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After a lifetime of taking care of everyone around him, Lout prepares to take on even more responsibility. A chance meeting at a friend's house introduces him to a beautiful woman he can't get off his mind. He wants her, but can she handle all the problems and responsibilities that come with being a part of his life?
Experience has shown Willow that there are very few people who will stick around for the long haul. The only ones that she can rely on are her family, and even a few of those have gone away forever. When she meets Lout, she sees a side of him that no one has noticed before. She sees a man who never had many reasons to laugh, had a horrible childhood and the responsibility of raising his siblings. Willow wants to be the reason he smiles. Forever.
Circumstances force Lout and Willow to lean on each other and become a team quicker than either of them imagined it would happen. Life is an adventure, but will they make it through together?
Experience has shown Willow that there are very few people who will stick around for the long haul. The only ones that she can rely on are her family, and even a few of those have gone away forever. When she meets Lout, she sees a side of him that no one has noticed before. She sees a man who never had many reasons to laugh, had a horrible childhood and the responsibility of raising his siblings. Willow wants to be the reason he smiles. Forever.
Circumstances force Lout and Willow to lean on each other and become a team quicker than either of them imagined it would happen. Life is an adventure, but will they make it through together?
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First published October 30, 2019
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November 3, 2019
Color fixation.
This is the lowest rating I’ve given one of this series books so far. I was tempted to hit the 1 star, but because I enjoyed previous ones I felt like being nice.
So some spoilerish content to justify rating.
2 star because:
At this point in the series a lot of characters have met and interacted. So this book for the first half or so felt very repetitive even though this time it was from Willow and Lout’s POVs. Speaking of Lout, we learned his real name, but did they ever explain why his road name is Lout?
Another issue the constant fixation on him being black and her being white. Sure, toss in a little tidbit of an issue here or there because they’re in Texas or wherever. But to have Lout constantly making reference to her skin tone against his like when he’s imaging certain things. And for willow to constantly reference him as a type of chocolate, got old FAST! She started calling him Cocoa and in front of everyone. Awkward. Then he starting calling her vanilla. And let’s be honest, that’s just doesn’t roll of the tongue easily, even when reading it. So why didn’t he at least shorten it to Nilla? The fixation on the race differences through out the book were super annoying.
And here’s my other issue...all the kids. SO MANY KIDS in this series. It’s nice to read later in books or epilogue that they’re going to have a baby, but the previous book with Bird and the flock of kids, Terra is pregnant, Shannon and her herd, and now Willow taking on all these kids and the one kids big surprise....too much. It’s just like the books are a focus on children instead of MC.
The first book in this series was still by far the most intriguing.
Not looking forward to Martha and Smokey’s book which is up next in December. Again, this is a couple we have learned substantial information about in previous books so reading about them doesn’t sound exciting or new. Hoping she gets back on track with new couples, like Clem and Daughtry.
This is the lowest rating I’ve given one of this series books so far. I was tempted to hit the 1 star, but because I enjoyed previous ones I felt like being nice.
So some spoilerish content to justify rating.
2 star because:
At this point in the series a lot of characters have met and interacted. So this book for the first half or so felt very repetitive even though this time it was from Willow and Lout’s POVs. Speaking of Lout, we learned his real name, but did they ever explain why his road name is Lout?
Another issue the constant fixation on him being black and her being white. Sure, toss in a little tidbit of an issue here or there because they’re in Texas or wherever. But to have Lout constantly making reference to her skin tone against his like when he’s imaging certain things. And for willow to constantly reference him as a type of chocolate, got old FAST! She started calling him Cocoa and in front of everyone. Awkward. Then he starting calling her vanilla. And let’s be honest, that’s just doesn’t roll of the tongue easily, even when reading it. So why didn’t he at least shorten it to Nilla? The fixation on the race differences through out the book were super annoying.
And here’s my other issue...all the kids. SO MANY KIDS in this series. It’s nice to read later in books or epilogue that they’re going to have a baby, but the previous book with Bird and the flock of kids, Terra is pregnant, Shannon and her herd, and now Willow taking on all these kids and the one kids big surprise....too much. It’s just like the books are a focus on children instead of MC.
The first book in this series was still by far the most intriguing.
Not looking forward to Martha and Smokey’s book which is up next in December. Again, this is a couple we have learned substantial information about in previous books so reading about them doesn’t sound exciting or new. Hoping she gets back on track with new couples, like Clem and Daughtry.
March 28, 2022
OMG OMG!!
Hell I loved this one it was amazing. Had funny parts and very serious parts as well.
I'm just going to go read the next book right now.
Hell I loved this one it was amazing. Had funny parts and very serious parts as well.
I'm just going to go read the next book right now.
December 23, 2021
4.6 stars.
This was an emotional one, y’all.
Check TWs. There’s some serious things talked about. Child abuse/neglect, child pregnancy, domestic abuse, drug addiction, vigilante justice, Im sure there are probably more, but I can’t think of them right now. And we never get too deep into any of those things. They’re just hinted at or talked briefly about. This book is not dark, by any means.
There’s no OW/OM drama. These last few books haven’t really had anything to do with the MC clubhouse, so there’s been zero drama from the club girls.
The plot was intense, but heartwarming. The problems that popped up were intense as well, but also super emotionally charged and sad.
