Meet the middle Bianco Brother, Cristian, in this sexy boss’s daughter romcom standalone.Vanessa was clear to her friends at the First Responders Charity Bachelor Auction. Don’t bid on blue. Being the Commander’s daughter, she’s heard enough about serving and protecting. That’s why she doesn’t quite understand when her best friend bids on not only a police officer for her but a cop under her … under her dad’s district. Of course, it has to be the most straight arrowed of them all—and Vanessa is far from a law-abiding citizen.
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I am definitely “Crushing on the Cop” because he is hands down freaking swoon-worthy!!! If you thought you loved Mauro ladies then hold on to your panties because Christian will rock your world. He is sexy, sweet, bound and determined to catch the eye of the one woman that wants nothing to do with him…. Vanessa. Vanessa is a beautiful, fiesty, sexy woman that is trying with all her might to deny the attraction she has towards Christian. Their story was fun, sweet, alluring and down right seductive. These Bianco brothers will bring you to your knees!
Blue Collar Brothers
Another fantastic book, another hot Bianco brother to drool over!
Crushing on the Cop is Cristian and Vanessa story.
I really admired Cristian’s fight, his tenacity and his swooniness…he is all that and a bag of kale chips (his choice, not mine!!)
And I wanted to smack Vanessa! First for her love of pumpkin spice, then for her reluctance in letting Cris in….I loved to hate her for a bit, then she brought me over to her side by the end of the story!
That’s the magic that is Piper and Rayne, they can take a character that you wouldn’t necessarily like and make her into someone, you can slightly understand and empathize with. She has some scars and is afraid to show her vulnerability, but when she finally gives in, she does so wholeheartedly.
Crushing on the Cop is a another delightful and fast paced read! I couldn’t put it down until the end! And what a heck of an ending it was! I cannot wait for Luca and Lauren’s story next!
If you are looking for a light hearted, smexy hot read, get your hands on this!
Another amazing book by these 2 truly talented authors!! They bring the characters to life in such a magnificent way and make you fall in love with them instantly. Vanessa didn’t stand a chance against Cristian’s persistence and the way he cherishes her was incredibly heartwarming.
Here’s to all the First Responders and the women who love them!!!!
Read: 4/5/19
Crushing on the cop was the second book in Piper Rayne’s Blue Collar Brother series. Although technically a stand-alone, it was a continuation from book one but this time focused on Cristian and Vanessa.
We met Cristian Bianco and Vanessa Flanagan in Flirting with Fire. Vanessa’s best friends used her paddle at a charity auction to buy a date with the hot cop, Cristian. Unfortunately, Cristian didn’t want to date his Commander’s daughter – way off limits- and Vanessa wouldn’t ever date cops. However, uncontrolled by them, their chemistry was smoldering hot.
I really liked Cristian. He was gorgeous, protective, sensitive, romantic and totally alpha. The perfect combination of soft and hard. I liked Vanessa as well – beautiful, strong, independent, snarky and fun. However, Vanessa had some deep rooted issues that over time became annoying. Thankfully, the authors were able to get through those parts quick enough so the strong, lovable woman emerged triumphant.
Additionally, I loved the dynamics between the brothers. They had the perfect mix of bonding, goofy, prankster, loyal, humorous and fun going for them. I laughed at their antics and loved that they were all central to the storyline. The authors continued to build up the last brother Luca – his relationship or non- relationship with the fiery Lauren – had major promise for fireworks, explosions, laughter and fun in Engaged to the EMT and I can’t wait!
Cristian is a cop and the middle brother in the family. He’s attracted to Vanessa but she seems to want nothing to do with him. Vanessa is the police commander’s daughter and should be off limits. The couple end up going on a date due to a charity auction. The sparks fly between them. Can Vanessa overcome her fears of a man telling her what to do? Will Cristian get a chance to show her he is different? This was a good read that I recommend.
Another great read from Piper Rayne! I’m giving this 4 out of 5 stars. This review is for an ARC, and reflects my honest opinion.
