The MacKenzie Brothers

The MacKenzie Family #1-4.6

by Liliana Hart

Five MacKenzie stories in one volume!

Dane
Bad boy, Dane MacKenzie, is coming home to Surrender, Montana. It’s been ten years since he left the woman he loved behind to make a name for himself, and now he’s bound and determined to claim her once and for all.

But Charlotte Munroe has no desire to welcome home the Prodigal Son with a fatted calf. The bitterness of Dane’s betrayal runs deep, and she has no plans of letting him back into her life. Especially since she’s trying to protect the son Dane isn’t aware exists from heartbreak, since she’s sure he’s only going to walk out of their lives again.

Thomas
Cat Randolph is the best cat burglar in the world. But when a job goes wrong and she’s shot, it’s Doctor Thomas MacKenzie that comes to her rescue. Unfortunately, it’s a lot harder to keep secrets when you’re risking the life of someone you love.

Thomas MacKenzie knows Cat is keeping secrets, but getting her to trust him with them is a slow and steady process. But time isn’t on his side. Convincing Cat to stay in Surrender, Montana is harder than he could have imagined. He just has to make sure that their lovemaking is more addictive than the adrenaline rush she craves.

Riley
Riley MacKenzie is one of the world’s leading experts on Egyptian artifacts. But when Maggie Lawrence walks into his life with a priceless stolen artifact and bad guys on her trail, he has no choice but to whisk her away to the safety of Surrender, Montana.

Maggie Lawrence takes one look at Riley MacKenzie and sees everything she’s ever craved and always avoided when it comes to men: Adventure. And she knows it’s only a matter of time before she falls prey to his seduction, especially since she’s trapped with him during one of the worst snowstorms Montana has seen in years. But when the enemy finds them, Maggie’s confronted with a past that could destroy her love for Riley forever.

Cooper
Claire Drexel has loved Cooper MacKenzie since she was fourteen years old. But being ten years older, he’s never seen her as anything more than a kid sister. So she decides to take matters into her own hands. It’s not a secret that Cooper is a heavy player in the BDSM scene, and Claire decides what Cooper needs is the perfect bottom to his top. Only she gets more than she bargains for.

Cooper MacKenzie can’t believe his eyes when he sees little Claire Drexel sitting on the lap of one of the most dangerous men he’s ever met. The fool. She’s just walked into the middle of a drug investigation at one of the premier BDSM clubs in the state, and one wrong move could blow the cover he’s been developing for the past three years. He has no choice but to intercede and claim her as his own, but facing the consequences of his actions might be more than even he’s bargained for.

A MacKenzie Christmas
Grant MacKenzie is ready to settle down and start a family. The only problem is the one woman he’s interested in doesn’t seem to be ready for the long haul. But fate lends Grant a helping hand in getting exactly what he wants under his Christmas tree.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, Fiction, Audiobook

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 5, 2011

About the author

Liliana 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.

Enjoy the Adventures!

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

These books irritated me. I enjoyed the characters and the family set up and the variety of the plots but the stories (can't call them books really, they are too short) flirted with having more evolved plots but then shied away as if scared. The stories were incredibly short and so much more could have been done with them...argh! The characters were interesting but never developed. 2.5*

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[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I will first and foremost admit that part of my rating has to do with the fact that I paid $8 for about 100 pages and I *thought* I was getting 4 full novels. I don't typically read reviews because I don't want to go in with a bias and the description on the site I bought the bundle did not clearly state this are almost novellas.

All of that said there was so much potential in these short almost stories. I enjoyed other books in the series that I picked up first (and those were full length novels). Those full length novels hinted at a fascinating story behind each of these men and their ladies so I was eager to read the books. Much to my disappointed there was about 30 pages a story and it was mostly sex. Not that I mind reading sex scenes but I was looking for a good story with depth not an outline for what could be an excellent book.

[Boundless Book Reviews · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had read Dane before and honestly couldn’t remember if I liked it or not just remember I had read it.  I should have checked my rating.  I think plenty of people would love this type of romance but I found it to be so incredibly sappy and overly gushy, it made me cringe.   

I not sure why I didn’t return it.  The only story I really liked was Riley and that’s because it was a little more edgy, I thought Coopers was going to be the same.  Sadly no.  I guess the instant love x 5 just isn’t me. 

