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Men of August #3
Heather's Gift
Book 3 in the Men Of August series. Will she bring the gift of acceptance, or will she break the bonds that have been forged through the fires of hell?
Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with deadly intent and surprising secrets.
Will Sam be able to deny his passion for this woman, or will the dark nightmares and sensuous desires that rage through them both be the cause of his destruction, and the destruction of the woman he loves?
Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with deadly intent and surprising secrets.
Will Sam be able to deny his passion for this woman, or will the dark nightmares and sensuous desires that rage through them both be the cause of his destruction, and the destruction of the woman he loves?
248 pages, Trade Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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Lora Leigh
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Lora Leigh is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance novels. Leigh started publishing with electronic publisher Ellora's Cave in 2003. Leigh's longest-running series is The Breeds. She won the 2009 RT Award for erotica. Leigh was born in Ohio and raised in Martin County, Kentucky, US.
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Lora Leigh is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance novels. Leigh started publishing with electronic publisher Ellora's Cave in 2003. Leigh's longest-running series is The Breeds. She won the 2009 RT Award for erotica. Leigh was born in Ohio and raised in Martin County, Kentucky, US.
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October 16, 2009
4 stars – Romantic Suspense/Erotica/BDSM/Ménage
Heather’s Gift is the third book in Leigh’s Men of August series, and it’s pretty much more of the same. The story involves another virginal heroine relentlessly pursuing a hardcore, LL a**hole alpha who thinks being physically scarred and emotionally damaged from past abuse makes it okay for him to treat her like sh*t.
Here’s a succinct rundown of the story:
(Of course, this is only my interpretation, not literal quotes.)
Heather: “I want you.”
Sam: “You’re a virgin and can’t handle what I have to give you baby.”
H: “But I want you!”
S: “I can only take you one way, and that’s hard and rough, so you have to stay away from me.”
H: “But I want you!”
S: “I can’t control myself around you, and I can’t take you easy or give you what you need baby, so stay away from me.”
H: “But I love you, and I want you!”
S: “Damn woman you shatter my self-control, suck my c*ck, hard.”
H: “I want you to take me anyway you want to.”
S: “But you’re a virgin and don’t know what you’re asking for or what you really want and I’ll hurt you, so stay away from me, dammit!”
H: “But I’m horny, and I want you.”
S: “You really want me, fine, but you’ll take it hard and rough, baby.”
H: “I want you again.”
S: “You have to allow sex with my brothers too, and anytime and anyway they want it.”
H: “I can’t Sam, I only want you.”
S: “Too late for that baby, you’ll take all of us, whenever we want, or else.”
H: “I love you, so I’ll accept sex with your brothers and all of you together, just like you demand.”
S: “I love you Heather, you are my heart and soul, and your ‘gift’ healed me.”
H: “Oh Sam, I love you too!”
Awww, the End!
Okay, so why did I still rate it 4 stars? Oh yeah, ‘cause it’s Lora Leigh and I knew exactly what I was in for, and although it might be a tad ridiculous, it’s still scorching, need a fan handy, HOT!
Heather’s Gift is the third book in Leigh’s Men of August series, and it’s pretty much more of the same. The story involves another virginal heroine relentlessly pursuing a hardcore, LL a**hole alpha who thinks being physically scarred and emotionally damaged from past abuse makes it okay for him to treat her like sh*t.
Here’s a succinct rundown of the story:
(Of course, this is only my interpretation, not literal quotes.)
Heather: “I want you.”
Sam: “You’re a virgin and can’t handle what I have to give you baby.”
H: “But I want you!”
S: “I can only take you one way, and that’s hard and rough, so you have to stay away from me.”
H: “But I want you!”
S: “I can’t control myself around you, and I can’t take you easy or give you what you need baby, so stay away from me.”
H: “But I love you, and I want you!”
S: “Damn woman you shatter my self-control, suck my c*ck, hard.”
H: “I want you to take me anyway you want to.”
S: “But you’re a virgin and don’t know what you’re asking for or what you really want and I’ll hurt you, so stay away from me, dammit!”
H: “But I’m horny, and I want you.”
S: “You really want me, fine, but you’ll take it hard and rough, baby.”
H: “I want you again.”
S: “You have to allow sex with my brothers too, and anytime and anyway they want it.”
H: “I can’t Sam, I only want you.”
S: “Too late for that baby, you’ll take all of us, whenever we want, or else.”
H: “I love you, so I’ll accept sex with your brothers and all of you together, just like you demand.”
S: “I love you Heather, you are my heart and soul, and your ‘gift’ healed me.”
H: “Oh Sam, I love you too!”
Awww, the End!
Okay, so why did I still rate it 4 stars? Oh yeah, ‘cause it’s Lora Leigh and I knew exactly what I was in for, and although it might be a tad ridiculous, it’s still scorching, need a fan handy, HOT!
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March 19, 2008
If I could give this book 3.5 stars I would. I didn't like this book as well as Sarah's Seduction. Once again, I think the August Brothers are alpha, sexy and very tortured heroes. But, to me it is important to repeat that the reason they want/do share the women they are supposed to love more than anything in the world is well...asinine to me, but hey that is my opinion.
Sam August has demons in his closet he has yet to deal with. He has blocked out the abuse he and his brothers endured and is protected by the August family. I liked Sam. I didn't doubt his feelings for Heather, and I even liked that he wasn't convinced that sharing Heather would not have a negative outcome. His worries about the other women's feelings about sharing with his brothers, was more sensitive (not sexually though-he is more aggressive in bed than Brock was) than the other August men. But, of course what the August men want, they get...sigh.
