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SWAT Generation 2.0 #7
Join the Club
There are a few lessons one has to learn for themselves. Then there are the lessons that most people don’t have to learn because it’s just not done.
For instance, most people know instinctively that they shouldn’t crave the mother of their brother’s child.
Bourne Pena isn’t most men.
Bourne does everything he can to fight the attraction he feels for Delanie, but in the end, his refusal to go there almost ends up costing him his life.
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Delanie Davidsdottir just wanted to forget. One night, she wanted to feel like a normal human being.
That one night changes her life and gives her a daughter that becomes her heart and soul. From that point forward, she does her level best to keep her head on straight and not make any more mistakes.
And falling for her child’s father's twin brother—say that three times fast— would be a mistake. Not only is he Trouble with a capital T, he’s also a SWAT officer that puts his life on the line every single day.
She can’t take another loss like the one she suffered once before.
Then again, Delanie never encountered a man like Bourne Pena before, either.
For instance, most people know instinctively that they shouldn’t crave the mother of their brother’s child.
Bourne Pena isn’t most men.
Bourne does everything he can to fight the attraction he feels for Delanie, but in the end, his refusal to go there almost ends up costing him his life.
***
Delanie Davidsdottir just wanted to forget. One night, she wanted to feel like a normal human being.
That one night changes her life and gives her a daughter that becomes her heart and soul. From that point forward, she does her level best to keep her head on straight and not make any more mistakes.
And falling for her child’s father's twin brother—say that three times fast— would be a mistake. Not only is he Trouble with a capital T, he’s also a SWAT officer that puts his life on the line every single day.
She can’t take another loss like the one she suffered once before.
Then again, Delanie never encountered a man like Bourne Pena before, either.
367 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2020
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Lani Lynn Vale
163 books7,277 followersLani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.
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July 15, 2020
This was part two of the Pena-Davidsdottir hot mess of a quadrangle! After reading Booth and Dillan's happily ever after and finding out how LLV planned on working this confusion out, I couldn't wait to see how she'd work her magic on Bourne and Delanie.
So just like Booth had always liked Dillan, Bourne had always liked Delanie (and vice versa). The birth of sweet Asa changed things, but they only grew closer as a family. When Booth gave the first years of Asa's life to the military, he tasked Bourne with being there. And he was. Bourne was there for doctor's appointments, school meetings, pick ups, drop offs, dinners, support, comfort, etc. He. was. always. there! When Booth gets his chance at happiness, Bourne finally realizes that he deserves his own.
There were the expected hiccups and even a scene that accurately illustrated Bourne's place in everyone's lives - how important he was, how necessary he was, and how incredible he was. Not having the title of father didn't make him any less of one and as he and many others have said (and which I truly believe)... it takes a village! While this love story was a bit more complicated than others in the LLV library, it was still an amazing romance with a swoon-worthy hero and his beautiful and strong woman. It was sweet and hot and totally hit the spot. 🡰 🡰 Yeah, I can be corny. Honestly, read the story and you'll see why LLV books are such winners for me.
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So just like Booth had always liked Dillan, Bourne had always liked Delanie (and vice versa). The birth of sweet Asa changed things, but they only grew closer as a family. When Booth gave the first years of Asa's life to the military, he tasked Bourne with being there. And he was. Bourne was there for doctor's appointments, school meetings, pick ups, drop offs, dinners, support, comfort, etc. He. was. always. there! When Booth gets his chance at happiness, Bourne finally realizes that he deserves his own.
I could see the soap suds that she was using sluicing down the length of her body. The way her short hair stuck to her neck as the water hit it The way her thighs were slightly parted as she worked the soap between her legs and down her shapely thighs.
I groaned under my breath, my eyes closing momentarily as I tried to regain control.
It was useless. When it came to Delanie Davidsdottir, I didn't have any. Not at all.
There were the expected hiccups and even a scene that accurately illustrated Bourne's place in everyone's lives - how important he was, how necessary he was, and how incredible he was. Not having the title of father didn't make him any less of one and as he and many others have said (and which I truly believe)... it takes a village! While this love story was a bit more complicated than others in the LLV library, it was still an amazing romance with a swoon-worthy hero and his beautiful and strong woman. It was sweet and hot and totally hit the spot. 🡰 🡰 Yeah, I can be corny. Honestly, read the story and you'll see why LLV books are such winners for me.
Find the full review HERE
July 16, 2020
I wondered what shenanigans Bourne and Delaney would get up to when I was reading the previous book. They definitely had their work cut out for them when it came to establishing their relationship. The conflict here was different from the other twin counterparts, which I appreciated.
There was much more to Bourne that met the eye and I feel we got the opportunity to get to know him a little better than we did Delaney. He really dominated the scenes and it seems he was characterized a little deeper. That’s not to say that what I did learn about Delaney wasn’t relevant. Just not as in depth. The plot was strong, particularly the internal conflicts. Definitely a great addition to the collection.
Complementary copy received and voluntarily reviewed.
There was much more to Bourne that met the eye and I feel we got the opportunity to get to know him a little better than we did Delaney. He really dominated the scenes and it seems he was characterized a little deeper. That’s not to say that what I did learn about Delaney wasn’t relevant. Just not as in depth. The plot was strong, particularly the internal conflicts. Definitely a great addition to the collection.
Complementary copy received and voluntarily reviewed.
July 14, 2020
So Mr July was none other than Bourne and since he is the twin of Booth I felt like I knew a whole lot of his story. And honestly I did. I knew that he stayed home and joined the SWAT team to help Delaney raise Asa.
