SHORT RIDES is an anthology comprised of two novellas and a short story set in the Rough Riders world. None of the stories are meant to be as standaloSHORT RIDES is an anthology comprised of two novellas and a short story set in the Rough Riders world. None of the stories are meant to be as standalone stories, but instead are companion stories to previous books in the series.
KING OF HEARTS is a sneak peek into the life of Deputy Cam McKay where he is faced with a murder/suicide on Valentine’s Day. The event hits him hard and brings back old ghosts that haunt him to this day. The angst is potent and all-consuming, but so is the love that his wife, Domini and his many children provide him.
As Cam struggles to keep his demons at bay, readers are once again reminded of the tortured hero that Cam really is and how his journey from a damaged solider, to a responsible cop to a loving father is the biggest transformation of the series. This story was the shortest of the anthology, however I think it held the most heart out of them all.
ROUGH ROAD follows Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard Glanzer on a romantic getaway for their anniversary. Because of their unique relationship involving two men and one woman, many outsiders still don’t understand how they could live that way and as a result, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard are a constant source of criticism. However, all three of them are so content in their relationship that together, they seem stronger for it.
By far the most sexiest of all the stories, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard remind readers of just how well they work together. James pens a convincing permanent threesome that reminds one of my favorites to this day.
Lastly, ALL KNOCKED UP is my favorite of the anthology and it deals with Jack Donohue and his very irritable - and pregnant - wife, Keely. If you’ve read the series already, then you know what a feisty character Keely is. Imagine that but ten times worse because of her pregnancy hormones. James has immense fun with this short story and it will be sure to gather some laughs. I love the way James is so readily able to bring forth charm and sexiness into her books while also keeping the heat and the heart. ALL KNOCKED UP reminds me of why I adore this series so much. Fusing together heat and heart, James once again proves just how talented a storyteller she is!
I was going to skip this one and jump right into Cam’s book but I’m so glad Suz told me to read it! Quinn and Libby turned out to be smoking hot and pI was going to skip this one and jump right into Cam’s book but I’m so glad Suz told me to read it! Quinn and Libby turned out to be smoking hot and possibly hotter than some of the full-length novels in this series.
When their marriage is hanging on the barest of threads, Cam and Libby put their efforts together to try to make it work. It helps that Cam is suddenly revealing his dominant side and that Libby is responding to his possessive stares.
The sex is smoking and there’s a good variety here. No ménage though because it’s very much about Quinn and Libby trying to reacquaint themselves with each other. No other outside forces in this one. And I think it’s a great story of a second shot at love! ...more
Liked it but there seemed to be a lotta sex without plot. I'm afraid to say this but I got bored in some places. Kane is lovely but I kinda missed h
Liked it but there seemed to be a lotta sex without plot. I'm afraid to say this but I got bored in some places. Kane is lovely but I kinda missed his bad boy side.
Wow! I'm really impressed by the way James is able to create such three-dimensional characters. Almost seemed like a movie in my head. At first I wasnWow! I'm really impressed by the way James is able to create such three-dimensional characters. Almost seemed like a movie in my head. At first I wasn't sure how I liked the baby thing. The conflict is smart and engaging, but I was just in the mood to read hot sex. By the time the sex came around, I found myself appreciating the story that came along with it. Jess is put in a very hard situation and I think readers will relate and sympathize with her a lot. Again, I'm astounded that James can put so much emotion into a book and her characters. This book surprised me in the best way. ...more
Enjoyed this one, but probably not my favorite of the series. Ben is a dream, but James takes an interesting approach to this Dom. Ben is an imperfectEnjoyed this one, but probably not my favorite of the series. Ben is a dream, but James takes an interesting approach to this Dom. Ben is an imperfect Dom and while unique, I'm not sure how much I liked this. It's a scary thing when a Dom makes a mistake and Ben does make the occasional mistake once in awhile. The slip he makes in this book wasn't too drastic but shouldn't have happened any way, especially with Ainsley who a new to the BDSM lifestyle and has been burned in the past.
While the BDSM that James explores in the book is passable, it's definitely not the best nor perfect. But I think James was trying to go for the imperfect storyline.
The real issue for me was Ainsley. I liked her, but didn't love her and for the entire book, I was just for something to click. It never did. The banker/money/loan storyline was OK, but lost my interest a couple of times.
But overall, a good book. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Gavin as well....more
Chase and Ava turned out to be more than I expected. For some reason, I thought they would be both stuck up and cocky people, but they're probably theChase and Ava turned out to be more than I expected. For some reason, I thought they would be both stuck up and cocky people, but they're probably the most likeable of the series. I loved their chemistry and thought the lighter tone matched them very well. I didn't even mind the wait for the sex because I understood how important them being friends first was for them. On to Ben next!...more
I love Colt and India so much that I want a threesome!
India is by far my favorite heroine of the series. She’s tough, sensitive but still know hardheaI love Colt and India so much that I want a threesome!
India is by far my favorite heroine of the series. She’s tough, sensitive but still know hardheaded enough to know what she wants. Colt and India have been long time friends and have been each other’s support buddy as they try to reform themselves. I love that James set it up like this but didn’t use it as a crutch as a basis for their relationship. Yes, they’ve known and trusted each other for a long time, but that isn’t the reason why they are together now.
James always comes up with refreshing and authentic ways of making her characters feel real to readers and I think that’s why the series has grown exponentially. It’s the authenticity that makes this series so addicting. BRANDED AS TROUBLE is my favorite of the series so far! ...more
What happens when you put together a sexy cowboy who knows his way around ropes, an uptight, control freak businesswoman and a secret baby? One hell oWhat happens when you put together a sexy cowboy who knows his way around ropes, an uptight, control freak businesswoman and a secret baby? One hell of a ride!
Skylar Ellison was the victim of a trick that caused Kade McKay to wish he wasn’t such a dumbass in the first place. But he just couldn’t resist the Sky’s charm any more than he could stop himself from spending one night in her arms.
That one heated moment soon became a baby and with Kade missing in action to take care of some business, Sky raised baby Eliza Belle by herself until she could tell Kade in person that he is the father of her child.
I know for some the secret baby storyline didn’t work for them, but I thought that James did a great job of handling the situation in a way that was believable and true to the characters and their personality. Sky is very much her own woman so it’s not so far a stretch to believe that she would think she is capable of handling a baby on her own. However, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have her own insecurities. As she comes to terms with her feelings for Kade, she also questions whether Kade’s feelings for her stem from the fact that they have a baby together and Kade is just an honorable man or if he truly loves her. I really enjoyed seeing this part of her.
Kade McKay is a dream. He’s such a sweetheart, doing and saying all the right things. Sometimes the sweetness was laid on a bit thick but who can really complain about perfection? ...more
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