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Colters' Legacy #2
Colters' Lady
Can their love give her the strength to overcome the tragedy in her past?
Colters' Legacy, Book 2
When police officer Seth Colter sees the delicate, shabbily dressed beauty in line at the soup kitchen where he's serving, he's gut shot over the idea of her being on the streets cold and alone. More baffling is the dark, possessive instinct that tells him she belongs to him.
For Lily Weston, home is a secluded nook in a back alley until Seth offers her a place to stay. She's wary of his offer, but even one night out of the cold is too much temptation to resist.
Seth is convinced Lily is his. The problem is, when his brothers lay eyes on her, the same primitive instinct comes roaring to the surface. The Colters never imagined they'd follow the unconventional path of their fathers, but they can't ignore their mutual need to offer Lily their protection and their love. But before Lily and the brothers can forge a future together, they must heal the deep wounds of her past.
Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language, multiple partners, menage a quatre, violence.
Colters' Legacy, Book 2
When police officer Seth Colter sees the delicate, shabbily dressed beauty in line at the soup kitchen where he's serving, he's gut shot over the idea of her being on the streets cold and alone. More baffling is the dark, possessive instinct that tells him she belongs to him.
For Lily Weston, home is a secluded nook in a back alley until Seth offers her a place to stay. She's wary of his offer, but even one night out of the cold is too much temptation to resist.
Seth is convinced Lily is his. The problem is, when his brothers lay eyes on her, the same primitive instinct comes roaring to the surface. The Colters never imagined they'd follow the unconventional path of their fathers, but they can't ignore their mutual need to offer Lily their protection and their love. But before Lily and the brothers can forge a future together, they must heal the deep wounds of her past.
Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language, multiple partners, menage a quatre, violence.
330 pages, ebook
First published May 29, 2010
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Maya Banks
334 books21.1k followersMaya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. A wife and mother of three, she lives in Texas.
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June 7, 2010
Not as bad as I'd feared. You have to be able to put aside a lot of questions, not think "Well why didn't they do that?" and "How come they..." and "What do they see in..." and "How could she..." and just let yourself be entertained by a story where women (or should I say the woman) is placed on a pedestal and worshipped, doesn't have to lift a finger (unless she wants to) and her every whim (including sexual whims) is met by three hunky brothers whose only goal in life seems to be to please their woman until she can't stand it any more... If you're the type of person who can do that, you just might be entertained...a lot.:)
First of all, it helps if you've already read this book's predecessor, Colters' Woman, so you have an idea of this sort of alternate reality in which the Colter family lives. In Colters' Woman, the three Colter brothers (Adam, Ethan, and Ryan) have a ménage relationship with Holly, a woman they found in the snow (if I remember correctly) and after some big drama end up married with a HEA. Thirty years later, Holly and the 'Dads' (as they're referred to here) have produced four offspring--sexy police officer Seth, sexy-with-a-big-member veterinarian Michael, tattoed, buff, and sexy pub owner/entrepreneur Dillon, and I-don't-know-what-her-profession-is-but-she's not-too-happy-someone's-done-her-wrong Callie. While volunteering in a soup-kitchen one day Seth spots our heroine Lily, a beautiful little homeless waif with mesmerizing blue eyes. He's totally captivated (in that Colter gotta-have-her way) convinces her to come out of the cold and to "let-me-take-care-of-you" with a lure of all the hot chocolate she can drink. Lily accepts (who wouldn't?) and thus our story is on the way. Of course once Michael and Dillon lay eyes on the fair Lily, they get that same "she's-the-one" feeling, and oh no, looks like that desire to share one special woman is a genetic thing! Damn. It doesn't take Lily long to agree to try out what the three hunks propose, because after all she's been homeless and on the streets for three years, lonely for some company and some good food (they have bacon! and hot chocolate!), and they are verrry easy on the eyes. And they ask no questions. And they are very patient. You'll tell us why you've been homeless when you're ready, Lily. Just let us love you and worship you and you'll forever be our queen.
Okay. I'll admit I like to be entertained, and I mostly bought into this fantasy world. I wasn't exactly thrilled with the heroine Lily--she seemed kind of weak to me--and I didn't really see why the Colters found her so fascinating, but I figured they knew their own minds. So if they wanted Lily I was on board with it. It was kind of hard to believe that they would take her in with no questions asked--they sort of just trusted their gut instinct that she wasn't some psycho killer or running from the law. I guess the Colters are a bit naive (hard to believe since Seth is a cop) and trusting, and they figured if they showed Lily all the love (and sex) they had to give, that she would trust them and spill her story. Which she did. After they loved her every which way til Sunday, she did eventually tell her sad story.
So, as you would expect there was a fair amount of sex in this story. Nothing all that kinky (beyond the ménage), although there were a couple of times where they worked Lily over so well it was a wonder that she could walk. But of course that is the Colter way...
Lily's big secret was sad, but I think the fact that she was on the streets for three years, was a little unbelievable. I know she carried some big guilt around, but I thought she would have forgiven herself a lot sooner. Who knows, if Seth hadn't spotted her, she may still be on the streets.
Yes, I mostly enjoyed this book. Even if a lot of the stuff was hard to believe, I do appreciate Maya Banks's writing style, and this was a very easy read. And fantasizing about three handsome hunks who just want to make your dreams come true doesn't hurt. We all can dream.
If you're a realist you probably won't enjoy this one. If you read for escapism and you like some hot love scenes, you might roll your eyes a time or two but I think you'll have fun with this book as I did. 4 stars
First of all, it helps if you've already read this book's predecessor, Colters' Woman, so you have an idea of this sort of alternate reality in which the Colter family lives. In Colters' Woman, the three Colter brothers (Adam, Ethan, and Ryan) have a ménage relationship with Holly, a woman they found in the snow (if I remember correctly) and after some big drama end up married with a HEA. Thirty years later, Holly and the 'Dads' (as they're referred to here) have produced four offspring--sexy police officer Seth, sexy-with-a-big-member veterinarian Michael, tattoed, buff, and sexy pub owner/entrepreneur Dillon, and I-don't-know-what-her-profession-is-but-she's not-too-happy-someone's-done-her-wrong Callie. While volunteering in a soup-kitchen one day Seth spots our heroine Lily, a beautiful little homeless waif with mesmerizing blue eyes. He's totally captivated (in that Colter gotta-have-her way) convinces her to come out of the cold and to "let-me-take-care-of-you" with a lure of all the hot chocolate she can drink. Lily accepts (who wouldn't?) and thus our story is on the way. Of course once Michael and Dillon lay eyes on the fair Lily, they get that same "she's-the-one" feeling, and oh no, looks like that desire to share one special woman is a genetic thing! Damn. It doesn't take Lily long to agree to try out what the three hunks propose, because after all she's been homeless and on the streets for three years, lonely for some company and some good food (they have bacon! and hot chocolate!), and they are verrry easy on the eyes. And they ask no questions. And they are very patient. You'll tell us why you've been homeless when you're ready, Lily. Just let us love you and worship you and you'll forever be our queen.
Okay. I'll admit I like to be entertained, and I mostly bought into this fantasy world. I wasn't exactly thrilled with the heroine Lily--she seemed kind of weak to me--and I didn't really see why the Colters found her so fascinating, but I figured they knew their own minds. So if they wanted Lily I was on board with it. It was kind of hard to believe that they would take her in with no questions asked--they sort of just trusted their gut instinct that she wasn't some psycho killer or running from the law. I guess the Colters are a bit naive (hard to believe since Seth is a cop) and trusting, and they figured if they showed Lily all the love (and sex) they had to give, that she would trust them and spill her story. Which she did. After they loved her every which way til Sunday, she did eventually tell her sad story.
So, as you would expect there was a fair amount of sex in this story. Nothing all that kinky (beyond the ménage), although there were a couple of times where they worked Lily over so well it was a wonder that she could walk. But of course that is the Colter way...
Lily's big secret was sad, but I think the fact that she was on the streets for three years, was a little unbelievable. I know she carried some big guilt around, but I thought she would have forgiven herself a lot sooner. Who knows, if Seth hadn't spotted her, she may still be on the streets.
Yes, I mostly enjoyed this book. Even if a lot of the stuff was hard to believe, I do appreciate Maya Banks's writing style, and this was a very easy read. And fantasizing about three handsome hunks who just want to make your dreams come true doesn't hurt. We all can dream.
If you're a realist you probably won't enjoy this one. If you read for escapism and you like some hot love scenes, you might roll your eyes a time or two but I think you'll have fun with this book as I did. 4 stars
December 24, 2014
This story is about the second generation of the Colters, after Colters' Woman, Colters' Wife, and Callie's Meadow. The heroes are the Colters' three sons. The oldest son sees our heroine, Lily, in a soup kitchen and take her home since she is homeless. Unfortunately, his two younger brother see Lily too and want her also. They soon realize that they might have to follow the family tradition (practiced by their parents and grandparents) of sharing one woman.
Bottom line, this was just okay. The parents (Holly and her men) took up half of the book. It was as if the author couldnt let go of the characters. Someone early on joked that they might seem like a cult but that's EXACTLY what they seemed like to me. You never see any of the second generation have friends and talk to anyone outside their family, besides the town sheriff. Their insularity was disturbing.
