From USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Knight, comes book four in her strong, sexy, and suspenseful Saddles & Racks series that takes on the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas.Not everything goes as planned … and he loses his scholarship. Instead of dropping out of school, Vinny began working as a male escort to pay for his education and fulfill his new dream of teaching children. Enjoying the life of luxury and travel, Vinny continues moonlighting as a male escort after graduation. He has everything he could ever need.
Everything happens for a reason …
Teresa Stewart never planned to get pregnant before she was married. She also didn’t plan for the father of her baby to die in combat before she could even tell him the news. Struggling to feed herself and her son, Colton, Tessa moves to Las Vegas where she hopes the cost of living will be cheaper and she’ll find a job in a popular hotel. But finding a job isn’t easy for Tessa, and a neighbor soon convinces her that stripping is the best way to make the money she needs to provide for her small family. All of life’s puzzle pieces are starting to come together, but Tessa knows something is still missing.
They say best friends make the best lovers …
At a bachelor party for his co-worker, Vinny meets Tessa. The sexual attraction is undeniable, but they each have something holding them back from moving forward. They grow even closer when Vinny becomes Colton’s teacher, and it seems as though all the pieces are finally falling into place.
However, sometimes the best-laid plans turn to hell …
Because murder will change everything.
The Saddles & Racks Series
The Saddles & Racks Series Boxed Set, Books 1-3
Book 1: Angels & Whiskey (Gabe & Autumn)
Book 2: Tequila & Lace (Paul & Joss)
Book 3: Champagne & Handcuffs (Seth & Cat)
Book 4: Rum & Coke (Vinny & Tessa)
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This book as it all…twists, suspense, love, and amazing characters! Kimberly does an excellent job of twisting the story right from the beginning to keep you on your toes and wanting more. The characters are relatable to just about everyone. Vinny’s an ex-volleyball player turned special education teacher who escorts at night. Tessa’s a strong single mom trying to raise her special needs son the best she can…by stripping at a topless club. They came together by chance, bonded over their love for rival baseball teams, and fight hard for each other! The twists and turns are woven throughout the story…this is one you won’t want to or be able to put down once you start!
That awkward moment when you’ve meet your sons teacher before, and not in the most professional way.
Tess is a female entertainer in Vegas. Sh has a young son that she needs to be there for during the day and is able to work at night when he goes to bed. During one of her gigs she meets Vinny and his coworkers/friends. The instantly have a connection and become friends. This quickly becomes more. Literally moments after the decode toe explore the feelings before them Tess walks into some bad things that have serious repercussions.
Can Vinny save her? Does she even want to be saved?
This book captured me from page one and had me on the edge of my seat until the end. We’ve met Vinny before, now it’s time for his story to be told and for him to find the other half of his heart.
I’m so disappointed I didn’t know about this series earlier.
I haven’t read the others in this series yet but I’m going to. This book was so good to say the least. It had love, drama, an amazing storyline that kept me interested and wanting more the whole way through. I loved it so much. Highly recommend.
The author takes you to every level of emotions in this book. You will love Vinny and Tessa. Their story will make you smile, laugh, cry and get angry. But in the end they get what they deserve, a happy ever after. Thank you Kimberly Knight for delivering another amazing book.
I was lucky enough to receive this book as an ARC. Right off the bat my heartstrings were pulled, Teresa has a son with autism… I work with children with autism. Who knew when Teresa met Vinny he would turn out to be somebody she could turn to, not only in friendship and love, but for her son as well. Every woman wants a man to see her for who she is on the inside and not only what they get on the outside. I think Vinny is my new book boyfriend. This book is a must read!!! When you start it plan on finishing it in the same sitting because you will not be able to put it down.
Kimberly Knight never ceases to amaze me and she blew me away with Rum & Coke. I loved every minute of it. I could not put it down once I started reading it. I mean I felt like I was right there with Vinny and Tessa.
Vinny plays volleyball until he is injured and loses his scholarship. Deciding not to dropout of school he turns to escorting to pay for school. Vinny knows he has to do something with his life so he chooses to be a teacher. Vinny is enjoying his life as an escort because he is able to pay for school and enjoy other finer things in life. Vinny is ready for the next chapter of his life but what he gets he never expected.
Tessa is living her life until she finds out she is pregnant. She knows her life is about to change but what she didn’t expect was having to fight to feed herself and her son. Seeing no good in sight she decides to move to Las Vegas. There she faces the same problem she had back home and that is a job. So a friend suggests becoming a stripper. What she doesn’t know is that stripping would change her and her sons life.
Vinny and Tessa meet each other at a party and sparks fly for them but they are cautious because they both have a lot to lose. But you know what they say when love hits it hits hard and fast and soon the two are fighting to be together.
This story will pull you in and keep a hold of you tell the very ending. Their is a lot of push and pulling through out this story. Parts that will make you angry and others parts will have you holding on tell the very end.
Book Four of the Saddles & Racks series is a single mom, friends to lovers romance that focuses on another S&R guy Vinny and his beautiful heroine – Tessa.
Vinny and Tessa originally met during Gabe’s bachelor party as she was the stripper hired for their bus to help with their plan for Gabe. I loved their meeting, it was so cute and sweet. You could feel the instant attraction between them both. Since she’s a single mom, Tessa isn’t looking for anything more than friendship and Vinny isn’t ready to give up his escort lifestyle, so they begin a friendship.
Their friendship is so dang sweet! I loved the way Vinny was with Tessa but I REALLY loved the way he interacted with her son, Colton! Guys, there is just a special something in a guy who can treat a kid who isn’t his own like they are their world! It was everything. As their friendship continues, the attraction between them only intensifies and they can’t help but start feeling more than friendship between them.
