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Justice Brothers #1
Broken Justice
Cameron Justice - Once a throw away kid heading for trouble, he found a sense of purpose in a war zone. Years later, successful, handsome and wealthy, Cam's mistrust of women and relationships in general have left him a brooding loner
Lacey Morrow - Abused and neglected, she's a lost girl determined to make something of her life- if only she could catch a break
Unlikely Companions - Fate throws them together. Now the rest is up to them.
Will Cam be able to leave the past behind and learn to trust?
Will Lacey be strong enough to fight for what she wants- Or will the past be too much for them to overcome?
The Justice Brothers
Three extraordinary men and the women who love them.
How much distance do you need from your past before the dust settles?
If it's all about the journey - this one is just beginning.
Lacey Morrow - Abused and neglected, she's a lost girl determined to make something of her life- if only she could catch a break
Unlikely Companions - Fate throws them together. Now the rest is up to them.
Will Cam be able to leave the past behind and learn to trust?
Will Lacey be strong enough to fight for what she wants- Or will the past be too much for them to overcome?
The Justice Brothers
Three extraordinary men and the women who love them.
How much distance do you need from your past before the dust settles?
If it's all about the journey - this one is just beginning.
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Suzanne Halliday
50 books834 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author of military romance and contemporary fiction
I'm a lifelong reader of romance, and a busy storyteller with more than 2 million words in print. If you're looking for a new book boyfriend or a good time with laughter and sizzle, check out my catalog of books.
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I'm a lifelong reader of romance, and a busy storyteller with more than 2 million words in print. If you're looking for a new book boyfriend or a good time with laughter and sizzle, check out my catalog of books.
Warning: HAPPILY EVER AFTER GUARANTEED
You can find me all over social media as @suzannehalliday
Currently enjoying desert life in southern Nevada #VegasStrong
PROUD mother of USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Fox.
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June 2, 2014
4 Debut Stars!!
This book starts with the prologue where we meet the "Justice Brothers" Jason Cameron aka Cameron Justice, Alex Velleja-Marquez, and Draegyn (Drae) St. John while they're stationed in Afghanistan, they were all lucky to get out alive after their HQ was the site of a suicide bombers target. After leaving the military and lengthy recoveries they form an exclusive agency "The Justice Agency" based in Sedona AZ specializing in surveillance, protection, and cyber security.
This first book of the series focuses on Cam Justice although we are introduced to all three of the "Justice Brothers" and get to know a little bit about them.
Cam is taking a breather after a lengthy assignment in Mexico and decides to go back east where he was born and barely survived his youth, poverty and neglect were a part of his young life, we learn the circumstances of his troubled youth and what lead him to join the military and basically set him on a path of survival.
While sitting at a diner he notices a young woman sitting alone, trying her best to go unnoticed and undetected. Him being in the business he's in, knows there is a story there not to mention he's attracted to the lovely young woman. He watches her routine for a couple days and decides to follow her. He knows she's in hiding, she’s poor, and she’s scared, after following her to a shelter he decides to watch her the following day and winds up saving her from a couple of thugs.
Lacey Morrow is very weary of her "Dark Knight" but decides to trust him having no other immediate choice. Cam takes care of her and gets her to open up a little. He persuades her to stay at his motel where he proceeds to further take care of her and gain her trust. Lacey is young (22) she has been on her own since she escaped a life of abuse at 17, she's not sure what to think of Cam. Cam’s being very respectful, kind, and considerate, there’s is definitely an mutual attraction between them.
Cam convinces Lacey to head to Arizona, with the promise of a stable job and housing it's too good an opportunity for Lacey to decline, she craves stability and a home. During the road trip we learn more of Cam and Lacey's past and eventually one night they both succumb to the attraction they've been fighting and good Lord the sex is smokin' HOT!!!!!. Lacey thrives in her new environment with Cam, Alex, Drae, and the rest of the "Hacienda" family. Cam is determined to remain alone and Lacey knowing he's the one for her, sets out to prove to him that he deserves to be loved and to love in return.
It's was a bumpy road for Cam & Lacey, one that I thoroughly enjoyed!! I'm looking forward to the next installment "Fixing Justice" (Spring 2014) which will be Draegyn (Drae) St. John's book....the excerpt at the end of Broken Justice made me want it NOW!!!!!
*ARC provided by Suzanne Halliday to Swept Away By Romance in exchange for an honest review
http://sweptawaybyromance.blogspot.com/
This book starts with the prologue where we meet the "Justice Brothers" Jason Cameron aka Cameron Justice, Alex Velleja-Marquez, and Draegyn (Drae) St. John while they're stationed in Afghanistan, they were all lucky to get out alive after their HQ was the site of a suicide bombers target. After leaving the military and lengthy recoveries they form an exclusive agency "The Justice Agency" based in Sedona AZ specializing in surveillance, protection, and cyber security.
This first book of the series focuses on Cam Justice although we are introduced to all three of the "Justice Brothers" and get to know a little bit about them.
Cam is taking a breather after a lengthy assignment in Mexico and decides to go back east where he was born and barely survived his youth, poverty and neglect were a part of his young life, we learn the circumstances of his troubled youth and what lead him to join the military and basically set him on a path of survival.
While sitting at a diner he notices a young woman sitting alone, trying her best to go unnoticed and undetected. Him being in the business he's in, knows there is a story there not to mention he's attracted to the lovely young woman. He watches her routine for a couple days and decides to follow her. He knows she's in hiding, she’s poor, and she’s scared, after following her to a shelter he decides to watch her the following day and winds up saving her from a couple of thugs.
Lacey Morrow is very weary of her "Dark Knight" but decides to trust him having no other immediate choice. Cam takes care of her and gets her to open up a little. He persuades her to stay at his motel where he proceeds to further take care of her and gain her trust. Lacey is young (22) she has been on her own since she escaped a life of abuse at 17, she's not sure what to think of Cam. Cam’s being very respectful, kind, and considerate, there’s is definitely an mutual attraction between them.
Cam convinces Lacey to head to Arizona, with the promise of a stable job and housing it's too good an opportunity for Lacey to decline, she craves stability and a home. During the road trip we learn more of Cam and Lacey's past and eventually one night they both succumb to the attraction they've been fighting and good Lord the sex is smokin' HOT!!!!!. Lacey thrives in her new environment with Cam, Alex, Drae, and the rest of the "Hacienda" family. Cam is determined to remain alone and Lacey knowing he's the one for her, sets out to prove to him that he deserves to be loved and to love in return.
It's was a bumpy road for Cam & Lacey, one that I thoroughly enjoyed!! I'm looking forward to the next installment "Fixing Justice" (Spring 2014) which will be Draegyn (Drae) St. John's book....the excerpt at the end of Broken Justice made me want it NOW!!!!!
*ARC provided by Suzanne Halliday to Swept Away By Romance in exchange for an honest review
http://sweptawaybyromance.blogspot.com/
January 6, 2017
DNF @ 4%.
