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Bridgewater County #2
Claim Me Hard
Hiding from a crazy ex-boyfriend, Hannah Winters is determined to keep her head down and her heart locked safely away. Burned out from practicing medicine and dealing with a controlling jerk, her interest in romance is at absolute zero...until they walk in. One look at Cole and Declan and Hannah is going to have a very hard time keeping the ice around her heart from melting.
Declan grew up in Bridgewater, and his job as a police officer means he's got an instinct for trouble, and Hannah Winters stirs up all kind of feelings he can't fight. When his friend, Cole finds out about the sexy type-A woman with desire in her eyes but lies on her lips, he's just as determined to tame her and uncover her deepest fears—and desires.
When her past catches up to her, it'll be Cole and Declan who convince her to stop running, from her past, and from the desire burning white hot between them. They're going to claim her, even if they have to do it the hard way...one seductive kiss at a time.
Warning: Panty melting! Claim Me Hard is book 2 in the wildly dirty series where two obsessed alpha cowboys meet their Type-A heroine. This standalone HEA is all about her - no M/M.
Declan grew up in Bridgewater, and his job as a police officer means he's got an instinct for trouble, and Hannah Winters stirs up all kind of feelings he can't fight. When his friend, Cole finds out about the sexy type-A woman with desire in her eyes but lies on her lips, he's just as determined to tame her and uncover her deepest fears—and desires.
When her past catches up to her, it'll be Cole and Declan who convince her to stop running, from her past, and from the desire burning white hot between them. They're going to claim her, even if they have to do it the hard way...one seductive kiss at a time.
Warning: Panty melting! Claim Me Hard is book 2 in the wildly dirty series where two obsessed alpha cowboys meet their Type-A heroine. This standalone HEA is all about her - no M/M.
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First published May 29, 2017
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Vanessa Vale
229 books2,535 followersA USA Today bestseller, Vanessa Vale has written over 100 cowboy and small town romances. She lives in the American West where she's always finding inspiration for her next story.
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December 10, 2019
I am really digging this series! I liked the main character Hannah a lot, she's a doctor on the run from her abusive boyfriend and ends up in Bridgewater as a waitress. Declan and Cole see Hannah and know that she could be the one for them. She falls for them too, but is afraid to drag them into her problems. The plot was interesting and the pacing was good. On to the next book!
May 13, 2019
2 not into threesome romance stars. I seriously tried y’all, but I am not into this type of romance. I am a one man kinda girl so I just couldn’t. Yes it’s just a book but making love to me is a private special moment between two people. It had a great plot and story behind it but the threesome love is not for me and that’s fine. If you like that kind of stuff then you’ll like this series.
June 3, 2017
Another sexy romance involving one lucky woman and the two men who want to make her happy for the rest of their lives.
This is book two in this series of standalone romance stories and I am certainly enjoying this author's work with every new story I read. Vanessa Vale writes stories of romance, a little danger, secrets to be uncovered and lots of steamy moments between the leading lady and her two men. This story was about Hannah who has found herself in Bridgewater after running from an abusive ex. She feels she needs to keep her real identity a secret to avoid her ex finding her. She plans to lay low, working as a waitress and stay off the radar. What she hadn't planned on was Declan and Cole, the two single towns men who have decided she's the woman for them.
There was a lot to like about this book. Sexy and protective men who are all about their woman's pleasure and happiness. An intelligent woman who finds herself in a dangerous situation and finds a way to remove herself from it. A town full of caring people who make her feel welcome. I enjoyed all of it.
This author is becoming someone I can count on for a quick read with good characters that I can invest in and care about, an entertaining plot, and just the right amount of super hot scenes. I look forward to reading more from her in future.
December 27, 2018
4.5 Stars
Hannah is trying to get away from a bad situation when she finds herself in Bridgewater, Montana. Cole and Declan are trying to find their third when the meet the skittish Hannah working at the small town restaurant. Sparks fly, secrets are hidden but revealed, and loads of sexiness! I am enjoying this series of standalones about this polyamorous community.
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Hannah is trying to get away from a bad situation when she finds herself in Bridgewater, Montana. Cole and Declan are trying to find their third when the meet the skittish Hannah working at the small town restaurant. Sparks fly, secrets are hidden but revealed, and loads of sexiness! I am enjoying this series of standalones about this polyamorous community.
