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Double Tap
Nico met the love of his life when he was seventeen.
Immediately, he realizes that the gap in their ages is too significant to make a move on her until she’s legal in the eyes of the law. So he joins the United States Navy, killing time until he can come home to her again.
But a tragedy strikes while Georgia is alone and vulnerable, and with no other recourse, Georgia leaves, disappearing without a trace.
After months of searching, he finds her, but quickly realizes that she needs the time to herself to work out her problems on her own.
So he leaves her be, knowing that if she ever felt anything for him, she’d come back home to him.
But it takes her years to return, and in those years, Nico changes, too.
He’s seen too much. Done too much. Lost too much.
He lives his life as a SWAT officer for KPD, goes through the motions of everyday life, but only as half a man. And not even the good half. The US military saw to that.
When the two finally come back together, one question remains. Will she love him as the man he is now, or leave him because he’s not the same man he used to be?
Immediately, he realizes that the gap in their ages is too significant to make a move on her until she’s legal in the eyes of the law. So he joins the United States Navy, killing time until he can come home to her again.
But a tragedy strikes while Georgia is alone and vulnerable, and with no other recourse, Georgia leaves, disappearing without a trace.
After months of searching, he finds her, but quickly realizes that she needs the time to herself to work out her problems on her own.
So he leaves her be, knowing that if she ever felt anything for him, she’d come back home to him.
But it takes her years to return, and in those years, Nico changes, too.
He’s seen too much. Done too much. Lost too much.
He lives his life as a SWAT officer for KPD, goes through the motions of everyday life, but only as half a man. And not even the good half. The US military saw to that.
When the two finally come back together, one question remains. Will she love him as the man he is now, or leave him because he’s not the same man he used to be?
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2015
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Lani Lynn Vale
163 books7,277 followersLani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.
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August 25, 2016
2.75/5
It wasn't bad, per se, but it wasn’t that good either.
I had high hopes for this book since I was pretty impressed with the first one in this series. Sadly, it didn't live up to its promising blurb and ended up being just another mediocre read.
I got slightly bored during the first half of the book because the story moved very slowly. There was way too much sap and not enough plot, which I had to skim through the dull bits. The romance between Nico and Georgia was bland, plain, and predictable that I didn't even care if they would finally sleep together or not.
Georgia did nothing for me and I had a difficult time connecting with her character. Nico was so good and sweet to her, and I mean only her. He was awfully unfriendly and sometimes could be rude to people around him which I found very irritating. Anyway, in my opinion, he was a potential character.
The good things in this book were the suspense part and the action scenes. They were the reason why I gave 3 stars to this one.
I'm not sure if I'd like to continue reading this series. Maybe one day.
It wasn't bad, per se, but it wasn’t that good either.
I had high hopes for this book since I was pretty impressed with the first one in this series. Sadly, it didn't live up to its promising blurb and ended up being just another mediocre read.
I got slightly bored during the first half of the book because the story moved very slowly. There was way too much sap and not enough plot, which I had to skim through the dull bits. The romance between Nico and Georgia was bland, plain, and predictable that I didn't even care if they would finally sleep together or not.
Georgia did nothing for me and I had a difficult time connecting with her character. Nico was so good and sweet to her, and I mean only her. He was awfully unfriendly and sometimes could be rude to people around him which I found very irritating. Anyway, in my opinion, he was a potential character.
The good things in this book were the suspense part and the action scenes. They were the reason why I gave 3 stars to this one.
I'm not sure if I'd like to continue reading this series. Maybe one day.
May 29, 2019
Another great read by author Lani Lynn Vale! It was full of swoon, humor, intrigue, heartbreak and happiness. I liked it. A lot.
I have nothing but mad love for Nico and Georgia. Everything about them and their relationship felt so right, so natural... so real. I LOVED their shared history. The importance of family, their religious beliefs, their mutual love of soccer and their undeniable chemistry helped to build such a strong and everlasting foundation to their relationship. Nico and Georgia were dynamite (both in & out of the bedroom) and are easily one of my favorite Lani Lynn Vale couples!
Nico... Oh, good gods. Just the fact that he saved himself for Georgia... well, that automatically catapulted him into my Book Boyfriend Hall of Fame. The love he had for not only Georgia but his family and his team... *le sigh* His stamina, the way he took control and his protective nature was incredibly HOT. Heck, I found it panty-melting any time his voice rasped or his eyes flared or when he called Georgia beautiful. And their first time together... well, they both painted a sexy, intense and exciting picture (or maybe more along the lines of a sex tape) for me.
I have nothing but mad love for Nico and Georgia. Everything about them and their relationship felt so right, so natural... so real. I LOVED their shared history. The importance of family, their religious beliefs, their mutual love of soccer and their undeniable chemistry helped to build such a strong and everlasting foundation to their relationship. Nico and Georgia were dynamite (both in & out of the bedroom) and are easily one of my favorite Lani Lynn Vale couples!
Nico... Oh, good gods. Just the fact that he saved himself for Georgia... well, that automatically catapulted him into my Book Boyfriend Hall of Fame. The love he had for not only Georgia but his family and his team... *le sigh* His stamina, the way he took control and his protective nature was incredibly HOT. Heck, I found it panty-melting any time his voice rasped or his eyes flared or when he called Georgia beautiful. And their first time together... well, they both painted a sexy, intense and exciting picture (or maybe more along the lines of a sex tape) for me.
September 25, 2016
After a reread I find I still love this book and I have to say it was not surprising that the hero and heroine had parted ways.
