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The Bounty Hunters – The Marino Bros. #1
Beautiful Bounty
Ronnie Sears has a college degree, a promising future, a boyfriend, and a plan. But, her perfect life comes crashing down around her in the blink of an eye. Arrested, framed for drug smuggling, and facing years behind bars, Ronnie sees no choice but to run. Only she can prove her innocence.
Nikko Marino is a sexy, devastatingly charming bounty hunter. His job, as told to him by his older brothers, is to keep an eye on the curvaceous blonde. Make sure she doesn't run. But what his brothers don't know is that he and Ronnie have a past. He and the Ice Princess are more than mere passing acquaintances. She makes his blood burn, and he knows how to warm up this woman.
Nikko wants to prove himself, but this beauty might just take him down. With his reputation on the line, will Nikko, the hot-blooded youngest Marino, fall for this temptress? Will he be able to protect this beautiful bounty from herself, from the man who framed her, but most importantly can he protect his heart?
Beautiful Bounty is the first book in The Bounty Hunters - The Marino Bros.
Suspenseful, erotic, and romantic, these books are packed with passion, sex and characters you will love. What more could you want?
Nikko Marino is a sexy, devastatingly charming bounty hunter. His job, as told to him by his older brothers, is to keep an eye on the curvaceous blonde. Make sure she doesn't run. But what his brothers don't know is that he and Ronnie have a past. He and the Ice Princess are more than mere passing acquaintances. She makes his blood burn, and he knows how to warm up this woman.
Nikko wants to prove himself, but this beauty might just take him down. With his reputation on the line, will Nikko, the hot-blooded youngest Marino, fall for this temptress? Will he be able to protect this beautiful bounty from herself, from the man who framed her, but most importantly can he protect his heart?
Beautiful Bounty is the first book in The Bounty Hunters - The Marino Bros.
Suspenseful, erotic, and romantic, these books are packed with passion, sex and characters you will love. What more could you want?
310 pages, ebook
First published November 26, 2014
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July 17, 2015
I've read a few of this authors books but this was my favourite and I'm super excited to see its the start of what looks like a very promising and interesting series.
I just love Nikko and Ronnie. Fate brings these two together a year after first meeting. When Ronnie finds herself in jail it's Nikko that comes to her aid. However when she runs Nikko chases her.
This is an action packed book. The storyline and characters are brilliant. I highly recommend this fabulous book. Gripping read. Looking forward to reading more of this series.
I just love Nikko and Ronnie. Fate brings these two together a year after first meeting. When Ronnie finds herself in jail it's Nikko that comes to her aid. However when she runs Nikko chases her.
This is an action packed book. The storyline and characters are brilliant. I highly recommend this fabulous book. Gripping read. Looking forward to reading more of this series.
December 12, 2014
This is the first book that I have by MJ Nightingale. It's always a risk reading a book by a author you've never read before as you never knew if your like their writing style or not. Luckly MJ Nightingale's writing style in Beautiful Bounty was brilliant. I was drawn in to the story immediately and couldn't put the book down. The story kept my attention brilliantly throughout with the amazing characters and their development, a brilliant face paced story line that was sharp, interesting, sexy and intense.
The review is hard to write as this is a story you need to read first hand. The story wouldn't be as great as it was if you know anything big about the story. Beautiful Bounty is a story that you need to read first hand, with no one else's opinion in your mind or any knowledge of what is going to happen throughout other than the synopsis and basic details.
Ronnie is a strong willed spitfire. She is feisty and wilful and somebody I connected with instantly. She has everything and then loses it all.
Nikko is a blue eyed playboy bounty hunter. He is charming, sexy and eger to please, esp his brothers. He's a very interesting character and I liked finding out more and more about him and his life/brothers throughout the book.
Ronnie and Nikko meet at a wedding and their instantly attracted to each other. Things go sour and she returns to college. A year later Ronnie finds herself in jail after making the wrong decision to go on a trip with her boyfriend Gary. Her family pulls some strings to try to at least get her bailed out and find her a good attorney. Never did she expect her bail bondsmans to be Nikko and his brothers. Nikkos job is to take Ronnie back to her mothers and make sure she stays in the state. If she flees then his family is going to lose a lot of money and their good reputation. Her and Nikko end up beginning again right where they left off. Eventually circumstances make Ronnie feel that the only way to save herself from prison is to run and hunt down Gary and get a confession out of him, so she can save herself, Of course hot on her heels is Nikko.
This is a really good book that keeps you on your toes waiting to see what will happen next. Ronnie and Nikko are such a fun couple to read about. Nikko definitely has his hands full with Ronnie. Some of the things Ronnie does is brilliant, she certainly made me laugh. Her character was written brilliantly. I loved the whole story and every character in the book plays a huge part in Nikko and Ronnies lives. There is a lot of action and your just waiting to see whats around the corner. This is a great book and I am anxious to read more from the author and hopefully Nikko's brothers will all get a story at some point.
I love I have found a new author to read about and hopefully a new series to enjoy.
The review is hard to write as this is a story you need to read first hand. The story wouldn't be as great as it was if you know anything big about the story. Beautiful Bounty is a story that you need to read first hand, with no one else's opinion in your mind or any knowledge of what is going to happen throughout other than the synopsis and basic details.
Ronnie is a strong willed spitfire. She is feisty and wilful and somebody I connected with instantly. She has everything and then loses it all.
Nikko is a blue eyed playboy bounty hunter. He is charming, sexy and eger to please, esp his brothers. He's a very interesting character and I liked finding out more and more about him and his life/brothers throughout the book.
Ronnie and Nikko meet at a wedding and their instantly attracted to each other. Things go sour and she returns to college. A year later Ronnie finds herself in jail after making the wrong decision to go on a trip with her boyfriend Gary. Her family pulls some strings to try to at least get her bailed out and find her a good attorney. Never did she expect her bail bondsmans to be Nikko and his brothers. Nikkos job is to take Ronnie back to her mothers and make sure she stays in the state. If she flees then his family is going to lose a lot of money and their good reputation. Her and Nikko end up beginning again right where they left off. Eventually circumstances make Ronnie feel that the only way to save herself from prison is to run and hunt down Gary and get a confession out of him, so she can save herself, Of course hot on her heels is Nikko.
