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Steel Country #1
Hammered
Hammered
Divorzio. Divisione.
La vita di Gage Falcon viene stravolta. Quando si trova con le spalle al muro, agisce come fanno gli uomini con convinzioni "d'acciaio"… prende il controllo.
Lotta. Forza.
Phoenix Star sa che ci vorrà tutto quello che ha dentro per diventare ciò che è destinata a essere. Appena uscita dal college, e sapendo di non poter tornare a casa e ottenere quello che si è prefissata, imbocca il percorso meno battuto.
Ridefinire le loro vite porterà entrambi a percorrere una strada lunga e accidentata.
Cosa succederà quando due persone che stanno ricominciando da capo e sono in cerca di un po’ di stabilità si troveranno faccia a faccia?
Divorzio. Divisione.
La vita di Gage Falcon viene stravolta. Quando si trova con le spalle al muro, agisce come fanno gli uomini con convinzioni "d'acciaio"… prende il controllo.
Lotta. Forza.
Phoenix Star sa che ci vorrà tutto quello che ha dentro per diventare ciò che è destinata a essere. Appena uscita dal college, e sapendo di non poter tornare a casa e ottenere quello che si è prefissata, imbocca il percorso meno battuto.
Ridefinire le loro vite porterà entrambi a percorrere una strada lunga e accidentata.
Cosa succederà quando due persone che stanno ricominciando da capo e sono in cerca di un po’ di stabilità si troveranno faccia a faccia?
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2017
About the author
M.J. Fields
159 books3,979 followersMJ Fields is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels. She lives in New York with her daughter Miss A, smoochie faced Newfie, Theo and the newest member to the 'fields crew, rescue diva / holy terror Eleanor.
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June 3, 2017
This was a dirty talking Alpha good time.
Gage Falcon is the kind of Alpha I enjoy. He is possessive, caring, and has a great heart that he doesn't mind letting show. What makes him even more hotter in my book is the fact he's a single dad raising his son by himself. Brand. So cute. Him and Gage have quite the special bond.
Gage recently uncovered some secrets his ex-wife and his own mother has been keeping from him. He's not taking it too well and has decided to take a vacation and lose himself in some willing bodies that are just looking for a night of release. He hits an out of the way bar to meet up with his hookups looking forward to some stress relief, but instead what he gets is cock blocked by the feisty bartender, Phoenix.
Phoenix Star is so over men. She has been wronged in the past and has a hard time letting people get too close. She has worked hard to finish college and is headed on a new path in life. She's not sure where that path may lead but she knows it's not going to be in Gage's bed. Even if she secretly wants to be there. She is hell bent on making it on her own in life and finding out who she is. But the more she runs into Gage and the more he runs that dirty mouth the more her defenses crumble. The man is just too hard to resist.
The chemistry between these two was sizzling. The sex was hot. They tried their best to keep it casual but soon attraction wasn't the only thing they were feeling for each other.
There is only a touch of angst which I appreciated. There is quite of bit of family drama surrounding Gage but it was well written and didn't come off feeling soap opera-y.
I really enjoyed this and even though I can't fathom liking Brands mother because she was such a complete biotch in this book, I do still want to read it. I am really interested to see how her and Garrett's story will play out. Plus I've read some really great reviews for it.
If you love a strong sexy Alpha who's dirty talk will end up making you change your undies, than this is a book for you. lol
All my MF lovers will no doubt enjoy this one.
Happy reading dolls! xx
***I was given an ARC courtesy of Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***
Gage Falcon is the kind of Alpha I enjoy. He is possessive, caring, and has a great heart that he doesn't mind letting show. What makes him even more hotter in my book is the fact he's a single dad raising his son by himself. Brand. So cute. Him and Gage have quite the special bond.
Gage recently uncovered some secrets his ex-wife and his own mother has been keeping from him. He's not taking it too well and has decided to take a vacation and lose himself in some willing bodies that are just looking for a night of release. He hits an out of the way bar to meet up with his hookups looking forward to some stress relief, but instead what he gets is cock blocked by the feisty bartender, Phoenix.
Phoenix Star is so over men. She has been wronged in the past and has a hard time letting people get too close. She has worked hard to finish college and is headed on a new path in life. She's not sure where that path may lead but she knows it's not going to be in Gage's bed. Even if she secretly wants to be there. She is hell bent on making it on her own in life and finding out who she is. But the more she runs into Gage and the more he runs that dirty mouth the more her defenses crumble. The man is just too hard to resist.
The chemistry between these two was sizzling. The sex was hot. They tried their best to keep it casual but soon attraction wasn't the only thing they were feeling for each other.
There is only a touch of angst which I appreciated. There is quite of bit of family drama surrounding Gage but it was well written and didn't come off feeling soap opera-y.
I really enjoyed this and even though I can't fathom liking Brands mother because she was such a complete biotch in this book, I do still want to read it. I am really interested to see how her and Garrett's story will play out. Plus I've read some really great reviews for it.
If you love a strong sexy Alpha who's dirty talk will end up making you change your undies, than this is a book for you. lol
All my MF lovers will no doubt enjoy this one.
Happy reading dolls! xx
***I was given an ARC courtesy of Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***
June 6, 2017
-1 ⭐️!
This book has high ratings?? I just don't get why!!
There's nothing more that I hate when a man thinks he's a god's gift to women.
This zero because I won't call him a hero was obnoxious piece of sh*t.
“My cock was probably the same size, if not bigger than her forearm.”
REALLY?? Who the f*ck says that? I'll tell you! This ass****
And I here I was liking the heroine not taking crap from him when she met him and cockblocking him but....she gets wet and starts to pant like a dog everytime she sees him.
He's using the pub where she works for hook ups, he also has a f*ck app where he finds his hook ups, he waits for the women there, he never goes home with them and doesn't sleep with them but that it's enough for me to hate him.
“I wouldn’t fuck you right now if you begged me. But I’ll be fucking dammed if I’m gonna look at a girl who’s looking at me like I’m un-fucking-touchable or unable to do more for her than use her body as a cum dumpster”
WHAT WOMAN DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR SUCH ROMANTIC WORDS COMING OUT A MAN'S MOUTH???
This book has high ratings?? I just don't get why!!
There's nothing more that I hate when a man thinks he's a god's gift to women.
This zero because I won't call him a hero was obnoxious piece of sh*t.
“My cock was probably the same size, if not bigger than her forearm.”
REALLY?? Who the f*ck says that? I'll tell you! This ass****
And I here I was liking the heroine not taking crap from him when she met him and cockblocking him but....she gets wet and starts to pant like a dog everytime she sees him.
