Review: Over the Top - Rebecca Zanetti

Dawn Freeze had a huge crush on Hawk Rain for years, and the entire town knows it. It's understandable―the man is total hotness. That tall, lean body. Intense dark eyes. And always one foot out the door. Now he's on leave for exactly one week. And this time, he's made it crystal clear that he only wants one thing. Her.

Hawk's been fighting his attraction to Dawn for as long as he can remember. She's his best friend's little sister, and that means hands-off. Except now she's all grown up, and her sweet sexiness is exactly what he craves. But just as Hawk allows himself one mindblowingly intense night with Dawn, he learns that everyone he loves is in danger. Especially her.

And the only way to protect Dawn is to push her away . . .

Maverick Montana Series:
Against the Wall
Under the Covers
Rising Assets
Over the Top

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Review:
Dawn has been in love with her brother's best friend for as long as she can remember and half the town knows how she feels even if Hawk has never done anything to encourage her. Hawk has secretly wanted Dawn for years but he's sure her brothers would never approve of them as a couple. His job is dangerous and every time he leaves town there's a risk he might never come back so the last thing he wants is to leave Dawn broken hearted. He's tired of fighting his feelings though and she's becoming harder and harder to resist. After spending one amazing night together Hawk's job unexpectedly catches up with him and now everyone he cares about is in danger, including Dawn and her family. Can he keep her safe or will he lose her forever?

I've been dying to read Dawn and Hawk's story ever since they were introduced in the first book of the series. I had a feeling Hawk was going to be my favourite and I wasn't wrong, he's definitely a brilliant hero and Dawn's a lucky lady. This story was incredibly fun to read, a few of the town's busybodies have decided it's time for Dawn to land her man and they're not above meddling to get Hawk to admit his feelings for her. I spent a lot of time laughing at their antics and they're definitely not the usual tricks you'd expect from a couple of little old ladies. I also loved catching up with Dawn's brothers and their wives, I've enjoyed spending time with this family and it's great to see how far everyone has come since the beginning of the series.

Unfortunately I don't think the romance was as well developed as it could have been, this seemed like a fairly short book and as much as I enjoyed the crazy antics as well as the suspense side to the story I think the relationship development between Dawn and Hawk suffered because it wasn't the main focus. Don't get me wrong - the sex was hot and there were a few really sweet moments between them but I had such high expectations for their book and I was slightly disappointed. This has still been a fun series though and it's one I'd recommend to people who enjoy small town romances. I love Rebecca Zanetti's writing and I'll definitely be checking out more books by her in the future.

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Review: Rising Assets - Rebecca Zanetti

Friends with benefits was never the plan…

Melanie Jacobs is in trouble. With three jobs—including running her ranch—and dwindling funds, she’s exhausted. Not to mention desperately trying to hide a secret. Unfortunately, her best friend Colton Freeze knows all too well that’s something is going on, and he won’t give up until he knows exactly what he needs to fix.

Then Colton learns the truth—that Melanie’s future happiness rests in the fickle hands of fate, and her chances for having a family are shrinking with every passing day. Her only comfort is Colton, but when a heated argument between them turns into an even hotter kiss, the boundaries of their friendship are erased, leaving only a scorching-hot hunger for more.

Every kiss—every touch—is a stolen pleasure. But will their new friends-with-sexy-benefits arrangement bring them closer together, or destroy everything they once shared?

Maverick Montana Series:
Against the Wall
Under the Covers
Rising Assets
Over the Top

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Review:
Colton, Melanie and Hawk have been best friends for years, the three of them have always been inseparable but no matter how close they all are there has always been a special bond between Colt and Melanie. Melanie has always been able to turn to Colt and Hawk with any problem in the past but for the first time ever she is facing something that they can't help her with. She is desperate for a family but health issues mean her chance of conceiving is very slim and the odds are reducing with every passing month. Realising how desperate Melanie is to be a mother makes Colton look at her in a new light, he's always admired his spunky best friend but he'd tried not to notice the beautiful woman she grew into. Now he's realised just how perfect she is the thought of her starting a life with another guy leaves him cold, but can he convince his best friend that they can be together without risking the friendship that means so much to them both?

I have been a huge fan of Rebecca Zanetti's Maverick Montana series ever since I picked up Against the Wall last year so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this latest instalment. This series is full of super hot cowboy heroes and Colton is no exception to that - the chemistry between him and Melanie was off the charts and I think he's my new favourite hottie in the series. I love the small town feel of these books, although each story works as a stand alone we have come to know the whole family throughout the series and it was great to catch up with all the other characters we've grown to love. The whole town is invested in Colt and Melanie's relationship, they all saw it coming long before our main couple did and they've been betting on the outcome for months which was highly amusing.

