Review: His Lover to Protect - Katee Robert

He's never met a challenge he couldn't take . . .

Alexis Yeung did everything right . . . only to watch everything go horribly, horribly wrong. Broken and angry, Alexis high-tails it to Europe, determined to face the world on her own terms and without consequence. Which includes a mind-blowing night with a sexy, scarred stranger.

Except, embittered former pararescuer Luke Jackson isn't exactly a stranger. He's supposed to keep an eye on Alexis without her knowing. Ending up in bed together was definitely not the plan. Now he's chasing her (admittedly hot) ass across Europe, a game of cat and mouse that always ends with the two of them tangled up in the sheets.

Something in their scarred, damaged souls calls to each other. And God help them, the sex in unbelievably hot. But if Alexis discovers who Luke really is, he'll lose the one thing that makes him feel whole . . .

Out of Uniform Series:
In Bed with Mr. Wrong
His to Keep (Novella)
Falling for His Best Friend
His Lover to Protect
His to Take (Novella) (December 2015)

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Review:
We met Alexis in Falling for His Best Friend and I've been desperate to see her get a happily ever after ever since. She has been through so much having to face cancer and come to terms with no longer being able to have children of her own, throw in the treatment she received from her ex and the way her grandfather calls her a failure it's no wonder she has had enough. She is thrilled that Avery is happy but watching her sister's pregnancy is just too much for her and she decides to head off to Europe to get some space and take the time she needs to let herself get over her losses. My heart broke for Alexis when we first met her but she's made of strong stuff and I was proud to see her go out there and live her dreams. She's been knocked down by life but refuses to stay there and it was great to see her start to put herself back together as she visited the places she's always dreamed of seeing.

Luke is friends with Drew and Ryan and they've asked him to keep an eye on Alexis for them, they're worried that she took off with little preparation and don't want to see anything happen to her. Luke is recovering from his own injuries and the last thing he wants is to follow a spoiled princess around Europe just because she decided to take off and cause her family trouble. He has completely the wrong idea about her but when they eventually meet he is quick to realise his mistake. There is more to Alexis than meets the eye and he's desperate to uncover her secrets.

Alexis and Luke have great chemistry but they're both emotionally wounded and trying to put their lives back together in their own ways. While the story was undoubtedly hot, and Luke is a brilliant dirty talker (my favourite kind of hero!), I think what I enjoyed most was seeing them help each other rebuild their confidence and start to put their issues behind them. I have to admit that I was a little annoyed with Alexis's family for the way they viewed her as so helpless but luckily Luke doesn't take long to realise how wrong they are about her and he helps her see just how brave and capable she is.

The one issue I had was with how long Luke kept his identity secret, it was obvious that she was going to be hurt when she found out he'd been sent to protect her and I think I would have had more respect for him if he'd been honest with her sooner. However, things all worked out in the long run so I was able to forgive him quite easily. The romance between them was really sweet and it was great to see Alexis happy again, we also get a glimpse at some of the previous couples from the series and got to travel around Europe a little which made a nice change of setting. Katee Robert has definitely become one of my go to authors for contemporary romance and I'm looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next.

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Review: Falling for His Best Friend - Katee Robert

Avery Yeung’s biological clock just went off early. Thanks to her family’s medical history, she’s running out of time to get knocked up. And the only guy within donating distance? Her overprotective—and irritatingly hot—best friend. So clearly she needs an anonymous donor . . .

Anonymous donor? Over Sheriff Drew Flannery’s dead body. While daddyhood will never be in the cards for a man with his past, Drew won’t let Avery shop for a “popsicle pop.” He’ll do what’s right for his best friend by doing his best friend. But only if they do it properly.

But there’s nothing “proper” about it. Between the bed, the kitchen counter, and against his squad car, Avery and Drew are having the hottest sex ever. They can’t get enough of it—or each other. And without knowing it, they’ve crossed the one line that could ruin their friendship forever . . .

