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Rough Riders #14.5
Short Rides
An author’s friendly reminder that these short works are not meant to be read as standalones, but are a peek into favorite Rough Riders character's lives after the happily ever after...so please read the origin stories before beginning this volume.
King of Hearts – Deputy Cam McKay deals with a murder/suicide case on Valentine's Day…can the love of his wife and children bring him out of the darkness?
Rough Road – Chassie, Trevor and Edgard Glanzer spend a romantic weekend away from the ranch and their kids celebrating their anniversary...only to return home to face their biggest challenge as a throuple.
All Knocked Up – Keely and Jack Donohue are having a baby. Given Keely's raging pregnancy hormones, will Jack need to wear a cup in the delivery room?
King of Hearts – Deputy Cam McKay deals with a murder/suicide case on Valentine's Day…can the love of his wife and children bring him out of the darkness?
Rough Road – Chassie, Trevor and Edgard Glanzer spend a romantic weekend away from the ranch and their kids celebrating their anniversary...only to return home to face their biggest challenge as a throuple.
All Knocked Up – Keely and Jack Donohue are having a baby. Given Keely's raging pregnancy hormones, will Jack need to wear a cup in the delivery room?
198 pages, Paperback
First published April 8, 2013
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Lorelei James
77 books8,331 followersLorelei James is New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary erotic westerns and erotic romances. She lives in western South Dakota.
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April 14, 2013
4 ½ Big Stars...the title might be Short Rides, but the stories covered a lot of ground!! Thank you Lorelei James for bringing us back into the lives of some of our favorite characters! It’s good to be back in Wyoming!!
King of Hearts ~ 5 Stars!
Cam’s story was very moving and touching. The investigation surrounding a murder/suicide dredges up some bad memories for him and information about one of the victims leaves him asking questioning his own stability. But the beautiful Domini and his own clan of kids bring him back around, and he realizes that their love for him as well as his for them, will see him through the dark times. It was lovely to see this imposing man, that hurt so much in Shoulda Been a Cowboy, have the beautiful life he was so deserving of!
Rough Road ~ 4 Stars!
In this one the author deals with the issue of prejudice and bullying in this powerful novella. Little Winston, Chassie, Trevor and Edgar’s oldest child comes home asking what a ‘faggot’ is, and this sets off a chain of events that has Chassie wanting to home school her precious son. They are an unconventional family, and they’ve shielded themselves pretty well, but now with the children going off to school, they all fear the ridicule their children might face. When it comes to the McKays and Wests, family is everything, and they step up to show their support for the Glanzers in a big way!
My only problem with this novella was the sex felt very orchestrated on their weekend getaway, and I didn’t get that connection between Chassie, Trevor and Edgar, like I did in Rough, Raw, and Ready. Overall though a great addition to this series!
All Knocked Up ~ 5+ Stars!
Keely and Jack are one of my favorite couples in the Rough Riders series and their book All Jacked Up was a standout read for me on so many levels, as is this novella. These two are passionate about everything; the way they live, the way they fight and most especially the way they love!! Watching them on the road to parenthood was some sexy good fun!! Ms. James hit a home-run with this unbelievably heart-warming novella. Fans of this series and Jack and Keely, are in for a real treat. I didn’t want to let them go!
My Final Thoughts
I’m not normally a fan of anthologies, but when it’s done like this, where each story involves a couple in a series, one series by one author, then I’m on board. I love these updates and I wish more authors would take heed and release books like this. It makes me want to go back and read the whole series all over again.
Thanks Lorelei James for this fun self-published venture and giving your readers what they want….keep ‘em coming!!
*Note to the author, or someone who’s looking out for her.
April 24, 2013
Three short Rough Riders stories with varying degrees of heat...
In King of Hearts, an Iraq war vet with PTSD commits a grisly murder/suicide in Sundance, Wyoming. Deputy Cam McKay is deeply affected, and wonders if how he handles his own PTSD could put the wife and children he loves more than anything in jeopardy.
Not bad. A little short, but I did enjoy catching up with Cam and Domini and loved seeing them with their six(!) children. One love scene, kinda hot but nothing like what's in...
Rough Road...wow, this was hot...I mean, Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard still got it after 8 years together and three kids. Whew. They go away for a weekend sans kids and do all kinds of sexual things (M/M, MFM, MMF, M/F, etc.) But while their sex life may be trouble free, their family life is about to hit a bump in the road. You see, their oldest child, Westin, is a first grader in public school, and is being bullied by an older kid. It seems not all the residents of the town approve of the arrangement that Chassie and her husbands have. Should they pull Westin out of school so he doesn't have to face the prejudices of his schoolmates' parents, or let him tough it out? Then a McKay relative offers a solution, and takes it one step farther to let Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard know that all the Mckays have their backs.
Well, not only was this one hot, but it dealt with problems that I wondered about after finishing their book (Rough, Raw, and Ready)--namely, what would happen when this threesome started a family? LJ doesn't shy away from anything, and paints a realistic portrait of what it would be like to bring children into a world when the parents have a non-traditional relationship. Kind of thought-provoking.
And finally, All Knocked Up, featuring a verrry pregnant Keely McKay Donohue. Keely is just one hormonal beyotch in this one. Sometimes it was funny, but sometimes it was just irritating and made me feel sorry for a very patient Jack. There's a big surprise towards the end, which made me gasp!
Even though Keely spends most of the story pregnant, LJ still manages to throw in some sex scenes that were quite hot.
If you're a McKay/West junkie, you're going to love these little short day-in-the-life stories. Even though these couples have all had their HEAs, it's nice to catch up with them afterwards and see how they're getting along. Good for a fix until the next Rough Rider story comes out! 4 1/2 stars
In King of Hearts, an Iraq war vet with PTSD commits a grisly murder/suicide in Sundance, Wyoming. Deputy Cam McKay is deeply affected, and wonders if how he handles his own PTSD could put the wife and children he loves more than anything in jeopardy.
Not bad. A little short, but I did enjoy catching up with Cam and Domini and loved seeing them with their six(!) children. One love scene, kinda hot but nothing like what's in...
Rough Road...wow, this was hot...I mean, Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard still got it after 8 years together and three kids. Whew. They go away for a weekend sans kids and do all kinds of sexual things (M/M, MFM, MMF, M/F, etc.) But while their sex life may be trouble free, their family life is about to hit a bump in the road. You see, their oldest child, Westin, is a first grader in public school, and is being bullied by an older kid. It seems not all the residents of the town approve of the arrangement that Chassie and her husbands have. Should they pull Westin out of school so he doesn't have to face the prejudices of his schoolmates' parents, or let him tough it out? Then a McKay relative offers a solution, and takes it one step farther to let Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard know that all the Mckays have their backs.
Well, not only was this one hot, but it dealt with problems that I wondered about after finishing their book (Rough, Raw, and Ready)--namely, what would happen when this threesome started a family? LJ doesn't shy away from anything, and paints a realistic portrait of what it would be like to bring children into a world when the parents have a non-traditional relationship. Kind of thought-provoking.
And finally, All Knocked Up, featuring a verrry pregnant Keely McKay Donohue. Keely is just one hormonal beyotch in this one. Sometimes it was funny, but sometimes it was just irritating and made me feel sorry for a very patient Jack. There's a big surprise towards the end, which made me gasp!
Even though Keely spends most of the story pregnant, LJ still manages to throw in some sex scenes that were quite hot.
If you're a McKay/West junkie, you're going to love these little short day-in-the-life stories. Even though these couples have all had their HEAs, it's nice to catch up with them afterwards and see how they're getting along. Good for a fix until the next Rough Rider story comes out! 4 1/2 stars
April 11, 2013
Lorelei James gives us three amazing stories from our beloved Rough Riders. I say our, because I know you guys like me feel they are like family as much as I do. Those of us that have become addicted to this wonderful series can’t get enough of them!!
Story one is The King of Hearts is a truly heart breaking and lifting story of Cam McKay having to deal with his PTSD and that of the people he has to deal with in his job as a sheriff’s deputy. I absolutely love Cam, and seeing his softer side with his children.
Story two is Rough Road. A wonderful peak into the lives of Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard and them dealing with the tough emotional fallout of the prejudice faced because of their unique lifestyle. Having one of their children deal with bully because of the choices the three of the made is not an easy thing for them to deal with. I love that we get to see the strength of them together, and their whole family rallying around them.
Story three All Knocked up is just freaking awesome!! I have always loved Keely and Jack, and this peak into their life is just beautiful. We get to experience pregnancy, hormones, and birth with the couple. They had me laughing and crying. The things that come out of Keely’s mouth had me literally laughing out loud many times, and poor Jack is at a loss at how to take his emotional and pregnant wife at times.
If you haven’t experienced the Rough Riders you need to snatch this series up. This family will steal a chunk of you heart, because Lorelei writes in a way that you will be reading till you finish the last book!! :)
Story one is The King of Hearts is a truly heart breaking and lifting story of Cam McKay having to deal with his PTSD and that of the people he has to deal with in his job as a sheriff’s deputy. I absolutely love Cam, and seeing his softer side with his children.
Story two is Rough Road. A wonderful peak into the lives of Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard and them dealing with the tough emotional fallout of the prejudice faced because of their unique lifestyle. Having one of their children deal with bully because of the choices the three of the made is not an easy thing for them to deal with. I love that we get to see the strength of them together, and their whole family rallying around them.
Story three All Knocked up is just freaking awesome!! I have always loved Keely and Jack, and this peak into their life is just beautiful. We get to experience pregnancy, hormones, and birth with the couple. They had me laughing and crying. The things that come out of Keely’s mouth had me literally laughing out loud many times, and poor Jack is at a loss at how to take his emotional and pregnant wife at times.
