5/5 Review: Rage/Killian: Bayou Heat by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright

 

RAGE
Rage might be an aggressive Hunter by nature, but the gorgeous male has never had a problem charming the females. All except Lucie Gaudet. Of course, the lovely Geek is a born troublemaker, and it was no surprise to Rage when she was kicked out of the Wildlands.

But now the Pantera need a first-class hacker to stop the potential destruction of their people. And it’s up to Rage to convince Lucie to help. Can the two forget the past—and their sizzling attraction—to save the Pantera?

KILLIAN
Gorgeous, brutal, aggressive, and human, Killian O’Roarke wants only two things: to get rid of the Pantera DNA he’s been infected with, and get back to the field. But the decorated Army Ranger never bargained on meeting the woman—the female—of his dreams on his mission to the Wildlands.

Rosalie lost her mate to a human, and now the Hunter despises them all. In fact, she thinks they’re good for only one thing: barbeque. But this one she’s guarding is testing her beliefs. He is proud and kind, and also knows the pain of loss. But in a time of war between their species, isn’t any chance of love destined for destruction?

 

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1001 Dark Nights (Rage/Killian) by Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright contains two books: Rage and Killian.  Rage is a Hunter for the Pantera who live in the Wildlands.  The Pantera are Puma shifters who can only shift while in the Wildlands.  When they cross the border they are in their human form with the strength and power of a shifter, but they can not shift into their animal counterpart.  Rage was ordered by Parish, his commanding officer, to request the help from one of their exiled.  Lucie is what they call a Geek.  She can hack into almost anything and was kicked out for it.  She makes a living being hired by companies to hack into their systems to find out if they are secure or not.  Rage finds her and tries to get her help.  When they finally come face to face they must face the fact that they have always been what the other needed.

Killian is a military man who went to a clinic to get help for PTSD.  What he did not sign up for was to be experimented on and turned into a Pantera.  He enters the Wildlands and is attacked by a Hunter.  Rosalie is living with the grief of losing her mate.  He is killed by humans so she believes that all humans are the enemy.  Killian is kept in Wildlands to find out the information he possesses and to try and figure out if the process can be reversed.  Killian’s cat decides that it is going to stay and that Rosalie belongs to him.  They heal each other and figure out that they belong together.  Rosalie finds the perfect balance for her and figures out that not all humans are bad, but the bad ones need to be taken care of.  I give this book 5 stars!  Both stories are excellent!

 

 

 

5/5 Review: Bonded by Laura Wright

 

 

Ranch hand Blue Perez’s once simple life is spinning out of control. He’s discovered he has three half-brothers, and they’re not ready to accept his claim on the ranch. Also, Blue’s girlfriend may have betrayed him in the worst way possible. And after one evening of drowning his sorrows at the bar, there’s someone he can’t get out of his mind, a woman who says she’s carrying his child.

Following a night of breathtaking passion in the arms of a man who now rules her dreams, waitress Emily Shiver is contemplating her next step. Blue is determined to be a part of her life, yet she would rather raise the baby on her own. But when she becomes the target of someone’s dark obsession, Emily must let Blue in—to both her heart and her future.

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I'm in love.  Both Blue and Emily had me emotionally a mess.  The characters were complex, enthralling and just plain real.  I felt every struggle, every heartache, every tear.  Blue's mother is another character that I can relate to in the sense of being a single mom with the only thing going through you is the intense need to protect your child.  I cried when
Blue wouldn't forgive his mother for the secrets she held from him.  This book is filled with romance, real issues, drama, action and more.  This is a definite most read.  I could go on to tell what my favorite parts of the book were but that would be spoilers.  

Laura Wright has an amazing talent with word.  She brings the story to life in ways that unfortunately others cannot.  I recommend her books, this one especially, to those romantics who love reading about real issues.  I see a lot of people who can relate to each character in this book.  Truly the work of a great writer.      



 

 

Review: Broken by Laura Wright

The Cavanaugh brothers left behind River Black, Texas, long ago. But after their father dies, bequeathing them the Triple C, a cattle ranch that sustains their small town, they return—and confront the painful memories of their childhood home and the truth about their sister’s murder…

For years, James Cavanaugh has traveled the world as a horse whisperer, but even the millions he’s earned hasn’t healed the pain he hides behind his stoic exterior. Forced to tackle old demons at the ranch, James throws himself into work to avoid his true feelings. Until he meets a woman who shakes the foundations of his well-built walls…

Sheridan O’Neil’s quiet confidence has served her well, except when it comes to romance. Refusing to allow her heard to led her to disaster, she chooses to focus solely on work. But after Sheridan is rescued from a horse stampede by the most beautiful cowboy she’s ever met, her vow to keep her heart penned wavers. Only, as Sheridan uncovers James’s belief that no woman is safe with him, she wonders if such a wounded man could ever give in to love, or if some hearts are too broken to be healed.…

This book was simply wonderful. The storyline and writing was superb. The characters flowed together and every scene played into another. This author is going on my must read list.

