Nauti Angel

Nauti #9

by Lora Leigh

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh unleashes a fiery new Nauti novel, in which a dangerous woman finds herself a target in more ways than one...

Angel Calloway isn't the girl next door. Known for being rude and cursing like a sailor on a bender, she's meaner than the two mercenaries she's followed since she was young. Needing anyone is not what she's about. Or so she thought--until she found the mother she was taken from so long ago, Chaya Mackay, wife to the notorious Natches Mackay.

One night with Angel and devilishly sexy Marine Reece Duquaine was hooked. She nearly blew his head off, and moments later, she blew his mind. He's been after her ever since, wrestling with a desire that fights to consume him. But now he has her in his sights--and is ready to take his shot.
Unless someone else moves in for the kill first...

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

352 pages, Paperback

First published November 7, 2017

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.

Lora Leigh is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance novels. Leigh started publishing with electronic publisher Ellora's Cave in 2003. Leigh's longest-running series is The Breeds. She won the 2009 RT Award for erotica. Leigh was born in Ohio and raised in Martin County, Kentucky, US.


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[Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾]

DNF at 50%

I think it's time to admit that this author just doesn't do it for me anymore. I loved her earlier books, but sadly they've become a you read one, you've read them all. Everything is the same. The sex sounds the same. The banter sounds the same. The characters all sound the same. If I had to read the word "pleasure" one more time, I was pretty sure I'd chuck my kindle at the wall. The story was entertaining and had it not been for the formulaic writing, perhaps I would have felt engaged enough to finish. Alas, sometimes a book just isn't for you, and I wave my white flag of defeat. Having read this author's entire backlist, I enjoy her story telling, but lately her books just haven't felt the same to me. Or maybe my reading tastes have changed over the years. Whatever the case may be, it didn't work for me, but it may just work for you.

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[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angel, the lost child of Chaya Mackay, has come back with a vengeance. Some have speculated her parentage, some have proof but nothing will compare to the moment she comes face to face with the mother that has stood against her and her secrets are revealed!

Explosive, heartbreaking and fired by a passion that just can’t be denied, Angel’s and Reece’s romance had me white-knuckle reading.

Leigh's writing hits an emotional cord that few sexier reads even come close to. She created lots of steam while building a tale thick with heartfelt characters and plot to balance that sexual tension we've come to love from Leigh.

I received this ARC copy of Nauti Angel from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Nauti Angel is set for publication Nov. 7, 2017.

My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Lora Leigh
Series: Nauti Girls (Book 4)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: November 7, 2017
ISBN-10: 0399583858
ISBN-13: 978-0399583858
Genre: Romantic Suspense

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Maybe my attention wasn't as focused on this book as I needed it to be, or maybe I don't remember these characters like I thought I did, but whatever the case I felt so lost during this book. I can't even describe it, I was just very detached from these characters and I never felt a connection between them. Not even with Angel and the rest of the Mackay family.

This author was one of the first that I read when I got into reading more so I'll always count her as one of my favorites, but I think it's time I say goodbye to this series. I'll still read the author in the future but probably only books that don't have a connection to any past characters I might need to remember.

[*CJ* · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Nauti Angel" is the story of Angel and Duke.

So if you're a fan of the Nauti Mackays, you are already aware of who Angel supposedly is.
We know Chaya-Natches' backstory, and what happened to their child Bliss in the previous books, as well as Chaya's heartbreaking past.

As suspicion mounts about Angel's identity, she's forced to reveal herself in order to protect her half sister Bliss. Angel grew up in war torn countries, adopted by a kind couple when her mother allegedly leaves her to die. She lives her life working as a mercenary with her adopted brothers, until she learns of Bliss in danger, and old wounds are ripped on.

Duke, our hero, is a distant MacKay, and been on Angel's tail since 5 years to find out her identity.
As danger mounts on Bliss's life, they race against time to save her as well as confront old unresolved feelings.

Things I liked
-The angst. I love a good cry, and this had it aplenty, especially the whole tension between Chaya and Angel- as well as the end

Things that were a-okay
-The out of nowhere sex scenes
-The whole ball waxing- juicy vaginas-pleasure-clit overuse
-The no buildup "I love you"

Things I was meh about
-The hero always acting smug and having the upper hand
-What about the heroines adopted parents. How come they were completely forgotten?!
-WTF multiple references regarding Natches' notorious threesome filled past

Things I am looking forward to
-Bliss and Bran (these names are getting ridic)

If you've read enough LL in a series, you can easily predict the plot and the sex scenes. I wish the hero and heroine had more interaction, and we saw them falling in love, or atleast a bit more page-time to them. I know they had known each other for long, and Angel's past was important, but the whole book focused on the latter.