If you haven’t experienced the Rough Riders you need to snatch this series up. This family will steal a chunk of you heart, because Lorelei writes in a way that you will be reading till you finish the last book!! :)
April 21, 2013
5 stars - Erotic Contemporary Romance Anthology
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This was so dang delicious that I didn’t want it to end! It felt so good to catch up on Cam & Domini. It’s rare that we get to see Cam McKAY shook by something he witnessed on his job, but I loved how Domini took care of him, and his needs.
“Let your kids and your wife see that your working life ain’t all roses and bein’ treated like a hero. Let them be the light to ward off the darkness that comes with your job.”
I absolutely loved this short ride into the lives of my loved ones.
Next up we have Trevor, Chassie and Edgar! I loved seeing into their lives, and watching how they navigate being a unit of three. Lorelei slays at this unique storyline, and I just love it. Such realness in the way the outside world sees them, and how their oldest is treated at school for having two dads, and a mom. Of course that sexy 3 way steam is the best! So smokin hot those scenes in the cabin. Have mercy!! Love seeing the family all pull together at the end to help them, and support them. Sigh.. I just love them all so much!!
And lastly, Jack & Keely. Buttercup & GQ. These two are a trip, and a half, but boy do they love each other fiercely.
Jack grabbed a handful of her hair and tugged her head back. “Behave. My way. Or no way. Understand?” “Bossy.”
I love their passion with each other. The realness. I loved how Lorelei allowed us to see the vulnerability behind Keely’s tough cowgirl exterior. Her fears about childbirth, sex after childbirth and the various bodily function mishaps that can happen in the bedroom. Gahhh, I love Jack so much and the way he loves K with everything in him.
“She’s so little.” He stroked her cheek and she turned her head. Then she opened her eyes. And Jack Donohue fell completely in love for the second time in his life.”
Jack walked them to the elevator. Before Carson got in, he clapped Jack on the back and choked out, “Now, son, you’ll know.” “Know what?” “Why I am the way I am about my daughter. Now you’ll know what it’s like to have a baby girl who lights up your entire world.”
I want to stay in the McKay world forever.
“Let your kids and your wife see that your working life ain’t all roses and bein’ treated like a hero. Let them be the light to ward off the darkness that comes with your job.”
I absolutely loved this short ride into the lives of my loved ones.
Next up we have Trevor, Chassie and Edgar! I loved seeing into their lives, and watching how they navigate being a unit of three. Lorelei slays at this unique storyline, and I just love it. Such realness in the way the outside world sees them, and how their oldest is treated at school for having two dads, and a mom. Of course that sexy 3 way steam is the best! So smokin hot those scenes in the cabin. Have mercy!! Love seeing the family all pull together at the end to help them, and support them. Sigh.. I just love them all so much!!
And lastly, Jack & Keely. Buttercup & GQ. These two are a trip, and a half, but boy do they love each other fiercely.
Jack grabbed a handful of her hair and tugged her head back. “Behave. My way. Or no way. Understand?” “Bossy.”
I love their passion with each other. The realness. I loved how Lorelei allowed us to see the vulnerability behind Keely’s tough cowgirl exterior. Her fears about childbirth, sex after childbirth and the various bodily function mishaps that can happen in the bedroom. Gahhh, I love Jack so much and the way he loves K with everything in him.
“She’s so little.” He stroked her cheek and she turned her head. Then she opened her eyes. And Jack Donohue fell completely in love for the second time in his life.”
Jack walked them to the elevator. Before Carson got in, he clapped Jack on the back and choked out, “Now, son, you’ll know.” “Know what?” “Why I am the way I am about my daughter. Now you’ll know what it’s like to have a baby girl who lights up your entire world.”
I want to stay in the McKay world forever.
April 10, 2013
Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
5 Stars
Short Rides is a collection of three short stories by Lorelei James featuring characters from her Rough Riders series. If you haven’t read the series, you will be lost reading these shorts. These are an excellent addition to an already fantastic series. I’m so happy we got a glimpse into the lives of these families again. It’s my hope that we have many, many, many more of these Short Rides to look forward to!
Enjoy, I know I did twice…already!
King Of Hearts 4.5 stars
When this short story was originally published in the Guns and Roses Anthology I remember thinking how different it was from Lorelei’s other Rough Rider books. I liked it but it kind of burst my happy McKay bubble because of the gruesome crime Cameron McKay had to deal with on Valentine’s Day. Upon re-reading itI realized it is different, but the key point that even if you want to be miserable the McKay family isn’t going to let you do it alone. I love that Colt came to Cameron’s rescue, that he gave Cam advice that he really didn’t want but needed to hear. Most of all I loved that Cameron who never wanted a wife and children came to understand how important they are to him and how much he relies and needs them. I also love the little snippet of Dr. Joely Monroe with Chet and Remy and my mind has been working overtime on those three ever since!
King Of Hearts is a great reminder that no matter how big and tough you are, you need a soft place to land and people who will love you no matter what. Cameron McKay got that lesson and it’s one we can all benefit from, thanks L!
Rough Road 10 freakin’ stars (okay so we don’t have 10…so 5 will have to do)
I was so excited when Lorelei announced that Chassie, Trevor, and Edgar would be included in this anthology. They’ve always held a special place in my heart and I’ve always admired them for living their life the way that works for them. So, the first line in this book made my heart stop and then I got pissed as hell on behalf of the Glanzer family and especially little Westin.
It was great to watch this family in action. I love the undisputed love that radiates through these three and the way it spreads to their beautiful children. I hate that people are so judgmental and I really hate when they spew their nastiness in front of their children and they breed another generation of haters. I love the way they handled everything together as a unified team. I especially love that they refused to lets the idiots break them.
Finally, I got some Ramona time! This girl has fascinated me for so long and I got my wish to see more of her and Cam’s friend picking her up in Seattle…ummm, could that be Brock? Damn Lorelei is a tease! It was fun to watch her interact with her cousins and the kids and just makes me want her story even more, dammit!
I was more than happy to see that despite parenthood Chass, Trev, and Ed still enjoy adult time and man did we get some smokin’ holy hell hotness in that department. Might as well bring the pumper truck over and spray down the house because a cold shower isn’t going to cut it!
Once again the McKay/West families rallied together to make sure The Glanzers know they are a part of them. I had to break out the tissue box which is not something I expected in a short story.
I absolutely loved seeing this family again and how it’s grown and changed. It’s evident that their children see the love they have for each other and them and that that their bond can’t be broken. Rough Road was a hard read for me because I have no tolerance for bullies and so called Christians behaving badly. It’s a well crafted story filled with love, happiness, and hope for the future and I can’t wait to read it again.
All Knocked Up 5 stars
Since the first time Keely appeared in Long, Hard Ride I’ve been a fan of this girl. Through it all she has remained a character I can’t get enough of. I love her smart ass mouth, her quick wit, and her snappy come backs. The fact that her father, uncles, brothers, and cousins couldn’t tame her and one snappy, preppy, loafer wearing, GQ man can just freakin’ cracks me up. I know there are some people who will argue that Jack hasn’t tamed Keely but he has without changing the person she is. That’s why Jack is perfect for her and she is perfect for him and that’s why a pregnant Keely is even more fun.
Suffice it to say Keely thinks she’s not behaving badly during her pregnancy but ask anyone around her and they’d laugh. Her escapades are hilarious to read about and Jack probably should be anointed as a saint. I will say that pregnancy has not cooled off their uncontrolled lust for one another, not one little bit. It’s always interesting when these two burn up the sheets!
There are many surprises in this story although given it’s these two I guess nothing should shock me. However, I think Lorelei might have been trying to kill me towards the end because I’m pretty sure my heart stopped at least twice in the last two chapters.
I really would love to say more but I can’t because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t had time to read it. I will say All Knocked Up is everything I expected and way more, a lot more and I couldn’t be happier for Jack and Keely. They have some interesting years ahead of them and I hope we get to see them again.
5 Stars
Short Rides is a collection of three short stories by Lorelei James featuring characters from her Rough Riders series. If you haven’t read the series, you will be lost reading these shorts. These are an excellent addition to an already fantastic series. I’m so happy we got a glimpse into the lives of these families again. It’s my hope that we have many, many, many more of these Short Rides to look forward to!
Enjoy, I know I did twice…already!
King Of Hearts 4.5 stars
When this short story was originally published in the Guns and Roses Anthology I remember thinking how different it was from Lorelei’s other Rough Rider books. I liked it but it kind of burst my happy McKay bubble because of the gruesome crime Cameron McKay had to deal with on Valentine’s Day. Upon re-reading itI realized it is different, but the key point that even if you want to be miserable the McKay family isn’t going to let you do it alone. I love that Colt came to Cameron’s rescue, that he gave Cam advice that he really didn’t want but needed to hear. Most of all I loved that Cameron who never wanted a wife and children came to understand how important they are to him and how much he relies and needs them. I also love the little snippet of Dr. Joely Monroe with Chet and Remy and my mind has been working overtime on those three ever since!
King Of Hearts is a great reminder that no matter how big and tough you are, you need a soft place to land and people who will love you no matter what. Cameron McKay got that lesson and it’s one we can all benefit from, thanks L!
Rough Road 10 freakin’ stars (okay so we don’t have 10…so 5 will have to do)
I was so excited when Lorelei announced that Chassie, Trevor, and Edgar would be included in this anthology. They’ve always held a special place in my heart and I’ve always admired them for living their life the way that works for them. So, the first line in this book made my heart stop and then I got pissed as hell on behalf of the Glanzer family and especially little Westin.
It was great to watch this family in action. I love the undisputed love that radiates through these three and the way it spreads to their beautiful children. I hate that people are so judgmental and I really hate when they spew their nastiness in front of their children and they breed another generation of haters. I love the way they handled everything together as a unified team. I especially love that they refused to lets the idiots break them.