He's using the pub where she works for hook ups, he also has a f*ck app where he finds his hook ups, he waits for the women there, he never goes home with them and doesn't sleep with them but that it's enough for me to hate him.
“I wouldn’t fuck you right now if you begged me. But I’ll be fucking dammed if I’m gonna look at a girl who’s looking at me like I’m un-fucking-touchable or unable to do more for her than use her body as a cum dumpster”
WHAT WOMAN DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR SUCH ROMANTIC WORDS COMING OUT A MAN'S MOUTH???
July 2, 2017
***3 "You good?" stars***
****************
"Don't fight the fall..."
****************
This wasn't my first book by Mrs. Fields and it won't be my last... because I'm enjoying her stories!!!
"Hammered" was a good reading, but it didn't rock my world, as "The truth about love" duet did!!!
It was a nice story but not something that i haven't read before!!!
Yep, there was a sassy heroine, an alpha male and some serious secrets that made the story enjoyable, but that's it!!!!
Phoenix was a fierce and sassy girl and i liked how impulsive she was...
She had a bad relationship before and she didn't want any man to complicate her life...
She was trying to put her life in order since she had just finished college...
The last thing she needed was Gage Falcon to turn her life upside down...
Gage was the classical alpha male guy....
He was used to have everything he wanted the time that he wanted, and Phoenix was making his life difficult...
Gage had some serious problems with his ex wife and his precious little boy.... And not only that, the things are getting more and more complicated in his life... Family, business and Phoenix are messing with his heart and mind...
Their relationship was interesting, messy and fierce, but there were many problems that were standing between them...
Will they be able to fight all those shits that are coming on their way???
Except Gage and Phoenix, there were many interesting characters inside this book... and I'm really curious about the other two brothers.... especially Garrett.... I think that i need to read his story because i have so many questions about him and julianna!!!
Even though that i hated her, because of the nasty game that she played upon Gage's back!!!
***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***
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"Don't fight the fall..."
****************
This wasn't my first book by Mrs. Fields and it won't be my last... because I'm enjoying her stories!!!
"Hammered" was a good reading, but it didn't rock my world, as "The truth about love" duet did!!!
It was a nice story but not something that i haven't read before!!!
Yep, there was a sassy heroine, an alpha male and some serious secrets that made the story enjoyable, but that's it!!!!
Phoenix was a fierce and sassy girl and i liked how impulsive she was...
She had a bad relationship before and she didn't want any man to complicate her life...
She was trying to put her life in order since she had just finished college...
The last thing she needed was Gage Falcon to turn her life upside down...
Gage was the classical alpha male guy....
He was used to have everything he wanted the time that he wanted, and Phoenix was making his life difficult...
Gage had some serious problems with his ex wife and his precious little boy.... And not only that, the things are getting more and more complicated in his life... Family, business and Phoenix are messing with his heart and mind...
Their relationship was interesting, messy and fierce, but there were many problems that were standing between them...
Will they be able to fight all those shits that are coming on their way???
Except Gage and Phoenix, there were many interesting characters inside this book... and I'm really curious about the other two brothers.... especially Garrett.... I think that i need to read his story because i have so many questions about him and julianna!!!
Even though that i hated her, because of the nasty game that she played upon Gage's back!!!
***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***
July 20, 2017
Hammered
Steel Country #1
MJ Fields
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent book!! Loved this story and all of its characters. Gage is a straight forward filthy speaking man that takes no shit. Phoenix is a short smart ass woman who can hold her own. They are a perfect match for each other. There's enough sex and drama to keep you entertained the whole time.
Divorce. Divide.
Gage Falcon's life is turned upside down. When backed against a wall, he does what men with 'Steel' convictions do...take control.
Fight. Strength.
Phoenix Star knows it's going to take everything inside her to be who she is destined to be. Fresh out of college and knowing she can't go home and get where she wants to get, she takes the path less traveled.
Redefining life sends them both down a long dirt road to...become.
What happens when two people starting over in life and needing to find some control come face to face?
They get...HAMMERED!
Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
Steel Country #1
MJ Fields
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent book!! Loved this story and all of its characters. Gage is a straight forward filthy speaking man that takes no shit. Phoenix is a short smart ass woman who can hold her own. They are a perfect match for each other. There's enough sex and drama to keep you entertained the whole time.
Divorce. Divide.
Gage Falcon's life is turned upside down. When backed against a wall, he does what men with 'Steel' convictions do...take control.
Fight. Strength.
Phoenix Star knows it's going to take everything inside her to be who she is destined to be. Fresh out of college and knowing she can't go home and get where she wants to get, she takes the path less traveled.
Redefining life sends them both down a long dirt road to...become.
What happens when two people starting over in life and needing to find some control come face to face?
They get...HAMMERED!
Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
March 23, 2026
How in the actual fuck did this book get such high ratings?!?! I try not to rate books that I DNF... unless they piss me the fuck off. You know I like my bad boys and reformed whores - but this guy is too fucking much. I quit at 17%, and I'll give a brief rundown of that... at the bottom, you'll see why.... I know it's long but trust me - you'll want to read it.
Phoenix is a bartender and she also hates all men because she got her heart broken once.
Gage is some rich guy who also fucks anything that walks. He's meeting someone at the bar for a hookup. Phoenix takes his order while he waits on his "date", and insults him the entire time... not that he doesn't deserve it, but she has no right to judge. WTF do you think 99% of those people in the bar are there to do?? Meet Mr./Mrs. right?
Gage wants to fuck her immediately -
They spend the next few chapters with her calling him a walking STD and him telling her how badly she needs to get fucked by him and his big cock.
Oh. Gage has a kid, too, and you know how much I hate kids in fics.
Also, the author loves to list every song she knows along with the lyrics - like that isn't a huge waste of my time.
Gage is on a group call with his friends.....
THIS IS WHERE AND WHY I DNF'D THIS MOTHERFUCKER.....
and now you know....
Phoenix is a bartender and she also hates all men because she got her heart broken once.
Men suck. They’re good for two things: peen and procreation.
Gage is some rich guy who also fucks anything that walks. He's meeting someone at the bar for a hookup. Phoenix takes his order while he waits on his "date", and insults him the entire time... not that he doesn't deserve it, but she has no right to judge. WTF do you think 99% of those people in the bar are there to do?? Meet Mr./Mrs. right?
“What’ll it be tonight? Ceftriaxone? A shot of Penicillin? The number to the local shrink to help you figure out why the hell you need to fuck with a different woman’s emotions every day?”
Gage wants to fuck her immediately -
“Sweetheart, there is no way in hell you could handle my bone...... Just trying to answer that question I had......I was wondering how much of my cock would come out of that smart little mouth of yours when I bury it in you.”