The sex. Oof. The sex was good. Lout and Willow are a little bit of exhibitionists. It’s hot. And passionate. And so sweet.
And the way they meet! Oh my god!
We see them meet in Grunt’s book, and then we start this book a little before that and get that scene for the second time with all that happens around it too.
It’s hilarious. It’s perfect. I love their nicknames for each other. Especially with the way they gave them to the other.
So cute, and funny.
This was just really good.
I had a good time.
Of course there are some things that I’m wondering about, but I’m guessing they get answered later so I’ll just be patient. This one time.
Also all the books in this series have minor spelling/grammatical errors throughout them, but they’re small and usually easy to ignore, and move on.
I really like Lout, plus I think his real name is really fucking cool.
Him with Willow, the funky, rocker, athletic chic who does her own thing? It’s perfection.
She’s exactly what he needs and vice versa.
This was an emotional one, y’all.
Check TWs. There’s some serious things talked about. Child abuse/neglect, child pregnancy, domestic abuse, drug addiction, vigilante justice, Im sure there are probably more, but I can’t think of them right now. And we never get too deep into any of those things. They’re just hinted at or talked briefly about. This book is not dark, by any means.
There’s no OW/OM drama. These last few books haven’t really had anything to do with the MC clubhouse, so there’s been zero drama from the club girls.
The plot was intense, but heartwarming. The problems that popped up were intense as well, but also super emotionally charged and sad.
The sex. Oof. The sex was good. Lout and Willow are a little bit of exhibitionists. It’s hot. And passionate. And so sweet.
And the way they meet! Oh my god!
We see them meet in Grunt’s book, and then we start this book a little before that and get that scene for the second time with all that happens around it too.
It’s hilarious. It’s perfect. I love their nicknames for each other. Especially with the way they gave them to the other.
So cute, and funny.
This was just really good.
I had a good time.
Of course there are some things that I’m wondering about, but I’m guessing they get answered later so I’ll just be patient. This one time.
Also all the books in this series have minor spelling/grammatical errors throughout them, but they’re small and usually easy to ignore, and move on.
I really like Lout, plus I think his real name is really fucking cool.
Him with Willow, the funky, rocker, athletic chic who does her own thing? It’s perfection.
She’s exactly what he needs and vice versa.
February 17, 2020
Willow is moving home to be closer to her sister and siblings with her brother Atlas. She is starting over and has some big plans, what she doesn't plan on though is the instant attraction to Lout, a biker who is part of the local MC.
Lout is definitely interested in Willow, while he is trying to get to know her better though his estranged sister is making it apparent that he needs to get involved where his nieces are concerned. Lout is hoping that Willow will stand by his side as the storm that has been brewing comes their way. Will Willow be the woman who has his back or is he wrong about the woman who is quickly becoming his heart.
Great read. Willow is a hoot and Lout is an amazing man. I thought this was terrific. Each book gets better and better.
Lout is definitely interested in Willow, while he is trying to get to know her better though his estranged sister is making it apparent that he needs to get involved where his nieces are concerned. Lout is hoping that Willow will stand by his side as the storm that has been brewing comes their way. Will Willow be the woman who has his back or is he wrong about the woman who is quickly becoming his heart.
Great read. Willow is a hoot and Lout is an amazing man. I thought this was terrific. Each book gets better and better.
November 4, 2019
I liked it, but I felt the romance happened too fast, and while I love having sex scenes, the last couple of stories seemed to have to many, I like her stories when there is more “story”, with some good sex scenes.😊
January 3, 2021
I liked the story in parts. As far as the main characters go I enjoyed them both. The previous 4 stories I rated four and five stars, this one I could not. It almost seemed rushed to me. It also seemed that the sex scenes were too many and used as filler to make the story longer. I hope future books aren’t like this. Finally and sadly little Emerald...made my heart hurt.
August 24, 2021
I couldn’t help but cry in this book. It hit me hard. I can’t even begin to imagine what that would be like. When Lout and Willow took his nieces into their home and the oldest girl was acting as their mom it destroyed me I couldn’t imagine being in their shoes. Or even doing my own child like that.
March 24, 2021
Ok, I think Lout and Willow may be my fav couple to date. I loved their playful relationship. Cocoa and Vanilla Bean anyone! And to find out how much he took on from such an early age to raise his younger sibs and ensure they succeeded, swoon worthy. It has laughs and moments when you want to hurt someone. And a surprise or two. I loved it from the first page. I want to see how Emerald, Amethyst and Diamond grow up and who they add to that mix. Hot scenes, romance, love, family and insta-family. It has it all.
July 24, 2020
Lout is a Gentleman
Lout went to school with Forresters and had a really bad home life. Martha and Smokey of course took him under their wing and he rapidly became part of the family, especially when he moved out of his family home and took his younger siblings with him at age 18. He is a really interesting character who made something of himself through grit and determination and then helped his siblings do the same.
Willow is Summer’s sister and Shannon’s daughter. She is a cosmetologist and hairdresser and had her own business in a different city. When Summer got married she and her brother decided to move into her sister's old house and she knew she wanted to open a new business after selling her old one for a fortune.
I love these two characters. They seem so different but actually have a lot in common. Both are as loving, determined and fierce as the other. Willow has no sense of embarrassment and Lout was taught how to be a gentleman by Martha. It makes for some interesting encounters.
