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"If this was a story then I’d be the damaged villain and she’d be the innocent princess. Stories like that don’t end well in real life." CASSIE I’m determined to leave my mistakes in the past. These days I’m back in school, I’m surrounded by my wonderful, crazy family and I’m working for my dad. Then Curtis Mulligan happens. A supposedly reformed gang member from the rundown prison town where my folks grew up, Curtis looks like he was built for mayhem. We have nothing in common. If he hadn’t taken a job working for my father, our paths wouldn’t even cross. But I can’t admit that menacing mix of ink and muscle has flipped a switch inside of me. It’s an impulse I’m determined to ignore. However, when Curtis turns out to be much more than he seems and steps between me and a bad situation, I wind up owing him a hell of a favor. And I can’t think of anything but paying him back… CURTIS I should have been dead a dozen times over but somehow I’m still here. I’m grateful for the chance to keep my head down and act like a regular citizen. Screwing up isn’t an option and getting naked with the boss’s daughter is no way to thank the man for a job. Besides, sweet, clueless Cassie Gentry isn’t the kind of girl I’m used to entertaining myself with. I had planned to keep my hands off even if she begged for it. But that was before I realized Cassie is much more than a pretty face. She just might be the girl who can turn me around for good... TURN is a steamy 'opposites attract' story set in the Gentry world from USA Today and NYT Bestselling author Cora Brent. May be read as a stand alone.
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First published January 12, 2018
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Email: corabrentwrites@yahoo.com
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January 27, 2018
My 3* are for Curtis.
I really liked the blurb and cover for this and while I hadn’t been exactly overwhelmed by the previous book Strike I was looking forward to this one.
When Cassie looks at Curtis she sees a tattooed bad boy who looks tired from partying all night. When Curtis looks at Cassie he sees a beautiful spoilt girl with a perfect life.
Both are wrong.
While Curtis certainly used to be a bad boy now he’s struggling to keep his brothers together, fed and safe. On the surface Cassie’s life may look perfect but bullying in school made her drop out and become a shadow of her former self.
I liked Curtis, I mean seriously who doesn’t love a reformed bad boy? And I’ll admit I cried at times particularly when Cord and Sayer become aware of how bad things have been.
But....
I know here comes the but. It was slow, really slow and I didn’t buy the whole Cassie thing.
So while I loved Curtis and the whole crazy Gentry family this didn’t work for me because Cassie was an idiot.
January 22, 2018
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Turn takes readers back to the Gentry family with Cassie Gentry. Feeling a little lost in her life she takes a job at her dad's tattoo shop for the summer. Which puts her right in the path of Curtis Mulligan, her dad's new hire and her new fantasy.
Cassie and Curtis had a fun story and I liked that they both kind of underestimated the other. Curtis thinking Cassie was nothing more than her father's spoiler princess, and she thinking Curtis was a rude wanna-be bad boy. It made for an interesting read and kept me captivated the entire time.
They both had a lot going on in their personal life, which I liked getting to learn since it added some extra intrigue to the story. It took the focus off of them as a couple just a little though and I did wish that we got a little more of them together, but I was still happy with their relationship.
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Turn takes readers back to the Gentry family with Cassie Gentry. Feeling a little lost in her life she takes a job at her dad's tattoo shop for the summer. Which puts her right in the path of Curtis Mulligan, her dad's new hire and her new fantasy.
Cassie and Curtis had a fun story and I liked that they both kind of underestimated the other. Curtis thinking Cassie was nothing more than her father's spoiler princess, and she thinking Curtis was a rude wanna-be bad boy. It made for an interesting read and kept me captivated the entire time.
They both had a lot going on in their personal life, which I liked getting to learn since it added some extra intrigue to the story. It took the focus off of them as a couple just a little though and I did wish that we got a little more of them together, but I was still happy with their relationship.
January 20, 2019
I am bwtween 2 and 3 stars for this book but i end up wirh 3 atars. The first 30% of this book is super slow. Building the character of cassie and curtis. Cassie who comes from loving stable family and curtis who comes from broken family. There is a little intereaction between cassie and curtis during this 30%. I became impatient.
Then finally they end up as roommate. Things gets interesting. I like the sweetness from curtis. But i can not warm up toward cassie. She is, in my opinion, weak, spoil, annoying princess even the author tries to portrays her as brave and kind. The story is simple not so much angst or drama. I want to see more tristan though. I hope he can get his own story.
3 you're my everything stars
Then finally they end up as roommate. Things gets interesting. I like the sweetness from curtis. But i can not warm up toward cassie. She is, in my opinion, weak, spoil, annoying princess even the author tries to portrays her as brave and kind. The story is simple not so much angst or drama. I want to see more tristan though. I hope he can get his own story.
3 you're my everything stars
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Blurb:
CASSIE
I’m determined to leave my mistakes in the past.
These days I’m back in school, I’m surrounded by my wonderful, crazy family and I’m working for my dad.
Then Curtis Mulligan happens.
A supposedly reformed gang member from the rundown prison town where my folks grew up, Curtis looks like he was built for mayhem.
We have nothing in common.
If he hadn’t taken a job working for my father, our paths wouldn’t even cross.
But I can’t admit that menacing mix of ink and muscle has flipped a switch inside of me.
It’s an impulse I’m determined to ignore.
However, when Curtis turns out to be much more than he seems and steps between me and a bad situation, I wind up owing him a hell of a favor.
And I can’t think of anything but paying him back…
CURTIS
I should have been dead a dozen times over but somehow I’m still here.
I’m grateful for the chance to keep my head down and act like a regular citizen. Screwing up isn’t an option and getting naked with the boss’s daughter is no way to thank the man for a job.
Besides, sweet, clueless Cassie Gentry isn’t the kind of girl I’m used to entertaining myself with. I had planned to keep my hands off even if she begged for it.
