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Never Enough (The Brown Siblings #4)

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Gillian Forrester spent most of her life running from who and what she came from. Until Miles came along. From the moment she held the tiny newborn her older sister didn't want, Gillian stopped running and began to build a life for herself and her adopted son. Now, thirteen years later, as Gillian's sister lay dying, she reveals the father's identity an...more

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Published September 6th 2011 by Berkley Heat (first published January 1st 2011)

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Sep 12, 2011 Auntee rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of erotic romance

Shelves: contemporary-romance, brothers-sisters, part-of-a-series, i-ll-buy-for-the-cover-alone, dirty-talker, 2011_reads, where-s-my-epilogue

Well I know one thing--I can Never (get) Enough of Lauren Dane's Brown Siblings series. While this was not my favorite of the series (hard to beat Brody--and his book--Coming Undone) I was entertained, and found this one hard to put down. It's got sizzling heat, lots of passion, and of course there's some conflict. Both the H/h have their issues--Adrian finds it difficult to trust outside his circle of friends and family, and fiercely independent Gillian has trouble opening up fully and revealin...more

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Dec 26, 2011 Bookie | The BookChick rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: cr, lauren-dane, series-took-a-dive, had-potential, 2-star-read

Never Enough? Oh.....I've had quite enough from Ms. Dane this week, thank you very much!

This is the second time this week that I am siiiiiighing at her! Hello…has anybody seen Lauren? Has she taken a sabbatical or been taken over by pod people? What the heck is going on with her writing these days? This new book, as with her other new release this week, Once and Again, has left me scratching my head.

For the publisher’s price of $10, I want $9.99 of it back. This book was not good at all and yet...more

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Oct 16, 2011 Miss Kim rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, erotic, 2011, e-book

Meh...not much happens in this book. It's been awhile since I read the previous book in this series, and I didn't remember who was who and what was happening. It was a little frustrating to not have a refresher.

It seemed like the entire book focused on how Gillian was British. How she talked, etc... constantly. Ok, it was a little interesting at first, but every time she said something Adrian got turned on my her accent. It was... boring.

They get together quite early, the boy calls Adrian 'dad'...more

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Mar 12, 2011 Bree added it

Shelves: biased-recs-of-my-friends, arcs, erotic-romance, contemp, 2011-reads

I think my favorite thing about the Brown Siblings books are that they're somehow simultaneously about the family you have AND the family you make, which is pretty much the best of both worlds.

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Nov 10, 2011 Jan rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, z-2011, contemporary-romance

Welcome to another chapter in the neverending story of my love-hate relationship with Lauren Dane. There's no author that has this effect on me really. Half of the time while reading her books I'm grinding my teeth or rolling my eyes, but by the time I'm finished with it, I always end up wanting more. And not in the it's so over the top bad it's good again way, but in the it touches something deep inside me way.

This only goes for this series though, the other books I read from her I didn't reall...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Lindsay rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really enjoyed most of this book.

The story was fine until the information about Gillian's father was revealed. Once that happened I went from really enjoying the book to hating Adrian and being irritated with Erin. I felt like the characters did a 180 on Gillian and it was out of character to what was in the rest of the book.

I loved the interaction between Gillian and Erin in the beginning of the book, when they first meet. Erin was up front about why she wanted to meet Gillian and she welco...more I really enjoyed most of this book.

The story was fine until the information about Gillian's father was revealed. Once that happened I went from really enjoying the book to hating Adrian and being irritated with Erin. I felt like the characters did a 180 on Gillian and it was out of character to what was in the rest of the book.

I loved the interaction between Gillian and Erin in the beginning of the book, when they first meet. Erin was up front about why she wanted to meet Gillian and she welcomed Gillian and Miles into the family. I understand that there were past events in Erin's life that were painful and the information about Gillian's father was a shock but I really felt Erin overreacted.

Adrian...what to say about Adrian...I found him irritating in the beginning of the book, but I understood his reasons even though I didn't like them. He quickly redeemed himself and he became a good father to Miles. I felt like Gillian and Adrian got together a little quickly, but I wasn't really bothered by that since they did spend time actually getting to know each other. For the most part, I enjoyed their relationship and their courtship. My biggest problem was how selfish Adrian could be. It was mildly irritating when Adrian expected Gillian to completely change her life for him without any compromise on his part, but I worked through that when Brody pointed out the errors Adrian was making. But the way Adrian reacted to Gillian singing at karaoke, then the way he reacted to the news about Gillian's father was too much. If the goal had been to break Gillian and Adrian up and give them HEA with other people then I would have been fine with him being a jerk, but that’s not what happened. Gillian took him back WAY to quickly…within twelve hours. All it took was a couple of “I’m Sorry’s” and a box of doughnuts and she was putty in his hands. Other people complained about the abrupt ending to the book, and I think that was the reason that Gillian forgave him so easily. An abrupt ending wouldn’t have bothered me if there had been more story between the “fight” and the make-up, maybe cutting out some of the middle to add to the end, but she didn’t do that.

