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Texas! Tyler Family Saga #1
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Sexy și charismatic, Lucky Tyler e un rebel înnăscut, care atrage necazurile – dar și femeile – ca un magnet. Seara în care sare în ajutorul unei roșcate misterioase într-un bar sordid îi oferă mai mult decât se aștepta. Tânăra îl înfruntă, îi stârnește pasiunea, apoi dispare fără urmă. Dar când poliția îl consideră principalul suspect în cazul incendiului care a avut loc în aceeași noapte, este singura care îl poate salva, oferindu-i un alibi.
Devon Haines încearcă în zadar să scape de amintirea clipelor fierbinți petrecute alături de necunoscutul care i-a furat inima. Când Lucky îi dă de urmă, ea se trezește pusă în fața unei alegeri dificile. Să-l ajute ar însemna să-și dezvăluie cele mai negre secrete, dar un refuz i-ar pune în primejdie pe el și pe toți ai lui. Oricare i-ar fi decizia, Devon riscă să-l piardă pentru totdeauna.
Devon Haines încearcă în zadar să scape de amintirea clipelor fierbinți petrecute alături de necunoscutul care i-a furat inima. Când Lucky îi dă de urmă, ea se trezește pusă în fața unei alegeri dificile. Să-l ajute ar însemna să-și dezvăluie cele mai negre secrete, dar un refuz i-ar pune în primejdie pe el și pe toți ai lui. Oricare i-ar fi decizia, Devon riscă să-l piardă pentru totdeauna.
238 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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Sandra Brown
343 books19.3k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, including STING (2016), FRICTION (2015), MEAN STREAK (2014), DEADLINE(2013), & LOW PRESSURE (2012), LETHAL (2011).
Brown began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over seventy novels, bringing the number of copies of her books in print worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages.
In 2009 Brown detoured from romantic suspense to write, Rainwater, a much acclaimed, powerfully moving historical fiction story about honor and sacrifice during the Great Depression.
Brown was given an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Texas Christian University. She was named Thriller Master for 2008, the top award given by the International Thriller Writer’s Association. Other awards and commendations include the 2007 Texas Medal of Arts Award for Literature and the Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sandra Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers, including STING (2016), FRICTION (2015), MEAN STREAK (2014), DEADLINE(2013), & LOW PRESSURE (2012), LETHAL (2011).
Brown began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over seventy novels, bringing the number of copies of her books in print worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages.
In 2009 Brown detoured from romantic suspense to write, Rainwater, a much acclaimed, powerfully moving historical fiction story about honor and sacrifice during the Great Depression.
Brown was given an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Texas Christian University. She was named Thriller Master for 2008, the top award given by the International Thriller Writer’s Association. Other awards and commendations include the 2007 Texas Medal of Arts Award for Literature and the Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
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January 4, 2015
BARELY THREE STARS
Their relationship started out with a fist fight but turned into something worth fighting for!
Lucky is the hottest bachelor in town. One of the rich locals has her sights set on him but he has no desires for her or marriage. While stopping by the bar on his way home he comes to the rescue of an out-of-towner, Devon, who is being hassled by some local jerks. Devon isn’t happy to have this local boy being all macho for her sake. Lucky doesn't see it as being macho but instead as second nature (his mother taught him- you look out for the opposite sex).
While these two are together, right after he saves her from the bar thugs, there is a fire set to Lucky’s family’s business that the investigators believe he is responsible for setting to collect the insurance policy.
Devon has skipped town and given Lucky a false name making it hard to track her down. When Lucky finds her his world is rocked because of the secret she she is harboring. Regrettably that secret is what makes her reluctant to be his alibi. She's his only alibi.
Texas! Lucky unfortunately underwhelmed me. It may be that this book is 24 years old or the plot was too cliche for me. I’m not sure but the drama surrounding this couple barely held my attention. Devon kept bringing up her "responsibility" that would have been an easy to fix but instead she drug it out and made it more than it needed to be.
I’ve read a couple of Sandra Brown’s ‘newer’ romantic suspense books and I’ve enjoyed them. So when I saw the audio for this one offered at my library I figured I’d give it a try. It was listed as a romance and out of sheer curiosity to see how Ms. Brown would write a purely romance book I check it out. After reading this book I’ve decided I will stick to her “newer” stuff.
SERIES:
Their relationship started out with a fist fight but turned into something worth fighting for!
Lucky is the hottest bachelor in town. One of the rich locals has her sights set on him but he has no desires for her or marriage. While stopping by the bar on his way home he comes to the rescue of an out-of-towner, Devon, who is being hassled by some local jerks. Devon isn’t happy to have this local boy being all macho for her sake. Lucky doesn't see it as being macho but instead as second nature (his mother taught him- you look out for the opposite sex).
