Gabe is the 11th book in the Reed Security series. It is suggested they are read in order.“What’s all this?” Cap asked.“You asked me to bring dishes.”“No,” he said slowly. “I asked you to bring a dish.”“Yeah, and when I asked what kind, you wouldn’t f&king answer me. You just said enough for everyone. So, I dug through my cabinets and brought every f&king dish I could find.”I pointed to … f&king dish I could find.”
I pointed to all the dishes scattered on the counter. Sinner was laughing at me and Cap was groaning. I just stood there staring at them.
“I don’t get what’s so f&king funny.”
“A dish, a$$hole. You know, food?” Cap laughed.
“No, a dish is just that, a f&king dish. If you wanted me to bring food, you should have f&king asked.”
“I did!” Cap said loudly. “I said that everyone was being asked to bring a dish.”
“Since when does that equate to food? Food is food. A dish is something you put food in.”
“That’s what women call it,” Sinner laughed. “When you go to someone’s house and they ask you to bring a dish, they mean a dish of food.”
“Do I look like a woman to you? Do I look like the type of guy that would know what the f&k ‘a dish’ is, besides the obvious?”
“Man, if you’re ever gonna get a woman to settle down with, you’re going to have to learn their lingo,” Sinner laughed. “A dish means food, unless it means a dish.”
“Thank you for that, a$$hole. Now it all makes sense.”
He squeezed my shoulder. “No problem. You’ll get the hang of it. It’s really not too hard once you have a few hundred fights.”
“Or you could do what I do and just keep a f&king list on the fridge,” Cap said.
“Yeah? How many lists are you up to now?” I questioned. “How do you even keep track of what list is for what?”
“It’s pretty simple. I have a list for things I’m supposed to say in certain situations. I have a list of things never to say. I have a list of chores that she expects me to do right away. I have a list of things I can put off without pissing her off too much. And last but not least, I have a list of different looks and phrases, and their meanings.”
“Now that sounds like it would be helpful. Isn’t there some kind of book that women write to let us dumb f&ks know what the hell they’re thinking?”
Sinner shook his head. “Unfortunately, no. They think we should just ‘know’ this stuff or ‘figure it out’ on our own. Like I have time to sit there and decipher every look and tone in her voice,” he scoffed.
Gabe. Sexy, badass protector with some interesting sexual proclivities.
Isabella. Mother of two and currently filing for divorce.
One night at a bar brought them together, but could Gabe opening the door the morning after actually tear them apart?
He’s not ready to walk away, yet she’s not sure she’s ready to move on. Before he even realizes it, he’s falling for her and her adorable hellions.
He’ll do anything to keep her, including following the unorthodox advice from Knight.
But someone wants her out of the picture, and that only fuels his desire to keep her forever.
They say you don’t realize what you’ve got until it’s gone…
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I love and loathe when these books come out! Love because I can’t wait to read them, but loathe because it means I have another month to wait for the next one!! As you’ve come to expect of this series, it’s a brilliant read with the normal array of characters we’ve come to love. If you haven’t read any of this series yet – where have you been? You’ve missed so much! This can easily be read as a stand alone, but the previous books are so brilliant why wouldn’t you want to read them? and as the same characters appear in the series (differing main characters in each) you can fully understand and feel more immersed in the storyline. This one follows Gabe and Isabella and the laugh out loud moments they have, as well as the normal security threat we’ve come to expect where the boys can come racing in to save the day! I seriously recommend if you read one series of books this year – make it this one!
Well, the author has delivered another home run for her readers. Her stories can be anything from flat out hilarious to gut wrenching emotional & everything in between. Gabe is one of her lighter themed & funny romances & I enjoyed it immensely.
Gabe works for REED SECURITY, he is gorgeous, ripped, intense & lethal. He’s excellent at his career being a field security agent & takes his work seriously & is a consummate professional.
But, ever since he stumbled on a fellow team member engaging in an exploit of a sexual nature Gabe finds he’s ribbed with regularity by all his coworkers about his proclivities, preferences & tastes of the bedroom kind. And while Gabe shrugs off these jibes, he’s sure in the knowledge he’s only looking for fun, not a relationship.
But then he encounters Isa & their explosive one night stand whips him around 180 degrees. However, while the lethal & gorgeous Gabe finds himself needing & anxious to completely seal the deal with Isa & her 2 young children, Isa still in the process of finalizing her divorce is not at all sure she wants or even can enter into a permanent relationship so quickly.
But Gabe is intense & focused, & he’s intensely focused on obtaining the 3 new people in his life he views as ‘his new family’ . . . . .
