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Big D Dads #2
Live Ammo
Alexis Beranger never could have anticipated the shock of being carjacked with her son still in the backseat. Or that Tague Lambert, part of the rich and famous Lamberts of Dallas, would be there to help. But most earthshattering of all was learning that the attack wasn't random-only a prelude to the danger stalking her every move.While their chance meeting occurred under the gravest of circumstances, Tague felt an instant attraction with Alexis that he just couldn't shake. Through with playing it safe, Tague vowed to protect this beautiful stranger and her vulnerable little boy, no matter how high the stakes. After all, a cowboy never ignored an innocent in distress-especially a cowboy who carried the Lambert name.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2012
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About the author
Joanna Wayne
187 books59 followersReal name: Jo Ann Vest
Pseudonyms: Joanna Wayne.
Joanna Wayne began her professional writing career with the release of her first novel, DEEP IN THE BAYOU, in 1994, but Joanna will be the first to tell you that the wheels were set in motion years before. She started reading at four years of age, the same age that she began making weekly trips to the library to check out as many books as they’d let her have, only to finish reading them all before bedtime. That love of books never waned.
Joanna was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and was the middle child of a large family. She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984 when she married her current husband. New Orleans opened up a whole new realm of activities and she found the mix of cultures, music, history, food and sultry southern classics along with her love of reading a natural impetus for beginning her writing career. It was there that she attended her first writing class and joined her first professional writing organization. From that point on, there was no looking back.
Now, forty published books later, Joanna has made a name for herself as being on the cutting edge of romantic suspense in both series and mainstream novels. She is known for the suspense and emotion she brings to the page, as she takes ordinary people and thrusts them into life-and-death situations. She has been on the Walden Bestselling List for romance and won many industry awards. She is a popular speaker at writing organizations and local community functions and has taught creative writing at the University of New Orleans Metropolitan College.
She currently resides in a small community forty miles north of Houston, Texas with her husband. Though she still has many family and emotional ties to Louisiana, she loves living in the Lone Star state.
Pseudonyms: Joanna Wayne.
Joanna Wayne began her professional writing career with the release of her first novel, DEEP IN THE BAYOU, in 1994, but Joanna will be the first to tell you that the wheels were set in motion years before. She started reading at four years of age, the same age that she began making weekly trips to the library to check out as many books as they’d let her have, only to finish reading them all before bedtime. That love of books never waned.
Joanna was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and was the middle child of a large family. She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984 when she married her current husband. New Orleans opened up a whole new realm of activities and she found the mix of cultures, music, history, food and sultry southern classics along with her love of reading a natural impetus for beginning her writing career. It was there that she attended her first writing class and joined her first professional writing organization. From that point on, there was no looking back.
Now, forty published books later, Joanna has made a name for herself as being on the cutting edge of romantic suspense in both series and mainstream novels. She is known for the suspense and emotion she brings to the page, as she takes ordinary people and thrusts them into life-and-death situations. She has been on the Walden Bestselling List for romance and won many industry awards. She is a popular speaker at writing organizations and local community functions and has taught creative writing at the University of New Orleans Metropolitan College.
She currently resides in a small community forty miles north of Houston, Texas with her husband. Though she still has many family and emotional ties to Louisiana, she loves living in the Lone Star state.
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May 12, 2013
Alexis Beranger has her car jacked with her son, Tommy, in the backseat. Tague Lambert comes to the rescue. Sort of. He happened to be in the right place for Alexis to request help. But he is not ready to walk away in the aftermath and it appears that Alexis still needs help desperately.
It wasn't bad for a Harlequin but it wasn't great either. The whole situation seemed really far-fetched. The story left you with a few unanswered questions but it wasn't a cliffhanger.
It wasn't bad for a Harlequin but it wasn't great either. The whole situation seemed really far-fetched. The story left you with a few unanswered questions but it wasn't a cliffhanger.
March 30, 2017
Again. One I thoroughly enjoyed! Ending was awesome and all, but there was just something missing when it all came into play about her (ex) husband!
January 27, 2023
great story!!
I look forward to reading more books by Joanna Wayne. She writes a great story that keeps you wanting more.
I look forward to reading more books by Joanna Wayne. She writes a great story that keeps you wanting more.
July 18, 2012
Very good book that started with a heart-stopping chase. When her car was stolen with her son still inside, she convinced Tague to follow the car so it wouldn't get away. When talking to the police about the theft, Tague realized that Alexis was hiding something. He talked her into coming home to his ranch with him so he could protect her, though she tried to talk him into just letting them run. The more things came out about Alexis and her problems, the more Tague wondered if he should trust her. But his instincts said she was innocent of the accusations against her, and he was determined to help her. I really liked both Tague and Alexis. Alexis was determined to do whatever she needed to in order to protect her son. She didn't want to get Tague caught in her problems and risk his life or his freedom, but she was very glad he was on her side. She was also very attracted to him, but didn't want to give in to it until her problems were cleared up. Tague was a wonderfully honorable cowboy who was determined to help Alexis despite his misgivings. His head said to be wary, but his heart was sure she was innocent. I really liked the way that he put so much into helping her. The conclusion was tense, but ended well. I also liked seeing Damien and Emma from the first book, and the way they came running to help.
July 12, 2012
In Wayne’s romantic suspense novel, Alexis Beranger and her son are carjacked. Fortunately for her, Tague Lambert, a member of “The Lamberts” of Dallas, stops to help. Shocked by the events of the day, she was shattered to learn that it had been planned, and that was just the beginning of her nightmare. Tague felt an immediate attraction to Alexis that just wouldn’t go away. Vowing to protect the stranger and her little toddler, no matter the cost.
A fast-paced, well thought out storyline that kept me guessing to the end. A great edition to the Big Dads series.
A fast-paced, well thought out storyline that kept me guessing to the end. A great edition to the Big Dads series.
July 21, 2012
Normally, I like Joanna Wayne's stories, but this one and the previous story in the series (Son of a Gun), have really terrible endings. You know there's one to follow, but they really don't end logically. Almost like an editor said, 'wait, stop here, they'll buy the next one if you just end it here...' - silly? maybe so, but that's the way I see it.
The remainder of the stories for both Son and a Gun and Live Ammo are good - good action, good character development, keeps you going and then... and then... Sigh, its only the endings with which I'm bothered.
The remainder of the stories for both Son and a Gun and Live Ammo are good - good action, good character development, keeps you going and then... and then... Sigh, its only the endings with which I'm bothered.
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Category: Suspense
Category: Suspense
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December 27, 2014Miniseries: Big 'D' Dads
Category: Suspense
Category: Suspense
August 21, 2012
Great book!
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March 16, 2013Great series love all the lambert brothers
June 6, 2013
I love it when you start reading a book and you just can't put it down. This is one of those books a must read.
April 26, 2014
Loved this book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading. The beginning is like BAM!. Id def. recommend this book to everyone who like romance and suspense.
October 11, 2017
Not sure I will read other books in this series. The author has something against a good ending.
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