Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty

Gator Bait MC #1

by Lani Lynn Vale

The problem with Wake was that he was understandable. He was the type of villain that literally scared the absolute shit out of you because you knew that under the right circumstances, you could end up exactly like him.

Which, sadly, was the case for me.

I’d done the exact same thing as Wake, and now I was a murderer just like him.

Did I know that I did wrong? Hell yes.

Did I regret that? Hell no.

Did I plan on changing a thing? Also, no.

Was I falling in love with a man that should scare the shit out of me? A resounding hell yes.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Audiobook, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Steamy, Spicy

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2022

About the author

Lani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.

Reviews

[Lover of Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty is the 1st book in her latest series. This was a pure delight to read especially as this was my first Lani Lynn Vale and I absolutely adored it. I just want to bang my head against the wall for neglecting this author for so long. I have been hearing the best things about her books and I definitely seeing why so many love her work. This was such a fun MC romance. I have definitely been wanting to read more MC and this definitely ticked off all the boxes for me.

I found this story to be so interesting though. It wasn't as dark as I thought it would be, which I am totally good with. It was a mix of contemporary, suspense and some grittier elements. But it didn't have the full MC feel to it as it doesn't have some of the more toxic elements you can find like the crude language and treatment of women. This one it was so much better than I expected and I really had a blast with it. So if you don't like the darker MC, then I definitely recommend this one as it had a refreshing feel to it.

I really enjoyed this mix of characters and seeing this MC being formed of ex convicts who are just making their way through paving a new life for themselves. It does have some darker elements as the hero has killed, but more like vigilante style, killing those who are pedophiles. It definitely worked for me. We are introduced to some fun characters through. I really loved the suspense elements that adds a sense of thrills to the plot. Seeing the characters connect with each other and the romance develop was definitely a plus.

Overall I had a fun time with this one, and so eager to read the other books in the series as they get released! Definitely a keeper!

[Gi's Spot Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5  'Mine' Stars



What an EPIC start for this new LLV series! Wake and Dutch are true soulmates, brought together by the most unusual of first meetings! Original, intriguing, steamy, romantic, and oh so addictive, this book, had it all, and I couldn't get enough of it!

Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty is a fantastic beginning for this Gator Bait MC series, with an unique premise, with both Wake and Dutch fighting for justice in this unfair world, their own brand of justice, that is. 

We met Wake in the last book of the last book of the Battle Crows MC, as Dory's ex-con neighbour, and I just knew I was going to love, and here it is, I ADORE him, specially how he fights for the ones he loves. Dutch, that we also met in Never Trust The Living, is such a kick@ss character. Her love for her job, and devotion for her patients, made my heart swell, and when meeting with Wake, wow, talk about chemistry!

This book sucked me right in front the get go, and didn't let go until the very end: it had it ALL. Wake and Dutch's story not only was sweet, hilarious, sexy and thrilling, but gave us a peek over the rest of the gang, who I'm already anxiously awaiting to see more of!



“The moment I met you in that prison, I knew that I wanted to make you mine.”

“Don’t break my heart, Wake Westfield. I don’t want to have to hurt you.” 
   I laughed right there in her face. “Don’t worry, Dutch Westfield. I’m too old to be breaking hearts anymore. I just want to love you. Not break you.” 



ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

[Alex(Books-In-A-Storm) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this one. It was amazing. I can't wait to read the next book.
How to get away with murder turned into love and it was one hell of a ride.

[Shelley C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dutch and Wake😍

I loved Dutch and Wake and the new crew and I sheepishly admit it took me until around 20% in to place who everyone was as they had appeared briefly in Dory’s book🤦‍♀️ Once I’d had my ‘aha’ moment, the book absolutely flew by❣️

Dutch meets awake when he’s still in prison. Under the guise of writing a book, she convinces her brother - a prison guard to arrange a meeting with him. The chemistry between them is palpable and it’s only months later that Wake makes his move to make Dutch his😉

A great story and a few laugh out loud moments, but I absolutely loved this couple and I can’t wait for more in this series🤩 I received an advanced copy and voluntarily leave my honest review❤️

[Lea Bookjoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

French & English reviews

Un tome que j'attendais avec impatience depuis Never Trust the Living !

