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Linc has two very important things on his mind—professional football and his motorcycle club.

What he does not have on his mind is the woman that drives him crazy and makes him want to do stupid things, like throw caution to the wind.

Nope, not Linc.

At least, that’s the lie he tells everyone.

In reality, every time Conleigh’s name is mentioned, he squirms.

She’s everything that he wants, wrapped up in a cute little package that is stamped ‘hands freakin’ off.’

She’s four years younger than him, in school to be a doctor, and thinks football is stupid.

Even more, Linc and Conleigh get along like oil and water.

There’s not a single second that they’re in each other’s presence that they’re not at each other’s throats.

But all it takes is hearing that she’s in trouble for Linc to drop every single thing—football and MC duties alike—and head to her side.

A side that he’ll remain at until they either kill each other, or finally give into the heat between them.

Either way you look at it, he’s well and truly screwed.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 2, 2018

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Lani Lynn Vale

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Lani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.

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Profile Image for XxTainaxX Curvy and Nerdy.
1,563 reviews506 followers
July 20, 2021
Linc and Conleigh know they belong together pretty early on in their life but the timing isn’t right. I loved reading their journey and the plot made it quite interesting.

Ms. Vale does and amazing job with her men and Lincoln totally won my heart right away. Conleigh is an acquired taste but I ended up understanding her dimensions a little better in this book. In Big Poppa’s book, she showed a big need for growth and I feel it was achieved here. Together, the chemistry they have is just right.

All in all it was a great addition to a series that is fast becoming one of my favorites from the author.

Complimentary copy received and voluntarily reviewed.
Profile Image for Natalie  ~ The Biblioholic.
2,713 reviews1,419 followers
October 2, 2018
Talkin' Trash has inspired me to write odes, lyrics and sonnets in honor of Linc James. He was a pro-athlete for the NFL, a hot commodity, a member of the Bear Bottom Guardians MC, a son, a friend, and a lover. He was a man with a huge heart and his goodness spread to everything he touched. He was amazingly genuine and there wasn't a thing I could fault him for. Linc was one of my favorite characters yet!

There are so many things I would do to that man...



Oops, sorry, my mind went in the gutter. More like...



And...



I didn't much like the heroine, Conleigh, at all and I wasn't surprised by this. I didn't like her in her mother's book, Law & Beard, so I didn't expect her to miraculously be the girl of anyone's dreams when she got her own story. But she was Linc's dream girl and his personality and character were enough for me to tolerate her. Yeah, again, I'll tell you how awesome he is.

Two of the things I love most about Vale's books, aside from her gifting us with absolute angels for men, is the fact that her series have their own little subplots that interconnect them and that her characters are linked in some way. I don't know how she keeps it all together but I'm loving what she's created. This book was no different and I'm sure we'll see more of everyone in the books to come.

I'm a huge fan of this author and I can't recommend her books enough. If you want to see what all the hoopla is about or if you just want to add one more book boyfriend to your list, you can't go wrong with Linc!

Release: 10.02.2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat: 3.5
Standalone - Bear Bottom Guardians MC #2

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4,621 reviews
April 3, 2019
Gosh alright I feel like this is the one book we all have been waiting on for a long, long, long time. Though in all actuallity it probably hasn't been that long. But we finally get Linc and Conleigh's story. They are no strangers to us if your a fan of Mrs. Vales book. Of course we meet Linc way back in his dad Jesse's story The Beard Made Me Do It. And we meet Conleigh back in Steel and her mom's story Law & Beard. That's a reminder for those of you that can't remember where you've meet these two before. Or if you just haven't read those books.

I think I was most excited about Linc. I couldn't wait till we could see him all grown up and what he was doing. And boy has he grown up, now he's a professional football player and a member of the Bear Bottom's MC. I loved Linc in this book, he's very different from his father. But at the same time he's sweet, kind, caring, protective.

Oh Conleigh, I really wanted to like you in this book. I really did and I really tried. I mean I really liked her in her mom and Steel's book. But in this book I just found her to be a tad bit annoying and nieve about things.