I absolutely loved Cristian, even more than Mauro. Honestly I couldn’t handle being with a cop (or firefighter), but these are very noble professions, and I swooned somewhat while reading. The story behind why Cristian was a police officer, and the kind of man he was, made me love him that much more. I liked Vanessa overall, but she wasn’t my favorite heroine from this duo of authors. I felt like we didn’t really know her that well, even after being in her head for half the book.
I loved seeing more of the characters I grew to love in the last book: Maddie, Mauro, Luca, Lauren, the Bianco parents, etc. I finished this book in two days, reading almost 2/3 of it in one night. It left off on a sort of cliffhanger like the previous book did, and it made me want to get my hands on the last book in the trilogy ASAP!
I highly recommend you check out this trilogy, and any other books, by Piper Rayne if you love contemporary romance. They’re mostly sweet books, but there are definitely some moments that’ll knock you over with feels!
The Bianco brothers are back! And sighs are guaranteed in this reading, because Cristian is a dream of protagonist. Handsome, athletic, polite, romantic and looking for a serious relationship. Where do I sign up? Joking aside, the most responsible, reserved brother, but with a huge heart, delivers a well-written book, with a story that lives up to expectations, funny, cute, with a little tension but that in the background shows the trajectory of a man who knows what he wants and goes after the woman he loves.
The thread is the date bought at the auction of the first book, which he hopes to look forward to and Vanessa wants to escape at all costs. Vanessa only has one rule and only one: do not get involved with cops. Her relationship with her father, police captain and chief of Cristian is at least troubled. After her mother’s death, her father made the best he could, but at some point the father-daughter bond was lost, feelings were pushed aside and they distanced themselves. Vanessa swore she would never date someone like her father and that is exactly why she should keep her distance from Cristian, since his profession, control mania, organization, planning, and aura of good boy are all she ever avoided. Too bad he’s so attractive.
But if Christian has all these characteristics, he also has an impressive patience and determination. And once Vanessa catches his attention, which he can not explain, he will spare no effort to convince her to lower her guard and give him a chance. Cristian will see far beyond the beautiful woman that everyone sees. He slowly breaks down Vanessa’s barriers and ends up seeing the person hiding from everyone. Even herself.
Vanessa’s secret is finally revealed, we discover the mystery surrounding her. A serious situation, which could have taken on greater proportions, but that counts on the interference of Cristian to solve the problem, which causes a tension between the couple, but nothing that prolongs in the narrative.
The characters in the other books are present, we will follow a little more of Maddie and Mauro, as well as Luca and Lauren. Vanessa’s father and the mother of the Bianco boys will also have their own plots, with some events relevant to the story.
Cristian was a dream. I’m completely in love with the “good” cop. Vanessa was an excellent choice to spice up his life. He falls in love with a woman the complete opposite of his personality. And the reader sees this couple working, sees how much they complement each other.
The book ends with a spectacular cliffhanger courtesy of Luca, the younger brother. I can not wait for the next one.
***ARC received in exchange of an honest opinion***
Vanessa is trying to start her own fashion line, and she is trying everything in her power to make it a reality. Even if it means working a sketchy job.
Cristian is a cop who is bound and determined to have his date with Vanessa so he can get her father off his back.
Vanessa and Cristian skirt around each other because they both think the other person wants a relationship. Their first date was the best example of this and I laughed so hard at the antics during this scene.
I thought that these two were a great couple even if it took Vanessa awhile to actually figure it out. She has always acted out to get attention and doesn’t realize that allowing people to help is not a weakness.
My favorite scenes were with the brothers. I cannot wait for Lauren and Luca’s story. That ending proves they are up to no good!
I loved Cristian . He was a all around good guy. Vanessa grew on me as the story went on. I was very curious what kind of secret Vanessa was carrying. At times I felt Cristian was begging to be given the chance to show her he was a good guy.