I didn't really think about what he had given up to do that. Although I knew that he had been crushing on Delaney forever, I didn't really know much more about him. So having him front and centre was awesome and I enjoyed getting to know more about what made him tick.
Delaney had previously felt a little cold and distant and I had her pegged as a little bit selfish. And I was kind of right, but seeing her actions through Bourne's eyes I really liked her. She did everything for her son and worked hard to earn everything he needed so she didn't have to be a burden to anyone else.
I was expecting a fair amount of drama in this book that I didn't really get. There was some drama but most of it didn't come from where I expected. And I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for it to happen and rejoicing when it went in a whole other direction.
Now I can't wait to get my hands on Mr August. I have been so fixated on Booth and Dillon and Bourne and Delaney, I have no idea who's up next but I can't wait.
I didn't really think about what he had given up to do that. Although I knew that he had been crushing on Delaney forever, I didn't really know much more about him. So having him front and centre was awesome and I enjoyed getting to know more about what made him tick.
Delaney had previously felt a little cold and distant and I had her pegged as a little bit selfish. And I was kind of right, but seeing her actions through Bourne's eyes I really liked her. She did everything for her son and worked hard to earn everything he needed so she didn't have to be a burden to anyone else.
I was expecting a fair amount of drama in this book that I didn't really get. There was some drama but most of it didn't come from where I expected. And I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for it to happen and rejoicing when it went in a whole other direction.
Now I can't wait to get my hands on Mr August. I have been so fixated on Booth and Dillon and Bourne and Delaney, I have no idea who's up next but I can't wait.
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June 26, 2020sibling double dipping
July 15, 2020
3.5 ‘No Going Back’ Stars
Ahhhh, these Pena men sure know how to put me through the wringer! Join The Club unveiled the remaining of the Pena-Davidsdottir debacle and what an journey it was, Bourne was one tough cookie. Yes, a hot and delicious one, but tough nonetheless, even if at his core, he was all molten deliciousness, lol!
Yep, we knew going in that this one would a bit of a pickle given how much Bourne wanted to deny his attraction to Delanie. And after he slipped and revealed his hunger, I was like yay! but then the damn stubborn man just had to continue to deny his feeling and make it seem he just wanted to get her out of her system and I wanted to kick his ass, hard! Melanie had been through enough already, and as the past was none of her fault, I wanted her man to immediately after the first encounter to be all in….
I wanted her.
I wanted her bad.
But I couldn’t have her.
Brother’s baby mama.
Brother’s baby mama.
“Why did you fight so hard for Booth and Dillan, but you won’t fight for something that we could have?” Delanie whispered.
But she sure was a strong woman, and even with her heartbreak, she stood her ground. Fortunately it just took Bourne a small wake up call to drive him into action and claim his woman, from that moment forward he was as swoony as it get, and considering how hot he was already, let’s just saw say I was soaking up each of his Alpha moment deliciousness!
“I’m in love with you,” I told her bluntly. “Have been for a while. I was just too stubborn to allow myself to admit it.”
“I’m in. I’m all in,”
I wanted the whole thing.
With Delanie.
I knew deep down that she was it for me.
That’s right, once his stubborn ass saw there was truly nothing stopping him from taking what he so desperately wanted, I was in LLV Alpha heaven. He had already been all about his family and devoted to Asa like a father, but when their family hang ups were all fixed, it was great to witness the new dynamic between the ‘foursome’, and believe me, I NEVER expected to say this, considering their clusterf@ck of a past, but it kind of fit all perfectly between them. We could FEEL that each couple truly only ever wanted one another, respectively, and there was never any doubt on whom of the twins they considered to be their ONE.
Join The Club, proved how only Ms. Vale can transform, with her addictive story telling, what initially was a mess of a situation, into a love story that we feel deeply about, unfurling so many emotions and feelings in the reader, that we can’t help but fall in love, each and every time, along with the characters. The humor, the action and steamy moments, are always plenty, and make us rejoice to the full. Beyond addictive, indeed, and already anxiously awaiting for the next KPD SWAT 2.0! <3 <3 <3 <3
I have a hundred million things that I want to tell you when it comes to how perfect you are for me.”
My wife.
Still, to this day, it felt surreal to call her mine.
I loved the hell out of her, and it made my heart shine like a goddamn beacon when I thought of her.
Even after all these years, she was still my everything.
ARC kindly provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an honest review
Ahhhh, these Pena men sure know how to put me through the wringer! Join The Club unveiled the remaining of the Pena-Davidsdottir debacle and what an journey it was, Bourne was one tough cookie. Yes, a hot and delicious one, but tough nonetheless, even if at his core, he was all molten deliciousness, lol!
Yep, we knew going in that this one would a bit of a pickle given how much Bourne wanted to deny his attraction to Delanie. And after he slipped and revealed his hunger, I was like yay! but then the damn stubborn man just had to continue to deny his feeling and make it seem he just wanted to get her out of her system and I wanted to kick his ass, hard! Melanie had been through enough already, and as the past was none of her fault, I wanted her man to immediately after the first encounter to be all in….
I wanted her.
I wanted her bad.
But I couldn’t have her.
Brother’s baby mama.
Brother’s baby mama.
“Why did you fight so hard for Booth and Dillan, but you won’t fight for something that we could have?” Delanie whispered.
But she sure was a strong woman, and even with her heartbreak, she stood her ground. Fortunately it just took Bourne a small wake up call to drive him into action and claim his woman, from that moment forward he was as swoony as it get, and considering how hot he was already, let’s just saw say I was soaking up each of his Alpha moment deliciousness!
“I’m in love with you,” I told her bluntly. “Have been for a while. I was just too stubborn to allow myself to admit it.”
“I’m in. I’m all in,”
I wanted the whole thing.
