SPOTLIGHT

Tempered Steel series
by
Maggie Adams

A man on a mission….
Mackenzie Coalson was determined to rebuild his hometown after a devastating flood left it in ruins. He has no time for a relationship and all the romantic junk that goes with it. He has a vandal to catch and no sweet smelling bundle of femininity is going to sway him.

A woman protecting her family…..
Dixie Harris charged into the county sheriff’s office with a sassy sway and a smart mouth, eager to give the sheriff, and anyone else, a piece of her mind. When she locks horns with the devil himself, in the form of Mac Coalson, she quickly learns he has a temper to rival hers, even if he’s the living epitome of her sexual fantasies.

When the two unite to catch a potential murderer, it’s in everyone’s best interest to keep it, “business only”. But that’s hard to do when their combined attraction is volatile enough to burn down the town.

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Sam Coalson, ex-Navy Seal, has returned to Grafton for the wedding of his brother. After being run out of town fifteen years ago for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s determined to claim what is rightfully his and take on anyone crazy enough to try and stop him.

Angel Devereaux is smart, sexy and definitely on Sam’s blacklist. After siding with Sam’s enemy fifteen years ago, Angel can’t help but wonder what if….what if Sam had never left? What if he could forgive her now? She had her reasons, but he won’t listen. So enough with words, sometimes action is exactly what’s called for

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Chance Coalson loves women. And they love him. Young or old, no woman is immune to his charm.
Except one.
Georgia Haines is the only female volunteer firefighter in Grafton. She’s had a crush on Chance Coalson since he offered her his handkerchief at her momma’s funeral. But she’s smart enough to know that it takes a special woman to tame a charmer like Chance, and there’s nothing particularly special about her.
When fire breaks out at the Coalson’s construction business and Chance is trapped inside, Georgia braves the flames to save him, only to discover her “crush” has morphed into love. And she’s helpless to hide her desire.
Chance awakens to find an angel breathing life into his lungs with a kiss. The woman he wanted more than any other was the one who paid the “Casanova of the County” no mind.
So how does a man with a bad reputation convince a shy firefighter that he’s worth taking a chance on love?
By fighting fire with fire…..

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BLP Thoughts – Tracy

Whistlin’ Dixie
Tempered Steel #1

Mac and Dixie’s story was frustrating at times – personally, it took me a little time to warm to our leading man but finally he won me round. Pretty much from when we meet him he seemed arrogant and close minded when it came to what was going on but when we found out about the trouble that is being waged on his family business I kinda understood why he came across as he did.

Dixie was fiery and determined, having had to look out for her brother and herself for some time but she was also sweet and tried to see the good in people.

The snark and back biting between this pair was entertaining and had me laughing out loud at points and the attraction was more than obvious even if it did take them a while to admit that they felt something for each other. When they do finally get things sorted, they are smokin’ hot (quite literally!!)

We are introduced to Mac’s brothers and parents and you just know that the other Coalson’s are gonna have a story to tell!!!

An enjoyable read and a very good start to a series from a new author. I’m looking forward to more from Maggie Adams.

I was looking forward to Sam and Angel’s story as soon as I put down Whistlin’ Dixie… I was intrigued as to why Sam was determined to stay so cold and angry with the gal who seemed to really love him.

They were a really great read. The story that unfolded around this pair wasn’t quite what I was expecting but it made so much sense once the secrets were exposed!!

A romantic story that was at times hot & sexy it was also packed full of action & suspense. The storyline that started in book 1 continues in Leather & Lace, but we are still at a loss as to who is out to cause the family so much worry and trouble!!

I love that the Coalson family are all part of each others stories and how they are prepared to stand up for each other regardless of what’s going on.

Can’t wait for more in this series!!!

Something’s Gotta Give
Tempered Steel #3

After meeting Chance in the previous books in the series I couldn’t wait to read about the Coalson romeo….

Chance and Georgia were fab… This is definitely my favourite book of the 3 so far!!

Georgia has felt alone and abandoned for most of her life and her trust and belief in people to stay with her is understandably lacking…. Even though she has loved Chance for years she can’t believe he would ever be interested in her.
Following an accident, she finds herself laid up and in need of help which comes in an unexpected package!!

We knew that Chance was a bit of a lad but following the fire-raising incident earlier in the series it was quickly apparent that our romeo was turning over a new leaf! When he finds out that Georgia needs help he instantly steps up – even though he has no real idea of what he’s set himself up for… but at the same time, he is determined to use this time to make the gal he loves believe in him, see a different side to him and give him a chance (pardon the pun!!)

A shortage of confidence and the meddling of a couple of green eyed monsters has the possible relationship floundering before our couple even have a chance to see if it can go anywhere.

More intrigue follows the troubles that the Coalsons have been encountering but I got the feeling that we might find out who is behind the vandalism and problems soon.

Maggie Adams has a great series on her hands and I’m excited to see what the next installment brings.

~ I received an ARC of all of these books in exchange for honest reviews – I have to say that I love the series so much that I have now purchased the 3 books in the series so far!! ~

About the author

I live in Southern Illinois with my high school sweetheart and two terrific kids.  I’ve always loved books and dreamed of one day making writing my career.  Life happens while dreaming but I never gave up.  I believe humor can be found in the most awkward situations as my family can attest, and happily ever after is work but true love is worth it. 

In addition to contemporary romance, I also write paranormal romance, erotic romance, and women’s fiction.

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