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Cade MacKenzie is prepared to give his life to destroy the cartel that killed his lover, but the only way to draw them out is to present them with the perfect bait.
Bayleigh Scott has no idea who her new neighbor is, only that her body is drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, and the danger that surrounds him isn’t the deterrent she knows it should be.
More than fireworks explode between Cade and Bayleigh when she discovers why he relentlessly pursued her, but by then it’s too late, because she’s already been drawn into a deadly game of desire, deception and revenge.
Cade MacKenzie is prepared to give his life to destroy the cartel that killed his lover, but the only way to draw them out is to present them with the perfect bait.
Bayleigh Scott has no idea who her new neighbor is, only that her body is drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, and the danger that surrounds him isn’t the deterrent she knows it should be.
More than fireworks explode between Cade and Bayleigh when she discovers why he relentlessly pursued her, but by then it’s too late, because she’s already been drawn into a deadly game of desire, deception and revenge.
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Liliana Hart
207 books3,304 followersLiliana Hart spent five years teaching music in the public education system. She molded America’s youth, busted kids for smoking pot in the restrooms, and broke up illicit affairs behind the stage on a regular basis. (Liliana’s Addison Holmes Mystery Series, about a small town teacher who gets into a whole lot of trouble, is somewhat autobiographical, but she won’t confess to which parts).
Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.
Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.
Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.
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Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex.
Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.
Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers.
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June 30, 2012
Cade was a typical romantic suspense read for me, distinguished from all the others by a couple of things--the dirty talkin' hero, and the h-h-heat between the hero (DEA agent Cade MacKenzie) and the heroine (lingerie boutique owner Bayleigh Scott).
The plot was similar to ones I've read before. Two years ago when Cade was undercover working for the DEA to bring down a Colombian drug cartel manufacturing a date-rape drug, his cover was blown, his lover (the drug lord's daughter) was killed, and Cade barely escaped with his life. The drug lord vowed revenge; two years have gone by and Cade's tired of waiting for that revenge to take place. He wants to put the cartel out of business once and for all so he can get on with his life. So he tries to draw out the bad guys by making himself visible as a cop in the Fort Worth, Texas police department. Cade moves in to a nice house in a quiet neighborhood, but gets off to a bad start with his sexy next-door-neighbor when he decides to (noisily) move in to his house at 6 in the morning. Bayleigh storms over to berate him (and his two brothers) for waking her up at that ungodly hour...and the sparks start flying fast and furious.
They were muscled and bare-chested, and their jeans hung low on narrowed hips. It was obvious they were related, and her gaze passed over them all quickly. But she couldn't seem to take her eyes off the one in the center--the one who made her lose her common sense with just one scowl. There was something in his eyes that had her taking a step back before she remembered she was standing in the middle of a safe neighborhood.
The Devil's dark hair was longer than she liked on a man, almost to his shoulders, and his eyes were as black as coal. Probably because he's been hauling it in hell before he decided to move to Fort Worth, Texas. A short beard covered his face and a wicked looking tattoo swirled over his shoulder and part of the way down his arm. His chest was scarred, and she couldn't even begin to imagine what had happened to him to cause such marks. Her gaze lowered, following the black smattering of hair that disappeared beneath his jeans, and all rational thought left her head as she noticed the sizable bulge behind his zipper.
Yowza!
So of course Bayleigh and Cade can't fight the attraction between them, even though they both come with baggage. Cade can't seem to get over the death of the woman he loved, and refuses to give his heart only to have it possibly break again; and Bayleigh is trying to get over her own heartbreak--her fiancé dumped her because she could never seem to please him--she's too outspoken, her body's too curvy, her language is not lady-like enough--and she couldn't respond to him in bed. Her self-esteem has taken a beating--does she want to risk disappointing another man (and herself) again? Can Bayleigh enter into a sex-only affair? Will Cade's involvement with Bayleigh put her life in danger? Does Cade have it in him to love again?
Cade...with a haircut and minus the tattoo...:)
So yes, pretty much your typical RS plot, but spiced up quite a bit by the sexual heat between the H/h, and our hero's blunt, dirty-talkin' ways...
"...believe me, when I get you into bed I'm going to explore every inch of your body until you're shooting off like a rocket."
"I'm attracted to you, and I want nothing more than to slide between those silky thighs and f*** you until you can't see straight."
"My d***'s been hard since I laid eyes on you, and I'm tired of jerking off when you're just a few steps away."
"Did you ever watch me from your bed? Could you see me unzip my jeans and wrap my fingers around my d***? Did you watch me stroke it until I came all over my hand?"
"You're squeezing my fingers as if you don't want to let me go. You'll do the same to my c***, tightening around it as I f*** you with long, slow strokes."
Now where was I...oh yeah, the story. Well, it moves pretty quickly, the characters are developed enough that you get a sense of who they are, and the bedroom scenes are s-t-e-a-m-y. The plot is fairly predictable--you just know that Bayleigh is going to get into trouble and that Cade will have to save her, realizing that he really loves her, and Jesus, I hope I'm not too late. But who cares about a predictable plot when you have a H/h who generate so much heat? Although I must say I was surprised (and a little disappointed that the author dangled both a hot tub and an enormous, hand-carved, four poster bed and didn't employ either in any of the erotic scenes.:(
This is the first book I've ever read by this author, and I was impressed enough with her style to try some more. Cade has some cousins who have their own books (Cooper, Thomas, Dane) and some brothers who I hope get their stories told--I just have to decide who I want to read about next! If you're an RS fan who likes her stories with a lot of heat, give Cade a try--4 1/2 stars.
