The dynamic duo of Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield have co-written a book filled with blazing hot sex, funny dialogue and endearing characters. Meet The dynamic duo of Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield have co-written a book filled with blazing hot sex, funny dialogue and endearing characters. Meet Autumn and Blake, the couple that will definitely keep you Captivated until the very last page :DD
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Dirty British Romance, Book 2 Self Published Contemporary Reviewed by Joy for Joyfully Reviewed
Rahul is totallllly swoony, the perfect hero and a virgin Dirty British Romance, Book 2 Self Published Contemporary Reviewed by Joy for Joyfully Reviewed
Rahul is totallllly swoony, the perfect hero and a virgin when we begin. meow!!! Jasmine is a thoroughly modern heroine who is unrepentantly herself and owns her sexuality. Jasmine is extremely wary of committment and has lots of issues when it comes to relationships, she doesn't do them, ever. Her lack of a relationship with her mom at a very young age formed within her a total fear of abandonment.
After a one time sexual encounter, Jasmine gives Rahul the option of either being a friend or a casual hook up, but not both. Rahul takes door number one as he can't imagine not being in Jasmine's life for the long haul. You see Rahul falls very much in love with our very independent heroine and being her friend means more to him than trying to change her.
Ms. Hibbert gives Jasmine and Rahul time to not only figure out themselves within these thirty days together, but as individuals. Their journey towards finding love is very realistic. I felt like I was witnessing a realtionship work out in real time.
I loved that everything wasn't wrapped up in a neat bow after those thirty days were up. Rahul realizes that for them to continue going forward in any sort of relationship, their friendship has to be on a more even keel. He's been a great friend to Jasmine much more than she has been to him. Jasmine realizing that not only does she need to be a better person to her friends, especially Rahul, but she needs to learn to how to love herself, seeks therapy. She also has another issue she must deal with as well.
Talia Hibbert is a new to me author and she certainly delivered on all levels. Wanna Bet is a very intuitive, romantic, relevant and hot read. For some couples, the journey to true love isn't always a total joy ride. Working on being a better you, means you need to step back for a bit in order to go forward in a relationship. I finished Wanna Bet with a complete sense of total enjoyment. I am a big sucker for an epilogue, Jasmine and Rahul's was the icing on a romance filled cake. I declare Wanna Bet to be a Joyfully Recommended Read.
***Trigger Warning: Wanna Bet contains themes of parental neglect and abandonment, parental death, and alcohol dependence.
DUKE IS IN THE WILD & running free!! Hardcore ripped me to pieces, in a good way. We have been waiting for Duke's story since meeting him in Perv and DUKE IS IN THE WILD & running free!! Hardcore ripped me to pieces, in a good way. We have been waiting for Duke's story since meeting him in Perv and Dakota didn't disappoint us. The wait was well worth it.
PHEW! Duke is one stubborn man!!! Kennedy was more woman than me (lol). At times I wanted to gut punch Duke but Kennedy was patient and well you have to read the book to find how the mighty Duke falls and falls hard. Mwahahhaha.
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Mallory Sullivan grew up in foster care and has had to work hard for everything in her life. Having just moved to New York City and living with her beMallory Sullivan grew up in foster care and has had to work hard for everything in her life. Having just moved to New York City and living with her best friend Paige, her life is exciting. To top it off, she is about to start a new job at one of the top companies in the world, The Osbourne Corp, where she will be one of three interns in the accounting department. What Mallory doesn’t know is that she is about to meet the man who will not only change her life sexually but that she's been the star of his fantasies for years.
After seeing Mallory for the first time years ago, Miles Osbourne fell in love with her but he couldn't do anything about it, one because she was too young at the time and two, he wanted everything to be in place so that he could provide her with anything her heart desired. Now years later it’s time for all of his plans to come to fruition and to finally claim Mallory as his own. Finally being able to be so close to her, is causing him to make mistakes before he is ready to show his hand. He is desperate and hopes that his missteps don't lose him the woman that he has come to love so deeply.
