Roustabout (Traveling, #3) by Jane Harvey-Berrick

Sep 08, 2015 Katy Loves Romance ❤️ rated it really liked it

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4 Stars

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I love Jane's writing for her storytelling and how she takes you to a different place, I adored Kes and Aimee's story and they will always be my favourite couple, that being said this was a slightly different read but one I enjoyed being alongside.

What's it about?
Tucker is known for his Manwhore ways he never takes a woman twice. In fact, he pushes it twice but never connects to any woman, that is until he see's Tara. Tara is Kes's half sister and is from a different world to Tucker' ...more

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Aug 26, 2015 Peek At My Book Review rated it liked it

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Rating : 3.5 ‘ROUSTABOUT’ Stars

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My Views : This is a love story between Tucker - the manwhore and Tera – the Senator’s daughter. I had high hopes with this one especially after reading The Traveling man but honestly I was very disappointed

because this one didn’t have that magic that the first book in the series had. Then in terms of excitement it wasn’t much either.

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Sep 03, 2015 Amanda rated it it was amazing

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5 'brilliant' stars

I'm officially in love with Tucker McCoy.

Roustabout is a story that captivate me right from the start and kept me awake all night long because I simply can't put it down without knowing what will happen in the end. I absolutely adore the heroine and in love with the hero. Not to mention the great supporting casts from the carnival, Kes, Aimee, Zef and the rest of the clan.

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Aug 31, 2015 Arabella ~♡AB♡~ rated it really liked it

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★★★★ 4 Stars ★★★★

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Once again, Jane Harvey Berrick has done a fantastic job of transporting me to the carnival; the magic and wonder of it all, taking centre stage and making me feel like I was right there.

If you have read Traveling Man/Woman, you will know that Tucker McCoy is part if the Daredevils team, performing the stunt motorcycle act in the traveling carnival. If you haven't, no worries, you can read this as a stand-alone, no problem at all.

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Nov 06, 2015 Alex is The Romance Fox rated it really liked it

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Tucker McCoy made his first appearance in The Travelling Man, the 1st book in Jane Havey-Berricks’s fabulous The Travelling Series

Roustabout is the 3rd novel in the series and we now have Tucker McCoy, roustabout turned stunt daredevil bike driver with Hawkins Daredevil Stunt Riders carnival traveling show. He has never looked back since he joined a travelling carnival 12 years ago at the age of 17, leaving the life of poverty and hardship he had known. He’s happy with the new family and frien

Tucker McCoy made his first appearance in The Travelling Man, the 1st book in Jane Havey-Berricks’s fabulous The Travelling Series

Roustabout is the 3rd novel in the series and we now have Tucker McCoy, roustabout turned stunt daredevil bike driver with Hawkins Daredevil Stunt Riders carnival traveling show. He has never looked back since he joined a travelling carnival 12 years ago at the age of 17, leaving the life of poverty and hardship he had known. He’s happy with the new family and friends he has in his new life. He’s fun, happy-go-lucky, sexy, loves women but only for the sex rush….doesn’t do love and happily ever after!!
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But under that carefree façade, we see a man fighting the demons from his past. The story is told from both Tucker's and Tera's POV, so we are able to see the real Tucker.
I found Tucker so endearing. So many times I felt the urge to hug him and comfort him……he’s one of those characters that grab you and never let you go.

Tera Hawkins couldn’t be more different from Tucker’s world. She’s comes from a life of wealth and privilege, his best friend, Kes’s sister and totally off limits.

Despite the differences between her and Tucker. Loved seeing how she tried to show him that he was a man worth loving. Her kindness and her openness were just some of her traits that I loved.

The story and character development was so good. Tucker and Tera’s relationship progresses from friends to lovers and a joy seeing how both dealt with the attraction and feelings for each other. How much Tucker tried to persuade Tera that he was not a man worthy of her….

