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HC Heroes #2
Carter
Protecting her is his job…falling for her is unexpected.
Carter Sharp…isn’t always, especially when he’s in the presence of his sister’s friend, Mel. The sexy tattoo artist’s spontaneous, reckless attitude clashes with his ‘by-the-book, never-cut-corners’ creed—the one that saved his and his team’s lives on more than one occasion. His D-Force days are over but working for one of his former Delta brothers as a security expert/investigator has just begun, and it’s just his luck to land an assignment to secretly protect the artist.
Mel Richardson doesn’t want or need a man in her life—for his safety. She couldn’t save her father or her brother, so she refuses to let there be a third. But it’s totally safe to secretly crush on her friend’s older brother, and even harbor a fantasy or two of the hot, former military guy. Turning a blemish into a work of art, plus rehoming animals who survive the death of their owners are both emotionally rewarding and the perfect distractions to her growing attraction to Carter. Too bad his sister volunteers him to help Mel with some recent technical difficulties.
The hot woman is strong enough to kick his butt if she discovers he’s secretly assigned to protect her, but it’s the soft, vulnerable side he discovers underneath her tough persona that terrifies him. It makes her lethal enough to cut through his defenses and melt his cold heart.
Carter Sharp…isn’t always, especially when he’s in the presence of his sister’s friend, Mel. The sexy tattoo artist’s spontaneous, reckless attitude clashes with his ‘by-the-book, never-cut-corners’ creed—the one that saved his and his team’s lives on more than one occasion. His D-Force days are over but working for one of his former Delta brothers as a security expert/investigator has just begun, and it’s just his luck to land an assignment to secretly protect the artist.
Mel Richardson doesn’t want or need a man in her life—for his safety. She couldn’t save her father or her brother, so she refuses to let there be a third. But it’s totally safe to secretly crush on her friend’s older brother, and even harbor a fantasy or two of the hot, former military guy. Turning a blemish into a work of art, plus rehoming animals who survive the death of their owners are both emotionally rewarding and the perfect distractions to her growing attraction to Carter. Too bad his sister volunteers him to help Mel with some recent technical difficulties.
The hot woman is strong enough to kick his butt if she discovers he’s secretly assigned to protect her, but it’s the soft, vulnerable side he discovers underneath her tough persona that terrifies him. It makes her lethal enough to cut through his defenses and melt his cold heart.
- GenresRomance
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2019
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Donna Michaels
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It’s all my mother’s fault. She read to me when I was little and sparked my imagination. Now, my mind is the limit, and believe me, there’s no limit to my mind.
Hello, I’m Donna Michaels, NYT & USA Today Bestselling Award winning author of Romaginative fiction. I write romance through the H’s—Hot, Humorous, Heartwarming, with strong alpha cowboys and military men who are equally matched by their heroines.
With a husband retired from the military and now working at a brewery, four children, 2 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, several rescued cats, and my parents living with us, I never run out of material. From short to epic, my books entertain readers across a variety of sub-genres, and one has even been hand drawn into a Japanese Translation. Now, if only I could read it…
It’s all my mother’s fault. She read to me when I was little and sparked my imagination. Now, my mind is the limit, and believe me, there’s no limit to my mind.
Hello, I’m Donna Michaels, NYT & USA Today Bestselling Award winning author of Romaginative fiction. I write romance through the H’s—Hot, Humorous, Heartwarming, with strong alpha cowboys and military men who are equally matched by their heroines.
With a husband retired from the military and now working at a brewery, four children, 2 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, several rescued cats, and my parents living with us, I never run out of material. From short to epic, my books entertain readers across a variety of sub-genres, and one has even been hand drawn into a Japanese Translation. Now, if only I could read it…
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August 29, 2019
"Carter" is the second book in the HC Heroes series, and I must say that I am falling in love with this spin off. There sure are some sexy, protective, alpha males living in Harland County, and one of those is Carter Sharp, who happens to be working with his former Delta brothers as a security expert. Well he has always been attracted to his sisters best friend, Mel Richardson and as luck would have it he has to be her protection for a while. Now, Mel she is an independent, sassy, feisty and sexy tattoo artist and animal lover. She just doesn't want to get close to anyone, in her experience when she loves someone they die, not gonna let that happen anymore.