Ok, so the beginning starts with the H in Afghanistan. He hears people speaking Arabic and is attacked. WAIT! Arabic is NOT the language spoken in Afghanistan. This author did absolutely no research. If she did, then she would know that Pashto and Dari are the languages spoken in the country. So this author thinks that Arabic is the only language in middle eastern countries. It's either that or she thought terrorist and jumped to Arabic somehow being "their" language. I could have ignored the error and kept reading but it really bothered me. It's this kind of ignorant bull$%*! that has made life worse for Muslims. I'm going to give this book as much thought as the author did when researching for it. Girl, bye!
Ok, so the beginning starts with the H in Afghanistan. He hears people speaking Arabic and is attacked. WAIT! Arabic is NOT the language spoken in Afghanistan. This author did absolutely no research. If she did, then she would know that Pashto and Dari are the languages spoken in the country. So this author thinks that Arabic is the only language in middle eastern countries. It's either that or she thought terrorist and jumped to Arabic somehow being "their" language. I could have ignored the error and kept reading but it really bothered me. It's this kind of ignorant bull$%*! that has made life worse for Muslims. I'm going to give this book as much thought as the author did when researching for it. Girl, bye!
December 31, 2020
Cameron Justice- former Special Forces Veteran and now working along side his Justice Brothers Alex and Drae. They run an exclusive security agency in the Arizona desert. These men are bonded for life. The experiences they shared while they served overseas cemented that bond. Three totally different men. From completely different backgrounds, they may not be related by blood but they are family.
Cameron a loner who does not allow anyone to get close. Apart from his Justice Brothers. He's content he's not looking for forever. But when he spots a young woman in a diner he can't help but be drawn to her. There is something about her. Her movements, trying to be invisible to those around her. It's her hands though, thats what he notices first. This is totally out of character for him and he wonders what it is about her that brings him back the next day.
Lacey Anne Morrow, she may be young and homeless but this girl is anything but weak. She's had to be strong. Abandoned by her father when she was no more than a teenager with an Uncle in the Florida Everglades, an Uncle who ran gator tours. He was a nightmare, his wife had left him taking their son with her. He was also a drinker and an abusive one at that. It started with words then his fists. That last night there before she fled she fought for her life when he nearly killed her. She was only seventeen when she fled and has been on the run since then.
When Cameron rescues her from a mugging, it's here that there incredible journey starts.
Offering her a chance to start over a job and a place to stay. He's been where she was now, alone, homeless and fighting to survive. He sees something in Lacey and he admires her for her strength and even though he won't admit it he is also attracted to her and he does not know how to deal with that. He only knows he needs her with him.
Giving in to the attraction is inevitable and when these two come together it is off the charts erotic, you are part of it, it is that well written and just flat out sexy. The chemistry created for these two is smouldering hot.
His Justice Brothers are shocked to say the least. This is so not the Cameron Justice they know. The loner who rarely smiles let alone laughs is completely different. Lacey this young girl has done what others have not been able to do ever, she has somehow gotten under his skin. Cameron though is running scared and when it all comes to a head in spectacular fashion expect angry words, accusations and situation that is going to need the help of his Justice Brothers to get him out of.
This series is my go to. The storyline, the characters it's everything. The development of the story is there from the opening scene. You can't help but be drawn into their lives. Not just the leads but also the secondary characters. It started with this book and has now grown. So if you are looking for a series to lose yourself in then look no further. This has it all and more. An absolute must read.
Cameron a loner who does not allow anyone to get close. Apart from his Justice Brothers. He's content he's not looking for forever. But when he spots a young woman in a diner he can't help but be drawn to her. There is something about her. Her movements, trying to be invisible to those around her. It's her hands though, thats what he notices first. This is totally out of character for him and he wonders what it is about her that brings him back the next day.
Lacey Anne Morrow, she may be young and homeless but this girl is anything but weak. She's had to be strong. Abandoned by her father when she was no more than a teenager with an Uncle in the Florida Everglades, an Uncle who ran gator tours. He was a nightmare, his wife had left him taking their son with her. He was also a drinker and an abusive one at that. It started with words then his fists. That last night there before she fled she fought for her life when he nearly killed her. She was only seventeen when she fled and has been on the run since then.
When Cameron rescues her from a mugging, it's here that there incredible journey starts.
Offering her a chance to start over a job and a place to stay. He's been where she was now, alone, homeless and fighting to survive. He sees something in Lacey and he admires her for her strength and even though he won't admit it he is also attracted to her and he does not know how to deal with that. He only knows he needs her with him.
Giving in to the attraction is inevitable and when these two come together it is off the charts erotic, you are part of it, it is that well written and just flat out sexy. The chemistry created for these two is smouldering hot.
His Justice Brothers are shocked to say the least. This is so not the Cameron Justice they know. The loner who rarely smiles let alone laughs is completely different. Lacey this young girl has done what others have not been able to do ever, she has somehow gotten under his skin. Cameron though is running scared and when it all comes to a head in spectacular fashion expect angry words, accusations and situation that is going to need the help of his Justice Brothers to get him out of.
This series is my go to. The storyline, the characters it's everything. The development of the story is there from the opening scene. You can't help but be drawn into their lives. Not just the leads but also the secondary characters. It started with this book and has now grown. So if you are looking for a series to lose yourself in then look no further. This has it all and more. An absolute must read.
March 30, 2014
Cameron Justice (aka Jason Cameron) is taking a break after a long assignment in Mexico City. He's back at his old stomping grounds of his youth, when he spots Lacey Morrow for the first time. Cameron can't keep his eyes off her. Something about Lacey intrigues him and he ends up following her. While following her on foot Cameron shows up in time to save Lacey from two guys trying to mug her. Cameron can tell Lacey doesn't have a home and is barely surviving. He offers to clean up a nasty cut she got during the attack.
Lacey isn't sure why she accepts the help being offered from Cameron. Her past makes her very leery of any man but for some reason she feels safe with Cameron but is still on guard. Cameron makes an offer to Lacey that will help her get on her feet again and a new start. An unexpected night taking care of one another leads to an unexpected friendship between the broody Cameron and the young Lacey.
This was a lovely debut novel from author Suzanne Halliday. I am excited about the Justice Brothers series. This is Cameron and Lacey's story but the readers are also introduced to Draegyn St. John and Alexander Valleja-Marquez, who make up the rest of the Justice Brothers. The three men were comrads and fought together in Afghanistan. After a horrific incident during their tour in Afghanistan the men come home changed and scarred emotionally and physically. They find solace in their changed world by teaming up again to form an agency that deals with surveillance, protection and cyber security. So with this in the background we are introduced to Cameron and Lacey in Broken Justice.
