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Forever Bluegrass #17
Forever Lies
Greer Parker had her life planned out. She’d follow in her father and brothers’ FBI footsteps, and then she’d become the first female director. Now on loan to the president’s off-the-books black ops group, Greer is at a crossroads in her life—go back to the FBI or forge a new path. The decision is about to become more complicated when the man Greer can’t decide if she loves or hates needs to be rescued—and she’s the only one who can save him.
Sebastian Abel’s best friend, the president, asked for a favor. Little did Sebastian know that developing code for a new spy satellite would find him kidnapped. When all hope is lost, he thinks about Greer Parker, the sweet girl next door with a sniper rifle. He had no business thinking of Greer in the many ways he was thinking of her. The trouble was Greer infuriated him by rolling her eyes at him and refusing to keep herself out of danger. Sebastian finds himself constantly worried about a woman he didn’t want . . . or was it that he shouldn’t want?
Explosions, daring rescues, a town racing to help, and all the apple pie bribes lead to two strong personalities ending the charade that it hasn’t been love all along. Is the small town of Keeneston ready for what happens when someone puts the woman Sebastian Abel loves in the crosshairs? Or the better question: are they prepared for what Greer Parker will do to protect the man she loves?
Sebastian Abel’s best friend, the president, asked for a favor. Little did Sebastian know that developing code for a new spy satellite would find him kidnapped. When all hope is lost, he thinks about Greer Parker, the sweet girl next door with a sniper rifle. He had no business thinking of Greer in the many ways he was thinking of her. The trouble was Greer infuriated him by rolling her eyes at him and refusing to keep herself out of danger. Sebastian finds himself constantly worried about a woman he didn’t want . . . or was it that he shouldn’t want?
Explosions, daring rescues, a town racing to help, and all the apple pie bribes lead to two strong personalities ending the charade that it hasn’t been love all along. Is the small town of Keeneston ready for what happens when someone puts the woman Sebastian Abel loves in the crosshairs? Or the better question: are they prepared for what Greer Parker will do to protect the man she loves?
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 18, 2022
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Kathleen Brooks
122 books2,652 followersKathleen Brooks is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Kathleen's stories are romantic suspense featuring strong female heroines, humor, and happily-ever-afters. Her Bluegrass, Bluegrass Brothers®, Forever Bluegrass®, and Shadows Landing Series feature small-town charm with quirky characters while her Women of Power Series shows that behind every sexy billionaire is a man strong enough to love her! Then hang onto your seat for the wild and mysterious ride in the thrilling Web of Lies Series and a little magic in the Moonshine Hollow Series.
Kathleen is from Kentucky, where she graduated from Centre College and then later received her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Kathleen still resides in Kentucky with her family and houseful of animals.
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Book Order:
(Bluegrass Series-complete series)
Bluegrass State of Mind
Risky Shot
Dead Heat
(Bluegrass Brothers Series®-complete series)
Bluegrass Undercover
Rising Storm
Secret Santa, A Bluegrass Series Novella
Acquiring Trouble
Relentless Pursuit
Secrets Collide
Final Vow
All Hung Up, Novella
Bluegrass Dawn, Novella
The Perfect Gift, Novella
The Keeneston Roses
(Forever Bluegrass Series®-complete series)
Forever Entangled
Forever Hidden
Forever Betrayed
Forever Driven
Forever Secret
Forever Surprised, Novella
Forever Concealed
Forever Devoted
Forever Hunted
Forever Guarded
Forever Notorious
Forever Ventured
Forever Freed
Forever Saved
Forever Bold
Forever Thrown
Forever Lies
Forever Protected
Forever Paired
Forever Connected
Forever Covert
Forever Burning
Forever Lasting
Forever Country
Forever Remembered
(Bluegrass Fire Series-ongoing)
Spark
(Shadows Landing-complete series)
Saving Shadows
Sunken Shadows
Lasting Shadows
Fierce Shadows
Broken Shadows
Framed Shadows
Endless Shadows
Fading Shadows
Damaged Shadows
Escaping Shadows
(Shadows Landing: The Townsends- ongoing series)
Face-Off
Targeted
Rescued
Heated
Escaped
Fractured
Claimed
(Paige Turner Bookworm Series- complete)
Adventures of a Bookworm
Misadventures of a Bookworm
The Adventurous Bookworm
(Moonshine Hollow- complete series)
Moonshine and Murder
Moonshine and Malice
Moonshine and Mayhem
Moonshine and Mischief
Moonshine and Menace
Moonshine and Masquarades
(Web of Lies- complete)
Whispered Lies
Rogue Lies
Shattered Lies
(Women of Powe-complete)
Chosen for Power
Built for Power
Fashioned for Power
Destined for Power
Kathleen is from Kentucky, where she graduated from Centre College and then later received her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Kathleen still resides in Kentucky with her family and houseful of animals.
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Book Order:
(Bluegrass Series-complete series)
Bluegrass State of Mind
Risky Shot
Dead Heat
(Bluegrass Brothers Series®-complete series)
Bluegrass Undercover
Rising Storm
Secret Santa, A Bluegrass Series Novella
Acquiring Trouble
Relentless Pursuit
Secrets Collide
Final Vow
All Hung Up, Novella
Bluegrass Dawn, Novella
The Perfect Gift, Novella
The Keeneston Roses
(Forever Bluegrass Series®-complete series)
Forever Entangled
Forever Hidden
Forever Betrayed
Forever Driven
Forever Secret
Forever Surprised, Novella
Forever Concealed
Forever Devoted
Forever Hunted
Forever Guarded
Forever Notorious
Forever Ventured
Forever Freed
Forever Saved
Forever Bold
Forever Thrown
Forever Lies
Forever Protected
Forever Paired
Forever Connected
Forever Covert
Forever Burning
Forever Lasting
Forever Country
Forever Remembered
(Bluegrass Fire Series-ongoing)
Spark
(Shadows Landing-complete series)
Saving Shadows
Sunken Shadows
Lasting Shadows
Fierce Shadows
Broken Shadows
Framed Shadows
Endless Shadows
Fading Shadows
Damaged Shadows
Escaping Shadows
(Shadows Landing: The Townsends- ongoing series)
Face-Off
Targeted
Rescued
Heated
Escaped
Fractured
Claimed
(Paige Turner Bookworm Series- complete)
Adventures of a Bookworm
Misadventures of a Bookworm
The Adventurous Bookworm
(Moonshine Hollow- complete series)
Moonshine and Murder
Moonshine and Malice
Moonshine and Mayhem
Moonshine and Mischief
Moonshine and Menace
Moonshine and Masquarades
(Web of Lies- complete)
Whispered Lies
Rogue Lies
Shattered Lies
(Women of Powe-complete)
Chosen for Power
Built for Power
Fashioned for Power
Destined for Power
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January 23, 2022
This is my first read by this writer and I have to admit she has quite an imagination, as well as a way to keep you invested in the story no matter how much you hated some of it. So I give her points for coming up with all the mumbo jumbo talk of Satellites and Air Space which I have no idea if any of it is true or not but it captivated me nonetheless. I also liked the fact that the suspense of the story was well done, there was a lot of humor (hello Granny & Alex 😁), a strong/kick-ass heroine and a good amount of romance for a suspense story.
However, unfortunately it had a lot that I did NOT like which took what I thought would be a 4 or 5 star read to a 2 1/2 star and here is why:
SPOILER WARNING!
We are told from the beginning (and it is constantly brought up over & over again by many characters) that he had a ONS with heroine’s friend & cousin-in-law, Abby. That right there was strike 1 for me as I abhor “keeping it in the family” theme. It has an “ick” factor that I will never understand how anyone would be okay with it or write it in!