“We’re on two different roads, TC. Crossing paths was an accident, but it’s not meant to be.”
… “Can’t we make our own road, choose our own path?”

But Tera is not daunted…she fights for what she believes in….and Tucker is the man she wants to be with.

“Won’t you even try?”
He closed his eyes, a pained look on his face.
“Is that really what you want, Terra? A guy like me?”
I shook my head. “No, Tucker. I don’t want a guy like you. I want you.”

The most poignant part of the story is when Tucker goes back home to attend his mother’s funeral. We find out about his life and his family and friends, before he left all those years ago. There so much sadness, so many people who had betrayed and lied to Tucker. The cruelty and hardness shown by the town’s inhabitants was so damn awful….my heart wept for Tucker…….and then when Tera makes an appearance at the funeral….jeez, I thought I was going to breakdown!!!

“Why are you here, TC? I don’t mean in this shitty little town…why are you here with me?”
“Because I like you.”

The other touching scene is when Tucker sells his beloved Ducati bike

so he can help someone, who turns out to be the most devious character ever…..never thinks of himself but doing good for someone else……
And then, I cried buckets…..
“Don’t ever cry for me.”
“Someone has to.”

This is also a story of family and how much they care for each other. I loved meeting up with Kes and Aimee from Travelling Man/Woman duet. And watching the daily life in a travelling carnival, the interesting and quirky characters, the friendship, the loyalty….

A beautiful written and touching love story, filled with unforgettable characters that you are fully engaged with.

This is a series I will definitely read again.

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Oh, I’m going to end off now and leave you with something I found rather interesting and fun…..check out more about the life of a Roustabout…here

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Sep 12, 2015 Laura rated it did not like it

I like this authors writing style and it's always easy to get into her stories but I struggled with this one. Mainly because I didn't like the heroine, Tera, one bit. To me, it just seemed like the rich girl was slumming it with a Carnie. She just seemed to want Tucker for sex. The story was really predictable and I've read it a thousand times before. Manwhore hero yet first time he sleeps with the heroine it's the best sex he's ever had blah, blah, blah. Trouble with this manwhore was he had se ...more

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Aug 29, 2015 Gitte TotallyBookedBlog rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2015

“This is the carnival, where magic happens…and dreams come true.”

We first met Tucker McCoy in the Traveling Duet Series. He was the fun loving womanising carefree best friend of Kes, who shared a brotherhood within the carnival life they had both embraced as part of the Hawkins Daredevil Stunt Riders traveling show.

We love getting down to the nitty gritty of a character, finding out what shaped them, how they came to be and Jane Harvey Berrick delivered a touching and captivating love story fo ...more

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Aug 25, 2015 Brit rated it it was amazing

Shelves: need-to-read-2015, favorites, sex-sex-and-more-steamy-sex, arcs, contemporary, need-to-review-soon, new-adult, alpha-fucking-male

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Title: Roustabout
Series: The Traveling, #3
Author: Jane Harvey-Berrick
Publisher: Harvey Berrick Publishing
Source: eARC
Pages: 327
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Characters: Tucker McCoy, Tera Hawkins
Point of View: First
Happily Ever After: (view spoiler)[Yes (hide spoiler)]
Release Date: September 9th, 2015
Date Read: August 24th, 2015
Overall Rating: 4.5 Stars

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Sep 05, 2015 Peggy Dabney rated it it was amazing

Jane Harvey-Berrick delivers again! Her descriptive storytelling is like no other. Tera and Tucker...talk about lovers coming from the opposite side of the tracks. Tera is a strong willed political publicist vs. Tucker, a manwhore carnie stunt man. Their love story is both painful and magical. Even though the odds are against them,we desperately want these two opposites to overcome their adversity and find a path for their love to flourish. This story is about being honest and open with each ot ...more

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Aug 29, 2015 AJ rated it really liked it

Shelves: steamy, series-standalone, arc, romantic

“We’re on two different roads, TC. Crossing paths was an accident, but it’s not meant to be.”
… “Can’t we make our own road, choose our own path”

4 'Hell yes, you can!' stars

Jane Harvey-Berrick takes us back to the magically exciting world of the carnival in this follow up to the The Traveling Man / The Traveling Woman duet with the story of Kes’ newly-discovered sister, Tera (TC) and his fellow stunt rider, Tucker.

