Navarro (Rebel Sky Ranch #3)

Here's "Navarro" by Kelly Fox. It's the third novel in the Rebel Sky Ranch series, which is within the Wrecked universe. 

["My late wife made a bet with me: if I marry her brother, I have to take his last name.

“That's the rule. You marry two Navarros, you become one of us.”

Renée always did have a sense of humor—even as she was dying—but I’ll never love anyone the way I loved her. Falling for my brother-in-law? Psh. Desi’s almost twenty years younger than me and far too pretty.

Besides, my son would never forgive me.

Still, it's getting harder and harder to deny our chemistry with every encounter. I just want to pretend that none of this is happening.

God, what if I can’t keep pretending?
The worst kept secret at Rebel Sky Ranch is that I’m deeply, tragically in love with Wyatt Goodnight.

Not only is he my late sister’s husband, but he may have changed my diapers once upon a time. And his son, my best friend, hates the fact that I’m in love with his father.

Complicated doesn’t even begin to cover it.

There are times when I think I’m the only person who sees the real Wyatt. The man who sacrificed everything for my sister, who moved heaven and earth to try to save her. The man who wants a life beyond the ranch.

But he denies us, ignores his own feelings, and pretends that his hands don’t know the exact weight and measure of me.

What if he never sees how good we could be together?"]

Let me see if I got this right, Wy: Desi is cute and perfect and deserves the world, but he'll always be that gangly child, but you get jealous when he's with other men, but you don't feel that way for him (though, in your humble opinion, he doesn't have a crush on you anymore). Did I sum that up well? No wonder Dez is getting whiplash. 

Wow, this book made me cry. A lot. Like a lot a lot. It was devastating, but it was also beautiful and kind and healing. 

I have a feeling the next book will make me cry, too…

Trigger Warnings: death of a loved one and associated grief, off-page attempted suicide, mentions of homophobia, and more. 

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Sparrow (Rebel Sky Ranch #2)

Here's "Sparrow" by Kelly Fox. It's the second novel in the Rebel Sky Ranch series, which is within the Wrecked universe. 

["I like horses better than most people. After years of supporting our local equine rescue, it’s safe to say that I have a certified hate-on for the rodeo. So why is Luke McCall, injured rodeo diva, in my training paddock?
I feel bad that he was outed by the media, and I get the need to regroup out of the spotlight. I might even be willing to admit that he’s a little more vulnerable than his Rodeo King persona would suggest.
But, seriously—why does he have to recover in my bunkhouse?

I thought volunteering at a queer-friendly horse ranch was a stroke of brilliance—I’d get to hang out with horses while rebuilding strength and mobility after my injury. Win-win, right? Wrong.
Rebel Sky’s gorgeous foreman hates my guts on sight, even if he is willing to protect me from the bigots who just want a shot at the fallen cowboy.
What would it take to get him to see that I’m a good man with a soft heart and a helpful little rope kink?"]

We’ll talk about rumors adding fuel to the hurt-comfort fire. Then again, for a chill guy like Sparrow, he was anything but chill to Luke. 

Luke was a gem. A stubborn gem. But a gem. He was lighthearted and optimistic and so kind to everyone and everything. He got a little sassy sometimes, but it was always warranted. 

LOVED the Anders and Odd moments (glad to know that everyone on teh ranch is learning not to "trust" Anders when he gets unhinged).

SOOO looking forward to all of the other couples we got teased about in this one. 

Trigger Warnings: mentions of animals being hurt/put down, domestic violence, toxic ex, homophobia, toxic parents, homophobia, death of a loved one and associated grief, and more. 

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Goodnight (Rebel Sky Ranch #1)

Here's "Goodnight" by Kelly Fox. It's the first novel in the Rebel Sky Ranch series, which is within the Wrecked universe. 

["Trip
I was born and raised on Rebel Sky Ranch. In the long, terrible year since my mother’s death, meeting Sam is the one bright spot. He reminds me of the horses we rescue. Scarred, skittish, and…strong. Beautiful . He’s a bit of a hat-stealer, and, truth be told, I’m a little leery of his chosen profession. The things he does in front of a camera... Well, it makes me blush just thinkin' about it. But if that scar on his face is any indication, he could use somebody at his back. I aim to be that person. And yeah, some of my parts get confused by the fact that he’s all delicate and sparkly, but that’s not important. Even if the good hand lotion has somehow made it into the tack room. I just hope he knows that he’ll always be safe with me.

