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Dee
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.
But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.
All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.
So I did the only thing I know how to do.
I run.
But he just won’t let me go.
Beck
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.
To make her mine.
She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.
No cliffhanger, HEA, inter-connected standalones. This book is intended for a mature reading.
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.
But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.
All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.
So I did the only thing I know how to do.
I run.
But he just won’t let me go.
Beck
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.
To make her mine.
She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.
No cliffhanger, HEA, inter-connected standalones. This book is intended for a mature reading.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2013
About the author
Harper Sloan
25 books10.1k followersHarper Sloan is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best selling author. She resides in north Georgia with her three daughters, four cats and one dog. While being independently published is a dream, she also has three traditionally published titles with Pocket Books. When she isn't working hard on her next novel, you can most definitely find her with a book in hand.
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December 27, 2013
"When you love someone, you fight. You fight for them, and you fight with them."
Calling all badass alpha male fans!!
Have you met Beck yet?? I promise you'll swoon ;)
"It's time to make my woman understand she wants me."
Ok, before anything, I have to admit I was a wee bit worried going into this book because, having read the previous two books in the series, I saw how much back-and-forth Dee and Beck went through and I wasn't sure what to expect from their story. But once again I fell in love because the author took the time to explain the back story in such a way that it made everything that happened in the present day make sense.
I thought it was really clever how it was written because it made the readers realize that the way we were seeing Dee was in fact the same way that the rest of the Corps Security gang saw her too. But we quickly learned that that was not the real her and the only person who had seen through her facade all along was Beck.
Because we already knew Dee from before, I appreciated that this book jumped back in time a little for certain scenes and showed us events that we had technically already seen but from Dee's eyes instead. Like the first time she met Beck three years earlier...
"He looks like a walking ad for pure, raw sex."
My heart really went out to her. She came from a life of luxury and no love, with no one to build her self esteem or make her feel worthy of anything, and yet here she was a fiercely loyal friend doing her best to hide the pain she felt on the inside.
"I am Denise Ann Roberts. Strong, proud, and independent. A loyal friend, godmother, and I radiate fucking happiness so that people will never see how lonely I really am."
Every man in her life had repeatedly let her down and especially growing up around her father's unfaithful example, she had learned never to trust men and never to allow them into her heart because she knew that at the end of the day, they only thing they cared about was themselves. So she made a vow to herself...
"The first day I leave this hell, I am going to be a new person. I am going to be happy. I am going to be loved. And, I am going to find people to share my life with me that want to be around me. But I will never, ever, trust a boy."
However, from the very beginning, Beck saw right through her walls and into the real her. And he loved what he saw and was willing to wait it out, be there for her, fight for her, and do anything necessary to make her his... even if it took a while to get her to come around.
"I didn't ask for forever. You want to live in the moment, and get off while you're at it, I won't judge you. But fair warning, I'll do my best to change your mind."
Beck was just totally lovable. I'd always loved him but now I fell in love with him. He had his sights set on Dee... it just took him a while to figure her out.
"I can tell, deep down, that she wants someone to hold her hand through life, but damn if she'll let anyone do it. There isn't any doubt in my mind. She's worth sticking this out for..."
Dee had a lot to learn. She lived her life ruled by the fear that her past had instilled in her. And there was so much in her past that she'd never told anyone until now -- things that made her strength to go on that much more admirable and the absolute hardest thing for her was to lean on someone. But luckily, Beck had this totally rock solid and yet endlessly patient quality to him. I loved that he never gave up on her, and I loved that he could see through to the real reason she kept pushing him away even when all of his friends questioned his sanity.
"Everyone around us looks at our fucked up relationship and does nothing but judge. They only see the outside, the window dressing. They don't see this side of Dee. They don't see her when she hits her lowest points... No, everyone sees perfect Dee, happy Dee, and the Dee that never stops smiling, even when she's dying on the inside."
To be fair though, I honestly thought there were times when I felt like he deserved a "Saint of the Year" award because as much as I understood where Dee was coming from, there were times when I wanted to just shake her. But his patience was why he was absolutely perfect for her.
"You've got nothing to be scared of with me. Not one damn thing… Fighting for you, and this relationship might drive me mad at times, but it's the fight I want if it ends with you in my arms… Please, Dee. Take a chance on us, and I swear to you, baby, you won't regret a day of it."
So yeah... I'll totally admit that there was a lot of "back and forth" between Beck and Dee but I really felt like the way it was explained gave us the reason behind it and did a great job of showing us that it was based in something real and understandable. As frustrated as I got with Dee, I also did understand her -- she needed to feel strong on her own before entering a relationship and I felt like that explanation made me okay with something that might otherwise have frustrated me.... and thankfully, Beck understood that too.
"I have to let her fight for herself before she'll be ready for someone to fight for her."
Regarding the writing, the scenes were vivid and descriptive and the tone of it all was cheeky and yet full of heart and also with a more serious undertone. You'll notice that this review has a whole lot more quotes than some of my other ones and that's simply because so much of my book is highlighted!!!
But let me tell you, the rug was yanked right out from under me in the last 20%!!!! I just... I was so sure with the... and then.... especially since... I did not see that coming!!!!... especially since... and.... just.... *speechless*
I cried. I totally cried.
Ok - before you go freaking out, just know that... it's bearable. It's painful, very painful, but bearable. And it is not cheating!!!! Don't worry. But it is a bit of a game changer and I'm definitely looking forward to watching how this new development plays out because I sense some hugely emotional stories coming up and I absolutely love those!
All in all, Beck was another action-packed, swoon-filled ride through badass alpha male land. Once again, I fell hard for another Corps Security hero and I can't wait for the next book in the series!
4 - 4.5 stars
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September 23, 2017
5 Stars!
After reading Axel and Cage, I was a little nervous to read Beck. Why you ask? Well, I wasn’t sure how I felt about Dee and Beck. They never stood out to me like some of the others. I fell hard for Maddox and Cage, and Beck was just Beck. He didn’t seem like anything special to me in the first two books. I am a big enough person to admit when I am wrong and I will say it: I WAS WRONG. Beck was amazing. It’s taken me a full week to write this review. Mainly because I was an emotional wreck after reading, and also because I wanted to take my time putting it together.
Dee and Beck’s back and forth relationship goes on for over two years. Two years everyone just thinks they are screwing around. No one sees whats really happening. Even Dee’s best friends don’t notice. No one but Beck.
And all he wants to do is give himself to Dee. To make her see that she doesn’t have to do it on her own.
Dee and Beck’s journey is full of emotion and heartbreak. Even so, this author makes sure to add in humor and lots of sexy time. I know Cage is ‘The Beast’, but Beck really is a beast in the bedroom! Breaking furniture and all that... damn! He’s wild, Dee’s wild and together they are explosive!
For the first time in her life, Dee has someone who is there for her. Who sees everything and wants her in spite of herself. Who is willing to stand by her side always and fight for her. Now she just has to learn to accept it.
I’m trying to make this as spoiler free as possible. I’m sure by now you all know there is some devastation in this book. Some parts that will tear you apart. If you don’t cry while reading this book, there might be something wrong with you. I was doing so good keeping it together with Dee’s story. I only teared up once or twice... then... . Seriously, it was worth every tear shed. I wasn’t necessarily happy with the turn of events and to say I was shocked is an understatement, but sometimes that happens.
This book exceeded all my expectations. I am Corps Security obsessed. Beck has suspense, humor, and steam, but it’s so much more than that. It’s intense, emotional and heartbreaking. It’s also beautiful. Dee’s journey is beautiful. I loved seeing her come into her own and show that strength I knew she had deep down. I was suprised with how likable she ended up being, by the end of the book I loved her. And Beck... OMG Beck. He is the perfect alpha male. Beck is pantymelting hot, protective, loyal, kind and loving. He is really a special man. Not many people could be with someone like Dee and not give up. He was consistent. He would do anything for his girl and he proved it time and time again.
If you haven’t read this series, what in the heck are you waiting for? After being let down by so many sequels/series lately, it is so nice to see a series that gets better and better with each book. John Beckett will always hold a special place in my heart. I really am anxious to see how Coops book plays out after reading, and even Maddox’s. Things were left up in the air for those two.
An incredible read I would highly recommend!
***ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review***
After reading Axel and Cage, I was a little nervous to read Beck. Why you ask? Well, I wasn’t sure how I felt about Dee and Beck. They never stood out to me like some of the others. I fell hard for Maddox and Cage, and Beck was just Beck. He didn’t seem like anything special to me in the first two books. I am a big enough person to admit when I am wrong and I will say it: I WAS WRONG. Beck was amazing. It’s taken me a full week to write this review. Mainly because I was an emotional wreck after reading, and also because I wanted to take my time putting it together.
I am Denise Ann Roberts. Strong, proud and independent. A loyal friend, godmother and I radiate fucking happiness so that people will never see how lonely I really am.Dee is the feisty, spunky best friend of Izzy. She appears to be happy, fun and strong. No one knows the real her. Even those closest to her don’t see everything. She doesn’t let anyone see that. When Dee and Beck meet, they really hit it off. Dee doesn’t trust men. She doesn’t do relationships because she knows where that leads and she isn’t going there. Dee has things in her past that make her the way she is. Beck wants Dee. The more time he spends with her, the more he realizes how closed off she is. He wants all of her, not just the parts she is willing to give.
“Yeah, Beck I want this, but this is going to be fun. No attachments, no love notes, and no promises. I mean it. I’m not looking for forever, Beck.”For the first time, someone really sees Dee. And it scares her to death. Beck sees the hurt inside of her and he wants to help her. To take it away. It seems as soon as Dee is ready to trust and open up, something else happens to change her mind.
“I didn’t ask for forever. You want to live in the moment and get off while you’re at it, I won’t judge you. But fair warning, I’ll do my best to change your mind.”
It’s like he really does see right inside me. It’s almost as if he can reach right in and pull out my secrets.
It feels as if he’s looking right into my soul, and seeing everything I have never wanted anyone to see. He sees me.
Dee and Beck’s back and forth relationship goes on for over two years. Two years everyone just thinks they are screwing around. No one sees whats really happening. Even Dee’s best friends don’t notice. No one but Beck.
Everyone around us looks at our fucked up relationship and does nothing but judge. They see only the outside, the window dressing. They don’t see this side of Dee... No, everyone sees perfect Dee, happy Dee, and the Dee that never stops smiling, even when she’s dying on the inside.
And all he wants to do is give himself to Dee. To make her see that she doesn’t have to do it on her own.
Dee and Beck’s journey is full of emotion and heartbreak. Even so, this author makes sure to add in humor and lots of sexy time. I know Cage is ‘The Beast’, but Beck really is a beast in the bedroom! Breaking furniture and all that... damn! He’s wild, Dee’s wild and together they are explosive!
“Is that what you want? You want me to take these long legs and wrap them around my neck like a goddamn bow? Be sure, Wildcat, because right now, I need you like you wouldn’t believe.”
For the first time in her life, Dee has someone who is there for her. Who sees everything and wants her in spite of herself. Who is willing to stand by her side always and fight for her. Now she just has to learn to accept it.
“Patience wasn’t even a factor. When you love someone, you fight. You fight for them, and you fight with them. She needed me to fight for her then, and I’ll continue to do that until she can fight for herself again.”
I’m trying to make this as spoiler free as possible. I’m sure by now you all know there is some devastation in this book. Some parts that will tear you apart. If you don’t cry while reading this book, there might be something wrong with you. I was doing so good keeping it together with Dee’s story. I only teared up once or twice... then... . Seriously, it was worth every tear shed. I wasn’t necessarily happy with the turn of events and to say I was shocked is an understatement, but sometimes that happens.
This book exceeded all my expectations. I am Corps Security obsessed. Beck has suspense, humor, and steam, but it’s so much more than that. It’s intense, emotional and heartbreaking. It’s also beautiful. Dee’s journey is beautiful. I loved seeing her come into her own and show that strength I knew she had deep down. I was suprised with how likable she ended up being, by the end of the book I loved her. And Beck... OMG Beck. He is the perfect alpha male. Beck is pantymelting hot, protective, loyal, kind and loving. He is really a special man. Not many people could be with someone like Dee and not give up. He was consistent. He would do anything for his girl and he proved it time and time again.
If you haven’t read this series, what in the heck are you waiting for? After being let down by so many sequels/series lately, it is so nice to see a series that gets better and better with each book. John Beckett will always hold a special place in my heart. I really am anxious to see how Coops book plays out after reading, and even Maddox’s. Things were left up in the air for those two.
An incredible read I would highly recommend!
“I stand by your side because this is where I’m meant to be. I stand by your side because you didn’t have the strength to hold yourself up. That’s what you do for the person you love.”
***ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review***
December 2, 2014
Synopsis:
DEE
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.
But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.
All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.
So I did the only thing I know how to do.
I run.
But he just won’t let me go.
BECK
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.
To make her mine.
She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.
DEE
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.
But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.
All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.
So I did the only thing I know how to do.
I run.
But he just won’t let me go.
BECK
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.
To make her mine.
She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.
August 3, 2016
FOUR HERO STARS.
I feel like I'm always waiting for the next book in the Corps Security series, and was it worth the wait? oh yes. I love alphas, I love delicious characters, I love stories that make me swoon with excitement and fall head over heels in love and of course Harper Sloan delivered all that and more. Here are my 'Team Beck' book thoughts ...
What's it all about?
Denise 'Dee' Roberts is a woman trapped by her hateful and abusive past, unable to move past the tragic circumstances of her upbringing she finds herself pushing everyone and everything that matters to her away. When it comes to matters of the heart this vulnerable, broken woman hides behind a facade of happy and disinterested but when John 'beck' Beckett comes into her life she may just have to allow those walls to come down. Beck is a man who goes after what he wants and fiercely protects those he loves, upon meeting the 'wild cat' Dee he knows that there's more than meets the eye with this beautifully, broken woman, unable to let her go he continues to try and save her. But sometimes life doesn't allow for love and Dee and Beck must find away to discover how to save each other before they break each other.
What did I love?
This story needs to be discovered without spoilers, but what I will say is that in my opinion Sloan delivered a story full of emotion, sensual love, heart, soul and longing all wrapped up in a package that was delivered with the added difficultly of dealing with some sensitive subjects. Her story was handled with well rounded knowledge and care, which I respected and admired. Sloan also delivered her trademark hotter than hot love scenes, if anything this author deserves a standing ovation for her gorgeous ability to deliver the most tantalisingly, delicious bedroom action and readers who love the erotic genre will not be disappointed. Dee and Beck gave other couples in the series a run for their money in the sexy stakes and I loved every smutty bit of it, if anything I wanted more of the romance and heated up action. Harper Sloan has created a world of characters that I don't ever want to stop reading about, I adore how each book introduces and focuses on one couple but also continues to allow the reader to look into the lives of other characters. Dee and Beck have a difficult yet interesting story, we see the effects of mental health and the strength of love overcoming, I was completely sold over by Beck he was an amazing character his strength and adoration for Dee was heart achingly beautiful, I loved his character from page one right up until the end, he was most certainly a shining star in this story. Dee had her demons to fight and although she had her flaws I thought the author did a good job of highlighting her difficulties but kept her away from being annoying. The story overall won me over and although it held difficult and heart plunging content I could see the journey that I was being taken on and I respected it for the most part. I love, love, love the possessiveness and dialogue that is shown throughout this story from Beck, I was highlighting like crazy and swooning at the corps security boys. One things for certain Harper Sloan knows how to write sexy and I'd like to see her crowned creative genius when it comes to producing the perfect fictional alpha package. Overall I was not disappointed with Beck and Dee's story and although it had a lot going for it, it didn't reach the full out five, here's why ...
Why not five?
It all comes to down to three little words: too-much-drama. Now don't get me wrong a little excitement and suspense is all well and good and usually when a character is involved with the Corps boys there is always a dramatic turn out but sadly for me this book had too much of the unexpected going on and it took a slice of my enjoyment level out of my reading, by the end of the book there were some eye roll worthy scenes that were too much. I found myself struggling with the heavy feel of the story, I missed the full out romance that Harper usually delivers, it was not an easy read to be consumed with and I missed the heart thumping, toe curling love scenes normally inspired by Harper Sloan. But this in no way takes away from the authors writing ability, it just didn't suit my tastes this time around which I have to admit I'm sad to say, because this series has become a fast favourite ... Here's hoping for less drama and more relationship story telling in the next instalments.
Final thoughts ...
I can't get enough of this author and even though this story didn't hit my five star love buttons, it certainly grabbed a very likeable four stars. I have grown to adore this series and the characters that Harper Sloan has created, I love the world of Corps security and I'm anxiously waiting to see what this author does next, anyone who has a love of reading dramatic romances with plenty of hot and steamy should not miss out on this series and if a little grit and heart ache is your cuppa then this novel will be right up your street. Go grab it readers, enjoy ... Kisses.
*Please click below to see my reviews of previous books in the series:*
AXEL (Corps Security, #1)
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
CAGE (Corps security, #2)
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
*A special thanks to my bestie buddy reader, Anna who was at the other end of her phone texting me when I needed her ... Love sharing book love with you, gorgeous friend.*
I feel like I'm always waiting for the next book in the Corps Security series, and was it worth the wait? oh yes. I love alphas, I love delicious characters, I love stories that make me swoon with excitement and fall head over heels in love and of course Harper Sloan delivered all that and more. Here are my 'Team Beck' book thoughts ...
What's it all about?
Denise 'Dee' Roberts is a woman trapped by her hateful and abusive past, unable to move past the tragic circumstances of her upbringing she finds herself pushing everyone and everything that matters to her away. When it comes to matters of the heart this vulnerable, broken woman hides behind a facade of happy and disinterested but when John 'beck' Beckett comes into her life she may just have to allow those walls to come down. Beck is a man who goes after what he wants and fiercely protects those he loves, upon meeting the 'wild cat' Dee he knows that there's more than meets the eye with this beautifully, broken woman, unable to let her go he continues to try and save her. But sometimes life doesn't allow for love and Dee and Beck must find away to discover how to save each other before they break each other.
What did I love?
This story needs to be discovered without spoilers, but what I will say is that in my opinion Sloan delivered a story full of emotion, sensual love, heart, soul and longing all wrapped up in a package that was delivered with the added difficultly of dealing with some sensitive subjects. Her story was handled with well rounded knowledge and care, which I respected and admired. Sloan also delivered her trademark hotter than hot love scenes, if anything this author deserves a standing ovation for her gorgeous ability to deliver the most tantalisingly, delicious bedroom action and readers who love the erotic genre will not be disappointed. Dee and Beck gave other couples in the series a run for their money in the sexy stakes and I loved every smutty bit of it, if anything I wanted more of the romance and heated up action. Harper Sloan has created a world of characters that I don't ever want to stop reading about, I adore how each book introduces and focuses on one couple but also continues to allow the reader to look into the lives of other characters. Dee and Beck have a difficult yet interesting story, we see the effects of mental health and the strength of love overcoming, I was completely sold over by Beck he was an amazing character his strength and adoration for Dee was heart achingly beautiful, I loved his character from page one right up until the end, he was most certainly a shining star in this story. Dee had her demons to fight and although she had her flaws I thought the author did a good job of highlighting her difficulties but kept her away from being annoying. The story overall won me over and although it held difficult and heart plunging content I could see the journey that I was being taken on and I respected it for the most part. I love, love, love the possessiveness and dialogue that is shown throughout this story from Beck, I was highlighting like crazy and swooning at the corps security boys. One things for certain Harper Sloan knows how to write sexy and I'd like to see her crowned creative genius when it comes to producing the perfect fictional alpha package. Overall I was not disappointed with Beck and Dee's story and although it had a lot going for it, it didn't reach the full out five, here's why ...
Why not five?
It all comes to down to three little words: too-much-drama. Now don't get me wrong a little excitement and suspense is all well and good and usually when a character is involved with the Corps boys there is always a dramatic turn out but sadly for me this book had too much of the unexpected going on and it took a slice of my enjoyment level out of my reading, by the end of the book there were some eye roll worthy scenes that were too much. I found myself struggling with the heavy feel of the story, I missed the full out romance that Harper usually delivers, it was not an easy read to be consumed with and I missed the heart thumping, toe curling love scenes normally inspired by Harper Sloan. But this in no way takes away from the authors writing ability, it just didn't suit my tastes this time around which I have to admit I'm sad to say, because this series has become a fast favourite ... Here's hoping for less drama and more relationship story telling in the next instalments.
Final thoughts ...
I can't get enough of this author and even though this story didn't hit my five star love buttons, it certainly grabbed a very likeable four stars. I have grown to adore this series and the characters that Harper Sloan has created, I love the world of Corps security and I'm anxiously waiting to see what this author does next, anyone who has a love of reading dramatic romances with plenty of hot and steamy should not miss out on this series and if a little grit and heart ache is your cuppa then this novel will be right up your street. Go grab it readers, enjoy ... Kisses.
*Please click below to see my reviews of previous books in the series:*
AXEL (Corps Security, #1)
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
CAGE (Corps security, #2)
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
*A special thanks to my bestie buddy reader, Anna who was at the other end of her phone texting me when I needed her ... Love sharing book love with you, gorgeous friend.*
January 3, 2014
2 -MORE BECK, LESS DEE- STARS.
I’m mad at myself for not liking this one.
I understand we are supposed to see Dee’s vulnerable side.
I understand we are reliving shit from the first two books.
I just didn’t FEEL it.
I didn’t feel Beck and Dee. I didn’t feel the story line at all.
It was too similar to Axel’s book. I wanted Dee to RISE UP, GIRL!!! Izzy is supposed to be the weak one, and Dee is the strong one. It’s like Dee changed for this book, and I didn’t like her at all! I understand that she’s had a shitty life, but she keeps hanging onto it. And the fact that no one sees her true self except Beck? I DON’T BELIEVE IT.
Also, why do we have to relive her story-telling 3 fucking times! Ugh!
We know NOTHING about Beck. Who is Beck? Yes, he loves Dee and is her rock, but that’s all we know.
The first 40% is a recap of the first two books! Why?! I understand that we need to see how Beck and Dee get started, but shorten that shit up! I started skimming at 60% because I still wasn’t sold (at 60%)! I wasn’t even shocked at the 85% mark because I just didn’t care anymore. Sorry.
I am still a Harper Sloan fan. This one just wasn’t for me.
I will still read Coop and Maddox’s book. Duh!
My Beck:
My Dee:
I’m mad at myself for not liking this one.
I understand we are supposed to see Dee’s vulnerable side.
I understand we are reliving shit from the first two books.
I just didn’t FEEL it.
I didn’t feel Beck and Dee. I didn’t feel the story line at all.
It was too similar to Axel’s book. I wanted Dee to RISE UP, GIRL!!! Izzy is supposed to be the weak one, and Dee is the strong one. It’s like Dee changed for this book, and I didn’t like her at all! I understand that she’s had a shitty life, but she keeps hanging onto it. And the fact that no one sees her true self except Beck? I DON’T BELIEVE IT.
Also, why do we have to relive her story-telling 3 fucking times! Ugh!
We know NOTHING about Beck. Who is Beck? Yes, he loves Dee and is her rock, but that’s all we know.
The first 40% is a recap of the first two books! Why?! I understand that we need to see how Beck and Dee get started, but shorten that shit up! I started skimming at 60% because I still wasn’t sold (at 60%)! I wasn’t even shocked at the 85% mark because I just didn’t care anymore. Sorry.
I am still a Harper Sloan fan. This one just wasn’t for me.
I will still read Coop and Maddox’s book. Duh!
My Beck:
My Dee:
December 22, 2013
5 Stars
Just because you let someone in doesn't men you have to stop protecting yourself. It just means you have someone to share the job with.
It took me a while after finishing this book to write my review. Why, you ask? Because I truly wasn't sure how to put into words what I just experienced without giving anything away. While I really enjoyed the first 2 books, it is quite obvious that Harper Sloan has truly come into her own with this one. This book is really in a class of it's own.
I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this one considering I wasn't exactly Dee's biggest fan. Her constant back and forth with Beck was not appealing to me in the least. And I expected this book to be a whole lot of angst and emotional games from Dee and Beck. Well, my friends, I'm sure that Harper is sitting back and thinking
Because I am well and truly eating my words. This book was nothing what I expected. It was so so SO much more. Emotionally charged, gut wrenching, erotic, beautiful; those are just some of the words that come to mind.
I did not anticipate liking Dee. The first 30% of this book I was almost ready to reach through my kindle and throttle her. She had the perfect man that loved her, and what does she do? Push him away. Constantly. I was expecting a whole book filled with this, and I was ready to scream. But then everything took a dramatic turn. More and more details about Dee's past would come to light and I found myself understanding her more and more, and dare I say even liking her.
Expecting a two dimensional and shallow character, Dee really caught me by surprise. Her scars run deep, and painful would be an understatement to describe my reaction in finding them out. I found myself tearing up at every turn. She turned out to be so much more. Harper Sloan managed to take a character and write her with such an incredibly emotional punch, it truly caught me off guard. I loved it.