The plot was similar to ones I've read before. Two years ago when Cade was undercover working for the DEA to bring down a Colombian drug cartel manufacturing a date-rape drug, his cover was blown, his lover (the drug lord's daughter) was killed, and Cade barely escaped with his life. The drug lord vowed revenge; two years have gone by and Cade's tired of waiting for that revenge to take place. He wants to put the cartel out of business once and for all so he can get on with his life. So he tries to draw out the bad guys by making himself visible as a cop in the Fort Worth, Texas police department. Cade moves in to a nice house in a quiet neighborhood, but gets off to a bad start with his sexy next-door-neighbor when he decides to (noisily) move in to his house at 6 in the morning. Bayleigh storms over to berate him (and his two brothers) for waking her up at that ungodly hour...and the sparks start flying fast and furious.
They were muscled and bare-chested, and their jeans hung low on narrowed hips. It was obvious they were related, and her gaze passed over them all quickly. But she couldn't seem to take her eyes off the one in the center--the one who made her lose her common sense with just one scowl. There was something in his eyes that had her taking a step back before she remembered she was standing in the middle of a safe neighborhood.
The Devil's dark hair was longer than she liked on a man, almost to his shoulders, and his eyes were as black as coal. Probably because he's been hauling it in hell before he decided to move to Fort Worth, Texas. A short beard covered his face and a wicked looking tattoo swirled over his shoulder and part of the way down his arm. His chest was scarred, and she couldn't even begin to imagine what had happened to him to cause such marks. Her gaze lowered, following the black smattering of hair that disappeared beneath his jeans, and all rational thought left her head as she noticed the sizable bulge behind his zipper.
Yowza!
So of course Bayleigh and Cade can't fight the attraction between them, even though they both come with baggage. Cade can't seem to get over the death of the woman he loved, and refuses to give his heart only to have it possibly break again; and Bayleigh is trying to get over her own heartbreak--her fiancé dumped her because she could never seem to please him--she's too outspoken, her body's too curvy, her language is not lady-like enough--and she couldn't respond to him in bed. Her self-esteem has taken a beating--does she want to risk disappointing another man (and herself) again? Can Bayleigh enter into a sex-only affair? Will Cade's involvement with Bayleigh put her life in danger? Does Cade have it in him to love again?
Cade...with a haircut and minus the tattoo...:)
So yes, pretty much your typical RS plot, but spiced up quite a bit by the sexual heat between the H/h, and our hero's blunt, dirty-talkin' ways...
"...believe me, when I get you into bed I'm going to explore every inch of your body until you're shooting off like a rocket."
"I'm attracted to you, and I want nothing more than to slide between those silky thighs and f*** you until you can't see straight."
"My d***'s been hard since I laid eyes on you, and I'm tired of jerking off when you're just a few steps away."
"Did you ever watch me from your bed? Could you see me unzip my jeans and wrap my fingers around my d***? Did you watch me stroke it until I came all over my hand?"
"You're squeezing my fingers as if you don't want to let me go. You'll do the same to my c***, tightening around it as I f*** you with long, slow strokes."
Now where was I...oh yeah, the story. Well, it moves pretty quickly, the characters are developed enough that you get a sense of who they are, and the bedroom scenes are s-t-e-a-m-y. The plot is fairly predictable--you just know that Bayleigh is going to get into trouble and that Cade will have to save her, realizing that he really loves her, and Jesus, I hope I'm not too late. But who cares about a predictable plot when you have a H/h who generate so much heat? Although I must say I was surprised (and a little disappointed that the author dangled both a hot tub and an enormous, hand-carved, four poster bed and didn't employ either in any of the erotic scenes.:(
This is the first book I've ever read by this author, and I was impressed enough with her style to try some more. Cade has some cousins who have their own books (Cooper, Thomas, Dane) and some brothers who I hope get their stories told--I just have to decide who I want to read about next! If you're an RS fan who likes her stories with a lot of heat, give Cade a try--4 1/2 stars.
September 24, 2013
This book only gets two stars from me because there are SEVERAL terribly icky things the "hero" and heroine do that made me want to take a shower. He's no hero, and he doesn't deserve the girl in the end.
First: Cade knows he's being sought by a drug cartel - the cartel that murdered his last girlfriend - and yet he decides to involve himself publicly in a relationship of sorts with the heroine Bayleigh anyway. If he's the fantastic DEA agent and grieving lover Hart paints him as, then he should have the brains and the training to stay away from the woman. It's illogical that he can't/doesn't.
Second: During the oral sex scenes, it appears that Bayleigh is performing a non-consensual act. "You know what I want," Cade tells her, right before shoving his wang down her throat and putting his hand on the back of her head so she can't back away. We never see Bayleigh's perspective on this act, so it looks forced and terrible. How is this different from the date-rape drug Cade is trying to get off the streets?
Third: Cade wants her, but doesn't want a relationship. Bayleigh doesn't agree to these terms, but they end up screwing a lot anyway. Either he's more forceful than even we see, or she doesn't respect herself enough to hold out for what she wants. Either way it doesn't lead itself to a good romance. It's just fucking.
Fourth: After being smart enough to take the bodyguard/protection offered, Bayleigh gets upset when Cade tells his brother WHAT HE'S BEEN TELLING HER ALL ALONG and she runs away, only to immediately get scooped up by the cartel that's after her and Cade. Really? Really? At this point I wasn't even sorry. If you're going to be dumb, then deal with the bad shit coming your way. Don't waste my time.
The book is written well as far as grammar, sentence construction, imagery, etc. are concerned, and the story does have pieces that work well. The rest of it is just not really worth the read, despite how good the cover looks.
First: Cade knows he's being sought by a drug cartel - the cartel that murdered his last girlfriend - and yet he decides to involve himself publicly in a relationship of sorts with the heroine Bayleigh anyway. If he's the fantastic DEA agent and grieving lover Hart paints him as, then he should have the brains and the training to stay away from the woman. It's illogical that he can't/doesn't.
Second: During the oral sex scenes, it appears that Bayleigh is performing a non-consensual act. "You know what I want," Cade tells her, right before shoving his wang down her throat and putting his hand on the back of her head so she can't back away. We never see Bayleigh's perspective on this act, so it looks forced and terrible. How is this different from the date-rape drug Cade is trying to get off the streets?
