"Craving Constellations" By: Nicole Jacquelyn Review

Craving Constellations

By: Nicole Jacquelyn

Synopsis

"How is it, that someone can make decision after decision attempting to get away from their past and somehow end up right back where they started?"When Brenna decided to leave the only life she'd ever known, she never thought she'd ever be back. Now, five years later she's running from her clean cut husband straight back to the motorcycle club that raised her... and the man she left behind. She left with a secret, and as soon as she returns the truth will break her carefully constructed life wide open.

My Thoughts

Brenna returns to her father's home after five years away, bring back with her bruises from her soon to be ex-husband and a daughter. Fighting to stay away from her abusive ex, Brenna knows returning to her father means returning to the motorcycle club that was once her family and the man who had fathered her daughter. Dragon, Brenna's one time love and daughter's father, is shocked to see Brenna back but that quickly turns to unbelievable anger when he discovers the daughter he never knew existed. Filled with angst, drama, and unrequited love, Brenna and Dragon's love story takes years to come to fruition but the ride is worth it.

Motorcycle club romances are kind of the “in” thing right now but Nicole Jacquelyn has distinguished herself from the pack. Her characters are faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles that are unique in this new wave of romances. Brenna left her father's club with every intention of making it on her own, until she just couldn't anymore. Faced with extraordinary abuses, she returns to the people she has always known, the motorcycle club. I enjoyed how the MC were never framed as particularly law abiding and upstanding people. They have a choice and even when that choice may be illegal, it doesn't make them good or bad, it just makes them people.

Well written and fast paced, Craving Constellations begins a new series featuring the Aces Motorcycle Club. With a wide variety of secondary characters, I can see a long future for this series. I enjoyed Brenna's strength when she returned, but I think I enjoyed the simple pleasures of family she found with Dragon more. Sweet but the right kind of naughty, I'm looking forward to what comes next.

The Aces Series

1. Craving Constellations

2. Craving Redemption

Book Details

Publisher: Author Self-Published

# of Pages: 212

Date of Publication: August 27, 2013

ASIN: B00EUBF8NY

Source: Personal Purchase

Location: Eugene, Oregon

"Cowboy Take Me Away" By: Lorelei James Review

Cowboy Take Me Away

By: Lorelei James

Synopsis

The moment Carson McKay saw the sexy blonde at the dance hall, he wanted to throw her over his saddle and gallop hell-bent toward the closest church. Given his reputation as a lover and a fighter-not necessarily in that order-it wasn't surprising she gave him the cold shoulder. But he hadn't expected the mean right hook when he tried to steal a kiss.

Carolyn West might look sweet and innocent, but she's no fool. The good-looking cowboy with the heart-stopping smile didn't really want to marry her; he just wanted to take her for a test ride. But when he kisses her a second time, she doesn't fight her burning attraction to him...until she learns he's one of the McKay cowboys she's been warned about.

Carson doesn't care about the long-standing feud between their families; he knows that Carolyn was meant to be his. And the more intimate they become, the more Carolyn sees the real man behind the wild cowboy reputation-a man who wants the same forever kind of love she does...and who will lead her into a love story that spans fifty years.

My Thoughts

     Carson and Carolyn McKay have long been the backbone of the McKay family. Through fifteen books the family has dealt with love, heartbreak, death and birth. Now in the sixteenth book, Lorelei James delves into the most unforgettable couple in the entire series, where it all started, fifty years ago with Carolyn West and Carson McKay.

      Carson found Carolyn in a bar decades ago in the wilds of Wyoming. After over fifty years together, they have a lifetime of memories together...both good and bad. As Carson and Carolyn reminisce, they share their life stories with one another and other family members.

      Lorelei James has written one of the most perfect books I have ever read. A stunning conclusion to the Rough Riders series. I adored how she approached Carson and Carolyn’s relationship. Beginning like your traditional McKay romance, we see their initial meeting and watch as they fall in love. However, what sets this book apart, we follow their marriage, the births of their children, and the sometimes desperation of ranching.

     The reader sees some of the most pivotal points in the McKay history. You’ve seen it or heard it from the point of view of their children, but we live it with them as they recount their times together. I loved seeing Carolyn’s relationships with her children grow and change as they aged. My absolute favorite scene is the birth of Keely, the only girl after five boys born.

      The emotional intensity of Cowboy Take Me Away is awe inspiring. The bonds between the characters and the relationships created and maintained are what truly make this series special. With the trademark James sexytimes, I found myself laughing out loud, and couldn’t help but sniffle back a tear in a few places. A perfect ending to a wonderful series, I’ll be honest, the book was bittersweet but perfect for me.