But that was before I realized Cassie is much more than a pretty face.
She just might be the girl who can turn me around for good...
Blurb:
CASSIE
I’m determined to leave my mistakes in the past.
These days I’m back in school, I’m surrounded by my wonderful, crazy family and I’m working for my dad.
Then Curtis Mulligan happens.
A supposedly reformed gang member from the rundown prison town where my folks grew up, Curtis looks like he was built for mayhem.
We have nothing in common.
If he hadn’t taken a job working for my father, our paths wouldn’t even cross.
But I can’t admit that menacing mix of ink and muscle has flipped a switch inside of me.
It’s an impulse I’m determined to ignore.
However, when Curtis turns out to be much more than he seems and steps between me and a bad situation, I wind up owing him a hell of a favor.
And I can’t think of anything but paying him back…
CURTIS
I should have been dead a dozen times over but somehow I’m still here.
I’m grateful for the chance to keep my head down and act like a regular citizen. Screwing up isn’t an option and getting naked with the boss’s daughter is no way to thank the man for a job.
Besides, sweet, clueless Cassie Gentry isn’t the kind of girl I’m used to entertaining myself with. I had planned to keep my hands off even if she begged for it.
But that was before I realized Cassie is much more than a pretty face.
She just might be the girl who can turn me around for good...
January 13, 2018
I absolutely love a story with such strong family roots. This is my first Gentry book, and I can't wait to go back and start from the beginning.
Curtis stole my heart from the start—the brother stepping into the parenting role. Gah! Sexy. Hard-working. And he knew when it was time to swallow his pride and accept help. Strong but humble.
The slow burn between Cassie and Curtis left me flying from one page to the next. A heartfelt and sexy story with an outstanding cast of characters. Thank you, Cora!
Curtis stole my heart from the start—the brother stepping into the parenting role. Gah! Sexy. Hard-working. And he knew when it was time to swallow his pride and accept help. Strong but humble.
The slow burn between Cassie and Curtis left me flying from one page to the next. A heartfelt and sexy story with an outstanding cast of characters. Thank you, Cora!
January 16, 2018
Authors! PLEASE understand that internal monologues and excessive detail are not what the reader wishes to endure page, after page, after page. I bet I skimmed through 75% of the book trying to get to character dialogue. Ugh! This took too much away from the story for me and made it less enjoyable. For those reasons, I give it 2 stars.
January 7, 2018
BIG SIGH...a big romantic and dreamy sigh. I absolutely LOVED every word of this new book from Cora Brent. It makes me sad and weepy to think that those hottie Gentry boys are all grown up and middle-aged with adult children who are living and loving just as hard as they did when I first started reading their stories.
Cassie and Curtis seemed like the wrong couple to get together but in my experience it's always the opposites that are the most fun pairings and these two have chemistry off the charts!! I love Cord and Saylor as parents...they still love each other with a passion that will never fade and watching their babies find their own loves is so rewarding.
I love everything this author writes and devoured this book like a yummy dessert. Get it and fall in love with Curtis...OMG =)
***** 5 ***** "proving his worth" stars
Cassie and Curtis seemed like the wrong couple to get together but in my experience it's always the opposites that are the most fun pairings and these two have chemistry off the charts!! I love Cord and Saylor as parents...they still love each other with a passion that will never fade and watching their babies find their own loves is so rewarding.
I love everything this author writes and devoured this book like a yummy dessert. Get it and fall in love with Curtis...OMG =)
***** 5 ***** "proving his worth" stars
June 7, 2018
I had this one on my kindle forever and finally read it and really loved it. Loved curtis's and his brothers. Im hoping we get some resolution for his younger brother. I really enjoyed this one
January 16, 2018
Cora Brent has written another amazing story in the Gentry series. We have Gentry Generations book 2! This is Cassie, Cord and Saylor's daughter and her story. Cassie Gentry has had her life turned upside down in high school due to a terrifying and horrible experience. She is trying to find her way back from that. Then she meets Curtis , who works at Scratch – and where she will work for the summer.
Cassie tries to get back out in the land of the living and when she meets Curtis, she is friendly but he thinks she just works there because it is a owned by her family. He looks down on her and isn’t very friendly. Cassie tries to be friendly but gets the cold shoulder so she moves on and ignores him. Curtis has a past that makes him doubt any sort of friendly overtures toward him. He made some poor life choices and he ended up having to leave his town in order to save his younger brothers and himself. He is now working a job to support himself and his younger brothers, praying that his past doesn’t rear up to bite him. He doesn’t know what to make of Cassie but he doesn’t want trouble, just wants to do his job and get paid…. What ends up happening is, he slowly begins to see the kindness and sweetness that flows from Cassie. The push and pull of chemistry between these two leads the journey they take. Can Curtis be the one who saves Cassie when her past comes back to haunt her?
I enjoyed this book so much I hated when it came to an end. I enjoyed the fast pace of the story along with the pull between the characters and heat that flairs. Curtis and Cassie make this one great story. Gentrys are one to watch and definitely one to read.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
Cassie tries to get back out in the land of the living and when she meets Curtis, she is friendly but he thinks she just works there because it is a owned by her family. He looks down on her and isn’t very friendly. Cassie tries to be friendly but gets the cold shoulder so she moves on and ignores him. Curtis has a past that makes him doubt any sort of friendly overtures toward him. He made some poor life choices and he ended up having to leave his town in order to save his younger brothers and himself. He is now working a job to support himself and his younger brothers, praying that his past doesn’t rear up to bite him. He doesn’t know what to make of Cassie but he doesn’t want trouble, just wants to do his job and get paid…. What ends up happening is, he slowly begins to see the kindness and sweetness that flows from Cassie. The push and pull of chemistry between these two leads the journey they take. Can Curtis be the one who saves Cassie when her past comes back to haunt her?
