We Stole Your Book Boyfriend: Amy's Reviews of The Heaven Hill MC Series by Laramie Briscoe ~ SERIES BLITZ ~

As a native of western Kentucky, I was drawn to the Heaven Hill series. Author Laramie Briscoe delivers a series full of MC drama and action. The first story in the series, Meant to Be, focuses on Liam and Denise.

Since this is the first installment, the author had to pack in plenty of details to set the stage for an ongoing series. Conflicts with another club, run-ins with the law and family strife are only some of the features.

I had a difficult time really gaining a solid connection to the characters. I admired Denise's tenacity to survive as a single mother, but the rapid pace in which she accepted Liam's help and his lifestyle didn't seem to make much sense. By the time the story had developed, she easily adapted to life within the club without the earlier protectiveness.

From a heat standpoint, there was chemistry between Liam and Denise, but it didn't have the same kind of intensity that was evident between other couples featured in the story.

Out of Darkness
By Laramie Briscoe
4 stars

Meredith Rager has already established her career as a television reporter. She's hot on the trail of a story that will expose the Heaven Hill MC when tragedy strikes.

In the second installment of the Heaven Hill series, the author delivers a phenomenal story about two broken people who unknowingly need each other in order to be complete.

Tyler Blackfoot has a soft spot for Meredith that puts the MC in jeopardy. Their shared passion is off the charts as they dance around the attraction. He wants to help Meredith heal after the tragedy -- one that may trigger some negative feelings for sensitive readers. The author handled the scene and the aftermath well with just enough information to get the point across.

I really liked the pairing of these two characters because Meredith was such a strong woman before the incident. Seeing how Tyler handled the aftermath demonstrated his strength.

Losing Control
By Laramie Briscoe
4 stars

Author Laramie Briscoe turns her sights onto Jagger Stone, a newly patched member of the Heaven Hill MC, in Losing Control.

The drama level heats up in the third installment of the series as the MC faces a more difficult adversary. A relationship unfolds between Jagger and Bianca Hawks.

I found Bianca's character to be an interesting combination since she waitresses at a strip club yet is trying hard to make a better life for herself. She and Jagger create a fiery combination that heats up as danger unfolds.

Of the couples featured in the series, these two are probably my favorite. They are both full of adventure and excitement. I was also impressed with the development of the MC by this point in the series. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept my attention.

Worth the Battle
By Laramie Briscoe
3 stars

For the fourth installment of the Heaven Hill series, author Laramie Briscoe pairs up a coupled with a shared past.

Layne O'Connor has plenty of baggage from his service in the military. He's not quite the same man that Jessica Shea used to know, but she still trusts him to keep her safe. Their relationship is not an easy one.

The author did a great job depicting Layne's battle with PTSD, demonstrating how the MC helped with the healing process. I found Jessica's occupation to be an interesting combo: movie star and secret erotica author.

Like other installments in the series, there's plenty of chemistry between the characters. Add in a solid mix of drama and this story fits in well with the others.

Dirty Little Secret
By Laramie Briscoe
4 stars

Of the books in the Heaven Hill series, this one seems to have the most depth in the storyline.

The fact that Christine has a background dealing with a cult-like religion was intriguing and piqued my interest. While I was extremely surprised to see her paired up with Travis Steele, it eventually made sense. I was under the mistaken impression that because he was so quiet, he wasn't a strong character. There was a lot more happening beneath the surface.

This was a powerful story for secrets. As with anything, some secrets tend to be painful when revealed. The author did a great job setting up the drama for the story to play out.

Second Chance at Love
By Laramie Briscoe
4 stars

From the first time she appeared early in the series, I was hoping that Roni Walker would get her chance at a happy ending.

In Second Chance at Love, Roni and a former boyfriend get another shot at happiness. Both characters have been featured throughout the series, so this was a perfect opportunity to develop their story. Pairing the MC princess with a local lawman created all sorts of delicious scenarios.