This is the second in the Blur Collar Brothers series that centers on the three Bianco brother. This is Cristian and Vanessa’s book. Cristian is the middle brother, a cop, nurturer and all around good guy. Vanessa won a date with Cristian at a bachelor auction, but refuses to go out with him since her father is his boss. Vanessa is a hot mess, and Cristian needs to work hard to win her over. Vanessa was annoying at times, but Cristian is such a great guy, you really wanted him to get his happily ever after. I cannot wait for Luca’s book!
The sexy and swoon-inducing Bianco boys are back, fighting for who gets to top my list of favorites!
Remember when I reviewed Mauro’s book and said there’s nothing hotter than a firefighter? Well, Cristian apparently didn’t take kindly to that remark so he brought the big guns out for his book (no pun intended).
This man – let me tell you – is AMAZING! He’s so sweet, caring, and considerate. He’s the ultimate good guy…until he isn’t. This man in blue has a real naughty streak and definitely has a side to him that you wouldn’t expect. He’s certainly not as squeaky clean as one would assume. And the fact he’s not a “one and done” kind of guy just amps up his appeal factor.
Vanessa is a bit of a mystery, and I think that’s one of the things that draw her to you. She may seem standoff-ish and not-so-nice at times, but be patient with her. She has a lot of walls that Cristian is going to have to break down before he gets to her heart. Fortunately, persistence is one of his strong suits.
I adore this story! These two were like oil and water at times, but the chemistry between them can’t be denied. And I love how we still get plenty of all three brothers and all three best friends. For now, Cristian and Mauro are neck-in-neck for the top spot, but I have a feeling Luca might not like that. I can’t wait to read his story, and I can’t wait for more of these brothers!
Crushing on the Cop was the second book about a trio of brothers. AND yes before you ask they are all sexy as sin and all in the service industry. BY that I mean they live to serve the public… EMT, Fireman and Christian is a policeman. In this book we get to know Christian up close and very personal. I have been waiting to see just want makes this seeming up tight cop tick and we learn all the what-nots as we explore his relationship “of sorts” with Lindsay. Who is Lindsay? She is his Commander’s daughter. And the complete opposite to him in just about everything there is to be except she is as hot as he is. This book is sext and hot and will light up your eReader. The amazing team of Piper Rayne not only gave us a great read in Crushing on the Cop they also gave us a wonderful deep reading experience about family and how much the Bianco family loves. So I invite you to take a step inside the lives of this deeply Italian family and see how love with all your being.
Wow!!! This book is just amazing!! As soon as I started reading it I couldn’t stop. I love Vanessa’s spunk and attitude. And how she makes Cristian work for it. But I love how he does and how he’s genuinely a great guy and so low key Alpha Protective and sweet and also so open and honest. I’ve read the duo Piper Rayne since they first came out and have stalk them and have loved them and they just keep getting better and better and I don’t know how its possible. Each book I read I love and is my favorite until the next book releases but if you ask me which is my favorite I couldn’t pick. So I highly recommend this book and any book they have written!!! 5 stars isn’t enough for them. – By Tina
I am so happy that I discovered Piper Rayne this year because I have absolutely fallen in love with this series! The premise of this series is what drew me in, nothing like when your gal pals all bid on dates for you. And next up in that crazy storyline is Cristian Bianco, the hot cop!
We get little sneaks of Cristian and Vanessa in Flirting With Fire and it just built up my eagerness to get my hands on this one. It was pretty evident that it was going to be a battle for these to two to finally get together. It was definitely more on Vanessa’s side since she’s a bit closed off and well has reasons why she’d NEVER pursue someone like Cristian. But boy did he push her buttons and I just loved him for it. I was rooting for Cristian the entire time because he really was a stand-up guy. I kept screaming, “Vanessa, how can you resist him?!”. I can definitely appreciate a man that goes after what he wants.
I love the brother element to this series, the banter between them is absolutely hilarious. I have three brothers and we’re all pretty close, so I totally get the family dynamics.
Crushing on the Cop is definitely an enjoyable and quick read! And it’ll leave you begging for the next book in this series. The chemistry between Cristian and Vanessa was instant and sizzling from the beginning and I loved his determination to break her walls down. This one had everything I was looking for in a romance read!