If a guy told me he loved me after the first time we had sex, I would be running the other way FAST!  But then my husband’s idea of romance is walking by slapping my ass as I trying to put on my makeup :/ ....Sara

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[Adrienne Trego · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot, hot, hot!!! By far, Cooper is my favorite of the boxed set. These short novellas are what made me a follower of Liliana Hart. I wish each of these character's stories were longer. But enjoyed them, very much! If you are looking for a really good book by this author, check out "Cade", a MacKenzie novel.

[Allyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying the MacKenzie Family! All those Alpha males in one family wow! Not only is story sweet but hot and steamy as well! After reading about the 4 brothers and their cousin, I definetly am going to read Cade next(Another Mackenzie cousin:)I would highly recommend picking these up, Great Read!

[Jamoz23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in the box set MACKENZIES OF MONTANA through Kindle Unlimited.
Author has really scrambled all these books around. Was originally Mackenzie Family, now Mackenzie's of Montana and book titles and covers don’t all match up.
Read some of these years ago and rereading due to picking up a book that had a different title and cover.
Very confusing and annoying.

1 - DANE’S RETURN
2.5 stars for unbelievability. I have read this ages ago but didn't remember it, not surprising really.
Reread in the box set through Kindle Unlimited. Original review from 2017 stands.
This is the introduction to a new series but it has not enamoured me at all.
A quick free read that I expected so much more from. A second chance romance that is really a poor substitute for a story.
The author needs to rewrite this into a real story that isn't 50% sex.
I didn't connect with either Charlotte or Dane, I had no feelings one way or another about them and that is sad.
I expected more and got less within two chapters.
I'm sorry but Charlotte having sex with Dane 2 mins after he walked back into her life, then again later the same day, without protection, just ruined it for me. Didn’t she learn about getting pregnant the first time around.
Making it out to be that they have always loved each other is just rubbish. 10 YEARS of no contact, bar Charlotte following his exploits in newspapers and magazines.
This is the same man who walked out on her 10 years previously when they were kids and left her pregnant and alone. Granted he didn't know Charli was pregnant but he still left her.
He says he has always loved her but has had loads of women while she has pined for him.
I would have loved this to be a longer, better plotted book. Liked the brothers but am loath to read more from this author. Will research and see.

2 - THOMAS’ VOW
Different career choice, both of them, for a heroine.
Enjoyable short read with the insta love connection happening.
Reread in the box set through Kindle Unlimited. Original review from 2017 stands.
3 - RILEY’S SANCTUARY
I am not sure why I tortured myself reading this book. I got the brothers box set from the library.
I disliked the first brother intensely, the insta love/lust thing is obviously a theme for this series.
Found this to be just weird. WHO uses someone else's sex toys? just YUK.

4 - COOPER’S PROMISE
An okay read but this was just a bit unbelievable.
A childhood crush turns into stalkerish behaviour. That is the only way to describe how Claire behaves in her chasing of Cooper.
The fact Claire was roomies with a woman who was having sex with Cooper and pumped her for information on how he likes his sexy was truly weird.
At least Claire kept some self respect before giving her virginity away.
Reread in the box set through Kindle Unlimited. The author has rereleased all of these with different covers and titles, so not sure which version I have read.

