Hard To Serve (Hard Ink #4.7), by Laura Kaye

 

 

Today I’m very pleased to be part of the release week tour of Laura Kaye’s HARD TO SERVE. Brought to you by 1001 Dark Nights, HARD TO SERVE is a standalone novella in her Hard Ink Series that also introduces her upcoming Blasphemy Series. Laura is one of my favourites and an auto-buy, so grab your copy of this steamy novella today! (Read on for a wonderful giveaway, too!)

 

 

Format: e-book, 120 pages

Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated

Published: June 28, 2016

ASIN: B018FCU0SG

Genre: Contemporary romance

Back cover blurb: To protect and serve is all Detective Kyler Vance ever wanted to do, so when Internal Affairs investigates him as part of the new police commissioner’s bid to oust corruption, everything is on the line. Which makes meeting a smart, gorgeous submissive at an exclusive play club the perfect distraction…

The director of the city’s hottest art gallery, Mia Breslin’s career is golden. Now if only she could find a man to dominate her nights and set her body—and her heart—on fire. When a scorching scene with a hard-bodied, brooding Dom at Blasphemy promises just that, Mia is lured to serve Kyler again and again.

Then, as their relationship burns hotter, Kyler learns that he’s been dominating the daughter of the hard-ass boss who has it in for him. Now Kyler must choose between life-long duty and forbidden desire before Mia finds another who’s not so hard to serve.

My review: Laura Kaye knows how to write some pretty hot scenes! This is a bridging book between her now concluded Hard Ink series and a new series centred around the Blasphemy BDSM club and its 12 co-owners. It was lovely to see Jeremy Rixey and the others from Hard Ink while at the same time learning about their friend, Detective Kyler Vance, and his surprising side venture as co-owner of the club. Kyler’s “scenes” with Mia and their growing relationship were so amazingly hot, and Kaye has clearly done her homework about the lifestyle. Loved it, and am so glad Master Griffin’s story will be the next in the series.

P.S: Does anyone think that looks like Ben Affleck on the cover?

***Disclaimer: This e-ARC was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Huge thanks to them. ***

My rating: 5/5

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Announcing a New Erotic Romance Series from Laura Kaye…

BLASPHEMY – the club first introduced in Hard to Serve

From the ruins of an abandoned church comes Baltimore’s hottest and most exclusive BDSM club. Twelve Masters. Infinite fantasies. Welcome to Blasphemy…

Bound to Submit is coming September 13, 2016

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Laura Kaye’s HARD TO SERVE – Review & Excerpt Tour Schedule:

June 29^th

Bookaliciousbabes – Review & Excerpt

Cocktails and Books – Review

MrsLeif’s Two Fangs About It – Excerpt

I Smell Sheep – Review

She Hearts Books – Review

Kelsey’s Corner Time – Review & Excerpt

Melena’s Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Coffee-Books-Life Blog – Review & Excerpt

The Book Hammock – Review & Excerpt

Young at Heart Reviews – Review & Excerpt

I Love Romance – Review

Straight Shootin’ Book Reviews – Review

June 30^th

The Flare Up – Excerpt

Hea Romances With A Little Kick – Review & Excerpt

The Book Boyfriend Addict – Review & Excerpt

My Book Snack – Review & Excerpt

Toni Decker Books – Review & Excerpt

Books, Baking and Other Objects of Beauty – Review

Fangs, Wands and Fairy Dust – Review

Read-Love-Blog – Excerpt

GraveTells – Excerpt

Hot Guys in Books – Review & Excerpt

My Girlfriends Couch – Review & Excerpt

Krista’s Dust Jacket – Review & Excerpt

Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm – Review & Excerpt

Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews – Review & Excerpt

July 1^st

The Book Bellas – Excerpt

mignonmykel : reviews – Review & Excerpt

Love Affair With Fiction – Excerpt

Obsessive Reading Disorder – Review & Excerpt

Write for Your Life – Review & Excerpt

Books Need TLC – Review

Relentless Romance – Review & Excerpt

The book obsessed momma – Review

Red Hot + Blue Reads – Review & Excerpt

JordansBookReviews – Excerpt

Ripe For Reader – Review & Excerpt

Book Reader Chronicles – Review & Excerpt

July 2^nd

Sister Spot Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Vagabonda Reads – Review & Excerpt

