I have to say, this was not my fave
926393
The good is that we know how the story ends. However, that said, I really didn't find this book that interesting. I think a major reason for this is that the characters don't really have any goal. The first chunk of the book, the characters just sit out and hide. We learn about what they do every day, which is really, not much. They went to the store. They got thirsty. That doesn't make me want to read more. Then an event happens - a plot device to keep the story moving -- but it really is completely random, and you're like, "Really?" Then they hide some more. Then Zoe makes a decision that makes no sense at all, but again, it's in the book because it's a plot device to keep the story moving. Then, when the rebel cause finally gets started again, they don't know exactly what they're doing. They spend their time more or less waiting for something real to happen. The whole BOOK is about waiting. Everything happens in the last few pages. After which, there is a rushed epilogue which wraps up all the ends, but it is too minimal to feel satisfactory. Still, I was glad to know how the story ended.
1334229
Maybe I've just read too many HR novels, but I felt like this book was everything that's already been done before.  It was so formulaic I just had a difficult time enjoying it.  I admit I've not read the others in this series so perhaps I would have enjoyed it more had I had more of an emotional investment in Con.  I just kept putting the book down and not necessarily wanting to pick it back up.  I couldn't feel the chemistry between the characters much and I think that is because of the way they came together...an arrangement without much emotional connection.  Also, I did not find the heroine very endearing.  She became more likable as the book progressed, but first impressions tend to stick. If you've read the others you'll probably want to read to complete the series but I just didn't find this one very thrilling as a stand alone story.

I see others have called this a good afternoon read, but this one was not that for me.  Because of the slow pace of the book, it makes it difficult to get through it. I will admit I have felt this way about this author's books before and I know she has many fans, so perhaps her writing just isn't as suited to my HR tastes.
953958
Personally, this is not one of my favorite. Somewhat disappointed. Could be my personal taste but I think her other cookbook had more to offer
1951077
I generally like history type books but I didn't like this so much. It was dark and not my cup of tea.
3513040
This is my least favorite in the series so far. The romance aspect definitely took a back seat, as did the focus on secondary characters. I agree with other reviewers who described the writing as "stiff." It just didn't flow. The relationship between Eve and Roarke felt cold to me almost throughout the book (way too long), the storyline was sluggish, and I actually stopped reading it in the middle to read other books (never have done this to Eve and Roarke before!). I did finish it though, so I gave it 3 stars. I'm still looking forward to reading the rest of the series, but am hoping the next one is more exciting (plot-wise and relationship-wise).
4760958
I don't mind retellings, but this one I just didn't get into much. The characters were okay, though he was a bit obnoxious and what you would expect. I'm not into the whole fighting/ring scenerio, so that part didn't hold my interest, and I found it hard to believe that they haven't seen one another for so long and it just goes from point A to B without much in between. I don't know. Just thought it would be more than it was. It wasn't horrible though so can't say anything bad about it. Just not for me.
I received an advanced copy of this book for my honest review!
391544
While I did not hate it, I just could not make myself read this book, I tried, but I just couldn't do it. What I did read was okay, but just not great and did not make me want to read any further. Hopefully if you give it a chance you might like it, but it just wasn't what I hoped it would be.
4153291
did not like it,  was not crazy about the flavor,  Not what i was looking for
948620
2.5 - 3 stars
I had a soft spot for Dani and was looking forward to her story. Without Barrons and Mac though, this just didn't feel the same. Not that I didn't like it it, it was more I didn't love it. Where as all the other books were page turners, this became a chore to finish. Can't wait to start Burned, but think I'll take a breather inbetween.
2232629
This was not what I thought it was and I really did not care for it.
2253090
It just wasn't what I was expecting - not for me.  Someone else might like it, but not my taste.
3257909
This was definitely my least favorite one so far. Don't get me wrong I still liked it. It just wasn't as good. It doesn't surprise me because I knew going in that Jake was a prankster. I just didn't realize that KC was going to be a pain. Luckily everything was worked out in the end.
4340419
This was my least favorite of the series.  It just wasn't as much fun to read as the others.
2429322
I'm sorry .. Maybe it's just me.. but I didn't like that much...
1044584
This one just wasn't my cup of tea. It's a very laid back slow paced story much like the city of Charleston where the story takes place. The writing is very good and the story had promise but the pace was just too slow to keep my interest. Others will probably enjoy this one, it simply didn't fit my taste.
3462536
It was hard for me to get in to this book for some reason.  I found it hard to relate to the characters, and the story was just not to my liking.  I finished the book because I always finish a book I start, but it is not a book, I would say to myself, I will put this on my I want to read this again in 5 years list which I do with favorite books.
564246
Seventh book in the Brazen Boys series and I gotta say that I was pretty disappointed with this one. The others had a different theme than this one did.  This one wasn't nearly as erotic and/or romantical, not that that is mandatory for me but these books started out that way.  This last one didn't seem to have any kind of romance in it at all.  It was more about control and loyalty.  But it just didn't make much sense the way the author went about it.  The ending didn't give me that much closure so I didn't really understand where it was going.  This is the only one that I can honestly say that I didn't like.
Sorry guys. I feel kinda bad because I am HUGE fan of Daryl Banner and I really wanted to like it.  For some reason I couldn't get into Liams mind I guess.  I couldn't identify with his character. He seemed like an ass and maybe thats why I couldn't get into the story. I feel like that could be a cop-out because theres lots of books where I couldn't stand the MC but I liked the book.  (see Bully review) Im sorry, this one wasn't for me.