This ain’t no love triangle. This is people not knowing when to let fate do its thing.Brody Tannen has been the boss for way too long, putting everyone’s needs above his own. It’s the way his family farm stood while fate took shot after shot against them. But now he’s got a chance to figure things out for himself. Everyone keeps pushing him one way, but deep down he knows which way he should go. … knows which way he should go.
Towards her… Erica Cole, the rough and rowdy woman that’s always been one of the guys.
Except to him.
Brody loves her inappropriate humor and smudges of grease on her cheeks.
He wants nothing more than to be the one who cracks her exterior shell to find the sweetness he’s sure is inside.
Erica Cole has been in a man’s world her entire life.
First in the military, and now, taking over her dad’s mechanic shop.
She’s not the sugar and spice girly type that guy’s normally go for.
She’s grease and engines, snark and bite, responsibilities and expectations.
So when Brody Tannen sets his sights on her, Erica doesn’t know how to handle it.
Not when everyone else thinks she’s destined for a man that does nothing for her.
Erica can’t say the same for the broody, cocky cowboy that saunters into the shop though.
Brody’s tall, dark, and won’t give up, which is a problem because Erica desperately wants to know what’s lurking beneath his hungry gaze.
Even if she should stay far away from the heat he promises.
They both know what they want, but can they stand strong against those who think they know better to get the happily ever after they deserve?
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This is a delightful read! I simply adored Brody and Erica (Rix). The chemistry these two shared was positively electric and their attraction undeniable (even though Rix certainly tried!). These two had such gruff, hard exteriors but they each have undiscovered depths to them. You might think this type of pairing wouldn’t work but I thought they were pure perfection together. As the sparks and banter fly, your own heart is easily captured by this wonderful couple. Brody is what I call a gatekeeper and as such I felt he not only needed but deserved someone remarkable and extra special and he certainly found that in Rix. Can’t wait for book three but after this one it has a lot to live up to. Of my own accord I am posting a sincere review.
I always think that my favorite L.L. character is the last book she has written and then she writes another and I fall more in love with that one. She just writes these sexy broody cowboys and I can’t get enough.
Brody Tannen is a grumpy broody cowboy who would rather grunt than speak. The oldest of the Tannens, he’s got memories that the others don’t. And it has locked his heart straight up. Walls so big nobody could climb. Until a dirty talking Erica “Rix” Cole comes into the picture.
When these two meet up the sparks fly!! And we get to see Brody fall. We see both their walls fall. And what a beautiful and heartwarming ride we get.
We get everything we love and more in this romance. I’ve loved all these characters and getting to revisit them is a added bonus. I can’t wait for Bobby’s story!!
Highly recommended.
Every time I read one of Mrs. Landish’s books, I tell myself that this is my forever dream couple, only to be proven wrong, every . single . time ! !
This time I am two hundred percent certain that Erica, aka Rix, and Brody will be the eternal favorite dream couple, because there is no way to beat them!
Erica is a completely new dimension of sass and boldness and brashness and I love her character so, so much!
And Brody?
I love this growling, grumpy cowboy with all my heart, more than I can ever explain.
Both characters shine with their prickly and tough exterior. But on the inside they are great softies who care about their families and friends beyond anything else, putting aside their own wishes and dreams to achieve the happiness of their loved ones. It takes some peeling and prodding to look behind their layers and walls and reveal the gooey sweetness inside.
I love these two badass, kick-your-backside alphas, their banter and needling and their falling in love with each other.
Brody Tannen is the oldest of the Tannen clan and always felt the pressure to take care of the family. As his siblings start spreading their wings, Brody is learning to take a step back. What he ends up stepping into is the orbit of Erica “Rix” Cole who wields a wrench with as much precision as her sharp tongue.
This was such a good read! We first meet the Tannen clan in an earlier series of books – The Bennett Boys Ranch. I would always suggest going back to the true beginning of anyone’s story but you could read this as a standalone if you wanted. I love how Erica is such a strong character and so spunky. Both of them have walls erected and a passion for their life’s work. Sparks weren’t supposed to fly for these two…but they did. This is a voluntary review of an advance ready copy.
Rough Edge by Lauren Landish a five-star read that is rough in the best ways. Erica Cole my heart breaks for you for most of this story, she is so used to putting everyone else first, but that being said so is Brody Tannen so they could be perfect for each other, but we all know being to samey-samey isn’t always what you dream it to be. Throw in a crazy twist that becomes an integral part of the story and one I want to hear more about, and you have a winner. I will be honest, and this wasn’t my favourite read from this author, but I think its just me at the moment as I am having such a crazy time at present. I really was looking forward to hearing more about Brody so I will definitely be reading this again when I am in a better frame of mind. As I really enjoyed it, but I am just not in the place for my usual Tannen/Bennett boy love. Thank you Lauren Landish for brightening my otherwise dismal day, keep up the good work as I know we all need it.