Another problem was that I developed a raging hate-on for Lily right from the start. I've pretty much have read everything the author has written and sometimes she has a habit of making her heroines a little too weepy and delicate. Lily may be the worst she has ever created. Not only did she have the personality of a dishrag but she was like an infant that always had to be taken care of. She was always hungry and asked to be fed. She always had to ask to be driven around somewhere or accompanied somewhere. The first morning she tries to leave, she ends up in the middle of a gang turf war and get shot at. In downtown Denver. THAT takes a certain talent. The Colter family is always afraid that she would run away so they have to distract her as you would a toddler. Ooo look, Lily! Animals! Horseys! Wanna ride even tho you have a gun-shot wound on your arm? I have a motorcycle, Lily. Wanna ride? Keep looking at the shiny, pretty things, Lily!
This novel is about 199 pages on PDF format. It's established early on that Lily is homeless but how she came to that pt isn't revealed until about page 165. I thought the author has forgotten that plot point and after waiting so long, I was like "that's it?" It is indeed a sad past but there was something not believable about it. Not the least of which is - no way, Lily could have survived on the streets for three years when she needs her hand held just to wipe her arse.
The sexxoring starts on page 93. I wished that it started earlier to distract me from how much I want to start a "Lily Sucks" Club. Frankly, the relentless smex was a large part of the first book's charm.
Bottom line, this was just okay. The parents (Holly and her men) took up half of the book. It was as if the author couldnt let go of the characters. Someone early on joked that they might seem like a cult but that's EXACTLY what they seemed like to me. You never see any of the second generation have friends and talk to anyone outside their family, besides the town sheriff. Their insularity was disturbing.
Another problem was that I developed a raging hate-on for Lily right from the start. I've pretty much have read everything the author has written and sometimes she has a habit of making her heroines a little too weepy and delicate. Lily may be the worst she has ever created. Not only did she have the personality of a dishrag but she was like an infant that always had to be taken care of. She was always hungry and asked to be fed. She always had to ask to be driven around somewhere or accompanied somewhere. The first morning she tries to leave, she ends up in the middle of a gang turf war and get shot at. In downtown Denver. THAT takes a certain talent. The Colter family is always afraid that she would run away so they have to distract her as you would a toddler. Ooo look, Lily! Animals! Horseys! Wanna ride even tho you have a gun-shot wound on your arm? I have a motorcycle, Lily. Wanna ride? Keep looking at the shiny, pretty things, Lily!
This novel is about 199 pages on PDF format. It's established early on that Lily is homeless but how she came to that pt isn't revealed until about page 165. I thought the author has forgotten that plot point and after waiting so long, I was like "that's it?" It is indeed a sad past but there was something not believable about it. Not the least of which is - no way, Lily could have survived on the streets for three years when she needs her hand held just to wipe her arse.
The sexxoring starts on page 93. I wished that it started earlier to distract me from how much I want to start a "Lily Sucks" Club. Frankly, the relentless smex was a large part of the first book's charm.
January 3, 2020
I know a lot of people think that 3 stars is a negative rating, but as GR categorizes it, 3 = I liked it. Did it blow me away? No. Was it a bad read? Not at all. It was okay, and in this case, it was what I was in the mood for at the time.
This book continues the Colter family legacy of 3 brothers who fall in love with the same woman. In this case, these are the sons of the unconventional group from book 1 in the series: Seth, Michael, and Dillon. While they all loved their family and never felt “weird” about having 3 dads and 1 mom, these guys didn’t buy into the idea that it was a “genetic” thing.... until Seth meets Lily and immediately thinks “MINE.” When Michael meets her the following day, he has the same reaction, and lo and behold: ditto for Dillon. At first, the brothers aren’t sure how this is going to work for them, but their bigger issue is convincing Lily that they want her with them, and that she can trust them.
Lily has been living on the streets for 3 years...by choice (sort of). She has excelled at being invisible, so when the handsome police officer named Seth follows her after she gets some food from the soup kitchen where he is volunteering, she is surprised and confused. But when he kindly offers her a hot chocolate to hear him out, she accepts. Lily is attracted to his caring demeanor and his attractiveness, so she is shocked when she has a similar reaction to Michael... and then to Dillon. Maybe it’s just been too long without a man, so she’ll throw herself at anyone kind to her. Surely when they realize what she’s been hiding, they won’t want anything to do with her.
As I said, this was a solid smutty read that I needed at the time (insomnia!), so I liked it well enough. If you read the first book in the series and enjoyed it, you will also like this one, I’m sure. It was nice to revisit the characters from the earlier story 30 years later to see how they grew as a family.
Plot — 3/5
Main Characters — 3/5
Supporting Cast —- 3.5/5
Violence —- nothing graphic or domestic
Language —- Some
Steam Level —- 4.75/5 (not a rating so much as an indication of amount of smut involved —- in this case, they pretty much did everything in this one, y’all! - except M/M action bc they are brothers and that would be yucky 😳😂)
This book continues the Colter family legacy of 3 brothers who fall in love with the same woman. In this case, these are the sons of the unconventional group from book 1 in the series: Seth, Michael, and Dillon. While they all loved their family and never felt “weird” about having 3 dads and 1 mom, these guys didn’t buy into the idea that it was a “genetic” thing.... until Seth meets Lily and immediately thinks “MINE.” When Michael meets her the following day, he has the same reaction, and lo and behold: ditto for Dillon. At first, the brothers aren’t sure how this is going to work for them, but their bigger issue is convincing Lily that they want her with them, and that she can trust them.
Lily has been living on the streets for 3 years...by choice (sort of). She has excelled at being invisible, so when the handsome police officer named Seth follows her after she gets some food from the soup kitchen where he is volunteering, she is surprised and confused. But when he kindly offers her a hot chocolate to hear him out, she accepts. Lily is attracted to his caring demeanor and his attractiveness, so she is shocked when she has a similar reaction to Michael... and then to Dillon. Maybe it’s just been too long without a man, so she’ll throw herself at anyone kind to her. Surely when they realize what she’s been hiding, they won’t want anything to do with her.
As I said, this was a solid smutty read that I needed at the time (insomnia!), so I liked it well enough. If you read the first book in the series and enjoyed it, you will also like this one, I’m sure. It was nice to revisit the characters from the earlier story 30 years later to see how they grew as a family.
