From USA Today Bestselling author Kimberly Knight, comes book five in her strong, sexy, and suspenseful Saddles & Racks series. The few … Brad left the Marines and joined Saddles & Racks where the money helped pay her debt, and gave him the freedom to live a life without fear.
The unlucky …
Cassandra Davidson lost her parents when she was fifteen, and the only family she had left was her older brother, who cared more about himself than her. When Cassie was twenty-one, she was offered a job at a jewelry store. It provided more money than any other job she’d ever had, and the sense of a real career to improve her circumstances. But a better life requires sacrifice, and soon she’s left wondering if that means abandoning the life she’s always known or following her heart.
The fallen …
Brad and Cassie’s relationship starts to move forward after a life-changing encounter, but what will happen when Cassie disappears without a trace? Some secrets are meant to stay buried because …
Blood may be thicker than water …
But fate always prevails.
The Saddles & Racks Series
Book 1: Angels & Whiskey (Gabe & Autumn)
Book 2: Tequila & Lace (Paul & Joss)
Book 3: Champagne & Handcuffs (Seth & Cat)
Book 4: Rum & Coke (Vinny & Tessa)
Book 5: Gin & Jewels (Brad & Cassie)
Book 6: Paradise & Vodka (Nick & Ashleigh)
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Gin and Jewels Book 5 Saddles & Racks
By Kimberly Knight
5 Stars
Wow! What an amazing story! Very entertaining and well written! Loved the characters! Very captivating.
“… you’ll meet a woman who you’ll start to care about, and then before you know it, you’ll never want to go a day without her.”
Very highly recommend! A must read!
5 I need Bradley in my life today Stars!!! OMG Kimberly has done it again, she’s made me fall in love with a book character!
After devouring the first four books, I knew that I was going to need the next one in the series! And I can officially say that this one is my absolute favorite in the series! I loved the development or Cassie and Bradley’s relationship. I loved the twists and turns this book took, just when you thought you’d figure out where it was going, Kimberly took into a different direction!
This book is full of action, suspense, and passion! I dare you to not fall in love with this book and these characters! Kimberly knows how to write a store that will just capture you mind, body and soul and when it’s over you feel like a part of you is missing!! I will defintely recommend this book to anyone that needs/wants a book!
I love this series so much, and this latest installment did not disappoint! I’ve been waiting for Bradley’s story, and just like all the men before him, he fell hard and fast for his leading lady! I loved how he swore that he wasn’t cut out for love and marriage, but he ended up knowing exactly what our heroine needed when she needed it! He was so patient and kind, but also pushed her when she needed it!!
Cassandra has had such a tough life: losing both her parents at such a young age, having her brother be her legal guardian when all he cares about are money and drugs.. She feels all alone. She meets Bradley at his friends bachelor party and is immediately enamoured with the mysterious man who makes her feel things she’s never felt before. Cassie is very naive when it comes to men, but Bradley is always there to help her navigate through the fun of dating and all that comes with it. When danger lurks, and her brothers greed intensifies, will he be able to keep her safe, and keep her love when if all blows up in their faces?
I love the way this author adds suspense to all of her books! It’s my favorite part for me, and that’s what kept me glued to my kindle while I sped through this book! I loved Bradley comepltley, and though I understand that Cassie was younger, some of her actions got under my nerves a bit. I’m glad they both for their HEA, and I’m looking forward to more in this series!! 🙂
Ahhhhhhh!!!! I love the Saddles & Racks series so much!! Brad and Cassie are my favorite couple! Cassie is so sweet and innocent even though she has been through so much at the hands of her family. Brad is a hottie that has such a caring and nurturing side. They mesh so well together. This is a stand alone book but you still get to see your other favorite characters too. This book had the best mix of action and romance. I will admit I like my books steamy and super sexy and this one doesn’t have as much of that but that is what fit this story and it didn’t disappoint. I highly recommend ready this book and the previous books in the series.
I’m a big fan of this series and Cassie and Brad’s story did not disappoint. I started this story and next thing I knew a few hours went by and I finished. It has love, some suspense and sizzling chemistry, not to mention appearances from other characters in the series. When two characters find one another when they least expect it and give each other what they never knew they wanted, you know you found a great story. This is one series you do not want to miss.
I have found my new favorite in this series and I don’t want to let go. Bradley and Cassie have a relationship full of angst and emotion that filled my heart (while definitely breaking it at times too). I absolutely loved this read and how Kimberly packed everything in it from the emotions and some suspense with some unexpected twists and turns.
What a great read! Gin & Jewels has a bit of everything: drama, action, and romance. I read it straight through because I just had to know how it would end. I was not disappointed.
Cassie is so sweet and innocent. What a heartbreaking 22 years she has lived. I liked her immediately and wanted to give her a big hug. Brad is a military man and a true hero but very humble and down to earth. The way he took care of his mother and Cassie melted my heart.