Quand on a découvert Wake et Dutch dans le tome de Bram et Dory, j'étais très curieuse de savoir comment ils avaient pu se rencontrer et j'ai donc été ravi d'apprendre qu'ils seraient dans le premier tome de la nouvelle série de LLV (l'addiction continue xD)

J'ai adoré leur première rencontre (le prétexte le plus improbable de la planète ... Mais j'ai tellement adoré !!) mais j'ai trouvé leur romance un peu trop rapide (j'aurais aimé plus de préliminaires avant !), j'ai beaucoup ri (Bowie xD), j'ai adoré tout le drama avec le shérif maléfique (même si j'ai trouvé l'histoire de sa sœur un peu facile ..) et finalement la fin était parfaite !

Bref, une romance torride pleine de dramas que j'ai dévoré ! J'ai hâte de lire les prochains livres !

PS : je veux TELLEMENT un livre avec Kobe !
PS2 : je suis hyper curieuse de savoir pourquoi ils sont tous sortis de prison ...

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A book I've been looking forward to since Never Trust the Living !

When we discovered Wake and Dutch in Bram and Dory book, I was very curious to know how they had met, so I was delighted to learn that they would be in the first book of the new LLV series (the addiction continues xD)

I loved their first meeting (the most improbable excuse on the planet ... But I loved it so much !!) but I found their romance a bit too quick (I would have liked more foreplay before !), I laughed a lot (Bowie xD), I loved the whole drama with the evil sheriff (although I found the story of his sister a little too convenient ...) and finally the end was perfect !

In short, a torrid romance full of drama that I devoured ! I can't wait to read the next books !

PS: I SO want a book with Kobe!
PS2: I'm super curious to know why they all got out of prison...

[Darcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a bit more crazy than some of the books by this author, but I loved it, it was the brand of crazy that had me trying to turn the pages faster.

I had no issue with what Wake did that got him sent to prison, had no issue with why Dutch wanted to talk to Wake the first time. The two of them worked well together, each one able to calm down the other and shock the other too.

I loved all the people around both Wake and Dutch, they were just as crazy. Loved seeing how this one ended, the town cleaned up and the group, now official!

[The Romance Book Disciple (Samantha) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty kicks off a new series by Vale. If you read the Battle Crow's MC series, you have already met the leads in this book: Wake and Dutch!

Wake went to prison for all the RIGHT reasons. Finding his brother in law attempting to molest his daughter and then killing the guy-understandable! Killing a bunch of other pedophiles who escaped prosecution? Makes sense. But it landed him in prison for 10 years. He is finally out and trying to settle back into life in Accident, Florida. He met Dory as her neighbor for the brief time she was living in Florida. Dory worked for Dutch at her psychology practice. Dutch meets Wake when she wants information on how to kill someone.

I loved Wake in Dory's book previously so I was really excited to get more of his story. I love how understanding and supportive he is of his daughter, and he has a really good relationship with his sister. Dutch on the other hand, doesn't have a great relationship with her "mother". Both Dutch and Wake aren't willing to sit back and let children be harmed. They have an interesting relationship for sure. The story has some unanswered questions that led to a larger story arc that will likely span the series. Personally, I love that! I really enjoyed the story and the characters and am very excited to see where Vale takes this new series.

 

  POV: dual 1st
  Tears: no
  Trope: opposites attract, ex-con
  Triggers: discussion of child sexual abuse; it is not graphic
  Series/Standalone: standalone 
  Cliffhanger: not for Dutch and Wake but there are some unanswered questions
  HEA: yes

Kristen Ashley's Rock Chick series, Aurora Rose Reynolds Until series, ...then you will probably like Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty!

Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty

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[Read All About It · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Crap what a great start to this new series.

Wake Westfield has been in prison for years when a visitor comes to see him and totally shakes up his world.