While these two are together, right after he saves her from the bar thugs, there is a fire set to Lucky’s family’s business that the investigators believe he is responsible for setting to collect the insurance policy.
Devon has skipped town and given Lucky a false name making it hard to track her down. When Lucky finds her his world is rocked because of the secret she she is harboring. Regrettably that secret is what makes her reluctant to be his alibi. She's his only alibi.
Texas! Lucky unfortunately underwhelmed me. It may be that this book is 24 years old or the plot was too cliche for me. I’m not sure but the drama surrounding this couple barely held my attention. Devon kept bringing up her "responsibility" that would have been an easy to fix but instead she drug it out and made it more than it needed to be.
I’ve read a couple of Sandra Brown’s ‘newer’ romantic suspense books and I’ve enjoyed them. So when I saw the audio for this one offered at my library I figured I’d give it a try. It was listed as a romance and out of sheer curiosity to see how Ms. Brown would write a purely romance book I check it out. After reading this book I’ve decided I will stick to her “newer” stuff.
SERIES:
January 21, 2015
3.5 stars
Not me!! I love a hairy chest.
I really wanted to read book 2 of this series and I really don't like to read out of order so decided to go with this one first. Its a good set up for book 2 and the story of Chase.
Halfway through I was sort of rolling my eyes, thinking this is way too cheesy. He was a bit of a neanderthal. I usually like those types but he sort of came across as being a bit too cock sure of himself and entitled to anything he wanted.
His chest was hairy.
Some women didn't like hairy chests.
Not me!! I love a hairy chest.
I really wanted to read book 2 of this series and I really don't like to read out of order so decided to go with this one first. Its a good set up for book 2 and the story of Chase.
He sealed their mouths together again, employing the technique he'd begun developing with the preacher's daughter and over the years had mastered to an enviable expertise
Halfway through I was sort of rolling my eyes, thinking this is way too cheesy. He was a bit of a neanderthal. I usually like those types but he sort of came across as being a bit too cock sure of himself and entitled to anything he wanted.
December 4, 2016
My second book from this author, and I’m glad I stumbled across it at the library. It broke the drought of very average audio books, so I’m very happy about that. Not a taxing plot line, it was easy listening. I thought this author was more thriller romance, but it seems she’s definitely a romance writer as well.
Devon and Lucky made a full of chemistry couple, and it was nice to see Lucky (the bad boy) come good in the end.
This easy read actually has made me want to re-read Mean Streak, which made its way onto my favourites list. I’d like to see what else this author has to offer, and I have Exclusive sitting here on my bookshelf, a couple of metres away as I type this review.
Great book, excellent narrator, and a nice story based down south, as the accents of this smooth narrator showed well. As I’m new to this author I’m not sure what her reputation is, but I’ll keep my eye out and see what comes next. I'm just not sure of the reason for the exclamation mark after Lucky in the title!
Devon and Lucky made a full of chemistry couple, and it was nice to see Lucky (the bad boy) come good in the end.
This easy read actually has made me want to re-read Mean Streak, which made its way onto my favourites list. I’d like to see what else this author has to offer, and I have Exclusive sitting here on my bookshelf, a couple of metres away as I type this review.
Great book, excellent narrator, and a nice story based down south, as the accents of this smooth narrator showed well. As I’m new to this author I’m not sure what her reputation is, but I’ll keep my eye out and see what comes next. I'm just not sure of the reason for the exclamation mark after Lucky in the title!
July 4, 2017
So I did some research before starting my review. Today Sandra Brown is 67. In 1990 - when this book was initially published, she was 42. I don't 42 is too old to produce a great contemporary romance, in fact, I think age is irrelevant, it's all in the mindset. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say maybe Ms. Brown's mindset is very traditional. As in ancient, really. The way the hero talks to every woman, well, really the way he talks to everyone is just plain old-fashioned and stereotypical of the crappy reputation associated with east Texas in general. I'll be the first to admit, the stereotype lives on still in east Texas, but it's no way near the kind of hero I want to read about. It also doesn't help that the narration of the audio book is among the worst I've ever heard, and the narrator just adds to the problem by making the accent horrible and degrading, but really, the words are there, so I can't blame the narrator entirely. "Lucky" Tyler thinks he's the cock-of-the-walk and everyone, save his younger albeit obnoxious younger sister, Sage (who also has her own book) and the heroine, Devon Haynes, who is soo militant feminist from the beginning, yet not really, because he secretly just wants someone to love her, and as soon as Lucky admits he does, she crumbles. The plot is silly, Lucky needs her to give him an alibi for a questionable fire at his family's business. The guys who did it are blown off by the cops, feds, Lucky, Devon and everyone else for being TOO obvious. Um, in the real world, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, it must be a . . . GOOSE! Seriously, that was just one of the many lame plot points in this book. The reason why Devon won't help Lucky clear his name is because she's married! But not that it matters, because she still slept with him, twice!, and still wants him, but feels like trash because even if her husband is a guilty con who tricked her into marriage to save face and never once used his conjugal visits with her, she must be true to him. Big time lame! She can stand by her convict husband, but will not do the right thing and stand up for Lucky and clear him in the eyes of the law? That is just inconsistent and stupid on so many levels, it makes me seriously hate this heroine. And of course, Lucky is facing serious jail time, but all he can think about is getting into her pants, and never mind it's ruining his family's reputation and business, one that is seriously on the brink of failure. Oh, and when he finds out she's married, something which initially disgusts him, because he's oh-so-righteous-with-good-Christian-morals, he continues to pursue her, and in fact brag that no woman can resist being Lucky! The man-whore wanna be bad boy thing was way over the top, but we're suppose to believe he is a good guy at heart because he won't curse in front of his momma, the momma this country boy still lives with?? How attractive is that? No real reason is given for him still living at home, but I assume it's because momma cooks and cleans around him, and coddles the stupid bastard.