While Brody is out doing deliveries for his sister Shay, his truck decides to break down. As he pulls into Cole Automotive, he finds himself face to face with his destiny. You’d never know by the smart mouth, smart a$$ attitude, face marred with grease and dirt, little sprite of a woman, so tiny he can’t even, CAN’T EVEN, take his eyes off her. As far as first impressions, this one’s not going as Brody planned. Erica, Rix as her friends call her, is prickly and snarky. Erica and Brody couldn’t be more different. They say opposites attract and these two are combustible. It’s starts out casual, as agreed, all the while skirting the real issue-casual or not. Before they can have their HEA, they need to tread lightly. Ex’s and expectations may put a strain on their happiness, especially since they are ‘only casual’.
UNASSUMING, AND NOT LOOKING FOR A HEA, OPPOSITES FIND WHAT THEY NEVER THOUGHT THEY NEEDED. COMPLETE SURRENDER PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY ! !
ORIGINAL, EMOTIONAL AND FULL OF HEART AMAZING BOOK IN A MUST READ SERIES ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ! ! !
Brody and Erica (Rix) are two head strong/ alpha characters. You would think their personalities would mash but instead those are what makes them so compatible.
Rix is a firecracker. Shes small but feisty and she knows how to keep Brody on his toes.
Brody is the definition of a mans man. Hes tough as nails but when it comes to his Erica he hands her the reigns to his horse and lets her lead.
absolutely loved this book and cant wait for Bobbys story
Brody Tannen….All Cattle…Not So Much Hat
Big, grumpy and growly, Brody Tannen, is a hard-working cowboy and a man of few words…He’s the strong, silent type…He is the oldest of the Tannen siblings, and Brody raised his brothers and sister after their mother passed away…Brody still feels like a failure,after losing the family ranch when their father died….But he is determined to own that land, again, someday..Until then, he’ll work the land for the Bennetts…..Oh…And Brody has no desire to settle down…
When the old farm truck Brody is driving dies close to Cole Automotive, the cute, little mechanic threatens him with a wrench….and he loves it….She is rude and not at all girly and mouthy and hot…..and SO not interested in Brody…. But Brody isn’t easily discouraged…
Erica Cole is a mechanic and the owner of Cole’s Automotive, the business her father built, and she also races cars… and she does it all well…Extremely Type A, Erica is possibly one the strongest, most independent female characters I’ve ever read…Erica feels like she lives in her twin sisters shadow…and she has no interest in the white picket fence…
We love our dirty talking alpha males, but Brody and Erica are both alphas….Her alpha-ness doesn’t make Brody any less….They are strong personalities with even stronger opinions…. it works….really well….Opposites attract?? Not in this case…They are the mirror of each other….not physically, obviously, but….The chemistry between Brody and Erica is not just sexual…it’s always there….and I think it’s because they are both so ….alpha is the only word that works….
5*
Brody meets lil bit when Bessie breaks down.
Pulling into the garage he’s hoping for help & not in the form of a little firecracker Erica.
I loved reading the Bennett boys but the Tannen boys don’t disappoint at all.
I definitely recommend reading them all.
I read an advanced copy for an honest review.
Brody is Broody. He has basically spent his entire life being a caretaker. First his dying mother. Then his family when his father fell apart after his wife’s death. He has never put himself first. Now he is working for the Bennett’s and even though his burden is lifted, he feels like less, because the farm is no longer his.
Erica is a bada$$ mechanic who is the opposite of her girly twin. She hates being marginalized because she’s a female living in a “man’s world”. She’s going to do what she wants and no one is going to tell her otherwise.
When Brody and Erica meet, it’s lust at first sight for him. He has never met anyone like her! She is like a wild horse he has no desire to tame!
This is a story about acceptance, being brave enough to let someone see your vulnerable side and being strong enough to admit when you are wrong.
It’s two hearts coming together slowly, at their own pace and not what others around them are pushing them to do.
A very delightful, satisfying read.
You’re the last thing my heart expected….
Brody Tannen is not known for being warm and cuddly. He is a hard working cowboy who loves working the land on the farm. He is crusty and a man of few words. But unbeknownst to everyone, he has a heart of gold. He is a big burly guy on the outside but on the inside he is wounded when all his hope and wants are dashed with the errors of his father. Brody does not have a social life and definitely has no time for a relationship. Besides, he is not a hearts and flowers type of guy. But all that changes when he claps his eyes on Erica Cole.
She is definitely no high maintenance princess. She is a grease monkey extraordinaire who works magic at her father’s car repair garage. She is smart mouthed, brassy and a ball breaker. Brody fell for her no filter attitude right away. It was so much fun seeing these two square off with each other. They both wanted a “casual” hookup only connection, but they soon realized they had much more going for them. The odds were against them but I found myself routing for them that they would come to the realization that they were made for each other.