Corinne Owens had everything going for her – a great job as a vet tech, a best friend who would do anything for her, and the man she was going to spend the rest of her life with. The day she confronted him with the news she had received, her world came crashing down. Now, bearing the scars of that day, along with mourning the loss of her baby, she deals with an aversion to touch, and goes through … through her days a shadow of her former self. Until Reese comes along. His commanding yet gentle presence gives her the safety net she needs to heal.
Reese Thomas is the President of The Black Tuxedos MC. A former Marine, he came home shell-shocked, dealing with PTSD. He was a hit-it-and-quit-it kind of man, one who has never wanted just one woman until the day he met her, his “Slugger”. He sees the signs with her and encourages her to seek therapy. Together, they navigate the oftentimes tricky issues she deals with and he has vowed to wait as long as it takes.
With an ex serving the rest of his life behind bars, will Corrie be able to heal enough to allow Reese into her life? Meet The Black Tuxedos MC and the ladies they love.
more
Author Darlene Tallman did her thing with this book. Both characters are flawed in some way, they have an amazing chemistry, they have a strong connection that have a tight hold on them to make them realize together they can achieve anything. This book is a must read and a reread, you can’t go wrong with reading it.
An engaging MC romance read
Corrie, a vet tech, meets Reese, a tattoo artist and MC prez, at a bar when she is out with her best friend and best friend’s man. As the story progresses baby steps are taken, support is freely given, and the rug gets pulled out from under them just when things start looking up. Darlene Tallman’s Reese is an engaging MC romance read featuring honorable military members that formed a MC when they were discharged. Each of these characters brings the own baggage along for their trip, some heavier than others, but makes a conscious effort to work on lightening the load.
Corrine Owens was betrayed by the man she thought she would spend her life with. Now she has restarted her life but she continues to have aversions to being touched. When Reese Thomas enters her life he becomes her closest supporter. Reese wants to build something with Corrine and plans to be as patient as need be. As they begin to get closer the threat from her past resurfaces and Reese is determined to keep Corrine protected but will she be able to push past the pain of her past to have a future?
I really enjoyed the pacing of this story. Reese is terrific when it comes to Corinne, she is a woman struggling to find a new normal and wants Reese in her life but she fears she is asking too much by having him wait. Reese wouldn’t trade his time with Corrine for the world, she is his everything. A terrific way to start the series.
This book was ok it definitely wasn’t one of my favorites by Darlene there was just something missing for me with this one. But I’ll definitely be reading “Nick ” I’m a big fan of Darlene Tallmans books .
I really loved this story! Reese and Corinne are amazing characters. You get to see their relationship develop and how they support each other. Reese is so patient and kind, a true gentleman as are the other guys in his MC. Corinne appreciates him and his friends, she is a beautiful soul. I cannot wait to dive into the next book, Nick!
Corrie is a sweet woman with a traumatic past. After a horrible relationship ends tragically, she is afraid even to be touched. Reese is the president of the Black Tuxedos MC, and a former Marine. He has his own set of problems, that play a part in keeping him from being in a relationship. When they meet on a night out with their best friends, there is an immediate connection.
Reese is such an amazing guy! He is supportive, and loyal, and right from the beginning, puts Corrie’s well being ahead of his own wants. Corrie is such a strong woman. What she went through would break the spirit of a lesser woman. Instead of folding in on herself, she does what she has to do to move forward.
This book has everything that I’ve come to expect from Darlene Tallman: a strong heroine, a sweet hero that makes his woman the center of his world, love at first sight, and enough drama to keep it interesting. This is a great MC book, steamy and action packed, but still a sweet love story!