So why 2 stars instead of one? Two reasons save this book from being a total waste of time. First, the 'villian' for the first 2/3 of the book is Lucky's current girlfriend. Susan is supposedly a real b*tch, and when Devon asks Lucky what he sees in her, his answer is basically because Susan is the only girl in town not to have put out for him. I like Susan instantly for this. Also, she is one scheming demon! I love that she puts Lucky in a tight spot and offers to save him from a felony charge, if he'll put a ring on her finger! The only reason she really wants him to prove to others that she can nail down the man-who-can't-be-tamed and he'll be a feather in her cap! One way I think this book could have been saved is if Susan was the one who set the fire. Instead of going for the obvious, having little Miss Susan Perfect Everything commit a crime to get what she wants would have worked better. In fact, for a while I thought the author might be going this way, seeing as how Susan admitted she was out of the house the night of the fire, and she frequently sneaks out of her parents' house, and she claims she was looking for Lucky, who was in bed with Devon. But no, Brown with the obvious idiots for the crime. The other part that redeems this book just a little is when Tonya dies, and we feel Chase's heartbreak. I'm not happy Tonya dies, in fact, I think it's shitty. It's how the author gets Devon and Lucky together, because they have sex the day before Tonya dies, but Devon asks him to leave because she HAS to be faithful to her husband. Then Tonya dies and Devon comes to comfort the family, and Lucky tells her 'Life is too short!' and she agrees. End of problem! That part is lame. But the heartbreak Chase feels for the loss of his beloved wife and the baby they had just found out about is very well written. It actually made me feel like crying for just a second, but the scene wasn't long enough, and Lucky and Devon were around and they just ruined it. It could have been achingly beautiful, but instead it was just a glimpse of good writing, in an otherwise bad book.
Do yourself a favor, unless you love the stereotypical Texas jerk that some authors seem to think readers love to read about because they look like studly alphas, when really they are just overgrown cavemen (Lucky even refers to himself as one), then avoid this book like the plague! It's not worth it!
So why 2 stars instead of one? Two reasons save this book from being a total waste of time. First, the 'villian' for the first 2/3 of the book is Lucky's current girlfriend. Susan is supposedly a real b*tch, and when Devon asks Lucky what he sees in her, his answer is basically because Susan is the only girl in town not to have put out for him. I like Susan instantly for this. Also, she is one scheming demon! I love that she puts Lucky in a tight spot and offers to save him from a felony charge, if he'll put a ring on her finger! The only reason she really wants him to prove to others that she can nail down the man-who-can't-be-tamed and he'll be a feather in her cap! One way I think this book could have been saved is if Susan was the one who set the fire. Instead of going for the obvious, having little Miss Susan Perfect Everything commit a crime to get what she wants would have worked better. In fact, for a while I thought the author might be going this way, seeing as how Susan admitted she was out of the house the night of the fire, and she frequently sneaks out of her parents' house, and she claims she was looking for Lucky, who was in bed with Devon. But no, Brown with the obvious idiots for the crime. The other part that redeems this book just a little is when Tonya dies, and we feel Chase's heartbreak. I'm not happy Tonya dies, in fact, I think it's shitty. It's how the author gets Devon and Lucky together, because they have sex the day before Tonya dies, but Devon asks him to leave because she HAS to be faithful to her husband. Then Tonya dies and Devon comes to comfort the family, and Lucky tells her 'Life is too short!' and she agrees. End of problem! That part is lame. But the heartbreak Chase feels for the loss of his beloved wife and the baby they had just found out about is very well written. It actually made me feel like crying for just a second, but the scene wasn't long enough, and Lucky and Devon were around and they just ruined it. It could have been achingly beautiful, but instead it was just a glimpse of good writing, in an otherwise bad book.
