Series: Watson Brothers (Books 1 - 3)
My House, My Rules (Book 1)
Tough, rugged cop Sam Watson has a reputation for being a
hero on the job and delivering mind-blowing pleasure in the bedroom. But the
only woman who drives him over the edge is the one who's completely wrong for
him--the sweetly sexy and extremely determined Ariel. When Ariel's headstrong
ways nearly wreck one of Sam's sting operations--ruining her alluring dress in
the process--Sam offers her a ride to his place to clean up. But once there,
Ariel seems to have her own agenda, and Sam decides it's time to show the lady
that if she wants to play games of seduction, he'll be calling the shots,
turning her every fantasy into a night of unimagined bliss...
Good story, hot scenes. Sam is an undercover cop and the
oldest of the Watson brothers. He's working undercover one night when he sees
Ariel come into the bar and get hit on by several men. He wants to do something
about it, but can't because of his mission. Sam wants her, but considers her
off limits for several reasons. First, she's dated his youngest brother, who he
thinks is in love with her. Second, she's twelve years younger than he is. And
third, she's far too sweet and innocent for someone like him.
Ariel has been hot for Sam for months. She was at the bar
trying to see if there is anyone else who could appeal to her and finding that
the answer is no. When she spots Sam leaving the bar, apparently drunk, she
follows him and witnesses him being attacked. Going on instinct, she leaps to
his defense, getting hurt herself. Sam takes her to his place to help her clean
up.
I loved seeing Ariel try to put the moves on Sam. She's a
total innocent, but she knows what she wants. Sam decides to go along, but push
the envelope, trying to scare her away from getting involved with him. I loved
seeing her go along with his "rules", knowing what he was trying to
do and refusing to let him succeed. It was fun to see him lose control of his
plan and realize just how much trouble he was in. His brothers' appearances the
next morning were pretty funny. Pete is pulling the protective friend routine,
trying to get a rise out of Sam, and Gil appears with news of his own. In the
confusion, Sam manages to put his foot in his mouth about Ariel, and she walks
out.
I loved seeing Sam realize what he has lost, what he
wants, and try to figure out how to get Ariel to talk to him. History repeats
itself as Sam is working another sting and who should appear but Ariel? This
one goes a bit differently, and Sam ends up injured. I loved the hospital scene
with Sam's brothers, mother and Ariel all there, and Sam's desperate attempts
to get Ariel alone. I loved his frustration at their interference, as it seemed
only fair that he suffer a little too. Once he did get her to himself, it was
pretty sweet to see them together.
Bringing Up Baby (Book 2)
Gil Watson has always been the responsible one, running
the family business and keeping his brothers out of trouble. Of course there
was that one wild night on a business trip two years ago...the one that
resulted in a daughter he never knew he had. Now that the girl's mother is
gone, Gil wants to do the right thing by his little girl, even if it means a
marriage of convenience with the woman who's been raising her. Anabel Truman is
sarcastic, free-spirited, and totally wrong for him. But the sensations she
rouses in him feel totally right...stirrings that have nothing to do with being
good and everything with being very, very naughty...and once Gil gets
unbuttoned, there's no going back...
I really liked this one. At the end of the last story,
Gil had just found out that he was the father of a two year old little girl. The
child's mother wasn't really involved and Nikki was being raised by her best
friend Anabel. When she shows up at Gil's office one day, Nikki in hand, she
offers herself as wife and more to stay in Nikki's life. But there's more to it than that.
I loved Gil. He's stunned at being a father, but he steps
right up to it. I loved watching him fall in love with Nikki and become a
daddy, not just a father. He's a bit more ambivalent about Anabel. He's been
attracted to her since he met her, but being Shelly's friend put her off
limits. She is also far different than the type of woman he sees himself getting
involved with. She's free-spirited, plain spoken, and very independent. He
can't deny her appeal.
Anabel was great. She's been mother to Nikki from the
very beginning. I loved how she rearranged her life to do what was best for her.
The love that she felt for Nikki just glowed, and she was willing to do
whatever was needed to stay with her. She was also worried about Nikki's
grandparents, who wanted to take Nikki away from her. It took a fair amount of
courage to proposition Gil.
I loved the relationship that developed between them.
They meshed well as parents, making a great team. On top of that, the
attraction that had simmered between them before has come to a full boil. Gil
hasn't said anything more about Anabel's suggestion of marriage, but he is
definitely enjoying the benefits. Though she's nothing like what he had seen as
his future bride, Gil finds himself quite happy with the way things are working
out. He does put his foot in his mouth at one point, when talking to his brothers,
but he becomes intent on showing Anabel that he wants her for more than
convenience.
Anabel is being very careful not to rock the boat. She
doesn't want to take a chance on Gil sending her away, so she tones down
everything about her. She's loved Gil for a long time and would love to have
that love returned, but she knows she's not his ideal. She's really enjoying
what they have together, but she wants more.
When Nikki's grandparents show up, Gil deals with them by
himself. Cutting Anabel out feeds her fears that she'll lose both Gil and
Nikki. I loved seeing Gil handle them. They were terrible people and I
completely understood why Anabel was so determined to keep Nikki away from
them. After that, I got a little frustrated with Gil's game playing as he tried
to figure out if Anabel loved him without coming out and confessing himself. I
loved seeing them finally confess all.
There was also a really cute scene when Sam and Pete
showed up at Gil's. Between them hassling Gil about Anabel and Nikki wrapping
them around her fingers, I laughed through that whole part.
Good With His Hands (Book 3)
As next-door neighbors and best friends, Pete Watson and
Cassidy McClannahan have a "no sex" relationship. "No sex"
equals continuing friendship. "Ohmygodyes" sex equals big problems
and probably some serious dish throwing. It may be a rigid rule, but it works.
Until Pete decides he wants to push the line. If sensible Cassidy won't take
his hints, he's ready to transform himself into the perfect "black
tie" guy he thinks she wants. And once she's in his arms, he'll show her
just what else that black tie can do...
Good friends to lovers story. Pete is the youngest Watson
brother, who has been the pain-in-the-butt little brother in the previous two
stories. Now it is his turn to suffer through the pains of falling in love. He
and Cassidy have known each other for awhile, and work at the same gym. They
also live next door to each other in the same condo building. Because of their
work relationship, they have stuck to being "just friends".
Pete has been pretty much a ladies man, dating often but
not getting serious about anyone. One day he suddenly realizes that his buddy
Cassidy is actually a beautiful woman as well as his friend, and wonders what
would happen if he pushed for more. He's always leaned toward the polished kind
of woman, so his attraction to her comes as kind of a shock.
Cassidy has been friends with Pete because that seems to
be all he wants. She's always been the tomboy sort, not interested on clothes
and makeup and that stuff, which makes her totally opposite what he goes for.
But she has been seriously lusting after him for months. She has big plans for her future, but a little
fun now would be a good thing. When Pete suddenly starts putting the moves on
her she takes full advantage, even though he's nothing like the man she sees in
her future. She's always seen herself with a man who wears a suit and has a
regular job, not a fellow gym rat.
I enjoyed the development of their relationship. Because
they've been friends, they already know each other quite well. What is new to
them is the intensity of feeling that develops along with their physical
relationship. As they grow closer and want more from the relationship, each
decides to try to become more what they think the other wants. It all comes to a head the night of a charity
function. I loved how it was the big jock who showed them that it was more important
to be yourself. That scene was really great, and showed how important it was
not to judge by what's on the surface.
I loved the part where Sam and Gil showed up at Cassidy's
looking for Pete. It gave them the chance to give a little payback for the
torture he inflicted on them.
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