Heather is assigned to protect Sam. She is drawn to him in many ways. She has to take incentive several times to establish a relationship with him, even though she does not want to be shared with the others. Her love for him was evident, but something about them bothered me. I don't think the sex was a hot in this book. I just don't think they connected as well as Sarah and Brock.
Nevertheless, I did enjoy reading this book. It is not one of my favorites by Lora, but well worth the read. I am looking forward to reading the outcome of the August men. Even though they have some MAJOR hang-ups I really liked them.
Sam August has demons in his closet he has yet to deal with. He has blocked out the abuse he and his brothers endured and is protected by the August family. I liked Sam. I didn't doubt his feelings for Heather, and I even liked that he wasn't convinced that sharing Heather would not have a negative outcome. His worries about the other women's feelings about sharing with his brothers, was more sensitive (not sexually though-he is more aggressive in bed than Brock was) than the other August men. But, of course what the August men want, they get...sigh.
Heather is assigned to protect Sam. She is drawn to him in many ways. She has to take incentive several times to establish a relationship with him, even though she does not want to be shared with the others. Her love for him was evident, but something about them bothered me. I don't think the sex was a hot in this book. I just don't think they connected as well as Sarah and Brock.
Nevertheless, I did enjoy reading this book. It is not one of my favorites by Lora, but well worth the read. I am looking forward to reading the outcome of the August men. Even though they have some MAJOR hang-ups I really liked them.
June 15, 2011
As any of you who have read my other book reviews know, I love me some Lora Leigh’s Beastie Boyz (The Breed Series), however I just can’t seem to get into some of her other series- yes, that’s right, I’m talking about the uber sexual Men of August. Yet, I couldnt seem to stop reading them. Which brought me to the third and final (somewhat) in the series- Heather’s Gift.
Whereas I liked this one more than the second (Sarah’s Seduction) and I appreciate the fact that LL spent a significant amount time attempting to sell the main thrust (pun intended) of the series- the August brothers deep need to “share” their women- I still find the that plot point mostly … well, mostly lame.
HG had more depth to it than Sarah's Seduction or even the first,Marly's Choice. I liked the heroine, Heather- strong, feisty, but not obnoxiously so. Major angst with Sam, the hero, and I thought, once LL got around to delineating some of the heretofore only hinted at torture that they endured as kids at the hand of their … stepfather was it? (Not sure. The kentucky fried family connections kinda got lost on me.) Either way, it became a better book than the others. And, what with all the shenanigans and polyamorphous goings ons distracting me, I was a tad surprised with who the big bad ended up to be- although it might have also been due to the fact that I lost track of what all was going on as it was spread across the three books.
I’m giving this one a higher rating than Sarah’s Seduction, despite the weird ass ending- uh Hello? Big Love!-
Whereas I liked this one more than the second (Sarah’s Seduction) and I appreciate the fact that LL spent a significant amount time attempting to sell the main thrust (pun intended) of the series- the August brothers deep need to “share” their women- I still find the that plot point mostly … well, mostly lame.
HG had more depth to it than Sarah's Seduction or even the first,Marly's Choice. I liked the heroine, Heather- strong, feisty, but not obnoxiously so. Major angst with Sam, the hero, and I thought, once LL got around to delineating some of the heretofore only hinted at torture that they endured as kids at the hand of their … stepfather was it? (Not sure. The kentucky fried family connections kinda got lost on me.) Either way, it became a better book than the others. And, what with all the shenanigans and polyamorphous goings ons distracting me, I was a tad surprised with who the big bad ended up to be- although it might have also been due to the fact that I lost track of what all was going on as it was spread across the three books.
I’m giving this one a higher rating than Sarah’s Seduction, despite the weird ass ending- uh Hello? Big Love!-
August 27, 2012
Heather’s Gift, the 3rd book in Lora Leigh’s Men of August series, is Sam’s story and we finally discover the full horror of what the three brothers went through, years ago, when they were kidnapped and sexually abused. Sam is the most damaged and is experiencing nightmares of his horrific past and having flashbacks of what happened to him and his brothers.
He has fallen in love with Heather, who is part of a security company hired to protect the August men and their women from the murderer who is trying to harm them.
Having read the first two books, Marly’s Choice http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13... and Sarah’s Seduction http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61..., I found myself engaging with Sam and wanted to know more about him. Trying to keep a happy face whilst having a darkness inside him that was beginning to unravel his sanity.
I have enjoyed this series but there were just a few things that bothered me.
*Here are some of my thoughts*
The books were well-written, fast paced with lots of “red herrings” thrown in which kept me surprised and engaged. The sex scenes are..wow…erotic, hot and I had to “fan” myself a couple of times. And I discovered all these items I never knew existed – “the rabbit”, “inflatable butt plugs”…I even had to Google them to understand what they were!!!!!! Well, the, reading increases your knowledge saying certainly applied to me here!!!!
There are some issues about the 3 men that I found kind of weird –
The scenarios of having to share the woman they love with each other or not, having to totally dominate their women, who must at all times be ready for them regardless if they feel like it or not – they have no say in it, even going as far as choosing the clothes they must wear!! How does this help the men overcome their sexual problems and nightmares I have no idea.
At times, as they were involved in a sex scene, I had this thought in my head that “maybe these men are doing these things because they’re afraid that they might have desires to do it with each other”. Surely in a ménage situation, all three or four people touch each other. I seem to recall a scene between Heather, Cade and Sam and one of them says something like “he could feel his cock inside Heather”. Now, I have no problem with two men saying or feeling that, but two brothers!!!!!