Everything For Her is the first book I have had the pleasure of reading from Alexa Riley and to be honest the storyline had me hesitant, but I’m really glad I did. Once I started, I was sucked into a world of wants and desires that ran deep within characters that were very likable and a man that would do truly anything to get the woman he's loved from afar for so very long.
To be honest while reading Everything For Her, Miles started off as the creepy/borderline stalker type. I didn't understand the obsession he had in wanting Mallory so much when I’m sure he could have had any woman he wanted, after all he's good looking, rich and very powerful. But as I read further into Everything For Her, I found Miles to be sweet and not creepy at all. The things Miles did for Mallory were endearing and ranged from the smallest, simplest gestures to being outrageously and over the top at times. One thing I was never in doubt of was that Miles was completely, one hundred percent, in love with Mallory.
I liked Mallory from the very beginning; apart from being smart and a hard worker, she was just a simple girl trying to make it on her own. She wasn’t flashy or looking for someone to take care of her, in fact when she meets Miles for the first time I was surprised how much she tried to resist him.
Everything For Her is sweet, sexy and everything I love in a romance. I thoroughly enjoyed that it's written in dual povs but would have liked to have seen more of Miles pov as the story was unfolding. Ms Riley delivered a book that is truly unforgettable and I’m already anticipating the next book in the For Her series. It looks like Mallory’s roommate and best friend, Paige, is the next book in the series and I can’t wait for her story. Confession time, right after I read Everything For Her I started it again immediately, that’s just how much I loved it! I Joyfully Recommend Everything For Her and hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.
Jackson Stone never felt like he belonged in the Stone family and after his adoptive mother passed away those feelings only got worse. His adoptive faJackson Stone never felt like he belonged in the Stone family and after his adoptive mother passed away those feelings only got worse. His adoptive father took his brother everywhere, leaving Jackson behind and feeling abandoned. Now that Jackson is older and successful, he hires a P.I. to find his real family but what he finds out is something he never expected. Not only does he have three brothers but one of them is his twin. Jackson has no idea what kind of reception he is going to get from them but he knows he has to at least try to get to know them. His first stop is to meet his twin, Clay, when he walks into Kincaid’s Bar he comes face to face with Tara. When Tara offers to help make the brothers transition a little easier Jackson is grateful. The more time he spends with her the more he realizes she has demons of her own and he wants to get to know her better as well.
Tara Kent has just finished her degree and been working at Kincaid’s for years ever since Clay Kincaid gave her the chance of a decent life. The Kincaid brothers and their wives have become family to her. When a good looking gentleman walks in looking exactly like Clay, her boss, she knows things are about to become complicated. After hearing Jackson’s story she helps him and Clay forge a relationship, but Tara knows the journey won't be easy. Tara helps them to find a common ground but when secrets that were supposed to stay hidden come out into the open, and a past mistake comes to light, she wonders if it will put her new relationship with Jackson in jeopardy. Can this Sinner help Tara learn to sin?
Dirty Sexy Cuffed, book three in the Dirty Sexy series, ended with a bombshell. Dirty Sexy Sinner picks up right where Dirty Sexy Cuffed left off, which I found was the prefect was to start the next book. Dirty Sexy Sinner was hot and a great addition to the series. I enjoyed both the writing and getting to know Tara a little better as she's been in all of the previous books. Although the story was interesting, I did feel that some important information was skipped over in regards to Jackson's back story. Jackson and Tara spend time together but it also didn’t feel like enough time was spent developing their relationship before they actually became a couple.
Dirty Sexy Sinner is the fourth and final book in the series and while I have enjoyed each and every book, I can’t wait to see what this writing duo have in store for their fans, to which I am most certainly one. A new series that contains more book boyfriends to make me swoon? Yes, please. I am already looking forward to the next journey they take us on. Can these new heroes top the Kincaid men? I most certainly hope so. Ms. Phillips and Ms. Wilde ended the Dirty Sexy series on a high note with Jackson Stone.