I found the hero's action way more bothersome this time around as he just seemed to let her go.
No real fight here!
Just a "oh you are too sad for us to be together". They did stay in contact with letters and pics but essentially they just lived their lives apart.
This has me questioning the fact their relationship, as it was all dependent on the heroine coming back to live in his town. He really did not push the issues and that really bothered me this time.
Not very alpha here or very protective. She would always have to take care herself by herself.
He just seemed more self-centered this time around.
They are both technically virgins in that they both have never had full sex with actual physical penetration.
I still love this book because these characters felt real to me. Faults and all.
I enjoyed the book and I will reread it again for sure.
__________________original review__________________
Well that's was awesome and just about as safe as can be given they are both each other's one and only love.
The heroine is my favorite here with her spunk and sass! Yes she is a virgin (cause of her religion Catholic) but she is also a modern woman who knows the difference between gas and an orgasm!
YES! She is strong and nobody's doormat.
She makes the hero work for it!
She has beliefs but she is not in your face about it. And it has very little place in this story.
Now the hero I loved but honestly not as much as the heroine.
Still I loved him.
He makes a lot of choices that I think are questionable. Like not going to see her after the horrible night with her father (sorry that screams at me loser). He just did what was easy! When something this horrible happens to your love of your life should be supportive.
She had to leave because of the situation but he did not follow thru on his promises. He continued on his life leaving her to battle her demons alone. He does not even talk to her about it. I did not like that at all. I won't spoil the other thing he does that I hate but honestly she deserves a standing ovation!
For me the story was a little hard to follow how the author would jump from POV to POV and from place to place. Backwards in time forwards in time. Dream, reality, memory, it was all over the place. Just hard to follow at times.
All those factors did not spoil this otherwise safe book.
It sounded so real with her being a case worker and him the cop. The tragic events that happen to so many kids and infants in this community is just staggering!
Glad there is no description here!
Omg I cried and cried but I also laughed and smiled.
Worth the read and keeper for me.
Glad I gave this one a try.
Safety both are virgins and get together stay together after their reunion. No condoms here. They want a family and are faithful to each other.
I found the hero's action way more bothersome this time around as he just seemed to let her go.
No real fight here!
Just a "oh you are too sad for us to be together". They did stay in contact with letters and pics but essentially they just lived their lives apart.
This has me questioning the fact their relationship, as it was all dependent on the heroine coming back to live in his town. He really did not push the issues and that really bothered me this time.
Not very alpha here or very protective. She would always have to take care herself by herself.
He just seemed more self-centered this time around.
They are both technically virgins in that they both have never had full sex with actual physical penetration.
I still love this book because these characters felt real to me. Faults and all.
I enjoyed the book and I will reread it again for sure.
__________________original review__________________
Well that's was awesome and just about as safe as can be given they are both each other's one and only love.
The heroine is my favorite here with her spunk and sass! Yes she is a virgin (cause of her religion Catholic) but she is also a modern woman who knows the difference between gas and an orgasm!
YES! She is strong and nobody's doormat.
She makes the hero work for it!
She has beliefs but she is not in your face about it. And it has very little place in this story.
Now the hero I loved but honestly not as much as the heroine.
Still I loved him.
He makes a lot of choices that I think are questionable. Like not going to see her after the horrible night with her father (sorry that screams at me loser). He just did what was easy! When something this horrible happens to your love of your life should be supportive.
She had to leave because of the situation but he did not follow thru on his promises. He continued on his life leaving her to battle her demons alone. He does not even talk to her about it. I did not like that at all. I won't spoil the other thing he does that I hate but honestly she deserves a standing ovation!
For me the story was a little hard to follow how the author would jump from POV to POV and from place to place. Backwards in time forwards in time. Dream, reality, memory, it was all over the place. Just hard to follow at times.
All those factors did not spoil this otherwise safe book.
It sounded so real with her being a case worker and him the cop. The tragic events that happen to so many kids and infants in this community is just staggering!
Glad there is no description here!
Omg I cried and cried but I also laughed and smiled.
Worth the read and keeper for me.
Glad I gave this one a try.
Safety both are virgins and get together stay together after their reunion. No condoms here. They want a family and are faithful to each other.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2025
No, because there’s double standards.
The heroine has been waiting for the hero for years and is a virgin, while the hero didn’t have sex but did everything else with a lot of women, knowing he would end with the heroine and wanted to have sex with her.
To me there’s no difference between penetration and a bj or hand job, it’s sex already, and knowing he wanted the heroine makes it even more disgusting in my opinion.
Oh but he’s a virgin.
This reminds me of some girls in the past decades who wanted to be virgin for their husband but did everything else, and the boys said they were virgin in only one hole. Which is very suggestive and true.
Basically the hero was one of them.
I don’t know how authors think it makes a difference if a man puts his penis inside a woman’s mouth, maybe inside her ass, but not inside her vagina.
Really? How is this different.
I couldn’t even remember what else was in the book.
And the heroine of course didn’t even touch a man.
Oh and it was him who left her because you know, there’s his job, and his friends, and other women and whatever he wanted to do before settling down with the plain good old heroine.
The heroine has been waiting for the hero for years and is a virgin, while the hero didn’t have sex but did everything else with a lot of women, knowing he would end with the heroine and wanted to have sex with her.
To me there’s no difference between penetration and a bj or hand job, it’s sex already, and knowing he wanted the heroine makes it even more disgusting in my opinion.
Oh but he’s a virgin.