Roustabout-turned-stunt motorcycle ryder, Tucker loves his wild and free life. Tra ...more

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Aug 29, 2015 Jenny - TotallybookedBlog rated it really liked it

“This is the carnival, where magic happens…and dreams come true.”

We first met Tucker McCoy in the Traveling Duet Series. He was the fun loving womanising carefree best friend of Kes, who shared a brotherhood within the carnival life they had both embraced as part of the Hawkins Daredevil Stunt Riders traveling show.

We love getting down to the nitty gritty of a character, finding out what shaped them, how they came to be and Jane Harvey Berrick delivered a touching and captivating love story fo ...more

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Aug 25, 2015 Elle aka Leftie aka Shoebelle rated it it was amazing

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*ARC received from author via blog tour*

4.5 ★

♥♥♥ Oh Tucker, you sugar, you!!! ♥♥♥

When I found out that Tucker was getting his story as part of this series, I just knew I had to continue with the series.

The first 2 books (The Traveling Man and The Traveling Woman) introduced us not only to Kes & Aimee but also to the interesting and thrilling world that is the carnival. Here, we continue to see the inner workings of the carnie world, but the focus is now on Tucker and Tera, obviously.

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Aug 16, 2015 Bj rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, 2015, 4-and-a-half-stars, new-adult

4.5 "Star-Crossed Lovers" Stars! If you loved the Traveling Duet (Traveling Man/Traveling Woman), you will not want to miss Tucker McCoy's and Tera Hawkins' story. Tucker is one of the other three motorcycle stunt riders that travels with Kes in the carnival circuit, and Tera is Kes' recently discovered half sister who was raised by his estranged father the Senator. Roustabout has the same angst filled, heart wrenching emotional quality that I fell in love with in the Traveling Man/Traveling Wom 4.5 "Star-Crossed Lovers" Stars! If you loved the Traveling Duet (Traveling Man/Traveling Woman), you will not want to miss Tucker McCoy's and Tera Hawkins' story. Tucker is one of the other three motorcycle stunt riders that travels with Kes in the carnival circuit, and Tera is Kes' recently discovered half sister who was raised by his estranged father the Senator. Roustabout has the same angst filled, heart wrenching emotional quality that I fell in love with in the Traveling Man/Traveling Woman, and that only a true star crossed lovers romance can draw out. While the facts are slightly different here, its another inspiring romance that allows you to root for the underdog and ultimately proves that true love can transcend anything, including class differences.

For those of you who are wondering if Roustabout can be read as a standalone, the answer is yes. While it is helpful to have read, Traveling 1 and 2, to put the carnival life and the various secondary characters in context; strictly speaking, Roustabout can be read as a standalone, as the romance between Tucker and Tera is fully contained within this book.

After one emotionally scarring experience, Tucker discovered that women are best enjoyed in a non-serious relationship. His exceptional flirtatious manner, and ability to smile in the face of adversity combined with his demanding physical regime, further prime him as the perfect candidate to charm nearly any woman. Moreover, his life on the carnival circuit, which began as a roustabout (a general carnival jack of all trades) and which now has turned into the more coveted position of a motorcycle stunt man--has never been conducive to anything longer than a night (or two) anyway.

Tera is enjoying getting to know her brother Kes, visiting him often at the carnivals he is performing at when time off from her busy career allows. It is during one of those visits that she first sets her sights on Tucker. Though she knows Tucker's reputation, she is determined to have her own, at least, one night of pleasure with this man who elicits a reaction in her like no other.