Book Details

Date of Publication: June 17, 2014

# of Pages: 505

ISBN: 9781619223974

Location: Wyoming

Rough Riders Series

1. Long Hard Ride

2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet

3. Cowgirl Up and Ride

4. Tied Up, Tied Down

5. Rough, Raw and Ready

6. Branded as Trouble

6.5 Strong, Silent Type

7. Shoulda Been a Cowboy

8. All Jacked Up

9.Raising Kane

10. Cowgirls Don't Cry

11. Chasin' Eight

12. Cowboy Casanova

13. Kissin' Tell

14. Gone Country

15. Redneck Romeo

16. Cowboy Take Me Away

"Lord of Scoundrels" By: Loretta Chase Review

Lord of Scoundrels

By: Loretta Chase

Synopsis

DETERMINED LADY
Tough-minded Jessica Trent's sole intention is to free her nitwit brother from the destructive influence of Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Dain. She never expects to desire the arrogant, amoral cad. And when Dain's reciprocal passion places them in a scandalously compromising, and public, position, Jessica is left with no choice but to seek satisfaction ...

LORD OF SCOUNDRELS
Damn the minx for tempting him, kissing him ... and then forcing him to salvage her reputation! Lord Dain can't wait to put the infuriating bluestocking in her place --- and in some amorous position, And if that means marriage, so be it! --- though Sebastian is less than certain he can continue to remain aloof ... and steel his heart to the sensuous, headstrong lady's considerable charms

My Thoughts

    Jessica Trent is in Paris for the season with her wily grandmother and her idiot brother in tow. In an effort to curb her dumb brothers antics, she approaches Sebastian Ballister, in an effort to cut down on drinking and partying involving her brother and his cohorts. Initially intrigued by this small woman expecting him to listen to her, its no time at all until Sebastian falls completely under her spell.

    Consistently on the best of lists almost 20 years after publication is quite a feat but a well deserved one at that. This is hands down one of my favorite books to read, EVER! With witty dialogue, fantastically fleshed out characters, and a well rounded story with plenty of sexy times, Lord of Scoundrels is what others books can only hope to be.

     Many reviews have been written about how fantastic this book is, so I will refrain. I will however share some of my favorite quotes to influence you to run to your local library or bookstore to read this book today, if not in the next twenty minutes. Oh and by the way, you are welcome! :)  

“Jessica, you are a pain in the arse, do you know that? If I were not so immensely fond of you, I should throw you out the window."
She wrapped her arms about his waist and laid her head against his chest. "Not merely 'fond,' but 'immensely fond.' Oh Dain, I do believe I shall swoon."
"Not now," he said crossly. "I haven't time to pick you up.” 

“We've been wed more than a month. Since it appears you mean to stay, I might as well give you leave to call me by my christian name. It is preferable, at any rate, to 'clodpole.” 

“Women don't have a sense of humor. They don't need one. The Almighty made them as a permanent joke on men. From which one may logically deduce tha the Almighty is a female.”  

Book Details

Publisher: Avon

# of Pages: 375

Date of Publication: January 1995

ISBN: 978-0380776160

Location: England

Source: Personal Purchase

"Hard Time" By: Cara McKenna Review

Hard Time

By: Cara McKenna

Synopsis

Annie Goodhouse doesn’t need to be warned about bad boys; good sense and an abusive ex have given her plenty of reasons to play it safe. But when she steps into her new role as outreach librarian for Cousins Correctional Facility, no amount of good sense can keep her mind—or eyes—off inmate Eric Collier.

Eric doesn’t claim to be innocent of the crime that landed him in prison. In fact, he’d do it again if that’s what it took to keep his family safe. Loyalty and force are what he knows. But meeting Annie makes him want to know more.

When Eric begins courting Annie through letters, they embark on a reckless, secret romance—a forbidden fantasy that neither imagines could ever be real…until early parole for Eric changes everything, and forces them both to face a past they can’t forget, and a desire they can’t deny.

