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Heather's Gift (Men of August #3)
by
Lora Leigh
Book 3 in the Men Of August series. Will she bring the gift of acceptance, or will she break the bonds that have been forged through the fires of hell?
Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with dea...more
Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with dea...more
Trade Paperback, 256 pages
Published
January 30th 2005
by Ellora's Cave
(first published January 2004)
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Oct 16, 2009
Shawna
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of erotic romantic suspense with ménage; Lora Leigh fans
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Mar 19, 2008
Daisiemae
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4 of 5 stars
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If I could give this book 3.5 stars I would. I didn't like this book as well as Sarah's Seduction. Once again, I think the August Brothers are alpha, sexy and very tortured heroes. But, to me it is important to repeat that the reason they want/do share the women they are supposed to love more than anything in the world is well...asinine to me, but hey that is my opinion.
Sam August has demons in his closet he has yet to deal with. He has blocked out the abuse he and his brothers endured and is p...more
Sam August has demons in his closet he has yet to deal with. He has blocked out the abuse he and his brothers endured and is p...more
As Heather's Gift begins, readers who have not read Marly's Choice and Sarah's Seduction will probably be disappointed in this story before the end of Chapter 1. For those who've read the series in proper sequence, it's understood that the August brothers use sex to express their love and trust for one another and for the women in their lives. There are very complex psychological facets to this series.
With the introduction of Heather March, Lora Leigh gives us another alpha female and pairs her...more
With the introduction of Heather March, Lora Leigh gives us another alpha female and pairs her...more
As any of you who have read my other book reviews know, I love me some Lora Leigh’s Beastie Boyz (The Breed Series), however I just can’t seem to get into some of her other series- yes, that’s right, I’m talking about the uber sexual Men of August. Yet, I couldnt seem to stop reading them. Which brought me to the third and final (somewhat) in the series- Heather’s Gift.
Whereas I liked this one more than the second (Sarah’s Seduction) and I appreciate the fact that LL spent a significant amount t...more
Whereas I liked this one more than the second (Sarah’s Seduction) and I appreciate the fact that LL spent a significant amount t...more
Another amazing book from Lora Leigh. I'm in awe of the woman.
Heather is part of the team protecting the August family. Sam’s in love with Heather, and his interest in her sparks the stalker and Heather is assaulted. This nearly destroys Sam. In all the years since their captivity and torture, Sam has always felt that he was the one that had provoked it all with his quick temper and youthful arrogance. Yet he can only remember the horror in his nightmares and during the day he’s plagued by the thoughts that he’d once been a monster filled with violence. He...more
I'm having difficulty on whether to rate this 3 or 4 but after much weighing and consideration, I opted for the higher rating.
This is Sam's story and this is where all the loose ends are tied, the past revisited and everything out in the open. There's hurt, betrayal, and a story rich in tragedy - with equal amounts of sex. There's always the sex, the need to share the brothers' women was time and again explained to Heather.
The pace was slow though, but sexual tension was built up until the chara...more
This is Sam's story and this is where all the loose ends are tied, the past revisited and everything out in the open. There's hurt, betrayal, and a story rich in tragedy - with equal amounts of sex. There's always the sex, the need to share the brothers' women was time and again explained to Heather.
The pace was slow though, but sexual tension was built up until the chara...more
The youngest brother Sam August, and the youngest twin, was the most deeply injured, both physically and emotionally by the abuse they all survived. This third novel uncovers the true horror these men endured as well as brings them into even greater danger of losing their lives and the lives of their dearest loves. Heather James is assigned to guard Sam and over time they grow to love one another. Again, the major conflict is the reality that Heather, too, will need to accept being a part of a v...more
This series has kept me enthralled for days. It has rocked me on so many different levels that I can’t even begin to assimilate the horrors these men have faced. They have stood in face of evil and came out the other side. Unfortunately they came out scarred beyond belief.
Not only did they survive the evil once, now they are facing another evil that wants that harm them. How much can one family take before they fall apart?
While reading this series I found myself crying for the lost innocence and...more
Not only did they survive the evil once, now they are facing another evil that wants that harm them. How much can one family take before they fall apart?
