Nolan McClain is the smart one, the driven one, the one who goes for what he wants, meticulously plans his steps, and thinks he has his life all mapped out…until he lays eyes on Bridgette Turner. Bridgette Turner is just as driven and focused as Nolan, but when her past comes back to haunt her, she finds herself knocked off balance and all her hard work in jeopardy. What Nolan feels for her is … Nolan feels for her is real, but Bridgette is skeptical. Will she let him show her his heart?
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Best friend’s brother-in-law? Yes, please!
Bridgett and Nolan have been attracted to each other since they met but neither was willing to risk a rejection until now.
Bridgett is amazing! After overcoming a horrible childhood she’s made a new life for herself and knows what she wants. But she also recognizes when she needs help and isn’t afraid to seek it out. Nolan isn’t perfect and isn’t proud of all the choices he’s made but he willing to own them. Watching these two fall in love and accept each other’s flaws was beautiful.
And Uncle Lee Chester is in fine form in this one. That man is a national treasure!
Once again there is some potentially triggering content both in remembrances and on the page so I would suggest seeking out more detailed reviews if you need CW/TW warnings about abuse (physical and sexual) of a child, date rape, exploitation, and/or adoption.
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Style: African American Romance
Story: 4/5
Enjoyment: 4/5
Dark Level: 0/5
Sexual Level: SEX-CITINGLY GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: No
Male: Loyal & Sexy
Series: Book 3
Pages: 211
Audio: GOOD (f/m)
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
STORY:
Nolan, Nolan, Nolan. I loved that they painted him the dangerous one with his connections, but clams up whenever Bridgette is close. Bridgette was that crazy loudest friend in book 1, but it was good seeing a different side of her. I really liked the way Nolan talked about his feelings with Everett. Seeing him vulnerable was a turn on. Diving into Bridgette’s past was sad, but it was good seeing her face those issues. They may not all got resolved the way I want, but it was satisfactory. The romance, the connection and how this couple were together was very nice to see. A great addition to the series.
SEXUAL CHEMISTRY:
Sexually, I sound like a broken record at this point, but love the author’s sex scenes. They always match the qualities of the characters specifically.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
Uncle Lee – love him. The man needs a talk show.
McClains – Everett, Joe and all the McClain’s always good to see them.
Sage- Friend to Bridgette and Joe. Can’t wait to read her story with Neil.
Kat- Sister to the McClain boys, can’t wait to finish her story as well.
OVERALL:
A good addition to the series and I am going to be sad when I run out of McClains to read. I need some McClain cousins something.
TRIGGERS: drug addiction, child hood trauma of sexual abuse and roofied drinks.
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
You have two people that’s different night and day, one is insecure, the other is battling childhood trauma. You would never think it but they are actually perfect for each other…One thing that did it for me was something that Nolan had said to Bridgette, this saying took my breath away.
” You’re in my soul now. You’re a part of me. I’ll love you until the day I die, and then my damn ghost will love you.”
I was done after that, I teared up and I never ever cry when I read books….well done author Alexandria House..
I’m a HUGE fan of this series and I loved how much of a team Nolan and Bridgette were together and how they helped each other with their individual issues not only by pushing when needed, but with such support. I think this might be my favourite KU series I’ve read this year.
These McClain brothers just keep getting hotter and hotter! Nolan is the true businessman and finance wizard of the McClain brothers. He’s close to his brothers Everett and Leland, and not as close as he used to be with his twin Neill. Having Big South the rapper and Leland the NBA star as big brothers has been great for them and their family; not so much with friends. Nolan was never sure if the women he was interested in were more interested in his big brothers. A lot of times that was the case, so Nolan kind of found his own friends that weren’t familiar with the fame of his brothers.
It worked for a time, until he met Bridgette, his sister-in-law’s assistant and aspiring actress. He was immediately attracted to her, but she was kicking it with one of his brother’s bodyguards, so he didn’t act on it. It didn’t stop him from wishing, though.
Being around all the hot AF McClain brothers, Bridgette was a little jealous of her best friend Jo and new friend Kim for snagging their own McClain. She was happy for both her friends, but since ending things with Tommy, Everette’s bodyguard, she was feeling a little lonely. With Nolan being very involved in the movie being financed by Everett’s production studio, and Bridgette one of the actresses hired for the first movie being produced by the studio, they’ve begun working together and being in close contact on a daily basis. As Nolan and Bridgette get to know each other, the sparks really fly, and as much as they try to fight it, they’re inevitable. Like the previous two brothers, this story is full of serious heat and dirty talk, and lots of love. You’ll get the full family experience I’ve come to love with this series. The brothers’ love between them, with all the mess they talk to each other. Everything they do is done with love.
I am truly loving this series, and new-to-me author Alexandria House. Next up is Kat’s story, the lone sister in this bunch.
I Love The McClain Brothers
Nolan McClain is one of the McClain twins…He’s a hot film maker….Bridgette Turner is an beautiful actress and best friend to Nolan’s sister in law…Nolan and Bridgette have had an attraction since they met…but they’ve fought it…..until Nolan decides to cast Bridgette in his first movie…and as his real life girlfriend…
I LOVE this series…and I’ll be searching for more books to read by Alexandria House…They are smart and funny and so sexy…I love the McClain brothers…They’re all hot….
I listened to the audio book. I have to say that I truly enjoy the narrators of this series. I feel like I’m with my girls, or my fam.
I liked both Nolan and Bridgette’s characters. Hell, I enjoyed all the characters in this book, especially Unc. He has me laughing until the years start falling.
I loved the way Nolan had Bridgette’s back. Her childhood was traumatic at minimum, and he stood with her, supporting her career, her decisions, her everything. Bridgette also helped Nolan to acknowledge his mistakes. I originally thought his “club” was something different, but when he laid it out, I could only think, “Really Nolan?”
I was glad to see Nolan and Neil start to make amends. This is a good romance. A great family story where everyone in the family is not rich, or uber rich.
Reading the books in this series make me smile, make me laugh, make me happy. Love the McClain Brothers series.
Nolan’s got secrets y’all and the family wants answers . Bridgette enters the picture and what was, aint so much anymore .
These two together seem like the oddest pair to the outside world, and for awhile they too are a little put off .
But Alexandria House made sense of it all and delivered another chart topper, and just yaaay .
I think you will thoroughly enjoy this jewel, there really is no way you could not, ‘I promise’ .