Guys, Vinny is HOT! Dear Lord, that man has a way with words! Phew! And Tessa is so sweet and timid that Vinny is the obvious match for her in every way. Even their kisses had me fanning myself! Then they move past kissing and it’s like a small fire bursting into a full blown inferno! Seriously HOT!
When Tessa ends up kidnapped by her boss after witnessing something happening during one of his parties, she has no choice but to do everything she can for her son’s safety. Luckily Vinny isn’t letting go of her that easily and their story is beautifully captivating!
This isn’t one of my favorites of the S&R series, but still a good read!
Rum & Coke touches on sensitive topics which are intertwined gracefully to make a great story.
Vincent “Vinny” Reed is a male escort for Saddles & Racks on nights and weekends. But by day, he is a special ed kindergarten teacher. He is funny and sexy, and knows his way with the ladies. His attraction to Teresa “Tessa” Stewart is immediate. They meet at bachelor party where Tessa was hired as a stripper. Tessa is a sweet single mom of special needs 5-year old, and is not ready for a relationship. So they agreed to become friends.
Their relationships evolves effortlessly until Tessa’s boss gets in the way. From there on, the book is full of plot twists and serious topics like drug cartels, murder, rape and human trafficking are touched upon. But do not fear, Vinny and Tessa are meant to be.
This was another solid offering from this series. Vince is a teacher and he also works at the escort service. Tessa is trying to support her special needs child by working as a stripper. They meet when Tessa is hired to work a bachelor party for one of Vince’s co-workers. They have a ton of chemistry together but neither is sure of commitment. Tessa gets herself into a situation that was very hard to read at times but I admired her grit and determination. Vince never gave up on getting her back. This was such a pleasure to read.
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book!
OMG loved them all! If you went through what B went through then you truly are a Superwoman-! I so hope you get to have that little one someday. Prayers sent your way. YoYo Chunn
He was going to be a star but he is injured and loses his scholarship. He works as a male escort to get through school and become a teacher. The father of her baby dies before she could tell him. She is unmarried and broke. She becomes a stripper. They meet but what will happen between them? See what will happen
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A story full of suspense and drama with an interesting storyline. This may be the favorite of the Saddles & Racks series. It’s is recommended to read all three books prior in order to fully grasp the characters. Two opposite characters, Vinny and Tessa attracts with sparks flying. Both had rough times and of course nothing is ever easy and these two have to fight for their happy ending. Fantastic story that will have you on the edge of seat and leave you wanting more.
My first thought after reading chapter one was, where has this series been my whole life? My thought after reading the second chapter was, where has Kimberly Knight been? Of course the book world is huge and we depend a lot on word of mouth and thankfully this book was recommended to me.
Two characters who have careers that are frowned upon in society, an escort and a stripper. Don’t judge a person by their appearance. They may be the person you can rely on the most.
Teresa autistic son keeps her doing what she needs to survive
Vinny’s connection to her son is beyond heartwarming. As a mom of an autustic child myself I understand how hard that connection is to make. Kimberly Knight wrote about it perfectly.
Love this story and can’t wait to go back now and read the first three in this series.
Another great story in the series. You must read this book. I loved the storyline, the characters, and the chemistry. You do need to read the previous books in order to really enjoy the journey and once you’re in, you will be unable to stop. Great series with excellent writing.
Absolutely fabulous! The characters were amazing and their story was…..wow! The author had me on the edge of my seat and sobbing during so many moments; and I loved every single minute. The ordeal Tessa had to endure wrecked me, but her strength and courage were incredible. Vinny’s beautiful love he willing gave to Tessa and Colton had me melting and swooning. I cannot wait to get more of this beautiful group of friends.
Rum & Coke is my new favourite in the Saddles and Racks series. Kimberly Knight has once again given us another great story of finding the love of your life to get lost in.
Vincent Reed is a male escort for S&R by night and a special ed teacher by day. He’s not looking to start any sort of romantic relationship but when he meets Tessa at his friends batchelor party she does something to him that may just cause him to change his mind.
Teresa Stewart is a single mum, working as a stripper to provide for her little boy. When she meets Vincent on a job, sparks fly and she finds herself falling for him but a proposition from her boss finds her witnessing a murder and her life about to spiral out of her control.
A definite 5 star read for me. This book could be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend the first 3 books in this series first.
Rum & Coke is my first book by Kimberly Knight and it was awesome! I’ve not had the opportunity to include Kimberly Knight in my blogs schedule in the past and I can’t tell you how glad I am that that changed. Rum & Coke kept me flipping the pages and anxious to get my hands on the other books in the Saddles and Racks series. I enjoyed the dual POV, the fast pace, and the suspense of the story. Vinny and Tessa had an insta-lust connection but remained friends for a time. A connection that quickly morphed from friends to a relationship to falling in-love with one another to nefarious forces keeping them apart. The pace of this book was fast and fun. While I thought Tessa and Vinny fell quickly into the love side of the equation, who’s to say what’s too fast in matters of the heart, right? Oh, and since this was my first book by Kimberly Knight, it’s definitely worth mentioning that she writes great sexxxy times! Also, this book had great secondary characters, and since many of them have their own books already, I am thoroughly looking forward to getting to read their stories! I one-clicked a box set of the first three books in the Saddles and Racks series while I was still reading Rum & Coke. I can’t wait to read more by Kimberly Knight. In the meantime, you definitely need to get your hands on this book and read it asap!
I volunteered to read this story for an honest review and really enjoyed it. It was full of love, friendship, drama, suspense, and happiness.