5 more starts for my man Knox!
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Holy CRAP! This installment was HOT and so intense! I was in the edge of my seat practically the whole time! And what a damn ending...every time!!!!! I'm so reading for the final volume! As usual Cassia, well done!
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Candace Blevins just keeps outdoing herself with each story I read!  In Volume II, we get more of the daily life of Angelica and Bash as they try to establish some type of relationship.  This might not be as easy as they thought, what with danger coming at them from outside sources that really want to cause them harm.

We also go further into the MC world and find out what Angelica will do to protect her new MC family.  One of the best characteristics of this authors writing is her strong female characters, Angelica is more than literally strong, since she is wolf, she is also strong mentally.  She will stand up to anyone and works very hard at being able to do so, whether with her hands or a gun (as we learned in the first volume).

As for Bash, he is truly an anti-hero.  He protects but also will not blink at really harming someone when deserved.  He has claimed Angelica and has his work cut out for him because she will not be that wolf that will just roll over and show her belly.  Lets not forget Dawg and how he gets involved in a very sexy mnage, seriously hot!

Passion ignites, fantasies are made to come true and we the readers are left salivating, well at least this reader was. The intensity of their joining really astounds me and it is really just the beginning since we still have another volume to go.  I cannot wait to find out what happens, especially since this volume does end in a cliffhanger, but don't worry, the next book is only 2 short weeks away!

* Copy received from author in exchange for an honest review
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He's doing it to me again. He's f****ing me with his words, and I am turned on beyond belief." Jill "Playing With Her Heart"

I love Lauren Blakely's book, They make me happy !! I have to say that "Playing With Her Heart" is my new favorite in this series, they just keep getting better, Lauren has out done herself! It is also nice that while the characters run through out each series you can read "Playing With Her Heart" without having to read the other books in the series. {You will love the other books so hurry pick them up if you have not read them}

In "Playing With Her Heart" Lauren has given us a perfect blend of drama and joyfulness. I was pulled in from the start, the
characters are complex and I loved watching them unfold before me.

Davis Milo a Hot Director is the perfect blend of Alpha male, sexy, strong, sophisticated, confident, but also vulnerable. He
has a dirty mouth and knows how to use it. Milo has been hurt in the past and is guarding his heart. He has a hard rule about becoming involved with the actresses he works with.

Jill, who we first meet in "Caught Up In Us" is sexy, beautiful and talented. On the outside she appears to be this to be a feisty, happy, up and coming stage actress. Jill had built her own walls to protect herself, she is hiding a dark secret that she
has carried since she was a teenager.

Jill has just landed her first big production as an understudy. Little does she know that the intense, hot director Milo Davis
wanted her for the main role. Milo has admired her from afar having seen her perform on stage before. Jill is excited about
getting to work with the dreamy male lead Patrick...who she has secretly been in love with for years!

The attraction between Davis and Jill is undeniable, there is this slow, sweet, sexy seduction that takes place once Davis acknowledges that he can no longer deny his feelings for Jill. Jill is equally smitten with Davis, and falls under his seductive spell. Can she forget her past, forgive herself and let go of a crush that is not real. Will Milo figure out her mysteries, let down his own walls and claim what he wants!

"Playing With The Heart" has everything, heartbreak, humor, love, passion and redemption. I laughed, cried, fell in lust with Milo Davis, fell in love with Jill McCormick. This is the perfect example of what a love story should be. Thank you Lauren Blakely.
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This is such a fun read.  It's not my usual genre, and I certainly don't often write reviews, but I felt this one deserved my time and my five stars.  These characters come alive on the page.  You know these people and fall in love with them.  I love how they both grow through the pages of this book, bringing out the best in one another.  Great job, Ms. Knox.  Keep on writing, girl.  I'm buyin'.
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The story moves forward at a good clip, so far it has kept me interested and coming for more! Author is doing a great job at keeping the action coming hot and heavy! The development of the characters is well done and often I worry that my favorite ones might get bitten etc. I am also waiting for some of the younger characters to further mature and become valuable assets when the S--t hit the fan and Z's heads need fixing LOL. Well the next installment is calling me!
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I liked Sergeant MacDougal as he shows up riding with Major Jonah Trmain on their way to Diablo.  They and Private Davie [poor guy] are coming from Fort Fannin to Diablo in search of information about the payroll robberies.
Major Tremain sends his two companions off to Diablo while he seeks out Half-Moon Ranch and Quince Hunter. Tremain has been in some major set-tos with the Indians since Quince left him 5 years ago.