“How serious was it between you and Abby? I know her side of the story, but I’d like to hear your side.”
Sebastian immediately shut back down. Jealousy was a big no-no for him and usually ended his relationships. “It doesn’t matter.”
Greer stopped walking and turned to face him. Her smile was gone, in its place was a very serious tightness. “I’m afraid it matters quite a bit.”
“It didn’t hurt at all. I’m sorry. I know she’s your friend, but Abby meant nothing to me romantically. I do count both her and Dylan as friends though.”
"You don’t need to be sorry. I told you, how you feel is never wrong. It’s just how you feel. Who are you dating now?”
“No one,” came the quick reply. “I don’t really date.”
“Oh, I know. I’ve seen the revolving door of blondes on the gossip sites,” Greer teased.
“That’s not dating. That’s using. I use them to not be alone at functions and they use me to get their pictures in the news.”
See, conflicted. How could he be so great one moment and then a jerk the next? “That really makes you sound like an asshole.”
Side Note: I went back and skimmed a chapter or two of "Forever Notorious" which is the OW's story (Abby) and it has this Hero in that story and mentions their ONS/relationship. The only chapter I read from that story makes a joke of what the writer had him saying to this heroine about the OW because it was NOT just nothing as Hero stated above - or that they were drunk as he stated in a POV in this story! In fact, the OW (Abby) does not mention that they were drunk at all when they had sex - just that they were both lonely and she described the sex as the best she ever had and was tempted to continue sleeping with him. She was very attracted to him and he seemed to be into her as well with constantly reminding her of their ONS and that he wanted to do it again and was always touching & kissing her long after the ONS - and being very affectionate with her. Had I read that story first, there is no way I would have ever come near this one and I hate when these writers forget what the hell they write and try to rewrite history! After reading that crap with him & the OW, I am angry I wasted my time and I'm trying very hard not to change the rating to Zero!🤬
It also annoyed me that the OW was trying to play matchmaker with them and that her Husband seemed okay with Hero, knowing he & his wife had slept together prior to them getting together. I haven’t read their story and nor do I want to but it just rubbed me the wrong way because for many chapters, the fact those two slept together was brought up over & over again by one character after another. We get it. Move on already!
Strike 2 came when we are told over & over again that he has been with many women in the past (mostly models). Approximately a year prior, after he & heroine kissed and developed feelings for each other, he stated that he “tried” to get with other women but couldn’t get over heroine. So does this mean he had sex with OW(s) or was he celibate for a year? By several references to it, the writer couldn’t make up her mind so I’m going with no, he was NOT celibate based on this:
“When he’d started thinking of Greer instead of the women he was using, he’d just stopped bothering with them. He wasn’t that much of an asshole”..
After a story/romance is developed between the main characters, I don’t want to read how attractive (or not) another woman is or having so-called Hero checking out OW!
Aiden pulled to a stop at Zain’s house as Sebastian watched a drop-dead sexy woman walk in, a bottle of bourbon in her hand. “I thought it was guys’ night.”
&
Sebastian scanned the café for the waitress when his eyes were drawn to a woman in a skintight sweater dress slowly getting to her feet. Her heels were spiked. Her ass was . . . enhanced. Her curves were killer. Somehow, her massive breasts didn’t move as she strode toward him. Mahogany hair sat in soft waves around her shoulders and over her breasts. Her lips were filled near bursting. Her tongue poked out from the lips like a turtle’s head from its shell as she seductively ran it over her lips.
Sebastian’s eyes traveled upward to her eyes. He bet they were beautiful, but he couldn’t see them. It was actually quite disconcerting. He looked closer to see how she was seeing as she sauntered toward him—once she built momentum with her shoulders and hips, her ass and tits were swinging in some strange rhythmic motion as her lashes fluttered..
Nor is it entertaining to read how the OW has a hold on his dick and he is not man enough to push her hand away from his body part - or better yet, avoid her hand in the first place! Ugh!
Strike 4 was more than half of the story in and he still refuses to see heroine as anything long lasting. Yeah, I get it. Writers can’t have the characters with all hearts & flowers all the time BUT it dragged on & on with him constantly stating that he is not marriage material and wants the freedom to do what he wants and be with whoever he wants without any ties. When it is more then 90-95% of this constant theme, this reader at least is over it!
“You’d do that? Go into a relationship with no strings and absolutely no promises of a future?” Sebastian sounded dubious, yet hopeful.
So while it didn’t make me DNF right away as I normally do when I hate something, the Hero here just ruined it for me to the point that the humor which I loved in the beginning, started to annoy me. I ended up skimming a lot and just enjoying the other character’s dialogue.
“Hiya. I’m Poppy. Do you want me to get started on an order while you’re waiting?” A pretty girl with a notepad asked as if a man standing in the café with a woman farting on the ground while holding his dick wasn’t abnormal.
Sebastian reached into his pocket and pulled out the list Greer gave him. “Greer wants all this.”
Poppy took the list and looked it over. “Her usual then. What do you want?”
Sebastian chuckled. “She’s not going to eat all of that. I know enough about women to know they order a ton and then only eat half a salad.”
“Bless your heart, you don’t know Greer very well, do you? You’ll lose more than your penis if you try to touch her food.” Poppy looked at him sympathetically and Sebastian felt a little defensive. He knew Greer. He knew her better than anyone realized.
“I think—”
“Oh, sugar, that’s your first problem,” Aniyah said from behind him.
So, while they work to get you free we have questions for you.” The three old ladies surrounded him. “I’m Lily and these are my sisters, Daisy and Violet.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“Let’s start nice and easy,” Lily said with a smile that reminded Sebastian slightly of Ryker Faulkner. It was the cross between a hungry shark and a hungry wolf. “How old are you, Sebastian?”
“Forty. How old are you, Lily?”
“Wouldn’t you like to know? Suffice it to say, I’m a little older than you are. Now, tell us about your previous relationships? We know all about you and Abby’s little fling, but I’m worried you’re too much of a . . . a . . . what’s that word?”
“Player,” Violet said with a nod.
Daisy shook her head. “No, that makes it sound like a fun game. Man whore. That’s the one I’d go with.”
“Man whore, that’s it. We see you with a different woman on your arm at every event. You know our Greer isn’t like that,” Lily said with her broom pointed at him.
“I fail to see how this is any of your business,” Sebastian said in a tone that usually sent people running.
Instead, it caused the broom to smash down on his head.
--------------
Sebastian rose from the ground and instantly had a gun pointed at him. “Hello, Jackson. I’ve so missed you. You can put the gun down now.”
Jackson Parker kept the gun aimed at his head. “I don’t know if I want to. You don’t look too hypothermic to me.”
“Your sister saved me from dying,” Sebastian said, refusing to back down.
“Too bad,” Jackson said, finally lowering the weapon. “But if you touch my sister again, I’ll kill you myself.”
----------
“You want to sleep with me?” Greer asked as if it were the strangest thing she’d ever heard.
“Yes. Now, get in bed,” Sebastian ordered.
Greer sat down demurely on the bed and looked up at him. She bit her lip and said, “Yes, sir,” in a low sultry voice that had his towel close to being ripped off by his growing erection. That was the hottest thing he’d ever heard—Greer surrendering herself to him.
She reached for him and he sucked in a breath of anticipation. The punch to the stomach wasn’t the touch he had been expecting. Pain shot through his already sore ribs as he cursed and bent over to catch his breath.
“Get real, Bash. I’m not some dim damsel you can order around.” Sebastian looked up to find Greer staring down at him with her hands on her hips.
“Get in bed, Greer,” Sebastian said between his clenched jaws.
“Let’s get one thing straight. I’m the one in charge here. You do what I say.”
