She’s the maddening, ridiculously cute trespasser who sneaks on my property to play with my rocks.(No euphemism—she really does just look at rocks.)He’s the grumpy, unbelievably handsome rancher who has the best rocks to study in the area.(What on earth would rocks be a euphemism for?)After months of resisting the urge, I finally haul her over my shoulder to escort her off my land.(Really, why I … over my shoulder to escort her off my land.
(Really, why I haven’t done it before now is beyond me.)
After months of being clueless, I finally notice that his land isn’t the only thing hard around me.
(Really, how it escaped my attention before now is beyond me.)
She’s so friggin’ responsive.
He’s so brawny and burly.
The next time she sneaks in, I’m ready for her.
The next time I sneak in, he shocks the heck out of me.
To be fair, the woman is utterly injury-prone.
To be clear, the man has apparently lost his ever-loving mind.
I just want her to stay safe and out of trouble for a change.
So…I cuff her to the bed.
For a few hours, tops, while I take care of some ranch things that can’t wait.
And now I’m wondering what the hell’s going to happen next.
His constant alpha protectiveness is, yes, very sweet, but seriously?
I should be more outraged by this.
Really, I should be.
But…now I’m kind of curious what’s going to happen next.
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The HARD, FAST, AND FOREVER Series
– Book 1: Bare Ass in Love (Jason & Summer)
– Book 2: Hard Ass in Love (Logan & Nicole)
– Book 3: Gruff Ass in Love (Cade & Katelyn)
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Sasha Burke is back with Gruff Ass in Love! This time around we get Cade and Katelyn’s sexy and steamy story! Though this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone, however, the previous books were just as sexy and steamy. Cade is a rich rancher with a beautiful and stubborn trespasser. Cade was stubborn, sexy and grouchy. Katelyn was so damn lively and spirited and a whole bunch of charming.
Cade and Katelyn had great chemistry and banter. There is no crazy drama, just two people with a crazy connection, some rocks, an alpha male and the woman who drives him crazy. Sasha Burke gives us funny and sexy romantic comedies that are just so much fun to read. Gruff Ass in Love was full of steamy chemistry I could not put down.
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This was a quick and easy read featuring one protective alpha cowboy and one gorgeously geeky grad student. I loved their banter and their POVs. The humor was quirky and engaging and made me laugh with their antics. Cade wasn’t over the top, but he knew how to assert himself with no problems. I liked Katelyn’s character, but her clumsiness started to feel a little bit overdone later in the story. This was a good swoony romantic read.
I really enjoyed this one from start to finish. I was hooked right from the beginning. I loved the way Cade is with Katelyn. Cade is definitely alpha and gruff, but Katelyn flips a tender protective switch in Cade. I liked Katelyn’s clumsy personality and how she brings out a different side to everyone on the ranch. There is a ton of humor and heart in this book, but it also delivers on the heat. I have to say though the humor is one of my favorite things about the book. The playfulness that Katelyn brings out in Cade is another. This is one you definitely don’t want to pass up on. I had a book hangover because i just couldn’t put this one down.
Burke does what she does best. She tempts. It’s okay to get a little naughty when the outcome turns out so nice. Gruff ***in Love breaks all the rules. Cade and Katelynn are a firework. Don’t stand too close. You might get burned.
Fun story and super sexy. It cracked me up how she always thought she pulled one over on him but unbeknownst to her, he was always 2 steps ahead.
Only thing I did not like was her reveal to Cade. Just didn’t make sense to do it that way.
For heaven’s sake, this book should come with a warning label!
Words are not enough to convey just how much I loved this book. If you’ve ever enjoyed reading romantic comedy with fantastic characters and a good dose of steam, you don’t want to miss this one. Cade is as alpha as a book boyfriend can be, gruff and growly enough to curl the toes of a nun with such a soft spot for those he cares about. Katelyn is feisty and adorable, the perfect sparring match for Cade, a woman who just can’t help making the world around her a brighter, better place.
As with the previous books I’ve read by this author the writing is stellar, the chemistry and tension is hotter than hot, and the multifaceted characters are instant favorites. The witty banter between all the principle characters is filled with so many laugh-out-loud moments that required putting the book down and wiping away tears. From the curmudgeonly old drama king next door to the four stages of drunkenness when Katelyn discovers moonshine, this book is a non-stop adventure that was a true joy to read.
In addition to the light-hearted humor and delightful characters, there’s real heart and love throughout this book. The history that both Cade and Katelyn have with the land is beautifully, if hauntingly, depicted and binds them together on an elemental level. The humor is only exceeded by the emotional depth of the story, making this one of my top favorite reads this year. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I really enjoyed this romance. It has a storyline that is super funny and super hot. The chemistry between Katelyn and Cade was off the charts, their banter clever and their emotions sweet. Simply this is a delightful book that was a joy to read.
Not only will you being laughing your butt off with this one but you will probably need multiple panty changes too. I love the give and take between Katelyn and Cade. They just have this amazing chemistry that makes you feel that they have been together forever even when they are just kind of starting out as “friends”. I love how they both take each other as they are. You’ll just have to read this one to get the full Cade and Katelyn love affair. Sasha Burke hit it out of the park with this one. You have the hot and sexy mixed in with the funny and sweet. I loved every moment of this book and couldn’t put it down.