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The Hellbound Brotherhood #4
Heedless
He’ll guard her with his life…
Nate Murphy, a hot-shot security expert, came to Shaw’s Crossing to help the Trask brothers kick their mysterious enemies’ asses. Instead, he’s knocked sideways by the lovely Elisa, a mysterious woman who works as a waitress in Demi’s restaurant. Nate’s an ex-soldier and an ex-bouncer, and his specialty is breaking heads…but the haunted fear in Elisa’s eyes makes him want to crush whoever put it there. But he can’t help unless she tells him who’s gunning for her…
She aches to tell him the truth…
Elisa Rinaldi can’t prove that her ex, Gil is a violent sociopath—he’s too good at hiding his tracks and deflecting blame. She’d hoped that keeping her head down in a tiny mountain town would keep her safe, but she didn’t expect to make friends…much less be wildly attracted to a hard-eyed, hard-bodied security consultant. But when violence overtakes her new friends, and the media soon follows. If she shows up anywhere online or in the news, she’s dead—and so is her beloved brother.
Her last gift to herself is a single night with Nate. Then she’d do the right thing…even if it breaks her. That night in Elisa’s apartment leaves Nate gasping for breath…but then she vanishes.
And now Nate can’t rest until the bastard who is hunting her is entirely destroyed…
Author's Heedless, Book Four of The Hellbound Brotherhood, is part of a connected series, but with its own couple and its own HEA. It can be read as a standalone.
Nate Murphy, a hot-shot security expert, came to Shaw’s Crossing to help the Trask brothers kick their mysterious enemies’ asses. Instead, he’s knocked sideways by the lovely Elisa, a mysterious woman who works as a waitress in Demi’s restaurant. Nate’s an ex-soldier and an ex-bouncer, and his specialty is breaking heads…but the haunted fear in Elisa’s eyes makes him want to crush whoever put it there. But he can’t help unless she tells him who’s gunning for her…
She aches to tell him the truth…
Elisa Rinaldi can’t prove that her ex, Gil is a violent sociopath—he’s too good at hiding his tracks and deflecting blame. She’d hoped that keeping her head down in a tiny mountain town would keep her safe, but she didn’t expect to make friends…much less be wildly attracted to a hard-eyed, hard-bodied security consultant. But when violence overtakes her new friends, and the media soon follows. If she shows up anywhere online or in the news, she’s dead—and so is her beloved brother.
Her last gift to herself is a single night with Nate. Then she’d do the right thing…even if it breaks her. That night in Elisa’s apartment leaves Nate gasping for breath…but then she vanishes.
And now Nate can’t rest until the bastard who is hunting her is entirely destroyed…
Author's Heedless, Book Four of The Hellbound Brotherhood, is part of a connected series, but with its own couple and its own HEA. It can be read as a standalone.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 11, 2020
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About the author
Shannon McKenna
125 books1,450 followersAlso wrote five category romances under the penname Shannon Anderson
::From The Author's Website::
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
I started writing my first romance novel in secret. I was working a temp job in an insurance office in Manhattan at the time, and the office manager had made it clear that even if there was nothing to do, I still had to look busy-- never one of my big talents. I felt bad about the wasted time, though, and I needed something to round out my other chosen career, which was singing. Yeah, that's right. Most artists choose a more practical Plan B to back up their improbable Plan A. Me? No way. "Long Shot" is my middle name.
So I sneakily set up a Document 1 and a Document 2 with a spreadsheet on it. If my Boss du Jour walked by I could quick-like-a-bunny switch screens, and whenever the coast was clear, I went back to my story. Not that I was slacking, mind you. If there was work to be done, I did it. The sneakiness felt familiar, though, because I've been teased about reading romances since I was a kid. I think the day I finally grew up was the day I stopped trying to cover up what I was reading on the bus, train or subway. Let people think whatever they like.
It wasn't until I moved to Italy (details of that Long Shot provided later on) that I got serious about writing, though. I found myself with many long, quiet days alone with nothing to do, so I slogged my way bravely to the end of the manuscript and sent it out. Everybody rejected it-except for Kensington. I wrote for them for a few years, and then made a bid for an erotic novella for the new Brava imprint, and oh joy, they accepted it. Then I wrote BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. And so on, and so forth.
That's how I started. I can't think of anything I'd rather do. I never knew it would be so scary, and so hard . . . all that solitude and silence, a blank computer screen, and no one to blame. But still. It's worth it. It's great.
::From The Author's Website::
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
I started writing my first romance novel in secret. I was working a temp job in an insurance office in Manhattan at the time, and the office manager had made it clear that even if there was nothing to do, I still had to look busy-- never one of my big talents. I felt bad about the wasted time, though, and I needed something to round out my other chosen career, which was singing. Yeah, that's right. Most artists choose a more practical Plan B to back up their improbable Plan A. Me? No way. "Long Shot" is my middle name.
So I sneakily set up a Document 1 and a Document 2 with a spreadsheet on it. If my Boss du Jour walked by I could quick-like-a-bunny switch screens, and whenever the coast was clear, I went back to my story. Not that I was slacking, mind you. If there was work to be done, I did it. The sneakiness felt familiar, though, because I've been teased about reading romances since I was a kid. I think the day I finally grew up was the day I stopped trying to cover up what I was reading on the bus, train or subway. Let people think whatever they like.
It wasn't until I moved to Italy (details of that Long Shot provided later on) that I got serious about writing, though. I found myself with many long, quiet days alone with nothing to do, so I slogged my way bravely to the end of the manuscript and sent it out. Everybody rejected it-except for Kensington. I wrote for them for a few years, and then made a bid for an erotic novella for the new Brava imprint, and oh joy, they accepted it. Then I wrote BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. And so on, and so forth.
That's how I started. I can't think of anything I'd rather do. I never knew it would be so scary, and so hard . . . all that solitude and silence, a blank computer screen, and no one to blame. But still. It's worth it. It's great.
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November 30, 2020
For openers, I will admit to being absolutely hooked on and wild about this series, and have yet to read anything by Shannon McKenna that I haven't loved, and Heedless: The Hellbound Brotherhood, Book #4, is no exception. It get 5 stars from this reader.
In addition to all the craziness, danger, murder and suspense that's been going on in the small town of Shaw's Crossing, we have Elisa, who's been in town for 4 months, and who is really cagey about her past. Aside from nearly slicing him to bits with a box cutter when they first met, Nate, a good friend of the Trask brothers, who is helping them with security issues, sees Elisa working at the local diner and she immediately piques Nate's interest. But, Elisa is shy, quiet, not looking for a relationship, yet finds herself just as attracted to the tall, handsome hunk as he is to her.
What Nate doesn't know about Elisa is a lot--like the fact that she's been living under an assumed name, changed her appearance as much as possible, and has been on the run, jumping from place to place and hiding from her violent, verbally and physically abusive ex, Gil. As leverage, Gil has captured Elisa's younger brother, Josh, and has been abusing him too in hopes of getting Elisa to come and get him. Gil is a politician, with his eye on one day becoming President, and when Elisa fled, she fled with an encoded flash drive containing videos with enough evidence on it to sink Gil's ambitions forever, and probably land him in prison for a very long time.
Elisa has been really happy in Shaw's Crossing for the past four months, but after another Trask wedding, which she is organizing and helping to cater, she plans to go on the run again, especially when a news film crew starts taking video in the diner, but you know what they say about best laid plans--and Nate isn't about to let her go on the run alone.
I don't know how Shannon McKenna does it, but she never fails to make me fall in love with her heroes, and in this novel, Nate is no exception. He's sexy, sweet, polite, kind, persistent, protective, honest, and did I mention sexy? Ms. McKenna also is a pro at knowing how to set a sex scene on fire, and does she ever do so in this novel!
