How the hell did I, the perpetual bachelor, end up accidentally married in Vegas—to my client?As soon as I find out who’s trying to kill her, we’ll get a quickie divorce…or will we? I was never supposed to be married. I was never supposed to fall in love. I was never supposed to put her in danger.But now that she’s back in my life I wonder if some things shouldn’t stay in Vegas.To keep her I’ll … she’s back in my life I wonder if some things shouldn’t stay in Vegas.
To keep her I’ll have to fight for her. Good thing I’m brazen enough to do just that.
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Alphas, heroines, and love – OH MY!!
What a great read!! This book gives you all that you are looking for in a book. Romance, suspense, and steaminess. Oskar and Hailey are a couple that, by the end of the story, really are the epitome of what a couple in love looks like. Hailey is a fearless female who you love from the moment you start. Oskar is an alpha, protector of her. He shows that in so many ways through the story. I though the author portrayed the situations very clearly and they were realistic. It was an amazing read and this author just gets better with EVERY book!!!
Let me just add the security part is so hot! These me make you swoon because they would do anything for their women. The women are not soft by any means and end up coming through for their men.
The situation is heating up, but Oskar is still as brazen as ever!
Still Brazen picks up right where Brazen ended, so you have to read that book first – it’s totally worth it, I promise. Ms Malone loves her cliff-hangers, and, to be honest, even though I hate them, they are a part of her writing style, which I love very much. So, as one half of the Malone Squared Duo writing this series, I knew there is going to be one.
The writing formula remains true to the witty banter that I’ve found I absolutely enjoy any books that I read. Still Brazen sits in the romantic-suspense sphere, and this most alpha collection of operatives taking humorous cheap pot shots at each other really added shine to my reading experience. The greater involvement of the secondary characters who make up the team at Blake security, made me know that I was in for a great read. And let’s not forget the hot and steamy loving that goes on between our couple!
Both Hailey and Oskar really come into their own during Still Brazen, and as their relationship builds, Hailey finds out that everything she thought held true, was all lies. She’s strong, and even though the hits kept coming, her big gorgeous Viking was there. No game playing for these two. Honesty is key, even when it hurts. Yep, life is like that.
Plus, when the Oskar’s original motivation to leave Hailey reasserts itself in his life, his initial instinct to separate and protect remains strong. This time though, she’s not going quietly, and he has the bad-ar$e team comprising Blake Security standing behind him.
4.5 Stars.
This continues from the cliffhanger we were left with at the end of Brazen, book one of the Brazen Duet so I would highly recommend reading first. I don’t deal well with cliffhangers so I’m super happy we didn’t have to wait long for this.
I am in love with the Blake Security men, they are fierce and loyal with the biggest hearts! *Swoon!
This was a great conclusion packed full of drama, passion, suspense and humour. My one little niggle is I felt the ending was a bit rushed but that could just be me being greedy as I was really invested in Oskar and Hailey. They were such a great couple.
I can’t wait to read more!!
After the heart stopping cliffhanger of Brazen, Still Brazen is the perfect conclusion to Hailey and Oscar’s story. More secrets come to life and we get to know more about Oscar’s childhood and background before he joined Blake Security and left Hailey in Vegas. But there are a lot of surprises headed our way as we discover more about Oscar and the mysterious shooter of the presentation. There are many questions about Hailey’s past and family that get answer, but not before this wonderful story surprise us and shock us at the same time.
It is not easy to build a relationship with someone, but when you add guns, gambling, secrets, shots flying, and betrayal it seems almost impossible to do. But somehow they work all the problems out and instead of running away they decide to fight together and let their love prevail. Malone square have done it again, the perfect ending for a perfect couple in this funny, romantic, sexy, hot, passionate story filled with mystery, intrigue, unexpected reveals, and the great family that love of Blake Security. Not only the guys get to keep their females safe.
