From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a forbidden best friend’s little sister romance called Little Hoodlum!There are few people in this world I thought I could count on.My brother. My two best friends. And him.Jordy Martinez.Problem is, Jordy thought protecting me was his sole mission in life.He gave up everything for me and my brother, including his freedom.Losing him left me hollow … his freedom.
Losing him left me hollow and empty.
But after three long years, I’ve learned to live without him.
Until I get mixed up with a guy who has dangerous connections in Hood River and everything begins to crash down around me just in time for my senior year of high school.
Possessive boyfriend with a penchant for violence.
Best friend turned enemy.
Fights with my big brother.
Everything’s a mess and I’m not sure there’s any fixing it.
I might just need that bully ex-convict who’ll do anything—again—to keep me safe.
All I want is peace, happiness, and love.
And I won’t go down without a fight in order to get it.
I’m a Hoodlum after all.
They call me Little Hoodlum, but I’m not so little anymore…
This is a full-length high school friends-to-lovers, forbidden, and new adult romance with high angst, suspense, and gutting emotion. It’s book two in the Hood River Hoodlum series that will have interlinking storylines. Little Hoodlum shouldn’t be read as a standalone and is the continuation of a four-book planned series that gives each Hoodlum a book. The first book in the series is the only MM story. The others, including this one, are MF.
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From the moment I read about the gist of this book at the end of hood river rat, I was just so excited to get my hands on it!!!! and this book was everything I expected.
When I first read about Roux and Jordy , the idea of them as a couple seemed a bit odd to me. Because she was always the baby of the family , but when I read the book, OH god!!!! they were so perfect.
Jordy’s character in hood river rat was a bit of a violent one in the starting. I really didn’t like him. But towards the end of the book, I surely fell in love with him. Everything he did, he weighed the pros and cons against roan and his family. He seriously considered them as his everything ,which was the best thing to read!!!
Then there was roux. She was forced to mature at a so small age because of her past. She certainly grew up to be something so precious , that jordy could not control himself. The scenes of this book were sometimes so vulnerable and emotional , that by the end I had tears in my eyes.
The ending of the book was so brutal!! the one thing I really live about this author, is that she does not sugarcoat shit!! she gives you the whole monstrous scenes and those filthy villains and then she makes us watch the main characters struggle through the book.!!
This book was seriously one of the best reads of this year to me, and I certainly cannot wait for the next book of the series, that is cal’s book!!!!!
This book is recommended to all the romance books lovers , with a very dark edge and a happily ever after!!!
The Hood River Hoodlums series has quickly become one of my all time favorites and after eagerly waiting on Jordy’s story I must say it was everything I hoped for plus so much more.
Jordy Martinez and Roux Hirsch both wove their way into my heart in Hood River Rat and after Little Hoodlum these two own an even bigger piece of my heart. Jordy was fiercely protective of those he loved at times even to his own detriment. Jordy always felt the need to watch over Roux but after three years apart Roux’s not the same little hoodlum he left behind. In spite of life not being the kindest to her Roux was a truly beautiful old soul and I absolutely adored her. The slowburn between these two as they danced around each other was consuming and gave me all the feels.
Returning to Hood River feels like catching up with some of my favorite family members and I love how the family just continues to grow. The way the secondary characters add so much more depth and make an already addictive read so much more captivating never fails to keep me entranced. With each new book I’ve fallen even further for these amazing characters and can’t wait to see what’s to come next. Little Hoodlum is one of my absolute top reads for this year and I’m beyond curious to see what’s next for my favorite hoodlums.
LOVED Little Hoodlum! K Webster really made me want Jordy & Roux’s story when I was reading Hood River Rat; which was the first book in the Hood River Hoodlums series. Even though this is book 2 of a series, it can be read as a standalone if you wish. I’ve been so eager for Little Hoodlum to land on my kindle! I LOVE LOVE LOVE brother’s-best-friend’s romances, the forbidden aspect that it adds to the plot makes it even more captivating. K Webster writing is spellbinding and I have come to consider her a favorite author of mine. I love all of her work that I’ve read, with every book that I finish I find myself wanting to dive into her backlist for more. Almost like an addiction and I need to get my fix.