While Gil is not the continuing villain in this series, the killer who has been repeatedly trying to kill off the Trask brothers in the first three novels does play a marginal role in this novel, in a plot Nate devises off the cuff. That's all I'll tell you about that part of this sexy, suspenseful read, which amazingly manages to pack a whole lot of story, personal interactions, the Trask family, danger, and the romance between Nate and Elisa into just two days. As I stated, I don't know how Ms. McKenna managed it, but manage it she did, in spades. I couldn't put this novel down, and I'm guessing you won't be able to do so either. Now comes the long wait for the next novel, featuring Mace Trask, and I can't wait!
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
In addition to all the craziness, danger, murder and suspense that's been going on in the small town of Shaw's Crossing, we have Elisa, who's been in town for 4 months, and who is really cagey about her past. Aside from nearly slicing him to bits with a box cutter when they first met, Nate, a good friend of the Trask brothers, who is helping them with security issues, sees Elisa working at the local diner and she immediately piques Nate's interest. But, Elisa is shy, quiet, not looking for a relationship, yet finds herself just as attracted to the tall, handsome hunk as he is to her.
What Nate doesn't know about Elisa is a lot--like the fact that she's been living under an assumed name, changed her appearance as much as possible, and has been on the run, jumping from place to place and hiding from her violent, verbally and physically abusive ex, Gil. As leverage, Gil has captured Elisa's younger brother, Josh, and has been abusing him too in hopes of getting Elisa to come and get him. Gil is a politician, with his eye on one day becoming President, and when Elisa fled, she fled with an encoded flash drive containing videos with enough evidence on it to sink Gil's ambitions forever, and probably land him in prison for a very long time.
Elisa has been really happy in Shaw's Crossing for the past four months, but after another Trask wedding, which she is organizing and helping to cater, she plans to go on the run again, especially when a news film crew starts taking video in the diner, but you know what they say about best laid plans--and Nate isn't about to let her go on the run alone.
I don't know how Shannon McKenna does it, but she never fails to make me fall in love with her heroes, and in this novel, Nate is no exception. He's sexy, sweet, polite, kind, persistent, protective, honest, and did I mention sexy? Ms. McKenna also is a pro at knowing how to set a sex scene on fire, and does she ever do so in this novel!
While Gil is not the continuing villain in this series, the killer who has been repeatedly trying to kill off the Trask brothers in the first three novels does play a marginal role in this novel, in a plot Nate devises off the cuff. That's all I'll tell you about that part of this sexy, suspenseful read, which amazingly manages to pack a whole lot of story, personal interactions, the Trask family, danger, and the romance between Nate and Elisa into just two days. As I stated, I don't know how Ms. McKenna managed it, but manage it she did, in spades. I couldn't put this novel down, and I'm guessing you won't be able to do so either. Now comes the long wait for the next novel, featuring Mace Trask, and I can't wait!
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.
November 27, 2020
This book is about a young woman named Elisa who is on the run from a very wicked, abusive husband named Gil Clemens who is aiming to someday possibly even become President of the U.S. The only trouble is that Elisa ran away with some damaging evidence that would ruin a potential run for any major office. Elisa is currently stopped from using the evidence because Gil is holding her younger brother hostage. There is a second huge problem that needs to be solved regarding a horrible cult leader who is currently holding a bioweapon of sorts. Nate is the name of the former Marine who gets to know Elisa and begins to protect her when he finds out what is going on and is trying to help his friends stop the cult leader. There are great love scenes as romance grows between Nate and Elisa, and there is plenty of action as Nate protects Elisa and tries to stop Gil. So this is a great romantic suspense book and I highly recommend it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 22, 2021
Heedless drew me in right from the start and continued to hold my attention all the way through to the end. The level of intensity that the author, Shannon McKenna, created was great and the mood of the book was intense enough to keep me not wanting to put the book down. It was a gripping story and I totally enjoyed the pace that the action moved along at.
Elisa works in a café where she sees Nate come in regularly. He provides security for the family that owns the café, so he is often around. They have been eyeing each other off, but Elisa is holding Nate at a distance. That is until she decides to give herself a parting gift of a night with Nate, before she leaves town without telling anyone. Her intentions for leaving are good, but it doesn’t quite go to plan. Luckily for her, Nate plans to come to her rescue!
This was the point where Heedless really picked up in speed and action, as did the heat between Nate and Elisa. I did get a bit annoyed at first by the speed that Nate moved at in regard to the relationship with Elisa, as it kind of moved from a ‘one night stand’ to ‘serious and heavy’ almost between one page and the next. But, Nate did say – more than once – that he’d been waiting for her for quite some time. (Other characters also made reference to this to support Nate’s claim too.) And as the story went on, I found myself believing him more and the speed of it all became somewhat unimportant to me.
Heedless is part 4 of the The Hellhound Brotherhood series. I haven’t read any of the others that came before it and I certainly was still able to understand, and enjoy, Heedless as a stand alone story. (The detailed ‘cheat sheet’ that the author provided at the start of the book helped considerably!) But I suspect I would have been able to keep up with it a little more easily if I’d read the previous titles in the series. (I probably would have also better understood some of the characters that I was obviously already l supposed to know well.) Having said that, my enjoyment of the story wasn’t hampered at all – I just think it probably would have helped in parts to make things come clear a little faster.
There are other parts to the story that are going on in the background, involving the supporting characters, that are part of a running underlying storyline that is taking place throughout the whole series. I’m not going to talk about it as I don’t want to give anything away, other than to say I was totally sucked in by it all and want to know what happens next! The background story was strong in its own right and held its own pull, in addition to the main story involving Elisa and Nate.
Some sections of this book do feature violence, but nothing too overtly graphic. I’ve given Heedless a ‘4 hatchet’ rating for violence mostly because of the amount of time that is spent focusing on fighting (only against bad guys!) and because there are gunfights and discussions of torture. It is worth noting, however, that Shannon McKenna hasn’t gone in for vivid descriptions in reference to any of the violent scenes.
I really enjoyed this story. If you like your romance novels with a bit of grit and a lot of steam, this book will suit you well. Thank you to Shannan McKenna and Xpresso Book Tours for my copy of this book, in return for an honest review.
Elisa works in a café where she sees Nate come in regularly. He provides security for the family that owns the café, so he is often around. They have been eyeing each other off, but Elisa is holding Nate at a distance. That is until she decides to give herself a parting gift of a night with Nate, before she leaves town without telling anyone. Her intentions for leaving are good, but it doesn’t quite go to plan. Luckily for her, Nate plans to come to her rescue!
This was the point where Heedless really picked up in speed and action, as did the heat between Nate and Elisa. I did get a bit annoyed at first by the speed that Nate moved at in regard to the relationship with Elisa, as it kind of moved from a ‘one night stand’ to ‘serious and heavy’ almost between one page and the next. But, Nate did say – more than once – that he’d been waiting for her for quite some time. (Other characters also made reference to this to support Nate’s claim too.) And as the story went on, I found myself believing him more and the speed of it all became somewhat unimportant to me.
Heedless is part 4 of the The Hellhound Brotherhood series. I haven’t read any of the others that came before it and I certainly was still able to understand, and enjoy, Heedless as a stand alone story. (The detailed ‘cheat sheet’ that the author provided at the start of the book helped considerably!) But I suspect I would have been able to keep up with it a little more easily if I’d read the previous titles in the series. (I probably would have also better understood some of the characters that I was obviously already l supposed to know well.) Having said that, my enjoyment of the story wasn’t hampered at all – I just think it probably would have helped in parts to make things come clear a little faster.