With Delanie.
I knew deep down that she was it for me.
That’s right, once his stubborn ass saw there was truly nothing stopping him from taking what he so desperately wanted, I was in LLV Alpha heaven. He had already been all about his family and devoted to Asa like a father, but when their family hang ups were all fixed, it was great to witness the new dynamic between the ‘foursome’, and believe me, I NEVER expected to say this, considering their clusterf@ck of a past, but it kind of fit all perfectly between them. We could FEEL that each couple truly only ever wanted one another, respectively, and there was never any doubt on whom of the twins they considered to be their ONE.
Join The Club, proved how only Ms. Vale can transform, with her addictive story telling, what initially was a mess of a situation, into a love story that we feel deeply about, unfurling so many emotions and feelings in the reader, that we can’t help but fall in love, each and every time, along with the characters. The humor, the action and steamy moments, are always plenty, and make us rejoice to the full. Beyond addictive, indeed, and already anxiously awaiting for the next KPD SWAT 2.0! <3 <3 <3 <3
I have a hundred million things that I want to tell you when it comes to how perfect you are for me.”
My wife.
Still, to this day, it felt surreal to call her mine.
I loved the hell out of her, and it made my heart shine like a goddamn beacon when I thought of her.
Even after all these years, she was still my everything.
ARC kindly provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an honest review
July 14, 2020
Join the Club rounds out the love quadrilateral with the story of Bourne and Delanie! Another adorable story. Bourne and Delanie had a tougher road than their twins, Dillan and Booth. Both Bourne and Delanie say some things that cause strife and must be overcome. Asa is delightful as per usual! The ending was a bit too unbelievable in my opinion, but entire TV shows were made from this type of event, so what do I know?
Bourne and Delanie both still resist the love they feel for each other out of some misguided loyalty to others. Bourne even admits in Join the Club his entire life has been deferred to Booth. Delanie and Dillan have a healthier relationship, but Dillan has done a lot to help Delanie, especially financially. Also, their dad is back in Join the Club and he brings the bat crap crazy extra hard. Seriously, what is wrong with that man?!
Asa continues to be an adorable addition and, in Join the Club especially, he helps show the adults they are being stupid as only a child could! Bourne makes a decision in anger at the end that I struggled with. He was 100% correct in his anger! However, his response seemed ill advised. I'm glad he finally did something that HE wanted, but it felt like it was for the wrong reasons.
Join the Club is classic LLV and readers will love that! We already know Bourne and Delanie, so the story really jumps right in to their push/pull dynamics. I thought this was angstier than the other books in this series (not a bad thing necessarily) because Bourne and Delanie had communication issues for sure!
POV: dual 1st
Tears: a few
Trope: single mom, miscommunication
Triggers: none
Series/Standalone: standalone (but you really should at least read Joke's on You first)
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
authors like Aurora Rose Reynolds, KC Lynn, Harper Sloan...then you will probably like Join the Club!
Join the Club
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July 14, 2020
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Join the Club was a sinful romp of a romance full of no-holds-barred passion and drama. With a touch of the taboo and some lighthearted giggles, Lani Lynn Vale finished off the triangle between the Pena and Davidsdottir twins in a most satisfying way.
While you can read Join the Club as a standalone where Vale included enough details of the love triangle (quadrangle?) to do it justice, I would suggest reading Joke’s on You–Booth and Dillan’s book–to get the full effect. Because boy was it a complex situation for all involved! Between that tangled web and the heat level, this was a super quick but enjoyable read... Read More
Join the Club was a sinful romp of a romance full of no-holds-barred passion and drama. With a touch of the taboo and some lighthearted giggles, Lani Lynn Vale finished off the triangle between the Pena and Davidsdottir twins in a most satisfying way.
While you can read Join the Club as a standalone where Vale included enough details of the love triangle (quadrangle?) to do it justice, I would suggest reading Joke’s on You–Booth and Dillan’s book–to get the full effect. Because boy was it a complex situation for all involved! Between that tangled web and the heat level, this was a super quick but enjoyable read... Read More
February 1, 2023
It was cute. 3.25
July 14, 2020
Finally we have part two of the love square. I can't even when I tell you how much I love their story. So freaking great.
Just like their twins Bourne and Delanie have loved eachother for a long time. Life had a different path for them all and it's fair to say it wasn't easy but out of that came sweet little Asa who has filled all of their lives with so much love, it made every single sacrifice worth it.
Now I'm going to say this book isn't what you think it is. I've seen some pretty unfair reviews when this book wasn't even out at that point and their talking about shit they don't have even the slightest clue about. This isn't some raunchy share fest between twins. Not even a little so if that is what you're concerned about, don't. It's perfectly safe with no mention of double dipping or anything of the sort. Lani did a great job at sharing their story in a tasteful respectful way for all parties involved.
So fear not!.
MOVING ON SWIFTLY
So Bourne Pena is an absolute hottie. All kinds of dark and dangerous that I was living for. He's a little closed of but when he let down his guard I was all in and completely in love with the man. He's sacrificed his dreams so that his brother could live his and then he put his life on hold to help bring up Asa. The man is the perfect blend of hard and sweet and is so completely loyal to the ones he loves.
Delanie Davidsdottir is a pretty kick ass female. She never meant to sleep with Boothe Pena, let alone have a baby with him. However she also can't regret that because it brought her sweet little Asa. So she dealt with the hand she was given and made life work. She had her struggles and moments of doubt but she grew up and did the best she could whilst building a future for her and her son. I not only admired her strength, I respected her.