This reminds me of some girls in the past decades who wanted to be virgin for their husband but did everything else, and the boys said they were virgin in only one hole. Which is very suggestive and true.
Basically the hero was one of them.
I don’t know how authors think it makes a difference if a man puts his penis inside a woman’s mouth, maybe inside her ass, but not inside her vagina.
Really? How is this different.
I couldn’t even remember what else was in the book.
And the heroine of course didn’t even touch a man.
Oh and it was him who left her because you know, there’s his job, and his friends, and other women and whatever he wanted to do before settling down with the plain good old heroine.
May 31, 2015
Well it's official!!
You just can't go wrong when you pick up a Lani Lynn Vale Book..
Every single book I've read and I've read EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. has been stellar!!
Full Review Here...
You just can't go wrong when you pick up a Lani Lynn Vale Book..
Every single book I've read and I've read EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. has been stellar!!
Full Review Here...
August 27, 2019
4.5 stars!
Nico and Georgia's story.
I laughed,I cried,and I sighed!
There were some really beautiful moments in this book and I was grinning like a fool when I finished the last page.
Nico and Georgia's story.
I laughed,I cried,and I sighed!
There were some really beautiful moments in this book and I was grinning like a fool when I finished the last page.
August 16, 2016
I thought I would love this book because they were both virgins and I love that trope but I was sadly disappointed. The plot didn't interest me much and some things didn't work for me. I also hated that he was a virgin but had done everything but penetration with ow's. Like what's the point of virgin hero then? He also loved her since they met but went around fooling with other women? Didn't make sense.
October 30, 2016
Ok so there were things about this book that I loved, things I didn't like so much and things that had me scratching my head in confusion. I'll talk about the things that I loved first.
I never once doubted Nico's love for Georgia. Not for one second. This man was so in love with her and did everything in his power to show it once she got back to town. I loved his dedication to his job and his relationship with his family. He was an unbelievably good man down to his core although he didn't always think that way about himself. I loved the scenes that had his family in them. They were all so close and you could feel the love coming off the pages.
Now the things I didn't like so much. I am not a reader that thinks a person needs to be celibate when they are not in a relationship with someone. Especially when there is years that they don't even see each other. With that being said though, Nico always knew that Georgia was the one for him. He was a virgin and saved it for the day that they could be together. I just don't understand him not contacting her in those 8 years. He said that he would go see her without her knowledge once a month to make sure that she was ok. Why would you not talk to "the love of your life" in person after half of her family was murdered by their own father? Wouldn't you at least have a conversation with them in those 8 years? Then come to find out she had been leaving messages for him (at the wrong phone number) all that time telling him that she needed him. It just didn't make sense to me. Here's a quote regarding ow during their time apart.
Ummmm he actually makes it sound like it pained him to be with those ow. So why do it? You have two perfectly working hands. At least if he had sex with them, I could understand it more. But the fact that he didn't, why even bother. Especially since it was so distressing to him. Whatever.
Now to the thing that had me scratching my head in confusion. Not once throughout the whole book does Georgia tell Nico that she loves him. At his supposed funeral she tells the crowd during his eulogy that they fell in love when they were very young but not once do the words come out of her mouth throughout the book. It wasn't like she had an aversion to saying the words because she says them to her brothers. She just never said it to him. I'm not sure if this was just an oversight on the author's part or if it was supposed to be an issue but if it was it should've been given some page time as to why. Which it wasn't. I even went back and did a search to make sure I didn't just overlook it but nope. And it was kinda uncomfortable for me because he says it ALOT!! Never does she reciprocate.
Anyways, I will definitely read more by this author. I have quite a few of her books still on my kindle. I guess not every book will work for all of us and that's the beauty of it.
I never once doubted Nico's love for Georgia. Not for one second. This man was so in love with her and did everything in his power to show it once she got back to town. I loved his dedication to his job and his relationship with his family. He was an unbelievably good man down to his core although he didn't always think that way about himself. I loved the scenes that had his family in them. They were all so close and you could feel the love coming off the pages.
Now the things I didn't like so much. I am not a reader that thinks a person needs to be celibate when they are not in a relationship with someone. Especially when there is years that they don't even see each other. With that being said though, Nico always knew that Georgia was the one for him. He was a virgin and saved it for the day that they could be together. I just don't understand him not contacting her in those 8 years. He said that he would go see her without her knowledge once a month to make sure that she was ok. Why would you not talk to "the love of your life" in person after half of her family was murdered by their own father? Wouldn't you at least have a conversation with them in those 8 years? Then come to find out she had been leaving messages for him (at the wrong phone number) all that time telling him that she needed him. It just didn't make sense to me. Here's a quote regarding ow during their time apart.
I’d given her the time she needed, and had taken the time I needed. Not a day went by that I didn’t think about her. The sad thing was that even if I was with another woman, I was thinking about her. Whether it’d feel like that between her thighs. Whether she’d have the same reactions. I even closed my eyes and envisioned her when I did those things. I haven’t, however, had sex with any of them. I could never go that far. It was hard enough on my conscience to do everything but sex. Sex with any other woman, when I knew in my heart that Georgia was mine and I was hers, went against everything I believed in.
Ummmm he actually makes it sound like it pained him to be with those ow. So why do it? You have two perfectly working hands. At least if he had sex with them, I could understand it more. But the fact that he didn't, why even bother. Especially since it was so distressing to him. Whatever.
