*** A USA TODAY BESTSELLER ***Tori… want to be tempted by that rugged rancher. By his chiseled muscles or southern charm or the way he snuggles his kids at bedtime. Ethan Carter won’t get the key to my heart, no matter how much I want him.
Ethan…
Between us, she’s the last thing I need as I finalize my hellish divorce.
What sane man trying to rebuild his life wants a hot nanny with long, sexy hair, curves for miles, and a smart mouth? A perfectly kissable, pouty mouth that I shouldn’t notice.
My focus is on my kids and my ranch, not the insufferable siren who sleeps in the room next to mine. It doesn’t matter that she wins over my kids in a heartbeat or runs my life better than I do. Tori Duran is the one woman I can’t have and shouldn’t want, no matter how much I crave her.
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4.5 stars.
Be prepared to love Ethan! He’s a super sexy, hard working single dad and he’s a sweetheart.
Tori takes a job as a nanny and she’s determined to make it work no matter what. Butting heads with new boss Ethan provides us with loads of bickering and banter between the two of them and it’s not long before the chemistry between them gets more and more noticeable. Settling into their newfound friendship, Tori and Ethan gradually grow closer. I loved how natural Tori was with Ethan’s children. Between that and her natural caring nature, I admit I’ve got a bit of a girlie crush on her.
Ethan is a stubborn man but even he can see how easy new nanny Tori fits into his family. Just has things start to look like they’re going his way, it all comes crashing down. With the very real prospect of losing everything he’s worked so hard to build, he leans on Tori for more than just support. The friendship between these two goes from strength to strength but when secrets start to come out, I had no idea how this was all going to end.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s sweet, funny, hot and emotional and I can’t recommend it enough.
Lex Martin is a master in the department of men. Her men are not only visually impeccable, hello Wrangler wearing, tatooed, dad Ethan!!!! But her men are a mix of sweet and alpha with a little (or a lot) rough and tumble mixed in. For me, that equals a recipe for perfection.
The picture Lex paints on the ranch in Reckless is lovely, imagining you’re sitting under the stars with the characters or cleaning out the stables. You’ll feel like you’re right there.
Getting a sneak peak into Kat and Brady’s life (from Shameless) is an added bonus.
I loved Ethan and Tori’s chemistry. From the first moment they are together, you can feel the heat.
Another slam dunk from Lex!
Tori has made plenty of mistakes but taking a job as a nanny, to be close to her very pregnant sister, may be the biggest one yet. How is she going to work for the incredibly handsome Ethan and not fall for him. Will Tori and Ethan find love or lose their chance forever?
I have read another Lex Martin book but I am still new to her work. Reckless was laugh out loud funny and some make you teary eyed parts too. Loved the characters especially Tori’s little charges. I am excited to read more from Lex Martin.
Heartbreaking … gut-wrenching … heartwarming … romantic … I’m so in love with this love story and these characters that I’m at a loss for words.
Tori is absolutely amazing, super woman and an angel, combined in one warm and caring woman. And Ethan is just as wonderful, upstanding and true to himself, even if sometimes a bit dense, when he should realize sooner what his woman needs. Mila and Cody are just adorable.
These characters sparkle with life, as do Tori’s family and Ethan’s brothers and mom.
There is just one tiny problem with this romance … it ended way too soon!!!
This review is for an ARC and is my unbiased, honest opinion.
Have you ever read a book that just……took your ability to form coherent thoughts away?? That’s where I’m at right now. I can’t form sentences lol. This was such a sweet…..((and definitely spicy))……read. This was my first book by this author and I’m so glad I picked it up!!! I can’t wait to find and consume all her other books. Lex Martin definitely left a lasting impression on me. She had this way of creating these characters that you hope you get to meet someday in real life. I love the clan in Reckless sooo much. I haven’t read Shameless, a companion novel to this one, but you better believe it’s purchased and ready to be read as soon as I have a chance! I recommend reading Shameless first so you can see how Brady and Kat ended up together.
Reckless follows Tori as she becomes the live in nanny for horse rancher Ethan. Ethan has two adorable children ages 5 and not quite 2 years old. He’s also in the middle of a divorce so there’s plenty of drama to keep you entertained!!!
Can I just say…..there is nothing more attractive than a man taking care of his family/kids. Absolutely nothing better than that!! I loved how attentive Ethan was with his two kids, Mila and Cody. You could feel how deep their bond was while reading. It just jumped out at you and wove its way into your heart. My heart grew twenty sizes watching Ethan get up at the crack of dawn to provide for his family, all the while making sure to be home for supper and the bedtime routines for his kids. As you can probably tell…Ethan is definitely at the top of my book boyfriend list.
As for Tori…..I loved her just as much. This girl loves whole heartedly even when she knows it’s a risk. Seeing her bond with Ethan’s kids, it was just the sweetest thing ever. Tori has been through a lot in her life and she kept pushing through no matter what. I admire her so much for it. She stepped into the role of motherhood so easily. It’s like she was made to find this family.