These two have a rough time. Listen they had ALOT to deal with and it got a little messy for a hot minute. Eventually though they realised they are ment to be and honestly it's the truth. They are so freaking perfect for eachother. Both are pretty reserved and very hard working. The tension and chemistry is everything here!!. I love that they tried to hide it at first but everyone just knew something was going on because the vibes coming from them were strong AF. I just loved them.
It's sweet and tension filled. It's a little frustrating and a little heartbreaking at times and holy hell did I not see that surprise coming. LOL. It would only happen to them. Also.. that ending!!. Man I cried hard. I laughed, cried and cheered them on all the damn way. The characters are multidimensional with so much to give. The story flowed perfectly with a little of everything to keep you on your toes. It's a well rounded book and I honestly have nothing bad to say, Lani never disappoints.
Now I really need Any Day Now!!! Amelia's book is going to be everything!!!!.
Just like their twins Bourne and Delanie have loved eachother for a long time. Life had a different path for them all and it's fair to say it wasn't easy but out of that came sweet little Asa who has filled all of their lives with so much love, it made every single sacrifice worth it.
Now I'm going to say this book isn't what you think it is. I've seen some pretty unfair reviews when this book wasn't even out at that point and their talking about shit they don't have even the slightest clue about. This isn't some raunchy share fest between twins. Not even a little so if that is what you're concerned about, don't. It's perfectly safe with no mention of double dipping or anything of the sort. Lani did a great job at sharing their story in a tasteful respectful way for all parties involved.
So fear not!.
MOVING ON SWIFTLY
So Bourne Pena is an absolute hottie. All kinds of dark and dangerous that I was living for. He's a little closed of but when he let down his guard I was all in and completely in love with the man. He's sacrificed his dreams so that his brother could live his and then he put his life on hold to help bring up Asa. The man is the perfect blend of hard and sweet and is so completely loyal to the ones he loves.
Delanie Davidsdottir is a pretty kick ass female. She never meant to sleep with Boothe Pena, let alone have a baby with him. However she also can't regret that because it brought her sweet little Asa. So she dealt with the hand she was given and made life work. She had her struggles and moments of doubt but she grew up and did the best she could whilst building a future for her and her son. I not only admired her strength, I respected her.
These two have a rough time. Listen they had ALOT to deal with and it got a little messy for a hot minute. Eventually though they realised they are ment to be and honestly it's the truth. They are so freaking perfect for eachother. Both are pretty reserved and very hard working. The tension and chemistry is everything here!!. I love that they tried to hide it at first but everyone just knew something was going on because the vibes coming from them were strong AF. I just loved them.
It's sweet and tension filled. It's a little frustrating and a little heartbreaking at times and holy hell did I not see that surprise coming. LOL. It would only happen to them. Also.. that ending!!. Man I cried hard. I laughed, cried and cheered them on all the damn way. The characters are multidimensional with so much to give. The story flowed perfectly with a little of everything to keep you on your toes. It's a well rounded book and I honestly have nothing bad to say, Lani never disappoints.
Now I really need Any Day Now!!! Amelia's book is going to be everything!!!!.
July 15, 2020
So I alway's feel the need to start out my reviews of Mrs. Vale's books with I've been a fan of Mrs. Vale's for a long time. My sister got me into her books and since than I devour each and every one of them. With that being said, I do have to say I have had many mixed emotions with this series overall. It's been very hit or miss with me, just like with all of her books. But I have to say I'm very particular when it comes to Series spin-off's and I have to admit that this Series Generation 2.0 is just Not as good as the Original one. And I will explain why at the end of my review. I also have to say I wasn't sure what to expect when it to Booth and Bourne's books and actually wasn't sure if I was going to read them or not. Anyway's let's get down to business.
Let's start with Bourne, as with Booth, I was sure what to expect when it came to Bourne. I know their twins and that their not going to be exactly alike. But I thought maybe Bourne would have some of Booth's traits. Here's the thing though Bourne is nothing like Booth. Look I understand that Bourne evidently gave up a bunch of dreams when he was younger for his brother and because of his broken foot. But I'm going to be completely honest here, I found myself Not liking Bourne that much in this book. I found Bourne to be a bit selfish, rude, and a bit childish. He seemed to complain about everything and ran from things when they didn't go his way. He also seemed to hold a bunch of resentment towards Booth for him not being able to go through his dreams/wishes when he was younger.
Ahhhhh Delanie, I've had a lot maybe misguided feelings towards her ever since the beginning. I have to say that I had been pretty sure I wasn't going to like her. But she actually surprised me and I ended up liking her a lot more than I thought I would.
Here's the thing I didn't love this book. But I did like it. I enjoyed Booth's book more than this one. The other thing as I mentioned above about this Series the Generation 2.0 series being hit and miss with me. I just feeling like there's the "It" factor missing in this one. In the Original SWAT series every single one of the characters felt like they belonged, that they were All Family. In this series I don't get the Family feeling in most of the books, these are kids of the original members of SWAT and they grew up together. But in most of the books it seems like they hardly talk to each other, sure there may be mentions that there friends or know one another, But that's about it. Also again with the Family feeling, their families are barely in this series, they may get mentioned a few times or may make an appearence but that's about it. Some of the books I get the Family feelings and others I just don't. Like in this one, their dad makes one appearance and that's it, nothing with their mom. Sure his and Booth's sister's make a few appearance's, but again not really a family feeling.
I'm giving this book 3.5 to 4 Stars out of 5 and on to the next one!!!!