Now to the thing that had me scratching my head in confusion. Not once throughout the whole book does Georgia tell Nico that she loves him. At his supposed funeral she tells the crowd during his eulogy that they fell in love when they were very young but not once do the words come out of her mouth throughout the book. It wasn't like she had an aversion to saying the words because she says them to her brothers. She just never said it to him. I'm not sure if this was just an oversight on the author's part or if it was supposed to be an issue but if it was it should've been given some page time as to why. Which it wasn't. I even went back and did a search to make sure I didn't just overlook it but nope. And it was kinda uncomfortable for me because he says it ALOT!! Never does she reciprocate.
Anyways, I will definitely read more by this author. I have quite a few of her books still on my kindle. I guess not every book will work for all of us and that's the beauty of it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2015
FIVE 'BABYLOVE' STARS!
I'm an unashamed, unabashed enormous fan of the incredibly talented Lani Lynn Vale. Her books, which - thankfully - release on a regular schedule at the beginning of each month, are very much looked forward to, waited upon with anticipation and schedule-clearing planned for reading events to which I devote distraction-free chunks of my time to properly savor and experience the LLV goodness that has just landed in my hands. I have yet to be disappointed by one of her stories.
Nico and Georgia fell in love at first sight when she was 13 and he was 17. Nico knew in his heart there would be no other for him, just as Georgia knew Nico was it for her. Being the good Catholics that they were, they didn't act on this attraction until Georgia turned 18. When it finally seemed that everything they were waiting for was within their grasp, a tragic, life altering event tore them apart. Georgia needed time to heal, and Nico knowing where she was, gave it to her.
Meanwhile, Nico served his time as a SEAL, suffering through his own tragedies, until he was discharged and then joined the Kilgore PD's SWAT team. When Georgia finally returned 8 years later, their attraction was still as strong as it was when she left, and they immediately picked up where they left off. Nico was done giving her time, and Georgia was done needing it. These two were meant to be, they were fated for each other, it's just that life got in the way for a while.
Nico was such a refreshing, sweet and sexy change of pace and a truly special surprise of a guy. He came off as a somewhat dark, a bit scary and brooding character in Center Mass (Luke & Reese's story). I honestly didn't know what to expect going in to this book, but it sure as hell wasn't what Lani gave us. Nico is so much more than he was portrayed to be, and I positively adored every single thing about him. He has easily earned the top spot as my favorite Lani Lynn Vale hero, and he had that position wrapped up tight before the end of the second chapter. I just loved absolutely everything about this book!!
Lani writes the kind of stories that hit all my favorite components of a well executed book. Hot alpha male heroes, smart and sassy heroines, supporting characters whose stories you can't wait for, an interesting and exciting plot, and a story written with the perfect blend of hilarious, sarcastic humor and steamy sexiness all wrapped up in a well written and richly developed story. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention those fantastic little quotes at the start of each chapter which are easily some of the funniest one (or two or four) liners I've ever read in print anywhere. Perfection!! Without any hesitation or reservation, Lani Lynn Vale is a never to be missed, eagerly anticipated, top favorite author of mine. Auto-buying her work is an absolute no brainier for me.
I'm an unashamed, unabashed enormous fan of the incredibly talented Lani Lynn Vale. Her books, which - thankfully - release on a regular schedule at the beginning of each month, are very much looked forward to, waited upon with anticipation and schedule-clearing planned for reading events to which I devote distraction-free chunks of my time to properly savor and experience the LLV goodness that has just landed in my hands. I have yet to be disappointed by one of her stories.
Nico and Georgia fell in love at first sight when she was 13 and he was 17. Nico knew in his heart there would be no other for him, just as Georgia knew Nico was it for her. Being the good Catholics that they were, they didn't act on this attraction until Georgia turned 18. When it finally seemed that everything they were waiting for was within their grasp, a tragic, life altering event tore them apart. Georgia needed time to heal, and Nico knowing where she was, gave it to her.
Meanwhile, Nico served his time as a SEAL, suffering through his own tragedies, until he was discharged and then joined the Kilgore PD's SWAT team. When Georgia finally returned 8 years later, their attraction was still as strong as it was when she left, and they immediately picked up where they left off. Nico was done giving her time, and Georgia was done needing it. These two were meant to be, they were fated for each other, it's just that life got in the way for a while.
Nico was such a refreshing, sweet and sexy change of pace and a truly special surprise of a guy. He came off as a somewhat dark, a bit scary and brooding character in Center Mass (Luke & Reese's story). I honestly didn't know what to expect going in to this book, but it sure as hell wasn't what Lani gave us. Nico is so much more than he was portrayed to be, and I positively adored every single thing about him. He has easily earned the top spot as my favorite Lani Lynn Vale hero, and he had that position wrapped up tight before the end of the second chapter. I just loved absolutely everything about this book!!
Lani writes the kind of stories that hit all my favorite components of a well executed book. Hot alpha male heroes, smart and sassy heroines, supporting characters whose stories you can't wait for, an interesting and exciting plot, and a story written with the perfect blend of hilarious, sarcastic humor and steamy sexiness all wrapped up in a well written and richly developed story. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention those fantastic little quotes at the start of each chapter which are easily some of the funniest one (or two or four) liners I've ever read in print anywhere. Perfection!! Without any hesitation or reservation, Lani Lynn Vale is a never to be missed, eagerly anticipated, top favorite author of mine. Auto-buying her work is an absolute no brainier for me.