NightWolf Book Blog – Review

Wicked Babes Blog Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Friends Till The End Book Blog – Excerpt

Books According to Abby – Review

JJ’s kinky books – Review & Excerpt

Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous – Review & Excerpt

we stole your book boyfriend – Review & Excerpt

Nose Stuck in a Book – Excerpt

Little Read Riding Hood – Review & Excerpt

The bookworms obsession blog – Review

July 3^rd

Those Crazy Book Chicks – Review & Excerpt

Feeling Fictional – Review

Ever After Book Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Brittany’s Book Blog – Excerpt

The Reading Cafe – Review

Sweet Reads: You’re In For A Treat – Review & Excerpt

Deluged with Books Cafe – Excerpt

The Recipe Fairy – Review & Excerpt

Books, Books The Magical Fruit – Excerpt

Reese’s Reviews – Excerpt

Sofia Loves Books – Review

July 4^th

Alphas Do It Better Book Blog – Review

Wicked Reads – Review & Excerpt

Southern Vixens Book Obsessions – Excerpt

Embrace Your Book Addiction – Review & Excerpt

A Little Fiction of Every Flavour – Review

Becky on Books – Review

Nice Ladies, Naughty Books – Review

Romancing the Readers – Review

Wickedcoolflight – Review & Excerpt

Indy Book Fairy – Excerpt

Literary Dust – Review

July 5^th

Socially Awkward Book Nerd – Excerpt

East Coast Book Chicks – Review & Excerpt

Carol Kittie Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Booklover Sue – Excerpt

Always YA at Heart – Review & Excerpt

Novel Addiction – Review & Excerpt

AC BOOK BLOG – Review & Excerpt

V’s Reads – Review

Cara’s Book Boudoir – Review & Excerpt

JB’s Book Obsession – Review & Excerpt

Reads All the Books – Review & Excerpt

Reviews from the Heart – Review & Excerpt

July 6^th

Bloggin’ With M.Brennan – Review

A Tasty Read Book Reviews – Review

Somewhere Lost in Books – Review & Excerpt

The Book Junkie – Review & Excerpt

Nerdy Dirty & Flirty – Review

The Romance Reviews – Review

Books 2 Blog – Review & Excerpt

The Book Reading Gals – Review & Excerpt

The BookWhisperer – Review

What I’m Reading – Review & Excerpt

Four Chicks Flipping Pages – Review

Renee Entress’s Blog – Review & Excerpt

July 7^th

BooksandMe – Review & Excerpt

Dark Faerie Tales – Review & Excerpt

Stephanie’s Book Reports – Review

Abibliophobia Anonymous Book Reviews – Review

Cafinated Reads – Review & Excerpt

Lucky 13 Book Reviews and News – Review & Excerpt

Two Girls with Books –Review & Excerpt

Talking Books Blog – Excerpt

July 8^th

FMR Book Grind – Review

Ramblings From This Chick – Excerpt

G & T’s Indie Café – Excerpt

Love Drug Book Blog – Review

Only One More Page – Review & Excerpt

HeadTripping Books – Review & Excerpt

Book Lovers 4Ever – Review & Excerpt

 

 

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About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty-five books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

 

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Hard Ever After (Hard Ink #4.6), by Laura Kaye

Format: e-book, 176 pages

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: February 2, 2016

Genre: Contemporary romance

Back cover blurb: Justice served. Honor restored. Team reunited. 

After a long battle to discover the truth, the men and women of Hard Ink have a lot to celebrate, especially the wedding of two of their own—Nick Rixey and Becca Merritt, whose hard-fought love deserves a happy ending.

As Nick and the team shift from crisis mode to building their new security consulting firm, Becca heads back to work at the ER. But amid the everyday chaos of demanding jobs and their upcoming nuptials, an old menace they thought long gone reemerges, threatening the peace they’ve only just found.

Now, for one last time, Nick and Becca must fight for their always and forever, because they know that when true love overcomes all the odds it lasts hard ever after.

My review: Nice ending to the series that wraps up a major loose end and sees Becca and Nick tie the knot. My only gripe is those cover models are NOT how I pictured them.

My rating: 4/5

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Cover reveal: Ride Hard (Raven Riders #1), by Laura Kaye

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you the cover reveal for Laura Kaye’s RIDE HARD! Look at that cover! Wow!