There was very little character development with Heather and I would have liked to have known a bit more about her – I mean she’s a kick-ass, sassy woman, who is determined to help Sam heal, without having to be part of a ménage with his brothers and did think that this would be the conclusion – but no…like Marly & Sarah, she gives in to the whole scenario. That was a bit disappointing for me.
The conclusion ends with the identity of the attacker, which really really surprised me. You will have to read this book and the previous two as well, to find out – I promise that you will be as stunned as I was. Never for a moment did I ever suspected the person. A real twister ending.
So, would I recommend this series???? If you want some more than good, hot, sexy men and well-written scorching sex scenes, that leave you wanting more, an innovative and interesting plot with lots of suspense too, then YES!!
Book Description: Book 3 in the Men Of August series Will she bring the gift of acceptance, or will she break the bonds that have been forged through the fires of hell? Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with deadly intent and surprising secrets. Will Sam be able to deny his passion for this woman, or will the dark nightmares and sensuous desires that rage through them both be the cause of his destruction, and the destruction of the woman he loves?
He has fallen in love with Heather, who is part of a security company hired to protect the August men and their women from the murderer who is trying to harm them.
Having read the first two books, Marly’s Choice http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13... and Sarah’s Seduction http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61..., I found myself engaging with Sam and wanted to know more about him. Trying to keep a happy face whilst having a darkness inside him that was beginning to unravel his sanity.
I have enjoyed this series but there were just a few things that bothered me.
*Here are some of my thoughts*
The books were well-written, fast paced with lots of “red herrings” thrown in which kept me surprised and engaged. The sex scenes are..wow…erotic, hot and I had to “fan” myself a couple of times. And I discovered all these items I never knew existed – “the rabbit”, “inflatable butt plugs”…I even had to Google them to understand what they were!!!!!! Well, the, reading increases your knowledge saying certainly applied to me here!!!!
There are some issues about the 3 men that I found kind of weird –
The scenarios of having to share the woman they love with each other or not, having to totally dominate their women, who must at all times be ready for them regardless if they feel like it or not – they have no say in it, even going as far as choosing the clothes they must wear!! How does this help the men overcome their sexual problems and nightmares I have no idea.
At times, as they were involved in a sex scene, I had this thought in my head that “maybe these men are doing these things because they’re afraid that they might have desires to do it with each other”. Surely in a ménage situation, all three or four people touch each other. I seem to recall a scene between Heather, Cade and Sam and one of them says something like “he could feel his cock inside Heather”. Now, I have no problem with two men saying or feeling that, but two brothers!!!!!
There was very little character development with Heather and I would have liked to have known a bit more about her – I mean she’s a kick-ass, sassy woman, who is determined to help Sam heal, without having to be part of a ménage with his brothers and did think that this would be the conclusion – but no…like Marly & Sarah, she gives in to the whole scenario. That was a bit disappointing for me.
The conclusion ends with the identity of the attacker, which really really surprised me. You will have to read this book and the previous two as well, to find out – I promise that you will be as stunned as I was. Never for a moment did I ever suspected the person. A real twister ending.
So, would I recommend this series???? If you want some more than good, hot, sexy men and well-written scorching sex scenes, that leave you wanting more, an innovative and interesting plot with lots of suspense too, then YES!!
Book Description: Book 3 in the Men Of August series Will she bring the gift of acceptance, or will she break the bonds that have been forged through the fires of hell? Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with deadly intent and surprising secrets. Will Sam be able to deny his passion for this woman, or will the dark nightmares and sensuous desires that rage through them both be the cause of his destruction, and the destruction of the woman he loves?
March 27, 2008
As Heather's Gift begins, readers who have not read Marly's Choice and Sarah's Seduction will probably be disappointed in this story before the end of Chapter 1. For those who've read the series in proper sequence, it's understood that the August brothers use sex to express their love and trust for one another and for the women in their lives. There are very complex psychological facets to this series.
With the introduction of Heather March, Lora Leigh gives us another alpha female and pairs her up with Sam August. Sam is an alpha male whose twin brother, Brock, and older brother, Cade, don't perceive as an alpha. They have spent their adult lives trying to protect Sam from memories his own mind has blocked.
But Heather loves Sam and sees that he can never be at peace until he has remembered and faced the demons. While she's trying to get closer to Sam, he's pushing her away. He's trying to protect her from a stalker who is intent on destroying Sam and the woman he loves.
When Sarah's ex-husband is murdered, the investigation results in the August brothers confronting their history. When the stalker is revealed, it's a shocker, but not.
Heather's Gift does offer us a satisfying ending, but not. All the conflicts are resolved, all the bad guys caught, all the demons laid to rest... yet not is all as it should be in a perfect fictional world. For that, you'll need to read August Heat (Twelve Quickies of Christmas Vol 1).
With the introduction of Heather March, Lora Leigh gives us another alpha female and pairs her up with Sam August. Sam is an alpha male whose twin brother, Brock, and older brother, Cade, don't perceive as an alpha. They have spent their adult lives trying to protect Sam from memories his own mind has blocked.
But Heather loves Sam and sees that he can never be at peace until he has remembered and faced the demons. While she's trying to get closer to Sam, he's pushing her away. He's trying to protect her from a stalker who is intent on destroying Sam and the woman he loves.
When Sarah's ex-husband is murdered, the investigation results in the August brothers confronting their history. When the stalker is revealed, it's a shocker, but not.
