Whiskey Creek Press Torrid Category:  Romance Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid ISBN-10:  1593748701 Type: Fiction Pages: 177 Copyright: April, 2007 ISBN-13: 9781593748708 FANTASIES FOREVER hit the #1 Best Seller spot at Whiskey Creek Press just two months after it's release. The other books in this series, FANTASIES DELIVERED, FANTASY ROAD and FANTASIES UNDERCOVER have all had their turn in the top 10. Thanks to loyal fans and readers for making my stories #1! Author's note: ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYWAY started out as a trilogy about 3 of the 6 McVicker brothers. But after finishing Travis' story, I didn't want my 'love affair' with the family to end. Perhaps unconsciously I had known this would happen, because it dawned on me that of the three older brothers, John wasn't married. About the same time I asked "why not?", so did the sisters-in-law! I should have known right then that they wouldn't leave that question unanswered. ************************ When the McVicker brothers and their wives get together, interesting, not to mention steamy and sexy, things are bound to happen. This time, it started with a simple question – “Why isn’t John married?” The sisters-in-law decide John needs a woman in his life – someone soft and quiet, gentle and reserved to bring out his protective instincts. However, when John believes he’s being stalked, his brothers hire Cori Taggart, a bodyguard, because she’s assertive, hot and sexy, and they hope John will take notice. John doesn’t realize everyone is plotting, but that’s in his best interest because he hates being set up. Left to their own devices, John and Cori discover an explosive chemistry. Cori likes to be in control and John has no problem letting her. But can Cori keep her personal and professional relationships separate when John is in real danger and it’s up to her to save him?         Excerpt “Cori, why are you here?” “I’m your bodyguard, excuse me, your personal security consultant.” His eyebrows scrunched together. “What? Gordon called while I was in California and told me they wanted to hire a bodyguard until we could figure out what was going on, but I told him that wasn’t necessary. All I need is a private investigator to track the deliveries and get them to stop. Besides, he never said anything about a female.” “You don’t think I can do the job?” “I didn’t say that.” “I used to be with the Secret Service, you know.” “Used to be; why did you leave?” “Not because I couldn’t do the job.” He actually rolled his eyes at her, turned and walked back into the living room. “I told him I didn’t need a babysitter.” She followed. “Do you want to argue?” “No, I just want to be left alone.” “Well, that’s not going to happen. Your brothers are worried about you.” “I can take care of myself.” Cori looked around the messy apartment. “I can see that.” She turned, bending over to pick up a week old newspaper. “Leave it alone,” he said, grabbing her wrist from behind. Reflexes honed from years of training had her grabbing, jerking and flipping. Within the blink of an eye, she had him flat on his back on the carpet, straddling his lean waist with his arms pinned over his head with her hands. He stared wide-eyed up at her, not saying a word. As adrenaline rushed through her, she became aware of him as a man, his heat penetrating her jeans, the rapid rise and fall of his chest bringing him within close proximity to her. As she licked her suddenly dry lips, she watched his pupils dilate. A sudden muscle cramp in her calf had her wiggling, and she could feel his erection when she scooted backwards. He groaned and lifted his hips. She bent to kiss him. His lips were firm, yielding instantly under hers. Before she could change her mind, realizing in some far reaches of her brain that this probably wasn’t a good idea, he tilted his head, opening his mouth. Hunger and frighteningly potent lust consumed her as she deepened the kiss; her tongue exploring, teasing his to follow her back... She released his hands to reach for his shirt, jerking it open without regard to buttons or ripping fabric. When he reached for her, she sat up, groaning as she left his mouth. She scooted forward, pinning his arms with her knees as she yanked at her shirt, flipping it over her head. John could feel his eyes widen as he took in Cori’s bulletproof vest, which she disposed of quickly. He groaned as full, voluptuous breasts spilled free, his hands itching to latch on to them… Her take charge attitude turned him on and while casual sex had never been his forté, in fact, sex was not in his daily planner any more at all, he wanted her with an urgency that bordered on pain.

5 Angels & Recommended Read from Fallen Angel Reviews!
John is the last McVicker brothers left to find his soul mate. He was married before and has no desire to repeat that mistake. As far as John is concerned, he doesn’t need to be married. Unfortunately, his sister-in-laws and brothers have other ideas. When his sister-in-laws enact a plan to bring John into contact with a soft, quiet woman, John doesn’t take it very well. Feeling as if he is being stalked, John seeks the help of his brothers to determine who it is. Although unbeknownst to John, his brothers see this as a prime opportunity to bring a woman into his life. Enlisting the help of Cori Taggart, bodyguard, John’s brother hope the constant company of a woman will change John’s mind.

Barbara J. Baldwin has added a delightful story to what was meant to be a trilogy. This reader was very pleased to find out there was an encore for John. Once again all of the brothers make appearances and readers will be reminded why they love them so much. The McVicker family is a very close-knit family and one any reader would wish to have. John is a tender-hearted man that is driven to protect those he calls family and friend. His personality is more quiet and reserved in the beginning. It was wonderful watching him come out of his shell. Cori is a take charge woman with a tough exterior but underneath is a compassionate woman. With sizzling chemistry, humor, and a bit of suspense, Fantasies Forever: Anywhere, Anytime, Anyway Finale is a well-written story that this reader is more than happy to add to her keeper stack. On a personal note, this reader loved the knight and peddler. 5 Angels & Recommended Read!
Reviewed by: Jessica