Colton is a really sweet guy, he is always there for anyone who needs a helping hand and he loves his family unconditionally. He's the type of man who would do anything for anyone and I really love that about him. He never really wanted to settle down before, not that he's particularly a womaniser, he just planned on getting to a point in his career where he felt more settled before finding a woman to marry. Love doesn't take that into account though and once he starts to realise his feelings for Melanie it doesn't take him too long to change his mind completely about what his goals are. Melanie and Colt have a wonderful bond between them, I love the friends to lovers trope and Rising Assets was a great example of that. These characters know each other inside out and obviously have a great bond to build the rest of their relationship on. They also have wonderful chemistry but I'm sure that won't surprise you if you've read any of the earlier books in this series - they've all been incredibly steamy!

I have loved all of the books in this series so far but I can't tell you how excited I am that the next book will finally be Hawk's story. He has fascinated me since the very first book and there were some very interesting developments with his character in this one that have just made me even more eager to get my hands on it. Dawn is one lucky, lucky lady although I have to admit that I kind of feel sorry for Hawk who will have to face off against all three of her protective older brothers! The good thing is that he's already part of the family and loved by everyone so hopefully it won't be too hard to convince them he's serious about her. This is definitely a series that I love and one that I can't wait to continue - if you haven't come across it yet then I'd recommend reading the books in order but they're all perfect for when you're looking for a sexy, small town romance with a hot cowboy hero!

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Review: Under the Covers - Rebecca Zanetti

Opposites don’t attract. They ignite.

The small Montana town near the Kooskia reserve seemed like the perfect place for Juliet Montgomery to hide from her not-so-law-abiding family. But when her peace is shattered by a break-in and threatening phone calls, it’s clear someone back in New York knows where she is. It’s time to plan her getaway, and fast—but first, she needs to tie up a few loose ends. Namely, finding out exactly what the town’s sexy cowboy sheriff is hiding in his holster...

Sheriff Quinn Lodge has enough demons of his own to know when someone’s hiding something. Clearly, he needs to do a thorough investigation to uncover what’s beneath Juliet’s uptight, city-girl exterior—preferably one piece of clothing at a time. But when their chemistry goes from fizzy to full-on explosive, things start getting complicated. How can Juliet stay beneath the covers with Quinn, when doing so means blowing her cover?

Maverick Montana Series:
Against the Wall
Under the Covers
Rising Assets
Over the Top

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Review:
Juliet is keeping secrets, she is running from her past and from her family but she doesn't want anyone to know why. She has tried to make a new life for herself and fulfil her dream of opening an art gallery but her money is about to run out and she has a feeling her past is about to catch up with her so she knows that she'll have to move on soon. She's determined to make a success of her gallery first though and at the same time help her friend Sophie hold her first public showing of her work. Local sheriff Quinn has had his eye on Juliet for months, he knows she is hiding something and is determined to get to the bottom of it but most of all he is keen to act on the chemistry that has been building between them. Juliet knows she is leaving soon so spending a little time with Quinn before she goes can't be dangerous can it? Well, not unless he steals her heart anyway.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series so I couldn't wait to get my hands on Under the Covers and get to know Quinn better. I loved Jake and I wasn't sure if Rebecca Zanetti could top him but she proved me wrong and Quinn is now my favourite Lodge brother! Everything I loved about Jake was taken to the next level in Quinn, he was even more dominant and loved to take control, especially in the bedroom (or on a table, or against the car, or . . . well you get the picture!). Quinn is the kind of guy who puts everyone else before himself, he looks out for the entire town and always has time to help someone in need even if it is with something that isn't officially part of his job description. He is also a hero who is suffering with PTSD from his time in the Special Forces, something that causes him to suffer horrific nightmares and makes him worry that he could end up hurting Juliet by accident.

Juliet is a really sweet woman but she is obviously keeping a major secret. It takes some time before this secret is revealed to the reader and even longer before Quinn discovers the truth. I did want her to open up to Quinn a little earlier than she did but considering that she hadn't known him for long I could understand why she was scared to let him in. They have fantastic chemistry together, the kind that makes them want to rip each others clothes off so they can get down and dirty immediately no matter what their location is, so expect super hot sex and plenty of it. I would have liked a little more time spent developing their emotional connection and getting to know each other but they were so hot together it didn't really matter too much.