Third: Cade wants her, but doesn't want a relationship. Bayleigh doesn't agree to these terms, but they end up screwing a lot anyway. Either he's more forceful than even we see, or she doesn't respect herself enough to hold out for what she wants. Either way it doesn't lead itself to a good romance. It's just fucking.
Fourth: After being smart enough to take the bodyguard/protection offered, Bayleigh gets upset when Cade tells his brother WHAT HE'S BEEN TELLING HER ALL ALONG and she runs away, only to immediately get scooped up by the cartel that's after her and Cade. Really? Really? At this point I wasn't even sorry. If you're going to be dumb, then deal with the bad shit coming your way. Don't waste my time.
The book is written well as far as grammar, sentence construction, imagery, etc. are concerned, and the story does have pieces that work well. The rest of it is just not really worth the read, despite how good the cover looks.
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Cade MacKenzie is prepared to give his life to destroy the cartel that killed his lover, but the only way to draw them out is to present them with the perfect bait.
Bayleigh Scott has no idea who her new neighbor is, only that her body is drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, and the danger that surrounds him isn’t the deterrent she knows it should be.
More than fireworks explode between Cade and Bayleigh when she discovers the real reason he relentlessly pursued her, but by then it’s too late, because she’s already been drawn into a deadly game of desire, deception and revenge.
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April 14, 2012
This was not a bad little book! Pretty darn good actually. Witty banter, entertaining storyline, smokin' hot sex scenes, a hottie bad-boy good guy, a great mouthy heroine....this had a little something for everyone.
I did feel like the storyline could have been expanded upon, the characters drawn out, and it had the potential to be a fantastic romantic suspense.
But, loving it for what it is, it's a lot of hot and sexy fun. Therefore, I highly recommend loving it for what it is!! Enjoy!
**Just a note: Don't know why it has the spoiler warning when there are none. Shrug. Must be posting on the mobile app again causing weirdness. Sigh....
I did feel like the storyline could have been expanded upon, the characters drawn out, and it had the potential to be a fantastic romantic suspense.
But, loving it for what it is, it's a lot of hot and sexy fun. Therefore, I highly recommend loving it for what it is!! Enjoy!
**Just a note: Don't know why it has the spoiler warning when there are none. Shrug. Must be posting on the mobile app again causing weirdness. Sigh....
September 11, 2013
I feel like such a dumbass. I've had a couple Liliana Hart books on my kindle for months, and never really gave them a chance. Until today. I had no idea!!! She's the goddess of smut! Who knew? For some reason, I was thinking she was more of the cheesy Harlequin type (not that I mind those, on occasion). I started Cade tonight and was shocked! In a good way. This book has it all. Sexy alpha male. Excitement. Tough heroine. And it was free! Again, I am a dumbass for delaying myself the gratification of this read. My limited complaints are:
The cover. Cringe. The Photoshop abs need to go. Nothing about the man on this cover appeals to me (which perhaps explains as to why I am just now giving this book a chance, I'm such a shallow bitch....lesson learned). My imagination just does not see Cade that way AT ALL. It looks like it should be the cover on some cheap porn-o movie. Not that I would know what one of those look like ;)
The other part I didn’t care much for was how it ended so abruptly. It seemed rushed. Even the Epilogue was a preview of the next book, and had nothing to do with Cade's story. I suppose that’s to be expected in a series however, so that we can find out more of their story as side characters in upcoming books, etc.
Overall, this was a great read that I highly recommend. I will defiantly be reading the other in this series.
How much did I pay: It was a freebie. One of the best free books I've read to date
Will I recommend: yes
Will I read more in series: yes
UPDATE: the Goodreads CADE bookcover is so much better than the Amazon cover used. The amazon cover is the one that I think is repulsive.
The cover. Cringe. The Photoshop abs need to go. Nothing about the man on this cover appeals to me (which perhaps explains as to why I am just now giving this book a chance, I'm such a shallow bitch....lesson learned). My imagination just does not see Cade that way AT ALL. It looks like it should be the cover on some cheap porn-o movie. Not that I would know what one of those look like ;)
The other part I didn’t care much for was how it ended so abruptly. It seemed rushed. Even the Epilogue was a preview of the next book, and had nothing to do with Cade's story. I suppose that’s to be expected in a series however, so that we can find out more of their story as side characters in upcoming books, etc.
Overall, this was a great read that I highly recommend. I will defiantly be reading the other in this series.
How much did I pay: It was a freebie. One of the best free books I've read to date
Will I recommend: yes
Will I read more in series: yes
UPDATE: the Goodreads CADE bookcover is so much better than the Amazon cover used. The amazon cover is the one that I think is repulsive.
June 28, 2020
A Hot Mess of Poor Erotica with Some BDSM Thrown In.
This book was listed as follows: Thrillers > Espionage > Romance > Military etc.
It wasn't really any of those descriptions. There was no romance, no passionate love making, just a lot of BDSM sex with a partner who really wasn't willing. There are several instances where the sex bordered on rape. She said 'NO.' He said 'You know you want it.' Really? Are you kidding me? This is pure erotica/porn along with an insatiable date rape drug that was rather...odd...strange...I am not sure I have the words to describe it. There was not much of a story line and it could have been so much better.
I am truly shocked to see the 4 and 5 star reviews. These types of books should really come with a warning.
Would I recommend this read. Well it certainly wasn't for me.
This book was listed as follows: Thrillers > Espionage > Romance > Military etc.
It wasn't really any of those descriptions. There was no romance, no passionate love making, just a lot of BDSM sex with a partner who really wasn't willing. There are several instances where the sex bordered on rape. She said 'NO.' He said 'You know you want it.' Really? Are you kidding me? This is pure erotica/porn along with an insatiable date rape drug that was rather...odd...strange...I am not sure I have the words to describe it. There was not much of a story line and it could have been so much better.