Finally, I got some Ramona time! This girl has fascinated me for so long and I got my wish to see more of her and Cam’s friend picking her up in Seattle…ummm, could that be Brock? Damn Lorelei is a tease! It was fun to watch her interact with her cousins and the kids and just makes me want her story even more, dammit!
I was more than happy to see that despite parenthood Chass, Trev, and Ed still enjoy adult time and man did we get some smokin’ holy hell hotness in that department. Might as well bring the pumper truck over and spray down the house because a cold shower isn’t going to cut it!
Once again the McKay/West families rallied together to make sure The Glanzers know they are a part of them. I had to break out the tissue box which is not something I expected in a short story.
I absolutely loved seeing this family again and how it’s grown and changed. It’s evident that their children see the love they have for each other and them and that that their bond can’t be broken. Rough Road was a hard read for me because I have no tolerance for bullies and so called Christians behaving badly. It’s a well crafted story filled with love, happiness, and hope for the future and I can’t wait to read it again.
All Knocked Up 5 stars
Since the first time Keely appeared in Long, Hard Ride I’ve been a fan of this girl. Through it all she has remained a character I can’t get enough of. I love her smart ass mouth, her quick wit, and her snappy come backs. The fact that her father, uncles, brothers, and cousins couldn’t tame her and one snappy, preppy, loafer wearing, GQ man can just freakin’ cracks me up. I know there are some people who will argue that Jack hasn’t tamed Keely but he has without changing the person she is. That’s why Jack is perfect for her and she is perfect for him and that’s why a pregnant Keely is even more fun.
Suffice it to say Keely thinks she’s not behaving badly during her pregnancy but ask anyone around her and they’d laugh. Her escapades are hilarious to read about and Jack probably should be anointed as a saint. I will say that pregnancy has not cooled off their uncontrolled lust for one another, not one little bit. It’s always interesting when these two burn up the sheets!
There are many surprises in this story although given it’s these two I guess nothing should shock me. However, I think Lorelei might have been trying to kill me towards the end because I’m pretty sure my heart stopped at least twice in the last two chapters.
I really would love to say more but I can’t because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t had time to read it. I will say All Knocked Up is everything I expected and way more, a lot more and I couldn’t be happier for Jack and Keely. They have some interesting years ahead of them and I hope we get to see them again.
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April 14, 2013
As usual, LJ did NOT dissapoint me. Read Trev and Edgar and Chassie's story and I bet you not to cry'! :)
April 24, 2013
Review posted: Happily Ever After - Reads
Blog rating: A-
King of Hearts:
A very short look at Cam dealing with seeing a murder/suicide and the killer was a man suffering from PTSD. Cam has touches of it but realizes that he lets his family chase the darkness away. This was a very nice look at Cam and the inner demons he’ll always fight with. I also liked seeing the scenes with him and his family and how their craziness helps ground him.
Rough Road:
It’s time for some sexy alone time for Ed, Trevor and Chassie, which leads to a HOT vacation, adults only. There’s also a heavier side story with a look at how their relationship is impacting their kids, especially their oldest who’s 6 and in school and dealing with a bully. They try to show him and his siblings that family and love comes in many different forms and the trio also realizes how isolated they’ve made themselves and they start to open up to family more, especially when they’re all there to help their son at school. I liked that while the parents are content and confident in their relationship, they acknowledge and deal with the fact that their kids are going to be dealing with other people who don’t understand and don’t want to understand their family. It was really nice to catch up with Trevor, Ed and Chassie.
All Knocked Up:
I love me some Jack and Keely and we get to see Keely in all her pregnant glory. I was rolling with laughter after the first few pages at the crazy mood swings she was going through and what she was making Jack deal with. Keely’s pissed off, emotional, hungry, horny and scared. Most of those emotions she throws at Jack one right after the other. I liked seeing Keely a little bit vulnerable and scared of the unknown and seeing Jack be her rock. But the fun with this couple is their bickering and their sexiness and even seven months pregnant, Keely wants Jack NOW.
I knew going in that I was going to want more, as in a full book for this couple, my favorite in the series. But this is a great novella that takes us through Keely’s pregnancy, through their baby’s check-ups and even through a few big surprises.
As I mentioned above, Jack and Keely are my favorite Rough Rider couple and it’s always fun times to get caught up with them. They’re sexy, sweet, fun, they fight and love hard and now we get to see a different side of them as parents. It’s been a great journey for this couple and I hope we get much more of them.
Fans of the Rough Riders series will want to check these three stories out. These aren’t meant to be read as stand alones, so if you’re new to the series get busy and get caught up! I enjoyed each story and it makes me want more follow ups with past characters and of course, I’ll always be ready for a new book to be in my hands!
Blog rating: A-
King of Hearts:
A very short look at Cam dealing with seeing a murder/suicide and the killer was a man suffering from PTSD. Cam has touches of it but realizes that he lets his family chase the darkness away. This was a very nice look at Cam and the inner demons he’ll always fight with. I also liked seeing the scenes with him and his family and how their craziness helps ground him.
Rough Road:
It’s time for some sexy alone time for Ed, Trevor and Chassie, which leads to a HOT vacation, adults only. There’s also a heavier side story with a look at how their relationship is impacting their kids, especially their oldest who’s 6 and in school and dealing with a bully. They try to show him and his siblings that family and love comes in many different forms and the trio also realizes how isolated they’ve made themselves and they start to open up to family more, especially when they’re all there to help their son at school. I liked that while the parents are content and confident in their relationship, they acknowledge and deal with the fact that their kids are going to be dealing with other people who don’t understand and don’t want to understand their family. It was really nice to catch up with Trevor, Ed and Chassie.
All Knocked Up:
I love me some Jack and Keely and we get to see Keely in all her pregnant glory. I was rolling with laughter after the first few pages at the crazy mood swings she was going through and what she was making Jack deal with. Keely’s pissed off, emotional, hungry, horny and scared. Most of those emotions she throws at Jack one right after the other. I liked seeing Keely a little bit vulnerable and scared of the unknown and seeing Jack be her rock. But the fun with this couple is their bickering and their sexiness and even seven months pregnant, Keely wants Jack NOW.
I knew going in that I was going to want more, as in a full book for this couple, my favorite in the series. But this is a great novella that takes us through Keely’s pregnancy, through their baby’s check-ups and even through a few big surprises.
As I mentioned above, Jack and Keely are my favorite Rough Rider couple and it’s always fun times to get caught up with them. They’re sexy, sweet, fun, they fight and love hard and now we get to see a different side of them as parents. It’s been a great journey for this couple and I hope we get much more of them.
Fans of the Rough Riders series will want to check these three stories out. These aren’t meant to be read as stand alones, so if you’re new to the series get busy and get caught up! I enjoyed each story and it makes me want more follow ups with past characters and of course, I’ll always be ready for a new book to be in my hands!
April 21, 2013
King of Hearts - this is a short story featuring Cam McKay and Domini, and centers around a brutal murder/suicide on Valentine's Day. This was a well thought out, well written (as always) story that highlighted the dangers of keeping your emotions bottled up inside you. Cam deserves his ready made family more than any other McKay. Great story. 4.5 stars
Rough Road - short story featuring Chassie, Trevor and Edgard and their unconventional lifestyle. While I'm not personally on board with the way they are living, it did hurt my heart to see their children suffer bullying because of it. I think this was a good example of showcasing how a decision to live the way they do affects the entire family. You're always going to have bigoted people around you, but you also cannot maintain a self-righteous attitude when the hearts and minds of children are at stake. 4 stars
The last story - and my favorite - is All Knocked Up with Jack and Keely. Keely is "knocked up" and feeling the usual pregnancy induced emotions that string us all out and make us crazy. But since Keely is already crazy, that's when the fun begins! I don't think I've laughed that hard in weeks. But I also cried at how sweet this story was as well - with Keely and Jack finally becoming a family of their own. Loved it! 5 stars
Rough Road - short story featuring Chassie, Trevor and Edgard and their unconventional lifestyle. While I'm not personally on board with the way they are living, it did hurt my heart to see their children suffer bullying because of it. I think this was a good example of showcasing how a decision to live the way they do affects the entire family. You're always going to have bigoted people around you, but you also cannot maintain a self-righteous attitude when the hearts and minds of children are at stake. 4 stars
The last story - and my favorite - is All Knocked Up with Jack and Keely. Keely is "knocked up" and feeling the usual pregnancy induced emotions that string us all out and make us crazy. But since Keely is already crazy, that's when the fun begins! I don't think I've laughed that hard in weeks. But I also cried at how sweet this story was as well - with Keely and Jack finally becoming a family of their own. Loved it! 5 stars
April 17, 2013
Rating: A ... Heat: Warm/Sizzling
-- A Romantic Book Affairs Review.
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I am in love with this anthology! Miz James does cowboys – and she does them right! (That came out dirtier than I intended…*cough*) The Rough Riders series is a perfect mix of western charm and kinky lovin’ – with a heavy dose of heart. And I love how Miz James never holds back on giving her characters a big heaping helping of reality. Or flaws and quirks. We get all that and we also get to see the after their happily ever after’s.
In King of Hearts, Cam McKay has had a bad day. A very, very bad day. On Valentine's Day, no less. But Domini, Leisl, and the other McKay kids aren't about to let their dad stay sad for long.
This story hit me with the sadness from page one. This was the shortest and the darkest of the three stories, and was more sweet and tender than sizzling and erotic, but I loved seeing Cam and Dom. Even under these circumstances. It took a dark subject and gently made it brighter. Miz James infused a lot of heart in these pages.