As soon as Tucker, learns who she is (Kes' sister) though, he starts avoiding her though he's equally as tempted. Just as it appears that Tera may be wearing Tucker down though, a blast from the past comes back into Tucker's life that threatens it all. As if that weren't enough to contend with, Tera's protective and rich father and mother are equally determined to ensure that Tera, who is ever in the political spotlight due to her Senator father's political ambitions, date a man worthy of the political spotlight. Then, of course there is Kes and Aimee, who are protective of his Kes' sister, and who know Tucker's proclivities when it comes to women. Do Tera and Tucker possibly stand a chance among this avalanche of obstacles?

All in all, Roustabout is another hit for Jane Harvey-Berrick. I can't wait to read more of Ms. Harvey-Berrick's evocative writing in the future!

Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Aug 21, 2015 Talltree marked it as maybe

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Sep 12, 2015 Marieke ~ Marieke's Books rated it it was amazing

Tera Hawkins is a young woman working for her father’s political campaign. A year ago, her world is shaken to its core, not only did her father cheat on her mother, also the existence of two half-brothers came to light. The treatment of her half-brothers mothers by her father makes her resent him, just as her parents’ reaction and cover-up of the whole situation. Because Terra never had siblings, she wants to form some sort of relationship with her half-brothers. Therefor she visits her brother Tera Hawkins is a young woman working for her father’s political campaign. A year ago, her world is shaken to its core, not only did her father cheat on her mother, also the existence of two half-brothers came to light. The treatment of her half-brothers mothers by her father makes her resent him, just as her parents’ reaction and cover-up of the whole situation. Because Terra never had siblings, she wants to form some sort of relationship with her half-brothers. Therefor she visits her brother Kes whenever her work allows her, on the fairgrounds he’s working with his wife Aimee and their house in the countryside. It’s here she meets Tucker McCoy, a member of Kes’s stunt team. Despite the differences between them, the lives they lead, she finds herself very attracted to him.

"I'd never done anything like this before, but I figured that a man I was powerfully attracted to like Tuckers… this was the place to start living my live.”

Tucker didn’t have an easy childhood, ignored by his mother and beaten by his stepfather he leaves town after learning the truth about the girl he thinks is his girlfriend. He just walked away, joined the carnival and never looked back for 12 long years. Tucker is a man who enjoys his freedom, does what he wants, when he wants and with whom he wants as long as it stays casual. Due to his upbringing, the life he leads and his respect for Kes, he feels he doesn’t deserve a good girl like Tera.

“I knew Tera was attracted to me, and I was definitely attracted to her, but that was the problem. She was Kes’s sister: she wasn’t someone I could fuck and forget.”

Tucker and Tera see each other every time she comes to visit her brother and his wife; they feel a mutual attraction but don’t act on it. One day Tera decides she’s done, done with being the good girl, do the right thing and let her father dictate her life. She wants to start living, truly living and finally give in to her attraction to Tucker. Knowing he’s not a relationship kind of guy she offers him one night of hot sex, no promises no expectations. Tucker knows he should say no, she’s his best friends half-sister and she is, in his opinion, too good for him. After dancing around each other for a bit, they finally give their relationship a real chance.

Roustabout brings you back to the world of The Traveling Man and The Traveling Woman, the first two books in the series. I’ve really enjoyed seeing the people from the previous books, to see glimpses of their lives and relationships. The story being told isn’t an unique one, but it’s written in the beautiful style of Jane Harvey-Berrick, full of real feelings and emotions, love and hope.

“Shock, relief, satisfaction, astonishment, disbelief, hope. Most of all hope. So many emotions flowed through and over and around me. I drowned in them, drank them in, feeling unworthy, blessed, and determined not to fuck up.”

I was excited for this book since I heard Tucker would be getting his own book, and this story did my excitement justice. I loved the story, the leading characters, and the road they traveled. I give this book 5 beautiful stars.

