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talknerdybookblog's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Rating: 3-stars
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Human trafficking (including forced sex work)
• Psychological and physical abuse
• Death of Heroine's parents (off-page)
• Abduction
• Inferred torture and murder of Heroine's brother
• Suicide (side character; non-descriptive)
Ending:HFN
Rating: 3-stars
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Human trafficking (including forced sex work)
• Psychological and physical abuse
• Death of Heroine's parents (off-page)
• Abduction
• Inferred torture and murder of Heroine's brother
• Suicide (side character; non-descriptive)
Ending:
jksh5678's review against another edition
4.0
This is book 2 in Susan Stoker’s new series Mountain Mercenaries. I have not had a chance to read book 1 but after reading this one I may just have to.
This is the story of Chloe Harris and Ronan Cross. These two meet for the first time when Chloe happen to come knocking on Ro’s secluded mountain home asking to use his phone. Ro is part of a group who defends and protect women and children. What he saw in Chloe was someone who is obviously being abused. When he offers his help, she refuses and leaves. Ever since that meeting Ro has not been able to get Chloe off his mind. When he digs a little, he finds her in a strip joint and again offers his assistance. What ensues is a bit of misunderstandings, suspicions, but slowly into trust and eventually into love.
I knew reading the prologue that this was going to be a difficult journey for Chloe and it was. Her brother is such a horrible human being that at times I was a bit apprehensive of what he was going to put Chloe through. But Chloe was such a woman of strength, she was able to endure. And I loved Ro! His need to protect and defend is so strong with Chloe. He had a hunch that Chloe needed his help and even though it may cause issues with the group, he was all in.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, I can not wait to find out about the stories of the other members of the team and who this mysterious Rex is and what his story is about.
Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Romance for giving me the opportunity to read this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
This is the story of Chloe Harris and Ronan Cross. These two meet for the first time when Chloe happen to come knocking on Ro’s secluded mountain home asking to use his phone. Ro is part of a group who defends and protect women and children. What he saw in Chloe was someone who is obviously being abused. When he offers his help, she refuses and leaves. Ever since that meeting Ro has not been able to get Chloe off his mind. When he digs a little, he finds her in a strip joint and again offers his assistance. What ensues is a bit of misunderstandings, suspicions, but slowly into trust and eventually into love.
I knew reading the prologue that this was going to be a difficult journey for Chloe and it was. Her brother is such a horrible human being that at times I was a bit apprehensive of what he was going to put Chloe through. But Chloe was such a woman of strength, she was able to endure. And I loved Ro! His need to protect and defend is so strong with Chloe. He had a hunch that Chloe needed his help and even though it may cause issues with the group, he was all in.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, I can not wait to find out about the stories of the other members of the team and who this mysterious Rex is and what his story is about.
Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Romance for giving me the opportunity to read this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
beckymmoe's review against another edition
3.0
Story was...okay, really not a huge fan of the hero *or* the heroine. The hero's actions at the end that were supposedly for the heroine's own "good" (and her weepy acquiescence with them) were just over-the-top WTF-ery.
Next one in the series (as per the epilogue) sounds interesting, though--so maybe...?
Rating: 3 stars / C
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Next one in the series (as per the epilogue) sounds interesting, though--so maybe...?
Rating: 3 stars / C
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
mydarlingbookz's review against another edition
4.0
This book was dark, drama filled, and had some good steamy scenes!!! Plus a bunch of secondary characters you wanna read after and i do wanna read some of their stories!!!
We got our gal chloe who has major trust issues, scared as fuck but she is a sweet, stubborn woman, chloe i felt so bad for she had everything worked hard for it and it was all taken away by her abusive greedy asshole brother. Who lied to her, hit her and made her work as a sorta sex slave.. (book only mentioned she was hit alot.. and had to dance as a guy jacked off to her in the private room) but she gets her freedom from Our alpha Ronan and his crew but mostly Ronan.
Our hero is so sweet, rough tough and so caring.. his job with his friends help woman and sometimes kids be safe from abusive people, sex slaves and other stuff..
This is a good book.. it did drag tiny bit in the middle.. but other then that.. no ow/om drama, good angst, all around great book.
