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Damaged #2
Damaged and the Knight
After he saves her from certain death, Tawny Smith falls for her knight in shining armor. Judd O'Keefe isn't an easy man to love. As an enforcer for the Johansson family business, he hides his heart behind cold walls built from a lifetime of pain. Yet, his angel Tawny awakens a desire in Judd more powerful than he ever imagined possible. Can a man with blood on his hands heal the damaged girl of his dreams? Damaged and the Knight is the second book in the Damaged series. It is a full length novel with a HEA. Damaged and the Outlaw is scheduled for release in early autumn. ***Warning: This novel contains scenes of a sexual nature, violent themes, and coarse language. It is intended for mature readers.***
218 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2013
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Bijou Hunter
84 books951 followersAuthor of Contemporary ~ New Adult ~ Romantic Suspense
The Damaged series reading order
~ Beast
~ Knight
~ Cobra
~ Outlaw
~ Dragon
~ Bulldog
~ Saint
Little Memphis MC series reading order
~ Little Memphis
~ Broken Memphis
Standalone Romances
Gator ~ a story between an assassin and the woman he claims.
Used ~ ex con biker finds love and redemption with a club girl.
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The Damaged series reading order
~ Beast
~ Knight
~ Cobra
~ Outlaw
~ Dragon
~ Bulldog
~ Saint
Little Memphis MC series reading order
~ Little Memphis
~ Broken Memphis
Standalone Romances
Gator ~ a story between an assassin and the woman he claims.
Used ~ ex con biker finds love and redemption with a club girl.
I love interacting with readers. Contact me here:
Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorBijouHunter
Twitter: BijouBooks
Mailing List: bijouhunterbooks.com/mailing-list
Happy reading!!!
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September 6, 2013
So it's safe to say that my favourite Smith sister is Tawny! She may have been way more broken than Farah but she was much stronger than her too!
Damaged and the Knight is Tawny and Judd's story. Okay firstly I like to mention the title of this this book because it's very aptly named. Obviously when I say Damaged I mean Tawny and the Knight is obviously Judd, but when I think about it now both Tawny and Judd were damaged they both had difficult pasts, they couldn't connect with other people because they felt they weren't worthy. But at the same time they saved each other, Tawny was able to bring the goodness out of Judd, she made him realise that he had goodness inside himself.
Whereas Judd showed Tawny that she was lovable, that what happened to her didn't taint her, that people didn't see what she saw in the mirror.So yes, the title work both ways.
Why did I like this book?
Well I don't like reading about perfect heroines, I don't like reading about the good girl who fell for the bad boy, that just never interests me.
But I do like bad boys, everyone does. I like them even more when they fall for a less than perfect heroine. Yes I love a cocky bastard, but he's even hotter when he can tell the woman he loves, why she's so important to him. This was Judd.
Tawny was refreshing, she could stand up for herself and she could claim her man without sounding like a conceited b!tch. Yes she had some self esteem issues, but because of what happened to her and how young she was, it's more than understandable.
The Writing
I honestly and truly enjoyed it, the author says it like it is and I appreciate that. She's very raw and graphic, this is another thing I like. I don't like reading graphic books, out of some perverse fascination. Nope! Having the detail taken out of what would be a gruesome or horrifying scene is like watching a movie without popcorn. Incomplete!
Issues I had with this book
Please don't cringe there was only one lol!!!
Tawny could read people, okay I get that. But... I felt like it was completely random... That is all!
And finally this is for Bailey!
Note to Author
The whole Lark and weird step brother situation... I think there's a story there... Hmmmmm???? Maybe a spinoff???
July 6, 2016
Another great book by Bijou Hunter. I love this author’s writing and characters. I liked this one much better than the first one…only because the first one was so hard to deal with and the issues so deep. Don’t get me wrong, this one was heavy too. But Tawny was such a great heroine and seemed to really be trying to make a better life for herself.
Boy, was I pissed for a minute at Judd in the beginning. But he turned around and became a wonderful hero. I think they both needed each other and helped to heal the other one.
I was also glad to see some closure for Farah and Tawny and the guys who ruined two little girls get their due as well as their parents. I can’t even explain the hate I had for those people.
As usual, we get a beautiful epilogue. It’s good to see Tawny and Judd continue to heal as well as Farah. I will definitely be continuing on with this series.
Boy, was I pissed for a minute at Judd in the beginning. But he turned around and became a wonderful hero. I think they both needed each other and helped to heal the other one.
“We just fit. It makes no sense, but I don’t feel right unless you’re around. Even just sitting somewhere doing nothing, it’s not good for me unless you’re sitting next to me doing nothing too.” ~Judd
I was also glad to see some closure for Farah and Tawny and the guys who ruined two little girls get their due as well as their parents. I can’t even explain the hate I had for those people.
As usual, we get a beautiful epilogue. It’s good to see Tawny and Judd continue to heal as well as Farah. I will definitely be continuing on with this series.
