I really didn’t know what to expect going in when I started reading this. Again Ms. Torre gives us something different and unlike other thi
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I really didn’t know what to expect going in when I started reading this. Again Ms. Torre gives us something different and unlike other things I’ve read by her before. And I actually really like that about her books! I will say LOVE, CHLOE is more like a chick lit book than a standard contemporary romance. It would really make for a great romantic comedy movie! But this feel of the book actually makes sense since this story was originally written as a serial released on Cosmopolitan.com
That being said, I really liked Chloe! And that’s the key to enjoying this book because it’s all about her story. She’s a spoiled little rich girl, living a pretty stereotypical life, until her parents are accused of embezzling a ton of money and all her family assets are seized. She’s left sleeping in her best friend’s couch, with no money to finish paying her college tuition and having to take a job as an assistant/dog walker.
I loved how she took control of her life based on the situation she faced. She doesn’t wallow in self pity and act entitled. She just takes her circumstances by the balls and wants to grow and get settled. I loved how she adapted.
Now, there is romance in this story. But I think the author did a great job at making the romance just another part of Chloe. I’m not sure if that makes sense, but her romantic troubles are just part of how she’s moving along her personal quest to becoming an adult standing on her own two feet. And ultimately, I’m happy with the HEA.
All in all, a very different read than I was expecting but at the same time one that grabbed my attention and didn’t let go until I had seen how it all ended. Can’t wait for the next book by Ms. Torre!...more
Let there be HOT cowboys! This short story reminded me of everything I love about reading a Lorelei James book. It’s sweet and sexy perfect
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Let there be HOT cowboys! This short story reminded me of everything I love about reading a Lorelei James book. It’s sweet and sexy perfection.
STRIPPED DOWN follows after ROPED IN. This is Sutton’s brother Wynton’s story and London’s best friend Melissa. With Sutton and London’s wedding in full swing, there’s no better idea than for the best man and the maid of honor to hook up. Especially being they are both as a bit of sluts. The chemistry is instant, sparks fly right off the bat and their banter is witty, light, fun, sexy and straight to the point. One of my favorite things about these two is that they’re pretty straight forward about their feelings and expectations from the get-go.
But as much as STRIPPED DOWN is full of sexy goodness, because let’s face it this is a Lorelei James book and she does that VERY well, it is also deeply emotional. Both Wyn and Mel are dealing with things that go deeper than their next hook up. And they are both left to face those realities. Sometimes with the help of one another, and sometimes apart.
You will fall in love with these two! If ever there were two characters that fit each other perfectly, it’s Melissa and Wynton. This is a must read for fans of Ms. James, and even though not quite as hot as a Blacktop Cowboy I would expect, this book delivered on everything I was looking for. It made me laugh, made me smile, made me swoon, made me sigh. And I can’t wait for more!!...more
I always come back to this series because of the sweet small town feel and the family unit that is always present in these books. CAROLINA DREAMING still delivered on that!
Gabe is an ex marine. He got into a bit of trouble after his military career and ended up in jail for a while. He also doesn’t have the best opinion of himself and always expects others to think the worst of him. With no money he finds himself in Dare Island in search of his military buddy, Luke. And what he finds there is not only the support of his long time friend and his family, but a sweet woman that needs his help and he can’t stop getting closer to. Wanting to be better for. That right there is my favorite thing about this book. The way that this developing love and relationship was able to heal not only Gabe but Jane as well.
Jane is a bakery owner with a son and a troubled past in the way of an abusive ex husband who is currently in jail himself. She’s always been attracted to the bad boys and in the past that wasn’t always the smart choice. So she struggles with this new attraction to Gabe because she shouldn’t want his type anymore. Until she gets to know Gabe and sees there’s a lot more to him than the fact he spent time in jail. He’s not a bad boy at all, if anything he’s an incredibly good boy.