Roux has never had it easy growing up; from an absentee dad who spent Roux & Roan’s childhood behind bars and a mom who brought the worst of the worst around her kids then left them to fend for themselves. The only two people that ever put Roux first was her brother Roan & his best friend Jordy. Watching Roux grow up Jordy has become fiercely protective of her, to be honest he knows no bounds when it comes to protecting Roux. After some major stuff goes down; it puts a wedge between them and when he sees her again she’s no longer the cute Little Hoodlum he left behind…and this changes EVERYTHING! Then there’s the danger that just seems to fester around this little family; everything these two want jeopardizes so many things.
The connection between Jordy & Roux was deep and very intense; I could sense it in Hood River Hoodlums but it pretty much exploded in Little Hoodlum! So many spots in this book had my jaw dropping and rushing to the next page for more. I need ALL the Hoodlums stories! I love that we get to experience all of the characters all the while Webster still maintains the true focus on the main characters and their story. I’m absolutely dying for the next one in this series….once you read Little Hoodlums you will understand and YOU WILL WANT IT TOO!!!
Hood River Hoodlums
#1 Hood River Rat
#2 Little Hoodlum
**I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
These Hoodlums made me happy! 4 stars
This was a brother’s best friend, slight age-gap romance that I thoroughly loved and enjoyed! Jordy was best friends with Roux’s older brother Roan. They have always had a connection, but once he gets out of jail (for protecting Roan and Roux because of events that happened in book 1, Hood River Rat) their connection turned into chemistry. Their push/pull was intense, and I was here for it! I loved that Jordy has always been and will always be loyal and protective of Roux. Even though her world was crumbling, Roux was a brave, loyal, trustworthy, strong woman that I rooted for. Once the action heated up, the odds were not in Jordy and Roux’s favor, but I rooted for them so hard. By the end of this book, these hoodlums left me happy with a smile on my face! I definitely recommend this book that I read in one sitting, and I can’t wait to read the next couple in book three!
*I received an advanced copy of this ebook for my honest review.*
He has been her protector for as long as she can remember. He is just as much of a brother to her as her own, or so she tries to tell herself.
Then one horrible night he was taken away from her! He didn’t fight, didn’t try to get his freedom, and then cut off ties refusing to see her.
Three years have passed and Little Hoodlum isn’t so little anymore. In fact she is almost grown, heading into her last year of school, has an amazing bff and a hot boyfriend what more could a girl ask for.
Somehow he finds out and decides to reach out after 3 years and demand that she stop seeing her boyfriend, as if!
Now he is out and wow! How the dyamnics have changed between the two. She is all grown up and he is still the same sexy man he has always been! All those feelings come back strong.
However, she gotten herself in a load of risky mess and the only one that can save her is the one that needs to do everything not to break his parole.
This is steamy hawt brothers best friend romance!
An amazing book you won’t want to put down. It picks up where book 1 left off, focusing on different characters. It has some unpredictable twists and turns and ends with a gut wrenching moment that makes you scream for more.
Jordy and Roux are fire! Little Hoodlums is so action packed and suspenseful! It’ll hook you from the very first page until the last and you’ll be begging for more. It definitely had more twists and turns than I expected, which was phenomenal. I stayed up reading till 2:30 in the morning because I couldn’t put it down. Webster really knows how to rack up the anticipation. Can’t wait for the next one!
I have been waiting for Jordy’s book and man, K Webster DID NOT disappoint. As much as I loved Hood River Rat, Little Hoodlum is my favorite. My heart raced, my mind was blown, and I could not put it down.
Jordy was EVERYTHING. Possessive, aggressive, protective, and a million other “ives” I can’t think of right now. The angst level was off the charts and leveled out with so much steam, my kindle threatened to burn up.
Do not walk your finger over to the buy now button, run. Quickly. You will not be disappointed.
WOW! This book was Jordy’s book. We meet him first in Hood River Rat. This book made me love him so much. Jordy does everything he can to protect those he loves. Jordy and Roux have beautiful chemistry. But it’s a chemistry that can’t act on, yet. I love this book! I’m also so excited about the next book in this series. THIS IS AN AMAZING SERIES, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Trouble seems to follow the Hood River Hoodlums wherever they go.
‘Little Hoodlum’ by K Webster is the second addition to the ‘Hood River Hoodlums’ four-book series.
This is an intricate and complex book that’ll capture your attention from the get-go, the author will feed you enough information with each chapter to keep your hunger at bay, but not enough to completely sate your thirst for more.