“You saved me, Judd. Months ago and that night in the rain and the day in the woods and today and every day we’re together, you always save me. You’re my knight.” ~Tawny
December 23, 2019
Totally loved it! Tawny was freakin hilarious! Of course she had her insecure moments, but I thought she rocked! Judd was a stud but I must say I loved Tawny more. The interactions between Judd and his friends also kept me entertained.
April 5, 2014
RIGHT OK.
I don't even know where to start with this book. I expected something much better than what i got...
SOO the heroine is a victim of sexual abuse. WHY ARE ALL THE WOMEN VICTIMS? AND WHY DO THEY NEED A MAN JUST TO FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES? It's sick. This is the 21st century,guys! Woman can get get jobs now and wear trousers and :0(OMG)VOTE!
Some amazing news... BUT SOME WOMEN ARE EVEN PEOPLES BOSSES... i mean like.. WTF?!
Anyway the heroine gets saved from some shitty motel by a big handsome scary guy who's like 10 years older than her. (YAWN)
And because she's like totally afraid of flying or some bullshit, they drive to her sisters house. IT TAKES THREE FUCKING DAYS.
In those amazing three days, of being treated like shit, ignored, and all in all having him look at her like a broken puppy... she falls in love with him. AWWWWWWW!
NO. he kisses her once and she claims he's broken her heart? I mean come on guys, seriously?
WE BIRTH CHILDREN FOR GOD SAKES. We are not that fucking fragile! It's insulting.
OH but then he decides that he wants her and he loves her. I mean seriously? These are supposed to be grown adults. THEY HAD MORE INSTALOVE THAN me and a Dominos Pizza. (I fucking love pizza)
BUT DON'T WORRY. Because...
She sleeps with him and it's totally like AMAZEBALLS and then they have lots and lots of sex. And she loves every second of it which i find surprising considering that, oh yeah!, SHE WAS RAPED! MULTIPLE TIMES i mean come on, let's be serious. It was pathetic. No she was pathetic. She had no substance. I mean she whined all the way through the book about wanting be all independant and shit. BUT SHE HAD NO LIFE GOALS. Unless you count orgasming five times a day. Seriously if she's that sensitive does she come when she wipes? PUT A FUCKING RING ON IT JUDD. Oh wait...
I mean lets be fucking serious here. IT WAS PATHETIC. The best thing about the entire book was when Cooper leaves the house to kill him some rapists.
And speaking of those rapists? How CONVENIENT that one just popped up in the bar out of nowhere. LIKE SERIOUSLY. But because Judd protects her it just like solidifies there relationship and they EVEN THOUGH WERE BOTH PRETTY FUCKING ADAMANT THEY WEREN'T GOING TO DO EITHER.
Okay. Review over.
I'm out to find me a sexy man that makes me cry and glares at me until i fall inlove with him. YAHOO!
I only carried on reading it for Cooper(oddly enough I'm a big Cooper fan. It must be his overuse of the word bitch.)
I don't even know where to start with this book. I expected something much better than what i got...
SOO the heroine is a victim of sexual abuse. WHY ARE ALL THE WOMEN VICTIMS? AND WHY DO THEY NEED A MAN JUST TO FEEL BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES? It's sick. This is the 21st century,guys! Woman can get get jobs now and wear trousers and :0(OMG)VOTE!
Some amazing news... BUT SOME WOMEN ARE EVEN PEOPLES BOSSES... i mean like.. WTF?!
Anyway the heroine gets saved from some shitty motel by a big handsome scary guy who's like 10 years older than her. (YAWN)
And because she's like totally afraid of flying or some bullshit, they drive to her sisters house. IT TAKES THREE FUCKING DAYS.
In those amazing three days, of being treated like shit, ignored, and all in all having him look at her like a broken puppy... she falls in love with him. AWWWWWWW!
NO. he kisses her once and she claims he's broken her heart? I mean come on guys, seriously?
WE BIRTH CHILDREN FOR GOD SAKES. We are not that fucking fragile! It's insulting.
OH but then he decides that he wants her and he loves her. I mean seriously? These are supposed to be grown adults. THEY HAD MORE INSTALOVE THAN me and a Dominos Pizza. (I fucking love pizza)
BUT DON'T WORRY. Because...
She sleeps with him and it's totally like AMAZEBALLS and then they have lots and lots of sex. And she loves every second of it which i find surprising considering that, oh yeah!, SHE WAS RAPED! MULTIPLE TIMES i mean come on, let's be serious. It was pathetic. No she was pathetic. She had no substance. I mean she whined all the way through the book about wanting be all independant and shit. BUT SHE HAD NO LIFE GOALS. Unless you count orgasming five times a day. Seriously if she's that sensitive does she come when she wipes? PUT A FUCKING RING ON IT JUDD. Oh wait...
I mean lets be fucking serious here. IT WAS PATHETIC. The best thing about the entire book was when Cooper leaves the house to kill him some rapists.
And speaking of those rapists? How CONVENIENT that one just popped up in the bar out of nowhere. LIKE SERIOUSLY. But because Judd protects her it just like solidifies there relationship and they EVEN THOUGH WERE BOTH PRETTY FUCKING ADAMANT THEY WEREN'T GOING TO DO EITHER.