5 - GRANT’S CHRISTMAS WISH
One of the sweeter stories in this series.
Moving onto the cousins now with this cute Christmas themed short story.
Grant has a bit of OCD in that he likes to plan everything. He has decided he want more from his life after seeing his cousins and their women.
He is thinking of moving to fresh pastures to meet likely wife material women.
On his way to his cabin he spots Annabeth, someone he has known for ages and thinks of as a little sister, fall through the ice whilst skating.
After saving Annabeth, Grant realises she is his one. Now he just has to convince her of that fact.
Annabeth is all alone at Christmas, she is all alone all the time really. No holiday cheer for this girl. So she decides to go skating to pass the long lonely day away.
She spots Grant, who she has had a crush on, just before the ice gives way. Coming too in Grants arms is a Christmas wish come true but can she believe it is real.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Five novellas in one book! DANE Bad boy, Dane MacKenzie, is coming home to Surrender, Montana. It's been ten years since he left the woman he loved behind to make a name for himself, and now he's bound and determined to claim her once and for all. But Charlotte Munroe has no desire to welcome home the Prodigal Son with a fatted calf. The bitterness of Dane's betrayal runs deep, and she has no plans of letting him back into her life. Especially since she's trying to protect the son Dane isn't aware exists from heartbreak, since she's sure he's only going to walk out of their lives again. THOMAS Cat Randolph is the best cat burglar in the world. But when a job goes wrong and she's shot, it's Doctor Thomas MacKenzie that comes to her rescue. Unfortunately, it's a lot harder to keep secrets when you're risking the life of someone you love. Thomas MacKenzie knows Cat is keeping secrets, but getting her to trust him with them is a slow and steady process. But time isn't on his side. Convincing Cat to stay in Surrender, Montana is harder than he could have imagined. He just has to make sure that their lovemaking is more addictive than the adrenaline rush she craves. RILEY Riley MacKenzie is one of the world's leading experts on Egyptian artifacts. But when Maggie Lawrence walks into his life with a priceless stolen artifact and bad guys on her trail, he has no choice but to whisk her away to the safety of Surrender, Montana. Maggie Lawrence takes one look at Riley MacKenzie and sees everything she's ever craved and always avoided when it comes to men: Adventure. And she knows it's only a matter of time before she falls prey to his seduction, especially since she's trapped with him during one of the worst snowstorms Montana has seen in years. But when the enemy finds them, Maggie's confronted with a past that could destroy her love for Riley forever. COOPER Claire Drexel has loved Cooper MacKenzie since she was fourteen years old. But being ten years older, he's never seen her as anything more than a kid sister. So she decides to take matters into her own hands. It's not a secret that Cooper is a heavy player in the BDSM scene, and Claire decides what Cooper needs is the perfect bottom to his top. Only she gets more than she bargains for. Cooper MacKenzie can't believe his eyes when he sees little Claire Drexel sitting on the lap of one of the most dangerous men he's ever met. The fool. She's just walked into the middle of a drug investigation at one of the premier BDSM clubs in the state, and one wrong move could blow the cover he's been developing for the past three years. He has no choice but to intercede and claim her as his own, but facing the consequences of his actions might be more than even he's bargained for. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Grant MacKenzie is ready to settle down and start a family. The only problem is the one woman he's interested in doesn't seem to be ready for the long haul. But fate lends Grant a helping hand in getting exactly what he wants under his Christmas tree.
Man oh man, these stories are short. They were good stories, but felt very rush and the emotions happened a little faster than was really realistic, but they were short so the writer had to move fast to the HEA. I liked them, probably would have enjoyed them more if they had been a little longer.

[Chelsea Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mabye 2.5 Stars?

I can't really decide with these stories. Everything was just so fast it almost felt like people were supposed to already know these characters. Each story had decent potential and then because it was so short it basically blew past anything interesting and just jumped straight to "I love you, marry me." And there were several grammatical/spelling mistakes that I felt like should have been caught at some point (a few instances where people were taking stuff from the DOOR when it should have been the DRAWER (ie: underwear or a gun). But I did like the relationship between the brother's and how they had each other's backs. And then welcomed the respective women into the fold with almost no question(s).

Dane I'll admit that this was my favorite of the stories. I did kind of roll my eyes at Charlie and her (lack of) reasons behind not telling Dane, or really anyone. I mean, if Jayden looked like he did, did she really think someone wouldn't figure it out? I could kind of see her not telling Dane, all things considered, but the fact that she basically decided she was just going to somehow avoid his brother's in the middle of nowhere, Montana and that's how she was going to get around not telling them? It just...yeah, I kind of shook my head at it. Acknowledging that the story was super short (like 51 pages, I think?), I did wish there could have been more around Dane meeting Jayden.

Thomas Well, going back to the whole "there was potential". Thomas went from "this lady nearly drove over a cow" to "I love her and I don't care about her past, I won't let my brother try and arrest her" was a little ridiculous. And Cat's thought process of "I'll just steal these keys I found lying here and sneak into the only mechanic's in town to retrieve my stolen artifact" was again ridiculous. And I was slightly confused about how the FBI supposedly found her if her uncle and her father never ratted her out. Unless I missed that comment?

Riley Again on the potential thing. I like the Indiana Jones-esque vibe it felt like the author was going for but it just fell flat. And am I the only one bothered by Maggie being comfortable enough to go snooping through Cooper's chest? And not only did she snoop, but she actually borrowed his toys? I mean, she did clean up, but I just...that feels kind of personal to me. Then there was Riley's using everything. Because that's not weird at all, tying up the woman you've just met and have fallen head over heels for with your older brother's sex toys.