One of the biggest drawing points of this installment is that it is so easy to relate to. Everyone has a "should a, could a" moment, but not everyone gets the chance for a do over. This couple gets to make the choice after almost two decades, even though there is an MC standing between them.

I loved the flashbacks to the past to help provide a solid history. Full of intense emotion, this was among my favorite installments.

Rough Patch
By Laramie Briscoe
3 stars

Interestingly enough, all is not always perfect when a story ends. In this installment of the Heaven Hill series, Jagger and Bianca deal with some challenges. It's rather impressive that the author chose to revisit a couple from an earlier story, especially to highlight a rocky situation.

Although this was a novella, it made an important contribution to the series. I found it to be just the right mix of hot and spicy while delivering a good story.

Beginning of Forever
By Laramie Briscoe
3 stars

One of the interesting aspects of the seventh installment in the Heaven Hill series is that it features a double storyline.

While the bulk of the focus is on Tyler and Meredith (featured in the second book), there's also an emphasis on the budding relationship between Dalton and Mandy.

I did find it strange that the real drama didn't start until almost three quarters of the way into the story. I had expected it much sooner, but the focus was on the daily lives of the characters.

I found this story to be a good one, but it would have been better if the action had been in a different sequence. I do recommend that this series be read in order to get a solid understanding of the characters.

Home Free
By Laramie Briscoe
4 stars

This installment of the Heaven Hill series takes a different direction than previous books in the series.

Drew Walker was just a teenager in the first book. Now, time has passed since he and Charity Thomas were together. In spite of the time apart, the chemistry is still evident.

From start to finish, this story had a different flavor compared to the other hardcore MC stories. While there is still plenty of drama, it provided a fresh look at the club.

I liked the aspect of developing the story around events featured earlier in the series because it created a good sense of continuity.

ABOUT LARAMIE

Laramie Briscoe is the best-selling author of the Heaven Hill Series & the Rockin' Country Series. Since self-publishing her first book in May of 2013, Laramie Briscoe has published over 10 books. She's appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling E-books Lists on iBooks, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. She's been called "a very young Maya Banks" (Amazon reviewer) and her books have been accused of being "sexy, family-oriented, romances with heart". When she's not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on her DVR. Married to her high school sweetheart, Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband (the Travel Coordinator) and a sometimes crazy cat named Beau.

Social Media Links Website: http://www.laramiebriscoe.com

Email: Laramie.briscoe@gmail.com

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About Maegan

Hey there! I'm Maegan and I am also a book whore... Seriously, I'm pretty sure I should be in some sort of rehab for this. Book Whore's Anonymous or something! I have a huge list of book boyfriends and it seems I find a new one every time I read. (Which, unfortunately, isn't very often anymore.) Amie and I have a great time running this blog, hosting tours, generally getting to know the readers, authors, and promoters in the industry. A little about me, hmm... let's see. Well, I was a huge reader. From childhood, I loved the escape of reading. Being the middle of three kids, I was always the quiet one. While my older brother and younger sister fought for attention, I curled up in my room with a book. After high school, I fell out of reading as much. Life just became different, as it does for all of us. Then I went to college in my mid-twenties and who had time to read anything but school texts between classes and two jobs. I was also an assistant Girl Scout leader for my young cousins troop. The leader had been telling me for months that I needed to read Twilight. There was so much hype surrounding those books (The first movie had just come out on DVD at the time) and I refused over and over. Finally, we were at camp one weekend and it was the first time that the girls were officially in charge of everything. From rotating teams in the kitchen to clean up, the girls did it all and we were bored out of our minds. Finally, a van full of us went into the nearest town and raided a Wal Mart for books and cards to play games. The leader talked me into buying Twilight. I started it that afternoon and couldn't put it down. I stayed up til lights out and could barely sleep because I wanted to keep reading. The best part was, the girls were so excited. They were all running up to me all day asking me what part I was at. Their excitement fueled my own. That is what got me excited about reading again. The story was good, I enjoyed it, but the passion for reading was really brought back through the eyes of sixteen twelve-year-olds who loved sharing something they enjoyed with me. Maybe that's why I love sharing what I enjoy now!