Okay. Review over.
I'm out to find me a sexy man that makes me cry and glares at me until i fall inlove with him. YAHOO!
I only carried on reading it for Cooper(oddly enough I'm a big Cooper fan. It must be his overuse of the word bitch.)
July 10, 2013
Good Lord this author did it again!!!!!
All i want to say is that officially
Took me a bit to get into the book. When I did I couldn't put it down.
I love the romantic anti-hero, the hottie who starts out bad but is redeemed, or blindsided by love and winds up a hero almost in spite of himself. Villains don’t get redeemed, but the anti-hero makes you love him, or at least lust for him, and hot means anti-hero, not villain, right?
Oh, how I LOVE Judd O'Keefe!!! He is the perfect anti-hero, alpha, possessive etc......(I Think You Get What I Mean)I LOVE HIM!
Tawny Smith
Such a captivating dark sexy story. The way Judd and Tawny need each other on such a deep level....AMEZING. I can't wait to purchase the rest of the series.
Bijou Hunter is an amazing writer & I will read anything she decides to write!
All i want to say is that officially
Took me a bit to get into the book. When I did I couldn't put it down.
I love the romantic anti-hero, the hottie who starts out bad but is redeemed, or blindsided by love and winds up a hero almost in spite of himself. Villains don’t get redeemed, but the anti-hero makes you love him, or at least lust for him, and hot means anti-hero, not villain, right?
Oh, how I LOVE Judd O'Keefe!!! He is the perfect anti-hero, alpha, possessive etc......(I Think You Get What I Mean)I LOVE HIM!
Tawny Smith
Such a captivating dark sexy story. The way Judd and Tawny need each other on such a deep level....AMEZING. I can't wait to purchase the rest of the series.
Bijou Hunter is an amazing writer & I will read anything she decides to write!
June 29, 2016
Ok first I'm going to fangirl over Bijou Hunter for a minute. Things I can always expect to get from a Bijou Hunter read:
1. A hero that loves his woman to distraction. No other will do once he sets eyes on her.
2. Laugh out loud moments.
3. An amazing cast of secondary characters that add so much to the story.
4. People damaged or living a hard life in some way that find exactly what they need for a good life.
5. An absolutely amazing epilogue years into the future with marriage and babies.
This book was no different. Tawny is one of my favorite heroines for sure. This girl has been through so much in her young life yet she never gives up. She is witty, loving, loyal and honest. She definitely lucked out with Judd too. This Knight who was basically just going through the motions of life until he met his Angel. They saved each other. There was a part in the beginning of the book that he pissed me off but I understand his reason for doing what he did. Could he have handled it differently, absolutely. But the man gives good grovel and from that point forward he does everything in his power to make Tawny know that she is loved. I will be thinking about these characters for days to come. I love that the bad guys of the story got what was coming to them. It was so great to catch up with Farah and Cooper and spend time in their world too. I will definitely be reading more of this series and every Bijou Hunter book that is released. She is one of my favorite authors and will be an auto-buy for me.
1. A hero that loves his woman to distraction. No other will do once he sets eyes on her.
2. Laugh out loud moments.
3. An amazing cast of secondary characters that add so much to the story.
4. People damaged or living a hard life in some way that find exactly what they need for a good life.
5. An absolutely amazing epilogue years into the future with marriage and babies.
This book was no different. Tawny is one of my favorite heroines for sure. This girl has been through so much in her young life yet she never gives up. She is witty, loving, loyal and honest. She definitely lucked out with Judd too. This Knight who was basically just going through the motions of life until he met his Angel. They saved each other. There was a part in the beginning of the book that he pissed me off but I understand his reason for doing what he did. Could he have handled it differently, absolutely. But the man gives good grovel and from that point forward he does everything in his power to make Tawny know that she is loved. I will be thinking about these characters for days to come. I love that the bad guys of the story got what was coming to them. It was so great to catch up with Farah and Cooper and spend time in their world too. I will definitely be reading more of this series and every Bijou Hunter book that is released. She is one of my favorite authors and will be an auto-buy for me.
March 6, 2022
This was a great book of you like NA. This book was less drama llama than the last book so there's that. I'm grumpy and get annoyed at immature heroines, so ignore me. 😜
The h in this book is the younger sister of the h in Book 1. Both of them were raped repeatedly (held for about a week) by a group of bikers when they were younger (h was only 12). As you can imagine, h has loads of issues because of this. There is Insta love that was kinda sweet but the h was barely 18 and it showed. H was 27. Most of the book is the MCs trying to overcome their difficult pasts and learn how to have a relationship. There is plenty of violent vengeance on those who wronged the h and her sister. I'm going to end the series here. The rest of the books don't appeal. I may try this author again in the future. She seems to write feel-good, safe romance that is entertaining.
NOTE: The sexual assault is told from a memory but was more graphic and descriptive in this book (than book 1) so if you are sensitive to that, you might want to skip it.