Heather's Gift does offer us a satisfying ending, but not. All the conflicts are resolved, all the bad guys caught, all the demons laid to rest... yet not is all as it should be in a perfect fictional world. For that, you'll need to read August Heat (Twelve Quickies of Christmas Vol 1).
December 31, 2008
Another amazing book from Lora Leigh. I'm in awe of the woman.
February 21, 2012
Heather is part of the team protecting the August family. Sam’s in love with Heather, and his interest in her sparks the stalker and Heather is assaulted. This nearly destroys Sam. In all the years since their captivity and torture, Sam has always felt that he was the one that had provoked it all with his quick temper and youthful arrogance. Yet he can only remember the horror in his nightmares and during the day he’s plagued by the thoughts that he’d once been a monster filled with violence. Heather believes that Sam needs his brothers to tell him everything that he can’t remember, but Brock and esp. Cade are determined to protect Sam from those horrors. It’s through Heather’s generous nature, that Sam learns that he’s not a monster.
These love stories all have very explicit sex scenes, including ménage-a-quatre. I had read Ms. Leigh’s novella “August Heat” in which the three women strive to make the men see that they’ve been healed and that the ménage aspect of their lives really isn’t desired anymore. This made me curious to read how these relationships had started in the first place. I’m glad I did, as I have discovered a very talented author. I enjoyed these stories very much. Marly’s Choice was very raw, and perhaps not as well edited as the other two, but I found I needed to read this one without stop. Sarah’s Seduction was I think the weakest of the three, and perhaps a bit draggy in spots. Heather’s Gift I think was the better of the three, with the reader finding full understanding of what the men had experienced that had made them the way they were. All are very compelling reads, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms. Leigh.
These love stories all have very explicit sex scenes, including ménage-a-quatre. I had read Ms. Leigh’s novella “August Heat” in which the three women strive to make the men see that they’ve been healed and that the ménage aspect of their lives really isn’t desired anymore. This made me curious to read how these relationships had started in the first place. I’m glad I did, as I have discovered a very talented author. I enjoyed these stories very much. Marly’s Choice was very raw, and perhaps not as well edited as the other two, but I found I needed to read this one without stop. Sarah’s Seduction was I think the weakest of the three, and perhaps a bit draggy in spots. Heather’s Gift I think was the better of the three, with the reader finding full understanding of what the men had experienced that had made them the way they were. All are very compelling reads, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms. Leigh.
May 11, 2015
Ummm it was alright.
Idk it seemed like the more I tried to understand the August brothers, the more I gawked at how ridiculous the plot was getting.
My fave characters were Brock, Sarah and Obvi Sam. The rest were just mediocre....
Didn't fall for them. And then when we found out who the stalker was I felt absolutely dumb!
I should of known who the bad guy was. Like c'mon. Gotta give Lora some extra points for surprising me there
I did pity Sam tho, like the poor thing was broken. And he tried restraining himself from getting with Heather only because he believed he was a monster himself. Sounds kind of confusing and let me tell you the book was much worse. Now I'm not saying it was horrible or that I hated this Erotica. But I'm starting to detest the idea of characters hiding from their problems, instead of facing them....Ik it's a cliche. But there's always a limit.
Thank God the book wasn't that Long (even tho I did take a rlly long time to finish) because if I heard Sammy boy or Cade complain and whine about their nightmares and never facing them I might of just started pulling my hair. Oh and I wished that Heather's Sis "Tara"? was more in the book. Or at least had her own story to tell, because I was starting to like her.
In the end I didn't fall for this book, at all! When it comes down to the series tho....well ehh it wasn't the best either. The sex was hot at first but then it got sort of repetitive, but I didn't get annoyed from it
Idk it seemed like the more I tried to understand the August brothers, the more I gawked at how ridiculous the plot was getting.
My fave characters were Brock, Sarah and Obvi Sam. The rest were just mediocre....
Didn't fall for them. And then when we found out who the stalker was I felt absolutely dumb!
I should of known who the bad guy was. Like c'mon. Gotta give Lora some extra points for surprising me there
I did pity Sam tho, like the poor thing was broken. And he tried restraining himself from getting with Heather only because he believed he was a monster himself. Sounds kind of confusing and let me tell you the book was much worse. Now I'm not saying it was horrible or that I hated this Erotica. But I'm starting to detest the idea of characters hiding from their problems, instead of facing them....Ik it's a cliche. But there's always a limit.
Thank God the book wasn't that Long (even tho I did take a rlly long time to finish) because if I heard Sammy boy or Cade complain and whine about their nightmares and never facing them I might of just started pulling my hair. Oh and I wished that Heather's Sis "Tara"? was more in the book. Or at least had her own story to tell, because I was starting to like her.
In the end I didn't fall for this book, at all! When it comes down to the series tho....well ehh it wasn't the best either. The sex was hot at first but then it got sort of repetitive, but I didn't get annoyed from it
October 27, 2010
I was so looking forward to this book mostly because with it I thought we would find out just what happened to the brothers all those years ago and the book delivered. Things weren't just spelled out at the beginning, rather were dolled out in nuggets through out the book until when you had the whole story you are very impressed that the brothers are as sane as they are, their sharing is the least of the issues they should have.
I also think these books have a different take in the whole menage relationship, one that I really like. The woman in question feels a great love for just one man, but is seduced by all of them and have the other women to talk to when her fears sneak out. Those scenes between all 3 women were great as Marly and Sarah really explained things to Heather and why they are ok with things. I also think that Heather was such a strong woman that it really made things harder for her to accept.
Sam and Heather's attraction to each other was so visible it almost seemed like another character. I loved that Heather did not just give in, but shoveled his load of crap right back at him when he was full of it.
