A workplace, one-night stand contemporary/romantic suspense.Dylan & Travis.Goat & Freak.Bold, headstrong, and a chameleon hiding in plain sight.Charismatic, cocky, and single to mingle.Together, they fall hard for the person behind the mask.The day Dylan Jackson showed up out of the blue was the day Travis O’Brian became a ruined man.She’s a hot piece of woman who’s easy to get a rise out … piece of woman who’s easy to get a rise out of, and Trav’s innuendo-laced goading has Dylan uncharacteristically flustered.
Regardless of how irresistible Travis is, Dylan can’t allow herself to succumb to his flirtatious antics and boyish charm; she’s on borrowed time, and falling for him would cost her dearly.
Her heart and mind are continually at war; by day, aching for normality, then by night, shattering from the haunting screams she can’t escape from.
Just when Trav discovers why he’s so captivated by her, an unexpected visitor has Dylan running scared once more.
After she disappears with neither trace nor explanation, the crew reluctantly calls in an old acquaintance to help track her down.
But will Trav still want the girl behind the façade when he finds out who she really is?
*Book 3 of the North Shore Crew – this series should be read in order. Intended for readers 18+
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Trav and Dylan have a history she realizes before he does. Now Dylan is embroiled in circumstances she can’t share. Trav cannot abide secrets. I love their chemistry and Trav’s sense of humor. Their story is fun and frought with suspense.
I just loved Travis and Dylan/Ainsley. What a great couple.
Travis was so funny. I found myself cracking up at his lines in this book. His banter with the sassy Dylan was perfect. She was just feisty enough, and I loved how she wasn’t afraid to put it right back to him.
I enjoyed getting to know the jokester Trav a little more, his family, and what made him tick.
Ainsley was great. Loved her attitude and story. She was just the right amount of brave.
As always, it was good to catch up with the North Shore crew, but I’m having to emotionally prepare myself for Nico’s story, book 4. I know I’m gonna be crying… but I know Vi will have me falling in love with him too.
Dylan and Travis’s story was great and there back and forth banter was perfect. Dylan is the type of heroine that I love to read about strong and fierce and Travis was equally great. These two are so similar but refuse to see it but when they butt heads, which is always lol, it made for absolutely great moments!!
I don’t even know what to say about this book….
Trav and Dylan have a unique relationship with that smoldering chemistry….
Trav is swoonworthy.
You know you want to read the book!
4*
Trav is out with the crew dressed for Halloween when he meets Sugar no names exchanged shes gone the next morning.
Ainsley can’t forget her night with bones but her safety has her running.
A new job and a sense of familiarity has her senses up why does it feel right.
Another great story that has you hooked.
I have enjoyed reading this series and can’t wait for more from the crew.
Another story about the crew. This time Trav gets his HEA with Dylan. Trav is a sweetheart and Dylan is as strong independent woman. These two go through a lot to be together and this story takes you along for the whole ride. Love this story and this series!!!
Trav and Dylan ( Ainsley) are two peas in a pod both have a love of cars and dirty sense of humor. When they met the first time its a one time thing than she shows up again and makes his lose his top, But with things from aren’t what they seem and secrets and lies are what is needed for the timewill it it ruin what they have started to build or will it all be too much? Such an emotional, with all the feels and a whole lot of twists and turns you can’t stop reading it. Can’t wait for the next.
This brilliant series for VR Baucke manages to get better with each read and grow so much closer to my heart. Fun loving, laid back, and life of the party, Travis shares an amazing night with a fellow party goer on Halloween. Flash forward one year filled with the most amazing memory of the night he had with that mysterious woman painted to be a skeleton. In walks the most beautiful woman he has seen in some time and she is to become a fellow employee at the garage he works at. It turns out that “Dylan” is an extremely talented mechanic giving all the men in the shop a run for their money. She really knows her way around an engine. She is also the most mysterious person he has ever met but he has to get to know her. He is so drawn to her that he quickly invites her into his circle of friends, The North Shore Crew. Dylan is completely enthralled with Travis but she is so haunted by the secrets of her past that she has had to construct this wall around her heart. It can not be climbed and can not be broken down. If she were to let anyone in it would spell disaster and the end of everyone involved. You too will be drawn to this woman and want to help her fight her demons so that she can be free to love this man.
