REVIEW ~Broken by Laura Wright~

Title: Broken

Author: Laura Wright

Series: The Cavanaugh Brothers #2

Release Date: October 7, 2014

My Rating: 4.5 Stars!

The Cavanaugh brothers left behind River Black, Texas, long ago. But after their father dies, bequeathing them the Triple C, a cattle ranch that sustains their small town, they return—and confront the painful memories of their childhood home and the truth about their sister’s murder…
For years, James Cavanaugh has traveled the world as a horse whisperer, but even the millions he’s earned hasn’t healed the pain he hides behind his stoic exterior. Forced to tackle old demons at the ranch, James throws himself into work to avoid his true feelings. Until he meets a woman who shakes the foundations of his well-built walls…

Sheridan O’Neil’s quiet confidence has served her well, except when it comes to romance. Tired of rejection, she’s ready to swear off men. But after being rescued from a horse stampede by the most beautiful cowboy she’s ever met, her resolve wavers. Only, as Sheridan uncovers James’s belief that no woman is safe with him, she wonders if such a wounded man could ever give in to love, or if some hearts are too broken to be healed…

Laura Wright is a down right tease and I. LOVE. IT! This series captivated me in book one, consumed me with book two, and left me grasping for book three. James Cavanaugh is a man hiding from life. Or at least from love. Every woman he's loved has met some terrible fate or another. So when he meets Sheridan, the only woman to breathe the life back into him, he fights the attraction. Finds every conceivable excuse to keep his hands off of her. That is, until they've become so wrapped up in this foreplay dance that she gives him no choice but to give in. She tempts him, just as he tempts her. But can she make him believe in love, and come to terms with his past? 

James is a straight up, heaven sent, sexy as hell cowboy AKA one of my favorite heroes. Why? The gruff mannerisms, the sweet heart, the undeniably smoking charm and dirty talk. Gotta love it. But James also has his demons. The demons that still follow him to this day. His emotions and hurt just scream out to the reader. Making me desperately want to give him a hug or bake him a cake. Meanwhile, Sheridan is just a tough as nails heroine that can turn a cowboy around in circles until he doesn't know which was is up and can only find his way back to her. These two together played a very heated game of cat and mouse. I almost couldn't stand it. Just when you think they going to toe the line forever, Laura Wright delivers a fair few scorching numbers from the kitchen to the shower to the bed. And good lord these two were inseparable since. I loved it. They just fell together. Until it all comes crashing down. 

At the crux of that crash would be the mystery of the Cavanaugh brothers' dear sister, Cass. She's never been avenged and these men will do anything to find out what really happened the night that threw their entire lives into a tailspin. Going on new information James, Cole and Deacon are still hunting every possible lead down. But the tensions rise and those pesky demons are back to haunt James. 

I am busting at the seams to know what will happen in Brash (book #3). The series has continued in a flawless manner. While each brother, thus far, as found the woman to steal his heart, each book edges us closer to learning the truth. It's a perfect concoction of romance and mystery. You get the full fledged love story of James and Sheridan, and get a few more puzzle pieces about Cass' last days. I know where I want this series to go, but the lovely devil that is Ms. Wright is not giving ANY hints. We'll know when she's ready, and she's not showing her cards yet. Although the thought of Cass and where this series is going is niggling in the back of my mind, James and Sheridan took front row center while I was reading. I loved every bit of their journey and will expect to see more of their lovely encounters in the upcoming book. I would HIGHLY suggest this book for anyone looking for a riveting read. Really, that's the only requirement. You just have to want to read a terrific book and I'm sure you'll love this one. 

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REVIEW ~Branded by Laura Wright~

Title: Branded

Author: Laura Wright

Series: The Cavanaugh Brothers #1

Release Date: June 3, 2014

My Rating: 4 Stars

In the small town of River Black, Texas, sits the Triple C—a working cattle ranch that sustains the town. But it also holds painful memories and shocking secrets for the Cavanaugh brothers...
When the Cavanaugh brothers return home for their father’s funeral, they discover unexpected evidence of the old man’s surprising double life—a son named Blue, who wants the Triple C Ranch as much as they do. The eldest son, Deacon, a wealthy businessman who couldn’t wait to leave the ranch and move on with his life, is looking to use his powerful connections to stop Blue at any cost. He never expected the ranch’s forewoman, Mackenzie Byrd, to get in his way.

Mac knows Deacon means to destroy the ranch and therefore destroy her livelihood. But as the two battle for control, their attraction builds. Now Deacon is faced with the choice of a lifetime: Take down the Triple C to feed his need for revenge, or embrace the love of the one person who has broken down every barrier to his heart

Can we talk about how this book accomplished all the things a great book should? Branded kept me engaged the entire time, glued to its pages. Longing for answers. Dazzled by hero and heroine's relationship. All the feels. I want a Cavanaugh brother. Please, Laura, can you write me as the heroine to the next one? I'd greatly appreciate it! Sorry, I got sidetracked there for a minute. In all honesty, I loved this book from page one to the end. The tormenting secrets that are released crushed my heart. The sexual tension between Mac and Deacon- holy hell. I haven't read a book with that much sexual tension in a long while. Ms. Wright did it the best way possible. It was wonderful. No just the tension though- their feelings and raw heartbreak just about tore me up, yet kept me mesmerized the entire time. 

Branded is an old favorite trope of mine. I've read many a best friend's/sister's best friend books and this one galloped it's way to the top 5. I think it's the intensity of Mac and Deacon's relationship. They are all about the love-hate. He's returned to take away her livelihood, which just so happens to be his father's ranch. The family ranch at which his darkest memories and heartbreak stem from. She is relentless in knowing the why behind his actions and the truth will alter her reality. Even the cold hard facts can make them see eye to eye. However, it doesn't stop them from wholeheartedly pursuing a relationship together. Deacon and Mac are able to have a few spared blissful moments in which they forget about their cruel reality that is pitting them against one another. I do have to hand it to the author she was able to make ME forget about said cruel reality as well. All I saw in my scope was the life they could have and the love the did have.

I need the end of this story. Mac and Deacon's relationship does get its conclusion, but the arc of the series, the tragedy that has torn this family apart is still lingering with many questions to be answered. Of course, we also have those two other hunky Cavanaugh brothers' stories to tell as well. Overall, this is a perfect summer read filled with cowboys, family drama, consuming love, and a story that will keep whispering in your ear long after you've read the last words. Laura Wright as penned yet another winner and I highly recommend this to you all!

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