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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Full disclosure – I love these Blake Security Mean. Since book 1, Shameless, I have been hooked. The Brazen Duet is no different. Still Brazen picks up the action, where book 1 left off. Oskar is trying to find whoever shot at Hailey, who is currently being held at gunpoint by her brother. I won’t add spoilers, but there are some major family dramatics in store for Hailey. As with all the Blake Security books, the theme of family is heavy in this book. Not necessarily family that you share blood with, but family that you create that you choose. On the surface, these characters seem stereotypical, the bad boy, the super alpha, the shy guy, and Oskar, the jokester. It’s like an assassin boy band. But when you peep past the surface, you see real people, with real problems, and real feelings amplified for this fictional world. All the usual elements are in this story, action, adventure, and smoking hot chemistry. Still Brazen is a great addition to this series and once again. Malone Squared does not disappoint.
ARC received for honest review.
A good, fast paced, entertaining conclusion full of twists and turns. I always enjoy reading about this crew.
Still Brazen is the second book in the Bazen Duet. This duet is also part of the Blake Security World. This is a Romantic Suspense, and a Second Chance to Love. The story starts where the first book ended. The storyline is fast-paced, sexy, and captivating. I love the conclusion of Hailey and Oskar’s story. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
So, in usual Malone Squared fashion, Still Brazen picks up exactly where Brazen left off. Still Brazen didn’t skip a beat and don’t that just because the cliffhanger is solved, doesn’t mean the story is over. The rollercoaster ride continues and is just as thrilling of a ride as these Blake Security men will take you on. Oskar is still wickedly sexy and funny. I love how he makes sure Hailey is unharmed and “inspects” her.
I am addicted to the writing of this duo authors and how they keep your attention throughout. Most importantly, I love how they create strong characters in their stories both male and especially the females. There is so much in this Brazen Duet and I encourage you to pick up this set and lose yourself in the world of Malone Squared.
4.5 stars!!! What a great conclusion to the Brazen Duet!! If you have not read Brazen STOP!! Go read Brazen, because this is a conclusion and it does pick up from the seriously scary cliffhanger that Brazen left us on. Let me just say that I absolutely love Oskar and Hailey!! These two are beyond perfect for each other. They began their seriously suspenseful and mysterious roller coaster ride of a story in Brazen, and it concluded with all sorts of twists and turns and reveals in Still Brazen. Let me just say that neither one of these two come from biological families to be envious of, but they sure have found a family in the Blake Security family that is worthy of trust, respect and love.
Still Brazen is an extremely wonderfully written book by two authors who are each master story tellers in her own right. Once I started reading Still Brazen I could not put it down. Oskar and Hailey are such fun characters, as are all of the other characters in this world of Blake Security. So, if you have not read the other books in this series, I highly recommend them.
Still Brazen picks up right in the scene where Brazen ended. Someone is trying to kill Hailey, daughter of a perfume empire. Her life is turned upside down and she doesn’t know why. She can’t trust her parents or her brother. But she knows that she has Oskar and his team and that she can count on them.
I really enjoyed this ending to the duet. The story really picked up more in this book and I liked it better, but it made the overall story in both books better also. I do recommend reading them both at the same time, especially since the first book ends on such a cliffhanger. Oskar and Hailey are fire together. And all the women in the group are phenomenal! The girls-only mission was perfection.
One thing that bugged me a little, and I can’t say too much because of spoilers, but it isn’t really explained how Bad Guy knew Hailey was Oskar’s wife and the team members’ real names. Oskar said he must have been watching them for a long time, but if their backgrounds are supposedly untraceable, watching wouldn’t be enough!
Overall, this was a fantastic ending to a fun, action-packed duet.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for an honest review. I loved this book. My only issues is that I believe that there could have been more of a resolution between Hailey and her family issues. There was so much more to explore about Hailey’s secret adoption, Miriam’s lack of affection towards Hailey, Sam’s covering up everything, and Evans’s mess of a life. I don’t think the family ever had it out and resolved it. It just faded away in the story. Ok so other than that the book was great. Oh Oskar!!! He was amazing. That He-Man of a Viking was brooding but with Hailey he was gentle, funny, and so intuned to her every emotion. The two of them are perfect together and always thinking about the others feelings. The story had it all intrigue, suspense, laugh out loud moments and fire starting bedroom sexy times. As always it was great to have the characters from Blake Securities be an intricate part of the Two Brazen books. Every man and woman in these books were bada$$. I hope there are more books to come. I’ve always loved Nana and now I love Minx too.
This book was well written and picked up right where Brazen left us hanging. I was a little disappointed in how easily and quickly this story wrapped up. I would have liked more details on Hailey’s family and Mr. X, but I loved the strong female characters. *I received an ARC for an honest review.
The second part of the duet.
Like all the books in the series it is fast paced story, with lots of banter which made me laugh and also some sexy moments.
In this book the relationship between Oskar and Hailey deepens and more secrets from the past are revealed. Not only from hailey past, but we also find out more about Oskar.
And my favorite scene of the book was the Girl Power scene. That is all i am going to say because I don’t to spoil any things, but that was one amazing scene. It made me cheer.
Still Brazen is the amazing finale to Oskar and Hailey’s story. As Oskar’s past is catching up with him, he is trying to protect Hailey and keep her alive. The twists and turns this book take will have you shaking your head; but the end is the best part! No spoilers here, you are just going to have to read it for yourself….and trust me, you won’t regret it!
I read an ARC of Still Brazen and willingly left this honest review.