In Rough Road, we get to see Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard again. As the only monogamous ménage in the RR bunch, it took a lot of extra work for them to get their HEA, And, even though they’re happy as a tripod, it was pretty obvious that life wouldn't always be easy for them. Not in small-town Wyoming where there are also a lot of small-minded people. With their eldest son in school, they expected him to start having questions about his parents unconventional lifestyle. What they didn’t expect was for their kid to be bullied because of it.
The worn out parents could use some TLC alone time to reconnect and regroup. And, oh, there romantic getaway is tender and loving and little bit naughty. But, good lovin’ aside, after their vacation is over, life won't be ignored. I love the way Miz James handled the sensitive topic of bullying... and how it brought all the McKays, far and wide, together in support. It was awesome to see these Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard – and their kids – happy and healthy and well-loved.
In All Knocked Up, well, I just have to say: Jack Donahue - I love yoooou! As my absolute favorite, McKay or no, I couldn't wait to read Jack and Keely's pregnancy story. And while we don't get to see baby D's conception - the time leading up to the birth is fiery and passionate and temperamental as only Keely and Jack can do.
Their story melted me. Everything we love about these two in one hyper-sensitive and uber-hormonal novella. I loved the highs and the lows, the sweet moments and the embarrassing ones. How Jack and Keely are a solid unit. A team. So glad we got to be a part of GQ and his cowgirl becoming a mommy and a daddy.
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September 2, 2016
Title: Short Rides (Rough Riders, #14.5)
Author: Lorelei James
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult, Western
Series: Rough Riders
Publication Date: April 8th, 2013
I absolutely adored Short Rides, I was so unbelievably happy when I downloaded it!!
Rough Riders is my all time favourite western book series, I love everything about it. The writing style, the men, the humour, the men, the dialect, the men, the fact it's western, the men, the amazing fact that none of the lead females in any of the books annoy me, the men, the hot steamy sex, the men, the detail and once again, the men!
The McKay/West men are all my book boyfriend's. I don't care if that makes me a book slut, I love them all and have wished on more than one occasion that they were real people!
King of Hearts
The start to the book with the murder/suicide case that Cam had to deal with was intense and a little heavy to read but I liked how the reality of what happened to Jeff made him realise that he can't bottle up his feelings and worries because of his PTSD. I love his little girl as well, she was too cute.
Rough Road
Chassie, Trevor and Ed... oh my God. I love the three of them so much. I love the entire series but their book is the one I re-read the most. I love them, literally love them. I'm happy that Lorelei wrote about how the kids have to deal with narrow minded people bullying them over their parents lifestyle because I've wondered about it on a few occasions after reading book five. I love how the whole family roped together - see what I did there? - and helped the three parents out and gave them advice. I honestly think there is enough McKay/West children to fill up a whole grade at Sundance lol.
All Knocked Up
Keely and Jack. You both crack me up, especially pregnant Keely. Chucking boots and flower pots at Jack in temper tantrum's, that gave me a right oul laugh. Once baby Piper came I was happy, I was delighted when Katie arrived but I was over the moon with the twins. Glad Jack decided four kiddies was enough though, poor Keely's body must of went through the mill with back to back pregnancies and the health scare she had towards the end.
Getting a peek into the character’s lives even after their books have finished was amazing, I’m thrilled with it and hope we get more books like this in the future!! :)
Author: Lorelei James
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult, Western
Series: Rough Riders
Publication Date: April 8th, 2013
5 BUCKING STARS!
I absolutely adored Short Rides, I was so unbelievably happy when I downloaded it!!
Rough Riders is my all time favourite western book series, I love everything about it. The writing style, the men, the humour, the men, the dialect, the men, the fact it's western, the men, the amazing fact that none of the lead females in any of the books annoy me, the men, the hot steamy sex, the men, the detail and once again, the men!
The McKay/West men are all my book boyfriend's. I don't care if that makes me a book slut, I love them all and have wished on more than one occasion that they were real people!
King of Hearts
The start to the book with the murder/suicide case that Cam had to deal with was intense and a little heavy to read but I liked how the reality of what happened to Jeff made him realise that he can't bottle up his feelings and worries because of his PTSD. I love his little girl as well, she was too cute.
Rough Road
Chassie, Trevor and Ed... oh my God. I love the three of them so much. I love the entire series but their book is the one I re-read the most. I love them, literally love them. I'm happy that Lorelei wrote about how the kids have to deal with narrow minded people bullying them over their parents lifestyle because I've wondered about it on a few occasions after reading book five. I love how the whole family roped together - see what I did there? - and helped the three parents out and gave them advice. I honestly think there is enough McKay/West children to fill up a whole grade at Sundance lol.
All Knocked Up
Keely and Jack. You both crack me up, especially pregnant Keely. Chucking boots and flower pots at Jack in temper tantrum's, that gave me a right oul laugh. Once baby Piper came I was happy, I was delighted when Katie arrived but I was over the moon with the twins. Glad Jack decided four kiddies was enough though, poor Keely's body must of went through the mill with back to back pregnancies and the health scare she had towards the end.
Getting a peek into the character’s lives even after their books have finished was amazing, I’m thrilled with it and hope we get more books like this in the future!! :)
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April 13, 2013
SHORT RIDES is the latest in Lorelei James' Rough Riders series. it is an anthology containing two new novellas and one previously-published short story. It is not meant to be read as a standalone book.
When I'm reading a series, especially a long series with as many characters as the RR series has, I enjoy getting caught up with characters from earlier books. Whether its a brief mention in a more current book or a new story of their own, I am always happy to visit with old friends. For that reason, I was really looking forward to reading SHORT RIDES.
Even though I had already read KING OF HEARTS (previously released short story), I started there and read the stories in order. My way of drawing out the anticipation a little longer? Of torturing myself? Maybe. But I'm glad I did. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Cam's story. KOH is a look at the day in the life of a deputy dealing with a particularly gruesome murder/suicide, something that rarely occurs in the rural area where he lives and works. Don't let that scare you off, the heart of the story is how he chooses to deal with his feelings and reactions when he gets home to his wife and children. I found it to be a very touching, heartwarming story.
In ROUGH ROAD, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard face the consequences of their unconventional lifestyle when their oldest child is being bullied at school. The committed threesome (triad?) is very popular in erotic romance these days, and I always wonder how realistic it is in terms of the traditional HEA. Lorelei does a great job with the character's different reactions to this situation. I especially thought Chassie's reactions to be exactly what any mother would do when her child is being hurt. I found this story to be both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Oh, and did I mention there's lots of hot sex in this one?
ALL KNOCKED UP is Keely and Jack's pregnancy and childbirth story. I haven't laughed this hard in a while!
I admit this story brought back a lot of memories of my own pregnancy/ childbirth/postpartum experiences. It's much more entertaining to read about it happening to someone else, especially a character as funny and unpredictable as Keely.
If you're a fan of Lorelei 's Rough Riders, this is a must read! I promise you won't be disappointed!
When I'm reading a series, especially a long series with as many characters as the RR series has, I enjoy getting caught up with characters from earlier books. Whether its a brief mention in a more current book or a new story of their own, I am always happy to visit with old friends. For that reason, I was really looking forward to reading SHORT RIDES.
Even though I had already read KING OF HEARTS (previously released short story), I started there and read the stories in order. My way of drawing out the anticipation a little longer? Of torturing myself? Maybe. But I'm glad I did. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Cam's story. KOH is a look at the day in the life of a deputy dealing with a particularly gruesome murder/suicide, something that rarely occurs in the rural area where he lives and works. Don't let that scare you off, the heart of the story is how he chooses to deal with his feelings and reactions when he gets home to his wife and children. I found it to be a very touching, heartwarming story.
In ROUGH ROAD, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard face the consequences of their unconventional lifestyle when their oldest child is being bullied at school. The committed threesome (triad?) is very popular in erotic romance these days, and I always wonder how realistic it is in terms of the traditional HEA. Lorelei does a great job with the character's different reactions to this situation. I especially thought Chassie's reactions to be exactly what any mother would do when her child is being hurt. I found this story to be both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Oh, and did I mention there's lots of hot sex in this one?
ALL KNOCKED UP is Keely and Jack's pregnancy and childbirth story. I haven't laughed this hard in a while!
I admit this story brought back a lot of memories of my own pregnancy/ childbirth/postpartum experiences. It's much more entertaining to read about it happening to someone else, especially a character as funny and unpredictable as Keely.
If you're a fan of Lorelei 's Rough Riders, this is a must read! I promise you won't be disappointed!
April 27, 2013
This is an anthology of three short stories about characters from the Rough Riders series. It was a quick read, they were definitely short stories, but they had a lot of heft drama-wise so they were enjoyable.
The first one is called "King of Hearts" and is about Cam McKay, the hero from "Shoulda Been a Cowboy". It's a poignant story about a PTSD murder/suicide he has to deal with and his feelings about his own experience in that area. It's pretty sad at points, and really cute and has a nice, sexy scene with Domini.
The second one is called "Rough Road" and centers around the Trevor/Chassie/Edgard family (Rough, Raw and Ready). The threesome takes a sexy vacation from family and work and that's pretty hot. The rest of the family stuff is very moving and leads to a throat-lump-inducing conclusion.
The third one is called "All Knocked Up" and concerns Jack and Keely (All Jacked Up) and their pregnancy. At first I thought this one might be a DNF because everything I hate about Keely is on full display near the beginning. But then things get a lot better and there are some nice scenes and surprises, as well as some very touching moments.
At $2.99 this is totally worth it. And I wish other authors would do something just like this. Short, slice-of-life stories sold in anthology form (for a decent price) rather than shoe-horning favorite characters into another couple's story line. I really like this and I will buy if my other favorite authors choose to do something similar.