My Thoughts

     Annie is a small town librarian with an interesting job. Having been hired for Outreach services, Annie is expected to spend one day a week at the local prison reading to them while also teaching skills they can use on the outside. At first nervous, her nerves are really shaken when she locks eyes with Eric Collier, an inmate convicted of assault.
     Eric begins writing letters to Annie, romantic and heartfelt. Knowing there couldn’t be anything between them while he was locked up, Eric spills his heart to Annie each week. Telling her of his dreams and wishes, every week the letters get a little more deeper and a bit sexier. Annie becomes entranced by Eric and his letters carry her through the week. It isn’t until he is released for good behavior and actually a part of her community that she comes to terms with Eric as a man, and not just an inmate on the inside.
     Sweet and heartfelt, McKenna does an absolutely fantastic job of writing the insecurities inmates have and those who love them. Dealing with the isolation, the uncertainty, and the dire need for contact with the outside world, Eric is on rocky ground...both with himself and in his life outside of the walls. I loved the uncertainty of their relationship when Eric was released too, how each would react to the sudden change in dynamics.
     This is my only complaint, and while minor, I think I should address. I absolutely hated the ending. HATED IT. I’m sure the author had reasons for doing what she did, but to me it felt abrupt and there really didn’t seem to be a climax to the story at all. I loved it and was waiting for something to happen and then suddenly, the book was done. As you're reading it, you feel the build up and think something major will happen with one of the characters. So when it doesn’t, it kind of seems to be a bit of a let down.
     That aside though, Hard Time is an extremely sweet love story between two people kicked around in life. Striving to better their circumstances, both Annie and Eric grab life by the horns and decide to give their relationship everything they can. The letter writing was a genius way to grow their relationship while also being realistic to the circumstances surrounding them. The sensuality that McKenna puts into their time away from the prison...wowzas. Very well done if you know what I mean.

I would suggest Cara McKenna’s 

After Hours as a great read after reading Hard Time.

Book Details

Publisher: InterMix

# of Pages: 310

ISBN: 978-1101622018

Date of Publication: April 15, 2014

Source: Personal Purchase

Location: Darren, MI

"The Fault In Our Stars" By: John Green Review

The Fault in Our Stars

By: John Green

Synopsis

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

My Thoughts

What can I say about this book that hasn't been written? Gorgeous, sweet, heartbreaking, sensitive, fun, and completely and utterly wonderful are the first words that come to mind to be quite honest. I devoured this book on a Sunday afternoon complete with ugly snot crying in my bedroom before bed.

I fell in love with Hazel Grace and Augustus because of their hearts. Living with a deadly disease, Hazel could have fallen into a deep depression. She could have given up on life. As could Augustus to be honest, but they used the strength from one another to be strong. They were so strong, even in the face of death, sickness and heartache.

My friend Katy from southern Missouri has written a fantastic review on Goodreads if you want to find it. Her words on the cover got to me though and I completely agree with her view. "People ask about the cover and what it has to do with the book. Here's my thoughts: In the book Augustus and Hazel talk about when they were kids and dreamt about living on a cloud before Augustus's teacher slashed his dream by telling him it was too windy and cold and he would die on the cloud. So I think the black cloud represents death and broken dreams and the white cloud represents hope and life. Kind of a huge symbol for this book." (Katy, MO)

Never have I had a book grab me and stay with me like this one has. Even now, months later, its still in my head. Just watching the trailer makes me want to tear up. Highly emotional but so worth it, my only regret is that I didn't read it sooner.

Book Details

Publisher: Dutton Books

Date of Publication: January 10, 2012

# of Pages: 318

ISBN: 9780525478812

Source: Library Checkout

Location: Indianapolis, IN

"Crazy Good" By: Rachel Robinson

Crazy Good

By: Rachel Robinson

Synopsis

Before there were bikers, or fighters, or even good old-fashioned jerks, there were Navy SEALs. They put the bad in badass because, well…it’s their job.

Navy SEAL Maverick Hart has everything. Women want him. Grown men idolize him. Little boys want to grow up and be like him. The job, the glory—it’s all his. Not because it’s handed to him…because he works hard for it. The second his sights lock on something, he owns it—or destroys it. Unfortunately he does both at the same time.

Windsor Forbes only takes calculated risks in her profession and in her personal life. After being left at the altar by the only person she’s ever loved, the very last thing she’s looking for is a relationship—especially the insane brand an arrogant Navy SEAL is offering. Hesitant, yet trusting to a fault, she gives in.

She knew she shouldn’t take the chance, especially a second time, but love is irrational and their love is perfect, infallible. Or so she thought…The downfall to having everything is you have that much more to lose. A man like Maverick can’t have it all without something slipping out of grasp.

Crazy people perish for love.
Good people live for it.
Love doesn’t die. No matter how many bullets you put in it.