I did enjoy this book. But I will say that there were a few things that bugged me in it to. First I found Conleigh to be as mentioned above a bit annoying and nieve. Second there was some drama brewing in this book that seemed to be there one moment and the next it was just dropped, like Mrs. Vale forgot about it. Now as I had finished this book I was trying to think back through all the other books and seeing if the drama was resolved in another book and don't remember it being resolved. Also I really felt like Mrs. Vale once again drifted from the family and friends connections in this book.
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1,233 reviews29 followers
June 27, 2019
I absolutely loved this book!
Linc and Conleigh's story and this will go down as a keeper.
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7,046 reviews870 followers
October 5, 2018


I really enjoyed Linc and Conleigh’s book Talkin’ Trash. These two fell in love at first sight but life had other plans for them. Linc knew Conleigh would be his he just had to bide his time until she was ready for her happily ever after. Due to a rough star in life Conleigh is focused on working hard to make sure she is financially stable, all the work helps to keep her from thinking too much about Linc and the way he shattered her heart years ago. Even though he broke her heart they have remained friends and kept in touch through the years. Linc has finally decided it’s their time and he goes after Conleigh in a way she can’t avoid or resist. She’s scared of him breaking her heart again, but can’t resist him.

Linc is the perfect book boyfriend; loyal, caring, sexy, alpha, sexy, funny, did I say sexy? Conleigh is sweet, sassy, damaged and caring. The two are perfect for each other.

I love that Linc and Conleigh finally came together, their road was long and painful but so worth it. I laughed so much in this book, there was also a few moments that broke my heart, but all in all this was a fun read, with lots of passion and laughs. I appreciate that Talkin’ Trash was a bit lighter than the previous book Mess Me Up, while I loved MMU it gutted me. Talkin’ Trash is definitely one of my many faves by Lani Lynn Vale.
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3,810 reviews124 followers
April 4, 2019
I don’t know what I was expecting with this book, I guess I thought it would be more MC but this was more about Linc and his football and Conleigh and her friendship with Linc over the years. I don’t really consider it a second chance romance more a New Adult because it felt new but best friendish which I love.

The chemistry is really obvious in this book and I loved back and forth between them it really was a great listen.

The chance up in male narrators was ok because I am a huge Aiden fan.
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1,144 reviews1,366 followers
October 1, 2018
4.5 ‘Time has FINALLY Come’ Stars


Oh wow... I’ve been dying for Linc and Conleigh’s books since their parents story, and let me tell you, it surpassed all my expectations my expectations! All the banter, - I loved that Con didn’t give up that easily - the romance, sexiness and suspense made Talkin’ Trash another LLV HIT! And Linc, the perfect example of devotion and love, proved eight years it’s not a lifetime to wait when it’s his ONE at the end of the line. I adored him!



Full review to follow...



ARC kindly provided by the author via Inkslinger PR for an honest review
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1,322 reviews26 followers
July 3, 2022
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
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667 reviews185 followers
February 5, 2019
I didn't really warm up to the story.

I liked that the Hero was faithful to the Heroine. He didn't even look at any other women since knowing her. I found them to be a cute couple, but that's about it.

Somehow the stories form LLV are all the same. It's predictable and after all this time, boring.

I don't want to read about long separations and breakups and misunderstandings that lead to another separation. Even when both characters stay faithful. It's just childish and always the same.

I don't want to read about virgin heroines, pining away for the "one". Here the Hero was celibate, but before he was a manwhore and had plenty. I don't mind Heroes having a past, but I mind it if their paired with virgins! Never the other way around.

I didn't get the whole "villain" and "danger" part. It went away rather quickly, without being resolved. I don't like that. Why did the villain did the things he did? Who is his father? What was the plan? How did he knew when and where the Hero would go? So many unanswered questions.

There was just something missing in this story. Conleigh and Linc didn't have any chemistry.

Another thing, and that's the last: Why does every Heroine (well, nearly) has to be a "nurse"? Everyone is a nurse. Heroine here, and her two best friends (who will later be the Heroines for later books). And the mother of her two best friends is the Head Nurse in the same hospital. So many nurses.

