Kate Oliver (1)

Cali is a Little that Declan meets on Halloween at Surrender. He is in costume but talks with her. He leaves when it becomes too hard for him to be near her. Because he is the head of the Irish Mafia in the US, he does not feel he is the right person for young, innocent Cali. However, he keeps an eye on her. She is working at a restaurant where Declan and his men frequent. When she learns who he is, and when her sister is kidnapped, she turns to him for help. He cannot help but assist her. When he finds out who is involved, he moves Cali into his mansion. Will he be able to rescue her sister? Do he and Cali have a future?

I loved this story. I loved Declan when he appeared in the Daddies of the Shadows series. I was so glad he got his own series. I loved the trust that Cali has in Declan. He is her Daddy from the beginning. She does sass him and disobey him, but he is enchanted with her. There were times I laughed at her behavior and logic. The guys did also. When she ends up in danger, through no fault of her own, Declan will move heaven and earth to rescue her. Cali, though, has moves up her sleeve also. I was glad how it all worked out.

I look forward to the rest of the series.… (plus d'informations)

Aria goes to The Playground on Thursdays when it's free for Littles. She gets hurt and Tate stitches her leg up. He is immediately attracted but the age difference keeps him from going after her. When he sees her again, her car won't start so he offers her a ride home but when he sees where she lives, he invites her to his home for the night. Being a doctor, he also notices that she does not look healthy so he does an exam and blood work on her. He persuades her to stay while she heals after he receives her test results. Will she stay? Can they work out the age difference? Can they both see beyond their pasts?

I enjoyed this book. I liked Aria and Tate. I felt bad for Aria as she really had no one but herself. I understood Tate's hesitation because of being used. The two of them are so sweet together. Both are uncertain but determined to make it work. There are some missteps. I liked Tate's daughter, Valerie. Tate was so uncomfortable with their conversation.

I hate that this series is over unless Chase gets a story (hint, hint!) I enjoyed this series and look forward to the spin-off series with Declan.… (plus d'informations)

Nora calls Ellie letting her know she is coming back to Seattle because Trevor hit her. When Angel hears that, he vows to make Trevor pay. Nora is so shy that she does not talk with anyone when she arrives. Instinctively, she obeys Angel when he tells her something. She turns to him for assurance and permission. The family will not sleep until Trevor is taken care of and Nora is safe. Will that happen?

I enjoyed this story. I love how gentle Angel is with Nora and how she responds to him. I love the level of trust they achieve so they can share their stories with each other. Neither has come up with easy lives. Nora was only looking for a Daddy with Trevor and ignored the red flags. With Angel, she can be in little space whenever she needs or wants to be without having to worry about being judged. When trouble happens, and you know it will, Nora's response is perfect as is her reaction when the trouble is eliminated.

I cannot believe this series is almost over. I only have one more book to go. I am going to miss being part of this family. I look forward to her other series.… (plus d'informations)

Ellie works at the rescue shelter that Beau has set up. Hawk goes to pick out a dog and finds her alone. No one is to be alone at the shelter because of how they get the dogs. Ellie and Hawk fight about it. Beau comes and calms them down giving Ellie instructions to call him when she is alone. She leaves and her car won't start. She and Hawk get into it again. He decides she can use one of his cars. She does not want to drive a classic muscle car into her neighborhood. When he learns of her circumstances, he has her move in with him. The other littles find out she is a little and sets her up with Hawk at the Playground. Can they make it work?

I enjoyed this story. Both of them are stubborn and can hold their ground. I like how we get both of their stories. I like when Ellie learns of the family's secret side work. She will be glad of it as well as the family's friendships when trouble comes her way. I have to admit I never saw this ending coming. I figured Ellie would get in trouble because of the dogs but not how it all happened. I liked that the friendships helped her in this case.

I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I cannot believe I am almost done with this series.… (plus d'informations)