Out of Uniform Series:
In Bed with Mr. Wrong
His to Keep (Novella)
Falling for His Best Friend
His Lover to Protect
His to Take (Novella) (December 2015)

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Review:
Avery is facing a difficult decision, she always wanted children but certain factors are against her and unless she has a baby soon she knows she'll miss her chance completely. She had hoped to be in a settled relationship before she reached this point but after several years of being almost permanently single she knows she has to take matters into her own hands and decides to seek the help of a fertility clinic and an anonymous sperm donor. Drew is horrified when he hears about her plans, he worries that if Avery uses a donor then she won't have anyone there to help her when the baby comes along. He knows that he'll always offer her the support she needs but if he's going to end up helping raise another man's baby surely it makes much more sense if he's actually the father? What neither of them are expecting is the scorching hot attraction that builds between them. It was supposed to be simple - get Avery pregnant and then go back to being best friends - but now things are much more complicated. Can they find a way to move their relationship forward or are they going to lose each other forever.

I'm a sucker for friends to lovers stories so I've been looking forward to reading about Avery and Drew ever since they were introduced in In Bed with Mr. Wrong. We've seen them as best friends and fellow trouble makers but it was obvious that the connection between them went much deeper than that and I was really excited to see how they would be able to make things work.

Avery is great, she's independent, a bit of a tomboy and wants to live life on her own terms. She comes from a very strict family and knows that her grandparents won't approve of her plans but she is determined to do things her way. Drew has been her best friend for as long as she can remember, he was her rock when her mother died and has always been the one person she can turn to no matter what. She's always been attracted to him but their friendship is way to important for her to risk it on a fling with someone who has always been a bit of a player. Drew had to grow up early, he pretty much raised himself and his younger brother because their drunk dad wasn't able to care for them. Drew had to be the responsible one at home but Avery was always there to raise hell with him when he needed to let of steam and she means everything to him. He is absolutely terrified of turning into his father though and has always sworn that he would never get married or have children.

Both Avery and Drew have faced really difficult things in their lives but neither of them have ever let it hold them back. They are great together, they have so much in common and enjoy hanging out just playing games or watching movies. Add in the fantastic sex that they've just discovered and they're pretty much a perfect couple, IF they can both get past their fears long enough to give themselves a shot at something permanent. I loved spending time with these two, I also loved catching up with Bri and Ryan and my heart was broken finding out what Avery's sister Alexis has been through. I'm really hoping that Katee Robert is going to give Alexis a book of her own because if anyone deserves a HEA it's her! Once again this author has written a fantastic contemporary romance, her stories are always fun, light hearted and scorching hot and they never fail to hold my full attention. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

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Review: His to Keep - Katee Robert

He’s always wanted her. Now’s his chance to claim what’s his.

School teacher Marceline Bellini gave up everything—men, sex, anything resembling a social life—to raise her young daughter. To be the perfect parent. But when she attends an engagement party in her standard stick-in-the-mud mode, her friends begin plying Marcy with shots. Just enough to convince her that a little fun doesn't sound like a bad idea . . . and having some naughty fun is an even better one.

Like finding herself deliciously pressed against a dark alley wall by the very familiar and very hot body of her best friend's older brother.

After years of waiting in painful silence, police officer Aaron Robinson finally has Marcy’s attention. And man, does he have it. But nothing could have prepared either of them for the rush of fiery lust between them. So he’ll just have to convince Marcy he’s for real. And that a rainy, lust-fuelled romp is the first step to a lifetime of completely imperfect happiness . . .

Out of Uniform Series:
In Bed with Mr. Wrong
His to Keep (Novella)
Falling for His Best Friend
His Lover to Protect
His to Take (Novella) (December 2015)

Visit Katee Robert's website for more information.

Review:
The most important thing in Marcy's life is her young daughter, everything she does she does for Charlie and dating has become a thing of the past. That all changes when her best friend's brother makes a move on her at an engagement party, Marcy has had a crush on Aaron since she was seventeen years old but this is the first hint that her feelings are reciprocated. Aaron has wanted Marcy for as long as he can remember but circumstances have always kept them apart, now he's had a taste though and nothing will stop him from making Marcy and Charlie a permanent part of his life.

His to Keep is a novella in Katee Robert's Out of Uniform series and although Marcy and Aaron didn't play much of a role in the first book (I only remember one very brief conversation with Marcy & I don't think Aaron made an appearance at all) this story does give us the chance to catch up with Bri, Ryan, Avery and Brent which I really loved.