That's all.
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Profile Image for The Romance Book Disciple (Samantha).
2,119 reviews360 followers
April 3, 2019

Talkin' Trash by Lani Lynn Vale is book 2 of the Bear Bottom MC series and features Lincoln James, a pro footballer, and Conleigh, a nurse. Linc's dad and Conleigh's step dad are both members of the Dixie Wardens MC so they have known each other for years. Linc has loved her forever, but was warned off by both his dad and her step dad. Conleigh is totally broken hearted by Linc's denial of her and their relationship.

Now they are both older and (sort of) wiser and Linc is done waiting. Conleigh is still afraid he is going to break her heart again, but that is the last thing on Linc's mind. But, in addition to that problem, Linc is famous and there are always photographers around. Plus, there is some drama with the MC. So the story is about more than just their relationship. I liked the story because the conflict didn't come from the relationship. There isn't any unnecessary drama between Linc and Conleigh.

Kendall Taylor and Mason Lloyd do a great job narrating. Lloyd has a great, deep voice that is very sexy. Taylor has a perfect voice for Conleigh. These books are great in audio-they are short enough you don't spend weeks listening but long enough to give you a good story.

 

  POV: 1st person dual
  Tears: no
  Trope: MC club, football, virgin
  Triggers:
  Series/Standalone: Standalone within an interconnected series
  Cliffhanger:
  HEA:




The Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds, Wicked Whiskey Love by Melissa Foster, Rough Ride by Gillian Archer...then you will probably like Talkin' Trash!

 


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1,013 reviews139 followers
October 2, 2018
Recommendation appeared on USA Today’s Happy Ever After on October 2, 2018.

This is my first time reading Lani Lynn Vale, and I loved Talkin’ Trash so much that I am now busy devouring her extensive backlist. It’s an engaging, ultra-sexy, friends-to-lovers romance with characters you’ll absolutely love and want to root for. Linc and Conleigh have been great friends for eight years, but both have had romantic feelings for each other that they’ve never discussed or acted upon. Linc has outside pressure to hold her at arm’s length, but he’s made the decision to no longer deny that he wants more — no matter the repercussions. But after so many years of keeping Conleigh in the friend zone, he has to now convince her that his intentions are sincere. He proves himself to be seriously swoony as he pursues her with patience, humor and tenderness, while she makes him work for it in the best way possible. She’s fiercely independent and charmingly sassy, and they’re adorable together as they exchange flirty banter infused with sexual tension. As their relationship enters new territory, their already strong emotional connection grows and strengthens, and their evolution from friends to lovers is believable and completely romantic. Talkin’ Trash is fresh, fun and fiery hot, and it had me smiling, laughing and blushing from cover to cover.

ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
Profile Image for Kodie Mackay.
1,197 reviews68 followers
October 2, 2018
Linc and Conleigh... fuck yes.

Legit meant to be Together. They both knew the moment they met that they were IT for eachother but the future had some things in store for them first.

Full review to come.

IM BACK ....


It's been a loooooooong time coming.

Conleigh and Linc are just ment to be. From the minute they met the connection was instantaneous but the world had other things in store for these pair first.

Conleigh is unsure what she wants in her life. She had a rough start with things and made a few mistakes that unfortunately she can't shake off. Constantly feeling like she has to do better has her pushing for things she's doesn't actually want through the fear of not having enough. One thing she has always been certain on is her feelings for Linc which is why him leaving gutted her.

Linc was always destined to be a football star. He worked his ass off to achieve everything he's got but no matter how well his career is going or how great the mc is he's still missing one very important piece of his puzzle. Conleigh was the temptation he should never have touched but now can't stop thinking about. Unfortunately for him the timing wasn't right so he left but couldn't quite leave her behind.

He wrang every week to check up on her despite repeatedly getting warned away from her. She watched every game and replyed to every text despite him leaving. They loved eachother they just needed a good shove in the right direction.

The foundation was already there which made the chemistry palpable. The connection between them was pure fire!. The banter and bickering hilarious. I was crying in laughter at some of the crazy shenanigans. Behind all the crazy they this raw natural energy about them!. They're easy to love!.

