After years of wandering around the country, car trouble stopped Stoffer in Rojo, Texas, and he quickly realized he never wanted to leave. Not one to share much of himself, Stoffer has found a place to fit in with the Texas Kings even while he holds most of himself back from the men and women around him.
A favor for a friend puts him in just the right place at just the right time to meet a little firecracker of a woman who he soon realizes he can’t live without. Unfortunately, that same firecracker shoved him right into the friend zone, and he’s not quite sure how to escape.
Isabelle had a rough childhood and fled as soon as she was able - not just to get away but to protect herself and her little sister. After her life drastically changes and spins out of control, a phone call from her sister’s boyfriend brings her back to Rojo. A chance meeting in a dark bar introduces her to one man she’d love to live with but can never touch.
With walls so high, no one can breach them, Isabelle protects her heart with bravado and sarcasm when what she really wants to do is open the door and let love in.
Best friends are great to have, but sometimes they can be so much more.
4.5 stars. This was really sweet and filled with humor. Not my favorite of the series, but I’m happy to get the full story about Stoffer and Isabelle after all the hints from the last book.
I wish there had been a bit more steam, but what we did get was still passionate and loving if not a bit tame and a tiny bit vague.
I really enjoyed the friendships Isabelle cultivated with Luke and Clem. It was honestly kind of adorable how they interact with her.
I had a great time reading this book. I just wanted a Little bit more. I can’t wait to see what happens with Luke! And I’m still so impatient to find out who Clem finally falls for. I’m just really sad their books are the only ones left in the series. I want more dammit. 🥺
I just loved Stoffer he is amazing. The poor guy had to find a family but he found an amazing one. Izzy and Luke's friendship is so amazing. I want a friend like Luke. I love them falling in love it was so cute. All my favorite people came back. I can't wait for more.
Really enjoyed this installment. Loved the storyline, the hot sex scenes, the characters and just everything about this book and series. You want a good MC series to read check this series out. I highly recommend this book and series. thanks jamie nibarger ellis
Stoffer & Isabelle brought a great deal of humor and a heart warming sense of romance to my day. He’s a member of the MC, she’s the sister of one of the members old lady. He’s picking her up from the airport as a surprise. He decides to hit on her at the bar, she shoots him down in a funny way. He can’t really be mad, he’s fascinated. She’s also issued a challenge he feels he cannot resist. Together they are magical. They took the time to become best friends, along the way, the main female lead also became friends with several other characters in a really charming way. The author has a special touch, each one of the friendships established is given the time needed to develop and they all seem to do so in an organic and downright special way. Stoffer happens to drive one of my dream vehicles, an old school VW wagon. Cool Beans Man! Elle has a way with cooking, she’s a nutritionist by trade and loves to cook in large batches and see that everyone is fed. I found this very relatable as well as endearing. She’s also always enjoyed planning out the houses she dreamed of one day living in(after growing up in a trailer park); it’s really the stuff of dreams that she gets the chance to design and see her house built. Stoffer encourages her all the way, telling her of course she can be an architect- there really is time for everything If you make it. I love how the couple supports each other. He once was a dr. It wasn’t the right fit for him, he found his place in the garage and enjoys being a mechanic. He’s found a partner who accepts the choices he makes for himself and is also supportive of these choices. Overall great romance.
In the last book we got to see a bit of Isabelle, she was funny. This one we really get to know her and it was great! I really liked how she and Stoffer met, loved how she shot him down and when they both realized that he was her ride. About the only thing better was when Isabelle went toe to toe with Luke and had an contest that the whole club got in on and that Isabelle beat Luke at. While that contest was great, it was the time out at the lake that really got to me. I liked that Luke realized something was wrong with Isabelle and did something about it. It let to an interesting mini-cabal created to help her with a problem. The way that the guys and Isabelle took care of business was great.
The relationship between Stoffer and Isabelle was good. While a bit rocky at the start, once they got over their "just friends" thing it was all steam ahead for them, just solid support when the other needed it. I really liked how Isabelle had Stoffer's back at the bank and later when his father showed up.
The ending to this one was perfect, it fit this couple and the other in such a great way!
This has become one of my all time favorite series, and it just keeps getting better and better. With awesome characters, freaking hilarious banter, crazy antics, drama, angst, heartbreaking pasts, and intriguing twists and turns, it's certainly not a story to be missed! The only thing that I really hate about this book is that it ended and I have to wait for the next one, but I seem to have that problem with all of this authors work! Lol!! I love the camaraderie, loyalty, respect, and unconditional love that this unconventional family shares. I could read stories about all of the previous characters, as well as the new ones, and would be thrilled for a long time. I really hope to see a lot more of this series in the near future!