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Aug 13, 2015 Emma rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-time-favourite, fave-hero, fave-heroine, best-read-2015, arc

I was very lucky in winning an early copy of the Roustabout and here is my honest review:

The Daredevils are back! This time its the story of Tucker McCoy.

Jane Harvey-Berrick is an incredibly clever author. She has the talent to create a hero that has the right mixture of strong, alpha exterior but with a hidden vulnerability. You don't know if you want to rip their clothes off or cuddle them at the same time. Her writing is just beautifully described. I just couldn't put the book down.

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Aug 29, 2015 Lelyana marked it as to-read

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I was with my patient at the clinic, and I saw a cover revealed...

Came home, and open my laptop, and stared...

But, it's Jane...and I always love her stories.

Oh, well...It's better be good.

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Aug 27, 2015 Carol***BeautyandtheBeastlyBooks rated it really liked it

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3.75 stars

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***ARC received in exchange of an honest review***

I absolutely LOVED The Traveling Man (see my review HERE) and The Traveling Woman (see my review HERE), they are both on my list of favorite books of 2015. And even though I didn’t rate Roustabout 5 stars I liked it a lot too!

This review is a bit harder for me to write because I LOVE Jane Harvey-Berrick’s writing and I LOVE the magical world she created in the previous two bo ...more

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Aug 25, 2015 Angela rated it it was amazing

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Just when you think that Kes is the man for you along comes Tucker to sweep you off your feet, pull on your heartstrings and make you want to pack your bags and join the nearest carnival. Yes, it’s time for Tucker’s story and it’s one to rival Kes’.

I was hesitant to read this book so soon after the success of the first two books in the Travelling series but knowing how reliable a storyteller Jane Harvey-Berrick is I knew that my concerns were unfounded. I loved the Travelling Duo and Kes and Aim ...more

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Sep 25, 2015 Kelly 'Perusing Princesses blog' rated it it was amazing

*Roustabout is the third book in the Traveling Series, but can be read as a standalone.*

Roustabout is a story of life, love, brotherhood bound by friendship that runs thicker than blood. I've said it before and I will say it again - Jane Harvey-Berrick doesn't just do romance, this isn't another formulaic bad boy meets rich girl contemporary read but an intricate, beautifully weaved life experience.

From an abused boy to a hard working roustabout runaway, Tucker McCoy is an incredible talent that *Roustabout is the third book in the Traveling Series, but can be read as a standalone.*

Roustabout is a story of life, love, brotherhood bound by friendship that runs thicker than blood. I've said it before and I will say it again - Jane Harvey-Berrick doesn't just do romance, this isn't another formulaic bad boy meets rich girl contemporary read but an intricate, beautifully weaved life experience.

From an abused boy to a hard working roustabout runaway, Tucker McCoy is an incredible talent that has pledged to never be used as a scapegoat again. He may be a player with the ladies, but deep down Tucker's actions stem from a family who didn't love him and a betrayal that cut so deep his outlook on life in general was to make the best of what you had, grab on to every freeing opportunity and enjoy the ride.

It worked... for a time, until Tera Hawkins, half sister of Hawkins Daredevils' leader, Kes entered the fray.

Tera is looking for a little danger and some harmless fun. Being the Daughter of a politician looking to make office comes with responsibilities and a carefree shackle. Tucker McCoy is sexy, funny and incredibly talented and Tera can't take her eyes off of him. He is the perfect itch to her scratch.

When one night together manifests into a friendship built on honesty and affection, Tera learns that not everything is at it seems as she starts to question everything she thought she knew about her Father.

From family fiasco's to past indiscretions and the scary notion of finding love in a person that is the polar opposite is a battle you choose to fight... or sadly, walk away from.

And I walked this story with Tucker and Tera. Side by side I revelled in their connection, their ability to sense, to feel more given the challenges thrown at them from both family angles and the one in-between. But what I loved most about this book is Tucker and Tera's journey may be thwart with obstacles and insecurities, but every one was met with maturity and a common ground respect. You will find no annoying heroines here, just a tough one!

