I’m running from the LAPD and my evil step father. I wasn’t expecting Aiden, Andre, Gareth, and Casey.My mother finally calls to tell me she’s ready to leave my abusive, corrupt cop of a step father. I planned our escape down to T. I planned for everything except Jake being there when I got to her house. I shot him…with his own gun…in the worst place you can possibly wound a man. He yelled he was … can possibly wound a man. He yelled he was never going to stop looking for me and I would pay as I fled my life in LA. Jake always wanted my trust fund. I knew if he ever found me, I wouldn’t survive the encounter. He’d probably torture me first for what I did to him with his own gun.
I fled to New Orleans, thinking to hide among the tourists. The first thing I did was go to a salon to change my looks. There’s a huge, sexy, tattooed man sitting there getting a pedicure. He’s probably one of the most infuriating men I’ve ever met, trying to dictate my makeover and trying to convince me to come stay with him and his probably equally infuriating buddies. I underestimated the rum content in the drinks at the restaurant I agree to go eat with them at because I was starving and wake up in their huge fortress.
I make the best of my situation. I get to know Andre, the billionaire software developer who owns this huge house, Gareth, the wisecracking security guard, Aiden, the sensitive artist, and I don’t even know what to make of Casey. Casey totally avoids me. I jump at the chance when they all say they want to get to know me better. It’ll get my mind off my secret and they all want to protect me without asking what it is.
But how can I pick? What is Casey hiding? Will Jake find me here and hurt my new friends?
Dangerous Chess
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Fugitive (Misty)
- Her Cop (Casey)
- Her Artist (Aiden)
- Her Guard (Gareth)
- The Rook Takes Their Queen (Andre)
more
One of the pleasures in reading is when your assumptions are smacked down in a delightfully satisfying way. That’s what happened for me with this book. I *assumed* this was going to be one of those books where there was a gossamer thin plot between steamy bedroom antics & no thought would be involved. Not so.
I found this to be the opposite: an excellent, articulate, well written, well plotted, well fleshed out story that happened to include steamy bedroom interactions with the main characters. The writer (for me) managed to perfectly balance laying the foundations & backgrounds for the 5 characters without belaboring anything. I found I was immediately interested in Misty/Tasha (h) & the situation in which she found herself.
And the guys! How sexy, handsome, muscled, gorgeous they are, in addition to all being ex-military & friends since early childhood. But that isn’t all, each one has a different personality, different likes & interests, but they all seem to agree on one thing: Misty & protecting her. And they have the perfect solution to all her problems, if they can just get her on board & agree to it . . . .
I really liked the flow & writing style of the author, there was never a time when I felt yanked out of the plot from one thing into something else, the style was smooth in that the story flowed at an excellent pace, never hurried but never dragged out or padded with unnecessary details or description.
I also really liked Misty, because of her situation she had understandable angst but it was very seldom, very low key & never overwhelmed the character or story. And Misty very much cared for her 4 White Knights, her 2 main concerns was to avoid bringing trouble or danger to them because of her & she did not want to cause dissention among them in any way.
The guys were awesome too, Aiden was sweet & gentle; Andre was smooth & polished; Gareth was the jokester with a reflective side & Casey was brooding & intense but loving.
Because of all these factors, the writing, the plot, the characters I was heavily invested in all 5 characters immediately & wanted ALL of them to have a HEA together. My fingers were crossed through the entire book & several times I found myself concerned or worried if everything would or COULD turn out alright for the group.
The trouble is the villain just may have more resources available to use against her Knights they any of them realize . . . .
There is a lot of sizzling steam, intrigue, danger, betrayal & romance in this excellent & substantial 4 way romance. I genuinely enjoyed it very much.
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I think Misty is one very lucky girl. Sure she started out with the worst luck after her father died. But when she walked into the New Orleans Salon and met Aiden, she finally stumbled upon good luck. Not only can Aiden, Andre, Casey, and Gareth all protect her they love her. I love watching how she forms a different bond with each. It is quite the odd setup but it works for them once they all get their heads out of their butts and realize they will lose her by making her choose. She loves them all equally and for their own reasons. She shouldn’t have to choose. I am definitely glad she never had too. This crap with Jake and Dillion and their boss Rook is annoying. I want to know what his obsession with her is. On to the next book to try and get an answer.
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This book is great. I expect the rest to be better. It is entertaining and fast paced. I do hope you give it a chance. There is intrigue, action, and lots of love.
This is quite a quick read but still has depth to it.
The chemistry is good between the characters.
