I was hooked on this suspenseful page-turner romantic suspense tale from the very beginning. What starts with a tragedy will include a claiming, passion, possession, and involve three key people—Kit, Nix, and Donovan. How far will two men be willing to go to finally claim “the one?” When you live in a small town, people talk—but when it includes murder—they take sides.
What a shock for Detective Nixon “Nix’ Knight and best friend, Donovan Nash from the DA’s office to learn that Kittredge “Kit” Lancaster is back—has been back in town for weeks and is now part of a murder investigation. The gruesome murder of Erin Mills will involve both men as part of the investigation and trial of the potential suspect—but how will they be able to help Kit and protect her?
The plot will have Nix and Donovan making their move on Kit, taking her back to Nix’s place to talk, to find out why she left over a year ago—and then to claim her as theirs. Kit was in love with both Nix and Donovan but misunderstood what she saw before she ran away and now it is time to lay the facts out and clear the air. But, can she really have both men—do they really want her too?
“I was being bold. I’d never been like this before. Wild Passionate. These two pulled it out of me, brought out a side I’d never known. They weren’t complaining. In fact, they liked it. Liked me this way, and that made me even hotter.”
With the murder of Erin, that places Kit, Nix, and Donovan in a sticky situation. They need to remain impartial and allow the investigation to take place, but her men need to protect her too.
“I had nothing to do with Erin’s murder, but that didn’t matter. They didn’t know who did, and that meant they had to follow the rules.”
The town is abuzz with gossip, and some will be so brazen as to question or accuse Kit while she is waitressing at the diner. Some people think they hold enough power and prestige to make substantial threats too. But, these people have underestimated the power of love and what two men are willing to do for one woman.
“As mayor of a progressive, modern town, I’d say you’re thrilled your son’s found love and that Kittredge Lancaster is quite the woman if she’s captured the hearts of not one man, but two.”
The story has several twists and turns as two men must continue with the murder investigation and in secret share the woman that has been special to them. But what happens when she tries to end things to protect them? How far are they willing to go to be with her?
“You gave us up to protect us. It pissed us off to know you were protecting us from you.”
“You make us one. Whole. A family.”
The story is only the beginning and does end on a cliffhanger. There are explicit sex scenes that include ménage and mild spanking. If you are not already on Ms. Vanessa Vales’ newsletter list, you need to take advantage and join—there are bonus scenes for each book in her newsletter.
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Welcome To The Bachelor Auction Series!
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Teach Me The RopesA bachelor auction. I was in a f-ing bachelor auction. I wasn’t a cow. A bull, definitely. When the ladies started to bid, it was looking rough. Until she placed the winning bid. The one I wanted. The woman who’d kneed me in the balls the other day. Yeah, I was hot for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me. I was a guy obsessed. She might be the teacher, but she was going to learn she was all mine and I wasn’t letting her go. If being a cowboy isn’t enough, Sawyer’s the town’s fire chief. This book might burn up your ereader, but don’t worry, he’ll be there to put out the flames! |
Back In The SaddleI’ve always wanted her. After all these years, that’s never changed. I thought Sarah O’Banyon had been The One. I’d been f-ing wrong. I moved on, made something of myself. Became police chief. Even had a beautiful daughter. When Sarah buys me at the bachelor auction, I’m stunned. It’s been six years. She wants me for something now. When we end up in my bedroom, I know exactly what. Except I get cuffed to my headboard by the sexy mechanic—and left. Getting free isn’t the only thing that’s hard. Turns out she’s learned something about my past. A secret which makes her angry. I’m okay with that. It means she still feels something for me. I’ll change her hate to love. We’re going to pick up the pieces of our first love… and our broken hearts because there is no other option. It’s Sarah O’Banyon for this cowboy. Always. A single dad gets a second chance at first love in the next Bachelor Auction book. It’s Huck Manning’s turn to reignite the flames on his love life… and your ereader. |
Hand Me The ReinsBought in an auction by a shy baker? No problem. Pretending to be her boyfriend for her sister’s wedding? On it. I can pretend all day long because I’m Thatcher Manning, the guy who doesn’t do relationships. I’ll give a woman a wild romp. Hell, I’ll give her anything. Anything but my heart. I decided a long time ago I’d never get serious with a woman. The fact that I’m leaving town in a few months only cements that decision. But then Astrid has to get under my skin. She hands over the reins in bed—and out—and now I’m catching feelings. The kind you can’t fake. Trouble is—I wasn’t playing for keeps. Now, that’s a problem. A big one. |
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Well readers...I did it...I went there and broke the virgin MFM reading seal with Mountain Darkness, book 1 in Vanessa Vale’s Wild Mountain Men series. I started with one eye open not knowing what to expect and hesitantly viewed my kindle. Wonder of all wonders, my corneas did not burn out as expected!Dare I say out loud that I actually enjoyed this book. I have to say that there is definitely a big difference when the book is written as a caring relationship with an actual story line. What's not to like about two mountain men wanting to take care of you? Absolutely nothing, that's what! The story is on the shorter side, so it makes for a great palate cleanser.Vanessa Vale has gained a new fan. If you like super steamy romance, with a side of mystery and intrigue this is for you. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as well as checking out the authors back list. If you take the plunge, you won't be sorry. It will be our little secret:)
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Well readers...I did it...I went there and broke the virgin MFM reading seal with Mountain Darkness, book 1 in Vanessa Vale’s Wild Mountain Men series. I started with one eye open not knowing what to expect and hesitantly viewed my kindle. Wonder of all wonders, my corneas did not burn out as expected!
Dare I say out loud that I actually enjoyed this book. I have to say that there is definitely a big difference when the book is written as a caring relationship with an actual story line. What's not to like about two mountain men wanting to take care of you? Absolutely nothing, that's what! The story is on the shorter side, so it makes for a great palate cleanser.
Vanessa Vale has gained a new fan. If you like super steamy romance, with a side of mystery and intrigue this is for you. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as well as checking out the authors back list. If you take the plunge, you won't be sorry. It will be our little secret:)
Dare I say out loud that I actually enjoyed this book. I have to say that there is definitely a big difference when the book is written as a caring relationship with an actual story line. What's not to like about two mountain men wanting to take care of you? Absolutely nothing, that's what! The story is on the shorter side, so it makes for a great palate cleanser.
Vanessa Vale has gained a new fan. If you like super steamy romance, with a side of mystery and intrigue this is for you. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as well as checking out the authors back list. If you take the plunge, you won't be sorry. It will be our little secret:)
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