Cooper Feeling like a broken record, but potential. Like, each of these stories had so much possibility yet it seemed to run the other way in exchange for "I just met you but I love you". And for someone who was supposed to be into the "seedier" side of sex (Cooper's description), there was literally nothing. Except for that collar.

A MacKenzie Christmas I'm not even going to say it, but if you've read this far, well, you know. I did like the fact that Grant moved so fast to get Annabeth warmed up. Although there were some editing things right as he pulled her out that got me turned around. I did find myself chuckling at the 27 MacKenzie's showing up to check on Grant.

[Bette Stanek · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a series of five novellas based on four brothers and their cousin. Dane and Charlie are given a second chance when he returns home for a short visit and discovers he has a 9-year-old son. Surprise! Thomas and Cat meet when she crashes her car while Thomas is out mending fences. He doctors her back to health, and yes, he is a for real doctor. However, Cat has a very unusual background that causes some problems. Riley and Maggie meet when she contacts him for identification of an ancient artifact. Riley quickly realizes she's got something extremely rare and valuable and has probably been set-up by a colleague. Cooper and Claire meet in an SBDM club, he's on a sting and she's stalking him, sort of. No, she's really stalking him. She's a baby as far as Coop is concerned, but somehow he has a hard time convincing himself of that. Claire is all "growed-up" now and she knows what she wants! Grant, the cousin, and Annabeth have known one another all their lives. She's Grant's sister's BFF. She's always been like his kid sister. Once again, she's not like his kid sister, after all.

All the novellas are quick and easy to read as well as entertaining.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great Family to Fall in Love

What a great box set that has a family of brothers that fall in love and find their life mates. Each brother have a challenge to convince their woman to love and keep them. From Dane and Charlie who have a second chance at love to Thomas who catches the Kat burglar, Riley who rescues the Historian and then ties her up and finally Cade who captures his library mouse and finds out she isn't so prim and proper. You have the bonus of Grant who rescues his true love and brings a Christmas wish come true. The narration along with the book is good, the narrator was OK, the inflections for characters need a bit more variety but still was nice to listen to while driving.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

These books are so short, I wouldn't even call them novellas. They get 2 stars for at least being well written, minus some typos. The characters and stories have tons of potential as stand alone, fully developed books; but; as mini-novellas, they just seem ridiculous. If you want a quick 30 minute read each with instant attraction, instant consensual condom free sex, and insta-love, then go for it. I don't mind naughty talk or erotic scenes, but I can't imagine them with someone that met 5 minutes ago, and can't imagine being that comfortable engaging in some of these things with someone I barely knew- call me old fashioned...

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erotica. Wonderful characters. To say its steamy would be an understatement. Well written.
Dane: 5/5, Reunion. A second chance of first love.
Thomas: 5/5, Fated mates. Unpredicted events.
Riley: 4/5, National treasure. BDSM erotica. Unpredictable conclusion.
Cooper: 5/5, Love always finds its way.
A MacKenzie Christmas: 5/5, Why yes, Santa does exist and he still grants Christmas miracles.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Mackenzies...

This book set has the beginnings of the MacKenzie family series. A tough fun loving family that has plenty of issues. However the storylines are filled with intense twists, turns, passion, drama, loyalty and plenty of toe curling sex.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy reading Liliana Hart's books. I have read the other MacKenzie books previously and I was left wanting more. Her characters are fun. My favorite of this group was Grant in The MacKenzie Christmas.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read the entire Mackenzies series by Liliana Hart and I LOVED each book! It's definitely one of my favorite series by an author!

[Sherry Vitaniemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fate

Everyone of them. Has had a hard time. But falling for their ladies. Is the easiest and started thing they have ever done.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

5 wham bam thank you mame stories.

[Helen McNabb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the series

Yep, I sure do love this series.
. 💯 . 🌠 🌠 🌠 🌠 🌠 🌠 🌠 💯. . .

[Melissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh. Finished because it is only 200 pages but meh. The desperate need of editing made my wince on practically ever page

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love the family set up and following the brothers but not my favourite. I have read books with similar story lines done better

[Mrs K Bartholomew · Rating 3 out of 5]

An but too cheesy and Insta love for my taste but ok if you want a short read.