**I received an ARC of this book for my honest opinion**
Let's start with Bourne, as with Booth, I was sure what to expect when it came to Bourne. I know their twins and that their not going to be exactly alike. But I thought maybe Bourne would have some of Booth's traits. Here's the thing though Bourne is nothing like Booth. Look I understand that Bourne evidently gave up a bunch of dreams when he was younger for his brother and because of his broken foot. But I'm going to be completely honest here, I found myself Not liking Bourne that much in this book. I found Bourne to be a bit selfish, rude, and a bit childish. He seemed to complain about everything and ran from things when they didn't go his way. He also seemed to hold a bunch of resentment towards Booth for him not being able to go through his dreams/wishes when he was younger.
Ahhhhh Delanie, I've had a lot maybe misguided feelings towards her ever since the beginning. I have to say that I had been pretty sure I wasn't going to like her. But she actually surprised me and I ended up liking her a lot more than I thought I would.
Here's the thing I didn't love this book. But I did like it. I enjoyed Booth's book more than this one. The other thing as I mentioned above about this Series the Generation 2.0 series being hit and miss with me. I just feeling like there's the "It" factor missing in this one. In the Original SWAT series every single one of the characters felt like they belonged, that they were All Family. In this series I don't get the Family feeling in most of the books, these are kids of the original members of SWAT and they grew up together. But in most of the books it seems like they hardly talk to each other, sure there may be mentions that there friends or know one another, But that's about it. Also again with the Family feeling, their families are barely in this series, they may get mentioned a few times or may make an appearence but that's about it. Some of the books I get the Family feelings and others I just don't. Like in this one, their dad makes one appearance and that's it, nothing with their mom. Sure his and Booth's sister's make a few appearance's, but again not really a family feeling.
I'm giving this book 3.5 to 4 Stars out of 5 and on to the next one!!!!
**I received an ARC of this book for my honest opinion**
July 14, 2020
4 STARS
Join the Club is the 7th book in Lani Lynn Vale’s KPD SWAT Generation 2.0 Series. The books follows Delanie and Bourne.
Delanie is the twin sister of Dillan, whom we meet in book #6, Joke’s on You. She trains service dogs. She is a super cute blond girl with a sassy attitude and a huge heart. She is mom to Asa and doing everything she can to be successful in her work and a devoted single mother.
Bourne is the twin brother of Booth, whom is also the father of Delanie’s son, Asa. He is a devoted caring man that has always put the needs of others and his family above his own. He has been attracted to Delanie for 3 years and has never acted on his feelings as she has always felt forbidden. Bourne has my WHOLE heart. His selflessness was huge for me. He is a gorgeous man and swoony in and out of the bedroom and I couldn’t get enough.
Gosh I loved the connection between Delanie and Bourne. Their chemistry was instant and scorching! They had a hate to love connection going on and that made it seriously hot.
I knew that this book would contain a lot of drama given the family dynamics, BUT I’ll be honest and say it was A LOT and unfortunately at times it took away from the overall love story. Having said that this would have been a 5 star read for me until the epilogue, however this is all I will say. No spoilers!
I really adore this series and this book was a fantastic addition and cannot wait for the Amelia and Adam’s story in Any Day Now releasing in August!
Join the Club is the 7th book in Lani Lynn Vale’s KPD SWAT Generation 2.0 Series. The books follows Delanie and Bourne.
Delanie is the twin sister of Dillan, whom we meet in book #6, Joke’s on You. She trains service dogs. She is a super cute blond girl with a sassy attitude and a huge heart. She is mom to Asa and doing everything she can to be successful in her work and a devoted single mother.
Bourne is the twin brother of Booth, whom is also the father of Delanie’s son, Asa. He is a devoted caring man that has always put the needs of others and his family above his own. He has been attracted to Delanie for 3 years and has never acted on his feelings as she has always felt forbidden. Bourne has my WHOLE heart. His selflessness was huge for me. He is a gorgeous man and swoony in and out of the bedroom and I couldn’t get enough.
Gosh I loved the connection between Delanie and Bourne. Their chemistry was instant and scorching! They had a hate to love connection going on and that made it seriously hot.
I knew that this book would contain a lot of drama given the family dynamics, BUT I’ll be honest and say it was A LOT and unfortunately at times it took away from the overall love story. Having said that this would have been a 5 star read for me until the epilogue, however this is all I will say. No spoilers!
I really adore this series and this book was a fantastic addition and cannot wait for the Amelia and Adam’s story in Any Day Now releasing in August!
July 14, 2020
3.5 stars
As I did with Jokes on You, I went into Join the Club not entirely comfortable with the plot set up…two sets of twins, two sets of hot chemistry, one night that turns their entire worlds upside down and shatters their dreams of the future. As stated in my review for Jokes on You the basic circumstances this group fall into is not my favorite and it still bothers me some, saying that I still wanted to know how Bourne and Delanie ended up finding a HEA and how all 5 involved managed to live their lives in harmony.
I should have known Lani Lynn Vale would be the one person who could make such a complicated, intricate, heartbreaking scenario work! Join the Club is like an extended version of Jokes on You, running along the same time line we now get the sad history of Bourne and Delanie. These two were destined to be together but held back because of demented “friend”, their lives may have ventured off course but their feelings for each other never wavered and we finally get to see them fight for each other and their hearts! At times heartbreaking, sexy, funny and emotional Join the Club is a must read for Lani Lynn Vale fans.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
As I did with Jokes on You, I went into Join the Club not entirely comfortable with the plot set up…two sets of twins, two sets of hot chemistry, one night that turns their entire worlds upside down and shatters their dreams of the future. As stated in my review for Jokes on You the basic circumstances this group fall into is not my favorite and it still bothers me some, saying that I still wanted to know how Bourne and Delanie ended up finding a HEA and how all 5 involved managed to live their lives in harmony.