Ultimate Courage is a passionate love story filled with fiery emotions and adventure. Piper J. Drake continues her True Heroes series in style with UlUltimate Courage is a passionate love story filled with fiery emotions and adventure. Piper J. Drake continues her True Heroes series in style with Ultimate Courage. I seriously cannot get enough of this series and the characters within. As a reader I felt like I was returning home to the family as I read through the pages. I LOVE these people and the dogs!
Ultimate Courage opens with our heroine Elisa Hall on the run and in the need of help. Our hero Alex Rojas is ex-military suffering from PTSD while single parenting his rambunctious daughter Selena “Boom” Rojas. Elisa and Alex’s paths cross and are forever changed. These two are like magnets once they connect there is no pulling them apart. Their chemistry is on fire and as they explore it the pages get hot, hot, hot! Speaking of chemistry there is another character that enchants the reader and that would be Souze. Souze is a German Shepard Dog that is rehabilitating at Hope’s Crossing Kennels. Souze is having trouble rehabbing but he may just be perfection for Elisa and Alex. I love their journey together throughout the book.
I love the themes throughout the book. Ultimate Courage features strong family connections whether by blood or by choice. The connection between the men of Hope’s Crossing Kennels and the people that surround them is powerful. They are all a force to be reckoned with. Ultimate Courage is also about survival. You can feel such hope while reading. All of the characters are struggling with different levels of issues and they are surviving the best they can while leaning on each other. I love this!
If you want a thrilling, heartwarming read then Ultimate Courage is a MUST! Drake redefines the action hero with the strong, sexy, sensitive men of her True Heroes series and the dogs they train! I am Joyfully Recommending Ultimate Courage! I cannot wait for the next book!
Former Soldier David Cruz may have left the military but he didn’t go far. He now helps our canine heroes rehabilitate. At the Hope’s Crossing Kennel Former Soldier David Cruz may have left the military but he didn’t go far. He now helps our canine heroes rehabilitate. At the Hope’s Crossing Kennel David trains dogs in need of special help. His current trainee is Atlas, a Belgian Malinois who lost his partner in combat. Since Atlas arrived David has been unable to create a bond with the dog.
Evelyn Jones a successful dog whisperer has been sent in to help with Atlas. She’s a firecracker with the attitude to match. David may be put off by her attitude but he can’t deny she’s gorgeous. Lyn also manages to immediately connect with Atlas. It doesn’t take long for David to connect with Lyn as well.
Grief isn’t the only thing Atlas must overcome. Danger haunts the shadows waiting to strike out. Will David be able to protect Lyn and Atlas?
I LOVE Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake. There are so many things about this book that I love I don’t know where to begin. I was enthralled right away with Atlas’ background. Drake created a wonderful connection between the reader and her characters in Extreme Honor. She also managed to develop top-notch suspense surrounding heroic Atlas and the danger lurking in their midst.
David definitely has the sensual, soldier with a heart of gold vibe oozing off the pages. He has plenty of internal scars of his own but I wouldn’t mind taking him home to meet the parents! I get such a kick out of his first meeting with Lyn. She’s giving him the alpha chick, “I’m not taking any sh*t” attitude, but he manages to play it cool and sexy. I knew then that these two where not going to have any trouble in the chemistry department.
Extreme Honor captures the heart with its endearing characters, steamy passion and fantastic plot! I was on the edge of my seat from page one until the thrilling end! I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in Piper J. Drake’s True Heroes series.
Nadya Sarov never thought that she would return to Dale, Georgia after she and her mother fled during the thick of the night twelve years ago. Yet, heNadya Sarov never thought that she would return to Dale, Georgia after she and her mother fled during the thick of the night twelve years ago. Yet, here she is once again in Dale to take care of some family matters. But this time, she refuses to allow the town folks to label her a gypsy outcast for she is now a successful lawyer from New York.