Dutch is in the business of helping people especially children. So when she sees a injustice has been done she decides to do something about it and goes to Wake for advice. He is somewhat of a local legend.

Dark and oh so delicious this new series already has questions popping up. Like how did all these guys get early parole. Hmm makes you wonder.

A corrupt sheriff isn’t going to stop them from doing what needs to be done. In the process love bloom’s.

“Your man?” he guessed.

“Yep,” I confirmed. “My husband.” “He loves you,” he said. “He really loves you.”

“A whole, whole lot. That’s the kind of love that breaks you when it’s gone.”

Swoon!!!

[2OCC Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man! Wake was an amazing hero. Not only does he take the law into his own hands when the law doesn’t do anything, but he was so sweet for Dutch right from the start that you can’t help but love every in the on that man. Dutch and Wake had amazing chemistry right from the start which I loved. You have Dutch who was an amazing hero and had that motherly vibe to her that you can feel in your bones. She is very protective and I truly loved that. She wasn’t meek and fought for who she cared about. I loved meeting all these new characters that are going to star in this series and I honestly can’t wait for more! 5 stars #2OCCJD

[Angels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really love this one, the characters superb. Loved Wake and Dutch as a couple perfect for one another.
Dutch was a surprise and we loved her instantly. Dutch continued to surprise us throughout the entire story, every time you think you had her figured out she surprised you yet again.

Wake the sexy and protective man who had a sense of humor, was lovable and an all around nice guy who made questionable choices that landed him in prison but, he did what he did for the greater good. Love his interactions with Dutch, his daughter and his friends, he was loved by everyone except the Sheriff with an axe to grind.

Dutch and Wake had awesome chemistry that lead to a lot of hot and sexy moments, let's just say Dutch was one lucky man...

Overall, a great read for us that we loved cover to cover that had the perfect ending for this couple. Great start to a brand-new series, as we already found the cast of characters interesting. The plot was interesting, especially trying to get to the bottom of why Sheriff Graydon hatred was so fierce for more than a few characters, and we loved the whipping surprise we did not see coming. Lani always manages to make us and fall in love with her characters, and we did just that.

[Vfc · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is about, Dutch and Wake, they were introduced in ‘Never Trust The Living’ (Bram and Dorcas).

My name is Dutch Duvall Panchek.
I’m thirty years old, and I need to know how to kill a man and get away with it.
I had to bribe a guard, who happens to be a very good friend, to get this to you. I know it’s a bit ‘weird’ but if anyone would understand, I knew you would.
A year ago, a little girl started to come to my practice. She was scared shitless of damn near everything, and any time her mother left her even to grab a tissue from across the room, the girl would freak out.
And by freak out, I mean, scream and cry in terror, freak out.
It took me a year to get her to talk. And when she did, I learned that her father, a member of our government, had been hurting her in the most disgusting of ways.
As of last week, the little girl, Lois, perished in a drowning ‘accident.’ Two days after that, her mother, Tamra, took her life by ‘overdosing’ on pills.
However, I know that Tamra wouldn’t do that. After learning of what her little girl went through, I’d seen fire in her eyes. Retribution. I know that Tamra, even after losing her daughter, wouldn’t make that decision. She was too angry. That anger would’ve kept her on this earth long enough to take her husband out with her.
And now, both witnesses to the hideous act are dead.
Leaving me alone to live with what that man’s done.
Which is why I’m writing you. I will not let him live his life as if he isn’t the vilest creature on this Earth.
He will pay for what he’s done, and that’s where you come in.
I want you to help me get away with murder.
Sincerely, Dutch Panchek.”

Accident, Florida resident, Wake Westfield, is a graduate of West Point and an honourably discharged retired Army Officer, he was charged with fourteen counts of first-degree murder. Shocking the world, the judge and jury felt that the maximum penalty for life without parole was too harsh a punishment. Murdering fourteen paedophiles, one of whom (her uncle) was guilty of hurting his daughter, is understandably acceptable. The jury returned with a ten-year jail sentence. Westfield will spend the next ten years behind bars, with the possibility of parole at eight.
Westfield is a hero amongst locals whom, rallied around him as he made their town safer.