It seems like spring is in the air or at least the mating urge.  Abby does not know how to handle her unsettled emotions. She is not happy or at least she is wary of her father being home from prison.

Now Jack Hunter is putting Half-Moon back deeper in debt.  And the banker, Edmund Montgomery is egging Jack on.

Abby continues to snarl at Jonah while her brothers are trying to get enough mustangs together to supply the army with moderately trained horses.  The Major needs a nicely trained mount for a lady.

We learn that a lot of hopes are place on the colt, Moon Racer that Abby had raised.  Abby just wishes that Matt would come home.

Instead of being able to go out mustanging with her brothers she must help Iona Montgomery because Iona had been there for her for so many years.  The trouble is that Edmund is in the house of an evening and he tries to get Abby to spend some time with him.
He is of the opinion that she wants him just as much as he wants her.

Quince has told Abby that Jonah is engage to Patricia Van Dere and she and Jonah's father are coming to Diablo.
Don't lose track of the payroll robberies and Jonah's determination to find the accomplices of Captain Gregory.  He also has the Indian agent under watch.

There are so many interesting scenes going on with Abby cutting her hair - Abby giving Jack a mongrel pup as a birthday present - Edmund and Kane still plotting together - Jonah buying Taylor's ranch, thereby saving Taylor from Edmund forclosing - Jonah not being able to keep his hands off Abby - Abby sending off a letter to Julianna Rains for Iona.
Oh yes, and Edmund trying to force himself on Abby.
Jonah found Edmund, yikes!

Patricia turns out to be a sweet young lady [if 30 is young in those days]
You already know that Crystal is pregnant. And all of these stories take place through-out her 9 months.
Patricia just can't see herself living in the West - it terrifies her.

Definitely Recommended  --m  -- there is so much more to enjoy to the story.  Happy reading.
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Ahh that ending!!!! I didn't expect things to end right then!

I really enjoyed McKenna and Knox, I can't wait to see where Kendall Ryan takes their story. At first I wasn't sure how I would feel about this story just because I had in the past year read other stories about sex addiction. I was afraid I would begin to compare the two. However I didn't.

I like the fact that Knox is going to a group for sex addiction. I like the fact that McKenna is essentially innocent. Their story flowed so effortlessly that when I reached the end I didn't even realize that I had devoured the whole book. It has left me wanting more.

McKenna is a virgin and sex addiction counselor. After dealing with her own tragic loss she has thrown herself into volunteer working to pass her time. She is a fixer. She likes helping people. This is what has led her into being a counselor.

Knox hasn't had a easy life. He uses sex as an outlet. It is basically his "me" time, his way to lose his problems and stress in his life even if just for a short time. He doesn't think he has a problem and is reluctant to join the group. After a while he realizes he might have a problem after all.

Only once him and McKenna grow closer does he open up. I adored Knox and even though I wouldn't have used sex to mask the issues he has dealt with, I understand him. He is after all a man. But I have to admit at the end of the book I am a little mad and disappointed at him, but part of me knows I could be mad for nothing. *fingers crossed* I CANNOT wait to the follow up book! This is one of my favorite Kendall Ryan books so far!
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Smoke was HOT! Good Lord that man had me fanning myself! He was such a tease too!

Frankie was complicated and took me awhile to actually get, which goes to show how great the writing was.

I absolutely loved seeing some past favorites. Some authors start falling into trouble when they write soo many books in the same setting and with the same characters but not Frazier.
She keeps just enough of the past and adds just enough new to balance everything out.

I keep saying this one was my favorite book in this series and then Boom she puts out another explosive piece of work! I cant wait to see what characters start talking to her next!
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LOVE this series. There is something so intoxicating about these books, so much so I could care less the leave me hanging at the end. It actually makes me happy because I know I get more.