“Fine. I like a woman who takes charge in bed. Once we’re both in it, you’re in charge.”
Greer tossed her hands up in the air in frustration and Sebastian leapt forward. He caught her around the waist and together they fell back onto the bed. “I told you to get in bed! Ow! Did you just give me a nipple twister?”
Sebastian sat up from where he’d managed to pin her to the bed and covered his chest protectively. He looked down at Greer’s satisfied smile.
“You should see what else I can twist.”
Sebastian gave a shrug. “It might be worth it.”
--------------
“Maybe I should call Jackson to sit with you,” Jace said, eying Sebastian.
“Don’t even think about it. Greer saved my life and nursed me back to health. The least I can do is take care of her gunshot wound while she’s high as a kite.”
“Greer,” Jace said, drawing her attention away from the battle with the Velcro.
“Yup?”
“Do you want Sebastian to—”
“Taste me? Hell yes, I do. I mean, lookat him. He’s sex on a stick. You couldn’t make him any hotter if you smothered him in chocolate, but it sure would be fun licking it off. Yum.”
-----------------
“Stick it . . . wet-willy!” Greer yelled a second after her wet finger was shoved in his ear.
Jace snorted as Sebastian groaned and jumped back.
“Rethinking your bet?” Sebastian asked Jace while using a gauze pad to dry out his ear.
“Nope. I have faith in you to win her over.” Jace shrugged as he placed a bandage on her arm. “I have less faith in you surviving the family and actually making it to the wedding, but my bet only covered your attempt at being her boyfriend. I bet against you for the family dinner.”
“That’s the second time family dinner was mentioned. What is so scary about a family dinner?”
“Bang! Bang! You’re dead,” Greer giggled as she holstered her finger shooters.
“Basically,” Jace said. “Okay, she’s all set. The morphine will wear off in about four hours.
Sebastian shook his head. No one shoots people at family dinner. Greer was still high as a kite.
Safety: No OW/OM. No cheating. Hero was a “player” before he met heroine, but heroine said she also slept with lots of men too in the past.
HEA with sweet Epilogue of them getting married.
However, unfortunately it had a lot that I did NOT like which took what I thought would be a 4 or 5 star read to a 2 1/2 star and here is why:
SPOILER WARNING!
We are told from the beginning (and it is constantly brought up over & over again by many characters) that he had a ONS with heroine’s friend & cousin-in-law, Abby. That right there was strike 1 for me as I abhor “keeping it in the family” theme. It has an “ick” factor that I will never understand how anyone would be okay with it or write it in!
“How serious was it between you and Abby? I know her side of the story, but I’d like to hear your side.”
Sebastian immediately shut back down. Jealousy was a big no-no for him and usually ended his relationships. “It doesn’t matter.”
Greer stopped walking and turned to face him. Her smile was gone, in its place was a very serious tightness. “I’m afraid it matters quite a bit.”
“It didn’t hurt at all. I’m sorry. I know she’s your friend, but Abby meant nothing to me romantically. I do count both her and Dylan as friends though.”
"You don’t need to be sorry. I told you, how you feel is never wrong. It’s just how you feel. Who are you dating now?”
“No one,” came the quick reply. “I don’t really date.”
“Oh, I know. I’ve seen the revolving door of blondes on the gossip sites,” Greer teased.
“That’s not dating. That’s using. I use them to not be alone at functions and they use me to get their pictures in the news.”
See, conflicted. How could he be so great one moment and then a jerk the next? “That really makes you sound like an asshole.”
Side Note: I went back and skimmed a chapter or two of "Forever Notorious" which is the OW's story (Abby) and it has this Hero in that story and mentions their ONS/relationship. The only chapter I read from that story makes a joke of what the writer had him saying to this heroine about the OW because it was NOT just nothing as Hero stated above - or that they were drunk as he stated in a POV in this story! In fact, the OW (Abby) does not mention that they were drunk at all when they had sex - just that they were both lonely and she described the sex as the best she ever had and was tempted to continue sleeping with him. She was very attracted to him and he seemed to be into her as well with constantly reminding her of their ONS and that he wanted to do it again and was always touching & kissing her long after the ONS - and being very affectionate with her. Had I read that story first, there is no way I would have ever come near this one and I hate when these writers forget what the hell they write and try to rewrite history! After reading that crap with him & the OW, I am angry I wasted my time and I'm trying very hard not to change the rating to Zero!🤬
It also annoyed me that the OW was trying to play matchmaker with them and that her Husband seemed okay with Hero, knowing he & his wife had slept together prior to them getting together. I haven’t read their story and nor do I want to but it just rubbed me the wrong way because for many chapters, the fact those two slept together was brought up over & over again by one character after another. We get it. Move on already!
Strike 2 came when we are told over & over again that he has been with many women in the past (mostly models). Approximately a year prior, after he & heroine kissed and developed feelings for each other, he stated that he “tried” to get with other women but couldn’t get over heroine. So does this mean he had sex with OW(s) or was he celibate for a year? By several references to it, the writer couldn’t make up her mind so I’m going with no, he was NOT celibate based on this:
“When he’d started thinking of Greer instead of the women he was using, he’d just stopped bothering with them. He wasn’t that much of an asshole”..
After a story/romance is developed between the main characters, I don’t want to read how attractive (or not) another woman is or having so-called Hero checking out OW!
Aiden pulled to a stop at Zain’s house as Sebastian watched a drop-dead sexy woman walk in, a bottle of bourbon in her hand. “I thought it was guys’ night.”
&
Sebastian scanned the café for the waitress when his eyes were drawn to a woman in a skintight sweater dress slowly getting to her feet. Her heels were spiked. Her ass was . . . enhanced. Her curves were killer. Somehow, her massive breasts didn’t move as she strode toward him. Mahogany hair sat in soft waves around her shoulders and over her breasts. Her lips were filled near bursting. Her tongue poked out from the lips like a turtle’s head from its shell as she seductively ran it over her lips.
Sebastian’s eyes traveled upward to her eyes. He bet they were beautiful, but he couldn’t see them. It was actually quite disconcerting. He looked closer to see how she was seeing as she sauntered toward him—once she built momentum with her shoulders and hips, her ass and tits were swinging in some strange rhythmic motion as her lashes fluttered..
Nor is it entertaining to read how the OW has a hold on his dick and he is not man enough to push her hand away from his body part - or better yet, avoid her hand in the first place! Ugh!
Strike 4 was more than half of the story in and he still refuses to see heroine as anything long lasting. Yeah, I get it. Writers can’t have the characters with all hearts & flowers all the time BUT it dragged on & on with him constantly stating that he is not marriage material and wants the freedom to do what he wants and be with whoever he wants without any ties. When it is more then 90-95% of this constant theme, this reader at least is over it!
“You’d do that? Go into a relationship with no strings and absolutely no promises of a future?” Sebastian sounded dubious, yet hopeful.
So while it didn’t make me DNF right away as I normally do when I hate something, the Hero here just ruined it for me to the point that the humor which I loved in the beginning, started to annoy me. I ended up skimming a lot and just enjoying the other character’s dialogue.
“Hiya. I’m Poppy. Do you want me to get started on an order while you’re waiting?” A pretty girl with a notepad asked as if a man standing in the café with a woman farting on the ground while holding his dick wasn’t abnormal.
Sebastian reached into his pocket and pulled out the list Greer gave him. “Greer wants all this.”
Poppy took the list and looked it over. “Her usual then. What do you want?”
Sebastian chuckled. “She’s not going to eat all of that. I know enough about women to know they order a ton and then only eat half a salad.”
“Bless your heart, you don’t know Greer very well, do you? You’ll lose more than your penis if you try to touch her food.” Poppy looked at him sympathetically and Sebastian felt a little defensive. He knew Greer. He knew her better than anyone realized.