I enjoyed this book so much I hated when it came to an end. I enjoyed the fast pace of the story along with the pull between the characters and heat that flairs. Curtis and Cassie make this one great story. Gentrys are one to watch and definitely one to read.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
January 12, 2018
Turn was another gem in the Gentry saga. I love this family as a whole and I was very excited to see the kids were getting their stories told. This book was just as amazing as the first one. Curtis reminded me of all the things I loved about the Gentry boys when I discovered this series. Cassie is the perfect match for Curtis and reminds me a lot of her mom and the strength she had in her story. Watching Curtis trying to be both parent & brother was heart wrenching and inspiring at the same time. I can't wait to see who is next and what the rest of the clan is geting into.
January 13, 2018
Another beautiful story from Cora Brent on another Gentry. Cassie and Curtis have their own battles to beat in their life and when the two of them get together they are able to conquer the world. A fantastic read.
January 30, 2018
Loved
Cora always knows how to deliver a great book. Loved this book, I love next generation books. Seeing the Gentry boys again was awesome.
But it was Curtis and Cassie that made this book. I totally loved their relationship, their connection was deep.
Cora always knows how to deliver a great book. Loved this book, I love next generation books. Seeing the Gentry boys again was awesome.
But it was Curtis and Cassie that made this book. I totally loved their relationship, their connection was deep.
January 12, 2018
Great read
Love the Gentry family and Turn is another brilliant story. Curtis and Cassie are great characters and this is addictive reading!
So good catching up with all the Gentry's.
I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book.
Love the Gentry family and Turn is another brilliant story. Curtis and Cassie are great characters and this is addictive reading!
So good catching up with all the Gentry's.
I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book.
January 13, 2018
4.25 Good Guy Stars
August 7, 2019
I’m seriously obsessed with the Gentrys!!! Cassie and Curtis were an unlikely pair, but Curtis showed that we was good and Cassie showed that she wasn’t weak. Love seeing Cord as an adult!
September 1, 2020
3/5 ⭐
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January 16, 2018
I love the Gentry clan! And I love Cassie and Curtis. However, the pace here was slower than a turtle.. Still looking forward to the next one.
January 13, 2018
She absolutely knocked it out of the freakin park with the latest book in the Gentry Generations series!!! This is by far my favorite book to date...I loved everything about it. Cassidy (Cassie) Gentry hasn't had an easy past. Her last year of high school was absolutely horrible and it has forever changed who she is. Cassie after learning her job for the summer fell through decided to work for her dad Cord at the tattoo shop. Curtis Mulligan hasn't had it easy his whole life. He left home at an early age to live a life he thought he wanted but all it left him was full of regrets. After some foreseen events...he moves to Arizona where he is raising his 2 younger brothers. They are complete opposites. Cassie is the absolute last thing that Curtis needs but the heart wants what the heart wants and its made it very clear that it wants Cassie. I loved everything about this book and I highly recommend it to all. I can't wait until the next installment of this series....well done!!!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
February 2, 2018
Another Great One!!
As a fan of the Gentry series I couldn't be happier that the author is doing the kids and this book did not disappoint! Love the story, subtle sexiness and so. Much. Angst. As with any good Gentry book <3
As a fan of the Gentry series I couldn't be happier that the author is doing the kids and this book did not disappoint! Love the story, subtle sexiness and so. Much. Angst. As with any good Gentry book <3
August 26, 2020
Book 89 Turn by Cora Brent
No new authors or titles
Rating 5/5
Summary: Cassie Gentry is trying to get over her past. The one thing she struggles with is trusting men. She hasnt been on a date in years. Nor, has she meet anyone who has spiked her interest. Until she meets Curtis Mulligan. Hes not exactly polite to her when they first meet, but she still goes out of her way to be nice to him. She thinks she has him all figured out. Bad boy rebell who used to be in a gang. That is far from who Curtis Mulligan is. Both Curtis and Cassie learns that looks and what you hear does not define a person. Once you get to know someone they could be totally diffrent from who you thought they are.
What I thought of it: I liked it so much better than Strike. It was easier to follow and was not confusing. Plus, the emotions behind the book was raw and intense. You were really empathic towards Curtis after you find out his life story. When I first meet him I thought he was a little bit of jerk over a minnor incident. But then you relize he is a strong person who bears so much weight on his shoulders. He is now the gaudian of 2 teenages because their father got killed when he was younger and their mother skiped town so she wouldnt have to go to prision. I can also personally relate to Cassie. I was trusting of guys at one point and I also got taken advatage of because of it. There was a time I did not want a serious relationship because I was afraid of getting hurt. But it takes the right person to really see you. Curtis is the right person for her. They compliment each other really well. I wish the author would of had a bigger plot or intese moment but all in all it was pretty good.
No new authors or titles
Rating 5/5
Summary: Cassie Gentry is trying to get over her past. The one thing she struggles with is trusting men. She hasnt been on a date in years. Nor, has she meet anyone who has spiked her interest. Until she meets Curtis Mulligan. Hes not exactly polite to her when they first meet, but she still goes out of her way to be nice to him. She thinks she has him all figured out. Bad boy rebell who used to be in a gang. That is far from who Curtis Mulligan is. Both Curtis and Cassie learns that looks and what you hear does not define a person. Once you get to know someone they could be totally diffrent from who you thought they are.
What I thought of it: I liked it so much better than Strike. It was easier to follow and was not confusing. Plus, the emotions behind the book was raw and intense. You were really empathic towards Curtis after you find out his life story. When I first meet him I thought he was a little bit of jerk over a minnor incident. But then you relize he is a strong person who bears so much weight on his shoulders. He is now the gaudian of 2 teenages because their father got killed when he was younger and their mother skiped town so she wouldnt have to go to prision. I can also personally relate to Cassie. I was trusting of guys at one point and I also got taken advatage of because of it. There was a time I did not want a serious relationship because I was afraid of getting hurt. But it takes the right person to really see you. Curtis is the right person for her. They compliment each other really well. I wish the author would of had a bigger plot or intese moment but all in all it was pretty good.