However, this was a good break for both me and reminder for my nostalgia.

Safe???
3/5

[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing! Angel reminded me of Jennifer Garner from Alias. She was totally kick a$$ and I loved reading the scenes where she was in fighter mode. Actually, the whole cast of characters in this series was fascinating to me. Each and every one of them know how of to fight and protect. The bond and the loyalty they showed each other is rare to find. Nauti Angel was emotional and had heart. And let me tell you, this author know hows to bring a couple together. The scenes with Angel and Duke were smokin! I loved it! I want more!

[Ann Lorz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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If you haven't yet read the Nauti series you might not understand why I love them so much. But once you give them a try you'll get it. Yes they have all the heat that Leigh is known for, but we all know that sex isn't the only thing to a good story.

In fact, for me it rates pretty low on the list. I enjoy it, I just don't need it to get into a story. I'll give you a heads up right now, this series and her Nauti Girls series both have a ton of explicit sex. These books aren't for those who go mild on the sex.

What I love about these series are the people. They are never perfect, but they are always funny, loving and caring for those they feel need them. I just love the way they think. Out of all Leigh's series this one is my favorite other then her Breeds. I just love this family and never want them to end.

I don't think the author has anymore Nauti books coming out but I do know other characters from the series should be getting stories in other series.

This story has been a long time in the making. It started with Nauti Dreams and ended in Nauti Angel. You really have to read the whole series to understand totally what I mean. This is a series I'd read in order for a fuller feel of each book.

From the moment you figured out who Angel was you wanted her story. You wanted, no...needed to know how it was going to all play out. Because so many of us really couldn't wait for this story I was a little worried that it wouldn't meet my expectations.

I am so glad to be able to tell you it did!

I really loved this story and didn't want it to end. I feel like I'm beating a dead horse here but that's how I felt. I sat down and started it and didn't want to stop until it was totally done.

The chemistry between Angel and Reece was apparent right away. The pages almost started smoking in your hands. Not only did they want each other, you could tell they needed each other. Love has been between them for a long time. They just didn't know it.

Some of you know this story wasn't just about Angel and Reece, it was also about her mother and stepfather. Leigh did a wonderful job of explaining the past without making it sound made up. They didn't right away get over old hurts, they had to work on it some. Much of this plays out before the book for Angel but it was really her pain that needed to be dealt with them most.

Nauti Angel is a very busy story that really has two plots going on with it. Because it's done well you don't feel like you missed something so that's a huge plus. I know that I didn't get more into the story with you but believe when I say this, the series speaks for itself and shouldn't be ruined by giving out to many facts.

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[Christina Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lora you are such a biotch for making me ugly cry! The emotions jumped off these pages and straight into my heart.

Angel's story, as we knew, would not be pretty. There were bumps and scrapes and so many scars. Watching the story unfold from her eyes was filled with so much pain. Angel doesn't have to go it alone though. She has Duke to lean on (very reluctantly and stubborn like) but hey, the sex is scorching hot.

In this book we get to revisit Natches and Chaya, and I don't mean a peek. No, we get to go back into their lives. It was amazing, funny, sad and as always full of love. As you know, if there is a Makay around then aboviously there's going to be trouble.

Once you open this book I can guarantee, you will not want to put it down until that last page is done. When it is, you will then want to stalk Ms. Leigh until she writes another story for you.
I can't quit you Lora!

[Krissys Bookshelf Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nauti Angel was a good story but I didn't like it - BUT not for the reason you think.

I really felt for Angel.

I felt for Angel when she revealed to the Mackay's her mother in particular and the group her secret and she was treated the way she was. It was awful. I actually cried. It broke my heart.

Even after she left and was forced to come back and deal with them after the way they acted it was like her feelings didn't matter what so ever to any of them.

It didn't matter at all what Angel needed or wanted emotionally or mentally after that experience all that mattered was that the Mackays didn't want to feel guilty for the way they treated her, so to make them feel better about themselves she was forced to come back despite how she felt and was manipulated into it. I hated that.

