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rowdyroo762's review
5.0
I love this series of books. Al are so special on their own, but I love following a group of people that are friends and seeing each of their lives change and grow. This book begins a little before the previous book Phoenix finishes and includes, but not with as much detail as Phoenix, some of the final events of that book. It is a seamless move forward in Baby's story. This one will keep you guessing as to who is doing what, of course you know that it isn't going to be the two main characters, but other than that, all bets are off. Also, Baby's forever secret finally is revealed. You don't want to miss that. Definitely, keep reading this series! I am on to the next one now.
thecaffeinatedbookaholic's review against another edition
5.0
It’s Baby’s turn!!! I’ve been so excited for this one–there is clearly so much more to Baby than what meets the eye, especially after some of the conversations we saw between Baby and Boy Riley in Phoenix! Baby has a bit of a rough start to his relationship with Lyn, but dang these two are so good together. Baby pulls Lyn out of her shell, opens her up, and helps her have fun. Lyn helps give Baby the confidence to be honest with his family and recognize that he can overcome the struggles he’s kept hidden for so long. Yet another suspense that I ate up and couldn’t put down!!
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
5.0
Terrific book. I love the Linear Tactical books and this one was no exception. Quinn is Riley (Phoenix) Harrison's older half-sister. After a run of bad luck that resulted in the end of her marriage, the loss of her prestigious job at Harvard, being blacklisted in the academic community, and financial ruin, Quinn arrives in Oak Creek looking to restart her life. Part of that includes a job as a waitress at the Eagle's Nest bar. At the age of thirty-nine, it has been many years since she waitressed, but she is desperate for the work. She also has a job teaching at the local college. On her first day, where she wonders if she'll last the day, she is rescued from an obnoxious customer by the hottest guy she's ever met.
Baby is Finn's (Eagle) younger brother. Twenty-seven years old, he is laid-back, always cheerful with a kind word for everyone, and ready to help wherever he is needed. He dropped out of high school at seventeen and went to work for the local mechanic. He has been a regular character in the series, most recently as one of the participants in the Wild Wyoming Adventure Race in Riley's book. Baby has a lot on his mind right now, as a secret he's been guarding for most of his life is about to put an end to his career dreams. He hadn't planned on being distracted by a fascination with the pretty new waitress at the Eagle's Nest.
I loved watching the relationship between Quinn and Baby develop. The two of them had an instant connection, though Quinn tried hard to resist it. Her life is such a mess that adding a relationship to it is not in her plans, especially one with a man twelve years younger than she is. For Baby, age is just a number. He is drawn to her humor, intelligence, and determination. Quinn is just as drawn to him, but the age difference bothers her, plus everything that has happened to her did a number on her self-confidence. Baby isn't one to give up and offers some "non-date" get-togethers as friends. Those don't go quite as he hoped, and I laughed out loud at the "help" he got from Ethan and Jess. Baby had some insecurities of his own. When his secret collided with Quinn's other life, he had to decide if he was willing to trust her. Quinn's support and belief in him made a huge difference in the way he saw himself and his future. I think some of the biggest changes were to Quinn. When she arrived in Wyoming she was still the stiff, buttoned-up professor she had been at Harvard. Thanks to Baby, she discovered the more relaxed, fun-loving woman who had been hiding inside. There was a heart-wrenching scene at the end when they allowed their insecurities to pull them apart. I loved the ending and seeing them make their dreams come true. The epilogue was great with a nice surprise for Baby and Quinn.
Baby and Quinn's friendship and growing feelings aren't all that is going on. The bad luck that led to Quinn's flight to Wyoming seems to have followed her. It's mostly little, annoying things like her credit card not working, and her ex-husband calling to accuse her of harassment. But when break-ins and vandalizing mimic things that happened back in Boston, Quinn begins to question herself. Trouble continues to intensify until her life is in danger. I was on the edge of my seat as Baby and the others raced against time to save her. I loved how Baby's challenges played such a huge part in the confrontation.
Baby is Finn's (Eagle) younger brother. Twenty-seven years old, he is laid-back, always cheerful with a kind word for everyone, and ready to help wherever he is needed. He dropped out of high school at seventeen and went to work for the local mechanic. He has been a regular character in the series, most recently as one of the participants in the Wild Wyoming Adventure Race in Riley's book. Baby has a lot on his mind right now, as a secret he's been guarding for most of his life is about to put an end to his career dreams. He hadn't planned on being distracted by a fascination with the pretty new waitress at the Eagle's Nest.