This specific video review will be included in the December 2018 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
June 4, 2017
This is the second book in the Bridgewater County series but it can definitely be read on its own. Hannah is on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend when she lands in Bridgewater. Thinking it is a good place to hide for a while she stays, but there is something she doesn't know about the town. In Bridgewater it is the custom for women to have two or even three husbands. So when Cole and Declan both approach her, she is totally caught off guard. When they claim she is their "one" it reminds her of her abusive ex. Cole and Declan need to show her the difference between possessive and obsessive. Filled with plenty of steamy scenes, Claim Me Hard is a highly enjoyable contemporary ménage romance.
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June 11, 2017
3.5 RATING- I actually ended up liking this a little bit more than the first book in the series. Of course, I love a good "woman on the run" story any day. Couple that with a committed ménage story line and two hero's that fall fast and I'm a pretty happy girl. This was a quick easy read and I'm glad I stumbled across the contemporary series for Bridgewater. I've liked the first two books in the series better than the historicals.
March 3, 2020
Vega Vampy - per RFS
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In fuga dall’ex violento e possessivo Brad Madison, la dottoressa Hanna finisce per nascondersi casualmente a Bridgewater, dove trova lavoro come cameriera presso il ristorante di Jessie.
Proprio qui Declan e Cole iniziano il loro corteggiamento: si presentano tutti i giorni a pranzo in coppia e, tra sguardi e frecciatine, inizia un gioco di seduzione. Hanna è sicuramente attratta dai due uomini e ha fantasie su di loro (infatti, il libro si apre con una scena di sesso a tre, che poi si scopre essere solo un suo sogno) ma non saprebbe chi scegliere.
Quando finalmente i ragazzi mettono le carte in tavola invitandola fuori a cena e facendole capire che sono un pacchetto completo (due al prezzo di uno!), lei non può crederci e, malgrado le rassicurazioni di tutta la comunità, di come lì sia la tradizione e non ci sia nulla di strano, non ne vuole sapere. Le sue paure, dovute all’esperienza con Brad, e l’eccessiva possessività dei due uomini certo non aiutano. Comunque, dopo mille moine e le buone parole di tutti sui cowboys in questione, alla fine Hanna accetta il famigerato appuntamento. Ovviamente, se loro devono dimostrarle quanto siano compatibili e fatti gli uni per l’altra, ben difficilmente la serata si concluderà con la cena…
Quella che per Hanna rappresenta una notte di follia destinata a non ripetersi, diventa presto qualcosa di più profondo e serio; rimane però sempre lo spettro del suo ex che potrebbe scovarla da un momento all’altro. In effetti, malgrado la comunità abbia fatto fronte comune per proteggere la ragazza, Brad riesce lo stesso a incontrarla a tu per tu e le cose rischiano di mettersi male… fortunatamente, i due spasimanti di Hanna arrivano prima che capiti il peggio.
Penserete che sia masochista ad aver voluto leggere anche il seguito di Cavalcami con passione (tra l’altro i titoli son0 tutti declinati al singolare ma si parla sempre di ménage… sarebbe più consono un Rinvendicatemi o Rivendicaci con forza. Si tratta però di dettagli) ma, nonostante l’italiano sempre discutibile e la sensualità per i miei gusti scarsina, devo dire che mi diverto a leggerli, anche se l’intento dell’autrice non credo fosse esattamente questo.
I due manzi sono: Declan, che abbiamo già incontrato nel libro precedente, il fratello poliziotto di Cara, grande amica di Catherine (la tipa cavalcata per intenderci, per altro ora bella felice e contenta) e Cole, che sebbene sia fermamente convinto che Hanna sia la donna giusta per loro, ha un serio problema a rapportarsi con le figure femminili perché ha visto il padre rigirato e distrutto dalla sua giovane matrigna.
Quindi, abbiamo una fuggiasca che nasconde la sua identità e fornisce risposte evasive sul suo passato, un poliziotto che annusa le bugie da lontano e un uomo che tende a vedere in tutte le donne delle approfittatrici: un bel quadretto, non c’è che dire…
Se Declan cerca di capire con scarsi risultati cosa stia nascondendo la ragazza, Cole, che apparentemente è il più convinto, appena scopre per un caso fortuito che Hanna ha una formazione medica di tutto rispetto, le si rivolta contro accusandola delle peggiori nefandezze.
Agli improperi di Cole si aggiunge un articolo del giornale locale che parla delle gesta eroiche della nuova cameriera, è quindi ovvio che Brad a questo punto la rintraccerà ed è giunto il momento di cambiare nascondiglio. È col cuore a pezzi e in preda al terrore che Hanna prepara la valigia e si appresta a lasciare in silenzio Bridgewater.