This is a really good book that keeps you on your toes waiting to see what will happen next. Ronnie and Nikko are such a fun couple to read about. Nikko definitely has his hands full with Ronnie. Some of the things Ronnie does is brilliant, she certainly made me laugh. Her character was written brilliantly. I loved the whole story and every character in the book plays a huge part in Nikko and Ronnies lives. There is a lot of action and your just waiting to see whats around the corner. This is a great book and I am anxious to read more from the author and hopefully Nikko's brothers will all get a story at some point.
I love I have found a new author to read about and hopefully a new series to enjoy.
June 5, 2015
This book had it all for me. It had romance, humor and action; my perfect combination for a good book. From the moment I opened it up I was intrigued. So much so I couldn’t put it down until the last page and, even then, I felt the need to read more. Lucky for me, the next book was out so I didn’t have to wait except for a few minute.
The story was well written with a believable cast of characters and plot easy enough to follow. Ronnie was a woman deceived by her boyfriend and sent somewhere she never should have been. She did everything right in her life to have a good future only to have it threatened by someone she loved. Even through her trials, she still kept hope for herself and believed she would be okay. Ronnie had strength, courage, hope, and stayed optimistic through everything. Her character should be an inspiration for all women trying to survive the distrust of a man.
Nikko is the man every woman wants to come to her rescue. He’s not only the hottest man to walk through my mind in a long time but he’s in love with the wonderful Ronnie and she loves to give him hell. Nikko was a man from her past, a summer fling who broke her heart but he never forgot about her, and he gives her hell right back. He soon learns she never forgot about him either.
The chemistry between Ronnie and Nikko was so realistic it was hotter than hot. The one thing I liked about their story was that the writer brought their relationship to the forefront a lot faster than I expected. It helped the storyline to take readers on an adventurous journey which brought in even more hot guys.
We meet the Marino Brothers. They are sexy as hell, true alpha males, and the hottest bounty hunters I’ve read about in a long time. Hell, they’re better than the real thing. You will love reading and imagining them in your mind. When they come together to help Ronnie the story becomes even better. The Marino brothers bring a sense of humor and also thrill, taking us on a roller coaster ride to remember.
The author did an excellent job with this book and I cannot wait to read more. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
The story was well written with a believable cast of characters and plot easy enough to follow. Ronnie was a woman deceived by her boyfriend and sent somewhere she never should have been. She did everything right in her life to have a good future only to have it threatened by someone she loved. Even through her trials, she still kept hope for herself and believed she would be okay. Ronnie had strength, courage, hope, and stayed optimistic through everything. Her character should be an inspiration for all women trying to survive the distrust of a man.
Nikko is the man every woman wants to come to her rescue. He’s not only the hottest man to walk through my mind in a long time but he’s in love with the wonderful Ronnie and she loves to give him hell. Nikko was a man from her past, a summer fling who broke her heart but he never forgot about her, and he gives her hell right back. He soon learns she never forgot about him either.
The chemistry between Ronnie and Nikko was so realistic it was hotter than hot. The one thing I liked about their story was that the writer brought their relationship to the forefront a lot faster than I expected. It helped the storyline to take readers on an adventurous journey which brought in even more hot guys.
We meet the Marino Brothers. They are sexy as hell, true alpha males, and the hottest bounty hunters I’ve read about in a long time. Hell, they’re better than the real thing. You will love reading and imagining them in your mind. When they come together to help Ronnie the story becomes even better. The Marino brothers bring a sense of humor and also thrill, taking us on a roller coaster ride to remember.
The author did an excellent job with this book and I cannot wait to read more. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
December 15, 2014
Veronica Sears is just finishing up her college degree. She and some friends decide to take a cruise to Jamaica to celebrate. When they return to the port in Tampa, Veronica is arrested for smuggling drugs, which is just the top of a long list of charges. Luckily, her mother’s friends know bail bondsmen and lawyers. Unfortunately for he,r one of the bail bondmen is Nikko Marino, the gorgeous summer fling she wanted to have last year but it never panned out.
Nikko Marino is the youngest of four, all good looking alpha males. He and his brothers moved to Florida a few years ago to be near their only remaining family and started a bail bondsmen and bounty hunter business. At his cousin’s wedding last year, he met the Ice Princess, Ronnie (Veronica) Sears and boy did he want her, but between her mother and the drunken woman who wouldn’t leave him alone it never happened. Now she is fighting for her life and he wants to be there to help.
What I love the most about this book is that it takes the characters from MJ’s first three books and brings them back to kick off this new series. I was thrilled to see Jay, Lou, Ana, Monica and Victor again! MJ does a wonderful job of spinning this tale of love, betrayal and steaming hot sex! It is a happily ever after so the reader knows it will work out in the end, but boy is the ride bumpy! I give this book 4.5 stars with 4.5 hands down the pants and look forward to reading about Blaze Marion in Beautiful Chase.
Nikko Marino is the youngest of four, all good looking alpha males. He and his brothers moved to Florida a few years ago to be near their only remaining family and started a bail bondsmen and bounty hunter business. At his cousin’s wedding last year, he met the Ice Princess, Ronnie (Veronica) Sears and boy did he want her, but between her mother and the drunken woman who wouldn’t leave him alone it never happened. Now she is fighting for her life and he wants to be there to help.
What I love the most about this book is that it takes the characters from MJ’s first three books and brings them back to kick off this new series. I was thrilled to see Jay, Lou, Ana, Monica and Victor again! MJ does a wonderful job of spinning this tale of love, betrayal and steaming hot sex! It is a happily ever after so the reader knows it will work out in the end, but boy is the ride bumpy! I give this book 4.5 stars with 4.5 hands down the pants and look forward to reading about Blaze Marion in Beautiful Chase.