They spend the next few chapters with her calling him a walking STD and him telling her how badly she needs to get fucked by him and his big cock.
Oh. Gage has a kid, too, and you know how much I hate kids in fics.
Also, the author loves to list every song she knows along with the lyrics - like that isn't a huge waste of my time.
Gage is on a group call with his friends.....
THIS IS WHERE AND WHY I DNF'D THIS MOTHERFUCKER.....
“You got a fucking tranny, didn’t you?” He laughs his ass off.
“Nut punch with a fucking ball bat,” I sneer.
“You at least fucked her face, right?”
“I’m thinking a fucking sledgehammer now,” I warn.
“Jesus, man, throw a guy a bone.” He cracks up now. In the background, I hear whispers and know it’s his brothers.
“No, man, he got a tranny,” he tells them.
“The fuck I did!” I yell at him. “You better make damn sure they know that’s shit, Z.”
“Nope, not one thing.” It’s Jase.
“Tell us about the tranny.”
“There was no fucking tranny, assholes. Just three women and a cockblock.”
.....
“He hadn’t eaten porridge in a long-ass time, and he forgot how damn delectable it was,” he continues, ignoring my warning.
“I remember what pussy tastes like, you fucking asshole,” I almost laugh...almost.
....
“Yeah, but he forgot that some pooty porridge is too hot.” He chuckles.
“Or too fucking loose,” Jase adds.
“Or too fishy,” Cyrus pipes in.
“Fuck, that’s nasty. You wanna pull back, run from that shit. But at porridge tasting point, you’ve already promised your dick a nice, warm pussy. There is no retreat.” Jase snickers.
“Yeah, Falcon, you just gotta be strong, man.” Xavier is dying now.
“The fuck you do! Pussy ain’t supposed to taste like fish,” Cyrus says in disgust.
“Yeah, but if you’re eating a pussy that’s fishy, you know that chick is about to give up anything ’cause you haven’t run the fuck away like the others,” Xavier chimes in.
“Two words,” Zandor says, serious as fuck. “Fake. Chow.”
....
“Fine. There’s this girl who seems to be around every damn corner. Three times I’ve been out, three times she’s cockblocked me.”
“Keep going, man.”
“Ends up she’s a tenant here,” I say, leaning back against the railing.
“Nice, man. She an easy bake?” Xavier asks.
“What the fuck does that mean?”
“Hot and ready?” he answers.
“She’s fucking hot, but nowhere near ready.”
“Bekah needed a preheat,” Zandor tells me. “Fucked her good, and she tried to push me away. They always come back to good dick, Falcon, always.”
and now you know....
June 4, 2017
Book Review For: Hammered MJ Fields Hammered by M.J. Fields My rating: 4 of 5 stars 'Hammered' MJ Fields is book One in the "Steel Country" series. This is the story of Gage Falcon and Phoenix Star. Phoenix has graduated college and now is working to earn money to take her on the next step in her life. Phoenix settles in to work two jobs and also work off some of her rent by doing the lawn. Phoenix is a independent women who doesn't take handouts. While she is bartering she meets Gage who seems to be trying to hook up with a call girl. Phoenix shows him a lot of shade and ends up having the girl walkaway. Phoenix sees the guy leave and then the next day he is at her other job she works at as a waitress. It seems she isn't getting away from him when while push mowing the lawn around the barn near where she lives at he appears again but this time she finds out he is the actually landlord of the place and has returned home. Gage is walking around with a big chip on his shoulders because he just found out that the son he loves so much isn't his son...although he has divorced his wife it just another blow to his life. So when he goes into the bar that night its just to hook up and get a release of sorts. But the bartender is so hot he tries to throw her some of his charm but she is not having it. Once the women he called to be his lady of the night leaves he leaves the bar too. That night he can't get the bartender out of him mind and the next morning at a breakfast meeting he sees her waiting tables. They have a quick interaction that doesn't go well again. When he finally learns who she is and that she is a renter on his land he tries talking to her again. But they still but heads until the one person they both care about gets hurt. This starts them coming together but there is still upsetting news to come for Gage. Will he be able to move past all of his issues and move forward with Phoenix? If he does, will Phoenix start being less independent? Looking forward to more books from Ms. Fields "My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/A2H...... http://sissymaereads.blogspot.com/ http://booklikes.com/bloghttps://roma...... https://www.tumblr.com/blog/romancebo... View all my reviews
February 3, 2019
SUPERB story!! My copy needed some editing. This book was a spinoff of another series. I can only imagine that those are incredible as well. There were a few scenes that were a bit of a reunion from the other series. Not having read those is a bit annoying, but it didn't detract too badly from this one.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Blurb:
Divorce. Divide.
Gage Falcon's life is turned upside down. When backed against a wall, he does what men with 'Steel' convictions do...take control.
Fight. Strength.
Phoenix Star knows it's going to take everything inside her to be who she is destined to be. Fresh out of college and knowing she can't go home and get where she wants to get, she takes the path less traveled.
Redefining life sends them both down a long dirt road to...become.
What happens when two people starting over in life and needing to find some control come face to face?
They get...HAMMERED!
Blurb:
Divorce. Divide.
Gage Falcon's life is turned upside down. When backed against a wall, he does what men with 'Steel' convictions do...take control.
Fight. Strength.
Phoenix Star knows it's going to take everything inside her to be who she is destined to be. Fresh out of college and knowing she can't go home and get where she wants to get, she takes the path less traveled.
Redefining life sends them both down a long dirt road to...become.
What happens when two people starting over in life and needing to find some control come face to face?
They get...HAMMERED!
January 7, 2018
When I first came across this book and its awesome reviews about a dirty talking, alpha male I thought yes that's for me. Unfortunately Hammered didn't work for me at all. I didn't like Phoenix and I didn't like Gage. That means this should have been a DNF but being that this was my 3 book of the New Year I made myself deal with it and continued on. I'm sorry to say it never got better for me. I didn't enjoy the writing and I felt no connection between the H/h.
April 22, 2017
Sooo...yeah...This book is too hot to handle!
So Gage Falcon is...is...he is...yummy! He is an all alpha, filthiest talking, caring man.
Raising his son and caring for his mother figure Mags (who I totally love) and running not only a construction company but also Falcons Landing (the one place that gives him peace) his life is upside down due to a secret not only was with held from him but from one he himself holds not only for himself but for his younger brother Garrett. While waiting for his on-line hook up in a local bar a feisty little Asian bartender takes no sh** and lets him know.
