The Cowboy (The King Family #4) by Author Molly O'Keefe

4 star

This book was read with KU-kindle unlimited free.

This is book 4 in the King Family series.  It was a great end to the series and honestly who does not love a cowboy?  I know I do!!  Each book is a standalone but there is enough back story to know the characters.

Bea King was that one character that I was not sure about from the beginning of the series.  But she was just more complicated than her sister.  Bea is just that, she is one that does nice things for people but does not want any thanks.  She is living in a tiny apartment above her job with her two dogs.  Bea has more money than she could ever use yet, she would rather work as a bartender than spend the King money.  She is not looking for love but when it catches part of her, she feels this pull that she can not deny.

Cody is down on his luck.  He is trying to live day by day yet when he catches a glimpse of Bea one morning through the trees, she is everything that he wants and needs.  And not knowing who she is is even better.  She can be anything he wants.  Cody feels like he is not what any woman would want.  But there is something about this woman that makes 

Cody want more.  

Bea and Cody are in this sort of strange relationship.  They have their mornings with each other but can you fall in love with someone without truly seeing them?  

This was a great ending to the King Family series.  I was wanting more pages to turn when I reach the end.  But found a couple new authors to stalk and read now along with an old favorite Molly O'Keefe.  

The Bastard (The King Family #3) by Author Julie Kriss

4.5 stars

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This is book 3 in the King Family series.  Each book is a stand alone. 

This was my favorite one in the series.  I was so intrigued by the lone King brother, Dylan.  He is mentioned throughout the first two books and we get bits and pieces of him but to finally get his story was perfect.  

Dylan King never wanted anything to do with his father.  But a couple summers spent on the King estate as teen spending it with his little sisters, still formed a bond between them.  Even the death of their father does not bring the estranged big brother back to town but when one of his sisters in true danger, that protective SEAL instinct kicks in.  Dylan will destroy anything in his path to help his sister.

Madison White is the "anything" that stands in Dylan's way to his sister.  But Sabrina is safe.  Madison will let him know then use her skills at dealing with dominate men to show Dylan what he should do for his family.  But does she have other motivates for what she suggests?  Or is the instant attraction and need to submit to Dylan to much to deny?  

This was a power struggle story but in the end the heart wants what the heart wants no matter the cost.  Giving everything up maybe just what Madison and Dylan needed.  

The Bodyguard (The King Family #2) by Author S. Doyle

4 stars

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This is the second book in the King Family series.  You can read this one without having read The Tycoon, book 1.  There is enough backstory to know each character.

Sabrina has been living it up since she left home in Hollywood as the Cowboy Princess.  But underneath all that glitter and glam is just Sabrina.  She just wants to be a normal girl but when a stalker starts to get to close, she retreats back home to the King estate to hide out.  But this stalker is not going to give up that easily.  

Garrett was Sabrina's crust all during school.  Garrett treated her better than most back in the day.  Standing up for her but when years pass and how Sabrina needs help, Garrett volunteers to protect her.  Why not, he is the Sheriff after all.  But being so close to the Cowboy Princess maybe more than Garrett can handle.  

Can the sweet girl from his past be just what he is looking for?  Or will Garrett never believe in love again after having his heart broken? And can Sabrina keep her high school crush in the past?  Or will the older Sabrina still want things that seem out of her reach? 

Enjoyed every page of this book and again could not wait to start the next book.  On to The Cowboy.  

The Tycoon (The King Family #1) by Author Molly O'Keefe

4 stars

Welcome to the King Family series.  There are 4 books in this series and each can be read alone.  There are also additional authors for books 2 and 3; which is a first for me.  But I have been a fan of Molly O'Keefe for awhile and was thrilled to grab this book from KU-kindle unlimited for free.  Although I would have bought it.  

Veronica thought she had it all.  She was married the man of her dreams.  Clayton was everything that Veronica wanted.  Yet an overheard conversation between Clayton and her father causes her dreams to turn into nightmare.  Veronica does what any broken hearted chick does, she gets the hell out of town and never looks backs.  

After several years away from the King family homestead, Veronica is summons back.  Her father is dead.  She must be the strong one for her two sisters.  But going back brings so many memories back to the surface that she must face them head on.  And that includes putting Clayton in his place.  

Clayton has been buying his time.  He has everything in place for when Veronica returns to him.  And she will be his again completely this time.  He is determined to show her exactly how he feels even with all the heart break, she is still his and only his. 

As Veronica and Clayton try to navigate between this strange attraction that they still have for each other, they must learn to trust in what their hearts are feelings.  Will they be able to find peace and happiness that they missed out on being apart?

This was an easy read for me and I thoroughly enjoyed each page.  I could not wait to devour the rest of the series.  As I did read the other 3 books in the next 3 days of finishing The Tycoon.  I would recommend this series.  

A Need So Insatiable (Book 1, Hearts Series) by Author Cecelia Robert

A copy of this book was provided via NetGalley for an honest review.

2 stars

DNF  I made it half way through and had to stop.   There was just so much going on, it was hard to keep up with.  It felt like there were several stories going on with this one.  I think had the author taken all these stories and concentrated on just one story and feelers for the other stories, it would have been a great book.  I enjoyed the blurb and could not wait to dive into this book.  I am sure I will grab another book by the author just to see if it was just this book that was not my cup of tea.  

The One (Book 1, The Only One Series) by Author Belle Ami

1 Star

DNF 

I usually am able to continue reading a book even when I do not enjoy it.  But this was not the case.  I just could not get into the story.  It jumped all over the place.  There seems to be no rhyme or rhythm to the story.  The blurb to the book sounded amazing and I do believe the book would be if it was plotted out with a timeline and stuck to it.  

Risky Play (Book 1 in Red Card Series) by Author Rachel Van Dyken

4 stars

I absolutely enjoyed this book and a great start to Author Rachel Van Dyken's new series Red Card.  We venture into the sports field with this one.  I did not know alot about soccer but think I do now.

Mackenzie thought she had it all; great job, supportive family and a loving fiance until she is left at the alter on her wedding day.  She can not seem to understand how he could do such a thing to her.  But after trying to get on with her life, she knows she just needs to get away for a few days to find herself again.  

Slade is that guy, the star athlete that has becomes famous in his sport, supportive family and any chick he wants.  But once in awhile you just want to be you.  Not all of the labels that are placed on you.  So a much needed vacation is exactly what Slade needs.

A chance encounter between Mackenzie and Slade will turn their worlds upside down if only for the weekend.  When faced with the chance of death, you take the chance.  You face death head on.  Both Mackenzie and Slade will be forced to face demons once they return to their lives but life has a way of coming full circle.

The banner between Slade and Mackenzie had me laughing out loud at how easily their relationship was.  They were meant for each other.  But can they both put the past behind them and move forward together?