December 4, 2014
~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads Review Team~
If you have read the Secrets & Seduction series by MJ Nightingale you will recognize some of the characters in this book. I loved the Secrets & Seduction series and I am already loving this series! Ronnie is about to graduate college, has a great future ahead of her and a boyfriend. Nikko is HOT and a bounty hunter. Ronnie and Nikko met previously and hit it off instantly and then a misunderstanding keeps them from being together. When Ronnie is busted for smuggling drugs Nikko jumps at the chance to take the case. Nikko’s reputation is on the line but so is his heart. Ronnie has to prove her innocence so her family and friends don’t lose everything they put up for her bail. This is a hot, steamy book with a good story. I can’t wait for the next book.
Characters: The characters were well written and believable.
Sex: yes
Religious: no
Would I recommend to others: yes
More than one book in the series: yes
Genre: Romance
Would I read more by this author: yes
~Wicked Reads Review Team~
If you have read the Secrets & Seduction series by MJ Nightingale you will recognize some of the characters in this book. I loved the Secrets & Seduction series and I am already loving this series! Ronnie is about to graduate college, has a great future ahead of her and a boyfriend. Nikko is HOT and a bounty hunter. Ronnie and Nikko met previously and hit it off instantly and then a misunderstanding keeps them from being together. When Ronnie is busted for smuggling drugs Nikko jumps at the chance to take the case. Nikko’s reputation is on the line but so is his heart. Ronnie has to prove her innocence so her family and friends don’t lose everything they put up for her bail. This is a hot, steamy book with a good story. I can’t wait for the next book.
Characters: The characters were well written and believable.
Sex: yes
Religious: no
Would I recommend to others: yes
More than one book in the series: yes
Genre: Romance
Would I read more by this author: yes
~Wicked Reads Review Team~
December 16, 2014
This is my first MJ Nightingale book and I loved it!
Beautiful Bounty is steamy, sexy and sizzling with a fantastic story line and a great cast of characters.
Nikko and Ronnie first meet at a wedding and are in the middle of a hook up amongst the palm trees when they are interrupted and have no choice but to re-join the wedding reception. Promising to see each other later on that night, Ronnie later finds Nikko in a compromising position with another woman and leaves the reception worse for wear.
A year later, Ronnie has arrived back in Florida from a Cruise when she is arrested for smuggling drugs into Florida all thanks to her douche of a boyfriend Gary. The smuggling charges are serious and carry a lengthy jail sentence and she is lucky to receive bail. When she does receive bail, she realises that her bondsman is none only than Nikko, who owns and runs a Bail Bonds Business with his brothers.
The ride along with these two as they fight for Ronnie’s innocence and their attraction to each other is fast paced and intense!
Bring on the next Marino brother’s story!
I was given a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Tanya.
Beautiful Bounty is steamy, sexy and sizzling with a fantastic story line and a great cast of characters.
Nikko and Ronnie first meet at a wedding and are in the middle of a hook up amongst the palm trees when they are interrupted and have no choice but to re-join the wedding reception. Promising to see each other later on that night, Ronnie later finds Nikko in a compromising position with another woman and leaves the reception worse for wear.
A year later, Ronnie has arrived back in Florida from a Cruise when she is arrested for smuggling drugs into Florida all thanks to her douche of a boyfriend Gary. The smuggling charges are serious and carry a lengthy jail sentence and she is lucky to receive bail. When she does receive bail, she realises that her bondsman is none only than Nikko, who owns and runs a Bail Bonds Business with his brothers.
The ride along with these two as they fight for Ronnie’s innocence and their attraction to each other is fast paced and intense!
Bring on the next Marino brother’s story!
I was given a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Tanya.
December 17, 2014
Dear lord... I want a Nikko.
The blurb on Beautiful Bounty is kind of misleading. I thought Ronnie would be this bitch breaking Nikko's heart. Not so. Ronnie gets framed with drugs by her exboyfriend on their way back from a cruise. A year before that, she had an almost rendezvous with the notorious player that is Nikko. The struggles within the family, not only stress but financial burden and all that consumes a family after something like this, especially when there is never any doubt of her innocence, is hauntingly portrayed. It's like a train wreck just waiting to happen and you can't look away. There were moments where I felt so bad for Ronnie, and moments I wanted to slap Nikko. When Nikko is called upon not only to bail her but to watch over her, old flames reignite and these two start a deliciously steamy relationship.
There is a lot of attention to detail in this book, which is something that always earns bonus points for me. All in all, a great suspenseful and steamy read.
The blurb on Beautiful Bounty is kind of misleading. I thought Ronnie would be this bitch breaking Nikko's heart. Not so. Ronnie gets framed with drugs by her exboyfriend on their way back from a cruise. A year before that, she had an almost rendezvous with the notorious player that is Nikko. The struggles within the family, not only stress but financial burden and all that consumes a family after something like this, especially when there is never any doubt of her innocence, is hauntingly portrayed. It's like a train wreck just waiting to happen and you can't look away. There were moments where I felt so bad for Ronnie, and moments I wanted to slap Nikko. When Nikko is called upon not only to bail her but to watch over her, old flames reignite and these two start a deliciously steamy relationship.
There is a lot of attention to detail in this book, which is something that always earns bonus points for me. All in all, a great suspenseful and steamy read.
November 30, 2014
Great NEW series by MJ Nightingale
What can I say other then this book was hard for me to put down. I was lucky to get a ARC of Beautiful Bounty and I devoured it as soon as MJ sent it to me. Nikko is just a great character and I fell in love with him and Ronnie that girl is one lucky chick for instance "I need to see it, Ronnie. Look at me when you come undone. It's me making you come, baby," favorite quote I swear makes me all tingly lol.
Then this one had me laughing, "If she's got to stick her tongue down his throat, if she's got to grab his c*ck, and moan to get this sh*t done today, she's doing it,"
MJ has hooked me with her words since her first book Fire in His Eyes and I've loved everything she has written since, this new series I already know is going to be amazing and I can't wait to get book 2 and I'm gonna need me a paperback for my collection MJ ;)
A definite must read book so what are you waiting for 1 click you won't regret it!!!!