[Sara]

2 stars, review to follow on Boundless Book Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great book to read

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fabulous anthology of the first five novellas in the series. Very hot and sexy pairing that will melt your Kindle/iPod.

Each one is a mixed narrative going between the two leads POV and giving a full picture of their thoughts and feelings. If you like sassy girls and dominant men then you will love these yummy reads!!

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Carly Robins. She has a great tone and really brings the characters to life. A little more bass in the male voice would have been delicious. Great pace that makes the smexy read really flow. I really enjoyed her narration and definitely want to look for more!

Dane (The MacKenzie Family #1)
This is a really quick and hot little read! When you have reunited lovers things can progress from "hello" to "Oh God Yes" in a snap. These two are combustible with enough chemistry to burn the lab down.

The story is thin but it holds together very well. Because this is such a short read it misses a lot of the build the story deserves. I would love to see this expanded to a full novel or even a novella. It would make the story all the sweeter in the end.

There are some story points that could have used time to be drawn out, then they would have had more impact. Forgiveness is to easy, this could have been drawn out over a longer time to really add to the joy of reunion.

The steam is hot as Hades!!! When lust has ten years to build things get smexy! For such a short book it packs a wallop in the bedroom or on the desk!!

Can't wait to read the other brothers!!

Thomas (The MacKenzie Family #2)
Things happen really quickly in these novellas. This time we have a dishy doctor and a naughty cat burglar. Again combustible and very smexy! You have to suspend reality for a few things. Cause doctor/patient ethics are bent and you will have to believe a gal with a gunshot wound will be wanting to get busy. Not realistic but uber sexy!

I loved all Cat's sass and Thomas was so delicious!! I love a guy who knows what he wants and goes for it!! They are another super hot couple!!! Holy Hannah, these MacKenzie boys know how to throw down!!!

For such a short read the character's felt real, I just wish they had more build to the story. It would be great to see this expand into a novel. Really draw out the drama and intrigue!

Now I am ready for a little hot for teacher time with Riley!!

Riley (The MacKenzie Family #3)
Oh my another hot and yummy read!! Ms Hart definitely believes in love/lust at first sight!! These kids meet and are automatically! Whoa mamma, things get smexy fast.

Riley is the kind of hot professor you always wish for!! I am sure I would not get any work done if her were my teacher!!

The smexy scenes are incredibly hot and might just burn the house down!! Loads of hot play and toys!!

The story this time has a little more meat on it and the meeting of the leads makes more sense. Love the mixed narrative, really helps you get into both character's heads.

Cooper (The MacKenzie Family #4)
Love this smexy big brother!!! Who can resist a sexy officer with handcuffs. piercings and a treasure trove of toys!!! Yes, yes, Oh Gawd YES!!!

This story was a great mix of hot tension and a great little story. I could have done with a touch more build on the drama but it was a great read. I liked the whole club setting could have been hotter, there is so much more potential there.

This is a great way to end things for the hot brothers and I can not wait to read all the sexxy little extra stories I just discovered!!

A MacKenzie Christmas (The MacKenzie Family #5)
This is a new turn for the MacKenzie family, now we are moving on to the cousins. I know it is a novella but I would have loved more catch-up time with all the character's we love.

The story moves quickly as the leads have know each other for some time, makes the feelings more believable too. There are some super yummy bedroom scenes to heat up the read. Yum Yum!!

I can not wait to see what will happen with all Grant's siblings! I really hope we get to seem more of the past couples as the series progresses in this new direction. I love updates cause it is like visiting with old friends.

Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.

[Elle Markov · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of the 5 super short novellas in the MacKenzies' series, they are not for young readers but you have to read these so you can get into the whole series and trust me, when the cloaks and daggers begins in the next section of the series, it gets good.

Rating 5 out of 5 [Whole Collection]

Dane (The MacKenzie Family #1)
I got this one for free from iBooks and I had mixed feelings, and by mixed feelings I couldn't decide who I wanted to smack more Dane or Charlotte. Dane left town and a young Charlotte pregnant (granted he didn't know), Dane decided he wanted to follow his dreams and all. In the years he's been gone he occasionally thinks of Charlotte (yet he has no issues being with other women). Dane move bank to town and learns that Charlotte has also moved back and now runs an auto shop. I hate that despite Charlotte's supposedly tough stance she immediately has sex with him. Dane later learns he might have a son and goes to confront Charlotte, they have sex again.