The beginning of the book had a lot of back story that was important to the plot, but it did make the story a bit slow and plodding at first. Once the action picked up, I was gripped and couldn’t stop reading. What a ride! I was on the edge of my seat!
This is the fifth book in the Saddles & Racks series, but it can easily be read as a standalone book. That being said, the entire series is excellent; you will not want to miss a single book. I look forward to Nick’s story in book six.
4 star review of Gin & Jewels (Saddles & Rack #5) by Kimberly Knight
This is Bradley Rhodes and Cassandra Davidson’s story.
Leaving his job as a Marine Raider, Brad now finds himself working at Saddles & Racks. It means he can take care of his mother’s medical bills and is no longer in danger. When he meets Cassie, he is cautious but attracted.
I really admired Cassie and her determination to make the most of her life. After all she had no choice but to learn to stand on her own two feet, her only family being a self obsessed trouble making older brother.
Sometimes it’s hard to chose between ones’ family and doing the right thing and that is the situation Cassie finds herself in.
When Brad and Cassie finally come together, their blossoming relationship will be put to the test when Cassie suddenly disappears. Will Brad be able to save the woman who has come to mean so much to him or will the past destroy their chance of happiness?
Gin & Jewels had suspense, danger, intrigue, steamy scenes and characters that you couldn’t help but like. It was also great to see some familiar faces popping in which added to the experience.
Another great addition to the series and I look forward to reading more.
This story had a little bit of everything; romance, intrigue, tragedy and love. This story looks at Brad and Cassie’s story showing what people will do for family, even if they aren’t blood related.
Brad has always wanted to be a Marine but gave that up when his mum got sick and went into a more lucrative job at Saddle and Racks working to help pay for her medical bills and live his life without having to look over his shoulder. Cassie lost her parents when she was fifteen through tragic circumstances and now, she is left living with her brother who is doing everything he can to make a quick buck and make Cassie’s life harder than it should be.
This story focuses on how Brad and Cassie’s relationship develops when bad luck and outside forces try and stand in the way. It really is all about love and what you would do for your person, the one that means the most to you whilst having to let someone go!
This was a wonderfully written, beautiful story. It is part of the series but as I have only read this book by Kimberly Knight, I didn’t feel like I was missing out on too much other than some basic background information.
Overall, if you like a little bit of drama, love, tragedy and a darn good read, then this is the one for you. Brad is also not hard to picture in your mind
ARC received for a fair and honest review.
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Gin and Jewels is fabulous. How could you not fall in love with Brad and Cassie!
Brad is a typical male escort from Saddles and Racks. He couldn’t understand why so many of his friends had chosen women and love over the freedom and money of escorting. Brad had no plans of falling in any of their footsteps, let alone being the next of The Fallen. When Brad met Cassie, little did he know that his life was about to change.
Cassie had a very difficult time the last couple of years and was trying to save up money. She met Brad and little did she know that her life would be turned upside down, again. Brad had no intention of falling for Cassie the way he did, but he couldn’t get her out of his mind, and then couldn’t imaging spending a day without her.
Gin and Jewels is unlike the other Saddles and Racks books, but just as fabulous! Is blood thicker than water; or will true love win out in the end?
This book was amazing!! I was constantly biting my nails for the next page! It’s all about standing for what’s right and overcoming so many of life’s hurdles. Cassie is trying to pull herself up by her bootstraps and be the woman she thinks her parents would be proud of. Brad is (in his mind) paying his mom back for all she did for him. Together Cassie and Brad end you in a bad situation, but come out stronger, and discovering that they are actually enough and make each other better.
I was given the opportunity to read Gin & Jewels as an ARC for an honest review.
I have been waiting for this book since I finished the fourth book the first time back in July! It was definitely worth the wait! Bradley’s story is so sweet and interesting! Cassie is perfect for him in every single way!
Since this is a new book, I don’t want to give too much away so I will do my best to give a basic premise without giving too many details. Cassie loses her parents at a young age, making it so her older brother is the one taking care of, but he only cares for himself. At eighteen, she realizes that she needs to be the one to make sure she is taken care of so instead of school, she goes to work.
She meets Bradley while at work and their banter is so fun and cute! Bradley is such a sweetheart but he truly believes he isn’t ready for love and fights his attraction for Cassie as much as he can! But you can’t deny love! Their story is full of twists and turns that keep you turning the page wanting to know what happens.
The scenes between them are also super hot, much like the rest of the book. You definitely need a fan to cool you off! Bradley knows how to please a woman, and man… he has me wishing my husband knew some of his tricks.
All in all, it’s not my favorite but it was definitely worth the wait! I am honestly so excited because I know Nick is next and he is the elusive one that you’ve read about in the other books, but you don’t know much of anything so I can’t wait to get to know him!
If you haven’t read the Saddles & Racks series, I suggest starting with Gabe’s story in Angels & Whiskey and work your way up. Even though they are all standalone, you can get more of an in-depth look at the entire world Kimberly created by starting at the beginning.
