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Counterpunch #3
Saxon
I protect for a living.
I've devoted my whole life to my company. A job I'm exceptionally good at.
I made one mistake, when I chose to help my friends out, one that almost cost me dearly.
For that, I'll never assume anyone I hold dear is safe.
Chief Lawrance hands me a new case I can't decline.
That brings me too Charlotte.
She's a distraction I don't need, but one I so desperately want and can't ignore the way my feelings for her intensity the more time I spend with her.
She's beautiful, feisty, and has a wicked sense of humour.
Everything I would want in a woman, but I'm not what she deserves. She needs someone who can give her everything in life I can't.
I vowed never to mix business with pleasure.
Turns out, Charlotte ends up being both.
I've devoted my whole life to my company. A job I'm exceptionally good at.
I made one mistake, when I chose to help my friends out, one that almost cost me dearly.
For that, I'll never assume anyone I hold dear is safe.
Chief Lawrance hands me a new case I can't decline.
That brings me too Charlotte.
She's a distraction I don't need, but one I so desperately want and can't ignore the way my feelings for her intensity the more time I spend with her.
She's beautiful, feisty, and has a wicked sense of humour.
Everything I would want in a woman, but I'm not what she deserves. She needs someone who can give her everything in life I can't.
I vowed never to mix business with pleasure.
Turns out, Charlotte ends up being both.
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December 31, 2021
Saxon and Charlotte have an impressive story that completely captured my heart and mind. Their unmistakable lust for one another that burns so dang hot and the love these two share is simply amazing. However, they don't have an easy journey together. Deceitful characters and suspense filled scenarios threaten their happily ever after, and had tears streaming down my face as I read. I loved the emotional rollercoaster ride that their story took me on. I was thrilled to have their story after reading Isaak and Owen's books in The Counterpunch Series. While all can be read as standalones, the reader will get better enjoyment and fulfillment if the whole series is read.
January 6, 2022
Omg this series keeps getting better. I've been intrigued by Saxon ever since he first appeared and rightly so, I loved discovering more about him.
I don't want to give too much about what happens away as I feel its best read first hand. I will say this book had action, list and most definitely love, it was everything I expected it to be and soo much more.
I will also say I love the chemistry amongst the characters, the way KJ writes the stories it's like watching a TV show, especially with dual point of view. I definitely can't wait for Jason's story.
Highly recommend this book and series along with the amazing author.
I don't want to give too much about what happens away as I feel its best read first hand. I will say this book had action, list and most definitely love, it was everything I expected it to be and soo much more.
I will also say I love the chemistry amongst the characters, the way KJ writes the stories it's like watching a TV show, especially with dual point of view. I definitely can't wait for Jason's story.
Highly recommend this book and series along with the amazing author.
January 31, 2022
Let me start off by saying this book was everything I hoped it would be! Full of action, full of lust and most definitely full of love. After reading Isaak and Owen, we were introduced to Saxon and I had hoped he would get his own story. And it is well worth the wait! Saxon is a troubled man, very loyal to his friends and family. Something major happened to him when he was young and it’s what helped to shape him into the man he is today. He has had a bit of a thing for Charlotte, but was always hesitant to act on it. Until one day an opportunity arises of which he knows he must partake in as it involves Charlotte. Who knew that the opportunity would alter both their lives in a big way.
I enjoyed the interactions between Saxon and Charlotte and their chemistry was so sizzling, you could see the smoke coming off the pages. Quite a bit goes on in this story, secrets revealed that you never saw coming. I really enjoyed this book and this series so much so that I can’t recommend it highly enough!
I enjoyed the interactions between Saxon and Charlotte and their chemistry was so sizzling, you could see the smoke coming off the pages. Quite a bit goes on in this story, secrets revealed that you never saw coming. I really enjoyed this book and this series so much so that I can’t recommend it highly enough!
November 26, 2021
WOW WOW WOW!
That's how I need to start this review. So this is book 3 in the Counterpunch series and as much as I LOVE the others I knew that Saxon would be the book for me, and wow he did not disappoint me one bit at all!!