Phoenix Star is all sass, all tough, and also caring and protective of those she loves. Working for her best friends dad at his bar is where she meets the man with the filthiest mouth (that makes her panties wet). Unbeknownst to her he also owns the cabin she's renting for the summer.
Will the secret Gage holds run her away? Will the secret revealed to Gage tear his world apart?
READ IT TO FIND OUT!
OMG PLEASE GAGE #NAILME!
I highly and wetly (tmi?) recommend this book!
So Gage Falcon is...is...he is...yummy! He is an all alpha, filthiest talking, caring man.
Raising his son and caring for his mother figure Mags (who I totally love) and running not only a construction company but also Falcons Landing (the one place that gives him peace) his life is upside down due to a secret not only was with held from him but from one he himself holds not only for himself but for his younger brother Garrett. While waiting for his on-line hook up in a local bar a feisty little Asian bartender takes no sh** and lets him know.
Phoenix Star is all sass, all tough, and also caring and protective of those she loves. Working for her best friends dad at his bar is where she meets the man with the filthiest mouth (that makes her panties wet). Unbeknownst to her he also owns the cabin she's renting for the summer.
Will the secret Gage holds run her away? Will the secret revealed to Gage tear his world apart?
READ IT TO FIND OUT!
OMG PLEASE GAGE #NAILME!
I highly and wetly (tmi?) recommend this book!
July 1, 2017
3.5 Stars
This is the perfect book if you like your heroes possessive, dirty talking, protective and a little on the damaged side. The heroine is petite but one tough cookie. She’s not afraid to step into a bar fight or take on this heroes villains.
There is not a lot of angst between this couple, but there is plenty regarding his family. There is most definitely other woman drama but it’s made clear from the very beginning that Gage has no desire for her. The sex is out of this world steamy with a few things you don’t find frequently in romance – and nothing in the BDSM stratosphere. While I wasn’t a fan of Gage in the beginning – a little too vulgar and aggressive without the proper motivation – I did enjoy him and Phoenix together.
ARC provided through Netgalley
Dual POV
Safe
Potential trigger – a mention that the hero’s brother does drugs
This is the perfect book if you like your heroes possessive, dirty talking, protective and a little on the damaged side. The heroine is petite but one tough cookie. She’s not afraid to step into a bar fight or take on this heroes villains.
There is not a lot of angst between this couple, but there is plenty regarding his family. There is most definitely other woman drama but it’s made clear from the very beginning that Gage has no desire for her. The sex is out of this world steamy with a few things you don’t find frequently in romance – and nothing in the BDSM stratosphere. While I wasn’t a fan of Gage in the beginning – a little too vulgar and aggressive without the proper motivation – I did enjoy him and Phoenix together.
ARC provided through Netgalley
Dual POV
Safe
Potential trigger – a mention that the hero’s brother does drugs
June 4, 2017
'Hammered' MJ Fields is book One in the "Steel Country" series. This is the story of Gage Falcon and Phoenix Star. Phoenix has graduated college and now is working to earn money to take her on the next step in her life. Phoenix settles in to work two jobs and also work off some of her rent by doing the lawn. Phoenix is a independent women who doesn't take handouts. While she is bartering she meets Gage who seems to be trying to hook up with a call girl. Phoenix shows him a lot of shade and ends up having the girl walkaway. Phoenix sees the guy leave and then the next day he is at her other job she works at as a waitress. It seems she isn't getting away from him when while push mowing the lawn around the barn near where she lives at he appears again but this time she finds out he is the actually landlord of the place and has returned home.
Gage is walking around with a big chip on his shoulders because he just found out that the son he loves so much isn't his son...although he has divorced his wife it just another blow to his life. So when he goes into the bar that night its just to hook up and get a release of sorts. But the bartender is so hot he tries to throw her some of his charm but she is not having it. Once the women he called to be his lady of the night leaves he leaves the bar too. That night he can't get the bartender out of him mind and the next morning at a breakfast meeting he sees her waiting tables. They have a quick interaction that doesn't go well again. When he finally learns who she is and that she is a renter on his land he tries talking to her again. But they still but heads until the one person they both care about gets hurt. This starts them coming together but there is still upsetting news to come for Gage. Will he be able to move past all of his issues and move forward with Phoenix? If he does, will Phoenix start being less independent?
Looking forward to more books from Ms. Fields
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Gage is walking around with a big chip on his shoulders because he just found out that the son he loves so much isn't his son...although he has divorced his wife it just another blow to his life. So when he goes into the bar that night its just to hook up and get a release of sorts. But the bartender is so hot he tries to throw her some of his charm but she is not having it. Once the women he called to be his lady of the night leaves he leaves the bar too. That night he can't get the bartender out of him mind and the next morning at a breakfast meeting he sees her waiting tables. They have a quick interaction that doesn't go well again. When he finally learns who she is and that she is a renter on his land he tries talking to her again. But they still but heads until the one person they both care about gets hurt. This starts them coming together but there is still upsetting news to come for Gage. Will he be able to move past all of his issues and move forward with Phoenix? If he does, will Phoenix start being less independent?
Looking forward to more books from Ms. Fields
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April 18, 2017
Can two people who are headed to a new path come meet at the crossroads and continue down it together. That is what you need to find out when Gage Falcon meets Phoenix Star.
At first glance Gage is taken by the spunk and Sass of Phoenix Star. Looking to get back out there Gage has many obstacles that he needs to overcome but with the strength of his family and friends he might be headed in the right direction.
Phoenix Star is a young woman just finishing college looking to make it on her own, but the last thing she expects is meeting someone like Gage and turning her life upside down.
Gage & Phoenix will experience many ups and downs along the way and many things will test there time spent together but can two strong willed people be able to overcome it all and come out of it still together.
There are some amazing secondary characters in Hammered, we will meet Mags an amazing person in Gage's life. Brand the adorable little boy who will Steel your heart and of course we will see our Steel Brothers who will always be there for their friend. If you are a fan of MJ Fields this book will make you a bigger fan if you are discovering this author for the first time then this one will make you an instant fan.
At first glance Gage is taken by the spunk and Sass of Phoenix Star. Looking to get back out there Gage has many obstacles that he needs to overcome but with the strength of his family and friends he might be headed in the right direction.
Phoenix Star is a young woman just finishing college looking to make it on her own, but the last thing she expects is meeting someone like Gage and turning her life upside down.
Gage & Phoenix will experience many ups and downs along the way and many things will test there time spent together but can two strong willed people be able to overcome it all and come out of it still together.
There are some amazing secondary characters in Hammered, we will meet Mags an amazing person in Gage's life. Brand the adorable little boy who will Steel your heart and of course we will see our Steel Brothers who will always be there for their friend. If you are a fan of MJ Fields this book will make you a bigger fan if you are discovering this author for the first time then this one will make you an instant fan.