Aside from the part with Gillian’s father, and the fall out with Erin and Adrian, I really did enjoy the rest of the book. I thank god for Brody for being the voice of reason in the Brown family.
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Sep 12, 2011 Teryl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, rating-r, read-in-2011, romance-contemporary

There is only one reason this book is getting 4 stars and that's Adrian Brown. Other than that the book was just ehh. The heroine annoyed me because she always excepted Adrian to bend and change and she didn't. Also, it felt like everything was too perfect. What conflict there was was small.

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Apr 13, 2012 Mollie *scoutrmom* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of erotic romance

Recommended to Mollie *scoutrmom* by: Cherise

Shelves: erotic-romance, read-in-2012, read-in-2013

Thanks, Cherise, for directing your copy to me via paperbackswap.com.

This is a wonderful scenario. Our heroine, thirteen years ago, adopted her nephew. The sister who gave him up for adoption was into a drinking lifestyle that was not conducive to good parenting. The father was never revealed, until last week as a deathbed confession. The father is a rock star. My first reaction was, "Yeah, Right." That was the rock star's initial reaction as well.

It turns out he was wrong. He has lost thirteen...more

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Jul 16, 2012 Tania rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Never Enough is Adrian’s book. The discovery that he has a son by a woman he doesn’t remember gives Adrian a chance to grasp hold of a life he’s desperately wanted. His attraction to the woman who has raised and loved his son since birth begins even before he is told about Miles (which he doesn’t handle well). He is at times paranoid, overly sensitive and slightly spoiled – all of which you would expect a rock star who has lived through what happened to his sister and niece to be. The skill of t...more

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Sep 18, 2011 Vic rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: tag-erotica, tag-romance, format-ebook

While this was one of my most anticipated books in this series I think I was the most disappointed in certain aspects. I still really enjoyed the book and will re-read it I'm sure. I will also say that this isn't a stand-alone book IMO. I think it is assumed that we've read the other 3 books in the series as there isn't a lot of explanation and backstory for all the other characters and relationships. This wasn't an issue for me since I had read all the other books and knew who people were. I en...more