I am truly shocked to see the 4 and 5 star reviews. These types of books should really come with a warning.
Would I recommend this read. Well it certainly wasn't for me.
May 15, 2013
So...I liked this, but there were like two major things that almost caused me to drop a star or two...
Spoiler****
You don't love him, even if you think you do, you certainly don't tell him while he is banging you after you've known him two weeks. I mean...I don't know, I'm not going to say its impossible to fall in love so fast, but damn...I don't think its possible to fall in love that fast!
The second thing...okay, uh, drug cartel, danger, knives, guns...and then "oh, my pride and my feelings, I'm going to slip out and take care of myself"...I wanted to smack her.
Having said that...I really liked the characters (even Bayleigh when she wasn't getting on my nerves), this is my first story, so I'm hoping to see more of the brothers...Cade's and Bayleigh's. I liked the story even though I knew where it was going, if a story is engaging, I don't so much care about predictability. It was steamy, and of course I love an Alpha male (who doesn't?) It was a quick read and I would recommend. I will be reading more from this author.
Spoiler****
You don't love him, even if you think you do, you certainly don't tell him while he is banging you after you've known him two weeks. I mean...I don't know, I'm not going to say its impossible to fall in love so fast, but damn...I don't think its possible to fall in love that fast!
The second thing...okay, uh, drug cartel, danger, knives, guns...and then "oh, my pride and my feelings, I'm going to slip out and take care of myself"...I wanted to smack her.
Having said that...I really liked the characters (even Bayleigh when she wasn't getting on my nerves), this is my first story, so I'm hoping to see more of the brothers...Cade's and Bayleigh's. I liked the story even though I knew where it was going, if a story is engaging, I don't so much care about predictability. It was steamy, and of course I love an Alpha male (who doesn't?) It was a quick read and I would recommend. I will be reading more from this author.
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November 22, 2015As of 12/12/13, this story is still free for Kindle!
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Sexy, fast paced, a great story!
Blurb
Cade MacKenzie is prepared to give his life to destroy the cartel that killed his lover, but the only way to draw them out is to present them with the perfect bait.
Bayleigh Scott has no idea who her new neighbor is, only that her body is drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, and the danger that surrounds him isn’t the deterrent she knows it should be.
More than fireworks explode between Cade and Bayleigh when she discovers why he relentlessly pursued her, but by then it’s too late, because she’s already been drawn into a deadly game of desire, deception and revenge.(less)
November 15, 2019
A good thriller with more romance than the thriller aspect with a fierce independent h and dirty talking H with a bad past. Say hello to a world of bad-ass Mackenzie family.
August 13, 2014
Holy Hotness!!! This book was effing amazing! I'd read the other MacKenzie books a while back and didn't realize Cade had his own book out... I'm so glad I saw this! Cade is a tortured alpha determined never to give his heart away after losing his love. Bayleigh is a hot tempered, feisty, take no shit female who is my hero! :) Put the two together and you've just steamed up the windows so fast I feel like I need a shower! ;) Adrenaline pumping, action packed, smokin hot sex.... Yeah we're good to go! I seriously hope Ms. Hart plans books for Cade's and Bayleigh's siblings! One of my favorite parts...
"Bayleigh straightened her shoulders and marched across the tiny patch of grass that separated the two houses. She climbed into the cab of the big white truck, the cracked seats scratchy against the backs of her legs, and turned off the ignition before taking the key. She jumped out of the truck and watched warily as the three men gathered close, their arms crossed over their bare chests and various looks of surprise pasted on their faces. Maybe Satan was having a convention, because surely all three of these men were fallen angels of the worst kind, or hardened criminals at best..... “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”... “Most of us sleep here in the middle of the night”
"Bayleigh straightened her shoulders and marched across the tiny patch of grass that separated the two houses. She climbed into the cab of the big white truck, the cracked seats scratchy against the backs of her legs, and turned off the ignition before taking the key. She jumped out of the truck and watched warily as the three men gathered close, their arms crossed over their bare chests and various looks of surprise pasted on their faces. Maybe Satan was having a convention, because surely all three of these men were fallen angels of the worst kind, or hardened criminals at best..... “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”... “Most of us sleep here in the middle of the night”
May 25, 2014
Smut. Coarse, ageist smut with characters who are selfish, shallow and have as much personality as a cardboard cut-out.
They deserve each other. Some of the dialogue was revolting, and Cade was one of those vile characters who seemed to think that he could have whatever he wanted. Other reviewers have mentioned the 'rape' aspect in the story. Thank heavens I didn't get that far.
This was the NO MORE point for m:
'But as soon as the words came out of his mouth she was gushing like a waterfall in anticipation.'
eeeuuuwww.
Whatever turns you on. I had battled on, hoping for some redeeming feature, but that was just too much.
They deserve each other. Some of the dialogue was revolting, and Cade was one of those vile characters who seemed to think that he could have whatever he wanted. Other reviewers have mentioned the 'rape' aspect in the story. Thank heavens I didn't get that far.
This was the NO MORE point for m:
'But as soon as the words came out of his mouth she was gushing like a waterfall in anticipation.'
eeeuuuwww.
Whatever turns you on. I had battled on, hoping for some redeeming feature, but that was just too much.
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November 4, 2013
Read this for one of my book clubs. I can't believe I read out of order and didn't have a heart attack. I really enjoyed this book.
Ms. Hart wrote a story of the-boy-next-door and added a bit of suspense and whole lot of spice. She started this book with a very intense prologue that grabbed my attention and held it there until I finished the book. Though it’s not without flaws, this book deserves a solid four star rating. Let me tell you why.
