Showing posts with label Harper Sloan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harper Sloan. Show all posts
Ok so like Axel this book was one I read when it was released seven freaking years ago, seriously how has it been seven years since these guys came into my life? And I remember that I was a massive fan of the series and especially of Harper Sloan’s writing. So after I put down Axel I immediately jumped into Cage. And since I loved him so hard as the older surrogate brother to all the lovely ladies I was super excited.
Then I started reading it and I wanted him to catch a massive case of crabs. Now don’t get me wrong I am not hugely sensitive to our main characters having sex before they get together. Sure I would prefer it to not be a big point of the book but I generally get over it pretty quickly. And I probably would have if after meeting the heroine and inquiring about her, dancing with her and rubbing all up against her he then didn’t bang his crazy AF sex buddy with the hard on he got from the heroine. And if he also didn’t do it while bitching that the crazy AF sex buddy was crazy AF and needed to stop thinking this was more than it was. This one scene gave me a shit taste to start my book off with. We had already witnessed him and said Crazy chick going at it we didn’t need this recap.
But I am a forgiving reader and once he decided to chase the heroine he was all in and all about her so I figured I would just ignore that one bar room bang and focus on everything after that. From that point on he was perfect. I adored him for Melissa. And I loved the whole premise of them already being six degrees of separated.
Melissa was great. I liked that she could hold her own and she fit in so well with the Corps Security crew and the ladies of the group. Cohen was an awesome addition to the story and I really liked the fact he acted age appropriately. This series is everything that I remembered and I am so glad that I decided to do a reread.
I read this book so long ago that I honestly could only remember that I loved it. I am a huge fan of Harper Sloan and I love her writing style so while I was sitting around procrastinating I ended up on her Facebook group and obviously, people were raving about their experience of being first time readers and I figured a reread was in order.
Far out did poor Izzy go to hell and back. But she didn't just let fate keep kicking her down. And her inner spirit came through so strong I just loved her. I also loved that despite everything she had been through there wasn't a single pity party and I was right behind her when she just wanted a drink and to hideaway under her covers.
Of course Axel would convince any woman to crawl out from under anywhere. Having the dual POV in this I could understand his anger. But I loved that he didn't hold onto it. And as soon as he knew what had transpired he was crushed but he also just wanted to get back on the path to happily ever after.
Naturally the secondary characters were beautiful and I can't wait to read the rest of the series and then jump into the spinoff. And I am extremely excited to see that awesome things are happening for Harper and inspiring her to write again so fingers crossed we will be getting more of her words soon.
I am having a really hard time trying to figure out how to rate this book. And to be honest I am not really surprised. See Harper Sloan has been an insta buy for me for the entire Bleeding Hearts and Corps Security series, I love her writing and her alpha heroes. But I read a few reviews that were less than flattering and I just didn’t connect with the blurb so I put it off until the what do I read now dilemma hit for the millionth time and for some reason this was the book that jumped out at me as I flicked through the stupid crazy amount of books on my kindle.
So you would think after reading it I would know how many stars to give the book but I just can’t get my head around a few contradictory things. First it has so many elements I love and they are done so well. Plus it has a heap of the awesomeness that can be expected from Harper. And the twists and turns kept me guessing until nearly the end. And all of that would normally make this a no brainer 5 star read.
Problem solved you would think except I read 30% of it before I fell asleep last night and when I picked up my kindle I couldn’t really remember what I had read. See the way it was written was kind of convoluted and I got a little lost in parts. I think it was written that way to add to the overall mystery but for me it just made it hard to get into, or maybe it wasn’t the book and it’s just my brain being tired from baby not sleeping and Christmas over lapping. Either way I just didn’t really connect with the beginning of the book.
But as I got further along this morning I forgot about my issues with the first 30% and got invested in Ari and Thorn. I loved them and I loved that there was no relationship drama since Thorn was an absolutely perfect growling, chest beating alpha. Oh and Ari more than held her own in the well developed, easy to love characters. Throw in some great secondary characters and an arsehole cat and my little heart was happy.