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Oct 03, 2011 Stephanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: lauren-dane, steamy-hot-romance-comtemp, favorites

~~~~AMENDED REVIEW~~~~~

Okay I am amending my review and changing my rating. Yeah Yeah I know I just posted it 5 minutes ago, but like the asshat that I am sometimes I was under the impression this was the last book in the series. I AM WRONG!!!! There is no epilogue because there is another book coming out. According to Lauren Dane's website it is called Sway and while not actually part of the Brown Siblings series but a series called Delicious, it will addres what I found so lacking in the endin...more ~~~~AMENDED REVIEW~~~~~

Okay I am amending my review and changing my rating. Yeah Yeah I know I just posted it 5 minutes ago, but like the asshat that I am sometimes I was under the impression this was the last book in the series. I AM WRONG!!!! There is no epilogue because there is another book coming out. According to Lauren Dane's website it is called Sway and while not actually part of the Brown Siblings series but a series called Delicious, it will addres what I found so lacking in the ending of this book will be address.

Ms Dane I am so sorry for ever doubting you. I promise it will not happen again! Please forgive me….

I pretty much liked Gillian for the entire book. She was brave, strong, and unselfish up to a point where Adrian almost manages to use it against her. I have always liked Adrian, if nothing else for the fact that he didn't trust Raven. We see a some what paranoid side of Adrian, which is probably as close to the reality of a rock star's life as you can get. Together they have some amazing chemistry, and it is enjoyable to watch his relationship with his son Miles grow.

The big conflict that Adrian and Gillian had was a secret about her past that she keeps quiet until a d-bag from the press confronts her while she is with the whole clan. While I'll admit it is a pretty big secret, I felt that Adrian and Gillian had shared a lot up to this point and he, along with his sister Erin (who is still a tad annoying) should have been a bit more understanding. In the end it is Brody (what a God) who tells them to grow up a little and give Gillian the benefit of the doubt. He loses a few points with me for his actions immediately following the confrontation with the reporter.

Dane writes family so well that you as a reader almost fell like if you knew the Brown's and Copeland's. As I understand it now, since my head-out-of assectomy, there will be another book that will feature closure for Adrian and Gillian, so we will get more of the family dynamic that we have all grown to love. (less)

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Sep 02, 2011 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars

Joint review with Kristin posted at: Happily Ever After - Reads

For our review of Never Enough, we wanted to do a little different take on our normal review format. We're both HUGE Brown Siblings fans, and have been eager for the last book for quite some time. So, upon finishing, we put together a joint review, Instant Message style, which is how we discuss books on a fairly regular basis.

Jess: So, we finished the last Brown Siblings book - first thoughts on finishing?

Kristin: OMG! No more Browns...more

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Jun 29, 2012 Marisol rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: hot-stuff, make-me-swoon

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Apr 29, 2013 Bonnie Jean rated it 2 of 5 stars

What I liked? Miles - what a cool kid. Gillian's friends - great group of fun, witty, supportive people. Brody - he shines in this story (of course, he's always a treat) Lauren Dane is really good at the funny, back-and-forth dialog and also the strong sense of family in her books is something I love.

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Ok, so what I didn't like? Adrian. Yeah, I know - hard to believe he could come out of this as anything but wonderful considering his character in all the books up until this point, but...more What I liked? Miles - what a cool kid. Gillian's friends - great group of fun, witty, supportive people. Brody - he shines in this story (of course, he's always a treat) Lauren Dane is really good at the funny, back-and-forth dialog and also the strong sense of family in her books is something I love.

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Ok, so what I didn't like? Adrian. Yeah, I know - hard to believe he could come out of this as anything but wonderful considering his character in all the books up until this point, but there you have it. I wasn't happy with his initial reaction to Gillian, not because he kind of flipped out but because he as much as called her a wh**e (among other things) and that's just offensive. No matter how many times he's been burned in the past, I thought he was enough of a decent human being to control himself when he got pissed. Common courtesy dictates he just show her the door, not go off on a nasty rant. However, I could have forgiven him that - we all make mistakes - except for his reaction at the end. For four months he's spending almost all his time with his son and with Gillian, who is the "mother" of the son he apparently loves so much, and a reporter makes an awful accusation about Gillian - and Adrian just believes it without even going after Gillian and asking her side? And not only does he believe him (which I find amazing, considering the fact that he is VERY familiar with unfounded accusations - his excuse for being a jerk in the beginning, remember?) but he seriously flips out and THEN, after Brody talks to him and gives him some logical possibilities AND Todd explains that there is proof that part of the accusation is false (AND keeping in mind the whole time that this is a reporter who he's had problems with in the past and who doesn't like Adrian), he calls her and leaves a voice mail message saying he never wants to see her again. WHAT THE HELL. A little extreme, maybe? And THEN he suddenly (literally) changes his mind and goes after her to apologize. Is this junior high? Because I thought this guy was in his late 30's.