Cade and Bayleigh had strong sexual tension between them from the moment they met (which is one of my favorite scenes). Their relationship from the beginning was full of annoyance but it was obvious that it was fueled by their attraction for each other. Ms. Hart definitely made them very attractive especially Cade. He was hot, sweet and super hot. Their banters had me laughing and the steamy scenes had me fanning my flushed face. I’ll put this WARNING out now, there was some as*play and a certain toy named BOB was used several times. Ms. Hart can really write very smexy scenes.
Cade and Bayleigh were likable as well as the secondary characters including Cade’s brothers, Declan and Shane. Though this is a short story, Ms. Hart was able to project their personalities well. The plot had me intrigued but some parts were very predictable. The prologue was very intense, that’s for sure.
Now, as far as the things I didn’t enjoy… Bayleigh had sexual issues and apparently, she is unable to “orga*sm” unless it involves the use of a BOB and the very reason her Ex fiancée had left her. Shallow bastard. Okay, so maybe her issue is possible I’m not sure. But as soon as Cade showed up, she was able to go with just a bob of his little junior. Maybe I’m over exaggerating a little, and I apologize but I thought that bit was just so farfetched. Cade’s little junior was also able to make her pass out right after doing the deed. Now, I know one can get very tired yet really relaxed that you can sleep after making love but pass out? Again, a bit farfetched.
Please don’t get me wrong, I had enjoyed this novel a lot. I actually picked up this book for a group read for my virtual book club. I had no problem picking it up even though it was in the middle of the series because I trusted this author. I loved-loved
August 12, 2014
Wow, there is some serious asshattery on the part of the male lead in this one. Supposedly he only sleeps with women who "know the score" but when he tells Bayleigh "the score" she says several times she doesn't agree with his terms and he seduces her anyway. Certainly some of the fault still lies with Bayleigh, but for her part, she did seem to try to stay away from him, knowing that he would break her heart and she wasn't cut out for his kind of "relationship" (and I use the term loosely). On that note, I had a hard time distinguishing between the "hero" and the mega-date-rape drug he was trying to stop. 1) Both are applied through an unsolicited (and I could argue, unwanted) touch; 2) both cause insatiable lust in the woman, who 3) can't seem to control herself from having sex with the man who administered the touch, and most tellingly, 4) neither seems to care about the woman's emotions in all this.
For the record, I'm all about alpha heroes, but when a woman you're trying to screw repeatedly tells you she does not agree to your emotional terms when it comes to sex because you will hurt her, no matter how good you think the sex is, you back off until one of you changes your mind. In most romances, the woman has some (usually flawed and/or ridiculous) reasoning that causes her to think she can handle it emotionally or that the end result will be worth her emotional trauma, but Bayleigh doesn't do that. She asks Case repeatedly to back off, and despite knowing that he's putting a drug cartel-related target right on top of her head, proceeds to seduce her every chance he gets.
Oh, and speaking of the cartel, I'm still pretty unclear about why Cade felt the need to involve Bayleigh in the first place. Did he figure since he knew her brothers, she'd somehow manage to transform into Wonder Woman and take care of herself if she got kidnapped? And why could he not have found someone willing and agreeable to being used as bait, someone who knew what kind of danger she was getting into by being seen with him? Are there no females anywhere in law enforcement? And that leads me right back to Cade's asshattery. He knowingly put her in a situation where she could easily be hurt (or killed) and didn't give her a choice in the matter.
Come to think of it, that sounds a lot like their personal relationship too.
For the record, I'm all about alpha heroes, but when a woman you're trying to screw repeatedly tells you she does not agree to your emotional terms when it comes to sex because you will hurt her, no matter how good you think the sex is, you back off until one of you changes your mind. In most romances, the woman has some (usually flawed and/or ridiculous) reasoning that causes her to think she can handle it emotionally or that the end result will be worth her emotional trauma, but Bayleigh doesn't do that. She asks Case repeatedly to back off, and despite knowing that he's putting a drug cartel-related target right on top of her head, proceeds to seduce her every chance he gets.
Oh, and speaking of the cartel, I'm still pretty unclear about why Cade felt the need to involve Bayleigh in the first place. Did he figure since he knew her brothers, she'd somehow manage to transform into Wonder Woman and take care of herself if she got kidnapped? And why could he not have found someone willing and agreeable to being used as bait, someone who knew what kind of danger she was getting into by being seen with him? Are there no females anywhere in law enforcement? And that leads me right back to Cade's asshattery. He knowingly put her in a situation where she could easily be hurt (or killed) and didn't give her a choice in the matter.
Come to think of it, that sounds a lot like their personal relationship too.
March 14, 2013
I jumped into this series with his book since I want to read the next one, whose background started here. It was predictable, nothing original, fast falling in love not believable, although some secondary characters seemed interesting. I will still read the next book and see if it’s better.
HERO is a Warrior, very dominant, ex-DEA undercover agent still trying to solve his previous case where he lost the woman he loved. He becomes attracted to his neighbor which makes her a target for the bad guys.
SCENES/CONTENT: many/erotic
GENRE/TONE: contemporary/action
LENGTH: 130 pages
HERO is a Warrior, very dominant, ex-DEA undercover agent still trying to solve his previous case where he lost the woman he loved. He becomes attracted to his neighbor which makes her a target for the bad guys.
SCENES/CONTENT: many/erotic
GENRE/TONE: contemporary/action
LENGTH: 130 pages
August 12, 2012
My favorite book so far!! The mystery, suspense with romantic scenes. My kind of book!! It wasnt short and to the point. I like the story and how Bayleigh taught Cade what love was. Only in real life, you can't change a man that drastically. Case felt the need to protect and he did. Cade was tryin to help the DEA catch Carlos and the drug he was making. At the end, I thought B was a gonner. Cade to the rescue!! Such a great author!!
November 25, 2013
Free at Amazon 11/25/13
http://www.amazon.com/CADE-MacKenzie-...
