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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Katelyn sneaks onto Cade ranch to looks at the rocks on it for her research. No matter how many times he tells her its too dangerous and not to keep coming the more Katelyn does. Cade gives in and agrees to let her come when she is almost bitten by a snake when she tries to camp out on his ranch over night. Sparks fly between them and Cade fights not to take what he feels is advantage of her. Katelyn gets involved on his ranch and soon even his ranch hands are wrapped around her finger. When Cade finally gives into the temptation and sleeps with Katelyn he knows that he can’t let her go. Will Katelyn stay or will she leave to continue her studies?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Katelyn keeps sneaking onto Cade’s ranch to look at his rocks. He keeps running her off for trespassing but very kindly. They strike a deal where she will stay for two weeks. What could happen in two weeks? A lot actually… there are some great supporting characters.
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A klutz and an alpha!
I am not sure how to start off this review it was more than enjoyable it was funny and adorable with a storyline that I just loved. Katelyn and Cade had the chemistry that was so hot. The banter between the characters was so witty. There is not just this there is a touching emotional side to this book also. This was a fantastic read hope you check it out. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I had to get into the story for a moment .. but you know what I laughed after. The main characters have a good chemistry with each other, the many funny and unfortunate events really make you laugh. It reads wonderfully and I really enjoyed this humor full book. O and do not forget the hot scenes .. Therefore 5 stars.
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Hot secret billionaire rancher finds love on his ranch. This book is funny and hot at the same time. I love the humor added by the suthor. I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed humor and hot cowboy in my romance.
I enjoy the writing style of this author very much. I couldn’t put it the book down. The hot sex scenes were incredible too.
I’ve got to admit that my enjoyment level was at its peak reading this contemporary cowboy-like romance between gruff manly Cade and quirky nerd girl Katelyn! The inner dialogue was well written, upbeat, easy to follow and so entertaining!
The author was talented in creating such a good vibe between the couple that had me caring for them from beginning to end.
Just enough drama and sweet witty banter to keep this story a page turning event.
This is the kind of story that will have me search out this author for more!
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Cade and Katelyn
Katelyn is your not so everyday clumsy grad student trespassing to look at rocks but a young woman with a heart of gold.
Cade is a man that walked away from his past with only a few regrets.
These two will make you laugh and sweat, swear and maybe hyperventilate at the heat between them.
If you like your man caring, bossy/protective and lives up to his promises then Cade is the guy for you.
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Gruff Ass in Love is the third book in the Hard, Fast, and Forever series, but can be read as a stand alone. Katelyn loves rocks and has devoted her life to studying them, especially the ones on Cade’s ranch. Cade tolerates his little trespasser, but is constantly worried about keeping her safe. When they strike a deal to let her stay on his ranch for two weeks, neither expect any of the turns that show up, such as their attraction and how well they fit with each other’s lives. But when someone from her past shows up, can Katelyn keep Cade safe so they can face their future?
Oh my goodness, this book was so good, with the perfect balance between humor, sweetness, steam, and drama. I loved all of it, and every second I spent with Cade and Katelyn was just amazing! I have been looking at this author and series for a while now, but this book finally drew me in, and I’m so thankful it did! Cade is gruff and growly, extremely protective, and all around, a really good guy! Katelyn is a bit of a klutz, but she’s so caring, lived a bit too much in her past, but I loved the way she looks out for and protects those within her circle. I loved Cade and Katelyn together, as they helped open each other up some, but also, they made me giggle and feel so light hearted! Their notes to each other were so fun, I loved the handcuffs, and loved their passion! There were a couple of things that helped to add some drama, and I truly enjoyed everything that came up for this couple! I loved this book, and I definitely want to read the rest of the books in this series!
This is my first book by this author and it was a surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed the slow burn. This will not be my last book either. The story was enough to keep me interested but it was Cade and Katelyn that held that interest.
Cade is an alpha at heart but has a marshmallow center for those he cares about. Katelyn… well she’s adorably quirky and feisty. The heat they give off was almost enough to melt my iPad. – By Laura
She sneaks over the fence of his ranch to play with his rocks but Cade is more concerned about her getting injured because she is accident prone. All Cade has to do is look at Katelyn and he ignites into a flame. She has that effect on him. He can’t understand her pull to his ranch but seeing her there on the land just seems so right. In another life Cade was a CEO of his own company but when his bother met with an untimely death, Cade gave it all up for ranching. Katelyn knows about death and heartache. Can these two heal each other?