Now as for Beck, I can't even begin to describe all the ways that was the perfection of him. I adored him. I was not expecting him to be as amazing as he was. But boy, was he.
The man was total perfection. He was understanding, sweet, and deliciously possessive.
And don't even get me started on his other appealing features.
He was a beast in the sack. I'm talking furniture breaking, clothes ripping, never ending orgasms BEAST. GAH! Perfection!
So there I am, devouring and enjoying the hell out of this book when BAM! The 86% mark happened.
Holy fucking shit! I was flabbergasted. I was ruined. Shocked. Gutted.
Without giving anything away, I will tell you this. That was the absolute LAST thing I was expecting. It caught me completely unawares. I have never cried so much during a book before. I was a slobbering emotional mess.
So, to say it all in a gif, this book
Unforgettable. Any book that brings out the range of emotions that this book brought out in me deserves nothing less of 5 incredible stars.
Fans of the Corps series will love this one. And even if you did not enjoy the first 2 books, this one is a must read. It is in a grade of its own. I'm still getting over it.
**ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review**
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Just because you let someone in doesn't men you have to stop protecting yourself. It just means you have someone to share the job with.
It took me a while after finishing this book to write my review. Why, you ask? Because I truly wasn't sure how to put into words what I just experienced without giving anything away. While I really enjoyed the first 2 books, it is quite obvious that Harper Sloan has truly come into her own with this one. This book is really in a class of it's own.
I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this one considering I wasn't exactly Dee's biggest fan. Her constant back and forth with Beck was not appealing to me in the least. And I expected this book to be a whole lot of angst and emotional games from Dee and Beck. Well, my friends, I'm sure that Harper is sitting back and thinking
Because I am well and truly eating my words. This book was nothing what I expected. It was so so SO much more. Emotionally charged, gut wrenching, erotic, beautiful; those are just some of the words that come to mind.
I did not anticipate liking Dee. The first 30% of this book I was almost ready to reach through my kindle and throttle her. She had the perfect man that loved her, and what does she do? Push him away. Constantly. I was expecting a whole book filled with this, and I was ready to scream. But then everything took a dramatic turn. More and more details about Dee's past would come to light and I found myself understanding her more and more, and dare I say even liking her.
Expecting a two dimensional and shallow character, Dee really caught me by surprise. Her scars run deep, and painful would be an understatement to describe my reaction in finding them out. I found myself tearing up at every turn. She turned out to be so much more. Harper Sloan managed to take a character and write her with such an incredibly emotional punch, it truly caught me off guard. I loved it.
Now as for Beck, I can't even begin to describe all the ways that was the perfection of him. I adored him. I was not expecting him to be as amazing as he was. But boy, was he.
The man was total perfection. He was understanding, sweet, and deliciously possessive.
And don't even get me started on his other appealing features.
He was a beast in the sack. I'm talking furniture breaking, clothes ripping, never ending orgasms BEAST. GAH! Perfection!
So there I am, devouring and enjoying the hell out of this book when BAM! The 86% mark happened.
Holy fucking shit! I was flabbergasted. I was ruined. Shocked. Gutted.
Without giving anything away, I will tell you this. That was the absolute LAST thing I was expecting. It caught me completely unawares. I have never cried so much during a book before. I was a slobbering emotional mess.
So, to say it all in a gif, this book
Unforgettable. Any book that brings out the range of emotions that this book brought out in me deserves nothing less of 5 incredible stars.
Fans of the Corps series will love this one. And even if you did not enjoy the first 2 books, this one is a must read. It is in a grade of its own. I'm still getting over it.
**ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review**
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May 25, 2017
4 “Your love saved me,” Stars
*Spoilers*
Wow my emotions were all over the place with this book. Book 3 is Beck and Dee's story. We have watched in the last two books as Beck and Dee make up and break up on and off for 2 years in what seems like childish high school drama, but the truth is Dee has some deep dark secrets that she is hiding from everyone including her two best friends. Beck can see through the bull, and knows her smiles are fake. He is trying hard to be there for the woman he loves while she battles her demons, but she is always pushing him away. Can Beck break through Dee's walls and win what he is fighting for, Dee's love or will Dee push him too far, and lose him forever?
Beck:
Beck was awesome! We get to see a whole new side to Beck. He is a fighter.... He seen the pain the woman he fell in love with was in, and he never gave up. He stood by her side and fought for her mental health, for her love, and fought her fears. The man has the patience of a saint. Protective, sexy, and cave man possessive. He was the perfect man!!
“You've got nothing to be scared of with me. Not one damn thing. You've had me in knots for months, Dee. Fighting for you, us, and this relationship might drive me mad at times, but it’s a fight I want if it ends with you in my arms.”
“I stand by your side because this is where I’m meant to be. I stand by your side because you didn't have the strength to hold yourself up. That’s what you do for the person you love. Right after the attack, we were so fresh, but I knew that our relationship was worth fighting for. For months, you would have nightmares, and every time you would wake up, it was my name you were screaming to help you. You aren't messed up, Baby. You lived through something terrible, and you needed time to process that. Your mind needed time to heal. I’m not going to lie and tell you I wasn't hurt when you pushed me away. I had just spent eight months at your side trying to be who you needed, but I understand that you had to find your own way.”
Dee:
OH GOD Dee for like the first 45% of the book drove me bat shit crazy. I ain't gonna lie I just really wanted to shake her hard!!!
But then when you find out what Dee is hiding you can see why she is acting the way she does. At about the 1/2 way point in the book Dee really starts to turn it around. You start to see the fun loving Dee as she gets stronger, lets her walls down, stops running and starts fighting. I really start to like Dee, and by the time the book is over I am a Dee fan!
I broke us. I broke him. And I just continue to break myself.
“Thank you for being there, for always being there, and not letting me fall.”
“I don’t deserve you, Beck.” I don’t, I know this. I've been a bitch; I've pushed and pushed, closing him out. I can see it now, and my heart breaks for all the time he’s wasted on me. “Why didn't you just give up? I’m so messed up, Beck… so messed up. I can’t even remember half the times you came running when I called because the desire to let the fear get the best of me was too strong. But you did, every single time. Even when I tried bringing other men around to make you mad enough to leave for good, you wouldn't budge. How can you stand by my side, even from a distance, for so damn long, and not hate me? Hell, I hate me.”
When Beck and Dee come together it's wild crazy monkey sex with furniture being trashed, panties being ripped, and blacking out multiple orgasms!!!
“You like working my dick, Dee? You like the way it feels when you take what you need?” She moans and I can feel her growing even wetter. I let the strength in my arms and thighs slacken and press her deep into the bed. “I asked you a question. Do you like working my dick?”
This book has so much drama, and drops bomb after bomb of plot twist that I felt like I was bipolar the way my emotions where going crazy one min I am loving the world and laughing , happy as can be. The next I am yelling " Hell to the NO!, then I am fighting tears!
Then OMFG at the 85% mark of the book Harper Sloan punched me in the feelings. I so didn't see it coming and I straight Freaked the hell out! I mean, damn How she gonna do that to us? The only reason this book is a 4 and not a 5 star is I didn't like the way they act like Greg and Izzy are not as good friends to Dee because they didn't see she was fighting demons that she was hiding from them. Other than that it was a great read I can't wait to start the next book!
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*Spoilers*
Wow my emotions were all over the place with this book. Book 3 is Beck and Dee's story. We have watched in the last two books as Beck and Dee make up and break up on and off for 2 years in what seems like childish high school drama, but the truth is Dee has some deep dark secrets that she is hiding from everyone including her two best friends. Beck can see through the bull, and knows her smiles are fake. He is trying hard to be there for the woman he loves while she battles her demons, but she is always pushing him away. Can Beck break through Dee's walls and win what he is fighting for, Dee's love or will Dee push him too far, and lose him forever?
Beck:
Beck was awesome! We get to see a whole new side to Beck. He is a fighter.... He seen the pain the woman he fell in love with was in, and he never gave up. He stood by her side and fought for her mental health, for her love, and fought her fears. The man has the patience of a saint. Protective, sexy, and cave man possessive. He was the perfect man!!
“You've got nothing to be scared of with me. Not one damn thing. You've had me in knots for months, Dee. Fighting for you, us, and this relationship might drive me mad at times, but it’s a fight I want if it ends with you in my arms.”
“I stand by your side because this is where I’m meant to be. I stand by your side because you didn't have the strength to hold yourself up. That’s what you do for the person you love. Right after the attack, we were so fresh, but I knew that our relationship was worth fighting for. For months, you would have nightmares, and every time you would wake up, it was my name you were screaming to help you. You aren't messed up, Baby. You lived through something terrible, and you needed time to process that. Your mind needed time to heal. I’m not going to lie and tell you I wasn't hurt when you pushed me away. I had just spent eight months at your side trying to be who you needed, but I understand that you had to find your own way.”
Dee:
OH GOD Dee for like the first 45% of the book drove me bat shit crazy. I ain't gonna lie I just really wanted to shake her hard!!!
But then when you find out what Dee is hiding you can see why she is acting the way she does. At about the 1/2 way point in the book Dee really starts to turn it around. You start to see the fun loving Dee as she gets stronger, lets her walls down, stops running and starts fighting. I really start to like Dee, and by the time the book is over I am a Dee fan!
I broke us. I broke him. And I just continue to break myself.
“Thank you for being there, for always being there, and not letting me fall.”
“I don’t deserve you, Beck.” I don’t, I know this. I've been a bitch; I've pushed and pushed, closing him out. I can see it now, and my heart breaks for all the time he’s wasted on me. “Why didn't you just give up? I’m so messed up, Beck… so messed up. I can’t even remember half the times you came running when I called because the desire to let the fear get the best of me was too strong. But you did, every single time. Even when I tried bringing other men around to make you mad enough to leave for good, you wouldn't budge. How can you stand by my side, even from a distance, for so damn long, and not hate me? Hell, I hate me.”
When Beck and Dee come together it's wild crazy monkey sex with furniture being trashed, panties being ripped, and blacking out multiple orgasms!!!
“You like working my dick, Dee? You like the way it feels when you take what you need?” She moans and I can feel her growing even wetter. I let the strength in my arms and thighs slacken and press her deep into the bed. “I asked you a question. Do you like working my dick?”
This book has so much drama, and drops bomb after bomb of plot twist that I felt like I was bipolar the way my emotions where going crazy one min I am loving the world and laughing , happy as can be. The next I am yelling " Hell to the NO!, then I am fighting tears!
Then OMFG at the 85% mark of the book Harper Sloan punched me in the feelings. I so didn't see it coming and I straight Freaked the hell out! I mean, damn How she gonna do that to us? The only reason this book is a 4 and not a 5 star is I didn't like the way they act like Greg and Izzy are not as good friends to Dee because they didn't see she was fighting demons that she was hiding from them. Other than that it was a great read I can't wait to start the next book!
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August 27, 2016
5+ heartbreaking stars!
*Due to author’s wishes, I wrote a non-spoiler review*
To put it in a nutshell:
Beck tells the story of….
A broken girl whose life is filled with nothing but anguish and disappointment.
And a guy just wanting to prove to her his undying love for her.
My thoughts: I’m not going to lie, I had a lot of moments in the beginning where I almost put down this book because I got so fed up with Dee’s demons and insecurities. She’s kind of an enigma for her own existence really. It constantly led to self-destruction and sabotaging her relationship with the only guy she could see herself loving.
You see, Dee, comes from a family of money but no love. As she grows up, this missing quota festers and after being let down and betrayed constantly, she develops this wall of trust issues which in turn effects her budding romance with Beck.
At first I wanted to hate her, but in the end after learning her background, all of my past frustrations with her all dissipated. She's been through a lot of tough sh*t in her life and it's plausible that this backlash would happen. It's just an honest reaction is all.**
As for Beck, well, what more can I say other than the fact that he’s….charming, lovable, and an all out devoted guy who’s fixated his life in making Dee finally his. *swoons*.
But as you can already guess, a lot of push and pull happens as Dee’s mental and emotional states are constantly in a hot and cold spiral of turmoil.
How will it all pan out? Will Dee ever decide to let go of her past and move on with her future? And with a threat on Dee’s life, will these two ever reach their happily ever after?
A very heart-wrenching and captivating story that focuses on love and friendship; as well as healing, forgiveness, and fighting past all your past obscurities.
~~And btw, on a side note: Doesn't the girl on the cover (on the bottom) kinda look like a dude? Just saying is all... lol ;)
*Due to author’s wishes, I wrote a non-spoiler review*
To put it in a nutshell:
Beck tells the story of….
A broken girl whose life is filled with nothing but anguish and disappointment.