Plot — 3/5
Main Characters — 3/5
Supporting Cast —- 3.5/5
Violence —- nothing graphic or domestic
Language —- Some
Steam Level —- 4.75/5 (not a rating so much as an indication of amount of smut involved —- in this case, they pretty much did everything in this one, y’all! - except M/M action bc they are brothers and that would be yucky 😳😂)
June 20, 2015
เป็นนิยายที่อ่านแล้วรู้สึกว่าตัวเองอยู่ผิดที่ผิดทางไปหมด ขนาดโต๊ะเก้าอี้ในเรื่องเรายังคิดว่าขวางหูขวางตาเราเลย 555 นางเอกเป็นผู้หญิงสะอ้อนสะแอ้น ครั้งแรกที่เจอกับพระเอก(คนที่ 1) นางก็วิ่งหนีเข้าห่าดงกระสุน เลยถูกยิงซะ พระเอก(คนที่ 2)เลยมาช่วย พอจับตัวปุ๊บ นางหน้ามืดทันที แล้วก็คิดว่า ... เลือด เลือดมาจากไหน !? ไม่นะ นี่ฉันโดนยิงหรอเนี่ย (คนอ่านถอนหายใจรอบที่ 30) จากนั้นพระเอกก็พานางเอกกลับมาบ้านเพื่อเจอพระเอก(คนที่ 3) แต่...ช้าก่อน !! อย่าเพิ่งคิดว่าทั้งสี่จะประกอบกิจกรรมเข้าจังหวะหลังจากนั้น ไม่เลย ม่ายยยยย !! เล่มนี้มีการพานางเอกไปพบพ่อแม่สามี กราบสวัสดีพอเป็นพิธี หลังจากนั้นก็...ยังไม่ฟีทเจอร์ริ่งกันหรอกคุณผู้ชม มีการให้คนอ่านรอจนรู้สึกแป๊กไปหลายรอบ กว่าจะเข้าที่เข้าทางกันได้
พอเปิดเผยอดีตของนางเอกนี่บอกเลยว่าขัดกับบุคลิกคาแรคเตอร์ของนางที่แลดูสะดีดสะดิ้งในตอนกลางๆเรื่องมาก แล้วนางเอกก็เริ่มร่ายอดีตให้พระเอกฟัง(ตอนถุงยางแตก) นางก็สวมบทเป็นดราม่าควีน ร้องห่มร้องไห้ สารพัดสารพันปัญหาที่เราคิดว่าโทรไปเล่าให้พี่อ้อยพี่ฉอดฟังยังได้ (โถ! จะน่าสงสารไปไหนเนี่ยแม่คุณทูนหัว) แต่เอาจริงๆพอท้ายๆเรื่องเราก็เห็นใจนางเอกนะ เข้าใจความรู้สึกเลยจริงๆ แต่ !!!! สิ่งดีๆตอนท้ายๆเรื่องมันไม่ได้ชดเชยกับความไร้พลอตของนิยายเรื่องนี้ได้เลย คืออ่านไปอ่านมา...ยังรู้สึกชอบเล่มแรกมากกว่าเล่มนี้ ทุกอย่างดูขาดๆไปเยอะมาก อะไรกัน...พระเอกมองตานางเอกปุ๊บก็เกิดอยากบอกว่า I love you ขึ้นมาเลย ถ้าเป็นนิยายแนว paranormal ก็ว่าไปอย่าง
สิ่งที่ชอบในเรื่องนี้คือปมของนางเอก กับเลิฟซีนที่เขียนออกมาได้ดี มีดีไซน์ใหม่ๆเล็กน้อยเลยรู้สึกว่าไม่ซ้ำซากจำเจเท่าไร
พอเปิดเผยอดีตของนางเอกนี่บอกเลยว่าขัดกับบุคลิกคาแรคเตอร์ของนางที่แลดูสะดีดสะดิ้งในตอนกลางๆเรื่องมาก แล้วนางเอกก็เริ่มร่ายอดีตให้พระเอกฟัง(ตอนถุงยางแตก) นางก็สวมบทเป็นดราม่าควีน ร้องห่มร้องไห้ สารพัดสารพันปัญหาที่เราคิดว่าโทรไปเล่าให้พี่อ้อยพี่ฉอดฟังยังได้ (โถ! จะน่าสงสารไปไหนเนี่ยแม่คุณทูนหัว) แต่เอาจริงๆพอท้ายๆเรื่องเราก็เห็นใจนางเอกนะ เข้าใจความรู้สึกเลยจริงๆ แต่ !!!! สิ่งดีๆตอนท้ายๆเรื่องมันไม่ได้ชดเชยกับความไร้พลอตของนิยายเรื่องนี้ได้เลย คืออ่านไปอ่านมา...ยังรู้สึกชอบเล่มแรกมากกว่าเล่มนี้ ทุกอย่างดูขาดๆไปเยอะมาก อะไรกัน...พระเอกมองตานางเอกปุ๊บก็เกิดอยากบอกว่า I love you ขึ้นมาเลย ถ้าเป็นนิยายแนว paranormal ก็ว่าไปอย่าง
สิ่งที่ชอบในเรื่องนี้คือปมของนางเอก กับเลิฟซีนที่เขียนออกมาได้ดี มีดีไซน์ใหม่ๆเล็กน้อยเลยรู้สึกว่าไม่ซ้ำซากจำเจเท่าไร
December 19, 2019
Holy Shit,that was hot! I remember reading the first book some time back, Colters' Woman
which is a menage a quatre between the 3 hunky and sexy brothers Adam,Ethan and Ryan and their one woman Holly.And i also remember Ryan Colter the youngest brother being my favourite of the sexy heroes!
In the sequel "Colter`s Lady" their 3 sons Seth,Michael and Dillon finds their soulmate in the tortured Lily Weston.Yet again the youngest brother is my favourite-i just fell head over heels over Dillon Colter`s tatoos and fuck you attitude! The sex-scenes are mind-blowing,and i find myself admiring Maya Bank´s way of writing them with such heat and satisfaction!I also like that the Colton brothers found it shocking to know that they all are in love with Lily and have to share her.Unlike their fathers,they found it uncomfortable
I may consider reading Colters' Promise just cuz of these characters again!
which is a menage a quatre between the 3 hunky and sexy brothers Adam,Ethan and Ryan and their one woman Holly.And i also remember Ryan Colter the youngest brother being my favourite of the sexy heroes!
In the sequel "Colter`s Lady" their 3 sons Seth,Michael and Dillon finds their soulmate in the tortured Lily Weston.Yet again the youngest brother is my favourite-i just fell head over heels over Dillon Colter`s tatoos and fuck you attitude! The sex-scenes are mind-blowing,and i find myself admiring Maya Bank´s way of writing them with such heat and satisfaction!I also like that the Colton brothers found it shocking to know that they all are in love with Lily and have to share her.Unlike their fathers,they found it uncomfortable
I may consider reading Colters' Promise just cuz of these characters again!
September 13, 2010
Maya Bank’s ‘Colter’s Woman’ was the first erotica story I ever read, so I have a bit of a soft spot for it.
In that first book Maya Banks introduced three very unusual brothers. Adam, Ethan and Ryan Colter were three men who grew up in a family with three dads and one mother – and that family dynamic stayed with them into adulthood and became their ideal family unit. Then Holly stepped into their lives to fill the role of wife for the three Colter’s.
This sequel, ‘Colter’s Lady’ is set a few years down the track. Holly, Adam, Ethan and Ryan have four grown children – Callie, Seth, Dillon and Michael. The sequel focuses on the three Colter male children – when we meet them Seth is a policeman, Michael a veterinarian and Dillon owns a bar. The three men do not want the same ménage lifestyle their parents have, but that all changes when they meet Lily.
Lily is a homeless woman whom Seth discovers in line at a soup drive. He falls instantly in love and offers to bring her home to the Colter ranch and make a life with her. Seth intends to keep Lily for himself, but when Dillon and Michael lay eyes on her the Colter impulse kicks in and all three of them want her.
Lily is cautious at first, but eventually accepts the love of all three men. What the Colter men really have to contend with is Lily’s past and the haunting of old wounds.
I am a big fan of the first book ‘Colter’s Woman’. I know lots of people read and were disquieted by the storyline – not so much the ménage aspect, but the *familial* ménage. Fair enough, I can completely understand some reader’s unease – but I wasn’t overly concerned. To be honest I was probably too awe-struck by the novelty of my first erotica novel to pay too much attention to the finer, disturbing plot points.
However, reading this sequel (minus the rose-coloured glasses) I had a lot less patience for the storyline. Everything I seemed able to ignore in ‘Colter’s Woman’ (like the awkwardness of brothers having sex with the same woman, at the same time) I was unable to ignore in ‘Colter’s Lady’.
The storyline is a carbon-copy of ‘Colter’s Woman’, with few plot tweaks – it is again about a woman ‘on the run’ (from her past instead of an ex-husband this time, but still) and three brothers who decide to be her saviour.
The biggest difference in this second book is the fact that the Colter brothers in ‘Lady’ are uneasy about sharing a woman, whereas in ‘Woman’ they were actively looking for a wife to share. That just makes the storyline glaringly awkward and a lot seedy. Where I could live in the fantasy of ‘Colter’s Woman’ and accept that three brothers would want to devote their life and lust to pleasing one woman, it was harder to believe in this sequel when the brothers all air their grievances and concerns, but decide to share Lily regardless.
Every concern and complaint I've read about ‘Colter’s Woman’ was ten-fold in this sequel, to the point that I couldn’t ignore the incest storyline and the general discomfiture of the plot. No matter how many times Lily talked through her concerns or spoke to Holly and her husband’s about their perfect ménage life, I remained unconvinced;
“My heart tells me I love them, but my mind asks how it’s possible to love three very different people at the same time.”
“The heart has an endless capacity for love,” Holly said. “As a woman you love your family, your children – especially your children – your friends, and you love your husband or lover. Who’s to say you can’t love three men with all your heart and soul? I mean, really, who makes the rules?”
It also didn’t help that Lily was as dull as a houseplant. The most interesting (if completely unfathomable) thing about Lily was her homelessness. But the reason for her living on the streets is a ridiculously contrite plot point, designed to make readers and the Colter men feel sorry for her. But it just turned her into even more of a Mary-Sue and all the more unbearable.
The Colter men; Dillon, Seth and Michael, were unremarkable and dull. I didn’t envy Lily her situation one bit. The sex scenes felt awkward and clunky – where they were inventive and sexy in ‘Colter’s Woman’, in ‘Lady’ the focus seemed to be on Lily’s back-story and her growing love for the men – so the sex took a backseat. But that was okay – since I was feeling icky about the brotherly ménage anyway, I didn’t particularly relish the idea of reading smoking hot smut.
I was actually looking forward to this sequel. Even in light of the awkward feelings ‘Colter’s Lady’ illicits concerning family threesomes, I still hold ‘Colter’s Woman’ in esteem. I only wish Maya Banks had come up with a more inventive storyline, instead of a recycled off-cut of ‘Woman’ that seemed designed to quell nay-sayers and further explain the benefits of brotherly love. I would have preferred it if ‘Lady’ had been about Holly, Adam, Ethan and Ryan – maybe following them after their ‘happy ending’ and observing how their threesome coped with the inclusion of babies and town curiosity? As it was, ‘Colter’s Lady’ is a weakened version of ‘Colter’s Woman’ with none of the endearments that made that book a truly naughty joy to read.
In that first book Maya Banks introduced three very unusual brothers. Adam, Ethan and Ryan Colter were three men who grew up in a family with three dads and one mother – and that family dynamic stayed with them into adulthood and became their ideal family unit. Then Holly stepped into their lives to fill the role of wife for the three Colter’s.