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Lord have mercy, this book has me rollin in laughter, their silent thoughts were funny as heck.
I haven’t read an enjoyable entertaining book in a long time and this one was well worth it.
Katelyn was just so lovable but strong, where as Cade was hardened by his past but he just couldn’t help but find accident prone Katelyn irresistible.
This book was written with dual POV which make the plot very enjoyable for the readers.
Bravo to the author for this fantastic book!
This book is awesome love the it laid out just right way kept me drawer in got it read in one setting thank for book.
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A fun, laugh out loud rom – com. Throw in a tough, hot, alpha but sweet cowboy with a
accident prone, smart, trespassing, caring geologist and mix and see what happens.
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AWESOME!
Sexy exciting read with engrossing twists that are packed with emotions! Hot tantalizing chemistry! A definite must read that will be hard to put down and highly enjoyable! Intense, fun, exciting, edgy, sassy, fierce, angst, heartfelt and unexpected twists.
I read a lot of books from simple romantic comedies to erotica. I loved this book! It was well written & fun with a touch of sexy town in. I love a good rom com & this is a great one. This was a good story without all of the drama that so many of them have.
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Gruff Ass in Love by author Sasha Burke is absolutely the funniest book if read so far this year and the author has been put on my “To-Be-Followed” list.
Where to start? This storyline has so many great scenes and exchanges between characters. And it’s not just exchanges between Katelyn and Cade, but also the ranch hands and the neighbor, Winston. One of the best scenes is when the ranch hands are explaining to Cade how Katelyn went through the “stages” after drink moonshine. That was just priceless. Then there is her clumsiness.
Definitely recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.
I am leaving this review for your consideration. Peace.
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Cade and Katelyn story. Well let me tell you, I wasn’t happy that I have to stop reading this book. I loved this book. The story. The characters. The way they interacted with each other.
The book is amazing.
I can’t tell you how happy I was when I found out the third book in the ‘Hard, Fast & Forever’ series of connected standalones had finally been released from it’s Amazon prison where it has been languishing for the last several months.
And to say the wait was worth it is an understatement. Sasha is still a relatively new author but that hasn’t stopped her from delivering a fantastic story. Cade is a rancher with a past he wants kept hidden, and Katelyn, is a geology student studying for her Master’s degree and Cade’s ranch has the best rocks in the entire state.
When Katelyn appears on Cade’s ranch and starts playing with his rocks, he doesn’t know whether to run her off or run away wit her. These two had an instant rapporte but kept their feelings to themselves until they couldn’t deny how the felt.
It was a very slow burner but in the best way possible, and didn’t detract from the scorching chemistry they had. We got to know a lot about both Cade and Katelyn just like they did before they got down and dirty, and boy did they ever. It may have taken a while but these two set fire to the pages with their passion and desire. The whole story was filled with emotion and charm, and the secondary characters helped bring it all to life. Plus, I couldn’t have asked for a better ending to this sweet, sexy story than the one I got.
Gruff Ass in Love by Sasha Burke. Okay first of all -where in the heck have I been (since I apparently missed the 1st two books in this series). No worries, I went and bought them ASAP and both are next on my TBR list. I read ALOT of books and I like ALOT of books but this one went above and beyond any of my expectations just from reading the blurb, to obsessing over the cover; I was hooked before I even started the story. I thought the characters (Cade and Katelyn were incredible – there chemistry and banter was so refreshing (as was the storyline). I loved that it was told in dual POV format and I highly recommend to others looking for humor, hot sex scenes and charming banter. This is definitely one that I will read again and again.
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Such a sweet story. I loved every minute of it. I especially loved how close everyone is. I adored Katelyn. She is fun, caring and has the biggest heart. I adored her relationship with the old man who was next door neighbors with Cade.
Cade is pretty awesome too. He cares about all of the men that work for him and their families. He’s also super patient with Katelyn.
Their story had my heart melting while making laugh out loud too.
Definitely a book I’d read again.