And a guy just wanting to prove to her his undying love for her.
My thoughts: I’m not going to lie, I had a lot of moments in the beginning where I almost put down this book because I got so fed up with Dee’s demons and insecurities. She’s kind of an enigma for her own existence really. It constantly led to self-destruction and sabotaging her relationship with the only guy she could see herself loving.
You see, Dee, comes from a family of money but no love. As she grows up, this missing quota festers and after being let down and betrayed constantly, she develops this wall of trust issues which in turn effects her budding romance with Beck.
At first I wanted to hate her, but in the end after learning her background, all of my past frustrations with her all dissipated. She's been through a lot of tough sh*t in her life and it's plausible that this backlash would happen. It's just an honest reaction is all.**
As for Beck, well, what more can I say other than the fact that he’s….charming, lovable, and an all out devoted guy who’s fixated his life in making Dee finally his. *swoons*.
But as you can already guess, a lot of push and pull happens as Dee’s mental and emotional states are constantly in a hot and cold spiral of turmoil.
How will it all pan out? Will Dee ever decide to let go of her past and move on with her future? And with a threat on Dee’s life, will these two ever reach their happily ever after?
A very heart-wrenching and captivating story that focuses on love and friendship; as well as healing, forgiveness, and fighting past all your past obscurities.
~~And btw, on a side note: Doesn't the girl on the cover (on the bottom) kinda look like a dude? Just saying is all... lol ;)
December 27, 2013
Well... I was so excited to read this. I didn't feel like Axel or Cage were 5 star epic reads or anything but I enjoyed them for what they were and what they were trying to accomplish. I attempted to put that same way of thinking forward when reading this... especially since a piece of the proceeds are going to a great cause. Also, being a therapist I am usually drawn to stories that have some type of relation to or touch on mental health issues in some way.
Through a great deal of the book I vacillated from...
To just looking at it like...
And then by the end...
I was really bored through the first half or so of this book. It was so heavy and depressing and believe me if anyone gets the depth of the issues that they were discussing, I do. I just felt like it was poured on really thick and it wasn't consistent. On the one hand you have someone dealing with severe depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideations... yet this person has the capacity to hide how they are really feeling from those that they love and the only ones that they have identified that they would trust to offer support. Many people do not reach out for help, and unfortunately that can end tragically. I am not saying that it is impossible for someone to have these issues and be able to hide how much they are hurting. In my experience though, I just didn't find this variation believable. The blame game really began to wear on me as well. All of the constant throwing it in their faces and getting angry and arguing about it just felt contrived. These people are supposedly as close as family and especially the arguments between Beck and Greg really made me go "huh?" I didn't get it.
As the book goes on every single thing that happens those that are aware of the issues are afraid it's going to trigger a downward spiral or suicide attempt... Yet, this person chose to tell their story to multiple people several times through out the book. Someone who has experienced trauma and has PTSD would need to be able to ground themselves and have dealt with the trauma so that when they tell their story they do not re-traumatize them self. If someone has dealt with the trauma to the point where they are wanting to talk about it and their experience to others it is safe to say that they are not at a place where telling the story or going through an additionally difficult experience will automatically cause them to lose their shit. Especially, if they are still under consistent psychiatric care and getting support from those closest to them. It's similar to when a therapist asks someone if they are suicidal... if they aren't asking that question isn't going to some how magically make them suicidal!
I found Beck to be a lackluster hero/alpha. I honestly think that he and Dee probably could have split a book with another couple and that this would have worked out a great deal better. I also find it interesting in these kinds of books when there is a threat or danger and then those who are at risk are put under lock down and then somehow every time the bad guy shows up it's when they are alone or almost completely alone...
There were things that I did enjoy but so much of those other issues were too distracting for me. I put the book down several times and honestly almost DNF, many times. I understood what was attempted here and it just really missed the mark for me. Despite that I will continue with the series as I am interested in seeing what happens next.
Through a great deal of the book I vacillated from...
To just looking at it like...
And then by the end...
I was really bored through the first half or so of this book. It was so heavy and depressing and believe me if anyone gets the depth of the issues that they were discussing, I do. I just felt like it was poured on really thick and it wasn't consistent. On the one hand you have someone dealing with severe depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideations... yet this person has the capacity to hide how they are really feeling from those that they love and the only ones that they have identified that they would trust to offer support. Many people do not reach out for help, and unfortunately that can end tragically. I am not saying that it is impossible for someone to have these issues and be able to hide how much they are hurting. In my experience though, I just didn't find this variation believable. The blame game really began to wear on me as well. All of the constant throwing it in their faces and getting angry and arguing about it just felt contrived. These people are supposedly as close as family and especially the arguments between Beck and Greg really made me go "huh?" I didn't get it.
As the book goes on every single thing that happens those that are aware of the issues are afraid it's going to trigger a downward spiral or suicide attempt... Yet, this person chose to tell their story to multiple people several times through out the book. Someone who has experienced trauma and has PTSD would need to be able to ground themselves and have dealt with the trauma so that when they tell their story they do not re-traumatize them self. If someone has dealt with the trauma to the point where they are wanting to talk about it and their experience to others it is safe to say that they are not at a place where telling the story or going through an additionally difficult experience will automatically cause them to lose their shit. Especially, if they are still under consistent psychiatric care and getting support from those closest to them. It's similar to when a therapist asks someone if they are suicidal... if they aren't asking that question isn't going to some how magically make them suicidal!
I found Beck to be a lackluster hero/alpha. I honestly think that he and Dee probably could have split a book with another couple and that this would have worked out a great deal better. I also find it interesting in these kinds of books when there is a threat or danger and then those who are at risk are put under lock down and then somehow every time the bad guy shows up it's when they are alone or almost completely alone...
There were things that I did enjoy but so much of those other issues were too distracting for me. I put the book down several times and honestly almost DNF, many times. I understood what was attempted here and it just really missed the mark for me. Despite that I will continue with the series as I am interested in seeing what happens next.
December 26, 2013
2.5 Stars-ish - Don't read if you haven't read Axel or Cage or can't handle sarcasm...
I definitely didn't like this one as much as Cage. I know a lot of people didn't like Dee, but I thought she was okay. I've seen the effects of PTSD firsthand and it's no joke so I can appreciate her struggle; however, I also don't buy her having such a black and white defined moment of "getting over it" as she did.
Also, I really liked Beck, but I have the same problem with him that I guess I kind of have with this whole series. They are supposed to be badass former military spec ops dudes and yet the bad guys don't seem to have to work that hard to get to them. In Axel, Izzy gets attacked right at the front door of the house WHILE THEY ARE ALL INSIDE. In Cage, Cage didn't even handle his own shit when Melissa's mother gets KILLED and Cohen kidnapped. Sloan had to borrow Braxxon from Crystal Spears' MC series to come over and dish out the vengeance. WHAT!?!
In this book,
So I'm sorry, but I have a hard time accepting them as badass alpha dudes, which I expect when reading a series like this. I will probably still read Maddox's book (which I hope is next), being that he captured my attention in this book more than Beck and almost more than Cage in the last book.
I just hope that Emmy doesn't get attacked and killed right in front of Maddox. In his bedroom. While he's sleeping. While cuddling with a teddy bear or something.
I definitely didn't like this one as much as Cage. I know a lot of people didn't like Dee, but I thought she was okay. I've seen the effects of PTSD firsthand and it's no joke so I can appreciate her struggle; however, I also don't buy her having such a black and white defined moment of "getting over it" as she did.
Also, I really liked Beck, but I have the same problem with him that I guess I kind of have with this whole series. They are supposed to be badass former military spec ops dudes and yet the bad guys don't seem to have to work that hard to get to them. In Axel, Izzy gets attacked right at the front door of the house WHILE THEY ARE ALL INSIDE. In Cage, Cage didn't even handle his own shit when Melissa's mother gets KILLED and Cohen kidnapped. Sloan had to borrow Braxxon from Crystal Spears' MC series to come over and dish out the vengeance. WHAT!?!
In this book,
So I'm sorry, but I have a hard time accepting them as badass alpha dudes, which I expect when reading a series like this. I will probably still read Maddox's book (which I hope is next), being that he captured my attention in this book more than Beck and almost more than Cage in the last book.
I just hope that Emmy doesn't get attacked and killed right in front of Maddox. In his bedroom. While he's sleeping. While cuddling with a teddy bear or something.
August 6, 2016
This didn't work for me. I was so excited for this book but sadly I was left feeling disappointed by the end.
Too much silly drama + A weak heroine= A depressing read for Angie
I wanted to like it, I really did, but every time I picked up my Kindle to read this I felt like I was putting a gun to my head.
I'm sure some of my friends will enjoy this, but I was not invested in the characters and the storyline was boring and depressing.
Rating: 1 Sad Face Star
Too much silly drama + A weak heroine= A depressing read for Angie
I wanted to like it, I really did, but every time I picked up my Kindle to read this I felt like I was putting a gun to my head.
I'm sure some of my friends will enjoy this, but I was not invested in the characters and the storyline was boring and depressing.
Rating: 1 Sad Face Star
November 24, 2014
4 Broken Stars!!
This book tell us the story of Beck and Dee. Yes, the ones we were dying to find out more about.
Dee is a girl with a bad past that make her don’t trust easily on men and well, putting it simple, she is broken. But she acts so well that no one realizes.
No one except Beck. He sees her through her fake smiles and laughter and he still wants her.
He just needs to make her see that. He just needs to make her realize that he is trustable and is the one for her.
But in order to do that he has to fight her ghosts first… and find a way of drive them off and keeping her in the end.
Although I really like this book, Dee was a little hard for me to like at some moments. I understood some of her actions but I still thinks that some of the stuff she’s done was unjustifiable. Luckily, she ended up redeeming herself.
I liked Beck either… but in no way he’s my new favorite alpha of this series. He was sweet, and strong but there was “something” missing. But the steam… that was HOT!!
And there was some events, well, a big one in fact that I thought being completely unnecessary to the story.
Anyway, this was a good book and if you’re a fan of this series you shouldn’t miss it! ;)
This book tell us the story of Beck and Dee. Yes, the ones we were dying to find out more about.
Dee is a girl with a bad past that make her don’t trust easily on men and well, putting it simple, she is broken. But she acts so well that no one realizes.
No one except Beck. He sees her through her fake smiles and laughter and he still wants her.
He just needs to make her see that. He just needs to make her realize that he is trustable and is the one for her.
But in order to do that he has to fight her ghosts first… and find a way of drive them off and keeping her in the end.
Although I really like this book, Dee was a little hard for me to like at some moments. I understood some of her actions but I still thinks that some of the stuff she’s done was unjustifiable. Luckily, she ended up redeeming herself.
I liked Beck either… but in no way he’s my new favorite alpha of this series. He was sweet, and strong but there was “something” missing. But the steam… that was HOT!!
And there was some events, well, a big one in fact that I thought being completely unnecessary to the story.
Anyway, this was a good book and if you’re a fan of this series you shouldn’t miss it! ;)
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January 2, 2014
FIVE FANFUCKINGTASTIC AWESOME SAUCE HELL YEA STARS!!!
I LOVE POP ROCKS
ORIGAMI OWL
BECK....
AND HARPER SLOAN!!!
THIS WAS JUST SO GOOD! SO SO SOOOOO FUCKING GOOD!!!! DO NOT DELAY GETTING YOUR HANDS ON THIS ONE... A TOTAL MUST READ. HELL, THE WHOLE DAMN SERIES IS A MUST READ.. BUT SERIOUSLY.. BECK... HOLY SHIZBALLS......
PS...ONCE YOU READ THE BOOK, YOU'LL TOTALLY UNDERSTAND MY LOVE FOR POP ROCKS AND ORIGAMI OWL ;)
I LOVE POP ROCKS
ORIGAMI OWL
BECK....
AND HARPER SLOAN!!!
THIS WAS JUST SO GOOD! SO SO SOOOOO FUCKING GOOD!!!! DO NOT DELAY GETTING YOUR HANDS ON THIS ONE... A TOTAL MUST READ. HELL, THE WHOLE DAMN SERIES IS A MUST READ.. BUT SERIOUSLY.. BECK... HOLY SHIZBALLS......
PS...ONCE YOU READ THE BOOK, YOU'LL TOTALLY UNDERSTAND MY LOVE FOR POP ROCKS AND ORIGAMI OWL ;)
December 31, 2013
4 Shining Beck the hero stars
First of all I was a tad nervous about reading this one, we have seen so much back and forth between Beck and Dee in both Axel and Gage's books and to be honest I really thought it was Beck that was the care free Alpha male who didn't want commitment, but boy was I wrong not only did the story give me a completely different direction but I completely fell in love with Beck with his soul, his personality and his love and devotion for Dee. I was concerned how this one would work out but Harper Sloan once again gave me a story that was engaging and I am all for the Alpha male with a big heart and really Beck is ALL that and more to me this was his story all on his own without anything else.