What can I say other then this book was hard for me to put down. I was lucky to get a ARC of Beautiful Bounty and I devoured it as soon as MJ sent it to me. Nikko is just a great character and I fell in love with him and Ronnie that girl is one lucky chick for instance "I need to see it, Ronnie. Look at me when you come undone. It's me making you come, baby," favorite quote I swear makes me all tingly lol.
Then this one had me laughing, "If she's got to stick her tongue down his throat, if she's got to grab his c*ck, and moan to get this sh*t done today, she's doing it,"
MJ has hooked me with her words since her first book Fire in His Eyes and I've loved everything she has written since, this new series I already know is going to be amazing and I can't wait to get book 2 and I'm gonna need me a paperback for my collection MJ ;)
A definite must read book so what are you waiting for 1 click you won't regret it!!!!
July 19, 2015
We first meet Ronnie and Nikko at a mutual friend’s wedding. She is taken by surprise when Nikko says all the right things and seems to know exactly what her body wants. Unfortunately they are interrupted by Ronnie’s mother who is frantically looking for her. With his "panty dropping “smile and his charming actions, Nikko soon has Ronnie’s mum calm and reunited with her daughter.
Ronnie plans in meeting up with Nikko again later that night once all the wedding festivities are over.
What she stumbles across in a parked car later that night, soon has her believing what a "man whore" Nikko really is.
Fast forward twelve months and Ronnie is in serious trouble. After a relaxing cruise with her now ex-boyfriend Gary, Ronnie finds herself sitting in a jail cell, arrested for drug trafficking. How is she going to prove her innocence? How is she going to convince the authorities that Gary is the one behind this ordeal? He was the one who planted the drugs amongst her scuba diving gear in the hopes of never being caught.
On the day of her hearing, all Ronnie and her parents are hoping for is bail, so they can take their girl home and start the process of what could become the biggest fight of all their lives, proving Ronnie’s innocence and clearing her name for good.
When bail is announced, $250,000 bail, Ronnie wonders how on earth her parents can even gather the ten percent needed, with the local bondsman picking up the remainder.
Enter Nikko, one of the four Marino brothers, who have taken on this responsibility.......of course with conditions. One of them being if Ronnie leaves the state, her parents lose their house and she faces prison time.
Ronnie at first wants nothing to do with Nikko, but as they spend more time together, (after all Nikko must keep an eye on Ronnie to make sure she doesn't run), their true feelings are discovered. How can Ronnie execute her plan of finally getting Gary to admit, on tape, that the drugs were his and he planted them, therefore letting Ronnie take the fall?
When desperate times call for desperate measures, Ronnie slips a sleeping pill in Nikko’s drink, waits till he has passed out, and finally makes her escape.
She has a twelve hour head start, when Nikko realizes what has happened. How can he let the woman he loves come face to face with Gary and put her own life at risk? Simple answer is, he can't!
Nikko tracks Ronnie down and together they formulate a plan to get Gary to talk. Together with his three brothers, they hope to bring Gary down and the truth will finally clear Ronnie’s name and then and only then can Nikko and Ronnie start their lives together.
Will things work out for Nikko and Ronnie?
Will Gary confess his role in this mess?
And finally, will the authorities finally clear Ronnie of all charges and allow her to be free?
This book, although a little hard to concentrate on at times, wraps up perfectly. The second half of the book was easier to read and I was generally pleased with the ending. The first book in a four book series, I recommend this book to anyone who likes a bit of crime, suspense and just a little romance.
Ronnie plans in meeting up with Nikko again later that night once all the wedding festivities are over.
What she stumbles across in a parked car later that night, soon has her believing what a "man whore" Nikko really is.
Fast forward twelve months and Ronnie is in serious trouble. After a relaxing cruise with her now ex-boyfriend Gary, Ronnie finds herself sitting in a jail cell, arrested for drug trafficking. How is she going to prove her innocence? How is she going to convince the authorities that Gary is the one behind this ordeal? He was the one who planted the drugs amongst her scuba diving gear in the hopes of never being caught.
On the day of her hearing, all Ronnie and her parents are hoping for is bail, so they can take their girl home and start the process of what could become the biggest fight of all their lives, proving Ronnie’s innocence and clearing her name for good.
When bail is announced, $250,000 bail, Ronnie wonders how on earth her parents can even gather the ten percent needed, with the local bondsman picking up the remainder.
Enter Nikko, one of the four Marino brothers, who have taken on this responsibility.......of course with conditions. One of them being if Ronnie leaves the state, her parents lose their house and she faces prison time.
Ronnie at first wants nothing to do with Nikko, but as they spend more time together, (after all Nikko must keep an eye on Ronnie to make sure she doesn't run), their true feelings are discovered. How can Ronnie execute her plan of finally getting Gary to admit, on tape, that the drugs were his and he planted them, therefore letting Ronnie take the fall?
When desperate times call for desperate measures, Ronnie slips a sleeping pill in Nikko’s drink, waits till he has passed out, and finally makes her escape.
She has a twelve hour head start, when Nikko realizes what has happened. How can he let the woman he loves come face to face with Gary and put her own life at risk? Simple answer is, he can't!
Nikko tracks Ronnie down and together they formulate a plan to get Gary to talk. Together with his three brothers, they hope to bring Gary down and the truth will finally clear Ronnie’s name and then and only then can Nikko and Ronnie start their lives together.
Will things work out for Nikko and Ronnie?
Will Gary confess his role in this mess?
And finally, will the authorities finally clear Ronnie of all charges and allow her to be free?
This book, although a little hard to concentrate on at times, wraps up perfectly. The second half of the book was easier to read and I was generally pleased with the ending. The first book in a four book series, I recommend this book to anyone who likes a bit of crime, suspense and just a little romance.
December 15, 2014
Great story I enjoyed reading M.J. for the 1st time and I look forward to the rest of the series these brothers are HOT !! The synopsis gives you a great feel for the story but lucky for me I read the synop when I signed on for the blog tour so I didn't recall all the details so I was shocked and surprised by the 1st few chapters and I loved that !!