This book is filled with romance, suspense, passion, humor and friends, Be warned once you start reading it you will not want to put it down.
Five "hummingbird stars" for this one, and I am waiting anxiously for the next book in this series!!
This book is filled with romance, suspense, passion, humor and friends, Be warned once you start reading it you will not want to put it down.
Five "hummingbird stars" for this one, and I am waiting anxiously for the next book in this series!!
June 21, 2019
Sometimes a book release falls through the cracks and life goes by not knowing what I was missing. That is what happened with Carter. I have been reading the Harland County books and the spin offs for years, devouring them as soon as possible after their release. So I must ask myself, "How did I blow it?"
I blew it by being too busy. I blew it by not paying attention. I blew it by not paying attention to the back of the previous book. Thankfully, Carter blew into my life today. He teased me. He scared me. He made me smile. He had me squealing in delight. He fell for a wonderful woman, Melanie (Mel) whose life was more screwed up than his and about to get worse.
I loved the push - pull of their relationship. The temperature gauge on the relationship was broken. It ran hot and cold. Warm and chilly. Conflict and fear made this a great romantic read.
I blew it by being too busy. I blew it by not paying attention. I blew it by not paying attention to the back of the previous book. Thankfully, Carter blew into my life today. He teased me. He scared me. He made me smile. He had me squealing in delight. He fell for a wonderful woman, Melanie (Mel) whose life was more screwed up than his and about to get worse.
I loved the push - pull of their relationship. The temperature gauge on the relationship was broken. It ran hot and cold. Warm and chilly. Conflict and fear made this a great romantic read.
June 20, 2020
Review 2
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the steamy after military novel Carter (HC Heroes Series Book 2) A Harland County Spinoff Series by Donna Michaels and this review was given freely.
A steamy best friend's brother, fear of loss romance with sizzling a attraction, the struggle to overcome phobias, the suspense of a stalker, a well meaning but interfering close group of friends, hints regarding a sequel with a new troubled romance, and a happy ending.
When the spontaneous and sometimes reckless tattoo artist and animal rehomer Mel Richardson finds herself receiving prank calls, the regimental and organized ex-Delta Forces tech member now Eagle Security Investigations' security expert/ investigator Carter Sharp finds himself fighting his attraction to the woman he is secretly assigned to protect.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the steamy after military novel Carter (HC Heroes Series Book 2) A Harland County Spinoff Series by Donna Michaels and this review was given freely.
A steamy best friend's brother, fear of loss romance with sizzling a attraction, the struggle to overcome phobias, the suspense of a stalker, a well meaning but interfering close group of friends, hints regarding a sequel with a new troubled romance, and a happy ending.
When the spontaneous and sometimes reckless tattoo artist and animal rehomer Mel Richardson finds herself receiving prank calls, the regimental and organized ex-Delta Forces tech member now Eagle Security Investigations' security expert/ investigator Carter Sharp finds himself fighting his attraction to the woman he is secretly assigned to protect.
October 3, 2019
I really liked this book. The two leads were very relatable.
Carter was sick of being the fixer in a relationship. He would help someone and then they would leave him for someone knew once they were whole. He wanted and deserved better than that.
Mel thinks that people get hurt if she cares to much for them. So when the possibility comes up with Carter, she thinks she has to bump the breaks otherwise he will be hurt also.
I really enjoyed reading about these two circling each other and trying to figure the other one out. They both had scars that were buried and needed time to come to light.
Carter was sick of being the fixer in a relationship. He would help someone and then they would leave him for someone knew once they were whole. He wanted and deserved better than that.
Mel thinks that people get hurt if she cares to much for them. So when the possibility comes up with Carter, she thinks she has to bump the breaks otherwise he will be hurt also.
I really enjoyed reading about these two circling each other and trying to figure the other one out. They both had scars that were buried and needed time to come to light.
