Gabe King is the wrong brother.I grew up in the shadow of the Kings. Literally. Their house is on the hill above mine. So I always had my eyes on our town’s most famous residents. Especially the cute oldest brother. My crush on him was so bad I could barely get two words out in his presence. When he came over to ask for help only I could give, I thought my knees might give out. Then I found out … give out.
Then I found out he needed help with his brother.
Gabriel King. The bad boy. The risk-taker. The total jerk. He’s laid up after an accident that nearly took his life. And he needs a nurse.
I am a nurse.
Pretty cut-and-dried, right?
I help him heal while ignoring the way his body feels under my hands. I remember his meds while forgetting the way his kisses bruise my mouth.
I’m a professional. I can handle his hazel eyes and ripped body. But his smile? And the way he breaks down all my defenses one by one?
He’s not the brother I wanted. And he’s my patient. But the more time I spend with Gabe, the more I want to take a risk. The more I want to think I was wrong.
Gabe might be the wrong brother but he’s the right one for me.
Author’s Note: This book was originally published with the title Lost Filthy Night.
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Gabe King, rock star, daredevil and adrenaline addict. Everly Foster, ordinary, plain, invisible. Until one fateful night and a kiss in the dark that lingers long after the lights come back on. It lingers after Everly goes back to being invisible and Gabe returns home to heal after a daring stunt gone wrong. That kiss still hovers, just out of reach in the back of Gabe’s mind, the woman a mystery in an gossamer memory. It’s not until Everly starts working as his nurse and Gabe kisses her (accidentally of course) that he realizes Everly is his mystery girl.
I fell in love with the boys from this author’s Wreckage series and loved Jonah’s story in the first book of this series, so I was eager to read Gabe’s story. For the most part, I adored Gabe. I loved that he truly saw the strong, intelligent, compassionate Everly when all of her life, even with her parents, she had been ignored. Even before he knew she was his mystery woman Gabe had an appreciation and respect for Everly. I loved the connection they had, how the pieces of one fit the other perfectly and how they brought out the best in each other. I lost a little respect for Gabe at a critical point, but his behavior was consistent with his personality. While he could have saved them both some heartache had he not sabotaged things, I really wasn’t surprised, and the resolution was tender and heart felt and definitely made up for the conflict. In the manner I’ve come to expect, Ms. Lux delivers a compelling, emotional story that is a little steamy, a little humorous and full of heart that captivated me from the first sentence to the last. This book is definitely worth a 1-Click, and I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
I love these King brothers! This was a great read. The writing flowed well, and I loved Gabe and Everly together. They had great chemistry. I found myself relating to Everly. Gabe did a good job bringing her out of her shell, and letting her know that she was heard. I think Everly was good for Gabe because she grounded him. There was some drama that almost broke them apart, but they were both too stubborn to let it last for long 🙂 I can’t wait to find out what happens with Beau!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book.
Book two of the Kings of Crown Creek series. Told in dual POV with HEA. Each book in the series is about a different King brother. Gabe is an addict his latest addiction is adrenaline, he does stunts for a TV show called King of Pain. A stunt gone wrong has him stuck in a hospital bed recovering from an almost fatal injury. Everly the invisible girl next door is hired to be his at home nurse. I liked that Gabe was committed to his recovery and how he and Everly shared an intense connection. Even though Gabe was hurt in a past relationship he didn’t let that stop him from going all in with Everly. It felt like Gabe “got” Everly and they were perfect for each other.
Gabe King , if you read the prequel to this series you know all about his downfall, a ratchet two-timing Noelle, he is a recovering addict who now is a daredevil adrenaline junkie. He made my heart hurt when he hurt, he is such a likable guy. So he is doing Daredevil, Stunt videos and has his own show, but he is injured like really serious, and can’t do anything but stew and rehash the jump that almost took him out. His brothers tired of him decided to help by paying for a nurse to help him get to therapy and do everyday tasks. Everly has lived next door the the Legendary King’s brothers all her life, and totally crushed on Jonah, She is a nursing student, who is almost invisible, her parents don’t really care or support her, She is a super sweetheart that is so down to earth, she puts everything in her school work, She is asked to be Gabe’s nurse, I mean she needs the money. Everly, I love her character she is a spitfire but then vueranbile, so is so real and has the sweetest soul. She the perfect person to nurse Gabe back together not only from the fall but from what Noelle put him through.
I loved this read, I read it everywhere, I could not and, wouldn’t put it down. Gabe was so closed off but when he finally opened up, swoon , “come back as my girl” I got tingles. A great read so glad these two moved forward instead of holding each other back. I am so ready for Beau and Rachels book. I happily read this amazing story to share my thoughts
Gone but not forgotten, a night Gage has engraved on his mind but the woman’s face is getting hazier and hazier the more time goes by. Convinced his heart is just as ruined as his body now is, there’s no one that can open him to love and loss again. Except maybe her, the woman who kissed him delirious and ran out into the night before he got her name. The woman herself is convinced she’s not memorable. While she hasn’t forgotten that night, every other day is a reminder that she’s utterly forgettable, invisible even. An accident, a job, a bond. They are what the other needs but it’ll take a lot more than feelings to keep them together.
There are quite a few issues that keep them from having a true relationship. Gage is an adrenaline junkie, a recovering addict, a stubborn jerk sometimes, and in a place in his life and career that spell huge change. Everly is struggling for acceptance, love, visibility. She doesn’t want to sacrifice her life for those things but she doesn’t really believe she can have it all so she chooses what she can control. When they find everything they think they need together it’s Gage’s job and her insecurities that might see them fail before they can make anything between them strong enough to withstand it all.
I liked both Gage and Everly. Their connection had humor, passion, compassion, understanding, and genuine affection. Despite the difficulties keeping them apart and their vulnerabilities getting in the way of their forever, they have awesome potential. When they’re first getting to know one another I loved that Gage’s usual antics didn’t phase Everly. She had fire and knew what she was doing, those things combined meant that Gage got on the right track for true physical recovery. My heart ached every time I saw Everly being completely overlooked by everyone. And when Gage saw her it was real. He really, completely saw her, acknowledged her presence, gave her the visibility she craved.
That’s probably why it hurt so much when he decided that no decision would be his course. It showed his immaturity and fear and while I can understand why he did it and where he was coming from, it didn’t make it any more palatable. His indecision almost cost him the best thing to ever love him. It’s a good thing Everly cared for him so much that even if he was willing to let them go, she was fiercely protective of his recovery. And Mother Nature sure seems determined to bring them back together when their pride separates them. I can only imagine what kind of natural disaster is in store for Beau.