Grazie a una soffiata di Jenna, Cole la trova in procinto di partire e, dopo essersi cosparso il capo di cenere, la convince a spiegare quale sia il problema e da cose fugge.
A differenza della storia precedente, qui il rapporto tra i due uomini è paritario, mentre quella che onestamente non fa una bellissima figura è proprio la ragazza: fai sogni erotici sui due cawboys dove ti immagini tipo sandwich, ma quando scopri che a Bridgewater è usanza comune che le donne abbiano due mariti, non soli caschi dalle nuvole (perché una cosa del genere non si nota ovviamente), ma cerchi in tutti i modi di sfuggire loro perché per te c’è qualcosa di sbagliato in tutto ciò! Ok, posso capire, ma dopo il sogno a luci rosse accetta e stai a vedere cosa succede, che diamine! In più, quando capisci che in effetti il rapporto va oltre il sesso, non ti confidi coi due uomini, tra cui uno, sottolineo, è un poliziotto… complichiamo le cose gratuitamente!
Le scene di sesso ci sono e anche abbastanza spinte, ma per me non particolarmente erotiche, un po’ perché, come già spiegato in passato, leggere di c…i e f…a ogni tre per due e nemmeno ben contestualizzati lo trovo fastidioso e, soprattutto, senza quella finezza che trasforma una scena altrimenti pornografica (o grottesca) in qualcosa di sensuale.
«È arrivato il momento di venire per i tuoi uomini, cara».
«Okay» dissi io, perchè stavo proprio per farlo.
(Tratto dal libro)
A parte che se qualcuno in un momento di intimità interpellasse me con l’appellativo “cara”, farebbe una gran brutta fine, trovo oltremodo ridicolo una che risponde: “ok”, invece di esplodere direttamente gridando… Ecco, è quantomeno grottesco.
Confesso che per certa parte del libro mi ero illusa che la traduzione e la lingua italiana fossero leggermente migliorate, ma mi sono dovuta presto ricredere incappando in verbi declinati male e frasi a volte vagamente oscure.
Di nuovo premierei volentieri la fantasia e l’idea della storia con mezza stella in più, però mi trovo costretta a confermare il voto precedente.
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In fuga dall’ex violento e possessivo Brad Madison, la dottoressa Hanna finisce per nascondersi casualmente a Bridgewater, dove trova lavoro come cameriera presso il ristorante di Jessie.
Proprio qui Declan e Cole iniziano il loro corteggiamento: si presentano tutti i giorni a pranzo in coppia e, tra sguardi e frecciatine, inizia un gioco di seduzione. Hanna è sicuramente attratta dai due uomini e ha fantasie su di loro (infatti, il libro si apre con una scena di sesso a tre, che poi si scopre essere solo un suo sogno) ma non saprebbe chi scegliere.
Quando finalmente i ragazzi mettono le carte in tavola invitandola fuori a cena e facendole capire che sono un pacchetto completo (due al prezzo di uno!), lei non può crederci e, malgrado le rassicurazioni di tutta la comunità, di come lì sia la tradizione e non ci sia nulla di strano, non ne vuole sapere. Le sue paure, dovute all’esperienza con Brad, e l’eccessiva possessività dei due uomini certo non aiutano. Comunque, dopo mille moine e le buone parole di tutti sui cowboys in questione, alla fine Hanna accetta il famigerato appuntamento. Ovviamente, se loro devono dimostrarle quanto siano compatibili e fatti gli uni per l’altra, ben difficilmente la serata si concluderà con la cena…
Quella che per Hanna rappresenta una notte di follia destinata a non ripetersi, diventa presto qualcosa di più profondo e serio; rimane però sempre lo spettro del suo ex che potrebbe scovarla da un momento all’altro. In effetti, malgrado la comunità abbia fatto fronte comune per proteggere la ragazza, Brad riesce lo stesso a incontrarla a tu per tu e le cose rischiano di mettersi male… fortunatamente, i due spasimanti di Hanna arrivano prima che capiti il peggio.
Penserete che sia masochista ad aver voluto leggere anche il seguito di Cavalcami con passione (tra l’altro i titoli son0 tutti declinati al singolare ma si parla sempre di ménage… sarebbe più consono un Rinvendicatemi o Rivendicaci con forza. Si tratta però di dettagli) ma, nonostante l’italiano sempre discutibile e la sensualità per i miei gusti scarsina, devo dire che mi diverto a leggerli, anche se l’intento dell’autrice non credo fosse esattamente questo.