Did Not Finish
August 21, 2017DNF
The cause of the DNF is the WTH character and his man part as big as a forearm.
Enough said.
Can't believe I was dumb enough to ask for aa copy.
Obtained a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.. they can have it back
The cause of the DNF is the WTH character and his man part as big as a forearm.
Enough said.
Can't believe I was dumb enough to ask for aa copy.
Obtained a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.. they can have it back
April 22, 2017
MJ Fields had straight up ruined me for all other book boyfriends. Gage Falcon is the man we all want. He possesses all of the traits we women want, no need in a man.
He's smart, successful, smokin hot and will have your ovaries exploding upon instant contact. Single dad's are hot! Just sayin.
As always Ms. Fields kept me entertained from page one, the best part was having the Steel men show up. Mmmmm.... Zandor Steel. Need I say more.
Here of late I have been reading books that have sassy, independent heroines and I love it. Phoenix is hands down the my favorite one. She is a spit fire, and the scene at the bar with Juliana was epic!
I Will say I was a bit surprised (in a good way) to get a little misty eyed with this book. Brand and Gage's situation broke my heart. I cried for the little boy who had to deal with so much heartache, but to see him bounce back and love fiercely had me weeping for joy. This series broke my heart but left us with the start of a great series that you won't want to miss.
This is Steel Country baby!
He's smart, successful, smokin hot and will have your ovaries exploding upon instant contact. Single dad's are hot! Just sayin.
As always Ms. Fields kept me entertained from page one, the best part was having the Steel men show up. Mmmmm.... Zandor Steel. Need I say more.
Here of late I have been reading books that have sassy, independent heroines and I love it. Phoenix is hands down the my favorite one. She is a spit fire, and the scene at the bar with Juliana was epic!
I Will say I was a bit surprised (in a good way) to get a little misty eyed with this book. Brand and Gage's situation broke my heart. I cried for the little boy who had to deal with so much heartache, but to see him bounce back and love fiercely had me weeping for joy. This series broke my heart but left us with the start of a great series that you won't want to miss.
This is Steel Country baby!
May 23, 2017
Falcon's Landing is supposed to be a refuge. Idyllic setting to just get away and tune out the troubles of the world. What happens when Gage Falcon tries to relax but finds a woman who pushes all his buttons? She irritates him, doesn't take his sh*t, she's intelligent, and turns him on like no other woman ever has. What starts out as a way to get her out of his system, turns into a unique relationship that both of them admit isn't about love. Yeah, right!
Pheonix Star isn't looking for a man. What slams into her is Gage Falcon and he is almost more man than she can handle. Hot, broody, bossy and in charge. She doesn't know she needs him until he is under her skin. Both of them are about to take a serious left turn in how they thought their lives were going to play out.
Falcon's Landing is a refuge. It's where the Falcon brothers have always gone to find HOME. It's where boys can be boys and family roots are laid down. It's love. And it's about to grow!
Loved everything about this story---well except for the villains! Gage and Brand...uhhh....pulled on the heart strings right there. Gage and Pheonix together......smoking HOT! Mags....perfect maternal influence even if she isn't a biological mother. Gage's half brothers....also very intriguing. Can't wait for their stories. Oh, I did I mention we get to see ALL the original Men of Steel? Oh, yes! And their families. Loved it all.
*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
Pheonix Star isn't looking for a man. What slams into her is Gage Falcon and he is almost more man than she can handle. Hot, broody, bossy and in charge. She doesn't know she needs him until he is under her skin. Both of them are about to take a serious left turn in how they thought their lives were going to play out.
Falcon's Landing is a refuge. It's where the Falcon brothers have always gone to find HOME. It's where boys can be boys and family roots are laid down. It's love. And it's about to grow!
Loved everything about this story---well except for the villains! Gage and Brand...uhhh....pulled on the heart strings right there. Gage and Pheonix together......smoking HOT! Mags....perfect maternal influence even if she isn't a biological mother. Gage's half brothers....also very intriguing. Can't wait for their stories. Oh, I did I mention we get to see ALL the original Men of Steel? Oh, yes! And their families. Loved it all.
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February 27, 2019
You loved Men of Steel, Jase, Cyrus, Zandor, Xavier, Momma Joe, Kat, and all things dirty taking and hard loving, about the Steel Brothers.
You loved Ties of Steel, Abe, Dominic, Sabato, and their alpha dominant ways.
You got rocked by the Rockers of Steel. Memphis Black, Finn Beckett, River James, Billy Jeffers and begged for more.
I gave you The Match Duet, Kat, long time tattoo artist at Forever Steel on the Jersey Shore, and you loved her, okay maybe not her, but her epic tale of online dating leading to the most wonderful HEA.
Now I've brought it home.
STEEL COUNTRY is all things Steel, maybe even hotter.
You'll get to see all your favorite Steel Brothers in their alpha, dirty talking, hard loving, glory. You'll see Abe and watch as he reminisces about the pool table with his 'Four'. You'll see Kat and Ricco and laugh at the struggle for 'top'. Then you'll get a bigger picture of the Gage Falcon, you've read about since the beginning.
Saddle up and get ready for one hell of a ride.
#takeit #gethammered
Forever Steel Baby,
XOXO
MJ
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October 3, 2017
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I don't know how she does it - MJ Fields just knows how to write men in a way that just makes me fall for them time after time. First it was the Caldwell Brothers and their friends, the Men of Steel, Trae of the Seattle Stallions, and now Gage Falcon. He uttered words that I really should've found repulsive and cringe-worthy, but I found myself having a decidedly different reaction to them. I love a romance between two damaged people and MJ Fields delivers that beautifully. From the very first chapter and the very first encounter between Gage and Phoenix I was sucked in to the story and really didn't want it to end. She just knows how to write women that I can relate to - women that struggle with what life throws at them, yet who refuse to give up - and gorgeous, dirty-talking alpha men that fall hard and completely. She also handles family drama with such skill. It's just a joy and a pleasure reading her words.
As obsessed as I am with the Caldwell's (I've read all 3 of the brothers' books SEVERAL times), I think I might love the Falcon brothers even more - I can't wait to meet the other two! I give this book 4.75 out of 5 stars and MJ Fields has solidified her place as a "must read" author for me.
