secret to his success in What Happens in Vegas by Patricia Ryan. In Brushstrokes by Toni Blake, Artist Mia Drake’s career collides when she is hired to paint a bar. But it’s not just any bar…it’s the bar of that hot Rick Rose she’s had her eye on since she arrived in town. Rick isn’t too bad with a paint brush himself.
I'm a huge LuAnn McLane fan because of the humor she puts into her stories. Driven delivers as a romantic comedy. This was my first Patricia Ryan story and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more. As always, Toni Blake delivers a sensual feast.
I'm a huge LuAnn McLane fan because of the humor she puts into her stories. Driven delivers as a romantic comedy. This was my first Patricia Ryan story and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more. As always, Toni Blake delivers a sensual feast.
November 29, 2008
I've never read Luann McLane before -- she is a hoot! I'll be picking up her back list.
I've always liked Toni Blake and thoroughly enjoyed her story.
I've always liked Toni Blake and thoroughly enjoyed her story.
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