July 24, 2018
Yassss!
Loved that one sooo much. Thanks for it!!
So what's it about? A spoiled princess and a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks? Seems like it at first. But that's not the case. Or at least, there is more to the characters' stories.
I adored the hero, loved him when he was brooding, loved him when he smiled (what he rarely did in the beginning), adored him as a big brother. Very responsible character.
The heroine seemed a bit naive, especially when you take her past into account. She was the damsel in distress and I wasn't so fond of that. But then she was also quite brave at times (when she was pushed, okay, I am honest here). So all in all, she wasn't my favorite heroine but don't think she was a pushover cause she wasn't. For instance, she didn't take sh# from the Hero but called him out on it.
The side characters were amazing. I found Cord Gentry quite lovely. No wonder, liked him in the book about him.
The plot was good, quite some drama but nothing that affected the relationship between the MCs.
Writing style was great. Didn't notice too many mistakes.
So yeah I'll definitively keep reading this Spin Off series in a way.
Loved that one sooo much. Thanks for it!!
So what's it about? A spoiled princess and a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks? Seems like it at first. But that's not the case. Or at least, there is more to the characters' stories.
I adored the hero, loved him when he was brooding, loved him when he smiled (what he rarely did in the beginning), adored him as a big brother. Very responsible character.
The heroine seemed a bit naive, especially when you take her past into account. She was the damsel in distress and I wasn't so fond of that. But then she was also quite brave at times (when she was pushed, okay, I am honest here). So all in all, she wasn't my favorite heroine but don't think she was a pushover cause she wasn't. For instance, she didn't take sh# from the Hero but called him out on it.
The side characters were amazing. I found Cord Gentry quite lovely. No wonder, liked him in the book about him.
The plot was good, quite some drama but nothing that affected the relationship between the MCs.
Writing style was great. Didn't notice too many mistakes.
So yeah I'll definitively keep reading this Spin Off series in a way.
November 8, 2021
Gentry Boys are some for my all time favs. Reading this story was like going home again. We get to meet Cassie and Curtis. They cracked me up from the beginning with their preconceived ideas of each other especially considering how off they both were.
They both represent FAMILY so well even when dealing with their own missteps. This author knows how to write about young love and always keeps me intrigued. That stays true for this book as well.
Cassie is blessed to be part of the Gentry clan and even with some devastating events in high school still knows she will always have her family and has a good heart.
Curtis amazes me. He completely changed his life, stepping up to the plate to take on his younger brothers. Getting his brothers was probably a saving grace considering his life before.
What a sweet story with some steamy on the side. Also loved getting caught up with some of the original Gentry’s. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the rest of this second generation. Happy Reading!!!
They both represent FAMILY so well even when dealing with their own missteps. This author knows how to write about young love and always keeps me intrigued. That stays true for this book as well.
Cassie is blessed to be part of the Gentry clan and even with some devastating events in high school still knows she will always have her family and has a good heart.
Curtis amazes me. He completely changed his life, stepping up to the plate to take on his younger brothers. Getting his brothers was probably a saving grace considering his life before.
What a sweet story with some steamy on the side. Also loved getting caught up with some of the original Gentry’s. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the rest of this second generation. Happy Reading!!!
January 12, 2018
I LOVED IT!!! Cora Brent always delivers a book that you want to hold in your heart and hug the hell out of. This is no exception!!
Gentry Generations book 2! Up now is Cassie, Cord and Saylor's daughter.
Since a devastating incident in her last year of school Cassie has hid away from the world. She doesn't know what she wants to do as she lost all her confidence. On summer vacation she helps out as a favor to her dad in Scratch, the tattoo place her dad runs with her Uncle Deck. There she encounters one of the new members of staff Curtis.
Curtis has been taken on at Scratch after he reached out to Deck Gentry one of his fathers friends. He's been tasked with being guardian to his two younger brothers Tristan and Brecken after his mom goes on the run. They've lost everything so Curtis got them out of Emblem as there was nothing there for them any more. Struggling with money and looking after his brothers Curtis is determined to make a go of his new job. There's a lot of people depending on him and he won't let them down. Meeting Cassie at work he can't deny the attraction but he see's her as a privileged princess and knows someone like him would never be good enough for her.
With his outward looks and his surly reaction to her Cassie just see's him as a thug at first. But the longer she's around him she starts to see more than just that. A blast from Cassie's past threatens to bring back all her old insecurities and horrors. She knows she needs to start living again but can she really move on?
GAH!!!!! Curtis!!! I absolutely adored him! He reminded me so much of the Gentry triplets you couldn't help but fall in love with him. I loved the fact that he and his brothers were from Emblem and that Cord and Deck were there to help him out! He had the weight of the world on his shoulders but he was man enough to accept help when it was offered. I loved reading his evolution from former gang member to responsible adult he's just so.... swoon!!!! His relationship with his brothers made my heart break a little. With Tristan being an almost adult he had to stand back and let him make his own mistakes even though you could feel it was killing him to do so. His relationship with Brecken was so sweet and he's determined to do right by him. I have every body part crossed in the hope that these two boys get books somewhere along the line!
Cassie was amazing she showed such a quiet strength after everything that she had been through and she also went on an incredible journey from quiet and lost to strong and trusting. She had always had the backing of her family but it took Curtis to make her see how strong she really was. I loved that!!! They brought out the best in each other. Her kindness gave him confidence in himself and his honesty gave her the strength she needed. I also loved seeing more of her relationship with her twin sister. Such opposites in personality but both as close as can be.
It was amazing as usual to see everyone from former books pop up in here. Cord and Saylor are just the best parents ever!!! But was there really any doubt they would be?