I hated that Charlotte basically lived her romantic life in stand still since the day Dane left. This is what I hated about her, Dane had no problem moving on (even temporarily) and she turns down pretty much everyone until Dane comes back into her life.

Rating 1 out of 5
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Thomas (The MacKenzie Family #2)
This novella was more fun, I like Cat and Thomas more. Thomas is a doctor and Cat is a thief; the story starts off with Cat stealing something. Cat flees once she steals an artifact, but she's shot, yet somehow she makes it to Montana and ends up at the MacKenzie farm. Obviously, Thomas tends to her wound and well things get heated. After handing the artifact over to the proper authorities (yeah, she steals things from criminals, how Robin Hood) she returns to Montana to be with Thomas. I would have wished the story was longer and we had more back story on Cat.

Rating 2 out of 5
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Riley (The MacKenzie Family #3)
This story is a little longer than the others and a little more interesting, Riley is a professor and he meets Maggie who has a stolen artifact (no she didn't steal it, it was sent to her by a colleague). Well bad people are after the artifact so Riley takes Maggie to Montana; they stay at Cooper's (Riley's brother) apartment and things get very heated between Riley, Maggie and all the toys Cooper has in his apartment. Eventually, the bad guy comes for the artifact and Riley and Maggie take care of him and they get together. Its fun, it's interesting and it was nice.

Rating 3 out of 5
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Cooper (The MacKenzie Family #4)
Of all the MacKenzie novellas this is my favorite. Cooper is way into BDSM and Claire has been in love with him forever. Cooper has a thing for Claire, but he doesn't act on it because he's 10 years older than Claire (what an idiot love doesn't have an age). Anyway, Cooper is helping in a drug investigation and the main baddie is is a BDSM club and is chatting up Claire, Cooper interferes and things get crazy from there. This one is my favorite because its a preset to how the rest of the MacKenzie series go. The other MacKenzie's are active military or some sort of undercover government agents going after cartels, so there is a lot of action.

Rating 4 out of 5
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A MacKenzie Christmas (The MacKenzie Family #5)
This one is just a feel good cute story; Grant is in love with Annabeth and Annabeth is in love with Grant, except neither knows how to tell the other. But, hey its Christmas eve and miracles do tend to happen and when Grant heads home and sees Annabeth accidentally fall into the lake she was skating on. Grant saves Annabeth and they finally tell each other how they feel and have themselves a very Merry Christmas.

Rating 3 out of 5
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[Ria Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three cheers for the McKenzies!!!!

Liliana Hart has put her first four MacKenzie books into one bundle -what a brilliant idea!!
BOOK 1: DANE
Dane MacKenzie has returned to his hometown of Surrender after a 10 year absence.
Also back in town is Charlotte Munroe, the woman he left behind and still loves.
Will he be able to win her back and will she tell him the secret that she has kept for the past 10 years??

BOOK 2: THOMAS
Thomas MacKenzie is Surrender's town doctor and is about to be stunned by his new patient, Cat Randolph.
Cat just happens to be a professional thief.
The minute he sees her sparks fly.
Their attraction to each other is instantaneous.
Can Thomas come to terms with Cat's shady past?
Can Cat leave her past behind for Thomas?

BOOK 3: RILEY
Riley MacKenzie is a Doctor of Anthropology - specialising in Egyptian artifacts. His work brings Maggie Lawrence into his life. She also brings danger.
Together they a caught in a snowstorm at Riley's brother's apartment.
There they share a passion neither of them thought that they would ever experience.
Is Riley able to keep this woman safe from harm?

BOOK 4: COOPER
Claire Drexel is in love with Cooper MacKenzie, but he doesn't believe in love. Sex yes - but not love.
Cooper's lifestyle is different to that of his brothers - he is into BDSM.
Can he find love in Claire and retain his sexual preferences?
Is Claire able to give Cooper the challenge he needs?

BOOK 5: A MacKenzie Christmas
Grant MacKenzie has one wish for Christmas - to find a woman that he can love - he has the perfect one in mind.
Annabel Martin has loved Grant for years, but he always avoids her - plus there is that 6 year age difference.
But fate steps in and throws the two of them together.
What happens next will knock your socks off!!!