Still Brazen is Book #2 and the conclusion to the Brazen Duet. It is Hailey and Oskar’s story. You will need to read Book #1 in order to understand what is going on. It picks up exactly where Brazen left off. The questions we are so desperately seeking answers to are answered. We get to see the wonderful cast of characters from the previous book and from some of her other books as well.
This book has mystery, intrigue, some heart-stopping moments, funny moments, romance, & scorching hot sexy moments. I loved that the women of Blake Security are getting their spotlight in this story. I also love that the h’s in their stories are strong and kickass. I love the M. and N. Malone duet’s writing. I love that they can combine so many different aspects in their books (i.e. suspense, romance, comedy, action, etc.). They never disappoint! I look forward to seeing what they have coming next!
*****ARC generously given by author in exchange for an honest review.*****
Really wonderful conclusion, plenty of steam and snark this duo is known for. Loved the witty banter, and that Hailey could hold her own and keep Oskar on his toes. Something about Tyse keeps calling to me, I hope we get his story at some point!
A lethal charm of a story! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Oskar and the crew he works for are always one step ahead of danger but when it comes to love they are falling like flies. Oskar doesn’t know how to deal with falling in love with the women he is married to. Hailey wanting and needing to be loved and the one man she thought she would never have again. Malone squared love to keep readers guessing and this book is no exception. This duo is a one click for me!
I love all things Malone Squared and Blake Security! This series keeps getting better and better for me. This is the continuation of Oskar’s story. It picks up at the Livingston gala for the new perfume. Hailey is trapped in the safe room with her brother and was just delivered some life-changing news. This book travels through the unraveling of both Hailey and Oskar’s lives as they try merging the two together. It contains all the elements that we have come to love from these wonderful authors and great characters. There is action and adventure and a ton of hot sexiness. Badass, cheeky Oskar might have met his match with a Butterfly. It was great to see all the other great characters in the previous books in this series. I am happy we added a few more to Blake Security. I am praying we hear their stories in the near future. I love Blake Security and Malone Squared. Anytime those two come together, it’s pure magic.
Great wrap up to the duet. The story was as exciting as all of the other books in this universe. Definitely nice to see all of the past characters interacting. Plus this was super freaking hot!
When the Past Comes to Ruin Your Future
M. Malone will capture the readers again with Still Brazen. In Brazen she introduce Hailey and Oskar the man who made mad passionate love to her and then left her in a hotel room with no explanation as to why. Years later they are reunited when she needs security and he is the man assigned to protect her. Hailey comes to realize that she still has feelings for Oskar and the feeling is mutual.
They try to hide their attraction, but when they realize that one night stand was actually a night that ended in a Vegas wedding, they had yet another dilemma. After a threat on Hailey’s life she finds out her own family has been lying to her and keeping secrets for years. Once Oskar and the team realize the threat to her is actually his past coming back to haunt him, he is ready to send her away for her own protection, even it means being away from the one person he loves the most. Hailey is determined that is not going to happen, she lashes out at Oskar and lets him know she is not leaving and she will fight him tooth and nail to stay.
Just when they think they can let their guard down, the worst happens and they are left wondering if they will ever have a happily ever after. M. Malone has done a great job of throwing in a few unexpected twist and turns when you think you know what is going to happen next.
This duet will have you captivated from beginning to end.
I was looking forward to the next book and I was not disappointed. Hailey and Oskar are a great match. There are twists in this book I didn’t see coming. I need to go back and read the other books to know more about the other characters.
Still Brazen by M. Malone and Nana Malone was a very great book! This is the 3rd book that I have read by the pair. This is also the second book in their Duets series. It would be a good idea to read Brazen first before reading Still Brazen. These two authors didn’t disappoint at all! I couldn’t put my kindle down!
Still Brazen picks up where the first book Brazen left off. Hailey and Oskar had got married to keep her safe because someone was trying to kill her. Still Brazen begins with Hailey brother Evan holding the gun on her. Hailey finds out that she was adopted and the mother she thought was her mother wasn’t. This really hurts Hailey because her father had been lying to her all this time. Oskar is going to find out along with his boss Blake Security once and for all who are trying to kill Hailey once and for all so that they can get a quickie divorced.
Do Hailey and Oskar admit to each other that they still love each other? Do they finally find out who’s trying to kill Hailey? Do Hailey and Oskar live happy ever after? You will have to read Still Brazen to find out! Still Brazen has all you want in a romance novel! It has a little bit of suspense, romance, and sex. M. Malone and Nana Malone always bring the heat in their books! So make sure you pick up a copy of Still Brazen because trust me you will not be disappointed in these two ladies.
I really enjoyed this terrific read. Picking up where Brazen (book one) left off, you are very quickly pulled right back into this entertaining story. The plot held my attention well and offered a great combination of emotional turmoil, drama, suspense, action, sweetness, humor and steam. Oskar and Hailey made a wonderful couple and I like their romance very, very much.
Bodyguard Oskar Mueller was used to hiding, twisting the truth, and staying one step ahead of danger. That is, until the guys at Blake Security showed Oskar that it’s possible to change your life completely and have things like family, love, hope and stability. All it takes is one leap of faith but will Hailey still want Oskar when she finds out everything about him? And no matter matter how hard one tries to bury the past it will always find a way to come back to bite you. Will Oskar and Hailey survive and get their HEA?
Brazen is a funny, action-packed and steamy story full of nail biting suspense that will keep you on on the edge of your seat