So Saxon is Isaacs bodyguard and likes to keep to himself but its very obvious that there is a deep intense chemistry between him and Charlotte and when an opportunity arises one night he suddenly realises just how much she means to him.
Charlotte is fiesty and knows just what she wants so when she sets her sights on Saxon he really has no choice in the matter until that all changes one night and things between them get awkward.
Absolutely jam packed with angsty goodness and some serious steamy times this book had me hooked from page 1 to the last words! Read it in one sitting and easily could have started reading again straight away.
Love getting catch ups with the other characters while reading too.
That's how I need to start this review. So this is book 3 in the Counterpunch series and as much as I LOVE the others I knew that Saxon would be the book for me, and wow he did not disappoint me one bit at all!!
So Saxon is Isaacs bodyguard and likes to keep to himself but its very obvious that there is a deep intense chemistry between him and Charlotte and when an opportunity arises one night he suddenly realises just how much she means to him.
Charlotte is fiesty and knows just what she wants so when she sets her sights on Saxon he really has no choice in the matter until that all changes one night and things between them get awkward.
Absolutely jam packed with angsty goodness and some serious steamy times this book had me hooked from page 1 to the last words! Read it in one sitting and easily could have started reading again straight away.
Love getting catch ups with the other characters while reading too.
December 22, 2021
K you have done it again this story is magnificent I loved every part of it. It has come, dark,steam and pulse raising factors all the way through, whilst keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout each turn of the pages. I didn’t want to put this book down and I wasn’t disspointed. You feel the passion between the characters and the chemistry between the the friends it’s really well written you should be proud of yourself and I can’t wait to read Jason’s story in book 4.
Saxon is a tall good looking man who owns a security business, some of his top clients are his friends top boxer Isaakwho he helps protect especially after runnings with his awful uncle Benny who tries to kill and harm the friendship group. Charlotte is beautiful and works at Isaaks Gym for Remme she is head over heals for Sax but neither of them can get their act together until a threat towards Charlotte forces them to spend more time together .
Saxon is a tall good looking man who owns a security business, some of his top clients are his friends top boxer Isaakwho he helps protect especially after runnings with his awful uncle Benny who tries to kill and harm the friendship group. Charlotte is beautiful and works at Isaaks Gym for Remme she is head over heals for Sax but neither of them can get their act together until a threat towards Charlotte forces them to spend more time together .
December 30, 2021
Appoligies in advance for my garbled ramblings its almost one am I'm sure ill have to come back and edit this once I've had some sleep...
Saxon's book was Everything I hoped for and more. Like with all in the counter punched series saxon's book wasn't without its share of trials and tribulations, this being said it has its fair share of beauty too.
Going into this book I adored saxon and the protective stance he had towards his chosen family. Along the way he infuriated me, just waiting for him to pull his head out of his butt*honestly infuriating* and then he did and the magic unfolded. All the emotions, all the Feel, tears I cried 🥲, I laughed hell I even snorted 🤣 and then I was meet with pure dopey happiness. I'm so glad things finally worked out for sax and lottie*hell you guys this is one lucky lady lemme tell you*. But I've still a few unanswered questions that I shall send k's way *I'm hoping they may be answered in Jason's book *wink wink*
Saxon's book was Everything I hoped for and more. Like with all in the counter punched series saxon's book wasn't without its share of trials and tribulations, this being said it has its fair share of beauty too.
Going into this book I adored saxon and the protective stance he had towards his chosen family. Along the way he infuriated me, just waiting for him to pull his head out of his butt*honestly infuriating* and then he did and the magic unfolded. All the emotions, all the Feel, tears I cried 🥲, I laughed hell I even snorted 🤣 and then I was meet with pure dopey happiness. I'm so glad things finally worked out for sax and lottie*hell you guys this is one lucky lady lemme tell you*. But I've still a few unanswered questions that I shall send k's way *I'm hoping they may be answered in Jason's book *wink wink*
April 14, 2022
I loved this story Saxon is so clueless when it comes to women, which mades me laugh when I read it because of what Saxon likes to part take in. He claims to be married to his job and love his friends and family something fierce. He is a great guy and really to hard on himself and I felt like I wanted to shake him and tell him what's under his nose.