I due manzi sono: Declan, che abbiamo già incontrato nel libro precedente, il fratello poliziotto di Cara, grande amica di Catherine (la tipa cavalcata per intenderci, per altro ora bella felice e contenta) e Cole, che sebbene sia fermamente convinto che Hanna sia la donna giusta per loro, ha un serio problema a rapportarsi con le figure femminili perché ha visto il padre rigirato e distrutto dalla sua giovane matrigna.
Quindi, abbiamo una fuggiasca che nasconde la sua identità e fornisce risposte evasive sul suo passato, un poliziotto che annusa le bugie da lontano e un uomo che tende a vedere in tutte le donne delle approfittatrici: un bel quadretto, non c’è che dire…
Se Declan cerca di capire con scarsi risultati cosa stia nascondendo la ragazza, Cole, che apparentemente è il più convinto, appena scopre per un caso fortuito che Hanna ha una formazione medica di tutto rispetto, le si rivolta contro accusandola delle peggiori nefandezze.
Agli improperi di Cole si aggiunge un articolo del giornale locale che parla delle gesta eroiche della nuova cameriera, è quindi ovvio che Brad a questo punto la rintraccerà ed è giunto il momento di cambiare nascondiglio. È col cuore a pezzi e in preda al terrore che Hanna prepara la valigia e si appresta a lasciare in silenzio Bridgewater.
Grazie a una soffiata di Jenna, Cole la trova in procinto di partire e, dopo essersi cosparso il capo di cenere, la convince a spiegare quale sia il problema e da cose fugge.
A differenza della storia precedente, qui il rapporto tra i due uomini è paritario, mentre quella che onestamente non fa una bellissima figura è proprio la ragazza: fai sogni erotici sui due cawboys dove ti immagini tipo sandwich, ma quando scopri che a Bridgewater è usanza comune che le donne abbiano due mariti, non soli caschi dalle nuvole (perché una cosa del genere non si nota ovviamente), ma cerchi in tutti i modi di sfuggire loro perché per te c’è qualcosa di sbagliato in tutto ciò! Ok, posso capire, ma dopo il sogno a luci rosse accetta e stai a vedere cosa succede, che diamine! In più, quando capisci che in effetti il rapporto va oltre il sesso, non ti confidi coi due uomini, tra cui uno, sottolineo, è un poliziotto… complichiamo le cose gratuitamente!
Le scene di sesso ci sono e anche abbastanza spinte, ma per me non particolarmente erotiche, un po’ perché, come già spiegato in passato, leggere di c…i e f…a ogni tre per due e nemmeno ben contestualizzati lo trovo fastidioso e, soprattutto, senza quella finezza che trasforma una scena altrimenti pornografica (o grottesca) in qualcosa di sensuale.
«È arrivato il momento di venire per i tuoi uomini, cara».
«Okay» dissi io, perchè stavo proprio per farlo.
(Tratto dal libro)
A parte che se qualcuno in un momento di intimità interpellasse me con l’appellativo “cara”, farebbe una gran brutta fine, trovo oltremodo ridicolo una che risponde: “ok”, invece di esplodere direttamente gridando… Ecco, è quantomeno grottesco.
Confesso che per certa parte del libro mi ero illusa che la traduzione e la lingua italiana fossero leggermente migliorate, ma mi sono dovuta presto ricredere incappando in verbi declinati male e frasi a volte vagamente oscure.
Di nuovo premierei volentieri la fantasia e l’idea della storia con mezza stella in più, però mi trovo costretta a confermare il voto precedente.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 15, 2020
Listened to this as an Audiobook. Oh boy. It is something. It made me realise menage is not my thing but I commend those whose it is. I liked this one better than the first one. The story felt a bit more rounded and less insta-love.
May 18, 2017
Claim Me Hard by Vanessa Vale is the second book in The Bridgewater Country Series.
Meet Hannah Lauren. She´s on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend and lays low.
She´s stranded in Bridgewater and there she meets Declan and Cole.
One look and the men know Hannah is their " THE ONE ".
Now they only have to convince Hannah.
Claim Me Hard is a typical Bridgewater Series book with out of the world scorching hot sex scenes.
I love the town of Bridgewater and their citicens. I love Vanessa Vale´s writing, I love the characters and I love the words.
I give 4,5 Stars and thank you Vanessa Vale.
Meet Hannah Lauren. She´s on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend and lays low.
She´s stranded in Bridgewater and there she meets Declan and Cole.
One look and the men know Hannah is their " THE ONE ".
Now they only have to convince Hannah.
Claim Me Hard is a typical Bridgewater Series book with out of the world scorching hot sex scenes.
I love the town of Bridgewater and their citicens. I love Vanessa Vale´s writing, I love the characters and I love the words.