Sam
I’m a cam boy who officially identifies as Wrangler-sexual. It’s entirely the fault of Trip Goodnight, the strapping cowboy at the ranch next door. He doesn’t know it yet, but he’s going to be the father of my two-point-five children. We’re an unlikely pairing, what with him being a straight cowboy and me being a gay sex worker, but those, darling, are mere details. When he saves me from a literal nest of rattlesnakes, it’s nothing if not true love. I’m aiming for a spring wedding. While it’s true that I haven’t been able to let a man touch me since I was attacked last year, and there’s no telling what my father might do if he manages to find me, I’m not letting any of that stop me. In fact, I’ve stolen Trip’s cowboy hat and used it in one of my videos, so I’m already well on my way to making him mine. Besides, he’s the first man outside of my found family who’s made me feel safe. Protected. That’s gotta count for something...right?"]

I spent sooo much of this book smiling like an idiot. These two were just sooo cute and fluffy! It was all fan-girl-kicking on my end. Well...almost all. There was a good bit of angst and triggers, but mostly from outside sources (mostly). The sheer amount of times that Sam mentally planned their wedding? Glorious. (And the one time Trip did? Fucking. Swoon.)

There are soooo many possibilities for future HEAs (and shenanigans) with all of these new characters/cowboys. Not to mention all of the Bash family cameos (oh Anders, you fuckhead--I didn't like you at first; now I'm obsessed). 

Trigger Warnings: toxic parents, homophobia, mentions of conversion therapy, death of a loved one and associated griefg, past experience with really bad bad guys, past assault, past attempted SA, and more. 

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Deep Impact (Wrecked: Guardians #4)

Well, here's to reading another universe (series of series) in whatever order I want to. Here's "Deep Impact" by Kelly Fox. It's the fourth and final novel in the Wrecked: Guardians series, which is within the Wrecked universe. 

["DeShaun and I have been locked in a mutual imaginary affair since the day we met.
So many close calls, drunken flirtations, exchanged glances…and then his unfailing sense of duty would kick in. He has always outranked me and was never going to cross that line.
Even though we’re no longer in the service, he insists he’s not good enough for me. And sure, he’s still the boss…of our highly illegal mercenary organization. But that’s not the only thing holding him back. He’s scarred and in pain and believes his physical limitations should deter me.
What he doesn’t seem to get is that I would sacrifice a limb for him. Major organs. My entire heart.
If he thinks he can push me away for good, he doesn’t know Odd Bash.

Odd, the quiet man with the strange name, believes he can love me as I am. I will never let him do that to himself.
The bad guys never take a break, and every time he's in danger I lose another night of sleep. Fall apart a little more.
Physically, let’s just say my knee isn’t the only problem. There’s an experimental surgery, but…I’m not going through that again.
In a perfect world, no one would ever know the extent of my injuries or the toll it has taken on my mind. Odd insists he loves me without reservation, but he doesn’t understand the reality of my life.
And I love him way too much to ever put him through that."]

Kinda glad these two didn't make me cry nearly as much as I thought they would. That's a plus. 

They could have pulled their heads out of their asses faster...but then we wouldn't have a book. And this book was perfect. They fell in love and healed each other (and healed themselves). They found their own HEAs and found a HEA for the entire Guardians team.

Kinda upset there's not official Wimberley series. I wanted some super, secrets, slightly supernatural secrets. And the Wonder Twins.  Well, I guess I can read the Wildlings series, see what all of these crazies' children are up to. 

Trigger Warnings: combat injuries, violence, murder, all sorts of bad guys, and more. 

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Most Wanted (Wrecked: Guardians #3)

Well, here's to reading another universe (series of series) in whatever order I want to. Here's "Most Wanted" by Kelly Fox. It's the third novel in the Wrecked: Guardians series, which is within the Wrecked universe. 