As per with this author your always getting a seamlessly story. The plot is a little different and I loved it!. The characters are as always entertaining with great chemistry and are easy to relate to. I loved them hard!.

xo
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2,633 reviews419 followers
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September 16, 2018
4.5 Stars!
Review by Lisa Kane

Linc James seems to have it all-fame as a great quarterback, more money than he can spend and his brothers from the Bear Bottom MC's. But the one thing he doesn't have-Conleigh. From the time they met when she was sixteen and he was nineteen-he has wanted her. But both her stepfather and his father warned him off. So he has patiently waited for their time. She moved across the country for nursing school, moved back and built a life for herself. They always kept in touch-texts, calls, casual get togethers.

There was one time when Conleigh thought that finally Linc would follow through and they would get together. But nope, he just wouldn't let himself pull the trigger. Linc's through waiting...

And now, eight years after meeting her, she was twenty-four and I was twenty-seven, and I'd had an epiphany.
The time was now.
I was wasting it.


Let me just say, it is impossible not to love Linc. This guy would give Conleigh the world. Seriously, he doesn't mess around, he's genuinely a good person and he's loyal to a fault. Conleigh, stop shutting him down!

I always made it a point to reply to him.
Always.
But I was never overly friendly. I had to protect my heart, because I'd had it broken by one too many men over my life-my father, my first stepfather, and then finally, Linc.


Once Linc makes up his mind there's no half measures for him. Only Conleigh isn't quite ready for the intensity that is all Lincoln James. Her life which seemed very uncomplicated is now anything but.

Linc's eyes were mischievous when he said," We have an open relationship. I don't mind when she sees other men as long as she comes home to me."

Oh boy...this one is trouble with a sense of humor!

But the path to their HEA is not going to be easy and complications from the MC are going to make things a little bumpy.

I felt like trash. Like a piece of well-sued, left-on-the-side-of-the-road trash.
And dirty.
So goddamn dirty.


But nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. When two people have loved each other most of their lives, they are meant to be together. Even if it seems like every obstacle in existence is against that.

"We've never been the problem; it's always been everyone else.

Profile Image for Suzi (Obsessive Reading Disorder).
2,233 reviews
October 9, 2018
Yes! Alright now. This is book two and so much more focused on the MC this time. Not that book 1 one wasn't fantastic. But if you are looking for an MC read, this one delves more into what is going on with the Bear Bottom Guardians.

Linc and Conleigh have a friends to lovers to friends to lovers tale. Second chances to make things right. Married in to all that is trouble coming for the Guardians and other area MC's. We get a bit of sports story since Linc is in the NFL and the MC. We get some suspense and some over protective alpha dad's thrown in the mix. And of course, we get Linc and Conleigh finally professing what they mean to each other.

The story over laps a little bit with book one so you will want to have read that one first to fully understand the effects of what is happening here. Can't wait to read more!

*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
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October 25, 2018
#DNF 40% - annoying
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I say ‘one-time’ loosely, though. At one point, we’d discussed being more than friends, but then he’d gotten too big for his britches, so to speak, and had forgotten all about little old me.

It’d been eight years since I’d met the man, but with the way I still felt about him and how much his rejection still stung, you would think it was yesterday.

What would she say if I told her that there’d been nobody but her since I’d met her? What would she say if I told her that every single woman that the media said was my latest fling was a lie?
Profile Image for Darcy.
14.4k reviews543 followers
October 12, 2018
I don't know about this one. I read it, but there was something about it that made me roll my eyes the whole time. Linc and Conleigh were over the top and not in a good way. I hated how both of their families were against them dating and how Linc listened to them, wasting 6 years of not being together.

The drama with the other MC was mildly interesting, but not much happened. I'm sure more will happen in later books, but it felt like it was unfinished business in this one.
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1,842 reviews211 followers
October 5, 2018
3.5 stars

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*ARC*

Talkin’ Trash is the second book in the Bear Bottom MC series and while I really enjoyed it overall, I wasn’t in love with it like I had hoped to be. Now with that being said don’t start thinking I didn’t like Conleigh and Linc’s story because I did, a lot in fact, but I had some issues with Conleigh and that is what kept me from fully loving Talkin’ Trash.

I guess I should just get right out and say why I had issues with Conleigh. Yes, she is still young but she acted immature at times, more immature than someone who is going for their nurse practitioner degree. She is smart but sometimes her actions don’t show that she is. There is this one part of the book that before what is revealed happened you knew there was more there, she really had me hating her then for a while. I wanted her to be more mature, especially with how her character had been perceived in the past, but then again this could be an it’s me problem.