I really enjoyed this story, it was sweet which is something I look forward to in this series. But it was also a little slow on the build up. Which worked ok because they were both so tentative but I wish we would’ve had a better progression to that end point instead of jumping right in at the end. I loved how these two were able to slowly heal each other and I think their personalities really complemented well. I hope there’s more to come from this small town because I’ll continue reading them!...more
Some books are surprisingly not what you thought they would be. COCKY BASTARD is one of those. With a name like that I was expecting the ty
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Some books are surprisingly not what you thought they would be. COCKY BASTARD is one of those. With a name like that I was expecting the typical jerk hero, which I was totally fine with. Instead we get Chance. A hot (and cocky) Australian in the middle of Nebraska on his way to California. Extremely hot, extremely confident, and extremely sweet. I can guarantee Chance will be adding himself to many a book boyfriend’s list.
So Aubrey, our heroine, is moving to California and starting a new life. She got cheated on by her lawyer boyfriend and she’s now taken a job thousands of miles away where she doesn’t know anyone in the hopes of finding herself and what really makes her happy. While driving across the country she meets Chance at a rest area. She needs a tire changed, his bike breaks down, and they end up driving together across the country to California. Along the ride they bond, they fall in love….and the pick up a pet goat. But Chance is hiding something from her and it’ll take some time before she finally finds out what that is and forgives him.
If ever there was a fun read I devoured quickly, it’s COCKY BASTARD. This book was sweet and sassy from the beginning, full of fun and smexy. Chance draws you in from the first page and you can’t help but want him to get the girl. The writing between these two was flawless and seamless. The story flows perfectly. I didn’t feel a moment of drag at all, which can sometimes happen for me with sweet stories like this. COCKY BASTARD was just a hell of a lot of fun to read and now I just want to find my own cocky Australian ass model! ...more
It’s officially summertime and I’m always in search of new reads that will get me all cozy and full of warm feelings. My soft spot for that
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It’s officially summertime and I’m always in search of new reads that will get me all cozy and full of warm feelings. My soft spot for that? Small town romances. An easy story that won’t carry too much angst around, and will make me smile. GYPSY BEACH fits my summer time reading requirements to a tee!
The small town of Gypsy Beach is situated in North Carolina, and got its name due to the amount of Gypsies that call the area home. What can I say I’m a sucker for a bit of gypsy magic infused in my reads! This first story is about Sienna Cooper. Her grandmother was a gypsy, much to Sienna’s mothers embarrassment. Sienna on the other hand, is a lot like her. She embraces the free spirit of her ancestors, and has spent a lot of her life jumping around from town to town. As she likes to refer to it as “flying” or running away.
Ryan McNamara used to spend his teenage year summer’s at Gypsy Beach with his wealthy family. He fell in love with Sienna. And then life (and his family) had other plans for him. After the way he broke her heart, he was sure he would never find happiness again. Until he decides to come back to Gypsy Beach to settle down and the woman he’s never stopped loving is back in town trying to rebuild her grandmother’s Inn.
I loved seeing their second chance at love come together. With a little help from some gypsy magic, some good ol’ town folks, and Ryan’s little girl. There were many things about the book that I found endearing and adorable. The ease of the relationship between Ryan and Sienna, who seem to pick up where they left off without dragging around a whole lot of anger and resentment. The almost constant presence of Sienna’s grandmother that could be felt throughout the book, even though she was no longer with them.
I had only one problem while reading but I was able to get used to it as the book went on. The POV was jumping quite a bit without rhyme or reason, so at times the transitions didn’t feel smooth and made me have to re-read a few paragraphs to confirm who’s head I was in.
