Tag: Angel Rothamel

Handcuffs and Lace by Angel Rothamel

AR_HandcuffsAndLace_zps8d210039Title: Handcuffs and Lace

Author: Angel Rothamel

Genre: Contemporary, Police 

Length: Short (65pgs)

Publisher: MLR Press (2nd August 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate 

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥3½ – 4 Hearts 

Reviewer: Pixie 

Blurb: A corrupt and abusive cop, a wrongful arrest, and a determined detective, will corruption win out, or will justice prevail.

Thomas Andrews had a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and this time he ended up where he never wanted to be. Behind bars and the victim of a corrupt cop. Detective Gabriel Morgan had been investigating an officer who had a history of wrongful arrests and abusive questioning techniques. Seeing a bloody Thomas in the holding cell, Gabriel decided to do everything he could to save him. Will Thomas be able to risk his life and place his trust in another officer of the law or will he decide that enough is enough?

Purchase Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=AR_HCLAC 

Review: Thomas hasn’t had much luck and a night out with workmates proves that his luck is getting worse, as if being ignored by his workmates and having a tray of drinks spilt on him isn’t enough, being pulled over by a corrupt cop and locked up is a nightmare. Gabriel has been investigating an officer who has shady arrests and lots of injured prisoners. Passing a bloody Thomas in a holding cell has Gabriel trying to help him. Thomas and Gabriel also discover an attraction between them but will either get the courage to admit the truth to the other.

This is a great little story of finding love and weeding out police corruption. Thomas was minding his own business doing nothing wrong when he is targeted by a police officer, but when Gabriel helps Thomas out Thomas ends up the victim of vengeance and Gabriel must protect him. Thomas is a very meek character; he expects to be treated like crap and just accepts the bad treatment. Gabriel wants to protect those that have been treated badly and takes Thomas under his wing. Both men find it hard to ask for what they want and Thomas pushes a confrontation to get to the truth.

Both these characters are well suited and fit together perfectly, after the investigation into the corrupt police officer is over and Thomas is no longer in danger they fall into an easy friendship with both of the wanting more. I loved how they got to know each other before they have the blowout over their attraction; you could see how well they fit together before hot sex is brought into the picture. The corrupt police officer storyline is a little bit out there but it is done well and gives the story an edge of danger, it snowballs very quickly but is the catalyst of getting Thomas and Gabriel together quickly.

I recommend this is you like dangerous police, an innocent hurt, developing love, hot sex and a great start to an interesting perfect relationship. 

 

Misunderstandings by Angel Rothamel

17973775Title: Misunderstandings

Series: SEALS of Cedar, Colorado Series 01

Author: Angel Rothamel

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (192pgs)

Publisher: ManLoveRomance (25th May 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥2 – 2 ½ Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: What would you do if you got a call informing you that the family as you knew it, was a lie.

Dan Brock, retired SEAL turned mechanic in small town Cedar, Colorado, gets a call that changes his life. Dealing with the family he never knew about, Dan takes his frustrations out on the man, that because of his good looks, Dan refuses to have anything to do with. Dallas Bainbridge’s primary job is flying Dan’s former CO from place to place. Getting a request to fly Dan to his father’s funeral, Dallas tries to keep to himself, not knowing why Dan doesn’t like him. Can the two men get past their differences, or will a simple misunderstanding keep them apart?

Purchase Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=AR_MISUN

Review: Dan settled down in small town, Cedar, with the rest of his SEAL team when they all retired. He opened his own garage and life is good, until he receives a phone call saying his dad has just died and he is required at the reading of the will… but, Dan’s dad died when he was ten. Dallas is asked by his boss to fly Dan to the will reading and Dallas knows it will be a trying time. he’s tired and dislikes Dan because of the other man’s attitude from the second they met. There is an attraction lingering between the two men, but Dan’s misconceptions keep them apart. And just as the two men begin to come to an understanding… misunderstanding. And Dan’s new found family causes trouble.

This story had a great premise and the plot wasn’t too bad. But, the execution of the romance was a let-down as were some of the unbelievable scenes that played out. The first second that Dan laid eyes on Dallas he made a judgment call and treats Dallas with contempt. Dallas ignores Dan as much as possible, but when Dan seems to want to get to know him, he decides to give the man a chance. Dan’s new found family is not pleased with the will, and one of them decides to take matters into their own hands, when Dan doesn’t do what they want. and now Dallas and Dan have someone gunning for them.

Dallas and Dan’s relationship is far from easy. with Dan’s mind set in a certain way, wanting what he wants when he wants it, it causes fiction between Dallas and Dan and they both overreact. They are a passionate couple, but some scenes between them were just over the top, with emotions running high and over exaggerated. The danger that they face was a great idea, but it never quite fit properly, always seeming just a bit off. I also found it off-putting when Dan’s SEAL friends seemed to take over the storyline for a bit, as though setting the foundations for their future stories.

Don’t get me wrong the idea of the story was good. Dan finding out his real father has just died leaving him in charge of his sibling’s trusts, one sibling deciding they want Dan out-of-the-way and plotting accordingly. You also have Dan admitting he made a bad judgment call about Dallas and the two men give into their attraction. Danger then follows and both men clash over misunderstandings, before admitting their love. But, my problem was it was just too much and with over the top reactions and unbelievable actions.

I will recommend this to those who adore ex-SEAL’s settling down and finding love, danger, hot sex, pulling together in friendship and family and a very happy ending.