This story was perfection in my opinion. It had everything I love, drama, mystery, love and so much more. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters were very likeable and I loved reading about them. I enjoyed the glimpses of the previous couples in this series too. I love this series so much.
4 solid stars!! I really liked Cassie and Brad’s story. I loved their connection. Story had lots of drama and action. Author did a great job! Once they overcame their troubles, it wasn’t long before they got their HEA. I liked that it didn’t happen right away, and they developed a friendship first. Overall great read!
Gin & Jewels is book 5 of the series Saddles & Racks. It can be read as a standalone. I did not feel lost of confused by not reading all of the previous 5 books, so do not let that deter you from reading this one. I really liked Brad and Cassie. I felt like their story was a little different from the usual plot line.
Cassie has had a string of bad luck, starting when she was a teenager. She stayed strong and persevered through it all. The only thing that bugged me was she did not stand up to her brother and allowed him to treat her horribly. Her Brother was very hateful towards her and he got what he deserved.
Brad was a good for Cassie, I liked his honesty with her from the beginning. He did not try to hide anything from her or lead her on. He did seem to fall for her quickly, but it wasn’t exactly instalove which sometimes be hard to believe.
Overall this book had it all, drama, love, some steamy shower moments and not to ruin it, but a happy ending. I definitely recommend reading this book. I plan to go back to the first one in this series and start reading it from the beginning.
Once again Kimberly wrote a great book the draws you in and makes you fall in love with the characters.
Wow! This book completely rocked my world!
Brad & Cassie’s story was amazing. I felt so bad for Cassie’s story and how badly her brother treated her, especially regarding her inheritance. Brad is working at Saddle & Racks when he first meets Cassie at her job at the casino. They had immediate chemistry. Cassie gets a job at a jewelry store, and when her brother and his friend find out about it, they decide to rob the place. Unfortunately, Brad just happens to be at the jewelry store when the robbery happens …..
I really liked Brad and Cassie together in this story since both have HUGE hearts. What Cassie goes through is absolutely horrible, but thankfully when the unthinkable happens, Brad is there to save the day.
Out of all of the Saddles & Racks books, I think this one is definitely my favorite. The story was well written with just enough angsty drama to keep it entertaining. I highly recommend reading this book!
I received an ARC for my honest review.
This is Cassie and Brad’s story and Book #5 in the Saddles & Racks series. This is my most favorite book of the series yet!! I read it in one sitting, I just couldn’t put it down! The storyline was engaging, heartwarming, and loaded with the all the feels. The characters are likeable, their chemistry sizzling, and their connection beautiful. This story has it all action, suspense, twists and turns, romance and love.. it will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat until the very end. This was such an amazing read, I highly recommend you give it a read you won’t be disappointed!!
I’ve read this entire series, and Bradley is BY FAR my favorite leading man!! I love watching a tough guy fall…
And, without giving anything away, I would like to add that Cassie’s brother is a POS. I have relatives like him, and I’ve seen what they do to a family–people they supposedly love. As Kimberly infers, blood is not always thicker than water. Sometimes the family we choose is stronger than the one we are born into.
I cannot recommend this book enough…and if you haven’t read this series…
What are you waiting for??
The latest installment in the Saddles & Racks series is fantastic! It’s action-packed, swoonworthy, and a book that I couldn’t put down. I’m reading the series backwards – I started with this one and am working my way to the beginning – but this book is definitely fine to read as a standalone. While I do recommend you read the whole series, it’s OK to jump in now and fall in love with all the characters.
Cassie and Brad don’t really start out as two people you’d think would be together, but once their chemistry becomes evident, their relationship takes off. There are a couple of twists in the book that definitely had me gasping out loud – and for a quick second, I expected the book to just end because some of the things that happen just seem so finite (you’ll see what I’m saying as you read it). Cassie and Brad have to overcome so much personal and emotional baggage to even have a shot at love, and this books gets really deep really fast in some parts. It’s a definite pageturner that you’ll love.
Thanks to Kimberly for providing an advanced copy of this book; it’s fantastic (just like her other books are)!
Gin & Jewels had me up reading into the night. I was hooked from the moment of Brad’s very vocal denial. He asked a stranger, Cassie, to confirm he was correct in front of his friends in a casino. He might as well have screamed from the roof top “I’m going to fall, and fall hard!”
Brad is loving life as an escort. The money is good and the benefits are even better. Why would he want to give it up? Maybe it is crossing paths with Cassie again, or the danger they seem to find them selves in, but life is changing.
The author has developed a couple of really nasty characters. They are cold. They are self centered. They are devious. They had my stomach turning. They could destroy any hope of Brad and Cassie having a future.
Whatever it is that makes you react, get ready to be on the edge of your seat. Make sure you grab some popcorn because this thrilling, suspenseful romance will have you flipping page after page wanting, no needing to know what is going to happen next. These are two people that if they didn’t have bad luck then they would have no luck at all.