Which brings me to Erin. I have spent the last three books really liking her - but sadly, that has now changed. She made a point to go find out about Gillian and Miles, to see if there could be any truth to what Gillian said. So that shows that she's not going to just make a snap judgement without all the facts, right? And when she finds out that it's true, Miles IS Adrian's son, she makes a huge effort to bring him (AND Gillian) into the family. She's a wonderful aunt and there are a lot of great "family" scenes in this book. That being said, however, her reaction to the above-mentioned incident with the reporter was ridiculous and extreme. First of all, I thought this was the woman who made sure she checked out Gillian's story about Miles instead of automatically assuming she was a gold digger or whatever - so why does she now simply believe everything the reporter says? Keep in mind, this woman is famous - she KNOWS about rumors and BS coming from the media. Secondly, even after she is confronted with the evidence that part of the story was patently untrue, she's STILL all offended and hurt that Gillian hadn't told her about her dad, because Erin thought Gillian was her friend so how could she have done this terrible thing to her? Especially when Gillian knows that Erin has experienced such a traumatic event as the death of her child? EXCUSE ME, Gillian's story is totally different - Erin's toddler daughter was killed by a murderous, psychopathic stalker, Gillian's father killed his teenaged girlfriend. Which is admittedly a horrible thing, but does that mean we condemn Gillian? Why?? It seems to me, Gillian is as much a victim in some ways - doesn't Erin even feel bad that HER FRIEND probably had to deal with some pretty awful stuff in her life as a result of her dad's actions? Apparently not.

And that's how the book ends - with Gillian forgiving Adrian within about 5 minutes of his arrival at her house, and explaining to him that she wrote an email to Erin apologizing and she feels terrible about what she did. Well, I don't think Gillian needed to apologize for what her father did - sure, it was a bummer that it came to light in the way it did, but once again consider the source - a reporter who doesn't like Adrian. I also think it would have been nice to know whether or not Erin got a clue and apologized for HER nasty behavior.

So, let me finish up by saying that I think Lauren Dane is a fabulous author. I've loved every other book of her's that I've ever read. Unfortunately, I was SO disappointed in this book that I seriously doubt I will read the next one - I don't really like Raven all that much anyway, although the author is talented enough that she could certainly change my mind. I just can't see myself spending that much money only to potentially be this frustrated again.(less)

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Oct 15, 2012 Mela Remington rated it 5 of 5 stars

At book 4 we finally get to Adrian's story. He's been in the background and foreground over the last three books and you could tell he is tired of the rat race rock n' roll bullshit lifestyle, he wants what his siblings and friends have, a wife, kids, the whole picket fence HEA but he never knows if who he's involved with loves him, or his rock god status.

Along comes a kid he never knew about and his saucy Britt aunt who adopted him and is raising him as her own son. Miles' birth mother never sh...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Tanya rated it 5 of 5 stars

Adrian is the youngest Brown brother and is lead singer in a band. Being one of the last single people in his group of family and friends he knows he wants love but being a very successful lead singer everyone he meets his interested in his money so hasn't been able to connect with anyone longer than a one night stand.

Gillian adopted her sister's son 12 years ago but never knew who the father was until her sister dies and finally gives out this information on her death bed. It's no other than Ad...more

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Jul 18, 2012 Alix Lloyd rated it 2 of 5 stars

I dont know what it is about these books, I think the couples all think theyre a lot more kinkier than they are, I mean Gillian described her sexual desires as being raw and not being ashamed of them anymore etc, and yet really all she likes is it a bit rough with some dirty talk? hm.

Character, let me break it down for you;
Erin "everything is about me" Brown, the incident with Gillians father - how was that anything to do with her? she completely blew it out of proportion and I found her extrem...more

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Jan 18, 2012 KatiD rated it 5 of 5 stars

Adrian Brown is a bonafide rock star. He's hot, the ladies love him, and he's enormously gifted. He's also lonely. Sure, he's got an amazing family who love and support him. And he's a down to earth guy, he's not into drinking and drugs, mostly he hangs with his family. And he definitely has trust issues - so many people want a piece of him, it's best to keep everyone but family at arm's length. Which is why when Gillian Forrester comes to him with news that he has a school aged son, he's downri...more Adrian Brown is a bonafide rock star. He's hot, the ladies love him, and he's enormously gifted. He's also lonely. Sure, he's got an amazing family who love and support him. And he's a down to earth guy, he's not into drinking and drugs, mostly he hangs with his family. And he definitely has trust issues - so many people want a piece of him, it's best to keep everyone but family at arm's length. Which is why when Gillian Forrester comes to him with news that he has a school aged son, he's downright rude to her.

Gillian had a horrible upbringing. Her mother and father divorced when she was young, and her mother always had "boyfriends" or "friends" - a revolving door of them. Her sister followed suit, giving birth to a baby just as Gillian is finishing her music degree at Julliard. Instead of taking that next step in her promising career, Gillian takes one look at the baby and knows that he is her destiny. She immediately adopts him and names him Miles. For years, she asks her sister to tell her who the baby's father is, but her sister declines. That is, until she's on her deathbed - then she reveals that Miles' father is none other than Adrian Brown. Gillian wastes no time in seeking out Adrian, feeling that he has the right to know what an awesome child he has, and offering him the chance to be part of Miles' life. So she's heartily offended to have Adrian accuse her of trying to get money out of him. But when his sister, Erin, hears about Gillian's claim, she heads to Gillian's house to meet Miles for herself. The moment she meets him, she knows he's a Brown. He's got the mannerisms, and the musical talent, plus, he looks like Adrian. She goes to Adrian and pushes him to meet and get to know Miles.