I loved this book bundle, it was absolutely brilliant and very very addictive. The MacKenzie men are something to behold.
Well done Liliana, definitely worth 5*****
Now to read the rest of the books in this series.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are my individual reviews for each book that was in this box set.


Dane
4 Star Review
This was a great short story, I can't wait to read the rest of the brothers books.


Thomas
3 Star Review
I liked this one, but I think it could have been longer...it moved way to fast for me. I kind of wish they had a little more time to let love blossom.
With that said it was a good book, and parts made me laugh...I loved seeing how Dane and Charlie are doing within the book. I am looking forward to seeing Cooper get knocked on his ass with the love bug, that is going to be interesting.


Riley
3 Star Reviews
This one like book 2 I really liked it, but I wish it was longer. The author could have written so much more into this to make it an amazing full length novel. I do love Riley though...but I think I may be taken away by Cooper once I read his book.
If you are a fan of short stories that are faced paced then you will LOVE this series.


Cooper
4 Star Review
I kinda love Cooper's character, I knew I would reading about him in the previous books, and I wasn't disappointed at all. This book is by far my favorite in the series so far, it was fast paced but the characters had known each other all their lives and their story was well told within the short story.
I do wish it was longer but only because I wanted to read more about Cooper.
Definitely well worth a read if you haven't read it yet....


A MacKenzie Christmas
3 Star Review
I am loving this entire family series...and Grant's story was sweet. He never saw what was always right in front of him until he almost lost it. I especially loved at the end where Cade says he's glad he's leaving because there is something in the water...
I can't wait to read the next book which is Cade's, he is going to end up being my next favorite right next to Cooper.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

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There were a lot of women standing in line for these MacKenzie boys at Authors After Dark, so I thought I should buy one. After reading the stories I can say that they are erotic romance leaning towards the erotic but with interesting story components. The story components are unusual and interesting, but not fully developed.

Basically, although the bones of a story are there, they are all thinly veiled, pure erotica: The time from introduction to the bedroom, wall, or counter top is a few scant pages; regardless of the woman’s resolve.

Am I saying that is bad? No, I am merely saying that you should read these knowing there is very little “real life” to them, and possibly even less real sex. This is porn star sex we’re talking about here.

Because these were issued as novellas and then combined, it’s fair to say a few similarities crept by that wouldn’t have been as apparent in novellas. First the epiphany each man has that this is his one, true love is almost instantaneous. And two of the heroines rub cream on their faces as part of their toilette and hate coffee. By the way, The MacKenzie Family Christmas is definitely not “family” in the PG 13, or even the R, Rating way.

These issues aside, if you go in expecting lots hot, fantasy sex, then this is fun, fairly well done erotica. It isn’t overly vulgar, and the characters treat each other with affection and respect. But, AS Erotica I think it’s a good bet.

[Whispers From · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved them...hot and sexy

DANE 5 stars
    When Dane left 10 years ago he didn't know he'd left Charlotte pregnant. Now he's back and will do anything to win her back.

THOMAS 3 Stars
   Cat is a thief. Thomas is a small town doctor. When she crashes thru his fence, he patches her up and falls instantly in love. Very sexy.
I just don't believe the "love you can't live without you" after one day. Still sexy story.

RILEY 5 stars
   Riley is an archeologist who gets a call from Margaret Lawrence about an artifact she has in her possession. When Maggie walks in the cafe, she is not what he was expecting. She has the Tear of Nefetari. They go into hiding because lots of people want it. A snow storm, sex toys, and an ancient, cursed artifact.

COOPER.. 5 stars
   Cooper is the sheriff with a very kinky side. He doesn't want to get married or have children for fear of dying and leaving them behind. He is in for a shock when he walks in to a BDSM club and finds Claire there. Claire is the town librarian and has been reading about bdsm. He crushes her when he tells her and can lead to nowhere. But he soon finds he can't get her out of his head.

A MACKENZIE CHRISTMAS ...5 stars
   Grant owns a construction company but during Christmas he realizes he wants his own family. So he goes walking back to his house and sees Annabeth fall right thru the ice. Annabeth has been around the MacKenzie's her whole life. But she doesn't believe in Christmas. Her parents were killed when she was a teenager. She has loved Grant forever but figures he couldn't possibly love her. They both find out Christmas miracles do come true.