So how do I rate it? A 4 feels like it isn’t enough for how invested I was in Thorn and Ari but a 5 feels like too much for a book I wasn’t massively obsessed with from the first word. So I think I will give it a four and see if it plays on my mind over the next few days or weeks while I stalk Harper to see when we are getting more of this series.
In this second of the sultry, Western-set Coming Home series from New York Times bestselling
author Harper Sloan, Quinn Davis might finally have a shot at her own
happily-ever-after—but will she let love in, or will she tell it to go
ahead and kiss her boots?
Quinn Davis prefers to live her life quietly. She’s the stereotypical tomboy with two overprotective big brothers who have always been there to protect her, especially from devilishly handsome cowboys with silver tongues. That is, until Tate Montgomery comes riding into town. Their first meeting, however, is far from something out of a fairy tale and only further convinces Quinn that men aren’t worth her time.
The only place Tate Montgomery ever truly felt at home growing up was during the long, sweltering summer months he spent at his Gram and Paw’s farm in Pine Oak, Texas. Now, Tate has returned to his childhood sanctuary seeking a fresh start—but if he’s being entirely honest, he’s not just back for the wranglers and Stetsons. During those summers, Quinn was a friend-turned-young-love who Tate lost when life threw him a curveball and he cut all ties to his past; but all it takes is one glance at the raven-haired beauty he did his best to forget for him to realize just how much he’s been missing….
Quinn Davis prefers to live her life quietly. She’s the stereotypical tomboy with two overprotective big brothers who have always been there to protect her, especially from devilishly handsome cowboys with silver tongues. That is, until Tate Montgomery comes riding into town. Their first meeting, however, is far from something out of a fairy tale and only further convinces Quinn that men aren’t worth her time.
The only place Tate Montgomery ever truly felt at home growing up was during the long, sweltering summer months he spent at his Gram and Paw’s farm in Pine Oak, Texas. Now, Tate has returned to his childhood sanctuary seeking a fresh start—but if he’s being entirely honest, he’s not just back for the wranglers and Stetsons. During those summers, Quinn was a friend-turned-young-love who Tate lost when life threw him a curveball and he cut all ties to his past; but all it takes is one glance at the raven-haired beauty he did his best to forget for him to realize just how much he’s been missing….
Amazon: US | UK | AU | CA
BN | Kobo | iBooks | BAM | Google
My Review
About the Author
Harper is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestselling author residing in Georgia with her husband and three daughters. She has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books, hibachi, tattoos and Game of Thrones. When she isn't writing you can almost always find her with a book in hand.
Facebook | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Goodreads | Amazon
Being a massive Harper Sloan fan, I always find it almost
impossible to review these books. Not for any other reason than I find it hard
to conceive of anyone not diving into the newest release as soon as it is
released. But I guess I had best try.
Naturally the characters were great and the writing was
flawless. However I wasn’t expecting this one to be quite as sweet as it was.
For a second chance romance it was quite drama light which I really enjoyed.
Quinn was so solid and understanding of everything that had
happened I just adored that she didn’t make unnecessary drama or doubt what she
felt. It just made her seem that much stronger and more self-confident and I
felt like she absolutely made the story sweet.
Not that Tate didn’t hold his own and I seriously liked him.
Although I understood everything he went through to get them here I just
struggled with some of his early actions but that said he did redeem himself.
It was great to catch up with Mav and Leigh and the epilogue
has me so excited for the future of both couples in Clay’s book which can’t
come soon enough.
Synopsis
In Lost Rider, the first Western romance in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Harper Sloan’s Coming Home series, an injured rodeo star encounters an old flame but will she be just what he needs to get back in the saddle?Maverick Austin Davis is forced to return home after a ten-year career as a rodeo star. After one too many head injuries, he’s off the circuit and in the horse farming business, something he’s never taken much of a shine to, but now that it’s his late father’s legacy, familial duty calls. How will Maverick find his way after the only dream he ever had for himself is over?