J.T. McBride is the son of the town’s preacher and Nadya was his high school sweetheart. Occurrences drives them to lead different lives until years later fate reunited them. This time around, J.T. refuses to allow Nadya to slip through his fingers. Will J.T. be able to convince Nadya that she belongs in Dale, Georgia with him? Especially, since someone is equally determined to run Nadya out of town once again.
Son of a Preacher Man is an enjoyable read filled with suspense, romance, and envy. Whereas, it is somewhat easy to figure out the identity of the villain who has set its sights on threatening Nadya in the beginning of the storyline; the reasoning as to why is a surprising aspect in the conclusion of the novel. And, if that is not enough for Nadya and J.T. to deal with, the couple also receive resentment from women who envied Nadya’s beauty and success. The courtship of Nadya and J.T. is spicy and very lustful in nature. Heat will definitely run its course through your body during their sexual encounters. Although, there is no major shocking factor that will have you hanging on the edge of your seat, the storyline is well-written and a pleasure to read.
Lexi Carmichael is still coming down from her last adventure, and she is enjoying her time with her boyfriend, the sexy and mysterious Slash. Both areLexi Carmichael is still coming down from her last adventure, and she is enjoying her time with her boyfriend, the sexy and mysterious Slash. Both are talented hackers, but while Lexi works for a private investigation and security company, Slash works for the NAS. When Lexi is asked to take on a new mission, which concerns a major advance in technology and an invention by two of her friends, the Zimmerman twins, of course, she agrees. This case will take Lexi, her best friend Basia, and her boss, Finn, into another country to safeguard the invention and the manufacturing of it.
Lexi and Slash have a couple of close calls just before she leaves, but it’s unsure just who was the target. Lexi and everyone take off as scheduled, but that is the last thing that goes as expected. First, they are hijacked, then they crash, are hunted through a jungle, and then they are kidnapped. Through it all, Lexi keeps everyone going with the deep knowledge and belief that the Zimmerman twins and Slash will be tracking them down and will get them out. It’s certainly not a cakewalk, but Lexi is not going to let this invention get into the wrong hands, nor is she going to let anyone harm her friends. Just before she left, Slash teased Lexi that she had a dark cloud that followed her, but she knows that he is the bright lining in her dark cloud, if there is one. It appears that the good team has finally won, and they will all be safe now, or will even more betrayal be the final end of Lexi’s adventures and her love of Slash?
A self-proclaimed geek girl has yet another adventure in which she must put her wits against those who are trying to defeat her. Only this time, there is no computer or laptop helping Lexi win the day. Instead, she, Basha, and Finn must use their wits to stay one step ahead of those hunting them, while knowing that technology is helping those looking for them to bring them home safely. I have loved Lexi from her first appearance, but this is the first time I have seen her have to win without the use of any computer. It only showed me just how much she has grown and learned to trust her confidence when challenged. I loved watching how this journey progressed, and I have to admit I was putting as much faith in Slash and the Zimmerman twins as Lexi was as the pages were turned.
No Room for Error is an action-packed adventure, which really does pit good against evil. If you are anything like me, you will find yourself cheering and rooting for Lexi and her friends and cursing those looking to harm them. I also must admit that I loved the depth of love and trust that grows between Lexi and Slash by the time the last page is turned. I also admit to laughing as Lexi finds herself in yet another situation, but this one born of the love of her best friend. I can’t wait to see how this will turn out. No Room for Error is a must-read for any Lexi lovers.
Cam Hardy knows he is all that and a bag of chips. He is an ex special ops agent turned investigator, who also has charm and a great body. Cam has alwCam Hardy knows he is all that and a bag of chips. He is an ex special ops agent turned investigator, who also has charm and a great body. Cam has always been able to get what he wanted, be it a bad guy or a sexy woman. So he is shocked when his latest move to bring his latest relationship into the public is rebuffed, as in he is left cold and with all his friends and co-workers looking on. Yet, when just a few hours later his love is in deep trouble, Cam races to the rescue knowing he can keep her safe and clear her name.