September 23, 2021
I need someone to explain to me how Nico could wait 8 years for Georgia to come back to his town. He knew where she lived and never reached out, really? Yet you loved her so much that you saved yourself for her? A stud muffin, ex-Navy SEAL still a virgin at 31? Not sure how much I believe this storyline. It’s repeated over and over again, how he’s done everything else with other women but actual penetration. He’s saving that for his lady love…but if he really did love her all that much, wouldn’t he have gone after her or hey, maybe not screwed around with ow in the first place? Their first sex scene was really anticlimactic, didn’t feel overwhelmingly romantic at all. Also, I'm not sure if they didn’t use protection because they’re both Catholic, or they just wanted to take a chance?
The police parts and the mystery felt forced and unbelievable. The overall ideas in this book could have made for such a great story. But the drama felt surface level and didn’t dig deep into those main characters. The one conversation when Nico basically tells Georgia that she has no idea about the PTSD he suffers from? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
The police parts and the mystery felt forced and unbelievable. The overall ideas in this book could have made for such a great story. But the drama felt surface level and didn’t dig deep into those main characters. The one conversation when Nico basically tells Georgia that she has no idea about the PTSD he suffers from? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
January 23, 2016
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed Double Tap. I thought it was better than book 1 series. Loved both our hero and heroine. So glad they got a happily ever after. Recommend if you are looking for a low angst romance.
HEA
Cheating/OW
Angst Level: Low
Heat Level: Medium to High
I really enjoyed Double Tap. I thought it was better than book 1 series. Loved both our hero and heroine. So glad they got a happily ever after. Recommend if you are looking for a low angst romance.
HEA
Cheating/OW
Angst Level: Low
Heat Level: Medium to High
June 6, 2015
Lani Lynn Vale did it again! What a fabulous book!
Both Nico and Georgia were awesome, and I loved that they didn't waste time to declare their love to each other after eight-year separation. I not only laughed at some points but also got emotional at one point too.
I also loved to see some familiar characters, such as Miller and Forster {brothers of Trance from Kevlar to My Vest(The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens MC #3)}, and Nico's best friend, Bennet (brother of Payton from Another One Bites the Dust).
Can't wait the next book. Recommend to those who love to read a great love story about a hot SWAT officer and a strong-willed social-worker that not only made you laugh but also emotional.
Both Nico and Georgia were awesome, and I loved that they didn't waste time to declare their love to each other after eight-year separation. I not only laughed at some points but also got emotional at one point too.
I also loved to see some familiar characters, such as Miller and Forster {brothers of Trance from Kevlar to My Vest(The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens MC #3)}, and Nico's best friend, Bennet (brother of Payton from Another One Bites the Dust).
Can't wait the next book. Recommend to those who love to read a great love story about a hot SWAT officer and a strong-willed social-worker that not only made you laugh but also emotional.
July 14, 2023
Well, I guess one thing I can say about LLV’s books – she’s consistent in her writing. Only thing I liked about this was the MMC is named Nico. One of my faves. That said – the book description is completely misleading. Also, trigger warning. There's mention of child abuse and assault. Not extensive details but enough where I was like, "why the f*ck are you putting something so awful in this book?"
So Georgia (social worker) has loved her BFF’s brother, Nico (military/SWAT) since she was a teenager. A tragedy sends her to another town. According to him, he’s known where she was all along and has gone to watch her every month for years. The book description says she disappeared without a trace. She finally returns to town and they want to be together now, but it's just weird. I don't really feel the love between them. The description also says, “will she love him as the man he is now, or leave him because he’s not the same man he used to be?” That never really comes up. They also have the dumbest fights and I think she was a b*tch several times.
Anyway…..
potential spoilers ahead
So this book sucked for most of the usual reasons, but also that this really seemed like half a book. Ok the usual things are LLV’s potty humor, vagina humor, the damn beards, twins, etc. I mean doesn’t anyone in that f*cking town shave?!?! Also – stop drinking the water!! That town has the highest population of twins in the world. Sheesh.
We also have repetitiveness where the same line is repeated over and over. Then the careless writing like, “My feet felt gritty underneath my feet.” Um… ok. Where else might your feet felt gritty?? Could have been worded so much better – though I didn’t really care that his feet felt gritty.
Now onto the book – We pick up with the same damn Russian mafia from the previous book. I hated it in that book and I wasn’t a fan in this book either. It seriously could have been the same story. Plus, this one it’s like entire events happen and they’re cut down to one sentence. There will be a big lead up to something like, “we put on our vests and went to arrest the bad guys”. Next sentence, “I woke up in the hospital.” I was like ok WTF happened?! This happened numerous times. Then Nico has to go into WitSec and Georgia and everyone else thinks he’s dead.
It was seriously lazy writing. The wedding and delivery sucked. I didn’t like the family members. I just didn’t like this book. Even the epilogue sucked.
So Georgia (social worker) has loved her BFF’s brother, Nico (military/SWAT) since she was a teenager. A tragedy sends her to another town. According to him, he’s known where she was all along and has gone to watch her every month for years. The book description says she disappeared without a trace. She finally returns to town and they want to be together now, but it's just weird. I don't really feel the love between them. The description also says, “will she love him as the man he is now, or leave him because he’s not the same man he used to be?” That never really comes up. They also have the dumbest fights and I think she was a b*tch several times.
Anyway…..
potential spoilers ahead
So this book sucked for most of the usual reasons, but also that this really seemed like half a book. Ok the usual things are LLV’s potty humor, vagina humor, the damn beards, twins, etc. I mean doesn’t anyone in that f*cking town shave?!?! Also – stop drinking the water!! That town has the highest population of twins in the world. Sheesh.