Charlotte's friendship with Jason is lovely. I love that Jase is willing to do anything for her and not just to protect her. She lacks self confidence in herself thanks to the way men have treated her in the past.
Love for these two was hard work and doesn't come without its own troubles and pain. To he chemistry between them is off the charts and is something you can't miss. Overall this story had funny moments and joyous moment but also heart wrenching ones too. There are moments I laughed and moments I cried.
This is a story that everyone will love to read.
Heat 👍
Suspense 👍
Drama👍
Charlotte's friendship with Jason is lovely. I love that Jase is willing to do anything for her and not just to protect her. She lacks self confidence in herself thanks to the way men have treated her in the past.
Love for these two was hard work and doesn't come without its own troubles and pain. To he chemistry between them is off the charts and is something you can't miss. Overall this story had funny moments and joyous moment but also heart wrenching ones too. There are moments I laughed and moments I cried.
This is a story that everyone will love to read.
Heat 👍
Suspense 👍
Drama👍
February 1, 2022
Saxon is the third book in the Counterpunch series. After Owens books we are left intrigued by Saxon he’s quite a mystery and it’s clear that Charlotte has a thing for him.
Well that “thing” Charlotte has isn’t quite reciprocated, Saxon is holding back.
As the situation around safety becomes an issue Saxon takes it upon himself to look out for Charlotte. However being in close proximity doesn’t help Charlotte and it seems it’s not helping Saxon either.
It takes one random night and a miss understanding for the spanner to be well and truly thrown into the works in so many ways.
This has a great storyline, continuing with the overarching plot of Benny and the ramifications of his actions.
Jason features heavily in this one leading us well into his book.
Well that “thing” Charlotte has isn’t quite reciprocated, Saxon is holding back.
As the situation around safety becomes an issue Saxon takes it upon himself to look out for Charlotte. However being in close proximity doesn’t help Charlotte and it seems it’s not helping Saxon either.
It takes one random night and a miss understanding for the spanner to be well and truly thrown into the works in so many ways.
This has a great storyline, continuing with the overarching plot of Benny and the ramifications of his actions.
Jason features heavily in this one leading us well into his book.
December 19, 2021
SAXON!! Book 3 in this continuing series of excessive alphas and their chaotic lives!
We know saxon as Isaak's bodyguard, who we later find out is doing undercover work for the fbi to take down the infamous uncle Benny! After the showdown in Owens book, you would think all the drama would settle.... But where would the fun be with that.
Saxon is full of more intrigue and twists and some hella spice! He is all man, all alpha, and all dominating and I love him!
This is by far K.J's best work so far. With each new release she is growing and getting better. I can't wait to see where she takes us next.
We know saxon as Isaak's bodyguard, who we later find out is doing undercover work for the fbi to take down the infamous uncle Benny! After the showdown in Owens book, you would think all the drama would settle.... But where would the fun be with that.
Saxon is full of more intrigue and twists and some hella spice! He is all man, all alpha, and all dominating and I love him!
This is by far K.J's best work so far. With each new release she is growing and getting better. I can't wait to see where she takes us next.
December 21, 2021
From the little snippet of these two in Mr and Mrs Brooke’s I have been DESPERATE for their story and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
Saxon is just perfect. He protects everyone he loves but doesn’t allow anyone close to love him back. That is until he meets Charlotte, she makes him feel things he hasn’t felt before. But he doesn’t trust himself not to get tangled up in all that so he tries to stay away!
Charlotte is in love with Saxon. Everyone can see it, except for him. They have a fling but he walks away like she was nothing.
This story has twists and turns that keeps you reading from cover to cover! I loved every bit of it.
Saxon is just perfect. He protects everyone he loves but doesn’t allow anyone close to love him back. That is until he meets Charlotte, she makes him feel things he hasn’t felt before. But he doesn’t trust himself not to get tangled up in all that so he tries to stay away!
Charlotte is in love with Saxon. Everyone can see it, except for him. They have a fling but he walks away like she was nothing.
This story has twists and turns that keeps you reading from cover to cover! I loved every bit of it.
December 19, 2021
Amazing story
Charlotte and Saxon play a continuous dance around each other. Both too stubborn to admit how they feel. However those feelings are tested when Charlotte decides to look for a night of her fantasy.