4.5 stars
This is not a standalone as it picks up where the previous book, Brazen, leaves off. It started out a little slowly but like a rollercoaster, it picks up steam and begins to thrust downward with tremendous momentum. Haliey and Oskar are falling deeper for each other and adjusting to married life. Hailey is prepping for the launch of her latest perfume and wants it all to go off without a hitch. However, the unexpected happens and she winds up staring down a gun at the hands of the person she least expected. Think that is all, then think again because there are some surprises coming for Oskar that can put not only him but some other members of the team in danger. This is one storyline that has Hailey learning about resiliency and how far she would go for the ones she loves and Oskar is learning to open up his heart. This book is filled with drama, action, and the strength of family. I would have liked an epilogue to give some future details into Hailey and Oskar’s life but I hope that it will come in another story.
I read an advance copy of this book and all opinions are my own.
Still Brazen is the conclusion to Brazen. I was so happy I didn’t have to wait long to get all my questions from Brazen answered. I love Oskar and Hailey’s romance. The pair had me laughing with their witty banter towards each other. As always, I love the twists in Malone squared gives to their stories. Just when you think you figured it out something else gets thrown at you. Readers will not be disappointed when reading the Brazen series.
Five-star romance with three-star suspense
I loved, loved, loved Oskar and Hailey. These two are written so perfectly for each other; their connection is real and deep and oh-so-sweetly sexy. The two different rings was a swoon-worthy touch. Oskar is understandably driven to distraction by his need to protect and care for Hailey. She’s got to wade through some harsh family truths and find her peace with who she is, all with Oskar right there by her side. Couldn’t have been more perfect.
The danger part of the storyline, however, felt like an afterthought. The initial thread that left us with the cliffhanger in the first book completely fizzled out, and the “real” threat came out of practically nowhere, leaving more questions than answers (Why target Hailey first? How would that have worked if her dad had chosen another security company? How did they all end up in that situation at the tuxedo shop in the first place?) but by this time, Oskar and Hailey are so stinkin’ happy and cute together that we really don’t care what the original threat was or whether it’s been completely eliminated.
It was great to see the entire Blake Security family back at work, and I appreciated the way the authors showed the maturing relationships between all the principles from all the books in this series. These are all wonderfully developed characters, and any book with them in it feels like Old Home Week. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Oskar and Hailey ended up married in Vegas.
He’s intent on protecting her, brazen, caveman bodyguard style.
Fast paced, great pay off from Brazen, steam and a well matched pair.
Recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
I loved Still Brazen. I know this is Oskar and Hailey’s story but I just love them and the whole Blake Security gang. I love how close knit they all are. They all bring something different to their group and the women seriously kick butt. From beginning to end I was captivated by the second half of Oskar and Hailey’s story. It was full of mystery and suspense. I couldn’t wait to find out how it would end.
I’ll be honest, I was hoping for a bigger bang ending. I still feel like we are missing something. Yeah, the bad guy was caught, but how were they always one step ahead? Maybe I’m imagining things but it seems like there’s a mole that needs to be ferreted out.
This book is full of secrets and lies. New friendships and family. And lots of laughter. These people know how to work hard and play hard. Malone squared brings mystery and mayhem, fun and adventure and laughs to this story. I’m looking forward to more Blake Security adventures in the future.
Still Brazen is book 2 in the Brazen duet by M. Malone, Nana Malone, also known as M Squared! These two women know how to write!!! And I certainly LOVE Blake Security!
Still Brazen picks up right where Brazen left off. But let me tell you, there are so many more twists and turns in store for Oskar and Hailey.
Hailey and Oskar SIZZLED! My only problem I have with the book is I feel it just kinda ran out of steam, and fell flat. But other then that I want to say I’m sooooo in love with the Blake Security guys!!! Holy smokes! I love seeing more of them and their bad@$$ women!!