My Thoughts
     When Maverick Hart first meets Windsor Forbes, all he sees is a challenge. Windsor is coming off of a bad relationship and definitely knows she doesn’t want another womanizer, in any way shape or form. Maverick takes the challenge of Windsor and runs with it, slowly seducing her through late night phone calls, texts, and his daredevil antics.
     This book absolutely wrung the emotions through me. Happy, laughing one minute and absolutely devastated the next, Crazy Good may be just that...crazy good. I hate to give too much away about what the book is about, but at its core it is a relationship book about these two wildly different individuals. Maverick is a Navy Seal so danger follows him at every turn, while Windsor is a CPA. Reserved and quiet, Windsor is entranced by how Maverick’s wild actions and in your face attitude translates into her world.
     About ⅔ of the way through the story, something absolutely terrible happens. Broke my heart and had me whispering no, this inconceivable event rocks everything both Maverick and Windsor hold dear. It also absolutely changes the secondary characters and how everyone relates to everything else. Its after this traumatic and heart wrenching moment that you truly see why Maverick and Windsor belong together.
     An absolutely gut wrenching few hours was spent with Crazy Good and even when I was done, I didn't know if I truly wanted to be done. It was that good. Lovely new title from a new to me author, Rachel Robinson broke my heart and then glued it back together within a few short hours.

Book Details

Publisher: Rachel Robinson

Date of Publication: April 7, 2014

ASIN: B00JJZLJRU

# of Pages: 303

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Source: Personal Purchase

"At Peace" By: Kristen Ashley Review

At Peace

By: Kristen Ashley

Synopsis

Violet Winters once had it all but lost it when her husband was murdered by a criminal madman. During a cold winter night Violet has to leave her warm bed to tell her neighbor to turn the music down. And that’s when she meets sinister, scarred, scarily attractive security specialist, Joe Callahan.

She wants to deny it, but Violet can’t beat back the hunger she feels for Joe so she gives in again and again. Feeling it himself, Joe feeds Vi’s hunger, breaking his own rules to keep her in his bed.

Even though Violet had only one man in her life, she’s sure Joe is giving her the signals and Vi decides she’s ready to take a second chance at life and, maybe, love. But Violet doesn’t know the dark secrets in Joe’s past, secrets so soul-wrenching, they’ve drained him dry. With nothing left to give, Joe’s determined to live his life alone and he breaks Violet’s heart.

Crushed by Joe’s betrayal, Violet comes to terms with the fact that, no matter what signals he gave, Joe was not theirs to win. But Violet’s husband’s murderer is obsessed with her and heartbreak again haunts the door of the Winters home. When it does Joe is forced to face the knowledge that he can’t fight Violet’s pull, she’s under his skin and filled him full to bursting.

Joe needs to win her back and put his life on the line to keep Violet safe. But, having had it all once, can Violet endure losing Joe?

My Thoughts
     Violet is starting over in Indiana after a heartbreaking ending in Chicago. Her husband has been murdered and with a stalker haunting her every movement, she flees to a small town in Indiana to lick her wounds, raise her girls, and find herself. In the midst of all of that, she finds her sexy next door neighbor, security expert, and ultimate hottie, Joe Callahan.
     Upon their meeting, Violet hated Joe. Pushy and invasive, Joe seems to think he knows what’s always right. Suddenly a surprisingly passionate kiss leads to more and both Vi and Joe want to see where it goes. And even though the two begin to care for one another, they spend much of their time finding ways to push one another away in fear of hurting each other. Heartbreaking at times, Vi and Joe seem to be pulled together as if they are two halves of the same whole.
     At Peace is a huge, huge book coming in at over 500 pages. It’s daunting when it starts, but honestly, once you are wrapped up in the story, you don’t even notice it. Violet and Joe’s story is so volatile and engaging, I knew it was an Ashley book because I never wanted it to end!
     I think the major theme I would associate with At Peace would be...drama, drama, drama! Now I like drama don’t get me wrong, but there is something happening on every single page. Vi’s got a crazy stalker that is basically hunting her family down in order to gain her attention. Super creepy and discomforting, but absolutely an integral part of Joe’s continued involvement with Vi until he finally admits that she truly means something to him.
     Vi has two teenage daughters, who while dealing with a murdered father, are also dealing with a new home, new town, teen drama and their mother finding a new man. Well written though, I found the two girls to be the comic relief for much of the book, and it helped tone down some of the more serious themes.
     I can’t not talk about Vi and Joe themselves! Wonderful together and worse apart, these two fought their relationship with everything they had. Joe was intense but in such a good way! Oye. Makes me a little hot under the collar, in a very good way, wink wink! No holds barred, Joe made his own way in the world and taught Vi some pretty valuable lessons in never having any regrets.
     Utterly romantic and unforgettable, At Peace is likely to stay with me for a while. I reread Ashley books quite a bit and I’ve already began the epic reread. Part of the Burg series, I haven’t read the other titles but am planning on picking up the others. I had heard At Peace was a roller coaster, and I’m here to say, it was one of the best!