PS: Someone needs to tell LJ's characters that all home-schooled kids are not isolated freaks and there are a great many nice Christians in the world who successfully counter the jerky ones. Just noting a kind of annoying running angle in a few of her stories.
The first one is called "King of Hearts" and is about Cam McKay, the hero from "Shoulda Been a Cowboy". It's a poignant story about a PTSD murder/suicide he has to deal with and his feelings about his own experience in that area. It's pretty sad at points, and really cute and has a nice, sexy scene with Domini.
The second one is called "Rough Road" and centers around the Trevor/Chassie/Edgard family (Rough, Raw and Ready). The threesome takes a sexy vacation from family and work and that's pretty hot. The rest of the family stuff is very moving and leads to a throat-lump-inducing conclusion.
The third one is called "All Knocked Up" and concerns Jack and Keely (All Jacked Up) and their pregnancy. At first I thought this one might be a DNF because everything I hate about Keely is on full display near the beginning. But then things get a lot better and there are some nice scenes and surprises, as well as some very touching moments.
At $2.99 this is totally worth it. And I wish other authors would do something just like this. Short, slice-of-life stories sold in anthology form (for a decent price) rather than shoe-horning favorite characters into another couple's story line. I really like this and I will buy if my other favorite authors choose to do something similar.
PS: Someone needs to tell LJ's characters that all home-schooled kids are not isolated freaks and there are a great many nice Christians in the world who successfully counter the jerky ones. Just noting a kind of annoying running angle in a few of her stories.
April 10, 2013
Loved how all three of these shorts showed the ups and downs of parenthood.
Rough Road -- Chassie, Trevor and Edgard Glanzer know they live an unorthodox life style but the love they all have for each other and their 3 kids has been enough. Now that their oldest has started school the unfortunate aspect of bigotry had affected there family. We get a glimpse of how these 3 not only keep a healthy sex life with 3 kids but also how they are going to have to deal with the prejudices their children face.
All Knocked Up -- Wild child and short fused Keely is pregnant. I am amazed that Jack lived for the 9 months. There were some very touching moments and also some funny ones that all have to deal with childbirth and what a woman's body and mind goes through afterwards. Love that we got to experience Keely's first birth her..
King of Hearts -- Deputy Cam McKay is called to a murder/suicide of Jim and Teresa Swensen. It’s one of the worst things he had ever seen. When both sets up parents get there they are understandably very upset and things come to blows. The father of Jim asks Cam why he never helped his son with his PTSD. That since he had been thru so much himself he should have helped his boy. Cam had no idea that Jim had been in the services and feels extremely guilty over this. He also wonders if one day he will do the same thing to his family. He refuses to go home but Domitri sends Colt after him to bring him home to her and his children who are his greatest healers. This was a very short read but it sure packed an emotion punch and brought tears to my eyes.
Rough Road -- Chassie, Trevor and Edgard Glanzer know they live an unorthodox life style but the love they all have for each other and their 3 kids has been enough. Now that their oldest has started school the unfortunate aspect of bigotry had affected there family. We get a glimpse of how these 3 not only keep a healthy sex life with 3 kids but also how they are going to have to deal with the prejudices their children face.
All Knocked Up -- Wild child and short fused Keely is pregnant. I am amazed that Jack lived for the 9 months. There were some very touching moments and also some funny ones that all have to deal with childbirth and what a woman's body and mind goes through afterwards. Love that we got to experience Keely's first birth her..
King of Hearts -- Deputy Cam McKay is called to a murder/suicide of Jim and Teresa Swensen. It’s one of the worst things he had ever seen. When both sets up parents get there they are understandably very upset and things come to blows. The father of Jim asks Cam why he never helped his son with his PTSD. That since he had been thru so much himself he should have helped his boy. Cam had no idea that Jim had been in the services and feels extremely guilty over this. He also wonders if one day he will do the same thing to his family. He refuses to go home but Domitri sends Colt after him to bring him home to her and his children who are his greatest healers. This was a very short read but it sure packed an emotion punch and brought tears to my eyes.
April 17, 2013
This is what I love about Lorelei James. She gives us what we want. Ms. James knows who our favorite characters are and she capitalizes on that by giving us this great novella with some great stories.
I do not want to go into the stories but I will say this, I almost went into the "ugly" cry with Chassie's story. I had to close the book and take some deep breaths. When I read the book about Chassie, Ed and Trevor, I gave it 2 stars but this story got to me so much. It seemed so real that I looked at the relationship between Chassie, Trevor and Ed totally different. Cam's story was touching also. I love stories about soldiers and this one did me in. Cam is one of my favorite characters and his story was very short and touching. The Donahues will also have you holding holding your breathe and laughing out loud. Keely and Jack are hysterical. I have always thought Keely was the best cowgirl; but a pregnant cowgirl? I was laughing out loud.
If you are fan of the Rough Riders series, this is a great novella. I totally recommend. Ms. James even sets us up for a possible future story. She could really take this series to the next generation. There are definitely enough McKays, Bennetts and Donahues to have several books. Looking forward to Ramona's and Boone's book(fingers crossed).
I do not want to go into the stories but I will say this, I almost went into the "ugly" cry with Chassie's story. I had to close the book and take some deep breaths. When I read the book about Chassie, Ed and Trevor, I gave it 2 stars but this story got to me so much. It seemed so real that I looked at the relationship between Chassie, Trevor and Ed totally different. Cam's story was touching also. I love stories about soldiers and this one did me in. Cam is one of my favorite characters and his story was very short and touching. The Donahues will also have you holding holding your breathe and laughing out loud. Keely and Jack are hysterical. I have always thought Keely was the best cowgirl; but a pregnant cowgirl? I was laughing out loud.
If you are fan of the Rough Riders series, this is a great novella. I totally recommend. Ms. James even sets us up for a possible future story. She could really take this series to the next generation. There are definitely enough McKays, Bennetts and Donahues to have several books. Looking forward to Ramona's and Boone's book(fingers crossed).
August 1, 2015
As per usual Ms James has provided us with another great Rough Riders catch up. I haven't read any of these before, so it was good to hear where they were all at.
My favourite was Keely and Jack's story. Keely having babies was hilarious.
Makes me want to do a re-read.
My favourite was Keely and Jack's story. Keely having babies was hilarious.
Makes me want to do a re-read.
April 17, 2013
5++++ stars!
Short Rides is compiled of 3 short stories (1 previously published in an anthology that is no longer available)revolving around characters from the Rough Riders series. The conviction and emotion that comes out of these stories blew me away. I was expecting them to be good, but I had no idea just how much of a punch each would pack or their effect on me long after I finished reading. It's taken me a week just to take it all in and gather my thoughts. These characters are like family so getting a peek into their lives after we've gotten their HEAs was a real treat.
King of Hearts: Cam's story was first and to see the toll his job has on him, I just wanted to hold this big huge tough guy and tell him everything was going to be ok. Unless you are married to a public servant you have no idea the things they see on a daily basis and how over time it starts to affect them. Lucky for him he has a wonderful supporting wife and family to be there when he needs them. My favorite quote comes from Cam, "Again" and if you've read the story you know exactly what I'm talking about. If not, you'll just have to trust me that it's one of those toe curling moments. This is an emotional and sexy read and I loved visiting and "seeing" Cam interact with his many, many children. It just reminds me that after all the ugliness in the world, it's the things in life like family and love that truly matter.
Rough Road: Next we have Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard trying to raise their family in an unconventional way that cause problems for their son at school. I read the first line and was like, WOW, she went there. lol Then as I read, I became extremely saddened by their decision to live in a three-some because of how it was affecting their kids. Thank God for Ramona because she came in, saw what needed to be done and took care of business by getting in their business. Hey! That's what family is for, right? What I loved about this story, besides the smokin' hot sex, was how Lorelei reiterated the love that C/T/E had for each other and by the end, there was not a doubt in my mind that they could make this work. She convinced me. Again. I won't spoil it but the ending was perfect and I cried out of joy at the love and support of the entire McKay/West clan! Little Westin stole my heart, probably because he reminds me so much of my son when he was younger. So, yeah, cried like a baby in this one too. Not sure how I felt about Mz. L writing in Boone. Out of sight out of mind. Bringing him in only made me think about him and want his story MORE! I thought I'd be safe until we got to his book, dammit! However, I think she is bound and determined to make us love him more, therefore all the Boone fans shamelessly suffer until then.
FAVORITE Quote: When he turned around, holding the lube, Edgard was right there. "On the floor. I want rug burns on your knees so you remember who put them there." THUD!
All Knocked Up: Ah, Keely! My girl, my hero! She and I are of sound mind, heart, and soul when it comes to being preggers. Love the end result but not so much of the in between. Between her hormones and typical overall attitude, I laughed. A lot! I was glad to see that she and Jack's relationship hadn't changed, all the explosiveness that I loved about them, still there. THANK YOU! They give each other hell, it's what they do and it works. Again, something else I can relate to. I've always been a Jack fan, he's right up there with all the other McKay hunks, sexy as hell too, but as he stepped it up a notch or ten when things got tough, showed us his softer supportive side, I fell even more in love with him. Not that there was ever any doubt, but LJ cemented what a perfect match they are. As funny as this story was, it was also the most emotional for me. The fact that Keely is a daddy's girl hits home big time, so whenever daddy Carson and Keely interact, I loose it. I get teary eyed just thinking about it now! The interactions with her dad and Jack were priceless too, especially after the delivery. The emotional highs and lows in this one wore me out, but in a good way. I hung on every word, every scene, every surprise that was thrown and loved every minute of it. Yeah, my heart stopped a few times but overall this one will go down as one of my favorites of the series. It's sweet, funny, and super sexy. All my favorite quotes have spoilers, but here's one that won't give anything away.