This sequel, ‘Colter’s Lady’ is set a few years down the track. Holly, Adam, Ethan and Ryan have four grown children – Callie, Seth, Dillon and Michael. The sequel focuses on the three Colter male children – when we meet them Seth is a policeman, Michael a veterinarian and Dillon owns a bar. The three men do not want the same ménage lifestyle their parents have, but that all changes when they meet Lily.
Lily is a homeless woman whom Seth discovers in line at a soup drive. He falls instantly in love and offers to bring her home to the Colter ranch and make a life with her. Seth intends to keep Lily for himself, but when Dillon and Michael lay eyes on her the Colter impulse kicks in and all three of them want her.
Lily is cautious at first, but eventually accepts the love of all three men. What the Colter men really have to contend with is Lily’s past and the haunting of old wounds.
I am a big fan of the first book ‘Colter’s Woman’. I know lots of people read and were disquieted by the storyline – not so much the ménage aspect, but the *familial* ménage. Fair enough, I can completely understand some reader’s unease – but I wasn’t overly concerned. To be honest I was probably too awe-struck by the novelty of my first erotica novel to pay too much attention to the finer, disturbing plot points.
However, reading this sequel (minus the rose-coloured glasses) I had a lot less patience for the storyline. Everything I seemed able to ignore in ‘Colter’s Woman’ (like the awkwardness of brothers having sex with the same woman, at the same time) I was unable to ignore in ‘Colter’s Lady’.
The storyline is a carbon-copy of ‘Colter’s Woman’, with few plot tweaks – it is again about a woman ‘on the run’ (from her past instead of an ex-husband this time, but still) and three brothers who decide to be her saviour.
The biggest difference in this second book is the fact that the Colter brothers in ‘Lady’ are uneasy about sharing a woman, whereas in ‘Woman’ they were actively looking for a wife to share. That just makes the storyline glaringly awkward and a lot seedy. Where I could live in the fantasy of ‘Colter’s Woman’ and accept that three brothers would want to devote their life and lust to pleasing one woman, it was harder to believe in this sequel when the brothers all air their grievances and concerns, but decide to share Lily regardless.
Every concern and complaint I've read about ‘Colter’s Woman’ was ten-fold in this sequel, to the point that I couldn’t ignore the incest storyline and the general discomfiture of the plot. No matter how many times Lily talked through her concerns or spoke to Holly and her husband’s about their perfect ménage life, I remained unconvinced;
“My heart tells me I love them, but my mind asks how it’s possible to love three very different people at the same time.”
“The heart has an endless capacity for love,” Holly said. “As a woman you love your family, your children – especially your children – your friends, and you love your husband or lover. Who’s to say you can’t love three men with all your heart and soul? I mean, really, who makes the rules?”
It also didn’t help that Lily was as dull as a houseplant. The most interesting (if completely unfathomable) thing about Lily was her homelessness. But the reason for her living on the streets is a ridiculously contrite plot point, designed to make readers and the Colter men feel sorry for her. But it just turned her into even more of a Mary-Sue and all the more unbearable.
The Colter men; Dillon, Seth and Michael, were unremarkable and dull. I didn’t envy Lily her situation one bit. The sex scenes felt awkward and clunky – where they were inventive and sexy in ‘Colter’s Woman’, in ‘Lady’ the focus seemed to be on Lily’s back-story and her growing love for the men – so the sex took a backseat. But that was okay – since I was feeling icky about the brotherly ménage anyway, I didn’t particularly relish the idea of reading smoking hot smut.
I was actually looking forward to this sequel. Even in light of the awkward feelings ‘Colter’s Lady’ illicits concerning family threesomes, I still hold ‘Colter’s Woman’ in esteem. I only wish Maya Banks had come up with a more inventive storyline, instead of a recycled off-cut of ‘Woman’ that seemed designed to quell nay-sayers and further explain the benefits of brotherly love. I would have preferred it if ‘Lady’ had been about Holly, Adam, Ethan and Ryan – maybe following them after their ‘happy ending’ and observing how their threesome coped with the inclusion of babies and town curiosity? As it was, ‘Colter’s Lady’ is a weakened version of ‘Colter’s Woman’ with none of the endearments that made that book a truly naughty joy to read.
April 4, 2015
3 'Colter Bros to Share' = 3 Stars
Book 1 worked pretty well. Book 2 not so much. The brothers aren't as close and they don't seem so eager to fair and square share, each more set on staking his own claim to woo her individually.
So their backhanded wooing to claim their "prize" without bothering to bond as brothers together first in her "best" interest just didn't work for me...especially seeing how skittish she was with her messed up past.
Worth a listen, just beware it's not as good as Book 1.
Book 1 worked pretty well. Book 2 not so much. The brothers aren't as close and they don't seem so eager to fair and square share, each more set on staking his own claim to woo her individually.
So their backhanded wooing to claim their "prize" without bothering to bond as brothers together first in her "best" interest just didn't work for me...especially seeing how skittish she was with her messed up past.
Worth a listen, just beware it's not as good as Book 1.
January 25, 2014
This is just too odd for me. A cop meets a cute homeless lady and is instantly so smitten he takes her home. The cute homeless lady never seems to worry that he has nefarious designs. Then the cop's brother, a veterinarian, sees her and is also instantly smitten. Then the cute homeless lady flees, only to get minorly injured in a "turf war between drug dealers". In downtown Denver, Colorado. I am not saying that absolutely could not happen, but it's not like Denver is going to show up on a remake of The Wire, if you know what I mean.
Anyway. Then the two brothers take cute homeless lady home to their tiny mountain town, where she meets the third brother, who owns the local watering hole. Also, it is revealed along the way that the brothers are the children of three brothers and a lady who all live in a happy group marriage together, and apparently this new generation must do the same thing.
At no point does cute homeless lady ever say anything like "So are you guys trying to brainwash me into your cult?" or "Wait... wait, hold the phone. You're telling me I have to sleep with all three of you at once? In front of each other? But you're brothers. Isn't that a little... creepy?"
Basically everyone is so totally cool about what is a pretty unusual romantic arrangement that it really bothered me. Also, it bothered me to think of a bunch of brothers watching each other bang a possibly-brain-damaged lady who had no personality, no will of her own, no preferences, NOTHING. She was just a wad of humanity who periodically showed up on the page and cuddled with someone muscular and thought about how large his penis was.
(I also had some questions like, how do they handle birth certificates and retirement planning? Do they all have power of attorney for each other? Clearly I am a giant nerd, because a book about the boring details of how a handful of people in a group marriage arranged their lives would be way more interesting to me than this book was.)
The prose in this is not awful or anything. I guess if you're a person who thinks that s/he'd really like to read a book about three brothers wooing the same woman with an eye to collective marriage, AND you do not require any kind of character development or real chemistry or any obstacles, or ANYTHING besides correctly-spelled descriptions of a trio of brothers boning a boring lady, maybe this is the thing for you. But it was not really my jam.
Anyway. Then the two brothers take cute homeless lady home to their tiny mountain town, where she meets the third brother, who owns the local watering hole. Also, it is revealed along the way that the brothers are the children of three brothers and a lady who all live in a happy group marriage together, and apparently this new generation must do the same thing.
At no point does cute homeless lady ever say anything like "So are you guys trying to brainwash me into your cult?" or "Wait... wait, hold the phone. You're telling me I have to sleep with all three of you at once? In front of each other? But you're brothers. Isn't that a little... creepy?"
Basically everyone is so totally cool about what is a pretty unusual romantic arrangement that it really bothered me. Also, it bothered me to think of a bunch of brothers watching each other bang a possibly-brain-damaged lady who had no personality, no will of her own, no preferences, NOTHING. She was just a wad of humanity who periodically showed up on the page and cuddled with someone muscular and thought about how large his penis was.
(I also had some questions like, how do they handle birth certificates and retirement planning? Do they all have power of attorney for each other? Clearly I am a giant nerd, because a book about the boring details of how a handful of people in a group marriage arranged their lives would be way more interesting to me than this book was.)
The prose in this is not awful or anything. I guess if you're a person who thinks that s/he'd really like to read a book about three brothers wooing the same woman with an eye to collective marriage, AND you do not require any kind of character development or real chemistry or any obstacles, or ANYTHING besides correctly-spelled descriptions of a trio of brothers boning a boring lady, maybe this is the thing for you. But it was not really my jam.
October 19, 2018
Me gusto bastante este, fue más creible el proceso en que tardan enamorandose y acoplandose a estar juntos.
May 30, 2010
Rated 4.5
I couldn't have been more excited when i was offered the chance to read Colters' Lady by Maya Banks. I'm very much on Team Colter
Yes this book is has the same premise as CW did, three Colter men and one woman. But that is where the similarites end. The one thing i thought was lacking in CW was how the men decided to share a woman in the first place we never saw that, and in Colter's Lady i got it. None of the brothers had prepared for falling for the same woman despite having three fathers, each wanted Lily for themselves, i liked how they resolved it.
I can't describe the story better than the summary gives so i will jump right in with my thoughts on the book.