While reading this series I found myself crying for the lost innocence and...more
I was so looking forward to this book mostly because with it I thought we would find out just what happened to the brothers all those years ago and the book delivered. Things weren't just spelled out at the beginning, rather were dolled out in nuggets through out the book until when you had the whole story you are very impressed that the brothers are as sane as they are, their sharing is the least of the issues they should have.
I also think these books have a different take in the whole menage r...more
I also think these books have a different take in the whole menage r...more
This book reveals much more of what happened to the three brothers that they were abused. You also see how much this really has affected all three of the men. Heather is a fire ball that doesn't take much nonsense from any of the men. She also decides that Sam needs to confront his demons and fights to make sure that he can heal and start to live a happier life with her and his brothers. You also learn who has been behind threats to all of them. I was kind of surprised by who it was. While I hav...more
I love a woman who calls a man on his BS. In Heather's Gift there is lots of sexual teasing and lots of self pleasure. The stalker really up the antics and the story becomes a real erotic thriller.
Sam we find out is the most psychologically damaged of the brothers. In Heather’s Gift, we really learn the brutal truth about the brothers and the source of their nightmares. Sam seems to be a different character than he was in the previous stories. Where he was the prankster in previous books. He is...more
Sam we find out is the most psychologically damaged of the brothers. In Heather’s Gift, we really learn the brutal truth about the brothers and the source of their nightmares. Sam seems to be a different character than he was in the previous stories. Where he was the prankster in previous books. He is...more
Felt the same on this one. By this installment in the series I really felt sorry for those poor men. The only thing I disagree with is if they were raped & forced to rape each other...HONESTLY NOW, dont u think that they would stay as far away from the anal sex as possible. If it was so awful to them, why would they all 3 want to do it to their women. Especially a virgin...HELLO Ass before Cherry....OMG Sorry, was that to honest. hmmm Like a girl would do that. Other than that the story was...more
I loved this series. It may not be the same for some others. Yes, there's a lot if sex, 1 female & 3 guys & other situations. But the way this author wrote these books & reading about the three August men & the reason why these brothers need to connect this way made the sexual relationships understandable to me. And the brothers women aren't weak, easily manipulated women either. They are strong willed & fearful of getting involved with these guys. But once they see it in a w...more
Oct 26, 2012
Elaine
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4 of 5 stars
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Book 3 in the Men of August series.
Better than book 1, didn't read book 2.
In this story, the questions are answered as to why the August brothers are such a mess. As with the first book, there's a whole lotta talking about WHY Sam can't consummate his relationship with Heather- the whole tortured soul, "don't wanna hurt you baby" type of thing.
So why the 4 stars? 'cause Lora Leigh writes such decadent sex, that's why! Her tortured ranchers are still hot and hunky. Trust me you'll wanna take one...more
Better than book 1, didn't read book 2.
In this story, the questions are answered as to why the August brothers are such a mess. As with the first book, there's a whole lotta talking about WHY Sam can't consummate his relationship with Heather- the whole tortured soul, "don't wanna hurt you baby" type of thing.
So why the 4 stars? 'cause Lora Leigh writes such decadent sex, that's why! Her tortured ranchers are still hot and hunky. Trust me you'll wanna take one...more
These August brothers are nuts!! I first read Marley's choice and was shocked. But it was only Marley and the three brothers. Then I convinced myself to give Sara's seduction a chance. That one was even harder because now it was Marley and Sara sharing the August men. Well hell, I thought might as well read Heather's gift. Now I'm invested in this crazy series. Could the 6 of them make it work? And who in the hell is the stalker/killer??
There was a point I thought that Sam was going to opt out....more
There was a point I thought that Sam was going to opt out....more
I love Sam and Heather. This would have been 5 stars...but I just can't do it, I do not like the continued sharing....after each HEA, I try to pretend that the other's don't continue to participate in the sharing or I skip the sharing parts, I especially hated the one at the end where Heather and Sarah are drinking coffee while the others are engaged with Marly in the family room.....
EVEN though I don't like the continued sharing, LL does make it understandable in this book as to why they do it....more
EVEN though I don't like the continued sharing, LL does make it understandable in this book as to why they do it....more
Heather’s Gift, the 3rd book in Lora Leigh’s Men of August series, is Sam’s story and we finally discover the full horror of what the three brothers went through, years ago, when they were kidnapped and sexually abused. Sam is the most damaged and is experiencing nightmares of his horrific past and having flashbacks of what happened to him and his brothers.
