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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
I loved this story.. A few twists you don't see coming.. Really good.
This one is going to keep you on the edge of your seat!
I know this is going to seem redundant, but… Wow! I mean WOW! Marni has written another story so visual you feel like you are a part of this world.
Marni has given us a story with so many twists and turns this time that it’s going to make you dizzy. Trapper and Brea’s story isn’t a typical storybook romance, it’s raw and vulnerable. It’s gut wrenching and emotional. But it’s also steamy as h€ll and I’m here for it!
I have been working my way through Marni’s backlist and this one is definitely a good one! Don’t sleep on this one, don’t miss out on the world Marni made for Trapper and Brea.
I know this is going to seem redundant, but… Wow! I mean WOW! Marni has written another story so visual you feel like you are a part of this world.
Marni has given us a story with so many twists and turns this time that it’s going to make you dizzy. Trapper and Brea’s story isn’t a typical storybook romance, it’s raw and vulnerable. It’s gut wrenching and emotional. But it’s also steamy as h€ll and I’m here for it!
I have been working my way through Marni’s backlist and this one is definitely a good one! Don’t sleep on this one, don’t miss out on the world Marni made for Trapper and Brea.
Different
A great story with such a unique topic. So glad I read it. Was also surprised this Arthur took a chance to include a topic must wouldn't. Great job
A great story with such a unique topic. So glad I read it. Was also surprised this Arthur took a chance to include a topic must wouldn't. Great job
My heart wasn’t ready to read about all of the trauma and abuse of little ones. It twisted & broke my heart. Littles deserve love more than anyone and I can’t stand even reading fake “hypothetical” situations it guts me.
Loved this standalone from Marni! This is Trapper and Brea's story, a spin-off of the Unblocked collection. You can totally read this one as a standalone but why not read both?! Twists and turns and hot chemistry for sure. Possible trigger (abuse) but it's not too bad...could be A LOT worse like some of the dark books I read. Try this and the Unblocked series from Marni! The whole Unblocked Collection is on KU too!
*Received ARC in exchange for honest review*
*Received ARC in exchange for honest review*
Wild Aces is the latest standalone by Marni Mann. It comes to us on the heels of Marni's Unblocked Collection. Wild Aces reads perfectly by itself, but I recommend reading Unblocked to get to know Frankie and Derek.
“That feeling I get when I’m around you, it wraps around my lungs and presses against my heart and tingles in my chest. It happens every time I take a breath.”
Brea Bradley is still recovering from the loss of her great love when she meets Trapper for the first time. Trapper is dealing with his own demons and has a hard time overcoming them. After a whirlwind of angst, lust and misunderstandings, I've decided that this is my favorite read of the year so far.
"There was something about this girl…"
So many unexpected feelings were happening while reading Wild Aces. Marni is known for her erotica which is all over Wild Aces, but the serious subject manor in Brea and Trapper's lives was so emotional, but more than that, refreshing. We love quick, steamy reads, but when there's sensitive subject matter to be read, it just makes the story that much more interesting. Way to go, Marni!
“That feeling I get when I’m around you, it wraps around my lungs and presses against my heart and tingles in my chest. It happens every time I take a breath.”
Brea Bradley is still recovering from the loss of her great love when she meets Trapper for the first time. Trapper is dealing with his own demons and has a hard time overcoming them. After a whirlwind of angst, lust and misunderstandings, I've decided that this is my favorite read of the year so far.
"There was something about this girl…"
So many unexpected feelings were happening while reading Wild Aces. Marni is known for her erotica which is all over Wild Aces, but the serious subject manor in Brea and Trapper's lives was so emotional, but more than that, refreshing. We love quick, steamy reads, but when there's sensitive subject matter to be read, it just makes the story that much more interesting. Way to go, Marni!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Trapper is a world renowned poker player, he's also got the kind of past you could never imagine and a career that's as illegal as they come. When he meets Brea at a masquerade party they give in to their emotional connection and share a kiss as intense as they come, however they never see each other's face. Brea's been through hell over the past couple of years and when he best friend encourages her to start really dating she knows the man behind the mask is the perfect person to start with. when his face resembles someone dear to Dani she knows she has to figure out this mystery. With his face Trapper brings secrets to life that Dani and Trapper knew nothing about and those dark secrets could affect their lives forever.
Mmm, mmm, mmm, Wild Aces is one of those delicious novels you will not be able to put down. From the sex to the wild plot twists, this one is a page turner. Told from the dual-POV's of our hero, Trapper, and heroine, Brea, Wild Aces jumps headfirst into a suspenseful romance filled with dark turns and characters with stories you could never guess. What starts as just an emotional, lust filled connection of the eyes and lips soon turns into intense photos and phone calls between the main characters. Without knowing who the other is, beyond just their first names, the slightly dangerous unknown brings out the sexual side of Brea and Trapper, tying them to one another emotionally before they really know who is on the other side of the phone. I am trying to write this review without giving anything away, so bear with me if it's a little confusing.