Cameron grew up in poverty and lost his mother at an early age. He was raised by the foster system and was spiraling out of control but at nineteen when he joined the military he found the skills and discipline that was lacking in his youth. Cameron has no love for his deceased mother. He grew up rough because of the bad and selfish decisions his mother made. With his history with this mother and what happens in Afghanistan and the involvement of a woman that the military base he was at, trusted, Cameron doesn't have much use for women other than that of the flesh. He's pretty much shut down emotionally and is able to compartilized his emotions into neat boxes. So watching Cameron's world totally change once Lacey makes an appearance is pretty funny. The tough, broody and closed off Cameron is so lovable. I enjoyed watching his butt try to fight off his attraction for Lacey. Cameron has sex appeal in spades. The man literally set me on fire with his dirty and sexy thoughts and talk. Yowzer. One of my favorite storylines is when the hero fights tooth and nail their attraction to the heroine and Cameron definitely delivered that for me. Once he succumbs though the boy still fought which was fun to read.
Lacey was a strong heroine. I thought with her background I would get a simpering heroine but Lacey was not even like that at all. I liked her character very much. I could see her as someone I'd like to hang out with. She was very up front and honest. When Cameron starts pulling away at times I liked how she didn't run off to lick her wounds in the corner. She lived her life and gave it back to Cameron. Her roll with the punches attitude was what I liked best about her. I know this threw Cameron off alot when he'd expect Lacey to act a certain way and she does something different and unexpected. The girl kept mister broody on his toes.
When Cameron and Lacey meet they are on the east coast. So on their way to the compound where Cameron's agency is at Cameron and Lacy spend time getting to know one another and develop a friendship that is chock full of heated glances and lust. The attraction these two feel for one another is very thick and palable in this story. The author does a great job of conveying this. The sex scenes were hot, hot, hot!!!
I do wish there had been a bit more conversation between Cameron and Lacey. We spend a lot of time inside their heads. I wish there was just a tad more scenes with them conversing. Also Cameron's nickname for Lacey really threw me off at times during the reading. I thought that was such a ridiculous nickname. I wanted him to stop referring to her by it. LOL. I loved the interaction between the three friends (Cameron, Alex & Drae). I definitely cannot wait for Drae's book and then Alex. This was definitely a good start to a new series that I am now looking forward to.
Review originally posted on blog: http://bit.ly/1pv2HoY
Lacey isn't sure why she accepts the help being offered from Cameron. Her past makes her very leery of any man but for some reason she feels safe with Cameron but is still on guard. Cameron makes an offer to Lacey that will help her get on her feet again and a new start. An unexpected night taking care of one another leads to an unexpected friendship between the broody Cameron and the young Lacey.
This was a lovely debut novel from author Suzanne Halliday. I am excited about the Justice Brothers series. This is Cameron and Lacey's story but the readers are also introduced to Draegyn St. John and Alexander Valleja-Marquez, who make up the rest of the Justice Brothers. The three men were comrads and fought together in Afghanistan. After a horrific incident during their tour in Afghanistan the men come home changed and scarred emotionally and physically. They find solace in their changed world by teaming up again to form an agency that deals with surveillance, protection and cyber security. So with this in the background we are introduced to Cameron and Lacey in Broken Justice.
Cameron grew up in poverty and lost his mother at an early age. He was raised by the foster system and was spiraling out of control but at nineteen when he joined the military he found the skills and discipline that was lacking in his youth. Cameron has no love for his deceased mother. He grew up rough because of the bad and selfish decisions his mother made. With his history with this mother and what happens in Afghanistan and the involvement of a woman that the military base he was at, trusted, Cameron doesn't have much use for women other than that of the flesh. He's pretty much shut down emotionally and is able to compartilized his emotions into neat boxes. So watching Cameron's world totally change once Lacey makes an appearance is pretty funny. The tough, broody and closed off Cameron is so lovable. I enjoyed watching his butt try to fight off his attraction for Lacey. Cameron has sex appeal in spades. The man literally set me on fire with his dirty and sexy thoughts and talk. Yowzer. One of my favorite storylines is when the hero fights tooth and nail their attraction to the heroine and Cameron definitely delivered that for me. Once he succumbs though the boy still fought which was fun to read.
Lacey was a strong heroine. I thought with her background I would get a simpering heroine but Lacey was not even like that at all. I liked her character very much. I could see her as someone I'd like to hang out with. She was very up front and honest. When Cameron starts pulling away at times I liked how she didn't run off to lick her wounds in the corner. She lived her life and gave it back to Cameron. Her roll with the punches attitude was what I liked best about her. I know this threw Cameron off alot when he'd expect Lacey to act a certain way and she does something different and unexpected. The girl kept mister broody on his toes.
When Cameron and Lacey meet they are on the east coast. So on their way to the compound where Cameron's agency is at Cameron and Lacy spend time getting to know one another and develop a friendship that is chock full of heated glances and lust. The attraction these two feel for one another is very thick and palable in this story. The author does a great job of conveying this. The sex scenes were hot, hot, hot!!!
I do wish there had been a bit more conversation between Cameron and Lacey. We spend a lot of time inside their heads. I wish there was just a tad more scenes with them conversing. Also Cameron's nickname for Lacey really threw me off at times during the reading. I thought that was such a ridiculous nickname. I wanted him to stop referring to her by it. LOL. I loved the interaction between the three friends (Cameron, Alex & Drae). I definitely cannot wait for Drae's book and then Alex. This was definitely a good start to a new series that I am now looking forward to.
Review originally posted on blog: http://bit.ly/1pv2HoY
September 20, 2014
Too "Wordy"...if there's such a word.
2.5 stars
I liked the plot concept: Sexy, silent/brooding, protective war veteran (in his 30's) with emotional baggage rescues a young homeless woman (22 yrs old) from thugs only to fall for her. The h didn't grate my nerves. She wasn't a doormat or immature. The H was likable; not exactly as possessive as I thought he'd be but he was protective of the h. There were times when it was clear his perspective was written by a woman and the choice of nickname (Ponytail) for the h was not very creative. There wasn't any cheating or OM/OW drama and yet I found this book to be very forgettable.
At the end of the day, it turns out that I really didn't enjoy the author's writing style. There is an explosion of descriptive paragraph after paragraph. It was too much. It shouldn't take that long to get to the point. I found myself skimming some of the word vomit just to get to the nitty gritty. I really deliberated between a 2 star and 3 star rating for this book...did I flat out hate it? No. Did I like it? Eh, it had its moments and I do think that if this had been properly edited to condense the word vomit to meaningful and effective writing then, yeah, I would have really liked it better. I settled on 2.5 stars. I'm just glad I got this book when it was on sale for .99 cents! If you're interested in this book I recommend you try the sample first and see if the writing style is up your alley.
2.5 stars
I liked the plot concept: Sexy, silent/brooding, protective war veteran (in his 30's) with emotional baggage rescues a young homeless woman (22 yrs old) from thugs only to fall for her. The h didn't grate my nerves. She wasn't a doormat or immature. The H was likable; not exactly as possessive as I thought he'd be but he was protective of the h. There were times when it was clear his perspective was written by a woman and the choice of nickname (Ponytail) for the h was not very creative. There wasn't any cheating or OM/OW drama and yet I found this book to be very forgettable.
