Taggart Family Values, compilation of previously released and a brand new novella from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake, is available now!
From Ian and Charlotte’s first meeting in Paris to a look into the future, Taggart Family Values chronicles Masters and Mercenaries’ favorite family through a series of short stories and novellas. Includes one brand new short story and one new novella. Lexi hopes readers will have a blast connecting with Ian and Charlotte and all their little monsters!
Taggart Family Values includes the novellas Paradise City, Sweet Child o’ Mine, Homecoming and Countdown. It also includes the short stories Adam Tells All, Make Lemonade, Rough Night and Stuck at the Office.
Some of the stories were previously published in newsletters and cookbooks.
Another
outstanding and exceptionally written book by the talented Lexi Blake. This
highly entertaining compilation of short stories (some brand new, others
previously published) had me laughing at these characters' ridiculously
hilarious hijinks and teary-eyed during the touching, heartwarming emotional
moments. Ian Taggart is without a doubt my favorite Alpha Dom and the center of
Lexi's literary universe. I completely adore him to bits and will never get
enough of this sexy, scary and often sardonic hero. Ian quickly burrowed his
way into my heart when first meeting his larger-than-life character in The
Dom Who Loved Me years ago. With each story, each cameo, I fell deeper in
love with the swoon-worthy and overly charismatic head of the Taggart family.
Here, we see snippets of Big Tag, his bride Charlie and the loving family they
amassed throughout the Masters and Mercenaries Series - both blood and
the everlasting bonds of true friendship. 5 brilliant stars for Blake's Taggart
Family Values.
Paradise
City
"He’d
been a gorgeous lion who might eat her up, and she’d thought he was sexy as
hell."
Previously
published chapters via Blake's newsletter, it is here we see how this seductive
Dom found the beautiful love of his life. Charlotte Dennis was a desperate
woman with a plan, and Ian was her target - little did he know this fiery and
cunning submissive would be his perfect match. Paradise City was a
short, sexy yet sweet love story.
“I
know one thing in this world and that’s the fact that Ian Taggart knows how to
create a family. None of us would be here without you, you sarcastic asshole
brother of mine. So go and help your wife make our family a little bigger.” ~
Sean Taggart, Sweet Child o' Mine
Sweet
Child o’ Mine, Homecoming, Make Lemonade, Stuck at the Office, and Rough Night
Five
comical stories of how the twins Kenzie and Kala and their younger brothers
Seth and Travis came into the world, as well as some of their crazy antics.
Feel good shorts of how Ian and Charlie dealt with the challenges of parenthood
while balancing family and their D/s coupley time. These tales warmed my heart
and made me hysterically laugh out loud.
"He’d
been the bane of intelligence agencies. He’d been Dr. Death, raining down
justice and protecting America. Now he was a dumbass with a mortgage, a dog who
seemed to be a bit constipated, two tiny chaotic things, and another on the
way. No one even let him kill people anymore."
Adam Tells All
Fans
of the M&M series know all too well the love/hate relationship between Adam
and his sarcastic boss Ian. Finally, Adam believes he has the upper hand (for
once) when figuring out a secret Big Tag was keeping and spills the beans to
the McKay/Taggart clan. I love how these two Alphas constantly tease each
other.
Homecoming
By
far, Homecoming was my favorite story in this anthology. Poignant and
emotional, we see how the Taggarts’ adopted daughter Tasha was welcomed into
the family. Charlie, Ian and all the kids immediately embraced the daughter of
their fallen colleague with open arms and hearts. An absolutely moving novella,
which brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart.
Countdown
No
spoilers about this one - just that there was a time jump, and it may be a
possible future story. I am hoping that this thrilling and intriguing plot
continues!
As
expected, I've enjoyed this read from beginning to end and cannot wait for more
wondrous adventures from Lexi Blake's creative and genius mind.
New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, she’s sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings.
The Rebel Queen, an all-new enthralling urban fantasy romance set in the all new Outlaw: A Thieves Series by New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake is available now!
The fate of everyone on the Earth plane hangs in the balance, and one wrong move could cost Zoey everything she loves.
The
Rebel Queen, the thrilling start to the all new Outlaw series set in
the Thieves world by New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake is
available now!
After
returning from the outer planes, Zoey expected a joyous reunion with
family and friends. She couldn’t be more wrong. Her kingdom is in the
hands of Myrddin, her friends are on the run, and her children are being
hunted by the supernatural world. But that isn’t the worst of it. They
aren’t just outlaws—they are fully grown adult outlaws.
In
the four days that passed while they were gone, twelve years have
passed at home. Now Zoey, Danny, and Dev find themselves in the middle
of a new war where they are hunted by old foes and former allies…some
they could never have imagined would turn against them.