I don't know how she does it - MJ Fields just knows how to write men in a way that just makes me fall for them time after time. First it was the Caldwell Brothers and their friends, the Men of Steel, Trae of the Seattle Stallions, and now Gage Falcon. He uttered words that I really should've found repulsive and cringe-worthy, but I found myself having a decidedly different reaction to them. I love a romance between two damaged people and MJ Fields delivers that beautifully. From the very first chapter and the very first encounter between Gage and Phoenix I was sucked in to the story and really didn't want it to end. She just knows how to write women that I can relate to - women that struggle with what life throws at them, yet who refuse to give up - and gorgeous, dirty-talking alpha men that fall hard and completely. She also handles family drama with such skill. It's just a joy and a pleasure reading her words.
As obsessed as I am with the Caldwell's (I've read all 3 of the brothers' books SEVERAL times), I think I might love the Falcon brothers even more - I can't wait to meet the other two! I give this book 4.75 out of 5 stars and MJ Fields has solidified her place as a "must read" author for me.
June 3, 2017
ARC generously provided via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review
4 Too hot stars
Let me start off by saying I have never read anything by M.J. Fields before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Now I am asking myself 'WHYYYYY have I not read this author before!!"
Hammered is a stand alone that will be part of a series about the Falcon brothers. This is also a companion series to the Men of Steel books (which I now cannot wait to devour)!
Hammered is the story of Gage Falcon. Gage is the oldest brother with the weight of the world on his shoulders. His very broad, tattooed, rich, and smoking hot shoulders. He doesn't do relationships. The main love of his life is his son.. and he is an amazing dad. While trying to hook up with something easy and no strings attached he runs into the worst cock block ever.... who happens to be 5 foot and gorgeous. However, Phoenix isn't so easily won over, but Gage is definitely UP for the challenge. Gage has to battle his libido, his heart, and everything of importance to him in this attention grabbing book!
Phoenix is the PERFECT mc! She is petite but sassy. You will not find a weak heroine in Phoenix star (even if her name does sound like that of a porn star). She is strength personified and doesn't take any of Gage's crap... which I love! I love her strength and her sass, I don't feel like I got to know her as well as I did Gage throughout the book, but she is still amazing!
Right from the beginning of this book I did not like Gage. He comes across as a foul mouthed (the foulest I have ever read/heard), egotistical, manwhore! He truly is not likable in the least... but then he is. He is a total alpha and a total jerk, but throughout the book there is so much that endears you to him. I felt myself falling for this guy right along with Phoenix.
This book will suck you in right from page one. You will be drawn in by Gage's filthy mouth, and Phoenix's sass. What starts out as a challenge between two strong personalities quickly turns into a story of family, love, and redemption. Really such a great read! And lets not forget the steam... you will definitely need a hot (or cold) shower when this book is finished!
4 Too hot stars
Let me start off by saying I have never read anything by M.J. Fields before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Now I am asking myself 'WHYYYYY have I not read this author before!!"
Hammered is a stand alone that will be part of a series about the Falcon brothers. This is also a companion series to the Men of Steel books (which I now cannot wait to devour)!
Hammered is the story of Gage Falcon. Gage is the oldest brother with the weight of the world on his shoulders. His very broad, tattooed, rich, and smoking hot shoulders. He doesn't do relationships. The main love of his life is his son.. and he is an amazing dad. While trying to hook up with something easy and no strings attached he runs into the worst cock block ever.... who happens to be 5 foot and gorgeous. However, Phoenix isn't so easily won over, but Gage is definitely UP for the challenge. Gage has to battle his libido, his heart, and everything of importance to him in this attention grabbing book!
Phoenix is the PERFECT mc! She is petite but sassy. You will not find a weak heroine in Phoenix star (even if her name does sound like that of a porn star). She is strength personified and doesn't take any of Gage's crap... which I love! I love her strength and her sass, I don't feel like I got to know her as well as I did Gage throughout the book, but she is still amazing!
Right from the beginning of this book I did not like Gage. He comes across as a foul mouthed (the foulest I have ever read/heard), egotistical, manwhore! He truly is not likable in the least... but then he is. He is a total alpha and a total jerk, but throughout the book there is so much that endears you to him. I felt myself falling for this guy right along with Phoenix.
This book will suck you in right from page one. You will be drawn in by Gage's filthy mouth, and Phoenix's sass. What starts out as a challenge between two strong personalities quickly turns into a story of family, love, and redemption. Really such a great read! And lets not forget the steam... you will definitely need a hot (or cold) shower when this book is finished!
May 4, 2017
Gage Falcon's life was turned upside down after he divorced his wife. Now he lives his life with iron control, and no desire to ever get in a serious relationship ever again. Phoenix Star's heart was broken, and now she doesn't trust any man, so she's concentrating on becoming the person she's destined to be without help from anyone. The night she meets Gage, she writes him off as a man whore, while insulting him. This doesn't chase Gage off, in fact, it only spurs him on to get her into his bed. The fun really begins when they learn that she's renting her place from him. Now he knows it's only a matter of time before she's in his bed. Hammered was AN AMAZING journey that I devoured in a couple of hours. Gage is drool worthy, even with all of his cave man tendencies, and Phoenix is just AWESOME! I couldn't cheer enough when she would take on people, and not with hair pulling, but real punches, which also had me rolling. Together they exploded into a blaze of fiery flames that will leave any panties in their path, as a pile of ashes. M.J. Fields is one of my very favorites, but she outdid her own brilliant writing style with Hammered, and as I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of her books, I wasn't sure how she would do that, but she raised the bar even higher. She transported me into her world fully from the get go, which had my heart racing cover to cover. The witty and snarky dialogue had me laughing hard until my sides hurt, while insane secrets were revealed so I found myself dropping many loud f-bombs throughout, and I found myself enraged at more than one person. I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next, as I'll always being waiting impatiently! So, in conclusion, I'm shouting from the rooftops how I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Hammered to ALL AND SUNDRY!
April 23, 2017
Hammered is Hot!
Wow! this isn't a rollercoaster read or a read with angst, this is two people getting their lives under cotrol,figuring out the next step and in the process finding love.
Gage, a brother from another mother, friends of the men of steel in previous books has been lied to, deceived by his own mother and brother,married a woman who claimed the son he helped bring into the world was his only to find out he wasn't and now after custody battles is a single dad as well as being the owner of a construction company.
Phoenix is working two jobs,fresh out of college and considering her options, has a backstory of a cheating ex with her best friend so also has trust issues and a manwhore hate thing going on.
Phoenix and Gage first meet while Phoenix is working at the bar where Gage is awaiting his hook up from an app his friends gave him, Phoenix catches Gages eye straight away but Phoenyx figures out why he's there when his so called date turns up.
There's insta lust on Gages part who becomes determined to get the feisty Asian looking Phoenix in his bed and theres a lot of work in store for Gage when Phoenix immediately writes him off as a manwhore.
