Title: Bend
Series: Vegas Heat #1
Author: Molly McLain
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 28
The Hardass
Focused and in control at all times. Most people think I’m a prick—and I’ll be the first to admit that’s probably true. But I’d rather be a take-no-shit cop than the kind of man genetics says I should be. You break the law, you pay the price. I don’t give a damn if you’re the captain’s daughter or the Queen of friggin’ England.
The Princess
I have no patience for the cocky men my father oversees. Or maybe it’s just Sergeant Hardass who gets under my skin. Not only is he sexy as sin, he refuses to cut me a break. And now I have to work with the arrogant jerk.
I shouldn’t want him, but a secret part of me craves his unforgiving edge. He could give me everything I need, but, first, I have to break down his walls.
I have to make him bend.
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Like many novelists, especially romance writers, my infatuation with a good love story began early. I don’t remember exactly how old I was, but I’ll admit that Barbie and Ken acted more than a couple of the story lines I had in my head (sorry, Mom, but, no, not all of them were kid-appropriate). The obsession continued to grow as I got older and, whenever I left home, I always had a wire-bound notebook and a blue ballpoint pen in hand. In fact, every August, I still get that goofy, schoolgirl itch to buy up oodles of pens and paper, because, while I love my laptop, nothing compares to writing long-hand. If the house is quiet and there’s a thunderstorm rumbling outside, even better.
Not that I have the slightest a clue what a quiet house is anymore. Having three rambunctious (but awesome) kids, a zippy dog and a pesky cat has completely blurred my memory of peace and quiet. Oh, and I have a husband too–I call him the FisherGuy–and he’s probably louder and crazier than all the rest. I think I’ll keep him though. After all, he keeps me in fresh fish year-round (yum!) and he’s good hero material. Did I mention he’s also a firefighter?
We live in Northern Wisconsin and, let me tell ya, living here has provided lots of small-town fodder for this writer’s overactive imagination. Of course, I know no one who’s lived anything close to the steamy experiences I write about (not that I’d tell ya if I did *wink*). There’s something inherently sexy about not knowing what goes on behind closed doors…or even better, letting my imagination run free, concocting all kinds of stories and scenarios and putting them down on paper. Or my laptop.
Molly McLain is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
I loved Bend!!!!
Bend was a quick read that flowed effortlessly. I was intrigued from the first page all the way through. I loved not only the Enemies to Lovers vibe but also a hint of a forbidden romance that took place.
First we have Trent Clark also known as Mr. Hardass. Trent is a patrol cop that is slowly trying to make his way up into detective work. Trent also has a very dark past which causes him to keep his heart locked up tight.
Then we have Kinsey Malloy also known as Princess. Kinsey is the daughter of the captain of the police department. Kinsey is the manager of a lingerie store.
When Kinsey finds there is a panty thief on her hands she contacts the authorities and none other than Mr. Hardass gets put on her case.
Holy Hell, this book shocked me at how freaking hot it was. The sexy time scenes were crazy good. I was also shocked to see the alpha male Trent turns out to be beneath the sheets..or in the bathroom of a dive bar! When I began reading Bend, i loved the back and forth arguing between Trent and Kinsey. You could definitely feel the dislike each had for the other. but hidden between the lines i also sensed some major sexual tension.
All of the characters in Bend caught my attention immediately…even the secondary characters like Will and Dez.
I can’t wait to continue on with this series!!!
Alecia (The Staircase Reader)
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