I was very surprised by who the bad buy ended up being, it was someone that I didn't expect. I am glad to see that while there are still scars all around everyone ends up happy.
As an FYI this book is not for the faint of heart.
I also think these books have a different take in the whole menage relationship, one that I really like. The woman in question feels a great love for just one man, but is seduced by all of them and have the other women to talk to when her fears sneak out. Those scenes between all 3 women were great as Marly and Sarah really explained things to Heather and why they are ok with things. I also think that Heather was such a strong woman that it really made things harder for her to accept.
Sam and Heather's attraction to each other was so visible it almost seemed like another character. I loved that Heather did not just give in, but shoveled his load of crap right back at him when he was full of it.
I was very surprised by who the bad buy ended up being, it was someone that I didn't expect. I am glad to see that while there are still scars all around everyone ends up happy.
As an FYI this book is not for the faint of heart.
November 12, 2010
I love a woman who calls a man on his BS. In Heather's Gift there is lots of sexual teasing and lots of self pleasure. The stalker really up the antics and the story becomes a real erotic thriller.
Sam we find out is the most psychologically damaged of the brothers. In Heather’s Gift, we really learn the brutal truth about the brothers and the source of their nightmares. Sam seems to be a different character than he was in the previous stories. Where he was the prankster in previous books. He is more subdued in this novel. He is beginning to have flashbacks that are affecting his ability to cope. He runs away a lot refusing to talk about the flashbacks that he can't make sense of.
Heather is a virginal lover who wants to finish what was started with Sam years ago. She is a kick ass heroine and is a great match for Sam. I loved Heather for her insightfulness. There are instances in the book where she gives Sam his dignity and pride which he so desparately needs.
This book is much more emotionally tortuous than previous books in the series. I’m still not convinced with the reason for the family threesome, no matter how many times it was explained. But this is a fantasy so I just went with the program. There were many action scenes and tense moments. The book had a fantastic ending that I hope you will enjoy as much as I did.
Sam we find out is the most psychologically damaged of the brothers. In Heather’s Gift, we really learn the brutal truth about the brothers and the source of their nightmares. Sam seems to be a different character than he was in the previous stories. Where he was the prankster in previous books. He is more subdued in this novel. He is beginning to have flashbacks that are affecting his ability to cope. He runs away a lot refusing to talk about the flashbacks that he can't make sense of.
Heather is a virginal lover who wants to finish what was started with Sam years ago. She is a kick ass heroine and is a great match for Sam. I loved Heather for her insightfulness. There are instances in the book where she gives Sam his dignity and pride which he so desparately needs.
This book is much more emotionally tortuous than previous books in the series. I’m still not convinced with the reason for the family threesome, no matter how many times it was explained. But this is a fantasy so I just went with the program. There were many action scenes and tense moments. The book had a fantastic ending that I hope you will enjoy as much as I did.
April 26, 2013
These August brothers are nuts!! I first read Marley's choice and was shocked. But it was only Marley and the three brothers. Then I convinced myself to give Sara's seduction a chance. That one was even harder because now it was Marley and Sara sharing the August men. Well hell, I thought might as well read Heather's gift. Now I'm invested in this crazy series. Could the 6 of them make it work? And who in the hell is the stalker/killer??
There was a point I thought that Sam was going to opt out.
Sam doesn't even claim his virgin Heather until 75% through the book. It was a lot of tug and pull between these two. I was under the impression Sam needed more than Heather could give him. But when they finally got underway he was no different than any other alpha man who wanted to have heathers submission.
The ending fit this series perfectly. If you can wrap your mind around the crazy sharing of their women this is a good series. It really has that shock factor.
There was a point I thought that Sam was going to opt out.
Sam doesn't even claim his virgin Heather until 75% through the book. It was a lot of tug and pull between these two. I was under the impression Sam needed more than Heather could give him. But when they finally got underway he was no different than any other alpha man who wanted to have heathers submission.
The ending fit this series perfectly. If you can wrap your mind around the crazy sharing of their women this is a good series. It really has that shock factor.
July 5, 2017
Sam is the most tortured brothers hiding all the pain behind a smile.
"Faces see ..."
And that's exactly what he does with Heather. He wants, desires, but knows he would be in danger if he were beside him. He does not want anyone to touch, so that tells you it's going to lose her virginity, because he will not make love to her gently. Heather comes to the task of waiting for this cowboy guard down, and preserved her virginity because she wants to be he and no other. Nobody else.
The story is called the gift of Heather, because she is wrapped in gift paper to be delivered to the brothers because of the need to know Sam. And although he does not want to, she decides to be his gift.
Heather is a very strong character, who although she is ... a cruelly abused by the person who walks in women August, is the most delivery if her lover.
"Faces see ..."
And that's exactly what he does with Heather. He wants, desires, but knows he would be in danger if he were beside him. He does not want anyone to touch, so that tells you it's going to lose her virginity, because he will not make love to her gently. Heather comes to the task of waiting for this cowboy guard down, and preserved her virginity because she wants to be he and no other. Nobody else.
The story is called the gift of Heather, because she is wrapped in gift paper to be delivered to the brothers because of the need to know Sam. And although he does not want to, she decides to be his gift.