Gage is a dirty talking alpha who doesn’t give up the chase.
An interesting and captivating plot, secrets revealed, humour dotted throughout and lot's of hotness.
Great characters told in dual pov's
I found Hammered finished abruptly with the promise of good things to come but not actually going there so I'm hoping to see more of Phoenix and Gage in Graysons story. Also hoping for Mandee's story Phoenix's best friend.
Recommended hot read and series in The Men of Steel.
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Wow! this isn't a rollercoaster read or a read with angst, this is two people getting their lives under cotrol,figuring out the next step and in the process finding love.
Gage, a brother from another mother, friends of the men of steel in previous books has been lied to, deceived by his own mother and brother,married a woman who claimed the son he helped bring into the world was his only to find out he wasn't and now after custody battles is a single dad as well as being the owner of a construction company.
Phoenix is working two jobs,fresh out of college and considering her options, has a backstory of a cheating ex with her best friend so also has trust issues and a manwhore hate thing going on.
Phoenix and Gage first meet while Phoenix is working at the bar where Gage is awaiting his hook up from an app his friends gave him, Phoenix catches Gages eye straight away but Phoenyx figures out why he's there when his so called date turns up.
There's insta lust on Gages part who becomes determined to get the feisty Asian looking Phoenix in his bed and theres a lot of work in store for Gage when Phoenix immediately writes him off as a manwhore.
Gage is a dirty talking alpha who doesn’t give up the chase.
An interesting and captivating plot, secrets revealed, humour dotted throughout and lot's of hotness.
Great characters told in dual pov's
I found Hammered finished abruptly with the promise of good things to come but not actually going there so I'm hoping to see more of Phoenix and Gage in Graysons story. Also hoping for Mandee's story Phoenix's best friend.
Recommended hot read and series in The Men of Steel.
Arc gratefully received for review purposes
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April 25, 2017
Recently divorced Gage Falcon is using an app to have no string hook ups because after his divorce he's sworn off commitment, but when he meets his latest hook up he's more interested in the barmaid, at first I thought he was just douche, but the more I read I really liked Gage, he wasn't like that at all.
Gage successfully runs a construction company and he happens to own Falcon Landing where barmaid Phoenix is living, Phoenix is sassy out spoken no holds bar girl. They've both been burnt by their past, but the banter between them is so funny, that gives the story another dimension to their chemistry, while we also see some of alpha Gage's softer side too when dealing with his family.
I did like this book, it was my first read by this author, the only thing I wasn't too fond of is the way the book ended, it just sort of stopped, but I can't wait to read more by this author.
Gage successfully runs a construction company and he happens to own Falcon Landing where barmaid Phoenix is living, Phoenix is sassy out spoken no holds bar girl. They've both been burnt by their past, but the banter between them is so funny, that gives the story another dimension to their chemistry, while we also see some of alpha Gage's softer side too when dealing with his family.
I did like this book, it was my first read by this author, the only thing I wasn't too fond of is the way the book ended, it just sort of stopped, but I can't wait to read more by this author.
February 8, 2018
When you get past the fact that almost every noun and verb is preceded by f*ck and that the hero and heroine have ten times more sex than conversation, this book manages to work itself into a pretty good love story.
May 4, 2017
"Dreams are beautiful and in vibrant living color, until reality shits all over them. Then it's on you to wade through the shit and see if you can find your way back to what brought you here in the first place."
Holy hotness on a cracker, Batman!!
This book was amazing!!
Gage Falcon is sex personified!!
And Phoenix Star doesn't stand a chance at resisting him!
Their attraction is instant and you feel the pull between them completely.
"This man, who I know wants to tear me apart, has been torn apart himself."
I loved everything about this story.
The setting, the storyline, the drama, the twists, and the characters.
It all evolved into something wonderful.
This story was incredibly hot and sexy.
Like "Oh, lawd! I've got the vapors!" HAWT!
The things that came out of Gage's mouth...*praise hands*.
"I crave you, just as much as you crave me."
This was just a story about heat and sinful acts, it's also about family and the struggles that we face.
The betrayal that Gage goes through is enough to truly break your heart.
I can't tell you how many times I wanted to cry for him.
He's such a beautifully heartbroken man and Phoenix is his perfect anchor. She keeps him grounded and centered when his world is crashing around him.
"She is life intensified."
Can I also talk about Mags?!
I love that lady so hard!!
She's the grandmother character that you can't help but love and cherish!!
This book was soooooo good and I can't wait for the next in the series!!
I'm ready for more Falcon brothers!!
Woohoo!!!
"You ready to run yet?"
"Apparently, I've planted roots."
"Don't say it like it's a bad thing. If it's too much, you need to let me know now."
"I'm good."
"No, Phoenix, you're the best."
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April 25, 2017Because of reasons... and not enough reviews.
August 4, 2017
Hammered is a sexy story with a rough around the edges alpha and a feisty, sweet heroine. First off, I have to say that I LOVE that Phoenix is Asian. It's not every day that romances feature Asian heroines, so it's a treat that I get to read about someone of my own race in a romance. Secondly, I love that she's just plain awesome, sweet, funny and feisty AF! She's more than equal to Gage, the dirty talking, rough around the edges man she falls in love with.
I also have to say that as much as I enjoyed seeing Gage and Phoenix fall, and all the chemistry that they shared, I kind of felt like Phoenix got the short end of the stick. Not that I don't feel Gage really loved her, but, she had to deal with all the shit he and his family caused, and yet, was he really there for her? I didn't really feel as if he was. He was bossy and demanding of her, demanding she do this, not do that, tell him this, tell him that, but yet, she didn't get the same respect from him. It was as if he was 95% of the equation and she only 5%, and that balance is, well, not balanced. I wanted more for her emotionally, and I don't feel she got it. Perhaps in the coming books in this series, Gage and Phoenix will have mentions and their relationship might have more of a balance to it.
I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.
I also have to say that as much as I enjoyed seeing Gage and Phoenix fall, and all the chemistry that they shared, I kind of felt like Phoenix got the short end of the stick. Not that I don't feel Gage really loved her, but, she had to deal with all the shit he and his family caused, and yet, was he really there for her? I didn't really feel as if he was. He was bossy and demanding of her, demanding she do this, not do that, tell him this, tell him that, but yet, she didn't get the same respect from him. It was as if he was 95% of the equation and she only 5%, and that balance is, well, not balanced. I wanted more for her emotionally, and I don't feel she got it. Perhaps in the coming books in this series, Gage and Phoenix will have mentions and their relationship might have more of a balance to it.
I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.