Okay so on to what I did like about the book. I loved Linc, I loved that the more we find out about him and what he has been up to the more I fell in love with his character. I honestly didn’t think he would be the way he was but that was a pleasant surprise for sure. I wish we could have seen more of his interactions with other members of his MC I loved what we did get.

While this one may not be my favorite, I still really liked it and I can’t wait to read more about the members of the Bear Bottom MC in future books. Although we may need a flow chart because with all the series in a sense interconnecting with others it could get confusing to those who may not have read all of Lani Lynn Vale’s books.
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2,343 reviews17 followers
October 2, 2018
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE PUBLISHER THROUGH INKSLINGER PR. I VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THIS MANNER DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!

After the success of the previous book in the series, I was so looking forward to reading this installment, but I have to admit I was slightly disappointed with it.

My first problem with the story was that it felt like it was jumping all over the place emotionally, making things difficult to follow. It was like being on a roller coaster and not in a good way. Secondly, some of the things that happened in the plot felt to me that they had been thrown in for shock value, and others felt as if they had been added because they tied into events in other series that the author had written, which left me lost, confused, and mostly annoyed that I didn't know the full story.

Once I set aside my issues with the story, I actually found it really enjoyable! Linc was such a sweetheart, and I loved the lengths he took to protect Conleigh, as well as finally win the right to call her his. Conleigh was a great heroine, extremely realistic, and yet amazingly strong as well. I liked that this mostly stood alone from the previous book in the series, referencing events from that book sparingly and in broad terms. While I could see that this book was setting up something else farther down the road, it only made me more interested in the series in general. I am eager to see what's next in the series!
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2,863 reviews1,564 followers
September 18, 2018
Talkin' Trash was a fun and amazing addition to the Bear Bottom Guardian MC series by Lani Lynn Vale. It was funny and sexy and a great combination of hot, steamy and real. I loved Linc and Conleigh and thought their story was fantastic!

Linc James has always loved Conleigh for the past eight years and is finally ready to make her his. But when you have a sassy woman and danger with your name on it, it isn't as easy as it looks! I thought this story was sassy and funny and hit all the right buttons. It was swoony and full of the pure and heartfelt romance we've come to expect from this author. I enjoyed this story and the connection that Conleigh and Linc were unable to deny. The dash of suspense was an added bonus and I look forward to the third book in the series! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
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1,354 reviews20 followers
April 23, 2022
There’s a little of the same here but not in a bad way. The hero and heroine have known each other through the MC for years but hero was warned off pursuing the relationship from step dad and heroes dad. Six years they’ve pined after each other. Not only that he is a professional footballer!

When they finally get together due to a variety of crazy circumstances they end up moving in together to keep up some rouse for the sake of the media. We have the football /fandom /media storyline along with the Club storyline with a rival MC out to get them. It was a bit all over the place at times and explanations clunky. The foreboding was adding to the confusion...or maybe it was just me. 🙃
Profile Image for Jessica Robbins.
2,598 reviews49 followers
October 6, 2018
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.

After the awesomeness of book one I was more then ready to dive into this second installment to this great MC series. This time we follow Linc a professional football player and member of the Bear Bottom Guardians. He has been in love with Conleigh for years though he was forced to stay away from her. Well finally events are lining up that throw them together even if it is dangerous. They have quite a road to travel as they figure it all out with lots of things blocking their way. I like how the author covers real stuff so well showing how it would truly effect things if it happened. Great for fans of the genre. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
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1,034 reviews92 followers
October 10, 2018
The plot was ok…not sure if it's because I didn't read the stories of their parents or the 1st story of this series, didn't feel any connection with H and h. The only thing I liked about was they didn't with others during their separation.
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2,999 reviews56 followers
November 23, 2024
Talkin’ Trash had me captivated and mesmerized as Linc and Conleigh navigate their way through a connection that has been there for six long years. Their story is witty, action packed, full of drama and mayhem and will have you feeling like it is a hot humid day with the heat and steam that radiates from these two. This second book in the Bear Bottom Guardians MC series will delve into the other members of the club, visit with past favourites and show us that when these guys find the one, they are loyal, fierce and will give up everything to protect them even from themselves. Linc and Conleigh will have you laughing, frustrated, emotional but ultimately these two will have you falling in love with them.
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5,876 reviews548 followers
June 19, 2019
Lincoln James knew that one day Conleigh would be his. However he walked away from her and fractured their friendship by trying to do the right thing. Conleigh doesn't know why one day Linc promised her a future and the next stole it away and she still is bitter about it. It doesn't stop her from texting Linc and Linc texting her. When Conleigh needs help though Linc knows it is time to make his move. Can Conleigh trust Linc again or is it just meant to be.