The sex is off the charts, but it is the characterisation that reels me in every time. Having now read this third book in the Traveling series I can honestly say that the Hawkins Daredevils exist. To me they are a strong impenetrable unit that show us what it means to be part of a family; a family that chooses you, that accepts you as you are and has your back at every opportunity. Just like the Goonies... Carnies never say die!

We get to connect with the lovely Kes and Aimee again, along with Ollo, Zef and the sweet little Bo. Characters that I've genuinely missed, welcomed me back with open arms.

If you are looking for a deep profound and exemplary written series with substance then hitch a ride on this Carnie RV... you won't ever want to leave.

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Aug 21, 2015 Nancy's Romance Reads marked it as to-read

Here's the beautiful cover of ROUSTABOUT, book three in the Traveling series! Release day: 9 Sept. :D

Blurb:

Twelve years ago Tucker McCoy walked away from the hell that was his family with not much more than the shirt on his back. No regrets. Never once looking back.

Living his life as a roustabout turned stunt rider with a traveling carnival keeps a smile on his face. His new family are the people he’s chosen to be in his life, the people who travel his road. Kes, Zach and Zef don’t share his bl ...more

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Aug 27, 2015 Polly marked it as to-read

Shelves: will-never-read

Guys...this cover is just so

I'm hoping the book pulls it off

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Aug 26, 2015 reading the sheets rated it it was amazing

Tucker McCoy had a hellish childhood his only friend was Renee they helped each other through their hellish childhoods, finally having had enough of the life he had he walked away and ended up working as a roustabout then a stunt rider with a carnival.Those people became his new family.Kes,Zef and Zach are more like brothers to him than his own ever were.Tucker loved women he slept with them and moved on never going back for more.He was known for his womanising ways infact he was famous for them Tucker McCoy had a hellish childhood his only friend was Renee they helped each other through their hellish childhoods, finally having had enough of the life he had he walked away and ended up working as a roustabout then a stunt rider with a carnival.Those people became his new family.Kes,Zef and Zach are more like brothers to him than his own ever were.Tucker loved women he slept with them and moved on never going back for more.He was known for his womanising ways infact he was famous for them!!!
Enter Tera Hawkins she was strictly off limits being the sister of Kes.He tries to stay away from her but Tera pursues him and eventually his restraint snaps and he gives in to the lust he feels for Tera,but she is different a Senators daughter shes nothing like the women he usually goes for shes classy,beautiful and Tucker cant help himself.Warned off her by her fathers hired help he thinks shed be better off without him but shes having none of it and fights to keep her man!!Can Tucker give up his wild woman ways and be with just one woman?Tera is changing him,he wants more than just a one night but with his life on the road and hers a million miles away from his can it work?What can he offer her?
Tera slowly peels the layers of Tucker away and she sees the deeply caring sometimes vunerable man he is with a heart of gold who loves his family.When the past comes back into Tuckers life problems arise that threaten to break them apart can they work through all the barriers in their way and find a way to be together?
I loved this book!!! I didn’t stop till id finished it Tucker just stole my heart he was naughty,sexy,but underneath all the bravardo he was a goodman with a good heart.Tera I loved her character she was a senators daughter, wanted for nothing,but wasnt the typical spoilt daddys girl, she had a big heart that loved Tucker she was soft kind and caring and never let Tucker feel he wasn’t good enough even though he himself felt that way.The secondary characters were great too like one big family,the story held my interest form the first pages,the sex was off the charts Tucker is one hot sexy man!!! I was sad it ended but I couldn’t get enough of this fantastic book!!!

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Aug 21, 2015 Tera Chastain (Co-Creator of The Book Bistro) rated it it was amazing

I was so excited to know that we were going to be getting Tucker's story and it did NOT disappoint ...this novel is intriguing from start to finish ...I am so in love with these characters ...
The like-ability of Tucker is off the charts for me ..he is so charismatic and charming and playful ....Tera (Sister to Kes) is driven and knows what she wants..And after finding out some family secrets ..is focusing on new goals for herself ...trying to find her own way ..