Releasing April 26, 2016, RIDE HARD is the first novel in Laura’s Raven Riders Series, a spin-off from her New York Times and USA Today bestselling Hard Ink Series, published by Avon Romance, an imprint of HarperCollins. Pre-order your copy of RIDE HARD today!

 

 

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About RIDE HARD:

Brotherhood. Club. Family.

They live and ride by their own rules.

These are the Raven Riders…

Raven Riders Motorcycle Club President Dare Kenyon rides hard and values loyalty above all else. He’ll do anything to protect the brotherhood of bikers—the only family he’s got—as well as those who can’t defend themselves. So when mistrustful Haven Randall lands on the club’s doorstep scared that she’s being hunted, Dare takes her in, swears to keep her safe, and pushes to learn the secrets overshadowing her pretty smile.

Haven fled from years of abuse at the hands of her criminal father and is suspicious of any man’s promises, including those of the darkly sexy and overwhelmingly intense Ravens’ leader. But as the powerful attraction between them flares to life, Dare pushes her boundaries and tempts her to want things she never thought she could.

The past never dies without a fight, but Dare Kenyon’s never backed down before…

 

 

About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and upcoming Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

 

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Cover reveal: Hard Ever After (Hard Ink #4.6), by Laura Kaye

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To the Wedding of the Year

 

I cannot tell you how excited I am to bring you the cover reveal for Laura Kaye’s HARD EVER AFTER!! HARD EVER AFTER is a novella in Laura’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling Hard Ink Series, published by Avon Impulse. You can read all about Nick and Becca’s happily ever after on February 2, 2016!! Pre-order your copy of this must-have novella today!

 

 

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About Hard Ever After:

Justice served. Honor restored. Team reunited.

After a long battle to discover the truth, the men and women of Hard Ink have a lot to celebrate, especially the wedding of two of their own—Nick Rixey and Becca Merritt, whose hard-fought love deserves a happy ending.

As Nick and the team shift from crisis mode to building their new security consulting firm, Becca heads back to work at the ER. But amid the everyday chaos of demanding jobs and their upcoming nuptials, an old menace they thought long gone reemerges, threatening the peace they’ve only just found.

Now, for one last time, Nick and Becca must fight for their always and forever, because they know that when true love overcomes all the odds it lasts hard ever after.

 

About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and upcoming Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

 

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Happy Release Day: Hard As Steel, by Laura Kaye (plus giveaway!)

 

We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for Laura Kaye’s HARD AS STEEL!! HARD AS STEEL is a Hard Ink/Raven Riders Series Crossover Novella brought to you by 1001 Dark Nights. Grab your copy today!!

 

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Message from Laura Kaye:

I’m thrilled to be here celebrating the release of my 21^st book, HARD AS STEEL! After a midnight break-in at her apartment, close friends and Hard Ink Tattoo co-workers Ike Young and Jessica Jakes are forced into hiding—and forced to confront the feelings they’ve always denied for one another. I have always adored friends-to-lovers and forced proximity stories, and HARD AS STEEL delivers that and more, including a taste of both my award-winning and best-selling Hard Ink and upcoming Raven Riders series! Check out this excerpt:

They stared at each for a long moment. Jess went from feeling amused to awkward to observed…and that made her hot. Especially as she was standing there in nothing but a towel.

As if he could hear her thoughts, Ike’s gaze slowly ran down her neck to her chest. She wiped at something there and the wetness on the fingers told her it had been a droplet of water from her hair. Ike watched the movement of her hand openly, hungrily, and his desire made her bold, daring, hungry in return.

Without giving herself time to second guess the idea, she reached out and lightly dragged her wet fingers against his bottom lip.

And it was like she’d unleashed a beast.

Ike grabbed her wrist and hauled her to him. He was on her everywhere. His hands in her hair, on her back, grabbing her ass and lifting her up. His tongue licked the exact route that water droplet had taken, from chest to neck to ear. And then he was kissing her, fucking her mouth with his tongue, absolutely devouring her.

Jess held on like her life depended on it, and at some point she became aware of the breeze on her bare skin. She’d dropped the towel, which meant she was totally buck-ass naked in Ike’s big arms, and she couldn’t have cared less.

Ike licked her mouth, sucked her tongue, nipped at her lips. He turned and made for the stairs, and Jess thought she might die from sheer joy and anticipation. He tasted like strength and sin and sex, and she tightened her legs around his hips as he carried her to the loft, eager to see if all of him tasted so good—or even better.