I am invested in seeing the next couple in the series, which will be featuring Ryan’s best friend and lawyer John. Can’t wait to see the big tough lawyer get his dose of sweet and sexy at Gypsy Beach....more
I’ve been a fan of Carly Phillips for a while and for some reason I hadn’t picked up her new series Dare to Love yet. I have no idea why an
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I’ve been a fan of Carly Phillips for a while and for some reason I hadn’t picked up her new series Dare to Love yet. I have no idea why and I’m kicking myself now for waiting this long, but also there’s the added benefit that now I have quite a few books I can read without waiting between releases. Our hero is Ian is just alpha enough for my liking and Riley definitely gives him a run for it. She’s struggling to come out on top on her own in life and in her career. Overcoming a lot of obstacles. Ian is extremely successful but has been dealing with the effects of finding out his father had another whole family outside of his marriage to his mother. Even after all this time he still can’t forgive him. So when the woman he wants, Riley, is his stepbrothers best friend, it only adds fuel to his fire. One of my favorite things to read about in sweet contemporary romance are families. I immediately became connected with this one, both Ian’s immediate sisters and his stepbrother whom I need to know more about stat! There were enough glimpses into each of the members of this family to make you want to read this whole series right away and know what happens with each one. The chemistry between Riley and Ian was missing a little bit of umpfh which is my only complaint about the story. And I don’t mean in the bedroom, just their every day connection. And Riley’s decisions in the end (which go back to her insecurities) felt thrown in a bit to add to the drama. Even so, I enjoyed this installment a lot. I’ve also been a fan of Sophie Eastlake’s narrations in the past and I think she did an excellent job with this story! I will looking for the rest of this series on audio for sure. DARE TO LOVE is my type of summer read. A story centered around a family that is just a bit dysfunctional. This was sweet and sexy and it drew me in as always Ms. Phillips knows how to do. If you are looking for a series to devour this summer, then maybe you should consider this one! I know I plan to....more
I’ve had this on my radar since the book came out because it’s a student/teacher romance. I didn’t really read too much about it (or reviews for that matter) as it was recommended to me. But it’s kept getting pushed back on my TBR. And after reading it, as much as it was an entertaining read, I don’t think I got the same wow factor out of it as other reviewers have.
The hero, Levi Black, is a powerful attorney who teaches at a University (it’s kind of his way of recruiting new lawyers). On his spare time, he’s a singer! Yeah, the idea is totally hot. But the reality, to me, was like trying to throw too much into one book. I’m sure there might be a crazy successful lawyer, who spends time as a college professor, moonlights as bar signer and loves to cook and read somewhere, but for the purposes of this book to me it was like he was trying to be EVERYTHING and I seriously have to question when he had time to sleep in order to fill all those roles and hobbies. So that took some of my excitement away. That being said, he’s pretty hot, and I liked him better than I liked the heroine. He’s older and more mature and I think that had something to do with it.
The student/teacher angle was done in a nice way. Levi and Thea had a fling before classes started after she met him at the bar where he sang. She had no clue he was a lawyer, he had no clue she was studying law. Surprise, surprise on the first day of class! I can appreciate that this student/teacher book is a bit older than some others I’ve read. These characters are not just out of high school and starting college. The element of the forbidden is not the focus of this story though and I was ok with that. It’s just there to add a dimension to their relationship without taking center stage like other books in this trope. Another thing that didn’t really come into play much was the fact this is an interracial couple. This isn’t a focus of their relationship nor does it play a big role.
Thea is a strong woman, but I didn’t agree with her at times. And I think that made me disconnect from her character a bit. Some things about her backstory (her finances?) didn’t make sense to me either. However, in her interactions with Levi I think they worked well together which made for an entertaining read amongst some of the other completely unrealistic scenarios.
In the end, it didn’t blow me away like I wanted but it entertained me while I read it. When something annoyed me it wasn’t life altering like I wanted to throttle anyone. But that can also work against it because it didn’t pull any deeper emotions out of me....more
If there is one author out there that can make you fall in love with a group of characters, that is Lorelei James. She’s proven that time a
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If there is one author out there that can make you fall in love with a group of characters, that is Lorelei James. She’s proven that time and again. But where I’m used to seeing her do that with a western setting, this is a bit different. Brady Lund and his family are billionaires. You can find athletes, business men, and yes maybe even a bit more rugged one. But at the center, it’s that family dynamic and the connection that keeps me coming back for more. I am excited to explore that in this new series because I’m already hooked on all of them!