It's heavily character based (woot) lots of dialogue (another woot) and it has three of the sexiest (non paranormal) brothers' you'll find in one book. Seth, Dillon and Michael all easily distinguished with their own personalities (and body tats and piercings!) i found it hard to choose my favourite so i decided just to have like them all, but each man is intensely similar in their focus on Lily and their attraction to her, i found it so sexy.
“I’m having my own set of what-the-hell-is-going-on thoughts,” he said honestly. “But I’m not going to fight it, whatever it is between us. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were going to be a part of me. A big part of me. I don’t understand it, but I’m not going to fight it. I don’t want to fight it.” - Seth
I found this story very real, real that Lily wasn't all on board when three hunky men wanted her, she was wary and unsure, not just because of her past, but the fact that three men, brothers at that, all lusting for her and not being shy about it either. I could understand the draw she had to them, Maya Banks writes alluring and tempting men and real that these men had to come to terms with his brothers wanting the woman he wanted too.
Lily was just a sweet loveable character, i didn't once get annoyed with her, several moments are sad enough to have me sniffling.
Between all characters including side characters from the previous Colter book and the new Callie have a good chemistry i found it so enjoyable to read their banter, Callie is a wonderful secondary character, already her back story is in place so i'm eager for her book, i wonder if she'll have three men wanting her, and what will her brothers and fathers think about, she's not at all like Holly (previous book) or Lily, so it makes me more intrigued to read her story.
If you loved Colter's Woman and love a good character based sexy erotic read this is the book for you. Even if you didn't read CW it's still very enjoyable, you just wont feel the connection and warmth to see Holly, Ethan, my boy Ryan or Adam, they'll just be good new characters to you =)
I can't review a book about three men and a woman and not mention the moresomes, nothing squick worthy, just lustable men and hot hot HAWT sexiness.
This is a series much like Maya Banks' Sweet series that i'm going to love more and more with each book.
I couldn't have been more excited when i was offered the chance to read Colters' Lady by Maya Banks. I'm very much on Team Colter
Yes this book is has the same premise as CW did, three Colter men and one woman. But that is where the similarites end. The one thing i thought was lacking in CW was how the men decided to share a woman in the first place we never saw that, and in Colter's Lady i got it. None of the brothers had prepared for falling for the same woman despite having three fathers, each wanted Lily for themselves, i liked how they resolved it.
I can't describe the story better than the summary gives so i will jump right in with my thoughts on the book.
It's heavily character based (woot) lots of dialogue (another woot) and it has three of the sexiest (non paranormal) brothers' you'll find in one book. Seth, Dillon and Michael all easily distinguished with their own personalities (and body tats and piercings!) i found it hard to choose my favourite so i decided just to have like them all, but each man is intensely similar in their focus on Lily and their attraction to her, i found it so sexy.
“I’m having my own set of what-the-hell-is-going-on thoughts,” he said honestly. “But I’m not going to fight it, whatever it is between us. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were going to be a part of me. A big part of me. I don’t understand it, but I’m not going to fight it. I don’t want to fight it.” - Seth
I found this story very real, real that Lily wasn't all on board when three hunky men wanted her, she was wary and unsure, not just because of her past, but the fact that three men, brothers at that, all lusting for her and not being shy about it either. I could understand the draw she had to them, Maya Banks writes alluring and tempting men and real that these men had to come to terms with his brothers wanting the woman he wanted too.
Lily was just a sweet loveable character, i didn't once get annoyed with her, several moments are sad enough to have me sniffling.
Between all characters including side characters from the previous Colter book and the new Callie have a good chemistry i found it so enjoyable to read their banter, Callie is a wonderful secondary character, already her back story is in place so i'm eager for her book, i wonder if she'll have three men wanting her, and what will her brothers and fathers think about, she's not at all like Holly (previous book) or Lily, so it makes me more intrigued to read her story.
If you loved Colter's Woman and love a good character based sexy erotic read this is the book for you. Even if you didn't read CW it's still very enjoyable, you just wont feel the connection and warmth to see Holly, Ethan, my boy Ryan or Adam, they'll just be good new characters to you =)
I can't review a book about three men and a woman and not mention the moresomes, nothing squick worthy, just lustable men and hot hot HAWT sexiness.
This is a series much like Maya Banks' Sweet series that i'm going to love more and more with each book.
June 23, 2010
I enjoyed this book. I know it's not perfect by any means, but it just worked for me. Sometimes that happens.
Series Note:
This book is a sequel to "Colters Woman"...I wouldn't say its necessary to read that one first, but I think it'd be helpful.
Summary:
Some thirty years after there parents set on a path of an unconventional relationship (one woman, three brothers), their three sons are making their way in the world, never planning to follow in their parents' footsteps. But then Seth, a Denver cop, meets a homeless young woman and is hopelessly hooked. He just knows that she is THE ONE. Unfortunately, his brothers end up feeling the same way when they first meet her. Big problem. Or not...because all three brothers know that their parents made it work....so why can't they?
Review:
Is this book realistic? Probably not in some ways. But I think one's liking of this book depends on what they're expecting prior to reading it (and how open minded they are). This book is a light, mostly fluffy tale to read when you want something sweet and simply. And if you are a fan of alternative relationships...cuz that's definitely what you've got here with three brothers and one woman.
I just liked how sweet and simple this story was...I don't always go for books that are sweet and simply, but it worked for this one. I kept smiling while reading it. The romance aspect has an old fashioned vibe to it...the men want to take care of the little woman, while still respecting her. I liked that.
It had me crying near the end, too, when Lily has to confront her past. That was just so heartbreaking. But kudos to Lily for taking charge.
Even though I enjoyed the book as it was...a simply romance, I wouldn't have complained if the story had dug deeper. It's rather superficial, skims over issues, oversimplifies them. I think it could have been a really great book if Banks had really dug into the story. But like I said, it works the way it is, too.
I look forward to reading the next Colters installment, which will be about Callie, the sister of the brothers in this story.
WARNING, this book contains: explicit sex and language, oral sex, anal sex, m/m/m/f hetero menage HEA involving three brothers.
Series Note:
This book is a sequel to "Colters Woman"...I wouldn't say its necessary to read that one first, but I think it'd be helpful.
Summary:
Some thirty years after there parents set on a path of an unconventional relationship (one woman, three brothers), their three sons are making their way in the world, never planning to follow in their parents' footsteps. But then Seth, a Denver cop, meets a homeless young woman and is hopelessly hooked. He just knows that she is THE ONE. Unfortunately, his brothers end up feeling the same way when they first meet her. Big problem. Or not...because all three brothers know that their parents made it work....so why can't they?
Review:
Is this book realistic? Probably not in some ways. But I think one's liking of this book depends on what they're expecting prior to reading it (and how open minded they are). This book is a light, mostly fluffy tale to read when you want something sweet and simply. And if you are a fan of alternative relationships...cuz that's definitely what you've got here with three brothers and one woman.
I just liked how sweet and simple this story was...I don't always go for books that are sweet and simply, but it worked for this one. I kept smiling while reading it. The romance aspect has an old fashioned vibe to it...the men want to take care of the little woman, while still respecting her. I liked that.
It had me crying near the end, too, when Lily has to confront her past. That was just so heartbreaking. But kudos to Lily for taking charge.
Even though I enjoyed the book as it was...a simply romance, I wouldn't have complained if the story had dug deeper. It's rather superficial, skims over issues, oversimplifies them. I think it could have been a really great book if Banks had really dug into the story. But like I said, it works the way it is, too.
I look forward to reading the next Colters installment, which will be about Callie, the sister of the brothers in this story.
WARNING, this book contains: explicit sex and language, oral sex, anal sex, m/m/m/f hetero menage HEA involving three brothers.
March 22, 2015
Lily es maleable, más niña que adulta. Los Colter hijo, bueno, no los veo cómodos con el acuerdo. En lo absoluto. Ellos no lo querían hacer, pero como está en el gen Colter, es inevitable (pura mierda) querer compartir a Lily.
Seth es el que más sale perdiendo. Él la encuentra primero, pero rápidamente la pierde. Michael y Dillon la "tienen" más que él, y él siempre queda a lo último y en el olvido (awful).
Vemos más a los Colter padre, (con la paternidad múltiple de Ryan demostrada, no lo dice la autora, pero yo sé de estas cosas,ojos azules, gente, ojos azules), tienen una presencia firme con estos chicos. Volví a ver a Ryan *-*, por eso valió la pérdida de tiempo. Holly es re pesada. No aprendió a hacer nada útil en estos años. Solo abraza gente como si no la hubiera visto en años.
Callie tiene carácter, así que posiblemente siga la serie.
Seth es el que más sale perdiendo. Él la encuentra primero, pero rápidamente la pierde. Michael y Dillon la "tienen" más que él, y él siempre queda a lo último y en el olvido (awful).
Vemos más a los Colter padre, (con la paternidad múltiple de Ryan demostrada, no lo dice la autora, pero yo sé de estas cosas,
Callie tiene carácter, así que posiblemente siga la serie.
September 12, 2021
Look, I don’t go into Maya Banks books expecting much as far as believable plot goes. They’re cliché, convoluted, but typically they’re also fun and indulgent. That’s okay!
