Monday 13 August 2012

Review: Hell on Wheels - Julie Ann Walker

Hell on Wheels
He’s the bad boy she’s always wanted...
Nate “Ghost” Weller has loved Ali Morgan nearly half his life. But he’s done something so heinous he’s convinced she’ll never forgive him if she discovers the truth, so he keeps his feelings and his secrets to himself. Then she blows into town with a mother lode of bad guys on her tail and Nate can’t deny she’s in serious trouble. Unfortunately, he’s the only one who can help her.

She’s the good girl he’s kept at arm’s length...
Ali knows Nate as the most solemn, aloof man on the planet. Sadly, he’s also the sexiest. For years she’s avoided him, unable to stomach his dark scowls and brooding silences… especially when she secretly yearns for his touch. Now she must rely on him to save her from the malevolent shadows ghosting her every move. When the bullets explode, so does their passion. But can love really conquer all? Or are some things just too terrible to forgive?

My thoughts:
I have to start this review with a quote, because while reading I kept think The Expendables and that is exactly what the heroine later asks.
"..And yeah, we're the Expendables. just younger, better looking, with cooler bikes and real bullets."

Lol, yes that did not go by well, lol.

To the book then, Ali is the sweet kindergarten teacher. And she does want Nate to see her as more than that. She tries her best. While the hero Nate does his best to keep his distance. Sighs, men are such idiots. She likes him, he likes her, he stays away cos of a promise to her brother. All brothers would say that. But hey we need the drama as these two dance around each other and keeps on sending mixed signals.

But this is romantic suspense after all and there sure is that too in it. Someone is after Ali. Why? That is for the Knights to find out and to protect her. Bullets will fly.

There is also a secondary story as we see the tension between another couple and that will lead up to book 2. Which seems to be another good one.

Conclusion:
A thrilling ride with a couple who wants each other so much.

Cover:
You all know I'd want to see his face too, but still ok

Series: Black Knights Inc #1
Genre: Romantic suspense
Pages: 349
Published: August 7th 2012 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Source: For review


52 comments:

  1. Sounds like a solid start to the series despite a somewhat ridiculous promise to stay away from the heroine:) I love a good romantic suspense story!

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    1. Those silly men :) But it was a promise that made perfect sense

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  2. This sounds fun. So many chopped off heads on book covers, but I do prefer that, it leaves it to the imagination.

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  3. This sounds like a fun read and so excited its the first in the series, awesome review

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  4. I was curious about this one and I'm still wondering if I need to read it. Love the quote lol, so fun!

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    1. I am so glad the heroine asked cos I kept thinking it ;)

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  5. There's a guy and bike on the cover. Need I say more? Sounds great!

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    1. Hihi, well yup hot guy and a bike, perfection

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  6. Men are idots...I agree with that! Especially if they both like each other but aren't together! :-)

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  7. I just finished this one and can't wait for Frank's story :) I agree the promise was beyond silly but men sometimes are LOL

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    1. They hear one thing and run with it...and never ever stops!

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  8. I enjoyed this one too. It was a fun read. I also had to laugh at your men are idiots quote. Oh yes... you did want to kick their arse more than once! LOL

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  9. He does have a fine body, that man on the cover...

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  10. I've seen this book around. It looks good. I like the cover, but yes, I wish they would have shown his face too. LOL

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  11. I really liked this one too and have the second book ready to read!

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  12. Ha! Love that quote. Sounds like delish romantic tension.

    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  13. Okay, for just that quote I want to read it!! :D LOL! Thank you for the review. :D

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    1. I had to tell bf at once when it came up as he liked the boring Exendboys

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  14. I get irritated by these plotlines in which the characters are in love but feel the need to stay away from each other, but this still sounds like it would be a fund read.

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    1. There was a reason as she was younger and her brother might not have meant it too seriously and then there is this BIG thing. I can't tell you since it's a spoiler but it makes perfect sense then

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  15. I think this one sounds like a fun read!

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  16. I've read a few Romantic Suspense - I might give this a try!

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  17. Nice review Blodeuedd, it sure sounds good. Whatever trouble can a kindergarten teacher get into?

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    1. It has to do with her brother..lips sealed

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  18. Oh those nasty kindergarten teachers and their wicked ways...;))). Not my fare but I am glad you enjoyed it!

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    1. Lol, they always get into such serious trouble! What is the world coming to? ;)

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  19. Yes, we want to see his face too. I like that they want each other, that's good. :) Must be a lot of sparks between them. :) Great review.

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    1. There are sure sparks and at first I wanted them just to get together...but there are serious issues too so makes sense

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  20. The title's catchy. This sounds like a good one, if a little typical.

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  21. love the quote, this one sounds fun!

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  22. Younger Expendables -ha! 'Cause most of those guys are in their 50s and beyond. Scary, but still, not really the most romantic figures.

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    1. I would sure not fall for one of those :)

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  23. I really enjoyed it, I'm unable to resist yummy men on bikes:)

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  24. I think it was Ilona Andrews who said that it is more expensive if the model's face is included in the picture, maybe the art department was on a budget.

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  25. I know I can be corny but I really like stories like this one. I'm going to have to grab this one.

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