Its insensitive, its cruel, and everyone dismissing it as if it didn't matter upset me.

What's more is that I was insanely disappointed in the Mackays because of how they acted toward her. Where did all that cruelty come from even if was to protect Chaya? They're harsh and cold and the whole situation made me sad. The whole thing dominated the story for me beyond the intense plot and the love story because I was stuck on the interaction that started the whole thing. I liked the story and everything was really great but that one thing really effected the way I've felt about the Mackays this entire time.

[Loraine Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved this series so much and Nauti Angel is the last one and I think I love it the best. This book tells of Angel who really is the child Beth that her mother Chaya was told was dead 20 years ago. Chaya for twenty year has kept a bedroom that looked like the one where she left Angel when she was 3, and every year has cried on her daughter's birthday and Christmas for her baby Beth.

Angel, at age 3 lost her mother and was wandering around town when an American soldier's dog found her and made her walk with him to his owner. This began the training of Angel as a mercenary. It isn't until she is fifteen that she remembers she really did have her own mother and with her half brothers is hired to do a job and she comes in contact with the Mackay's and she realizes she has a sister.

Chaya on the other hand does not believe that Angel is not someone looking for trouble and tries to keep her daughter Bliss away from Angel which hurts Angel even though she won't admit it. I do not want to say to much as book is not out yet but this is the perfect ending for the Nauti Series and we get to hear what has happened with them, meet others again from the past and most of all get a powerful story full of danger, love and redemption.

I gave this book 5***** stars!

[Bambi Unbridled · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a big fan of the early Nauti books, but it has been a long time since I read them. I thought I would try to jump back into the series with the latest installment, Nauti Angel, and I ended up having a hard time with it. I couldn't remember quite what happened in those earlier books, and I have obviously missed what has been happening with the Mackays over the last few books of this spinoff series.

Our heroine is a rough and tumble kickass mercenary chick, at only 23 years old. She has been taught to fight and survive since she was 3 years old, and she can allegedly remember everything back to her first birthday and first steps. While I like a good kickass heroine, that memory thing was a bit of a stretch for me. Nevertheless, Angel (f/k/a Beth) was a good heroine. She was tough, but caring. Capable and sure of her self, but that surety often came across in humorous ways. She also had a lot of vulnerability from her past that she tried to hide and stuff down so no one would see it. So overall I found her to be relatable and engaging, and I was glad our hero was around to break down her walls.

The hero of this installment is Duke Mackay, a younger cousin of my favorite Mackay trouble makers, Natches, Rowdy and Dog. Duke has been on Angel's tail for a long time, at least five years. Unfortunately, this is part of the back story that I think I missed from skipping a few books in this spinoff series. But Duke knows all of Angel's secrets and fears, and I really liked that he did not exploit them or break her trust. He was good at annoying her, but that came from a place of love rather than as someone trying to manage her against her will. He was really good at getting under her skin and breaking down those barriers to reach Angel's emotional side that she tries to hide beneath some very tough skin. And being a Mackay, Duke obviously had mad skills beneath the sheets, and he definitely used those to his advantage when needed.

While this book is predominately erotic romance, there is also a subplot of suspense as well. Chaya's younger daughter, Bliss, and consequently, Angel, were being targeted by unknown assailants. I found myself more interested in the suspense plot, and I wished there was more of it. Much of the action was either over quickly, or happened off page, which left me feeling unsatisfied. So while I like sexytime as much as the next dirty bird, I was really starved for more plot and action in this story.

I recommend this book to fans of Lora Leigh and erotic romance, or for anyone who is just looking to steam up their kindle screen. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Berkley.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nauti Angel
Nauti Girls series book #5
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Review copy provided by the publisher

This book was a much welcomed treat when it hit my kindle. I know it takes time to cultivate perfection, but the waiting was killing me. Lora Leigh is like a romance goddess in my eyes. I could hardly wait to go back to Somerset Kentucky and get lost in the Nauti world.

This story kinda goes all the way back to Nauti Dreams, book # 3 in the Nauti Boys series. At least, that's where we first hear about the tragic circumstances that left Angel "dead".

Angel is tough as nails. She kicks butt and ask questions later. Shes had to be hard and strong; shes had to protect herself and others who need her help.

Duke has worked along side Angel for years as Mercenaries. He's been her shadow and her protector; from the bad guys and from herself. He's a good man and alpha as all get out...yum!