“I think—”
“Oh, sugar, that’s your first problem,” Aniyah said from behind him.
So, while they work to get you free we have questions for you.” The three old ladies surrounded him. “I’m Lily and these are my sisters, Daisy and Violet.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“Let’s start nice and easy,” Lily said with a smile that reminded Sebastian slightly of Ryker Faulkner. It was the cross between a hungry shark and a hungry wolf. “How old are you, Sebastian?”
“Forty. How old are you, Lily?”
“Wouldn’t you like to know? Suffice it to say, I’m a little older than you are. Now, tell us about your previous relationships? We know all about you and Abby’s little fling, but I’m worried you’re too much of a . . . a . . . what’s that word?”
“Player,” Violet said with a nod.
Daisy shook her head. “No, that makes it sound like a fun game. Man whore. That’s the one I’d go with.”
“Man whore, that’s it. We see you with a different woman on your arm at every event. You know our Greer isn’t like that,” Lily said with her broom pointed at him.
“I fail to see how this is any of your business,” Sebastian said in a tone that usually sent people running.
Instead, it caused the broom to smash down on his head.
--------------
Sebastian rose from the ground and instantly had a gun pointed at him. “Hello, Jackson. I’ve so missed you. You can put the gun down now.”
Jackson Parker kept the gun aimed at his head. “I don’t know if I want to. You don’t look too hypothermic to me.”
“Your sister saved me from dying,” Sebastian said, refusing to back down.
“Too bad,” Jackson said, finally lowering the weapon. “But if you touch my sister again, I’ll kill you myself.”
----------
“You want to sleep with me?” Greer asked as if it were the strangest thing she’d ever heard.
“Yes. Now, get in bed,” Sebastian ordered.
Greer sat down demurely on the bed and looked up at him. She bit her lip and said, “Yes, sir,” in a low sultry voice that had his towel close to being ripped off by his growing erection. That was the hottest thing he’d ever heard—Greer surrendering herself to him.
She reached for him and he sucked in a breath of anticipation. The punch to the stomach wasn’t the touch he had been expecting. Pain shot through his already sore ribs as he cursed and bent over to catch his breath.
“Get real, Bash. I’m not some dim damsel you can order around.” Sebastian looked up to find Greer staring down at him with her hands on her hips.
“Get in bed, Greer,” Sebastian said between his clenched jaws.
“Let’s get one thing straight. I’m the one in charge here. You do what I say.”
“Fine. I like a woman who takes charge in bed. Once we’re both in it, you’re in charge.”
Greer tossed her hands up in the air in frustration and Sebastian leapt forward. He caught her around the waist and together they fell back onto the bed. “I told you to get in bed! Ow! Did you just give me a nipple twister?”
Sebastian sat up from where he’d managed to pin her to the bed and covered his chest protectively. He looked down at Greer’s satisfied smile.
“You should see what else I can twist.”
Sebastian gave a shrug. “It might be worth it.”
--------------
“Maybe I should call Jackson to sit with you,” Jace said, eying Sebastian.
“Don’t even think about it. Greer saved my life and nursed me back to health. The least I can do is take care of her gunshot wound while she’s high as a kite.”
“Greer,” Jace said, drawing her attention away from the battle with the Velcro.
“Yup?”
“Do you want Sebastian to—”
“Taste me? Hell yes, I do. I mean, lookat him. He’s sex on a stick. You couldn’t make him any hotter if you smothered him in chocolate, but it sure would be fun licking it off. Yum.”
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“Stick it . . . wet-willy!” Greer yelled a second after her wet finger was shoved in his ear.
Jace snorted as Sebastian groaned and jumped back.
“Rethinking your bet?” Sebastian asked Jace while using a gauze pad to dry out his ear.
“Nope. I have faith in you to win her over.” Jace shrugged as he placed a bandage on her arm. “I have less faith in you surviving the family and actually making it to the wedding, but my bet only covered your attempt at being her boyfriend. I bet against you for the family dinner.”
“That’s the second time family dinner was mentioned. What is so scary about a family dinner?”
“Bang! Bang! You’re dead,” Greer giggled as she holstered her finger shooters.
“Basically,” Jace said. “Okay, she’s all set. The morphine will wear off in about four hours.
Sebastian shook his head. No one shoots people at family dinner. Greer was still high as a kite.
Safety: No OW/OM. No cheating. Hero was a “player” before he met heroine, but heroine said she also slept with lots of men too in the past.
HEA with sweet Epilogue of them getting married.
May 15, 2022
If you've followed these characters and this whole town from the very start, you'll know it's like stepping into the most comforting hug you've ever had and be a part of a lot of inside jokes, whenever a new book comes out. And this one fit the bill too. So I enjoyed it.
But!! And this is just my personal issue, i think..........
I have loved, adored and obsessed over Sebastian Abel since I read the Web of lies series 2 years ago. And that fire for him kept getting stoked with every book after that.
Which is why I expected something grand for Sebastian (kinda like a separate series... like Web Of Lies). Also, his personality is just too large and overwhelmingly strong to ever fit properly into a single book and a regular Keeneston couples' storyline. I think he deserved more.
I felt as if Kathleen shrunk the box and stuffed Sebastian into it instead of expanding the world to accomodate someone as devastating as him😢
P.S- Alex should always deserve a mention in the review of whichever book he appears in. He made me laugh so hard! I mean .... Dude! 😂
But!! And this is just my personal issue, i think..........
I have loved, adored and obsessed over Sebastian Abel since I read the Web of lies series 2 years ago. And that fire for him kept getting stoked with every book after that.
Which is why I expected something grand for Sebastian (kinda like a separate series... like Web Of Lies). Also, his personality is just too large and overwhelmingly strong to ever fit properly into a single book and a regular Keeneston couples' storyline. I think he deserved more.