Overall, this book made me cry, laugh, swoon, and cringe lol!! It was a beautiful story and I hope we get to see more from this group!! I’m not ready to let them go!!!
A beautifully emotional – romantic story. I enjoyed every single moment of this book.
This is my first Lex Martin book – but I can promise you this will not be my last! I loved this story so much! I devoured it! Ethan and Tori were so beautifully imperfect! FIVE BIG STARS!
Ethan is a rancher with kids going through a tough divorce. He hires Tori as a nanny for his children. Tori takes the job to be closer to her pregnant sister and to start fresh. She’s not counting on how sexy and hot her employer Ethan is or how his kids instantly love her. Can she resist Ethan? Ethan doesn’t need or want another relationship as he is going through a divorce but the nanny is too tempting for his to resist for long. Will the couple come to an arrangement or fall apart? A feel good story that I recommend.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
This is the 2nd book in this fascinating series and is Tori and Ethan’s story. Tori’s pregnant sister arranges for her to have a job as a nanny to a sexy rancher who is divorces and single dad Ethan’s children. The chemistry between these two is sizzling from the beginning. This is a well written story which had me hooked throughout this addictive page turner, and I highly recommend for all.
The second in the Texas Night series, Reckless is a book of second chances, warm embrace and scorching sexiness.
Ethan is newly divorced and struggling to keep his ranch and children going. His ex-wife up and left, and he still doesn’t understand why. He needs help, he just wasn’t expecting Tori to be the help me really needed.
Tori, a fiery but vulnerable young woman trying to live down her past and start anew. After her sister Katherine gets her an interview as a nanny for a neighbor, she reluctantly takes her up on it. Tori wants to be close to her sister as she is heavily pregnant and family means everything to her. When she meets Ethan she is knocked off her feet, she wants to dislike him, she wants to stay angry, she’s DOESN’T want to want him like she does. His children; Mila and Cody burrow their way into her heart and slowly the connection she and Ethan share blooms.
…but what happens when his ex comes calling? Tori’s past comes to rear it’s ugly head. Join the pair as they explore their new connection, experience a new beginning and learn to love all over again.
I loved this book, the first in the series I would recommend reading, while you can read this as a stand-alone it would be best to read the first as to get the full experience of all the characters. It’s safe to say that I can’t wait for Logan’s book!!!
Okay, that was great. Like, really really great. I listened to this one on audio. I had started it and was really enjoying it then got distracted. Went to start the ARC of Breathless and said no. Must finish Reckless first. And I’m so so glad that I did. It didn’t take anytime to remember why I was loving it before and then it only got better.
This book follows Tori who is the sister of Kat from Shameless. She’s come to help a pregnant Kat and ends up becoming a nanny to Mila and Cody for their dad Ethan. He has a farm and is finalizing a divorce. Tori feels like the family screw up and can’t seem to get things to fall her way. It doesn’t take long for the chemistry to show. This book had the steam rising off the pages. I loved it. Then there is a part that I never saw coming. And it was flawlessly done. I HIGHLY recommend this book! Tori and Ethan and just everything about this book was perfection. Now I’m off to dive headfirst into Breathless.
Tori and Ethan are something else. The struggles and the challenges these two faces are both heart wrenching and will most definitely be pulling at your heart strings. There were times when I wanted to throw my kindle or pull my hair out because I was so invested in their struggles. I won’t spoil the plot or give away any spoilers but this is a wonderful book to read.
This story has a easy to follow flow and is well written.
Fairy Tales Do Come True
She’s the reluctant nanny; he’s her hard-working, broody boss. She’s sworn off men. He’s in the midst of a bitter divorce. Both of their lives are a bit messy. She’s running from a past she’s not proud of. He’s trying to build a new future. Neither was looking for love, but sometimes it finds you anyway.
After swearing off men, Tori is fine being single. Her ex really did a job on her. She lost her job, dropped out of college and just disconnected. Now she’s decided to visit her sister in Texas and figure things out.
Being a nanny was not part of her plan. Tori has no experience, but she’s willing to give it a go, that is until she meets her new boss. Ethan’s a single dad with a lot going on. His two adorable kids are in need of some TLC since their mom left. The divorce is getting ugly. Sparks fly at their first meeting and not the sexy kind.
She reluctanyly takes the babysitting job because she needs to get her life back on track. He needs her because he’s overwhelmed with suddenly becoming a single dad. She’s made it clear, they will be having a professional only, hands-off relationship! Too bad he’s so damn HOT! Her man diet will be tested.
Ethan may seem like an angry guy, but he’s a total softy for his kids. He just wants them to be happy. He never expected Tori to be everything they all needed.
A story of rebuilding after your heart has been broken. Being young and making mistakes doesn’t have to define your future. You can re-invent yourself. That’s exactly what Tori does. The self-proclaimed screw up becomes everything this family needs. Ethan made his own mistakes, but hiring Tori was the best decision ever.
