BROKEN TRILOGY CONTINUES HERE…Bullets fly during a dangerous mission, and Major Mark Lopez is critically injured… more than just how to save lives. Mia Harper knows the Blackstone Code.
Mia is a bit of gypsy and doesn’t engage much with people—but there’s something about her mysterious new patient…
After Mark recovers from surgery, he is discharged from the hospital with orders to rest. Not that he does. Instead he rushes to México for the team’s next assignment. But when he returns to the hospital again and again with minor—and not so minor—injuries, Mia suspects he’s only coming to see her. Romance ignites, and because Mia signed a non-disclosure agreement at the hospital, Mark is able to open up more with Mia than any other woman.
Some debts demand payment in either cash or blood…
When someone from Mark’s past comes to him for help, old secrets start to resurface, and more blood is shed. Worlds collide and lies are exposed in an all-or-nothing underground poker game.
Mark must put his life on the line to keep Mia safe…and to finally learn the answer to the question that’s haunted him his whole life.
What really happened that night twenty-five years ago?
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Hubba hubba bubba…Mark’s book will have you laughing, cheering, tearing up and falling in love with yet another member of Blackstone. ******
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Everyone that knows me knows I am team Trigger all the way, but Blackstone also has a warm place in my heart. This book is Mark’s story, the comedian of Blackstone.
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This book provides us with a more in-depth understanding of Mark and the life he has lived. My heart broke when reading the truth behind Mark’s childhood and his relationship with his brother, Manuel. Let me just say I wasn’t prepared for this storyline and all that Mark has been through. Because of Mark’s back story I wished Mia had been more forthcoming with her secret instead of hiding it for so long. Though I get why she wasn’t open, for me I had a harder time warming up to her because I knew she was hiding something and I wanted the best for Mark.
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In the end though there was a great happy ever after and everyone got what they deserved, especially Manuel. All of our fave characters are back and it’s great to see them all again. I can honestly say this is just one more awesome JL Drake book, one that I will most definitely recommend to anyone that will listen! Pour a drink, grab a warm blanket and snuggle up with Blackstone!!!
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“My little icicle is pretty hot tonight! Though I do love your scrubs and chucks.”
I fell hard for these characters while reading the Broken Trilogy. It was so awesome to spend time with them again in this first installment of the Blackstone series. It reminded me of why I enjoyed them so much…sigh.
Mark is the friendly one with a sense of humor. He’s very charming and the ladies really like him. He likes the ladies too, but has not attempted a relationship due to the nature of his job. It’s not 9 to 5 and he has to be able to leave at the drop of a hat without giving details about where he’s going. Not too many women could deal with that, right?
When Mark ends up in the hospital where Mia works it’s obvious that she’s familiar with patients that require NDA’s for medical care. He and his men don’t cause her to bat an eyelash and her laid back attitude is welcome. She’s different, rocking her chucks and reading romance novels during her break. He finds himself wanting more of her attention, outside of the hospital.
As I’ve come to expect from this author, I was treated to edge-of-my-seat secrets and suspense. Add in some witty banter, spoiled pets, and undeniable chemistry for a recipe that will have you licking your lips for more. I’m totally addicted to Blackstone and can’t wait to jump into the next installment. I’m veerrryyy intrigued to find out what has Keith so distracted. I’m guessing it is a ‘she’ and I can’t wait to meet her! The line forms here…
This Mark and Mia story.
Mark is part of the special ops Blackstone that do very dangerous missions. Mark had a awful childhood and when he was hungry he would chew on Hubba Bubba to trick his stomach tha he was eating food. When he goes on missions he still has a packet with him. His best friend is Cole and stuck up for him at school. Adopted mam Abigail who found him on the street and is Cole nana took him in and found his family.
Mia is a nurse and her Dad works in the military. She doesn’t talk to him cause he think she can be more than a nurse. She is a wonderful person and she is taking care of Kenny who is not very well.
I love this series and I really really recommend to read or listen on audio Audios are really good.
MUST READ & FAV
All the Blackstones books are available on Kindle Unlimited really recommend and it’s one of my favourite series of all time !!