At the end of the day, it turns out that I really didn't enjoy the author's writing style. There is an explosion of descriptive paragraph after paragraph. It was too much. It shouldn't take that long to get to the point. I found myself skimming some of the word vomit just to get to the nitty gritty. I really deliberated between a 2 star and 3 star rating for this book...did I flat out hate it? No. Did I like it? Eh, it had its moments and I do think that if this had been properly edited to condense the word vomit to meaningful and effective writing then, yeah, I would have really liked it better. I settled on 2.5 stars. I'm just glad I got this book when it was on sale for .99 cents! If you're interested in this book I recommend you try the sample first and see if the writing style is up your alley.
February 7, 2017
originally read: sometime during 2015 (rated five stars)
re-read: 06/02/17 (rated three stars)
I honestly hadn't thought that my reading tastes had evolved much at all, many of my old favourites continue to be my favourites no matter how many times I read them. But this book has proved me wrong. When I originally read it a few years ago I fell in love with it, I rated it five stars and it has forever since lived on my favourites shelf.
After reading through this book again I was rather underwhelmed. By no means was it a bad romance book, but I have just read so many other, better book since. Unfortunately I'm down-grading my rating but I think maybe when I first read this book it had just resonated with me and now I'm older it just didn't effect me as much.
re-read: 06/02/17 (rated three stars)
I honestly hadn't thought that my reading tastes had evolved much at all, many of my old favourites continue to be my favourites no matter how many times I read them. But this book has proved me wrong. When I originally read it a few years ago I fell in love with it, I rated it five stars and it has forever since lived on my favourites shelf.
After reading through this book again I was rather underwhelmed. By no means was it a bad romance book, but I have just read so many other, better book since. Unfortunately I'm down-grading my rating but I think maybe when I first read this book it had just resonated with me and now I'm older it just didn't effect me as much.
March 20, 2014
This series follows “The Justice Brothers” Cameron, Draegyn and Alex. Although this story is mainly about Cameron we do get introduced to the other guys in the series. They all serve together in the military. The prologue of the story gives you insight into why these three are like they are. You follow their time in a special ops unit and read about an incident that meant things would never be the same for any of them.
After leaving the military behind they set up an agency together which deals with surveillance, protection and cyber security. Cameron is taking a break after an assignment when he first meets Lacey. Cameron watches her behaviour and body language and for some reason he couldn’t ignore her, the more he watches her the more he realises it’s because her life seems somewhat similar to his old life. He follows her and comes to her rescue when she is attacked in an alley way, Cameron decides to take her back to his motel and clean up her injury. Although hesitant at first Lacey follows, and then as evening descends she ends up helping him when he comes down with a fever.
For whatever reason Cameron can’t understand he decides to offer her a life line, this means she would come back to Arizona with him and he would get her a job. Lacey is unsure of what to do, but eventually decides that this is the best thing for her, a fresh start, a news life. The sexual chemistry between Cameron and Lacey doesn’t seem to hurt. You can feel the tension coming off the page, as they both try and figure out why they feel this way, and they try and control themselves. “We both got carried away and for good reason. The chemistry between us is powerful and even without experience you sensed it.”
The journey to Arizona is meet with some conversation, a few motels, and lots of smouldering looks being exchanged. After a trip to a military base, everything changes between them. Cameron’s fighting demons, Lacey wants to comfort him but is unsure of how. Back at the hotel, Cameron decides he can’t wait any more “He’d reached his breaking point. He. Couldn’t. Stay. Away.” In the morning he did what he seemed to do best, closed himself off and retreated. Lacey wasn’t going to put up with that so when he returned she turned the tables.
Getting to Arizona and getting settled seemed to have happened quickly for Lacey, she fit in with Alex and the other employees, she completed her job well and everything seemed to be going well for her, apart from getting Cameron to open up to her. Cameron can’t seem to figure out his feelings, he is jealous of Alex talking to her, but hardly talks to her himself. He spends the night and runs again, this happens just before a trip away, leaving Lacey without him.
Returning, Lacey decides he doesn’t just get off that easy when he ignored her the whole time he was away, she wants control and she wants him to surrender his. Getting what she wants, she leave for work in the morning but her day is ruined with some overheard conversation from Cameron, Alex and Drae. I liked when this happened, although it was quite hard to read as you felt for Lacey, it also made her change as a person and say what she really wanted to say, no barriers.
This was a good read, I enjoyed it and I look forward to Drae’s story and also finding out more of what will happen with Cameron and Lacey. Well done Suzanne Halliday on a gripping read.
Stacey
After leaving the military behind they set up an agency together which deals with surveillance, protection and cyber security. Cameron is taking a break after an assignment when he first meets Lacey. Cameron watches her behaviour and body language and for some reason he couldn’t ignore her, the more he watches her the more he realises it’s because her life seems somewhat similar to his old life. He follows her and comes to her rescue when she is attacked in an alley way, Cameron decides to take her back to his motel and clean up her injury. Although hesitant at first Lacey follows, and then as evening descends she ends up helping him when he comes down with a fever.
For whatever reason Cameron can’t understand he decides to offer her a life line, this means she would come back to Arizona with him and he would get her a job. Lacey is unsure of what to do, but eventually decides that this is the best thing for her, a fresh start, a news life. The sexual chemistry between Cameron and Lacey doesn’t seem to hurt. You can feel the tension coming off the page, as they both try and figure out why they feel this way, and they try and control themselves. “We both got carried away and for good reason. The chemistry between us is powerful and even without experience you sensed it.”
The journey to Arizona is meet with some conversation, a few motels, and lots of smouldering looks being exchanged. After a trip to a military base, everything changes between them. Cameron’s fighting demons, Lacey wants to comfort him but is unsure of how. Back at the hotel, Cameron decides he can’t wait any more “He’d reached his breaking point. He. Couldn’t. Stay. Away.” In the morning he did what he seemed to do best, closed himself off and retreated. Lacey wasn’t going to put up with that so when he returned she turned the tables.
Getting to Arizona and getting settled seemed to have happened quickly for Lacey, she fit in with Alex and the other employees, she completed her job well and everything seemed to be going well for her, apart from getting Cameron to open up to her. Cameron can’t seem to figure out his feelings, he is jealous of Alex talking to her, but hardly talks to her himself. He spends the night and runs again, this happens just before a trip away, leaving Lacey without him.
Returning, Lacey decides he doesn’t just get off that easy when he ignored her the whole time he was away, she wants control and she wants him to surrender his. Getting what she wants, she leave for work in the morning but her day is ruined with some overheard conversation from Cameron, Alex and Drae. I liked when this happened, although it was quite hard to read as you felt for Lacey, it also made her change as a person and say what she really wanted to say, no barriers.
This was a good read, I enjoyed it and I look forward to Drae’s story and also finding out more of what will happen with Cameron and Lacey. Well done Suzanne Halliday on a gripping read.