That being said, I went into this book thinking it was an erotic romance only to find it categorizes more as contemporary romance for me. The heat level is much lower than what I’m used to seeing from Ms. James. That doesn’t necessarily mean a bad thing, just a different thing, because as much as the same focus on relationships and connection as her previous work is still there, I found I was missing a bit of the steam.
Nevertheless, this takes a simple and done before concept (billionaire falling for secretary working for his huge family empire company) and Ms. James makes it her own. I know to always trust that she will do that and that I will enjoy what she comes up with. Lennox is a spunky a heroine as I like to see. She’s had a tough go at life but she’s made something of herself, all on her own, and she’s at a better place now. Brady is looking for a bit of adventure to loosen up his buttoned up, all work all the time, lifestyle. And as soon as he realizes he can have that with the woman he’s been lusting after for a while, then all bets are off. And I loved seeing him let go!
The characters are perfect, the romance is perfect and takes things step by step. Not too rushed, not too slow. There is no unnecessary drama or angst thrown in for no reason. But it’s also not one of those “too sweet” stories. It has the perfect blend I want in my contemporary romance. It kept me turning the pages so fast that I didn’t even realize when we were getting near then end and then I couldn’t stop.
All that, and my blue balls from the sexual tension aside, this is a series I’ll be looking forward to seeing more of soon! Great job at putting your stamp on this trope Ms. James
Favorite quote:
“Brady Lund was always impeccably dressed, showcasing his long, lean body in an insanely expensive suit. He was always immaculately coifed – his angular face smoothly shaved, his thick, dark hair artfully tousled, giving the appearance of boyish charm. As if a shark could be charming.”...more
Why am I even surprised!?!?! Nalini Singh is one of my absolute favorite writers and she continues to prove that with every book s
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4.5 stars
Why am I even surprised!?!?! Nalini Singh is one of my absolute favorite writers and she continues to prove that with every book she writes. Her characters make you care for them instantly and connect with their stories. ROCK HARD is a perfect example of that because I wanted to devour the whole thing, and I did!
Stepping away from rock stars in a rock star series may seem like a weird thing to do, but this book about T-Rex was highly anticipated by many. I know I was salivating for it. I am here to tell you one thing. T-Rex will own your heart. He’ll take a bite and you will want more! This book met and exceeded all my expectations. I was giddy with excitement reading every single word and highly disappointed when I got to end. Much to quickly.
The chemistry between Gabriel and Charlotte is on fire. Starts out with the banter and the bickering. She’s mousy and he’s overbearing. But then we see that change in her and there’s nothing better than seeing her take charge and stand up to T-Rex. Even when inside she may still be a little scared of what may happen. The dynamics of their relationship are amazing. Job very well done Ms. Singh. And yes, the sexual chemistry? Off the charts!
Even though Gabriel is a sports star (retired) he doesn’t fit the sports romance hero mold. He’s a billionaire, but he doesn’t fit the billionaire hero standard either. He’s unique, he’s different, he’s perfect, and everything I know Ms. Singh knows what to do with a hero. Have I mentioned how much I love him? I may be gushing a bit.
The story line in this book run a bit parallel to ROCK ADDICTION and we see some of the things we missed when Molly was seeing some of the T-Rex interactions with her best friend Charlotte. It filled in all the gaps I had and answered some questions as to what was going on there, that were the reason I was so antsy to get to their story.
Without a doubt, ROCK HARD is my favorite book in this series. It rocked my world….hard. Heh pun intended. Now gimme more!
Combining my love for animals and my love for cowboys, this book was the perfect sweet read to entertain me on a cold winter night
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3.5 stars
Combining my love for animals and my love for cowboys, this book was the perfect sweet read to entertain me on a cold winter night. Merry is a nurse and runs a voluntary dog rescue program out of her home.