There are other parts to the story that are going on in the background, involving the supporting characters, that are part of a running underlying storyline that is taking place throughout the whole series. I’m not going to talk about it as I don’t want to give anything away, other than to say I was totally sucked in by it all and want to know what happens next! The background story was strong in its own right and held its own pull, in addition to the main story involving Elisa and Nate.
Some sections of this book do feature violence, but nothing too overtly graphic. I’ve given Heedless a ‘4 hatchet’ rating for violence mostly because of the amount of time that is spent focusing on fighting (only against bad guys!) and because there are gunfights and discussions of torture. It is worth noting, however, that Shannon McKenna hasn’t gone in for vivid descriptions in reference to any of the violent scenes.
I really enjoyed this story. If you like your romance novels with a bit of grit and a lot of steam, this book will suit you well. Thank you to Shannan McKenna and Xpresso Book Tours for my copy of this book, in return for an honest review.
November 9, 2023
Nayeli - per RFS
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È stato piacevole rivedere i personaggi della serie Hellbound Brotherhood, ma preciso subito che questo è un romanzo autoconclusivo incentrato su Elisa e Nate. La loro avventura è, questa volta, scollegata dai pericoli che inseguono gli altri ragazzi della God’s Acre, ed è incentrata sul passato di Elisa, ovvero sul mostro che la perseguita obbligandola, come avevamo già intuito nel precedente romanzo, a nascondersi.
Fuggiva da lui in punta di piedi nella riservatezza della sua mente, sperando forse di passare inosservata. — Tutto bene? — le chiese. — Sì, certo — gli rispose, il tono distante. — Hai bisogno di un sacco di rassicurazioni, Nate. Te l’hanno mai detto? Giusto per provare, cercò di avvicinarla a sé. Prevedibilmente, Elisa resistette. La porta si era chiusa. Lei stava tirando il catenaccio. Attese fino a quando riuscì a riportare la voce sotto controllo. — C’è qualcosa che non va, vero?
Elisa è in fuga da un marito pericoloso e influente che teme possa rivelare segreti compromettenti. Per impedirle di farlo, ha rapito il fratello e la minaccia di uccidere chiunque venga a sapere della situazione. Questo la isola da tutti e la copre di un senso di impotenza e solitudine che l’autrice è bravissima nel mostrarci.
Nate è la persona giusta per riuscire a far aprire una ragazza terrorizzata dagli uomini aggressivi e narcisisti del suo passato: è un orso tenero che, per quanto esperto nelle armi e fisicamente robusto, riesce a essere timido e impacciato negli approcci con l’altro sesso. Si nota il timore di fare un passo falso, di dire le cose sbagliate, eppure allo stesso tempo è anche tenace nel non mollare mai, nel continuare a tentare un avvicinamento.
Il carattere docile e gentile, unito all’essere solido e presente, è perfetto per consentire a Elisa di sentirsi al sicuro e riacquistare l’autostima, ma anche poter mostrare tutta la propria esuberanza assumendo il controllo quando le va, per sentirsi apprezzata e desiderata, dopo tanti svilimenti e umiliazioni.
Le caratterizzazioni dei protagonisti sono entrambe ben strutturate, lontane dai soliti stereotipi e ben centrate. Nate non è un maschio alfa: pur essendo un’ex militare, sa dare spazio e fiducia a una donna che ne ha bisogno; che vuole sentirsi affrancata, libera e apprezzata. È appagante e piacevole vedere Elisa rifiorire quado trova l’opportunità di essere se stessa.
— Ehi! — Nate scattò in piedi e le strinse le spalle. — Cosa succede? — Ignorami e basta, okay? — Col cavolo. — Il suo tono era gentile, ma comunque inflessibile. — Parlami. — Non ho nulla da dirti — singhiozzò Elisa. — È tutto così ovvio. Sono spaventata. Ho paura che Josh venga ferito, che tu venga ferito o ucciso. Che sto commettendo un terribile errore a darti corda e a coinvolgerti. Ma so anche che non abbiamo tempo per i miei piagnistei. Piangerò dopo, quando non dovremo più contare i secondi. Per cui, fai quello che devi. Non badare a me. Nate la strinse in un abbraccio così forte da toglierle letteralmente il fiato. Era una meravigliosa sensazione. Teneva insieme tutti i cocci in cui rischiava di frantumarsi. E non lo sentiva seccato, impacciato o imbarazzato mentre l’abbracciava in silenzio. Continuava imperterrito: una costante, tenera stretta. Implacabile ed eroica. Un silente, paziente messaggio. “Per tutto il tempo che vuoi.”
Naturalmente ottenere l’aiuto di Nate significa ottenere l’aiuto di una intera squadra preparata e capace. Da lì si sviluppa tutta una serie di avventure (che non svelerò) per combattere la minaccia che li insegue.
L’interesse tra Elisa e Nate, maturato lentamente nei mesi precedenti, è da subito molto più di un’infatuazione temporanea e, non appena i due permettono alla miccia di accendersi, innescano una reazione chimica che non può più essere bloccata.
Trattandosi di un romanzo Extra Passion, appaga indubbiamente il lettore in cerca di eros, aggiungendo allo stesso tempo una buona dose di pepe grazie all’adrenalina legata all’inseguimento e alla caccia al cattivo. Non sono presenti grandi saliscendi emotivi (se non la tragedia di vedere un fratello imprigionato), per cui la lettura rimane molto piacevole e confortante.
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È stato piacevole rivedere i personaggi della serie Hellbound Brotherhood, ma preciso subito che questo è un romanzo autoconclusivo incentrato su Elisa e Nate. La loro avventura è, questa volta, scollegata dai pericoli che inseguono gli altri ragazzi della God’s Acre, ed è incentrata sul passato di Elisa, ovvero sul mostro che la perseguita obbligandola, come avevamo già intuito nel precedente romanzo, a nascondersi.
Fuggiva da lui in punta di piedi nella riservatezza della sua mente, sperando forse di passare inosservata. — Tutto bene? — le chiese. — Sì, certo — gli rispose, il tono distante. — Hai bisogno di un sacco di rassicurazioni, Nate. Te l’hanno mai detto? Giusto per provare, cercò di avvicinarla a sé. Prevedibilmente, Elisa resistette. La porta si era chiusa. Lei stava tirando il catenaccio. Attese fino a quando riuscì a riportare la voce sotto controllo. — C’è qualcosa che non va, vero?
Elisa è in fuga da un marito pericoloso e influente che teme possa rivelare segreti compromettenti. Per impedirle di farlo, ha rapito il fratello e la minaccia di uccidere chiunque venga a sapere della situazione. Questo la isola da tutti e la copre di un senso di impotenza e solitudine che l’autrice è bravissima nel mostrarci.
Nate è la persona giusta per riuscire a far aprire una ragazza terrorizzata dagli uomini aggressivi e narcisisti del suo passato: è un orso tenero che, per quanto esperto nelle armi e fisicamente robusto, riesce a essere timido e impacciato negli approcci con l’altro sesso. Si nota il timore di fare un passo falso, di dire le cose sbagliate, eppure allo stesso tempo è anche tenace nel non mollare mai, nel continuare a tentare un avvicinamento.
Il carattere docile e gentile, unito all’essere solido e presente, è perfetto per consentire a Elisa di sentirsi al sicuro e riacquistare l’autostima, ma anche poter mostrare tutta la propria esuberanza assumendo il controllo quando le va, per sentirsi apprezzata e desiderata, dopo tanti svilimenti e umiliazioni.
Le caratterizzazioni dei protagonisti sono entrambe ben strutturate, lontane dai soliti stereotipi e ben centrate. Nate non è un maschio alfa: pur essendo un’ex militare, sa dare spazio e fiducia a una donna che ne ha bisogno; che vuole sentirsi affrancata, libera e apprezzata. È appagante e piacevole vedere Elisa rifiorire quado trova l’opportunità di essere se stessa.