James is a miracle worker with horses. They seem to understand each other and the calmness his presents is very soothing to these beautiful animals.
His brothers (Cole and Deacon) are trying to get to the bottom of their sisters murder. They had the leads but something always seems to stand in he way.

When he meets Sheridan, he falls immediately but won't admit it.

Sheridan is a hard working and very loyal person to those who she deems as needed.  She works for Deacon and helping Mac plan their wedding. She is all business. She is afraid to open herself up to a man.  Can James break that wall??

Along with these two main characters and their story is the underlining death of Cass.  All three brothers need to know what happen to their sister. Will they ever find out?  Someone knows, the just have to find that someone.

Release Teaser: Broken by Laura Wright + Giveaway

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Broken: The Cavanaugh Brothers...James Cavanaugh

Sheridan looked from one saddled horse to the next. They were stunning, amazing creatures. She shook her head. “Pass.”

He came toward her. “What’s got you so scared? These mares are gentle. And we won’t be doing anything but a walk. I swear it.”

Her eyes fell to her boots. They weren’t the riding kind, just pretty. “It’s not the horse, it’s the height.”

“You’re afraid of heights?”

“I’ve been known to be, yes.”

“But you rode with me before.”

“That was an emergency situation.”

She felt his hand under her chin, and then he was lifting her face and her eyes to his. They were deep blue and filled with lighthearted warmth. “You’re going to enjoy it. Trust me.”

Her heart stuttered and everything south of her belly button warmed. “Trust you? I barely know you.”

He grinned and took her hand. Back in Dallas, in the Cavanaugh Towers, every hand she shook was smooth, even the men’s. Now, against her palm, she felt calluses and strength, pure rugged masculinity that stated very clearly that the man doing the holding wasn’t getting manicures or lotioning up after his shower every night. This man worked with animals and rope, with his hands, pushed his body to the limit, and didn’t give a lick about hydration or grooming.

“Besides,” he said, leading her over to the mare. “If you’re going to be hanging out with me, Ms. O’Neil, horses are part of the package.”

“Hanging out with you?” she said, the air inside her lungs vanishing. “So we’re buddies now?”

He turned to look at her, those blue eyes vivid under a dusty, black Stetson. He could seriously make a girl melt with just that look alone. It wasn’t fair.

He held out the stirrup. “Put your boot in here, buddy.”

Her heart was beating furiously inside her chest. For so many reasons. What did she do? Run? Fake a hamstring injury? There was about three things she was actually afraid of in her life – and dammit, twof them centered around heights. And, she had the feeling that if she refused, James wouldn’t go either. Then it would be her fault if they didn’t see the ranch land. Oh, those potentially homeless mustangs...

Dammit again. With a quick prayer for her safe return and the hope that there would be no symptoms of vertigo, she muttered a terse, “fine,” and slipped her foot into the stirrup. She was about to pull herself up when she felt James’s hands around her hips. In one smooth movement, he lifted her up and placed her in the saddle. Totally breathless, her hips humming with a tingling sensation, she grabbed hold of the horn. At least that’s what she believed it was called.

James crossed his arms over his very impressive and stared up at her. “You need more pancakes, Sheridan. That was like lifting a butterfly. I was scared I’d rip a wing.”

Her knuckles white as she gripped the “horn”, she glared down at him. “I’m rolling my eyes right now, in case you can’t see me through that mist of bullshit.”

No doubt he was saying that to lighten the mood and calm her fears. Which, she had to admit, was kind of sweet – even though it wasn’t working.

He pretended to look hurt. “No bull. I’m serious. You’re a skinny thing.” He scrubbed a hand over his jaw. “Not everywhere of course. Not where a woman outa have some extra, if you don’t mind me sayin so.”

Oh my god. She blushed terribly. Her cheeks, and maybe other more intimate places too. He was talking about her chest, right?

“I might need to take you out for a meal or two,” he continued. “Make sure you’re getting enough.”

The horse shifted beneath Sheridan and she inhaled sharply. “That’s totally unnecessary. I eat plenty – as you saw. I just have a fast metabolism. No need to meet me at the diner--”

“Doesn’t have to be the diner,” he interrupted, attaching a rope from his horse to hers. “We could go to the Bull’s Eye. May not look it, but they have some pretty decent grub.”

“Be careful, Mr. Cavanaugh,” she said as he jumped up and settled himself on the horse she believed was called Bridget.  

He tipped his hat back an inch. “Of what, Miss O’Neil?”

“You’re getting awfully close to this sounding like a date.”

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