This was great, I had to go back and read Conleigh's parents story though to satisfy some questions I had. Loved every moment of this book and liked that Linc is not your standard biker, he has a career in football which was entertaining to see.
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899 reviews41 followers
January 16, 2021
Great book by a new author (to me).

Linc was a wonderfully sexy and sweet beta-hero. His affection/adoration for Conleigh was so amazingly touching and gave me the warm fuzzies. Their sex gave me the hot and bothered-ies.

This was such a well-rounded book, and I enjoyed every moment of it. While I can say I am now a Lani Lynn Vale fan, I could only give this book 4 stars because I felt it was missing some intensity or more push-pull between the H/h. It just seemed too easy to me.

Great read. Loved it!
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1,022 reviews28 followers
September 16, 2018
Linc is another winner for Lani Lynn Vale ~ Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic's Read

Conleigh & Linc are fireworks and fan your face chemistry HOT! I laughed so hard at the end of chapter 10... seriously the best laughter ever! With every LLV story you have an underlying backstory that is playing in the background that will span the series, this one will be so good too.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars HOT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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2,116 reviews24 followers
September 23, 2018
4.5 Stars

Ever since the cover and blurb were revealed for Talkin’ Trash I have been eagerly anticipating Linc and Conleigh’s story. I thoroughly enjoyed the second title in the Bear Bottom Guardians MC.

Linc captivated my interest when we were first introduced to his character in his father’s book The Beard Made Me Do It. A professional football player, but he’s not your typical wealthy, bad-boy with women at his beck and call. His heart belongs to Conleigh, and he will do anything to win her heart.

Conleigh is four years Linc’s junior. She’s strong, sassy, independent and hard working. Her life has structure, and is uncomplicated. She’s incredibly driven as she never wants to be poverty stricken like she endured as a teen.

This storyline is engaging, fun, believable and full of heat, heart and steam. I did think there were a few gaps in the plot. Considering his close and strong relationship with his family I was surprised that we didn’t see Ellen and Linc’s sisters Lydia and Laura appear in the storyline. There were also snippets of information revealed that was mentioned several times, but seemed to be unresolved.

The characters are well developed, realistic, relatable and dynamic. The banter they share is fun, flirtatious and full of the humour that is synonymous with Lani’s work. The chemistry between Linc and Conleigh is undeniable, passionate and raw. They had an intense connection right from their very first meeting in Law and Beard, but Linc respected the wishes of their parents and kept his distance.

This title is full of twists and turns, with several characters showing up who have appeared in previous titles. I was surprised by the inclusion of one character in particular, and look forward to discovering more of their story in future titles.

Overall this story had everything I enjoy in an MC romance with action, intrigue, suspense, heat, heart and humour.






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2,052 reviews17 followers
October 6, 2018
I have to say that I am always looking forward to one of Lani's books.I am so glad that Linc finally got his story as he has been in love with Conleigh for the longest time and no matter how much time passed that never changed.

I have to say that overall that I loved the story but, I was disappointed with certain parts of the story but, the ending of the story makes up for the things that happened that I didn't like.Smiles!!!!!

Here goes...

I loved how that story started out and how a misunderstanding gave Linc the perfect motive to get Conleigh just where he wanted her.I have to say that he should be kissing Pru's feet and thanking his lucky stars.I thought that the whole situation that lead to this misunderstanding was so hilarious!
" It made me laugh out loud!"

I loved how these two characters stopped fighting the thing that they wanted most.I will say that for Conleigh I really understood her misgivings as she is someone who doesn't want to live in the lime-life and with Linc that is a given.