Do yourself a favor, unless you love the stereotypical Texas jerk that some authors seem to think readers love to read about because they look like studly alphas, when really they are just overgrown cavemen (Lucky even refers to himself as one), then avoid this book like the plague! It's not worth it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2019
I love a good romance and the best ones have either humor or a mystery/suspense. The best ones have both. This oldie has a mystery/suspense which is not surprise as Sandra Brown went on to become one of the very best romantic-suspense authors, ever.
Sometimes playing the "White Knight" can be life changing. When Lucky Tyler defended a stranger, a beautiful redhead, from the unwanted advances of a bully, he had no idea what would happen next. She wouldn't even thank him for risking his life for her. When she walks out of the bar, he follows and, well, a hot one night stand - then she disappears. Lucky was at a loss as to why. On his return home he finds that a fire has destroyed the equipment building and he falls under suspension for setting the fire. The beautiful redhead is now essential for his freedom.
But, Devon Haines has secrets of her own and doesn't want to be found and is not going to willingly be Lucky's alibi. When Lucky finds her, she is torn between what she should do and what she wants, which is more of Lucky. Together they find the Lucky's enemy, now all that stands in his way is Devon's secret.
Sometimes playing the "White Knight" can be life changing. When Lucky Tyler defended a stranger, a beautiful redhead, from the unwanted advances of a bully, he had no idea what would happen next. She wouldn't even thank him for risking his life for her. When she walks out of the bar, he follows and, well, a hot one night stand - then she disappears. Lucky was at a loss as to why. On his return home he finds that a fire has destroyed the equipment building and he falls under suspension for setting the fire. The beautiful redhead is now essential for his freedom.
But, Devon Haines has secrets of her own and doesn't want to be found and is not going to willingly be Lucky's alibi. When Lucky finds her, she is torn between what she should do and what she wants, which is more of Lucky. Together they find the Lucky's enemy, now all that stands in his way is Devon's secret.
December 13, 2022
this feels uh of it's time.
this was my first Sandra Brown and I'm definitely interested in reading more from her but this was just fine for me.
this was my first Sandra Brown and I'm definitely interested in reading more from her but this was just fine for me.
February 11, 2022
It all starts with a one-night stand when Lucky Tyler, the foolhardy womanizer having a drink in a bar, notices a woman who doesn't fit the description of a bar girl gets harrassed by two men who won't take no for an answer. Lucky chivlarously comes to the rescue but is shocked when the woman is furious at him and leaves him without a thank-you. So he follows her to a motel and stays the night with her in bed under the pretense that he is wounded after "defending her honor". Waking up alone in bed and then returning home, Tyler finds that he is the prime suspect of an arson and that woman is his alibi. The journey of finding the elusive woman and persuading her to help him out this dilemma starts and a conflict between needs, desires and morals ensues.
A simple plot that many people would find old-fashioned or cheesy, yet Ms. Brown with her skill and talent is able to make the ordinary, an extraordinary masterpiece. Don't get so excited cuz this isn't even one of her best books. Sandra Brown's writing style finessed throughout the years which is evident in her more recent books.
Romance is amazing when coupled with humor or with suspence. Ms. Brown was craftly able to pimp a ménage à trois weaving the three elements together into one beautifully-drawn story. Reading the book, I had some laughs, but at the end I had to go through a five-page incident when I had to plot my eyes every couple of sentences. The tears were so uncontrollable I heard a little stifled sob. Don't get me wrong. I think it's healthy for a man to shed some tears every once in awhile, but I had to wipe those tears off cuz if I anyone had seen me and sarcastically said, "Who died?", or "Is it raining?", I would have slapped them with the nearest flip-flop my hand could have reached. The book ends in a heartbreaking cliffhanger to be resumed in the sequel. I don't know the reason behind the exclamation mark in the book title. Some people may not like Ms. Brown's earliest books, but I'm in love with the woman I could read her shopping list.
A simple plot that many people would find old-fashioned or cheesy, yet Ms. Brown with her skill and talent is able to make the ordinary, an extraordinary masterpiece. Don't get so excited cuz this isn't even one of her best books. Sandra Brown's writing style finessed throughout the years which is evident in her more recent books.
Romance is amazing when coupled with humor or with suspence. Ms. Brown was craftly able to pimp a ménage à trois weaving the three elements together into one beautifully-drawn story. Reading the book, I had some laughs, but at the end I had to go through a five-page incident when I had to plot my eyes every couple of sentences. The tears were so uncontrollable I heard a little stifled sob. Don't get me wrong. I think it's healthy for a man to shed some tears every once in awhile, but I had to wipe those tears off cuz if I anyone had seen me and sarcastically said, "Who died?", or "Is it raining?", I would have slapped them with the nearest flip-flop my hand could have reached. The book ends in a heartbreaking cliffhanger to be resumed in the sequel. I don't know the reason behind the exclamation mark in the book title. Some people may not like Ms. Brown's earliest books, but I'm in love with the woman I could read her shopping list.