Even though there was instant attraction between the two, because they lived in different cities they had to spend time getting to know each other over the phone and with short visits over a period of several weeks, until Willow is able to move. We also learn a lot about Lout’s history and it is amazing he turned out as well as he did.
This was a really lovely story about family, both blood and found.
Lout went to school with Forresters and had a really bad home life. Martha and Smokey of course took him under their wing and he rapidly became part of the family, especially when he moved out of his family home and took his younger siblings with him at age 18. He is a really interesting character who made something of himself through grit and determination and then helped his siblings do the same.
Willow is Summer’s sister and Shannon’s daughter. She is a cosmetologist and hairdresser and had her own business in a different city. When Summer got married she and her brother decided to move into her sister's old house and she knew she wanted to open a new business after selling her old one for a fortune.
I love these two characters. They seem so different but actually have a lot in common. Both are as loving, determined and fierce as the other. Willow has no sense of embarrassment and Lout was taught how to be a gentleman by Martha. It makes for some interesting encounters.
Even though there was instant attraction between the two, because they lived in different cities they had to spend time getting to know each other over the phone and with short visits over a period of several weeks, until Willow is able to move. We also learn a lot about Lout’s history and it is amazing he turned out as well as he did.
This was a really lovely story about family, both blood and found.
July 25, 2020
🖤🤍🖤VANILLA & COCOA PERFECT SWIRL 🖤🤍🖤
Dear READERS
ANOTHER ABSOLUTE MAGNIFICENT STORY
SO MUCH GOODNESS IN THIS BOOK 📖.
It’s like a bag of chocolates 🍫 each one is divine.
The unfolding of this couple truly heartwarming .
When two individuals need someone in their life,
to love them for who they are .
Bam they meet & sparks ⚡️ fly .
The real life twists to the This author’s stories pull at the heart , but this one shows how one brutal event can turn into a blessing. It can’t erase what happens to someone, but it shows the strength some have to get past horrible events in their life .
Personal Note 📝
I wish real life in 2020 still had huge families helping each other like the characters in these books .
~BIBLIOPHILE SUSAN
BOOKSUGARGETKISSED 💋 📚
Dear READERS
ANOTHER ABSOLUTE MAGNIFICENT STORY
SO MUCH GOODNESS IN THIS BOOK 📖.
It’s like a bag of chocolates 🍫 each one is divine.
The unfolding of this couple truly heartwarming .
When two individuals need someone in their life,
to love them for who they are .
Bam they meet & sparks ⚡️ fly .
The real life twists to the This author’s stories pull at the heart , but this one shows how one brutal event can turn into a blessing. It can’t erase what happens to someone, but it shows the strength some have to get past horrible events in their life .
Personal Note 📝
I wish real life in 2020 still had huge families helping each other like the characters in these books .
~BIBLIOPHILE SUSAN
BOOKSUGARGETKISSED 💋 📚
May 1, 2023
Not as good as the first 4 in this series
The first 45-50% of this one was nothing more than uninspired sex scenes strung together by unimportant dialogue. Although the first 4 books in this series dont have particularly intricate plots or storylines, at least the writing and / or characters were funny or interesting. This book has none of that.
The first 45-50% of this one was nothing more than uninspired sex scenes strung together by unimportant dialogue. Although the first 4 books in this series dont have particularly intricate plots or storylines, at least the writing and / or characters were funny or interesting. This book has none of that.
November 2, 2019
Keeps getting better
I love this series. It is always getting better and better. All so shows what a real man, alpha man should be. All so shows that everyone has a freak flag and should let them fly!
I love this series. It is always getting better and better. All so shows what a real man, alpha man should be. All so shows that everyone has a freak flag and should let them fly!
March 22, 2023
A bit better than the others, needed editing
April 6, 2022
Dark themes but handled with ❤️, 👊 and a sense of humor!
I do NOT consider it to be a STAND-ALONE read. Cee Bowerman authors multiple series set within Rojo, Texas and they are intertwined. There is a correct reading order and it can be found on her website (ceebowermanbooks.com). These really do need to be read in that order for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers as there are multiple reoccurring characters, details that cannot be adequately recapped within the scope of another story that contributes to the story universe (world building), with preceding and concurrent timelines and overarching themes.
** There are some scenes that will be a trigger for sensitive readers. I have included examples below. Also, if you have not read the previous story in this series, the following may contain SPOILERS **
Another great story with some dark themes. The world building continues to be excellent. Maybe this is because of the way it has been built organically, scene by scene, story by story, with new details that have made it seem like you are meeting irl. The characters are strong and we continue to learn more about the Texas Kings, the Texas Knights and the people in their extended family.
In this story, Willow, aka Vanilla, Summer’s sister and Shannon’s third oldest child, and Lout, aka Cocoa a member of the Texas Kings, meet when he answers the door in his tidy whiteys. There are some really hilarious scenes throughout, but especially when they meet, although we never did get an answer about his eyebrows 😄.