I felt as if Kathleen shrunk the box and stuffed Sebastian into it instead of expanding the world to accomodate someone as devastating as him😢
P.S- Alex should always deserve a mention in the review of whichever book he appears in. He made me laugh so hard! I mean .... Dude! 😂
January 18, 2022
ANOTHER FABULOUSLY ENTERTAINING STORY!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Another fabulous book by Kathleen Brooks!! I don't know how she does it but every book in this series is fresh, irresistible, and riveting!!! I love how Kathleen manages to have me caught up in the suspense and drama of the story and the next minute laughing my head off at the teasing, bantering and wackiness of the families' and the towns people's antics. Kathleen's books are so enjoyable to read. Her excellent writing pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you are reading about dear friends whom you know in real life and have missed hearing about. Avid Bluegrass fans will also love this book as much as I did because the entire extended family along with many other characters from the series are featured in the book!!! Their wonderful comaraderie, affection, love and support for each other always makes my heart smile! I have been intrigued about Sebastian since he appeared in other books by Kathleen so it was really nice to read a book about him where we got to know him better, and learned about his background, which turned out to be so moving and his enduring love for his mother really was heartwarming. The love story between Sebastian and Greer was sexy, sweet, passionate and very romantic. They were two strong, highly motivated and determined people whose journey to their happy ending was filled with lots of banter as well as tender moments. The suspense and drama was top notch.... There was non-stop action that kept you guessing with some very riveting twists and turns. I enjoyed the storyline. It was extremely interesting and completely up to date with today's very technical world and I could easily see it occurring. I highly recommend this book... It was excellently written ... I felt like doing a happy dance when it appeared on my Kindle 💃💃 because I knew I was in for a treat!!! As usual Kathleen gave us an extensive epilogue that wrapped everything up beautifully and left me with a big satisfied smile on my face!!!😇
and his love that he carried for his mother was so . It explained a lot about the man he had become
Another fabulous book by Kathleen Brooks!! I don't know how she does it but every book in this series is fresh, irresistible, and riveting!!! I love how Kathleen manages to have me caught up in the suspense and drama of the story and the next minute laughing my head off at the teasing, bantering and wackiness of the families' and the towns people's antics. Kathleen's books are so enjoyable to read. Her excellent writing pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you are reading about dear friends whom you know in real life and have missed hearing about. Avid Bluegrass fans will also love this book as much as I did because the entire extended family along with many other characters from the series are featured in the book!!! Their wonderful comaraderie, affection, love and support for each other always makes my heart smile! I have been intrigued about Sebastian since he appeared in other books by Kathleen so it was really nice to read a book about him where we got to know him better, and learned about his background, which turned out to be so moving and his enduring love for his mother really was heartwarming. The love story between Sebastian and Greer was sexy, sweet, passionate and very romantic. They were two strong, highly motivated and determined people whose journey to their happy ending was filled with lots of banter as well as tender moments. The suspense and drama was top notch.... There was non-stop action that kept you guessing with some very riveting twists and turns. I enjoyed the storyline. It was extremely interesting and completely up to date with today's very technical world and I could easily see it occurring. I highly recommend this book... It was excellently written ... I felt like doing a happy dance when it appeared on my Kindle 💃💃 because I knew I was in for a treat!!! As usual Kathleen gave us an extensive epilogue that wrapped everything up beautifully and left me with a big satisfied smile on my face!!!😇
and his love that he carried for his mother was so . It explained a lot about the man he had become
January 20, 2022
Greer and Sebastian
While I am a self proclaimed fan of everything that Kathleen Brooks writes, I have to say that this installment to the Forever Bluegrass series is probably one if the best examples if how she can make an unlikable character from her Web of Lies series into an understood and loveable one. It is all in how the story is told. Character development for Sebastian was relatable. A bullied kid determined to rise above... A gentle soul, hardened from the loss of his parents... A man uncertain he can take a risk with his heart... Plenty of heart hidden behind a tough facade.
I love the small town charm, the banter, the growth of family, and the strength of community. While all books are standalone, you will appreciate every book just a little more if you read them all. Trust me, the start with me was the first book, Bluegrass State of Mind, and grew into her other series like the Bluegrass Brothers, Women of Power, Web of Lies, and her Shadows Landing series. Plenty of crossovers and growth with these books. You just can't go wrong with this author! It is like a vacation to a favorite place you really wish existed. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would... It is that good!!
While I am a self proclaimed fan of everything that Kathleen Brooks writes, I have to say that this installment to the Forever Bluegrass series is probably one if the best examples if how she can make an unlikable character from her Web of Lies series into an understood and loveable one. It is all in how the story is told. Character development for Sebastian was relatable. A bullied kid determined to rise above... A gentle soul, hardened from the loss of his parents... A man uncertain he can take a risk with his heart... Plenty of heart hidden behind a tough facade.
I love the small town charm, the banter, the growth of family, and the strength of community. While all books are standalone, you will appreciate every book just a little more if you read them all. Trust me, the start with me was the first book, Bluegrass State of Mind, and grew into her other series like the Bluegrass Brothers, Women of Power, Web of Lies, and her Shadows Landing series. Plenty of crossovers and growth with these books. You just can't go wrong with this author! It is like a vacation to a favorite place you really wish existed. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would... It is that good!!
January 18, 2022
oh Sebastian…
I went into this book knowing it would break my heart to finally have Sebastian’s story and I was not wrong. We met Sebastian in the Web of Lies trilogy and caught glimpses of him in Keeneston and Shadows Landing. We were always left wondering, was he a good guy, bad guy, or a combination of both.
We finally have our answer. We know why he is the way he is and it’s heartbreaking. I loved his and Greer’s story. They are a perfect match. Without giving spoilers, the lead up to the family dinner was just wow.
If you know the Davies family, you know family dinner and it did not disappoint.
This year Ms Kathleen has on her schedule several characters that I can’t wait to read about and it started with Sebastian.
🚨🚨🚨 spoiler for Web of Lies series 🚨🚨🚨
So many of us in the Blossom Cafe have been waiting for Sebastian to get his HEA, and finally knowing his story we understand why Birch couldn’t give up on him even with the things he did in Web of Lies. Even at the end when all the “ deceit “ was explained, you still had a love/hate thing for Sebastian, and now that I know him, I just love him ❤️
I went into this book knowing it would break my heart to finally have Sebastian’s story and I was not wrong. We met Sebastian in the Web of Lies trilogy and caught glimpses of him in Keeneston and Shadows Landing. We were always left wondering, was he a good guy, bad guy, or a combination of both.
We finally have our answer. We know why he is the way he is and it’s heartbreaking. I loved his and Greer’s story. They are a perfect match. Without giving spoilers, the lead up to the family dinner was just wow.
If you know the Davies family, you know family dinner and it did not disappoint.
This year Ms Kathleen has on her schedule several characters that I can’t wait to read about and it started with Sebastian.
🚨🚨🚨 spoiler for Web of Lies series 🚨🚨🚨
So many of us in the Blossom Cafe have been waiting for Sebastian to get his HEA, and finally knowing his story we understand why Birch couldn’t give up on him even with the things he did in Web of Lies. Even at the end when all the “ deceit “ was explained, you still had a love/hate thing for Sebastian, and now that I know him, I just love him ❤️
February 17, 2022
This one was just ho-hum for me. Greer and Sebastian can't seem to decide if they love or hate each other. Greer is supposed to be this warrior, yet she crumbles when she gets emotionally involved with Sebastian. He is closed off because of the loss of his father and then mother when he was young. He decides that he can't afford to have someone that makes him vulnerable. That was understandable. Greer deciding that Sebastian had to jump through hoops and have her family decide if he was worthwhile was ridiculous. She didn't jump through anything for him. In fact, when he goes above and beyond to save her, she acts like she had the situation handled. She in no way had the situation handled. She was arrogant and just plain cowardly for most of this book. I am not a fan of the h needing for the H to chase after her to prove their love. The whole hazing thing is getting really out of hand and I am unsure how much more of it I can take. The mothers/aunts getting involved in their own way is ridiculous. Why would Sebastian need to explain himself to Paige? I didn't see Paige taking Greer to the side and telling her to grow up and stop being a stubborn brat. I also didn't see Greer trying to get to know Sebastian better. She just got in her head and decided that was the hill she was going to die on. It was utterly ridiculous to have a 30 year old woman and 40 year old man act so clueless about a relationship.
May 6, 2025
3 Stars
Forever Lies is the seventeenth book in the Forever Bluegrass series (Bluegrass Book #31) by Kathleen Brooks. ‘Bluegrass’ combines romance and suspense, with a touch of Southern charm.
A few years ago a friend recommended this author, and her many series, to me - as she had devoured every book and absolutely loved them, singing the author’s praises from high from the hilltops. So, being an avid reader who loves discovering new authors and enticing reads, I took my friends recommendations seriously, and started amassing Ms. Brooks many books, with the plan to have a huge binge session/buddy read with my friend. But with so many books on my TBR, and new, exciting ones releasing every week, I always seemed to get pulled into other books- as these just kept piling up.
Since part of my yearly reading challenges for the past few years has been to dust off my TBR pile/s and read the books that have been languishing there the longest, I decided to finally dive in and get the series read. While I did ‘enjoy’ the books for the most part- I didn’t fall madly in love with them as my friend promised that I would. But that’s ok, I am really happy that she loves them as much as she does. But for me, they were just an ‘okay’ read.
With plenty of small-town drama, intrigue, angst, chemistry, humour, community, family, friendship, charm, mystery, tension, danger, emotion, and suspense- the stories are about finding love unexpectedly and love conquering all.