So what's it about
Dee and Beck have this back and forth relationship according to all their friends and from the outside that is what you see and that is what we saw in both Axel and again in Gage, we see how carefree and fun Dee is, but what is underneath? what is really going on? what is she really struggling with? is it herself? is it Beck? is it life? and what is she afraid of? Dee is good at wearing a mask. Enter Beck Beck is fully aware of Dee's interior and how she's covering everything, her anxieties and how she is scared out of her mind, what she has been through Beck see's through it all he see's the dark behind her eyes and when the light turns out and definitely when she pulls away. You will get pissed of to begin with, because Dee won't acknowledge Beck and won't hold onto his support or love and won't commit to him this does take a lot of the story up but give her time it is worth the wait and you will see why she is the way she is. Dee is dealing with pain day in day out she covers it all, she shows no problems to her closest friends who have known her a long time they continue to think that she is carefree Dee and won't commit they think that she is pulling Beck down a path that will only end in tears on his part unknown to them Beck understands and loves Dee and is there for her every step of the way so this is their love story and how they get from that to eventually getting Dee to open up, I will say here please stick with it she will come round just give her that time there are reasons for her to act the way she does.
Beck
Beck sticks close to Dee even when she pushes him away he's never too far away always on watch and if he's not he puts someone who can help there. Beck shone through for me in this one more so than Dee because of his soul and his big heart his devotion and love for Dee was effortless I mean really he stuck with her in every direction she pulled away he waited and waited and found a way to be there when he was needed.
Dee
Dee she is frustrating yes and she pulled back but you have to understand that she was protecting her self and her heart she didn't want to be hurt again, she can't afford to be dealt with a black set of cards again if you get me, she only wants happiness and light in her life so she lives by pushing away anything that she thinks will cause her pain, just keep reading, and keep waiting and give her time she will come though.
Why four and not five
Okay I just found there to be a lot of drama in this story not only with the back and forth and frustration, the anxiety and lots more that happens in the story there's that 85% mark and that HOLYSHIT WHY?? mark I really don't know why Harper Sloan made that decision it created quite a bit of Drama in the story which I personally didn't think was needed, saying that I do feel that this book is a stepping stone to more emotion in the next few books I'm really looking forward to Maddox's story in particular I just really hope she's saving the best till last and he will be a five star read. I also wanted more romance in here Beck had a huge heart, yes he is an Alpha he protected Dee, he loved her, he helped to give her happiness and he eventually gave her home but because of the amount of drama there is in this one it took away the romance for me I needed more and really because of Becks personality I felt he deserved more romance their still is a fair amount of sex and intimacy and hot scenes to enjoy just not enough on their relationship but it is still an enjoyable read and don't get me wrong I like drama, I enjoy a good cry I just like a mixture and I just needed more romance in this but I will still recommend it and definitely will continue to read the rest of this series what's not to love, hot Alpha Males with big heartsI'm in just expect the drama in this one.
That is all
My review for Axel which is my favourite so far:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I didn't get round to reviewing Gage but I would definitely recommend reading him he's delicious and sexy...
First of all I was a tad nervous about reading this one, we have seen so much back and forth between Beck and Dee in both Axel and Gage's books and to be honest I really thought it was Beck that was the care free Alpha male who didn't want commitment, but boy was I wrong not only did the story give me a completely different direction but I completely fell in love with Beck with his soul, his personality and his love and devotion for Dee. I was concerned how this one would work out but Harper Sloan once again gave me a story that was engaging and I am all for the Alpha male with a big heart and really Beck is ALL that and more to me this was his story all on his own without anything else.
So what's it about
Dee and Beck have this back and forth relationship according to all their friends and from the outside that is what you see and that is what we saw in both Axel and again in Gage, we see how carefree and fun Dee is, but what is underneath? what is really going on? what is she really struggling with? is it herself? is it Beck? is it life? and what is she afraid of? Dee is good at wearing a mask. Enter Beck Beck is fully aware of Dee's interior and how she's covering everything, her anxieties and how she is scared out of her mind, what she has been through Beck see's through it all he see's the dark behind her eyes and when the light turns out and definitely when she pulls away. You will get pissed of to begin with, because Dee won't acknowledge Beck and won't hold onto his support or love and won't commit to him this does take a lot of the story up but give her time it is worth the wait and you will see why she is the way she is. Dee is dealing with pain day in day out she covers it all, she shows no problems to her closest friends who have known her a long time they continue to think that she is carefree Dee and won't commit they think that she is pulling Beck down a path that will only end in tears on his part unknown to them Beck understands and loves Dee and is there for her every step of the way so this is their love story and how they get from that to eventually getting Dee to open up, I will say here please stick with it she will come round just give her that time there are reasons for her to act the way she does.
Beck
Beck sticks close to Dee even when she pushes him away he's never too far away always on watch and if he's not he puts someone who can help there. Beck shone through for me in this one more so than Dee because of his soul and his big heart his devotion and love for Dee was effortless I mean really he stuck with her in every direction she pulled away he waited and waited and found a way to be there when he was needed.
Dee
Dee she is frustrating yes and she pulled back but you have to understand that she was protecting her self and her heart she didn't want to be hurt again, she can't afford to be dealt with a black set of cards again if you get me, she only wants happiness and light in her life so she lives by pushing away anything that she thinks will cause her pain, just keep reading, and keep waiting and give her time she will come though.
Why four and not five
Okay I just found there to be a lot of drama in this story not only with the back and forth and frustration, the anxiety and lots more that happens in the story there's that 85% mark and that HOLYSHIT WHY?? mark I really don't know why Harper Sloan made that decision it created quite a bit of Drama in the story which I personally didn't think was needed, saying that I do feel that this book is a stepping stone to more emotion in the next few books I'm really looking forward to Maddox's story in particular I just really hope she's saving the best till last and he will be a five star read. I also wanted more romance in here Beck had a huge heart, yes he is an Alpha he protected Dee, he loved her, he helped to give her happiness and he eventually gave her home but because of the amount of drama there is in this one it took away the romance for me I needed more and really because of Becks personality I felt he deserved more romance their still is a fair amount of sex and intimacy and hot scenes to enjoy just not enough on their relationship but it is still an enjoyable read and don't get me wrong I like drama, I enjoy a good cry I just like a mixture and I just needed more romance in this but I will still recommend it and definitely will continue to read the rest of this series what's not to love, hot Alpha Males with big heartsI'm in just expect the drama in this one.
"Tomorrow is never a guarantee; live life to the fullest and never stop smiling."
That is all
My review for Axel which is my favourite so far:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I didn't get round to reviewing Gage but I would definitely recommend reading him he's delicious and sexy...
July 10, 2015
What a pleasant surprise, I wound up loving both Dee and Beck. Whatever I knew about Dee is only a fraction of the real Dee and her story explains a lot. As a matter of fact, Izzy and Greg's side don't compare to hearing it from Dee herself because there's a side of Dee that she doesn't share with others, including those closest to her. A
BECK
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.
To make her mine.
She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.
DEE
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.
But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.
All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.
So I did the only thing I know how to do.
BECK
The second I see her, I know she will be mine. I see past the gorgeous smiles and heart-stopping laughter. I see HER. She doesn’t want me to know her secrets or the past that haunts her, but I make it my mission to find out.
To make her mine.
She can run all she wants, but it will never be far enough to stop me from coming after her.
She’s it for me and she knows it.
She’s just too scared to admit it.
DEE
I’ve always been good at wearing masks. Not letting anyone see the real me. I’m content being the happy-go-lucky best friend. The strong willed boss. The independent woman who doesn’t need a man.
But the truth is I’m just as broken as the rest of you. I’m terrified that all it will take is one person to make all my carefully constructed walls crumble into fine dust. So I guard my heart with everything I have. Determined to never let anyone get close enough to hurt me again.
All is perfect until HE walks into my life. No… he doesn’t just walk. He struts his good-looking, sex-oozing self right into my space and demands that I see HIM. Making me want what I know I can’t have.
So I did the only thing I know how to do.
December 30, 2013
This was me, when I saw that the book was released early!!
Loved this series, and these characters. I simply can not get enough. Looking forward to many more books!
Loved this series, and these characters. I simply can not get enough. Looking forward to many more books!
January 9, 2014
**3.25 stars**
Looks like I'm in the minority......again.
I just couldn't connect with Dee. I can't even wrap my head around all the things that Dee has lived through....from her revolting parents to the devastating circumstances involving Brandon. Just really horrible. But even with all that, I felt like all of the information was just kinda told to me in a way to FORCE me to feel for Dee without allowing me to get to those feelings myself.
And Beck...sigh Beck....believe it or not he just didn't do it for me. He was too goody goody and perfect. Always saying and doing the right thing. And for an Alpha....he sure was emotional! But what really bugged me was we get no real background on him, so I don't even know WHO Beck is?!
I really wish that Harper Sloan would have elaborated on the 8 months that Beck was "there" for Dee during her low point. It would have helped me really feel when the connection between them truly developed and got deep. Instead it was inferred and glossed over and I lost my spark between them.
An area where there is nothing lacking is definitely the smut. Harper Sloan sure can write herself a steamy scene! Holy hell these two could tear shit up!! I'm all for wild and crazy sex, but when you gotta do home improvements afterwards.....maybe ease it up a notch. Bring it down to a 9.
As far as plot....it felt forced. Nothing flowed naturally. And the characters that I've come to know over the previous two books felt out of sync.
So all in all....a middle of the road book. Highs and lows, ups and downs.....definitely the most emotional of the bunch. Will I continue reading the series.....yes. But if I'm being 100% honest.....for me, all of these feel like foreplay as I patiently await Maddox's book.
Looks like I'm in the minority......again.
I just couldn't connect with Dee. I can't even wrap my head around all the things that Dee has lived through....from her revolting parents to the devastating circumstances involving Brandon. Just really horrible. But even with all that, I felt like all of the information was just kinda told to me in a way to FORCE me to feel for Dee without allowing me to get to those feelings myself.
And Beck...sigh Beck....believe it or not he just didn't do it for me. He was too goody goody and perfect. Always saying and doing the right thing. And for an Alpha....he sure was emotional! But what really bugged me was we get no real background on him, so I don't even know WHO Beck is?!
I really wish that Harper Sloan would have elaborated on the 8 months that Beck was "there" for Dee during her low point. It would have helped me really feel when the connection between them truly developed and got deep. Instead it was inferred and glossed over and I lost my spark between them.
An area where there is nothing lacking is definitely the smut. Harper Sloan sure can write herself a steamy scene! Holy hell these two could tear shit up!! I'm all for wild and crazy sex, but when you gotta do home improvements afterwards.....maybe ease it up a notch. Bring it down to a 9.
As far as plot....it felt forced. Nothing flowed naturally. And the characters that I've come to know over the previous two books felt out of sync.
So all in all....a middle of the road book. Highs and lows, ups and downs.....definitely the most emotional of the bunch. Will I continue reading the series.....yes. But if I'm being 100% honest.....for me, all of these feel like foreplay as I patiently await Maddox's book.
December 25, 2013
BECK ❤️ Mr. Panty Soaker himself ..........I loved this guy!!!!
This book was so good ! I'm addicted to the Corps Security Alphas !!!! This book deserves a proper review but right now I'm a hot mess so I'm just going to highlight my thoughts......
Dee ~ her story just about shattered my heart ! Fair warning, you must practice a lot of patience with Dee. She has a backstory and after discovering how she grew with each passing chapter of the book.....I firmly cocooned her in Anna love .....
“I am Denise Ann Roberts. Strong, proud, and independent. A loyal friend, godmother, and I radiate fucking happiness so that people will never see how lonely I really am.
Funny thing about these masks that people put on. I look like the happiest woman in the world. I look like I have everything that I want out of life. That everything is perfect. And that is exactly what I want people to see. But, inside? Inside, I’m dying. I’m not happy."
“Deep is something I will avoid like the plague.
Deep is what brings the pain.
Pain when he cheats. Pain when he leaves. Pain when you realize that, no matter how much you wish things were different, you will never be first in a man’s eyes”
Enter Beck : he was just so damn amazing!!!
“Please, Dee. Take a chance on us, and I swear to you, Baby, you won’t regret a day of it."
I lost count of the amount of swoons Beck dished out ! He turned my insides into molten lava gooooooooo !!!