["Thane: Letting him go was the biggest mistake of my life. Giving me a second chance might be the biggest mistake of his.
I’d spent a year as Ronan’s friend-with-benefits, convincing myself that he could never feel the way I felt.
I was floored when those three little words flew out of his mouth.
So, I ran. And have regretted that decision every day for the last five years.
Now fate has led him back to me and to the Guardians, the merry band of mercenaries who have become my family.
Our last several missions have gone sideways, and Ronan is convinced that he needs to go back into the field to understand what our team is dealing with.
He’s putting himself in harm's way and we can’t keep our hands off each other.
God help me if anything happens to him.

Ronan: I can't think of anything more dangerous than giving my heart to a man who's already destroyed it.
Then again, I might not have much say in the matter.
My life’s been upended, and the only place that’s safe is with Thane and the Guardians.
It doesn't take us long to figure out that our passion burns just as hot as it always did.
Undeniable. Unstoppable.
I can't keep my hands off him, but I can't go back to being his friend with benefits.
And I have no clue how to trust him.
Thing is...if we could learn to trust each other, I might actually have something to offer this team of morally flexible do-gooders."]

Oh so not only a friends-to-lovers but a second-chance romance (because someone was an idiot). With lots of big feelings and an increasingly large pool of found family willing to go above and beyond to help (while being nosey as fuck).

I looooved these two. Loved them!! Not sure I’m ready to cry over DB and Odd yet thought.

Trigger Warnings: toxic parents, violence, murder, all sorts of bad guys, and more. 

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Full Contact (Wrecked: Guardians #2)

Well, here's to reading another universe (series of series) in whatever order I want to. Here's "Full Contact" by Kelly Fox. It's the second novel in the Wrecked: Guardians series, which is within the Wrecked universe. 

["Omar: If that joker doesn’t stop annoying me, I’m going to give that mouth of his something better to do.
The first time I saw Anders F***ing Bash, he was shirtless, armed, and simultaneously the most beautiful and frustrating man I’ve ever met.
He has not gotten any uglier. Or any less frustrating. And today I finally took a swing at him.
Our boss thinks a simple op in East Texas is exactly the thing we need to mend our relationship and restore the team dynamic.
I think two men are driving to the Pineywoods and only one is coming back.

Anders: Look y’all—sane isn’t really where I shine.
Does it make sense to mess with the Guardians’ new hired gun every chance I get? No. Does it mean I’m going to stop? Also no.
Honestly, there’s nothing more fun than irritating a sexy grump who can’t stand how pretty I am.
That said...the more I get to know him, the more I realize how much he's hiding behind those walls of his. And this little road trip is the perfect opportunity to thoroughly explore the real Omar.
I just hope I haven’t pushed him too far this time."]

Oh Anders, you lovable, idiotic goofball. You took your crush and teasing...with so much enthusiasm, but you also took it too far. It's a damn good thing that Omar is a forgiving (overly forgiving) and kind person (who happens to like you back just as much).

Watching these two go from jokes and awkward, slightly hostile moments, to falling in love in the manner of hours was beautiful. Adorable. I loved these two, even if the perceived angst gave me some serious hesitation. 

Now off to more Guardians falling in love. 

Trigger Warnings: grief, loss of a loved one, violence, murder, all sorts of bad guys, PTSD, and more. 

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Candy (Wrecked #3.5)

Well, here's to reading another universe (series of series) in whatever order I want to. Here's "Candy" by Kelly Fox. A novella in the Wrecked series. 

["I'm an atheist gym rat falling for a faithful man with a sweet tooth, and I can't help myself.

When my gym buddies said I'd be stringing up Christmas lights with Caleb, they failed to mention how adorable he is. After spending the day taking him to my favorite candy shop, making the gym shine with Christmas cheer, and showing him exactly how fun a locker room can be, it's my inexperienced new friend who's turning my world upside down.

I might not be a believer, but I'm starting to believe in the magic of Christmas."]

This was literally one of the sweetest things ever. There was still some of that patented Kelly Fox angst and armed forces drama, but it was lower than her full-lengthed titles. 

All of the found family and new friendships and new discoveries and old wounds healed. All of the fluff and sweetness.

Trigger Warnings: religious homophobia, and more. 

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