Enter Leighton Elizabeth James, an ugly duckling turned beauty from Maverick’s childhood—his younger sister’s best friend, to be exact, and someone whose heart he stomped all over when she confessed her crush to him ten years back. Now Leighton is back in Maverick’s life, no longer the insecure, love-stricken teen—and Maverick can’t help but take notice. Sparks fly between them, but will Leighton be able to open her heart to the one man who broke it all those years ago?
Written in the vein of Diana Palmer and Lindsay McKenna, this Texas-set series is filled with sizzle, heart, and plenty of cowboys!
Buy Links
Amazon: US | UK | AU | CA
Paperback | Audible
BN | Kobo | iBooks | BAM | Google
My Review
Excerpt
I should tell Quinn and Clay that he’s here. But one look at him and it’s like the last ten years have never passed and I’m back at the bonfire, the awkward high schooler uncomfortable in her own skin. Marching away from him in the woods. It was the last time I saw him. How is it possible that he can affect me this much after all this time?
He hasn’t noticed me, not with his head bowed, so I quickly turn around and focus on Pastor John as he finishes up his prayer. Him being here means nothing. I should be happy that I remember the pain from that night so well, it will make keeping my walls up around him so much easier.
“On behalf of the Davis family, I want to thank everyone for coming today. At this time, the family has asked for some time alone as they say their good-byes. They wanted me to remind everyone that the PieHole will be opening up for a few hours tonight starting at five for anyone that wishes to join them.”
I keep my arm around Quinn, not looking back to where I saw Maverick. I can hear the church slowly emptying and I feel a frown pull at my lips. I had hoped that when everyone started to leave that he would have come up front to be with his family, but so far, the pew we’re in is still empty save for the three of us. We sit and wait for everyone to leave, something that Clay had asked Pastor John to make arrangements for in place of the customary recessional, knowing that no one in this town would really mean a word of it anyway. Plus, I know Quinn is having a hard time. Regardless of the fact that she wasn’t the closest with her father, she was really counting on this—Maverick home. She’s still shaking in my arms, but when I look over at Clay I realize his silence isn’t because of the heaviness of Buford’s death, but instead anger over his brother’s absence that has started to build to a boil. I fear that he’s seconds away from tipping over the edge.
I stand when Clay and Quinn do, but hang back at the edge of the row we had been sitting in as they meet Pastor John and gather their father’s ashes. I can’t wait to get out of these heels. If it would have been acceptable to wear my boots, I would have, but Quinn would have killed me. As it is, I feel like I can’t take a deep breath with how tight my dress is against my chest. I never wear tight shirts. I haven’t since my boobs became beasts of their own right. I’m too busy fiddling with the straps of my dress, trying desperately to get some of the pressure against my chest to ease up so I could take a deep breath, when I heard Quinn gasp.
“Mav!” Next thing I know she’s running past where I’m standing, her black hair streaming in the air behind her as she speeds forward right into her brother’s arms. Clay moves to stand next to me and I look up to meet his green eyes, the questions he isn’t vocalizing dancing in their emerald depths. He’s not stupid and I’m doing a crappy job at hiding the memories haunting me right now. He gives me a small smile, shifting his hold on the urn to wrap his free arm around me and pulls me into a strong hold.
“You’re shakin’,” he says against my temple and I just nod.
“I’m good, Clay. Go see your brother.”
“I’m fine right where I am, sugar.”
I keep my eyes to the ground, focusing on his worn boots instead of looking up, hating myself for making this moment about me when I should be focused on them. Like it or not, I can’t fight the feelings that being near him bring me. I’m that stupid, naive sixteen-year-old all over again. “Let’s get out of here,” he says after a few silent seconds. I look up and give him a smile, hoping that it looks a hell of a lot braver than I feel. Inside I feel like I might puke.
“You think I could have a second with my family?”