This brilliant series for VR Baucke manages to get better with each read and grow so much closer to my heart. Fun loving, laid back, and life of the party, Travis shares an amazing night with a fellow party goer on Halloween. Flash forward one year filled with the most amazing memory of the night he had with that mysterious woman painted to be a skeleton. In walks the most beautiful woman he has seen in some time and she is to become a fellow employee at the garage he works at. It turns out that “Dylan” is an extremely talented mechanic giving all the men in the shop a run for their money. She really knows her way around an engine. She is also the most mysterious person he has ever met but he has to get to know her. He is so drawn to her that he quickly invites her into his circle of friends, The North Shore Crew. Dylan is completely enthralled with Travis but she is so haunted by the secrets of her past that she has had to construct this wall around her heart. It can not be climbed and can not be broken down. If she were to let anyone in it would spell disaster and the end of everyone involved. You too will be drawn to this woman and want to help her fight her demons so that she can be free to love this man.
For a first time reader of author VR Baucke, I was impressed with her writing and looking forward to reading more of her books. While reading this book, I had adjust to the slangs that are norms for New Zealand. Honestly, this made the book much more interesting for me.
Travis and Dylan’s story is a very interesting suspenseful story but it was also very funny. I enjoyed the moments Travis and Dylan went back and fort with each other. Their chemistry was also very hot and yes steamy.
Dylan is a fierce female lead. She is a bad ass mechanic and has a fun loving personality. Dylan is the kind of character that you root for, she has a uniqueness to her that you can’t help but love. Travis is such a big kid. He has a huge heart and everything he does, he brings passion to it. One of the best things about Travis is his determination, he doesn’t give up easy.
Travis and he crew have a special relationship and I freaking loved how the meshed together. His crew is a tight unit, who supports each other but also can enjoy a few laughs at the expense of each other.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I would recommend this book to read.
Another awesome read by this author. I loved going back into the North Shore Crew world. This is Trav/Freak & Dylan/Goat/Ainsley’s story. I have to say this is my favourite in the series so far.
Dylan is the female version of Trav. There is a bit of a mystery surrounding Dylan which had me on the edge of my seat and unable to stop reading. Her story is one for her to tell so I won’t give any spoilers.
I highly recommend this book and this series. I can’t wait to read Nico’s story. Can I have it now?
I received an advance copy of this book. I am voluntarily giving my honest review, and I plan to buy this book when it becomes available.
She’s done it again!! This group of friends are just EVERYTHING! I am seriously going to be sad when this amazing author finishes this series! I can’t get enough of these guys and wow was this one SWOON FREAKING WORTHY!!!
We have all met Travis, if you’ve read the others in the series, and I have to say he’s not what I was expecting!!! He had me gasping for more and I mean more!!! He is completely my type of guy and boy is he gonna be a tough book boyfriend to top!! He’s sexy, funny, smart, great with his hands and above else he’s completely devoted to the ones he loves!!!
Dylan seemed a bit stuck up at the beginning but considering her circumstances I wholeheartedly understand! I loved how I underestimated her and others during this book! I still have a few questions but boy was I suspicious as heck!
I am in love completely with this duo! I laughed and swooned more than I have in months! This author really is EVERYTHING you need to read and should! She may have some different words than we use in US but I couldn’t care less. I loved it all! One day I hope to meet this wonderful lady in person and get all her books! congrats!!!!
I’m not sure how she does it!
Travis had me smiling, swooning and falling in love with a fictional character. I knew there was more to him than being the funny, party animal.
Dylan is sassy, fierce and complicated. I’m not going to say anymore because I don’t want to ruin the story for anyone. She is essentially Travis in a woman’s body
Vi Summers has a knack for creating wonderful stories that reel you in, tug at strings you didn’t know you had, then -somehow, she wraps it up in a nice little package. This crew is so awesome, I wish they were my real friends.
Sugar & Bones
Goat & Freak
Dylan & Travis
“She was my absolute ruination and reincarnation rolled into one; weakening me in all the right places while building me stronger in all others”
Lie for me is my favorite book in the series. Trav has been a favorite of mine being the cocky player and jokester of the group. Dylan was a welcome addition to the Crew and could definitely hold her own with everyone. Dylan has secrets but Trav is determined to get the girl. This was a well written slow burn romance that showcases strong friendships. There were a lot of laugh out loud moments that made me want to be a part of the Crew. Trav and Dylan deserved their HEA after everything they went through.
Trav and Dylan(Ainsley) meet and have a night full of fun before she disappears into thin air.
