Kissing the sexy soldier was a dare she couldn’t resist… first.
Former Army Ranger Brick Mitchum isn’t a relationship kind of guy. But then he meets Beth and starts to wonder if maybe it’s time he settled down. She’s mysterious. Unpredictable. Curvy in every way he needs… And hiding something. He’s just got to figure out what.
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Her Secret Ranger by Donna Michaels is book number two in the Men of At Ease Ranch series. This is event planner Beth Brannigan and former Army Ranger Brick Mitchum’s story.
Brick and Beth end up dating and so much more together. Brick isn’t a relationship kind of guy. He is more the love em and leave em kind of guy but Beth may the exception. Brick knows that Beth is keeping a secret but doesn’t know what it is. Beth’s secret is that she knows that Brick is her brother’s friend and military buddy. No big deal, right? Other than her brother will freak out and no telling what he will do to Brick, the love em and leave em guy, that is sleeping with his sister. So, curl up and find out what happens when Brick and Beth’s brother find out her secret. Be prepared to do nothing else until you finish this book.
This is a fun, flirty, and steamy read! Another great addition to the Men of At Ease Ranch series. I love how Donna Michaels’ incorporates humor into her sexy cowboy romances.
FYI, contains mature content. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley and I also purchased a copy.
This was hilariously funny at times to the point of having to stop reading. Other times the action and dialogue was so poignant that I had tears in my eyes. It is a wonderful book that brought out a roller-coaster set of emotions in me and I enjoy a book that does that. The plot was beautifully written. I felt like I was right there with the characters.
Brink is good friends with Cord. They served together in the Army as Rangers. Now they co-own a ranch and a construction business dedicated to helping veterans. There is an unwritten code that they live by, you don’t mess with a fellow Ranger’s sister. Unfortunately Cord only uses their code name with discussing his friends with his family. Beth and Brick met at a bar. They immediately click. Two weeks later, Beth is back in town on business and is dared by her friend to kiss the next single man to enter the fair where they are. Low and behold, in walks Cord. The attraction between them has grown and things just get hotter. After Beth discovers that Brick is her brother’s friend, Romeo, she is torn. If she reveals her identity (as Cord calls her Lizzy to everyone), Brick will drop her like a hot potato.
The journey to their HEA, is one that is filled with sex, fun dates, but strife as well. This book is written in a dual POV format. It is wonderful to see the turmoil and guilt that Beth is struggling with; it really humanized her. Brick on the other hand is struggling as he has never done a relationship before. As the days go by, Brick’s rules fall by the way-side one by one.
I so enjoyed this book. I had a few tears as the story developed and things came to a head. I adored Beth’s courage. This story is the second in the series and it is a keeper and I look forward to re-read this one. You don’t have to read the first book in the series to enjoy this one BUT I would as the prior characters reappear. Besides it was just a wonderful read as this one.
Due to the sexual nature of some scenes, I highly recommend this book (and the prior one) to anyone over the age of 18.
Always like the idea of “At-Ease”. Our Legion just had an event to raise awareness of the over 22 veterans who commit suicide every day and that is without California’s omission of their numbers. Anytime an author can bring a bit of that into the story has my vote! Keep up the good work.
Hot, dripping steamy, GRAPHICALLY passionate sex that could turn into love everlasting between a retired Ranger-cowboy and his best friend’s sister; but, breaks the Ranger buddy system code. Toss in a wedding, an out of control birthday plan, and a wall wrecking fist fight and the plot runs wild! I liked the story line and characters. Warning: Nearly every page is sexually graphic!
This is the first book that I have read from this author. This was a brother’s best friend/secret romance book between Beth and her brother’s best friend Brick. It was an ok story. Brick and Beth start a taboo relationship because they knew that her brother would not be happy about it. Sometimes you can’t stop it from happening when people are attracted to each other. They did keep it hidden for a good part of the book and that is why the book was ok for me. I am all for taboo relationships but not for almost the whole book. This book to me was a little slow in some parts but it did have some steamy parts as well. It was a fun read at times but just didn’t hit the mark for me.
I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review.
Brick is one HOT cowboy!
Beth reconnects with Brick a week after their unforgettable weekend, and neither one can walk away without exploring their amazing chemistry. Just as things are starting to get more than serious, she finds out his connection to her brother, forcing “serious” to take a huge detour into “secret” and “impossible.”
I loved the developing relationship, and certainly could sympathize with Beth’s dilemma. Brick lives up to both her expectations and his name, but the eventual HEA was sweet and heartfelt.
More than the romance, though, this book gives us a world that honors veterans without whitewashing their problems. For that alone, I highly recommend this series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Lordy, Lordy! Cowboy meltdown. Sweet Jesus, Brick is an ex ranger and a cowboy – I’ve died and gone to heaven. He’s a sexy player who has a two night stand with a mysterious woman he can’t stop thinking about. After a chance encounter and a dare, he asks her out on a date. Beth is a good girl. Hardworking and predictable, hooking up with a cowboy is new for her and when opportunity knocks for a third “hookup” she can’t refuse. Their chemistry is off the charts, he manages “to kiss the smart from her brain” and she breaks all his no serious commitment rule. But there is one problem Brick is her overprotective brother’s best friend and Ranger buddy – all hell is going to break loose. This book is thoroughly enjoyable and sexy as hell. You need to add this book to your TBR list asap.
“Her Secret Ranger” (The Men Of At Ease Ranch Book 2) by Donna Michaels is a great read. I loved Brick and Beth’s story. This story is packed with romance, passion, humor, hot cowboy soldiers, close friends, veterans, entertaining and interesting characters, drama, happily ever afters, and more. I can not wait to see what happens next with the guys of At Ease Ranch! Lula-Belle cracked me up, again! Highly recommend to all fans of romance, cowboys, military, and series.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella The Men At- Ease Ranch Series book 2 : Her Secret Army Ranger by Donna Michaels and this review was given freely.
Beth goes to finish a last minute wedding and comes across a former one night stand who just happens to be one of her brother Cord’s fellow ex-rangers, Brick. This complicated novella is ironically humorous and very steamy as the live of the men from the ranch evolve and intermix.
Very sweet story. Glad to learn about another great author.
I thought this story was a little unrealistic, particularly Cord’s “vow” not to mix his military and family lives. He’s now retired and still won’t do that? His sister is hasn’t been to his house in a year. Just so ridiculous. Beth are you for real? And the aptly named Brick was kinda dense. The secret in this book went on for too long. I may try another of this author’s books but only if the price is right. The supporting cast is intriguing. Oh and if Cord were my brother, I’d smack him.
These two characters of some of all time favorites. Had to immediately read more of Donna Michaels.
Held my attention from start to finish. Read in one day.
If you love chapters of sex, this is for you. Never finished.