Favorite Quote: ....and Jack Donohue fell completely in love for the second time in his life.
*sigh*
You know, we laugh and joke about these being fictional characters, and we talk about them as if they're real, but this family does seem real to me and it all boils down to the writing. Lorelei James does it time and time again, pulls us in and the next thing you know, BAM, you're in love with another one. Just so happens in this case, I already loved them so these were an extra special gift that I'll go back to re-read over and over.
Dalton is next and I'm already counting down the days!
Enjoy!
Short Rides is compiled of 3 short stories (1 previously published in an anthology that is no longer available)revolving around characters from the Rough Riders series. The conviction and emotion that comes out of these stories blew me away. I was expecting them to be good, but I had no idea just how much of a punch each would pack or their effect on me long after I finished reading. It's taken me a week just to take it all in and gather my thoughts. These characters are like family so getting a peek into their lives after we've gotten their HEAs was a real treat.
King of Hearts: Cam's story was first and to see the toll his job has on him, I just wanted to hold this big huge tough guy and tell him everything was going to be ok. Unless you are married to a public servant you have no idea the things they see on a daily basis and how over time it starts to affect them. Lucky for him he has a wonderful supporting wife and family to be there when he needs them. My favorite quote comes from Cam, "Again" and if you've read the story you know exactly what I'm talking about. If not, you'll just have to trust me that it's one of those toe curling moments. This is an emotional and sexy read and I loved visiting and "seeing" Cam interact with his many, many children. It just reminds me that after all the ugliness in the world, it's the things in life like family and love that truly matter.
Rough Road: Next we have Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard trying to raise their family in an unconventional way that cause problems for their son at school. I read the first line and was like, WOW, she went there. lol Then as I read, I became extremely saddened by their decision to live in a three-some because of how it was affecting their kids. Thank God for Ramona because she came in, saw what needed to be done and took care of business by getting in their business. Hey! That's what family is for, right? What I loved about this story, besides the smokin' hot sex, was how Lorelei reiterated the love that C/T/E had for each other and by the end, there was not a doubt in my mind that they could make this work. She convinced me. Again. I won't spoil it but the ending was perfect and I cried out of joy at the love and support of the entire McKay/West clan! Little Westin stole my heart, probably because he reminds me so much of my son when he was younger. So, yeah, cried like a baby in this one too. Not sure how I felt about Mz. L writing in Boone. Out of sight out of mind. Bringing him in only made me think about him and want his story MORE! I thought I'd be safe until we got to his book, dammit! However, I think she is bound and determined to make us love him more, therefore all the Boone fans shamelessly suffer until then.
FAVORITE Quote: When he turned around, holding the lube, Edgard was right there. "On the floor. I want rug burns on your knees so you remember who put them there." THUD!
All Knocked Up: Ah, Keely! My girl, my hero! She and I are of sound mind, heart, and soul when it comes to being preggers. Love the end result but not so much of the in between. Between her hormones and typical overall attitude, I laughed. A lot! I was glad to see that she and Jack's relationship hadn't changed, all the explosiveness that I loved about them, still there. THANK YOU! They give each other hell, it's what they do and it works. Again, something else I can relate to. I've always been a Jack fan, he's right up there with all the other McKay hunks, sexy as hell too, but as he stepped it up a notch or ten when things got tough, showed us his softer supportive side, I fell even more in love with him. Not that there was ever any doubt, but LJ cemented what a perfect match they are. As funny as this story was, it was also the most emotional for me. The fact that Keely is a daddy's girl hits home big time, so whenever daddy Carson and Keely interact, I loose it. I get teary eyed just thinking about it now! The interactions with her dad and Jack were priceless too, especially after the delivery. The emotional highs and lows in this one wore me out, but in a good way. I hung on every word, every scene, every surprise that was thrown and loved every minute of it. Yeah, my heart stopped a few times but overall this one will go down as one of my favorites of the series. It's sweet, funny, and super sexy. All my favorite quotes have spoilers, but here's one that won't give anything away.
Favorite Quote: ....and Jack Donohue fell completely in love for the second time in his life.
*sigh*
You know, we laugh and joke about these being fictional characters, and we talk about them as if they're real, but this family does seem real to me and it all boils down to the writing. Lorelei James does it time and time again, pulls us in and the next thing you know, BAM, you're in love with another one. Just so happens in this case, I already loved them so these were an extra special gift that I'll go back to re-read over and over.
Dalton is next and I'm already counting down the days!
Enjoy!
June 4, 2013
Wow! What can I say? I knew I was going to love this, I just didn’t know how much and how deep it would be. Ms. James blew me away with these stories! I think I could read about the McKays forever! As I was reading this book and chatting with a friend, I noticed I had a lot of *THUD* moments while reading. I guess, as she cleverly mentioned, this is an uber-THUD book. That alone should help make your decision on getting it. THIS IS MUST READ!
King of Hearts – 4 Feathers
I had already read this story last year in the GUNS AND ROSES anthology. A bad day in the life of Cam McKay as a cop. He’s called in to the scene of a murder/suicide on Valentine’s Day. He went to school with the husband. They seemed like such a happy couple just days before. Cam has to deal with the parents, the investigation, and the fact that the reason why this all might’ve happened is because the husband never recovered mentally after coming back from war. A lot of the issues hit home for Cam. But at the end of the day when he gets to go home, the love of his family pulls him through.
Rough Road – 5 Feathers
Holy hell let the waterworks begin. This story was so emotional because it centers on the problems that Chassie, Edward and Trevor face in their everyday lives while trying to lead their alternative lifestyle in a small town, full of close minded people. These things will take a toll on all of them, and that includes children. In just a few pages it managed to show so much of their daily lives and their emotions. Their bond as a family, and their bond as a triad. Chassie, Ed and Trevor are still orgasmicly good! HOT HOT HOT! But not only do they still work after all these years together, and still love and respect each other, but they stand together against anything they have to face. Head on and strong. And the McKays made it a point to remind them that family sticks together. Yeah, I got a bit teary eyed to see the massive support and love that came through with this story. It reminded me of everything that I love about this series.
“Sweet words won’t get you sweet lovin’, my man.” Edgard kissed him hard and snatched the lube. “Hands and knees.”
All Knocked Up – 5 Feathers
Jack and Keely have always been a favorite couple of mine. Jack has also been on my top five men of this series even though he’s not a McKay. In good Jack and Keely fashion, this story made me both love and hate both. Keely is pregnant and lets just say a tad touchy and scary. Jack hasn’t been handling that the best way possible. ALL KNOCKED UP takes us on a ride through Keely’s three pregnancies, the ups and downs. The happy and the scary. And the freaking HOT. Another one that tugged at the strings of my heart. I got the unexpected with this story.
“Jack grabbed a handful of her hair and tugged her head back. “Behave. My way. Or no way. Understand?”
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September 14, 2013
King of Hearts - 5* I LOVED this story! We get to see a little more of our favorite hero Cam McKay and sneek a peak into his life with SIX loud, sweet, amazing kids (I freaking love Liest, can´t wait for hers, Kyler, Anton and Hayden books to get out(and all the others too .. But them specially!!). I know that probably isn´t going to happen, but Hey! I girl can always dream! *-* )
Rough Road 3* - Ok this book was kinda difficult for me.. I love Edgar and Trevor together, I really do, but I just can´t believe in theirs "no jealousy/favoritism" way of living. I mean, come on!
Three people together are bound to have a favorite and be jealousy of each other. Also I loved, really, really loved their son Westin, but that is just another thing that I don´t get. How come they don´t have special feeling for their own blood sons?! It´s obvious that Westin is Trevor´s son, just like Shophia and Max are Ed´s. That is just weird in my mind, sorry.
I mean, I like them I really do and I don´t have absolutly no problem with their way of living because I strongly believe that who you choose to love is up to you and no one else´s bussiness (and I kinda have a thing for M/M romance, it´s hoooooottt!!), but somehow I just can´t believe that their way of living, (three people on a small town where most of the population are hard-though-as-nails farmers who are as modern or open minded as caveman) is viable. That little doubt kept pestering me the entire time while i was reading their story. I had the same problem with their book. I like them, I like the ideia, I just can´t seem to believe in it so I can´t fully apreciate it, the book doesn´t seem realistic to me and that kinda ruined the reading ...
All Knocked Up 3.5* - I liked this story and it was great to be able to see Keely and Jack again, but I just thought that the whole "speedypregnancy" was a little to much.
After all, 4 babies in 3 years?!?! Seriously? Is like LJ was trying to make Keely catch up with her sisters-in-law at all force so she just transform her in a breeding-living machine. Another thing that I didn´t care much for was the fact that Jack wasn´t there in two different, very important ocasions. I know that it wasn´t really is fault, he can´t be 100% perfect and bla bla and all of that of that but this series is my sinful-lava-melted-chocolate-cake, my indulgency and guilty pleasure and I don´t want to have to conform in this aspect. I want Jack and the guys to be my fantasybookboyfriends and I want to loose myself for a moment and forget about my life and just fantasy that they are all mine.
**Sorry about the rant, seems like I had more choked up than what I thought ;)
April 13, 2013
KING OF HEARTS
Deputy Cam McKay has seen some bad stuff in his lifetime, but nothing prepared him for what he walked into that Valentine's Day. This story broke my heart. Cam McKay is a 6'5 tank of a man and to have him in tears?! I balled like a baby! After a horrific day at work, he heads to the local bar to drown his sorrows, because he does not want to subject his family to his mood. With help from his brother, wife, and all 6 of his wonderful children, he is reminded on how much he NEEDS his family by him no matter what to pull him back from the brink. Even though this was a short story, it had a lot of heart, and I enjoyed it very much.