This book was safe. H is a former manwhore but once the MCs meet, there is no one else. No cheating, no OM/OW drama.
The h in this book is the younger sister of the h in Book 1. Both of them were raped repeatedly (held for about a week) by a group of bikers when they were younger (h was only 12). As you can imagine, h has loads of issues because of this. There is Insta love that was kinda sweet but the h was barely 18 and it showed. H was 27. Most of the book is the MCs trying to overcome their difficult pasts and learn how to have a relationship. There is plenty of violent vengeance on those who wronged the h and her sister. I'm going to end the series here. The rest of the books don't appeal. I may try this author again in the future. She seems to write feel-good, safe romance that is entertaining.
NOTE: The sexual assault is told from a memory but was more graphic and descriptive in this book (than book 1) so if you are sensitive to that, you might want to skip it.
This book was safe. H is a former manwhore but once the MCs meet, there is no one else. No cheating, no OM/OW drama.
November 26, 2021
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads
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January 8, 2016
I couldn't finish...but what I did read rated poorly.
slight spoilers ahead
So, here we have this heroine who was raped/assaulted in her past. She gets rescued by the hero aka her knight in shining armor. She immediately starts throwing herself at him after just meeting him, she does ALL the chasing even though he is bit of an ass. You would think that after all the girl has been through that she wouldn't be so comfortable with such a bad ass man...but nope. She wants him and wants him bad. From the get go, you can tell that she's young because her attitude toward the hero...actually, her dialogue toward the hero is like "I like you, you like me right?RIGHT? RIGHT?!?!?!?!".....that's how I felt through out all the first part. Sorry but I like it when the Hero does all the chasing...The heroine's view on sex and such just didn't line up with what happened to her in her past. Wasn't believable and I just couldn't read more.
slight spoilers ahead
So, here we have this heroine who was raped/assaulted in her past. She gets rescued by the hero aka her knight in shining armor. She immediately starts throwing herself at him after just meeting him, she does ALL the chasing even though he is bit of an ass. You would think that after all the girl has been through that she wouldn't be so comfortable with such a bad ass man...but nope. She wants him and wants him bad. From the get go, you can tell that she's young because her attitude toward the hero...actually, her dialogue toward the hero is like "I like you, you like me right?RIGHT? RIGHT?!?!?!?!".....that's how I felt through out all the first part. Sorry but I like it when the Hero does all the chasing...The heroine's view on sex and such just didn't line up with what happened to her in her past. Wasn't believable and I just couldn't read more.
October 30, 2014
3.5 Stars
I liked this one soooo much better than the first one! Judd was definatley swoon worthy. I liked Tawny but at times she really ticked me off. Now there was sex in this one but it wasn't writted a dirty as I like and the sex scenes were really short but there was a lot of them so I guess this will do. I think I will eventually read the whole series. The authors writing was so much better this time around so I believe with every book in the series she will get better and better.
I liked this one soooo much better than the first one! Judd was definatley swoon worthy. I liked Tawny but at times she really ticked me off. Now there was sex in this one but it wasn't writted a dirty as I like and the sex scenes were really short but there was a lot of them so I guess this will do. I think I will eventually read the whole series. The authors writing was so much better this time around so I believe with every book in the series she will get better and better.
July 11, 2013
I loved this book, this book and Bijou Hunter blew me away. I loved Damaged and the Beast and Hunter's writing style so I have been anxiously anticipating Tawny's book and was so excited to see Damaged and the Knight had been released. I bought this the second I saw it was finally available and started it right after, wow wow wow. What an awesome book this is, I never wanted to put this book down but I never wanted to finish it either. I love reading and I'm always in a state of either reading or deciding what to read next so I read a lot of books that just don't hold up or will drag, a book that I will want over so I can start something else, and books that I like or really like. And then there are times when I find a book that is so great so awesome so consuming that I can't focus on anything else that when I'm not reading I think about reading. I will fantasies about locking myself in a room so no one will be able to bug me and all of my focus and concentration will be on that one magical book and that was what I found when I turned on my kindle and read Damaged by the Knight.
This book was so insanely good I loved every(and I actually mean every) minute of it. I loved Tawny, when I read the first book I knew I wanted to hear Tawny's story and I wanted her to have a HEA. Man oh man did Bijou do Tawny justice. She was so beaten and yet she was determined to move past her horrible past and be a strong and powerful woman. Judd oh oh Judd my crapness Judd, I loved Judd, I loved Judd (I don't think I can say that enough) he was one hot bad guy hero. I love a possessive man who is crazy about his woman who will kill anyone one who touches her and will do anything to make her happy. Add to that that he literally will kill anyone who hurts Tawny and he kills for a living(yes I love the bad/good guy) and he will do anything just to see Tawny smile *SWOON* what is not to freaking love about Judd. He has just been added to my book men that I love. If that isn't enough Bijou gives us more Cooper and Farah and to prove that Bijou is a writing genius she made me love Bailey and I couldn't stand her after book one.
