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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Morrison is the second book in the Caldwell Brothers series. Morrison or "Aces" is the middle Calwell brother and the guy is a smart dressing, high stakes gambler who's winnings allows him to drive a Porsche, live in fancy apartment and send home cash to his brothers. Except for the loss of his mother, which all his brothers feel, his life is sweet. He doesn't have relationships, he doesn't have time, he has hook ups, until he meets Hailey Poe in a bar car park. Once is not enough, and they get closer. It seems she needs help. $300,000 will give herself and daughter the freedom they need, can she win in a high stakes poker game? Lots of suspense in this story. Great characters, I love how the Caldwell brothers are a tight family and always have each other's back. Harley's daughter Marisa was a great character, I loved her she was great fun, and the chemistry between Morrison and Hailey sizzles, they have some really hot scenes together. Jagger's story's next, I can't wait to see what's in stall for him. no reviews | add a review
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For Morrison Caldwell, life is a game of chance. A high roller with a legendary poker face, he's the wild card of the family, always chasing the next thrill and never staying put for long. The one place that always lures him back is Las Vegas, with its hot tables and even hotter women. He's perfectly content to live his life as a series of one-night stands. But when a parking lot confrontation with a cocktail waitress takes a naughty turn, she leaves Morrison aching for another round. After a long losing streak in Sin City, Hailey Poe is ready to get lucky. A steamy tryst with a cocky, mysterious stranger is the kind of no-strings encounter she's been craving... until Morrison Caldwell asks for more than she's willing to offer. But when Hailey's controlling, soon-to-be ex-husband tries to take her daughter away, she can't afford to turn down a helping hand. In this winner-takes-all game, Morrison is gambling with Hailey's life-and her heart. Contains mature themes. No library descriptions found. |
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Hailey is definitely a down on her luck girl and she's so hardened to the world around her. I loved that as a reader we saw glimpses of this hopeful girl even when she experienced some awful moments. Her hope for her daughter is definitely something that makes me like Hailey, because she's determined. Plus, Marissa, her daughter, has some of the cutest and funniest moments in the book. She's a scene stealer. Morrison is a total alpha male, parts of him I liked a lot, parts of him I hated. He's arrogant, but he has one of the best inner monologues of any characters I've read in a while. His POV is just entertaining to read from, especially when he describes women. The story line itself is interesting, it's one that is realistic in the city of Vegas and many others. However, some of the twists in this book, though minor, really bring a new dimension to the gambling for your life plot line.
There is some language in this book that just left me feeling uncomfortable. I get the controlling nature of Morrison, I totally understand the world of sin city, but some of it doesn't at all make me feel like a loving relationship. That said, Morrison and Hailey make it work and their relationship comes together in a way that just makes sense. While I may not like the language, for them it works. I will admit, around 47% I thought the book was complete, it wasn't. I felt that way again at 75%. The book has several points where it just feels like it could be done, but it isn't. That said, the last portion of the book absolutely closes this chapter of the Caldwell brothers and I felt it worked.
This is book two in the Caldwell Brothers series, however it can absolutely be read as a standalone. There's some great sex scenes, a hot alpha male if that's your taste, and strong characters finding their good in a world of bad.
Many thanks to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. ( )