September 10, 2017
A story that has a lot of things going on. First you have Gage Falcon who is part owner of a company that he has helped turn around into a multimillion dollar business. He has some anger but you are made aware of the reasons why as the story goes along. The reasons deal with ex-wife, and mother whom both knew for years that boy he had been raising was not his son. Both of them are not the nicest people and when Gage meets and falls for Phoenix Star who is new in town and also a bartender. The closer that they become the meaner his ex, and mother become to her. Most of this happens when he is not around, and Phoenix does a good job of holding her own. The ex though really goes after her when the boy actually likes Phoenix more than his own mother. As things heat up between Gage and her he takes off early one morning only leaving a text on her phone, not wanting to wake her. Finally after a month goes by and she finds out where he is at and drives to New York. She spends a few days with him and then one morning when he wakes up she is gone and left him a text saying, “had to go you were sleeping did not want to wake you”. Then first time he has had anyone especially a woman who gave it back to him and that is exactly what he needed and he took his butt home to see if he could make it work with her. A good book with good characters, and a good story. I got this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 4 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
June 6, 2017
**4.5 delicious sexy stars!!
So, at first I was a little skeptical because sometimes filthy-mouthed alpha males can just become crude assholes and I haven't read a male character like this in a long time, BUT hot damn....Gage is a sexy MF. And he's honest and caring and is in a position not many--and I mean a very small handful of men, would put themselves in and it made me love him even more.
Phoenix. Love her. She was strong and feisty and took no shit. I also loved the diversity of the characters. It was a nice change.
I took away the .5 for my hesitation in the beginning and it did feel a little insta-love for me, but there is so much plot happening, there wasn't enough development with Phoenix and Gage. I don't like feeling like good sex = love and I felt a little bit of that here, but all in all it was really good.
I decided to start with the Steel brothers stories since they made an appearance and am going to work my way back to Garrett's story. I'm a little hesitant because Juliana is a real bitch in this and I kinda just want her to go away....
So, at first I was a little skeptical because sometimes filthy-mouthed alpha males can just become crude assholes and I haven't read a male character like this in a long time, BUT hot damn....Gage is a sexy MF. And he's honest and caring and is in a position not many--and I mean a very small handful of men, would put themselves in and it made me love him even more.
Phoenix. Love her. She was strong and feisty and took no shit. I also loved the diversity of the characters. It was a nice change.
I took away the .5 for my hesitation in the beginning and it did feel a little insta-love for me, but there is so much plot happening, there wasn't enough development with Phoenix and Gage. I don't like feeling like good sex = love and I felt a little bit of that here, but all in all it was really good.
I decided to start with the Steel brothers stories since they made an appearance and am going to work my way back to Garrett's story. I'm a little hesitant because Juliana is a real bitch in this and I kinda just want her to go away....
March 21, 2020
I found this book in my Audible Escape and this author is new to me. So began a lover of M.J. Fields!!
Gage Falcon, gorgeous, divorced, tortured soul! Phoenix Star, recent college grad, out on her own.
The opening to this book had me cracking up!! Gage does hook ups and at the bar Phoenix works part-time, Phoenix is a beautiful fire cracker!! Well Gage likes what he sees behind the bar, but is waiting for his hook up.
Phoenix has trust issues, Gage doesn't do relationships. She is looking forward to the summer months before she returns to reality. Gage loves heading to his resort, Falcon's Crest.
What a small world when they each discover each other there!! Madge is a longtime resident there, and she helped raise him and his brothers after their father died. Madge took an instant liking to Phoenix.
This was such a fun, and serious, but steaming hot storyline!! The plot made the storyline flow. The many characters, the witticism, the narrative and of course there is angst, drama filled and lots of action. Non stop flow!! Family, relationships and love!!
I really loved this story, the narrator-John Lane, so in love with his talented voice!! I plan on listening to the series, there are two more brothers!!
Gage Falcon, gorgeous, divorced, tortured soul! Phoenix Star, recent college grad, out on her own.
The opening to this book had me cracking up!! Gage does hook ups and at the bar Phoenix works part-time, Phoenix is a beautiful fire cracker!! Well Gage likes what he sees behind the bar, but is waiting for his hook up.
Phoenix has trust issues, Gage doesn't do relationships. She is looking forward to the summer months before she returns to reality. Gage loves heading to his resort, Falcon's Crest.
What a small world when they each discover each other there!! Madge is a longtime resident there, and she helped raise him and his brothers after their father died. Madge took an instant liking to Phoenix.
This was such a fun, and serious, but steaming hot storyline!! The plot made the storyline flow. The many characters, the witticism, the narrative and of course there is angst, drama filled and lots of action. Non stop flow!! Family, relationships and love!!
I really loved this story, the narrator-John Lane, so in love with his talented voice!! I plan on listening to the series, there are two more brothers!!
April 20, 2017
Sassy, Sweet and Sexy
Absolutely wonderful! I loved this story. You have a sexy alpha single Dad and a spunky man eater bartender. Gage and Phoenix are great characters who will immediately find a place in your heart.
Working two jobs to raise money for school, Phoenix doesn't have time for players. Having been cheated on by her ex she has her guard up and put men on the back burner. When a hot, sexy man walks into her bar it's very obvious he's looking for one thing and one thing only.
Having his ex come back into the picture after three years, Gage needs to find a release. What he finds is something totally different. Gage is intrigued immediately with the beautiful bartender and days later she is still on his mind. When he figures out she's a lot closer than he thought he knows he has to have her. And have her he will.
Hammered is full out great characters, not only are the main characters great but I absolutely fell in love with Mags and Brand. The Steel men also pop in and of course we love those guys. The story is fabulous and the writing is outstanding. MJ is one of my favorite authors and if you haven't checked her out you really need to. This is a definite must read.
Absolutely wonderful! I loved this story. You have a sexy alpha single Dad and a spunky man eater bartender. Gage and Phoenix are great characters who will immediately find a place in your heart.
Working two jobs to raise money for school, Phoenix doesn't have time for players. Having been cheated on by her ex she has her guard up and put men on the back burner. When a hot, sexy man walks into her bar it's very obvious he's looking for one thing and one thing only.
Having his ex come back into the picture after three years, Gage needs to find a release. What he finds is something totally different. Gage is intrigued immediately with the beautiful bartender and days later she is still on his mind. When he figures out she's a lot closer than he thought he knows he has to have her. And have her he will.
Hammered is full out great characters, not only are the main characters great but I absolutely fell in love with Mags and Brand. The Steel men also pop in and of course we love those guys. The story is fabulous and the writing is outstanding. MJ is one of my favorite authors and if you haven't checked her out you really need to. This is a definite must read.
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