I should have known Lani Lynn Vale would be the one person who could make such a complicated, intricate, heartbreaking scenario work! Join the Club is like an extended version of Jokes on You, running along the same time line we now get the sad history of Bourne and Delanie. These two were destined to be together but held back because of demented “friend”, their lives may have ventured off course but their feelings for each other never wavered and we finally get to see them fight for each other and their hearts! At times heartbreaking, sexy, funny and emotional Join the Club is a must read for Lani Lynn Vale fans.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
July 5, 2020
A sweet conclusion…
Bourne and Delanie’s path was twisty to say the least. Sisters and brothers in love but a child born to the wrong pair… Oh yes, the family drama was lit a few years ago but with Devon and Booth having found their way I couldn’t wait for this story! If I thought the drama was on the downward slide, I was completely mistaken…
Adorable Asa didn’t have one set of parents, he really had two. When Bourne and Delanie decided to finally dive into the feelings that they’ve had for years, there was still a lot of emotional minefields to work through. And they did. With humour and heat, and missteps along the way, it all culminated in a heart-wrenching moment that almost shattered them all… And me along with it. So freakin’ good!
July 28, 2020
Bourne Pena wants Delanie Davidsdottir, however she is the mother of his brother's son. Complicated doesn't even begin to explain the relationship with Delanie. Delanie believes though that Bourne does not like her, she couldn't be more wrong. After a weekend together though everything changes and Bourne is ready to go after Delanie but they are not ready to go public and before it gets to that they end up having trouble they never expected.
I wasn't sure about this book initially because I had already read Booth's story. This story did not disappoint and had a completely different angle. The ending was a bit of a surprise, didn't see that coming which is refreshing. Great story.
I wasn't sure about this book initially because I had already read Booth's story. This story did not disappoint and had a completely different angle. The ending was a bit of a surprise, didn't see that coming which is refreshing. Great story.
July 31, 2020
I liked this one, was glad that Bourne and Delanie got their heads out of their asses and went after each other. After a rocky start, things seemed fine, they even managed to have a good relationship with Dillan and Booth. The one big stumbling block came with Bourne and spending time with Asa. I was glad that after Delanie ripped him a new one and Booth stood there quiet, he stood up to them both on what his relationship past and present with Asa, it needed to be said.
November 28, 2020
Join the Club was as good as the previous books. Again, I had fun following the couple through the book but it was missing something that would manage to grab my attention and never let it go.
June 25, 2020
4 Star Review Join The Club (Swat Next Generation 2.0 #7) by Lani Lynn Vale
I knew this book would be complicated, but I had no idea how much. After Booth and Dillan's happily ever after I was intrigued as to what Lani Lynn Vale had in store for Bourne Pena and Delanie Davidsdottir.
For what seems like forever Bourne and Delanie have had feelings for one another but due to circumstances have ignored them. When the attraction becomes too much to ignore, they decide to have a night of passion and let that be the end of it. If only things went to plan!
The relationships between the identical twin brothers and sisters was complicated and their story overlaps with Booth and Dillan’s story which was told in Jokes on You which I would recommend you read before reading Join The Club.
This was a suspenseful, drama filled journey that Lani Lynn Vale lead us on. The second epilogue gave us a glance into the future and rounded out the story for me.
I knew this book would be complicated, but I had no idea how much. After Booth and Dillan's happily ever after I was intrigued as to what Lani Lynn Vale had in store for Bourne Pena and Delanie Davidsdottir.
For what seems like forever Bourne and Delanie have had feelings for one another but due to circumstances have ignored them. When the attraction becomes too much to ignore, they decide to have a night of passion and let that be the end of it. If only things went to plan!
The relationships between the identical twin brothers and sisters was complicated and their story overlaps with Booth and Dillan’s story which was told in Jokes on You which I would recommend you read before reading Join The Club.
This was a suspenseful, drama filled journey that Lani Lynn Vale lead us on. The second epilogue gave us a glance into the future and rounded out the story for me.
July 15, 2020
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When Delanie and Bourne head to a friend's wedding together, it finally, FINALLY sparks the fire between them, and their long running attraction is finally consummated in a steamy, oops, the power's out kind of way. Bourne has always held back from acting on his feelings for his twin's baby mama, and Delanie has done the exact same thing with the uncle of the world's cutest, most adorable kid, Asa. But now that they've had each other, they cannot keep their hands and lips off each other. They don't need to tell anyone, but it will eventually come out, as nothing stays secret in a small town for long, especially when the 4 people involved are twins and they share a kid among them.
The very first thing I have to say is that Bourne Pena is amazing. He is so selfless and constantly put everyone's needs before his own - his brother's needs and dreams came before his own, even Delanie's came before his. But now it's his time to finally go after what he wants for the first time in his life, and I gave him serious props for realizing that he needed to come first for once. And once he decided Delanie was his? WHEW!! Talk about smokin hot! I adored this conclusion to the love quad that was the Pena twins and the Davidsdottir twins. It has everything I love about Lani's writing - it's got action, drama, super sexy times, and amazing leads and secondary characters. Now I'm anxiously awaiting Amelia and Adam's story, Any Day Now.
ARC via Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an honest review.
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July 17, 2020
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Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via Wildfire Marketing PR and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
I don’t know how but I totally missed the HEA or rather the untangling of the mess between the twin sets of Booth and Bourne with Dillon and Delanie – with Booth and Dillion finally figuring out their tangled mess and their feelings for each other in Joke’s On You – you better believe it, I picked it up immediately after reading through this one!
In Join The Club; Bourne and Delanie find their way into the HEA they deserve – with them loosing years after Delanie had a child with Booth, Bourne’s twin (A total mess isn’t it?). Now that Booth and Dillon (Delanie’s twin!) have found their way back to each other; it finally makes it clear for Bourne and Delanie that they deserve their own HEA!