“What were the odds that six of the men I was closest to in this place were getting out at nearly the same time?
Was this a setup?
I didn’t do coincidences.
I did facts. Cold, hard facts.
And something in my gut was telling me that shit wasn’t right here.
They didn’t just let men go from prison without having a reason.
Davis still had four years left of his sentence. Aodhan, our resident Irishman, still had six. Then there was Bain, who had three. Cassius, who had two. Then there was Etienne, who had three years left on his sentence, without the possibility of parole.
So what the f@#k was going on?
I wasn’t one to look a gift horse in the mouth or anything, but sh*t wasn’t right.
Good things didn’t happen to men like us.”

He met Davis, Aodhan, Bain, Cassius, and Etienne in prison. Though, Aodhan had once been married to his sister.

“That’s when I knew I was about to be drug into this with Wake”.
(Drug and Dragged is not interchangeable and drug is unrelated to drag.
It’s dragged not drug. Basic English).

Her characters are usually very fertile and oftentimes birth control is not a priority.

A corrupt sheriff involved in using his position to pave the way for illicit and illegal activities, such as paedophiles, illegal gambling, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, sex trafficking minors and other things.

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lani Lynn Vale is back with this compelling series starter full of greys that uses murder to bring an unforgettable pair together. It's a fast-paced story, like many of Ms. Vale's books are, and with each turn of the page I became more and more invested in this eclectic pair. Along with this decadently delightful main couple, readers discover a whole new cast of characters, members of the Gator Bait MC, a thoroughly entertaining group whose banter crackled and whose reasons for joining the MC added a unique layer to the story.

Wake's a legend to the denizens of his hometown, a strong and caring man who's not afraid to dirty his hands in the name of doing good. He's a good father with a loving heart, an outspoken man who doesn't sugarcoat things. He's not your usual MC hero, and for that I'm truly grateful as I enjoyed getting to see all the layers that make up Wake. He and Dutch sizzle from the very start, bonding over talk of murder, and it's the first step to them becoming something more. Upon meeting Dutch, Wake is all in with her! He claims her when she least expects it and it leads to an unforgettable romance and a formidable pairing. Dutch is a perfect pairing to Wake, a loving and caring woman full of sass who will do whatever necessary to protect others. Her first meeting with Wake set them on an unforgettable path, defined who they are in a world already full of greys.

Ms. Vale has crafted another winner! She's given readers an unforgettable hero, one not easily defined, and given us reasons to root for him. The heroine too is more than capable of being his equal and I loved seeing the sensual dance they did around each other. This is a steamy story too with a nice bit of suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat. As I raced breathlessly through this book I'm left clamoring for more, tempted by the stories of MC members introduced to us here, and deftly crafted by the talented Ms. Vale!

[Kodie Mackay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couples that murder together, stay together. right?.

There is never a moment of hesitation jumping into anything Lani writes. She is my comfort blanket in books. The one who never fails. I knew going in this new series was going to be great. But it was so much better than great. The worst part of these stories is finishing them and waiting for the next. My greedy ass just never gets enough.

Wake is a town hero. A grey man who did bad things for good reasons. He never believed in love at first sight. That was of course until a curvy red head walks into prison asking him how to get away with murder. Who said romance is dead, right!.

Wake serves all kinds of delicious alpha energy. He's possessive, unapologetically blunt and a smidge arrogant in all the right ways. He's also a phenomenal father. seriously... how can he get any more perfect. well... I will tell you how. He snatched up Dutch before she even realised what was happening and declared her his without a damn care in the world. Yes sir. He then proceeded to show her all the way's a man should treat his woman. ultimate gratification.

Dutch is brilliant. like seriously. She is a fuckin great heroine, period. She's is a psychologist who truly goes above and beyond to protect her patients. Shes sweet and attentive and thoughtful to others but she's also sassy and unafraid to stand for what she believes in. She also went toe to toe with Wake when he pushed his luck and that was freaking hilarious. I loved her and just how relatable she is.