ROUGH ROAD
Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard! My favorite ménage! God I swear Lorelei James knows what buttons to push to make me laugh, cry, and then want to punch something. Rough Road was heartbreaking! Being a threesome in Sundance, not easy at all, especially when your sweet, innocent kids are being effected by it. It broke my heart to find out one of their children was being bullied in school because of his parents lifestyle. It just reminded me that this is still happening in real life with our kids today and it just makes me sick. This story just reminded me that FAMILY IS KEY! Nothing else matters, when you have the love and support of the people closest to you! This one had me bursting out in tears at the end! Go ahead and get you some tissues....you are going to need them!
ALL KNOCKED UP
Keely and Jack Donohue have got to be one of my favorite couples! They are so freakin hilarious! The things that come out of Keely's mouth were ridiculous and funny as hell. Of course I still needed the tissues with this one, but my side still hurts from laughing so damn hard. Let me tell you one thing, Keely pregnant is a SCARY thing. Just don't leave any potted plants or stray boots anywhere within her reach.
Thank you Lorelei for creating these wonderfully emotional stories. I always feel at home when I read from this series. These characters become like family and you cant help but fall in love with them all. Even though I cried like a baby through most of it, it warmed my heart to get updates from our favorite characters from this amazing world you have created with the Rough Riders! Once again you know just how to tap in to the hearts and souls of your readers and bring them happiness when the story ends. We are greatful. Keep em coming my friend!
Deputy Cam McKay has seen some bad stuff in his lifetime, but nothing prepared him for what he walked into that Valentine's Day. This story broke my heart. Cam McKay is a 6'5 tank of a man and to have him in tears?! I balled like a baby! After a horrific day at work, he heads to the local bar to drown his sorrows, because he does not want to subject his family to his mood. With help from his brother, wife, and all 6 of his wonderful children, he is reminded on how much he NEEDS his family by him no matter what to pull him back from the brink. Even though this was a short story, it had a lot of heart, and I enjoyed it very much.
ROUGH ROAD
Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard! My favorite ménage! God I swear Lorelei James knows what buttons to push to make me laugh, cry, and then want to punch something. Rough Road was heartbreaking! Being a threesome in Sundance, not easy at all, especially when your sweet, innocent kids are being effected by it. It broke my heart to find out one of their children was being bullied in school because of his parents lifestyle. It just reminded me that this is still happening in real life with our kids today and it just makes me sick. This story just reminded me that FAMILY IS KEY! Nothing else matters, when you have the love and support of the people closest to you! This one had me bursting out in tears at the end! Go ahead and get you some tissues....you are going to need them!
ALL KNOCKED UP
Keely and Jack Donohue have got to be one of my favorite couples! They are so freakin hilarious! The things that come out of Keely's mouth were ridiculous and funny as hell. Of course I still needed the tissues with this one, but my side still hurts from laughing so damn hard. Let me tell you one thing, Keely pregnant is a SCARY thing. Just don't leave any potted plants or stray boots anywhere within her reach.
Thank you Lorelei for creating these wonderfully emotional stories. I always feel at home when I read from this series. These characters become like family and you cant help but fall in love with them all. Even though I cried like a baby through most of it, it warmed my heart to get updates from our favorite characters from this amazing world you have created with the Rough Riders! Once again you know just how to tap in to the hearts and souls of your readers and bring them happiness when the story ends. We are greatful. Keep em coming my friend!
May 21, 2013
SHORT RIDES is an anthology comprised of two novellas and a short story set in the Rough Riders world. None of the stories are meant to be as standalone stories, but instead are companion stories to previous books in the series.
KING OF HEARTS is a sneak peek into the life of Deputy Cam McKay where he is faced with a murder/suicide on Valentine’s Day. The event hits him hard and brings back old ghosts that haunt him to this day. The angst is potent and all-consuming, but so is the love that his wife, Domini and his many children provide him.
As Cam struggles to keep his demons at bay, readers are once again reminded of the tortured hero that Cam really is and how his journey from a damaged solider, to a responsible cop to a loving father is the biggest transformation of the series. This story was the shortest of the anthology, however I think it held the most heart out of them all.
ROUGH ROAD follows Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard Glanzer on a romantic getaway for their anniversary. Because of their unique relationship involving two men and one woman, many outsiders still don’t understand how they could live that way and as a result, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard are a constant source of criticism. However, all three of them are so content in their relationship that together, they seem stronger for it.
By far the most sexiest of all the stories, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard remind readers of just how well they work together. James pens a convincing permanent threesome that reminds one of my favorites to this day.
Lastly, ALL KNOCKED UP is my favorite of the anthology and it deals with Jack Donohue and his very irritable - and pregnant - wife, Keely. If you’ve read the series already, then you know what a feisty character Keely is. Imagine that but ten times worse because of her pregnancy hormones. James has immense fun with this short story and it will be sure to gather some laughs. I love the way James is so readily able to bring forth charm and sexiness into her books while also keeping the heat and the heart. ALL KNOCKED UP reminds me of why I adore this series so much. Fusing together heat and heart, James once again proves just how talented a storyteller she is!
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KING OF HEARTS is a sneak peek into the life of Deputy Cam McKay where he is faced with a murder/suicide on Valentine’s Day. The event hits him hard and brings back old ghosts that haunt him to this day. The angst is potent and all-consuming, but so is the love that his wife, Domini and his many children provide him.
As Cam struggles to keep his demons at bay, readers are once again reminded of the tortured hero that Cam really is and how his journey from a damaged solider, to a responsible cop to a loving father is the biggest transformation of the series. This story was the shortest of the anthology, however I think it held the most heart out of them all.
ROUGH ROAD follows Chassie, Trevor, and Edgard Glanzer on a romantic getaway for their anniversary. Because of their unique relationship involving two men and one woman, many outsiders still don’t understand how they could live that way and as a result, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard are a constant source of criticism. However, all three of them are so content in their relationship that together, they seem stronger for it.
By far the most sexiest of all the stories, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard remind readers of just how well they work together. James pens a convincing permanent threesome that reminds one of my favorites to this day.
Lastly, ALL KNOCKED UP is my favorite of the anthology and it deals with Jack Donohue and his very irritable - and pregnant - wife, Keely. If you’ve read the series already, then you know what a feisty character Keely is. Imagine that but ten times worse because of her pregnancy hormones. James has immense fun with this short story and it will be sure to gather some laughs. I love the way James is so readily able to bring forth charm and sexiness into her books while also keeping the heat and the heart. ALL KNOCKED UP reminds me of why I adore this series so much. Fusing together heat and heart, James once again proves just how talented a storyteller she is!
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April 23, 2013
So this book was of three short stories from the Rough Rider series. I adore this series and I was so happy to get a window into the lives again of Cam, Trevor, Chassie & Edgard and Jack and Keely.
In all the stores they have still have their old burdens that they are dealing with but you get to see how they are coping and moving forward. Each story had their own special point to make.
With Cam it was his mental wounds from the war and how he was coping but when things got rough he first chose to close everyone off and deal with it on his own, until the love from his woman and his family broke through letting him know that he was not alone and he has the love of his family to help through.
With Trevor, Chassie and Edgard finding balance for one another and having a safe environment for their kids with their unconventional lifestyle was put to the test and in the end it was about love, support and communication that created that safety. Support not just from the immediate family but the whole McKay/West clan.
Now with Jack and the firecracker of Keely was still hot as ever. I thought she would have softened or calmed over the years but nope it just wasn't in her. With Jack his love for Keely was only stronger and more passionate.
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In all the stores they have still have their old burdens that they are dealing with but you get to see how they are coping and moving forward. Each story had their own special point to make.
With Cam it was his mental wounds from the war and how he was coping but when things got rough he first chose to close everyone off and deal with it on his own, until the love from his woman and his family broke through letting him know that he was not alone and he has the love of his family to help through.
With Trevor, Chassie and Edgard finding balance for one another and having a safe environment for their kids with their unconventional lifestyle was put to the test and in the end it was about love, support and communication that created that safety. Support not just from the immediate family but the whole McKay/West clan.
Now with Jack and the firecracker of Keely was still hot as ever. I thought she would have softened or calmed over the years but nope it just wasn't in her. With Jack his love for Keely was only stronger and more passionate.
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May 1, 2013
This book contains two novellas and one short story, revisiting characters from the Rough Riders series.
1. "There but for the grace of God, go I."
You might remember Deputy Cam McKay, the ex-soldier who's now one of the police officers and married, with a bunch of kids. Cam is called to the scene of an apparent murder-suicide. As he deals with the ensuing aftermath, he's reminded that under different circumstances, this might have been him. This leads to a couple of sweet scenes with his kids and a steamy scene with his wife.
2. "Confronting bigotry."
In the 2nd story, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard are confronted with bigotry and hatred, perpetuated through a child whose parents do not approve of the lifestyle the Glanzers have chosen. After a romantic and steamy weekend away, they have to face one of their biggest challenges yet. While this was certainly an unconventional relationship from the start, I loved reading their original book. These three have forged their own way, and it was lovely to get a glimpse into their lives again.
3. "Pregnancy hormones are a-raging."
Jack and Keely are pregnant, which leads to even more foreplay fighting, some steamy scenes and eventually a sweet baby. It was great to see these two again, with their awesome banter and overwhelming passion and love.
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The author did a great job creating new scenes but keeping the familiar characters much the same as they were in their individual books. It was like revisiting old friends. Out of the three, Cam's novella is the one I liked the most, due to the subject matter and the delicate way the author handled the crime scene and ensuing emotional mess it created.
If you've read the Rough Rider series, please give this a try.
1. "There but for the grace of God, go I."
