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bookaddict1975's review
4.0
🎧 Audio Review 🎧
I love the Rough Riders series! I decided to go back to the beginning and listen to the audiobooks since I've only read this series. I actually started with book 2 (long story) but since it's been years since I read this book it was like the first time. I love that this book gives us 2 couples and 2 love stories but only 1 book. This series is super hot and I love those McKay boys, this book just reminded me how much I missed these families and I am excited to continue with the audiobooks.
The narration was a bit of an issue for me. She was good, I enjoyed her deep sultry voice but this is a western.... where are the accents?? It totally threw me off that they don't have any southern accents, isn't that a big reason to listen to the audiobooks, well it was for me anyway.
I love the Rough Riders series! I decided to go back to the beginning and listen to the audiobooks since I've only read this series. I actually started with book 2 (long story) but since it's been years since I read this book it was like the first time. I love that this book gives us 2 couples and 2 love stories but only 1 book. This series is super hot and I love those McKay boys, this book just reminded me how much I missed these families and I am excited to continue with the audiobooks.
The narration was a bit of an issue for me. She was good, I enjoyed her deep sultry voice but this is a western.... where are the accents?? It totally threw me off that they don't have any southern accents, isn't that a big reason to listen to the audiobooks, well it was for me anyway.
mayasgroove's review against another edition
1.0
This book is beyond maddening, for me at least. Still, I couldn't help but finish it for all the stupidity it entails.
I understand whatever the sexual preference, styles, positions you and your partner want. No judgment there. What riles me up is when you have this disrespectful excuse of a person (Carter) who was not even there when Macy was growing up and not having her father near her, talked to Cash like he is just somebody they know. Carter barely knew the history of the two except of what was said by Macy. That made me see red right there, and Macy? She thought it was thoughtful of Carter to CARE like that for her? Going head to head with Cash just like that? I WOULD have slapped the living daylights of that crazy sh*t. You can tell me your opinion about my family when it's the two of us, nobody should talk to my family that way. Especially not in front of everyone. What the hell was that about?
Another thing I don't get, you love the person, they have this fantasy to have some three-some, you go call your bestfriend to help you fuck her and fulfill her fantasy. Is that really happening in the real world? Or with Cash and Gemma with Trevor, I can't seem to feel the connection of looking at that person with love while she's blowing you and your friend is fucking her from behind and expect a love everlasting? No. Just no. I accept all kinks for whatever it's worth, but there are just things that aren't worth selling. Not this one. I was angry for Carter's insensitivity, disrespect and narrow mindedness that I want to get into thr book and just kill the bastard. Story would be more interesting that way.
Oh well, it's over now.
I understand whatever the sexual preference, styles, positions you and your partner want. No judgment there. What riles me up is when you have this disrespectful excuse of a person (Carter) who was not even there when Macy was growing up and not having her father near her, talked to Cash like he is just somebody they know. Carter barely knew the history of the two except of what was said by Macy. That made me see red right there, and Macy? She thought it was thoughtful of Carter to CARE like that for her? Going head to head with Cash just like that? I WOULD have slapped the living daylights of that crazy sh*t. You can tell me your opinion about my family when it's the two of us, nobody should talk to my family that way. Especially not in front of everyone. What the hell was that about?
Another thing I don't get, you love the person, they have this fantasy to have some three-some, you go call your bestfriend to help you fuck her and fulfill her fantasy. Is that really happening in the real world? Or with Cash and Gemma with Trevor, I can't seem to feel the connection of looking at that person with love while she's blowing you and your friend is fucking her from behind and expect a love everlasting? No. Just no. I accept all kinks for whatever it's worth, but there are just things that aren't worth selling. Not this one. I was angry for Carter's insensitivity, disrespect and narrow mindedness that I want to get into thr book and just kill the bastard. Story would be more interesting that way.
Oh well, it's over now.
tasha_fullybooked's review against another edition
3.0
I gave this book 3 stars on the sex scenes alone. Gemma and Cash were good but they weren't great. I just plain didn't like Carter, his personality was so volatile, causing me not to care about his relationship with Macie. The best thing about Carter was when Cash beat him up. But it won't keep me from continuing with the series.
33p3barpercent's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of the series. People rave about the two couple romance arc, but honestly? I didn't buy the romance at all. This one would be a definite skip if you had to choose between the books.
aboutthatstory's review against another edition
4.0
This was really fun to read, extremely entertaining, and smoking HOT! The Rough Rider series is my new addiction!
This story focuses on two couples, Cash and Gemma and Carter and Macie. I loved Cash and Gemma's story and the second chance at love theme they had going on. It was sweet and endearing. I enjoyed Carter and Macie’s story as well, they had an instant lust thing happening that was hot and intense at times. There are ups and downs for both couples, issues to deal with, a bit of emotion and vulnerability and I liked it all. I also enjoyed the connecting stories happening between them, Cash getting to know his daughter, Macie connecting with Gemma, and the conflict between Carter and Cash. There were just so many little things happening that made it a great story and I liked how it tied together.