This one is full of cute interactions between a tough guy & 2 little kids, a hardheaded man & the woman he is determined to get, a hardheaded woman determined to apply the brakes to a hardheaded man, a mystery, suspense, danger, a soon to be ex that is really ticking Gabe off AND Isa’s over the top brother, Cazzo, who is NOT happy Gabe is involved with his sister & has terrifying ways to display his displeasure. Add to that the oft times ridiculous & frightening romantic advice his fellow Reed Security team members offer him (especially Knight), Gabe’s frequent romantic missteps & his awkward attempts to makeup
you have a light but fun & loving romance between 2 people stumbling their way to true love.
But outside forces darken the lover’s lives bringing suspense & potentially fatal ramifications to those Gabe has come to adore & love.
And one thing you don’t want to do is mess with a Reed Security man’s woman.
I think the reader will find this story makes them smile, laugh, wince, feel for both Gabe & Isa, enjoy the firm bond of brotherhood & family the Reed Security men & their women have, cringe at the tense & dangerous events but most of all root for Gabe & Isa to have a HEA together.
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I’ve been waiting for Gabe’s story for a while now and now that I’ve read it, I’m not disappointed at this read 🙂 Gabe and Isabella’s (by the way, never imagined who Gabe’s love interest would be so it was a nice surprise though) story was not only hot but it was also interesting because Isabella is a divorced woman with two kids and I was happy at how well Gabe and Isabella’s relationship evolved and progressed with them included as well
Not saying there wasn’t any drama because there was, as well as some misunderstandings, miscommunication and also some obstacles to overcome from both Gabe and Isabella’s part but they did and they conquered and got their happy ending after everything and I was truly happy for all of them 🙂
I also can’t wait for the next story and see who of the remaining sexy alpha males fall for their women next 😉
I enjoyed Gabe and Isabella’s story, the witty dialogue/banter, funny moments,sexy times and action. Gabe does not hold back and tells it like it is which gets him in some hot water with Isabella at times. I loved his interactions with Isabella’s kids, especially Enzo who provided some lighthearted and funny scenes that had me laughing as I was reading. There were times that I did not really like Isabella because of her attitude but as the story progressed, I warmed up to her. I also did not like how Sam aka Cazzo treated Gabe in this book and he came off as a jerk. These two had their work cut out for them if they wanted a future together and they had to learn to compromise. I liked following their journey and seeing them get their HEA.
I really liked this book. It had me laughing a lot. I couldn’t put it down.
I loved Gabe and Isabella together, it all started with The Pub. I loved that Gabe didn’t care what anyone thought he still went for it. I loved how they interacted and how Gabe was with the kids.
I can’t wait for more.
Gabe and Isa!
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The heroine: Isabella – little sister to Cazzo (Sam). Isa just left her husband and moved into a house closer to her brother Sam. Sam takes her two children for the night so she can unpack. After having a glass of wine, Isa decides to go out and pick up a man instead of unpacking.
The Hero(es): Gabe – in the past his co-workers have thought he might be into men, because he walked in on Hunter and Lucy in the act and just kept watching. So what? He likes to watch, he really wasn’t just staring at Hunter like they guys told Hunter.
The Story: Gabe picks up Isa at the local bar and finds out in the morning that she has two young children and is in the process of getting divorced. After spending some time with all three of them he decides that having a family doesn’t sound as bad as he originally thought.
This series gets more funny with each book you read. The guys think their women are complicated beyond belief and have all sorts of opinions on how to handle different situations, especially when you are just falling in love. The women think the men are out of their depth and need direction.
“Because men are ridiculous. See, they can’t actually think on their own. Their brains are so simple that they don’t know how to do something that’s outside their comfort zone. Give them an engine to fix and they’ll tear that thing apart and put it back together so fast your head will spin. But hand him a ring and suddenly he doesn’t know what to do.”
Gabe is a great guy all around, but he definitely has never dated a woman with kids before, actually he can’t remember the last time he actually went on a date. He is more at home with how he met Isa and is usually a one and done kind of guy.
The book is both super steamy and utterly hilarious and the more I read of this series, the more I want. I can’t wait for the next book!
This is the eleventh book in the Reed Security series and the author just keeps it going with Gabe and Isa’s story. Gabe is the intense, consummate professional security agent with the company but he has “certain tastes,” which reminded me of the classic line from the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. However, as soon as he meets and has a one-night stand with Isa, Gabe’s world is flipped on its axis. Isa is going through a challenging time with her divorce and is not so sure she wants to get involved with another man; not to mention she has her children to think about as well. Overall, this is one engaging drama filled action packed storyline with some surprises that will have the pages turning until the end. I just cannot get enough of Gabe and the other books I have read in this series. I highly recommend picking this one up and getting started asap!