I didn’t lower the rating, but in this story (and the previous) there have been some missing transitions. I am what I would best describe as a “visual” reader, meaning that as I read a story it is like a movie playing in my mind. Not sure if these occurred because text was removed when edited, or the sub-title was missed, but it totally pulls me out of the story. I highlighted one extreme example and loaded it to Goodreads.com for anyone interested. The scene was a good one in which Vanilla and Cocoa was in the clubhouse after Summer and Bird’s wedding and they were flirting heavily. There is some banter, of which I can only assume was still in the clubhouse, and then the next paragraph is in a totally different scene. Sometimes there is a change with the POV, or even a symbol / design of some kind. Without one or the other of those, there should be some type of written transition, such as: They made their way back …, Later that evening …, etc.
One last note before I wrap this part up for readers still not sure about this series … the MC genre contains several different branches from sweet (non-violent) to outlaw to one percenters. While the Texas Knights MC is in the middle imo, the Texas Kings MC is more of the outlaw variety. Both focus on love, brotherhood, families and support, but the Texas Kings also bring vengeance to the table.
⛔️ The interwoven SERIES contains references to, or scenes detailing, subject matter that may be a trigger or offensive to some, including, but not limited to: adult language; derogatory terms; mental health challenges; steamy adult intimate scenes with dominance, submission, spanking for pleasure, restraints, “bottom” play, breath play, sensory deprivation, voyeurism, exhibitionism, etc.; violence such as kidnapping, abduction, murder, death, torture, assault, fighting, betrayal, coercion, blackmail, rape, attempted rape, statutory rape, stalking, bigotry, threats, subterfuge, money laundering, cheating, prostitution, human trafficking, mafia / cartels, arson, drug use, drug addiction, drug manufacturing, drug distribution, as well as the mental, physical and sexual abuse of females and/or children, polygamy, etc.
** Caution: The series contains scenes with reference to, or detailed graphic violence against females and children that fit into the storyline, but may be a trigger for some **
There are very few grammatical issues in this story, it is extremely well written with the exception I listed above.
Listed below are examples of the types of errors I found within the SERIES: incorrect word choice (piece iso peace), incorrect word tense (one iso ones), typos (big[1] iso big, abou iso about, att iso at) punctuation errors (extra periods, commas, extra spaces, missed quotation marks, missed capitalization at beginning of sentence), missed words and extra inserted / repetitive words. I highlighted some of these and loaded my notes out to Goodreads.com for anyone interested.
I am mentioning these for readers such as myself that visualize the story as it is read, because errors interrupt the flow.
I do NOT consider it to be a STAND-ALONE read. Cee Bowerman authors multiple series set within Rojo, Texas and they are intertwined. There is a correct reading order and it can be found on her website (ceebowermanbooks.com). These really do need to be read in that order for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers as there are multiple reoccurring characters, details that cannot be adequately recapped within the scope of another story that contributes to the story universe (world building), with preceding and concurrent timelines and overarching themes.
** There are some scenes that will be a trigger for sensitive readers. I have included examples below. Also, if you have not read the previous story in this series, the following may contain SPOILERS **
Another great story with some dark themes. The world building continues to be excellent. Maybe this is because of the way it has been built organically, scene by scene, story by story, with new details that have made it seem like you are meeting irl. The characters are strong and we continue to learn more about the Texas Kings, the Texas Knights and the people in their extended family.
In this story, Willow, aka Vanilla, Summer’s sister and Shannon’s third oldest child, and Lout, aka Cocoa a member of the Texas Kings, meet when he answers the door in his tidy whiteys. There are some really hilarious scenes throughout, but especially when they meet, although we never did get an answer about his eyebrows 😄.
I didn’t lower the rating, but in this story (and the previous) there have been some missing transitions. I am what I would best describe as a “visual” reader, meaning that as I read a story it is like a movie playing in my mind. Not sure if these occurred because text was removed when edited, or the sub-title was missed, but it totally pulls me out of the story. I highlighted one extreme example and loaded it to Goodreads.com for anyone interested. The scene was a good one in which Vanilla and Cocoa was in the clubhouse after Summer and Bird’s wedding and they were flirting heavily. There is some banter, of which I can only assume was still in the clubhouse, and then the next paragraph is in a totally different scene. Sometimes there is a change with the POV, or even a symbol / design of some kind. Without one or the other of those, there should be some type of written transition, such as: They made their way back …, Later that evening …, etc.
One last note before I wrap this part up for readers still not sure about this series … the MC genre contains several different branches from sweet (non-violent) to outlaw to one percenters. While the Texas Knights MC is in the middle imo, the Texas Kings MC is more of the outlaw variety. Both focus on love, brotherhood, families and support, but the Texas Kings also bring vengeance to the table.
⛔️ The interwoven SERIES contains references to, or scenes detailing, subject matter that may be a trigger or offensive to some, including, but not limited to: adult language; derogatory terms; mental health challenges; steamy adult intimate scenes with dominance, submission, spanking for pleasure, restraints, “bottom” play, breath play, sensory deprivation, voyeurism, exhibitionism, etc.; violence such as kidnapping, abduction, murder, death, torture, assault, fighting, betrayal, coercion, blackmail, rape, attempted rape, statutory rape, stalking, bigotry, threats, subterfuge, money laundering, cheating, prostitution, human trafficking, mafia / cartels, arson, drug use, drug addiction, drug manufacturing, drug distribution, as well as the mental, physical and sexual abuse of females and/or children, polygamy, etc.
** Caution: The series contains scenes with reference to, or detailed graphic violence against females and children that fit into the storyline, but may be a trigger for some **
There are very few grammatical issues in this story, it is extremely well written with the exception I listed above.
