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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Gabe: A Reed Security Series Romance by Giulia Lagomarsino. I could stare at this cover ALL day! And I am so glad that the man (Gabe) inside the story is just as hot as the one on the book cover! They make the stories so much better. I have read most all of the books in this series, so I have been able to follow along with the other characters that pop up from previous books and that is definitely one of the best parts with this series (other than its FABULOUS!). This one has snarky and loveable characters, lots of drama, and strong plot. I enjoyed this book and the series overall and do recommend it to others.
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Gabe Moore is a man that loves everything about a woman. He has quite the “salty” language and makes no excuses for it. He also has a great sense of humor. It gave me a chuckle a time or two. Isabella “Isa” knows how to put her brother in his place. His story is book two in the series – if you need to catch up. She’s just come out of a bad relationship but you can tell that she still knows how to flirt.
Our author seems to be on a roll. All of a sudden, each story seems better than the last. No two books seem the same, which is good for us. Each story takes us on a different adventure. Seeing the heat between our main characters builds as the story progresses. Ms. Lagomarsino also takes the time to create two cuties. You have to pull out the sympathy card for Isa who has a lot on her plate but you can feel the love she has for them – plus they’re part of the reason that you’ll get a laugh at Gabe’s expense. In creating the interactions between Gabe and Isa, they seem so natural and believable. She also had me curious as to whether men actually do what the group did for Gabe.
This is another of our author’s books that I just couldn’t seem to put down. I didn’t want it to end – especially when there’s some suspense going on. Though I know it has to because how else will I get to the next book in the series – yes, the author’s not done yet. It does make it hard to go back and read what I’ve missed because I keep wanting to move forward. But since I don’t really feel that I’ve missed anything so far, I know that at some point I will get caught up – just not right now.
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Gabe was literally your typical playboy. Had no cares in the world and lived for having a good time. Then he meets Isa and as usual he was in for a wild one night stand as was she. But the next morning when he tires to leave and comes face to face with his team mate things are taking a turn for the ‘worse’ or is it. Isa is the sister of one of his co-workers.
Isa’s life has been an uphill lately. After a hard break up of her marriage. She is starting over with her kids and the last thing she needs is another man. But for some reason Gabe is getting under her skin and it seems like she and her kids are doing the same thing to him.
Looks like the wild passionate one night stand might just be something that both of them are not quit ready to admit could turn into something so much more.
What a nice surprise read. I signed up for this ARC without actually reading the whole blurb. All I read was a single mother and that got me hooked. This book was a good surprise. Hot, steamy, sweet, romantic funny and so much more. Definitely a good read for me
After learning of Gabe in the previous books I wondered how his story would unfold. I was truly surprised and did not expect him to fall for someone like Isabella. Gabe and Isabella’s romance, although not a new concept, was hilarious, romantic and action packed. In line with the “heartthrobs” from Reed Security, Gabe fits right in. I cannot wait for the next installment in this series.
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This author has me hook, line and sinker. I have been waiting for this book and when it came available I squealed! I love Gabe and his roles in the previous books but for him to get his own story and meet his own woman, yes please! This was a great read which if you have read Giulia’s books you will know that you have no idea what you are in for and how fast the fork in the road can change the whole story. It is absolutely awesome. This Reed Security book is no different. It is hilariously funny, hot & steamy and just amazing the story that Gabe and Isabella take us readers through. I highly recommend the series if you have not read it, this can be read on its own but to truly enjoy the secondary characters and their comments, the whole series is a must. You will not be disappointed but beware, you may fall into the Reed Security world and not tumble out until you have read each book, yes, they are that good. 🙂
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I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I loved Gabe and Isabella. I also love the other me. I was laughing out loud a bit at this book. This book was a great addition to the series w/ great characters. Can’t wait for whats next!!!
4 1/2 Stars
I like the way this author creates her characters. This book is a continuation of a series which seems to get better and better.
Gabe was pretty hilarious in his straightforward and kind of simple way that he thought and processed information. He spoke without really thinking and was pretty honest, which got him punched out by Sam. A lot.
That scene where he was tied to the chair and interrogated by Sam was priceless.
Isa was a tough talking, snarky heroine that kept this storyline colorful and real. Worn out and demoralized, but not beaten down, her toughness shines through as she tried her best to move on from her cheating ex and be the best mom possible to her two young children.
I loved when Sam finally realized what a jerk Matteo was, and the way he protected and stood up for his sister.
Well written, sexy, and sweet romance that pairs Gabe with Isa and her two kids. He doesn’t know what hits him as he finds himself deeply involved with his ready made family and is willing to risk everything for them.
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Gabe did have a kink that Isa accepted, I have to admit her dream sequence freaked me out a bit and I thought “oh no!” I felt a bit better when I realized Gabe didn’t instigate that orgy and it was a dream, but I wished I could unread that part of the story. It kind of spoiled the perfect five Stars I was feeling for this book.
Other than that hiccup in the story, there was just enough drama, action,adventure, and steamy times to keep this truly entertaining from start to finish.
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Humor and big muscles
I loved the gap between a Gabe, big brute extremely effective in his work in safety, with big caliber, but who turns big clumsy teddy with the woman he loves and her family and that he does not understand not because she seems to speak another language. Not to mention that this is Cazzo’s sister, (see the previous stories) and that the first thing Cazzo does when he discovers their couple is to hurt him even if they work together. Added to this is the future ex-husband who tries to manipulate Isabelle, again, so that she becomes his trophy wife again when he has happily cheated on her.