Drea Sanford has worked hard to make herself the person to call when you want spectacular makeup done. After she is forced dump Cam, after all she told him their relationship had to be kept in the deep dark night, she was in just the right mood for her demanding client. What Drea was not expecting was her client to drop down dead right after they finished her makeup. Now, Drea is the prime suspect in a cold-blooded murder ,and she knows that when her past is investigated, she will be even more of a suspect.
Drea is surprised when Cam suddenly appears at the crime scene, and when he insists on helping get out the cops hands and then takes her home. What begins as a nightmare, only gets worse and sends Cam and Drea on the run. Cam is more than determined to show Drea that not only is he the only man who can help her get out of the murder set-up, but that he is also the only man for her. period. As Cam and Drea work to discover just who was behind the murder of her client, they soon find out that there is much more behind the murder of a woman that most people loved to hate. Along the way, they also discover just how deep their attraction really is, and they finally both accept that their relationship has become a deep passion. To get the real killer behind bars, Cam is going to use all the skills he’s learned both in the Special Ops and as an investigator. When push comes to shove, can Cam and Drea bring down a killer and have the future that is just waiting for them to claim?
When murder gives two strong lovers a second chance, will they be able to grab that chance, or will the killer hold the last deadly card? Drea and Cam will find out these answers and a whole lot more in Make Me Up. On just outside appearances, I would never have put Drea and Cam together, unless I wanted to see a smack down. However, I would have been so wrong. They were actually perfect together and perfectly matched where they needed to be. I really loved watching as Cam and Drea worked out not only the clues on whom set her up, but also how their relationship would be able to go forward. I knew that Drea was one strong woman and that was proven as she worked with Cam to clear her name and bring down the true killer and learn what was behind the murder. Cam proved that he was more than what he appeared as he pulled every string he had to keep Drea safe and claim her love.
Make Me Up will keep you page turning with its excellent combination of suspense, passion, and good-natured rubbing. While you don’t need to read this series in order to enjoy the books and the plots, however, I would suggest that you do for just the sure enjoyment of it and because there are a few threads that run through all the books so far.
Six months ago Caroline ‘Callie’ Morgan survived an art gallery robbery and the murder of the gallery owner, her boyfriend. Beaten, threatened, and trSix months ago Caroline ‘Callie’ Morgan survived an art gallery robbery and the murder of the gallery owner, her boyfriend. Beaten, threatened, and traumatized she fled London for the southern town of Cornwall to heal. Her father, Major Peter Morgan retired his commission in the army to help her. Without Callie’s knowledge the Major pursed leads to hunt down the identity of the murderous thief.
When Callie’s father goes missing she gathers her strength and heads back to London and Grayson Security. At one time each of the men at Grayson Security was trained by her father. If something is wrong this is the firm that can help Callie find her father.
It’s a Saturday and the only one in the office is Lijah Smith, just back from a difficult kidnapping case. He’s exhausted and cranky. The last thing Lijah wants to deal with is a stranger wandering through Grayson Security even if she’s hot. Once her identity is known Lijah pulls out all the stops to find the man he considers a father. Sparks are flying, dangerous secrets are being revealed, and the race is on to find the Major and expose a killer.
Fast paced action and smoldering chemistry leaps off the page in Renegade Alpha. Author Carole Mortimer pens a sensual cat and mouse game in the fifth Alpha Series installment. Intense characters butt heads and sizzle sexually as they unravel a deadly mystery in the taut drama. Callie lives by rules, Lijah loves to break them. This series keeps getting better and better. Renegade Alpha blends a clever whodunit with passion. Scores on all counts.