June 7, 2015
2.5 stars, rounded up to 3-stars cuz I sorta set up a low expectation for SB’s early 90 or 80’s books:/
Like
Tyler family
Supporting cast
Lame
Devon is self-contradictory. Her reason for refusing to help Lucky is ridiculously LAME.
The storyline has no edge.
The characters are old-fashioned.
On the positive note, I started Sandra Brown books four months ago and Texas Lucky was already my 17th read. So far, I haven’t dnfed any of her books whether it is new or old:/
Like
Tyler family
Supporting cast
Lame
Devon is self-contradictory. Her reason for refusing to help Lucky is ridiculously LAME.
The storyline has no edge.
The characters are old-fashioned.
On the positive note, I started Sandra Brown books four months ago and Texas Lucky was already my 17th read. So far, I haven’t dnfed any of her books whether it is new or old:/
October 12, 2017
How did I ended up reading two tomcat hero books back to back is strange..but also my bad luck.
"Texas! Lucky" is the story of Lucky and "Dovey"
Basically Lucky rescues Dovey from a fight in a bar, and they end up having a one night stand.
When later he is accused of torching his property for insurance, he ends up going back to her for alibi..and she reluctantly agrees.
So my big issues with this book..
I have NO PATIENCE with heroes who literally dip their sausage in every feminine ketchup- and they are not romantic or manly.
Then we have the crazy psycho OW Susan, who takes up a good amount of reading space.
TBH I was more invested in the secondary characters like Chase and Tanya than their mess. The ending was heartbreaking and I can't wait to read what happens next.
The hero was a horn dog, the heroine a gullible mess and their story bland.
Safe ???????????
1/5
"Texas! Lucky" is the story of Lucky and "Dovey"
Basically Lucky rescues Dovey from a fight in a bar, and they end up having a one night stand.
When later he is accused of torching his property for insurance, he ends up going back to her for alibi..and she reluctantly agrees.
So my big issues with this book..
I have NO PATIENCE with heroes who literally dip their sausage in every feminine ketchup- and they are not romantic or manly.
Then we have the crazy psycho OW Susan, who takes up a good amount of reading space.
TBH I was more invested in the secondary characters like Chase and Tanya than their mess. The ending was heartbreaking and I can't wait to read what happens next.
The hero was a horn dog, the heroine a gullible mess and their story bland.
Safe ???????????
1/5
November 26, 2019
Nuestra reseña en A la cama con... un libro
Ha estado entretenido pero, si esto lo escribe otra autora, probablemente le hubiera dado algo menos de nota. Un teleflín escrito por Sandra Brown siempre mola más
Ha estado entretenido pero, si esto lo escribe otra autora, probablemente le hubiera dado algo menos de nota. Un teleflín escrito por Sandra Brown siempre mola más
September 30, 2015
it had a good story........................but it dragged so much :-(
September 28, 2018
One of Sandra Brown's earlier books and reads more as a Harlequin style romance than the twisty heart stopping suspense of her later novels. Nevertheless an enjoyable read with a heart stopping cliff hanger to be resumed in Book Two Texas! Chase.
July 25, 2022
A wonderful light romance...rather steamy.
January 9, 2016
I read this on open library with the two other books in the trilogy. I've never read Sandra Brown and thought I should give her a try. I'm not a huge intrigue fan so her older contemporaries seemed like a good place to start.
Aaaand it starts with a one night stand, a trope I don't really like. The hero is named Lucky because he's lucky with the ladies. In this case, he's injured when he rescues Devon from some idiots in the local bar. She takes care of him in her hotel room. Midnight sex. She goes her way and he gets arrested for suspicion of setting the family business on fire to collect insurance money. She's his alibi and he doesn't know her name or how to find her. Luckily (ha!) he sees her photo in the newspaper and tracks her down. She refuses to help him because she doesn't want it known she had a one night stand because:
What makes this stand out is that Brown creates an interesting family for Lucky and So I didn't really care about Devon and Lucky, but I found myself caring about the brother and what was going to happen to him.
Aaaand it starts with a one night stand, a trope I don't really like. The hero is named Lucky because he's lucky with the ladies. In this case, he's injured when he rescues Devon from some idiots in the local bar. She takes care of him in her hotel room. Midnight sex. She goes her way and he gets arrested for suspicion of setting the family business on fire to collect insurance money. She's his alibi and he doesn't know her name or how to find her. Luckily (ha!) he sees her photo in the newspaper and tracks her down. She refuses to help him because she doesn't want it known she had a one night stand because:
What makes this stand out is that Brown creates an interesting family for Lucky and So I didn't really care about Devon and Lucky, but I found myself caring about the brother and what was going to happen to him.