You might remember Deputy Cam McKay, the ex-soldier who's now one of the police officers and married, with a bunch of kids. Cam is called to the scene of an apparent murder-suicide. As he deals with the ensuing aftermath, he's reminded that under different circumstances, this might have been him. This leads to a couple of sweet scenes with his kids and a steamy scene with his wife.
2. "Confronting bigotry."
In the 2nd story, Chassie, Trevor and Edgard are confronted with bigotry and hatred, perpetuated through a child whose parents do not approve of the lifestyle the Glanzers have chosen. After a romantic and steamy weekend away, they have to face one of their biggest challenges yet. While this was certainly an unconventional relationship from the start, I loved reading their original book. These three have forged their own way, and it was lovely to get a glimpse into their lives again.
3. "Pregnancy hormones are a-raging."
Jack and Keely are pregnant, which leads to even more foreplay fighting, some steamy scenes and eventually a sweet baby. It was great to see these two again, with their awesome banter and overwhelming passion and love.
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The author did a great job creating new scenes but keeping the familiar characters much the same as they were in their individual books. It was like revisiting old friends. Out of the three, Cam's novella is the one I liked the most, due to the subject matter and the delicate way the author handled the crime scene and ensuing emotional mess it created.
If you've read the Rough Rider series, please give this a try.
January 21, 2022
I love the sequels so I can know what happened after the "Happily ever after" and these three stories do not disappoint.
SR-1: post-traumatic stress is a scourge for hundreds of war veterans and this story shows it in all its harshness. And Cam has always been the kind of tragic hero who can suffer, face and win. Liels is beautiful and so cute!!!! I love this McKay tribe !!!
SR-2: everyone's favorite trio reappears. It was expected the kind of problems they would face but it is also a lesson the way they do it. And I loved family solidarity. The final scene is epic.
SR-3: Jack and Keely are parents!!! If this girl gets out of the mold on any given day, imagine her pregnant. Poor Jack !!! My favorite by far!!!
Adoro las secuelas donde puedo saber que pasó después del Happily ever after y estas tres historias no decepcionan.
SR-1: el stress post traumático es un flagelo para cientos de veteranos de guerra y esta historia la muestra en toda su crudeza. Y Cam ha sido siempre el tipo de héroe trágico que la puede temer, sufrir, enfrentar y ganar. La escena con Liesl es hermosa y adorable. Adoro a esta tribu McKay!!!
SR-2: el trío preferido de todos vuelve a aparecer. Era de esperar el tipo de problemas que iban a enfrentar pero también es una lección la forma que tienen de hacerlo. Y me ha encantado la solidaridad familiar. La escena final es épica.
SR-3: Jack y Keely son papás!!! Si esta chica se sale del molde en un día cualquiera, imagínenla embarazada. Pobre Jack!!! Mi favorita por lejos!!!
SR-1: post-traumatic stress is a scourge for hundreds of war veterans and this story shows it in all its harshness. And Cam has always been the kind of tragic hero who can suffer, face and win. Liels is beautiful and so cute!!!! I love this McKay tribe !!!
SR-2: everyone's favorite trio reappears. It was expected the kind of problems they would face but it is also a lesson the way they do it. And I loved family solidarity. The final scene is epic.
SR-3: Jack and Keely are parents!!! If this girl gets out of the mold on any given day, imagine her pregnant. Poor Jack !!! My favorite by far!!!
Adoro las secuelas donde puedo saber que pasó después del Happily ever after y estas tres historias no decepcionan.
SR-1: el stress post traumático es un flagelo para cientos de veteranos de guerra y esta historia la muestra en toda su crudeza. Y Cam ha sido siempre el tipo de héroe trágico que la puede temer, sufrir, enfrentar y ganar. La escena con Liesl es hermosa y adorable. Adoro a esta tribu McKay!!!
SR-2: el trío preferido de todos vuelve a aparecer. Era de esperar el tipo de problemas que iban a enfrentar pero también es una lección la forma que tienen de hacerlo. Y me ha encantado la solidaridad familiar. La escena final es épica.
SR-3: Jack y Keely son papás!!! Si esta chica se sale del molde en un día cualquiera, imagínenla embarazada. Pobre Jack!!! Mi favorita por lejos!!!
April 14, 2013
I've read all of Ms. James' writings and, as always, this one does not disappoint. Normally I don't like short stories or novellas since the length doesn't allow for character development. In the case of "Short Rides", we've already met these characters in their own books in the "Rough Riders" series and visited with them in various other books in the series.
Although I highly recommend reading all the prior books in the series before reading "Short Rides", the author's characters are so well developed that if you haven't I don't believe you'd be completely lost; however, you won't fully understand the relationship between Cam and Domini ("King of Hearts"), what's led Chassie, Trevor, and Edgar to live together in their untraditional relationship ("Rough Road"), and the seemingly antagonistic relationship between Keely and Jack ("All Knocked Up").
There are only two more installments left in the "Rough Riders" series (next up is "Redneck Romeo" which will be released summer 2013). For those of us who have fallen in love with the McKay family, "Short Rides" provides us a little something to tide us over until the next full length installment of the saga of these wonderful people.
Although I highly recommend reading all the prior books in the series before reading "Short Rides", the author's characters are so well developed that if you haven't I don't believe you'd be completely lost; however, you won't fully understand the relationship between Cam and Domini ("King of Hearts"), what's led Chassie, Trevor, and Edgar to live together in their untraditional relationship ("Rough Road"), and the seemingly antagonistic relationship between Keely and Jack ("All Knocked Up").
There are only two more installments left in the "Rough Riders" series (next up is "Redneck Romeo" which will be released summer 2013). For those of us who have fallen in love with the McKay family, "Short Rides" provides us a little something to tide us over until the next full length installment of the saga of these wonderful people.
August 12, 2016
This anthology contains 3shorts bringing us up to date on the McKay clan. I rated each story individually and averaged an overall rating for the book. The overall theme seemed to be baby-centric.
King of Hearts Cam has a really rough day at the office but finds comfort in the bosom of his wife and children as he also comes to some much needed self-realization. This entry is the shortest of the three. (3stars)
Rough Road A visit with the non-traditional family of Trevor, Chass and Edgard as they enjoy an adult weekend away while deciding how to battle prejudice in their traditional small town. This entry is the sexiest of the three. (4stars)
All Knocked Up Drama with Keely and Jack as they introduce the latest in this generation of McKays. (3.5stars)
Read - July 3, 2013
Rating: 3.5 stars actually
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King of Hearts Cam has a really rough day at the office but finds comfort in the bosom of his wife and children as he also comes to some much needed self-realization. This entry is the shortest of the three. (3stars)
Rough Road A visit with the non-traditional family of Trevor, Chass and Edgard as they enjoy an adult weekend away while deciding how to battle prejudice in their traditional small town. This entry is the sexiest of the three. (4stars)
All Knocked Up Drama with Keely and Jack as they introduce the latest in this generation of McKays. (3.5stars)
Read - July 3, 2013
Rating: 3.5 stars actually
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April 14, 2013
I just love this series by Lorelei James.
She did an awesome job bringing us up to date on the "happenings" in the McKay family.
If I continued, I'd be giving away spoilers, so I'm just going to say that I will be sad to see book #16. We have grown with this family and look forward to each and every book and the goings on of family with in.
Cam's story was serious, with serious issues from our military men and women.
Chassie, Trevor and Edgard also was a serious issue in their lives as trying to live and love without to bringing harm to other's they love.
Jack and Keely - WOW, their family grew! So loved this story.
THANKS L. FOR ANOTHER GROUP OF AWESOME MCKAY STORY'S.
She did an awesome job bringing us up to date on the "happenings" in the McKay family.
If I continued, I'd be giving away spoilers, so I'm just going to say that I will be sad to see book #16. We have grown with this family and look forward to each and every book and the goings on of family with in.
Cam's story was serious, with serious issues from our military men and women.
Chassie, Trevor and Edgard also was a serious issue in their lives as trying to live and love without to bringing harm to other's they love.
Jack and Keely - WOW, their family grew! So loved this story.
THANKS L. FOR ANOTHER GROUP OF AWESOME MCKAY STORY'S.
June 29, 2019
Lorelei James has done it again! Short Rides brings us up to date on her Rough Riders series with 3 short stories featuring Cam/Domini, Chassie/Edgard/Trevor, and Keely/Jack. Not meant as stand alones these shorts keep us in the McKay family loop. All of the love, courage and emotions we have gotten from Ms James in her series comes rushing back and takes you right into the family fold once again.
May 29, 2015
I loved this tidbits into what happens for some of my favorite McKay family members......
Cam you are amazing and I loved watching your family help ground you.
Trevor and Edgar -> hot dam I can't imagine having you two the way Chassie does a seriously that was one freaking amazing anniversary celebration.
Hot dam GQ you have some serious swimmers and I loved each and every pregnancy adventure!!
Cam you are amazing and I loved watching your family help ground you.
Trevor and Edgar -> hot dam I can't imagine having you two the way Chassie does a seriously that was one freaking amazing anniversary celebration.
Hot dam GQ you have some serious swimmers and I loved each and every pregnancy adventure!!
March 22, 2018
5 Short Rides Stars
Ahh this book was just what I needed, I liked getting the update on what is going on with some of my favorites.
I have a bit of a soft spot for Cam, but I was really looking forward to Chassie, Trevor, and Edgar. Loved their little story.
Also got to say Keely doesn’t disappoint! :)
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
Ahh this book was just what I needed, I liked getting the update on what is going on with some of my favorites.
I have a bit of a soft spot for Cam, but I was really looking forward to Chassie, Trevor, and Edgar. Loved their little story.
Also got to say Keely doesn’t disappoint! :)
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
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