The Burg Series

1. For You

2. At Peace

3. Golden Trail

4. Games of the Heart

5. The Promise (2014)

Book Details

# of Pages: 568

Date of Publication: May 2nd, 2011

Location: Brownsburg, Indiana

ASIN: B004Z1GHG6

Source: Self Purchased

"Shade's Fall" By: Jamie Begley Review

Shade’s Fall

By: Jamie Begley

Synopsis

Shade is everything Lily doesn't want in a man. He's rude, obnoxious and he's definitely not a cowboy. The tattooed enforcer for The Last Riders is a mystery Lily doesn't want to solve. He's too much for her to handle, especially with the nightmares from her past constantly threatening her sanity.

Lily is everything Shade wants in a woman. She's sweet, kind and submissive. When she discovers the truth about The Last Riders, it threatens to tear apart every relationship within the club. Her rebellion causes the predatory instincts to rise in the ex Navy SEAL sniper.

When The Last Riders are threatened by another motorcycle club just as determined to claim Lily, Shade is her only hope of surviving the approaching confrontation. Could their passion be Shade's downfall?

My Thoughts

     Lily hasn’t had the easiest life. Adopted at a young age by incredibly strict parents, forced to forget her past and raised in a religious zealot’s home, the only real light in her life is her sister Beth. When Beth married a motorcycle club member Razer, Lily’s life was flipped upside down and hasn’t necessarily settled yet.
     Shade first saw Lily when Razer met his wife Beth. Knowing she was too young for any sort of relationship, Shade has bided his time and watched from afar. Yet as life and circumstances seem to have Lily falling farther and farther into a black hole, Shade finds himself the only one that can break into her psyche. At first Lily is appalled at the lifestyle the bikers, their blatant disregard for privacy and their openness with one another. However, as she gets to know the people within the club, she realizes she has never been more wrong in her life.
     I had enjoyed the Last Riders Series but have been looking forward to Shade and Lily’s story from the very beginning. I was worried I may have been building the story up in my head but was happy to realize that I was worried for nothing. Longer than I remember her other novels being, Begley takes her time and really tells the story that needs to be told.
     Lily had seemed like such an injured kitten in the previous books. She still seems like an injured soul, don’t get me wrong, but the background is finally explained. A horrific history and an especially horrible early childhood has created this manic young woman who honestly doesn't know who she is.
     A well developed romance, Shade and Lily’s road to romance is rocky but ultimately completely satisfying. At times I found Shade’s behavior overbearing and a bit hard to believe, but I think within the context of the story Begley was trying to tell it worked. A well rounded, very sensual romance that is easily my favorite of the series so far.

     

Last Riders Series

1. Razer’s Ride

2. Viper’s Run

3. Knox’s Stand

4. Shade’s Fall

Book Details

Publisher: Young Ink Press

# of Pages: 415

ASIN: B00J47HAUS

Date of Publication: March 19, 2014

Source: Personal Purchase

Location: Kentucky

"Devil's Game" By: Joanna Wylde Promo

Devil's Game

By: Joanna Wylde

Sypnosis:

Liam “Hunter” Blake hates the Reapers MC. Born and raised a Devil’s Jack, he knows his duty. He’ll defend his club from their oldest enemies—the Reapers—using whatever weapons he can find. But why use force when the Reapers’ president has a daughter who’s alone and vulnerable? Hunter has wanted her from the minute he saw her, and now he has an excuse to take her. Em has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Reapers. Her overprotective father, Picnic, is the club’s president. The last time she had a boyfriend, Picnic shot him. Now the men in her life are far more interested in keeping her daddy happy than showing her a good time. Then she meets a handsome stranger—a man who isn't afraid to treat her like a real woman. One who isn't afraid of her father. His name is Liam, and he’s The One. Or so she thinks.

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Reaper’s Property: GR // Amazon // B &N

Reaper’s Legacy:  GR //Amazon // B &N

Devil’s Game: GR // Amazon | B & N

Reaper's Stand: GR // Amazon // B & N 

About Joanna Wylde

Joanna is a freelance writer living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She started writing fiction in 2002, then took a long hiatus to explore other writing opportunities. She returned to fiction in January 2013 with ‘Reaper’s Property’, the first book in the Reapers Motorcycle Club series, and has recently released ‘Reapers Legacy’, the second of the series.