I was immediately sucked in by Merry’s personality and her giving nature. She’s the perfect blend of strong willed heroine, but she doesn’t come on too strong because she’s also playful. And it’s that playfulness that I think is the perfect mix to TJ’s serious outlook.
And if you love your heroes on the surly side then look no further than cowboy TJ. He runs a farm and has an ideal future wife in mind. No frilly girls need apply, he wants a cowgirl who’s ready to live on the farm with him. Imagine his surprise when he’s immediately attracted to Merry, who by all means is very girly. When they’re almost forced by circumstances to work together, sparks fly very fast even if he doesn’t want them to.
This is a cute, feel good romance. It’s my first time reading this author and it was an enjoyable experience. There are times when I am just in the mood for a story to put a smile on my face, without all the angst, and this did the trick. The fact that there’s kids and animals just got to me even more.
I am a huge Karina Halle fan, as you may know. When I saw she was surprising us with a standalone contemporary romance, I was extremely hap
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I am a huge Karina Halle fan, as you may know. When I saw she was surprising us with a standalone contemporary romance, I was extremely happy and dying to get my paws on this ASAP. THE PACT was both a lot like the style of writing I expect from Karina Halle, but at the same time it was very different. And I enjoyed this one in just one sitting!
Stephanie Robson, our heroine, is a great heroine and one you can quickly learn to connect to. The story starts out when she’s 25, dating all the wrong guys, her career is not where she thought it should be at her age, and she’s still living with a roommate. But she desperately wants more out of life. She’s ambitious and confident, and I gotta love that in a heroine. She’s also fun and witty.
Then there’s Linden of course. I always say Karina Halle has a knack for writing some pretty awesome heroes and Linden McGregor is no exception. He’s Irish, he’s charming, he’s witty, he may come across as a playboy but he really isn’t. He’s super rich but he doesn’t act like a douche. He’s overcome some tough obstacles (mainly his bad parents) and become a great man. Add to that he’s a wonderful friend, caring, loving, loyal oh and a dirty talker…. Yeah, puddle of goo at his feet over here! But he’s very much human. Not the perfect cookie-cutter guy. He makes mistakes, he tries to follow his heart in doing the best he can for others. And that may just be my favorite thing about him. Even when I didn’t agree with some of his actions.
But my favorite thing about this story was the friends to lovers aspect. See Stephanie, Linden and James met when they were all working at the same bar. They quickly became best friends and that friendship and connection has lasted 10 years. As we see Stephanie and Linden’s relationship growing, they make a pact that if they aren’t dating anyone seriously by the time they are 30 they will get married. I’ve always had a fascination with this concept. Mainly because I could never picture myself doing anything like that.
Packed full of sexual tension, THE PACT is not as gritty as you would expect from Karina Halle, it’s sweet and emotional. It will easily be a book you devour quickly and enjoy the ride. The mark of a true author is knowing how to immerse you in whatever story you read and nobody does that better than Karina Halle! This story was very much alive!
Favorite Quotes:
“You’re my everything. And there’s nothing that will change that.”
The moment is gone. I won’t do anything. I’m a coward. A horny fucking coward.
I want to tell her all the filthy things I think about. Be real, be raw and unfiltered. I want to make her cheeks flush from my dirty mouth and her body squirm with desire....more
Another sweet installment in one of my favorite western romance series. This time is Trevor Coleman’s turn to find love, and as much as I love a bad boy, he’s the good guy that will really steal your heart and make you happy.
He meets Becky after she moves in next door to him, and he immediately steps up to helping her even though there are many holes in her back story that raise flags of concern. Becky has been through a lot and is trying to desperately get away from her past. She’s found a benefactor and doesn’t think she’s at a point where she can have any attachments to other people. But Trevor and his family make it impossible not to fall for them.