The books can all be read as standalones if you wanted, without feeling ‘lost’ or like you are missing big pieces of the picture. This is because each instalment introduces its own ‘couple’- providing plenty of romance, a dash of suspense, and some sweet development to make your heart flutter.
But I have to be honest, I found there were a few issues which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the stories/series. Such as the ‘wordiness’ which really slowed the flow of the storyline at times, as there was such an overwhelming amount of detail which didn’t really ‘add’ to or propel the story in any way, except to perhaps distract from the plot. I love details, normally- but not when there are pages of descriptions, as things tend to ‘bog’ down and the flow/pace/plot gets lost amongst the detritus- and also leads to some ‘wandering’ storylines. There were also many loose ends, for me- threads that were left hanging, or not fully woven into the storyline- which I found a bit frustrating.
I really wanted to love this series as much as my friend did…. but instead, I was left a little disappointed.
Happy reading! 📚💙
Forever Lies is the seventeenth book in the Forever Bluegrass series (Bluegrass Book #31) by Kathleen Brooks. ‘Bluegrass’ combines romance and suspense, with a touch of Southern charm.
A few years ago a friend recommended this author, and her many series, to me - as she had devoured every book and absolutely loved them, singing the author’s praises from high from the hilltops. So, being an avid reader who loves discovering new authors and enticing reads, I took my friends recommendations seriously, and started amassing Ms. Brooks many books, with the plan to have a huge binge session/buddy read with my friend. But with so many books on my TBR, and new, exciting ones releasing every week, I always seemed to get pulled into other books- as these just kept piling up.
Since part of my yearly reading challenges for the past few years has been to dust off my TBR pile/s and read the books that have been languishing there the longest, I decided to finally dive in and get the series read. While I did ‘enjoy’ the books for the most part- I didn’t fall madly in love with them as my friend promised that I would. But that’s ok, I am really happy that she loves them as much as she does. But for me, they were just an ‘okay’ read.
With plenty of small-town drama, intrigue, angst, chemistry, humour, community, family, friendship, charm, mystery, tension, danger, emotion, and suspense- the stories are about finding love unexpectedly and love conquering all.
The books can all be read as standalones if you wanted, without feeling ‘lost’ or like you are missing big pieces of the picture. This is because each instalment introduces its own ‘couple’- providing plenty of romance, a dash of suspense, and some sweet development to make your heart flutter.
But I have to be honest, I found there were a few issues which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the stories/series. Such as the ‘wordiness’ which really slowed the flow of the storyline at times, as there was such an overwhelming amount of detail which didn’t really ‘add’ to or propel the story in any way, except to perhaps distract from the plot. I love details, normally- but not when there are pages of descriptions, as things tend to ‘bog’ down and the flow/pace/plot gets lost amongst the detritus- and also leads to some ‘wandering’ storylines. There were also many loose ends, for me- threads that were left hanging, or not fully woven into the storyline- which I found a bit frustrating.
I really wanted to love this series as much as my friend did…. but instead, I was left a little disappointed.
Happy reading! 📚💙
January 22, 2022
Hilarity, espionage, family, love and small town collide 💗
All in all count this as yet another huge W I N in this brilliant series!!!!! The pages are absolutely filled to the brim with sarcasm and wit, intrigue, high stakes espionage, small town stuff and all that entails 😉, and of course love. Yup L O V E in all forms as family is a central theme throughout this gem. We finally learn more backstory about both Sebastian, and his BFF the President of the United States going back to their childhood...so they are family. Keeneston the town at this stage of the game in and of itself is a character, and a wonderful one at that! One could read this without ever having read any of the previous books in the series, but I STRONGLY suggest reading the others too as they are just oh so worth it! The laughs, the adventures, the characters you feel are family and friends...trust me you won't regret it!!! Even this many books in, this latest book is just as brilliant as the first in the series...I just can't seem to get enough. I am already looking forward to seeing what crazy adventure these family and friends get involved in next. So take get comfy, take a chance and dive into this exceptional read.
All in all count this as yet another huge W I N in this brilliant series!!!!! The pages are absolutely filled to the brim with sarcasm and wit, intrigue, high stakes espionage, small town stuff and all that entails 😉, and of course love. Yup L O V E in all forms as family is a central theme throughout this gem. We finally learn more backstory about both Sebastian, and his BFF the President of the United States going back to their childhood...so they are family. Keeneston the town at this stage of the game in and of itself is a character, and a wonderful one at that! One could read this without ever having read any of the previous books in the series, but I STRONGLY suggest reading the others too as they are just oh so worth it! The laughs, the adventures, the characters you feel are family and friends...trust me you won't regret it!!! Even this many books in, this latest book is just as brilliant as the first in the series...I just can't seem to get enough. I am already looking forward to seeing what crazy adventure these family and friends get involved in next. So take get comfy, take a chance and dive into this exceptional read.
January 18, 2022
We finally find out who the 'panty dropper' is!
Ah Sebastian! I was sobbing before I even finished the prologue but we finally get an insight into Sebastian and what has made him the man he is. I am very definitely Team Sebastian....can I order my t shirt please?
It is startling the difference between Sebastian the business tycoon, who is cold, ruthless and driven, and Bash the man in love with Greer, even if he doesn't know it. She frustrates him, terrifies him, challenges him, spars with him and makes him feel, which for Sebastian is very unnerving. And it may taken him a while but finally he realises that all that, actually, is love. To win Greer's heart he not only has to survive family dinner, he has to put everything on the line, risk everything, is he brave enough?
I cannot tell you how much I love Keeneston, I would happily pack my bags and move there today, you just have to embrace the crazy, the love, the interfering, the betting, the apple pies, the NDA's, the super weapons and....the family!
Ah Sebastian! I was sobbing before I even finished the prologue but we finally get an insight into Sebastian and what has made him the man he is. I am very definitely Team Sebastian....can I order my t shirt please?
It is startling the difference between Sebastian the business tycoon, who is cold, ruthless and driven, and Bash the man in love with Greer, even if he doesn't know it. She frustrates him, terrifies him, challenges him, spars with him and makes him feel, which for Sebastian is very unnerving. And it may taken him a while but finally he realises that all that, actually, is love. To win Greer's heart he not only has to survive family dinner, he has to put everything on the line, risk everything, is he brave enough?
I cannot tell you how much I love Keeneston, I would happily pack my bags and move there today, you just have to embrace the crazy, the love, the interfering, the betting, the apple pies, the NDA's, the super weapons and....the family!
January 19, 2022
Priceless
As usual, Ms. Brooks, I laughed until tears!
Once again Keenston has blown me away! How on Earth do you continue to surprise me? From the original Davis children, etc, to this generation, and this one, and well Marcy will never have enough greats...
Each novel is unique, suspenseful, full of hysterics, and Kick Axx women and alpha men who"learn" who really is the strength in their relationships. I love the twist of the wives in this novel! Awesome!
Greer and Sebastian need one another. The only two who do not realize this are them. With a little help from the "real" matchmakers of Keenston, they can overcome. But first, Greer has to learn to trust herself, and Sebastian has to learn to communicate. However,in the meantime, there is creation of a "special" satalite, kidnapping, a war to begin and end, just another day in Keenston!
I absolutely need your writing! It makes my day when you release a new novel!
So carry on...
and,
NEXT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen
As usual, Ms. Brooks, I laughed until tears!
Once again Keenston has blown me away! How on Earth do you continue to surprise me? From the original Davis children, etc, to this generation, and this one, and well Marcy will never have enough greats...
Each novel is unique, suspenseful, full of hysterics, and Kick Axx women and alpha men who"learn" who really is the strength in their relationships. I love the twist of the wives in this novel! Awesome!