Listed below are examples of the types of errors I found within the SERIES: incorrect word choice (piece iso peace), incorrect word tense (one iso ones), typos (big[1] iso big, abou iso about, att iso at) punctuation errors (extra periods, commas, extra spaces, missed quotation marks, missed capitalization at beginning of sentence), missed words and extra inserted / repetitive words. I highlighted some of these and loaded my notes out to Goodreads.com for anyone interested.
I am mentioning these for readers such as myself that visualize the story as it is read, because errors interrupt the flow.
March 23, 2022
So I'm starting to think that all of Cee Bowerman's books revolve around family and children. There are always kids or babies involved, somehow. For a so-called MC book, the MC is actually kinda a background thing in all the books I've read so far (books #1, #3, and #4 in this series, plus this one). The only MC element in this book is that all the "brothers" are constantly around and have each other's backs when sh*t goes down... and that they ride motorcycles.
I really wanted to read this book after experiencing Willow and Lout's first meeting in book #4. This book starts with that, so it overlaps with book #4 a little at the beginning. On one hand, that means it works well as a standalone if you haven't read any of the other books in the series. On the other hand, if you're binging the whole series (like me) then you'd fight it a bit repetitive.
Anyway. The way they first met was very funny, and I suspected they'd end up together when I was reading book #4. Ms Bowerman did not disappoint.
I really like how low-angst all the Texas Kings MC books have been. No OW drama, no miscommunication, no playing games. It's fantastic. I also like how the guys are all alpha and strong but they respect strong women and don't try to dictate to nor control their women.
In this book, Lout has to deal with some messiness in his family, and I was so glad that Willow was immediately supportive. He didn't want to expose her to it, but she told him that if she's with him, she has to be with him through both the good and bad. I loved that. I loved how he cared so much for his nieces and vowed to be there for them. I also liked how he trusted Willow to take care of herself, enough to involve her in his plans instead of sidelining her in an attempt to keep her safe. He was tempted to do the latter, of course, but when he realised that he needed her help to carry out the plan, he involved her, and they became real partners. That's what I love to see.
Another thing I noticed about Ms Bowerman's plots, though, and this isn't a good thing, is that she in both book #4 as well as this book, she tried to set up a stalker-type villain, but in both cases it fizzled out. Why make me worry for Willow if it was all going to come to nothing and be solved in one sentence? There was no confrontation and no escalation. Literally, this villain is mentioned several times, then doesn't appear at all for chapters and chapters, and then suddenly there's one sentence explaining what happened to him. This made him so redundant that he might as well not have been written into the story.
Still, overall I enjoyed this book. It's nice escapist literature. I'm going to complain about the cover again because the title cannot even be seen against the background image -- what was the cover designer thinking! Such a poor contrast of colours. Just as well that I didn't judge this book by its cover, eh?
I really wanted to read this book after experiencing Willow and Lout's first meeting in book #4. This book starts with that, so it overlaps with book #4 a little at the beginning. On one hand, that means it works well as a standalone if you haven't read any of the other books in the series. On the other hand, if you're binging the whole series (like me) then you'd fight it a bit repetitive.
Anyway. The way they first met was very funny, and I suspected they'd end up together when I was reading book #4. Ms Bowerman did not disappoint.
I really like how low-angst all the Texas Kings MC books have been. No OW drama, no miscommunication, no playing games. It's fantastic. I also like how the guys are all alpha and strong but they respect strong women and don't try to dictate to nor control their women.
In this book, Lout has to deal with some messiness in his family, and I was so glad that Willow was immediately supportive. He didn't want to expose her to it, but she told him that if she's with him, she has to be with him through both the good and bad. I loved that. I loved how he cared so much for his nieces and vowed to be there for them. I also liked how he trusted Willow to take care of herself, enough to involve her in his plans instead of sidelining her in an attempt to keep her safe. He was tempted to do the latter, of course, but when he realised that he needed her help to carry out the plan, he involved her, and they became real partners. That's what I love to see.
Another thing I noticed about Ms Bowerman's plots, though, and this isn't a good thing, is that she in both book #4 as well as this book, she tried to set up a stalker-type villain, but in both cases it fizzled out. Why make me worry for Willow if it was all going to come to nothing and be solved in one sentence? There was no confrontation and no escalation. Literally, this villain is mentioned several times, then doesn't appear at all for chapters and chapters, and then suddenly there's one sentence explaining what happened to him. This made him so redundant that he might as well not have been written into the story.
Still, overall I enjoyed this book. It's nice escapist literature. I'm going to complain about the cover again because the title cannot even be seen against the background image -- what was the cover designer thinking! Such a poor contrast of colours. Just as well that I didn't judge this book by its cover, eh?
November 12, 2021
Break out the tissues: this one’s a tear jerker…in a good way, as well as sad.
I swear I love Cee Bowerman’s books, but I abhor all the errors. They are intrusive, and they take so much away from a most excellent story. When is she going to get a good proofreader and then follow up on what the proofreader suggests? (One wonders.)
Pesky errors include:
No breaks (yet again) in scenes so it is difficult to figure out when the next group of people are talking and interacting. One example: Lout and Willow are about to play a game on a Super Nintendo sitting side by side on a heavy coffee table at the clubhouse. With no break in the conversation, suddenly Willow is pulling Lout off the couch to dance with her; when she refuses, she goes off to dance with Brenda and Terra. And…Willow is in a different outfit. Is this a change of scene? Apparently, the Nintendo game ended and we’re somewhere else. It’s distracting in the extreme and it happens All.The.Time. Argh!