At 1st we get a glimpse into the past , a year ago. Ronnie and Nikko meet at a wedding and they heat it up a bit !! Before they end the night Ronnie sees Nikko in an unfavorable situation and she takes off jumping to conclusion never to see him again but to be left thinking of him all summer long. Now having moved on with Gary she finds herself in trouble and in jail. I know right , WOW this is crazy. Gary wasn't a great boyfriend anyways he was slightly exhausting , too bad she didn't ditch him before their cruise. At her court hearing not only is she faced with her family and friends but none other than Nikko !! He is a bounty hunter alongside his 3 brothers and their family/friend connection has him working her case !!
Nikko is very invested in keeping Ronnie around for many reasons. Obviously to not lose his families money or her families home, but also to try and have a relationship with her because he has wanted her for the past year and is determined to get back to where they were that night of the wedding !! Although Ronnie seems to be pretty agreeable Nikko's questionable actions cause her to second guess herself and also make it easy for her to try and take her justice into her own hands regardless of who may lose. Ronnie may just be his toughest job ever and in more ways than one !!
This story is great because you are almost getting 2 stories in 1. We have the journey of Nikko and Ronnie from friends to lovers , which by the way is super freakin HOT and yummy !! Then we have the story of Ronnie and her troubles. How will she prove her innocence and save herself from her ex Gary ?? There are so many emotions to feel during this story. There is hope and heartache , suspense and danger , love and lust and really everything in between. Typical of these strong almost alpha females Ronnie thinks she can do everything on her own , little does she know she may just be setting everyone up for a fall. Thankfully in the end you get that moment you were craving and you just know whats coming next will be great !! I am hoping we see Nikko and Ronnie in the other stories because I would love to see how things pan out after they end this craziness !!
At 1st we get a glimpse into the past , a year ago. Ronnie and Nikko meet at a wedding and they heat it up a bit !! Before they end the night Ronnie sees Nikko in an unfavorable situation and she takes off jumping to conclusion never to see him again but to be left thinking of him all summer long. Now having moved on with Gary she finds herself in trouble and in jail. I know right , WOW this is crazy. Gary wasn't a great boyfriend anyways he was slightly exhausting , too bad she didn't ditch him before their cruise. At her court hearing not only is she faced with her family and friends but none other than Nikko !! He is a bounty hunter alongside his 3 brothers and their family/friend connection has him working her case !!
Nikko is very invested in keeping Ronnie around for many reasons. Obviously to not lose his families money or her families home, but also to try and have a relationship with her because he has wanted her for the past year and is determined to get back to where they were that night of the wedding !! Although Ronnie seems to be pretty agreeable Nikko's questionable actions cause her to second guess herself and also make it easy for her to try and take her justice into her own hands regardless of who may lose. Ronnie may just be his toughest job ever and in more ways than one !!
This story is great because you are almost getting 2 stories in 1. We have the journey of Nikko and Ronnie from friends to lovers , which by the way is super freakin HOT and yummy !! Then we have the story of Ronnie and her troubles. How will she prove her innocence and save herself from her ex Gary ?? There are so many emotions to feel during this story. There is hope and heartache , suspense and danger , love and lust and really everything in between. Typical of these strong almost alpha females Ronnie thinks she can do everything on her own , little does she know she may just be setting everyone up for a fall. Thankfully in the end you get that moment you were craving and you just know whats coming next will be great !! I am hoping we see Nikko and Ronnie in the other stories because I would love to see how things pan out after they end this craziness !!
July 17, 2015
DONNA'S REVIEW
5 STARS
What I really got a kick out was how the Italian Marino men finished their sentences with "capisce" and in my family every sentence was finished with "you capisce" lol.
I think this book was sexy, fun, and a bit mysterious to read regarding Nikko who is a very important member of the Marino family. Marino and his luscious, sinfully sexy brothers try their very best to help save Ronnie from the big bad world. Let's face it. Ronnie needs help. I found this book to diifferent than what what I have been reading lately. Right from the start, I wanted to know how Ronnie was going to get her life back on track and survive all the help everyone is trying to give her. Then there's the Marino pack who are just "WOW"! I mean really can one person handle one of these gorgeoes, dominant men much less all of them. Read and find out!!!!!!! I gave this book a 5 out of 5 star rating for being captivating from the start. So, again read "you capisce". Lol
ERIN'S REVIEW
4 STARS
This story was a great start to a new series! I am seriously loving the Marino brothers! Talk about hot, alpha males! They hit every one of my buttons with their bossy attitudes and take charge personalities! They are a very tight knit and protective bunch. They have lived through a terrible tragedy and come out stronger on the other side.
Nikko is the youngest brother. He is the playboy of the group. He loves his job but also likes to have lots of fun. However, when his path crosses with Ronnie again he is determined to not ruin his chances again.
Ronnie has the worst luck. She is a great character. She is not going to go down without a fight. She loves her family and knows that they have her back no matter what.
The story flows effortlessly. The author did an amazing job with the storyline and all the description and detail. The chemistry between Nikko and Ronnie will set your kindle on fire! I swear those two need to be hosed off sometimes! A definite MUST read!
5 STARS
What I really got a kick out was how the Italian Marino men finished their sentences with "capisce" and in my family every sentence was finished with "you capisce" lol.
I think this book was sexy, fun, and a bit mysterious to read regarding Nikko who is a very important member of the Marino family. Marino and his luscious, sinfully sexy brothers try their very best to help save Ronnie from the big bad world. Let's face it. Ronnie needs help. I found this book to diifferent than what what I have been reading lately. Right from the start, I wanted to know how Ronnie was going to get her life back on track and survive all the help everyone is trying to give her. Then there's the Marino pack who are just "WOW"! I mean really can one person handle one of these gorgeoes, dominant men much less all of them. Read and find out!!!!!!! I gave this book a 5 out of 5 star rating for being captivating from the start. So, again read "you capisce". Lol
ERIN'S REVIEW
4 STARS
This story was a great start to a new series! I am seriously loving the Marino brothers! Talk about hot, alpha males! They hit every one of my buttons with their bossy attitudes and take charge personalities! They are a very tight knit and protective bunch. They have lived through a terrible tragedy and come out stronger on the other side.