The story kept me glued in my seat from beginning to end. The running theme through these books of family just fills your heart to overflowing. There's little hints dropped here and there of future books of family members and i honestly can't wait to get my grabby hands on any of them. All of them. I need them all now!!!!
Amazing book as always. An automatic one click author for me.
5 family stars!!!
A is for Alpha B is for Books
Gentry Generations book 2! Up now is Cassie, Cord and Saylor's daughter.
Since a devastating incident in her last year of school Cassie has hid away from the world. She doesn't know what she wants to do as she lost all her confidence. On summer vacation she helps out as a favor to her dad in Scratch, the tattoo place her dad runs with her Uncle Deck. There she encounters one of the new members of staff Curtis.
Curtis has been taken on at Scratch after he reached out to Deck Gentry one of his fathers friends. He's been tasked with being guardian to his two younger brothers Tristan and Brecken after his mom goes on the run. They've lost everything so Curtis got them out of Emblem as there was nothing there for them any more. Struggling with money and looking after his brothers Curtis is determined to make a go of his new job. There's a lot of people depending on him and he won't let them down. Meeting Cassie at work he can't deny the attraction but he see's her as a privileged princess and knows someone like him would never be good enough for her.
With his outward looks and his surly reaction to her Cassie just see's him as a thug at first. But the longer she's around him she starts to see more than just that. A blast from Cassie's past threatens to bring back all her old insecurities and horrors. She knows she needs to start living again but can she really move on?
GAH!!!!! Curtis!!! I absolutely adored him! He reminded me so much of the Gentry triplets you couldn't help but fall in love with him. I loved the fact that he and his brothers were from Emblem and that Cord and Deck were there to help him out! He had the weight of the world on his shoulders but he was man enough to accept help when it was offered. I loved reading his evolution from former gang member to responsible adult he's just so.... swoon!!!! His relationship with his brothers made my heart break a little. With Tristan being an almost adult he had to stand back and let him make his own mistakes even though you could feel it was killing him to do so. His relationship with Brecken was so sweet and he's determined to do right by him. I have every body part crossed in the hope that these two boys get books somewhere along the line!
Cassie was amazing she showed such a quiet strength after everything that she had been through and she also went on an incredible journey from quiet and lost to strong and trusting. She had always had the backing of her family but it took Curtis to make her see how strong she really was. I loved that!!! They brought out the best in each other. Her kindness gave him confidence in himself and his honesty gave her the strength she needed. I also loved seeing more of her relationship with her twin sister. Such opposites in personality but both as close as can be.
It was amazing as usual to see everyone from former books pop up in here. Cord and Saylor are just the best parents ever!!! But was there really any doubt they would be?
The story kept me glued in my seat from beginning to end. The running theme through these books of family just fills your heart to overflowing. There's little hints dropped here and there of future books of family members and i honestly can't wait to get my grabby hands on any of them. All of them. I need them all now!!!!
Amazing book as always. An automatic one click author for me.
5 family stars!!!
A is for Alpha B is for Books
January 10, 2018
Another amazing book by Cora Brent. I would give it more stars if I could.
Kept me wanting more.
I was rooting for Curtis the whole time.
Cassie Gentry has a past. A past that has haunted her to this day. When her job puts a wrench in her summer plans to work, Cassie takes her dad up on his offer to work at Scratch. Where she finds herself face to face with Curtis Mulligan, bad boy from the wrong side of town.
She doesn't trust easily and her past defines who she is. She's taking things slow to get back to where she needs to be, even if it means going to community college for the time being. A summer course to help move it along, Cassie is forced to come face to face with the past again. This time, in the name of Parker Neely. Since he's in her same class, he wants to mend the ties that made her life miserable.
After seeing the worst in Curtis and the Good in her past, Parker, things start to change for Cassie. Both Curtis and Parker aren't who they seem to be. Cassie find Curtis more trusting and Parker a little too good to be true.
Curtis Mulligan lived a life no one ever wanted. He was a bad boy from Emblem and did everything to survive. He left his family at a young age to become someone he regrets. After a phone call that changed everything, Curtis finds himself back in AZ taking care of his 2 younger brothers. One doesn't have a care in the world while the other is the young enough to find the right path in life. While living out of a motel, Curtis finds himself with a real job at Scratch. No thanks to Deck Gentry. With a brother on the run and another trying to make it through summer school, Curtis knows he needs to do better. He needs a better place to raise his brothers.
Cassie Gentry was the last thing Curtis needed in his life. She was someone that was out of reach. The bosses daughter/niece. The one that could not be touched. Oh did he want to touch her. The push and pull of chemistry, the dealings of a run away brother, and the urge to fight his feelings for the one Gentry daughter he shouldn't want, Curtis proves to Cassie and Cord that he is the man they both know he is.
I enjoyed this book so much, I never wanted it to end. Cora did an amazing job with Cassie's story. She made sure you were hooked from the beginning and kept you there. Generations are my second favorite of hers, followed by all the Gentry Boys. This series is one to read..
Kept me wanting more.
I was rooting for Curtis the whole time.
Cassie Gentry has a past. A past that has haunted her to this day. When her job puts a wrench in her summer plans to work, Cassie takes her dad up on his offer to work at Scratch. Where she finds herself face to face with Curtis Mulligan, bad boy from the wrong side of town.
She doesn't trust easily and her past defines who she is. She's taking things slow to get back to where she needs to be, even if it means going to community college for the time being. A summer course to help move it along, Cassie is forced to come face to face with the past again. This time, in the name of Parker Neely. Since he's in her same class, he wants to mend the ties that made her life miserable.
After seeing the worst in Curtis and the Good in her past, Parker, things start to change for Cassie. Both Curtis and Parker aren't who they seem to be. Cassie find Curtis more trusting and Parker a little too good to be true.