As
Myrddin’s plan becomes clear, Zoey realizes she just might hold the key
to stopping him for good and reclaiming their kingdom. Doing so means
risking it all to steal back an artifact out from under the wizard’s
nose. The fate of everyone on the Earth plane hangs in the balance, and
one wrong move could cost Zoey everything she loves.
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I was numb again, jogging through the halls I’d once known so well, following the children I’d born and now barely recognized. It was a dream. It had to be. There was no way that Olivia Carey had used her powers to try to choke the life out of me, no way my home had been taken over by my worst enemy. No fucking way I’d missed my children’s formative years. They weren’t warriors. They were coddled and protected. Rhys was an eleven-year-old with a cocky grin who wouldn’t ever think to order his parents around. Rhys was a good boy who followed the rules. He was every teacher’s pet. Evan played with dolls, not bows and arrows. I was going to wake up. I had to. I would wake up and be safely in our bed at Summer’s palace. I would be in between Dev and Daniel, and I would tell them all about this awful dream and they would laugh at me. I would go through the portal again, but this time we would find ourselves back in Danny’s office and everyone would be so relieved to see us. We would take down Myrddin and move on with our lives. I didn’t have to believe that prophecy. I could control this. If I could only wake up. “Evan, to your left,” Rhys yelled as he moved by a connecting hallway. He didn’t even look back. He simply tossed the words over his shoulder as he jogged along. Evan zipped past her fathers and was firing down the hall before either could protest. She had two arrows off and landing in her targets as Fen leapt to her side. He growled and the third shadowy figure who’d been coming down the hall took off running. But not before Evan got off another shot, and I watched the last attacker go down even as Kelsey hustled me along. “I think the kiddos know what they’re doing,” Kelsey assured me. “Let’s follow their lead. This is their world. They know it far better than we do.” It was their world. Not mine. It couldn’t be mine. We ran, the ground still rumbling under us, and suddenly we found ourselves moving through familiar doors into a dark place. Ether. But not Ether. “What the fuck did he do to my club?” Dev stopped and stared at the changes the years had wrought. Ether had been a high-tech nightclub where all of the supernatural world came to play. It had a light-up dance floor and a sleek bar. It had been modern and energetic. Someone had decided to give the whole place a Hell makeover. It had been redone in shades of red and black. “I win!” A muscular man walked from behind what used to be the bar. It had been exchanged for what appeared to be some kind of shrine. I didn’t have a chance to really look at it because Lee was right there. He held every bit of my attention. He was so changed, but when he high-fived his brother and then grinned my way, I could see my little boy. “I bet Rhys that Papa would be way more upset about Ether than he was about how old we are,” Lee admitted. “I assure you, Rhys wins that bet,” Devinshea promised. “I’m upset about many things. The atrocity they’ve done to my beautiful club is merely one of them. I don’t want to see the penthouse, do I?” “According to our spies, you do not,” Rhys replied.
The Rebel
Queen truly left me awestruck and utterly
overwhelmed as this remarkable story captivated and fully consumed me from
beginning to end. Once starting, I could not put my kindle down and devoured
this read in one sitting. This angst-filled nail-biter still has me reeling,
wishing it never ended, and desperate for the next installment. After reading
and relishing most of Lexi Blake's novels, I have to say this was one of her
best. The first in her new spin-off of the Thieves/Hunter Series, Blake had me
on the edge of my seat while experiencing the continuing adventures of Zoey,
Daniel, Devinshea and their entire crew.
The Rebel
Queen picks up immediately following the OMG, what the heck just
happenedending of Stealing Summer, which blew my mind. I won't
get into too many details and reveal any spoilers so that fans can appreciate the main characters'
journey for themselves. But I will say that the time jump that propelled Zoey,
Dan and Dev twelve years into their realm's future was a genius plot twist and
totally unexpected. It affected each of the main characters and the dynamics of
their relationships differently. The absence for over a decade from her
children's lives and realizing what they endured weighed heavily on Zoey's
shoulders. Seeing all her anguish, witnessing her tremendous heartache and
guilt, pulled heavily on my heartstrings. This new reality was hard for our
sassy and stubborn heroine to accept.
What I love
most about Zoey is her spirit. When faced with many challenges, she manages to
survive time and time again. Zoey's grit carried her through many harsh
circumstances since their return, and along with the support from her husbands,
she gained strength and thrived. She's one heck of a fascinating character; her
crazy antics and mischievous personality will never bore me. Although I adore
each member of this throuple, their family, and friends, it's Zoey who touched
and affected me the most.