Liliana Hart knows how to write those yummy alpha male heroes I love. If you like Lora Leigh with strong Alpha Males and good story lines then you will like Cade.
Cade starts of intense with his lover getting murdered right in front of him by her own father. Cade was undercover with the Drug Cartel and fell in love with the Big Guys daughter and daddy found out. Cade was rescued but his family did not make it in time to save her. Now he is going under cover with the DEA or cops to make himself bait and bring the Drug Cartel to him so he can get his revenge for her death.
Cade is a brooding, sexy as sin uber Alpha male hero. He has been dead inside ever since that awful day he lost his lover. Because of this night, Cade has never been in a serious relationship and will only take a lover when he gets an itch. He is afraid he will bring danger to them. Until he meets his mouthy neighbor, Bayleigh for the first time and she gets under his skin in a sexual way. He starts showing interest in Bayleigh and realizes he can not stay away. He knows now he has to have her, but if he has her then the Drug Cartel will know she is his weakness and they will kill her and not him. Because he can not stay away from her, he decides to keep her safe is for her to stay with him.
The sexual chemistry with Cade and Bayleigh was scorching. I loved how they did not sleep together right away. Cade is a sexy arrogant hero.
“I’m looking forward to kissing you again, Bayleigh Scott,” he said, heading back to his motorcycle. “Though I have a feeling we’ll both be naked and heating up the sheets when the next time comes. And I’ll make sure to bring the handcuffs.”
Cade is a wicked lover who loves to talk dirty. The sex scenes are erotic and well done with very light BDSM and has back door activity. OMG...There are many scorching sex scenes but the one that I love the most was with a silk scarf and her own stockings.
Cade and Bayleigh first encounter is awesome with his truck and his keys. Do not want to give any spoilers but just know she is not your damsel in distress heroine, she has 2 alpha male brothers so she knows how to hold her own. Bayleigh rocks, she can be a smartass at times. Love it.
I am so excited I found another author who writes a good erotic novel with a sexy, dominate, possessive, Alpha male hero. Bonus that the heroine was feisty, smart mouth and did not take any crap from the hero. Highly recommend Cade if have the same interest.
Orginally posted at Wickedly Delicious Book Blog
http://www.amazon.com/CADE-MacKenzie-...
Liliana Hart knows how to write those yummy alpha male heroes I love. If you like Lora Leigh with strong Alpha Males and good story lines then you will like Cade.
Cade starts of intense with his lover getting murdered right in front of him by her own father. Cade was undercover with the Drug Cartel and fell in love with the Big Guys daughter and daddy found out. Cade was rescued but his family did not make it in time to save her. Now he is going under cover with the DEA or cops to make himself bait and bring the Drug Cartel to him so he can get his revenge for her death.
Cade is a brooding, sexy as sin uber Alpha male hero. He has been dead inside ever since that awful day he lost his lover. Because of this night, Cade has never been in a serious relationship and will only take a lover when he gets an itch. He is afraid he will bring danger to them. Until he meets his mouthy neighbor, Bayleigh for the first time and she gets under his skin in a sexual way. He starts showing interest in Bayleigh and realizes he can not stay away. He knows now he has to have her, but if he has her then the Drug Cartel will know she is his weakness and they will kill her and not him. Because he can not stay away from her, he decides to keep her safe is for her to stay with him.
The sexual chemistry with Cade and Bayleigh was scorching. I loved how they did not sleep together right away. Cade is a sexy arrogant hero.
“I’m looking forward to kissing you again, Bayleigh Scott,” he said, heading back to his motorcycle. “Though I have a feeling we’ll both be naked and heating up the sheets when the next time comes. And I’ll make sure to bring the handcuffs.”
Cade is a wicked lover who loves to talk dirty. The sex scenes are erotic and well done with very light BDSM and has back door activity. OMG...There are many scorching sex scenes but the one that I love the most was with a silk scarf and her own stockings.
Cade and Bayleigh first encounter is awesome with his truck and his keys. Do not want to give any spoilers but just know she is not your damsel in distress heroine, she has 2 alpha male brothers so she knows how to hold her own. Bayleigh rocks, she can be a smartass at times. Love it.
I am so excited I found another author who writes a good erotic novel with a sexy, dominate, possessive, Alpha male hero. Bonus that the heroine was feisty, smart mouth and did not take any crap from the hero. Highly recommend Cade if have the same interest.
Orginally posted at Wickedly Delicious Book Blog
October 25, 2013
Cade is ex-DEA. Haunted by the death of his lover at the hands of her own father, he is determined to avenge her death by luring out the drug cartel which is distributing a new date rape drug on the streets of Texas.
When he moves into his new house he inadvertently wakes up his neighbour who is desperately trying to get some sleep after working a 14 hour day. Soon the sparks are flying but Cade can't let anyone close, not with a price on his head.
Bayleigh finds her new neighbour like Byron: mad, bad and dangerous to know. But she finds him totally hot.
Cade teetered on the brink of being an a-hole (literally and figuratively now I come to think of it). I have a real issue with men who ignore what a woman says, just because they "know" she really means the opposite. It's unforgivable under any circumstances - but apparently being an alpha male gives you a free pass - nope. Also these characters delay female gratification but heaven help the woman if they don't get gratification when they want it.
It was free for my Kindle so I can't complain but I thought there was a great story overshadowed by the author's need to label the book as erotic/a.
When he moves into his new house he inadvertently wakes up his neighbour who is desperately trying to get some sleep after working a 14 hour day. Soon the sparks are flying but Cade can't let anyone close, not with a price on his head.
Bayleigh finds her new neighbour like Byron: mad, bad and dangerous to know. But she finds him totally hot.
Cade teetered on the brink of being an a-hole (literally and figuratively now I come to think of it). I have a real issue with men who ignore what a woman says, just because they "know" she really means the opposite. It's unforgivable under any circumstances - but apparently being an alpha male gives you a free pass - nope. Also these characters delay female gratification but heaven help the woman if they don't get gratification when they want it.