The birth of Booth and Delanie’s child; Asa – should have torn them apart; but it only bought them closer as a family – with all of them chipping in to protect and raise this cute kid! Bourne has ALWAYS been there for Asa and in effect, Delanie – but while he’s always been attracted to her; and pretty much fallen for; the fact that she is his brother’s baby’s mother had me controlling his own feelings for a long time. But there will always come a time when his control would snap – and when his (their) control snaps; its an explosion that is worth reading about!
Like always, LLV gives her readers an swoon worthy alpha hero and a strong, independent heroine to root for – though this HEA had it’s own complications with all the mess these twins created when they were young – and there was a growth and understanding that was needed for the relationship to work – and LLV handles it like a pro!
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July 16, 2020
Woot-woot! Both sets of twins have their HEAs now!!
*****SLIGHTLY SPOILER-ISH*****
Bourne & Delanie’s story evoked a slew of emotions in me; frustration, joy, confusion, laughter & sadness to name a few. I didn’t fall for them like I did for Booth & Dillan but they sure knew how to get me all riled up in certain scenes!
I felt immense relief when Bourne & Delanie got together. FINALLY things are the way they always should’ve been; Booth with Dillan & Bourne with Delanie. I ADORE Asa but will never shake that ‘eww, you-slept-with-your-sister’s-man’ thing. I’m just so not a fan of those plot twists, even if it wasn’t solely their fault. *shrugs*
Besides Asa’s “Aunt Stepmom Dillan” comment, the BEST scene-stealing moment was provided by Dillan. When she replied back at Booth (yes, Booth) & Delanie with her “it f*cking burns” speech, I was standing on the couch saying, “Yes! THANK YOU for putting that out there, girlfriend!!” I was so pissed right along with her & disappointed in Booth & Delanie in that scene.
I felt like I was left a little bit hanging when it came to what happened with Delanie & Dillan’s father though. He just moved away & never contacted them again… I don’t know about that. As for Kerrie, I also got the feeling that more was to come from him because of his cryptic comments from his hospital bed.
And Ellie… I wanted so much to hear all the details surrounding her situation; the murder, the jail time, the baby, the man… the reason(s) WHY she got out sooner than expected…
Excited to get my hands on the next book in the series, Any Day Now, featuring Adam & Amelia!
Side Note: I want details on Booth & Dillan’s kids!
*****SLIGHTLY SPOILER-ISH*****
Bourne & Delanie’s story evoked a slew of emotions in me; frustration, joy, confusion, laughter & sadness to name a few. I didn’t fall for them like I did for Booth & Dillan but they sure knew how to get me all riled up in certain scenes!
I felt immense relief when Bourne & Delanie got together. FINALLY things are the way they always should’ve been; Booth with Dillan & Bourne with Delanie. I ADORE Asa but will never shake that ‘eww, you-slept-with-your-sister’s-man’ thing. I’m just so not a fan of those plot twists, even if it wasn’t solely their fault. *shrugs*
Besides Asa’s “Aunt Stepmom Dillan” comment, the BEST scene-stealing moment was provided by Dillan. When she replied back at Booth (yes, Booth) & Delanie with her “it f*cking burns” speech, I was standing on the couch saying, “Yes! THANK YOU for putting that out there, girlfriend!!” I was so pissed right along with her & disappointed in Booth & Delanie in that scene.
I felt like I was left a little bit hanging when it came to what happened with Delanie & Dillan’s father though. He just moved away & never contacted them again… I don’t know about that. As for Kerrie, I also got the feeling that more was to come from him because of his cryptic comments from his hospital bed.
And Ellie… I wanted so much to hear all the details surrounding her situation; the murder, the jail time, the baby, the man… the reason(s) WHY she got out sooner than expected…
Excited to get my hands on the next book in the series, Any Day Now, featuring Adam & Amelia!
Side Note: I want details on Booth & Dillan’s kids!
July 9, 2020
Gah, I have been waiting for Bourne and Delanie's book and it was totally worth the wait! I absolutely loved this story, these two have HOT HOT HOT chemistry! I think they had more than Booth and Dillon and that is saying something! ;)
These two are in a very complicated situation and have denied themselves for YEARS what they really want. This book is almost like a sequel to Joke's On You (I recommend reading first) and happens around the same timeline and it it is so great to see how everything unfolds. There is chemistry and emotions and laughs, I love Delanie, she is great! And Bourne, my gosh, where can I find one of him?? Asking for a friend. Maybe....
Anywho, all in all, I loved this book. I like pretty much everything by LLV but this one really packs the powerful emotional gut punch and emotions that I was hoping to see. I totally dug it and recommend you checking it out too! 4.5 outta 5 stars from me!
PS: Thank you to Lani Lynn Vale and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly!
These two are in a very complicated situation and have denied themselves for YEARS what they really want. This book is almost like a sequel to Joke's On You (I recommend reading first) and happens around the same timeline and it it is so great to see how everything unfolds. There is chemistry and emotions and laughs, I love Delanie, she is great! And Bourne, my gosh, where can I find one of him?? Asking for a friend. Maybe....
Anywho, all in all, I loved this book. I like pretty much everything by LLV but this one really packs the powerful emotional gut punch and emotions that I was hoping to see. I totally dug it and recommend you checking it out too! 4.5 outta 5 stars from me!
PS: Thank you to Lani Lynn Vale and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly!
July 15, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Join the Club is the seventh book in the SWAT Generation 2.0 series. I was a little sceptical about reading this novel, simply because I had formed this assumption in my head about Bourne and Delanie. Joke was on me, because I absolutely loved it.