February 16, 2020
I listened to the audible version of this book read by Colleen Marlo. First of all, her voice was OK for the narration, but she could not do a southern accent to save her life. I found myself distracted by her fake Texas accents and really could not even enjoy the characters. I thought Lucky was a hot headed moron, and Devon an idiot.
Perhaps this might be one I just should’ve read the book, and maybe I would not have been quite so annoyed with all of the characters.
Perhaps this might be one I just should’ve read the book, and maybe I would not have been quite so annoyed with all of the characters.
May 11, 2016
I'm not impressed...
December 21, 2023
4.5/5
This was a fantastic romance and a fast read.
Lucky Tyler has never met a woman who could say no to him. Until one day when he meets "Dovey". She comes into the bar he's in, a couple of locals start to bother her, Lucky feels the need to help her and he gets into a fight with the guys. When all of that's over Lucky wants a thank you from Dovey but she says didn't want or need his help so she just goes. This is the start of the story where two strangers cross paths.
It was a super fast read and I really loved it. I love Lucky's family and I'm glad this is a trilogy following a different sibling in each book, I need their stories too.
The romance was really good. I kept rooting for them.
The mystery was interesting too, I liked following that side of the story.
And that ending?! Well I didn't need my heart in once piece I guess. It surprised me so much and now I really want to read the next book.
This was a fantastic romance and a fast read.
Lucky Tyler has never met a woman who could say no to him. Until one day when he meets "Dovey". She comes into the bar he's in, a couple of locals start to bother her, Lucky feels the need to help her and he gets into a fight with the guys. When all of that's over Lucky wants a thank you from Dovey but she says didn't want or need his help so she just goes. This is the start of the story where two strangers cross paths.
It was a super fast read and I really loved it. I love Lucky's family and I'm glad this is a trilogy following a different sibling in each book, I need their stories too.
The romance was really good. I kept rooting for them.
The mystery was interesting too, I liked following that side of the story.
And that ending?! Well I didn't need my heart in once piece I guess. It surprised me so much and now I really want to read the next book.
May 19, 2018
SB is one of my favorite authors, and I decided to reread this series since I remember loving it back when it came out. I remember Texas! Sage! stood out as my favorite, but I wanted to read all 3 of them again anyway. There are definitely some things in the book that show the times and date it a bit, however, I still thought it was a fun read, though I can see why I loved it more back when I was in my teens and was really into the old-fashioned, arrogant caveman type. Haha! ;-)
June 25, 2021
Completely unfair. I couldn't even be happy about Lucky and Devon ...After what happened I totally forgot their whole story.
I was really shaken by the book in the end and so sad that I don't want to read the second part about Chase...but i will
I was really shaken by the book in the end and so sad that I don't want to read the second part about Chase...but i will
January 26, 2025
Sandra Brown *almost* writes siblings and families as well as Nora Roberts! And that’s high praise!
October 24, 2025
Intriguing
August 6, 2017
DNF at 5%
I know, I know I didn't really give this book a chance. But it ticked me off so much right at the start I just can't finish it (at the moment). The heroine is pissed off at the hero because he saves her from sexual harrasment (or maybe even rape) because she could have dealt with it herself (newsflash: she couldn't). And later the hero barges into her motel room and acts all macho even when she says she doesn't want him there. And I really can't deal with TSTL heroines and jerk heroes right now. Maybe some other time.
I know, I know I didn't really give this book a chance. But it ticked me off so much right at the start I just can't finish it (at the moment). The heroine is pissed off at the hero because he saves her from sexual harrasment (or maybe even rape) because she could have dealt with it herself (newsflash: she couldn't). And later the hero barges into her motel room and acts all macho even when she says she doesn't want him there. And I really can't deal with TSTL heroines and jerk heroes right now. Maybe some other time.
April 9, 2012
Re-read
(Texas! Lucky 3.5 out of 5)
My least favorite of Sandra Brown's Texas Trilogy. Still. Not a bad read. :P)
Lucky Tyler’s having a bad day. His family business is in the crapper and he doesn’t know what to do about it. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress in need of rescuing but he can no more ignore the pretty- altho out of place- woman getting harassed by two local scuzzballs, than he would if his own sister were being hit on- so rescue her he does. Only it seems the little lady isn’t much interested in his help.
On a social experiment for her next article in the paper, Devon Haines is more than frustrated with the self-imposed “white knight” who comes to her “rescue” at the dive-bar she finds herself in, in the middle of the day. Still, she tries her best to evade the ensuing disaster about to fall on her by the ruckus he caused with the two jerks who hadn’t let her alone since entering the establishment and leaves as unobtrusively as possible.
But avoiding the local town’s biggest hell raiser is harder than it looks. One night stand later, she beats it out of town as quick as she can, hoping to never see him again.
As much as she wants to forget that night- and one Lucky Tyler- she finds herself smack dab in the middle of his life once again when, falsely accused of setting fire to his own property, she becomes his only alibi.