What follows is an extremely emotional story of discovery, love and steadfastness. When Adrian meets Miles, he immediately wants to give him everything. Gillian objects, knowing that Miles is a good kid, and one that does not need to be constantly spoiled by his new rock star father. Adrian wants Miles to be part of his life, and part and parcel of that is Gillian also becomes part of his life. Which works out great because Adrian can't seem to stop thinking about her. She's feisty, never leaving a doubt who Miles' mom is, but also generous, affording Adrian a safe and comfortable place to get to know Miles. And she's hot as hell. Once they finally get together, their chemistry is incendiary.

Lauren Dane has penned another wonderful, emotional roller coaster of a ride with Never Enough. Adrian is the stuff dreams are made of, full of hot Alpha-ness and a determination to do the best for the woman he loves and even more for the child he fathered. His drive to make both Miles and Gillian's lives better is a huge part of his charm. Plus, it has to be said, Adrian is a dirty, dirty boy. He's all kinds of dirty talking hotness. And even more than that, Gillian is a perfect match for him. What seems prim and uptight at first is actually earthy and fun loving. She's slow to warm up, but once she lets Adrian into her heart, she does it 100%. And their slowly evolving love story is a delight to read. As for Miles, he's no cookie cutter romance kid. He's smart and his central role in the story isn't window dressing. He's the lynchpin of the story, and Ms. Dane never disservices him by making him a generic romance plot device.

I also appreciated getting to check in with all of the Brown siblings. One of my favorite parts of series romance is getting to see the after the HEA. In this case, because the Brown sibs are so tight, we get to see them interact alot, which is like visiting good friends. While this book absolutely stands alone, I *HIGHLY* recommend that you start at the beginning of the series, because it's tightly written, emotional as all get out, and guaranteed to make you fall in love with each book. Never Enough is a worthy and delightful ending to a terrific series.

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Dec 31, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic, contemporary, m-f

Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

I have always felt in choosing a book, the blurb on the back is so important, the author is always a consideration and the little excerpts that you find on blog is a great resource. Never in all my years have I chosen a book just by looking at the cover…until now. Wow!! Just seeing this cover, I wanted to know the story of this man. Then I realize it is the work of Lauren Dane, and then I find it is the finale of her Brown family saga...more Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

I have always felt in choosing a book, the blurb on the back is so important, the author is always a consideration and the little excerpts that you find on blog is a great resource. Never in all my years have I chosen a book just by looking at the cover…until now. Wow!! Just seeing this cover, I wanted to know the story of this man. Then I realize it is the work of Lauren Dane, and then I find it is the finale of her Brown family saga. This is Adrian’s story--sexy, studly Adrian the rock star whom I have followed for three books. I am a happy woman!!

Super rock star Adrian Brown is just returning to the stage after a self imposed exile to retool, to reboot, to reacquaint himself with the family he adores. He is home, doing what he loves the most. He is a rock star with everything he wants, except a woman to share his different lifestyle, the lifestyle of a celebrity. As a celebrity he has had his share of cons, stalkers and just plain crazies but nothing prepared him for a phone call out of the blue announcing a son he never knew he had.

Gillian Forrester is the perfect mom but she is a mom by no choice of her own, and is raising her sister Tina’s child. Thirteen years later on her death bed, Tina finally tells Gillian the name of the father and makes her promise to contact him. How does she explain this to her child but most importantly how does she explain this to his father?

Believing she is about to blackmail him, Adrian reluctantly meets with Gillian and her son and begins a relationship that is going to totally change his life. Surrounded by all the Browns and their extended families, Gillian and Miles become the center of Adrian’s life and the direction of his future. Not exactly getting off with a great start, Gillian and Adrian find a connection and an attraction that brings them together not only as parents but as lovers as well. Adrian is the dark, sexy, dirty talker that Gillian longs for in her bed and she becomes the angel that stirs his emotions and desires so much that he cannot stay away from her.

Nobody writes family like Lauren Dane. The Browns are an eclectic group of loving individuals that leap off of every page. They are personable, attractive, comforting and their family dynamic is real and relatable. At every turn they draw you in and keep you here. There is never an uncomfortable moment, or regret their movements and decisions. I must admit after developing somewhat of a relationship with the Browns and with Lauren Dane, her character of Gillian is not exactly personable or endearing at first. She is distant, combative and even a little snobbish, but the continued attention and determination of the Browns soften her exterior and her heart. It is a treat to watch the defensive walls built by both of the characters slowly come tumbling down.

