While it is a little sad to see The McCauley Brothers series come to a close, Marie Harte brings the series to a strong and absolutely perfect conclusion with What to Do with a Bad Boy. This wonderfully entertaining romance is full of witty dialogue, charming characters and plenty of smoking hot love scenes. But it is the heartfelt and emotion filled scenes that make this novel such an outstanding read.

The oldest of the McCauley brothers, Mike is a widowed single dad who has yet to move on from his wife's tragic death. He is an all around great guy, devoted to his young son, Colin and works hard in the family owned construction business. His family is extremely close-knit and they eagerly step in to help Mike care for Colin when needed. Mike is extremely dismayed by Colin's infatuation with tattooed mechanic Delilah "Del" Webster but he is even more disconcerted by his unexpected attraction to her.

Del is a delightful breath of fresh air and I absolutely adored her. Comfortable in her own skin, she is a straight shooter who tells it like it is and does not play games. Confident, strong and sexy, she does feel a little out of place in Mike's suburban life, but Del does not let her discomfort keep her from enjoying the new friendship she has found with Mike's soon to be sisters-in-law. She is also quite charmed by Mike's rapscallion son and her scenes with Colin are definitely some of the best in the novel. Del is a little uneasy with her budding relationship with Mike, but she is more than ready to explore their simmering desire for one another.

Mike and Del's romance is so much fun to watch unfold. Neither of them is interested in a long term relationship, so they agree to a "friends with benefits" type arrangement. Their sex scenes are graphically detailed, exquisitely raunchy and incredibly hot, but it is their interactions out of the bedroom that are the most captivating. The conversations between Mike and Del are often humorous, but they are also heartbreakingly poignant on occasion.

The McCauley and Webster families are fully engaged in one another's lives and this sometimes leads to some pretty hilarious matchmaking efforts. However not all of the interference is appreciated or welcome despite the fact it is well-intentioned. This meddling becomes the catalyst for a long overdue discussion about the past but it is just the first step in the healing process. It is going to take another absolutely gut-wrenching, tear inducing conversation to fully overcome the tragedy that keeps Mike from fully committing to Del.

While Mike and Del have some serious issues to overcome, What to Do with a Bad Boy is mostly a light-hearted, fun and super steamy read. Colin is incorrigible but he is so adorable that it is impossible not to love the little scene stealer. The supporting cast of characters is equally lovable and while all of the McCauley brothers have found their happily ever afters, I am hoping that Marie Harte has plans for a future novel starring Del's brother J.T.

An absolutely outstanding addition to The McCauley Brothers series, I highly recommend What to Do with a Bad Boy to fans of contemporary romances. It can be read as a standalone story, but you really do not want to miss any of the novels in this wonderful series. ( )

Holy cow! Mike is definitely the hottest McCauley brother. I've been waiting on his story since I started this series and I wasn't disappointed. He was always portrayed as this emotionally damaged guy who could only love his family. Then, Del came busting into his life and it all changed. She turned him inside out and upside down which he needed. I loved Colin in this book and I'm glad we got to see a little of his POV. It was sweet. I'd love to see more in this series or a spin-off, cause I would love to read about J.T.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. ( )

"It makes you think, you know? Getting that close to the edge. Makes you realize what's important. I think WE'RE important. I love you, Mike." - Delilah Webster

I am never, ever, judging a fictional guy from the way he acts around his brothers. Or, at the very least, I'm not judging Mike McCauley from his quiet and gruff appearance again - we all know it'll wear off in a few days, but let me pretend for a little while, ok?

So, the last of the books for the McCauley brothers was focused on Mike, the widower and father of the most adorable - or, well, cunning - kid in the whole wide world. Colin's dad may seem like the quietest of the brothers, but Delilah Webster, the tattooed, tough mechanic knows better than that. She gets on his nerves as much as he gets on hers. Yet they can't help but also feel attracted to each other. When his mother's meddling finally pushes him over the edge, Mike decides he will finally take Del any way he's been dreaming of since the first time he saw her. Now if only he can do it without getting emotionally attached to the woman that is nothing like his type...

Mike was my favorite of the brothers back when I started this series. I mean, serious, gruff man, strong, fatherly, what was not to like? Even when he was dealing with his feelings for Del - ok, it was more like denial, but anyway - he was like a big, adorable brute. The thing is, I expected more from him in this book...

Now, don't get me wrong, I loved Mike in his story, too, but there were times I just wanted to punch him. It was like he was in a constant state of belief that Del would never be hurt - like her tattoos and piercings and attitude made her less of a woman or something. The good news in all this was, whenever the male in him decided to come out and play - either to possess or to claim - he was pretty convincing - and hot, don't forget the hot part. You just can't take a McCauley and not need an extra pair of sheets, panties, the works...

As for Del... Didn't I tell you I was gonna fall in love with the woman? I'm pretty sure I said that when I first met her. Well, not just love. I don't think the word describes the perfection that was this woman completely. To make myself clear, I kept saying - out loud - that I would be fine marrying her if Mike was so against the notion of even bonding. Seriously, Del is enough to make me think of changing sides. Not because of her appearance and attitude, but because she was so wonderful, and tried her hardest to be strong in order to survive, without looking pretentious and whiny.

I honestly enjoyed this great series to the very end. And I do recall saying that I thought Ms. Harte could be the new IT in the contemporary erotic romance department. Well, having read all of the McCauley books, I'm now 100% certain I was right!

Thank you for the great ride, Marie Harte!

"I won't lie and say I expected this, because I didn't. It's been a long time since I've said this to a special woman. And I didn't think she existed out there for me anymore. But she does. You do. I love you." - Michael McCauley

***I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinion stated in this review is solely mine, and no compensation was given or taken to alter it.*** ( )