June 15, 2019
Leave you begging for more!! I need more right now!! Five stars!!
Ms Donna Michaels has written a story that includes humour, suspense, action, drama and sexy scenes. The story was well written, and sure to be a worthy read to fans and new comers alike. Overall this is an amazing read that will pull you in and leave you begging for more!! I need more right now!! Five Stars!! Plus I cannot get enough of this series and I’m looking forward to Dex and Rylee and hopefully Abby and Gabe? Maybe! Wishful thinking but fingers crossed lol!! Happy reading everyone!!
Ms Donna Michaels has written a story that includes humour, suspense, action, drama and sexy scenes. The story was well written, and sure to be a worthy read to fans and new comers alike. Overall this is an amazing read that will pull you in and leave you begging for more!! I need more right now!! Five Stars!! Plus I cannot get enough of this series and I’m looking forward to Dex and Rylee and hopefully Abby and Gabe? Maybe! Wishful thinking but fingers crossed lol!! Happy reading everyone!!
July 26, 2019
This is a page turning, well written journey, emotional ride. Two characters that you fall in love with. Carter thinks every women will leave him. Lel thinks every guy that she loves dies her father, her brother both. Sges following what her dad taugh her He left the military behind and doing secuities. Theur world comes together but nit with iur hurt and drama . Trust is a big thing but can you iver cone. Join Donna mixhaeks as sge brings yiu a amazing book that you are truly going to enjoy reading
June 14, 2019
"Carter" (HC Heroes Book 2) by Donna Michaels is a terrific read. I loved Carter and Mel's story. This is a great follow-up to "Mac". Packed with humor, romance, passion, military heroes, close friends, entertaining characters, and more. I'm anxious to see what happens next in Harland County with this interesting group of characters. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, military heroes, and series.
November 8, 2019
Donna Michaels continues to write stories I devour and reread. Carters charm shines through in this story. The chemistry is there now can he and Mel figure out if letting down their guard is worth it.
I love Carters protective nature. The heat, the suspense and the humor. It's exactly what I've come to expect from a story by Donna Michaels.
You are going to love Lex. I think I love him as much as Lula Belle the cow from Donna's Men of At-Ease Ranch series.
I love Carters protective nature. The heat, the suspense and the humor. It's exactly what I've come to expect from a story by Donna Michaels.
You are going to love Lex. I think I love him as much as Lula Belle the cow from Donna's Men of At-Ease Ranch series.
May 28, 2020
Trusting!
Carter: Great story of surprises and suspense. I love how Carter try to avoid Mel every chance he gets. In his mind he is afraid to trust her because he was burned in the past. Mel is a lot like Carter as far as wanting to commit because she is afraid he will die like everyone else in her life that she cares about. The Sparks and the heat between won't keep them apart. Loved this story.
Carter: Great story of surprises and suspense. I love how Carter try to avoid Mel every chance he gets. In his mind he is afraid to trust her because he was burned in the past. Mel is a lot like Carter as far as wanting to commit because she is afraid he will die like everyone else in her life that she cares about. The Sparks and the heat between won't keep them apart. Loved this story.
June 26, 2020
Reluctant to love
Mel has lost her family and is alone. She thinks all the men she loves will die. Carter has been burned and doesn't trust a woman to stay with him. They fight their attraction to avoid hurt, both their own and each other's. They try being friends with benefits and no strings but that doesn't work. There are strings but they may not be strong enough to hold them together.I
A good book with heat and some angst.
Mel has lost her family and is alone. She thinks all the men she loves will die. Carter has been burned and doesn't trust a woman to stay with him. They fight their attraction to avoid hurt, both their own and each other's. They try being friends with benefits and no strings but that doesn't work. There are strings but they may not be strong enough to hold them together.I
A good book with heat and some angst.