After the truth of who Angel really is comes out, the Mackey family rally around her. And she hates it. She's angry and devastated. Chaya Mackey is her mother, and Angel believes the woman deserted her all those years ago as a child. That couldn't be further from the truth. I will admit that I struggled a bit with this being drawn out so much. At times Angel behaved like a petulant child. Her refusal to listen to Chaya, or anyone else who knew the truth, got old after a while.

The bad guys have come back to Somerset. A different set of bad guys, of course. Angel is determined to protect her little sister, Bliss. That's all she cares about. Well, that, and getting nekkid with Duke as often as possible! True to Lora Leigh's style, the chemistry between the hero and heroine was insanely hot, and the love scenes were drool worthy.

One of the things I love best about any of Lora Leigh's books, besides the romance, is the suspense and action. The stories are always so intricately woven and complex. But in a good way! She really drags you into the plot and you get invested in the characters.

There was one moment that really hit my heart hard in this book. The part towards the end with Chaya and Natches. I won't go into detail about it because that would ruin it for you, but just know that I was gutted. If you're a hardcore Nauti fan, like me, you'll know that Natches and Chaya have an epic love story. You'll also know that Natches doesn't cry...until now.

I loved that moment when everything became clear for Angel. The moment when she realized she loved Duke with her whole heart, and that she needed and loved her mother. It was breathtaking.

I really believe to enjoy this book to the fullest you need to have at least read Nauti Dreams. There is so much back story that will help you fully understand all the emotions in this book. I mean, you should just read the whole damn series...from the beginning. You won't be sorry.

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 4 out of 5]

Say it ain't so! Is this the last in the Nauti Series? When Ms. Leigh expanded this series from Nauti boys to girls, I squeed in delight. The MacKay boys were steamy hawt men who suffered at the hands of those who should have loved and cared for them. Determined to shower the next generation with love and protection, the Nauti Girls were sheltered by their overprotective male relatives. There are hints this is the last in the series and that would be a sad day, even if I understand it. This latest one is pretty rough. Rough in the emotional trauma dealt to Angel.

Angel is a strong character because she's had to survive. Her life starting at the young age of three was to be killed or survive. After that, it was to kill or be killed. This story starts out with a devastating scene with the young Angel, in a war torn Afghanistan. As far as I'm concerned, any parent who decides to bring their young child into a war zone should not be a parent. They should be shot and the child removed from their neglectful care. Unfortunately for Angel, not only does her father betray her, but she is left unwanted by a mother she thought the sun rose and set by. Some argue that children at this tender age of three would have no members. Since I have memories starting around one and a half, I can completely believe Angel's memories and the intensity of her hurt.

Fast forward to twenty years later and Angel may still have the internal damage of being unwanted, but she is now much stronger. Her raison d'etre is to protect and rescue children in dire situations. Angel is more like a Battle Angel with a death wish. The number of times she's nearly died is quite impressive. This devil may care attitude is a trial for the man who loves her, Duke. In additional to frustrating Angel's adoptive brothers. The reason for Angel's disregard stems from her "mommy issues". Generally speaking, I scoff at Mommy and Daddy issues as #firstworldproblems. In this book, Ms. Leigh does a credible and painful illustration of what it means to have issues of abandonment. What is worse is when Angel is finally reunited with her mother, her mother not only doesn't recognize her, but treats her horribly.

This story broke my heart. In previous stories, I admired Angel's mother. In this one, not so much. I couldn't believe the callousness and cruelty doled out to a child who is just seeking for validation that her existence matters. Tears drip down my face as Angel experiences the loss and devastation all over again. This tale is not just a long sob story. The plot is regarding Angel's sister being targeted for unknown reasons. Angel is ideally suited to protecting her sister. This comes at a great cost as she can experience first hand the difference of her sterile upbringing in comparison to her treasured sister. The fact that Angel is not jealous is short of amazing. Whilst she's protecting her sister and trying to figure out how to connect with her mother, her lover is thrown into the mix. All these emotions and sensations Angel goes through would throw anyone off their game. Not for Angel. Her ability to compartmentalize is impressive.