Curtis Mulligan lived a life no one ever wanted. He was a bad boy from Emblem and did everything to survive. He left his family at a young age to become someone he regrets. After a phone call that changed everything, Curtis finds himself back in AZ taking care of his 2 younger brothers. One doesn't have a care in the world while the other is the young enough to find the right path in life. While living out of a motel, Curtis finds himself with a real job at Scratch. No thanks to Deck Gentry. With a brother on the run and another trying to make it through summer school, Curtis knows he needs to do better. He needs a better place to raise his brothers.
Cassie Gentry was the last thing Curtis needed in his life. She was someone that was out of reach. The bosses daughter/niece. The one that could not be touched. Oh did he want to touch her. The push and pull of chemistry, the dealings of a run away brother, and the urge to fight his feelings for the one Gentry daughter he shouldn't want, Curtis proves to Cassie and Cord that he is the man they both know he is.
I enjoyed this book so much, I never wanted it to end. Cora did an amazing job with Cassie's story. She made sure you were hooked from the beginning and kept you there. Generations are my second favorite of hers, followed by all the Gentry Boys. This series is one to read..
January 29, 2018
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I was very excited when I read this book as I just love anything Gentry. This story is about Cassie Gentry, daughter of Cord and Saylor and twin sister to Cami.
After a devastating incident in the last year of high school, Cassie’s confidence was shattered and consequently she has been feeling a little lost and unsure of what she wants to do with her life. During summer vacation Cassie is left without a job so she ends up working at her dads tattoo shop that he runs with her Uncle Deck, Scratch as the receptionist for the summer. This puts her in the path of her dad’s newest hire, Curtis Mulligan.
Curtis has had a rough past but he is trying to do better for himself, thus reaching out to his dad’s friend, Deck Gentry for a job at Scratch. Curtis has recently required the guardianship for his two younger brothers, Tristan and Brecken after his mother goes on the run. He got them out of Emblem as there is nothing left for them there. Struggling with money and looking after his brothers, Curtis is determined to make a go of his new life as there are people depending on him.
Meeting Cassie at work, he can’t deny the attraction but he sees her as the privileged princess and knows that someone like him will never be good enough for her. The longer Cassie is around Curtis, she starts to see the man behind the mask once misunderstandings are cleared up. But a person from Cassie’s past starts to bring back all her old insecurities that she has to deal with.
I loved the spark between Cassie and Curtis and how their relationship developed over a period of time. Curtis was always respectful and I really liked that. I also loved how the Gentry’s, especially Saylor and Cord took care of Curtis and his brother, letting them into the family and offering them much needed help. This was so special and I loved how Saylor took Brecken under her wing. This is why I love the Gentry family!
Curtis and Cassie brought out the best in each other, giving each other strength and honesty that gave them the confidence for a relationship.
I read this book all in one go as I couldn’t put it down. I love this series, I love the Gentry’s and I can’t wait to read about future family members. The overarching theme of all these books is family, and it’s what I love the most about the series. I can’t wait for even more Gentrys.
I was very excited when I read this book as I just love anything Gentry. This story is about Cassie Gentry, daughter of Cord and Saylor and twin sister to Cami.
After a devastating incident in the last year of high school, Cassie’s confidence was shattered and consequently she has been feeling a little lost and unsure of what she wants to do with her life. During summer vacation Cassie is left without a job so she ends up working at her dads tattoo shop that he runs with her Uncle Deck, Scratch as the receptionist for the summer. This puts her in the path of her dad’s newest hire, Curtis Mulligan.
Curtis has had a rough past but he is trying to do better for himself, thus reaching out to his dad’s friend, Deck Gentry for a job at Scratch. Curtis has recently required the guardianship for his two younger brothers, Tristan and Brecken after his mother goes on the run. He got them out of Emblem as there is nothing left for them there. Struggling with money and looking after his brothers, Curtis is determined to make a go of his new life as there are people depending on him.
Meeting Cassie at work, he can’t deny the attraction but he sees her as the privileged princess and knows that someone like him will never be good enough for her. The longer Cassie is around Curtis, she starts to see the man behind the mask once misunderstandings are cleared up. But a person from Cassie’s past starts to bring back all her old insecurities that she has to deal with.
“Then I met you and even though we seemed all wrong for each other at first, you turned out to be the one man I could imagine being with.”
I loved the spark between Cassie and Curtis and how their relationship developed over a period of time. Curtis was always respectful and I really liked that. I also loved how the Gentry’s, especially Saylor and Cord took care of Curtis and his brother, letting them into the family and offering them much needed help. This was so special and I loved how Saylor took Brecken under her wing. This is why I love the Gentry family!
Curtis and Cassie brought out the best in each other, giving each other strength and honesty that gave them the confidence for a relationship.
I read this book all in one go as I couldn’t put it down. I love this series, I love the Gentry’s and I can’t wait to read about future family members. The overarching theme of all these books is family, and it’s what I love the most about the series. I can’t wait for even more Gentrys.
February 10, 2018
I love them, and I feel like I need more of them, right now!
In this one, we have Cassie and Curtis.... Cassie, of course, the daughter of Sayor and Cordero, and Curtis, who Cord just hired at the shop.... Their meeting wasn't ideal, and both of them kind of have a chip on their shoulder....for good reason on both parts....
Cassie because of a traumatic experience in high school that made her learn to hide, and Curtis, because bad decisions in a nowhere town made him become a person he couldn't be proud of.... That was until his mom got arrested in Emblem and took off on them, leaving Curtis the guardian of his two little brothers. They had nothing and no one and it was hard for Curtis to keep them all together and surviving. I admired him a lot, and he kind of reminded me of Chase a little bit.
Now, these two kept their distance from one another for the most part, though it was hard with Cassie working at the shop as a receptionist for the summer and Curtis starting out as an apprentice there.... And it seemed like every time they were around each other, one of them was putting their foot in their mouth.