Knox and McKenna came to a crossroads at the end of When I Break. The story picks up about a week after the heartbreaking event McKenna believes happened. Kendall Ryan does a fabulous job with the first few pages of the book, she does not hold back. One of the best beginnings to a 2nd book. I was shocked by what I was reading. IT all comes full circle and we see how both McKenna and Knox must grow from their past.

I love how McKenna was the strong one in When I Break, but now we see Knox has a sold pillar of strength. I love reading the chemistry with these two characters, and their story unfolds nicely. Just when we think all will be well, we are dealt with two of life's blows and the ending leaves me wanting more. <---- This is the sign of AMAZING writing. To have a reader so invested into 2 well written characters and then to have an ending that I could careless will give be a third book is BRILLIANT!!!!  RUN RUN RUN to buy this book, or series if you have not started it. This series will make you laugh, cry, shock you and make your heart melt. What more could you want.
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Finn really starts opening up in this sequel to "Chasing Wild Sparks." Well I should say that he starts to share his "dirty little secret" with the world, and introduces Hadley to his coworkers and confesses to his viewing audience that he is in love! As for opening up to Hadley, they still both have work to do in that department in the beginning.

I really grew to love Finn even more in this story. I love the friendship he and Ricky have, and enjoyed getting to know his friend more as well. Finn really tries to show Hadley how much he loves her, but he is so broken and irrational at times that he just doesn't know how. When he is finally warming up to the idea of proposing, his mom throws a whammy at him that she is getting her third divorce! That is all I can say at this time about his marriage/baby issues and what happens! At least now I can see that he does love her, because in the last book I wasn't sure if he had another dirty secret that involved someone else.

Hadley is still insecure in this book, as I would be too if I was in her shoes. However, she didn't repeat that as much as the last book and therefore she was less annoying to me. Overall I enjoyed this story even more than the first and give it 4.5 stars! I am really looking forward to read what Ren comes up with next!
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I loved it. Mystery, emotions and hot sex. You will love Knox and Micas story and it keeps getting better. Can wait got book 3
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It's crazy how life can throw you a curve ball. One minute you're good and the next thing you know, you are right back where it all happened, not as a free woman, but as a target. That is exactly what happened to Rebecca when Knox comes looking for her. He just barges into her life and takes it over with his sneaky ways, demands, and caveman like attitude. He subjects her to different situations out of her norm, that will lead him to get the results he is looking for. Why is she a target? What are these results you ask, you have to read this book and the other volumes to find out. I know I did and I could not put any of them down! Loved this series!
Recommended it to a friend and she absolutely loved it as well. Don't miss your chance.
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Ruthie Knox is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors in contemporary romance! I absolutely love Sean. So smart. So sexy. So solid. And yet, soooo vulnerable. Yep, I adore him! And Katie is a great match for Sean. She gives him the drive to step up and take charge and I love it! Apart they're awesome, together they're perfect!

Great characters, great story. Poignant in some places, witty in others. Such a wonderful, feel good read!

ARC provided by the publisher, Loveswept, via Netgalley.
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WOW Cassia you've done it again! Knox is the ultimate ALPHA !!! Volume 2 was just as amazing as Volume 1... HOT, STEAMY & AWESOME!!  Cant wait to continue with Rebecca  & Knox in the next volume!!
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Another sexy installment in the Compromise Me series! Laurie and Ethan have had ten years in which to build the anticipation and their first time together is HOT! He has patiently waiting for the time to make his move, and one night will not be enough for him. But Laurie doesn't do relationships, so when the opportunity to have her pretend to be his girlfriend arises, he jumps at it. It may be pretend for her, but it's always been real for him. I loved seeing Ethan start to bring down some of Laurie's walls until she really lets him in. Ethan's family is great and his mom was an unexpected surprise. I've really enjoyed the series so far and am eagerly awaiting more!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own.
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Travers another home run!  Proud of you my friend!
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I am loving this series! only complaint i can think of are a lot of branches of things to do still he is bouncing around most of the time. Which he admits as the character i am waiting for the next book the Swarm (5th book) to come out and see if he resolves some of them ( i will not say what as i do not want it as a spoiler) because so far he has solved most of them with trying to find ways to fix things using others. Course this is book 2 so they are still in the background but i am talking for future! I prepaid book 5 and will continue following this series as it is entertaining and well done.