Piper Rayne
Cristian Bianco is downright delicious! Crushing on the Cop is book two in the Blue Collars Brothers series and I am seriously in love!
Cristian is not at all what I expected! Sweet, sexy and kind but boy does he have an alpha buried in there. I love the fact that he is a man on a mission and knows what he wants…and he wants Vanessa.
Vanessa is an independent woman yet totally closed off to everyone. She’s got secrets, daddy issues and more, but she’s definitely caught the eye of one hot cop after she won a date with him in an auction.
I enjoyed the banter, chemistry and sexy times between Vanessa and Cristian. I like that he gave Vanessa the space she needed to realize what exactly it was that she wanted. I love that we got more on Maddie and Mauro (from book 1), more family times and fun moments with friends. I’m really excited to see where book #3, Engaged to the EMT, takes us, especially after that ending!
A game of Cops and Robbers, anyone? I am so glad that I had the day off today, which happens to be release day. I always preorder every book written by Piper Rayne, and then wait very impatiently for it to be released, and they have not disappointed me yet, and this is no exception. I love the Bianco brothers! You do not have to have read the first book in the series, to completely enjoy this book. This is about the second brother, Cristian, who is a policeman. He is the more serious, of the three. Vanessa is the daughter of Cristian’s commander, and after living with a policeman her whole life, has made it clear that she will never be with one. They have written the most wonderful story, with just the right amount of seriousness and the right amount of humor put all together into a book that I did not want to put down, once I started it. I so enjoyed reading it, and now, I am waiting impatiently for Luca and Lauren’s story.
Book two of the Blue Collar Brothers, and it’s just getting better with each one! Cristian has so far had no luck with Vanessa in getting her for her date that she won. For Cristian it’s both that he wants her and the fact that she is his commander’s daughter. Vanessa is trying to stay as far away from Cristian as she can, she just knows that if she gives him an inch, he will take the mile and she will be the one to pay in the end. When they finally get to have their date, it is horrible on both their parts, but when Vanessa realizes that Cristian just wants to be friends, she calms down a bit and decides to give this budding friendship a chance. But when Vanessa really just wants to play cops and robbers grown up style, will she let herself open up and let Cristian in? Or is a friends with benefits relationship all they are good for?
This story was amazing!!! It has it all; funny bits that have you laughing out loud, drama (some that might make you tear up), a bit of danger, and naughty bits that were freaking steaming the kindle screen! I give this 5 stars and am sooo excited for the next book.
4.5*
Oh yeah, I am totally crushing on the cop! Cristian Bianco is EVERYTHING! He could arrest me, frisk me, do a full body cavity search- whatever he wanted and I’d be down for it all. He’s that unexpected hero- so sweet and kind, so responsible and dependable, but once you dig a little deeper you discover he’s got quite the alpha side and I loved it! But one thing he isn’t is a pushover, as becomes apparent in his dealings with Vanessa.
Vanessa’s a tough nut to crack. She’s strong, independent, and very closed off. A little too closed off, if you ask Cristian, and me if I’m being honest! She’s got her reasons, and they were understandable, to a point. I really wanted her to let down her guard with Cristian a little sooner than she did. There was a lot of push and pull between them, before the walls started crumbling. But once they did, we were treated to some smoking hot chemistry, lots of laughs, and a few real and raw emotions.
As I said, I adore Cristian! He was persistent and determined in his pursuit of Vanessa, and didn’t let her insecurities or her reticence get in the way of their growing feelings for each other. But he was also patient and caring with her, which made it hard not to fall in love with him. And I’m talking about me and Vanessa both!
It was really easy to crush on this cop!
***And I still have a total girl-crush on Lauren. Way to tease the heck out of us Piper & Rayne- I need her story stat!
This book is so great! Sexy/Sweet cop and the girl who does not want to admit she love him from just the first date. Cristian and Vanessa are so perfect for each other, Opposites attract! Piper Rayne really knows how to write a heroic romance!!!
This book is funny, and sweet and all the things a good romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!