— Ehi! — Nate scattò in piedi e le strinse le spalle. — Cosa succede? — Ignorami e basta, okay? — Col cavolo. — Il suo tono era gentile, ma comunque inflessibile. — Parlami. — Non ho nulla da dirti — singhiozzò Elisa. — È tutto così ovvio. Sono spaventata. Ho paura che Josh venga ferito, che tu venga ferito o ucciso. Che sto commettendo un terribile errore a darti corda e a coinvolgerti. Ma so anche che non abbiamo tempo per i miei piagnistei. Piangerò dopo, quando non dovremo più contare i secondi. Per cui, fai quello che devi. Non badare a me. Nate la strinse in un abbraccio così forte da toglierle letteralmente il fiato. Era una meravigliosa sensazione. Teneva insieme tutti i cocci in cui rischiava di frantumarsi. E non lo sentiva seccato, impacciato o imbarazzato mentre l’abbracciava in silenzio. Continuava imperterrito: una costante, tenera stretta. Implacabile ed eroica. Un silente, paziente messaggio. “Per tutto il tempo che vuoi.”
Naturalmente ottenere l’aiuto di Nate significa ottenere l’aiuto di una intera squadra preparata e capace. Da lì si sviluppa tutta una serie di avventure (che non svelerò) per combattere la minaccia che li insegue.
L’interesse tra Elisa e Nate, maturato lentamente nei mesi precedenti, è da subito molto più di un’infatuazione temporanea e, non appena i due permettono alla miccia di accendersi, innescano una reazione chimica che non può più essere bloccata.
Trattandosi di un romanzo Extra Passion, appaga indubbiamente il lettore in cerca di eros, aggiungendo allo stesso tempo una buona dose di pepe grazie all’adrenalina legata all’inseguimento e alla caccia al cattivo. Non sono presenti grandi saliscendi emotivi (se non la tragedia di vedere un fratello imprigionato), per cui la lettura rimane molto piacevole e confortante.
November 30, 2020
Heedless is the latest installment in the Hellbound series. This book is my personal favourite of the series. It focuses on Elisa and Nate. Elisa is Demi’s close friend and colleague at Demi’s restaurant. Nate is a friend of the Trask brothers and is working with them to bring down Kimball and his evildoers and their plans to unleash a sinister and deadly virus. Amongst all this, Eric and Demi are having their long-awaited wedding.
The spark between Nate and Elisa was immediate but Elisa has kept Nate at arm’s length. She has secrets of her own and won’t risk anyone else getting caught in the crossfire. Nate is determined to win her over. He knows she’s hiding something but can’t get Elisa to confide in him. Nate uses the wedding as a way to make his move. Elisa allows Nate close to her one night but has no intention of involvement beyond that. But when Elisa’s past comes back with a vengeance, Nate rushes in to help. The two embark on a quest to save themselves and Elisa’s brother.
This romantic adventure story is full of McKenna’s trademark heat and emotional intensity. Nate is an exquisitely crafted character—strong, self-possessed, honourable. And Elisa is definitely not a scared little mouse, despite her predicament. She’s artistic, strong and has a newfound sense of self and self-worth that is completely separate from her relationship with Nate. What Nate does do for Elisa is rekindle her hope for a future.
An intense, romantic suspenseful novel. Five stars 😊
The spark between Nate and Elisa was immediate but Elisa has kept Nate at arm’s length. She has secrets of her own and won’t risk anyone else getting caught in the crossfire. Nate is determined to win her over. He knows she’s hiding something but can’t get Elisa to confide in him. Nate uses the wedding as a way to make his move. Elisa allows Nate close to her one night but has no intention of involvement beyond that. But when Elisa’s past comes back with a vengeance, Nate rushes in to help. The two embark on a quest to save themselves and Elisa’s brother.
This romantic adventure story is full of McKenna’s trademark heat and emotional intensity. Nate is an exquisitely crafted character—strong, self-possessed, honourable. And Elisa is definitely not a scared little mouse, despite her predicament. She’s artistic, strong and has a newfound sense of self and self-worth that is completely separate from her relationship with Nate. What Nate does do for Elisa is rekindle her hope for a future.
An intense, romantic suspenseful novel. Five stars 😊
December 31, 2020
This is the first book I’ve read in this series and I’m sorry I missed the first three. I love a good suspense thriller that has you on the edge of your seat and turning page after page. Elisa is on the run from her monster of a husband who has political goals of someday being governor and then eventually president. Al his future plans could come crashing down if the flash drive Elisa has in her possession ever went public, he would be ruined as well as other important men. She has been living in Shaws Crossing and working at the diner in order to keep a low profile because she knows Gil is looking for her and he will kill her if he ever finds her. Nate Murphy is a security expert helping the Trask brothers in their fight to take down Kimball. Nate has always watched Elisa and been attracted to her but she always turned him down when he would ask her out. He had a feeling she was hiding something and he couldn’t get her to open up to him. When her life is threatened he steps in to rescue her and things begin to sizzle. An exciting, heart pounding thriller that is fast paced, action packed with plenty of steam. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2020
Elisa has managed to escape the powerful and abusive man from her past only because of the leverage she holds against him. It is vital that she stays one step ahead of him as if he finds her she won’t be the only paying the consequences. Although she has and has made some great friends she knows that she needs to leave before it is too late.
Nate is very close to the Trask brothers so when they need help to ensure the safety of the town and those they love he doesn’t hesitate to assist. From the moment he meets Elisa he is drawn to her in a way he has never felt before, but he also knows that she is a woman with secrets. One night with her is not enough and he is determined to prove that she can trust him with her heart and her life.
This story has the perfect balance of intrigue and romance along with not only two great characters but a captivating cast of secondary characters that enhance the story.
Nate is very close to the Trask brothers so when they need help to ensure the safety of the town and those they love he doesn’t hesitate to assist. From the moment he meets Elisa he is drawn to her in a way he has never felt before, but he also knows that she is a woman with secrets. One night with her is not enough and he is determined to prove that she can trust him with her heart and her life.
This story has the perfect balance of intrigue and romance along with not only two great characters but a captivating cast of secondary characters that enhance the story.
November 29, 2020
Loved this book! So much action couldn’t put the book down had to keep reading to see if Nate and Elsa would get together. Nate had come to town to help the guys he worked with fell for Elsa. He helped save her brother from an evil guy she was running from. The ending was great a few times I had a few tears. Have to go back and read the rest of the books!
December 13, 2020
Nate and Elisa have circling each other for months. He wants to get closer and she wants to keep him at arms length to protect him. Nate doesn't need protecting and Elisa finds that out after a very hot, long night. But when she wakes up to leave her worst nightmare has come true, she has been found, luckily Nate sees him first.
When she finally breaks and tells him the entire story and he promises to help she has her first ray of hope in a long time. The question is can Nate keep his promise and keep them and Josh safe? She's worried to death. Read this book to find out how this works out.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When she finally breaks and tells him the entire story and he promises to help she has her first ray of hope in a long time. The question is can Nate keep his promise and keep them and Josh safe? She's worried to death. Read this book to find out how this works out.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2021
Elisa is working in a restaurant at Shaw’s Crossing. She’s running from her husband, a district attorney set on making his way to President. He’s holding her brother hostage until she returns and brings the flash drive back to him. Nate is a security expert and has been helping the Trask brothers fight Kimball. He has a thing for Elisa but she keeps turning him down. Elisa decides it’s time to move on but has a one night stand with Nate before she leaves. Nate starts to put the pieces together when some strange men come to town asking questions. He goes after Elisa just before her ex gets too close. With Elisa’s ex after her, Nate keeps her close to him until they can decrypt the flash drive and get her brother back.
