gwladyskelly's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ccoleman813's review against another edition
4.0
Delaney, aka Del, and Tyler met through Del's husband, Eric, who was LAPD partners with Tyler.
They fast became friends and then the support system for one another in bad times. One night, Eric's wicked thoughts led him to watching his wife have sex with his partner, Tyler after Eric was left paralyzed from the waist down after an on-the-job accident. Little did Eric know just how much Del and Tyler were going to enjoy it.
Tyler was always the love 'em and leave 'em type of guy. He was when he first met Del, and got even worse when he moved to Louisiana and became Alyssa's bouncer at Sexy Sirens. It's all he knows. It's what he's good at. But he's so in love with Delaney and will do anything to prove that he is what she needs. But after their quick love affair in front of Eric, Del asks Tyler to leave so she can try to fix her marriage.
Two years later, Del comes back into Tyler's life with a special request, and an even bigger surprise. Through the next week Tyler is protecting Delaney from the bad guys in LA after quiting Sexy Sirens and joining Jack Cole's services. Tyler is falling deeper and deeper in love with Delaney and vica-versa.
I loved that neither Tyler nor Del had any totally impure thoughts of one another before that one night. Nothing more than normal human impulses at least. But from the first moment they touched, they melted together and never looked back.
I felt bad for Eric in the beginning when he's trying to coach Tyler into how Del is in the sack, but...obviously he isn't what his wife needs because he's totally wrong on all accounts. I also found it hilarious though.
Tyler and Del love is unmistakable. Others can see it from miles away and I even felt a hint of jealousy from Alyssa. I don't think it was meant in any obvious way, but I really felt it.
This was another great read. Shayla Black doesn't disappoint with some hot sexy scenes and pure alpha masculinity. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to continue the Wicked Lovers series!
They fast became friends and then the support system for one another in bad times. One night, Eric's wicked thoughts led him to watching his wife have sex with his partner, Tyler after Eric was left paralyzed from the waist down after an on-the-job accident. Little did Eric know just how much Del and Tyler were going to enjoy it.
Tyler was always the love 'em and leave 'em type of guy. He was when he first met Del, and got even worse when he moved to Louisiana and became Alyssa's bouncer at Sexy Sirens. It's all he knows. It's what he's good at. But he's so in love with Delaney and will do anything to prove that he is what she needs. But after their quick love affair in front of Eric, Del asks Tyler to leave so she can try to fix her marriage.
Two years later, Del comes back into Tyler's life with a special request, and an even bigger surprise. Through the next week Tyler is protecting Delaney from the bad guys in LA after quiting Sexy Sirens and joining Jack Cole's services. Tyler is falling deeper and deeper in love with Delaney and vica-versa.
I loved that neither Tyler nor Del had any totally impure thoughts of one another before that one night. Nothing more than normal human impulses at least. But from the first moment they touched, they melted together and never looked back.
I felt bad for Eric in the beginning when he's trying to coach Tyler into how Del is in the sack, but...obviously he isn't what his wife needs because he's totally wrong on all accounts. I also found it hilarious though.
Tyler and Del love is unmistakable. Others can see it from miles away and I even felt a hint of jealousy from Alyssa. I don't think it was meant in any obvious way, but I really felt it.
This was another great read. Shayla Black doesn't disappoint with some hot sexy scenes and pure alpha masculinity. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to continue the Wicked Lovers series!
jamie_rc1977's review against another edition
2.0
I kinda had mixed feelings for this book, In some parts it just dragged on and on. It was a good story and had a good plot, But it was just slow. Not one of her better books.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Mine to Hold
3 Stars
Tyler Murphy has only ever loved one woman, Delaney Catalano, his best friend's wife. When an unplanned intimate encounter shatters their lives, Tyler and Delaney go their separate ways. But now circumstances have reuinited them and Tyler is determined not to lose the opportunity to regain what he once lost. However, secrets from the past threaten Delaney and Tyler's new found love and the consequences may be fatal.
Series note: This is book #6 in the Wicked Lovers series and while characters from previous stories do put in an appearance, the plot does not necessitate reading in order.
Every once in a while, a book is mentioned in one of my groups that catches my eye. At times these are gems awaiting discovery but at other times, they are better left hidden. This is one of the rare occasions where neither applies, but it was, nevertheless, worth the effort.
Tyler and Delaney have intense chemistry and their scenes together are scorching. The suspense plot is predictable but keeps the pages turning.
All in all, a pleasant way to spend a few hours.
3 Stars
Tyler Murphy has only ever loved one woman, Delaney Catalano, his best friend's wife. When an unplanned intimate encounter shatters their lives, Tyler and Delaney go their separate ways. But now circumstances have reuinited them and Tyler is determined not to lose the opportunity to regain what he once lost. However, secrets from the past threaten Delaney and Tyler's new found love and the consequences may be fatal.
Series note: This is book #6 in the Wicked Lovers series and while characters from previous stories do put in an appearance, the plot does not necessitate reading in order.
Every once in a while, a book is mentioned in one of my groups that catches my eye. At times these are gems awaiting discovery but at other times, they are better left hidden. This is one of the rare occasions where neither applies, but it was, nevertheless, worth the effort.
Tyler and Delaney have intense chemistry and their scenes together are scorching. The suspense plot is predictable but keeps the pages turning.
All in all, a pleasant way to spend a few hours.
saltyred's review against another edition
5.0
Super hot like all the rest, but a completely different type of storyline. Love me some Tyler but missed the BDSM elements that were pretty much absent from this book. A lot of great action. This is one of my favorites of the series even without the BDSM. Can't wait for the next one!
_misty_'s review against another edition
4.0
Definitely better than the last two. I'm glad Tyler got his story and, for once, he wasn't a douche ;)
sipreadlove's review against another edition
4.0
I thought that the action in this novel was really well written. It made the story go a little faster but I also liked the fact that there was a single mother aspect to the novel. It's what made this Shayla Black novel different. I still think that some of these men borderline on abusive sometimes BUT Tyler was better justified I think. I definitely liked this novel better than some of the others in the series.
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