I mean their start is pretty unconventional, but I expect nothing less with this author. It was also a real wholesome moment of bonding over the nastiest motherfuckers. I was here for it.
They cracked me up together. The chemistry was of course off the charts and that tension in the beginning was everything. I loved that Wake didn't give Dutch much of a choice in their situation. I was crying laughing at her realising he'd snatched her up before she could really protest without it looking suspish. They felt so good together and bounced off one another in the best ways. Both characters were super protective by nature whilst also being so freaking sweet at the same time.
They made me smile till my mouth hurts. Plus Wake telling Dutch she couldn't murder everyone that pisses her off was EVERYTHING.

This new mc most definitely has me all kinds of curious for it's future. It is not your typically MC, in fact it's the exact opposite so don't go in thinking that is what you'll get. These guys literally fell into one another, and were half forced into it, hilariously so. But I fucking love that.

The side characters most definitely have me all kinds of intrigued and I'm not sure who I want the most right now I'm so curious about them all. One thing is for sure though... There really is never a dull moment here and it looks to be quite a crazy ride in store for the future.

I CANNAE WAIT.

In typical Lani style She brings a tonne of humour, a whole lot of dirty goodness, Some real sweet swoon worthy moments and a fair few WTF moments that will have you ranting and raving at the kindle. It was worth it all though. Wake and Dutch may just be one of my new favourite couples from Lani, period. That being said we still have a way to go so we shall see what comes from the rest of this series.

[Caroline F · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic start to a new series!

"I wanted him more than I could ever imagine wanting a person."

Wake Westfield and Dutch Panchek first meet when she visits him in prison, following a shocking letter that she wrote him asking for some unorthodox advice. The attraction between them was instant but unacknowledged. Months later, Wake is out of prison and back in his small, beachside town of Accident, Florida, and waiting for the right moment to reconnect with Dutch. Once he does, things start to happen really quickly. Oh, boy! Hang on for the ride!

"We're not pretending. We're doing this real dating thing. You just can't seem to comprehend that we are."

This author has a seriously addictive writing style and I always look forward to reading her books so much! Wake and Dutch slotted together so well. I loved his alphaness that masked a complete heart of gold. He was a shining beacon for justice and he totally looked after his people. He was hot AF, and he and Dutch were burning up the very air they breathed whenever they were together. Gah! I loved these two so much. They were good people, in spite of their crimes. Events moved quickly in this story and there are some loose threads which, I understand, should be gradually tied off as the series progresses. I enjoyed meeting the guys (Wake's fellow inmates who have curiously been released from prison close together) and thoroughly look forward to their stories! So excited about this new series!

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[B-Books Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

“That’s exactly what Wake Westfield was to me. A piece of decadent chocolate cake that I know damn and good well I shouldn’t taste. Yet, he was all I wanted. All I could think about. All I wanted to devour until there wasn’t a single stray piece of him left.”
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Review: Nobody Cares Unless You’re Pretty by Lani Lynn Vale. Gator Bait MC book 1.
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I totally loved this first book of the Gator Bait MC series, both Wake and Dutch are both the same person and have an insane chemistry and connection. They are also both fighting for justice by their own hands, since the system seems so broken.

I couldn’t help but laugh over how Wake and Dutch met. With him in prison and Dutch asking him how to get away with murder. When she says who is her target and why, he doesn’t hesitate to help. Few weeks later he’s out of prison and while he’s structuring himself again, Wake is also keep an eye on her, especially since he can’t stop thinking about all of her.

One of the things I love the most about Lani’s books is how the hero is super protective of the ones he loves and in this case Wake’s super possessive and in love with Dutch. But here, Dutch is also all of this, she’s is fierce, strong and I love her devotion to her patients, she gives her all.

There’s plenty of steamy, romantic scenes, and also lots of action, suspense and such heavy and heartbreaking themes. This book was such a great start of this series, I can’t wait to read the rest and have the answers to some questions left open (not about the couple, but the overall series plot).

[Natalie ~ The Biblioholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty was the perfect introduction to the Gator Bait series!