Great story with fast paced action and steamy sex. Nate is strong, handsome, and very protective. Elisa is independent and determined to get her brother back and take her ex down. She is a little bitchy to Nate at first but after getting her problems off her chest, she lets her walls down.
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Great story with fast paced action and steamy sex. Nate is strong, handsome, and very protective. Elisa is independent and determined to get her brother back and take her ex down. She is a little bitchy to Nate at first but after getting her problems off her chest, she lets her walls down.
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December 20, 2020
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Nate's spidey senses tingle whenever he's around Elisa. Not only is he very interested in getting to know her, regardless of how often she rebuffs him, but he can tell she's constantly looking over her shoulder. It's the what and who that have spooked her that Nate is determined to uncover, so he can give Elisa some peace. Little does he know, the danger to her is about to come to their town, and Nate and his crew will have to do whatever they can to protect them all.
I love a good romantic suspense, where the action and suspense is balanced equally with the relationship, and the author has managed this perfectly. Not only are Elisa and Nate a great couple with super hot chemistry, their relationship manages to develop naturally with the suspense and action propelling the storyline but not overwhelming it. I haven't read any of the other stories in this series, but I definitely plan to now.
ARC via Hidden Gems Books for an honest review.
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December 12, 2020
It's been a few years since I’ve read this talented lady's work. I blazed my way through the McCoud brothers’ series and then somehow lost track of her. So when I saw this book in an email, I had to return to one of my first loves in romantic suspense, and her work has just gotten better! She spins a tale full of nail-biting suspense and tons of tension, both with fending off bad guys and falling in love.
This series centers on the Trask brothers in the small town of Shaw's Crossing and their ongoing drama with the head of the cult, GodsAcre, who wants them all dead. Headless begins with the wedding of Eric Trask and his bride, Demi.
Elisa Rinaldi works at Demi’s café and is handling the catering for the wedding reception. In her short time in Shaw's Crossing she's come to love Demi like a sister and will do everything in her power to make the reception amazing. And then Elisa is leaving. For good. She’s already stayed in one place for too long, and her brother's life depends on Elisa not being found. Gil Clemens may look like a handsome, charming attorney with political aspirations, but Elisa is very familiar with the monster beneath the polished façade. Her one regret is not having more time with the Trask's top security man, Nate Murphy.
From the moment he met her, Nate only had eyes for Elisa. He sees the secrets in her haunted eyes, but his gentle inquires fail to gain her trust. But when danger arrives at Elisa's door she has no choice but to trust him. And between you and me, Nate is the guy we all want watching our backs – kind and compassionate but smart, tough and ready to take a bullet for those he loves.
Hold on to your hat because this is one wild ride from beginning to end! With break-neck action and scenes steamy enough to make you blush even if you’re not in public, this heart-pounding thriller will keep you glued to every word from the first page to the last.
This series centers on the Trask brothers in the small town of Shaw's Crossing and their ongoing drama with the head of the cult, GodsAcre, who wants them all dead. Headless begins with the wedding of Eric Trask and his bride, Demi.
Elisa Rinaldi works at Demi’s café and is handling the catering for the wedding reception. In her short time in Shaw's Crossing she's come to love Demi like a sister and will do everything in her power to make the reception amazing. And then Elisa is leaving. For good. She’s already stayed in one place for too long, and her brother's life depends on Elisa not being found. Gil Clemens may look like a handsome, charming attorney with political aspirations, but Elisa is very familiar with the monster beneath the polished façade. Her one regret is not having more time with the Trask's top security man, Nate Murphy.
From the moment he met her, Nate only had eyes for Elisa. He sees the secrets in her haunted eyes, but his gentle inquires fail to gain her trust. But when danger arrives at Elisa's door she has no choice but to trust him. And between you and me, Nate is the guy we all want watching our backs – kind and compassionate but smart, tough and ready to take a bullet for those he loves.
Hold on to your hat because this is one wild ride from beginning to end! With break-neck action and scenes steamy enough to make you blush even if you’re not in public, this heart-pounding thriller will keep you glued to every word from the first page to the last.
December 15, 2020
Heedless is the fourth book in Shannon McKenna’s Hellbound Brotherhood series and I absolutely love that she does not only give us the stories of the Trask brothers but also the other important people that have entered their orbit and get caught up in their universe. You should definitely read the series in order as every book builds upon the previous one and it has one underlying storyline that you will want to know from the beginning… it is like this gloomy dark tones underneath a lighter melody, something that will haunt you and keep bringing you back to Shaw’s Crossing, again and again …
Heedless gives us security expert Nate Murphy who came to Shaw’s Crossing to help the Trask brothers and it was here that he met Elisa, the amazingly talented mysterious woman that caught his attention and he is willing to do anything to ease the fear that he sees in Elisa’s eyes … She knows that if she gets any deeper involved in the trouble that the Trask brothers are caught up in, she will appear on the TV and the murderer that is after her will find her. She needs to disappear, again but before she does so, she WILL have her one night with Nate … and this one night shows to both of them that there is something deep between then and they need to fight for each other.
Shannon has given another brilliant instalment in the series, she has a knack of breathing life into these bigger than life heroes and heroines, it also means that the villains are not your usual garden variety ones so in addition to our virus spreading super villain, remember the dark gloomy underlying tones I was talking about at the beginning, we get another one who is as abusive as he is ambitious and he is does not shy away to clear his path ruthlessly … but in this universe like in real life, the bigger dog eats the smaller dog and now we are left to wait for the next story in the series where Mace Trask will get what is coming for him!
Heedless gives us security expert Nate Murphy who came to Shaw’s Crossing to help the Trask brothers and it was here that he met Elisa, the amazingly talented mysterious woman that caught his attention and he is willing to do anything to ease the fear that he sees in Elisa’s eyes … She knows that if she gets any deeper involved in the trouble that the Trask brothers are caught up in, she will appear on the TV and the murderer that is after her will find her. She needs to disappear, again but before she does so, she WILL have her one night with Nate … and this one night shows to both of them that there is something deep between then and they need to fight for each other.
Shannon has given another brilliant instalment in the series, she has a knack of breathing life into these bigger than life heroes and heroines, it also means that the villains are not your usual garden variety ones so in addition to our virus spreading super villain, remember the dark gloomy underlying tones I was talking about at the beginning, we get another one who is as abusive as he is ambitious and he is does not shy away to clear his path ruthlessly … but in this universe like in real life, the bigger dog eats the smaller dog and now we are left to wait for the next story in the series where Mace Trask will get what is coming for him!
December 9, 2020
This thrilling and sexy series just keeps getting better and better! This book is about Security expert Nate Murphy and the mysterious and beautiful Elisa. Nate came to Shaw’s Crossing to help the Trask brothers fight off their enemies. But from the first box cutter insident, Nate can't take his mind off of Elisa and the secrets in her eyes. Elisa is on the run from a madman of her own. She has found friendship and family working at the restaurant with Demi and doesn't want to put her, Nate, or the Trask brothers lives at risk. When her location has become compromised she runs without telling anyone. But Nate is more observant than she realized and he will do whatever it takes to find her and make sure she's safe. Elisa fights him at first but realizes quickly they make a great team. They work together to take down that madman, and reclaim her life. But keeping ahead of this terrifying villian proves to be more than they expected, and it will take more than Nate's team to keep them alive. I really loved Nate and Elisa together. They worked great together, respected each other's gifts, and their chemistry was off the charts. The Trask brothers and their women were also involved along with the rest of the team as they tried to take town Elisa's mortal enemy while trying to evade their own! This fast paced and thrilling story with it's many twists and turns had me competely riveted from start to finish. This is another scorching, suspenseful romance in The Hellbound Brotherhood series. I can't get enough of these strong heroines, and dominant alpha men who love their women fiercely. I can't wait to find out what happens next in bk #5, Havoc!