This book is easily the best of the series! The air of mystery throughout keeps you glued to the pages. The crew is a barrel of laughs and keeps you laughing out loud. Trav is just Hot! He is my favorite of the bunch.and that night they shared is magical (fans self). They deserve every bit of their HEA.
I just binge read this series in the past few days, and I’m kicking myself for not finding this author sooner!! She sucks you in with her words from the very first page, and you’re immediately immersed into such an amazing group of people.. I for one will be so heartbroken when this series comes to an end!
I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I could love anyone as much as Mace (he’s my favorite!) But Travis stole my heart! I love watching the big, strong type who swears up and down that he’s never going to fall in love, fall hard for the right woman. And he was so damn sweet! (And very, very sexy.)
Dylan is one of my favorite heroines. She’s so tough, and understandably so regarding her situation. She’s feisty, sassy, and loves so deeply. She puts Travis in his place when he needs it, (which lets be honest.. with this group of men, it’s going to happen a lot!!) And she’s guarded, but can’t help but fall for him. They complement each other perfectly, and I loved seeing them get their HEA!!
I can’t wait for the next book in this incredible series!!
Trav quickly moved into my second favorite member of the NSC, sorry not sorry Mace will always be my #1. I loved every single moment of this book, I couldn’t put it down.
Trav is the partier, the joker of the crew. He likes to have is fun. When he meets a skeleton while out celebrating, there is an instant attraction and this leads to one of the best nights of his life, however, he never see’s the girl again. Doesn’t know what she looks like or what her name is. Dylan Jackson just wants to blend in. She wants to live her life without fear and wants to be herself. When she starts working at the same shop as Trav there is an instant connection between the two of them. Trav may have met his match when it comes to Dylan but will they be able to make it through the secrets and lies?
I LOVED Dylan. She is sassy, snarky and not afraid to put Trav in his place when he needs it. She is a strong woman, despite being threatened. I loved Trav’s determination when it came to pursuing Dylan was great. He was intrigued by her and couldn’t stay away. I loved how easily and seamlessly Dylan fit in the with the crew. She is definitely a great fit with the bunch.
Lie for Me is full of suspense, angst, friendship, love and the craziness I’ve come to expect from the entire NSC. A MUST READ BOOK!
I absolutely loved loved Lie For Me! Trav/Freak & Dylan/Goat/Ainsley are more than perfect for each other, their banter the sexual and emotional attraction are on point! Love when the crew get together it’s a laugh a minute and shenanigans they get up to so good! I think Trav might just be my favorite so far! Can’t wait for Fight For Me!
Lie For Me is hands down my ultimate favourite of the NSC! Trav is just so damn HOT to read, I’m near melting.
There’s no other way than to say VR Baucke has done a FAN-FREAKING-TASITC job with this stud of a man.. I mean book.
In the famous words of Trav “It’s all gravy baby.”
Travis O’Brian is known as the cocky jokester of the crew, so when there’s any excuse to party he’s there with his fun personality and wicked smirk on high beam.
Dylan Jackson is a strong minded woman who knows how to hold herself so when faced with Travis there’s no doubt she can bypass his charming, flirtatious antics; or so she believes.
Taken aback and totally intrigued, Travis can’t help but put himself on a mission to unlock Dylan’s mysteriousness piece by piece; until one day she’s gone – with no explanation, no word.
Will Travis be able to track down the one who’s ruined him for all others, or will his luck finally run out?
Book three of the North Shore Crew series is full of quirks, loyalty, love, angst and suspense. VR Baucke has nailed this one!!
If you could witness my massive smile and overall reaction, you’d dive right in.
I highly recommend this book.
The third book in the North Shore Crew series will have you on the edge of your seat and riding the fast lane to lies, secrets and questions. A chance meeting and a stunning set of eyes that drew him in and Travis was done for. When those eyes become someone else but the connection is the same can Travis put his rules about lies to one side for the right person. As drama, mayhem and chaos surround the crew again in the name of love, this family of friends will stop at nothing to ensure that Travis and his girl can finally be free of the secrets holding them hostage. An action packed emotional read that will have your mind working overtime and your heart jumping out of your chest. Travis will make your pulse race and will ensure that he gets your motor purring just right as this tattooed bad boy shows us just how big his heart is when it comes to the woman he loves. Their story made me laugh and had me swooning but also had my anxiety sitting high as this unpredictable love story gave me an ending that left me utterly fulfilled.