I found it to be a good read but not quite believable
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down from start to finish you just could not get enough with twists and turns hot and steamy like a rollercoaster ride of emotions that makes you want more with Tasha (Misty) with the four boys Aiden, Andre, Casey and Gareth lived in a castle with tall walls around like a fortress does Tash tell them everything?
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
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a corrupt cop for a step dad – she finds her estranged mom beaten and broken when she comes to rescue her from the domestic hell she fled from.
when he threatens to kill both of them, he really deserves the shot into his privates – embarassingly for him, with his own gun.
can Misty find happiness and well ending romance in a new life without destroying her new loves?
steamy harem romance and criminal action
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Her mother finally decides to get away from her step father who is a cop and a brute. But he is there and she shoots him inbetween his legs. He swear he will get her no matter what. She flees and is soon caught up with four men who said they will protect her. What will they do when they find out what she is running from? See where this will go
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If you having been holding back on reading this book don’t it amazing what’s not to love about four sexy retired army men. I love this book its steamy and it doesn’t disappoint on the criminal action either it’s a really fun read. I can’t wait to see what happens in book two.
This is a fantastic read and I thoroughly recommend it. Usually I find erotica full of sexy scenes and no plot, but this blew me away. Yes, there was plenty of those scenes but a strong storyline filled the book out.
Misty’s character was developed beautifully. From an unsure fugitive trying to stay alive, you find the real woman bytge end of the book. The four men are perfect for her.
Descriptions weren’t over the top, like a lot of these books are which was a refreshing change.
The plot developed at a steady pace and the author knows exactly how to hook you in.
I look forward to more from this author.
Misty is on the run after shooting her mom’s abusive husband. After she agrees to a dinner date with a guy she met getting a pedicure she drinks too much and finds herself waking in a huge mansion. There are four beautiful men here and she’s ready to get to know each one of them and they are ready to protect her with no questions asked. JB Trepagnier brings the heat in Fugitive and what more could you ask for, four hot men and action that will blow your mind. I can’t wait to see what JB comes up with next
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I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just couldn’t get enough of it and once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. I recommend that you read it.
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Misty is on the run from her step-father because he wants the inheritance she has from her biological father. She ends up in New Orleans disguising herself so that her corrupt cop step-father can’t find her. She meets Aiden, Casey, Gareth and Andre at a hair salon where she was getting her hair done. She is scared but is drawn to their protective nature. Misty is nervous about what will happen by her getting involved with the guys but she is tired of being on her own. The arrangement with the guys is that they all get alone time but with no sex so they can get to know her. However its not long before she is falling for each of them. Will Misty have to choose between the guys? Will her step-father find her?
This is a great story once I started it I was on the edge of my seat. The chemistry between them all is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Fugitive (Misty)-A Contemporary Reverse Harem Series (Dangerous Chess 1) by JB Trepagnier is a wonderful story to read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a new series. This story is action packed and a wonderful read I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading action packed stories.
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This is a really good book. From the very beginning you warm to the characters. It’s gripping and the sex scenes are well written and detailed without being over the top. It’s a fast read, but a really enjoyable one. Is it completely realistic? No, but then again isn’t that what fiction is for? If all books were always totally believable in every way they would be boring.
My only complaint is that it was too short – I wanted to keep reading. I guess I will just have to make do with reading other books by this author
Exciting and adventurous!
I like that Misty is not self centered and the last person she thinks about herself!
The plot was exciting and the introduction of character wants you to know more about them.
*Spoiler Alert* Who knew a hair cut could change your life as you know it?!!! Misty walked into a salon to change her trade mark hair into something totally diffrent and ended up meeting one of the four Alpha males who would become her friends and so much more. A case of insta love if I ever had heard or in this case read one. The charecters were so rich and relatable you could see this situation ( as far fetched as it is ) actually happening in the real world strictly because you can see these people walking around outside right now if you thought about it. Story was fast pased no real lag time so all and I say a good time had by all.
Romance story with a bit a action adventure to it.
Okay first in what appears to be a series. My first with reverse harem books. Have to admit that for me just a really steamy adult romance novel.
Have read this author’s “So Your Cat Wants to Kill You” book and liked that.
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Short read but full of action. I really felt for the main character. After being repressed by an evil man named Jake, Misty becomes desperate to save her mother. Things don’t go as planned and she ends up on the run. Intense reverse harem novella. Definitely recommended!
Very good book. I read it in one day. It was fast and to the point. The author did a great job adding drama about Misty family that created a nice mix to the story.
Now I’m wondering what’s in store for the next book!