After meeting Wake Westfield during the craziness of Bram and Dory's story, I was excited to see that he was getting his own book. Not only that, but it would be in a new, undiscovered town with completely new characters. And to say that these people are already compelling would be an understatement. Getting to know them here was such a treat!

So there's Wake, who had served time for killing the man who thought it was okay to touch his daughter. And he didn't stop there. Oh no... He wanted everyone to feel as safe as his daughter did, so he went on a spree and started killing all of the pedophiles in the area. I know I shouldn't condone his behavior, but... I can't help myself!!

Then there's Dutch, who met Wake by asking him how to get away with murder. It was love at first sight, for both of them. If only their story was that easy.

Terror and corruption were rife in the town of Accident, and it was up to these two and their friends to fight against it, by any means necessary. There were plenty of laughs, tender moments, and tons of love interspersed with bits of suspense and mystery, making this a book I couldn't put down.

I had to know what happened next.
I needed to know that my peeps were going to be okay.
And behind all of that, I was also rooting for Dayden and Lolo. Tell me these two weren't adorable?!

New series. New stories. New characters. I'm definitely gonna be here for all of it!

Find more here: Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lani Lynn Vale releases a book and I read it. She is one of my automatic one-click authors. I was so excited to hear that she was creating a series in Accident when it was introduced at the end of the Battle Crows series. You do NOT need to read that series to start this one. Wake Westfield is getting out of jail after being convicted for being a vigilante killer. Dutch Panchek is doing what she can to make her world a safe place for those around her. These two meet in person, and there is an instant connection. Wake does what he can from jail, and then what he can once he gets out. I really enjoyed this story that Vale creates. There are often over the top moments, but they work and make sense. If you haven’t read Vale before, you can pick up anywhere in her series, and you will not be disappointed.

POV: Dual 1st Person
PoP: 34%
Tropes: Single Dad; Anti-Hero; Instant Connection; Spin-off Series; MC Series
Series: Gator Bait MC
Type of Series: Series with Overarching Storyline

[Bec · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new series from LLV would hopefully be better than the Battle Crows! LLV does not do the typical MC style book. These guys are a bunch of ex cons not all of which should have been incarcerated but that’s their story! Wake was in jail for a spree involving pedophiles. Why would there be so many in one town? Regardless he gets out early but not before meeting the heroine who wants to kill one as she is a paediatric psychiatrist and her patient was killed.

I don’t know why you would seek advice on how to get away with murder from an incarcerated man obviously he wouldn’t know, right? Maybe that’s just me. Anyhoo that’s their meet cute and he follows her up protecting her from her mistakes and let’s just say again that LLV does not have good law enforcement characters although this guy Sunny might be one he doesn’t appear until 5e end though.

It’s all a bit messed up and all over the place lots of threads appearing here for future stories so we will have to wait to see how all this evolves.🙃

[Andrea Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty
4.5 Stars 

What a fun, fast read! I really enjoyed it.
I don't think I went up for air until I got to the last page. 

This is Wake and Dutch’s story, and the beginning of a new series. I love that this couple was really well matched. Wake is charming and protective, while Dutch is smart, sassy; both have a strong desire to protect the young and innocent. I couldn't help loving them, and there I'll get my revenge one way or another attitude. Let's be honest, I wasn't feeling sorry for the poor child molesters.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. I have a smile on my face with all the positive vibes and feelings after reading this book. I love Lani Lynn Vale's sense of humor and her consistency in putting out good books. 

[phoebess · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the first book from Lani Lynn Vale, I had more issues than enjoyment with it. The environment felt really staged to me—the town was full of one type of heinous criminals and no others, full of extortions and murderers with no conscience.
Yes, I am talking about the heroine. It was depicted as she was so brave to do the right thing when law did not. I was alright with that. But I would at least expect her to deal with some after affects. Like fear of getting caught, being hunted by the actual act of killing someone, no matter how crooked they were… She was just amazingly fine with it, it felt way too sociopathic to my crime-free soul.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

'I just want to love you. Not break you'