Of course, she’s got secrets of her own and, attracted tho she may be to the quick tempered charmer, she must soon make a decision between what’s best for her- and what’s the right thing to do.
I love this old series by Sandra Brown for its entirety. Her backlist books are a major comfort read for me and I’m glad I revisited the Tyler Siblings… once again! :)
(Texas! Lucky 3.5 out of 5)
My least favorite of Sandra Brown's Texas Trilogy. Still. Not a bad read. :P)
Lucky Tyler’s having a bad day. His family business is in the crapper and he doesn’t know what to do about it. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress in need of rescuing but he can no more ignore the pretty- altho out of place- woman getting harassed by two local scuzzballs, than he would if his own sister were being hit on- so rescue her he does. Only it seems the little lady isn’t much interested in his help.
On a social experiment for her next article in the paper, Devon Haines is more than frustrated with the self-imposed “white knight” who comes to her “rescue” at the dive-bar she finds herself in, in the middle of the day. Still, she tries her best to evade the ensuing disaster about to fall on her by the ruckus he caused with the two jerks who hadn’t let her alone since entering the establishment and leaves as unobtrusively as possible.
But avoiding the local town’s biggest hell raiser is harder than it looks. One night stand later, she beats it out of town as quick as she can, hoping to never see him again.
As much as she wants to forget that night- and one Lucky Tyler- she finds herself smack dab in the middle of his life once again when, falsely accused of setting fire to his own property, she becomes his only alibi.
Of course, she’s got secrets of her own and, attracted tho she may be to the quick tempered charmer, she must soon make a decision between what’s best for her- and what’s the right thing to do.
I love this old series by Sandra Brown for its entirety. Her backlist books are a major comfort read for me and I’m glad I revisited the Tyler Siblings… once again! :)
July 4, 2015
When Lucky Tyler helps a beautiful redhead out of a bad situation, he is upset when she disappears without a word of thanks. Eventually he finds her and talks his way into her hotel room and her bed. In the morning she is gone. Lucky needs to find her. Overnight, someone torched his family's business and he is the main suspect. The redhead is his alibi and he needs to find her fast. But when he does track her down, Devon Haines refuses to come forward and be interviewed. Now Lucky will have to use all of his charm to get her to cooperate.
I first read this book 20+ years ago and really liked it. I thought I'd revisit it and listen to the audiobook. Colleen Marlo does a good job as the narrator of this story.
The story itself felt dated. Lucky comes off as obnoxious and self-centered. He is a jerk with white-knight syndrome. He feels he has to save the damsel in distress. Lucky also has a hair-trigger temper that he can't seem to control. But Devon was worse. She was a so-called feminist that would fight for women's rights, but wouldn't stand up and tell the cops that she had spent the night with Lucky and was his alibi. Why??? Well, she couldn't tell him. We had a whole scene with her saying she couldn't tell Lucky why she couldn't come forward. I wanted to scream. When she finally does tell him the reason (but doesn't fully explain), it just sounded ridiculous. Too much melodrama for me but I did enjoy the way they figured out who had actually set the fire. My rating: 2.5 Stars.
I first read this book 20+ years ago and really liked it. I thought I'd revisit it and listen to the audiobook. Colleen Marlo does a good job as the narrator of this story.
The story itself felt dated. Lucky comes off as obnoxious and self-centered. He is a jerk with white-knight syndrome. He feels he has to save the damsel in distress. Lucky also has a hair-trigger temper that he can't seem to control. But Devon was worse. She was a so-called feminist that would fight for women's rights, but wouldn't stand up and tell the cops that she had spent the night with Lucky and was his alibi. Why??? Well, she couldn't tell him. We had a whole scene with her saying she couldn't tell Lucky why she couldn't come forward. I wanted to scream. When she finally does tell him the reason (but doesn't fully explain), it just sounded ridiculous. Too much melodrama for me but I did enjoy the way they figured out who had actually set the fire. My rating: 2.5 Stars.
September 4, 2012
Cover & Title - 3/5
Favorite line - “If you loved people, you might hurt them, dissapoint them, anger them, but you never, ever, dishonored them.”
Favorite Character - Susan, what a mean little witch.
I purchased this book after noticing in my goodreads friends favorite pile. I have been craving a good book with a hot Texan so i figured this book would fit the bill. Lucky is certainly a hot Texan but he is also a bad, bad boy. I am normally super put off slutty men but Lucky's attitude towards Devon made me forgive his less than honorable past. Devon pissed me off a bit but overall i did like her. I enjoyed the story and found it pretty easy going up until the end which has my crying like a baby.
I have already bought the rest of the books in the trilogy so i would of read the next regardless but i am looking forward to reading Chase's story and seeing how Sandra play's it.
I would recommend this book.