When it comes to family drama and romance you will never go wrong with a Lauren Dane novel. This is one of her best!!

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Oct 31, 2011 Romancing the Book rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotica

Review by Shannon: I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, but I didn't think any of them would top my favorite "Laid Baird". I loved Erin, Todd and Ben's story and what they needed to get through past and present to get to the happy future that was waiting for them.

Little did I know Adrian Brown was going to charm his way past his sister.

Thirteen years ago, twenty-one year old Gillian Forrester received a call from her wayward sister that changed her life. She gave up her dreams for...more Review by Shannon: I have enjoyed the previous books in this series, but I didn't think any of them would top my favorite "Laid Baird". I loved Erin, Todd and Ben's story and what they needed to get through past and present to get to the happy future that was waiting for them.

Little did I know Adrian Brown was going to charm his way past his sister.

Thirteen years ago, twenty-one year old Gillian Forrester received a call from her wayward sister that changed her life. She gave up her dreams for something her sister didn't want...a baby. Despite her repeated request, her sister never told her who Miles' father was. Instead she let Gillian adopt the baby thinking she was on her own and that she was all the baby had. Her sister turned her life upside down one last time, by naming Miles father on her death bed.

Adrian Brown was the lone man in his tight circle. Everyone else had found their mate(s) and were starting their families, leaving him to feel a bit envious. For a man who was a rock star at the top of his game, you'd think he'd have it all, but he wanted what his friends had. He doesn't trust easily, but that missing piece of the puzzle had to be out there for him.

That missing piece ended up in a package with a British woman who came across as uptight and unbending, but ended up being the undoing of our bad boy rocker. And with her came the biggest surprise of Adrian's life...a thirteen year old son.

Adrian is the best of those alpha males who have a gooey soft center. He fell hard and fast for a woman who showed barely any skin in public and like to reprimand him. The fact that he was still attracted to her when he thought she was out to extort money from him was a shock. He had a lot of ground to make up with Gillian after his less than stellar treatment of her, but Adrian worked his charm and managed to get her into a relationship. While being with Gillian was everything he hoped it could be, he felt as if she wasn't given enough of herself to him and he wondered if he would ever get all of her. He also struggled coming to gripes with being a father, but he was honest and open with Miles and that made you fall in love with him even more.

Gillian was one tough woman. She had a crappy upbringing with crappy parents and a crappy sister, but she managed to make a life for herself despite all that. When her sister dumped a baby on her, she instantly fell in love with and vowed that he would have a better life than she ever did. That was a vowed that she'd kept. They had a house and a stable middle class life that she was proud to say she did on her own. And while she was worried about what would happen with the introduction of Miles' missing father, she put aside her fears for the good of her son. Sure she hid the uglier parts of her childhood and family from Adrian, but who wouldn't given the things she'd had to live with.

Adrian and Gillian's relationship wasn't easy, but then again, no one's can be perfect. They fought over little things, but managed to agree on the big things. It was only when they stopped working as a team that things tended to go south for them, and when it went south it did so in grand fashion.

This was a sexually and emotionally charged read that was the absolute best ending to the Brown Sibling series. I can't think of it ending any other way.
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Oct 03, 2011 Book Binge Blog rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've been anxiously awaiting this book since I read the first one, Laid Bare. In Never Enough, we finally get Adrian's story, Erin and Brody's youngest brother. He's a full out rockstar, though he has taken a year off to refocus himself. When Gillian Forrester contacts him saying she needs to speak with him, he's suspicious. With a nudge from Brody, he agrees to meet her, but he does it reluctantly. As soon as she tells him why she's there, he freaks out and accuses her of being a gold digger. O...more I've been anxiously awaiting this book since I read the first one, Laid Bare. In Never Enough, we finally get Adrian's story, Erin and Brody's youngest brother. He's a full out rockstar, though he has taken a year off to refocus himself. When Gillian Forrester contacts him saying she needs to speak with him, he's suspicious. With a nudge from Brody, he agrees to meet her, but he does it reluctantly. As soon as she tells him why she's there, he freaks out and accuses her of being a gold digger. Once again, it's Brody who has to push Adrian into doing the right thing.

Although I understood Adrian's reluctance to accept what Gillian's said as fact, I felt his reaction was quite a bit over the top. To freak out and call her a whore and a gold digger in public is a pretty big deal. I also don't know that it was in keeping with the character I've grown to love through the last few books. Yes, Adrian had become somewhat jaded, but it wasn't to the extreme it was portrayed in this novel.

I also really struggled with how quickly their relationship progressed into the physical. Gillian hated Adrian, rightfully so, for treating her the way he did. Yet the day he shows up on her doorstep she kisses him. And the next day they're sleeping together? That didn't make sense, especially since Gillian's first priority should have been her son. To sleep with the dad he didn't know existed until that day..well, it just didn't jive with the rest of her personality.