He has fallen in love with Heather, who is part of a security company hired to protect the August men and their women from the murderer who...more
He has fallen in love with Heather, who is part of a security company hired to protect the August men and their women from the murderer who...more
i made it as far as yet another August brother pushed a virgin down into the dirt had her go down on him then stormed away. the last time i read this similar scene i seethed, this time was no different. i had to throw in the towel at that point.
Leigh can put her name on a telephone book and i'd read it but this series rubbed me wrong from book one. actually above mentioned scene to be exact. i can not even remotely tolerate the August brothers.
Leigh can put her name on a telephone book and i'd read it but this series rubbed me wrong from book one. actually above mentioned scene to be exact. i can not even remotely tolerate the August brothers.
Well, I read the whole thing and I still don't get how sharing women with your brothers heals emotional abuse. I have two sisters rather than two brothers and I don't believe we have ever successfully shared a bag of skittles.
That being said, this strange series amused the hell out of me. I admire that Leigh really committed in her quest to break every boundary of logic, political correctness and good taste to keep me entertained.
That being said, this strange series amused the hell out of me. I admire that Leigh really committed in her quest to break every boundary of logic, political correctness and good taste to keep me entertained.
This was definitely a different series and the August men were quite deviant, possessive, controlling and loved to share. Not my typical love story but somehow it all worked and I couldn't put them down. I guess if you have three hot men willing to meet your every need....well it would be hard to say no!
Man, those "August Man" were so full of themselves! And the ladies of the books (Sarah, Heather and Marly), such weak women, in my opinion. I am not totally against a good three/foursome, but not between brothers and their wives.
This books were very sexy, as long as I didn't think about the three guys being brothers.
This books were very sexy, as long as I didn't think about the three guys being brothers.
Beautifully tormented, but strong Alpha males...She writes a soul deep story and trilogy that leaves you sad and elated at the same time. Lora is one of the most POWERFUL and gripping writers of this time, and BOY can she write an erotic scene that will leave you with a twitch!
Same review for all the Men of August books...I am just not someone who enjoys the manage or sharing thing. At all. No judgement - just doesnt blow my hair back so for that reason the whole series was meh for me.
Though having said that, I DID read them all so there had to be something I liked...probably the last book. Where they stopped sharing the loves of their lives. Hey, it's just not my thing.
If you want steamy multiple partner scenes, then this is the series for you.
Though having said that, I DID read them all so there had to be something I liked...probably the last book. Where they stopped sharing the loves of their lives. Hey, it's just not my thing.
If you want steamy multiple partner scenes, then this is the series for you.
This is my least favorite of the series. Heather was not very well fleshed out and we really didn't get to know her before she was crazy in love with Sam. I realize she was supposed to come across as tougher than the other girls, but she just didn't click with me. I also had a problem with Sam in this book. In the previous installments he was fun, and while this book focuses on his troubled past with his brothers, he comes across as way too needy. I like the book overall as a conclusion to the A...more
This book is a lot better than the first two. Heather is very strong and Sam is a good guy who feels tons of guilt. Again the names changing from book to book is very annoying and distracting. In my book the font kept changing also...arrrg!
Feb 08, 2013
(Mel) Osborne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Damn didn't see that twist...... Anyway I loved this book..... The erotic/contemporary/suspensful romance of this book & series was amazing...... I got a little over excited during some of the erotic sections ;-).... Anyway I digress..... This series was HOT!!!!! and I loved it...... I can't wait to read the final book in the series..... I highly recommend this book/ series
I love LL's writing so I thought I would try one of her menage books even though I don't like reading that in my books. She didn't make me a fan. But for those who are fans of these types of books--this would be a good one.
This was the best of the men of august series. Loved it when Heather put that gun under Chase's chin and the comment she made. Plus, Sam was the sweetest Alpha I've the pleasure to read about
Aug 27, 2012
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3 of 5 stars
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Good finish to this series. Probably my favorite brother. However, the smut is the same through each book. Would be nice to change things up a little.
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