I don’t want to give anything away about what’s going on with Becky, but she needed the healing and love that only Trevor could give her. I think Ms. Arend did a wonderful job at pairing these two. Even though this is sweeter than I normally would like, it’s paced just right and their connection makes sense. Not rushed. With plenty of sexual tension.
They won’t go down as my favorite couple in the series but I enjoyed this addition and I can’t wait for more!...more
I’m a sucker for stories where the hero has been in love with the heroine for years but she was off limits before. In this case, Cannon has wanted Yvette for years. Their story started when he rescues her from kidnappers back in the Love Undercover series. It’s been now three years, she still needs to heal, but she wants Cannon to be the man she heals with. And life throws the perfect opportunity their way to make this happen.
Cannon….I’ve wanted to read his story for a while. Sexy bad boy, bartender, fighter. Hero complex. Has the makings of the type of guy I love reading about. Now his career as a fighter has taken off. He’s at the top of everything, his game, his rec center, his goals with the kids in his neighborhood, and now Yvette. Cannon was my absolute favorite thing about this book!
Although I love Lori Foster’s writing and her sexy men, I find that at times it may start to seem a little too sweet/cute. No, that’s not it. There’s suspense in these stories, so naturally I want it to dig a little deeper. Get a little more emotional. Show a little more intensity. I guess that’s it. That was where this book fell a little short for me. There was a lack of intensity.
I am curious to read more about Ms. Foster’s fighters in this new series, there is one in particular I have my sights set on that I’m hoping will be an amazing story. And I’m really hoping it’s the next hero in the series since there was a hint and a setup at the end of NO LIMITS.
Jaci Burton has the ability to make me fall in love with groups of characters. That feeling that they belong together and they are one happ
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Jaci Burton has the ability to make me fall in love with groups of characters. That feeling that they belong together and they are one happy family or group of friends always stays with me and gives me the warm fuzzy feelings. The Hope series is just like that! I’ve fallen hard for the people of Hope. When I first caught a glimpse of Molly’s character, Emma sister from HOPE FLAMES, I was immediately intrigued. What happened between her and her high school sweetheart that sent her running?
Let me admit something right now…I devoured HOPE BURNS in one sitting. Maybe it was the fact that Carter is an amazing hero, and that he knew exactly how to tame this wild cat, or maybe it’s just that this was such a sweet second chance at love romance. But everything about this book left me feeling happy and tingling. As much as I loved the hero, I really liked the heroine too. Carter is truly a caring man. A man in love and dying for a second chance to make things right. A man who realizes his mistakes of the past and wants to move forward. But Molly is everything I like to see in a heroine. She’s tough on the outside but soft and broken on the inside. There’s years of hardening that outside shell that have gotten her to where she is today. And I suffered with her when her past was revealed. When her heart was broken. She’s done the best she can since then, and that has been running. Never staying in one place for long. It was endearing to see them fall for each other all over again. Or simply let the feelings that never went away resurface. Confront their past. And their present. Something that Molly is not happy about and may not deal with in the best ways sometimes. But that’s what made this story even better. It was real. Molly isn’t perfect. But she’s real. HOPE BURNS is the perfect small town romance! It’s the perfect second chance at love story! And it’s another example of how great of a storyteller Jaci Burton is. I am looking forward to reading more stories from Hope for years to come! Sexy and sweet! And probably my favorite book in this series! *ARC provided by publisher...more
The SuperBowl was just this weekend and I can’t think of a better time to immerse yourself in a hot football themed romance. In pa
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4.5 stars
The SuperBowl was just this weekend and I can’t think of a better time to immerse yourself in a hot football themed romance. In particular, with the queen of the genre herself… Jaci Burton. Jaci Burton has another winner in QUARTERBACK DRAW!