The rest of the book was extremely well done and what I've come to expect from Dane. The characters were well drawn and there was a good balance between the romance and the story. Watching Adrian get to know his son was heartbreaking and beautiful. That he was robbed of so many years actually hurt me. Family is important to all the Browns and Adrian is no exception. I love this aspect of the series. The closeness the siblings and their families have with each other is refreshing.

Gillian's childhood was less than ideal. Her father was a pedophile and her mother a drug addict and a drunk. The only stability she had in her life was her grandmother. When her sister turned up pregnant Gillian put her musical career aside to adopt and raise him. I liked that she put him first. It wasn't always easy for her. She had doubts and fears the same as every mother on the planet. She did her best to ensure he grew up well adjusted and happy.

Both Adrian and Gillian had trust issues, which worked against them in different ways. Gillian had a hard time letting go and allowing Adrian to step up and be the father. Adrian had a hard time letting go of his past issues and giving Gillian the time she needed to open up to him on her own. It was good that Dane took the time to explore these, though I did become frustrated with both of them at different times.

In the end I enjoyed much about this novel, but I didn't love it as I did the previous three.

3.5 out of 5

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Sep 13, 2011 Lisa Roquin rated it 1 of 5 stars Recommends it for: no one

Shelves: dnf

Did. Not. Finish. Got to about page 60. Adrian=alphahole with a couple overlbown Oprah-moments to *tell* he's really a marshmallow. Within the first chapter it's hammered in that the heroine is HONORABLE! She's determined to do the right thing! She thinks it several times and then is told so by friends! Adrian has soooo much love to give and would be a wonderful father! His brother told him so in total overblown oprah moment! It *Must* be so, even if he acts like he has the mentality of a spoile...more

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Sep 03, 2011 Bookaholics rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Never Enough by Lauren Dane
Contemporary Romance -Sept. 6th, 2011
3 1/2 stars

Never Enough is a slower romance as two opposites find an unlikely passion when a child connects their fates.

Gillian Forrester was young when her older sister had an unplanned pregnancy and does not want the child. When Gillian saw her young nephew, she knows he was meant to be hers. She called him Miles and made him her own son.

Thirteen years later, her older sister has a dying request: She wants to reveal Miles’s fath...more Never Enough by Lauren Dane
Contemporary Romance -Sept. 6th, 2011
3 1/2 stars

Never Enough is a slower romance as two opposites find an unlikely passion when a child connects their fates.

Gillian Forrester was young when her older sister had an unplanned pregnancy and does not want the child. When Gillian saw her young nephew, she knows he was meant to be hers. She called him Miles and made him her own son.

Thirteen years later, her older sister has a dying request: She wants to reveal Miles’s father and ask Gillian to let him know of Miles’s existence. Gillian is shocked to discover the father is a famous musician named Adrian Brown. Being very responsible, Gillian knows she must at least try to contact the father but is appalled by his rudeness. But Adrian’s family wants to pursue Miles parentage and hope that he may be Adrian's son. Adrian's sister and brother persuade him to contact Gillian again. Despite his poor manners (again), Gillian decides to let him into Miles life and unexpectedly they find an attraction. But will two completely opposite personalities be able to compromise or will Adrian’s paranoia prevent him from finding real love?

This was a bit of a departure because I felt the romance takes a while to occur. Gillian and Adrian are often at cross purposes which brings a lot of tension to the story but sometimes felt a bit tacked on. I admired Gillian who wanted to honor her promise to her sister and also give Miles a father even though she really wanted Miles for herself. Adrian is rather spoiled. His fame has made him very wary. And his rudeness and disbelief are very believable. It actually felt a little improbable that he would personally contact Gillian initially and not his lawyer. His early mistrust and the way he treated Gillian were a bit of a turn off, and I was glad when he learned to appreciate Gillian’s quiet beauty. But Adrian’s continuous lack of trust and constantly seeing the worst in people eventually grated on my nerves. So while I really liked the heroine, the hero was a bit of a disappointment.

A thoughtful romance with an amazing heroine but features a hero with issues.

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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Aug 20, 2012 E. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotica, romance

Continuing the wonderful 'Brown Siblings' series by the talented Lauren Dane, Adrian Brown is taking a break from his hectic tour and savoring time to enjoy his family and pursuit of his musical creativity. He is blindsided by the fiercely maternal Gillian Forrester who has just discovered that her troubled sister's child whom she adopted as her own beloved son was fathered by this defensive and suspicious rock star. The two engage in a delicate dance of attraction and parenthood and must overco...more

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Sep 15, 2011 Guilty Pleasures rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-amazon

UPDATE...someone shared this link with me...it makes me feel so much better about the ending of Never Enough =)

http://www.laurendane.com/blog/2011/0...

I actually give this a 3-1/2. It's not my favorite of the series, however I love Adrian...something was just off for me with this one. I am so sad to see the series end. I do feel the ending was kind of abrupt and only hope maybe, Ms. Dane plans on doing a kind of "where are they" now book on the Browns.