The covers of these books are what initially caught my attention, mainly because they were so different from the typical half naked men that are on 95% of all books nowadays (not that it's a bad thing). I really liked the covers so I decided to take a chance on the books, and it was by far one of the best decisions that I made. Not only did I find an author who is now one of my most favorites, but several new series that have also become favorites as well. I have read every single book by Cee Bowerman, and I have loved all of them. If you haven't already read this series, or any of her other series', I would highly recommend that you do! They're all absolutely fantastic, and you won't be disappointed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
I really enjoyed this story and was very glad that Isabelle decided to move back home to be close to her sister and niece and wound up falling for Stoffer. With her being so tiny in height, she was still a package full of dynamite and couldn't believe that she didn't see herself as worthy and loving, but I guess when you have a mom that was totally useless, it might be a little more understanding because Ella felt that way also. I really enjoyed how the guys at the gym pretty much took her under their wings and gave her the opportunity to help others with their nutrition and health. Seems herself and Stoffer had amazing skills in other areas of life, but instead are doing what they love. These Kings are an awesome team. Happy reading.
Hey all: This is another "boy meets girl, they have a few challenges, then they vet hitched" with a HEA stapled onto some jerk's forehead.
OR IS IT?
ANSWER: NO, it is more. Much more. It teaches us a little more about who we are, who we ain't, and who we can become, no matter where we started from.
SO, read this here book and you will be thin, rich, and only wear size 2 designer jeans with Loubitins for the rest of your life (or you'll see that life is what you make it, so be happy in size 14 Walmart jeans and Target tennies while you live your life on your own terms). Winner, winner, don't need to be thinner.
NOW, stop reading my drivel and read the damn book already! Sheesh.
This book was a page turner from beginning to end. This group of men and women are hilarious,loving,loyal and one big dysfunctional family. Isabelle Stoffer were made for each other. Agreeing to be friends only they both realized that they loved each. Isabelle and her sister went through so much to finally get what they always want unconditional love from the men in their lives and a HEA.
TEXAS KINGS ROCK!! If you have not read this serious and others from Cee then your missing out on some excellent reading and yes you will laugh outnloud.
Stoffer is the 14th book in the Texas Kings MC series and follows Stoffer and Isabelle (Ella’s sister from ‘Grady’) as Stoffer tries to convince her that he’s the right man for her after being friend zoned.
I loved the story in this book, especially the trust that Stoffer built with Isabelle throughout and the support she received from Clem and Luke. I liked the fact that Clem and Luke played a slightly larger role in this book as secondary characters because I love the world that has been created here so getting to know other characters is always a plus. I liked Isabelle’s humour, and although she used it as a defensive mechanism sometimes, I found that her conversations made me laugh.
Overall, this was a really good read, the characters were great and at the point the world that has been built is amazing. I would recommend this book and also the entire series.
It’s a good story to add to the series. This family of characters are awesome and each story just adds to the reader’s pleasure. This book is about Isabelle and Stoffer. They accidentally meet at the airport and strike up a friendship. Well Isabella put Stoffer in the friend zone and he struggled to convince her otherwise. So this story is a bit of an hilarious and fun journey from friends to lovers to life partners. And as an added bonus Clem, Kale, Luke, Matthew, Smokey, and Martha show up and Grace us with their presence. Good stuff. Read On!
I don't know how you come up with all the people in your head or how you manage to make them all feel like they are someone who you want to know all of your books are like that, but this one right here was my favorite book because I wanted to know all of these people in your book it feels like I know them all. Clam is a mess and the other guys are someone who I want to know and Bell is awesome😀😀😀😀😀, but when are you going to bring Clam book out for goodness sake😪😪
These stories have so much heart and soul, all of them are my favorites. Stoffer's story is everything we have come to expect from Boardman: laughter, crying ( some happy tears) and steamy sex scenes that will melt your pants! She has blessed us with some great characters and a bad a** MC. Please start at the beginning and let Cee take you for one he'll of a ride. You will not be let down, she's just not made that way! How could she be with characters like Bell and Ella.
Isabelle and Stoffer. I thoroughly enjoy this series. Well frankly, I have enjoyed every book CB has published. This book has lovable, zany, and funny characters. Old favorites aid Belle and Stoffer as they right wrongs of the past thereby cementing friendships. It just makes you feel good as you read it and sad when the last page is read but you leave the book feeling like you will be back to visit friends soon. Yep, the characters feel like friends. Well done. HEA. No cheating. No cliffhanger. Great well written story
This started out really rough for me. It's not safe for some groups. First I didn't like how they met. Then after he realized he has feelings for her he still went to meet a past F buddy looking for a hookup. He never went to her place, drive past the exit, but he still planned on it. This brought the book down for me. If these two things were not included it would have ranked higher for me. After originally DNFing this book, I came back to it and enjoyed the rest. The H was a man whore, there were great side characters, she was too good for him.