Nikko is the youngest brother. He is the playboy of the group. He loves his job but also likes to have lots of fun. However, when his path crosses with Ronnie again he is determined to not ruin his chances again.
Ronnie has the worst luck. She is a great character. She is not going to go down without a fight. She loves her family and knows that they have her back no matter what.
The story flows effortlessly. The author did an amazing job with the storyline and all the description and detail. The chemistry between Nikko and Ronnie will set your kindle on fire! I swear those two need to be hosed off sometimes! A definite MUST read!
December 7, 2014
Awesome book! This is the 1st book I've read of MJ Nightingale & it won't be the last! I can't wait to read more of this series! I seriously could NOT put it down!
We have Ronnie & Nikko who knew each other previously! When their little almost hook up happened, they both left the scene & never laid eyes on the other until a year later. Call it fate, but after Ronnie finds herself arrested & in jail, Nikko comes to her rescue in the form of her bail bondsman! Nikko & Ronnie go on a run to free her & prove her innocence! Prove that her douche pants boyfriend framed her for smuggling drugs!
I love Ronnie! She's feisty, pretty & smart! She puts together & good plan to try to prove her innocence but will Nikko & his brothers screw it up? Nikko & his brothers are on a mission to also find out the truth but more so just to protect Ronnie until her court date! When Ronnie takes things into her own hands, Nikko has no choice but to follow her! As far as Gary, her douche pants "boyfriend", well I could've throat punched him!
I really loved this book! The characters were so well developed! I laughed, sighed, held my breath from nervousness, swooned over Nikko & his brothers & even had tears in my eyes!! I would recommend this book to everyone!! Great job!
We have Ronnie & Nikko who knew each other previously! When their little almost hook up happened, they both left the scene & never laid eyes on the other until a year later. Call it fate, but after Ronnie finds herself arrested & in jail, Nikko comes to her rescue in the form of her bail bondsman! Nikko & Ronnie go on a run to free her & prove her innocence! Prove that her douche pants boyfriend framed her for smuggling drugs!
I love Ronnie! She's feisty, pretty & smart! She puts together & good plan to try to prove her innocence but will Nikko & his brothers screw it up? Nikko & his brothers are on a mission to also find out the truth but more so just to protect Ronnie until her court date! When Ronnie takes things into her own hands, Nikko has no choice but to follow her! As far as Gary, her douche pants "boyfriend", well I could've throat punched him!
I really loved this book! The characters were so well developed! I laughed, sighed, held my breath from nervousness, swooned over Nikko & his brothers & even had tears in my eyes!! I would recommend this book to everyone!! Great job!
December 15, 2014
This is a fast-paced, action packed beginning of The Bounty Hunters – The Marino Bros. series and already I am craving more. These are four sexy-as-hell, testosterone dripping alpha brothers and in Beautiful Bounty, we are introduced to Nikko, the baby of the family.
The prologue takes us back a year to a time when Veronica “Ronnie” is happy in college, living the life she wants to lead. She meets Nikko by chance at a wedding and briefly allows this charming and sexy player, to thaw her heart. Misunderstanding sends them in opposite directions leaving them both with a lasting memory of each other, convinced that their paths wouldn't cross again. That is until fate takes an unexpected and unfortunate turn for the Ice Princess.
Back to the present and BAM! , Ronnie is not where you expect her to be. In an ideal world she's ready to graduate. The reality finds her in a prison cell, after been caught smuggling drugs on her return from holidaying with her boyfriend. Can Nikko, who is assigned to collect and watch Ronnie after the bail bond is paid help her find justice to clear her name?
This is the second book I've read by this author and I loved this one even more probably because the suspense adds additional depth to the plot. I was immediately drawn into the story and didn't want to stop reading until the end. All the characters are likable and well developed displaying a full spectrum of emotions.
“Suspenseful, erotic, and romantic, these books are packed with passion, sex and characters you will love. What more could you want?”
What more can you ask for as a reader? M.J. Nightingale's Beautiful Bounty delivers on every point.
***arc received in exchange for an honest review***
The prologue takes us back a year to a time when Veronica “Ronnie” is happy in college, living the life she wants to lead. She meets Nikko by chance at a wedding and briefly allows this charming and sexy player, to thaw her heart. Misunderstanding sends them in opposite directions leaving them both with a lasting memory of each other, convinced that their paths wouldn't cross again. That is until fate takes an unexpected and unfortunate turn for the Ice Princess.
Back to the present and BAM! , Ronnie is not where you expect her to be. In an ideal world she's ready to graduate. The reality finds her in a prison cell, after been caught smuggling drugs on her return from holidaying with her boyfriend. Can Nikko, who is assigned to collect and watch Ronnie after the bail bond is paid help her find justice to clear her name?
This is the second book I've read by this author and I loved this one even more probably because the suspense adds additional depth to the plot. I was immediately drawn into the story and didn't want to stop reading until the end. All the characters are likable and well developed displaying a full spectrum of emotions.
“Suspenseful, erotic, and romantic, these books are packed with passion, sex and characters you will love. What more could you want?”
What more can you ask for as a reader? M.J. Nightingale's Beautiful Bounty delivers on every point.
***arc received in exchange for an honest review***
December 31, 2014
WOW! That doesn’t even describe what I felt about this novel! The author doesn’t go into boring details but immediately captures the readers from the beginning of the story and starts your heart pumping! Tease! That’s the way that I can tell it should be good. As you take a small leap into the future the independent do it all by yourself heroine Ronnie finds herself in a bit of a mess and guess what her blast from the past comes to the rescue! Sigh… I want a Nikko to come to my rescue, yes his move at the beginning was a jerk type and I did want to slap him but he does kind of redeem himself. He is purely written as melt your kindle heartthrob! Just Listen to the words that fall out of his mouth! The author has a way with playing words that had me laughing and other times can make you feel tingly.