“Not when my heart has always been yours. So no, Dee, there hasn’t been anyone else, and there won’t be anyone else. This is the longest we’ve ever gone without falling into each other, and I can wait as long as it takes for your head to catch up with your heart.”
My.Heart.on.a.platter.delivered.to.Beck.
For those who know me, you know this story touched my bleeding heart. For those who really know me, you know why. This by far was not an easy read for me but I love how Harper Sloan portrayed a very real condition, beautifully.
There's diagnosis and treatment, coupled with hope, love and support leading to the remedy : survival ❤️
YOUR LOVE SAVED ME .......... Words I live by ......
Buddy read with my bezzie Lisa Jayne ❤️
January 8, 2014
This is the third book in Harper Sloan's hot Alpha male series, and I continue to love each and every book she writes! I found this third installment to be the best one yet, as well as extremely emotional and intense. This book is what I like to call; a game changer. There were a lot of major events that take place that change the whole direction of the series, and it will be interesting to see where Ms. Sloane takes us to next.
Beck and Dee have had a long hard road to get to a HEA, but with much determination they end up heading in the right direction. The journey continues to be a bumpy one, but what I adore about Beck is his devotion to Dee. That man sticks with her through thick and thin, and he will remain on my top ten list of the best heroes EVER! I love everything about him; but mostly that he never once takes his eyes off the lady he is in love with. Dee comes with an intense amount of baggage, but that doesn't put Beck off in the least. His love and support carry her through some very hard times, even when she pushes him away; he still doesn't waver. When Dee finally comes clean with some of the trauma she has endured, her walls fall down and they finally become the couple that I knew they could be. Unfortunately though, it isn't smooth sailing after they are truly together. There is an enemy that wants to harm Dee, and there are others who will be caught in the crossfire.
Beck is a book that is full of action, romance, sex, and some very intense emotional scenes. It sucked me in from start to finish, and there were times when the old box of kleenex got put to use. I can't wait for Maddox's book, but there are also some new players that I am anxious to see what happens to in the future. This is a series that I have adored from the beginning, and it is one that I would most definitely reread again and again. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a hot and heavy romance novel with some substance.
Beck and Dee have had a long hard road to get to a HEA, but with much determination they end up heading in the right direction. The journey continues to be a bumpy one, but what I adore about Beck is his devotion to Dee. That man sticks with her through thick and thin, and he will remain on my top ten list of the best heroes EVER! I love everything about him; but mostly that he never once takes his eyes off the lady he is in love with. Dee comes with an intense amount of baggage, but that doesn't put Beck off in the least. His love and support carry her through some very hard times, even when she pushes him away; he still doesn't waver. When Dee finally comes clean with some of the trauma she has endured, her walls fall down and they finally become the couple that I knew they could be. Unfortunately though, it isn't smooth sailing after they are truly together. There is an enemy that wants to harm Dee, and there are others who will be caught in the crossfire.
Beck is a book that is full of action, romance, sex, and some very intense emotional scenes. It sucked me in from start to finish, and there were times when the old box of kleenex got put to use. I can't wait for Maddox's book, but there are also some new players that I am anxious to see what happens to in the future. This is a series that I have adored from the beginning, and it is one that I would most definitely reread again and again. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a hot and heavy romance novel with some substance.
July 20, 2014
4.5 surprising stars.
Okay so the ½ star can be completely attributed to the following line in this book (Why the fuck is that so hot?)….
Dee knows one thing to be true. No man can be trusted. It’s only a matter of time before they change into a monster. When she escaped her life at eighteen she had one goal, to find people that would love her and not hurt her. But she could never trust enough to let the fear go. She hid her pain, her fears, behind a mask that no one ever saw through until him.
Beck sees her. He sees beyond the smile and he sees the one woman he wants. She’s it for him. He knew it in an instant. She’s his wildcat. But Beck has a fight on his hands. With each step forward they take a thousand steps backwards. Beck knows she’s worth fighting for and he isn’t going to let her fall, even if he has to do it from a distance.
This story begins at the start. Dee meeting Beck, their first explosive night together. The push and pull of their relationship. Dee slipping away and Beck holding on with every bit of life within in to save her. These are the moments that no one sees. We finally see behind the curtain, into their relationship. Dee’s reasons for running and Beck’s reasons for loving this girl so hard.
Events unfold that place Dee right back into her nightmares, the darkness is right there within her reach. Beck has forced her to feel, to hope that not every man has a monster that lives beneath the surface. That hope is what she will cling to, to ensure that she can make it through and finally give in to the love and desire she feels for him.
I was worried. This started off so rocky for me that I was not sure if I was going to be able really enjoy this story. Dee, at the start of this was causing me to want to smash my Kindle against the wall. Her actions were driving me nuts, I couldn't seem to wrap my head around why she was like this. I think part of what spurred this along was that her fears were repetitive, for a while there I felt like I was reading the same few lines over and over again.
But then it happened, Dee opened up. And as you saw her character fight for the first time all that slipped away. Her past was horrific, what she goes through in the present is traumatic, but when she lays it all out you see it clear as day. The years of not dealing with any of it, the pushing it down just caused so much more damage than the actual events ever did. Once Dee gets to this place, you can’t help but absolutely love her. I was completely amazed by Harper Sloan’s ability to create this shift. I was completely certain that I was going to walk away from this, loving Beck (who wouldn't?) and hating Dee… but nope, Dee won my heart completely in the end.
And Beck, can we just say he is perfect. He suffered so many years trying to get the one woman he loved to see him. He suffered in complete silence while everyone around him judged him for chasing a woman who appeared to want nothing to do with him. Not only was he weighed down with his own longing for Dee, but he had a front row seat to her pain. He held her, he kissed her, made love to her and then watched as she ran over and over again.
There was a bit of a shocking moment in this story that I know there is a slight buzz about from those reading this and those about to read it. It’s heartbreaking, but it opens up this series to go in so many directions with so many brilliant possibilities. By the end of this book there is no doubt that I am completely in need of both Cooper & Locke’s books.
Whatever doubts I held about this series are gone. The next two books have such a great set up going for them that I can’t see me not absolutely loving them. Sloan Harper created a great group of alpha-males that are tough when they need to be but when it comes to the women they love, they go soft. I had no idea that when I was finished with this that this would have gone to a book that for the first half I was struggling with, to something that I could not put down.
Okay so the ½ star can be completely attributed to the following line in this book (Why the fuck is that so hot?)….
“Just the thought of your body with my come all over you is the hottest fucking thing you could have just said. Fuck, Dee. You make me want to come all over your body so everyone knows you’re mine.”
Dee knows one thing to be true. No man can be trusted. It’s only a matter of time before they change into a monster. When she escaped her life at eighteen she had one goal, to find people that would love her and not hurt her. But she could never trust enough to let the fear go. She hid her pain, her fears, behind a mask that no one ever saw through until him.
Beck sees her. He sees beyond the smile and he sees the one woman he wants. She’s it for him. He knew it in an instant. She’s his wildcat. But Beck has a fight on his hands. With each step forward they take a thousand steps backwards. Beck knows she’s worth fighting for and he isn’t going to let her fall, even if he has to do it from a distance.
This story begins at the start. Dee meeting Beck, their first explosive night together. The push and pull of their relationship. Dee slipping away and Beck holding on with every bit of life within in to save her. These are the moments that no one sees. We finally see behind the curtain, into their relationship. Dee’s reasons for running and Beck’s reasons for loving this girl so hard.
Events unfold that place Dee right back into her nightmares, the darkness is right there within her reach. Beck has forced her to feel, to hope that not every man has a monster that lives beneath the surface. That hope is what she will cling to, to ensure that she can make it through and finally give in to the love and desire she feels for him.
I was worried. This started off so rocky for me that I was not sure if I was going to be able really enjoy this story. Dee, at the start of this was causing me to want to smash my Kindle against the wall. Her actions were driving me nuts, I couldn't seem to wrap my head around why she was like this. I think part of what spurred this along was that her fears were repetitive, for a while there I felt like I was reading the same few lines over and over again.
But then it happened, Dee opened up. And as you saw her character fight for the first time all that slipped away. Her past was horrific, what she goes through in the present is traumatic, but when she lays it all out you see it clear as day. The years of not dealing with any of it, the pushing it down just caused so much more damage than the actual events ever did. Once Dee gets to this place, you can’t help but absolutely love her. I was completely amazed by Harper Sloan’s ability to create this shift. I was completely certain that I was going to walk away from this, loving Beck (who wouldn't?) and hating Dee… but nope, Dee won my heart completely in the end.
And Beck, can we just say he is perfect. He suffered so many years trying to get the one woman he loved to see him. He suffered in complete silence while everyone around him judged him for chasing a woman who appeared to want nothing to do with him. Not only was he weighed down with his own longing for Dee, but he had a front row seat to her pain. He held her, he kissed her, made love to her and then watched as she ran over and over again.
There was a bit of a shocking moment in this story that I know there is a slight buzz about from those reading this and those about to read it. It’s heartbreaking, but it opens up this series to go in so many directions with so many brilliant possibilities. By the end of this book there is no doubt that I am completely in need of both Cooper & Locke’s books.
Whatever doubts I held about this series are gone. The next two books have such a great set up going for them that I can’t see me not absolutely loving them. Sloan Harper created a great group of alpha-males that are tough when they need to be but when it comes to the women they love, they go soft. I had no idea that when I was finished with this that this would have gone to a book that for the first half I was struggling with, to something that I could not put down.
January 3, 2014
3.70 stars!
This is one of the more difficult books to rate for me. While I enjoyed the story overall, there were parts of the book which bothered me.
We all know Dee as Izzy's bestfriend and we also know she hooked up with Beck and then pushed him away. In this book, we get to know more about Dee; her upbringing, her loyalty to Izzy and Cage and the horrible things she endured.
Dee actually grew on me as the book progressed. I know, I know. She was annoying and she went all hot and cold on Beck too many times to count. But I did get her motivation. I understood why she acted the way she did. I started warming up to her the moment she came clean and committed herself entirely to Beck.
Beck was, I felt, was not as caveman as Axel or Cage but his love and devotion to Dee was just as intense. The moment he fell for her, there was no going back. He never wavered once and I liked that about Beck. I just wish, we get more of his backstory though. This book is pretty much about Dee rather than Beck. Don't get me wrong, Beck is a great hero, but aside from being a former Marine and part of Corps Security, I didn't get that much information about his past, his motivations, backstory, et cetera.
This book definitely has drama as expected. I liked the mystery on this one compared to the other two books. For one, it wasn't related to jealous ex-girlfriend or husband or a stalker. The whole drama between Beck and Cage though was hilarious because they were acting like a bunch of women actually especially Beck, Cage and Axel.
One character that surprised me in this book was Coop. Among the Corps men, he was the least develop, next to Beck but his character really stepped up in this book. And of course, my Maddox. We get a hint here and there about what he might be hiding, which really served his character well. Both him and Coop, made me like this story more.
There were other aspects that didn't work for me though. I've already mentioned the unnecessary drama between the men but what really, really puzzled me and made me roll my eyes a little bit was the fact that these ex-Marines, badasses, if you will, are again caught with their pants down twice in this book. I won't even count the other times they messed up before but really, I don't know whether to laugh or yell at them. They really suck at their jobs. Seriously. I'm surprised they are still in business after all their security lapses. LOL!
Other than that, I had a great time with this book. It made me laugh, cry and sympathize with the characters. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is one of the more difficult books to rate for me. While I enjoyed the story overall, there were parts of the book which bothered me.
We all know Dee as Izzy's bestfriend and we also know she hooked up with Beck and then pushed him away. In this book, we get to know more about Dee; her upbringing, her loyalty to Izzy and Cage and the horrible things she endured.
Dee actually grew on me as the book progressed. I know, I know. She was annoying and she went all hot and cold on Beck too many times to count. But I did get her motivation. I understood why she acted the way she did. I started warming up to her the moment she came clean and committed herself entirely to Beck.
Beck was, I felt, was not as caveman as Axel or Cage but his love and devotion to Dee was just as intense. The moment he fell for her, there was no going back. He never wavered once and I liked that about Beck. I just wish, we get more of his backstory though. This book is pretty much about Dee rather than Beck. Don't get me wrong, Beck is a great hero, but aside from being a former Marine and part of Corps Security, I didn't get that much information about his past, his motivations, backstory, et cetera.
This book definitely has drama as expected. I liked the mystery on this one compared to the other two books. For one, it wasn't related to jealous ex-girlfriend or husband or a stalker. The whole drama between Beck and Cage though was hilarious because they were acting like a bunch of women actually especially Beck, Cage and Axel.