This story is a rollercoaster ride. Between the love Duke forces upon her with and the tentative love her mother tries to shower her with, Angel is turned around. The struggle is real as Angel tries to reconcile her mother's side of the story with what Angel knew to be truth. Neither women are wrong, but the end result is still the same. Twenty years of emotional shrapnel slowly worming through their heart. This angst filled story made me feel intense and I loved it. Ms. Leigh delivers another emotionally wrenching erotica with a happily ever after. This erotica is recommended to romance readers who like strong heroines and alpha males.

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[Paki · Rating 1 out of 5]

Every couple of years I try to read a Laura Leigh novel, hoping beyond hope that she’s gotten better as an author and a storyteller. And every couple years I am absolutely disappointed in how awful the book was. This was one of the worst novels I’ve read in the last couple of years! The characters personalities flipped flopped so much I got whiplash. The protagonist, Angel, was tutor to be a strong independent fighter and yet all I saw was a whiny bitch crying over how much her mother didn’t love her, yada yada yada. Instead of getting justifiablelt angry at men (and women) making decisions for her, she gives them a glare and calls them crazy. There’s no rhyme or reason to her actions or thoughts.

What a stupid book. Lora Leigh’s writing, plot, and characters were just as bad as I remembered. I’d forgotten the frustration that accompanies reading her novels and I’m really hoping that when I look back at this review a few years down the road, it reminds me to walk away.

0 out of 5 stars (really -17 out of 5, but 0 is the lowest goodreads goes)

[Jae Mod · Rating 5 out of 5]

** ARC provided by the author for an honest review **

Two mercenaries known for butting heads finally given in to temptation. New York Times bestselling author and one of my favorites, Lora Leigh wraps her Nauti series up beautifully with Nauti Angel, and the long awaited, at least for me, story of Angel and Duke.

Angel Calloway is rude. She curses like a sailor and is just downright mean at times. Raised by and around mercenaries her whole life, she fits in perfectly. She doesn’t need anyone. That is until she finds the mother she thought abandoned her. Chaya Mackay and her husband Natches don’t blindly accept that Angel is who she says she is. She must work to prove herself while trying to maintain the attitude that she doesn’t care one way or another. Of course, any association with the Mackays, whether proven or not, puts a huge target on her back and earns her a babysitter in the form of the bada** Duke.

Reece “Duke” Duquaine is a former army investigator who has been curious about Angel from the moment her met her. He wants to uncover her secrets, but most of all he wants to protect her, from outside threats and herself. She doesn’t make it easy on him. She was raised to be ruthless and the fact that ruthlessness also runs in her blood makes her a hundred times more dangerous than anyone gives her credit. He’s lucky she didn’t shoot him when she had the chance because he may be the only one that can save her from this latest threat.

Reading this was bittersweet. I absolutely love this series and the characters, I do not want to let them go. I thought it was the end once before, and I will forever hold out hope that somehow this series or a spin-off will continue with the Mackays that I love. Hell, I’ll take a few novellas here and there. Their extended family and friends need stories too, and all those kids have to grow up sometime. Hint, hint. Take a page from the Elite Ops series, please. BTW I am super excited to read Rory’s story.

Okay, let me get back on track. If you love this series or any of Leigh’s writing, then you will not be disappointed if you pick this one up. This book is told in true Leigh fashion. That is to say that it is filled with sexual tension, has an intensely suspenseful plot and beyond steamy love scenes. I love the Mackays and I will miss them, but I cannot wait to read whatever Leigh gives me next. FIVE Nauti til the end stars!

[Linda Rea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angel Calloway can beat most men at war just with a knife but even though she seems to have no soul she wants to protect her sister Bliss. When Angel's father stole her cousin Jenny and herself and took them to Iraq it was to make her mother Chaya pay but the hotel was bombed and Jenny died and her father left her. Her name was Beth then and she was found by a big dog and taken back to some people who would become her family because she had none. Angel had never known love since she was a little girl and now she is hardened war whore but one man seems to get though to her Duke McKay has fought alongside her. When Angel gets word that someone is trying to kidnap her sister she decides to come clean by telling her mother that she is Beth the daughter she thought she lost. Chaya doesn't acknowledge this revelation at all but even though it hurts Angel, Angel refuses to leave Bliss unprotected even though Angel will face her biggest fear she has to do it to insure Bliss's survival. Angel can kick the butt of most of her attackers but can she win against her mother.
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[Cristina]

I’ll have to come back to this at a later time.

[Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Once a Mackay puts claim to you, baby, you’re marked”

Duke and Angel have an action packed story line with a hint of stubbornness from both sides! I enjoyed this story from the get go. It pulled at my heart strings as this was a past story with a Chay and Natchez.

I can’t wait for more!

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[Marybeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a good addition to this series. Love those Mackay's and Duke is such a sexy, wonderful hero. I enjoyed it. For someone so young Angel has been through so much. She is such an awesome and strong character! Lora does a wonderful job with all of her characters as usual.
Charged up with action and suspense this book was intense and read very quickly for me.

[Debra Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow ! Lora Leigh surprised me so good with this book.

I never saw the twist coming in this one. Not at all but then that's not unusual for this tricksy author. It seems like she blows my mind with every book. The bones of this emotional plot went back to Natches and Chaya in Nauti Dreams so it will be a must read for followers of this series. This book was super special to me even as Lora Leigh spun a story that emotionally gutted me in the beginning. It definitely strung me along on the edge and I was crying for Angel up until Duke entered and the big picture started to make sense to me. Of course, everything about this book was intense because that's what happens in all of Lora Leigh's books .... for me anyway.

It was easy to connect with the richness of this story, especially knowing the history, and beautiful characters. I'm talking about incredibly vibrant characters who Lora Leigh brings to life in our imaginations. They stick with this reader and I could have long conversations about them for years to come. Their journeys are often painful and emotional like this one was for Angel and Duke, and Chaya and Natches. Lora Leigh spins an incredible and complex web of passion and secrets so that the reader doesn't see exactly what's coming until it's revealed. I don't know how she does it but it never fails to blow my mind every time.

It must be said that Lora Leigh always delivers a fabulous, emotional, and suspenseful story. You can't go wrong with any of her books but I especially loved this one.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary Netgalley copy of this book.

[Under the Covers Book Blog · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a longtime fan of the Nauti series, I was very excited when I heard about this book because I loved Chaya and Natches story.  The heroine in this one, Angel, is Chaya's long lost daughter.  While it's been a while since I've read the older Nauti books, it didn't take long for memories to come back to me.  What I struggled with following the story in this one was because I've skipped reading some of the spin off series and I missed some of the backstory for the romance setup between the hero and heroine of this story.

Now that being said... I didn't miss a beat jumping right in.  Duke McKay (a young cousin of Natches, and no Natches isn't Angel's father) has been chasing Angel for a while.  They run in some of the same circles and now that she's ready to come closer to her mother and sister and reveal who she really is, Duke sees the perfect opportunity for his in with her.

Lately, Lora Leigh's books can be hit or miss for me.  This one had everything that I loved about the original Nauti series.  The plot is fast paced and action packed while still managing to be quite erotic in content.  The balance was spot on and kept me interested throughout because I was just as interested in what was going on between Angel and her mother, and what danger was lurking around them, as I was with the romance.  My only complaint is that I wanted the danger part to be incorporated a bit more.  It felt like there was a lot of waiting around and then all that got resolved in one big push at the end.

On to Angel and Duke.  I like kickass heroines and I thought Angel was a great one.  She can definitely hang with all these bad boys and is so much like her mother.  I really liked that.  Also the tentative re-connection was done very well I think.  Duke was more bland in my eyes.  I didn't dislike him at all.  I liked him.  But he didn't stand out as an amazing alpha hero, if that makes sense?  Even though he's alpha and can definitely handle Angel.  

This was a nice addition to the series nonetheless and I'm excited to read more from this world!

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[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

I fell in love with Rowdy, Dawg and Natches many years ago and am still in love with the Mackay clan today. Lora Leigh's ability to write complex and complicated story-lines over multiple generations is astounding.

Their family has overcome a lot over the years, but the most heartbreaking was Chaya's loss of her 3 year old daughter many years ago. Putting on a happy face for so many years was hard, but she and Natches built a life, a good life, only marred by Beth's death.

Chaya has taken a dislike to the mercenary Angel Calloway from their first moment they met. There's something about the way she's taken an interest Bliss that makes her nervous. She doesn't think Angel is a good influence and doesn't want her anywhere around her or any of the Mackay family.

When Chaya confronts Angel and the truth comes out, neither woman handles it well. Chaya is in denial and Angel is devastated. Duke, another Mackay cousin that has had his sights on Angel for a long time steps in to comfort Angel. Angel's pride pushes him away, but Duke will only go so far before he pushes back.