It was free for my Kindle so I can't complain but I thought there was a great story overshadowed by the author's need to label the book as erotic/a.
October 12, 2013
DING DING DING...and the award for Dirty Talk of the century goes to CADE MACKENZIE!!!!
Oh my the MacKenzie boys. Even though the storyline was kind of darker than I normally read I did enjoy it. The chemistry between Cade and Bayleigh was like lighting and thunder in the dark sky. It is a very sexual book..all Hott n steamy. It's a fun and fast read that will leave you wanted more of the MacKenzie boys. Even though it not my typical type of book I love a good Alpha Male and this definitely had one of the sexiest.
This book didn't have a whole lot of depth to it...It is definitely a book written for intense passionate sexy scenes more so than a good plot. It is very well written as that type of book. Way better than a lot of others... for a short Erotica book I give it 4 stars..
If I was basing the book as a book in general I would give it 2.5 or 3 stars just because of the lack of depth and character development.
Oh my the MacKenzie boys. Even though the storyline was kind of darker than I normally read I did enjoy it. The chemistry between Cade and Bayleigh was like lighting and thunder in the dark sky. It is a very sexual book..all Hott n steamy. It's a fun and fast read that will leave you wanted more of the MacKenzie boys. Even though it not my typical type of book I love a good Alpha Male and this definitely had one of the sexiest.
This book didn't have a whole lot of depth to it...It is definitely a book written for intense passionate sexy scenes more so than a good plot. It is very well written as that type of book. Way better than a lot of others... for a short Erotica book I give it 4 stars..
If I was basing the book as a book in general I would give it 2.5 or 3 stars just because of the lack of depth and character development.
February 3, 2013
The sixth book in the MacKenzie Quartet works on all levels. It's a sexy action roguery with the sizzling DEA agent, Cade, against a drug-pimping cartel. When the audacious, curvaceous neighbor, Bayleigh, stumbles on-scene, the stakes inflame.
While these characters succumb to the usual crisis of emotional insecurity, they are refreshingly honest with themselves and each other. Bayleigh's directness and determination is exactly what you want in a female lead and don't often get.
The only rub--and it's a minor one--is similarities between Cade and Cooper (the cousin from book four). They're the same character.
If you're looking for a light quick read with guns, action, and steamy sex, this is it.
While these characters succumb to the usual crisis of emotional insecurity, they are refreshingly honest with themselves and each other. Bayleigh's directness and determination is exactly what you want in a female lead and don't often get.
The only rub--and it's a minor one--is similarities between Cade and Cooper (the cousin from book four). They're the same character.
If you're looking for a light quick read with guns, action, and steamy sex, this is it.
October 3, 2012
FINALLY ... a full length novel revolving around one of the MacKenzie Men!!! The right amount of sizzle plus the right amount of suspense had me in total titillation. My only question is when's the next installment coming??? I need my MacKenzie fix ... like STAT!!!
August 16, 2014
Talk about one hot, sizzling story! This book will singe one’s fingers!
Read full review in the 2012 Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2012 Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
July 24, 2012
Pretty ordinary all around. The love happened so fast that it was unbelievable. I had a hard time staying interested enough to finish it.
December 26, 2013
I would've liked it better but I'd say 4 stars for steam and 2.5 stars for execution.
October 3, 2014
Yeah happy dance we get a fuller book in the series!! Oh yeah, I am lovin Cade!
Ms Hart is all about the smexy chemistry and getting things hot from the get-go. I am all about that!! Hello dirty talker who knows all sorts of naughty tricks!! This book is a scorcher on so many levels!
I love the back and forth between the leads, not only do they have hot chemistry they also have a great dynamic. I love a sassy gal who knows her mind. This one is a definite scorcher and you might want to read while in the cold shower! Or sitting in a bucket of ice!
The story this time is great, I would have loved a bit more detail in the action and meat of the plot. It had a great premise and really kept things from being just a smexy goodtime read. I love a bit or intrigue with my sex, it make the story fuller and more entertaining. While the overall plot is a touch thin it is very engaging and kept me on edge.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Mark Comstock, who does a great job. He could have had more difference in the voices, the women were solid but nothing to special. He had a delicious timber when it came to the men, especially on the bedroom scenes. This has a great pace and really flowed.
Big kudos to Ms Hart for giving a teaser for the next book in the series at the very end!! It had me salivating and jumping over to Audible to snag the next one ASAP!!
Ms Hart is all about the smexy chemistry and getting things hot from the get-go. I am all about that!! Hello dirty talker who knows all sorts of naughty tricks!! This book is a scorcher on so many levels!
I love the back and forth between the leads, not only do they have hot chemistry they also have a great dynamic. I love a sassy gal who knows her mind. This one is a definite scorcher and you might want to read while in the cold shower! Or sitting in a bucket of ice!
The story this time is great, I would have loved a bit more detail in the action and meat of the plot. It had a great premise and really kept things from being just a smexy goodtime read. I love a bit or intrigue with my sex, it make the story fuller and more entertaining. While the overall plot is a touch thin it is very engaging and kept me on edge.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Mark Comstock, who does a great job. He could have had more difference in the voices, the women were solid but nothing to special. He had a delicious timber when it came to the men, especially on the bedroom scenes. This has a great pace and really flowed.
Big kudos to Ms Hart for giving a teaser for the next book in the series at the very end!! It had me salivating and jumping over to Audible to snag the next one ASAP!!
September 26, 2013
3.5 stars
This was a short, super steamy romantic suspense - with an emphasis on romance and erotic scenes than suspense.
Cade is a former DEA agent whose 3 year stint as an undercover agent at a drug cartel ended tragically when his lover was killed by her father and head of the cartel. Cade has supposedly left the DEA and is working as a cop. But really he's just drawing out the cartel to finally destroy the group once and for all. When he moves in next door to Bayleigh, a lingerie designer and boutique owner, heat flares between the two.