I fell to my knees. Normally, I could block out the pain, but not this time. Something wasn’t right…
The next thing I knew, I found myself in a North Dakota hospital where things took an unexpected turn…
I really enjoyed this book, the characters were lovable, the chemistry between the two main characters so wonderful, and the story line was, interesting, addictive and full of drama, action, romance with a little twist thrown in. This was a great read and I cannot wait to start the next book in this series.
Hubba Bubba!!!
I was soooooo excited for this book. J.L. Drake did not disappoint. This is the 1st book in the Blackstone series, a continuation off of the Broken Trilogy.
I love Mark and his goofiness! He always knows how to cheer everyone up and just what they need to get through the day. It was such an incredible read to get down to the nitty gritty of Mark and understanding his humor as a coping mechanism! And his love, compassion and need for Mia is just heart-warming.
“The only thing I wanted was to hold you and sleep next to you. I’ve fallen fast, Mia, and frankly, it scares the s*^t out of me. I think I might even have lost my sense of humor.”
I could not put this down. I just love all the Blackstone men and can’t wait to see what is up with Keith.
Loved Mark and Mia’s story!!! Mark is a swoon worthy badass!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
A thrilling, intriguing, and swoon worthy story. This is Mia and Mark’s story, I enjoyed their banter, their undeniable chemistry, and the drama that came along with them. I liked this story.
Major Mark Lopez works for Blackstone and when a mission goes horribly wrong he finds himself in a hospital in North Dakota. Mark overcame a rough past with the help of Abigail and Cole but now his past has come back and Mark doesn’t know if it will ruin any chance he has of happiness.
Mia Harper has come to North Dakota for a second chance and after leaving an abusive relationship. Yet as Mark and Mia begin to get closer she seems to understand more about Mark’s job than most people.
As Mark and Mia begin to get closer will their respective pasts cause them to lose each other and more than they ever anticipated?
This is another great book in the larger series and I am so excited for this particular series and a greater look into Blackstone.
I really liked Mark and his upbringing made sense to why he chose a career in the military as a way of escaping and beginning again to a certain degree. I liked that he followed Cole into the military as they had a super strong friendship after everything Cole’s family did for Mark in the past.
Mia was a great character and through the book you slowly learn what she is on the run from and certain other things make sense once we get farther in the book. Initially I didn’t really understand her relationship with Kenny but later things are revealed which then makes everything clear.
The stuff in Mark’s past was heartbreaking but something definitely didn’t sit right with me and I really didn’t like Manuel. I hated how Manuel expected Mark to clean up his mess even though he was the younger one. At a certain tense point things are revealed and I was both surprised and not surprised at some of the things that were revealed but I was glad that Mark found peace.
I totally understood why Mark was so mad that Mia for what she kept from him as it was huge. I was sad for both of them as it was obvious how much they cared.
I was happy when Mark was given the all clear at the end of the book and he went and got Mia!!!
This is a great military romance. I really liked Mark from the previous books so I was glad to see him get his HEA. The poor man had a horrific childhood and that brother was something else. Mia is a nurse that takes care of him when he gets hurt. Mark is a big flirt and I love his banter. This is a awesome series.
If there ever was a fictional character to fall in love with, it would be Mark Lopez! How can you not love him- man in uniform, jokester, loyal! That is what Jodi does with her writing, you fall in love the characters because in your mind they could are real people. Loved this book and can’t wait for more Blackstone Men!
Sigh, what to say about Mark. I loved Honor. JL Drake gives us a great story about one of my favorite Blackstone men. You will laugh, cry and get a few surprises .
I love Mark!!! Honor follows a character Mark from the Broken series. There is always a guy that loves to break the tension with jokes and Mark knows how to make everyone laugh. Although his job is hard, time consuming and a secret, he just can’t pass up the woman that was made for him. However, his past comes and calls him out.
Mia, whose calling in life is being a nurse, works hard for all her patients. She struggles with her past and some secrets.
Can they work through it all??
I could not put this down. Any book I read by J.L. Drake puts me in the story. Her books are amazing and each time I immerse myself in her world, I loose myself in the characters. That is what I want and need when I pick up a book and Jodi provides that every single time!!!!