Angel does her best to hide her feelings for Duke, knowing that getting closer to any of the Mackays is only going to lead her toward more heartache and she doesn't know if she will survive being left again.

~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~

[1-Click Addict Support Group · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five plus star read!

Angel and Duke’s story has been percolating for a while and I couldn’t wait to see how their relationship unfolded! This author knows how to convey emotion, to bring the reader right into the hearts and minds of her characters, and I knew these two had a lot to say, and feel….

Ironically, Angel was determined to protect her family, despite not feeling like she had one herself. She was doggedly single-minded, relentless in that goal and nothing was going to get in her way. Somehow, she trusted Duke, when she didn’t trust many. When emotions and circumstances came to a dramatic head, he was on her side and wouldn’t leave it – making for schmexy scenes that sizzled and burned with not only desire but love…

The characters in this series are bold, funny, loyal and capable of deep emotions. Hardened military men and women, definitely, but still with the ability to care and love each other, to protect at all costs. This story overflowed with all the good things that are typical of a good military romance – suspense, danger and heartfelt emotion. Betrayal, loss and grief are balanced out by the love that binds all the characters together and I felt that in every page. Another fabulous read in a series that just gets better and better! ~Diane, 5+++ stars

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Angel Calloway's memories of her family left her thinking that her mother deserted her in Iraq, but the reality is much more complicated than Angel realizes, especially when she finds herself on a protective detail at the home of her real mother, Chaya Mackay, and her sister, Bliss Mackay. Bliss was nearly kidnapped and now must be protected until the Mackays can figure out who wants to hurt Bliss and why. Angel must put aside her hatred of Chaya and the Mackay family in order to keep the sister, that she has come to care about, safe. In the meantime, Angel realizes that her friend and partner, Duke is actually a member of the Mackay family and has known her secret for months. Now she must decide if she can trust Duke enough to give him her heart.

Nauti Angel continues the story of the Mackay family. Most of the mystery surrounding Bliss happens off page, making it frustrating to follow that part of the plot. Also, very little of the book is about the romance between Duke and Angel, as the story is more of a family drama. The character of Duke is as underdeveloped as is his romance with Angel, however, they still manage to have many steamy scenes throughout the book. Overall, Nauti Angel doesn't really succeed as either a mystery, romance, or family narrative.

[Jennifer Schultheis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nauti Angel by Lora Leigh is part of the Nauti series and will invoke all kinds of emotions in readers. One of my favorite books ever is actually Nauti Dreams, which is book two and revolves around Natches and Chaya and in Nauti Angel, they are a focal point, as well. See, Chaya had a daughter many years ago, but she though she died in a bombing…but in Nauti Angel, we find out differently. So MANY EMOTIONS!

Angel is forced to reveal herself in order to protect her half-sister, Bliss. Duke, who is related to the MacKay’s has been following Angel around and has known about her identity for quite some time. He’s there to make sure she doesn’t run. He knows her better than she knows herself and won’t let her get away. The attraction between them is obvious and these two burn each other up.

I loved how strong Angel was. When bad guys come to town, she’s the one you want watching your back. To see her go toe toe with Natches and Chaya was pretty baller. She’s hurt and vulnerable, as well, but she buries it and only lets Duke see it.

The angst was done very well and I couldn’t get enough of this story. Looking forward to Bliss’s and Bram’s story when it’s written!

[Kimmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

O.M.G....What another fantastic MacKay novel. The heartache both Angel/Beth and Chaya go though to get back to one another is truly spectacular. Plus a lovely helping of the rest of the MacKays makes this another winner. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh so Nauti

Family togetherness is always first priority with this bunch. Drama, suspense, action, romance. This book definitely did not disappoint. I hope we hear from New family at some point. I don't want this series to be over

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nauti Angel is an emotional romantic suspense that will engage you on multiple levels. Angel Calloway has come through hell and is tough as nails. Duke is tough as nails except when it comes to Angel. He is by her side during this emotionally and physically tough time. Angle can handle the physical but the emotional may just be too much for her to handle. Thankfully Duke has broad shoulders and will help her through it. Break out the tissues and enjoy.

[Gail Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! Lora Leigh you are the master, what a story. I literally could not put this book down once I started.

[Bryanna Nicole]

DNF at 39%

I don't have time for this. Same story as always with Lora Leigh.

[Megan Fall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book!!!