I’ve read so many stories by the Malones and this duet did not disappoint. I’ve read all of the books with the Blake Security men and they ladies for whom they fall, as well as the Royal books and have loved them all. The writing is compelling, with humor woven in with drama, danger, intrigue, suspense, and some good ol’ steamy scenes as the alpha male and strong women they encounter battle their attraction amidst all the action. If cliff hangers bother you, wait until the second book comes out and then read them one after the other. I would also recommend reading the various duets in order – you’ll get more out of them if you do, although each one works alone. Oskar and Hailey have a troubled past, a wild weekend in Vegas and years apart. A threat to Hailey’s life brings them back together again and boy do things get crazy. You’ve got Hailey’s brother, Evan, who has all kinds of issues, her dad who has many secrets, her alcohol-crazy mother who she just can’t seem to please, and then all the confusion over why Oskar disappeared all those years ago. Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop. Looking forward to reading Protecting the Heiress next!!
All is well that ends wells. Loved this duet even though I had to wait for the ending! And whew, this took a few twists and turns to get there! Oskar and Hailey live an exciting life for sure! The cliffhanger ending of the last book definitely took an unexpected turn. M Malone knows how to keep you interested with exciting characters and steamy scenes! Marriage was never supposed to be so thrilling!
Still Brazen….Still Oskar
The anxiously awaited conclusion to the series. Will Oskar and Hailey get their HEA? Follow Blake Security once again for thrills, chills, lots of laughs, and plenty of action.
Even though I must have missed the first book this one still held my attention with quite the story. I’ve read several of the stories of the Blake security team and they are all full of action. Oskar was a protector through and through. Hailey was the one thing he held dear and he would do anything for her. He tried to protect her from being hurt physically and emotionally, but some times the ones you love disappoint you the most. Her family secrets just keep coming out. But Oskar is her beacon lighting the way to a happy life.
Reality is truly stranger than fiction
This is the continuation of the story between Oskar and Hailey. You should read Brazen first to understand what is happening in this story. Oskar and Hailey are still working on dealing with their feelings for each other. Will Oskar find out who is stalking Hailey? How will Hailey handle the secret about her family? A good read and it ties up the loose ends in the story.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
OMG this DUET is the BOMB! I could not wait for this book because book one left off on such a huge cliffhanger that I was like oh hell no no you didn’t leave me like that! But I was glad because as soon as I got this one I put down my other book and read late into the night because I had to have answers. I had to know so much my head was spinning and as I was getting answers I was like okay that makes sense now I can see why that person acted that way and why that person treated others like that. The mother though I don’t know sketchy as all hell.
Hailey and Oskar really did make this story but their friends and family made the story a thousand times better and even when I thought Oskar was going in the wrong direction he surprised me with what he was doing. Hailey is a strong girl and she knows what she wants and who she wants and when the dust settles and everything comes out she stands strong and takes it all in.
This is a must must read duet that will blow your mind! So go on and one click the duet and have a great roller coaster ride.
This book picks up exactly where Brazen left off and I really enjoyed it!
You get to see the whole Blake Security in action during this book and their women are awesome! I love what they had to do for their men (don’t want to be a spoiler but it was epic!)
Oskar and Hailey are such a wonderful couple that find themselves falling in love. We knew they were in lust and had no problems in that department but you get to see them work hard for their love and for each other.
Another great read from this fabulous duo!
Still Brazen continues Oskar and Hailey’s journey, and by the end, the two are well into what is obviously going to be a happy future together.
Oskar has always presented this charming facade in the past Blake Security stories, so it was nice to get the real backstory on him here in his own story. Yes, he’s charming and cocky and sweet, but he’s got as complicated a past as all the other Blake men do. I love that the Malones paired him with a woman worthy of him, Hailey is a badass woman in her own right – strong, independent and unwilling to fall when presented with obstacles. And their chemistry? WHEW, HOT!! Although I’m sad to see Oskar and Hailey’s story end, I’m glad that it ended on such a high note, and I know there is more to come for the men and women of Blake Security.
I love how the stories took oskar back to his past. Hailey learn that she strong than she think she is. I love the danger and how the lady show the man that are just as bad. They all are family from different back ground. That want made than so unique. Just think a family member hate you so much they would go to any link.. I can not wait to see what in store for the other friends. Keep the good work up