Stacey
January 12, 2015
3.5 Could Have Been Better Stars!
I am a bit conflicted with this one. Whilst I enjoyed the characters for the most part they just weren't developed enough and the story was completely lacking. The book had the foundations to be a great read but just fell flat for me.
When I read the synopsis I was pretty excited it seemed to have all the ingredients for the perfect book-
- Hot ex-special ops alpha male tortured by his past and closed of from his emotions
- Sweet and courageous innocent girl who has been dealt a crap hand in life but overcomes it
- Hot friends who are more like brothers who are also tortured by their pasts
- The exciting Justice Security business
Well, whilst all those things were in the book the delivery was just not there. The relationship between Cameron and Lacey went from red hot passion to feeling stagnant and slightly boring in between the sex. Whilst I commend the author on the very long and descriptive sex scenes (I swear one of them went for 2 chapters) it wasn't enough to build a strong relationship between these two. For the majority of the book there was very little verbal communication it was all long inner monologues, some were funny, most were repetitive.
Cameron, was a tortured alpha hottie and I did like him but I didn't love him. There was a lot of douche bag behaviour which didn't bother me, what bothered me was the lack of redeeming himself. He treated Lacey like crap, hurt her feelings, confused her and despite all those things was ready to drop her panties for him whenever. I really don't mind an alpha-asshole, in fact I actually kind of love them but that love for them comes from the grand proclamations of love that inevitably come at the end of the book. Unfortunately a few sentences and some pearl earrings weren't enough for Cameron to steal my heart.
As for the secondary characters, there was minimal interaction and hardly any depth to them which is unfortunate as it left me not really caring about any future books in the series. I was expecting a really close brotherly relationship between Cameron, Draegyn and Alex and whilst it was implied it was never felt.
And finally, I may be in the minority here but in this type of book I expect a little but of drama/action on the side of my romance. I mean, they own a private security business and are ex-special ops, I kept waiting for something to shake the story up a bit but alas, all I got when it came to Cameron's exceptional skill was a punch to one guys face and him stitching Lacey's arm. That was a bit disappointing.
Overall, if you are in the mood for a light romance with a brooding alpha-male and a sweet innocent girl who both don't talk much, with not a lot of story but a good dose of steam, this is definitely the book for you. However, If you like a bit of drama, action and dialogue to accompany that romance and steam, you should probably give it a miss.
I am a bit conflicted with this one. Whilst I enjoyed the characters for the most part they just weren't developed enough and the story was completely lacking. The book had the foundations to be a great read but just fell flat for me.
When I read the synopsis I was pretty excited it seemed to have all the ingredients for the perfect book-
- Hot ex-special ops alpha male tortured by his past and closed of from his emotions
- Sweet and courageous innocent girl who has been dealt a crap hand in life but overcomes it
- Hot friends who are more like brothers who are also tortured by their pasts
- The exciting Justice Security business
Well, whilst all those things were in the book the delivery was just not there. The relationship between Cameron and Lacey went from red hot passion to feeling stagnant and slightly boring in between the sex. Whilst I commend the author on the very long and descriptive sex scenes (I swear one of them went for 2 chapters) it wasn't enough to build a strong relationship between these two. For the majority of the book there was very little verbal communication it was all long inner monologues, some were funny, most were repetitive.
Cameron, was a tortured alpha hottie and I did like him but I didn't love him. There was a lot of douche bag behaviour which didn't bother me, what bothered me was the lack of redeeming himself. He treated Lacey like crap, hurt her feelings, confused her and despite all those things was ready to drop her panties for him whenever. I really don't mind an alpha-asshole, in fact I actually kind of love them but that love for them comes from the grand proclamations of love that inevitably come at the end of the book. Unfortunately a few sentences and some pearl earrings weren't enough for Cameron to steal my heart.
As for the secondary characters, there was minimal interaction and hardly any depth to them which is unfortunate as it left me not really caring about any future books in the series. I was expecting a really close brotherly relationship between Cameron, Draegyn and Alex and whilst it was implied it was never felt.
And finally, I may be in the minority here but in this type of book I expect a little but of drama/action on the side of my romance. I mean, they own a private security business and are ex-special ops, I kept waiting for something to shake the story up a bit but alas, all I got when it came to Cameron's exceptional skill was a punch to one guys face and him stitching Lacey's arm. That was a bit disappointing.
Overall, if you are in the mood for a light romance with a brooding alpha-male and a sweet innocent girl who both don't talk much, with not a lot of story but a good dose of steam, this is definitely the book for you. However, If you like a bit of drama, action and dialogue to accompany that romance and steam, you should probably give it a miss.
June 10, 2015
The first book in the Justice Brothers series by Suzanne Halliday. Cam, Alex, and Drae were stationed together in Afghanistan, when a suicide bomber blew the camp. Now years later they formed a security agency, Justice Brothers. Cam is on the east coast before he returns to Arizona after an assignment when he sees a young woman enter the diner where he is. There is something about her that tells him she is hiding. He follows her and saves her when she gets mugged. She is injured and he takes her to his motel room and doctors her.
The book started out great and I enjoyed about the first half a lot. Unfortunately, it started to lag a bit for me after that. Cam was getting irritating with his wishy washy attitude and I guess I expected more of a romantic suspense novel. While there wasn't a cliffhanger there are issues that never got resolved that bothered me. But it seems to be well-liked so....
The book started out great and I enjoyed about the first half a lot. Unfortunately, it started to lag a bit for me after that. Cam was getting irritating with his wishy washy attitude and I guess I expected more of a romantic suspense novel. While there wasn't a cliffhanger there are issues that never got resolved that bothered me. But it seems to be well-liked so....
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June 10, 2014
The story of the Justice Brothers started out strong and just kept building on the relationship between Cameron, Drae and Alex. It told of their war time experiences and then built on another character, Lacey.
I loved how Drae came to her rescue and brought her into his world. From the things she ran from the her fight or flight, Cameron was there for her.
***SPOILER***
Cameron brought her back to the compound which was so much more than she had ever seen. She fit right in and began to work hard to right the mess left by an assistant who was called away for a family emergency.
Alex was her protector as Cam was figuring out how to keep her in his life and yet unsure how he could fit her into his life.
Drae was a bit under developed, but I can see him having a bigger part in the books that follow. Other than him being a man-whore, he was a solid friend to both Cam and Alex.
Lacey is a straight shooter and she began falling in love with Cam, but didn't want to let on and then when they began their intimate relationship, she didn't want to be clingy, but Cam just came to her in the nights and left her hanging the next morning. Lacey found she was good at the job and integrated well with the others in the compound, making friends with everyone. With Alex telling her to give Cam time and Drae telling Cam he was an idiot, the two would soon be getting together.
The book ended, but yet left a lot up in the air. I'm anxious to read the next book in this series.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I will definitely continue to read what she writes.
4.5 stars
I loved how Drae came to her rescue and brought her into his world. From the things she ran from the her fight or flight, Cameron was there for her.
***SPOILER***
Cameron brought her back to the compound which was so much more than she had ever seen. She fit right in and began to work hard to right the mess left by an assistant who was called away for a family emergency.