When they reached the second floor, Ike growled low in his throat and his grip tightened on her on her ass, his fingers digging in. She moaned and—

Cool air from the ceiling fan washed over Jess as Ike dropped her onto the bed—and promptly turned around to leave. Jess was so stunned she couldn’t speak. Just as he hit the top of the steps, he said, “Don’t fucking tease me, Jessica. I’m trying to do right by you, but I’m still just a goddamned man.”

 

 

About HARD AS STEEL: A Hard Ink/Raven Riders Crossover Novella

After identifying her employer’s dangerous enemies, Jessica Jakes takes refuge at the compound of the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. Fellow Hard Ink tattooist and Raven leader Ike Young promises to keep Jess safe for as long as it takes, which would be perfect if his close, personal, round-the-clock protection didn’t make it so hard to hide just how much she wants him—and always has.

Ike Young loved and lost a woman in trouble once before. The last thing he needs is alone time with the sexiest and feistiest woman he’s ever known, one he’s purposely kept at a distance for years. Now, Ike’s not sure he can keep his hands or his heart to himself—or that he even wants to anymore. And that means he has to do whatever it takes to hold on to Jess forever.

 

 

 

About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

 

 

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Red my reviews of Laura Kaye’s Hard Ink series:

Book 1 – Hard As It Gets

Book 2 – Hard As You Can

Book 2.5 – Hard To Hold On To

Book 3 – Hard To Come By

Book 3.5 – Hard To Be Good

Book 4 – Hard To Let Go

Book 5 – Hard As Steel

 

Hard As Steel (Hard Ink #4.5), by Laura Kaye

Format: e-book, 100 pages

Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated

Published: September 22, 2015

ASIN: B00NVMIZPQ

Genre: Contemporary romance

Back cover blurb: After identifying her employer’s dangerous enemies, Jessica Jakes takes refuge at the compound of the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. Fellow Hard Ink tattooist and Raven leader Ike Young promises to keep Jess safe for as long as it takes, which would be perfect if his close, personal, round-the-clock protection didn’t make it so hard to hide just how much she wants him—and always has.

Ike Young loved and lost a woman in trouble once before. The last thing he needs is alone time with the sexiest and feistiest woman he’s ever known, one he’s purposely kept at a distance for years. Now, Ike’s not sure he can keep his hands or his heart to himself—or that he even wants to anymore. And that means he has to do whatever it takes to hold on to Jess forever.

My review: There’s a scene in this book which is one of the hottest I have ever read. Laura Kaye can certainly write steam, and we get there after a great buildup of UST. Jess and Ike have worked together for years at Hard Ink and lusted after each other almost from day one, but both have tragic pasts for which they bear the guilt. After all the turmoil at Hard Ink, Jess has to put herself in Ike’s care out of harm’s way, and the smexy times were just inevitable.

I loved both these characters and really enjoyed being introduced to the Raven Riders’ world. There is so much scope for further books, and I can’t wait to read the MC series when it begins in earnest. Highly recommended.

***Disclaimer: This e-ARC was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Huge thanks to them. ***

My rating: 5/5

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Hard To Let Go (Hard Ink #4), by Laura Kaye

Format: Audible audiobook, 11 hours and 53 minutes, narrated by Seraphine Valentine

Publisher: Harper Audio

Published: June 30, 2015

Genre: Contemporary romance

Back cover blurb: Five dishonored soldiers.
Former Special Forces.
One last mission.
These are the men of Hard Ink.

Beckett Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters the biggest complication yet—seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey.

A tough, stubborn prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers’ Hard Ink Tattoo following a bad break-up—and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger’s gun. Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he’s also the most infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat’s brothers are at war with criminals her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands straight in Beckett’s sights—and his arms. Not to mention their enemies’ crosshairs.

Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is finding love and never letting go.

My review: A great ending to the series. I can’t say I had as much love for Beckett as some of the others going in to this book, which maybe is reflected in my rating, but I liked Kat and really enjoyed this action-packed story. The timeframe is ridiculously short for all of these men to fall in love – three weeks overall – which also grates with me a little. But I love Laura Kaye and am keen to get started on the Raven Riders series. Hopefully we’ll see more of Rixey and his crew there.