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Favorite line - “If you loved people, you might hurt them, dissapoint them, anger them, but you never, ever, dishonored them.”
Favorite Character - Susan, what a mean little witch.
I purchased this book after noticing in my goodreads friends favorite pile. I have been craving a good book with a hot Texan so i figured this book would fit the bill. Lucky is certainly a hot Texan but he is also a bad, bad boy. I am normally super put off slutty men but Lucky's attitude towards Devon made me forgive his less than honorable past. Devon pissed me off a bit but overall i did like her. I enjoyed the story and found it pretty easy going up until the end which has my crying like a baby.
I have already bought the rest of the books in the trilogy so i would of read the next regardless but i am looking forward to reading Chase's story and seeing how Sandra play's it.
I would recommend this book.
http://bookprotagonist.blogspot.co.uk/ - for more reviews, recommendations & book swaps
September 7, 2014
There were times where this story was so emotional that it brought tears to my eyes. At other times I was laughing so hard my belly hurt. Brown had me caught up in this world in Texas, trying to figure out what really happened while at the same time hoping it will take a while so that the characters can work out their problems.
I love the way that Lucky was developed in this novel, and the story behind his nickname is absolutely priceless. He is the perfect roguish gentleman, the best of both worlds. The female lead took a bit of warming up to. She is a well-developed and likeable individual, but some of the choices that she made were a little skewed. The conflict between needs, desires, and morals is quite poignant here. Neither is content with the status quo but neither will break their code of ethics (too many times). It was a bittersweet thing to see.
As a whole this was a great read that really kept me coming back for more. Now, off to Chase’s tale, and then Sage’s.
I love the way that Lucky was developed in this novel, and the story behind his nickname is absolutely priceless. He is the perfect roguish gentleman, the best of both worlds. The female lead took a bit of warming up to. She is a well-developed and likeable individual, but some of the choices that she made were a little skewed. The conflict between needs, desires, and morals is quite poignant here. Neither is content with the status quo but neither will break their code of ethics (too many times). It was a bittersweet thing to see.
As a whole this was a great read that really kept me coming back for more. Now, off to Chase’s tale, and then Sage’s.
December 6, 2016
2 stars :/
It's not that I didn't like it , or that there is something really annoying or bad with the book but.....
I found the stories that actually dragged the story .. boring ?
Spoilers below - Warning :
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and while not boring ....
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It's not that I didn't like it , or that there is something really annoying or bad with the book but.....
I found the stories that actually dragged the story .. boring ?
Spoilers below - Warning :
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and while not boring ....
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May 15, 2013
Just pass on this early Sandra Brown book. I'm not even going to read the others in the series. I have read more current books by Ms. Brown and have loved them all, but I received this book in a giveaway and felt compelled to read and review it. Being written some 20-odd years ago, you can tell how her writing style has finessed to what it is today. Texas Lucky is unbelievable most of the time. I thought the female lead to be very ignorant for someone that was supposed to be quite intelligent and Lucky, although trying to pull off a white knight-type routine, is actually obnoxious in his conceit. The secondary characters make this book readable as the whole storyline is basically unbelievable. I am a huge Brown fan but I truly did not enjoy this book...or writing this review :(
February 4, 2015
I love Sandra Brown books! She is like my go-to when I need a good story. The master of romance novels!
Lucky's story kept me wanting more. The way he was described and acted fit perfectly for my idea of a main character hunk. I was a little hesitant when I found out the chick was already married, but am happy for the way it turned out.
I knew this was a series and have the second book waiting for me. I was a little confused when I saw that Chase was married even though he is the main character for the second story. The ending of this one was a big shock but explained what the next will be about (which I love when I know there is going to be another book). I'm excited to get started on the next because I know it's a family so these characters will make an appearance!
Lucky's story kept me wanting more. The way he was described and acted fit perfectly for my idea of a main character hunk. I was a little hesitant when I found out the chick was already married, but am happy for the way it turned out.
I knew this was a series and have the second book waiting for me. I was a little confused when I saw that Chase was married even though he is the main character for the second story. The ending of this one was a big shock but explained what the next will be about (which I love when I know there is going to be another book). I'm excited to get started on the next because I know it's a family so these characters will make an appearance!
June 1, 2017
This put a smile on my face, which was exactly what I needed.
Is it a profound story? No. Is it old school? Yes, but not to the point of it being rapey.
Does it have faults? Yes. One of them, in my opinion, is the unnecesary setup for Chase's story through Chase's POV.
But, to me it's a sweet, light romance which does deal with some issues with woman's rights that where relevant when the story was written.
Is it a profound story? No. Is it old school? Yes, but not to the point of it being rapey.
Does it have faults? Yes. One of them, in my opinion, is the unnecesary setup for Chase's story through Chase's POV.
But, to me it's a sweet, light romance which does deal with some issues with woman's rights that where relevant when the story was written.
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