I loved how Linc went about courting Conleigh even though she never really new that is what he was doing.

I loved these two as a couple as the romance between them was super sweet and playful.I will say that if you are a reader of Lani's books that you come to expect certain things from her books and one of these things is she writes really super hot books and the sex scenes are smoking hot.
What happen with this book? Where was the heat? I could see their first sexual encounter going down they way that it did as Linc had a constant hard on for Conleigh for 6 years and it was done in the heat of the moment but, every sexual encounter after that just seemed to be rushed and just sex except for the repayment for the bet made.I guess what I am saying that I didn't feel their connection .Where was the romance the foreplay the built up? These were two young people who had 6 years apart from one another to make up for not being together and you would think that they would have been all over each other but, were not.

Here is my other disappointment...Once Conleigh and Linc were already together they were warned that a rival club was messing with the Dixie Wardens and their affiliate clubs and they were warned that some trouble might be coming to the door of the Bear Bottom MC.I am pointing this out only because Conleigh was privy to this discussion,So what took place next been Conleigh and Linc should have happened in a totally different way than it did.I was so disappointed with Conleigh I wanted to spit ! On the other side of the coin you can understand what happened next and how things could have went down the way they did is because Conleigh main focus of what happened was exploited by the press and we all no this is one of Conleigh's biggest fears about being with Linc in the first place so her good judgment was clouded by her own fears.

Moving on....

I always pick a favorite character this time around mine is going to be Linc.I just loved Linc and one of the reasons is that he is a very confident and very successful sexy man who wore his heart on sleeve for the whole world to see.How could you not love a man who loves a woman like that? Take ME Take ME ! lol

Favorite scenes would be the family intervention and Hoax's and Conleigh's first meeting both were priceless moments!

Overall I really loved the story because it was really cute.There were so many good things and moments that happened in the story that made me smile and laugh that it never distracted me from the couple of things that disappointed me.A story like this is so easy to express all the things that you loved about it but, its very hard to do that without giving parts of the story away..We had many scenes that we would love to talk about! Hoax's is one !

For me I am loving the series and its characters!

Recommended read to all if your loving this series.

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July 8, 2023
Maybe I'm just hard to please? These books just aren't great at all. I keep listening to them though because the narrator, Aiden Snow, is one of my faves. That man has a voice of sin. I actually looked up books that he narrates and this is one of them, that's the only reason I started this series.

Anyway - So Linc (football player, member of MC) has been in love with Conleigh (nurse, step-daughter of MC member) since she was 16 and he was 20. They've had a friendly, teasing relationship until she was old enough and they were in the right place to have a relationship. Ugh anyway I won't bother with how they end up hooking up but they do. The sex is kinda hot. The story is more about him being a famous football star, less about the MC. It's like pick one - splitting them like that makes it too hard to focus on one. So they're together, there's a bad guy from another MC that wants to attack their club, but you never really understand what's happening or why. Anyway this bad guy decides the best way to attack the club is by breaking up Linc & Conleigh. Because sure - that sounds like something an MC bad guy would do. (insert eye-roll here). So L & C break up for a few months. Then when they get back together he gets a phone call from the hospital saying she's pregnant. You're telling me the hospital THAT SHE WORKS AT couldn't track her down for 2 months to tell her she's pregnant?? Then we jump to a scene where they're all sitting in the MC and all the guys are banged up. One with a broken arm, one with a broken leg. Everyone injured - but they never tell you what happened!!!!! We never find out what happened with the bad guy either!! He just "went into hiding". Um ok. There were a whole lot of other things that didn't add up. It was so stupid!!! Then we go from the injured bikers to the epilogue which has them with 2 kids - one of which is 4-months old and SHE'S PREGNANT AGAIN and having morning sickness. I mean it's physically possible but DAMN.

There were just way too many plot holes in this book. It's like the author had a million thoughts on what she wanted and decided to throw bits and pieces in without a clear focus. There was the fake pregnancy, fake engagement, twin doctor (one good/one bad), drug addict ex, football contracts... I could go on but it's a damn confusing mess.

I gave it 3 stars because the sex was good and Aiden Snow and the way Linc loves her is pretty epic. Sweetest thing I've heard.
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