Instalove/lust
Drama
Anal play
Hea
Epilogue
We got our gal chloe who has major trust issues, scared as fuck but she is a sweet, stubborn woman, chloe i felt so bad for she had everything worked hard for it and it was all taken away by her abusive greedy asshole brother. Who lied to her, hit her and made her work as a sorta sex slave.. (book only mentioned she was hit alot.. and had to dance as a guy jacked off to her in the private room) but she gets her freedom from Our alpha Ronan and his crew but mostly Ronan.
Our hero is so sweet, rough tough and so caring.. his job with his friends help woman and sometimes kids be safe from abusive people, sex slaves and other stuff..
This is a good book.. it did drag tiny bit in the middle.. but other then that.. no ow/om drama, good angst, all around great book.
Instalove/lust
Drama
Anal play
Hea
Epilogue
cheryls's review against another edition
5.0
This is book two in the Mountain Mercenaries series and it features Ronan and Chloe. Chloe is extremely book-smart but not very street-smart. She grew up a pampered princess and was living on her own and working a great paying job. Liam‘s treatment towards her was abhorrent! He was a terrible human being and I felt sorry for her that he was her brother. Thank God for Ronan and his pursuit of Chloe. I love his patience and persistence with her.
The action and suspense is fantastic! The characters are all amazing and the story line progressed at a perfect pace. There were some parts of the story line that were totally unexpected but welcomed. I can’t wait to read more from this amazing author.
The action and suspense is fantastic! The characters are all amazing and the story line progressed at a perfect pace. There were some parts of the story line that were totally unexpected but welcomed. I can’t wait to read more from this amazing author.
mektastic's review against another edition
4.0
Heartfelt and Emotional
This book is the second in the series, and it goes off with a bang. It has all of my favorite things, women in trouble, wonderful hero, having to deal with the mafia, and a very good ending that could be seen as slapped together, but it somehow works! I really enjoy the voice of this author, and all of the wonderful characters that we get to see throughout the book! I cannot wait until the next one.
This book is the second in the series, and it goes off with a bang. It has all of my favorite things, women in trouble, wonderful hero, having to deal with the mafia, and a very good ending that could be seen as slapped together, but it somehow works! I really enjoy the voice of this author, and all of the wonderful characters that we get to see throughout the book! I cannot wait until the next one.
jbenando's review against another edition
4.0
This one had me thinking about a few things. Rex is like Charlie from Charlie’s Angels and I wanna know more about him. He seems like he isn’t all what I expected.
There’s more gray areas than I realized before. I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next.
There’s more gray areas than I realized before. I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next.
mydarlingbookz's review against another edition
4.0
This book was dark, drama filled, and had some good steamy scenes!!! Plus a bunch of secondary characters you wanna read after and i do wanna read some of their stories!!!
We got our gal chloe who has major trust issues, scared as fuck but she is a sweet, stubborn woman, chloe i felt so bad for she had everything worked hard for it and it was all taken away by her abusive greedy asshole brother. Who lied to her, hit her and made her work as a sorta sex slave.. (book only mentioned she was hit alot.. and had to dance as a guy jacked off to her in the private room) but she gets her freedom from Our alpha Ronan and his crew but mostly Ronan.
Our hero is so sweet, rough tough and so caring.. his job with his friends help woman and sometimes kids be safe from abusive people, sex slaves and other stuff..
This is a good book.. it did drag tiny bit in the middle.. but other then that.. no ow/om drama, good angst, all around great book.
Instalove/lust
Drama
Anal play
Hea
Epilogue
We got our gal chloe who has major trust issues, scared as fuck but she is a sweet, stubborn woman, chloe i felt so bad for she had everything worked hard for it and it was all taken away by her abusive greedy asshole brother. Who lied to her, hit her and made her work as a sorta sex slave.. (book only mentioned she was hit alot.. and had to dance as a guy jacked off to her in the private room) but she gets her freedom from Our alpha Ronan and his crew but mostly Ronan.
Our hero is so sweet, rough tough and so caring.. his job with his friends help woman and sometimes kids be safe from abusive people, sex slaves and other stuff..
This is a good book.. it did drag tiny bit in the middle.. but other then that.. no ow/om drama, good angst, all around great book.
Instalove/lust
Drama
Anal play
Hea
Epilogue