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Dec 30, 2015 Lea ★ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: part-of-a-series, contemporary-romance, new-adult

I loved this series! :)

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Aug 27, 2015 book_luv_r added it

OMG! Worst cover EVER for a book. I seriously thought his motorcycle was the Chick Fil-A cow. Talk about a puny wimp for a hero.

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Jan 01, 2018 Mallory rated it really liked it

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4 Stars

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Aug 27, 2015 Kim Howlett rated it it was amazing

What a fantastic addition to the Traveling Series.
This book was full on from the start. Every page was was something new happening. I loved the sarcastic banter that the 2 characters had from the minute they met. This really made the story for me and the author had me laughing away throughout the book. It also broke up the more serious moments though and heartbreaking parts in the story as the 2 main characters always came back to their flirty banter.
Tucker is just gorgeous and charming. He's s
What a fantastic addition to the Traveling Series.
This book was full on from the start. Every page was was something new happening. I loved the sarcastic banter that the 2 characters had from the minute they met. This really made the story for me and the author had me laughing away throughout the book. It also broke up the more serious moments though and heartbreaking parts in the story as the 2 main characters always came back to their flirty banter.
Tucker is just gorgeous and charming. He's so hard working, his family are the carnie people but he is a man whore. He however does make it very clear he will only give the person one night so I thought fair play to him.
Tucker though wasn't all happiness, sunshine and woman. He's a family he doesn't talk about or want to ever see again, he was bought up in a family of abuse and pain and this has left him thinking he isn't worthy of anyone's love. He's managed to get by in life by when anything he found upsetting or difficult to deal with or talk about, he would cover with a joke. Throughout th book he s very hard on himself and he didn't need to be at all. He thought just because he was with the Carnival, he didn't deserve someone's love and that he would never be good enough for anyone, when he couldn't be further from the truth. Tucker was so perfect. You couldn't help but love him for everything he stood for and was about.
Tera is Kes's Sister and the Senators daughter. She is loving getting to no her new family and loves it even more when she mets Tucker. As Tucker is Kes's best friend and like a brother though, Tera knows Tucker will not cross that line so my Gosh does she push and push until she breaks Tucker down.
At first I wasn't to keen on her as I didn't like how much she was pushing Tucker and manipulating him in a way to get in his life when she had been told no by him. However as the story unfolds I changed my opinion about her completely. She never treated Tucker like he was beneath her, she fought against her family to be with him and fought hard to make Tucker believe that just because they were bought up differently, that she thinks no different about him and just wants to be with him because she loved him. She fought so hard over and over to convince Tucker and I'm glad she did as they were a great couple.
Tucker was a complex character with a lot of issues he's never overcome and with Tera beside him, he got stronger and stronger.
I loved that we got to catch up with the Kes, Aimee and the other characters from the previous books. The book wouldn't of been the same without them popping up.
Great writing again.
5 HUGE stars
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Sep 02, 2015 ***Cheryl*** rated it really liked it

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This is the third book in the Traveling series and this time its Tucker's story.

The book starts with a party and the carnival where Tucker and Tera have some series chemistry as Tera tries to get closer to Tucker even through he is reluctant as Tera is Kes's sister. Tucker is your typical bad boy womanizer but for some reason Tera has captured his attention when she should be strictly off limits.

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Aug 20, 2015 Jo rated it it was ok

Oh dear. I am sorry to say that I was so disappointed with this story. I absolutely loved the first two books in this series (The Traveling Man & The Traveling Woman) but this one fell way short of the mark.
I was caught up in the magic of the carnival in books 1 & 2, but none of that was captured in this one. I didn't connect with Tera or Tucker at all. I didn't feel any connection between them, no sizzling chemistry whatsoever. The story is told from both view points, but unfortunately ...more

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