Bennett Langdon likes her life just how it is with a job and boss she loves, who happens to also be her best friend. She also likes keeping her love lBennett Langdon likes her life just how it is with a job and boss she loves, who happens to also be her best friend. She also likes keeping her love life to light and quick hook ups. So, when she had a one night stand while attending her best friend’s wedding as maid of honor, it seemed like the perfect idea for a night’s celebration. And who could say no to the sexy, and surprisingly not gay, fashion designer who dressed the bridal party—certainly not Bennett.
Linc Monahan has a dual life. To the public, he is a well-known fashion designer in constant demand, and at all other times, he is a top lieutenant for one of his best friends and the current head of the Council. And, of course, he is a werewolf. When Linc had his night with Bennett, Linc never had a thought of anything coming of it, except a night of hot passion—but what a great memory.
Bennett found out that both she and Linc were really wrong in their thinking when multiple pregnancy tests prove that Bennett brought home one heck of a memento from that night. Linc is beyond shocked to hear that Bennett is pregnant, and yet he doesn’t doubt her that he is the father—even if it should be totally impossible. A werewolf can’t get a human with child. Once the word of Bennett’s pregnancy gets out, it opens a hidden secret from Bennett’s past. Bennett and Linc work hard at finding a way to deal with becoming parents and what their future relationship might be. However, to make things go up a level in stress, it appears that when Bennett and Linc had their night, it also did something that put their future, and their child’s future, in deadly danger. Linc is determined to keep Bennett and their child safe, and yet it might be taken out of his hands before he has the chance. Bennett has always been an out-spoken and take charge woman. She just isn’t about to let anything or anyone besides herself and Linc determine the future for themselves and their child, but she and Linc, even if she has to fight the strongest beings in the Council.
A night of hot passion turns out to be just the beginning of a stress- and passion- filled journey for Bennett and Linc in Baby’s Got Bite. I could tell when Bennett and Linc first met that their chemistry was off the charts, so I wasn’t surprised to learn that they hit the sheets that same night. Yet, I think I was as shocked as they were to learn that they had turned up pregnant. I loved watching how first Bennett and then Linc and then the two of them together dealt with the shock and then quickly came up with a temporary game plan. The twist of Bennett’s past was a true game-changer, and I also loved just how Bennett took charge and how she put Linc first after the health of their child. I know for a fact this was one birthing that no one who was around will ever forget. I can’t wait to see the next view into this fun and dangerous world. I hope it won’t be too long of a wait. Baby’s Got Bite is a humorous and mostly lighthearted journey as a special couple prepares to bring in a new member of the family into the world and discovers their love along the way.
Regardless of how many years have passed, the truth always comes to light.
Ex-police officer now Private Investigator Leah Bannon receives an anonymouRegardless of how many years have passed, the truth always comes to light.
Ex-police officer now Private Investigator Leah Bannon receives an anonymous envelope with a twenty-year old flyer of her beloved uncle, Richard Pierce, whom had vanished without a trace years ago. His disappearance had always left a sore spot with Leah and she is determined to discover what happened to him.
Since the moment he witnessed his wife and two-year-old son’s death two years ago, Gabriel “Gabe” Devlin has only been half living. The only thing that has kept him going was his writing career and Leah’s nurturing nature. That is until Leah announces that she will be investigating the disappearance of her Uncle Richard. Determined to keep Leah from discovering the real secret behind Richard’s vanishing act, Gabe volunteers to assist her in her search.
When the secrets are revealed, will Leah and Gabe’s friendship suffer the consequences or will their love for one another conquer all?
Wow! I was totally stunned by Naima Simone’s Gabriel. From the very beginning, I was hooked. I was absolutely astonished when the secrets were finally exposed. I admired Leah’s determination to pursue the mystery until the very end, regardless of the fact that her uncle turned out to be not the man that she thought him to be. I also loved her persistence and unconditional love in helping Gabe deal with his guilt over his family’s death.