Heather is a very strong character, who although she is ... a cruelly abused by the person who walks in women August, is the most delivery if her lover.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2013
I loved this series. It may not be the same for some others. Yes, there's a lot if sex, 1 female & 3 guys & other situations. But the way this author wrote these books & reading about the three August men & the reason why these brothers need to connect this way made the sexual relationships understandable to me. And the brothers women aren't weak, easily manipulated women either. They are strong willed & fearful of getting involved with these guys. But once they see it in a whole new light, it is acceptable to them. There is also some suspense in this series. Someone is stalking & creating fear in all the characters in this series. Trust me, I kept wondering from Book 1 who it was & was really surprised when I found out.
September 11, 2009
i made it as far as yet another August brother pushed a virgin down into the dirt had her go down on him then stormed away. the last time i read this similar scene i seethed, this time was no different. i had to throw in the towel at that point.
Leigh can put her name on a telephone book and i'd read it but this series rubbed me wrong from book one. actually above mentioned scene to be exact. i can not even remotely tolerate the August brothers.
Leigh can put her name on a telephone book and i'd read it but this series rubbed me wrong from book one. actually above mentioned scene to be exact. i can not even remotely tolerate the August brothers.
January 21, 2013
I really liked the story but hated the continued sharing!! I skimmed over those parts a pretended they did not happen. I like a happy ending to stay happy! I would not condone my man having sex with my sister in law!! No way no how. Other than that it was a good read. Finally finishing the story arc and giving each brother a love of his own.
Warning many triggers if you have ever suffered any sort of sexual assault!!
Warning many triggers if you have ever suffered any sort of sexual assault!!
November 6, 2012
Well, I read the whole thing and I still don't get how sharing women with your brothers heals emotional abuse. I have two sisters rather than two brothers and I don't believe we have ever successfully shared a bag of skittles.
That being said, this strange series amused the hell out of me. I admire that Leigh really committed in her quest to break every boundary of logic, political correctness and good taste to keep me entertained.
That being said, this strange series amused the hell out of me. I admire that Leigh really committed in her quest to break every boundary of logic, political correctness and good taste to keep me entertained.
December 27, 2009
Beautifully tormented, but strong Alpha males...She writes a soul deep story and trilogy that leaves you sad and elated at the same time. Lora is one of the most POWERFUL and gripping writers of this time, and BOY can she write an erotic scene that will leave you with a twitch!
April 27, 2014
Hot Hot Hot I will be fanning my heated brow for a while yet.
April 28, 2016
It's a re-read for me in the Men of August series. Third one, least favorite but holy hell its hot.
August 20, 2024
I don’t really know where to start with this series. The second book, Brock and Sarah’s story, probably. Cade and Marly made sense in the context of their existing relationship. And she was the clear aggressor there.
I am not in any way opposed to August version of polygamy. The brothers’ relationship with each other is tame in comparison to others I’ve read.
However…Sarah was vehemently opposed to getting involved with Brock and moving to the ranch because of the whole “hey, you effed me, so you get to eff my brothers, too, anytime they “need” you, I don’t even have to be there, hope that’s okay!” concept. I can empathize. When someone trashes Sarah’s house and tries to hurt her, the boys become insistent: she just won’t be “safe” anywhere except under their control. She eventually gives in and goes to the ranch, making it clear she’s not interested in the “bonus brothers” deal. Does Brock try to ease her into it or even make it sound appealing? No. The boys immediately move to the hard sell, approaching her sexually without her permission, and they don’t respect No because she gets wet so she wants it.
I really don’t think I should have to point out to any erotica writer that the autonomous physical reaction of lubrication doesn’t mean a woman wants anything, but I’m doing it anyway.
Sarah gives in after repeatedly being told, “You’re wet, so you want this.” At no point do either Sam or Brock, or Cade for that matter, respect her No, so she ends up with all the brothers despite her clear objections. To me, this constitutes date rape at the very least. And the weird watching without her knowledge or consent is icky. It continues to be icky with Heather and Sam.
On to Sam and Heather. Heather is part of the security team at the ranch, so bonus brothers come with the territory, but not until Sam actually does her. Heather, like Sarah, is opposed to the bonus brothers concept. Sam is afraid to lose control, but he “loves” her, even if he’s not calling it that. Cade and Brock know Sam wants to be in a relationship with her, so they both make sexual advances, and again “you’re wet so you want this” comes into play. And talk about hard sell, not respecting no, etc.
Heather *wants* to be involved with Sam, so there are several instances of her approaching him and giving him a blow job, without Sam bothering to give return lip service. This happens, at least in part, because Sam doesn’t like her using her toys to get off because he feels butt-hurt, I guess. What’s a healthy girl supposed to do? I mean, I guess she could let her fingers do the walking, but that’s completely beside the point. Sam finally “loses control” and decides to eff Heather. Is it at least a good experience? Of course not. I mean, who cares if she enjoys it AT ALL. The first time, Sam ties her spread-eagle on her stomach to the bed. He wants anal sex. Heather resists, fights the restraints, gets him out of her behind more than once, making it clear she doesn’t want it. Sam goes to town anyway. This whole scene is unequivocally rape, anal rape at that. He unties her once he’s done and runs away, again. Whatever pleasure, including climax, she would have gotten is immaterial to Sam - he doesn’t even think twice about it. Actually, he doesn’t even think once.
Heather is beyond angry. She decides to hunt Sam down, gun in hand (not a good idea, btw), and Cade tries to stop her. Now that Sam has had his, Cade is entitled, man! Again, No isn’t an acceptable answer. She threatens him with the gun and he backs down. Heather finds Sam and he’s so opposed to vaginal sex with her, because he might lose control and doesn’t want to hurt her (um, too late, dude), she rapes him at gunpoint. Understandable in context, but not okay.
