Discovering your ex is a serial-killing religious zealot would put anyone off dating for a good long while. That’s where Hudson “Taco” Vines’s head is at when he meets Koren, a woman who looks a little too much like his ex for comfort. But he can’t deny their attraction, and the more he gets to know her, the more Taco realizes how different Koren is from his ex, in all the best ways. It’s not … long before he’s feeling things for her that he’s never felt for anyone, ever. After the drama of his last relationship, maybe this is his reward…a supportive, comfortable life with a woman he’s coming to love.
Koren Garner is no fan of drama, and it certainly seems Taco and his friends have all seen more than their share. So you’d think meeting him for the second time at the scene of her own car accident would be enough to warn her away. But Koren can’t resist the sexy firefighter. A little drama might be worth the risk…even when an unknown threat starts targeting Taco’s friends. Someone’s setting fires, and the danger’s escalating with each blaze. Koren and Taco can only pray the culprit is caught before their relationship—and their lives—go up in smoke.
** Shelter for Koren is the 14th book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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Stoker is always worth the read.
WOULD LOVE TO LIVE IN THIS AURTHORS HEAD! WONDERFUL WRITER!
This is one of the most emotional reads of the year, and that’s saying a great deal. Shelter for Quinn, the book immediately preceding this one, features a villain who uses Taco to get to her victim, which has the understandable effect of making him very leery of any woman showing an interest in him. Koren is night and day away from that villain, but it takes a while for Taco to trust her. And a series of seemingly coincidental fires seem to draw attention back to that bad relationship. As always with one of Susan Stoker’s books, there is suspense, there are surprises, and there are supportive networks of both operatives (in this case the fire house) and their partners. But Smokey haunted my dreams last night, and it will be a long time before I forget that scene, although it is only one of the memorable scenes in a fabulous book. As always, this can be read as a standalone; familiarity with earlier books adds a layer to your enjoyment, but it is not essential for that enjoyment. Just a great book in every respect.
Taco and Koren.
What I loved most about this story was the drama all came from Taco…lol it was different to the girls bringing the drama, I love that Koren didn’t do drama, she is low key, sensible and strong but seriously there for her loved ones when needed and even though she doesn’t do drama if it comes at her you can bet she’ll handle it.
Now for the part where Taco decided his way of protecting Kroen was the ‘right’ way …lol I have to say I love a man who back peddles that quickly when he knows he made a big mistake…lol
Shelter for Koren was suspenseful, it had some really funny and sweet moments really everything I have come to love about a Susan Stoker book and the lead into Penelope’s book well I am so looking forward to that, Moose is gonna lose hit sh.t…
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Amazing new read from one of my favorite authors.
It flowed so well I lost track of time and didn’t realize how much I had read until I glanced down and saw 55 minutes left in book.
The H and h we’re fantastic and I enjoyed getting to know them and catching up on all the other firefighters and their special ladies. A definite must read.
Susan Stoker is a master at weaving stories that suck you in until the very end.
Hudson “Taco” Vines is a sexy, hot fireman who decided that he is done dating for awhile since his ex-girlfriend turned out to be a serial killer. Koren has no drama in her life and likes it that way. Taco feels a connection to Koren right away and decides to take a chance with the urging of his fellow firefighter friends.
There is someone who is out for revenge and Taco is the target. What follows is a story that grips you and tugs at your heartstrings.
I felt the connection between Taco and Koren right away. I love how Ms. Stoker sets the stage building the relationship between her characters and then bang! I loved this book and some of my favorite parts were the conversation between Taco and Beth and the one with Taco and Koren when he was being a jerk, He makes up for it though. *sigh”. Koren was amazing in that scene.
Whoever is reading this review and if you haven’t read this author, you are missing out on some awesome reading. Ms.Stoker has a few books you can read for free and believe me you will want them all!
Waiting impatiently for Penelope’s book which I know will be epic.
I loved that Taco finally got his happily ever after and I thought Koren was perfect for him. This story grabbed me from the very beginning and kept me glued to it until the very last page and I barely took time to eat. Now the countdown begins for Penelope and Moose’s story and I’m already anticipating an emotional ending to this series.
Koren is a internet travel agent. Koren is in a car wreck and should have been killed but just has bruises and scratches. Taco, a firefighter, is the one to get to her first. She asks him out but he declines because his ex girlfriend was a serial killing cult member. Taco goes to work but can’t stop thinking about Koren, so he goes and checks on her and tells her he’ll go out with her. Someone is watching them though and has a vendetta against Taco. Can they find who is setting fires or will she take what Taco loves the most away, Koren?
Excellent story with hunky firefighters, steamy sex, and a crazy stalker. I loved it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
I really loved this book and couldn’t put it down. I had to read it all in one sitting. Koren and Taco have an amazing story. Thank you Susan Stoker for another wonderful story.
OH TACO !!!
Once again Susan Stoker has left me speechless. Shelter For Koren is book 14 in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes series. This series is everything you are looking for in a good read. We have action, romance, a strong woman and a sweet alpha man who loves her deeply. Susan is amazing at developing her characters. Her ability to make you feel the depth of the characters emotions is spell binding!!!
This is Hudson/Taco and Koren’s story.
In this story, Taco is wary of psycho serial killing women. Who could blame him, right? His crew gets sent to a call and DAYUM!!! The car is mangled, the woman…well, she’s alive. She’s also a pretty close look alike to his ex serial killing gf. Darn it!
They end up meeting again. They end up in a Susan Stoker story. Annnnnnnd there is plenty of drama for Koren’s llama and her mama.
Can Susan Stoker save this heroine from a killer?
Can men ever get their heads out of their alpha butts?
Can Koren ever forgive Taco?
Can Taco save Koren from this maniacal author?he he he
The epilogue was perfect!
The lead into Penelope’s story???
No. Words.
This entire story is just epically, wonderfully stupendous!!!
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Loved loved love Taco and Koren’s story. Taco swore off women after his disastrous relationship with Jen, but when he sees Koren again, he can’t help but feel the chemistry between them. Koren is safe, drama-free and just what he needs but when things start happening to the other firefighters, Taco blames himself and tries to push her away, but she will not give up without a fight. Koren will do all that she can to show Taco that there are good people out there and that he can’t let the past dictate their future. I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the end, on the edge of my seat and couldn’t put it done till the end. Can’t wait for the last book in the series