This story is action-packed, with enough mysteries to leave you hanging with every chapter you read, with enough pain to last a lifetime but also so much joy for these characters it’ll be hard to contain your smile.
Not only do we get Jordy and Roux’s story, but we also dive deep into the life of the other Hoodlum, catching up with every that’s going on in their crazy lives and getting glimpses of what’s to come.
Jordy is a protector first and foremost, for everyone that matters to him, he’d be willing to sacrifice his own freedom multiple times in order to protect not only Roux, but every member of his crazy family.
He is caring and attentive, a boy that was so scared to lose it all that ended up pushing everyone away, a boy who became a man in the bat of an eye and who’d go to hell and back for his family.
He is funny and loving, an amazing and loyal friend, an incredible and caring lover, a talented cook, and a mean mfcker when he wants to be.
Jordy will need to fight for what he has tooth and nail, he’ll have to sacrifice everything in order to regain his freedom, he’ll have to learn how to accept help and understand he is not alone in this war, a man who’ll put in the extra mile to finally escape his demons.
Roux is a tough young woman, a girl that had to grow up way too soon, a nerd with a strong passion for poetry and a feisty and courageous woman that does not let anyone, especially a man, tell her what to do.
She owns a heart as big as the whole world, she is kind and forgiving, loving, and doting, she is smart and ready to face the world with bared teeth and claws for those she loves.
She’ll have to understand that no matter how deep or strong their connection is, there are bigger things at play here, and understand that sometimes, life is not fair.
Roux will mature and grow up even more, go through hell multiple times in order to become the woman she wants to be, learn that love is sometimes pain but that she’s got a whole village behind her.
Their relationship started when they were both young, way too young to understand the connection they had, but not young enough as to not understand that what they had was special.
Of course, in true K Webster fashion, we are left with a heart-wrenching epilogue that will act as a preview for what’s to come. This epilogue will tear your heart out and leave you sobbing until you have nothing left, shattering the happiness that you had gained just seconds ago. (Honestly, I cried all the way through my workout after finishing this book).
This book is a one of a kind that’ll fill your heart with dread and love, pain and happiness until it all becomes too much and it explodes inside your chest, infecting every vital organ and rendering you a slave for these characters.
If you are looking for an intriguing read that will keep you on your toes for the majority of the book, a book that will make you feel so many emotions, breaking you only to put you back together, then this is the book (and the series) for you!
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go back to crying my eyes out until the third book comes out.
Roux is dating a guy that is dangerous and way too possessive. Jordy has come home after three years in prison. He can’t believe how grown up Roux “Little Hoodlum” is and he still would do anything to protect her. Can he keep his hands off of her? She is his best friend’s younger sister so he doesn’t think she needs him in her life. Roux has other ideas and ends up seeking Jordy out for help with her situation. The two are attracted to each other and end up in a relationship. Looking forward to more books in this series.
“You want me. Us. Then you need to let me in. I’m not your best friend’s little sister that you’re bound to protect by some bro code. I’m yours. But I won’t be halfway yours. And shutting me out with whatever is going on with you is only allowing parts of me in. I deserve to be more than a sliver in your life.”
When I finished Hood River Rat, Roux was just a little girl, so seeing her transition into this powerful young adult was a shock, albeit a wonderful one. Watching her go through life’s struggles, I could see just how much strength she truly had.
I was a bit worried about how she was going to fit with Jordy. He was several years older than her and had seemingly viewed her as a little sister in the past. How could he bridge that gap into something that was more than just lusting after her body?
Well, it worked out y’all. As I was reading, I saw that Jordy had always been pulled to Roux. Being as she was so young, it was firstly in a protective way – keeping her safe. This wasn’t only because of his loyalty to her brother, but it was loyalty to her. Nothing was ever weird or inappropriate, he just cared. As she got older, he realized that, yes she was a knockout, but she meant something to him. It took a lot for him to recognize that she was a woman and she could reason & make choices for herself in regards to how she felt about him.
This world is rough. There is so much happening, so many people involved, and so much pain in some of their lives. My heart is breaking for Charlotte and her choices, I’m worried about the Hoodlums and what’s going to happen next, and I’m so deeply in love with the family they’ve created in the midst of their chaos. I’m 100% sure that Charlotte’s story is going to be the hardest one so far, but I cannot wait to read it. This is a world that, although sometimes hits too hard, is so good.