“…you’ll be safe here since your family….” In context this should read, “…you’ll be safe here since YOU ARE family” so the contraction should be “…you’re family.” There’s a different meaning between “your family” and “you’re family.”
And once again with the your/you’re controversy: “Your family, so your food is on the house.” Martha is saying “YOU ARE family…” so it should read, “You’re family, so food is on the house.” Again, huge difference in meaning between “your family” and “you’re family.”
These errors are ALL stoppers – they pull the reader out of the story in order to ponder what the writer is trying to say – not good…!
I’d like to know how Lout got his club name: was he a lout previously? Sure doesn’t sound like it. He seems to be a straightforward, clear thinking man with many fine qualities.
I still enjoy the way each chapter is headed by a quotation from one of the book’s characters. And I really like becoming reacquainted with all the other characters from previous books. This is the 5th book in the Texas Kings series and I so appreciate catching up with all of them. Additionally, I like the way the kids are all individuals. Lout’s sisters are amazing and it’s interesting how they relate to everyone, other kids and adults alike. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, Smokey. I like him and I like his wife, Martha, just as much. I’m looking forward to getting more depth from their relationship and their obvious bonds with their children.
I rated this book 4.5 stars and was going to round down to 4 stars, mainly because of the egregious errors. However…and I do not say this lightly… the story is good. I got totally involved with the characters, laughing and yeah, even crying along with them…so, in the end, decided to round up. HOWEVER I really want Ms Bowerman to correct all these errors before her books go to press (so to speak). Harrumph!
I swear I love Cee Bowerman’s books, but I abhor all the errors. They are intrusive, and they take so much away from a most excellent story. When is she going to get a good proofreader and then follow up on what the proofreader suggests? (One wonders.)
Pesky errors include:
No breaks (yet again) in scenes so it is difficult to figure out when the next group of people are talking and interacting. One example: Lout and Willow are about to play a game on a Super Nintendo sitting side by side on a heavy coffee table at the clubhouse. With no break in the conversation, suddenly Willow is pulling Lout off the couch to dance with her; when she refuses, she goes off to dance with Brenda and Terra. And…Willow is in a different outfit. Is this a change of scene? Apparently, the Nintendo game ended and we’re somewhere else. It’s distracting in the extreme and it happens All.The.Time. Argh!
“…you’ll be safe here since your family….” In context this should read, “…you’ll be safe here since YOU ARE family” so the contraction should be “…you’re family.” There’s a different meaning between “your family” and “you’re family.”
And once again with the your/you’re controversy: “Your family, so your food is on the house.” Martha is saying “YOU ARE family…” so it should read, “You’re family, so food is on the house.” Again, huge difference in meaning between “your family” and “you’re family.”
These errors are ALL stoppers – they pull the reader out of the story in order to ponder what the writer is trying to say – not good…!
I’d like to know how Lout got his club name: was he a lout previously? Sure doesn’t sound like it. He seems to be a straightforward, clear thinking man with many fine qualities.
I still enjoy the way each chapter is headed by a quotation from one of the book’s characters. And I really like becoming reacquainted with all the other characters from previous books. This is the 5th book in the Texas Kings series and I so appreciate catching up with all of them. Additionally, I like the way the kids are all individuals. Lout’s sisters are amazing and it’s interesting how they relate to everyone, other kids and adults alike. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, Smokey. I like him and I like his wife, Martha, just as much. I’m looking forward to getting more depth from their relationship and their obvious bonds with their children.
I rated this book 4.5 stars and was going to round down to 4 stars, mainly because of the egregious errors. However…and I do not say this lightly… the story is good. I got totally involved with the characters, laughing and yeah, even crying along with them…so, in the end, decided to round up. HOWEVER I really want Ms Bowerman to correct all these errors before her books go to press (so to speak). Harrumph!
November 27, 2021
So in the last book we got to see a bit between Lout and Willow, they were funny together, so when I realized they had this book I was excited and I'm happy to report this one lived up to my expectations.
I really loved the banter between Lout and Willow, it made for fun times as they got to know each other. It was funny how oddly honest they were during this time and what they heard only made the attraction more. I was really glad to learn that Willow was a roll with punches kind of girl, those skills came in handy as Lout's family life imploded. From what his mother went through, to learning what his POS of a sister did to his nieces. Honestly, Willow arming up to help the guys was a great scene, as was all the guys reaction.
In the aftermath of everything Willow did a great job, of calming people down, of giving people a safe space, of making sure people knew they were loved and wanted, of standing by when horrible things came out that needed to be dealt with, of giving Lout a couple of days to be a "kid". The two of them managed to build a strong relationship amid so much chaos and have fun doing it.
I really loved the banter between Lout and Willow, it made for fun times as they got to know each other. It was funny how oddly honest they were during this time and what they heard only made the attraction more. I was really glad to learn that Willow was a roll with punches kind of girl, those skills came in handy as Lout's family life imploded. From what his mother went through, to learning what his POS of a sister did to his nieces. Honestly, Willow arming up to help the guys was a great scene, as was all the guys reaction.