November 29, 2020
High Octane. Strong Women. Smokin' Bad-A men with a particular set of skills...
The way Shannon McKenna can weave a yarn about her characters will always ALWAYS leave you wanting more. You think about them long after they are gone. You wonder about them like they are family...I wonder how Nate amd Elisa are doing?...I literally do this with her characters. It is rediculous how they stick with you.
This story of Nate and Elisa is just like that. It is #4 in the Hellbound Series and if you think you might want to check it out, do yourself a favor and start at the beginning so all the characters can dig into your soul with their entire backstory.
I love how Elisa ended up seeking refuge in this sweet little town where she thinks SHE has problems. Her first encounter with Nate nearly gets him stabbed because this girl knows how to take care of herself. Right from the beginning he sees that she has secrets, probably dangerous ones and he knows he has to protect her. She knows that his family has some damgerous enemies and that they have already been through so much..she tries to hide her secrets from all of them to protect her new friends that she has grown to love... and then they align forces and take down their walls...
With each new book in this series, I literally go...nope this one is my favorite. Thank you Shannon McKenna for letting me be a part of your world!
*** I have been blessed with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The way Shannon McKenna can weave a yarn about her characters will always ALWAYS leave you wanting more. You think about them long after they are gone. You wonder about them like they are family...I wonder how Nate amd Elisa are doing?...I literally do this with her characters. It is rediculous how they stick with you.
This story of Nate and Elisa is just like that. It is #4 in the Hellbound Series and if you think you might want to check it out, do yourself a favor and start at the beginning so all the characters can dig into your soul with their entire backstory.
I love how Elisa ended up seeking refuge in this sweet little town where she thinks SHE has problems. Her first encounter with Nate nearly gets him stabbed because this girl knows how to take care of herself. Right from the beginning he sees that she has secrets, probably dangerous ones and he knows he has to protect her. She knows that his family has some damgerous enemies and that they have already been through so much..she tries to hide her secrets from all of them to protect her new friends that she has grown to love... and then they align forces and take down their walls...
With each new book in this series, I literally go...nope this one is my favorite. Thank you Shannon McKenna for letting me be a part of your world!
*** I have been blessed with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
December 15, 2020
From what I can see I’m in the minority here for this book. I stopped and started it a few times, I read 3 books in between before coming back to it as the deadline to review for my advanced copy was looming. To make matters worse I had forgotten the main characters names, which is always an indicator to me that I have not connected to either of them.
Elisa and Nate are actually pretty nice people. Elisa is on the run from an abusive husband and as such is trying to keep everyone at a calculated distance. Nate is ex-military with an abusive childhood and a lady in distress gets his white knight complex all puffed out and ready to protect and defend.
In the beginning the push and pull was a little cute but for some reason I was not feeling the chemistry between these two. The words were there but something was missing for me to really seal the deal.
I had brief moments when I connected then we would hit some predictable scenarios and my interest would disappear again. Throw in the over the top bad guy scenes and things became a groan for me.
It was good when Elisa started gaining back parts of herself that she had lost due to her very nasty husband. Nate learning how to balance between giving enough without overwhelming Elisa was nice to see.
However for me it was cheesy in some parts and then it would get really gritty and you would be drawn in then we got some more cheese then a little hint of intrigue and back to cheese that may have been what made it so hard for me to get into the story.
I received an advance reader copy and I am leaving a voluntary review.
Elisa and Nate are actually pretty nice people. Elisa is on the run from an abusive husband and as such is trying to keep everyone at a calculated distance. Nate is ex-military with an abusive childhood and a lady in distress gets his white knight complex all puffed out and ready to protect and defend.
In the beginning the push and pull was a little cute but for some reason I was not feeling the chemistry between these two. The words were there but something was missing for me to really seal the deal.
I had brief moments when I connected then we would hit some predictable scenarios and my interest would disappear again. Throw in the over the top bad guy scenes and things became a groan for me.
It was good when Elisa started gaining back parts of herself that she had lost due to her very nasty husband. Nate learning how to balance between giving enough without overwhelming Elisa was nice to see.
However for me it was cheesy in some parts and then it would get really gritty and you would be drawn in then we got some more cheese then a little hint of intrigue and back to cheese that may have been what made it so hard for me to get into the story.
I received an advance reader copy and I am leaving a voluntary review.
December 9, 2020
So I’ve not read any of the series prior to this but it didn’t impact my enjoyment of this story at all. I will be going back and reading the rest of the series though as I found this a really enjoyable read.
The author builds a really clear and complex world around her characters and you get enough detail about all the characters, even those already featured in other books to really help you visualise the story’s locations.
The main characters are Intense with Elisa having a bad history she is dragging along with her and Nate just wanting to help. The plot line moves along at a great pace, not too quickly but enough that you want to keep reading to find out what happens next. Elisa is a really strong character which i loved, once her secret was out, she didn’t just shrink into the background and wait for her strong man to fix it for her as is so often the case in these types of stories. Nate was a lovable character with a gooey middle inside a steel core. His feelings for Elisa were clear and he wasn’t afraid to show them which made for nice reading.
There is a good portion of the book related to gaming, but even as a none gamer even I found the dialogue interesting and it fit and flowed with the rest of the book, it added to the plot and the level of detail intricacies were impressive.
Looking forward to Mace’s story next
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The author builds a really clear and complex world around her characters and you get enough detail about all the characters, even those already featured in other books to really help you visualise the story’s locations.
The main characters are Intense with Elisa having a bad history she is dragging along with her and Nate just wanting to help. The plot line moves along at a great pace, not too quickly but enough that you want to keep reading to find out what happens next. Elisa is a really strong character which i loved, once her secret was out, she didn’t just shrink into the background and wait for her strong man to fix it for her as is so often the case in these types of stories. Nate was a lovable character with a gooey middle inside a steel core. His feelings for Elisa were clear and he wasn’t afraid to show them which made for nice reading.
There is a good portion of the book related to gaming, but even as a none gamer even I found the dialogue interesting and it fit and flowed with the rest of the book, it added to the plot and the level of detail intricacies were impressive.
Looking forward to Mace’s story next
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2020
I was so sure that this series was finished seeing we had the story of all of the Trask brothers but luckily their friend Nate Murphy has come to the party so we can have more of this wonderful series and if you haven't read the other books do yourself a favour and grab them immediately you won't be disappointed
Nate has come to Shaw's crossing to help his friends the Trask brothers to not only destroy their enemies but also the evil that has stalked Shaw's Crossing for so long What he didn't expect was to find the woman that drew him in at the local diner. Elisa is a woman with many secrets and their is no way she will be letting her guard down any time soon in fact the moment she has helped with the latest Trask wedding she will be leaving town and on the run again. She is hiding from her abusive ex a politician who is determined to be a future president the only thing is Elisa has a USB that will not only destroy any chance he has but would put him in prison if not dead He has taken her brother and his abusing him in an effort to draw Elisa out. Before she runs yet gain she decides she is entitled to one night with the gorgeous Nate and it is night neither will forget then she leaves but Nate has no intention of letting her run and he is hot on her trail determined to keep her for himself but first he will have to protect her from the men intent on killing her Will he be able to keep her safe and will they get a HEA You will have to read to see
Nate has come to Shaw's crossing to help his friends the Trask brothers to not only destroy their enemies but also the evil that has stalked Shaw's Crossing for so long What he didn't expect was to find the woman that drew him in at the local diner. Elisa is a woman with many secrets and their is no way she will be letting her guard down any time soon in fact the moment she has helped with the latest Trask wedding she will be leaving town and on the run again. She is hiding from her abusive ex a politician who is determined to be a future president the only thing is Elisa has a USB that will not only destroy any chance he has but would put him in prison if not dead He has taken her brother and his abusing him in an effort to draw Elisa out. Before she runs yet gain she decides she is entitled to one night with the gorgeous Nate and it is night neither will forget then she leaves but Nate has no intention of letting her run and he is hot on her trail determined to keep her for himself but first he will have to protect her from the men intent on killing her Will he be able to keep her safe and will they get a HEA You will have to read to see
December 1, 2020
How is it possible that every time I get to know a new character I fall in love with them even more than the one I met before?
