Razed

Barnes Brothers Series- Book 2

By Shiloh Walker

Synopsis

Tattoo artist Keelie Jessup can handle that someone else has claimed the man of her dreams. She’s just not pleased with her remaining options…

Keelie doesn’t believe in the “perfect man.” But the men who are worth the trouble are usually taken—like her business partner Zach Barnes. After a string of bad luck and the lost chance with Zach, Keelie decides that maybe flying solo—and living with suppressed desires—is the key to happiness.

As a photographer, Zane Barnes has an eye for the human form, and his eyes can’t get enough of Keelie’s curves. Unfortunately, Keelie is like most women—always fawning over his little brother, Zach. Zane is about ready to give up, but then a few stolen moments at his brother’s wedding have him thinking maybe there’s a chance there after all. Now he just has to prove that the perfect man does exist…for her.

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Michel’s Review

What a great book. Razed is the second book in the Barnes Brothers series by Shiloh Walker.

Razed picks up where Wrecked left off. It starts at Zack and Abigail’s wedding. Keelie is Zack’s partner at the tattoo shop. She thought she had some serious feelings for Zack until she kissed him. She quickly recognized that her feelings were misplaced. Still she is feeling off at the wedding. She is left wondering if she is ever going to find the “one” that she can call her own.

Zack’s brother Zane has always had a thing for Keelie. He takes the opportunity to make his move at his brother’s wedding. One dance with Keelie leads to an explosive kiss that has them both seeing stars. But that one kiss clearly proves Keelie isn’t ready to deal with all the emotions that being involved in a committed relationship requires.

Keelie avoids Zane for months. She’s going from one bad date to another. Throwing herself into the dating pool. When one bad date goes horribly wrong, Zane is there to help her through it. She says she could of handled it by herself but in all reality Keelie is one hot mess.

Zane realizes that Keelie has a truckload of issues. Rather than jumping into a physical relationship because the chemistry between the two is explosive, he wants to take his time. He wants to woo Keelie. He wants to court her. He wants her to know he is in it for the long haul. He wants her to know that she can depend on him and he will cherish her.

Zane and Keelie begin their courtship. It is a slow build that captivates them both. There are plenty of surprises along the way. Keelie has to work through all her issues. Zane has to show Keelie what real love is. Their relationship is intense and passionate. Together they find a love meant just for them.

The character development was exceptional.  I liked both of the leading characters.  The book is well written and keeps readers glued to the pages.  Readers quickly become invested in the Barnes family. The love scenes are sizzling hot.  The sexual tension and passion is steamy and bold.

I really enjoyed this book. It can be read as a stand alone novel or in series order. The first book in the Barnes Brothers series is Wrecked. It features Zack and Abigail’s story.

I highly recommend this book and this series.

The Barnes Brothers Series

Wrecked – Book 1

“Friends make the best lovers and soul mates in WRECKED. A beautiful look into true and enduring love…” Carly Phillips, NYT Bestselling Author

In the nineties, Abigale Applegate and Zach Barnes were the most beloved sitcom child stars in the world. Then they grew up and left Hollywood behind…

Whatever happened to Abigale Applegate?

She’s been wondering the same thing.

With her Hollywood dreams long gone, Abigale now has a nice, neat, uncomplicated life–until the day her perfect fiancé needs to talk. Dumped, a little more than shattered, and totally confused, Abigale turns to Zach, her best friend since forever, to help her pick up the pieces. He does it with a gift–a copy of Wreck This Journal. She can vent her frustrations, and sketch out a new plan. Zach just hopes he’s part of it. Because he’s been in love with Abigale his entire life.

When the journal falls into Zach’s hands, he discovers Abigale wants a new man. And fast. Nothing more than a hot distraction. Zach has a strategy, too. He’s going to be that man. It’s his last chance. Abigale might be out to shake up her life, but Zach’s out to reinvent it. Now, all he has to do is convince Abigale that life can go as planned.

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Author Bio:

Shiloh Walker has been writing since she was a kid. She fell in love with vampires with the book Bunnicula and has worked her way up to the more…ah…serious vampire stories. She loves reading and writing anything paranormal, anything fantasy, and nearly every kind of romance. Once upon a time she worked as a nurse, but now she writes full time and lives with her family in the Midwest.

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