I loved that this was a light, sexy read. Not to taxing but it had just the right amount of detail and depth to keep you hooked. There's good character development, a decent pace, and solid stories happening. Of course the heat is off the charts. It’s smoking hot with a bit of kink and eroticism thrown into the mix. You will not be disappointed when it comes to the sexy times.
I liked the main characters well enough but everyone seemed to have a moment where I just wanted to smack them while they were working through their issues. They got there in the end and there were HEAs for everyone which left me super happy. I really enjoyed seeing other members in the McCay clan as well, getting me excited for more of the series.
This was just a great read! An entertaining, sexy-time story with fun scenes and likable characters. I can't get enough of the McCay’s!
This story focuses on two couples, Cash and Gemma and Carter and Macie. I loved Cash and Gemma's story and the second chance at love theme they had going on. It was sweet and endearing. I enjoyed Carter and Macie’s story as well, they had an instant lust thing happening that was hot and intense at times. There are ups and downs for both couples, issues to deal with, a bit of emotion and vulnerability and I liked it all. I also enjoyed the connecting stories happening between them, Cash getting to know his daughter, Macie connecting with Gemma, and the conflict between Carter and Cash. There were just so many little things happening that made it a great story and I liked how it tied together.
I loved that this was a light, sexy read. Not to taxing but it had just the right amount of detail and depth to keep you hooked. There's good character development, a decent pace, and solid stories happening. Of course the heat is off the charts. It’s smoking hot with a bit of kink and eroticism thrown into the mix. You will not be disappointed when it comes to the sexy times.
I liked the main characters well enough but everyone seemed to have a moment where I just wanted to smack them while they were working through their issues. They got there in the end and there were HEAs for everyone which left me super happy. I really enjoyed seeing other members in the McCay clan as well, getting me excited for more of the series.
This was just a great read! An entertaining, sexy-time story with fun scenes and likable characters. I can't get enough of the McCay’s!
leahkarge's review against another edition
3.0
First things first, you all should be very proud of me because it only took me a couple of days to read this one, whereas it took me a whole month to read the first! *does happy dance*
But down to my analysis of the book...I think the characters in this book might have been more ridiculous than the ones in the first. Not, of course, in the sense that they infuriated me more, because they certainly didn't, but because they were just so fucking bipolar! The constant mood swings, especially Macie's and Carter's, were so utterly ridiculous that I wished I could have been inside the damn book so I could slap them both. And Cash and Gemma weren't much different. They didn't have the crazy mood swings but some of their interactions...Oh Lord, no. Ugh. And probably worst of all, aside from Macie and Carter's fucked up relationship, was the fact that Carter continued to put himself in just utterly bad situations. I mean, at one point, I was so embarrassed for him that I could barely read it! What a fucking idiot.
I was very disappointed in this book because, aside from the fact that I had heard this one wasn't very good, I had hope that I would like it. Alas, I did not. I think I was most disappointed, though, in Cash and Gemma's relationship. They had such potential in Long Hard Ride, and even the beginning of this book, and they just seemed lacking to me. Oh, and a development in their relationship begs the question:
Why does there always have to be a threesome? And why the hell does Trevor always have to be part of it?
If you didn't already know this about me, I hate threesomes. Completely and utterly loathe, despise, detest, and abhor threesomes. They drive me fucking insane. And I know I'm probably in for a shitload more of those with Lorelei James, especially when I get to Rough, Raw and Ready, so be prepared for me to complain out the ass about those when I get to reading them.
Probably the only characters I actually liked were Keely and Amy Jo, excuse me AJ. They were breaths of fresh air in the horrible atmosphere I was breathing in with the other characters. They really should have been in the book more. I also liked the little glimpse of Colt, Cord, and Colby at the end. I look forward to reading Cord's book next. And I loved seeing Colt, who I already love from reading Branded As Trouble.
“I know it’s stupid, but I’m just so crazy in love with her I wanted everyone to know it. To see how lucky I am. To brag that this…perfect woman is mine. That she picked me. That she loves me.”
“What do you care that the whole world knows that?” Colt said. “Jeez, Carter, the only important thing is you know.”
Colby and Cord both gave Colt an odd look.
I really liked seeing this insight into Colt because, while I already knew that he had a sweet side and knew what really mattered, it was great to see this...foreshadowing, if you will, of how Colt would turn out in the end when he found the woman he was meant to be with.
So, honestly, I think Colt, Keely, and AJ, even though they were in the book for only a short time, saved this from being a 3, making it more of a 3.5 for me. I hear that the books get better after this one, which I believe after reading BAT, so I look forward to absolutely falling for Cord and loving AJ even more, especially since I feel such utter antipathy for Carter and Macie.