My rating: 4/5

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Stacking the Shelves #20

Hosted by Tynga’s Reviews

Welcome back to Stacking the Shelves, a regular meme hosted by Tynga at Tynga’s Reviews. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the latest books you have added to your shelves, physical or virtual.  This means you can include books you buy in store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts, and of course e-books!

Netgalley continued feeding my addiction this week by granting me access to the ARC of Rock Redemption, by Nalini Singh, the latest in her new contemporary romance series, Rock Kiss. I love how this series is set in New Zealand, and has rock stars AND rugby players 🙂

I’ve joined the blog tour for Laura Kaye‘s new release next week, Hard As Steel, a crossover novella linking her Hard Ink series with her new Raven Riders series. So this week I was sent a copy from the publisher through InkSlinger PR.

Since I hadn’t read the last book in that series, I bought the audiobook of Hard To Let Go so I could be up to date before starting the novella. I’m listening to it at the moment and it’s great.

While at Audible, I also bought An Ember in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir, about which I have heard nothing but good things. I also needed a few more titles starting with E for my reading challenges 😉

And, finally, since it was on special, I also bought the audiobook of The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay. I’ve been meaning to read this for a while and couldn’t resist it on special.

Whew! So that’s it for this week. Keep an eye out for my reviews of these in coming weeks. So what new books did you pick up this week? Let me know in the comments.

Book trailer reveal: Hard To Let Go, by Laura Kaye

 

I’m very excited to be taking part in this trailer reveal for Laura Kaye’s Hard Ink Series! HARD TO LET GO – the final title in the Hard Ink Series, published by Avon Romance, is releasing June 30th!! Laura has a very special treat, through June 29, anyone who pre-orders HARD TO LET GO, and Fills Out This Form, will receive a Hard Ink Series Short Story! Just fill out the quick form here!

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Link:https://youtu.be/qM45fjLJXXk

About HARD TO LET GO:

Beckett Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters his biggest complication yet—a seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey.

A tough, stubborn prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers’ Hard Ink Tattoo shop following a bad break-up—and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger’s gun. Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he’s also the most infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat’s brothers are at war with the criminals her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands straight in Beckett’s sights . . . and in his arms. Not to mention their enemies’ crosshairs.

Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is finding love and never letting go.

Pre-order before or on June 29, fill out the form, and get a Hard Ink Short Story!

 

And don’t miss the other Hard Ink books, now available!

 

Hard As It Gets

Hard As You Can

Hard to Hold On To

Hard to Come By

Hard to Be Good

 

Praise for Hard to Let Go:

“Kaye wraps up her bestselling series with this action-packed story, highlighting her talent for alpha military heroes, hot romance, and an ensemble cast of characters who are unique and engaging. A supersexy, high-octane romantic suspense novel that concludes the popular Hard Ink series in a completely satisfying way.” ~Kirkus Reviews

 

About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

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Hard To Come By, by Laura Kaye (Hard Ink, book 3)

Format: Kindle edition, 384 pages

Published: November 25, 2014

Publisher: Avon

ASIN: B00IRCO4G4

Back cover blurb: Caught between desire and loyalty…

Derek DiMarzio would do anything for the members of his disgraced Special Forces team—sacrifice his body, help a former teammate with a covert operation to restore their honor, and even go behind enemy lines. He just never expected to want the beautiful woman he found there.

When a sexy stranger asks questions about her brother, Emilie Garza is torn between loyalty to the brother she once idolized and fear of the war-changed man he’s become. Derek’s easy smile and quiet strength tempt Emilie to open up, igniting the desire between them and leading Derek to crave a woman he shouldn’t trust.

As the team’s investigation reveals how powerful their enemies are, Derek and Emilie must prove where their loyalties lie before hearts are broken and lives are lost. Because love is too hard to come by to let slip away…

My review: Better than the last two books, but not quite as good as the first, in my opinion. I’ve always liked Marz’s easy humour, and Emilie is a great match for him. She’s not a victim, and I liked that there were no great histrionics in their relationship. The suspense plot continues to develop with some major events, and once again Jeremy is a star. I did miss Eileen the three-legged dog, though. Looking forward to Jeremy and Charlie’s book next – Hard to Be Good, due out on April 7.

My rating: 4/5

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(N.B: Amazon currently has this book on sale for 99c.)