I give 4,5 Stars and thank you Vanessa Vale.
January 29, 2018
Liked this book a tad more than the first book however, I don't think I will continue with this series. So far they seem to be the same. 2 guys are instantly in love with one girl and manhandle her until she gives in. The plots are slightly different but the dialog and sex is all the same. I was also mad that when Cole messed up and was mean, he barely apologized and all was forgiven. Yuck.
May 31, 2022
It continues the period where having someone to solve my problems feels great, though also definitely challenging.
Prosegue il periodo in cui avere qualcuno che mi risolve i problemi mi sembra fantastico, peró anche decisamente impegnativo.
Prosegue il periodo in cui avere qualcuno che mi risolve i problemi mi sembra fantastico, peró anche decisamente impegnativo.
June 6, 2024
This was entertaining but felt very similar to the first book. I didn't really mind because I knew going into this one not to expect anything too in depth so it did deliver what I was hoping it would.
My only real complaint is that I found it really hard to believe a doctor who supposedly had all these resources available to her was
Overall this series is fun and pretty lighthearted if you're looking for some quick entertaining cowboy reads.
My only real complaint is that I found it really hard to believe a doctor who supposedly had all these resources available to her was
Overall this series is fun and pretty lighthearted if you're looking for some quick entertaining cowboy reads.
March 1, 2019
Claim Me Hard is the second book in the Bridgewater Country series, and boy did it deliver. This time we follow Hannah and her attempt to get away from her abusive ex. She ends up in Bridgewater, and Delcan and Cole wanted her. At first Hannah thought it was all a lie until Cara and Katie talked to her. Katie explained how she was the year before (Book 1), and how she is now engaged to her two men. It all changes when Hannah saves a mans life and gets put in the newspaper. That allowed her ex to find her, but thankfully she told the guys about her past and they were there to save her. I will defiantly be reading the next book in the series soon.
July 25, 2019
These books have become addictive
October 28, 2019
Why settle for one Bridgewater man, when you can have two?
September 18, 2020
Quick easy read. Not a fan of the insta-love stories though. I did like Declan and Cole, Hannah however made personal choices that I find it hard to believe a physician would make in that situation. There were some definite steamy moments that didn't disappoint
September 30, 2021
I mean I love it but I don’t love the romanticizing of abuse, not what we’re gonna do huh.
October 31, 2021
Audiobook
April 17, 2025
Once again I finished this book in a record amount of time. The smut scenes definitely felt semi repetitive of the 1st book in the series but I’m still here for it. Two Montana men 🥵.
June 21, 2025
This book was a lot of fun, I felt like the characters had depth and motive
February 22, 2018
Rating: 3.5/5
Heat Rating: 4/5
Narrator Performance: 4/5
Heat Rating: 4/5
Narrator Performance: 4/5
February 21, 2018
Wonderful
Hannah is running from an abusive ex when she lands in Bridgewater and gets claimed by Cole and Declan - lots a learning ahead.
Hannah is running from an abusive ex when she lands in Bridgewater and gets claimed by Cole and Declan - lots a learning ahead.
May 30, 2017
Claim Me Hard by Vanessa Vale is the second book in the author's Bridgewater County series, bringing us to the town of Bridgewater in the present day, and it's certainly working for this reader. I give it 4.5 stars.
In this installment in the series, Hannah Lauren Winters is an emergency room doctor who had the misfortune to start a relationship with a seemingly nice, solid, career military man, Brad Madison, whose sweetness and manners soon turns to manipulation and control and then his emotional abuse of her becomes physical abuse. She tries to break up with him, and then he begins to stalk her, and she finally flees California, packing nearly nothing, telling no one, and trying to stay off the radar by not accessing her bank accounts, charge cards or her cell phone and is now calling herself Hanna Lauren. She gets on the first of several buses leaving California and eventually winds up in Bridgewater, Montana. When she gets off the bus to stretch her legs, she's charmed by the quaint, small town and decides to stay for a while. She soon sees a help wanted sign at the local diner, and although she has no experience, she lands the waitress job and is renting a small apartment above the diner.
On the first shift of her new job, she draws the attention of two Bridgewater men, Declan and Cole, two handsome cowboy-types who have been best friends since kindergarten. All it takes is one look at the new waitress and as is typical in Bridgewater, they decide that she's "the one."
Cole isn't the most trusting of men, because his stepmother fleeced his father of all he had, left him, and the poor man died shortly thereafter, which is when Cole moved in with Declan's "traditional" Bridgewater family and decided he wanted the same type of loving, protective, menage relationship that Declan's parents had.
