From USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Knight, comes book two in her strong, sexy, and suspenseful Saddles & Racks series that takes on the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas.Army Strong and dripping with sin …Paul Jackson had his dreams mapped out. He’d graduate from high school, attend college, go pro for football, marry his high school sweetheart and live happily ever after. Until she … and live happily ever after. Until she threw away everything he never knew he wanted. Throwing caution to the wind, he put his country’s dreams before his own.
The Army was a perfect distraction from her. It helped him become a man. To serve, to protect, to fight, to become strong. But when Paul returns home after three tours, he knows there’s nothing better than sexy woman, a shot of tequila and a pocket full of cash.
But he still thinks about her …
Joselyn Marquez’s life changed the night of her seventeenth birthday. A forty-eight hour roller coaster trip sent her running for her life. She was homeless, and her family had disappeared. All odds were against her.
But sometimes the odds work out.
Years later, she’s an FBI agent serving as an undercover escort to investigate sex trafficking in Las Vegas. When the investigation connects her past, will she be able to do the right thing or will she still keep running from the night of her seventeenth birthday?
Tensions will rise.
Sparks will fly.
Passions will soar.
And the past will come knocking …
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 was another solid offering from this series. Paul joined the military after a falling out with his highschool girlfriend. Joselyn came from a less than desirable background to become an FBI agent. The two meet when she goes undercover to bust a sex trafficking ring. They become roommates when she starts her undercover work at the same escort service that Paul now works for. This story was full of twists and turns and it was very emotional but so worth reading.
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book!
5 star review of Tequila & Lace (Saddles & Rack #2) by Kimberly Knight
Audio Review
This is Paul Jackson and Joselyn Marquez’s story. There may be triggers for some so be prepared. Although not necessary I would also recommend you read or listen to Whiskey & Angels which is the first book in the series as Paul does appear in that one as a secondary character.
Haunted by her mother’s betrayal and the pain she her mother’s actions caused when she was 17, Joselyn ran and didn’t look back, leaving behind her mother and 8 year old brother.
I really admired Joselyn and her dedication to bring the bad guys to justice. Her determination and tenacity in trying to make the world a safer place for women and children was truly admirable.
Tequila & Lace had suspense, danger, intrigue, sizzling hot scenes and characters that you could easily relate too. There was certainly a twist that I did not see coming which added to the experience.
The narrators did a great job in bringing the story to life; all in all a captivating story and I am looking forward to more in this series.
After meeting the charming, carefree, Paul in the first book I couldn’t wait to listen to his story and it was so much more than I expected. Paul had his whole life planned out and when it was ripped away from him, he completely changed his path. Now years later the army has made him a stronger man who appreciates making women feel special and having a good time. When his new roommate, and fellow escort moves in, he begins to want what he thought was lost to him forever. Joselyn has a past that is heartbreaking and has her determined to help those who can’t help themselves. She has never been attracted to another man since that devastating night so long ago. But Paul is charming, kind, fun, and sexy. She begins to imagine a life outside of her personal quest. But this mission will put her and those she loves in danger. Kylie Stewart, and Eric Rolon continue to narrate this raw and emotional series. They made each character come alive, portraying their wounded souls to allow us to see them with empathy and understanding. They also brought out Paul and Joselyn’s undeniable attraction and chemistry. I am really enjoying this series and can’t wait to find out what happens next!
This story had drama and suspense mixed with some hot characters. The storyline was addicting and had me on the edge of my seat. Paul is an escort and gets Andi (Joselyn) as a roommate, who is there under different pretenses. Things are not as they seem and secrets come to light that could put them both at risk. The one thing I did not like about this book was it was sort of a cliffhanger, which I was not expecting. The story was going and then it ended for now. Looking forward to seeing what transpires between Paul and Joselyn.
I didn’t think it was possible to enjoy this installment in the Saddles & Racks series more than the first (Angels & Whiskey), but I did! Love, love, love!! I can’t wait to see what else Kimberly has in store for us in future installments!
I am really enjoying the Saddles & Racks series. The series is full of alpha hunks that are free loving until they find real love. What is not to like???
This story spans more than 12 years. A girl is destroyed by her mother on her 17 birthday. She flees with one goal–do what she can to stop it from happening to others. Her solution was brilliant. She is now an agent of the FBI.
She is soon heading to Las Vegas searching for a sex trafficking ring. She did not expect to find her brother she left behind. The question now is will she take him down or will he help her. She can handle it as long as Paul stands by her side.
Courage, Hope, Love
Let me just say first that this book blew me away!!! You know you are reading a good book when you feel the emotions of the characters inside yourself. There were times that I found myself holding my breath because of the events that were happening. The emotional roller coaster I was on lasted from the beginning to the end, but I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Both Paul Jackson and Joselyn Marquez endured traumatic events in their teens and neither felt that they could ever get close to someone or love again. Paul turned to the Army to forget about his past, leaving his football scholarship behind as well as the girl who tore his heart out. Joslyn ran to the only “family” she had left after the horrific events on her seventeenth birthday, then joined the FBI to help get her life back together. They both end up working for Saddles & Racks, but for two totally different reasons – Paul to forget and make some serious cash, and Joselyn to go undercover to investigate sex trafficking. Both characters were so patient and understanding, that is was hard to not fall in love with them.
Once again Ms. Knight approached two very sensitive subjects with discretion and class.
This is a stand-alone, and you don’t have to read Angels & Whiskey first, but I highly recommend it because Gabe and Autumn’s story is just as amazing as this one.
I cannot wait for Seth’s story, I am sure that it will be just as fantastic as the other two books in the Saddles & Racks series.
After also reading this book for the second/third time, I enjoyed it even more the first. I think I also liked it more than Angels & Whiskey. T&L has a feel for how a relationship would progress more naturally in their circumstances. You can’t help but root for this couple to make it past their demons, and they both have their demons.
Tequila and Lace is another awesome read from this author. This is Paul and Joselyn’s story and it hooked me from the first page. They are 2 broken people who heal each other. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
Joselyn and Paul each have had horrible things happen to them in the past. But they have used those things to become better and stronger. When they open up to each other, they realize those things were the past but each other is the future.
Paul was so funny and made this a great book
Tequila & Lace is the second book in the Saddles and Rack series, this book is just as amazing as the first. As the storyline unfolds, you learn more of the characters background and the heartbreak they have endured. You will be pulled in and wanting for more! I highly recommend this book, you will not be disappointed!
I received an ARC copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.
Where do I even begin to describe this book? Because it’s seriously good and grabs your attention from page 1. The plot unfolds slowly, with unforeseen twists that make you read it in one seating while leaving you wanting to read the next book right away.
Tequila & Lace, the second book in the Saddles and Racks series, tells the story of former army turned escort Paul Jackson–the best in Las Vegas, they say–and Joselyn Marquez, an undercover FBI agent who moves to Sin City to put an end to a human trafficking ring.
The characters’ background stories are heartbreaking yet, in the end, they feed from each other in a beautiful way. Plus. Paul and Joselyn chemistry is off the charts and it’s hard not to fall in love with them. Best book of the series so far!
Paul enjoys being an escort and swears he’ll never give it up. His best friend just quit the business and Paul is getting a new roomie, Andy. He’s supposed when the new roomie is Andi with an “I” and she’s not taking any lip from Paul.
Andi is a mystery, until we start to learn more about her past and why she’s an escort. Will her past catch up to her?
I’ll Paul be able to ignore his feelings for his smoking roommate? Will her secrets bring them closer or destroy the little good she has left in her life?