However, the final act of this book left a bad taste in my mouth. It reeks of abuse apologism. It’s one thing to allow a victim to confront their abuser and make peace with that happened so they can move on, it’s a completely different situation to make it all okay now because the abuser feels really bad about what they did and knows it was wrong. Uh no.
Also, tell me you don’t give a damn what you did without telling me you don’t give a damn about what you did:
Spoiler:
The only thing good in this book is the smut, and there wasn’t even enough of it.
However, the final act of this book left a bad taste in my mouth. It reeks of abuse apologism. It’s one thing to allow a victim to confront their abuser and make peace with that happened so they can move on, it’s a completely different situation to make it all okay now because the abuser feels really bad about what they did and knows it was wrong. Uh no.
Also, tell me you don’t give a damn what you did without telling me you don’t give a damn about what you did:
Spoiler:
The only thing good in this book is the smut, and there wasn’t even enough of it.
August 28, 2019
This one was pretty good. It's only the second book I've read that can be dubbed erotica and I think it's a decent starter book for romance readers who are looking to branch out because, aside from the fact that the "couple" is made up of 3 guys and 1 girl, it's basically a mid-range romance novella. None of the sex is really kinky. There's no BDSM or toys or anything but fairly vanilla sex...it just happens to be occurring between 4 people instead of 2.
That having been said, it IS a novella. So if what you're looking for is a romance story that just has a little extra spice in it, you might feel a little let down because the non-sex parts aren't as polished and thought-provoking as you'd see in a regular romance. There's no real buildup of the relationship or sexual tension or will they/won't they anticipation. They're pretty much instantly the perfect little poly-amorous group. The only real drama comes from the heroine's tragic backstory, which only plays out right at the end.
Overall it was a decent story. The guys were a bit over-the-top in how they were tripping over themselves to give Lily any and everything she desired. And it was a bit unbelievable how their quadruple just instantly worked, with no growing pains or jealousy at all, but those weren't deal-breakers for me and I plan to read the rest of the books in the series.
That having been said, it IS a novella. So if what you're looking for is a romance story that just has a little extra spice in it, you might feel a little let down because the non-sex parts aren't as polished and thought-provoking as you'd see in a regular romance. There's no real buildup of the relationship or sexual tension or will they/won't they anticipation. They're pretty much instantly the perfect little poly-amorous group. The only real drama comes from the heroine's tragic backstory, which only plays out right at the end.
Overall it was a decent story. The guys were a bit over-the-top in how they were tripping over themselves to give Lily any and everything she desired. And it was a bit unbelievable how their quadruple just instantly worked, with no growing pains or jealousy at all, but those weren't deal-breakers for me and I plan to read the rest of the books in the series.
March 3, 2020
Bad writing, bad dialogue, little to no character development, a horrible, horrific reveal in the third act that is magically wrapped up in like two pages. One star because I finished it and because I do enjoy the sex scenes because...I’m a garbage person. I’m sure there’s good erotica out there that I haven’t read but this ain’t it.
October 22, 2013
I am not a fan of menage. But Mayas books are written so well and I am loving them. The stories are sweet and poignant and loving. Thank you Maya!!!
September 2, 2021
This was a much easier read for me than book 1 and it’s accompanying novella.
Hollys grown up sons are every bit as impressive as their dads as is their chosen, Lily.
Hollys grown up sons are every bit as impressive as their dads as is their chosen, Lily.
March 31, 2022
I didn’t enjoy this like I did book one. I was so intrigued by the son’s following in their parent’s footsteps when it came to sharing a woman. However, it came down to the super instant way the brother’s acted on the attraction, the drawn out time of learning Lily’s secret, and me not really vibing with one of the brothers.
While I thought that book one was a bit extra, I still could believe in the genuine feel of the romance. In this book it was way too over the top. All three brothers saw her and instantly became mesmerized? Okay, sure. Not only that, but down right territorial without really speaking to her. GTFO with that. Lily had no personality except loving the brothers and switching between guilt because of her past.
I didn’t really care for Dillon. You could have made this between Lily, Michael, and Seth and I would have been much happier. He came off so selfish and super territorial soon after he just met her and never really stopped. At least the other two brothers were better in that regard.
The next book in the series is Callie’s story and I’m surprised to see that she will only have one love interest. Even knowing that, I’m still curious enough about what brought her home enough to read it.
While I thought that book one was a bit extra, I still could believe in the genuine feel of the romance. In this book it was way too over the top. All three brothers saw her and instantly became mesmerized? Okay, sure. Not only that, but down right territorial without really speaking to her. GTFO with that. Lily had no personality except loving the brothers and switching between guilt because of her past.
I didn’t really care for Dillon. You could have made this between Lily, Michael, and Seth and I would have been much happier. He came off so selfish and super territorial soon after he just met her and never really stopped. At least the other two brothers were better in that regard.
The next book in the series is Callie’s story and I’m surprised to see that she will only have one love interest. Even knowing that, I’m still curious enough about what brought her home enough to read it.
October 10, 2023
This was no better and no worse than the first book. If you can put aside reality, it’s an okay story.
January 22, 2016
HOLY BEGEESUS!
(full review later)
OK, so now I'm ready to do a full review of this series as it stands at this time. meaning I have read all the books presently published as of today.
First I'd like to say that over all, it was a phenomenal family story. I laughed and cried and laughed and cried through most of the books. They were all very touching.
As for the unique lifestyle of the Colter men, the boys didn't get a very good character exploration in their story. It was told to us that the fathers knew early on in life that that's how it would be with them. As for the sons, not only had THEY not thought of such a relationship, but when it did come to pass, they just sort of shrugged and said well ok then...that's beyond not realistic. it was hard enough to get past the love at first sight for all three sons, no if and or buts about it, but then we had to swallow that not one single time did they even butt heads about the logistics of such a relationship. i'm no expert, but i'm pretty sure that the whole sharing thing takes A LOT of finesse and is not just something you get right from day one. as a matter of fact, i really dont think that there's anything about any relationship that is gotten right from day one. so to not show us some of those growing pains between the four of them, i think it cheated us out of making the story believable. i know these stories are fiction, but they aren't supposed to be make-believe!
Callie was the only sibling in her story, Colters Daughter, that even showed any growing pains throughout the relationship. But even with that, her story was a total let down to me. First, I think it would have made better sense for callie's story to come first and introduce Lily into the picture in the story. Callie had already come home from Europe during the brother's story, Colters Legacy, devastated by what Max had done. If her story would have come before her brothers, maybe her brothers could have somehow had time to assimilate the feelings for the same woman thing before their happily ever after story came....
Now secondly, I really loved Max, but their D/s relationship was very blah to me. It had NO wow factor at all. I honestly expected her in some sort of menage situation. Even with the D/s fitting callie so well, I think it would have made a better story as a D/s menage of some sort.
Now as for the last book so far published, Colters Promise, I thought it was very touching. I may have cried through over half of it! The only thing that irked me about the book itself, is that it really was just long epilogues to the first three books all put together in one book. When I finished reading it, as glad as I was for the short updates on their lives, I couldn't help but think the only reason this was even published this way was just another marketing tool to make more money by making us buy a whole other book .... it kinda took away some of my feel good for the series ....
All that being said, I am very much looking forward to Lauren's story soon ....
(full review later)
OK, so now I'm ready to do a full review of this series as it stands at this time. meaning I have read all the books presently published as of today.
First I'd like to say that over all, it was a phenomenal family story. I laughed and cried and laughed and cried through most of the books. They were all very touching.
As for the unique lifestyle of the Colter men, the boys didn't get a very good character exploration in their story. It was told to us that the fathers knew early on in life that that's how it would be with them. As for the sons, not only had THEY not thought of such a relationship, but when it did come to pass, they just sort of shrugged and said well ok then...that's beyond not realistic. it was hard enough to get past the love at first sight for all three sons, no if and or buts about it, but then we had to swallow that not one single time did they even butt heads about the logistics of such a relationship. i'm no expert, but i'm pretty sure that the whole sharing thing takes A LOT of finesse and is not just something you get right from day one. as a matter of fact, i really dont think that there's anything about any relationship that is gotten right from day one. so to not show us some of those growing pains between the four of them, i think it cheated us out of making the story believable. i know these stories are fiction, but they aren't supposed to be make-believe!
Callie was the only sibling in her story, Colters Daughter, that even showed any growing pains throughout the relationship. But even with that, her story was a total let down to me. First, I think it would have made better sense for callie's story to come first and introduce Lily into the picture in the story. Callie had already come home from Europe during the brother's story, Colters Legacy, devastated by what Max had done. If her story would have come before her brothers, maybe her brothers could have somehow had time to assimilate the feelings for the same woman thing before their happily ever after story came....
Now secondly, I really loved Max, but their D/s relationship was very blah to me. It had NO wow factor at all. I honestly expected her in some sort of menage situation. Even with the D/s fitting callie so well, I think it would have made a better story as a D/s menage of some sort.
