One, I love the Cockers. Two, I wanna be a Cocker! Three, I LOVE the Cockers!
This is a great start to a new series about the next generation of the Cocker family, and they’re as loyal, funny, and gorgeous as the original six brothers.
Kicking off this series is Hannah’s story, who is the illegitimate daughter of Justin from Cocky Senator.
Although well-loved by her family, Hannah has always felt a little bit of an outsider. She joined the family amidst a furore of scandal and now, as an adult, tries to live her life out of the limelight, as much as possible.
“I’ve secretly wondered what it would feel like to be with a man who scared me a little because around him I felt out of control.”
When her love life disappoints her, yet again, she’s takes off on the open road with her free-spirited cousin, Sofia Sol, and meets Tobias Kyrkos, UFC fighter.
“I’m lost. This woman is wrecking me. I don’t trust anyone but being with Hannah is how most people must feel with their families; like it’s home.”
Their initial attraction is strong but trust is a big issue for Hannah, and Tobias is very different to the type of guy she normally meets. He’s cocky, tough, and he seems to genuinely care for her and her well-being. Hannah is like a Nordic princess to Tobias – she looks untouchable. While her beauty dazzles him, her inherent sadness touches his heart.
"The sadness called to me...because I feel it in my bones, too. I recognized her troubled soul because mine is just as haunted."
I ADORED this story. It was as much an introduction to Hannah and her cousins, as well as the love story between her and Tobias. I loved the banter, the solidarity, and the strong familial connection between the cousins.
I liked how Tobias understood Hannah and wanted to shelter her from further scandal, especially when a closely-guarded secret is exposed. Hannah is nearing 30 and is desperate for love and a family of her own, but trust is a major issue. When the chips are down, I loved how strong she was and what she was willing to do to live her life on her own terms.
This story was a fun, humorous, sexy read!