Greer and Sebastian need one another. The only two who do not realize this are them. With a little help from the "real" matchmakers of Keenston, they can overcome. But first, Greer has to learn to trust herself, and Sebastian has to learn to communicate. However,in the meantime, there is creation of a "special" satalite, kidnapping, a war to begin and end, just another day in Keenston!
I absolutely need your writing! It makes my day when you release a new novel!
So carry on...
and,
NEXT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen
January 23, 2022
The bigger they are the harder they fall
Another winner but no surprise! This is Greer and Sebastian's story. Greer is trying to figure out where she wants to go in her career. Sebastian is the grizzly billionaire (on the outside of course!) Greer wants her career but also wants a family. She is not willing to settle or give either up. Sebastian is smitten with her and feels the need to protect her(even though she doesn't need it!). Sebastian is also a confirmed bachelor. His father died when he was young then his mother died when he was in his late teens and he felt responsible because he couldn't save her. He had to rely on himself and believed he couldn't have love because everyone left him. In true author fashion this book had lots of adventure, family and familiar faces. I laughed, gasped and loved the ending even though we still don't know the identity of the panty dropper !!
Another winner but no surprise! This is Greer and Sebastian's story. Greer is trying to figure out where she wants to go in her career. Sebastian is the grizzly billionaire (on the outside of course!) Greer wants her career but also wants a family. She is not willing to settle or give either up. Sebastian is smitten with her and feels the need to protect her(even though she doesn't need it!). Sebastian is also a confirmed bachelor. His father died when he was young then his mother died when he was in his late teens and he felt responsible because he couldn't save her. He had to rely on himself and believed he couldn't have love because everyone left him. In true author fashion this book had lots of adventure, family and familiar faces. I laughed, gasped and loved the ending even though we still don't know the identity of the panty dropper !!
January 30, 2022
Forever Lies
This was an action packed suspenseful love story as Sebastian and Greer finally admit how they feel about each other. Greer is assigned by the President Birch to rescue him after he is kidnapped by the Chinese for the code that he memorized. They started to torture him before Greer got him out with her rescue team. Now they had to build a new invisible defense system in space using the talents of the town people that were specialized in different fields. Greer and Sabastian decided to a no strings affair that turned into so much more. Now they just had to launch this satillete without anymore threats happening. It was exciting how they completed this even though this time Greer had to be saved by Sebastian and her family. In the end they got their happily ever after. I highly recommend this amazing book.
This was an action packed suspenseful love story as Sebastian and Greer finally admit how they feel about each other. Greer is assigned by the President Birch to rescue him after he is kidnapped by the Chinese for the code that he memorized. They started to torture him before Greer got him out with her rescue team. Now they had to build a new invisible defense system in space using the talents of the town people that were specialized in different fields. Greer and Sabastian decided to a no strings affair that turned into so much more. Now they just had to launch this satillete without anymore threats happening. It was exciting how they completed this even though this time Greer had to be saved by Sebastian and her family. In the end they got their happily ever after. I highly recommend this amazing book.
June 13, 2022
Greer Parker is a strong and passionate lady that knows what she wants and gets shit done. Greer stands up for what she thinks is right and will do anything for her family.
Sebastian is always willing to help others without wanting anything in return. I love that Greer allowed us to see that he has a heart of gold and that Sebastian is one of the most loving and caring people in this series.
Greer has been having difficulty finding a man because of her job and her family. Unfortunately, they can't see the wonderful loving sweetheart she is. Sebastian is a man that is not
intimidated or scared easily. I love how passionate and fiercely he fights for Greer and protects her without changing her because he knows she can take care of herself.
Sebastian and Greer are perfect for each other. I love this series and can't wait for the next story.
Sebastian is always willing to help others without wanting anything in return. I love that Greer allowed us to see that he has a heart of gold and that Sebastian is one of the most loving and caring people in this series.
Greer has been having difficulty finding a man because of her job and her family. Unfortunately, they can't see the wonderful loving sweetheart she is. Sebastian is a man that is not
intimidated or scared easily. I love how passionate and fiercely he fights for Greer and protects her without changing her because he knows she can take care of herself.
Sebastian and Greer are perfect for each other. I love this series and can't wait for the next story.
January 19, 2022
Lights Out
When you know a book is going to be EVERYTHING!!!!! Kathleen teased the mess out of us with this book. I mean we waited for like ever and she came with the laughs, tears, and action. Shoot I was crying 4% in. Sebastian Abel is my this generation book boy friend. He had my heart pitter pattering from page one.
The young Bash had my mother bear roaring, teenage Bash had the geek in me exited, but adult Bash.... unstoppable. Every woman's dream and every man's wish. Guarded but had the biggest heart. The chemistry between him and Greer was epic. The innuendo and glances were it for me. It was the ah ha moments and one-liners that made this one of the best top 2 in series.
When you know a book is going to be EVERYTHING!!!!! Kathleen teased the mess out of us with this book. I mean we waited for like ever and she came with the laughs, tears, and action. Shoot I was crying 4% in. Sebastian Abel is my this generation book boy friend. He had my heart pitter pattering from page one.
The young Bash had my mother bear roaring, teenage Bash had the geek in me exited, but adult Bash.... unstoppable. Every woman's dream and every man's wish. Guarded but had the biggest heart. The chemistry between him and Greer was epic. The innuendo and glances were it for me. It was the ah ha moments and one-liners that made this one of the best top 2 in series.
January 18, 2022
what can you say this is an amazing book
Sebastian and Greer too unlikely people to be together. They have been circling each other for several years. Neither one wanting to be in a committed relationship. We finally hear about Sebastian childhood and how he became friends with Birch Stratton. There are many pitfalls for each of them kidnappings, the typical Davies testing are you good enough for my daughter, sister, cousin. Marcy’s apple pies to those who seem to do her bidding without their knowledge. You won’t want to miss this one. You’ll laugh, cry, and generally be sitting on pins and needles awaiting the outcome.
Sebastian and Greer too unlikely people to be together. They have been circling each other for several years. Neither one wanting to be in a committed relationship. We finally hear about Sebastian childhood and how he became friends with Birch Stratton. There are many pitfalls for each of them kidnappings, the typical Davies testing are you good enough for my daughter, sister, cousin. Marcy’s apple pies to those who seem to do her bidding without their knowledge. You won’t want to miss this one. You’ll laugh, cry, and generally be sitting on pins and needles awaiting the outcome.
January 19, 2022
this book remind me her another series, web of lies. everything is unbelievable, i think i was reading the scientific fiction. there are so many lines that are unrealistic.
if that is so easy to make satellite, acid gun then fly into greenland, china conduct rescue mission and no more war.
another thing bug me is, the books she wrote, the bad guy is bad in personal, they are individual but this one is focus on a country. she paints the country is as bad as she can.
i love S,he is hard on face but soft inside, he is sweet but grumpy, brooding. i am not quiet enjoy G on this book. i knew she strong like Paige but i m not quiet into her.
to say, i am disappointed of this book.
if that is so easy to make satellite, acid gun then fly into greenland, china conduct rescue mission and no more war.
another thing bug me is, the books she wrote, the bad guy is bad in personal, they are individual but this one is focus on a country. she paints the country is as bad as she can.
i love S,he is hard on face but soft inside, he is sweet but grumpy, brooding. i am not quiet enjoy G on this book. i knew she strong like Paige but i m not quiet into her.
to say, i am disappointed of this book.
January 20, 2022
This is a love story that has been building for some time. We first meet Sebastian in the web of lies series and to be honest I wasn’t sure wether I liked him or not but the depth of character was slowly built until Forever lies where we truely get to understand the depths to him, what he would do for his friends and the women he loves. Scorched earth!!