Blake is a
masterful, intelligent and gifted writer. She consistently spins brilliant
tales, weaving a web of intricate details and an array of characters, with the
perfect combination of passion, mystery, hilarity and suspense. The Rebel Queen
was no exception, and it is here where she has outdone herself by penning a
poignant, truly emotionally driven yet action-packed read. There is a lot going
on in this novel, and one needs to pay very close attention. Regardless, the
intriguing storyline flowed flawlessly. The enemies, both new and old, who ran
amuck as Zoey, Dan, Dev and the gang prepare for imminent attacks, had my heart
palpitating. I loved how there's a McKay/Taggart connection somewhat entwined
into this new series. Seeing the now grown-up, responsible and bad-ass children
(Lee, Rhys and Evan) and their struggles touched me. In the end, this all made
for a fantastic read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend reading after
completing the Thieves/Hunter series as I would not consider this a standalone
novel. 5+++ stars!!
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places. Lexi believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome or foursome may seem.
For most of her life, Lady Tasha Hall has wished for the dashing James Forester to take her in his arms and kiss her with unrestrained passion. But when she finally takes drastic measures to make James see her as more than his best friend’s little sister, her plan goes terribly awry.
Seeking adventure halfway around the world, James can’t stop thinking of the beautiful Tasha...or her brazen kiss. And when he learns that her reform work has thrown her into the path of danger, nothing can keep him from returning to London to protect her.
But a broken heart is not easily put back together. Will Tasha and James learn that trusting in love is the greatest adventure of all?
* An earlier edition of this book was published under the name Nina Rowan by Grand Central Publishing.
What a wonderful ending to Nina
Lane's Daring Hearts Series. Since meeting Alexander Hall's little sister in A
Study in Seduction, I wanted her story, and wow, this was such an incredibly
emotional, angsty and passion-filled read. Two lifelong friends, both harboring
secret desires, embarked on a journey towards love that pulled on my
heartstrings. This tale will stay with me for quite some time, and
unsurprisingly, it was yet another brilliantly written romance. It had me on
edge, savoring each moment spent with this couple. I thoroughly enjoyed A Dream
of Desire—5 brilliant stars for James Forester and Tasha Hall's slow-burning,
tender and heartwarming love story.
I simply adored Tasha.
Strong-minded and tenacious, she was a woman who knew what she wanted out of
life and worked hard to achieve her goals. An advocate for those who were less
fortunate, she struggled to fight for the rights of those considered
delinquents - the young lads discarded by society. She pursued these efforts
despite her place in society and the shame which plagued the Hall family
brought on by her scandalous mother. Her endeavors to educate and reform those
boys were admirable.
Tasha was head over heels in love
with her brother Alexander's best friend. For as long as she could remember,
she envisioned a life with James and finally decided it was time to make her
intentions known. But James, stubborn as he was, fought against his true
feelings for Tasha. Surviving a painful childhood and an abusive father, James
vowed never to marry and was content to adventure and sail worldwide, escaping
the life he lived in London. Not one to settle or back down from a challenge,
Tasha never gave up on the only man she will ever love.
James was the perfectly flawed, swoon-worthy hero who, despite his
hesitations, had an obsessive need to protect the woman who secretly owned his
heart. James fought long and hard against his true desires, but Tasha was no
match for this explorer. He traveled the world but could not escape her - she
was always at the forefront of his thoughts. The tension and push and pull of
their relationship had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire
read.
I loved this couple as their chemistry, although slow-burning, was
intense. The overly sexy James, with all of his worldly charms, quickly became
a favorite hero in this series. His love and devotion to Tasha, as well as his
drive to keep her safe, completely won me over.
I'm so glad I took a leap of faith and trusted Nina Lane to
introduce me to the literary world of Historical Romances. Her descriptive
tales never disappoint, and A Dream of Desire was no exception. Overall, this
was an enjoyable read with a plot that gripped me from the very beginning. I
highly recommend it, especially to fans of historical romances with a heavy
dose of suspense. I do hope Lane continues with the series, as many secondary characters
fascinated me, and I would love to enjoy their stories as well.
I voluntarily read an advance copy of this publication.
New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Nina Lane writes hot, sexy romances about professors, bad boys, candy makers, and protective alpha males who find themselves consumed with love for one woman alone. Originally from California, Nina holds a PhD in Art History and an MA in Library and Information Studies, which means she loves both research and organization. She also enjoys traveling and thinks St. Petersburg, Russia is a city everyone should visit at least once. Although Nina would go back to college for another degree because she's that much of a bookworm and a perpetual student, she now lives the happy life of a full-time writer.
