I fell in love with this book. The Caldwell brother may have coarse mouths, but who doesn't like a dirty talking hero. Hendrix is great hero material. The way he treats Olivia sings to my romantic heart. Poor Olivia her life is falling apart, but Hendrix is one bright spot. The heat between these is super HOT! Hendrix doesn't know how to handle Olivia he has never had these feelings before. I really liked the different empower saying panties Olivia wears. If you like heat with substance this book I recommend reading.

(re-added, accidently deleted mini review) I liked aspects of this, but struggled to connect to characters. An exchange between couple had me setting this aside.

Wow. great story with lots of drama, sex, secrets, & the importance of family. I liked how broody and squeaks (nicknames of main characters) met...very interesting indeed. can't wait for the next in the series

Hendrix is the eldest Caldwell brother and takes life seriously and works tirelessly to turn the bar he owns into a success. After losing his mother he steps in when his brother needs him to fill in for him at the charity events hosted in aid of his mother's illness. It's there that he meets Olivia, who is down on her luck and looking for a job. The chemistry between them is off the charts and is hit as hell.
This book deals with some sensitive subjects but the authors have written them delicately and with empathy.
Brilliant start to the series.

2.5*

4/4.5 stars

Where have I been to miss this book

WOW just wow! First I love these authors for their other works. I don't know how I missed this series at all.
I felt for Livi and could understand where her proud side comes from. I'm not even sure her friends knew she was too proud to ask for help. I could understand how trust was an issue for her and that it took a lot for her to fully let go. The letter to herself at the end just hit me in the feels. It makes me think of the saying you are braver than you think.
Hendrix well first I love his dog. That relationship is great and I could picture the mannerisms the dog had by the way the authors wrote. I love how guarded, protective, and stronger is. Yet, he took a chance on a crazy chick

I have to say that at first I was a little turned off by Hendrix and his brothers. I have nothing against a bad boy but sometimes I feel like that can skirt a line with thug. Some of the things that he said and thought just wasn’t all that attractive to me (but I know that this … roughness (?) is a popular thing now, especially seen with the uptick in MC stories). Luckily these guys have so many more good qualities that anything else was quickly forgotten. And there was so much here that I liked – the way the leads got together and gave in to their feelings, how the brothers were there for each other and how Olivia became part of that once she got involved with Hendrix, the sweet but not too sweet ending, and there’s even more.

Neither Hendrix nor Olivia had it easy and they were definitely letting those past incidents impact their present, keeping them out of relationships. I love that Olivia didn’t let her’s keep her sassy side down though. She’s a hoot, with a lot of sass. Hendrix could get a little too dour, internalizing his pain, but not when faced with her pluck. Once they gave up fighting their attraction they were a riot together. But they were also good about giving the support that each other needed. They managed to take their screwed up situations, and less than stellar first meeting, and turned it into something healthy that worked for them.

There were some great hints at what’s to come with the other brothers’ stories and I’m hoping that we can explore their complex family dynamic more. These guys had a tough time of it, which manifested itself in some troubling ways, but I’m sure that they’ll get the kick in the pants they need to get everything straightened out. I’m really looking forward to Morrison’s book at the end of the year (although I think that Jagger’s might be the biggie of the batch).

Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.

Cute!

I really enjoyed this book! It was cute and sweet. Im looking forward to reading the next two very much!