Alex was her protector as Cam was figuring out how to keep her in his life and yet unsure how he could fit her into his life.
Drae was a bit under developed, but I can see him having a bigger part in the books that follow. Other than him being a man-whore, he was a solid friend to both Cam and Alex.
Lacey is a straight shooter and she began falling in love with Cam, but didn't want to let on and then when they began their intimate relationship, she didn't want to be clingy, but Cam just came to her in the nights and left her hanging the next morning. Lacey found she was good at the job and integrated well with the others in the compound, making friends with everyone. With Alex telling her to give Cam time and Drae telling Cam he was an idiot, the two would soon be getting together.
The book ended, but yet left a lot up in the air. I'm anxious to read the next book in this series.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I will definitely continue to read what she writes.
4.5 stars
March 20, 2018
Broken Justice is flat out amazing! It’s the first book in what has become the Justice Brothers/Family Justice saga.
Cameron Justice is a hot and brooding alpha male who doesn’t believe he should have love in his life after the way he was raised by a useless mother and crappy foster system. Lacey Morrow is a homeless woman who is just trying to scrape by when Cameron uses his unique military tracking skills to put her on his radar. He thinks he is saving her, when in reality they save each other.
Their story is hot and passionate, but wonderfully sweet, as well. Once I read Broken Justice I couldn’t get enough of Suzanne’s writing. Every book in this outstanding series leaves you with a happily ever after. All the characters are so developed, you crave more from each of their stories. 5 stars!!
Cameron Justice is a hot and brooding alpha male who doesn’t believe he should have love in his life after the way he was raised by a useless mother and crappy foster system. Lacey Morrow is a homeless woman who is just trying to scrape by when Cameron uses his unique military tracking skills to put her on his radar. He thinks he is saving her, when in reality they save each other.
Their story is hot and passionate, but wonderfully sweet, as well. Once I read Broken Justice I couldn’t get enough of Suzanne’s writing. Every book in this outstanding series leaves you with a happily ever after. All the characters are so developed, you crave more from each of their stories. 5 stars!!
March 25, 2014
This was a good read.
It was page turning, totally OTT HOTTTTT, and had a great possessive Alpha.
It was also one of those books, where the h knew what she wanted, which was our H, and the H wasn't too sure about him being good enough. Our heroine's inner strength and belief in their relationship is strong and really has the reader cheering for her throughout the book.
I loved Alex and Drae (the future Hs)<--totally looking forward to their books.
Cameron, the H of this book, was a great intro to these guy's world and I'm so happy I went for this series.
Totally recommend to anyone who wants a smokin hot read and a possessive Alpha.
It was page turning, totally OTT HOTTTTT, and had a great possessive Alpha.
It was also one of those books, where the h knew what she wanted, which was our H, and the H wasn't too sure about him being good enough. Our heroine's inner strength and belief in their relationship is strong and really has the reader cheering for her throughout the book.
I loved Alex and Drae (the future Hs)<--totally looking forward to their books.
Cameron, the H of this book, was a great intro to these guy's world and I'm so happy I went for this series.
Totally recommend to anyone who wants a smokin hot read and a possessive Alpha.
March 24, 2014
I would have preferred more dialogues and less internal thinking
June 4, 2019
4 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, and heartbreak.
This is Lacey and Cameron’s story. Cameron has trust issues and that has made him a little bit of a loner. Lacey was abused and neglected but she is determined to overcome her past. With the pasts they both have will they be able to overcome all the issues in order to move forward? Or will they be giving up a future together only to be stuck in the past.
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, and heartbreak.
This is Lacey and Cameron’s story. Cameron has trust issues and that has made him a little bit of a loner. Lacey was abused and neglected but she is determined to overcome her past. With the pasts they both have will they be able to overcome all the issues in order to move forward? Or will they be giving up a future together only to be stuck in the past.
I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I recommend this book.
September 7, 2018
This is an amazingly romantic, sweet, sexy and intense story. Cameron is tough, stubborn and unfeeling until he becomes intrigued with a blonde who is trying to be invisible, then he becomes caring and generous and confused. Lacey is a woman hiding from the world. She's untrusting, vulnerable and timid, until Cam rescues her from a couple of thieves, then offers her a chance to have a better life. There's an instant, intense attraction between them, but Cam thinks that he's too broken to be good for her. They learn to trust and love as they make the road trip to her new life. Cam doesn't give in gracefully, it takes all of Lacey's bold and determined faith in him. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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September 4, 2018
The three Justice brothers where nearly broken when their family deserted them but they joined the military and that was the making of them This is Cameron story
Cameron is taking a well deserved leave from the military when he sees Lacey in a local diner for some reason he is drawn to her even though he doesn't trust women when she leaves he follows which is a good thing as he saves her from been assaulted Lacey is just as damaged as Cam but they decide to trust one another and so begin a relationship where she enjoys the security of having him around and he slowly learns to trust These two damaged souls could be the making of one another The Justice boys are something else and I can't wait for the other two books
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Cameron is taking a well deserved leave from the military when he sees Lacey in a local diner for some reason he is drawn to her even though he doesn't trust women when she leaves he follows which is a good thing as he saves her from been assaulted Lacey is just as damaged as Cam but they decide to trust one another and so begin a relationship where she enjoys the security of having him around and he slowly learns to trust These two damaged souls could be the making of one another The Justice boys are something else and I can't wait for the other two books
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September 2, 2018
NEED MORE STARS TO RATE THIS GREAT BOOK !!!!!!!!
SWEET JUSTICE !!! THIS FIRST BOOK OF THE SERIES JUSTICE BROTHERS IS AMAZING !!! I LOVE HOW CAMERON HAS OVERCOME SOME OF HIS PAST, BUT HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEARN TO TRUST WOMEN AGAIN. SO NOW HE IS A BROODING LONER WHO WANTS SOMETHING MORE BUT IS NOT SURE OF WHAT IT IS HE IS AFTER !!! LACEY MORROW ON THE OTHER HAND HAS BEEN ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HER WHOLE LIFE AND IS TERRIFIED OF THE FUTURE AND WHAT IT MAY HOLD FOR HER !! FATE THRUSTS THESE TWO TOGETHER BUT CAN THEY OVERCOME THEIR PASTS TO FIND HAPPINESS OR WILL THEY LET THEIR PASTS RUIN THEIR POSSIBLE HEAs ???? GRAB THE BOOK AND READ THIS GREAT STORY, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REST OF THE SERIES!! BOOKS 2 AND 3 HERE I COME !!! HOPE YOU ARE AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER !!!!