We also have repetitiveness where the same line is repeated over and over. Then the careless writing like, “My feet felt gritty underneath my feet.” Um… ok. Where else might your feet felt gritty?? Could have been worded so much better – though I didn’t really care that his feet felt gritty.
Now onto the book – We pick up with the same damn Russian mafia from the previous book. I hated it in that book and I wasn’t a fan in this book either. It seriously could have been the same story. Plus, this one it’s like entire events happen and they’re cut down to one sentence. There will be a big lead up to something like, “we put on our vests and went to arrest the bad guys”. Next sentence, “I woke up in the hospital.” I was like ok WTF happened?! This happened numerous times. Then Nico has to go into WitSec and Georgia and everyone else thinks he’s dead.
It was seriously lazy writing. The wedding and delivery sucked. I didn’t like the family members. I just didn’t like this book. Even the epilogue sucked.
August 23, 2015
Insta-love/lust...what else is new? Same old story just different names.
June 9, 2015
Read...Re-read...Re-read Again...This is my favorite Lani Lynn Vale book and definitely one of the best books that I've read this year.
This was such a great story. Was it all sunshine and rainbows? No. It was sad and heartbreaking. Nico and Georgia both experienced unimaginable things in their pasts that had shaped who both characters were today.
"They say I have a mild case of PTSD. One that doesn't really make itself known until it's the dark of night." Georgia to Nico
"We can compare notes on PTSD. 'Cause, in all honesty, I have enough PTSD to share with just about everyone in the Kilgore area and still have some to spare." Nico to Georgia
"I'm not the same girl, Diablo."
"I'm not the same man, niña."
Oh, I just wanted to hug these two. lol
I fell hard for Nico and Georgia right from the beginning. Their relationship drew me in. I LOVED how they loved each other. Without trying to sound too cheesy, they really did complete each other. There was no one else for either of them. *sigh*
So happy to see some of my favorite characters ~ cannot wait for Downy's book next!!! I also was so interested in Georgia's brothers and am crossing my fingers that each of them may get their own books.
I couldn't leave without saying that Nico was SEXY AS HELL and him and Georgia together fogged up my Kindle Fire. lol ;) Oh...that epilogue...so sweet. Lani is one of a very few authors that writes an amazing epilogue.
Thanks Lani for writing such a great story and letting me return to visit with these characters that I have grown to love so much.
Belle's Book Bag Top Pick
This was such a great story. Was it all sunshine and rainbows? No. It was sad and heartbreaking. Nico and Georgia both experienced unimaginable things in their pasts that had shaped who both characters were today.
"They say I have a mild case of PTSD. One that doesn't really make itself known until it's the dark of night." Georgia to Nico
"We can compare notes on PTSD. 'Cause, in all honesty, I have enough PTSD to share with just about everyone in the Kilgore area and still have some to spare." Nico to Georgia
"I'm not the same girl, Diablo."
"I'm not the same man, niña."
Oh, I just wanted to hug these two. lol
I fell hard for Nico and Georgia right from the beginning. Their relationship drew me in. I LOVED how they loved each other. Without trying to sound too cheesy, they really did complete each other. There was no one else for either of them. *sigh*
So happy to see some of my favorite characters ~ cannot wait for Downy's book next!!! I also was so interested in Georgia's brothers and am crossing my fingers that each of them may get their own books.
I couldn't leave without saying that Nico was SEXY AS HELL and him and Georgia together fogged up my Kindle Fire. lol ;) Oh...that epilogue...so sweet. Lani is one of a very few authors that writes an amazing epilogue.
Thanks Lani for writing such a great story and letting me return to visit with these characters that I have grown to love so much.
Belle's Book Bag Top Pick
June 6, 2016
I really loved this one. Nico is the loner on the SWAT team and has always loved Georgia since she was 14. Something tragic happened when she was younger and she moved away. Now she's back.
The only issue I had was it wasn't really spelled out that Georgia is the oldest of her siblings (all others being boys who are younger). I'm assuming that this is true. I am also a little confused
The only issue I had was it wasn't really spelled out that Georgia is the oldest of her siblings (all others being boys who are younger). I'm assuming that this is true. I am also a little confused
May 26, 2015
As always, Vale produces an action packed, funny as hell, smoking hot, romance with strong heroines, alpha heroes, an eccentric secondary cast, and a suspenseful conflict. Review to come.
June 15, 2015
5 Baby Love Stars!
Really liking this series so far. Nico's book had me flipping through the pages as fast as I could until the end.
Really liking this series so far. Nico's book had me flipping through the pages as fast as I could until the end.
June 5, 2015
Love LLV! I've read every book she's written and have watched this author get better and better with her characters, story telling and overall story building. I pretty much pre-order every book and read them the whole way through the day they are bought. She is that entertaining.
This book was a great introduction to several new Alphas and brought back a few old alphas to give us a glimpse at where they're at.
I loved the story of second chance love for these two home town love birds. I love that they knew they were meant for each other and though times got horrific and kept them apart, they found their way back with little to no aversions at all.
The sex scenes were hot, the h was hilarious and the side characters were a great attribute to the story and main characters. The epilogues LLV leaves us with are always fulfilling and really give you great closure to a story and characters you have to remind yourself aren't real.
That's the other thing I love about her. Her characters are SO REAL. It's not all this "oh she has a perfect vagina and oh she's perfect for everyone all the time" . No, these heroines are always very down to earth, can admit things we as woman know to be true and have relationships with these alpha's that we can actually see as normal and can relate to. I love that. For instance, there's a birth scene that has the H looking at her thinking it looks like a GIGANTIC BLACK HOLE (it's the head coming out), but it's funny and real and doesn't try to sugar coat the things that don't need to be.