My head shoots up at the coldness I hadn’t anticipated in Maverick’s voice. He’s not focused on me, though, instead looking at his brother with a hard expression and one brow raised upward.
“Mav!” Quinn gasps and he moves his attention from his brother to her.
“Sorry, Quinn, but I’m thinkin’ that Clay’s lady friend would understand that this should be a moment for our family and give us time alone.”
“I’ll just—”
“Don’t you dare finish that sentence, sugar,” Clay all but spits through clenched teeth and drops his arm to take a step forward. “You’ve got something to say, Mav, then say it.”
“Nothing to say, Clayton, I just think it would be nice for your girlfriend to give us some space.”
“My girlfriend,” he parrots sarcastically, his deep voice vibrating in anger.
“Mav.” Quinn attempts to butt in, but stops when Maverick leaves her side and turns to stalk out of the church. I should find it comical that he obviously didn’t recognize me, or hell, maybe he did and he’s just picking up where he left off ten years ago in the middle of the dark woods. I take a deep breath. “It’s okay. He’s right. Y’all need some time as a family. I’ll head over to the PieHole and start settin’ up for tonight.”
Quinn brushes a tear from her cheek and just shakes her head. I look at Clay to see him staring in the direction that his brother just left.
“You’re family,” he finally says, not looking in my direction.
“Clay, really, it’s okay. It’s been a long time since y’all were back together and I don’t need to be there for that reunion. It sucks that it takes all of this to finally bring him home, but he’s here and y’all need to make up for a lot of time lost.”
“Shut up, Leighton.”
“Don’t, Clay.”
“Don’t what? You’ve got every right to be here. You’re just as much a part of our family as he is. Hell, maybe even more so than he is at this point. So just shut up, come with us, and ignore him.”
I shake my head, the fight instantly leaving my sails, knowing I would be arguing until the end of time if I pressed this issue.
“I can’t believe he doesn’t even recognize you,” Quinn whispers.
Harper Sloan
Harper is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestselling author residing in Georgia with her husband and three daughters. She has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books, hibachi, tattoos and Game of Thrones. When she isn't writing you can almost always find her with a book in hand.
Facebook | Website | Twitter
Instagram | Pinterest | Goodreads | Amazon
I feel like
this review should just be Harper Sloan
new release. Enough said.
But
apparently not.
The blurb
for this book really didn’t do the story the slightest bit of justice. I went
into it not expecting to like Maverick very much. I had this idea of how he
broke Leigh’s heart and who I thought he might be and I was so far off the
mark.
Leigh and
Maverick have known each other their whole lives and Leigh has loved him from
before she even knew what it was. But Maverick broke her heart and left town
without a backward glance. Now ten years later he returns and we find out why
he left and felt he had to break her heart in the process.
And I have
to say my heart broke for him. I completely loved him and I forgave him
immediately for everything. Luckily Leigh was so strong and kick arse she not
only forgave him but helped him come to terms with his past and work towards a
beautiful future.
As with all
of Harper Sloan’s men Maverick was the perfect alpha with a massive dose of
caring, sensitive, sweet guy. And he was seriously amazing. Watching him set
out to right all of his mistakes and make up for the heartbreak he caused Leigh
was awesome. They were the perfect couple. And of course there was a whole heap
of smoking hot sex and sizzling chemistry.
And getting
to know the secondary characters has got me dying to read Quinn’s book.
SURPRISE!
Harper Sloan has released a bundle to the first 3 books in the Hope Town Series!
For
the first time ever, the Hope Town books are being bundled! Join us for
the first three books in the series! Complete with new bonus content!
Don't worry this does not mean the series is ending, there will be an amazing new book early next year.
AMAZON: http://amzn.to/2ftQCoy
All other links coming soon
Harper Sloan
Harper
is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestselling
author residing in Georgia with her husband and three daughters. She has
a borderline unhealthy obsession with books, hibachi, tattoos and Game
of Thrones. When she isn't writing you can almost always find her with a
book in hand.