In book one we learn that Farah and Tawny have had a horrible life they were abused by their parents and sold by their mother. Farah got away when she attended college and Tawny was stuck waiting till she could move with Farah, at the end of book one Farah and Cooper sent for her and Cooper knew the perfect man to take her out of her living hell was Judd. Judd is ruthless he will do what most men can't or won't. When he gets Tawny out he safely brings her to Farah, but on the way Tawny feels something she hasn't in years and thats safe. She knows that Judd will protect her from anyone and anything and she finds herself falling in love with him. While Judd has many walls up Tawny see's them fall and she gets glimpses of a caring and kind Judd who make her safe wether from people or her nightmares. When Tawny is dropped off at Farah's Judd makes it very clear he wants nothing to do with her and Tawny is heart broken but determined to move forward. then on her eighteen birthday Judd comes to see her andTawny thinks she may see some of what Judd keeps hidden including his love for her.
After a while Judd can't stay away and decides he will risk anything to have Tawny, he will reveal his dark secrets and fears to be with her. Now Judd and Tawny find themselves getting closer and closer and relying on each other more each second that passes, as they continue to grow closer Tawny learn to move past her childhood and Judd will have to show Tawny that her past isn't what defines her. Then people from Tawny's past threatened it all and Judd will have to do what he does best. Now Judd and Tawny will have to learn to trust in their love and it's lasting power. If that's not great enough, to top it all off we also get to see where Cooper and Farah are now and all the other amazing characters from book one. Bijou does a great job leaving us wanting more from this series and wanting to see everyone get their own HEA. Another thing I love about Bijou(besides her phenomenal writing skills that suck you in and hold you tight) is that she gives the evil villain/villains whats coming to them and she doesn't skimp on getting even and that's just perfect and what I crave in my book world. I will buy and read anything Bijou Hunter writes, I have moved her to stalk status now so I won't miss anything from her. Book 2.5 and 3(yeah ok and books 4,5,6,....) in this series can't come quick enough. She is something special in the writing world once you are fortunately enough to find you never forget or get enough of.
**this book can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading book one first for more back story**
This book was so insanely good I loved every(and I actually mean every) minute of it. I loved Tawny, when I read the first book I knew I wanted to hear Tawny's story and I wanted her to have a HEA. Man oh man did Bijou do Tawny justice. She was so beaten and yet she was determined to move past her horrible past and be a strong and powerful woman. Judd oh oh Judd my crapness Judd, I loved Judd, I loved Judd (I don't think I can say that enough) he was one hot bad guy hero. I love a possessive man who is crazy about his woman who will kill anyone one who touches her and will do anything to make her happy. Add to that that he literally will kill anyone who hurts Tawny and he kills for a living(yes I love the bad/good guy) and he will do anything just to see Tawny smile *SWOON* what is not to freaking love about Judd. He has just been added to my book men that I love. If that isn't enough Bijou gives us more Cooper and Farah and to prove that Bijou is a writing genius she made me love Bailey and I couldn't stand her after book one.
In book one we learn that Farah and Tawny have had a horrible life they were abused by their parents and sold by their mother. Farah got away when she attended college and Tawny was stuck waiting till she could move with Farah, at the end of book one Farah and Cooper sent for her and Cooper knew the perfect man to take her out of her living hell was Judd. Judd is ruthless he will do what most men can't or won't. When he gets Tawny out he safely brings her to Farah, but on the way Tawny feels something she hasn't in years and thats safe. She knows that Judd will protect her from anyone and anything and she finds herself falling in love with him. While Judd has many walls up Tawny see's them fall and she gets glimpses of a caring and kind Judd who make her safe wether from people or her nightmares. When Tawny is dropped off at Farah's Judd makes it very clear he wants nothing to do with her and Tawny is heart broken but determined to move forward. then on her eighteen birthday Judd comes to see her andTawny thinks she may see some of what Judd keeps hidden including his love for her.
After a while Judd can't stay away and decides he will risk anything to have Tawny, he will reveal his dark secrets and fears to be with her. Now Judd and Tawny find themselves getting closer and closer and relying on each other more each second that passes, as they continue to grow closer Tawny learn to move past her childhood and Judd will have to show Tawny that her past isn't what defines her. Then people from Tawny's past threatened it all and Judd will have to do what he does best. Now Judd and Tawny will have to learn to trust in their love and it's lasting power. If that's not great enough, to top it all off we also get to see where Cooper and Farah are now and all the other amazing characters from book one. Bijou does a great job leaving us wanting more from this series and wanting to see everyone get their own HEA. Another thing I love about Bijou(besides her phenomenal writing skills that suck you in and hold you tight) is that she gives the evil villain/villains whats coming to them and she doesn't skimp on getting even and that's just perfect and what I crave in my book world. I will buy and read anything Bijou Hunter writes, I have moved her to stalk status now so I won't miss anything from her. Book 2.5 and 3(yeah ok and books 4,5,6,....) in this series can't come quick enough. She is something special in the writing world once you are fortunately enough to find you never forget or get enough of.