I have been waiting for this book for what seemed like forever and I am soooooo happy I finally got to read it!!
When they first met, Elisa attacked Nate. She had good reason to believe he was a threat. She had slashed his jacket that he now wears as "a perverse badge of honor"... 😍
Elisa keeps her distance and has her own evil to run away from...
So what if it isn't the same evil in the previous books? The danger is still real. It is only, and I quote, "a raping, murdering, kidnapping, child-trafficking motherfucker."
And how to get rid of this motherf******? You borrow.... Well, read the book 😂
McKenna has a way with words, she uses them to make you laugh, appreciate the sarcasm and matter-of-factly manner that is always loaded with emotion, and always, ALWAYS make you want more!!
Can you believe that the action packed plot happened in only two days?? WoW!
To me, this book was definitely rolling in my head like a movie and I can't say anything but it was amazing to watch.
One of my favorite passages in this book:
"Your troubles aren't over. They've just done a lateral shift. You now have a new homicidal asshole to worry about."
It is good to know that trouble is not over yet. More trouble means more stories.
I'm afraid I will be putting a lot of pressure on the final book. The firework lover, smart-ass, Mace, is next!!
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you for an amazing read!
I have been waiting for this book for what seemed like forever and I am soooooo happy I finally got to read it!!
When they first met, Elisa attacked Nate. She had good reason to believe he was a threat. She had slashed his jacket that he now wears as "a perverse badge of honor"... 😍
Elisa keeps her distance and has her own evil to run away from...
So what if it isn't the same evil in the previous books? The danger is still real. It is only, and I quote, "a raping, murdering, kidnapping, child-trafficking motherfucker."
And how to get rid of this motherf******? You borrow.... Well, read the book 😂
McKenna has a way with words, she uses them to make you laugh, appreciate the sarcasm and matter-of-factly manner that is always loaded with emotion, and always, ALWAYS make you want more!!
Can you believe that the action packed plot happened in only two days?? WoW!
To me, this book was definitely rolling in my head like a movie and I can't say anything but it was amazing to watch.
One of my favorite passages in this book:
"Your troubles aren't over. They've just done a lateral shift. You now have a new homicidal asshole to worry about."
It is good to know that trouble is not over yet. More trouble means more stories.
I'm afraid I will be putting a lot of pressure on the final book. The firework lover, smart-ass, Mace, is next!!
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you for an amazing read!
December 6, 2020
I have been reading and loving the Hellbound series since book 1 and Heedless was everything that I was hoping for and more! If you haven't read Shannon McKenna's books before you have been really missing out. She is a master with romantic suspense and each book of hers stands alone however due to an ongoing storyline in the Hellbound Brotherhood I recommend reading them in order to get the most out of the story. Nate is one of the Trask brothers friends as well as an employee. He has had his eye on Elisa from the moment he met her in Hellbent. He knows that she's hiding something and wants to know everything about her. Elisa does have a secret and it is huge! She's been on the run from someone who wants her dead and the only thing keeping her alive is moving around and staying out of sight. She doesn't have time to ponder what it would be like to spend time with Nate because she doesn't have the time for anything but keeping a low profile and her wits about her. Nate and Elisa's story was a wild, hot roller coaster of a ride and I am so glad that I took it! Heedless was told from dual POV and was exciting, suspenseful and hot, hot, hot! I can't wait for the next in this fantastic series!
December 19, 2020
4.5 stars
I have been reading this author’s books for years and I love the way she is able to craft her stories weaving together drama, danger, intrigue and other goodness. This is the first book I have read in this series. While it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the books in order and I am going to go do that.
Welcome to Shaw’s Crossing, where Elisa has been living for the past few months trying to escape from her past. She is in good company as it seems as if her newfound friends are in a predicament of their own. Nate is friends with the Trask brothers and is seriously attracted to Elisa. However, as the saying goes what you do not know can kill you and in this case; there is a lot that Nate does not know about Elisa. Will he stick around and see what is going on? Will Elisa let Nate in to help? Although I miss the McCloud brothers, this series and the Trask brothers definitely hold their own. This is one page turning storyline that will have any reader thoroughly immersed in this world and not wanting to leave until the final word. I cannot wait for Havoc the fifth and final book to bring me Mace’s story and I have a feeling it will be a doozy. I volunteered to read a copy of this book.
I have been reading this author’s books for years and I love the way she is able to craft her stories weaving together drama, danger, intrigue and other goodness. This is the first book I have read in this series. While it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the books in order and I am going to go do that.
Welcome to Shaw’s Crossing, where Elisa has been living for the past few months trying to escape from her past. She is in good company as it seems as if her newfound friends are in a predicament of their own. Nate is friends with the Trask brothers and is seriously attracted to Elisa. However, as the saying goes what you do not know can kill you and in this case; there is a lot that Nate does not know about Elisa. Will he stick around and see what is going on? Will Elisa let Nate in to help? Although I miss the McCloud brothers, this series and the Trask brothers definitely hold their own. This is one page turning storyline that will have any reader thoroughly immersed in this world and not wanting to leave until the final word. I cannot wait for Havoc the fifth and final book to bring me Mace’s story and I have a feeling it will be a doozy. I volunteered to read a copy of this book.
August 15, 2022
Nate Murphy is a former Marine, turned security specialist working for the Trask brothers. While handling their security he finds himself drawn to a talented artist. She's been avoiding him but he knows she'll be worth the wait; he just has to be patient.
Elisa Rinaldi is on the run. She's been hiding in Shaw's Crossing but knows it's time to move on, no matter how much she wants to stay.
Kendall is still gunning for all of the Trasks and when Elisa's past finds her, she finally shares her story.
Elisa didn't want to make any of her friends a target, especially the devastatingly attractive Nate who always seems to be there for her. He's the quiet in the storm of her fears.
This story moves fast and furious from a wedding, to being on the run, to taking out the problems, with a heavy dose of action, danger and steam. They've been falling for each other for months but it's this final push that finally brings them together.
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Elisa Rinaldi is on the run. She's been hiding in Shaw's Crossing but knows it's time to move on, no matter how much she wants to stay.
Kendall is still gunning for all of the Trasks and when Elisa's past finds her, she finally shares her story.
Elisa didn't want to make any of her friends a target, especially the devastatingly attractive Nate who always seems to be there for her. He's the quiet in the storm of her fears.
This story moves fast and furious from a wedding, to being on the run, to taking out the problems, with a heavy dose of action, danger and steam. They've been falling for each other for months but it's this final push that finally brings them together.
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December 12, 2020
This is a new author to me and I decided to take a chance....and I am ecstatic that I did!! What a read that I couldn’t put down from the get go. Nate is a security expert and has had his eye on Elisa since he first saw her. She keeps turning away from him and in one moment of weakness, Elisa let’s go, only to drag Nate into her troubles. Now that he has had a taste of Elisa, he will do anything to keep her safe and find out her secrets that haunt her as he may be the only one to save her from her past.