I have to confess I read the blurb for this book and I wasn’t
excited like I normally am by a Corps Security or Hope Town novel. I don’t want
them to not be together or to fight the attraction, I don’t want one of them to
be ruined damn it. Then I got up and my pre order was on my kindle all shiny
and sparkly so I opened it up and it was a one sit read for me. I literally
couldn’t put it down.
I should have known that would be the case, all of Harper’s
books have been amazeballs.
So Nate was a bit of a dick for point two five seconds then
I loved him and wanted to have his babies. Honestly man bun and growling equals
massive ovary explosion for me.
And Ember was gorgeous. She was so open and loving and
forgiving and understanding and just all round sweet as.
But naturally we also got the full Corps Security line up
and the massive amounts of love they all show so openly you can feel it while
you’re reading the book. Along with all their different character quirks and hilarious
inside jokes. I love that these guys are so masculine and alpha yet so open and
accepting.
I absolutely love, love, love this series and of course the
original Corps Security series and if you haven’t read them yet I am scared to
ask what you were in prison for? But maybe now you’re out you can one click
them all and get reading ;)
Check out my reviews on the rest of the family
Blurb
Nate:
It’s nearly impossible to be surrounded by love but not understand it. My parents, my sister, and just about everyone around us has no trouble accepting that love. To give your trust to someone else and believe they would die before hurting you. I’ve witnessed it—I’ve seen the power of it—but I’ve also seen the pain. Because for me, I’ve only loved someone I could never have, and my biggest fear is that by giving her my love, all I would do is ruin her. I should have tried harder, but I’m not sure I can because I only feel complete when I’m with her.
Emberlyn:
The only time I feel like I belong is when he’s near. His infectious smile warms me straight to my bones. Any insecurities I have vanish with just a wink from him. A sliver of his attention makes me feel invincible. But all it took was one drunken night of truths for me to lose everything I had begun to crave. Now, I’m not sure how to move on because I only feel complete when I’m with him. He said I was too young. I said he was perfect. He said our families wouldn’t understand. I said we could weather any storm. He said he would ruin me. And he was right.
AMAZON US | AMAZON UK | AMAZON CA | AMAZON AU | Kobo | Apple | BN
My Review
Harper Sloan
Harper is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestselling author residing in Georgia with her husband and three daughters. She has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books, hibachi, tattoos and Game of Thrones. When she isn't writing you can almost always find her with a book in hand.
Omg the last Corps Security book. Reading this
book was so bittersweet. I mean I absolutely love Maddox Locke, he has been the
broody, quiet guy in the corner you can't stop your eyes from straying to from
the start. And I really wanted him to have all that he deserved and more but I
just never wanted this series to end.
Of course if you've read this series you know
that this story begins at the end of Beck and it is set in the same time as
Cooper but since Harper is such a goddess you have no idea what has happened
and how poor Emmy is handling everything she went through. And we kinda got a
very tiny tease into why Maddox is so closed off but really that tiny little
picture left us with more questions than answers.
And if you are anything like me you had twenty
different plot twists as to what the picture represents and what happened to
turn the smiling man in the photo into the one we all know and when it is
revealed just let me say
I didn't see that coming. Seriously just
straight out of left field but damn did Harper have me sitting on the edge of
my seat dying to see what happens next.
Even though Maddox was my favourite one of the
boys, damn did he drive me fucking nuts. I thought he would never pull his head
out of his damn ass and I am sad to say there were times I wanted Emmy to just
kick him in the dick and walk away.
Anyway if you’re like me and love story's with
no emotional angst or over done relationship drama, can't get enough of
possessive, growly alphas who know what they want and won't let anyone doubt
it,mixed in with enough smoking hot scenes to make panties pointless this
series has gone above and beyond and after messing up a little and reading
Unexpected Fate first I can say with confidence that the spin off just
keeps that bar held high.
So if you haven’t met the men of Corps Security
yet race off and one click it today. Check out my reviews on some of the boys
by clicking on the images below.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(Atom)
