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irina_29's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
rellimreads's review
4.0
Probably a 3.5, but I rounded up because despite the rough start, the book did get better.
This would have been so much better if the author would have included the epilogue from the last book which “set the scene” for this book. Because I spent the first 25% trying to figure out WTF the MC’s were arguing about.
Also, the reason for Mason’s suspension thus his need to spend time working for the Kings was incredibly contrived/weak.
If you can muddle through the first 30-40%, it’s a pretty decent book with some nice action scenes in it.
This would have been so much better if the author would have included the epilogue from the last book which “set the scene” for this book. Because I spent the first 25% trying to figure out WTF the MC’s were arguing about.
Also, the reason for Mason’s suspension thus his need to spend time working for the Kings was incredibly contrived/weak.
If you can muddle through the first 30-40%, it’s a pretty decent book with some nice action scenes in it.
a_reader_obsessed's review
3.0
3.5 Stars!
Definitely my favorite of the bunch so far, minus the short [b:Ante Up|39920487|Love in Spades (Four Kings Security, #1)|Charlie Cochet|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1524437219l/39920487._SY75_.jpg|61615476], this for me had a more reasonable progression with no extra unnecessary fluff.
Mason and Lucky have been circling each other for what seems like forever, and there’s all sorts of reasons and excuses that have kept them apart. Mason has deep dark secrets, unable to feel worthy enough to have happiness, with the added not-bonus of having had a relationship with Lucky’s cousin Ace, who is now happily forever entwined with Colton from [b:Love in Spades|39920487|Love in Spades (Four Kings Security, #1)|Charlie Cochet|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1524437219l/39920487._SY75_.jpg|61615476]. Lucky gets around a lot, never really wanting or feeling the need to become attached because of own tough sad past. Regardless, he can't get Mason off his mind, just like Mason can't stop thinking of him in return.
Work circumstances inadvertently make it possible for these two to team up, and close quarters seem to be just the nudge to scratch that cursed itch lightening quick. Of course, though Lucky and Mason deny their feelings - feelings that have been around for so long they were almost getting moldy waiting on these two yahoos to get their shit together, they are so much more easily expressed through “action” rather than words.
Plenty smexy, lots of push pull, this continued to expand on the fun funny family dynamics regarding this ex-military group of friends who work and play hard together. Ultimately, Mason’s past comes back to wreak havoc, and it’s always a good thing to have Lucky and the gang at one’s back just so things are put into perfect perspective.
This really sets things up for what I hope will be the penultimate pairing, as the ending gave the best teaser ever - please see Cochet’s Pinterest page to enjoy all the goodness. I cannot wait for King’s story!
Original Series - Four Kings Security
0.5. Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts - 2.5 Stars
1. Love in Spades - 3.5 Stars
1.5. Ante Up - 4 Stars
2. Be Still My Heart - 3 Stars
3. Join the Club - 3.5 Stars
4. Diamond in the Rough - 4 Stars
4.5. In the Cards - 3.5 Stars
The Kings: Wild Cards
1. Stacking the Deck - 3.5 Stars
2. Raising the Ante - 3 Stars
3. Sleight of Hand - 3.5 Stars
The Kings: A Treemendous
1. Not So Silent Night - 3.5 Stars
2. Sleigh It Ain’t So - 3.5 Stars
3. Home for the Howlidays - 4 Stars
4. Rebel Without a Claus - 4 Stars
Definitely my favorite of the bunch so far, minus the short [b:Ante Up|39920487|Love in Spades (Four Kings Security, #1)|Charlie Cochet|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1524437219l/39920487._SY75_.jpg|61615476], this for me had a more reasonable progression with no extra unnecessary fluff.
Mason and Lucky have been circling each other for what seems like forever, and there’s all sorts of reasons and excuses that have kept them apart. Mason has deep dark secrets, unable to feel worthy enough to have happiness, with the added not-bonus of having had a relationship with Lucky’s cousin Ace, who is now happily forever entwined with Colton from [b:Love in Spades|39920487|Love in Spades (Four Kings Security, #1)|Charlie Cochet|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1524437219l/39920487._SY75_.jpg|61615476]. Lucky gets around a lot, never really wanting or feeling the need to become attached because of own tough sad past. Regardless, he can't get Mason off his mind, just like Mason can't stop thinking of him in return.
Work circumstances inadvertently make it possible for these two to team up, and close quarters seem to be just the nudge to scratch that cursed itch lightening quick. Of course, though Lucky and Mason deny their feelings - feelings that have been around for so long they were almost getting moldy waiting on these two yahoos to get their shit together, they are so much more easily expressed through “action” rather than words.
Plenty smexy, lots of push pull, this continued to expand on the fun funny family dynamics regarding this ex-military group of friends who work and play hard together. Ultimately, Mason’s past comes back to wreak havoc, and it’s always a good thing to have Lucky and the gang at one’s back just so things are put into perfect perspective.
This really sets things up for what I hope will be the penultimate pairing, as the ending gave the best teaser ever - please see Cochet’s Pinterest page to enjoy all the goodness. I cannot wait for King’s story!
Original Series - Four Kings Security
0.5. Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts - 2.5 Stars
1. Love in Spades - 3.5 Stars
1.5. Ante Up - 4 Stars
2. Be Still My Heart - 3 Stars
3. Join the Club - 3.5 Stars
4. Diamond in the Rough - 4 Stars
4.5. In the Cards - 3.5 Stars
The Kings: Wild Cards
1. Stacking the Deck - 3.5 Stars
2. Raising the Ante - 3 Stars
3. Sleight of Hand - 3.5 Stars
The Kings: A Treemendous
1. Not So Silent Night - 3.5 Stars
2. Sleigh It Ain’t So - 3.5 Stars
3. Home for the Howlidays - 4 Stars
4. Rebel Without a Claus - 4 Stars
kirbyj_'s review
5.0
the anticipation towards lucky and mason's story that was built in the last two books was soo good. and this book did not let me down!
wisecraic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wildfaeriecaps's review
5.0
I've been waiting for this one. I love how completely themselves each character is in this series. Mason was always intriguing to me--being both a part and apart of the core group. I enjoyed every second of this story. But holy smokes, that ending? The next book just might slay me.
re-read: having read all the related books at least once at this point, I think Mason and Lucky might be among my favorite of the Kings and their relationships.
re-re-read: yup. this and King's book are my faves of the first series.
re-read: having read all the related books at least once at this point, I think Mason and Lucky might be among my favorite of the Kings and their relationships.
re-re-read: yup. this and King's book are my faves of the first series.
ofbooksandromance's review
5.0
~ 4.5 stars but I ronded it up because it was almost perfect.
I adored these guys together, they are so perfect for each other.
I adored these guys together, they are so perfect for each other.