This story has heart and soul. You’ll get a sexy, single dad who loves his kids and family more than anything. He has no problem delivering the sweet and sexy. Two great kids who provide comic relief. Then an incredible nanny. Tori is loving and thoughtful. She’s hard-working and dedicated. She was just struggling to find her place.
She always wanted the fairy tale, but never thought it would happen to her. They both got the fairy tale.
Reckless was my first read by this author and I loved it! Going in blind I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but knew I was in for an interesting read when I was hooked from the beginning. The author’s flawless writing pulled me into Tori and Ethan’s story and made me want a cowboy of my own.
After having a rocky year Tori is trying to turn her life around. Trying to help, her sister talks Tori into applying for a nanny position and she reluctantly agrees. Ethan is overwhelmed and needs someone to care for his kids while he keeps his ranch running. When Tori shows up at his ranch for an interview there is an instant attraction and boy do sparks fly.
Their story was full of relatable family situations. I enjoyed the depth it added to the story as Tori and Ethan worked together to deal with their issues. I loved the secondary characters and the support system they provided.
From start to finish I loved Reckless. The author has just the right combination of humor, drama, real life, and sexy times that will have you laughing out loud and then swooning right along with these amazing characters. I’m eagerly looking forward to Joey and Logan’s story and getting more of Texas nights soon!
Lex Martin finds the laughter hiding behind the tears. With humor she gets to the heart of emotions with tempting, yet unforgettable characters. I have not been a fan long, yet somehow it seems like I’ve read her forever. From Kat and Brady to Tori and Ethan, she writes stories that get under your skin and into your heart. Reckless, is a tale of two strangers finding their way back to love. Through the painful moments, Tori and Ethan learn that life can be full of surprises. Love being the biggest surprise of them all. Endearingly, seductive, yet always entertaining.
I fell in absolute love with Kat and Brady, but… Ethan and Torie are everything!! This book has so many ups and downs that you’re on an emotional roller coaster the whole time. Mila Ethan’s daughter is a blast and hilarious. You want to one click this amazing story today! I can’t wait for Logan’s story coming in February 2020!!
“Reckless” (Texas Nights Book 2) by Lex Martin is a terrific read. I loved Tori and Ethan’s story. I enjoyed catching up with Katherine, Brady, and Izzy. This is a great addition to this series, packed with romance, passion, drama, hot cowboys, humor, family, and more. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series in Logan’s story, “Breathless”. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, family, and series.
Lex Martin has such a talent with developing the best characters. Tori was one of my favorite characters to read about. Her inner dialogue. Her witty comebacks. She was a strong female character. She kicked ass.
The story line was not 100% unique but Lex made it a topic that was enjoyable. The kids were adorable. The love that Ethan had for his kids were drool worthy. The only thing I didn’t find drool-worthy was the endearments he had for Tori. I’m not a fan of “baby”, “sweetness”, or “honey” as endearments. I can’t stand the pet names unless it is worked in the story in a cute way. Like a unique pet name. Baby is the worst. I don’t mind it being used sparingly but that was not the case in this story. I assume it was part of the Texas man thing but that is just my guess. Everyone has different preferences on what they like so if this doesn’t bother you, then you’ll have no problem with the endearments.
Overall, this was another sweet, steamy, and romantic read by Lex Martin. I’ve enjoyed every book I have read that she has written and I can’t wait to read more.
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4.7 stars
One of the best things about this author is that she shows real couples and characters that struggle just trying to survive. Whether it is in the relationship, learning how to love, or in how to financially survive it is realistic. I like that authenticity. I feel like it was something that I could have experienced because let’s be honest here, the chances of meeting a billionaire prince is not likely to happen.
I loved seeing Glimpses of Brady and Kat in this book and how their connection was still going strong but the real stars of the show were Ethan and Tori. Everything from their baseball sessions to their appreciation for all the small things I loved. I even appreciated the spider scene because that might have happened to me before. Hell, I even might have had to deal with a crazy greedy tool of an Ex. See Relatable? That’s why I love this author so much.
I look forward to seeing Logan’s story next. I hope he pulls his head out and realizes what he might possibly have. Regardless, it will be good because this author will be writing it.
This story totally touched my heart. I was team Tori from the first line. Life has not been fair to Tori. Sure she has made mistakes, but who hasn’t? The story begins with someone betraying her and that got my blood boiling. Then she meets Ethan, a single father. My heart melted immediately. There couldn’t be more of a perfect example of a great man than him. His a hard working single father whose focus is providing for his kids. That’s where meeting Tori comes in. She becomes his live in babysitter. Their relationship starts out as strangers then friends and then lovers. But of course there is drama from his recently divorced wife, Tori’s own insecurities and secrets that come out. I couldn’t help but relate to this story so much. I am a step mom so the feelings that Tori felt I could relate to, except for the crazy mom she had to deal with. Savannah Peachwood and Stephen Dexter did an amazing job bringing this book to life. I felt like they were speaking to me directly. This is a must read for romance fans. But it’s not just a romantic read (trust me the steam is there!). It is also a story of strength, overcoming your past and learning that you owe it to yourself to take a chance on your own happiness.