Declan isn't a cowboy, he's a cop, and although both men are so taken with Hanna that they've shown up 5 days in a row during Hanna's lunch shift to flirt with her, he's aware that she really hasn't told them anything about herself, and it sets off his suspicions about her, but try as he might, using all his police resources, he hasn't even been able to find a single fact about her--not even a birth certificate, traffic ticket, bank account--nothing.
Jessie, who owns the diner, is a Bridgewater wife herself, and has noticed the two men's obvious interest in Hanna. While she knows as much as they do about the newcomer, she advises them to ask her out--jointly, and although it takes practically everyone in the diner to convince her to accept going on a date with these two men, she finally agrees, believing it to be a well0deserved one-night fling, since she hopes to return to California and pick up her medical career once Brad is re-deployed back to Asia.
Is Hanna really "the one" for Declan and Cole, and are they the two men for her? What will happen both on and after her date? Will she finally admit who she is, or will unforeseen circumstances force her to give herself away? Will those circumstances lead her abusive ex-boyfriend to Bridgewater? To find the answers to these questions, prepare yourself for another sizzling hot read from Vanessa Vale. My perpetual reason for giving it 4.5 rather than 5 stars is my sincere wish that Ms. Vale would turn these short, sexy, entertaining reads into full-length novels.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book and received no compensation for doing so. The opinions expressed are my own.
In this installment in the series, Hannah Lauren Winters is an emergency room doctor who had the misfortune to start a relationship with a seemingly nice, solid, career military man, Brad Madison, whose sweetness and manners soon turns to manipulation and control and then his emotional abuse of her becomes physical abuse. She tries to break up with him, and then he begins to stalk her, and she finally flees California, packing nearly nothing, telling no one, and trying to stay off the radar by not accessing her bank accounts, charge cards or her cell phone and is now calling herself Hanna Lauren. She gets on the first of several buses leaving California and eventually winds up in Bridgewater, Montana. When she gets off the bus to stretch her legs, she's charmed by the quaint, small town and decides to stay for a while. She soon sees a help wanted sign at the local diner, and although she has no experience, she lands the waitress job and is renting a small apartment above the diner.
On the first shift of her new job, she draws the attention of two Bridgewater men, Declan and Cole, two handsome cowboy-types who have been best friends since kindergarten. All it takes is one look at the new waitress and as is typical in Bridgewater, they decide that she's "the one."
Cole isn't the most trusting of men, because his stepmother fleeced his father of all he had, left him, and the poor man died shortly thereafter, which is when Cole moved in with Declan's "traditional" Bridgewater family and decided he wanted the same type of loving, protective, menage relationship that Declan's parents had.
Declan isn't a cowboy, he's a cop, and although both men are so taken with Hanna that they've shown up 5 days in a row during Hanna's lunch shift to flirt with her, he's aware that she really hasn't told them anything about herself, and it sets off his suspicions about her, but try as he might, using all his police resources, he hasn't even been able to find a single fact about her--not even a birth certificate, traffic ticket, bank account--nothing.
Jessie, who owns the diner, is a Bridgewater wife herself, and has noticed the two men's obvious interest in Hanna. While she knows as much as they do about the newcomer, she advises them to ask her out--jointly, and although it takes practically everyone in the diner to convince her to accept going on a date with these two men, she finally agrees, believing it to be a well0deserved one-night fling, since she hopes to return to California and pick up her medical career once Brad is re-deployed back to Asia.
Is Hanna really "the one" for Declan and Cole, and are they the two men for her? What will happen both on and after her date? Will she finally admit who she is, or will unforeseen circumstances force her to give herself away? Will those circumstances lead her abusive ex-boyfriend to Bridgewater? To find the answers to these questions, prepare yourself for another sizzling hot read from Vanessa Vale. My perpetual reason for giving it 4.5 rather than 5 stars is my sincere wish that Ms. Vale would turn these short, sexy, entertaining reads into full-length novels.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book and received no compensation for doing so. The opinions expressed are my own.
January 19, 2018
Hannah is a doctor who recently graduated. Her ex is in the military and has taken obsessive possessiveness to a new level of stalking. She fears for her life and gets cash and leaves her life behind to be undetectable until he deploys overseas. No cell phone, no ATM use, no credit cards and she changes her middle name to her last name. She hops off the bus mid route in Bridgewater County, Montana fleeing from California. She takes a job as a waitress at a local diner and the apartment over the diner.