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SWEET JUSTICE !!! THIS FIRST BOOK OF THE SERIES JUSTICE BROTHERS IS AMAZING !!! I LOVE HOW CAMERON HAS OVERCOME SOME OF HIS PAST, BUT HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEARN TO TRUST WOMEN AGAIN. SO NOW HE IS A BROODING LONER WHO WANTS SOMETHING MORE BUT IS NOT SURE OF WHAT IT IS HE IS AFTER !!! LACEY MORROW ON THE OTHER HAND HAS BEEN ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HER WHOLE LIFE AND IS TERRIFIED OF THE FUTURE AND WHAT IT MAY HOLD FOR HER !! FATE THRUSTS THESE TWO TOGETHER BUT CAN THEY OVERCOME THEIR PASTS TO FIND HAPPINESS OR WILL THEY LET THEIR PASTS RUIN THEIR POSSIBLE HEAs ???? GRAB THE BOOK AND READ THIS GREAT STORY, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REST OF THE SERIES!! BOOKS 2 AND 3 HERE I COME !!! HOPE YOU ARE AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER !!!!
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September 3, 2018
This is the first book in the Justice Brothers series. The author introduces Cameron and Lacey , gives them a strong chemistry and passion. She then takes you on an emotional roller coaster reading their story. Their characters are strong and likable and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow. I loved the humor brought into the story and with the help of the supporting characters it moves quickly and smoothly. It's an enjoyable book and I recommend reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
May 26, 2014
4.5 +++ Stars!!!
5 +++ Flames for Hotness!!!
Attention People: I want a Justice Brother Please!!! Cameron Justice is a hot ex-Special Ops guy that just exploded my kindle into pieces. I was taken with this book from the prologue. This book cover is hot!
Two broken souls that meet and heal one another is what this book is about. Cameron “the dark knight” swoops into Lacey’s life by saving her from being assaulted. Lacey swoops in and assaults Cameron’s emotions with her sweet innocence. There chemistry is off the charts. You feel a slow simmering sexual tension throughout the entire book. It does not take long into the book you get some satisfaction but it is quickly drawn back for the story to develop. Lacey is a strong female character that will not give up on Cameron. She is not about creating drama but letting Cameron work through his demons patiently. Cameron is a confused Alpha male that gets tongue-tied as soon as he is in Lacey’s presence. He has so much doubt about being worthy of Lacey’s love he keeps pushing her away to protect her. Alex and Draegyn put the relationship and life in to prospective for Cameron. I loved Alex and Draegyn and cannot wait for their stories.
I really enjoyed this story. I laughed out loud, I swooned and my heart broke on a few occasions. Let me just say I loved the Stewardess Joke. You will know what I am talking about when you read the book. Funny and Sweet is what it was.
Now you ask why the 4.5 stars instead of 5, well I felt the ending was a bit rushed and also felt Cameron was still holding back from Lacey. I know that we will see Cameron and Lacey in the next two installments of the series but when the baby issue is talked about I wanted to know what was going to happen. Other than that, I loved the book and the writing was superb. The story flowed beautifully.
This is my first Suzanne Halliday book and will not be my last. In fact I am just starting to read the next installment of the Justice Brothers “Fixing Justice”. I highly recommend the Justice Brothers for the afternoon or evening you will not be disappointed in the hot men.
My Favorite Quotes:
His first aid kit and battlefield training could handle the injury but he wasn’t so sure he had anything that would solve the problem presented by having gotten involved in her life. – Cameron
The sound of her voice reached inside Cam’s empty heart and took up residence. – Cameron
All he knew for sure in that moment was that he wanted, no hungered for, a simple human connection with this woman. His heart skipped a beat when his mind, or maybe it was is heart, screamed that he needed her. – Cameron
Yeah, he made her feel safe. And he made her fell all flushed and sparkly inside. – Lacey
She thought he was beautiful and at this second, she’d never seen anything sexier or more enthralling than Cameron Justice. – Lacey
She wanted his hands on her. Wanted to know what it was like to be consumed by this man, to be flung into the flames of desire until he had absorbed all her fire and wrung the last drops of pleasure from her body and soul. – Lacey
Hopefully, she could reach inside his walled-off emotions and find a way to release his heart. - Lacey
5 +++ Flames for Hotness!!!
Attention People: I want a Justice Brother Please!!! Cameron Justice is a hot ex-Special Ops guy that just exploded my kindle into pieces. I was taken with this book from the prologue. This book cover is hot!
Two broken souls that meet and heal one another is what this book is about. Cameron “the dark knight” swoops into Lacey’s life by saving her from being assaulted. Lacey swoops in and assaults Cameron’s emotions with her sweet innocence. There chemistry is off the charts. You feel a slow simmering sexual tension throughout the entire book. It does not take long into the book you get some satisfaction but it is quickly drawn back for the story to develop. Lacey is a strong female character that will not give up on Cameron. She is not about creating drama but letting Cameron work through his demons patiently. Cameron is a confused Alpha male that gets tongue-tied as soon as he is in Lacey’s presence. He has so much doubt about being worthy of Lacey’s love he keeps pushing her away to protect her. Alex and Draegyn put the relationship and life in to prospective for Cameron. I loved Alex and Draegyn and cannot wait for their stories.
I really enjoyed this story. I laughed out loud, I swooned and my heart broke on a few occasions. Let me just say I loved the Stewardess Joke. You will know what I am talking about when you read the book. Funny and Sweet is what it was.
Now you ask why the 4.5 stars instead of 5, well I felt the ending was a bit rushed and also felt Cameron was still holding back from Lacey. I know that we will see Cameron and Lacey in the next two installments of the series but when the baby issue is talked about I wanted to know what was going to happen. Other than that, I loved the book and the writing was superb. The story flowed beautifully.
This is my first Suzanne Halliday book and will not be my last. In fact I am just starting to read the next installment of the Justice Brothers “Fixing Justice”. I highly recommend the Justice Brothers for the afternoon or evening you will not be disappointed in the hot men.
My Favorite Quotes:
His first aid kit and battlefield training could handle the injury but he wasn’t so sure he had anything that would solve the problem presented by having gotten involved in her life. – Cameron
The sound of her voice reached inside Cam’s empty heart and took up residence. – Cameron
All he knew for sure in that moment was that he wanted, no hungered for, a simple human connection with this woman. His heart skipped a beat when his mind, or maybe it was is heart, screamed that he needed her. – Cameron
Yeah, he made her feel safe. And he made her fell all flushed and sparkly inside. – Lacey
She thought he was beautiful and at this second, she’d never seen anything sexier or more enthralling than Cameron Justice. – Lacey
She wanted his hands on her. Wanted to know what it was like to be consumed by this man, to be flung into the flames of desire until he had absorbed all her fire and wrung the last drops of pleasure from her body and soul. – Lacey
Hopefully, she could reach inside his walled-off emotions and find a way to release his heart. - Lacey
August 14, 2018
A Great Entertaining Story
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. This is a really Enjoyable, Entertaining, well written book. “Broken Justice” is the first book in the (Justice Brothers Series) and it has a really lovely, addictive story that I loved and I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed reading about the super, engaging characters, Cam & Lacey. They really pulled me into this book and kept me engrossed till the end with their wonderful chemistry. I found this book by Suzanne Halliday a Great, Must Read Romance
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. This is a really Enjoyable, Entertaining, well written book. “Broken Justice” is the first book in the (Justice Brothers Series) and it has a really lovely, addictive story that I loved and I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed reading about the super, engaging characters, Cam & Lacey. They really pulled me into this book and kept me engrossed till the end with their wonderful chemistry. I found this book by Suzanne Halliday a Great, Must Read Romance
May 23, 2014
As the first book in a series “Broken Justice” started strong. I was sucked into the story right away. Lacey was the down on her luck but plucky heroine, and Cameron was the strong silent type that came to her rescue. He instantly wants to help Lacey. So offers her a job with his company across the country. Lacey jumps at the chance for a new start, and a chance to explore the chemistry between them. Cameron is reluctant but charmed by Lacey.