As always with this author, loved the book and totally recommend.
This book was a great introduction to several new Alphas and brought back a few old alphas to give us a glimpse at where they're at.
I loved the story of second chance love for these two home town love birds. I love that they knew they were meant for each other and though times got horrific and kept them apart, they found their way back with little to no aversions at all.
The sex scenes were hot, the h was hilarious and the side characters were a great attribute to the story and main characters. The epilogues LLV leaves us with are always fulfilling and really give you great closure to a story and characters you have to remind yourself aren't real.
That's the other thing I love about her. Her characters are SO REAL. It's not all this "oh she has a perfect vagina and oh she's perfect for everyone all the time" . No, these heroines are always very down to earth, can admit things we as woman know to be true and have relationships with these alpha's that we can actually see as normal and can relate to. I love that. For instance, there's a birth scene that has the H looking at her thinking it looks like a GIGANTIC BLACK HOLE (it's the head coming out), but it's funny and real and doesn't try to sugar coat the things that don't need to be.
As always with this author, loved the book and totally recommend.
June 9, 2015
Loved this story. I could not read it fast enough. So much more than I expected.
Nico has had feelings for Georgia since he was 17 and she was 13. Being the good guy he waited until she was 18 to act on them feelings. Sadly things don't go to plan and they are separated. Eight years later when they meet up the attraction is still there.
Have I mentioned that Nico is a SWAT Officer?? Darn how could I forget that. He's so hot. Love both main characters. The secondary characters are brilliant and addictive much to the story.
I cannot praise this author highly enough. Need to read more of her books. Loved it.
Nico has had feelings for Georgia since he was 17 and she was 13. Being the good guy he waited until she was 18 to act on them feelings. Sadly things don't go to plan and they are separated. Eight years later when they meet up the attraction is still there.
Have I mentioned that Nico is a SWAT Officer?? Darn how could I forget that. He's so hot. Love both main characters. The secondary characters are brilliant and addictive much to the story.
I cannot praise this author highly enough. Need to read more of her books. Loved it.
April 25, 2024
Another great read from one of my favourite authors. I adore Nico and it was so great to see him get a second chance with his childhood sweetheart. I laughed, I cried ugly tears and I sat on the edge of my seat! As with pretty much all her books, I read it in one sitting!!
REREAD April 2024
REREAD April 2024
June 5, 2015
4 Stars
May 7, 2019
I didn’t finish, I had an hour and a half left and I just didn’t care to finish. I usually love all Lani’s book but this one just didn’t hit the spot for me.
I felt like there were chunks of the story missing. Just too many killings, not enough REAL emotions to support it. So much negativity on these characters it was too much.
I didn’t really even like the main characters. I thought it odd that Georgia was introduced with a best friend and that said friend is hardly mentioned again yet she the sister of Nico the “crush.”
I am sad I think this is the first Lani book I couldn’t make it through. I am still going to rate it because I was so close to being done.
I enjoyed the narration they were perfect.
I felt like there were chunks of the story missing. Just too many killings, not enough REAL emotions to support it. So much negativity on these characters it was too much.
I didn’t really even like the main characters. I thought it odd that Georgia was introduced with a best friend and that said friend is hardly mentioned again yet she the sister of Nico the “crush.”
I am sad I think this is the first Lani book I couldn’t make it through. I am still going to rate it because I was so close to being done.
I enjoyed the narration they were perfect.
December 31, 2017
I really liked both Nico & Georgia! Their story flowed well & had a surprising twist or two. They also have some great banter, which is always my favorite. Loved getting to know the rest of the SWAT team, as well. : )
December 22, 2023
I was shocked at how good this book truly was! Full of suspense, intrigue, and love. 🤬🥺😍🫠🫣😭😉
Nico is 4 years older than Georgia and next door.
“Keep your shit to yourself. She’s mine.” Him
Bennett leered at me. “I don’t see a ring on her finger.”
I punched him in the shoulder. “She doesn’t need a ring. She’s been mine since the moment we saw each other thirteen years ago.” Him 😍😍
He looked at me closely before saying, “You’re serious.” Bennett
I nodded. I was being serious. Very serious. NICO
“We fight. We yell. You throw shit and I glare at you. That’s just how we are. We don’t have the type of relationship where it’s all hearts and goddamned flowers. We have the type of relationship that’s real. We fight hard, and make up harder. And you need to get over your fucking snit, because I’m so fucking hot for you that I might not be nice when you really need it,” I growled in Georgia’s face.
**Past traumas
**Abusive Father
**Slow burn... 8 years later
**Childhood friends to lovers 💕
**best friend’s brother
Chapter 15 OMG!! 😱😭😭
Chapter 19 😭😭😭😭😫😫
Audible plus listen 🎶🎶
Nico is 4 years older than Georgia and next door.
“Keep your shit to yourself. She’s mine.” Him
Bennett leered at me. “I don’t see a ring on her finger.”
I punched him in the shoulder. “She doesn’t need a ring. She’s been mine since the moment we saw each other thirteen years ago.” Him 😍😍
He looked at me closely before saying, “You’re serious.” Bennett
I nodded. I was being serious. Very serious. NICO
“We fight. We yell. You throw shit and I glare at you. That’s just how we are. We don’t have the type of relationship where it’s all hearts and goddamned flowers. We have the type of relationship that’s real. We fight hard, and make up harder. And you need to get over your fucking snit, because I’m so fucking hot for you that I might not be nice when you really need it,” I growled in Georgia’s face.
