Discover the Lexi Blake Crossover Collection Release Date: April 10, 2018
CLOSE COVER by Lexi Blake
Remy Guidry doesn’t do relationships. He tried the marriage thing once, back in Louisiana, and learned the hard way that all he really needs in life is a cold beer, some good friends, and the occasional hookup. His job as a bodyguard with McKay-Taggart gives him purpose and lovely perks, like access to Sanctum. The last thing he needs in his life is a woman with stars in her eyes and babies in her future.
Lisa Daley’s life is finally going in the right direction. She has finally graduated from college after years of putting herself through school. She’s got a new job at an accounting firm and she’s finished her Sanctum training. Finally on her own and having fun, her life seems pretty perfect. Except she’s lonely and the one man she wants won’t give her a second look.
There is one other little glitch. Apparently, her new firm is really a front for the mob and now they want her dead. Assassins can really ruin a fun girls’ night out. Suddenly strapped to the very same six-foot-five-inch hunk of a bodyguard who makes her heart pound, Lisa can’t decide if this situation is a blessing or a curse.
As the mob closes in, Remy takes his tempting new charge back to the safest place he knows—his home in the bayou. Surrounded by his past, he can’t help wondering if Lisa is his future. To answer that question, he just has to keep her alive.
My review: Remy’s story was a good one. He fell for Lisa Daley and it was nice to see another Daley fall in love. We saw both Will and Laurel fall in earlier books, so it was nice to see that family again. Big Tag made a few appearances with his dry humor. Lisa and Remy’s story was not an easy one, but I think it is one of my favorites. Without giving too much away, I can say the poetry that was shared in this book brought a special element and made me really love that character. I definitely recommend this book and all the others in this series.
HER GUARDIAN ANGEL by Larissa Ione
After a difficult childhood and a turbulent stint in the military, Declan Burke finally got his act together. Now he’s a battle-hardened professional bodyguard who takes his job at McKay-Taggart seriously and his playtime – and his playmates – just as seriously. One thing he never does, however, is mix business with pleasure. But when the mysterious, gorgeous Suzanne D’Angelo needs his protection from a stalker, his desire for her burns out of control, tempting him to break all the rules…even as he’s drawn into a dark, dangerous world he didn’t know existed.
Suzanne is an earthbound angel on her critical first mission: protecting Declan from an emerging supernatural threat at all costs. To keep him close, she hires him as her bodyguard. It doesn’t take long for her to realize that she’s in over her head, defenseless against this devastatingly sexy human who makes her crave his forbidden touch.
Together they’ll have to draw on every ounce of their collective training to resist each other as the enemy closes in, but soon it becomes apparent that nothing could have prepared them for the menace to their lives…or their hearts.
My review: Wow. I absolutely loved this story. This book took me into a whole new reality while still allowing it to work with Lexi Blake’s MT world. Declan was super sexy and Suzanne was great. I found myself enjoying this world and am dying to read the rest of the books in this paranormal series. This was a well written novella and I definitely recommend it.
JUSTIFY ME by J. Kenner
McKay-Taggart operative Riley Blade has no intention of returning to Los Angeles after his brief stint as a consultant on mega-star Lyle Tarpin’s latest action flick. Not even for Natasha Black, Tarpin’s sexy personal assistant who’d gotten under his skin. Why would he, when Tasha made it absolutely clear that—attraction or not—she wasn’t interested in a fling, much less a relationship.
But when Riley learns that someone is stalking her, he races to her side. Determined to not only protect her, but to convince her that—no matter what has hurt her in the past—he’s not only going to fight for her, he’s going to win her heart. Forever.
My review: This book was the most erotic of the cross over books that was not written by Lexi Blake. There were some BDSM elements that the MT series was known for. I enjoyed this story and the suspense elements of it. Tasha and Riley made a good couple and the secondary characters added to the story. I’d be interested in going back and reading the other books by J Kenner, but it is not necessary to enjoy this book. Definitely recommend it.
SAY YOU WON'T LET GO by Corinne Michaels
I’ve had two goals my entire life:
1. Make it big in country music.
2. Get the hell out of Bell Buckle.
I was doing it. I was on my way, until Cooper Townsend landed backstage at my show in Dallas.
This gorgeous, rugged, man of few words was one cowboy I couldn’t afford to let distract me. But with his slow smile and rough hands, I just couldn’t keep away.
Now, there are outside forces conspiring against us. Maybe we should’ve known better? Maybe not. Even with the protection from Wade Rycroft, bodyguard for McKay-Taggart, I still don’t feel safe. I won’t let him get hurt because of me. All I know is that I want to hold on, but know the right thing to do is to let go…
My review: This was a cute story. Emily and Cooper knew each other from their home town and despite not falling for each other previously, they definitely fell hard and fast now. They said I love you quicker than I would normally feel was natural, but their history may have played into that. The plot was captivating and I found myself enjoying this story. Makes me want to read more from this author.