Again with the entitled bonus brothers, only now, the girls are in on it, too, and they also don’t respect her objections. She’s getting the hard sell from everyone. She decides to go to the brothers and get it over with. At some point, sure, she starts to enjoy it, but not because she wants them. ffs.
The end. Yep. The end.
I appreciate Lora Leigh tackling such a tough subject as male sexual abuse, but her execution and resolution leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion. The writing was good, so not a complete waste of time, but…
In pursuit of coherence, I waited a day to write this. I hope it helped.
I am not in any way opposed to August version of polygamy. The brothers’ relationship with each other is tame in comparison to others I’ve read.
However…Sarah was vehemently opposed to getting involved with Brock and moving to the ranch because of the whole “hey, you effed me, so you get to eff my brothers, too, anytime they “need” you, I don’t even have to be there, hope that’s okay!” concept. I can empathize. When someone trashes Sarah’s house and tries to hurt her, the boys become insistent: she just won’t be “safe” anywhere except under their control. She eventually gives in and goes to the ranch, making it clear she’s not interested in the “bonus brothers” deal. Does Brock try to ease her into it or even make it sound appealing? No. The boys immediately move to the hard sell, approaching her sexually without her permission, and they don’t respect No because she gets wet so she wants it.
I really don’t think I should have to point out to any erotica writer that the autonomous physical reaction of lubrication doesn’t mean a woman wants anything, but I’m doing it anyway.
Sarah gives in after repeatedly being told, “You’re wet, so you want this.” At no point do either Sam or Brock, or Cade for that matter, respect her No, so she ends up with all the brothers despite her clear objections. To me, this constitutes date rape at the very least. And the weird watching without her knowledge or consent is icky. It continues to be icky with Heather and Sam.
On to Sam and Heather. Heather is part of the security team at the ranch, so bonus brothers come with the territory, but not until Sam actually does her. Heather, like Sarah, is opposed to the bonus brothers concept. Sam is afraid to lose control, but he “loves” her, even if he’s not calling it that. Cade and Brock know Sam wants to be in a relationship with her, so they both make sexual advances, and again “you’re wet so you want this” comes into play. And talk about hard sell, not respecting no, etc.
Heather *wants* to be involved with Sam, so there are several instances of her approaching him and giving him a blow job, without Sam bothering to give return lip service. This happens, at least in part, because Sam doesn’t like her using her toys to get off because he feels butt-hurt, I guess. What’s a healthy girl supposed to do? I mean, I guess she could let her fingers do the walking, but that’s completely beside the point. Sam finally “loses control” and decides to eff Heather. Is it at least a good experience? Of course not. I mean, who cares if she enjoys it AT ALL. The first time, Sam ties her spread-eagle on her stomach to the bed. He wants anal sex. Heather resists, fights the restraints, gets him out of her behind more than once, making it clear she doesn’t want it. Sam goes to town anyway. This whole scene is unequivocally rape, anal rape at that. He unties her once he’s done and runs away, again. Whatever pleasure, including climax, she would have gotten is immaterial to Sam - he doesn’t even think twice about it. Actually, he doesn’t even think once.
Heather is beyond angry. She decides to hunt Sam down, gun in hand (not a good idea, btw), and Cade tries to stop her. Now that Sam has had his, Cade is entitled, man! Again, No isn’t an acceptable answer. She threatens him with the gun and he backs down. Heather finds Sam and he’s so opposed to vaginal sex with her, because he might lose control and doesn’t want to hurt her (um, too late, dude), she rapes him at gunpoint. Understandable in context, but not okay.
Again with the entitled bonus brothers, only now, the girls are in on it, too, and they also don’t respect her objections. She’s getting the hard sell from everyone. She decides to go to the brothers and get it over with. At some point, sure, she starts to enjoy it, but not because she wants them. ffs.
The end. Yep. The end.
I appreciate Lora Leigh tackling such a tough subject as male sexual abuse, but her execution and resolution leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion. The writing was good, so not a complete waste of time, but…
In pursuit of coherence, I waited a day to write this. I hope it helped.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2024
Loved this third, semi-last, book in the Men of August series. I know there's one last short story about them. But to me, this one could have been the last.
Sure, it's a really unconventional setup, but everyone seems happy at the end of this one, and for that, I'm happy.
I really liked Sam. Actually, I liked him the best of the three brothers. First of all, because he seems to be the only one taking the situation seriously. The other two accept it for what it is, but he is truly concerned about hurting the women with their unconventional ways. I really liked that about him. He didn't force or want to force Heather into anything, even to the point, that this time she came to them, instead of them to her. On top of that, I like that he's the most verbal in bed. For some reason, I just really love that and he seemed to be that way - even in the previous books with Marly and Sarah.
I also liked Heather the most out of all the heroines in this series. She seemed to the most real, realistic, and she's strong as hell. I liked that she wasn't afraid to stand up to any of them, even to the point of looking after THEM in the end.
Honestly, if it were in real life, I'm not sure I could stomach a relationship like they have. But, in fantasy, it's kind of appealing. I mean, you get three best friends who share everything with you, and you get three strong, sexy men looking after you and loving you. It might be strange, but it does have appeal.
I'll be interested to see what the next book provides and how in the world they could keep up with the lifestyle after Marly has a child. It doesn't seem very possible, but I guess we'll see how it goes.
Sure, it's a really unconventional setup, but everyone seems happy at the end of this one, and for that, I'm happy.