I love this! Wake works in the shadows, doing bad things for good reasons and ridding the earth of the worst of humanity... what's not to love?
It is perfect that the town sees Wake as a hero and the sheriff as a villain, and yes in an ideal world Wake has broken the law, but we don't live in a black and white world and the Sheriff is as corrupt as any man ever. He protected what was his and for that he has my heart.
I look forward to more of Gator Bait MC and the new Sheriff Sunny.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start to a promising new series. Don't know how she continues to come up with interesting story lines...but I am so freaking glad her brain works the way it does. How to kill a man 101, lol Wake and Dutch, what a fun couple! The back stories for both MC's make for an interesting, and exciting read for sure. Humor, danger, and naughty smexxy times are overflowing in this book and I LOVE IT ALL!!! Cannot wait to see what happens next with this new cast of LLV characters.

[Brandy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This shouldn’t be a surprise that I gave this book five stars because it is written by one of my all time favorite authors and I did not want to put this books down . I love that the author had started a whole new series with more amazing characters that brought a lot to the story . The couple had off the charts chemistry and the heat between them was off the charts hot . I can’t wait to read what’s to come .

[KitKat821 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read a few books by this author and while they were okay, they weren’t what I was willing to spend $4-$5 on a piece. I accidentally purchased this one and then read the synopsis, and decided to give it a try. I really, really, really liked it! Wake is just hot and a tad nuts. Dutch is all the way nuts in the best of ways. Their chemistry was both steamy and hilarious. I enjoyed all of the action also included in this story. I happily bought the second in the series.

[Adricrisuruta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story. It was light, with that curious intrigue at the hands of so many delinquents, without any jealousy and entanglements with other women. I liked that.

A wholesome yet different humor. Interesting characters, with character, cavemen, always respectful of women and children. They are ex-convicts of the good kind.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Dutch/Wake

This was my first book by this author and I’m pleasantly surprised. I’ve seen some of her work advertised on my feed and recommended in groups, but I really dismissed her to my own detriment. This started off really good and it’s written well, but why is it so short?? The information is sufficient but I still want more; more details, more interactions, more drama.

[Fran Zoch, LSoR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok I am so loving this new MC , we met Wake and Dutch in previous books from the Battle Crows MC and I loved them then, now while awake is in Jail Dutch reaches out to him to get some help and the connection starts and only grows, these two are perfect for each other

[Tameka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wake is a protector and his daughter needed protecting and so did all the other little boys and girls in the world so, he protected with no fu@ks given.

Dutch is me sensible to a fault right is right, wrong is wrong and I'll decide on the gray and the punishments 😆😆😆.

This is the start of a good series I just hope I can get a little more 'd@mn I'm in this mess' 😉. Check this out people. Happy reading! 🙋🏽‍♀️

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Im so excited about this new series. Dutch and Wake were the perfect couple to start with. I love how fierce Dutch is and how protective she is of Wake even before she realizes it! So much happens in this story and there is drama, some mystery and there chemistry is of the charts. I can't wait for the next book!

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Dutch needs help figuring out how to get away with something and there's only one person she can think of who can help her do it. All she has to do is convince her brother, a prison guard, to let her go to his prison and visit one of the inmates so she can convince Wake to help her. Will he do it? And what will the consequences be if not only does he help her, but she actually goes through with it?



Wake is a good man who did a bad thing for the right reasons. Unfortunately, he got caught and has had to serve his debt to society as a consequence. When he gets a letter asking for his help, then a visit from this woman, he's intrigued, and fascinated by her. She's in a situation he can relate to, so the last thing he'll do is turn her down. He had no way of knowing that this meeting with her would completely change his life.



I was so sad when the Battle Crows MC series ended, but meeting Wake and Dutch in the last of that series, Never Trust the Living, gave me high hopes when it became clear that they would be starting a new series. And of course Lani did not disappoint with their story. It's everything I've come to expect from her - an intriguing mystery, a lovable couple with quirky shenanigans and lol humor, steamy af chemistry, and an excellent secondary cast, whose stories I am dying to read now.



ARC provided by author for an honest review.

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