audreylee's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
marbles66's review against another edition
4.0
New York Times" bestselling author Lori Foster turns up the heat with these two timeless tales TRAPPED!
Firefighter Ethan Winters may be his hometown's new hero, but he's played a starring role in Rosie Carrington's fantasies for years. And Rosie has had just about enough of waiting patiently for Ethan to get over the past and see what's right under his nose. She'll do whatever it takes to fan the flames between them...but will Ethan prove too hot to handle?
RILEY!
Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won't take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog-make that a four-pound "guard" Chihuahua!-and signs up for self-defense classes. But defending herself is the last thing on her mind when sexy instructor Riley Moore has her pinned to the mat
These were two great books.
Firefighter Ethan Winters may be his hometown's new hero, but he's played a starring role in Rosie Carrington's fantasies for years. And Rosie has had just about enough of waiting patiently for Ethan to get over the past and see what's right under his nose. She'll do whatever it takes to fan the flames between them...but will Ethan prove too hot to handle?
RILEY!
Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won't take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog-make that a four-pound "guard" Chihuahua!-and signs up for self-defense classes. But defending herself is the last thing on her mind when sexy instructor Riley Moore has her pinned to the mat
These were two great books.
crashbby's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Both books were good, I did enjoy Riley more than Trapped, but this could be because Riley was significantly longer. There were a few too many R names to keep up with. I also was not a big fan of how quickly Ethan turned around into supposedly loving Rosie after basically looking at her like a best friend/sisterly figure.
laurenjodi's review
4.0
All Riled Up
3.5 Stars
Series note: This contain books #1 and #2 in the Men of Courage series.
The first book is a novella focusing on firefighter Ethan Winters and his childhood friend, Rosie Carrington. Months after the betrayal of his fianceé and best friend, Ethan is still reeling, but Rosie has had enough. She is set on seducing Ethan and showing him that true love has been right under his nose for ages.
Ethan and Rosie are cute together, and they have great chemistry. It is fun seeing Ethan realize that Rosie is the woman he has loved all along.
The second book is slightly longer and focuses on small-town reporter, Regina Foxworth, who has been the victim of a series of seemingly random incidents. She feels threatened and signs up for self-defense classes with former SWAT member and current martial arts instructor, Riley Moore. Riley has his work cut out for him getting past Regina's defenses, but he is certain she is worth the effort.
While the minor suspense plot has a solid twist at the end, and Riley and Regina have great chemistry, their romance falls a bit flat. The main reason for this is their dynamics. Riley is quite overbearing and domineering, and Regina has some annoying doormat tendencies. The tiny Chihuahua, Butch, steals the show.
I will definitely be on the look out for the rest of the stories in the series.
3.5 Stars
Series note: This contain books #1 and #2 in the Men of Courage series.
The first book is a novella focusing on firefighter Ethan Winters and his childhood friend, Rosie Carrington. Months after the betrayal of his fianceé and best friend, Ethan is still reeling, but Rosie has had enough. She is set on seducing Ethan and showing him that true love has been right under his nose for ages.
Ethan and Rosie are cute together, and they have great chemistry. It is fun seeing Ethan realize that Rosie is the woman he has loved all along.
The second book is slightly longer and focuses on small-town reporter, Regina Foxworth, who has been the victim of a series of seemingly random incidents. She feels threatened and signs up for self-defense classes with former SWAT member and current martial arts instructor, Riley Moore. Riley has his work cut out for him getting past Regina's defenses, but he is certain she is worth the effort.
While the minor suspense plot has a solid twist at the end, and Riley and Regina have great chemistry, their romance falls a bit flat. The main reason for this is their dynamics. Riley is quite overbearing and domineering, and Regina has some annoying doormat tendencies. The tiny Chihuahua, Butch, steals the show.
I will definitely be on the look out for the rest of the stories in the series.
lnzlou55's review
5.0
I picked this book up the day it came out and finished it within a couple hours, it was that good! I saw Trapped as more of an introduction to Riley and Regina's story, but I loved Ethan and Rosie. Rosie never acted the way I expected her to and I loved her for it. She kept both me and Ethan on our toes! They also introduced us to Regina and Riley and gave a little preview into what the second story would be like. Riley was awesome and I loved seeing him bring Regina out of her shell a little at a time. I started to guess what was going on as the story progressed, but I was still surprised at the end with who was after Regina. You just got to love books that keep you guessing, even when you think you figured it out. Another great read from Lori Foster.
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