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Sep 10, 2011 Tamara rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really wanted to like this book, and I won't say I Didn't like it... but,while the story as a whole was good, I found the page to page story hard to follow. I felt the author thought I knew things I didn't know. I found the abundance of similar names confusing, and the relationships between the characters complicated.ie Erin has 2 husbands (at he same time) and they never actually explain this. And Ella is Ben's sister (one of the husbands I think) and Her husband is "Cope" for the last name C...more

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Aug 29, 2011 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lauren Dane has been a favorite of mine for a while now and this story was everything I could hope it could be. Never Enough is a return to the Brown family and the Seattle area. Adrian is a world famous rocker who's trying to take some time to live a low-key life and reconnect with his family and friends. Gillian is a single mom who is raising her son (adopted from her sister). When she learns on her sister's deathbed who the father was, Gillian almost immediately contacts Adrian to let him kno...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Dorothy Shaw rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: best-bdsm, best-sex-scenes-and-story, favorites

OMG!! Adrian... Ooohhh Adrian. Gah, I hadn't realized how much I wanted to read his book until I was reading the one prior to this, "Inside Out." I could NOT put Adrian's book down.

I absolutely loved Gillian, too. She appears on the outside to be so very different than Adrian. On the inside, however, she is so very much his match in every way it's electric.
Adrian is a dream, a complete... wet dream. And, the chemistry erupts between him and Gillian the first time they meet. Of course it's in t...more

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Nov 20, 2011 Joy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebooks, erotic-fiction, contemporary-romance, favorites

Finally, Adrian's story! This is my favorite out of the 4 novels in this series.

For those who've read the previous books, we all know how Adrian longed for a family of his own but he's not exactly looking for a woman. He's somewhat content to be with his family, spoil his nieces and nephews, and just lay low in the music scene. He stopped touring and is thinking about doing resting until Gillian Forrester dropped the bomb.

Gillian is really likeable and I took to her immediately. She's a kickass...more

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Sep 13, 2011 Shari rated it 4 of 5 stars

Never Enough is Book 4 in The Brown Siblings series, focusing on Adrian Brown. Adrian is a successful rock star, but fame has burned him a few times. Ultra protective of his close-knit family and friends, he has grown cynical to anyone outside of his trusting circle.

Gillian Forrester grew up avoiding the legacy of her families faults. When her sister gives birth to a baby boy, Gillian’s heart melts and instantly she knows he is her son. She gives up a promising career to adopt Miles, never knowi...more Never Enough is Book 4 in The Brown Siblings series, focusing on Adrian Brown. Adrian is a successful rock star, but fame has burned him a few times. Ultra protective of his close-knit family and friends, he has grown cynical to anyone outside of his trusting circle.

Gillian Forrester grew up avoiding the legacy of her families faults. When her sister gives birth to a baby boy, Gillian’s heart melts and instantly she knows he is her son. She gives up a promising career to adopt Miles, never knowing who the father is, though she asked many times.

Now 13 years later, Gillian’s sister reveals who the father is and makes her promise to find him. Imagine her surprise in finding out it is the famous Adrian Brown. Now Gillian must put herself in line of having to share her son with a father who doesn’t know about him.

I recently became a fan of Lauren Dane’s books. Who couldn’t when she has such an ability to bring the characters into your world, make you feel such deep emotion, and truly care what happens to the characters? You can’t help to feel what both sides are feeling throughout this book. Adrian feeling he was denied 13 years of his son’s life and needing to make up for them and never be far from him. On the flip side, Gillian is the mom who was there for 13 years, kissing Miles’s boo-boos, encouraging him to grow, being the strict role model who is raising a teenager all by herself. She gave up a lot to adopt him and even more to make things possible for them to be a family.

Brody Brown is such a huge presence even though the book was not about him. He reins Adrian in after the first meeting between him and Gillian, making him see some reason. Later, Brody hands out advice just like a father would a son. His character is the rock in this series for me. I love his character and Lauren Dane has done a great job building him through her words.

The love affair between Adrian and Gillian is fast, hard and furious. Shortly after it is confirmed Miles is his son, Adrian is kissing Gillian and not long after in her bed. Steam must have been rolling off my Kindle as I read this. HOT! Make up sex is often needed and they knew how to make up. Be warned there is one scene that is deep and while I liked it, may not be for normal romance. This is after all an erotic novel. Gillian is typically English outside of the bed, but loses all inhibitions while with Adrian. It may feel a little off with how she acts in different roles, but then again, I think this is more real than not. We typically are different in the different roles.

Now to some things I didn’t like. I was troubled by an incident towards the end of the book. Gillian has a secret, that while isn’t a reflection of her, is taken really hard by the Brown family (again I love how Brody handles this). I felt the resolution of this issue was completed way to fast. And remember, we are only responsible for our own actions. I don’t want to spoil it, but there was a lot of anger, then understanding and what felt like rushed forgiving.

Despite all of this, I really liked the book. The characters are real life people who are making their way through life just like the rest of us. The same joys, pains, happiness, sadness, and every other emotion. Lauren Dane weaves these characters into our hearts and we can’t help wanting to read more about them.(less)

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