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"Devil's Game" By: Joanna Wylde Review

Devil's Game

By: Joanna Wylde

Synopsis

Liam "Hunter" Blake hates the Reapers MC. Born and raised a Devil's Jack, he knows his duty. He'll defend his club from their oldest enemies-the Reapers-using whatever weapons he can find. But why use force when the Reapers' president has a daughter who's alone and vulnerable? Hunter has wanted her from the minute he saw her, and now he has an excuse to take her.

Em has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Reapers. Her overprotective father, Picnic, is the club's president. The last time she had a boyfriend, Picnic shot him. Now the men in her life are far more interested in keeping her daddy happy than showing her a good time. Then she meets a handsome stranger-a man who isn't afraid to treat her like a real woman. One who isn't afraid of her father. His name is Liam, and he's The One.
Or so she thinks.

My Thoughts
      Liam “Hunter” Blake grew up in foster care, with his only real family being the MC he belongs to, the Devil’s Jack. A string of broken homes and fairly miserable past experiences, Hunter will do anything for his club. Anything. Even deliberately getting close to a rival MC President’s daughter.

     Em is a princess within the motorcycle club. Her father is the President of the Reaper’s and has kept her guarded from the outside world. With no boyfriend experience to speak of, Em is enchanted with her online boyfriend Liam. Its when she’s kidnapped and ransomed, that she discovers Liam is no other than one of the top dogs in a rival MC who is determined to bring down her friends and family.

     After reading Reaper’s Legacy, I was on pins and needles getting ready to read Em and Hunter’s story. A large majority of the book takes place during the same time as the events from the previous book, so reading the second book is fairly necessary to completely understanding the complexities at play during Hunter and Em’s exchanges.

      Liam is challenged by Em. She’s so different from anyone he knows. She doesn’t immediately bow down to his alpha tendencies, but she understands him and his code. There's a very poignant scene near the end when Liam confronts Em’s dad. Circumstances being what they are, Liam comes back black and blue. While Em is furious, she knows pride, love, confusion and new intermingled personal issues are at play. As they fall in love, Em and Liam have to move past their shattered histories and find a future together.

    Passionate and moving, I fell in love with Liam. Fighting for his future and his club, he devises a way to keep Em in his life while also never giving in on his principles. Well written and poignant, Devil’s Game was fantastic. The right amount of sexual tension, action, and glimpses of our favorite characters may make this one the favorite of mine in this series.      

Reaper’s MC

1. Reaper’s Property

2. Reaper’s Legacy

3. Devil’s Game

4. Reaper’s Stand (October 7, 2014)

Book Details

Publisher: Berkley Trade

# of Pages: 352

Date of Publication: June 3, 2014

ISBN: 9780425272350

Source: Personal Purchase

Location Spokane, Washington

"Against the Cage" By: Sidney Halston

AGAINST THE CAGE: Worth the Fight Series

Written by Sidney Halston

Loveswept Contemporary Romance

Releasing May 27, 2014

In her Loveswept debut, Sidney Halston turns up the heat as a sexy cage fighter shows a former bookworm how delicious a few rounds between the sheets can be.

For Chrissy Martin, returning to her Florida hometown always seems to bring bad luck. The day starts with a breakup text, followed by a jailhouse phone call from her troublemaker brother. 

Now a routine traffic stop has ended with her accidentally punching an officer . . . in a delicate place. Then Chrissy realizes that the hot cop on the receiving end of her right hook is none other than the man from her teenage fantasies.

Jack Daniels knows how to take a hit. After all, when he’s not chasing reckless drivers, he’s kicking ass in a mixed martial arts ring. So what takes his breath away isn’t the low blow, but the woman who dealt it: a gorgeous knockout with legs Jack wouldn’t mind being pinned under— who just so happens to be his best friend’s nerdy little sister, all grown up. Soon their instant chemistry leads to a sizzling affair, but Jack and Chrissy are fighting an uphill battle if they want to make love last beyond the final bell.

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Sidney Halston lives her life by one simple rule: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” (Mark Twain). Or even simpler: “Just do it” (Nike). And that’s exactly what she did. At the age of thirty, having never written anything other than a legal brief, she picked up a pen for the first time to pursue her dream of becoming an author. That first stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Halston lives in South Florida with her husband and children.

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