About Amie

Hi there , My name is Amie and I am a book whore through and through !! My list of book boyfriends is miles long and I really hate to share any of them but I will !! I am a stay home mom , 2 beautiful daughters and a loving tattooed hubby who drives me crazy !! I am loving this blog thing and of course I am so happy to be meeting all these fabulous authors and bloggers. I was never a big fan of reading , most of what I read was in school , then in my early 20's I started reading books about the bands I listened to and eventually a few friends broke me down and made me read Twilight !! I fell in love and after months of reading and re-reading the series I opened up to other options and now read daily and would probably go crazy if I did not have a list of books to read each week !! Thanks for checking out our blog !!

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WENDY -

Hi I’m Wendy and I’m from NJ. Reading is one of my favorite things to do. I will read anything as long as the blurb grabs my attention and the story is good. I have always been a reader since I got my first library card. I did stop when I was older because of school but was finally able to get back into it a couple of years ago. Now I just can’t stop and I am completely happy to be a book whore smile emoticon I love being a part of this blog-everyone is so nice and I have made really great friends.

AMY -

My name is Amy W., and I am a book addict. I will never forget the day I came home from junior high school to find my mom waiting for me with one of the Harlequin novels from my stash. As she was gearing up for the “you shouldn’t be reading this” lecture, I told her the characters get married in the end. I’m just glad she didn’t find the Bertrice Small book hidden in my closet. I have diverse reading tastes, evident by the wide array of genres on my Kindle. As I made the transition to an e-reader, I found myself worrying that something could happen to it. As a result, I am now the proud owner of four Kindles — all different kinds, but plenty of back-ups!

Fifty Shades of Grey gets high marks on my favorites list — not for character development or dialogue (definitely not!), but because it blazed new ground for those of us who believe provocative fiction is more than just an explicit cover. Sylvia Day, Lexi Blake and Alexx Andria are some of my favorite authors. Speaking of diverse tastes, I also enjoy Christine Feehan, Iris Johansen and J.A. Konrath. Give me something with a well-defined storyline, add some suspense (or spice), and I am a happy reader. Give me a happily ever after, and I am downright giddy.

SHERI -

My name is Sheri from New Orleans and I will reading anything that has a HEA (I don't do well with sad endings), a macho Alpha Male or something with a strong female lead. I go absolutely crazy for any type of book that involves a MC (being a biker's wife its a lifestyle I kinda understand) or anything that deals with emotionally broken characters. I got into the reading game kinda late in life. I couldn't stand to read when I was younger but now I rather read a book than watch tv. I love being a part of this fine group of ladies and only wish we were all in the same city.

JILL -

I started reading at a ridiculously early age and have never really stopped. Growing up, I of course complained about the required reading but secretly loved the happily ever afters as opposed to the tragedies. While everyone else was blowing off the Lit classes in high school I looked forward to them. Then the real world stepped in and reading was not so fun anymore between work/school/family obligations it fell by the wayside. My wonderful "techie" hubby bought me the first generation Sony e-reader for Christmas one year and the rest is pretty much history. I have gone through three Sony e-readers and two kindles since then and read books from every genre under the sun. I am the only girl in a house full of boys that know undoubtedly that all women (including me) should be treated like a princess. It still makes me laugh that my love affair with books started with Frog and Toad not 50 shades.

Cassandra -

My name is Cassandra, and I am a book whore from the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the years, I have enjoyed most genres of fiction, but now I mainly stick to the many subgenres of romance. I’m a sucker for a hot book boyfriend and a happily ever after. I like writing reviews to help readers decide if a book is a good fit for them, and I love supporting the many wonderful authors out there. One of the things I love most about reviewing for We Stole Your Book Boyfriend, is finding brand new authors. There is something undeniably exciting about writing a review on someone’s debut novel, and feeling like I am somehow a small part of their entry into the literary world.