This New Adult book is intended for audiences over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content and adult situationsThis is book three of the Reed Brothers series, but it can be read as a stand alone book with no worry you’ve missed any good parts.PeteI met her on the worst night of her life. She was broken, shaking, and waiting for someone to save her. I am just thankful I got the … someone to save her. I am just thankful I got the opportunity to know her. Her dad helped me with some legal trouble I got into, and I volunteered to help out at their camp for children with special needs. Horses, pools, and a tracking bracelet on my ankle. Sounds like a fun week, doesn’t it?
She was there and she wanted to thank me for my kindness on that awful night. But I want her. I want her more than anything. I think she wants me back, but she needs calm and careful, and I don’t know if I can provide that.
Reagan
Pete saved me. But now it’s my turn to return the favor. He’s hot, with this tattoos and piercings but, beneath it all, he’s crying out for someone to save him too.
Can he love me completely?
She’s been locked up even longer than he has.
Peter Reed is fresh out of jail, fresh out of excuses,
and ready for a brand new start.
Reagan Caster needs to thank Pete for an act of kindness,
but he wants more than just her thanks.
Reagan knows how to protect her body, but not her heart.
And her traitorous body responds to Pete in a way it hasn’t
with anyone else.
When Pete’s innocent flirtation becomes more, Reagan’s
ready to accept what he has to offer.
Pete assumes Reagan needs to be loved carefully and calmly.
But Reagan knows she needs to be loved completely.
Can he give her what she needs?
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I love the characters in her books.
“Make lots of plans. Because it’s only when you don’t have any plans that you’ll forget where you’re headed. Write them down. Make them real. Then go for them. Follow through.”
Ugh. When a mistake leads you to doing two years in prison, you can feel lost. Hopeless.
This is a story about a boy who finds his love after a stupid mistake.
This is a story about a girl finding trust,
Love, and happiness after a horrific event.
“Our first kiss will be the kiss that ends all first kisses for me. I’m sure of it. I just hope she feels the same way.”
Pete is the youngest of the Reed brothers. He meets Reagan in the aftermath of a horrific event. Shortly after that he ends up in prison for two years. What he doesn’t know is his pro bono attorney is Reagan’s dad and she asked her dad to help him, she also asks him to invite Pete to help at a camp for special needs kids they do every year. She has been locked up in herself since that horrific night, will they be able to help each other move forward? Another great book in the Reed brothers series.
This is one of those books where our couple falls in love after spending just a week together in each other’s company. Now, normally I roll my eyes heavily at the unrealistic nature of such a thing, to the point where I even start to get a headache. However, when it comes to this novel I was shocked to find that it really didn’t bother me all that much. The reason for this is because their connection goes back two years, and has been building throughout that entire time, even if they weren’t physically together.
Pete first came across Reagan when she was at her most vulnerable, in the immediate aftermath of her rape. Whether or not either was truly aware of it, this moment influenced their entire relationship, as it tested Pete’s true character in a way. He could have left her to fend for herself, or just handed her off to her friend and gotten the hell out of there. But he stayed. He comforted her. Protected her. In that moment an intense amount of trust was established. When they reconnect years later, they get to know each other beyond what happened that night, and it’s oh so wonderful.
Heavy subject matter to be sure, yet I was surprised to find myself laughing and smiling my way through most of this read. Pete and Reagan have had a rough two years. He’s been in jail for having made a stupid mistake in an attempt to help his family, and Reagan has been trying to live her life again in spite of her fear of being touched by others. In each other they find they can just be themselves. They can be carefree. Reagan’s father, who carries a hatchet to cuff off the balls of any guy who gets close to his daughter, also means you can’t help but chuckle when he finds Reagan and Pete alone together so many times.
Personally, I couldn’t help but completely fall in love with Pete myself. It’s not hard to understand how Reagan fell for him so quickly. From his interactions with Reagan, as well as his caring nature with the other boys at the camp who need his help, he constantly exhibits patience, kindness and warmth.
Through his point of view we discover his utter fascination and attraction to Reagan, but he knows what she’s been through. He never tries to rush her in taking their physical relationship to the next level, and even takes a step back when Reagan voices that she wants more. He wants to ensure she truly knows what she wants, and isn’t just taking things further because she feels comfortable with him. I will say though I do wish the book took place over a longer period of time than just one week, so that it really would have felt like they were taking their time, rather than just saying they were.
Some of the interactions between Reagan and Pete almost felt like they were engaged in a high school romance, even though both are in their early 20s. This was especially true when it came to their physical relationship, as Pete introduced her to things she had never experienced before. However, I will say they do have open communication, which I absolutely love about this author! Her characters actually talk to each other! I know, seems like such a novel idea. Both Reagan and Pete share their frustrations and concerns when they happen in real time rather than letting them ruminate over long periods to eventually explode in a giant argument of misunderstanding.
I will say it can remove any sense of struggle or any problems in the plot, but I do appreciate it. For example, in this book we see that because Pete knows about Reagan’s past, he can sometimes treat her with too much fragility, as though she’s going to break. This especially comes out when they’re being intimate. So, Reagan opens up and tells him that she’s not made of glass, and he can be a bit more handsy in bed. And this leads to yet another aspect of Pete that I absolutely love: the man listens!
Now for my one complaint about Pete. It might seem small, but it just goes to show that nobody’s perfect. The man doesn’t know what a s’more is. What…the…fudge and marshmallow?! Ok, I know the guy grew up in the city, so I totally understand if he’s never eaten one, but how could he have no inkling of how they’re made, or what they contain? We’re only talking three ingredients here!! Has he missed every pop culture reference to their structure/design, or just ignored every s’more flavored candy or pop-tart?! How is this remotely possible?! You’re killing me Pete! (PS: if you understand The Sandlot reference here we can officially be best friends).
Read: 6/7/19
Calmly, Carefully, Completely was the third book in Tammy Falkner’s Reed Brothers series.
At the close of book two, Pete Reed, a twin and the youngest of five brothers, had just been arrested. Falkner opened book three with Pete being released from prison after serving two years. As part of his probation, he was offered a job at a camp for special needs and juveniles. It was an interesting mixture.
Reagan Caster was the daughter to an attorney and owner of the Boys Camp. She had a younger brother Linc, that had autism and she was a vital part of the camp.
Falkner took the beginning to introduce us to the present for Pete and Reagan. She also spent some time on the past. They had briefly met before but not under the best of circumstances. I loved both main characters as well as the secondary characters from the camp.
I loved how Falkner wrote and included Special Needs as an integral part of the storyline. I also admired how she portrayed the trauma of assault victims. Unfortunately (fortunately for the writing, unfortunately for the victims), it was likely a realistic perspective.
In the end, it was another successful addition to the series. It was a fast paced read with the storyline a mixture of sweet, humorous, sexy and emotional. I love the Reed Brothers and can’t wait for more.
This series about brothers is heartfelt and not run of the mill. The hero Matt is a cancer survivor, and the heroine has a heart of gold.
I just loved this book.
I love this book as well as the subsequent books in this series.