In the aftermath of everything Willow did a great job, of calming people down, of giving people a safe space, of making sure people knew they were loved and wanted, of standing by when horrible things came out that needed to be dealt with, of giving Lout a couple of days to be a "kid". The two of them managed to build a strong relationship amid so much chaos and have fun doing it.
October 31, 2019
I'm pretty sure that I say this with every book that I read by Cee Bowerman, but Lout is my favorite...or at least right up there with Grunt and Bird...it's fabulous! We met Lout and Willow in previous books and I'm so glad they got their own story and what an amazing story it is too! The chemistry between these two is off the charts and of course you have all the craziness of family and friends that show up. Love Ms. Bowerman's writing. She gives us fantastic characters...fun, sexy, exciting stories and keeps us hanging out waiting for the next installment. Read her books...start from the first one and continue to Lout and I promise you won't regret it, they're addictive! Great job, once again, Ms. Bowerman, loved it!
October 2, 2020
Cocoa & Vanilla
Great story here on these two. Wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this story or not. But it was much better than I thought it would be.
Their attraction was undeniable and fun.
The way they teamed up together and all that they went though together.
Emerald who was Lout’s niece was unbelievable for her role in her sister’s lives and how she cared for them. Then to find out she was pregnant at age 12-or was it 13? At any rate she was a very strong girl for the life she lived thus far
The part of the clown showing up on Willows wedding day was hysterical!
Then Lout getting the two baby seats with supposedly a baby girl and boy- priceless. Such a great read on this story.
So glad Emerald gave her baby to Cindy and Nick-truly wonderful for them both.
Great story here on these two. Wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this story or not. But it was much better than I thought it would be.
Their attraction was undeniable and fun.
The way they teamed up together and all that they went though together.
Emerald who was Lout’s niece was unbelievable for her role in her sister’s lives and how she cared for them. Then to find out she was pregnant at age 12-or was it 13? At any rate she was a very strong girl for the life she lived thus far
The part of the clown showing up on Willows wedding day was hysterical!
Then Lout getting the two baby seats with supposedly a baby girl and boy- priceless. Such a great read on this story.
So glad Emerald gave her baby to Cindy and Nick-truly wonderful for them both.
June 22, 2021
Adored this one!
Now this is a love story for the books! Bowerman did an excellent job with the characters of the MC, and their significant others.
Lout is a sexy, muscle-bound, family oriented man. He takes care of those around him selflessly. When he answers the door of a friend's house, he is immediately taken with the tiny woman at the door.
Willow is a funky, beautiful, no filter type of woman. She loves her family, and has a passion for fitness. As soon as she sees Lout, she wants him.
The passion between these two are off the charts. They compliment each other beautifully. Soulmates! I recommend this book!
Now this is a love story for the books! Bowerman did an excellent job with the characters of the MC, and their significant others.
Lout is a sexy, muscle-bound, family oriented man. He takes care of those around him selflessly. When he answers the door of a friend's house, he is immediately taken with the tiny woman at the door.
Willow is a funky, beautiful, no filter type of woman. She loves her family, and has a passion for fitness. As soon as she sees Lout, she wants him.
The passion between these two are off the charts. They compliment each other beautifully. Soulmates! I recommend this book!
November 1, 2019
LOUT is book 5 in the already amazing Texas Kings MC series written by the talented Cee Bowerman. I was looking forward to reading Lout and Willow story and the author didn't disappoint. This book is hot, sexy and full of amusing banter. Lout & Willow or Cocoa and Vanilla have some of the best chemistry I have read in a book. I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it. You did an outstanding job Cee!!!!I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. I am looking forward to the next book, Smokey and Martha's story!!
November 5, 2019
Loved Willow and Lout!
Willow and Lout (Cocoa and Vanilla Bean). Their love story is a roller coaster of kids, pranks and drama. Felt like I was home again with my family! Love the Texas Kings MC! This story is a must read if you have read any of the books in this series or if you just want a feel good MC story. There is some violence and some events that could be a potential trigger, so just skip those paragraphs if needed. Those little bits are not what the focus is about. Enjoy, I certainly enjoyed this one. I will be anxiously awaiting the next one!
Willow and Lout (Cocoa and Vanilla Bean). Their love story is a roller coaster of kids, pranks and drama. Felt like I was home again with my family! Love the Texas Kings MC! This story is a must read if you have read any of the books in this series or if you just want a feel good MC story. There is some violence and some events that could be a potential trigger, so just skip those paragraphs if needed. Those little bits are not what the focus is about. Enjoy, I certainly enjoyed this one. I will be anxiously awaiting the next one!
January 26, 2020
A must read
This was a heartbreaking, emotional story that was also filled with unconditional love from friends and family. There were horrific events that will bring the tears, but there were also interesting, fun, and hilarious moments as well. It's truly a story that you won't want to miss!
I'm looking forward to reading more from this series, and I'm hoping that the other two Forrester brothers will have their stories very soon!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and terrific author.
This was a heartbreaking, emotional story that was also filled with unconditional love from friends and family. There were horrific events that will bring the tears, but there were also interesting, fun, and hilarious moments as well. It's truly a story that you won't want to miss!
I'm looking forward to reading more from this series, and I'm hoping that the other two Forrester brothers will have their stories very soon!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and terrific author.