I find that the conflicting feelings of the characters are very well built: I felt the panic and misunderstanding of Gabe with a family he wants to integrate, and the hesitations of Isabelle with this mountain of muscles that never reacts as she expects : sometimes he has extraordinary reactions with her children, and at other times he is completely offbeat and places Isabelle in complicated educational situations to catch up.
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I love this series!! Gabe and Isabella had me laughing so hard at times! You definitely should read the series! The way they get together and the things they do… you have to read it to find out!
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I found GABE to be hilarious at times! I knew that Gabe’s story was going to be good, but wow I did not see the combination of Isa and him. And it is absolutely hilarious that Isa is Capo’s sister! And poor Gabe … when he has trouble trying to decide what to do and how to handle things, he turns to the men of Reed Security for advise. Bad idea, but an absolutely hilarious part of the book.
And poor Isa. Not only does she have to deal with Gabe, but also Capo. And he really fell down in the beginning of the book in my opinion, but he did eventually redeem himself in my eyes. But I really wanted to smack the crap out of him.
What I liked more than anything in this book … the heart wrenching drama was not there! Don’t’ get me wrong, the last book was AMAZING, but I liked that this book had the drama toned down. That made me very happy with the story. And it also helped that there were some SCORCHING scene’s within its pages.
Overall, a very humorous and fun read. Again, the characters are awesome and the situations that they find themselves in and funny and at times sad. But what I really liked about GABE was how many times I smiled as I read. The storyline itself was great and the story went quickly. So, definitely a recommend in my book. Happy reading!
Gabe is at the bar with his Reed Security buddies when he spies and picks up Isa. Unbeknownst to him, she is Cazzo’s younger sister and she doesn’t know he works with her brother. She is in the process of divorcing her jerk husband who wants a good wifey to stay home, take care of the house and kids while he is philandering. Gabe meets her two kids and her brother at the door the next morning. Things don’t go so good for him when her brother finishes with him. But he is determined that she is the one. Her kids are adorable and funny. Now, you want to talk about funny? This book is worth the hairy legs and granny underwear!! There’s some drama with a hairy spider and some jewel hunters. Not as hair (there’s that hair thing again) raising as some of the other books, just just as enjoyable as is the whole series!
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This is the eleventh book in this phenomenal series, and each book just seems to get better and better. Gabe and Isabella have a one night stand, and he comes face to face with one of his co-workers the following morning that is her brother and is bringing home her two children. This series is a must read, you will not be disappointed. This is a fantastic story which is well written and filled with witty banter, humour, and is an all round entertaining read. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more from this talented author, whose work I highly recommend for all.
Gabe is a bada@@ security expert with Reed security.
He is single but not against finding what his friends have.
Isabella is in the middle of a muddy divorce from her abusive and over bearing husband and father of her two young children.
Meeting Isabella was a treat for Gabe she and her children are everything he could want but there is a little problem she isn’t ready for another alpha male in her life.
Her husband isn’t finished with her and his children he wants her gone permanently.
Now Gabe is in protection mode and will not lose her or her children.
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I received this ARC and am voluntarily giving my honest review. In a long line of Reed Security to fall, Giulia Lagomarsino now gives us Gabe and Isabella’s story. Have you been following the series? If so, you get all the warm fuzzies, chuckles and belly laughs from the characters bickering and banter, along with a plot that is woven through that will keep you enthralled. Like a success comic, this author has a unique ability to peg emotions, time a witty come back, and deliver them to the reader so they are welcomed and relatable. Congratulations on another great read.
I loved how Gabe and Isa’s characters were actually more like a role reversal than I’ve ever read. Isa goes out looking for a one night, toe curling one night stand when she lays eyes on Gabe. Gabe is up for the challenge but opening the door the next morning was a real eye opener for him.
Gabe decided that Isa was the “one” but what if she didn’t want to be? What if she was too leery because of the first man she married? She definitely wanted to go slow but Gabe had one speed apparently and that was fast!
I cracked up in when he was dealing with her kids. The things that he would say would have me giggling and thinking to myself “yeah, he hasn’t been around kids much!”
Will Isa be able to let Gabe all the way in or is it all for nothing? Will Gabe be able to keep her and her kids safe when she needs it the most?
Yet another superb book from Giulia Lagomarsino. I just love reading about Reed Security! The book is fastpaced and wellwritten. The storyline is superb and entertaining and the characters are wonderful. I love all members of Reeds Security and their feisty women and families. Can not wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend you to check this out!
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*SPOILERS*Gabe’s novel is loveable and funny. It shows you how relationships can be complicated but worth every tear and struggle. The Reed Security men are a band of Brothers so you dont mess with their family but what happens when you fall for one if their sisters? Gabe shows you that in the end he gets what he wants and no one will stop him.
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I am totally hooked on the Reed Security Series! I love the characters and their dynamics. The women are strong, independent. This was another great one in the series. You can read this standalone but its also great as part of the series!
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These books just keep getting better and better with every new one that releases.
I loved this book so much, it was so relatable. I couldn’t stop reading. I laughed so much at different times my family must have thought I was nuts.
Another fantastic story. One of my favourite series.
Each book I read by Giulia Lagomarsino leaves me more and more impressed by her incredible talent with words! Her books cover such a wide range of situations and topics yet she does right by each of them.
In this story, the heroine Isabelle/Isa is a mother of 2 going through a divorce. The hero Gabe is a Reed Security agent. The roles are reversed here with him wanting marriage and a serious relationship right away while she hesitates and tries to keep it casual.
This book had me literally laughing out loud at so many instances with Gabe dealing with the kids, message exchanges between Isa & her sister and many others.
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