**Past traumas
**Abusive Father
**Slow burn... 8 years later
**Childhood friends to lovers 💕
**best friend’s brother
Chapter 15 OMG!! 😱😭😭
Chapter 19 😭😭😭😭😫😫
Audible plus listen 🎶🎶
November 7, 2017
This author is just amazing!
Lani Lynn is without a doubt my favourite author ever. She gives me everything I want in a book &i still find my self craving more... Humor, angst, happiness, anger and surprise, every emotion you can I feel I experience in every book, every time! I honestly cannot say that about any other author I'v read. Not once ever have I dislike any part of her books. It honestly amazes me how humble she is as an author... Regardless of the cost I'd still have my next hit on pre order and I keep expecting the price to fly up like everyother author tends to do when they hit it off yet it hasn't they've remained very low and affordable.
Jeez I could totally crush on her all day lol! I if she could give me a book everyday I doubt I'd read anyone else!
Jeez this book<3
Nico being all yummy tall dark and silent broody alpha man, he was a pleasant surprize!
georgia was a fab fiesty sweetheart..
Together ...god Lord they were hot, chemistry was amazing. There banter as always with Lani was right on point.
With ups and downs and a few surprize thrown in through they way, the story was woven seamlessly with some old and new faces thrown into the fold I cannot wait for the next one ...July 2nd eeeek downys book!
Xo
Lani Lynn is without a doubt my favourite author ever. She gives me everything I want in a book &i still find my self craving more... Humor, angst, happiness, anger and surprise, every emotion you can I feel I experience in every book, every time! I honestly cannot say that about any other author I'v read. Not once ever have I dislike any part of her books. It honestly amazes me how humble she is as an author... Regardless of the cost I'd still have my next hit on pre order and I keep expecting the price to fly up like everyother author tends to do when they hit it off yet it hasn't they've remained very low and affordable.
Jeez I could totally crush on her all day lol! I if she could give me a book everyday I doubt I'd read anyone else!
Jeez this book<3
Nico being all yummy tall dark and silent broody alpha man, he was a pleasant surprize!
georgia was a fab fiesty sweetheart..
Together ...god Lord they were hot, chemistry was amazing. There banter as always with Lani was right on point.
With ups and downs and a few surprize thrown in through they way, the story was woven seamlessly with some old and new faces thrown into the fold I cannot wait for the next one ...July 2nd eeeek downys book!
Xo
July 1, 2015
Just like Lani's other stories this one is amazing. I have no words on how wonderful this story really is. Holy smokes I finished this in 1 day, 1 day only WOW. I'm amazed at that. The characters are strong no matter what they face and even stronger by the end of the story. It's worth every page turn and every word on the pages, The cover to cover read is almost a must and by the time you reach the end you can't wait to jump into the next one.MUST READ over and over again, the hole series and then her other stories are to die for amazing. It's worth 5 stars and then some.
***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com ***
***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com ***
August 29, 2015
There was something just so romantic about this second chance romance. These two were not even sure they'd ever see each other again but saved themselves for each other . I love that Lani always gives me loyal, faithful characters and sexy and funny stories. Suspense that has me biting my nails with the perfect balance of peaceful times too. The friendships and family bonds she weaves into these stories just affect me so deeply. It's like you really get to know these people. I can't wait to dive into Downys story and I am only a little sad that I'm almost caught up with her books. I'm so glad she is a writing machine.
Keep feeding my addiction Lani.
Keep feeding my addiction Lani.
March 12, 2022
POV
1st person h & H
Characters
H- Nico 5 stars, he was so amazing, and I loved that he saved himself for his true love.
h- Georgia 5 stars, she was so strong and so beautiful.
Parts I loved
•When I read the blurb, I was thinking “oh she ran away because she got raped or something like that” Because that’s what happens in A LOT of books. I was still excited to read it because I loved the first one, but I was thinking it’s the same old same. BUT I was wrong. And I was blown away. It was heartbreaking.
•All the characters seemed so real, and I loved seeing everyone again.
•This is the 2ed book by Lani Lynn Vale that I have read and it won't be my last.
Parts I didn’t like
Sexy time
4 stars
Cliffhanger
no
OW/OM
No
HEA
Yes
1st person h & H
Characters
H- Nico 5 stars, he was so amazing, and I loved that he saved himself for his true love.
h- Georgia 5 stars, she was so strong and so beautiful.
Parts I loved
•When I read the blurb, I was thinking “oh she ran away because she got raped or something like that” Because that’s what happens in A LOT of books. I was still excited to read it because I loved the first one, but I was thinking it’s the same old same. BUT I was wrong. And I was blown away. It was heartbreaking.
•All the characters seemed so real, and I loved seeing everyone again.
•This is the 2ed book by Lani Lynn Vale that I have read and it won't be my last.
Parts I didn’t like
Sexy time
4 stars
Cliffhanger
no
OW/OM
No
HEA
Yes
August 5, 2015
BASICS
Love triangle?
Cheating?
HEA?
Any Descriptive Sex w/OW/OM/Ex?
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? Maybe, but not for now.
Rating: +3 stars
Review
A great story about two people, that no matter the odds still find their happy ever after. :)
Love triangle?
Cheating?
HEA?
Any Descriptive Sex w/OW/OM/Ex?
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? Maybe, but not for now.
Rating: +3 stars
Review
A great story about two people, that no matter the odds still find their happy ever after. :)
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