Question is will Nikko be able to help Ronnie and keep his heart in check or will she be just as stubborn and do it on her own? Trust issues, framed, suspense, romance, and hot tension is all included in this novel! The plot was original and i loved every moment of it. The characters were well defined and each had their own uniqueness to bring more life to the story. Find out trust me you will be happy you picked it up.
This is the first that I have read by this author and it will surely not be my last, now bring me the rest of the brothers! :) If Nikko was this fun and just by the glimpses we see of his older brothers they will be a force to be reckoned with!
Question is will Nikko be able to help Ronnie and keep his heart in check or will she be just as stubborn and do it on her own? Trust issues, framed, suspense, romance, and hot tension is all included in this novel! The plot was original and i loved every moment of it. The characters were well defined and each had their own uniqueness to bring more life to the story. Find out trust me you will be happy you picked it up.
This is the first that I have read by this author and it will surely not be my last, now bring me the rest of the brothers! :) If Nikko was this fun and just by the glimpses we see of his older brothers they will be a force to be reckoned with!
December 15, 2014
*I received a free copy to read & review for Wicked Reads Review Team*
This was my first book by M.J. Nightingale, and boy can she write some HOT men!
Ronnie Sears is in some serious trouble, she's been arrested for smuggling drugs into the country, and being held to await her trial. Luckily her parents have access to Bondsmen/Bounty Hunters - and are able to get her out of jail (for the time being), to start working on her legal defense.
The Marino brother's, Nikko in particular, are the Bounty Hunters that are working with the Ronnie and her family to keep her out of jail. Ronnie and Nikko are no strangers to one another, and are more then happy to reconnect.
I liked both Nikko and Ronnie, and found myself fretting over her "case", worrying about her family, and hoping for her happy ending.
This was my first book by M.J. Nightingale, and boy can she write some HOT men!
Ronnie Sears is in some serious trouble, she's been arrested for smuggling drugs into the country, and being held to await her trial. Luckily her parents have access to Bondsmen/Bounty Hunters - and are able to get her out of jail (for the time being), to start working on her legal defense.
The Marino brother's, Nikko in particular, are the Bounty Hunters that are working with the Ronnie and her family to keep her out of jail. Ronnie and Nikko are no strangers to one another, and are more then happy to reconnect.
I liked both Nikko and Ronnie, and found myself fretting over her "case", worrying about her family, and hoping for her happy ending.
January 22, 2015
*** Arc Received for honest review*****
Let me begin by saying that I have found a new author to obsess over. Yes this story is well written and the characters are amazing. I enjoyed reading this story so much. This book has action and at some point Ronnie makes it funny. This is totally so different from what I usually read. But I enjoyed it till the last page. Ronnie gets herself into a bad situation due to her ex boyfriend. Her situation ends up putting her back in the path of Nikki. She had met him a year before and things didn't go the way they had planned back then. But due to the circumstances she is once again found herself back with him. As I read this story all I kept saying was omg now what! My anxiety was all over the place. I liked how I was hooked and I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to know what was coming next. I enjoyed it and I know I'll,be reading more from this author. I can't wait to read about the brothers...
Let me begin by saying that I have found a new author to obsess over. Yes this story is well written and the characters are amazing. I enjoyed reading this story so much. This book has action and at some point Ronnie makes it funny. This is totally so different from what I usually read. But I enjoyed it till the last page. Ronnie gets herself into a bad situation due to her ex boyfriend. Her situation ends up putting her back in the path of Nikki. She had met him a year before and things didn't go the way they had planned back then. But due to the circumstances she is once again found herself back with him. As I read this story all I kept saying was omg now what! My anxiety was all over the place. I liked how I was hooked and I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to know what was coming next. I enjoyed it and I know I'll,be reading more from this author. I can't wait to read about the brothers...
December 19, 2014
Well M. J. Nightingale has not disappointed with this new series. I have read her secrets and seduction series and loved every minute, now she is impressing us with the Bounty Hunter series and it only gets better.
Beautiful Bounty Is a spin off which involves the Marino brothers particularly Nikko and Ronnie is Louisa's Daughter. It is fall of sexual tension and chemistry, you can feel the bond between Nikko and Ronnie, but it has a dramatic backdrop with Ronnie being charged with drug trafficking.
This book is will keep you rooted to your chair as they try to prove Ronnies innocents , with justice being done and it will leave you mouth watering as you read about Nikko's brothers. I loved every minute, I loved how you still feel a connection with the other characters from the previous series and the feel of family . The feel of Justin
I can't wait to read book two. I gave this 5 stars
Beautiful Bounty Is a spin off which involves the Marino brothers particularly Nikko and Ronnie is Louisa's Daughter. It is fall of sexual tension and chemistry, you can feel the bond between Nikko and Ronnie, but it has a dramatic backdrop with Ronnie being charged with drug trafficking.
This book is will keep you rooted to your chair as they try to prove Ronnies innocents , with justice being done and it will leave you mouth watering as you read about Nikko's brothers. I loved every minute, I loved how you still feel a connection with the other characters from the previous series and the feel of family . The feel of Justin
I can't wait to read book two. I gave this 5 stars
December 19, 2014
5 star
I was pulled right into this story. The story flowed well and I was kept interested in the story. I read it in one sitting. The story has laughs, pain, anger, suspense, and heartbreak.
This is Ronnie and Nikko’s story. Ronnie’s life is crap right now. Nikko is her bounty hunter but they have history that is not good. Sparks will fly!! Can Nikko keep track of Ronnie when she slipped from him before? Or will a few misunderstanding make a runner out of Ronnie?
You get to see characters from her Secrets & Seduction series. Wild sex scenes with a hint of romance. Crazy strong woman who can take care of herself. Alpha who is a man-whore that is trying to change his ways. Intense brothers who are funny but so very protective.
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a good read. I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
I was pulled right into this story. The story flowed well and I was kept interested in the story. I read it in one sitting. The story has laughs, pain, anger, suspense, and heartbreak.