I loved these characters, including all the dark parts of them. Brea is like a puppy you want to comfort, she's hard to dislike, and watching her world get rocked by all the twists in this novel is heartbreaking. Then there's Trapper, who we know has a past as dark and ugly as you could ever imagine, but as a reader we see a light to him. Marni Mann did an amazing job of writing this book with suspense and mystery, while it is simple to guess at some things, other parts took me by complete surprise. While the chemistry is there, it's surface, and as secrets come to light it gets so intense. There are hurdles that alone could have been handled, but combined make for this huge emotional breakdown that I wasn't sure could ever be repaired. It's definitely the kind of book that you should go in without expectations, because nothing is what you think. The twists grabbed my attention and though I hurt, and even cried, I felt like a cheerleader on the sidelines cheering for these two to figure it out together. The love story is real and while this is a sexy read, it isn't overly smutty. There are some very dark parts, but the light that comes from those dark parts makes it absolutely worth it.
Filled with a roller coaster of emotions, Wild Aces is one surprising read. There is more depth to this novel than one would first expect and it makes it just that much better. Wild Aces is a standalone, however several of the secondary characters are featured in other novels. This is my first Marni Mann novel, but it won't be my last.
Trapper is a world renowned poker player, he's also got the kind of past you could never imagine and a career that's as illegal as they come. When he meets Brea at a masquerade party they give in to their emotional connection and share a kiss as intense as they come, however they never see each other's face. Brea's been through hell over the past couple of years and when he best friend encourages her to start really dating she knows the man behind the mask is the perfect person to start with. when his face resembles someone dear to Dani she knows she has to figure out this mystery. With his face Trapper brings secrets to life that Dani and Trapper knew nothing about and those dark secrets could affect their lives forever.
Mmm, mmm, mmm, Wild Aces is one of those delicious novels you will not be able to put down. From the sex to the wild plot twists, this one is a page turner. Told from the dual-POV's of our hero, Trapper, and heroine, Brea, Wild Aces jumps headfirst into a suspenseful romance filled with dark turns and characters with stories you could never guess. What starts as just an emotional, lust filled connection of the eyes and lips soon turns into intense photos and phone calls between the main characters. Without knowing who the other is, beyond just their first names, the slightly dangerous unknown brings out the sexual side of Brea and Trapper, tying them to one another emotionally before they really know who is on the other side of the phone. I am trying to write this review without giving anything away, so bear with me if it's a little confusing.
I loved these characters, including all the dark parts of them. Brea is like a puppy you want to comfort, she's hard to dislike, and watching her world get rocked by all the twists in this novel is heartbreaking. Then there's Trapper, who we know has a past as dark and ugly as you could ever imagine, but as a reader we see a light to him. Marni Mann did an amazing job of writing this book with suspense and mystery, while it is simple to guess at some things, other parts took me by complete surprise. While the chemistry is there, it's surface, and as secrets come to light it gets so intense. There are hurdles that alone could have been handled, but combined make for this huge emotional breakdown that I wasn't sure could ever be repaired. It's definitely the kind of book that you should go in without expectations, because nothing is what you think. The twists grabbed my attention and though I hurt, and even cried, I felt like a cheerleader on the sidelines cheering for these two to figure it out together. The love story is real and while this is a sexy read, it isn't overly smutty. There are some very dark parts, but the light that comes from those dark parts makes it absolutely worth it.
Filled with a roller coaster of emotions, Wild Aces is one surprising read. There is more depth to this novel than one would first expect and it makes it just that much better. Wild Aces is a standalone, however several of the secondary characters are featured in other novels. This is my first Marni Mann novel, but it won't be my last.
I saw this book in my feed and decided to get it without knowing too much about the plot. When I was a couple of chapters into this book I was about to DNF because I'm not a fan of Insta love / lust and in this book it is very instant haha and also it seemed like there was going to be a LOT of sex! But something told me to keep going and I'm glad I did because events that happened in the book slowed everything down to just the right pace , it did seem a little cheesy in some parts but overall I enjoyed the mystery/suspense side of things. There were also some good twists which were a great surprise! 3.5-4 stars.
Marni Mann writes another drama filled contemporary romance. This one not so heavy on the sexy times but still sensual and tension filled, and with some mystery thrown in.
Trapper as a hero was very interesting. He's had a terrible childhood which you will discover in the prologue and has become a man who survived against terrible odds. As a result, he makes his way in the world as a professional poker player and he's very good at that. He also has a little side business going which provides a lot of mystery and tension to the story (though I did guess what it was within the first few chapters of the book). He is a man filled with pain, secrets and a determination to put his past far, far behind him. While his business was possibly a touch on the shady side, I could understand his intentions and his desire to make things better. That's all I'm going to say on the topic since any more and I would be giving things away.