Filled with thrilling suspense, the plot kept me guessing until the very end. Just when I thought I had figured things out, Ms. Simone lobbed in a twister that threw me for a loop. In addition to the spine-tingling uncertainty, the plot contains a blazing hot romance that had me shivering with heated desire. The passion brewing between Leah and Gabe is intense and long overdue. Gabriel is an incredible read and I look forward to the next installment in Secrets and Sins series.
Rick Sanchez is determined to retaliate against the gang of thugs who killed his wife and clear his name after being branded a dirty cop.
Although herRick Sanchez is determined to retaliate against the gang of thugs who killed his wife and clear his name after being branded a dirty cop.
Although her half-brother is affiliated with gang members, Patricia Morales refuses to believe that he killed Rick’s wife.
Rick and Patricia are forced to work together on an elite Special Treats Response Team to prevent deadly terrorist attacks. Attraction instantly sparks between them. But, will they be able to overcome the issues of his deceased wife and her half-brother’s involvement?
Caridad Pinero’s Fight The Shadows is an action-filled, suspenseful novella that will have you perched on the edge of your seat with sheer excitement. The romantic tension and conflict between Rick and Patricia are off the charts. I simply could not get enough of them. From the beginning, my interest maintained a study course as the fast-moving, thrilling plot unfolds. There were times where it seems that Rick’s findings against Patricia’s brother were true, only to be disproved by new factual discoveries, which only added more heat to their battles. The sex is scorching and the suspense is intense. What more could you ask for in a novel? Nothing in my opinion, I truly enjoyed Fight The Shadows.
Piper J. Drake’s first Safeguard novel is a fast-paced suspenseful adventure. From their first meeting Maylin Cheng and Gabriel Diaz have the kind of Piper J. Drake’s first Safeguard novel is a fast-paced suspenseful adventure. From their first meeting Maylin Cheng and Gabriel Diaz have the kind of sparks that make your toes curl. Their attraction is buoyed by the intense international intrigue surrounding the disappearance of Maylin’s sister. Gabriel believes he’s better off distancing himself from any kind of emotional entanglements but he can’t help but tangle his emotions with Maylin. As a fierce protector, Maylin’s situation sets off every one of Gabriel’s instincts. Gabriel is cemented as an Alpha hero as he vows to find Maylin’s sister and keep her safe in the process.
As a professional woman Maylin is used to taking care of her business, herself and her sister An-mei. The fact that her sister has disappeared in China and she cannot automatically fix it is killing her. Appealing to the man from The Centurion Corporation was her last idea and a bad one as she was severely shot down. However, things change swiftly in this exciting novel and Maylin soon finds herself in the safe clutches of Mr. Gabriel Diaz but can she trust him with her sister’s safety and her heart?
I am a huge fan of suspense and Hidden Impact is full of it! I could not put this romance down! Gabriel and Maylin make for the perfect hero and heroine. Ms. Drake creates the perfect storm of cloak and dagger fervor making Hidden Impact one hell of a page-turner. I can’t decide which is better the kidnapping plot line or the sexy, sweet romance. All I know for sure is that meshed together they make for one thrilling romantic read. Count me in for the next Safeguard novel!
Emma Taylor has a brain that makes her very unique, both in how she can see things others can’t right away and with her photographic memory. Emma liveEmma Taylor has a brain that makes her very unique, both in how she can see things others can’t right away and with her photographic memory. Emma lives life exactly how she wants, even if she is out of step from most of the people around her. Emma has lived on her own since she was a young girl after an ill-fated vacation that left her alone. Emma has lived in several places, but now she has found a place for herself in Hawaii, and she has even agreed to help a new specialty task force when needed.
Martin “Del” Delano is an ex-Army Ranger who now is the boss of the newly formed task force in Hawaii. Most of Del’s team members are either ex-special forces or the very best in what they do. While the team is pretty new and finding their way both internally and externally, they are professionals who take on things that the Hawaii police department can’t and when it’s either too early to bring in the FBI or for politics they aren’t wanted. Del especially is still getting to know all the personalities of his team members and how they come together.