**this book can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading book one first for more back story**
July 29, 2013
Bijou Hunter…why am I just now finding you? After reading Damaged and the Beast, and loving it, I immediately downloaded Damaged and the Knight. Sometimes I lower my expectations a bit for a second book. I can’t tell you how many times I have loved the first book in a series only to find the next books to be somewhat lacking. So glad to say, this was not the case.
This story continues on from book one. While it could be read as a stand-alone I recommend reading book one first as a lot of the backstory comes from that book. Tawny Smith was an easier character to like than her sister Farah. While Tawny had her issues for sure, she wasn’t as annoying as Farah. And while no one can compare to Cooper (sigh…) Judd was pretty awesome! Who can resist a sexy “enforcer”?
The author didn’t skimp on the heat factor either. Hot, Sexy, Yummy…it’s all here. And I’m glad to report, while book one was spent waiting on that elusive orgasm, book two is simply orgasmic!
Both books in this series rank very high in the readability scale. I definitely am left wanting more and more and more. This series has been added to my short list of auto-buys and I’m only disappointed I have to wait until September to get Vaughn’s story.
This story continues on from book one. While it could be read as a stand-alone I recommend reading book one first as a lot of the backstory comes from that book. Tawny Smith was an easier character to like than her sister Farah. While Tawny had her issues for sure, she wasn’t as annoying as Farah. And while no one can compare to Cooper (sigh…) Judd was pretty awesome! Who can resist a sexy “enforcer”?
The author didn’t skimp on the heat factor either. Hot, Sexy, Yummy…it’s all here. And I’m glad to report, while book one was spent waiting on that elusive orgasm, book two is simply orgasmic!
Both books in this series rank very high in the readability scale. I definitely am left wanting more and more and more. This series has been added to my short list of auto-buys and I’m only disappointed I have to wait until September to get Vaughn’s story.
April 9, 2015
Three 1/2 Stars.
I enjoyed this story, although I think I enjoyed the complementary characters a bit more than the 2 main. It was enjoyable catching up with Farah and Cooper in this one, and Bailey's antics cracked me up. It was a nice change seeing her try to be human for a change, and funny as hell too. Tawny beating herself up throughout the story got a little old by the end of this story, but I totally enjoyed seeing the end results of the baddies in this story. Very satisfying.
I enjoyed this story, although I think I enjoyed the complementary characters a bit more than the 2 main. It was enjoyable catching up with Farah and Cooper in this one, and Bailey's antics cracked me up. It was a nice change seeing her try to be human for a change, and funny as hell too. Tawny beating herself up throughout the story got a little old by the end of this story, but I totally enjoyed seeing the end results of the baddies in this story. Very satisfying.
July 10, 2013
I have to say LOVED this more then Cooper and Farah's story! Judd he makes a big first impression being all alpha when we first meet him, "are you opening the door or do I need to kick the effing thing in?" He's a really intense person, "I know enough to be sure if I blew this effer's head off, you'd dump him in a ditch somewhere instead of calling the cops. Now, either I'm dropping all four of you or I let you walk away. How loyal are you effs?" He's not one to really be affectionate, "kid, I don't give a s***. It's effing Wal-Mart. Whatever they sell in here ain't bankrupting me. Just pick some effing clothes, so we can go." Tawny through out the story finds strength within herself and the girl gets balls, "don't you dare treat me like I'm dumb. You blew me off and said I wasn't good enough for you. Now, you act like I should giggle and swoon because you've decided you're interested again. I didn't eff up and I don't think you're cute coming here and bothering me at work." He's a bit possessive, and protective, "she's not effing you, if that's what you're holding out for. In fact, you ain't even getting a goodnight kiss. Well, unless you want that to be the last thing your lips ever do before I rip them off your face." He's an unfiltered kind of guy, "now, I want you to do well on your own with me standing nearby. Also with me frequently inside you." I mean really unfiltered, "I love that damn a** of yours. S***, this morning when you walked over to get your clothes, I about jizzed myself." So romantic lol I can't wait to read about Mac, and Vaughn's story.
November 22, 2015
I love it when I find a new author and series. I loved Judd the Stud, even though he was a scary bad ass! His story just worked, almost as good as Coop the Poop's!!! I can't wait to read the next one.
July 10, 2016
4.5 stars
August 13, 2017
Wow! This book gripped me. I really felt all the angst. Judd (H) and Tawny (h) were a great couple. Both were damaged but still trying to survive. I loved how they finally got together.