I freaking loved Jordy and Roux’s story!!!!! A 5 star read for me, no question!
K. Webster sucked me into the Hoodlum world in Hood River Rat and kept me entranced with Little Hoodlum. I adored Jordy and his love and devotion to his closest friends who’d become more like family to him than his own flesh and blood. His willingness to do anything to keep them safe was evident when he took a 4 year murder sentence after protecting Roux.
Roux did a lot of growing up while Jordy was gone. She went from a helpless child to a fierce young woman in his absence. The moment they locked eyes on each other after being apart for so long, everything came flooding back. The deep rooted feelings towards one another never swayed, despite the long separation.
The unbreakable connection and chemistry between this forbidden couple was extremely enticing! I truly wanted nothing more than for them to find a way to make it work and get their HEA. It took a lot of pain, patience and secrets to get there but it happened! The amount of drama and sacrifice that both characters had to trudge through during this book astounded me. It just proved how incredibly strong and persistent they both were. How much they loved each other and those in their small circle. The affection and compassion radiated off the pages from this couple. K. Webster did an incredible job weaving raw emotion and haunting chaos into the pages of this story. I was constantly on edge, waiting for something to shatter this couple’s chances.
The ending of the book was truly the only aspect of the entire story I didn’t really care for. It’s completely personal preference though. I know the author hinted at the possibility of it happening, but I still was a little bummed given how young Roux was and how new the finally out in the open relationship between J and R was. But in the end, I was just happy they were happy.
Book two in the Hood River Hoodlums is a MF standalone. While reading book one will benefit the reader in knowing the main characters background it is not required to have read this story. I loved the forbidden tension between these characters and the action was there. I unfortunately didn’t care for the main character, Little Hoodlum or her friend and that decreased my overall enjoyment. Having stated that everything else about this story was amazing. I loved the men, the Hoodlum brotherhood, the intense passion, the well developed world and the dialogue. I look forward to more in this world. 3.5 stars. I received an ARC and am leaving an honest review.
I am all about some yummy forbidden romance, my friends. I started to fall in love with the fascinating world of Hood River, K Webster created and all the hoodlums that live there ,back when I got my first preview in the bully me anthology. Now my heart is absolutely all in and I’m never turning back. What completely sold me was when I got to read Hollis and Roan’s story in Hood River Rat. I can’t even tell you how much I was looking forward to this book. I will be honest, Jordy did a lot in Hood River Rat that made me borderline hate him. However , later in the book , I started to realize the depth of his love for Roan and Roux. TBH my heart was quickly thawing into a puddle of goo and it was all for Jordy Martinez. He was loyal, so loyal that there wasn’t ANYTHING he wouldn’t do to protect them.
Now I refuse to give spoilers so I will just tell you, Jordy did something life changing for Roux and Roan and there were consequences for those actions. There was a domino effect, because of the way he continued to handle things after that. To protect them, to protect his own heart, whatever his reasons were. When he feels there is a threat to Roux he will get himself involved in their lives once again. From the moment their eyes meet its instant off the charts sparks and flames. She’s no longer the little girl she was last time he’d seen her, and she’s noticed just how much he’s changed while he was away as well. This has Forbidden/ taboo all over it. Jordy is twenty-one and Roux is seventeen.
I have loved both of these characters since the beginning, so it was heartbreaking to experience their longing for one another. They wanted each other so badly but they had so much going against them. This entire book is a fight for Jordy to get away from his past. But even if he could he would literally walk through fire for Roux, so it’s not that easy.
This made for an amazing book full of angst, suspense and a gripping emotional experience all around. I loved everything about it. Roux and Jordy were perfect together. He was the ultimate! His love for her knew no bounds. But when his past and her present collide will his love for her, get them both killed. And what will happen to his friendship with her brother when their secret comes out.
This is book two in the Hood River Hoodlums Series and while it is a stand-alone, it would be better if you read book one -Hood River Rat first.
* I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
My Cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up :
-Don’t miss this friends-to-lover, brothers-best friend, Forbidden Romance. This has everything you could possibly want: angst, suspense, love, lies, betrayal, secrets, forgiveness.
– Jordy and Roux are everything sweet and Smokin hot in the bedroom. It’s rough and sweet and just perfect! Yes, Yes, Yes!!