I loved watching the relationship between Quinn and Baby develop. The two of them had an instant connection, though Quinn tried hard to resist it. Her life is such a mess that adding a relationship to it is not in her plans, especially one with a man twelve years younger than she is. For Baby, age is just a number. He is drawn to her humor, intelligence, and determination. Quinn is just as drawn to him, but the age difference bothers her, plus everything that has happened to her did a number on her self-confidence. Baby isn't one to give up and offers some "non-date" get-togethers as friends. Those don't go quite as he hoped, and I laughed out loud at the "help" he got from Ethan and Jess. Baby had some insecurities of his own. When his secret collided with Quinn's other life, he had to decide if he was willing to trust her. Quinn's support and belief in him made a huge difference in the way he saw himself and his future. I think some of the biggest changes were to Quinn. When she arrived in Wyoming she was still the stiff, buttoned-up professor she had been at Harvard. Thanks to Baby, she discovered the more relaxed, fun-loving woman who had been hiding inside. There was a heart-wrenching scene at the end when they allowed their insecurities to pull them apart. I loved the ending and seeing them make their dreams come true. The epilogue was great with a nice surprise for Baby and Quinn.
Baby and Quinn's friendship and growing feelings aren't all that is going on. The bad luck that led to Quinn's flight to Wyoming seems to have followed her. It's mostly little, annoying things like her credit card not working, and her ex-husband calling to accuse her of harassment. But when break-ins and vandalizing mimic things that happened back in Boston, Quinn begins to question herself. Trouble continues to intensify until her life is in danger. I was on the edge of my seat as Baby and the others raced against time to save her. I loved how Baby's challenges played such a huge part in the confrontation.
lwebber's review
5.0
Fabulous
I absolutely loved this book. It had the suspense I desire along with all the emotions. I laughed and I cried. I can’t wait for future books.
I absolutely loved this book. It had the suspense I desire along with all the emotions. I laughed and I cried. I can’t wait for future books.
iamkallia's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mommasaystoread's review
5.0
The blurb for Baby has to have the most perfect first line of any blurb ever because there is nothing baby-like about Baby. The thing is even though I know his first name, I just don't think of him by that name. He's Baby, that's all there is to it. I have to say that I did like the bit of confusion names caused here. One thing's for sure, Janie Crouch does chemistry like nobody's business, and that holds true for Baby and Quinn. She's a bit older than Baby, but there's an interesting twist to the dynamic between them. She may be the older one, but given the life she's led, she's the more inexperienced between them, so it's not so much a cougar thing as it could've been. No matter the trope, these two are great together. Naturally, there's some intrigue and danger - it wouldn't be a Linear Tactical book without those elements. Oh, and a bit of romance angst for the sexy as sin couple, and then the author tempers everything with some well-timed wit and humor. I have to say, in terms of romantic suspense series, this one has it all - romance, suspense, action, danger, strong, independent heroines, and swoon-worthy alpha males who would do anything to protect those women. Baby and Quinn just happen to be the latest fantastic couple in a whole series of them.
lexee9's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this story! It was a fantastic read! The characters pulled me in from beginning to end. We have gotten to see Baby in little pieces from the beginning of this series and I was really excited to get his book and get to know him better. He did not disappoint. This can be read as a standalone though you will get extra enjoyment out of the book if you have read the previous ones in the series as you see characters from before and will already know characters. There is plenty in this story to hold your attention from beginning to end. There is action and intrigue throughout the story. I really liked the way that the relationship built between Quinn and Baby. This was just a great read for me, that once I started I never wanted to put down. Just like the rest of this series! I am always excited for this series and am really looking forward to more.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
amandazook's review
5.0
Baby: A True Man
A long awaited book by Janie Crouch does not disappoint. The characters were true to life with deep personal issues they never shared with anyone. Until they began trusting each other. Baby's secret while shocking to us book-a-holics, is truly endearing and will make you fall in love with Baby all over again. The love story between these two is heartwarming. In his own story we are a different side of Baby. A side he's kept hidden from his Linear Tactical family. Well done Ms. Crouch letting your readers finally see the type of man Baby truly is while falling in love.
A long awaited book by Janie Crouch does not disappoint. The characters were true to life with deep personal issues they never shared with anyone. Until they began trusting each other. Baby's secret while shocking to us book-a-holics, is truly endearing and will make you fall in love with Baby all over again. The love story between these two is heartwarming. In his own story we are a different side of Baby. A side he's kept hidden from his Linear Tactical family. Well done Ms. Crouch letting your readers finally see the type of man Baby truly is while falling in love.