I really liked Sam. Actually, I liked him the best of the three brothers. First of all, because he seems to be the only one taking the situation seriously. The other two accept it for what it is, but he is truly concerned about hurting the women with their unconventional ways. I really liked that about him. He didn't force or want to force Heather into anything, even to the point, that this time she came to them, instead of them to her. On top of that, I like that he's the most verbal in bed. For some reason, I just really love that and he seemed to be that way - even in the previous books with Marly and Sarah.
I also liked Heather the most out of all the heroines in this series. She seemed to the most real, realistic, and she's strong as hell. I liked that she wasn't afraid to stand up to any of them, even to the point of looking after THEM in the end.
Honestly, if it were in real life, I'm not sure I could stomach a relationship like they have. But, in fantasy, it's kind of appealing. I mean, you get three best friends who share everything with you, and you get three strong, sexy men looking after you and loving you. It might be strange, but it does have appeal.
I'll be interested to see what the next book provides and how in the world they could keep up with the lifestyle after Marly has a child. It doesn't seem very possible, but I guess we'll see how it goes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2022
Tengo un TOC - Transtorno Obsesivo Compulsivo. Esa es la única excusa q puedo invocar x seguir leyendo esta serie. Sigue siendo igualmente perturbadora ahora q con los dos anteriores. Seguimos con la misma temática abusiva q pretende justificar el "todos contra todos".
No me gusta juzgar, en general no tengo problemas con las tramas menage - eventualmente incluso las disfruto - creo q una relación M/F/M es lo más sexy q hay, cuando hay más gente involucrada se me complica un poco más, pero bueno, de vez en cuando, por qué no?
Es todo este tema del amor condicionado a compartir lo q no me entra en la cabeza. La historia de Sam y Heather solo es más de los mismo q con Cade&Marly y Brock&Sarah, un gran pretexto para una orgía.
Y saben q es lo peor, todavía voy a ir por el último...en Navidad!!!jajajaja
No me gusta juzgar, en general no tengo problemas con las tramas menage - eventualmente incluso las disfruto - creo q una relación M/F/M es lo más sexy q hay, cuando hay más gente involucrada se me complica un poco más, pero bueno, de vez en cuando, por qué no?
Es todo este tema del amor condicionado a compartir lo q no me entra en la cabeza. La historia de Sam y Heather solo es más de los mismo q con Cade&Marly y Brock&Sarah, un gran pretexto para una orgía.
Y saben q es lo peor, todavía voy a ir por el último...en Navidad!!!jajajaja
February 18, 2021
It was fairly obvious who the baddie would turn out to be, which makes the fact Marly kept her suspicions to herself even worse. She suspected at the end of book two.
I really cannot understand this sexual abandonment setup. There is no way there would be no jealousy with the way these men have sex with whoever they manage to grab going past.
Cade still seems to be the worst of them all.
I know I read these many many years ago, now I remember why the books were put away.
Oh well, at least I have reviewed this time.
I see it has been rereleased with a new cover but I bet it has not been changed and am loathe to waste the money to find out.
Rereading through my library.
I really cannot understand this sexual abandonment setup. There is no way there would be no jealousy with the way these men have sex with whoever they manage to grab going past.
Cade still seems to be the worst of them all.
I know I read these many many years ago, now I remember why the books were put away.
Oh well, at least I have reviewed this time.
I see it has been rereleased with a new cover but I bet it has not been changed and am loathe to waste the money to find out.
Rereading through my library.
December 19, 2023
This was the best of the trilogy, and it still wasn't very good. Kudos to Lora Leigh tho, cause I read all three. The conclusion of the August brothers mystery was a good one BUT ..with all the money they had...shouldn't they have been able to find out most of that long ago? How did the cops find it immediately and they went .. what, 10 years having no clue? Also, it was sloppy how the story went from the brothers HAD to share a woman to be healed to being.. well, they just really like to? (Suddenly they'd done it BEFORE the big bad thing happened to them?) And that's fine, since it was a dumb thing to build a menage story around, but still.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2020
2.5 stars. Heather and Sam are ready to join the family love connection. Heather is protecting the August family when she meets Sam. There is a stalker after the Augusts that still has not been discovered. This story has more acceptance of ménage lifestyle of brothers. Repeats often that it is about love not lust, but after reading its definitely both or more about connection. Sam seems to be the one fighting Heather's joining of the family, fear that he will hurt her. Heather is fearful but accepting.
May 30, 2017
Ok, this was a bit better than the other 2 books.
I liked the suspence, I never guessed the villain (well, I half guessed. I had my sight set on a person and I was half right.) and I liked that Heather was definitely no push over. The part when she threatens the brothers on gun point was hilarious.
I still say those three need therapy, but at the end I found them more balanced, and it was a good feeling.
I liked the suspence, I never guessed the villain (well, I half guessed. I had my sight set on a person and I was half right.) and I liked that Heather was definitely no push over. The part when she threatens the brothers on gun point was hilarious.
I still say those three need therapy, but at the end I found them more balanced, and it was a good feeling.
July 31, 2019
If you are looking for LOTS of HEAT, well then you must not look any further! Such a great continuation of The Men of August series! I thought Marly and Sarah were strong but ohhhh lord! Heather is beyond the epitome of strength and love. This conclusion is amazing, the suspense will keep you on your toes and you will adore all the love shown in this book!
August 19, 2019
Ending is very surprising. Never would have guessed it. Not in a million...
For 3 very strong willed controlling men, they sure can pick some very strong willed controlling women!
For 3 very strong willed controlling men, they sure can pick some very strong willed controlling women!
February 24, 2020
By far the best of the 3
June 28, 2020
I am not sure how to review this book. I am lost of words in both good and bad way. I am sorry this is the best way I can review this book.
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