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November 28, 2021
Trigger & Content Warnings
Sexual assault recounted
Sexual assault recounted
July 2, 2019
Tawny Smith
1. She is 17 when the book starts.
2. Hasn't graduated from high school.
3. Very poor image and self respect.
Farah Smith
1.Tawny's sister
2. Wanted to be a teacher and live a safe life with a safe man.
3. Met Cooper in college.
Cooper Johansson
1. Farah's boyfriend.
2. Oldest son in his family.
3. Going to law school,
4. Member of the Reapers MC.
Judd O'Keefe
1. Thick wavy hair, several inches over 6 feet, wide shouldered, blue eyed,
2. Works as an enforcer for the Reapers MC.
Amy Jones-Smith
1. Mother to Tawny and Farah.
2. Con woman, addict, coward.
Brian Smith - Farah and Tawny's dad.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tawny is stuck in a run own motel while her father is out trying to borrow from one source to pay his debts to another source. She has pushed the dresser in front of the door to their room because the guys next door are making all kinds of comments about busting in on her. She says she would rather starve to death than be killed and she is on her way to this.
When another man knocks on her door she freezes until he tells her that Cooper, her sister Farah's boyfriend, sent him to get her and take her back to Farah. When she tells him she is too weak to move the dresser he has her open the window so he can enter that way.
She is scared of flying home so Cooper tells Judd he needs to drive her home. On the way she falls in love with him. When he drops her off at Farah and Cooper's house she is sure he will come by again. But as time goes on he doesn't until . . .
1. She is 17 when the book starts.
2. Hasn't graduated from high school.
3. Very poor image and self respect.
Farah Smith
1.Tawny's sister
2. Wanted to be a teacher and live a safe life with a safe man.
3. Met Cooper in college.
Cooper Johansson
1. Farah's boyfriend.
2. Oldest son in his family.
3. Going to law school,
4. Member of the Reapers MC.
Judd O'Keefe
1. Thick wavy hair, several inches over 6 feet, wide shouldered, blue eyed,
2. Works as an enforcer for the Reapers MC.
Amy Jones-Smith
1. Mother to Tawny and Farah.
2. Con woman, addict, coward.
Brian Smith - Farah and Tawny's dad.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tawny is stuck in a run own motel while her father is out trying to borrow from one source to pay his debts to another source. She has pushed the dresser in front of the door to their room because the guys next door are making all kinds of comments about busting in on her. She says she would rather starve to death than be killed and she is on her way to this.
When another man knocks on her door she freezes until he tells her that Cooper, her sister Farah's boyfriend, sent him to get her and take her back to Farah. When she tells him she is too weak to move the dresser he has her open the window so he can enter that way.
She is scared of flying home so Cooper tells Judd he needs to drive her home. On the way she falls in love with him. When he drops her off at Farah and Cooper's house she is sure he will come by again. But as time goes on he doesn't until . . .
October 10, 2019
Loved
The 2nd book I. This series and I loved it. I loved how tawny grew as a person and how she because the amazing person she was meant to be. I loved how Judd overcame his pro and became her knight.
The 2nd book I. This series and I loved it. I loved how tawny grew as a person and how she because the amazing person she was meant to be. I loved how Judd overcame his pro and became her knight.
October 1, 2016
3.5 stars round up to 4. Tawny, a 17 year old totally abused girl, is rescued by Judd, a late 20's enforcer type for some type of "gang", at the behest of the girl's sister who is now living happily with the son of the gang patriarch. This is the second book in the series and I didn't read the first one, maybe it would have helped if I did.
Tawny and Judd (her knight in shining armor) fall into pretty much insta-love/lust on the drive back to her sister's. But, Judd has his problems too and being together long-term is a struggle. Judd, for being an enforcer (nee hitman) sure knows his psychology. He helps Tawny through her PTSD and her self hate. She helps him become human and realize that he can love and be loved. I did like these two together.
There are certain elements of this story that are flat out unbelievable.
So, this book was really a mixed bag for me. A good romance but kind of unbelievable.
Tawny and Judd (her knight in shining armor) fall into pretty much insta-love/lust on the drive back to her sister's. But, Judd has his problems too and being together long-term is a struggle. Judd, for being an enforcer (nee hitman) sure knows his psychology. He helps Tawny through her PTSD and her self hate. She helps him become human and realize that he can love and be loved. I did like these two together.
There are certain elements of this story that are flat out unbelievable.
So, this book was really a mixed bag for me. A good romance but kind of unbelievable.
October 8, 2019
Love the book, the characters and the plot. It was a bit crazy in the beginning but came to a full circle towards the end. I am conflicted with the rating but it was written really good.
December 12, 2014
Tawny Smith would rather starve to death than face what is waiting for her if she leaves her hotel room. Her father abandoned her for a debt and it is no sweat off his back if she is the pay off. When she is rescued by Judd O'Keefe she sees something similar to the haunting emptiness she feels inside, she sees a goodness that he doesn't even recognize.
Judd is not a good man, he is the man you call when you need someone dead. He has had a life of horrific events and believes he is defective by association. Tawny believes Judd is her one, her savior, her everything. Judd believes she is to young and he doesn't do relationships. After walking away once, Judd comes back but now Tawny is protecting herself believing she is not the woman who can be by Judd's side. Judd now has to convince Tawny, she is his everything, his angel.
This was good, Tawny is seventeen in the beginning of the story about to turn eighteen. She is old in her youth, so this to me was not an issue. You definitely are on a rocky path on this one, there is so much hurt and shame on both sides that when they do come together it is filled with hope. Looking forward to more in this series.