Oh my goodness....loved this read...couldn’t get enough of these two. Even though there is another story going on in the background, I was not lost and it only made me want to go back and read the other books before this one. Nate and Elisa....sigh swoon sigh...no over the top drama...no misunderstandings...no others coming between them...LOVED IT!!! Steam, suspense, evil men, action, danger, secrets, alpha men and strong women....what more do you want...nothing...this read has it all.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
Oh my goodness....loved this read...couldn’t get enough of these two. Even though there is another story going on in the background, I was not lost and it only made me want to go back and read the other books before this one. Nate and Elisa....sigh swoon sigh...no over the top drama...no misunderstandings...no others coming between them...LOVED IT!!! Steam, suspense, evil men, action, danger, secrets, alpha men and strong women....what more do you want...nothing...this read has it all.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
December 23, 2020
Ripped from headlines type of story for this outing of the Trask brothers / team. We have a cult leader, an elected official, a sex slave operation and you have a non stop action.
We met Elisa and Nate in the previous books. In this one we find out more about Elisa and her life before she arrived in Shaw’s crossing. Nate is a friend of the Trask brothers as well as being a protection expert.
His skills will come in handy once Elisa decides she needs to get back on the road and the man she is fleeing from finds her. Although the villain of the previous books makes an appearance in this one, the real devil that they are fleeing from is Elisa’s husband. Using a video game as a means of gaining information (BTW a very clever way of communicating) they can free Elisa’s brother and get in a wee of trouble.
It was an interesting story, liked the different POVs, enjoyed the development of the relationship between Elisa and Nate, I think Josh may be an interesting character to develop in the future. However, I thought that as security experts there were a few holes in the plan.
We met Elisa and Nate in the previous books. In this one we find out more about Elisa and her life before she arrived in Shaw’s crossing. Nate is a friend of the Trask brothers as well as being a protection expert.
His skills will come in handy once Elisa decides she needs to get back on the road and the man she is fleeing from finds her. Although the villain of the previous books makes an appearance in this one, the real devil that they are fleeing from is Elisa’s husband. Using a video game as a means of gaining information (BTW a very clever way of communicating) they can free Elisa’s brother and get in a wee of trouble.
It was an interesting story, liked the different POVs, enjoyed the development of the relationship between Elisa and Nate, I think Josh may be an interesting character to develop in the future. However, I thought that as security experts there were a few holes in the plan.
July 30, 2021
I’ve been enjoying the Trask Brothers in the Hellbound series so far. It’s exciting; action packed; sexy; and just a lot of fun.
Heedless is the book I’ve been waiting for. From the moment Elisa freaked out at Nate, I have been champing at the bit for their story.
Well, I’m happy to report that it does not disappoint.
Elisa is in hiding, she’s on the run, and knows that she has stayed too long in Shaws Crossing, but leaving is going to break her heart. She’s made some wonderful friends – despite not wanting to form attachments – and has caught the eye of Nate, who pursues her. He knows she’s interested, and that she’s hiding some past trauma. He wants to help, but Elisa doesn’t want him hurt.
It diverts from the main story, in that their Big Bad is different from the Trask Brothers’ Big Bad, so it’s kind-of-but-not-really a side story, but it does move the overall plot along a little.
If you’ve enjoyed Shannon Mckenna’s books previously, then you know what to expect, and you really shouldn’t miss this one.
Heedless is the book I’ve been waiting for. From the moment Elisa freaked out at Nate, I have been champing at the bit for their story.
Well, I’m happy to report that it does not disappoint.
Elisa is in hiding, she’s on the run, and knows that she has stayed too long in Shaws Crossing, but leaving is going to break her heart. She’s made some wonderful friends – despite not wanting to form attachments – and has caught the eye of Nate, who pursues her. He knows she’s interested, and that she’s hiding some past trauma. He wants to help, but Elisa doesn’t want him hurt.
It diverts from the main story, in that their Big Bad is different from the Trask Brothers’ Big Bad, so it’s kind-of-but-not-really a side story, but it does move the overall plot along a little.
If you’ve enjoyed Shannon Mckenna’s books previously, then you know what to expect, and you really shouldn’t miss this one.
December 4, 2020
This is a new to me author and boy am I ever glad I took a chance on getting the arc from Booksprout. I was hooked right from the start of the book - the mystery, the danger, the friendships, and the chemistry between Nate and Elisa. There was enough back story given in this book so that I felt like I had a good idea of the overall arc of what had happened in the previous books, although I am going to go back and read all of them. I especially want to read the scene where Nate and Elisa first met.
Nate is a strong alpha male who is very protective of Elisa. While Elisa may seem as if she's helpless in the face of the danger she is facing, when push comes to shove she definitely has a backbone. The two of them made for a good team. There was also a strong sense of family throughout the story - both between Elisa and her brother, but also between the Trask brothers and Nate.
Nate is a strong alpha male who is very protective of Elisa. While Elisa may seem as if she's helpless in the face of the danger she is facing, when push comes to shove she definitely has a backbone. The two of them made for a good team. There was also a strong sense of family throughout the story - both between Elisa and her brother, but also between the Trask brothers and Nate.
December 15, 2020
This is the first book I've ever read from this author. While this book is advertised as being a standalone, I think reading the first few books in the series would have helped tremendously and increased my overall rating. I found myself having to start the book a few times because there is next to no world building and introduction to the characters. The characters seem to have all been established in the earlier books, so some of their behaviors and relationships seems a little sudden and out of left field in this one as a standalone.
The story was interesting, fast paced and action packed; but it almost felt like jumping into an action movie in the last 30 minutes - It's entertaining, suspenseful and keeps your attention, but you really have no idea what the hell is going on.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
The story was interesting, fast paced and action packed; but it almost felt like jumping into an action movie in the last 30 minutes - It's entertaining, suspenseful and keeps your attention, but you really have no idea what the hell is going on.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
December 17, 2020
Heedless is the fourth book in the series and while it says standalone, I would recommend reading the other books. It is slightly confusing and you miss a lot of the details.
There are some great details in this book and I think if I had read the others I would have loved the book and rated higher.
I enjoyed the characters and loved Nate.
Even though he should have given up he was loyal to his feelings.
Elisa had a tough go and her luck seems to have run out when she needs to run again. But she doesn't want to involve her new friends in her own drama. Nate being so observant knows something up but they all have a lot going on.
Can these two make it out alive?
Interesting read, I would like to read again but after reading the others first.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
There are some great details in this book and I think if I had read the others I would have loved the book and rated higher.
I enjoyed the characters and loved Nate.
Even though he should have given up he was loyal to his feelings.
Elisa had a tough go and her luck seems to have run out when she needs to run again. But she doesn't want to involve her new friends in her own drama. Nate being so observant knows something up but they all have a lot going on.
Can these two make it out alive?
Interesting read, I would like to read again but after reading the others first.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
January 6, 2021
Nate is interested in Elisa but she keeps pushing him away. Then when their friends get married they give into temptation and are together. Elisa feels that being with Nate was a mistake because of her past not because she doesn't want him. So she still goes through with her plan to leave. When strangers show up in town asking about Elisa Nate knows something is up and when he can't find her but her place is trashed he knows that she's in trouble. Will he find her in time to help her? What secrets is Elisa keeping?
This is an amazing story that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is an amazing story that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 13, 2020
Shannon Mckenna gives another heart-pumping romance suspense that was fantastic to read. I think that it might be one of the top 5 of my favorites so far. Elisa goes up to the mountains to hide from a killer, and certainly didn’t want to make any ties to anyone, but when she meets Nate, their attraction and chemistry changes her thoughts. He is such a protective alpha male that wants to keep her safe, and these two really made a great match. The question will be, can he keep Elisa safe and will she let him? Just a word of caution...if you start reading it, you might not want to have anything to do for the next couple of hours. The book is too addicting to put down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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