Brea is a survivor. She has suffered a terrible loss which we learn in Unblocked. It has taken her a long time to heal and move forward with her life again. In Wild Aces, we see her make a decision to start living again and that's when she meets Trapper. I admire her for getting on with her life and making the effort to live again. If I were in her position, I may not be as brave or as determined as her to overcome the loss and find new love. Still, there were some moments in the book where I really did not like Brea. At. All. I wanted to shake her and smack her in the head. It particularly got to me when something happened and she automatically assumed the worst of Trapper then refused to let him explain.
"I hadn’t even considered that. I had immediately assumed he was doing something wrong. ... 'And you wouldn’t allow Trapper to defend himself,” she (Frankie) said. “I’m just trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.'"
Not cool, Brea! Not cool at all!
I did like the relationship Brea had with Frankie (the heroine from Unblocked) as best friends. They shared a lot of their lives with each other. Some might even say there was a lot of oversharing since I certainly would not go into as much detail as they did with some of the more private information they confided in one another.
For the most part, this book is well written. Ms Mann is a good writer and her Unblocked series is a good indication of a good story. This story, sadly, was not entirely for me.
One main thing which really bothered me was the coincidences. Some of the things which happened were just a little too coincidental and convenient, and one was just downright weird. I'm not going to point them out because it may spoil the story for the next reader but for me, those coincidences were aggravating.
The language was probably a lot cruder and a lot more crass than I was able to handle at the time. Perhaps I was going through a prudish phase? I don't know. I like some good dirty talk as much as the next person, in fact, I loved Derek's filthy mouth when he was with Frankie in Unblocked, but for some reason, some of the things said in this book bothered me.
I think it was also a timing thing since I have had a lot of contemporary reads recently filled with drama llamas and I was just kinda over the whole thing. As a result, I skimmed the latter part of the book but I did enjoy the epilogue. Ms Mann writes a great epilogue.
Trapper as a hero was very interesting. He's had a terrible childhood which you will discover in the prologue and has become a man who survived against terrible odds. As a result, he makes his way in the world as a professional poker player and he's very good at that. He also has a little side business going which provides a lot of mystery and tension to the story (though I did guess what it was within the first few chapters of the book). He is a man filled with pain, secrets and a determination to put his past far, far behind him. While his business was possibly a touch on the shady side, I could understand his intentions and his desire to make things better. That's all I'm going to say on the topic since any more and I would be giving things away.
Brea is a survivor. She has suffered a terrible loss which we learn in Unblocked. It has taken her a long time to heal and move forward with her life again. In Wild Aces, we see her make a decision to start living again and that's when she meets Trapper. I admire her for getting on with her life and making the effort to live again. If I were in her position, I may not be as brave or as determined as her to overcome the loss and find new love. Still, there were some moments in the book where I really did not like Brea. At. All. I wanted to shake her and smack her in the head. It particularly got to me when something happened and she automatically assumed the worst of Trapper then refused to let him explain.
"I hadn’t even considered that. I had immediately assumed he was doing something wrong. ... 'And you wouldn’t allow Trapper to defend himself,” she (Frankie) said. “I’m just trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.'"
Not cool, Brea! Not cool at all!
I did like the relationship Brea had with Frankie (the heroine from Unblocked) as best friends. They shared a lot of their lives with each other. Some might even say there was a lot of oversharing since I certainly would not go into as much detail as they did with some of the more private information they confided in one another.
For the most part, this book is well written. Ms Mann is a good writer and her Unblocked series is a good indication of a good story. This story, sadly, was not entirely for me.
One main thing which really bothered me was the coincidences. Some of the things which happened were just a little too coincidental and convenient, and one was just downright weird. I'm not going to point them out because it may spoil the story for the next reader but for me, those coincidences were aggravating.
The language was probably a lot cruder and a lot more crass than I was able to handle at the time. Perhaps I was going through a prudish phase? I don't know. I like some good dirty talk as much as the next person, in fact, I loved Derek's filthy mouth when he was with Frankie in Unblocked, but for some reason, some of the things said in this book bothered me.
I think it was also a timing thing since I have had a lot of contemporary reads recently filled with drama llamas and I was just kinda over the whole thing. As a result, I skimmed the latter part of the book but I did enjoy the epilogue. Ms Mann writes a great epilogue.
Need more Trapper!
I need more Trapper in my life! Good God this man! From beginning to end, this book sucks you in. It behind with tragedy and end with hope. So many twists that you never expect! I loved this book so much!
I need more Trapper in my life! Good God this man! From beginning to end, this book sucks you in. It behind with tragedy and end with hope. So many twists that you never expect! I loved this book so much!