She meets lots of people during her lunch and dinner shifts. Among them two handsome cowboys, Cole and Declan, a local rancher and police officer. They flirt and have fun with each other. Hannah doesn't know Bridgewater's way of two men marrying and caring for one woman. She doesn't know that Cole and Declan are sure she is their "One" who will be their wife. They do know she is skittish, doesn't like being touched suddenly and will avoid talking about her past.
The men know it is their job to show Hannah how good they can be together. She is attracted to them both, but surprised and reluctant when they ask her on a date together. The story develops from there until an emergency at the diner gives up many of her secrets and the news helps her ex track her down. See how this trio slowly find love and trust together as they face off against Hannah's past and forge a new future, together.
She meets lots of people during her lunch and dinner shifts. Among them two handsome cowboys, Cole and Declan, a local rancher and police officer. They flirt and have fun with each other. Hannah doesn't know Bridgewater's way of two men marrying and caring for one woman. She doesn't know that Cole and Declan are sure she is their "One" who will be their wife. They do know she is skittish, doesn't like being touched suddenly and will avoid talking about her past.
The men know it is their job to show Hannah how good they can be together. She is attracted to them both, but surprised and reluctant when they ask her on a date together. The story develops from there until an emergency at the diner gives up many of her secrets and the news helps her ex track her down. See how this trio slowly find love and trust together as they face off against Hannah's past and forge a new future, together.
January 27, 2018
The second book in the Bridgewater County book, but it can be read as a standalone without any problems.
This book tells the story of Hannah, Declan and Cole. hannah is hiding from an abusive ex and what better place to find safety then in the small town of Bridgewater.
Declan and Cole want Hannah from the first moment and make their intentions loud and clear. It is wonderful to see that with Declan and Cole, Hannah learns the difference to be controlling and to be protective. And feels safe enough to be herself again. Sparks certainly fly when the three of them get together.
it is a wonderful read.
This book tells the story of Hannah, Declan and Cole. hannah is hiding from an abusive ex and what better place to find safety then in the small town of Bridgewater.
Declan and Cole want Hannah from the first moment and make their intentions loud and clear. It is wonderful to see that with Declan and Cole, Hannah learns the difference to be controlling and to be protective. And feels safe enough to be herself again. Sparks certainly fly when the three of them get together.
it is a wonderful read.
June 20, 2017
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Claim Me Hard by Vanessa Vale was a hot and steamy 5 star read.
Hannah has moved to Bridgewater to get away from her abusive ex. She has gotten a waitress job and is trying to keep her identity secret. She has left everything because of this man who turned her world upside down.
She has gotten to know some of the customers and two she would like to get to know a little better. Declan and Cole, were two very hot cowboys.
Declan and Cole wanted Hannah in their bed, they had found the woman they were looking for and they were ready to make her theirs. Bridgewater is a different community, the women have more than one husband. Declan and Cole were taught that you cherish and take care of all your womans needs. Can they convince her to go out with them?
The divorce rate in this town is extremely low and the relationships last a lifetime.
Declan also feels like there is more to Hannah’s story and has a lot of questions. After an incident that Cole witnesses in the diner the he has lots of questions and concerns regarding Hannah. Who is she and why is she here? Hannah is heartbroken at the distance the men have decided to give her.
There are a few more twists that bring the past knocking on Hannah’s door. Can Delcan and Cole keep her safe. Will they get their HEA? These three had such a hot connection, the sex scenes were off the charts hot. The secondary characters were good. This was my first read from Vanessa Vale and I am looking forward to reading more from her. I was pulled in right from the beginning and couldn’t put it down until I was done.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
Claim Me Hard by Vanessa Vale was a hot and steamy 5 star read.
Hannah has moved to Bridgewater to get away from her abusive ex. She has gotten a waitress job and is trying to keep her identity secret. She has left everything because of this man who turned her world upside down.
She has gotten to know some of the customers and two she would like to get to know a little better. Declan and Cole, were two very hot cowboys.
Declan and Cole wanted Hannah in their bed, they had found the woman they were looking for and they were ready to make her theirs. Bridgewater is a different community, the women have more than one husband. Declan and Cole were taught that you cherish and take care of all your womans needs. Can they convince her to go out with them?
The divorce rate in this town is extremely low and the relationships last a lifetime.
Declan also feels like there is more to Hannah’s story and has a lot of questions. After an incident that Cole witnesses in the diner the he has lots of questions and concerns regarding Hannah. Who is she and why is she here? Hannah is heartbroken at the distance the men have decided to give her.