I really hurt for Curtis though, being in such a tough spot, with one brother taking off on him and being worried sick about him, to raising another one in a dumpy no-tell motel, and their even homeless for a quick second. I can see where Curtis wouldn't feel like he deserves someone like Cassie, who he feels is too good for him. He didn't have a whole lot to offer. But that was what I loved about him. He wasn't this perfect hero that could come in a swoop Cassie away.... But he did, because when an old high school A, hole came back to hurt Cassie.... Curtis was the one there keeping her safe. I felt like the kid didn't get the karmic justice that I would've liked... but it was realistic I guess. I wish Cord, Chase, Creed, Dalton and Curtis would've killed him though.
Overall, I loved Curtis and the way he handled his little brother....especially with a topic we don't see much in mf romances. I loved loved loved that!! I really can't wait to see what happened with middle brother Trevor... I have a feeling he's going to have a heartbreaking story of his own and I really, just really cannot wait for it.... maybe even Tristan and Cadence... wouldn't that bet something
5 well deserved stars from me!
In this one, we have Cassie and Curtis.... Cassie, of course, the daughter of Sayor and Cordero, and Curtis, who Cord just hired at the shop.... Their meeting wasn't ideal, and both of them kind of have a chip on their shoulder....for good reason on both parts....
Cassie because of a traumatic experience in high school that made her learn to hide, and Curtis, because bad decisions in a nowhere town made him become a person he couldn't be proud of.... That was until his mom got arrested in Emblem and took off on them, leaving Curtis the guardian of his two little brothers. They had nothing and no one and it was hard for Curtis to keep them all together and surviving. I admired him a lot, and he kind of reminded me of Chase a little bit.
Now, these two kept their distance from one another for the most part, though it was hard with Cassie working at the shop as a receptionist for the summer and Curtis starting out as an apprentice there.... And it seemed like every time they were around each other, one of them was putting their foot in their mouth.
I really hurt for Curtis though, being in such a tough spot, with one brother taking off on him and being worried sick about him, to raising another one in a dumpy no-tell motel, and their even homeless for a quick second. I can see where Curtis wouldn't feel like he deserves someone like Cassie, who he feels is too good for him. He didn't have a whole lot to offer. But that was what I loved about him. He wasn't this perfect hero that could come in a swoop Cassie away.... But he did, because when an old high school A, hole came back to hurt Cassie.... Curtis was the one there keeping her safe. I felt like the kid didn't get the karmic justice that I would've liked... but it was realistic I guess. I wish Cord, Chase, Creed, Dalton and Curtis would've killed him though.
Overall, I loved Curtis and the way he handled his little brother....especially with a topic we don't see much in mf romances. I loved loved loved that!! I really can't wait to see what happened with middle brother Trevor... I have a feeling he's going to have a heartbreaking story of his own and I really, just really cannot wait for it.... maybe even Tristan and Cadence... wouldn't that bet something
5 well deserved stars from me!
March 18, 2018
2.75 stars
CB has been a pretty decent I'm-in-the-mood-for-NA reading choice since I read Draw and Unruly.
TURN is the 2nd in the spin-off of the Gentry series, which features the children of the gorgeous, diamonds-in-the-rough triplet sons of derelict prison-town parents.
This story has heroine, Cassidy Gentry, a twin and daughter of one of the triplets, Cord Gentry. Cassidy, or Cassie, falls for a man, Curtis Mulligan, who resembles her father in origin, experience and sentiment.
This was a sweet story, Cassie and Curtis being a sweet couple, and it pays homage to the legacy the the Gentrys have built, full of big family, love and caring, especially the moments the reader gets with the now father figure and still-fuck-hawt!: Cord Gentry. Sugar Coma.
It also features some issues of bullying, gender identity, and (in true Gentry fashion) findinf one's own way.
What it is missing is that combustible spark that was present, for me at least, with the first couple from the first series: Cord and Saylor. Moreover, before Cassie's story, her sister, Camie, is the heroine of Strike, and though Camie's story was not as seductive or hot as the parents[but more so than Cassie's], it was at least more developed in plot, with Camie having a bit more to her character than Cassie, IMO.
In all, I still love the Gentrys, but I do hope Gentry Generations will spin out at least one story about Gentry children that will make me raise my head and give a strong head knod.
Happy reading.
CB has been a pretty decent I'm-in-the-mood-for-NA reading choice since I read Draw and Unruly.
TURN is the 2nd in the spin-off of the Gentry series, which features the children of the gorgeous, diamonds-in-the-rough triplet sons of derelict prison-town parents.
This story has heroine, Cassidy Gentry, a twin and daughter of one of the triplets, Cord Gentry. Cassidy, or Cassie, falls for a man, Curtis Mulligan, who resembles her father in origin, experience and sentiment.
This was a sweet story, Cassie and Curtis being a sweet couple, and it pays homage to the legacy the the Gentrys have built, full of big family, love and caring, especially the moments the reader gets with the now father figure and still-fuck-hawt!: Cord Gentry. Sugar Coma.
It also features some issues of bullying, gender identity, and (in true Gentry fashion) findinf one's own way.
What it is missing is that combustible spark that was present, for me at least, with the first couple from the first series: Cord and Saylor. Moreover, before Cassie's story, her sister, Camie, is the heroine of Strike, and though Camie's story was not as seductive or hot as the parents[but more so than Cassie's], it was at least more developed in plot, with Camie having a bit more to her character than Cassie, IMO.
In all, I still love the Gentrys, but I do hope Gentry Generations will spin out at least one story about Gentry children that will make me raise my head and give a strong head knod.
Happy reading.
February 14, 2018
4 Stars!
Are you a fan of the Gentrys? I fell in love with the Gentrys with Cord's book and now we get books with his kids as the MCs? Count me in!
