“You’re coming with me.”When Killian Brody showed up at Dallas Faircloth’s work with news that her half-brother might die without her help, she never expected the oldest and sexiest Brody to freaking kidnap her to seal the deal on her cooperation. The scandalous affair between Dallas’s mother and Killian’s father made everything inside Dallas revolt at the Brody name. It was because of a Brody … was because of a Brody that her world had been left in ruins at the age of eight, and she’d had to rebuild all on her own. She hated the Brodys. Which was too bad, really. Killian Brody was take-charge, arrogant and so damn sexy she would have climbed that rugged cowboy like a tree if it weren’t for that last name of his.
Her mother had proven that the men in the Brody family were as dangerously addictive as any drug, and Dallas didn’t want to get hooked. But when Killian turns his sights on her and makes her believe she’s the one he can’t live without, she has a choice—play it safe, or dive in headfirst and risk falling in love with a Brody man.
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This standalone contemporary romance contains multiple sex scenes. Also contains an Alpha with serious impulse issues, a spicy heroine, a felonious kidnapping that may or may not count, and one teeny little spanking. No cheating, no love triangles, no cliffhangers. HEA guaranteed. Due to adult language and sexual content, this book is not intended for people under the age of eighteen
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this was the third in this series, Kill short for Killian and he sounded hot! like the other brothers..I have to say I loved Dallas she was an awesome main character and honestly that is what I liked about the book everything she went thru and she was still funny and spicy (just like what Kill called her) Des had no reason to hate her but we have to remember what he also went thru as a kid and it wasn’t that he wanted nothing to do with her I just think that mentally he wasn’t prepared. It was good to read about the past characters, I was a little sad that Lila didn’t get to develop such an awesome commoradary as Celia.
Book 3 and ok I give it 4,5 stars (rounded to a 5) because I just enjoyed this story. I seem to have a thing for alpha men (even when they are bad!) and I liked that Dallas was feisty.
Now we see another side of the story about how two families had to deal with the affair of their parents, resulting in a child, Desmond. The side of Dallas. What she went through when her little brother was taken from her arms and her life was never the same again. When Killian Brody approaches her because Des is seriously hurt and might need a part of her liver, she is not amused. He then kidnaps her, not knowing Dallas would do anything for her lost brother. When the book starts Dallas is already in the town of Bitterthorn and there is a lot of banter between Killian and her.
Loved the chemistry between these two.
Dallas doesn’t want anything to do with the Brody brothers. Her mother and their father had an affair that destroyed her childhood. Killian is the oldest Brody brother and is trying to get Dallas to come home so their half brother can get a piece of her liver for his treatment. Dallas goes since she would do anything for her brother. These two have more in common than the thought and the sparks fly between them. Will their relationship end up crashing and burning or will it stay strong? An awesome read that I recommend.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
When you bring a strong female that gets with a strong willed male, this story is what you get. This story is one that’s ticks with you long after the last page. The characters have flaws, but continue living and learning. The past is described in a scary surreal way, but it builds the story into what it is today. The author develops the characters in an amazing way that makes you feel like you’re with them in the book.
Killian and Dallas have this history that is being held against them. As their relationship develops, you see the changes they go through together and separately. They learn that when you take the leap, you sometimes land exactly where you are meant to be.
This series just keeps getting better and better. Once again the author has written a storyline that touched my emotions on every level. The characters actions felt like they were playing out right in front of my eyes. Characters that are head-strong, sassy, bossy and yet so loveable (even in the moments I just wanted to smack them upside the head). The storyline is not for the faint of heart as it touches on a very emotional time when hard choices must be made. But trust me it’s a ride you’ll want to tag along on. I loved Killian Brody, the domineering, protective, hard nosed alpha male and I simply adored Dallas; she knows her mind and is a sassy feisty one yet so full of heart. These two together, well when they get it right, is wonderful. 2 Thumbs Up and 5 stars for a great read.
This is the third book in this awesome series, and each book just seems to get better and better. Killian is a sexy protective alpha, who is the eldest of the Brody brothers. Dallas is a feisty female who is kidnapped by Killian in order to save their mutual half brother, whom is a result of Dallas’s mom having an affair with Killian’s dad. No spoilers; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed. This is a well written flawless story which is emotional, heartbreaking, entertaining and a steamy read. I was captivated throughout, and I recommend for all readers.
Since we first met the larger than life, Alpha males of the Brody family, their stories have been confronting, physical, and emotionally charged to the max, but none more so than this heart-wrenching story of the eldest Brody brother and the woman who shares his youngest brother’s DNA. Killian Brody is arrogant, in your face, take no prisoners, and definitely makes no apologies for taking what he wants and never losing a moment of sleep in the process. He does however have one undeniable weakness….his brothers. Well that’s until the force of nature known as D, comes rampaging into his life and turning everything in her path on its head.
While I have thoroughly enjoyed and shed many tears whilst reading Branded and Braced; Bruised left me gutted. Just when I thought that the cruelty and suffering endured by four young boys couldn’t rip my heart apart any further, I found the final pieces totally shredded as I witnessed the years of emotional guilt experienced by a grown man for the brothers he failed to protect as an innocent 12 year-old. But when Dallas entered Killian’s life (let’s not dwell on the fact that kidnapping is a capital offence) he discovered that misery was far reaching and impacted not only the Brody clan, but an equally innocent 8-year-old girl who then spent 20 years believing she betrayed her little brother’s trust by letting not holding tight.
Readers were given glimpses into Killian in the earlier books, but as you turn the pages of Bruised, the truth behind his gruff and dominant persona, is finally revealed and the reality is devastating. As much as the Ryland and Finian’s stories have touched my heart, Bruised is definitely my favourite book of the series and Killian’s story goes soul deep. There was nothing that I didn’t love about this book; excellent world building, an all too real storyline, and characters that could make you laugh, even while you were crying your eyes out.
I don’t know if I will survive the telling of Desmond’s upbringing and the horrors that no child should endure; but even with my fractured and battered heart from having read Branded, Braced and Bruised, nothing will prevent this glutton for punishment from reading the final Brody brother’s story. Thank you Ms Gail for telling a devastating and exceptional story, while dragging your readers (and Dallas) kicking and screaming right along with you.
Killian and Dallas were so sweet together, so hot, so sexy, and so, well bruised. The events of their childhoods left them marked, with a lingering spot that ached when poked. In their hearts, on their souls, and in their memories. Dallas is more aware of the moments, and Killian starts out as her aggravator, and becomes her solace. Killian is less aware, but his interactions with Dallas bring clarity to him of the repercussions of his actions. Once he starts to recognize his behaviour, he makes the changes he needs to be a better man. For himself, for his brothers, and most importantly for her
This story is full of assumptions, misguided realities, and lost hopes. Dallas held onto the better life her brother got, while she didn’t. Killian figured everything went on as normal for Dallas, and never considered anything else. The realities then and now are shocking to them both.
This story is full of one overbearing, overprotective, bullheaded, single-minded, male named Killian Brody, and you will love him! As he settles in and becomes comfortable with himself, you see his playfulness, his ego, and his confidence. He only wants what is best for those around him, and seeing him shower Dallas with love was a beautiful sight to behold!
Holy crap I was beyond excited to read Killian and Dallas’s story and Stacy Gail DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Beyond loved this story with a Spicy h and a guilt-ridden and grumpy H who takes family loyalty to the extreme in the best way possible! So much banter and throughout this book I felt like my heart got stomped on and I just wanted to scream at the characters. True to form of hot alphas and sassy heroines that totally suck you in.