Cliffhanger Warning-!! So Jordy and Roux got an Amazing Ending but there was definitely a cliffy for book 3. I can’t wait for Cal’s book! Like now!
Trigger Warning-This book is a Bully/Gang romance and does have some violent scenes, and scenes that discuss disturbing memories for one of our characters that could be considered triggers for some. If you have concerns you can PM for more information.
This is such an addicting series! This is Book #2 in the Hood River Hoodlums series. You don’t have to read the first book but it will definitely help in getting the back story and I highly recommend reading it. It is an amazing read and a beautiful story of love and lifelong friendships.
I’ve been waiting for Jordy’s story and K. Webster does not disappoint. I loved this book from start to finish! It was entertaining and inspirational with wonderful characters. There is romance, steam, suspense, surprise, heartbreak, shocking revelations, laughs, twists and turns, and lots of action.
It’s been a while since Jordy has seen Roux. When he sees her, she is not the little girl he remembers protecting with his life. She is grown up to be a beautiful young lady. Roux has always loved Jordy but now that love has evolved into something different. What she feels for Roux is not child’s play. She wants him and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to be with him. This is not an easy road to love for Jordy and Roux but they are determined to make it work. What will Roan say? Will he be able to accept their relationship? What will the other Hoodlums say? There are other obstacles in their way. Being able to see how their relationship evolved was beautiful. Jordy’s love for Roux was pure and real and vice versa for Roux. Their connection, the sexual tension, the heat, and the passion were real and hot, hot, hot!
I loved seeing the Hood River Hoodlums and what they’ve been up to. Especially Roan and Hollis. I love all of these characters. They all add a unique twist to the story. This was an emotional and angsty love story. It seemed like the Hood River Hoodlums can’t seem to catch a break. Little Hoodlum is a unique and gripping story that takes us through changes in relationships, family drama, danger, and a HEA. It ends in a gripping, heart-stopping cliffhanger for the next book and I can’t wait to see what happens with this character in the next book! I highly recommend reading this book!
***ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.***
Little Hoodlum is the second book in the Hood River Hoodlums series. This book shouldn’t be read as a standalone. In Hood River Rat, Jordy gives up everything to protect his two best friends, Roan and his little sister Roux.
Roux is a senior in high school. All this time in prison and nothing will stop Jordy from keeping tabs on her. He knows about her boyfriend Kayden and he’s warned her to stay away. He’s dangerous and not someone she needs to be involved with.
It’s been three years of writing letters and denied visitations. Jordy gets an unexpected visitor. He see’s a woman sitting in front of him. He doesn’t recognize her at first. She has curves. It’s Roux and she’s no longer the little girl he used to know.
“Oh, Little Hoodlum. Everything’s so f***** up now. You’ve turned into this beautiful woman and if you don’t think I’ll move heaven and earth to keep you safe from every motherf***** in this world, you’re sadly mistaken.”
Jordy is up for parole and when he’s released nothing will stop him from protecting Little Hoodlum.
What an amazing read! I fell in love with the first book and fell even harder with this one. Jordy is everything!
Wow what a follow up to Hood River Rat!!! Little Hoodlum grabbed me from the beginning and only got better and better throughout the book!!! I hated to see this book end!
Jordy and “Little Hoodlum” are so great together and their story kept you drawn in! Their story was perfectly developed and this book was just one of those I couldn’t put down until it was finished!
K Webster definitely threw a twist at the end that left the Hood River Hoodlums story continuing with an “OMG” moment! She can’t give me the next book in this series fast enough!!
Let me tell you how excited I am to have read this second book in this series it’s time for little Hoodlum aka Roux and Jordy story. I was not disappointed at all with this book the anguish the love the battle these 2 characters faces is incredible I love the connection between the main characters throw in some steamy love scenes and this book will have you glued in. I recommend that you read bk 1 hood river rat to get the full enjoyment we meet both characters in bk 1. No spoilers here I voluntarily review this book and my opinion is my own.
This book was deliciously forbidden. Jordy was loyal to a fault to his best friend Roan and his little sister Roux in Hood River Rat. I had an inkling of where this author would go with this story, because she’s the Queen of taboo. And she did not disappoint.
This is a perfect example of why I love this authors book worlds! She’s not afraid to push the envelope when it comes to storytelling, but she makes it SEXY. She always has me rooting for the deviant storylines and characters.
I love forbidden, and I love age-gap, and this book had both!