One character that surprised me in this book was Coop. Among the Corps men, he was the least develop, next to Beck but his character really stepped up in this book. And of course, my Maddox. We get a hint here and there about what he might be hiding, which really served his character well. Both him and Coop, made me like this story more.
There were other aspects that didn't work for me though. I've already mentioned the unnecessary drama between the men but what really, really puzzled me and made me roll my eyes a little bit was the fact that these ex-Marines, badasses, if you will, are again caught with their pants down twice in this book. I won't even count the other times they messed up before but really, I don't know whether to laugh or yell at them. They really suck at their jobs. Seriously. I'm surprised they are still in business after all their security lapses. LOL!
Other than that, I had a great time with this book. It made me laugh, cry and sympathize with the characters. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Becks and Dee just make the most perfect couple luv them.
I 've been dyin to know what was going on with Dee for a long time. I was dyin to know why she was pushing Beck away al the time. Once I found out I totally understood and my heart went out to her. Dee as been through so from when she was young till a grown woman and men were always the problem. She didn't think she was good enough for anyone she would put on her perfect smile and show people that nothing was wrong. Dee just didn't know that Beck knew her better than she thought. There hasnt been relationships in ages. Her falling for a man was hard even a perfect man like Beck. She just didn't think that Beck would stick around to make her see that she needed to let her walls down.
Beck is just amazing. I luv everything about him he's sexy caring protective and luvs Dee so much. I did want to shake her at times cause he just wanted her to open up but then I knew she could cause if what happened to her. There was so many mixed feelings in this book I was so over the place. There was so much drama in this like in the rest of the series there was a few good and really book shockers in this book I couldn't believe what happened in parts. I was wanting to ask the author WTF and I m still not really happy at al.
Even with al the shocks I still luvd this so much and I couldn't put it down like the last two books. I m dyin to know what's going to happen next I actually don't think my heart will b able to take it. But I think having an these got men around well help me ;) haha. This series is becoming one of my favourite I m delighted I started it and I would highly recommend it.
I 've been dyin to know what was going on with Dee for a long time. I was dyin to know why she was pushing Beck away al the time. Once I found out I totally understood and my heart went out to her. Dee as been through so from when she was young till a grown woman and men were always the problem. She didn't think she was good enough for anyone she would put on her perfect smile and show people that nothing was wrong. Dee just didn't know that Beck knew her better than she thought. There hasnt been relationships in ages. Her falling for a man was hard even a perfect man like Beck. She just didn't think that Beck would stick around to make her see that she needed to let her walls down.
Beck is just amazing. I luv everything about him he's sexy caring protective and luvs Dee so much. I did want to shake her at times cause he just wanted her to open up but then I knew she could cause if what happened to her. There was so many mixed feelings in this book I was so over the place. There was so much drama in this like in the rest of the series there was a few good and really book shockers in this book I couldn't believe what happened in parts. I was wanting to ask the author WTF and I m still not really happy at al.
Even with al the shocks I still luvd this so much and I couldn't put it down like the last two books. I m dyin to know what's going to happen next I actually don't think my heart will b able to take it. But I think having an these got men around well help me ;) haha. This series is becoming one of my favourite I m delighted I started it and I would highly recommend it.
December 23, 2013
6 "it was perfection. Brilliance on paper. Un-put-downable. Soulcrushing. Heartbreaking. Tears wont stop coming. Beautiful and exactly what it needed to be " Stars
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November 8, 2014
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
The third in the Corps Security series brings us the story of Dee and Beck. These two have been dancing around each other during the last two books, and I admit I’ve been watching them and being all judgy thinking that they’re playing stupid games. Well slap me in the face! I, like most of the other characters in this series, have been completely blind to what has actually been going on, and just… wow!!!
Dee – confident, funny, and a bit of a smartass, is not who we think at all. She has survived an awful childhood and horrible trauma, and to deal with it, she has erected huge walls to protect herself. She puts on a façade for her friends so that nobody can see how broken she truly is.
With this change in our perception, Harper Sloan takes us back over a lot of the key moments from earlier in the series, showing us what was actually going on rather than what we think we saw. And the back-action all coincides with the introduction of Beck to Dee’s life.
John Becket is one of the badass Corps Security guys, and the man is hot! Totally freaking hot! He’s also sexier than all hell, and the insta-lust between them turns into some sensationally wild, house-wrecking steamy time!
But from the very beginning you can also see that he is intelligent, loving, and deeply protective of those that he cares about. He sees straight through Dee’s mask to the woman suffering underneath, and he instantly sets about getting to the heart of her, helping her through whatever she’s dealing with, and making her his.
But Dee has been hiding for so long, and is so afraid of getting involved, that it’s not an easy task, and the two of them are back and forth for a long time. And through it all, Beck is there for her. Whether she’s pushing him away, or the two of them are caving into the incredible chemistry between them, he is absolutely committed to her, and he absolutely took my breath away.
Seriously, the man is perfect! And the way he loves Dee is absolutely incredible. There is not one action or word out of this man’s mouth that didn’t have me swooning madly!
Holy. Freaking. Swoon!
But he’s still a total badass, and as sweet and gentle as he is with Dee, he definitely retains his Alpha status.
And while all of this is going on, most of the remaining characters remain oblivious to everything that is happening to Dee, and the way that Beck is there for her. Except for the very observant, very amazing Maddox (God, I love him!).
While usually this kind of behaviour by a heroine really irritates me and can potentially ruin a great book, it didn’t happen here. The fact that the story is told in dual POV, and we get to see both Dee and Beck tackling the problem head on, kept me invested the whole way through. And then Dee’s behaviour gets explained, it gets explained well, and the explanation and resolution happens early enough that we get to see them functional together and in love, and it was amazing! And can I just say, one more time, that through it all, Beck is absolute perfection!
As always, there is some action to go along with the romance, although I thought that the action in this book was a little bit random. It’s bad, and it’s shocking, but I’m still a little unclear on why it all fell in their laps in the first place. But it’s all alright, because it drives a lot of the rest of the story, and the fall out is handled really well.
There is a lot more emotion in this one than in the previous books. Not only with Dee’s suffering, but the moments where she shares her story with her loved ones, and then how everything that she is going through impacts the rest of the team. This one actually had me in tears! .
And that ending shocked the hell out of me! Seriously, I finished this book at 2am this morning, and when I woke up again and remembered, I lay there in disbelief that it all happened like it did! I certainly didn’t see that one coming! The twist provides a great set up for the next two books in the series – Cooper and Locke - and I can’t wait to get to them!
Harper Sloan, you just keep getting better. I loved this one – 4.5 stars.
The third in the Corps Security series brings us the story of Dee and Beck. These two have been dancing around each other during the last two books, and I admit I’ve been watching them and being all judgy thinking that they’re playing stupid games. Well slap me in the face! I, like most of the other characters in this series, have been completely blind to what has actually been going on, and just… wow!!!
Dee – confident, funny, and a bit of a smartass, is not who we think at all. She has survived an awful childhood and horrible trauma, and to deal with it, she has erected huge walls to protect herself. She puts on a façade for her friends so that nobody can see how broken she truly is.
“I radiate fucking happiness so that people will never see how lonely I really am … I look like the happiest woman in the world. I look like I have everything that I want out of life. That everything is perfect. And that is exactly what I want people to see. But, inside? Inside, I’m dying.”
With this change in our perception, Harper Sloan takes us back over a lot of the key moments from earlier in the series, showing us what was actually going on rather than what we think we saw. And the back-action all coincides with the introduction of Beck to Dee’s life.
“He looks like a walking ad for pure, raw sex. The kind of sex that stays with you for days, even months afterwards because it was that good. It looks as if someone has taken every panty-melting feature you could dream up, and stuck them on his legs. And damn, what legs those are.”
John Becket is one of the badass Corps Security guys, and the man is hot! Totally freaking hot! He’s also sexier than all hell, and the insta-lust between them turns into some sensationally wild, house-wrecking steamy time!
When he sees the state that he’s brought me to, his lips curl in to a heart-stopping smirk.
“You want this, don’t you, sweetness ? Because I can tell you right now, after just one taste of you, I want you more than my next breath.”
But from the very beginning you can also see that he is intelligent, loving, and deeply protective of those that he cares about. He sees straight through Dee’s mask to the woman suffering underneath, and he instantly sets about getting to the heart of her, helping her through whatever she’s dealing with, and making her his.
“Just because you let someone in doesn’t mean you have to stop protecting yourself. It just means you have someone to share the job with.”
But Dee has been hiding for so long, and is so afraid of getting involved, that it’s not an easy task, and the two of them are back and forth for a long time. And through it all, Beck is there for her. Whether she’s pushing him away, or the two of them are caving into the incredible chemistry between them, he is absolutely committed to her, and he absolutely took my breath away.
“You’ve got nothing to be scared of with me. Not one damn thing. You’ve had me in knots for months, Dee. Fighting for you, us, and this relationship might drive me mad at times, but it’s a fight I want if it ends with you in my arms.”
“I know there isn’t anything I can say right now to make it better, so I just hold her, offering her the one thing I wish she would take and never let go of. Me.”
Seriously, the man is perfect! And the way he loves Dee is absolutely incredible. There is not one action or word out of this man’s mouth that didn’t have me swooning madly!
“When you love someone, you fight. You fight for them, and you fight with them. She needed me to fight for her then, and I’ll continue to do that until she can fight for herself again.”
“I stand by your side because this is where I’m meant to be. I stand by your side because you didn’t have the strength to hold yourself up. That’s what you do for the person you love.”
Holy. Freaking. Swoon!
But he’s still a total badass, and as sweet and gentle as he is with Dee, he definitely retains his Alpha status.
“It’s time to make my woman understand she wants me.”
And while all of this is going on, most of the remaining characters remain oblivious to everything that is happening to Dee, and the way that Beck is there for her. Except for the very observant, very amazing Maddox (God, I love him!).
“Everyone else kept giving you two shit, thinking you were playing some stupid fucking game, but if they would’ve opened their eyes for one second longer, they would’ve seen her hiding in plain sight with you fighting all her demons for her.”
While usually this kind of behaviour by a heroine really irritates me and can potentially ruin a great book, it didn’t happen here. The fact that the story is told in dual POV, and we get to see both Dee and Beck tackling the problem head on, kept me invested the whole way through. And then Dee’s behaviour gets explained, it gets explained well, and the explanation and resolution happens early enough that we get to see them functional together and in love, and it was amazing! And can I just say, one more time, that through it all, Beck is absolute perfection!
“I want it all. Mind, body, soul, and heart. I promise you that when we finally get there, it’s going to be worth the wait. When you open yourself up to me completely… Baby, you won’t even believe how good it’s going to be.”
As always, there is some action to go along with the romance, although I thought that the action in this book was a little bit random. It’s bad, and it’s shocking, but I’m still a little unclear on why it all fell in their laps in the first place. But it’s all alright, because it drives a lot of the rest of the story, and the fall out is handled really well.
There is a lot more emotion in this one than in the previous books. Not only with Dee’s suffering, but the moments where she shares her story with her loved ones, and then how everything that she is going through impacts the rest of the team. This one actually had me in tears! .
And that ending shocked the hell out of me! Seriously, I finished this book at 2am this morning, and when I woke up again and remembered, I lay there in disbelief that it all happened like it did! I certainly didn’t see that one coming! The twist provides a great set up for the next two books in the series – Cooper and Locke - and I can’t wait to get to them!
Harper Sloan, you just keep getting better. I loved this one – 4.5 stars.
August 5, 2016
Due to the authors wishes my review will be without spoilers!!
I was so excited when I got my hands on this hot little number!! And yes I admit shamelessly I did a little happy dance!!
The only negative thing about this book was Dee!! seriously did she not get on anyone elses nerves?? I wanted to hunt her down with my frying pan and hit her on the head, she nearly drove me to the bottle (house was empty)!!
But getting over Dee (thank god for Beck) I was in my happy zone!! If the book was just about Dee I probably would've hunted down the author and sat her down and banned her from writing about an annoying female character ever again (Joking Harper Sloan)
DEE:
"There has never been a moment in my life when I've felt well and truly loved..Accepted and Wanted.."
There are times in my life when I want so desperately to let my steel enforced walls down, to let a man in, to believe that they won't hurt me..
"Who in the hot hunk of sex are you?"
"Oh.My.God. He has got to be the most attractive man I have ever seen!"
I can easily see myself getting deep with him..Deep is something that I will avoid like the plaque though..
Deep is what brings pain..Pain when he cheats..Pain when he leaves..Pain when you realize that no matter how much you wish things were different, you will never be first in a man's eyes..
"I will never be at the mercy of another man!!"