3.5 stars
But down to my analysis of the book...I think the characters in this book might have been more ridiculous than the ones in the first. Not, of course, in the sense that they infuriated me more, because they certainly didn't, but because they were just so fucking bipolar! The constant mood swings, especially Macie's and Carter's, were so utterly ridiculous that I wished I could have been inside the damn book so I could slap them both. And Cash and Gemma weren't much different. They didn't have the crazy mood swings but some of their interactions...Oh Lord, no. Ugh. And probably worst of all, aside from Macie and Carter's fucked up relationship, was the fact that Carter continued to put himself in just utterly bad situations. I mean, at one point, I was so embarrassed for him that I could barely read it! What a fucking idiot.
I was very disappointed in this book because, aside from the fact that I had heard this one wasn't very good, I had hope that I would like it. Alas, I did not. I think I was most disappointed, though, in Cash and Gemma's relationship. They had such potential in Long Hard Ride, and even the beginning of this book, and they just seemed lacking to me. Oh, and a development in their relationship begs the question:
Why does there always have to be a threesome? And why the hell does Trevor always have to be part of it?
If you didn't already know this about me, I hate threesomes. Completely and utterly loathe, despise, detest, and abhor threesomes. They drive me fucking insane. And I know I'm probably in for a shitload more of those with Lorelei James, especially when I get to Rough, Raw and Ready, so be prepared for me to complain out the ass about those when I get to reading them.
Probably the only characters I actually liked were Keely and Amy Jo, excuse me AJ. They were breaths of fresh air in the horrible atmosphere I was breathing in with the other characters. They really should have been in the book more. I also liked the little glimpse of Colt, Cord, and Colby at the end. I look forward to reading Cord's book next. And I loved seeing Colt, who I already love from reading Branded As Trouble.
“I know it’s stupid, but I’m just so crazy in love with her I wanted everyone to know it. To see how lucky I am. To brag that this…perfect woman is mine. That she picked me. That she loves me.”
“What do you care that the whole world knows that?” Colt said. “Jeez, Carter, the only important thing is you know.”
Colby and Cord both gave Colt an odd look.
I really liked seeing this insight into Colt because, while I already knew that he had a sweet side and knew what really mattered, it was great to see this...foreshadowing, if you will, of how Colt would turn out in the end when he found the woman he was meant to be with.
So, honestly, I think Colt, Keely, and AJ, even though they were in the book for only a short time, saved this from being a 3, making it more of a 3.5 for me. I hear that the books get better after this one, which I believe after reading BAT, so I look forward to absolutely falling for Cord and loving AJ even more, especially since I feel such utter antipathy for Carter and Macie.
3.5 stars
geleeregina's review against another edition
3.0
This novel contains two storylines, Cash & Gemma in additon to Carter & Macie. I really loved Cash & Gemma's story. I was touched by Cash's sweet side hidden beneath the cowboy exterior. What I couldn't stand was Carter/Macie's story. The next book in the series looks to further along other members of the McKay family, which hopefully won't produce any more heros like Carter. *grr*
Spoiler
Carter is a spoilt rotten little boy who needs to grow up. Yes, they do have a HEA, and you get the hint of some growth for his character, but I still wanted to smack him upside the head and give him a time out.ezichinny's review against another edition
2.0
I just can't. I was hoping to hang in there to Edgar and Trev but I'm willing to just never known. That's how much I despise the first two books. This book features a father and daughters bumpy road to their HEA.
Cash and Gemma were briefly mentioned in book 1 as they had a fling. Cash always felt inferior fiancé he was a Native American and didn't own land etc, whereas he felt that Gemma would always compare him to her dead husband and find Cash inadequate. But when Gemma offers Cash a job, he knows this is his chance to win her. With his adult daughter in tow, Cash sets out to love Gemma senseless and prove his worth. At the same time, Cash's daughter meets Gemma's current ranch hand Carter McKay and it's instant attraction for them.
Way too much sex. Just too much. I just didn't connect with the characters or their dilemmas. I generally don't care care for cowboys, rockers and bikers. Because the sex dominates the story. I may read book 3 but I
Cash and Gemma were briefly mentioned in book 1 as they had a fling. Cash always felt inferior fiancé he was a Native American and didn't own land etc, whereas he felt that Gemma would always compare him to her dead husband and find Cash inadequate. But when Gemma offers Cash a job, he knows this is his chance to win her. With his adult daughter in tow, Cash sets out to love Gemma senseless and prove his worth. At the same time, Cash's daughter meets Gemma's current ranch hand Carter McKay and it's instant attraction for them.
Way too much sex. Just too much. I just didn't connect with the characters or their dilemmas. I generally don't care care for cowboys, rockers and bikers. Because the sex dominates the story. I may read book 3 but I
gems_31's review
3.0
This was a strange book. i've read enough of this series not to expect romance and roses, but even with the Alpha males in this series, I want to have some sympathy with them or to root for them to get the girl. In the case of this book, I did root for Cash Big Crow alot, but Carter came across as unlikeable. The three stars are for Cash and Gemma's story. The Macie and Carter one just didn't gell and thats what knocked the stars off
nyxshadow's review against another edition
2.0
1.5
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