August 6, 2022
Stubborn fears
Mel and Carter secretly lusting after each other, but being in the same circle of friends, it's a hands off situation until someone is stalking Mel, security is his specialty and wanting to keep her safe, she doesn't think there is a issue even with strange phone calls, can they both get past the past fears and hurts, honesty and trust, amazing story, thank you, Dana Zamora
Mel and Carter secretly lusting after each other, but being in the same circle of friends, it's a hands off situation until someone is stalking Mel, security is his specialty and wanting to keep her safe, she doesn't think there is a issue even with strange phone calls, can they both get past the past fears and hurts, honesty and trust, amazing story, thank you, Dana Zamora
June 17, 2019
Phew!
Set the time aside to dedicate to this book, it's HOT, full of alpha males, wanting to protect their women. I know we shouldn't need protecting but wow I need one of these!! Great characters, 2nd edition of the heros series, great writing, only critique is it's a little short with a quick ending. Still great but I enjoyed it so wanted more!
Set the time aside to dedicate to this book, it's HOT, full of alpha males, wanting to protect their women. I know we shouldn't need protecting but wow I need one of these!! Great characters, 2nd edition of the heros series, great writing, only critique is it's a little short with a quick ending. Still great but I enjoyed it so wanted more!
June 21, 2019
Carter
This is the 2nd book in Donna Michaels HC Heroes Series and it is fantastic! It has humor, friendship, family, romance, passion and suspense! All my favorite things in one book! Loved getting to know Carter and Mel more and can’t wait to see what happens next!
This is the 2nd book in Donna Michaels HC Heroes Series and it is fantastic! It has humor, friendship, family, romance, passion and suspense! All my favorite things in one book! Loved getting to know Carter and Mel more and can’t wait to see what happens next!
April 10, 2020
So Heartwarming!!!
Another great read by Donna Michaels!!!! Loved the romantic tones plus the steamy romance scenes, add the action and suspense, A Perfect Book!!! Now off to find Dex!!!!!
Another great read by Donna Michaels!!!! Loved the romantic tones plus the steamy romance scenes, add the action and suspense, A Perfect Book!!! Now off to find Dex!!!!!
January 29, 2021
Carter
Wow this story clearly shows how old scars and previous experiences can wreck chances at true love. Luckily Carter and Mel had a chance to work through the old baggage and find a H.E.A.
Wow this story clearly shows how old scars and previous experiences can wreck chances at true love. Luckily Carter and Mel had a chance to work through the old baggage and find a H.E.A.
June 12, 2019
Carter
As always, Donna hit the nail on the head with this book. I enjoy all of them. Carter was a very special man. He was loving ,caring, and Hot. A nice combination.
As always, Donna hit the nail on the head with this book. I enjoy all of them. Carter was a very special man. He was loving ,caring, and Hot. A nice combination.
June 13, 2019
Good read. Highly recommend
June 13, 2019
Fantastic
Loved every minute of it. The story keeps you reading. Both of the characters have to overcome their paste to make their love work. I cried as they made their journey.
Loved every minute of it. The story keeps you reading. Both of the characters have to overcome their paste to make their love work. I cried as they made their journey.
June 17, 2019
Wow
These two have so much in common but struggle to let go of their fear. This was a great story to watch them come together
These two have so much in common but struggle to let go of their fear. This was a great story to watch them come together
July 20, 2019
This is such a good book!
It's a captivating & steamy
romance, filled with intrigue.
Carter ❤ Mel, are perfect together.
Can't wait for Dex's book!
I loved everything about this Must
Read Story!
It's a captivating & steamy
romance, filled with intrigue.
Carter ❤ Mel, are perfect together.
Can't wait for Dex's book!
I loved everything about this Must
Read Story!
March 14, 2021
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July 20, 2025
Csrter thinks happily ever after will never happen for him. He has feelings for Mel but that scares him. Mel has feelings for Carter but won't go for it because she thinks she is jinxed.
Mel has a stalker but keeps telling herself that it's just teens. Abby told the guys so they have set up security to protect her. If she finds out though, she will never forgive him.
Will that security come in handy when she needs it the most?
Mel has a stalker but keeps telling herself that it's just teens. Abby told the guys so they have set up security to protect her. If she finds out though, she will never forgive him.
Will that security come in handy when she needs it the most?
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