This is Ronnie and Nikko’s story. Ronnie’s life is crap right now. Nikko is her bounty hunter but they have history that is not good. Sparks will fly!! Can Nikko keep track of Ronnie when she slipped from him before? Or will a few misunderstanding make a runner out of Ronnie?
You get to see characters from her Secrets & Seduction series. Wild sex scenes with a hint of romance. Crazy strong woman who can take care of herself. Alpha who is a man-whore that is trying to change his ways. Intense brothers who are funny but so very protective.
I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a good read. I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
December 14, 2014
"I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads."
This is a book full of plot, full of sexual chemistry and full of adventure. It has a cast of very likeable characters and tells a whole story. In places I felt that the writing could have been tightened up a bit, and maybe some further editing would have just added some polish - but as a hot romance with a proper ending it scores well. I liked that the title could easily have two meanings, which you would only understand as you read on - I like clever titles!
Clearly this is the first in a series and I will certainly look out for them as they become available.
This is a book full of plot, full of sexual chemistry and full of adventure. It has a cast of very likeable characters and tells a whole story. In places I felt that the writing could have been tightened up a bit, and maybe some further editing would have just added some polish - but as a hot romance with a proper ending it scores well. I liked that the title could easily have two meanings, which you would only understand as you read on - I like clever titles!
Clearly this is the first in a series and I will certainly look out for them as they become available.
December 19, 2014
I received this for an honest review.. As always with Mj's books I fall in love with her men and Nikko is absolutely no exception..
Ronnie is a soon to be college graduate who has just been framed for drugs. Nikko is part of the Moreno brothers who do bail bonds and has just helped with the bond on her with her family. Nikko and Ronnie have a past and because of that past Nikko wants to help also as a part of the bond he is doing whatever he can to help uncover the answers and get her out of this mess. One of things I really enjoyed about this book is that you see the characters from M.J's other series as well!!!
This book is the first in the series and can be read as a standalone. This is ejoyable read. It has a wonderful mix of hot and sexy along with laugh out loud moments...
Ronnie is a soon to be college graduate who has just been framed for drugs. Nikko is part of the Moreno brothers who do bail bonds and has just helped with the bond on her with her family. Nikko and Ronnie have a past and because of that past Nikko wants to help also as a part of the bond he is doing whatever he can to help uncover the answers and get her out of this mess. One of things I really enjoyed about this book is that you see the characters from M.J's other series as well!!!
This book is the first in the series and can be read as a standalone. This is ejoyable read. It has a wonderful mix of hot and sexy along with laugh out loud moments...
May 28, 2015
I received this free for my honest review. This is a story about Ronnie who is about to graduate so before that happens her and a few friends go on a cruise unknown to her she has had drugs planted in her belongings and gets arrested, now bring in Nikko they met the year before in a wedding the chemistry was there but due to misunderstandings it went no further. This is where it really hots up in more ways than one, it will keep you on the edge of your seats with what happens to them and the steamy scenes you won't want to be in public reading them. Hope I have tempted you enough as this book contains brilliant characters with humour you will enjoy as well as heart felt emotions true to life. This has been my first book by the author and hoping not the last.
January 26, 2015
Two thumbs up for this one! There were a couple things keeping it from being a 5 star read for me, but I enjoyed the story, and positively LOVED that the characters are connected to the earlier series (maybe that was well known, but it was a pleasant surprise for me!). The premise as to what pulls Ronnie into the bounty hunting world was a little annoying (just not my favorite trope or storyline in general), and the whole character of Gary was like nails on a chalkboard to me.
Nikko & Ronnie have a feisty relationship which was a lot of fun to read. I also enjoyed getting to know the other brothers a bit & am looking forward to their stories! : )
Nikko & Ronnie have a feisty relationship which was a lot of fun to read. I also enjoyed getting to know the other brothers a bit & am looking forward to their stories! : )
January 16, 2015
Loved it!!
After having read previous books by MJ Nightingale I was not disappointed. Another amazing hit!! The story of Nikko and Ronnie is hot,sexy and oh so hard to put down. I must say I stayed up all night to finish it and I don't regret it one bit.
I'm super excited and can't wait to read the next book in the series and meet the other Marino brothers.
A must read for sure :)
After having read previous books by MJ Nightingale I was not disappointed. Another amazing hit!! The story of Nikko and Ronnie is hot,sexy and oh so hard to put down. I must say I stayed up all night to finish it and I don't regret it one bit.
I'm super excited and can't wait to read the next book in the series and meet the other Marino brothers.
A must read for sure :)
April 1, 2015
Hot hot hot.....a definite must read
Although I enjoyed MJ's first series IMMENSELY. I feel she has out done herself this time. The storyline and characters were both strong and engrossing. If you follow her books you can actually watch her evolve into a truly amazing new contemporary author. Her talent was apparent from book one........but I think she has really come into her own on this !!Thank you MJ.....Extremely pleasurable :-)
Although I enjoyed MJ's first series IMMENSELY. I feel she has out done herself this time. The storyline and characters were both strong and engrossing. If you follow her books you can actually watch her evolve into a truly amazing new contemporary author. Her talent was apparent from book one........but I think she has really come into her own on this !!Thank you MJ.....Extremely pleasurable :-)
April 29, 2015
My first read of MJ Nightingale and I am impressed. A pacy romantic, sexy thriller that doesn't need padding out. The story line is good with some edge of the seat passages and humorous dialogue. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend you have a copy on your book list.
January 4, 2015
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December 21, 2014I enjoy reading this book very much.
I like the characters and plots it was quick moving I can not wait for the next one . I want to find out what happens with the other brothers..
I like the characters and plots it was quick moving I can not wait for the next one . I want to find out what happens with the other brothers..
May 26, 2015
I got this book as a gift from the Author.. It isn't my usual type of read. However this story was Awesome and would definitely recommend and I will be reading other books in this series.
June 17, 2015
Loved it! Now I need to purchase the rest in the series.
June 18, 2015
this is a great book to read. it kept me from the begining to the end. I couldn't put it down. m j nightingale is a awesome writer. keep up the great work.
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