With such a strong badass female as Greer her match needed to be complex and strong and challenge her and Bash does this.
Add in brilliant one liners, the rose sisters, father Ben and a mother squad, this is a must read book. I can’t stress enough how awesome all of Kathleen’s books are.
With such a strong badass female as Greer her match needed to be complex and strong and challenge her and Bash does this.
Add in brilliant one liners, the rose sisters, father Ben and a mother squad, this is a must read book. I can’t stress enough how awesome all of Kathleen’s books are.
January 21, 2022
I have loved every book by Kathleen Brooks that I have ever read. She has proven that she can keep the awesome series going, and the books are still so good! Greer is a take charge kind of woman, but is her heart ready for love? Sebastian is a business tycoon with a hidden heart. He helps lots of people without letting them know. He comes to Keeneston to work on a big secret project. Can he and Greer build a future together, or is it just some fun? Danger comes to Keeneston, and the people of the town accept the challenge. You get a gripping, witty, sexy page turner that you will not be able to put down until you finish it.
March 1, 2022
Overall Amanda rating: A++
I have been waiting for this book for simply forever! Once again Kathleen takes me to the tiny town of my dreams and does not disappoint! this book was such a great read!
The plot, the climax, the characters, were absolutely wonderful! I have been waiting and watching Sebastian throughout the other books in the other series and I have loved his "bad boy" character all along. He has evolved into quite the dreamy man!
Greer- She needs no man, and if any man tries to even get close her overprotective family will refuse to let anyone even try.
This book was perfect!
I have been waiting for this book for simply forever! Once again Kathleen takes me to the tiny town of my dreams and does not disappoint! this book was such a great read!
The plot, the climax, the characters, were absolutely wonderful! I have been waiting and watching Sebastian throughout the other books in the other series and I have loved his "bad boy" character all along. He has evolved into quite the dreamy man!
Greer- She needs no man, and if any man tries to even get close her overprotective family will refuse to let anyone even try.
This book was perfect!
January 25, 2022
Loved it!
Greer and Sebastian made an awesome couple. They both had their strengths and she helped smooth some of his rough parts, but watching him learn to let her be herself while always protecting her was an added treat.
Kathleen always gives us a reunion of the other citizens of Keeneston, so it was great to get caught up with all the cousins, the Rose sisters, and aunts and uncles. There are some new friends that we hope to see again. The action is there and as always we get a HEA along with an apple pie.
Greer and Sebastian made an awesome couple. They both had their strengths and she helped smooth some of his rough parts, but watching him learn to let her be herself while always protecting her was an added treat.
Kathleen always gives us a reunion of the other citizens of Keeneston, so it was great to get caught up with all the cousins, the Rose sisters, and aunts and uncles. There are some new friends that we hope to see again. The action is there and as always we get a HEA along with an apple pie.
January 28, 2022
Sebastian has intrigued me for a long time. He has long deserved his happy ending. Greer is a beloved member of the Davies family and caught Sebastian's eye a while ago but both have kept their distance. When he is kidnapped and tortured, Greer's team is sent to rescue him and later she is assigned to be his bodyguard for an issue involving national security. We all know how the town protects their own and he quickly becomes a subject of betting and gossip, along with Greer. This book is one of my favorites in the series!
May 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!!
Forever Lies centers on Greer Parker, an FBI agent caught between her career and her feelings for Sebastian Abel, the man she’s sworn to rescue. With explosions, daring rescues, and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book is a rollercoaster of emotions and action.
The slow-burn romance between Greer and Sebastian is absolutely captivating, as their connection grows amid the chaos. Brooks builds suspense masterfully, making the stakes feel high for both their personal lives and the larger mission. Forever Lies is a thrilling, emotionally charged installment that will have readers glued to the pages.
Forever Lies centers on Greer Parker, an FBI agent caught between her career and her feelings for Sebastian Abel, the man she’s sworn to rescue. With explosions, daring rescues, and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book is a rollercoaster of emotions and action.
The slow-burn romance between Greer and Sebastian is absolutely captivating, as their connection grows amid the chaos. Brooks builds suspense masterfully, making the stakes feel high for both their personal lives and the larger mission. Forever Lies is a thrilling, emotionally charged installment that will have readers glued to the pages.
January 19, 2022
True stubborn love!
Two strong, driven people fighting their feelings.
Add in a dash of action, kidnapping, acid guns, family dinners & some polar bears to the mix, what do you get?
One thrilling romance that will make you wish you had these toys & scratch your head and wonder.
Basically its another day on Keenestone and it's wonderful!
Can't wait to see what comes next!
Two strong, driven people fighting their feelings.
Add in a dash of action, kidnapping, acid guns, family dinners & some polar bears to the mix, what do you get?
One thrilling romance that will make you wish you had these toys & scratch your head and wonder.
Basically its another day on Keenestone and it's wonderful!
Can't wait to see what comes next!
January 19, 2022
Yes!
What an amazing book! We get to go back revisit some old friends and see Greer and Sebastian tangled web! This entire series is amazing. Kathleen‘s books just keep getting better and better! Please stop and read it and if you haven’t read her books all of her series are wonderful!
What an amazing book! We get to go back revisit some old friends and see Greer and Sebastian tangled web! This entire series is amazing. Kathleen‘s books just keep getting better and better! Please stop and read it and if you haven’t read her books all of her series are wonderful!
January 20, 2022
Wow the Grest sebastian abel has met his match?
Lovw loove love Keenston and all the series tying together , there is even potential for the never knowing their age rose sisters and poppy and her sister being a magical beeing from moonshine hollow with wolf .totaly all the feels of keenston towards sebastian aweso.e
Lovw loove love Keenston and all the series tying together , there is even potential for the never knowing their age rose sisters and poppy and her sister being a magical beeing from moonshine hollow with wolf .totaly all the feels of keenston towards sebastian aweso.e
January 21, 2022
She did it again
Kathleen is such an amazing writer. All her books just get better and better. I always have such a range of emotions reading her books. This one had me crying before the first chapter started and ended with a smile on my face. Eagerly awaiting the next book. Thank you Kathleen
Kathleen is such an amazing writer. All her books just get better and better. I always have such a range of emotions reading her books. This one had me crying before the first chapter started and ended with a smile on my face. Eagerly awaiting the next book. Thank you Kathleen
January 22, 2022
Loved it.
Worth the wait. I love this series. Great characters and fun banter and character interaction. I would have preferred less background on the family and friends and more banter between Sebastian and Greer with more depth to their personalities and interactions. But overall a great read. Looking forward Parker's story.
Worth the wait. I love this series. Great characters and fun banter and character interaction. I would have preferred less background on the family and friends and more banter between Sebastian and Greer with more depth to their personalities and interactions. But overall a great read. Looking forward Parker's story.
January 22, 2022
exciting
Sebastian has been in and out of a lot of stories, I’m so happy he finally has his own and it’s with Greer. They are the perfect pair, she is such a strong female character with and he is this somewhat jaded businessman that most people take for a playboy when really he is so much more. Loved this story!
Sebastian has been in and out of a lot of stories, I’m so happy he finally has his own and it’s with Greer. They are the perfect pair, she is such a strong female character with and he is this somewhat jaded businessman that most people take for a playboy when really he is so much more. Loved this story!
January 23, 2022
This series along with Bluegrass Series, Bluegrass Brothers series and the Shadows Landing series are my favorites. I can't wait until the next books come out I love that all the series are connected by characters that entwine between them. I have already preordered the next 3 books and can't wait to read them.
Love the characters, the settings, and the plots. #kathkeenbrooks #❤📖👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Love the characters, the settings, and the plots. #kathkeenbrooks #❤📖👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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