HIS TO PROTECT by Carly Phillips
Talia Shaw has spent her adult life working as a scientist for a big pharmaceutical company. She’s focused on saving lives, not living life. When her lab is broken into and it's clear someone is after the top secret formula she’s working on, she turns to the one man she can trust. The same irresistible man she turned away years earlier because she was too young and naive to believe a sexy guy like Shane Landon could want her.
Shane Landon’s bodyguard work for McKay-Taggart is the one thing that brings him satisfaction in his life. Relationships come in second to the job. Always. Then little brainiac Talia Shaw shows up in his backyard, frightened and on the run, and his world is turned upside down. And not just because she’s found him naked in his outdoor shower, either.
With Talia's life in danger, Shane has to get her out of town and to her eccentric, hermit mentor who has the final piece of the formula she’s been working on, while keeping her safe from the men who are after her. Guarding Talia's body certainly isn't any hardship, but he never expects to fall hard and fast for his best friend’s little sister and the only woman who’s ever really gotten under his skin.
My review: Talia and Shane had a great story. They had history and a lack of communication got resolved in this book. This book had intrigue and humor, plus for those who enjoy Lexi Blake’s McKay Taggart series, you get to see Ian a bit. I enjoyed this book and it was a quick read.
RESCUING SADIE: A Delta Force Heroes/Masters and Mercenaries Novella by Susan Stoker
Sadie Jennings was used to being protected. As the niece of Sean Taggart, and the receptionist at McKay-Taggart Group, she was constantly surrounded by Alpha men more than capable, and willing, to lay down their life for her. But when she visits her friend in San Antonio, and acts on suspicious activity at Milena’s workplace, Sadie puts both of them in the crosshairs of a madman. After several harrowing weeks, her friend is now safe, but for Sadie, the repercussions of her rash act linger on.
Chase Jackson, no stranger to dangerous situations as a captain in the US Army, has volunteered himself as Sadie's bodyguard. He fell head over heels for the beautiful woman the first time he laid eyes on her. With a Delta Force team at his back, he reassures the Taggart's that Sadie will be safe. But when the situation in San Antonio catches up with her, Chase has to use everything he's learned over his career to keep his promise...and to keep Sadie alive long enough to officially make her his.
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My review: I definitely enjoyed this book, but at the same time I felt like I was missing something. This book takes place right after another book and without having read that book I didn’t get everything that was referred to. Now, having said that I did enjoy Sadie and Chase’s story. There was a solid plot and they got their HEA.
EXCERPT
Her Guardian Angel by Larissa Ione
Her Guardian
Angel by Larissa Ione
“I already said I’m not taking that
job,” Declan sighed.
“And you didn’t say why.”
“Am I required to?”
“You know you’re not.” Tag stopped in front of him, his blond hair
ruffling in the stiflingly hot breeze. “But this is right up your alley. You
grew up in D.C. You know the people. You know the politics. You know the
money.”
Yeah, Declan knew all of that way too intimately. “I said no.”
“I wouldn’t ask if I didn’t think you were the best person for the job.”
Swearing silently, Declan looked up at the evening sky until he could
reliably talk to his boss without losing his temper.
Finally, he looked back at his boss. “I left that cesspool when I was
seventeen, and I haven’t looked back. I’m sorry, Ian. I respect the hell out of
you, and if you need me for anything else,
I’ll do it, no questions asked. But not this. Fire me if you need to.”
Tag let out an exasperated curse. “You’d seriously rather take the
mission in the jungle that’ll probably get you killed than work with Senator
McRory and his aide on some routine security issues?”
Okay, Tag was exaggerating the risk of the South American job, but even
if he weren’t... “I can’t even count all the ways I could say yes to that.”
“Fine,” Tag said, “but at least think about it. Your plane doesn’t leave
until tomorrow night.”
“Yeah, sure,” Declan offered, knowing he wasn’t going to think about it
at all. Not for a single second. As far as he was concerned, the topic of the
D.C. job was a dead thread.
“Thanks, man.” Taggart clapped Declan on the shoulder and headed toward
the parking lot.
Declan hung out for another minute, trying to decide what to do now.
Going home to an empty, depressing apartment didn’t appeal to him, but neither
did hitting a noisy club, not when he’d been getting so many headaches in
recent months. Besides, he wasn’t the most social person on the planet and he
hated the bar scene. He only put up with it because lately he’d been restless
when he was alone.
Maybe he needed a girlfriend. Or
at the very least, he needed to get laid.
About Larissa Ione:
Larissa Ione is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. An Air Force veteran, she traded in a career as a meteorologist to pursue her passion of writing. She now spends her days in pajamas with her computer, strong coffee, and supernatural worlds. She believes in celebrating everything, and would never be caught without a bottle of Champagne chilling in the fridge…just in case. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her U.S. Coast Guard husband, her teenage son, a rescue cat named Vegas, and her very own hellhound, a King Shepherd named Hexe.
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