I loved Cade - his abs were lick-worthy in my ebook cover! Man, he's got a lot of passion in and out of the bedroom. The sparks betwen Cade and Bayleigh were amazing. I also liked Bayleigh and her fierce attitude.
So why only 3 stars? I didn't think it was 4 stars "I loved it." Everything happened too quickly for me. There was no build up of romance, suspense or sexual tension. I wanted a little more suspense - which is a rare complaint for me - usually I want more romance and smut.
Also, even though I liked Bayleigh, I wanted to learn more about Cade and Carmen's tragic romance. In fact, now I'm looking for a book that has an undercover agent falling for someone on the bad side.
This was a short, super steamy romantic suspense - with an emphasis on romance and erotic scenes than suspense.
Cade is a former DEA agent whose 3 year stint as an undercover agent at a drug cartel ended tragically when his lover was killed by her father and head of the cartel. Cade has supposedly left the DEA and is working as a cop. But really he's just drawing out the cartel to finally destroy the group once and for all. When he moves in next door to Bayleigh, a lingerie designer and boutique owner, heat flares between the two.
I loved Cade - his abs were lick-worthy in my ebook cover! Man, he's got a lot of passion in and out of the bedroom. The sparks betwen Cade and Bayleigh were amazing. I also liked Bayleigh and her fierce attitude.
So why only 3 stars? I didn't think it was 4 stars "I loved it." Everything happened too quickly for me. There was no build up of romance, suspense or sexual tension. I wanted a little more suspense - which is a rare complaint for me - usually I want more romance and smut.
Also, even though I liked Bayleigh, I wanted to learn more about Cade and Carmen's tragic romance. In fact, now I'm looking for a book that has an undercover agent falling for someone on the bad side.
July 3, 2014
Intense suspense right off the bat which ends in tragedy for undercover DEA agent Cade MacKenzie. When his cover is blown and his girlfriend is killed in front of him he vows vengeance on the cartel leader and to bring down his drug operation which is putting a deadly date rape drug on the streets.
Having not read the previous 5 books in the series I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. All the characters were well fleshed out and the main plot of bringing down the cartel had plenty of suspense and graphic descriptions of the murders of the victims of the drug.
Now one thing I haven’t talked about yet is the romance. I’ve read plenty of alpha men who are dark in the bedroom and usually like that. Difference between those and this being the reason Cade pursued his neighbor Bayleigh Scott knowing the cartel was coming after him was kinda irresponsible and other than their being a strong sexual chemistry between them it didn’t make sense.
That being said I could defiantly see why this series has done so well, all the MacKenzie are hot alpha men who you’d want by your side when trouble hit.
Having not read the previous 5 books in the series I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. All the characters were well fleshed out and the main plot of bringing down the cartel had plenty of suspense and graphic descriptions of the murders of the victims of the drug.
Now one thing I haven’t talked about yet is the romance. I’ve read plenty of alpha men who are dark in the bedroom and usually like that. Difference between those and this being the reason Cade pursued his neighbor Bayleigh Scott knowing the cartel was coming after him was kinda irresponsible and other than their being a strong sexual chemistry between them it didn’t make sense.
That being said I could defiantly see why this series has done so well, all the MacKenzie are hot alpha men who you’d want by your side when trouble hit.
February 21, 2013
Wow, hot hot hot, Cade undercover DEA agent, that we got a glimpse of in Coopers story, moves into a quiet neighborhood. In the middle of is doing so he manages to meet & piss off his new neighbor.
Bayleigh, quiet, curvy, sexy, blonde, usually keeps to herself, waltz's across & removes the keys to the moving truck that's playing extremely loud music way too early in the morning, gives him a mouthful & strutts home slamming the door. Whoops, now he's wants her, his hard on while watching her do all this is proof.
Loads of drama & action between them. Action a plenty with Carlos the boss of the drug cartel trying to kill Cade for revenge. Bayleigh gets dragged into all of the drama.
Feelings are spilled, love is realised. Part conversations are taken out of context once the truth is revealed. There's heartache, confessions, hot hot erotic love scenes. Plenty of action to keep the story flowing.
Don't want to be a spoiler, but this is another gem of a story, that will please the romantic lover in all of us. Very hot hot hot, with a HEA, fantastic love story.
Bayleigh, quiet, curvy, sexy, blonde, usually keeps to herself, waltz's across & removes the keys to the moving truck that's playing extremely loud music way too early in the morning, gives him a mouthful & strutts home slamming the door. Whoops, now he's wants her, his hard on while watching her do all this is proof.
Loads of drama & action between them. Action a plenty with Carlos the boss of the drug cartel trying to kill Cade for revenge. Bayleigh gets dragged into all of the drama.
Feelings are spilled, love is realised. Part conversations are taken out of context once the truth is revealed. There's heartache, confessions, hot hot erotic love scenes. Plenty of action to keep the story flowing.
Don't want to be a spoiler, but this is another gem of a story, that will please the romantic lover in all of us. Very hot hot hot, with a HEA, fantastic love story.
August 14, 2016
Romantic suspense? Yeah and I'm the tooth fairy.
Where in the blurb does it carry a warning that there's BDSM or back door activity? Come on authors stop this bullshit and give fair warning.
I trudged on until I could no longer bear one more of Cade's alpha sexual dominance episodes (and there's lots) some of which came perilously close to a lack of choice.
It went like this in a fairly thin plot carried along by sex and more sex:
CADE:'We're going to have sex as often as I want, anytime I want, anyway I want and you'll enjoy it.'
BAYLEIGH:'Of course Cade because you just said I should. I'll do whatever it takes because you've been through hell and back. Handcuffs tonight? Backdoor?'
If this sounds like your thing go for it - me? - I've got more freebie Lillian Harts I'll delete those too.
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