A new and very public case has fallen into the team’s hands—one that has everyone in Hawaii’s attention. This one not only has the public up in arms, but also has the police, the Mayor, and the Governor demanding answers, and yesterday at that. Del and his team already know this killer isn’t a normal one and that they will need to pull every string they have to catch him before he can leave the islands. That means pulling in Emma, a woman that Del was immediately attracted to. Emma agrees to work with the team and Del, even as the attraction between Emma and Del makes it hard for them to keep their minds totally on the case. Passion explodes as they work closely while putting together clues to track down the killer. The killer is always one step ahead of the team as the case gets hotter and is almost too hot to handle. However, the killer didn’t factor in some things—the determination of the task force and Emma’s spectacular mind. Time is of the essence as the team closes-in on the killer. Will they be in time to save another victim, and have they found all the clues to stop the killer?
It’s murder that will bring a task force leader and a top researcher together with passion and suspense as the background in Seductive Reasoning. Most people would never have put Del and Emma together as a couple if just looking at their backgrounds on paper. Yet, I saw immediately that the passion between them was just waiting to explode and did it ever just as the suspense and danger cranked up to another level. I really enjoyed watching the behind-the-scene interactions of the entire team and loved watching as Emma and Del figured out just how their relationship could work. I also enjoyed the really interesting mix of characters and their back stories in this new world Ms. Schroeder has given us. When I read a suspense, I always try to follow the clues and see if I can figure out who is behind it all before it’s announced. This time I’m happy to say that Ms. Schroeder had me in circles until the team announced who it was, and the final twist was excellent. While Emma and Del’s romance might not have been traditional (who needs traditional?), it was exactly right for them. Seductive Reasoning is chock full of suspense and passion with just the right touches of humor from the team and with everyday life experiences to keep you turning the pages. I can’t wait to see the next Task Force Hawaii book and what challenges will be faced.
Russell!!!!! Yes yes yes yes. Once again, Ms. Bailey has given us a hero who has earned my heart. I have been waiting for Russell's story since, ChaseRussell!!!!! Yes yes yes yes. Once again, Ms. Bailey has given us a hero who has earned my heart. I have been waiting for Russell's story since, Chase Me. We have watched Russell love Abby from afar. His friends want him to declare his love to her, put them both out of their misery and I thoroughly agreed with them : )
Russell has friend zoned himself with Abby, the love of his life. He believes he isn't good enough for her, for you see, Russell is blue collar and thinks that unless he can provide Abby with the material things in life, then he is unworthy of her love. His Abby was raised in luxury and her money intimidates him. Abby is stronger than Russell gives her credit for, she is handling a situation that is breaking her down both mentally and physically. For reasons of confidentiality, Abby is unable to share with her friends why she's working endlessly, both night and day.
Watching Russell struggle with hiding his love of Abby, being there for her and doing anything in his power to make her happy endeared him to me. My heart hurt to see him continuously fight those around him and his own pride as he fought his feelings for Abby. Once Abby realizes that she has feelings for Russell, she decides that for once in her life, she will go after what she wants. Russell doesn't stand a chance, mwahahahahaa.
Tessa is famous for her dirty talking Alpha heroes and in Russell, she didn't disappoint. Russell is an Alpha male with a sensitivity that made me fall in love with him from the very beginning of Make Me. The love scenes between Russell and Abby were heart pounding, erotic and sexy. I eagerly, impatiently, anticipated Russell and Abby's story, not only was Make Me worth the wait, Russell goes into my list of top three Tessa Bailey heroes.
We catch up with couples from the other books in the Broke and Beautiful series throughout Make Me. Ms. Bailey makes sure that the couples are integrated into the story line without them taking over. It is why I love her books, we get to read about previous characters we've come to love without forsaking the existing characters. I hated for Make Me to end as I have such a love for Russell but it was definitely a very satisfying, sizzling, emotional read. Thank you Tessa, for writing such a great hero in Russell and ending out the series with a bang.
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