Saxon is by far one of the best heroes I have ever read. He's big and tough, but behind it all is a heart of gold and a fiercely loyal friend. Charlotte is an absolute doll. She is strong willed and ready to crush anyone's bull crap.
All together I love this book, and it's part of an amazing series.
Charlotte and Saxon play a continuous dance around each other. Both too stubborn to admit how they feel. However those feelings are tested when Charlotte decides to look for a night of her fantasy.
Saxon is by far one of the best heroes I have ever read. He's big and tough, but behind it all is a heart of gold and a fiercely loyal friend. Charlotte is an absolute doll. She is strong willed and ready to crush anyone's bull crap.
All together I love this book, and it's part of an amazing series.
December 21, 2021
Well I must say this book was one book I was waiting to read and it had me hooked from page one I loved it!! .... Saxon and Charlotte chemistry is off the charts!!!!
Reading Isaak and Owens book you get to love the characters but when they have their book you have the answers you been waiting for!!!
Saxon needed to pull his head outta his butt which he did eventually!! Charlotte has a heart of golden!!!
K. J. Ellis you done another amazing job with this book love it and I so can't wait for Jason to come out!!!!
Reading Isaak and Owens book you get to love the characters but when they have their book you have the answers you been waiting for!!!
Saxon needed to pull his head outta his butt which he did eventually!! Charlotte has a heart of golden!!!
K. J. Ellis you done another amazing job with this book love it and I so can't wait for Jason to come out!!!!
March 22, 2022
Ooo this book gave me so many feelings.
There were some parts that caught me off guard in all the best ways. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down.
Saxon is one extremely protective alpha. So much so that he was a bit obtuse with his feelings at times. However he has many redeeming qualities so I won't hold it against him. Especially since he realised what a good thing he has infront of him with Charlotte.
They've got some serious chemistry and it just made me want more!
I can't wait to see more from all these amazing Counterpunch characters in the next book.
There were some parts that caught me off guard in all the best ways. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down.
Saxon is one extremely protective alpha. So much so that he was a bit obtuse with his feelings at times. However he has many redeeming qualities so I won't hold it against him. Especially since he realised what a good thing he has infront of him with Charlotte.
They've got some serious chemistry and it just made me want more!
I can't wait to see more from all these amazing Counterpunch characters in the next book.
December 15, 2021
I loved this story, possibly even more than Isaak and Owen's books. There were a few different scenarios that I did not see coming but thoroughly enjoyed, especially a hotel scene. Each time I read one of these books I crave the next one.
December 19, 2021
What an incredible story! KJ has really outdone herself on this one. My favorite story to date. Saxon and Charlotte are written so well. KJ has a way of pulling you into the story. This one is full of angst and has a twist or two you won't see coming. I absolutely loved it
August 15, 2023
Another brilliant addition to the series! 💛💛 It was so good to see another side of Saxon, he is such a big cuddly teddy bear but also hot as sin! 🔥🔥 Charlotte and Saxon have been bubbling away in the background since the beginning of the series so I'm glad they finally got their own book 💛💛 Lots of twists and turns and the storyline carries on from Owen's book. Definitely a page turner. Off to start Jason!!
October 19, 2023
Loved it!
Poor Charlotte. My heart hurt for her at the beginning with how low her self-esteem and confidence was. She deserved the world and that’s what Saxon gave her. All the little twists and turns (don’t want to give anything away) were amazing. Saxon stole my heart ❤️ He’s my top Counter Punch alpha now. Let’s see if Jason knocks him off that spot! 😉
Poor Charlotte. My heart hurt for her at the beginning with how low her self-esteem and confidence was. She deserved the world and that’s what Saxon gave her. All the little twists and turns (don’t want to give anything away) were amazing. Saxon stole my heart ❤️ He’s my top Counter Punch alpha now. Let’s see if Jason knocks him off that spot! 😉
June 20, 2022
This series is getting better and better. I was waiting to meet Saxon and Gosh, what a story. I devoured it in one sitting and I wanted more. Beautifully written, fantastic world, the steam and the suspense is the cherry on the top.
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