May 21, 2020
She did it again
I read some other reviews and one wasn't the most positive, but I was glad I read this and didn't agree with that reviewer. Yes there is a bit of a repeat at the beginning, but other than that there's no repeats from other books. There are definitely people in small towns that are still not ok with interracial relationships. It is still seen today, I have been lucky that I have only gotten looks and not mean words from outsiders about my relationship. It was good it wasn't the main issue that you got to see them be them. Another great read!
I read some other reviews and one wasn't the most positive, but I was glad I read this and didn't agree with that reviewer. Yes there is a bit of a repeat at the beginning, but other than that there's no repeats from other books. There are definitely people in small towns that are still not ok with interracial relationships. It is still seen today, I have been lucky that I have only gotten looks and not mean words from outsiders about my relationship. It was good it wasn't the main issue that you got to see them be them. Another great read!
November 1, 2020
Bang! Bang!
Loved this one.
Lout/ Lazzy and Willow, yeah. I loved this one.
And the appreciation for the beauty of the male form, MUAH! You hit that always and there was no skimping for this man. Fit many reasons, I LOVE that, and it makes me appreciate your work more.
Ready to go back in time, a bit with Smoke and Martha. Phew! I am excited and nervous. I hope I love it as much and that I finish it as pleased, or better , as I was with the first 5.
You are wiggling into the reader's heart of the voracious reader. Thank you.
Loved this one.
Lout/ Lazzy and Willow, yeah. I loved this one.
And the appreciation for the beauty of the male form, MUAH! You hit that always and there was no skimping for this man. Fit many reasons, I LOVE that, and it makes me appreciate your work more.
Ready to go back in time, a bit with Smoke and Martha. Phew! I am excited and nervous. I hope I love it as much and that I finish it as pleased, or better , as I was with the first 5.
You are wiggling into the reader's heart of the voracious reader. Thank you.
December 21, 2020
I've read all Cee Bowerman's books. I'm finally getting around to having a goodreads and realized how important it is for good reviews. All her books are amazing but Lout and Willow's story has a special place in my heart. Their concept of doing whatever it takes for family is at the core of this story. I could write all the things I love but the best way to describe Cee's books are that I don't even need to read the blurb before reading. Her books automatically go into my TBR list and that fact that she is in kindle unlimited is perfect.
December 27, 2020
Lout and Willow
Wow these two are perfect for each other and it was great what they did for one of his crazy sisters children and the love shown to them all and they blossomed right before your eyes. It was sad that Emerald was being the grown up for her baby sisters, but what an amazing 13 year old child she was and then to find out that she was pregnant and how she handled the situation was nothing but miracle and so mature for her age. I just love how these friends and families rally around each other. Happy reading ladies.
Wow these two are perfect for each other and it was great what they did for one of his crazy sisters children and the love shown to them all and they blossomed right before your eyes. It was sad that Emerald was being the grown up for her baby sisters, but what an amazing 13 year old child she was and then to find out that she was pregnant and how she handled the situation was nothing but miracle and so mature for her age. I just love how these friends and families rally around each other. Happy reading ladies.
March 23, 2022
Genuinely thought that there was going to be a lot more drama with Willow's ex. Seemed like that had been part of the set-up... ah well, at least we got to know what happened there tho.
I have been, on the whole, reading these out of order. Just cherry picking what appealed to me. It is odd, I had avoided them cos they were classed as an MC series... but they're not. Not really.
I liked Willow and Lout very much. Why was he called Lout tho? I mean, his given name was cool!
I like that retribution is given without any qualms... totes agree.
I have been, on the whole, reading these out of order. Just cherry picking what appealed to me. It is odd, I had avoided them cos they were classed as an MC series... but they're not. Not really.
I liked Willow and Lout very much. Why was he called Lout tho? I mean, his given name was cool!
I like that retribution is given without any qualms... totes agree.
August 1, 2024
Good Read
This book has a very bittersweet story and deal with some issues that I personally found a bit darker than the other books. On the other side of that, though, I found myself to become quite emotionally invested in the story and felt like I was along for the ride with the characters. I really love how these books have a focus on family and not so much the MC lifestyle. This book was truly a really brilliant read and I would not only recommend this book, but all the books in the series so far.
This book has a very bittersweet story and deal with some issues that I personally found a bit darker than the other books. On the other side of that, though, I found myself to become quite emotionally invested in the story and felt like I was along for the ride with the characters. I really love how these books have a focus on family and not so much the MC lifestyle. This book was truly a really brilliant read and I would not only recommend this book, but all the books in the series so far.
June 19, 2025
Such an awesome read
This is my second favorite book in this series, Kale is my favorite. I fell in love with Lout and Willow. Love their girls and getting to read Emerald’s story was just the icing on the most decadent cake! Any time I see Miss Bowerman’s name under a book title, I can’t help but download it and read it. Eventually I plan to purchase all her books because I can’t stop going back and reading them over and over again. The literary world is a better place because of her talent.
This is my second favorite book in this series, Kale is my favorite. I fell in love with Lout and Willow. Love their girls and getting to read Emerald’s story was just the icing on the most decadent cake! Any time I see Miss Bowerman’s name under a book title, I can’t help but download it and read it. Eventually I plan to purchase all her books because I can’t stop going back and reading them over and over again. The literary world is a better place because of her talent.
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