One of the things I love about this series is the side characters, along with Quinn's entire extended family (who I love and can't wait to see more of!) you have a lot of colourful side characters in the town who add an extra layer to the story. I loved the way the whole town rallied to push Quinn and Juliet together, so many people could see they were perfect for each other and wanted them to be happy. It was great to catch up with Jake and Sophie, five year old Leila remains a star of the story and we also get to spend more time with the other Lodge siblings Colton and Dawn along with family friend Hawk. I have a feeling that Colton's book will be next and while I'm definitely looking forward to his story I'm desperate to get to Hawk's book - I'm pretty sure he will end up being my favourite hero of the series. He's quite a mystery at the moment but there is definitely something appealing about him and I can see why Dawn is so obsessed. While you don't have to read this series in order because each book is about a different couple I would suggest picking up Against the Wall first because there is so much character development across the two books. Both stories are excellent, sexy romances and ones that I'm sure I'll read again at some point in the future so I can happily recommend them. Rebecca Zanetti has joined my list of must read authors and I can't wait for the rest of this series to release.

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Review: Against the Wall - Rebecca Zanetti + Tour Wide Giveaway for a Kindle Fire!

Never challenge a cowboy in the courtroom…

Surveying the proposed site for a high-end golf course should have been a breeze for spunky Landscape Architect Sophie Smith. But when this born-and-bred city girl is suddenly—and quite literally—swept off her feet by a sexy cowboy on horseback, she realises that the country life has some serious (and seriously steamy!) possibilities. That is, until she finds out exactly who her smokin’-hot wrangler really is.

Cowboy and Tribal lawyer Jack Lodge is desperately trying to block the development. And if that means playing hardball—and being every inch the shark lawyer—so be it. But Sophie is a distraction he didn’t expect. A distraction that makes his blood burn.

Two different worlds. Two opposing sides. And when they finally give into the exquisite temptation, the consequences will shake the foundations of both of their lives…

Maverick Montana Series:
Against the Wall
Under the Covers
Rising Assets
Over the Top

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Review:
City girl Sophie is a landscape architect who works for her uncle's firm designing golf courses. She has been sent to rural Montana to try to persuade the locals that the golf course that her client wants to build will be great for the community. Unfortunately the local Kooskia tribe are dead set against the golf course being built in that location and Sophie finds herself going head to head with the tribe's lawyer Jake. Jake is an incredibly sexy cowboy who knows exactly what he wants and is prepared to do anything to make it happen. He is determined to stop the golf course but he is equally determined to make Sophie his, both in and out of the bedroom. These two opposites are definitely attracted but when they are both from such different worlds can they find a middle ground where they will both be happy?

Although I've heard great things about Rebecca Zanetti's Dark Protector's series Against the Wall is actually the first book of hers that I've read. It definitely won't be the last though and if she writes her paranormal heroes as well as she writes her sexy cowboys I need to start working through her back list ASAP! If you like your men to be sexy, domineering alphas you are going to fall hard for Jake. He is the kind of guy who sets his sights on something and then doesn't take no for an answer, from the moment he rides into Sophie's life you know he is going to take over and there is just no way any girl could resist him. Jake would do anything for his family and for his tribe, he loves the area he lives in and is proud of his heritage. He wants his daughter to grow up surrounded by family and people who care about her and he wants Sophie to see how good it could be if she stayed with them.

Sophie has never really had anyone who put her first, her mother was only interested in money and status and drilled it into Sophie that those were the important things. She has never had a close family so seeing Jake with his parents and siblings just shows her what she has missed out on all these years. As much as she wants what he has she is scared to let people close in case they end up hurting her down the line. Luckily Jake isn't the only one who is determined to win Sophie around and he has help from the whole tribe who have really taken to her and want her to see that she has a place with them. Apart from the fantastic chemistry between Sophie and Jake (which was definitely scorching hot!), what I liked most was the way they both learn so much about themselves by seeing things through the other's eyes.

I loved the small town feel to the story and enjoyed the range of side characters we met, there are a definitely a few crazy and fun members of the town who helped add colour to the story. Jake's family were all fantastic and I really hope each of his siblings (Quinn, Colton and Dawn) all get their own stories. I'm also already slightly obsessed with family friend Hawk who I just know is going to make a wonderful hero! I'm really pleased that this is the start of a series and I'll definitely be first in the queue to buy Under the Covers as soon as it's available.

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