For You (The 'Burg, #1) in Romance Readers Reading Challenges

Jan 06, 2016 Auntee rated it liked it

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It pains me to say this but some of these KA books are just too freakin' long. Where is a good editor when you need one? Sometimes I don't mind the endless details but in this story, which is a romantic suspense, I thought the endless details and introduction of so many characters not essential to the story (and giving them lines to speak) helped to slow down the momentum of the story. I want my RS to move at a fast pace, with me dying to turn the page to find out what will happen. But sadly, th It pains me to say this but some of these KA books are just too freakin' long. Where is a good editor when you need one? Sometimes I don't mind the endless details but in this story, which is a romantic suspense, I thought the endless details and introduction of so many characters not essential to the story (and giving them lines to speak) helped to slow down the momentum of the story. I want my RS to move at a fast pace, with me dying to turn the page to find out what will happen. But sadly, there were times with this one that I was dying to turn the page--just to skip some parts and move the story forward.

Don't get me wrong, this was not a dud at all. I liked the whole RS plot idea (except I hate hate hate when the H/h break up over something they think they witnessed or heard, without talking about what they witnessed. I hate the whole big misunderstanding thing, especially when it drags on for 20 years! And when either the H/h remains messed up for all that time. Which btw, also happened in a similar way in another KA book (Walk Through Fire). So I had to put my dislike of that particular trope behind, and try to move on with the story.

It helped that KA gave us a particularly swoonworthy hero in police detective Alec 'Colt' Colton. I loved him. It took me a while to warm up to bar owner February Owens though. Not exactly sure why. But as the story progressed I liked her more and more and respected her. I guess I liked that their relationship before they got together wasn't mean or antagonistic like with some other KA couples.

KA created a really sick villain. And what he did to his victims and what he put our H/h through was just sick, twisted, and gruesome. But why oh why, when the police and Feds knew this serial killer was coming for them, why weren't they better protected? One off-duty cop to protect them? Plus friends and family members? I dunno, I feel like their bar should've been swarming with feds...

Good points? The chemistry and history between Feb and Alec. KA never stumbles over this. They had heat, passion, and a great back story.
The gripping climax--once we finally got to it! And of course the HEA--KA never fails on giving good, satisfying HEAs.:)

To sum up: this story had 500+ pages. That's a lot to carry for a RS. I wish this story had about 100 pages edited out. I would rather be left with wanting more from a story, than wondering when it is going to wrap up. So sort of a lukewarm thumbs up from me. 3 1/2 stars ...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Sunny rated it it was amazing

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Alexander Colton
February Owens

This is a perfect book for the genre. It has action, suspense, crime mystery and a hot, sweet, and at times, heartbreaking romance.

Alex “Colt” Colton and February Owens are meant to be together. They have known each other since childhood. An act of machination drives them apart … for 22 years. Circumstances and the pressure brought on by a serial killer/stalker brings them back together. But this is more than just a reunion, it is a rekindling. This book touched me ...more

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Dec 15, 2011 Anne OK rated it really liked it

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An incredible beginning to the "Burg" series. A hot, sizzling, dark and gritty romantic suspense which offered up a plate of everything I like best in a thriller. Both leading characters were superb and well-defined. A fine cast of secondary characters skyrockets this one onto the "keeper shelf." Be forewarned there is a very evil and psycho bad guy in this one. The second chance at love storyline for Colt and February will touch your heart, drain your emotions, and leave you grinning ear-to-ear ...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Tara rated it really liked it

I am torn between kicking myself for waiting so long to read this and so happy I have a new KA series to enjoy now!

I loved Colt and Feb! I love the Burg and the entire cast of characters you meet throughout this crazy, sick story. Crazy and whacked as it is, the re-uniting of Feb and Colt is so special and wonderful and sweet.

An amazing start to yet another amazing KA series!

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Jun 14, 2012 Mitzi rated it really liked it

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Loved this book and this entire series of 'second chance' romances. Very very good....and hot....and a sweet sentimental love story. The author adds some suspense/mystery but it never over shadows the romance/love of her main characters. Kudos to KA once again for another delightful story/series! ...more

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