Now as for the last book so far published, Colters Promise, I thought it was very touching. I may have cried through over half of it! The only thing that irked me about the book itself, is that it really was just long epilogues to the first three books all put together in one book. When I finished reading it, as glad as I was for the short updates on their lives, I couldn't help but think the only reason this was even published this way was just another marketing tool to make more money by making us buy a whole other book .... it kinda took away some of my feel good for the series ....
All that being said, I am very much looking forward to Lauren's story soon ....
January 16, 2022
Reviewed for THC Reviews
"4.5 stars" Colters’ Lady is the second book in Maya Banks’ Colters’ Legacy series. It features Seth, Michael, and Dillon, the three sons of Holly, Adam, Ryan, and Ethan from the first book, Colters’ Woman. These boys are all grown up now and searching for their own HEAs, but unlike their fathers, they didn’t anticipate that their future would lie with the same woman. Police officer Seth is serving food at a local soup kitchen, something he does regularly, along with his fellow cops, when a beautiful woman comes through his line. He feels an instant connection with her and has to know more about her, so when she leaves, he follows, only to discover that she’s homeless, living in a cardboard box in an alley, which makes Seth’s protective instincts kick in. He can’t let her stay out in the cold, so he buys her a cup of hot chocolate and offers her a place to stay at his house. At first, Lily isn’t too sure about the arrangement, but eventually the desire for a human connection that she’s long denied herself and the lure of a warm bed make her agree. She’s attracted to Seth and being near him makes her feel things she hasn’t in a long time, but she vows to only allow herself this one night of indulgence. Then his brother, Michael, shows up and experiences the same visceral reaction to Lily that Seth had. Feeling like she doesn’t deserve the fantasy they’re offering her, Lily runs back to her place on the streets, where she’s shot in the crossfire of a gang war. Seth and Michael find her and take her back to their parents and the small community where they grew up to recover. There, she also meets their youngest brother, Dillon, who can’t resist her either. Although they never thought this was the way their lives would go, none of them is willing to give her up, and so they embark upon the same unconventional relationship path their parents went down. But Lily is holding onto a tragic secret that has caused a pain so deep she’s forcefully shut herself off from it and it will take the unconditional love of all three men to heal it.
I can’t really say much about Lily’s past without giving away spoilers, but suffice it to say that she experienced a tragic loss for which she blames herself. After losing everything and having nowhere else to go, she ended up on the streets, homeless. In a way, she feels it’s her just penance for what happened. It’s also easier from an emotional standpoint, because out on the streets, she’s just another nameless face who people tend to avoid, making it easier for her to bury her grief without others asking questions. Then a handsome stranger comes along, offering her hot chocolate and a warm bed, but asking nothing in return except that she give him a chance. At first she isn’t too sure about it, but she’s been alone for so long that the promise of a little affection and human connection, not to mention being off the cold streets, is too tempting to pass up. Soon she finds herself enveloped not only in Seth’s love, but also that of his two brothers, and then his entire family. Lily can scarce believe that even one gorgeous man, much less three, want her as their life partner. Deep down she doesn’t feel that she deserves her good fortune, but as she discovers the family that she’s been longing for and an undeniable love for these three men, she can’t resist. And their love in return gives her the courage to face the pain of her past. Lily is a very sweet heroine, who’s been through a lot. Her grief and self-blame have basically caused her to check out on life, but the love of three good men restores her faith in herself and gives her hope for the future. She’s also very openhearted and open-minded to fall in love with all three and eagerly accept the unconventional relationship they propose. My only small complaint is that it takes until near the end of the book for her to open up to the brothers about her past, so her dealing with it happens pretty quickly. Also, nothing is really stated about her own family ties. We’re only left to speculate that she likely doesn’t have any, given that she was homeless and none show up in the story.
Seth, Michael and Dillon are three young men who were fully aware of their own parents’ unusual marriage, but none of them ever thought they would go down that same path. Seth is a cop with the Denver Police Department, who was recently shot in the line of duty. He’s nearly recovered and ready to get back to work, although his parents are lobbying for him to come home to their small town of Clyde, where Lacey, the local sheriff, is about to retire early to care for her ailing husband. She’d dearly love to appoint Seth to serve out her term, but he’s been reluctant to commit. Michael and Dillon never left Clyde. Michael is the local country vet, while Dillon owns a successful pub, among other real estate ventures. The three men have never shared a woman until Lily comes along, but after each of them has the same intense love-at first-sight reaction to her, they know they’re all doomed. They’ll have to find a way to make it work, since none of them would willingly give her up. Seth, the oldest and my personal favorite, is a quiet leader, and gentle voice of reason. Michael and Dillon were always getting into mischief together growing up, and are still the two most likely to be stubborn or gang up on Seth. Michael has a more dominant personality, which he also unleashes during sex play with Lily. Dillon is clearly a smart businessman who’s doing quite well financially, while physically, with his full-sleeve tats, earring, and Harley, he’s a stereotypical biker dude. These three brothers have very different temperaments, but they were brought up in a houseful of love and have plenty of love to give. They hold nothing back with Lily, showering her with all the affection, understanding, trust, and protection she could possibly need. And of course, they pleasure her into oblivion, too.;-)
Overall, I really enjoyed Colters’ Lady. I liked the first book of the series, but I think this one was even better. Initially I had my doubts, because just like with the first book, I struggled a bit with the magical connection the Colter men have to their lady. It’s presented as this magical thing that’s been passed down for several generations in which all the male Colter siblings fall hard and fast for the same woman, leading to a polyamorous relationship. This is akin to the fated mates trope found in many paranormal romances, something that I’m more accepting of when the characters aren’t human. At first, everything felt like it was moving a little too quickly, including Lily’s reaction to each of her men and her ready acceptance of being romantically involved with all three at once, but the further I got into the story, the stronger the connection between the four of them grew until it felt more natural. I also have to give the author props for wringing a lot of emotion out of me when Lily finally confesses her past and then faces it head on. Those parts left me teary-eyed, which IMHO is the mark of good writing. I also fell for all the heroes and can’t deny that the fantasy of three gorgeous men lavishing all their love and attention on one woman is an appealing one. So for those reasons, I had a really good time reading Colters’ Lady. Although their story felt fairly complete, there was certainly more room for additional storytelling, so I was excited to discover that the fourth book, Colters’ Promise will revisit these characters. But next up is Callie Colter, the baby of the family, who’ll become the heroine of Colters’ Daughter. I look forward to reading both of these books soon.
Note: This book contains explicit language and sexual situations, which could be objectionable to sensitive readers, including ménage a quatre and anal sex within M/F, M/F/M and M/F/M/M combinations.
"4.5 stars" Colters’ Lady is the second book in Maya Banks’ Colters’ Legacy series. It features Seth, Michael, and Dillon, the three sons of Holly, Adam, Ryan, and Ethan from the first book, Colters’ Woman. These boys are all grown up now and searching for their own HEAs, but unlike their fathers, they didn’t anticipate that their future would lie with the same woman. Police officer Seth is serving food at a local soup kitchen, something he does regularly, along with his fellow cops, when a beautiful woman comes through his line. He feels an instant connection with her and has to know more about her, so when she leaves, he follows, only to discover that she’s homeless, living in a cardboard box in an alley, which makes Seth’s protective instincts kick in. He can’t let her stay out in the cold, so he buys her a cup of hot chocolate and offers her a place to stay at his house. At first, Lily isn’t too sure about the arrangement, but eventually the desire for a human connection that she’s long denied herself and the lure of a warm bed make her agree. She’s attracted to Seth and being near him makes her feel things she hasn’t in a long time, but she vows to only allow herself this one night of indulgence. Then his brother, Michael, shows up and experiences the same visceral reaction to Lily that Seth had. Feeling like she doesn’t deserve the fantasy they’re offering her, Lily runs back to her place on the streets, where she’s shot in the crossfire of a gang war. Seth and Michael find her and take her back to their parents and the small community where they grew up to recover. There, she also meets their youngest brother, Dillon, who can’t resist her either. Although they never thought this was the way their lives would go, none of them is willing to give her up, and so they embark upon the same unconventional relationship path their parents went down. But Lily is holding onto a tragic secret that has caused a pain so deep she’s forcefully shut herself off from it and it will take the unconditional love of all three men to heal it.
I can’t really say much about Lily’s past without giving away spoilers, but suffice it to say that she experienced a tragic loss for which she blames herself. After losing everything and having nowhere else to go, she ended up on the streets, homeless. In a way, she feels it’s her just penance for what happened. It’s also easier from an emotional standpoint, because out on the streets, she’s just another nameless face who people tend to avoid, making it easier for her to bury her grief without others asking questions. Then a handsome stranger comes along, offering her hot chocolate and a warm bed, but asking nothing in return except that she give him a chance. At first she isn’t too sure about it, but she’s been alone for so long that the promise of a little affection and human connection, not to mention being off the cold streets, is too tempting to pass up. Soon she finds herself enveloped not only in Seth’s love, but also that of his two brothers, and then his entire family. Lily can scarce believe that even one gorgeous man, much less three, want her as their life partner. Deep down she doesn’t feel that she deserves her good fortune, but as she discovers the family that she’s been longing for and an undeniable love for these three men, she can’t resist. And their love in return gives her the courage to face the pain of her past. Lily is a very sweet heroine, who’s been through a lot. Her grief and self-blame have basically caused her to check out on life, but the love of three good men restores her faith in herself and gives her hope for the future. She’s also very openhearted and open-minded to fall in love with all three and eagerly accept the unconventional relationship they propose. My only small complaint is that it takes until near the end of the book for her to open up to the brothers about her past, so her dealing with it happens pretty quickly. Also, nothing is really stated about her own family ties. We’re only left to speculate that she likely doesn’t have any, given that she was homeless and none show up in the story.