"My father is the reason that I never trust a boy, never allow one into your heart, they only take care of one things and one thing only, themselves, every man in my life has let me down."
"YOUR LOVE SAVED ME"
Beck: "The only thing I want is to claim her, make her mine, and let everyone around us know."
"I can tell you right now, after just one taste of you, I want you more than my next breath."
Oh and before I go you WILL need tissues, and you MAY need Therapy!!
"The images I have used in this review are teasers off Harper Sloan's page, none of them were made by myself"
I was so excited when I got my hands on this hot little number!! And yes I admit shamelessly I did a little happy dance!!
The only negative thing about this book was Dee!! seriously did she not get on anyone elses nerves?? I wanted to hunt her down with my frying pan and hit her on the head, she nearly drove me to the bottle (house was empty)!!
But getting over Dee (thank god for Beck) I was in my happy zone!! If the book was just about Dee I probably would've hunted down the author and sat her down and banned her from writing about an annoying female character ever again (Joking Harper Sloan)
DEE:
"There has never been a moment in my life when I've felt well and truly loved..Accepted and Wanted.."
There are times in my life when I want so desperately to let my steel enforced walls down, to let a man in, to believe that they won't hurt me..
"Who in the hot hunk of sex are you?"
"Oh.My.God. He has got to be the most attractive man I have ever seen!"
I can easily see myself getting deep with him..Deep is something that I will avoid like the plaque though..
Deep is what brings pain..Pain when he cheats..Pain when he leaves..Pain when you realize that no matter how much you wish things were different, you will never be first in a man's eyes..
"I will never be at the mercy of another man!!"
"My father is the reason that I never trust a boy, never allow one into your heart, they only take care of one things and one thing only, themselves, every man in my life has let me down."
"YOUR LOVE SAVED ME"
Beck: "The only thing I want is to claim her, make her mine, and let everyone around us know."
"I can tell you right now, after just one taste of you, I want you more than my next breath."
Oh and before I go you WILL need tissues, and you MAY need Therapy!!
"The images I have used in this review are teasers off Harper Sloan's page, none of them were made by myself"
February 25, 2014
I knew this one was going to be my favorite. Harper definitely doesn't disappoint. She does pull at the heart strings and it is definitely an emotional rollercoaster. Be ready for Beck to be the new book boyfriend of the series!! He is so sensitive yet alpha and amazing...I can't even express the brilliance that is Harper Sloan. John Beckett is my DREAM BOAT! I can't wait for you to read it!!!! Pick this one up on 12/30/2013. I can't believe this is her 3rd book and they just keep getting better. If you loved Axel and Cage, be ready to drop your panties for Beck!!
This one is def going to be MY FAVORITE!!!!!!
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review*
This one is def going to be MY FAVORITE!!!!!!
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review*
March 6, 2023
First time read: 12/30/13
Re-read: 1/10/16, 03/03/2023
So much pain and healing in this one. My love Beck and Dee's story 😍.
The short sneak peak at the end of 'Cage' killed me!!! I cannot wait to read this one *eek*!!!!
Re-read: 1/10/16, 03/03/2023
So much pain and healing in this one. My love Beck and Dee's story 😍.
The short sneak peak at the end of 'Cage' killed me!!! I cannot wait to read this one *eek*!!!!
January 2, 2014
Full review now posted !!!!!!
All I will say is read the whole book to understand all of Dee...
Harper has asked for spoiler free reviews. So with that said I am going to tell you how I felt about this story and give you a little background on the characters.
This is the story of Beck and Dee. I was scared going into this one only because of the fact that I was not a big fan Of Dee’s in the previous 2 books. The way she treated beck in those two books had me disliking her. Now I love Dee, I understand her, and I know why she was the way she was.
Dee comes from a family with money but also one that lacks love. She is Izzy’s Best friend. She has spunk, she is feisty. She will do anything for anyone if they need her help. What people see is only the outside of Dee. No one knows that inside she is broken. She has never told anyone what haunts her. She does not want any form of a relationship.
I am Denise Ann Roberts. Strong, proud and independent. A loyal friend, godmother and I radiate fucking happiness so that people will never see how lonely I really am.
Beck, Hot Alpha Man with a heart of gold. He can see right through Dee to her soul and he knows what is hiding inside of her. He will do everything in his power to help her and to make her his in the end.
"You've got nothing to be scared of with me. Not one damn thing… Fighting for you, and this relationship might drive me mad at times, but it's the fight I want if it ends with you in my arms… Please, Dee. Take a chance on us, and I swear to you, baby, you won't regret a day of it."
The story behind Dee and Beck is one of a lot of emotions. You truly get to see and understand why Dee is the way she is. You get to see Beck stand by her side and get even the little bit that he gets from her and remain right there beside her throughout it all.
“I can only hope that she’s become strong enough to realize that she has all the power in the world to become whole again and a man who’s willing to fight tooth and nail to help get her there.”
Beck knows that Dee needs to work through what is going on inside her. He does not push, he does not pull. He let’s her go at her own pace.
It’s like he really does see right inside me. It’s almost as if he can reach right in and pull out my secrets.
Dee she starts to work through what she is feeling inside. It is one tough road for her. No one understands what she is going through. She has kept it hidden from everyone. Even her Best friends have not noticed, Dee has kept it hidden that well.
Everyone around us looks at our fucked up relationship and does nothing but judge. They see only the outside, the window dressing. They don’t see this side of Dee... No, everyone sees perfect Dee, happy Dee, and the Dee that never stops smiling, even when she’s dying on the inside.
There is a lot of emotions in this book. Harper sure knows how to throw a blow you did not see coming right at you. You feel it all. I wanted to hunt Harper down and beat her lol, and I told her this. Then she redeemed herself a little with me. So her butt is safe for now.
“I want it all. Mind, body, soul, and heart. I promise you that when we finally get there, it’s going to be worth the wait. When you open yourself up to me completely… Baby, you won’t even believe how good it’s going to be.”
I cannot wait for the next book and to see where Harper Goes with it all. Definitely if you love hot alpha men then this series is one you need to check out now. Each book can be read as a standalone, but in my opinion read the series from the beginning to get a better understanding of all of the characters.
All I will say is read the whole book to understand all of Dee...
Harper has asked for spoiler free reviews. So with that said I am going to tell you how I felt about this story and give you a little background on the characters.
This is the story of Beck and Dee. I was scared going into this one only because of the fact that I was not a big fan Of Dee’s in the previous 2 books. The way she treated beck in those two books had me disliking her. Now I love Dee, I understand her, and I know why she was the way she was.
Dee comes from a family with money but also one that lacks love. She is Izzy’s Best friend. She has spunk, she is feisty. She will do anything for anyone if they need her help. What people see is only the outside of Dee. No one knows that inside she is broken. She has never told anyone what haunts her. She does not want any form of a relationship.
I am Denise Ann Roberts. Strong, proud and independent. A loyal friend, godmother and I radiate fucking happiness so that people will never see how lonely I really am.
Beck, Hot Alpha Man with a heart of gold. He can see right through Dee to her soul and he knows what is hiding inside of her. He will do everything in his power to help her and to make her his in the end.
"You've got nothing to be scared of with me. Not one damn thing… Fighting for you, and this relationship might drive me mad at times, but it's the fight I want if it ends with you in my arms… Please, Dee. Take a chance on us, and I swear to you, baby, you won't regret a day of it."
The story behind Dee and Beck is one of a lot of emotions. You truly get to see and understand why Dee is the way she is. You get to see Beck stand by her side and get even the little bit that he gets from her and remain right there beside her throughout it all.
“I can only hope that she’s become strong enough to realize that she has all the power in the world to become whole again and a man who’s willing to fight tooth and nail to help get her there.”
Beck knows that Dee needs to work through what is going on inside her. He does not push, he does not pull. He let’s her go at her own pace.
It’s like he really does see right inside me. It’s almost as if he can reach right in and pull out my secrets.
Dee she starts to work through what she is feeling inside. It is one tough road for her. No one understands what she is going through. She has kept it hidden from everyone. Even her Best friends have not noticed, Dee has kept it hidden that well.
Everyone around us looks at our fucked up relationship and does nothing but judge. They see only the outside, the window dressing. They don’t see this side of Dee... No, everyone sees perfect Dee, happy Dee, and the Dee that never stops smiling, even when she’s dying on the inside.
There is a lot of emotions in this book. Harper sure knows how to throw a blow you did not see coming right at you. You feel it all. I wanted to hunt Harper down and beat her lol, and I told her this. Then she redeemed herself a little with me. So her butt is safe for now.
“I want it all. Mind, body, soul, and heart. I promise you that when we finally get there, it’s going to be worth the wait. When you open yourself up to me completely… Baby, you won’t even believe how good it’s going to be.”
I cannot wait for the next book and to see where Harper Goes with it all. Definitely if you love hot alpha men then this series is one you need to check out now. Each book can be read as a standalone, but in my opinion read the series from the beginning to get a better understanding of all of the characters.
December 27, 2013
Harper Sloan is DA BOMB!
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: Harper Sloan’s novels are filled with psychopaths. In fact, I think there may be more dangerously insane people in her books than on Broadway in Manhattan at 3:00 A.M. (and I can say that because I am a native New Yorker). There was only one in “Axel”, several in “Cage”, and multitudes in this book. And these people are dangerous.
Now, in the plus column, Harper Sloan’s books are filled with HOT people. All of the sane people are hot. Sometimes the insane ones are, too. The women are unbelievable, and I, as a straight man, will admit that I find her Corps Security alphas pretty damn hot too. They growl. I have never heard a man growl before (granted, I’ve never had sex with a man either, but still). The women whimper. And scream (I have heard that!). If they made TV movies of these books (and that will NEVER happen), they would have to be on the CW.
This book was ultra intense. Someone comes back from the dead. Surprise – it’s paranormal! No, I’m just kidding. But we do learn that someone who is currently dead was a HELL of a lot worse than we knew. People die in this book – people we hate, and unfortunately, people we like. But that’s what happens when a book is populated with psychos.
Dee was messed up. We were never given a clue how bad it was. Here, we’re given many clues. Plus, she’s really good with a gun. Izzy-style good with a gun. I really love it when the “helpless” female saves herself and the people she cares about.
Highlight of the book: Dee’s “conversation” with her mother. Classic. Epic. Damn!
Fear not, there is an HEA. Now who comes next? Maddox and Emmie or Chelcie and …?
The Writing Gods shone their favor upon us by releasing this book early. I want something else from them. I want a divine imperative that Ms. Sloane get together with Lynda Leanne and that they write books together. Seriously, they have hot strong women, growling alpha men, and psychos. Can you imagine what they could do to the publishing world together? The mind boggles…
I may sound cruel and heartless, but I sincerely hope that Ms. Sloan is at her computer right know, typing her fingers to the bone, because I do not want to wait long for the next book.
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: Harper Sloan’s novels are filled with psychopaths. In fact, I think there may be more dangerously insane people in her books than on Broadway in Manhattan at 3:00 A.M. (and I can say that because I am a native New Yorker). There was only one in “Axel”, several in “Cage”, and multitudes in this book. And these people are dangerous.
Now, in the plus column, Harper Sloan’s books are filled with HOT people. All of the sane people are hot. Sometimes the insane ones are, too. The women are unbelievable, and I, as a straight man, will admit that I find her Corps Security alphas pretty damn hot too. They growl. I have never heard a man growl before (granted, I’ve never had sex with a man either, but still). The women whimper. And scream (I have heard that!). If they made TV movies of these books (and that will NEVER happen), they would have to be on the CW.
This book was ultra intense. Someone comes back from the dead. Surprise – it’s paranormal! No, I’m just kidding. But we do learn that someone who is currently dead was a HELL of a lot worse than we knew. People die in this book – people we hate, and unfortunately, people we like. But that’s what happens when a book is populated with psychos.
Dee was messed up. We were never given a clue how bad it was. Here, we’re given many clues. Plus, she’s really good with a gun. Izzy-style good with a gun. I really love it when the “helpless” female saves herself and the people she cares about.
Highlight of the book: Dee’s “conversation” with her mother. Classic. Epic. Damn!
Fear not, there is an HEA. Now who comes next? Maddox and Emmie or Chelcie and …?
The Writing Gods shone their favor upon us by releasing this book early. I want something else from them. I want a divine imperative that Ms. Sloane get together with Lynda Leanne and that they write books together. Seriously, they have hot strong women, growling alpha men, and psychos. Can you imagine what they could do to the publishing world together? The mind boggles…
I may sound cruel and heartless, but I sincerely hope that Ms. Sloan is at her computer right know, typing her fingers to the bone, because I do not want to wait long for the next book.
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