I adored Bourne and Delanie and loved everything about their story. I could feel the connection and the longing from their first interaction and that only built as the story went on. They had been in love and pining for each other ever since high school, but never acted on their feelings. Always allowing their sibling’s problems and struggles to prevent them from getting what they truly wanted.
It was great to catch up with Booth and Dillon and of course Asa. That kid seriously cracks me up and is a highlight to every book that he is in.
I was so happy to see Bourne and Delanie get the happy ending they truly deserved, and I cannot wait to read the next instalment in the series.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Join the Club is the seventh book in the SWAT Generation 2.0 series. I was a little sceptical about reading this novel, simply because I had formed this assumption in my head about Bourne and Delanie. Joke was on me, because I absolutely loved it.
I adored Bourne and Delanie and loved everything about their story. I could feel the connection and the longing from their first interaction and that only built as the story went on. They had been in love and pining for each other ever since high school, but never acted on their feelings. Always allowing their sibling’s problems and struggles to prevent them from getting what they truly wanted.
It was great to catch up with Booth and Dillon and of course Asa. That kid seriously cracks me up and is a highlight to every book that he is in.
I was so happy to see Bourne and Delanie get the happy ending they truly deserved, and I cannot wait to read the next instalment in the series.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
July 15, 2020
5 Stars!
Lani Lynn Vale is back with the addicting men and woman of the SWAT Generation 2.0 series and y'all, I'm loving every single book this series has produced so far. Each is unputdownable in all the ways and those feels these characters evoke, gahhh I can't get enough. You always get heat, heart, and suspense when you crack open an LLV book, most especially with our SWAT guys.
Join the Club is the eighth standalone, giving us a Bourne and Delanie, one complicated pair that had my heart in knots then soaring so high on all the pages. These two, if you've been following this series, then YOU KNOW what they were up against and how they've always secretly felt. It might look messy on the outside but I can promise you it is anything but. Their chemistry was undeniable, you'll be hooked before you even really begin, and when they finally give in... you ain't ready for THAT.
Bourne and Delanie- you HAVE to meet them.
LLV will ALWAYS be a top choice for me. She's brilliant with her words and writes the most unforgettable romances EVER!
I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
Lani Lynn Vale is back with the addicting men and woman of the SWAT Generation 2.0 series and y'all, I'm loving every single book this series has produced so far. Each is unputdownable in all the ways and those feels these characters evoke, gahhh I can't get enough. You always get heat, heart, and suspense when you crack open an LLV book, most especially with our SWAT guys.
Join the Club is the eighth standalone, giving us a Bourne and Delanie, one complicated pair that had my heart in knots then soaring so high on all the pages. These two, if you've been following this series, then YOU KNOW what they were up against and how they've always secretly felt. It might look messy on the outside but I can promise you it is anything but. Their chemistry was undeniable, you'll be hooked before you even really begin, and when they finally give in... you ain't ready for THAT.
Bourne and Delanie- you HAVE to meet them.
LLV will ALWAYS be a top choice for me. She's brilliant with her words and writes the most unforgettable romances EVER!
I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
July 14, 2020
Bourne is a loyal brother, a great friend and the best uncle who is always willing to do whatever he can for those he cares about. This is why that even though he has been in love with the mother of his brother’s baby for as long as he can remember he will never consider for them to be more than friends.
Delaney gave her heart to Bourne when she was a teenager but one night changed everything and although she may regret that night the one thing she would never change is her son Asa. When she and Bourne finally act on the chemistry between them that is only the first thing they will need to overcome if they are to have a future together.
Bourne and Delaney journey to find each other definitely had its difficulties but anything worth having is worth fighting for.
Delaney gave her heart to Bourne when she was a teenager but one night changed everything and although she may regret that night the one thing she would never change is her son Asa. When she and Bourne finally act on the chemistry between them that is only the first thing they will need to overcome if they are to have a future together.
Bourne and Delaney journey to find each other definitely had its difficulties but anything worth having is worth fighting for.
July 15, 2020
It’s finally time for Bourne and Delanie!! These two have always had a massive attraction but do to certain situations they kept it under wraps never really navigating the waters of there attraction like they should until they can’t help it anymore. I adored Bourne, he always put others needs before him and was such a giving man with a lot of love to give to Delanie but she’s more on the cautious side and is scared of a future with Bourne for many reasons. Super enjoyable
July 15, 2020
5 FREAKING FANTASTIC STARS!! Another fantastic book by this fabulous author. Bourne and Delaney have a story to tell you...hold on to your hearts while you listen. Their story is complicated, but so worth your time. I love this series and I know you will too.
September 13, 2020
Kind of a repeat
I didn't like how so much of this book was similar to book 6. I am glad I bought to get to read about Bourne and Delanie. I didn't like Delanie but Bourne was interesting.
I didn't like how so much of this book was similar to book 6. I am glad I bought to get to read about Bourne and Delanie. I didn't like Delanie but Bourne was interesting.
July 18, 2020
*2.5*
March 1, 2021
2.5?
about this book and the one before:
i honestly didn’t like the switching.
id never let my sister marry my baby daddy lol
(i don’t even have a sister)
about this book and the one before:
i honestly didn’t like the switching.
id never let my sister marry my baby daddy lol
(i don’t even have a sister)
July 15, 2020
Join the Club
Our of the two sets of twins, Bourne is my favorite. Happy to read his and Delaney's story. Of course we get more Booth and Dillan too.
Our of the two sets of twins, Bourne is my favorite. Happy to read his and Delaney's story. Of course we get more Booth and Dillan too.
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