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kathydavie's review against another edition
I do like an alpha male...and Dawg definitely is in charge!
tamwood's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heyjudy's review against another edition
2.0
~2-2.5/5
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
This book took me a long time to get through, about three tries and pauses before I finally finished it. It just wasn’t very interesting to me, wasn’t keeping my attention, and I wasn’t enjoying it. And I’m glad to finally be done with it.
I mostly wasn’t interested in the serious plot line, at all. It was about Dawg, the guy, who works for this big police-like business or whatever, and some terrorist group smuggling and how they were framing the girl, Crista. I just did not care about it, and it seemed rather unnecessary. It really was just a plot point to bring the two together and cause complications, and it just wasn’t needed, which is annoying since it took up so much time.
I also didn’t really care much for Dawg or Crista. I just didn’t really connect much with them, and it made this a harder book for me to read.
The sex was nice, though. And even a little kinky. This made it seem like it would be a better book, and like their connection should have been better. And that alone makes me want to read another of Leigh’s books. I’m going to pick up another one at some point, although I’m going to try to find one with a bigger focus on the romance than the ‘serious’ plot.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
This book took me a long time to get through, about three tries and pauses before I finally finished it. It just wasn’t very interesting to me, wasn’t keeping my attention, and I wasn’t enjoying it. And I’m glad to finally be done with it.
I mostly wasn’t interested in the serious plot line, at all. It was about Dawg, the guy, who works for this big police-like business or whatever, and some terrorist group smuggling and how they were framing the girl, Crista. I just did not care about it, and it seemed rather unnecessary. It really was just a plot point to bring the two together and cause complications, and it just wasn’t needed, which is annoying since it took up so much time.
I also didn’t really care much for Dawg or Crista. I just didn’t really connect much with them, and it made this a harder book for me to read.
The sex was nice, though. And even a little kinky. This made it seem like it would be a better book, and like their connection should have been better. And that alone makes me want to read another of Leigh’s books. I’m going to pick up another one at some point, although I’m going to try to find one with a bigger focus on the romance than the ‘serious’ plot.
planningwithgrammy's review against another edition
4.0
Just like the first one. Military style drama and very detailed nauti sex!
nikkisreadingx's review against another edition
4.0
Full disclosure: I still can't take this book seriously. The cover is a little ridiculous and "Dawg" made me snort almost every time I read it in the first three chapters. It got better, but holy crap what a nickname. However, Leigh made it work. She made it all work and I flew through this book in a day. It was a fun read.
I was concerned about the blackmail, but not concerned enough to keep me from enjoying it. Dawg definitely knows exactly what he wants, but it was Crista's emotional turmoil that really made the book for me. And not her feelings toward the blackmail, but the ugly past they had and the secrets she was keeping and the pain she lived through. Watching these two overcome so many obstacles in their way was awesome. I loved reading through Dawg's development and his growing attachment to Crista.
The mystery was icing on the cake. Figuring out why Crista is being targeted and what's going on in the town was a great underlying puzzle. I think the book is intended to have the reader suspicious of people early in the plot, but Leigh made it work out with the intricate weaving of Crista' and Dawg's emotional story. One of the things that made the book for me was how Dawg reacted to a painful secret Crista had been keeping. It solidified these two together and showed where they both matured. I love how Leigh handled it and it really upped the level of enjoyment I had.
Now, I gotta find the other two books and read the rest of the stories, though I'm really interested in Natches.
I was concerned about the blackmail, but not concerned enough to keep me from enjoying it. Dawg definitely knows exactly what he wants, but it was Crista's emotional turmoil that really made the book for me. And not her feelings toward the blackmail, but the ugly past they had and the secrets she was keeping and the pain she lived through. Watching these two overcome so many obstacles in their way was awesome. I loved reading through Dawg's development and his growing attachment to Crista.
The mystery was icing on the cake. Figuring out why Crista is being targeted and what's going on in the town was a great underlying puzzle. I think the book is intended to have the reader suspicious of people early in the plot, but Leigh made it work out with the intricate weaving of Crista' and Dawg's emotional story. One of the things that made the book for me was how Dawg reacted to a painful secret Crista had been keeping. It solidified these two together and showed where they both matured. I love how Leigh handled it and it really upped the level of enjoyment I had.
Now, I gotta find the other two books and read the rest of the stories, though I'm really interested in Natches.
emilyhei's review against another edition
5.0
Crista had been in love with James "Dawg" Mackay since the moment she met him, young and inexperienced she relished in his flirting and teasing until one night she gave in the intense feelings he brought out in her. That one night would have been perfect, except he was drunk and did not remember a thing. Crista left shortly after but eight years later she is back, and she is not as easily swayed by Dawg's seductive ways anymore.
Dawg doesn't know what it is about Crista, but he never forgot her. He wants her and his normal plan for seduction is failing, when he catches her in a dangerous situation he comes up with a plan, devious maybe, but it will get him what he wants, Crista. Now Dawg has to get Crista to see him as more than a player, and his past which is riddled with tales of menage escapades with his cousins is all a thing in the past and Crista is the future. Convincing her of that is an uphill battle, especially since someone is targeting her as a terrorist.
I think this is my favorite thus far from the series. Love Dawg, he is all male and a bit of a jerk but wow, makes your knees bend.
Dawg doesn't know what it is about Crista, but he never forgot her. He wants her and his normal plan for seduction is failing, when he catches her in a dangerous situation he comes up with a plan, devious maybe, but it will get him what he wants, Crista. Now Dawg has to get Crista to see him as more than a player, and his past which is riddled with tales of menage escapades with his cousins is all a thing in the past and Crista is the future. Convincing her of that is an uphill battle, especially since someone is targeting her as a terrorist.
I think this is my favorite thus far from the series. Love Dawg, he is all male and a bit of a jerk but wow, makes your knees bend.
sarah1984's review against another edition
4.0
Ignore the warning on the back cover at your own peril - this is VERY HOT. I wouldn't call this a romance book, it's a bit too gritty for that, more of a raunchy, rough love book. No sweet, heart-warming romance scenes in this book.
maam_md's review against another edition
4.0
My 2nd book by Lora Leigh. I am now hooked to the series. There’s more of the erotic romance with mystery and suspense. On to the next one.
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