As this is a fairly short story (around 100 pages) the romance between Marcy and Aaron develops very quickly but because of the history between them I didn't have too much trouble with that. They have great chemistry and I loved the way Aaron looks out for Marcy. The epilogue was completely adorable and made my heart melt a little.

Overall His to Keep is a great read it's a hot and spicy with great characters and a really sweet romance and I'd definitely recommend it. I'm really excited to read Avery and Brent's story next too, this series is another winner from Katee Robert.

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Review: In Bed with Mr. Wrong - Katee Robert

The blind date from hell is about to get hotter . . .

Brianne Nave is never doing her friends a favor again. When they begged her to go on a blind date, she didn’t expect someone so perfectly gorgeous. She’s a mousy librarian—totally not in this man’s league. And judging by his odd reaction when she opens the door, he knows it, too.

Air Force Pararescuer Ryan Flannery avoids his hometown at all costs. He’s not thrilled about the date until he’s shocked silent by the prickly little librarian’s sweet curves and kissable lips . . . and her smart mouth. But then an argument leads to a kiss that spirals out of control. How can two people have so little chemistry outside the bedroom when they fit together so perfectly in it?

When their friends strand them in a cabin to "work things out," Bri’s not sure whether to kill him or put the industrial-sized box of condoms they find to use. Bottom line—Ryan’s career military and hates the tiny town she loves. He’ll leave, just like everyone else in her life. And if she’s foolish enough to give him her heart, he’ll take it with him.

Out of Uniform Series:
In Bed with Mr. Wrong
His to Keep (Novella)
Falling for His Best Friend
His Lover to Protect
His to Take (Novella) (December 2015)

Visit Katee Robert's website for more information.

Review:
I always enjoy Katee Robert's books when I'm looking for some brain candy, if you want a story that is funny, sweet and hot then you really can't go wrong with anything she's written and In Bed with Mr. Wrong is a perfect example of why.

Bri and Ryan are set up on a blind date by Ryan's brother Drew who also happens to be one of Bri's best friends. After a huge misunderstanding things are pretty much a disaster from the start and the pair can't seem to resist sniping at each other. Even though they can't seem to stop arguing there is no denying the attraction they feel for each other, and their rows always seem to end in kisses hot enough to set them both on fire. Bri is determined to avoid Ryan and the temptation he offers, especially since she knows that he'll be leaving in a couple of weeks on his next tour of duty and getting involved is almost guaranteed to end in heartbreak but Ryan is desperate to get to know her better. When they end up stranded in a cabin for three days thanks to the help of some meddling friends it doesn't take them long to realise what an amazing physical connection they have but can they stop arguing long enough to find out if they actually have enough in common to build a lasting relationship.

I really liked both of the main characters, Bri is quite shy until you get to know her but she's also incredibly down to earth and the kind of woman you could easily be friends with. She's never had much in the way of a family and all she really wants is to settle down somewhere and build a life for herself, she loves her job as a librarian but she also wants a relationship and to start a family of her own. She loves the small town she has moved to and even enjoys the way everyone knows everyone's business and that people really seem to care about each other. Ryan was the town bad boy growing up and the nosy busybodies have never let him forget it, even though he has achieved a lot in his life as an adult and is proud of his job as an Air Force Pararescuer he always feels like a naughty child in his home town and he has spent years avoiding going back there. The last thing he wants is to settle down, especially in the place he grew up so he really shouldn't be interested in starting anything with Bri. She's unlike any woman he's ever known though and perhaps being with her might make the town feel like home.

I laughed a lot reading this story, trouble certainly seems to follow Ryan around and the couple managed to get into a few embarrassing situations that were really amusing to read about. They were actually a really cute couple and the chemistry between them was incredible. I did get a tiny bit irritated with their constant arguing at one point but I enjoyed the banter between them and I was glad they were able to put their differences behind them. In Bed with Mr. Wrong was a really quick read and I enjoyed every minute of it, I loved the side characters so was really excited to find out that Drew and Avery have a book of their own and I can't wait to see how things play out between them.

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