Judd is not a good man, he is the man you call when you need someone dead. He has had a life of horrific events and believes he is defective by association. Tawny believes Judd is her one, her savior, her everything. Judd believes she is to young and he doesn't do relationships. After walking away once, Judd comes back but now Tawny is protecting herself believing she is not the woman who can be by Judd's side. Judd now has to convince Tawny, she is his everything, his angel.
This was good, Tawny is seventeen in the beginning of the story about to turn eighteen. She is old in her youth, so this to me was not an issue. You definitely are on a rocky path on this one, there is so much hurt and shame on both sides that when they do come together it is filled with hope. Looking forward to more in this series.
November 11, 2013
This book is about Tawny, Farah's sister it starts with her trapped in a cheap motel room, her dad's disappeared, she's had no food for days and low life degenerates are banging on the windows and doors waiting around for her to come out. Rescue comes in the form of Judd who's been sent by Cooper and Farah to bring Tawny to Ellsberg. To Tawny Judd is her knight in shining amour, her saviour since she was convinced she was going to die in that room, hopefully from starvation and not rape. They both fight the attraction they feel Judd has more than his own share of demons and feels he doesn't deserve her, she feels totally unworthy, dirty and used and can't believe anyone could love her. This book is about the developing relationship between these two and Tawny growing up and becoming a woman, battling her own demons and starting a new life.
I really enjoyed this book and four and half stars is the rating I'd give if I could the reason I've not given five is like the first book I felt some parts were overdone.
I really enjoyed this book and four and half stars is the rating I'd give if I could the reason I've not given five is like the first book I felt some parts were overdone.
November 21, 2015
The 2nd installment to this series blew me away.
My only complaint (before I get to the good stuff) is that Tawny falls for Judd way too fast. Like 1st chapter kinda fast. Other than that I loved this book.
Two damaged hearts learn to love and trust. Loved Judd's character. Rough, tough, tatted, buff, mmmm... Everything a woman loves, ESP that deep sweet heart inside. Tawny learns to grow up just a bit and never loses heart. Their love shined through all the tough spots.
Who doesn't love a hot alpha man & a Harley? Not me I say. Gimme Judd any day.
They both had crappy upbringings or tragic pasts but they break through it together for a HEA.
My only complaint (before I get to the good stuff) is that Tawny falls for Judd way too fast. Like 1st chapter kinda fast. Other than that I loved this book.
Two damaged hearts learn to love and trust. Loved Judd's character. Rough, tough, tatted, buff, mmmm... Everything a woman loves, ESP that deep sweet heart inside. Tawny learns to grow up just a bit and never loses heart. Their love shined through all the tough spots.
Who doesn't love a hot alpha man & a Harley? Not me I say. Gimme Judd any day.
They both had crappy upbringings or tragic pasts but they break through it together for a HEA.
November 19, 2014
I liked this more than Damaged and the Beast.
1. Because without getting too personal Tawny and I have similar issues.
2.I also felt like she was a stronger character. No necessarily mentally or physically but because Bijou's writing style was better this time around. And finally...
3. Because she made me fall in love with Bailey. Whom I also share similar issues with and they finally come to light rather than her just looking like a vapid, selfish bitch.
Overall I loved it and can't wait for Aaron and Vaughn's stories.
1. Because without getting too personal Tawny and I have similar issues.
2.I also felt like she was a stronger character. No necessarily mentally or physically but because Bijou's writing style was better this time around. And finally...
3. Because she made me fall in love with Bailey. Whom I also share similar issues with and they finally come to light rather than her just looking like a vapid, selfish bitch.
Overall I loved it and can't wait for Aaron and Vaughn's stories.
July 20, 2013
MC reads are my favorite. I love the guys that are full male badasses on the outside but are sweet as candy on the inside.
The sisters amazed me. Going from only having each other to having a family with the badasses. I loved seeing more into Farah and Coopers relationship. It was amazing. I loved watching Tawny's insecurity dwindle down because of Judd. I felt really bad for Outlaw... i just wanted to jump in the story and cuddle him! I really like how Tawny and Bailey got close. Almost pissed my pants when laughing at Bailey and Lark.
Awesome series so far. Can't wait til the next ones!
The sisters amazed me. Going from only having each other to having a family with the badasses. I loved seeing more into Farah and Coopers relationship. It was amazing. I loved watching Tawny's insecurity dwindle down because of Judd. I felt really bad for Outlaw... i just wanted to jump in the story and cuddle him! I really like how Tawny and Bailey got close. Almost pissed my pants when laughing at Bailey and Lark.
Awesome series so far. Can't wait til the next ones!
July 14, 2013
I was going to give this a 3.5 but the more think of it, the less I like the h. Emotions were too contradictory. Way left field. I did like this one better than the first.
July 20, 2013
Tawny was adorable and Judd was bad ass.
November 15, 2019
Second time through reading Damaged and the Knight. I love everything Bijou Hunter writes and this series is absolutely amazing.
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