Seth, Michael and Dillon are three young men who were fully aware of their own parents’ unusual marriage, but none of them ever thought they would go down that same path. Seth is a cop with the Denver Police Department, who was recently shot in the line of duty. He’s nearly recovered and ready to get back to work, although his parents are lobbying for him to come home to their small town of Clyde, where Lacey, the local sheriff, is about to retire early to care for her ailing husband. She’d dearly love to appoint Seth to serve out her term, but he’s been reluctant to commit. Michael and Dillon never left Clyde. Michael is the local country vet, while Dillon owns a successful pub, among other real estate ventures. The three men have never shared a woman until Lily comes along, but after each of them has the same intense love-at first-sight reaction to her, they know they’re all doomed. They’ll have to find a way to make it work, since none of them would willingly give her up. Seth, the oldest and my personal favorite, is a quiet leader, and gentle voice of reason. Michael and Dillon were always getting into mischief together growing up, and are still the two most likely to be stubborn or gang up on Seth. Michael has a more dominant personality, which he also unleashes during sex play with Lily. Dillon is clearly a smart businessman who’s doing quite well financially, while physically, with his full-sleeve tats, earring, and Harley, he’s a stereotypical biker dude. These three brothers have very different temperaments, but they were brought up in a houseful of love and have plenty of love to give. They hold nothing back with Lily, showering her with all the affection, understanding, trust, and protection she could possibly need. And of course, they pleasure her into oblivion, too.;-)
Overall, I really enjoyed Colters’ Lady. I liked the first book of the series, but I think this one was even better. Initially I had my doubts, because just like with the first book, I struggled a bit with the magical connection the Colter men have to their lady. It’s presented as this magical thing that’s been passed down for several generations in which all the male Colter siblings fall hard and fast for the same woman, leading to a polyamorous relationship. This is akin to the fated mates trope found in many paranormal romances, something that I’m more accepting of when the characters aren’t human. At first, everything felt like it was moving a little too quickly, including Lily’s reaction to each of her men and her ready acceptance of being romantically involved with all three at once, but the further I got into the story, the stronger the connection between the four of them grew until it felt more natural. I also have to give the author props for wringing a lot of emotion out of me when Lily finally confesses her past and then faces it head on. Those parts left me teary-eyed, which IMHO is the mark of good writing. I also fell for all the heroes and can’t deny that the fantasy of three gorgeous men lavishing all their love and attention on one woman is an appealing one. So for those reasons, I had a really good time reading Colters’ Lady. Although their story felt fairly complete, there was certainly more room for additional storytelling, so I was excited to discover that the fourth book, Colters’ Promise will revisit these characters. But next up is Callie Colter, the baby of the family, who’ll become the heroine of Colters’ Daughter. I look forward to reading both of these books soon.
Note: This book contains explicit language and sexual situations, which could be objectionable to sensitive readers, including ménage a quatre and anal sex within M/F, M/F/M and M/F/M/M combinations.
July 29, 2014
With the first book, Colters’ Woman, it felt as if the sex scenes took over and left the remaining plot threads unwoven. I wanted to feel like the plot and the resulting sex actually went together, instead of the book relying on the foursome. The promise was there for the first book, and I wanted to hold onto that promise.
Lily has been living on the streets in Denver for three years. She's just trying to survive and forget the sins of her past. That’s when Officer Seth steps in to save Lily. Immediately he knows she's the one for him and he's taking care of her no matter what. Then Seth's other two brothers (Dillon and Michael) meet her, and none of them want to live with out her.
Now, I'll be the first to admit they hook up pretty quick in this book. But things are handled much better then the first one. The three brothers never thought they would all share the same woman, and they actually have a tough time accepting it. For the page count, I think Banks did an excellent enough job. (After all there's a certain amount of un-reality you have to expect with a 4 way love story.)
The crowning point for this story was that characters from the old books were involved. The Dad's (Adam, Ethan, and Ryan), Holly (leading lady from the last book), and three brothers' sister Cassie. Even other side characters had roles to play. It was completely heartwarming seeing the dynamics of the family and I appreciated developing other characters besides the 4 main ones. Namely Cassie, by the time the book was over I was beyond ready for her tale.
In the end this isn't perfect, it's a short book and it's an unrealistic fantasy. Knowing all this Maya Banks pulls Colter's Lady off wonderfully. Lily falls in love with the brothers, and deals with her pasts horrors so that we can really be involved with the love story. (In fact, I cried really hard at Lily’s past and her “sins.”) Each brother has a unique personality and this time I could actually pick a favorite (Dillon!). The reader gets to enjoy the family dynamics of such a crazy family and get to see their favorite characters again.
Sexual content: Explicit sex, multiple partners, graphic language, and foursomes!!
Rating: 4/5- Great! Really enjoyed it.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
Lily has been living on the streets in Denver for three years. She's just trying to survive and forget the sins of her past. That’s when Officer Seth steps in to save Lily. Immediately he knows she's the one for him and he's taking care of her no matter what. Then Seth's other two brothers (Dillon and Michael) meet her, and none of them want to live with out her.
Now, I'll be the first to admit they hook up pretty quick in this book. But things are handled much better then the first one. The three brothers never thought they would all share the same woman, and they actually have a tough time accepting it. For the page count, I think Banks did an excellent enough job. (After all there's a certain amount of un-reality you have to expect with a 4 way love story.)
The crowning point for this story was that characters from the old books were involved. The Dad's (Adam, Ethan, and Ryan), Holly (leading lady from the last book), and three brothers' sister Cassie. Even other side characters had roles to play. It was completely heartwarming seeing the dynamics of the family and I appreciated developing other characters besides the 4 main ones. Namely Cassie, by the time the book was over I was beyond ready for her tale.
In the end this isn't perfect, it's a short book and it's an unrealistic fantasy. Knowing all this Maya Banks pulls Colter's Lady off wonderfully. Lily falls in love with the brothers, and deals with her pasts horrors so that we can really be involved with the love story. (In fact, I cried really hard at Lily’s past and her “sins.”) Each brother has a unique personality and this time I could actually pick a favorite (Dillon!). The reader gets to enjoy the family dynamics of such a crazy family and get to see their favorite characters again.
Sexual content: Explicit sex, multiple partners, graphic language, and foursomes!!
Rating: 4/5- Great! Really enjoyed it.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
June 10, 2012
(June) 3.5* Not quite as good as the original - nice to catch up w/Holly and her men, but their sons are just not quite as intense. Of course, these books are so over-the-top-never-gonna-happen (but if they did seems to me they can only happen in a small town in the middle of nowhere!) - but they are fun - and hot!
October 30, 2019
I love this series. The connection between the characters--Lily, Seth, Michael, and Dillion--was a delight to watch. I loved watching Lily change and grow as she realized what happened in the past was no one's fault. Of course, it was good to see the rest of the family we fell in love with in the previous book.
Shelved as 'dnf'
January 15, 2012Read the first one but just couldn't buy it this time around. Gotta give me some reason 3 brothers would not each want their own woman other than "just because."
February 29, 2024
I first read this book when I bought it way back in 2011, and I know I really enjoyed it then, enough that I read it repeatedly for a few years even. I have slowly been trying to read (or re-read, as in this case) books I have on my Nook from before I opened a GR account and switched over to Kindle, since a lot of them remain unread.
Re-reading it now was underwhelming, with its otherworldly kind of instalove and relatively tame steam (which also takes too long to happen in the book but comes too quickly for the relationships, all at the same time). I actually ended up skimming because I just wasn't feeling it. So....a three for nostalgia's sake, but really more like a two.
Re-reading it now was underwhelming, with its otherworldly kind of instalove and relatively tame steam (which also takes too long to happen in the book but comes too quickly for the relationships, all at the same time). I actually ended up skimming because I just wasn't feeling it. So....a three for nostalgia's sake, but really more like a two.
August 31, 2024
I really love this book a lot. There was just so much love and family and hope and healing. It even had me tearing up a little at the end.
The only reason it doesn’t get five stars is because it didn’t have an epilogue and I was yearning for it so much!!!! I really feel like we were gypped out of an epilogue. Maybe even two epilogues.
The only reason it doesn’t get five stars is because it didn’t have an epilogue and I was yearning for it so much!!!! I really feel like we were gypped out of an epilogue. Maybe even two epilogues.
December 26, 2017
Hijos repitiendo las idioteces de sus padres
April 8, 2024
more like 1.5 stars,, worst than the first and the main character is just blah. but again, foursomes are cool lol.
August 21, 2021
3.5 sweet and spicy stars
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