The road trip was great, Cameron is opening up. You can really see a friendship developing as well. Also things are staring to get steamy for these two. Hot. Then they get to the compound Cameron’s company owns. This is where the story very slowly started to unravel for me. I felt the romance stalled at this point and the relationship pretty much turned completely physical. They tend to ignore each other in public and the moment they are alone Cameron has Lacey naked. Little to no conversation.
Cameron just seems to morph into a complete jerk. He knows it, his friends know it, Lacey it knows but she still goes along with it. Until he is so insulting she can’t ignore it any longer. Lacey was a vulnerable character. Young, unskilled, no family and no money. I felt Cameron well and truly had the upper hand here, and sort of used her. It left me with an icky feeling. Look, he does come through in the end. But for me the character damage had been done.
The writing was good, and the character development was solid. In fact you spend a lot of time in Lacey and Cameron’s heads. Sometimes a bit too much time. At times I was ready for some action or conversation to move things along. In spite of my gripes I realised I would read another book by this author with the hope she can make a hero a bit more likeable.
The road trip was great, Cameron is opening up. You can really see a friendship developing as well. Also things are staring to get steamy for these two. Hot. Then they get to the compound Cameron’s company owns. This is where the story very slowly started to unravel for me. I felt the romance stalled at this point and the relationship pretty much turned completely physical. They tend to ignore each other in public and the moment they are alone Cameron has Lacey naked. Little to no conversation.
Cameron just seems to morph into a complete jerk. He knows it, his friends know it, Lacey it knows but she still goes along with it. Until he is so insulting she can’t ignore it any longer. Lacey was a vulnerable character. Young, unskilled, no family and no money. I felt Cameron well and truly had the upper hand here, and sort of used her. It left me with an icky feeling. Look, he does come through in the end. But for me the character damage had been done.
The writing was good, and the character development was solid. In fact you spend a lot of time in Lacey and Cameron’s heads. Sometimes a bit too much time. At times I was ready for some action or conversation to move things along. In spite of my gripes I realised I would read another book by this author with the hope she can make a hero a bit more likeable.
March 19, 2014
Lacey has been on her own since running from a neglected and abusive uncle. Struggling to survive day to day until she can start a new life for herself, she unexpectedly runs into Cameron. Having rescued Lacey from a mugging, Cameron is unprepared for the instinct to protect her that comes over him. Cameron is ex-military, hot intense and feels that he doesn't deserve to be loved and has nothing to offer. Lacey is strong, feisty and used to being on her own. She takes a chance to trust Cameron when he offers her the opportunity to start over with a new life. I really enjoyed Broken Justice. Cameron and Lacey's story is one of surviving harsh situations and overcoming them to take the biggest chance of all...loving each other. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series!
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March 28, 2019
Can I just say...H meets h while she’s living on the streets, it’s been since she was a teenager and she has no form of ID. So, on their road trip back to his place/company, they stop for him to meet someone...on a military installation. And H takes h onto said installation...with no form of ID...and apparently no issues.
No.
No.
No.
You lost me right here.
I pushed my way through the rest of the book, which was mostly repetitive internal monologuing and never ending sex scenes.
While I did not enjoy the writing style, it was the ID thing that totally and completely ruined this for me. I had purchased this as a boxed set and I also have a couple other books by this author, but I’ve never been able to bring myself to read another book.
No.
No.
No.
You lost me right here.
I pushed my way through the rest of the book, which was mostly repetitive internal monologuing and never ending sex scenes.
While I did not enjoy the writing style, it was the ID thing that totally and completely ruined this for me. I had purchased this as a boxed set and I also have a couple other books by this author, but I’ve never been able to bring myself to read another book.
June 6, 2016
DNF. I could not get passed Cams early descriptions and thoughts of Lacey - 'so child like' yet he is having sexual thoughts about her.
"... Lacey looked more girl than woman. As that odd thought thumped in his brain, he also realised his insistent hard-on was heating up at the sight of her"
There we several references to her looking so young and child like. He even thinks of her as a girl or "poor kid"
It is clarified that she is 22 so technically it's all fine I'm just not comfortable with the language and description used to portray her.
"... Lacey looked more girl than woman. As that odd thought thumped in his brain, he also realised his insistent hard-on was heating up at the sight of her"
There we several references to her looking so young and child like. He even thinks of her as a girl or "poor kid"
It is clarified that she is 22 so technically it's all fine I'm just not comfortable with the language and description used to portray her.
March 19, 2021
Was a DNF for me on this read... I managed to get through the casual racism of the first chapter... I even read the chapter with 'Lolita' ( does the author know how young she was in Nabokov's book? ) giving him a blow job. Then I started the next... with him in one paragraph how young she is... and a few later thinking about her surrendering to an orgasm... erm... latent paedo anyone? I stopped there... cos, you know... YOLO. And I hope to move onto something with a better setup and decent characters...
December 1, 2015
Love, love, love this book! Hot and steamy and so very sexy. Cameron and Lacey are a match from the beginning to end and deliciously yummy in between!!
I seriously couldn't put this down once I got started reading. Thank you for such a sultry treat :) the author delivers a precise depiction of sex versus lovemaking. I was overwhelmed at the explicit detail of each interlude, almost to the point of blushing!
Nothing short of awesome!!!
I seriously couldn't put this down once I got started reading. Thank you for such a sultry treat :) the author delivers a precise depiction of sex versus lovemaking. I was overwhelmed at the explicit detail of each interlude, almost to the point of blushing!
Nothing short of awesome!!!
February 4, 2017
M/F. The prologue was so moving and set a high bar for the rest of the book. Unfortunately, there was something missing - almost cold - from the the relationship. Both MCs were hurting and had the potential to empathize, or at least hard sympathize, and comfort each other. But it never happened. They never talked and shared their experiences, thoughts, emotions, wants, desires, etc. to develop a more intimate relationship. DNF because I wasn't getting the expected emotional payout.
April 26, 2017
Broken Justice is the first book in Suzanne Halliday's Justice Brother series and what an introduction to these alpha brothers. This is Cameron and Lacey story and thankfully Cameron's brothers help a guy out. This book is funny, sad, sexy and hot. Don't read this book unless you're willing to get overheated. I highly recommend this book.
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