Things spark and sizzle from the very beginning when hot quarterback Grant Cassidy meets gorgeous supermodel Katrina Koslova while doing a swimsuit photo shoot together in the tropics. While this seems like it would be all kinds of predictable, Ms. Burton’s characters take me on an unexpected ride. Especially Katrina. Kat is a strong woman who is not influenced by her environment, she’s using it to her best advantage. And that advantage revolves around her siblings, whom she has had the responsibly of raising all by herself from a very young age. She’s mature and selfless, and in so many ways she’s grown up beyond her years and that is something I absolutely loved about her!
Grant is almost her opposite. He’s fun and carefree. Focused on his career and his goals, but up to now there hasn’t been much else to fill his life. The perfect complement to each other, and their relationship was masterfully done. Perfect chemistry, perfect build up, perfect romance. Let’s not put aside the steam factor because Grant is one hot male specimen! He’s got the tenderness to win your heart and the stamina to melt your bones. This story was sweet, fun and sexy as only Jaci Burton can do.
QUARTERBACK DRAW also delves more into yet another family. You know I’m a sucker for families, right? Well the Cassidy’s are sort of sports royalty and I cannot…CANNOT, wait to read all their stories. I wish they were on my calendar already. Their dynamics are so much fun and each one of them is special and has something that’s already sparked my interest.
The true mark of a talented author, Jaci Burton continues to impress me with every story she writes. Full of heart and fire. And she still manages to keep me wanting more. More of her characters, more of her writing, just more.
Talk about unconventional couples but also one my favorite tropes. Mac Byrd is the foreman(woman) of the Triple C ranch, and she can be one tough chick. Even though she is very much a woman, she also has the tough attitude a man would need to run the ranch, and he enjoys her job. She’s also been a family friend since she was a little girl and was best friends with the Cavanaugh sister, and has had a crush on the older brother Deacon ever since.
Many things have changed since then. Her best friend died, Deacon moved away and became very successful, and she took over running the ranch. Now that Everett Cavanaugh died and Deacon comes back things are about to change yet again when Deacon makes his plans clears that he wants the Triple C ranch and wants to level the place down.
There is just a bit of angst with the backstory and I was glad to see it didn’t overpower the current plot. Deacon has his demons he has to deal with and Mac slowly uncovers them. She might be just the perfect heroine to bring him his HEA. I loved them together. The slow build up, their connection, their chemistry! These two had chemistry in spades! And of course, my favorite trope of best friend’s older brother. Can’t resist!
The mystery I find surrounding Cassie’s death will play throughout the series and made for interesting tidbits as we read through her diary. I can’t wait to see that unfold.
I would’ve liked to see more life in the ranch, but since we are combining this story with Deacon’s city living I lost some of that. I am however very excited about the next book and looking forward for more of a cowboy feel.
Shane Baxter is a bad boy. Not just the type that has tattoos and a bad attitude. He’s from the wrong side of town, has had a rough life of survival, was always good at it until one mistake and he just got out of jail. He doesn’t want to go back to working for his old boss. After all he trying to get out then. But he’s forced to stay involved when he’s put in the middle of looking for his best friend, Race. His dear friend, who betrayed him and sent him to jail.
In his search for Race he finds his sister, Dovie. She’s also been looking for Race and won’t take no for an answer on working together.
So I liked Bax a lot. He’s ruthless, he’s passionate, he’s real. He doesn’t justify his actions, he speaks the truth, says what he meand and does what he wants. But he’s also the good type of bad boy. That’s not the life he wants for himself, but it’s the only one he was able to provide for himself with. He’s the type that wants to be able to have a good girl at his side instead of the strippers but doesn’t think that will ever be an option. Then Dovie steps in. She’s good, but not that innocent. She’s grown up in the streets herself and has had to make the best of what she had.
Their relationship has a nice build up. Their chemistry was definitely a presence whether in sexual tension or consummation. They work very well in day to day situations, they get to know each other and complement one another well. They can sure burn off the pages with steam and heat. I enjoyed every second!
This was another very enjoyable read coming from Jay Crownover and it definitely leaves me wanting to know more about The Point! With just the right amount of suspense and even some action.
Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog)
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