Turn is a new adult romance featuring Cord and Saylor Gentry's twin daughter, Cassie. Cassie suffered a humiliating event in high school that changed her as a person leaving her closed off and untrusting. Now, a twenty-something college student, Cassie is working at her father's tattoo parlor. Enter Curtis Mulligan, a former gang banger from Emblem (yes, that Emblem, the home of Cord, Chase and Creed Gentry and all of their childhood traumas), who is now reformed and raising his two brothers. He is down on his luck, living in a seedy motel and trying to reign in his 17 year old brother who seems headed for the same trouble Curtis got into. When he gets a job at Scratch (the tattoo parlor), he meets Cassie and their first encounter isn't exactly stellar. Neither are the few after that. They both make assumptions of the other based on appearances and stereotypes. They are both so wrong about the other. Slowly, they become friends and eventually more.
As always with Cora Brent, she has written likable characters who you can feel invested in. It is always a plus to get more of the entire Gentry clan and Curtis's brothers were great, too, particularly Brecken. I am hoping someday we get Travis's story, because I can see so much potential there. Anyway, the story is really good--the perfect mix of sweet and sexy with the focus on character development and family. It takes nearly the entire book for Curtis and Cassie to finally get together, but it provides the perfect slow burn.
I really enjoyed this and look forward to more of the Gentrys!
Are you a fan of the Gentrys? I fell in love with the Gentrys with Cord's book and now we get books with his kids as the MCs? Count me in!
Turn is a new adult romance featuring Cord and Saylor Gentry's twin daughter, Cassie. Cassie suffered a humiliating event in high school that changed her as a person leaving her closed off and untrusting. Now, a twenty-something college student, Cassie is working at her father's tattoo parlor. Enter Curtis Mulligan, a former gang banger from Emblem (yes, that Emblem, the home of Cord, Chase and Creed Gentry and all of their childhood traumas), who is now reformed and raising his two brothers. He is down on his luck, living in a seedy motel and trying to reign in his 17 year old brother who seems headed for the same trouble Curtis got into. When he gets a job at Scratch (the tattoo parlor), he meets Cassie and their first encounter isn't exactly stellar. Neither are the few after that. They both make assumptions of the other based on appearances and stereotypes. They are both so wrong about the other. Slowly, they become friends and eventually more.
As always with Cora Brent, she has written likable characters who you can feel invested in. It is always a plus to get more of the entire Gentry clan and Curtis's brothers were great, too, particularly Brecken. I am hoping someday we get Travis's story, because I can see so much potential there. Anyway, the story is really good--the perfect mix of sweet and sexy with the focus on character development and family. It takes nearly the entire book for Curtis and Cassie to finally get together, but it provides the perfect slow burn.
I really enjoyed this and look forward to more of the Gentrys!
January 8, 2018
With Cassie and Curtis, it’s abundantly clear that when a reformed bad bad with a heart of gold meets a Gentry darling sparks will fly and there is no denying their well deserved HEA! Cassie knows it’s time to finally pop the protective bubble she has been hiding in since high school. She was so grateful to have her family support her, but she needs to start really living again. When she meets Curtis Mulligan while working at Scratch, it’s instantly apparent the handsome tattooed gent seems less than impressed with her. She tries to be friendly…. nothing - she tries to ignore him... nada… it appears Curtis really just doesn't particularly want to pick up what she's putting down. Curtis has had what can only be described has a very colorful past. From a very tender age he when was jumped into the Emblem Rioters and that affiliation lead to pretty poor life choices along the way. When his mother called him randomly and frantic when looming charges were coming down on her he knew that for his brothers’ sakes he would have to straighten up and fly right. So he packed up Brecken and Tristan and leaving behind Emblem and gets a job with a friend old their father Deck Gentry. It's not easy raising two boys and trying his hardest to keep his head above water but he determined. When he meets Cassie Gentry, he knows that she is about a million tiers above his station, but he can't help but yearn after kindhearted beauty. An angel inside and out he wants what he shouldn't especially in light of all her family her family has done for him. The angel and the bad boy a tale as old as time but with a delightful Gentry twist.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
January 14, 2018
3.5 Stars
Curtis Mulligan is trying his best for his younger brothers. Leaving Emblem and landing a job where he can make an honest living, he would do anything to make their lives better.
When Cassie Gentry takes her Dad up on his offer to work at his tattoo shop she isn't expecting his other new hire to be so intriguing... or such a jerk. It seems that Curtis took one look at her and decided he has her all figured out...
Both Curtis and Cassie are harboring so major misconceptions about one another. When they finally do open up, they realize that they might actually like each other...
This was good read. The relationship between Curtis and Cassie is a VERY slow burn. Both Curtis and Cassie are dealing with issues going on in their lives. Curtis thinks Cassie is a spoiled and sheltered little girl, and Cassie thinks Curtis is spending his life partying and being irresponsible. They couldn't be more wrong...
This was another great look into the Gentry family! Sweet, slow burning and dealing with some heavy issues, Curtis and Cassie are only at the beginning of a fantastic HEA.
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Curtis Mulligan is trying his best for his younger brothers. Leaving Emblem and landing a job where he can make an honest living, he would do anything to make their lives better.
When Cassie Gentry takes her Dad up on his offer to work at his tattoo shop she isn't expecting his other new hire to be so intriguing... or such a jerk. It seems that Curtis took one look at her and decided he has her all figured out...
Both Curtis and Cassie are harboring so major misconceptions about one another. When they finally do open up, they realize that they might actually like each other...
This was good read. The relationship between Curtis and Cassie is a VERY slow burn. Both Curtis and Cassie are dealing with issues going on in their lives. Curtis thinks Cassie is a spoiled and sheltered little girl, and Cassie thinks Curtis is spending his life partying and being irresponsible. They couldn't be more wrong...
This was another great look into the Gentry family! Sweet, slow burning and dealing with some heavy issues, Curtis and Cassie are only at the beginning of a fantastic HEA.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.
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