Loved the story of Isabelle and Stoffer. She was such a fun loving spirit. Funny with her remarks to people. But she knew how to handle herself. Loved her remarks to Luke and Clem as well. I felt bad for all her happenings in her life. Her mother was a piece of work. Thank goodness she had Ella for a sister. So glad she met Stoffer, he was a great guy. They worked well together. Glad the guys helped her out of a bad situation. Luke turned out to be a good friend. The way he helped her when she had her panic attacks. A good book ALL around- thank you.
This book deserves 100 stars I seriously had to read most of this book twice from laughing so hard. Some of the conversations with Clem, Luke and Bell had me holding my sides as I was howling. The rice and beans😳🤣. Know I will always look at Mexican food with a bigger smile now. All of Cee’s books are my favorite, but this one will hold a special place. Excellent work Ms Bowerman, excellent work💕💕💕💕💕
I don't know how she does it but each book in this series is better than the last, and they've all been awesome! In this book you will learn Stoffers back story and meet Bell. I won't give away any details, but you will laugh, cry and fall in love with both of them, and along the way you'll learn a bit about the remaining single Kings.......
Cee Bowerman has written another inspirational story. A tough, take no crap from anyone heroine who is always waiting for the other show to drop and a guy who loves her just as she is. The interactions between all of the King's characters had me laughing and at the same time you could see how much they trust and take care of each other. I cannot wait to read the next book and see what antics everyone is up to in Rojo.
Another absolutely amazing addition to the Kings series. It made me so happy to return to the Kings and visit with all my friends in Rojo. I laughed so much! I loved Stoffer and Isabelle from their very first meeting right up to their wedding. And the friendships that Isabelle made along the way with Willow and Clem and Luke? That right there is what makes the Kings so darn special! So freaking good!
Stoffer and Isabelle/Bell’s story was awesome. I loved the easy dialogue between the two characters, no real angst in their relationship just a bit of insecurities to overcome. Plus I truly loved the way they interact with the secondary characters and the quick friendships that Bell was able to form. The only issue is that I wanted more, as in more chapters!!
Ms. Bowermans books are always filled w/ great interactions between the characters, funny one liners and fabulous story lines. While this book is good I didn’t think it measured up to all the others I have read to date. That being said I will read Anything & Everything she writes because SHE IS AN AWESOME WRITER!! So read this book it’s well worth the time! And if your not familiar w/ her work start at the beginning and read everything!!! I promise you will not be disappointed.
This author never disappoints with any of her series. I can't begin to share how many times she has made me laugh out loud. My roommate thinks I'm crazy. Stoffer and Bell are such a great couple with Bell and her snarky comments. Next we have Stoffer who is sexy, super-smart and loves his Bell. There are forces trying to interfere with their love story. I won't give away too much but this story does not disappoint.
I chose this rating because this was actually a pretty good book. I really enjoyed all of the characters. This was a book of compassion, kindness, believing in yourself, and falling in love. I really enjoyed Stoffer and Isabella story. I really liked this book. I have enjoyed the whole series so far. I love the way the author put these characters together and how they met. Great read! I recommend this book to all romance readers and MC lovers.
Love these books and how they are written. You can feel the connection these people have and you know that’s it written from real experience and knowledge. That’s what makes it believable and wants me to go on the journey with her. She makes me laugh & cry and feel all sorts of emotions and wants and connections. Thank you Cee for these awesome books and can’t wait to read everything else you have and do.
I love books that draw my interest and causes me to fall in love with every character as if they are people I love and feel are part of my closest friends and all the books by this author does all that and much more I enjoy books that have a strong story containing both realistic plots and especially laugh-out-loud humor. She is one of my favorite storytellers! Thank you for giving me hours of enjoyment. The whole series is great.
Some very funny parts and the rest of the book is just good.
Like I said there are some parts of the book that are very funny and it’s a good thing I couldn’t put the book down because I was reading it in the necessary room and I was laughing so hard it caused an accident lol. It was between this book and the book titled ‘BIRD’ for the funniest book of the series. That’s what makes a Great book; funny, sad and everything else. Thank You so much for some good reading.
This is the fourteenth book in this phenomenal series, and what a perfect addition this story is. This is a well written flawless story which had me totally hooked throughout. This story is filled with emotions, humour, witty banter, intrigue, and love which all leads to a poignant and entertaining addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.