Oh, Mark how I love you! Mark may have had a tough upbringing but that doesn’t change how amazing he is and how perfect Mia is for him. I loved watching how their relationship grew and the challenges of it. I highly recommend grabbing a snack and getting to know mark.
In the Broken trilogy, we are introduced to Mark and his humor. He uses it in times of need when the situation is heavy or someone needs a laugh to release the tension. There was always a underlying feeling though that he had been through so much more, and this book shows just what he has been through.
Mark’s childhood was absolutely awful, but he doesn’t let that dictate the type of man that he is. He fights to try and make the world a better place alongside his Blackstone team, and when he gets hurt, he meets Mia who promptly knocks him down. Mia has secrets, and knows more than she should. But she wants Mark to see her for her, and not where she comes from. But when her secrets come out, it could destroy everything that they have built.
I really enjoyed this book. It was nice getting reacquainted with the Blackstone team, as it has been a little bit since I read the Broken trilogy. But I fell in love with the family quickly again, and am excited to move onto the next book!
After finishing the Broken trilogy, I had to read more about the other Blackstone men and J.L. Drake certainly delivers with Mark’s story, the first book in the Blackstone series. We’ve seen Mark’s humor and fun side but in this book, the author shows us more of what he’s been through in his past which was gut wrenching. I really enjoyed Mark and Mia together and they complemented each other well. Once again, the author takes us on a thrilling ride with the twists and turns. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
3.5 stars. Audio. This was on KU and only $1.99 to add the Audible. I love military romance and Joe Arden & Grace Grant are favorites. I thought it was a no brainer. Mostly this ended up being just OK.
I think my major issues were:
*this was a spin off from another series (The Broken Trilogy, also on KU) and I don’t think one *has* to read/listen to that to enjoy this ~ but there seemed to be a lot of references implying the listener should already be familiar with the other stories.
*was hoping for some more military action. There were only a few “missions” and the action was relegated to a minute or two of narration time.
Overall Mark & Mia were great characters and I enjoyed their story even if parts were fairly predictable. If I’d spent a credit on this I’d have been disappointed as I doubt I’m likely to listen to it again. At $1.99 it wasn’t a bad investment though.
Mark and Mia have a complicated relationship with love, hurt and plenty of danger. The sparks between them are instant and powerful. Mark is part of a special ops team and the secrecy makes it hard to maintain a relationship. Mia works as a nurse at the hospital the guys frequent when they need a little more than they can handle on their own. The two begin seeing each other knowing the risks. I enjoyed reading this story about this couple.
5 Stars
Review by: Alysia
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Hero by JL Drake is a wonderful book. JL Drake has been a favorite of mine for a while now and she did not disappoint with Honor! This book had me feeling all the feels. I was angry, happy, sad and actually laughed out loud at some points.
I advise to read the Broken series before this one. There are some spoilers in this book.
We first meet Mark during the Broken series. He is part of the Blackstone army special ops team. He is the funny one of the team. When there is a serious moment he is there to lighten everyone’s mood.
If there is a medical emergency, the team will go to a specific hospital in North Dakota. While there, Mark meets a cute little nurse, Mia. He wins her over with his charm and humor while simultaneously winning the hearts of all the nurses and getting on the bad side of the main doctor on the floor. A doctor who has in eyes set on Mia as well. Will he win her heart? Or will she go with the safer choice?
Mark has inner demons. Some that only his best friend, Cole, and his adoptive mother, Abigail, know about. He has major trust issues because of his past and the damage his brother and mother did to him when he was a child.
Mia is a nurse at North Dakota, she followed a particular patient that she is close to. While working there she meets the Blackstone team and begins to create a relationship with the men.
It’s hard to give details on this book without giving away spoilers. But, this book is amazing!!! Like I said before, this book will have you feeling every emotion. It was a book that I couldn’t put down until I finished. It does have some action as well which is always a good thing!!
I was sooo sad when I completed the Broken trilogy thinking that was it for the Blackstone crew. Thankfully we get more of these amazing alphas!
This book has everything you would expect from J.L. Drake…alpha, heartache, loss, regret, redemption, hope, steaminess, healing, action, mystery and love. I can’t wait to dive into Escape!
Absolutely loved the writing and storyline. Love the characters, too!