There are a few more twists that bring the past knocking on Hannah’s door. Can Delcan and Cole keep her safe. Will they get their HEA? These three had such a hot connection, the sex scenes were off the charts hot. The secondary characters were good. This was my first read from Vanessa Vale and I am looking forward to reading more from her. I was pulled in right from the beginning and couldn’t put it down until I was done.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
January 21, 2018
Zwei Dominante Cowboys und eine Frau, die einen eigenen Kopf hat - das verspricht vergnügliche Lesestunden. Erobert Mich Hart ist das erste Buch, das ich auf Deutsch von Vanessa Vale gelesen habe. Ich kenne das Buch in der Originalfassung, aber ich muss sagen, dass sich die deutsche Übersetzung mehr als gelohnt hat.
Wow, die Autorin weiß wirklich mit Worten umzugehen. Der Schreibstil ist sehr flüssig und gut zu lesen. Hannah, Cole und Declan bilden ein Trio, das die Seiten brennen lässt. Mir wurde mehr als einmal beim Lesen sehr, sehr heiß. Die Leidenschaft, die die Drei miteinander teilen, lässt nicht nur die Herzen beben. Ich kann die Bridgewater County Serie absolut empfehlen und freue mich darauf, weitere Bücher der Autorin verschlingen zu dürfen.
Wow, die Autorin weiß wirklich mit Worten umzugehen. Der Schreibstil ist sehr flüssig und gut zu lesen. Hannah, Cole und Declan bilden ein Trio, das die Seiten brennen lässt. Mir wurde mehr als einmal beim Lesen sehr, sehr heiß. Die Leidenschaft, die die Drei miteinander teilen, lässt nicht nur die Herzen beben. Ich kann die Bridgewater County Serie absolut empfehlen und freue mich darauf, weitere Bücher der Autorin verschlingen zu dürfen.
June 9, 2017
Vanessa takes us back to Bridgewater with Claim Me Hard and what a thrilling, seductive journey it is.
Hannah is running and hiding from a past that she doesn't wish to talk about. If she can only stay off the grid until she knows she can go back to her life.
Declan and Cole know Hannah is the woman for them the moment they lay eyes on her. To make her their wife they'll do anything and everything to show her how great their life together could be while learning about her and what she's hiding.
But when an unexpected event thrust Hannah into the spotlight, her dark past finally tracks her down. Will Declan and Cole be able to save her from her past before it's too late? If Hannah is able to get away from the threat, will she embrace Declan and Cole and the life they promise her or will she leave Bridgewater all together?
Claim Me Hard is a sultry, captivating, and exciting story that will keep you glued to the pages from beginning to end. I love how Declan and Cole pursue Hannah despite knowing she's hiding something. They see the woman behind the lies and connects with her on a deep level. And when it comes to protecting her, there isn't anything they won't do. I love how Hannah takes the steps to make her move to Bridgewater from temporary to permanent even when it seems she's lost the two amazing men she's starting to love.
I adore the secondary characters intervening to help Declan and Cole convinence Hannah the Bridgewater way is everything she could ever want and more.
Claim Me Hard is a gripping, provocative book that I would recommend anyone looking for a menage story to excite you and leave you contented and sated.
Hannah is running and hiding from a past that she doesn't wish to talk about. If she can only stay off the grid until she knows she can go back to her life.
Declan and Cole know Hannah is the woman for them the moment they lay eyes on her. To make her their wife they'll do anything and everything to show her how great their life together could be while learning about her and what she's hiding.
But when an unexpected event thrust Hannah into the spotlight, her dark past finally tracks her down. Will Declan and Cole be able to save her from her past before it's too late? If Hannah is able to get away from the threat, will she embrace Declan and Cole and the life they promise her or will she leave Bridgewater all together?
Claim Me Hard is a sultry, captivating, and exciting story that will keep you glued to the pages from beginning to end. I love how Declan and Cole pursue Hannah despite knowing she's hiding something. They see the woman behind the lies and connects with her on a deep level. And when it comes to protecting her, there isn't anything they won't do. I love how Hannah takes the steps to make her move to Bridgewater from temporary to permanent even when it seems she's lost the two amazing men she's starting to love.
I adore the secondary characters intervening to help Declan and Cole convinence Hannah the Bridgewater way is everything she could ever want and more.
Claim Me Hard is a gripping, provocative book that I would recommend anyone looking for a menage story to excite you and leave you contented and sated.
January 21, 2018
Or she claimed them...
Hannah's tale is not new but finding herself in Bridgewater is a new experience. With a lot a sexy times this read is HOT!
Hannah's tale is not new but finding herself in Bridgewater is a new experience. With a lot a sexy times this read is HOT!
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