Gabe and Isabella took my heart because I could relate to what they were going through her being a single mother and going through a divorce. Even though their chemistry and connection was explosive it’s not easy. I had a hard time sometime with the back and forth. I was still riveted on edge trying to figure out who was after her. It’s exciting, sexy, and suspenseful.
I just love Gabe and all his weirdness. His and Isa story had to be one of my favourites! So many beautiful and funny moments!
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5 LOL stars for Gabe!! I love this series and Gabe is the perfect example as to why. Gabe and Isa’s story is hilarious. I love that Gabe ends up dating Cazzo’s brother. Out of all the crazy that works there he had to end up his sister. Isa is a pleasant surprise and fits perfectly in the crazy that is this series.
I say this every time but it’s still true, Reed Security is absolutely one of my favorite series. Lagomarsino has created an amazing group of characters that add to each of the books and make them what they are. I just loved everything about Gabe.
Gabe’s story might be my favorite of this series of what I’ve read so far. It’s funny and foul-mouthed, with some heat-packing moments. Gabe and Isa have an amazing night together, and they both feel that spark. But there are definitely some hurdles that need to be overcome before they can get their HEA. Good sexy fun read, with some angst.
When Gabe goes to the bar, he takes a beautiful woman home named Isabella. Who is she? What do we learn the morning after? How does it affect things for Gabe? Oh, the unpleasant and uncomfortable life at work after his one-night-stand is so funny. Who are Vittoria and Enzo? How do they know Matteo? What is Sam’s deal? Gotta love a good car chase!!! This story was so twisted it was funny at times. Especially Enzo and Vittoria when people break-in. Then again at the wedding, I could not stop laughing. Read and see what happens!!!
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Women has different meaning for the same words and men can take time to find out what they really mean. This happens to him by his friend. He meets her and wants more than one night but someone is after her. Will he keep her safe? Will he fall for her.children and her? See if he will
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I LOVED this book I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard at a book. I love the relationship between the guys and what they have with their woman and Gabe with Isa is no different.
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Addicted to the series, absolutely love it.
Each book just gets better and better every time I read a book from the series. Wonderful characters that can be related to. These books you won’t want to put down, you’ll be hooked from the start, I enjoyed reading them. I’d recommend your books to anyone. Loaded up with a drink so I could cuddle up and read it. You can relate to some part of the story with the characters as you never know what you’ll come across or what will happen but it’s so worth reading until the end and getting your hands on the next book. If you haven’t read the series it’s a much read. There is also another side series that goes with it and I recommend reading them as well.
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This is book 11 in this series. While it can be a standalone, with all the characters in this book from the previous books, it would be beneficial to at least read some of them to help you understand the dynamics and just learn who everyone is. During this book I had to refer back to a book or two to remind myself who everyone was. Love this series but since it has been going on for a while, there are quite a few people in and out of this book.
Gabe works for Reed Security and is very serious about his job. When he meets Isa, he knows he wants her. And when they get together it is explosive. But getting Isa to agree that they should be together will take some work. Plus she is still going through a divorce and it isn’t final yet. Isa has her doubts of getting out of one relationship and jumping right into another one. And she has two kids that are her first priority. Can Gage get Isa to know that she is the one for him? While this had mystery and action, it was also funny in places and very well thought out. Greatly enjoyed this book!
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Gabe is one the security alphas who happens to have a rep as a player.. he meets izzy and is head over heals..but one problem her brother is his teammate. Such a fun read. I laughed and I cried.
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This was a great read, Isabella is smart, sassy, sexy and the perfect counterpart to Gabe, there is plenty of laughs, tension, sexy times and times of doubt that kept me hooked and turning the page. I really need ot go back and read the books I have missed in this series as the characters are fantastically Alpha, love-able and alas totally stupid at times when it comes to females !! lol
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I enjoyed this new story in the “Reed Security” series. It’s well written with a good plot and great characters. Gabe and Isa are wonderful!! Two very determined individuals with some fantastic chemistry. This is a really good story with some suspense but also sweet sexy and some fun moments.
Really liked this book – had a lot of trouble putting it down to go to bed and to work. I loved Gabe’s character, and was so glad to see that he found someone so special. It’s a shame that Isa’s brother Cazzo didn’t take things so well at the beginning. Gabe was so unsure about Isa’s kids, but they took to him so well that it made him think about forever with her – he was ready for that before she was. I thought that her ex-husband was going to be a huge problem, but he finally backed off, and just wanted be involved with their kids. The books in this series just keep getting better – can’t wait to read more!
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