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November 23 2012

Ladies and gentlemen,may I have your attention please!!! Thank you!!! And the award for the BEST COUPLE goes to..... TY AND ZANE!!! Please let us all give this DYSFUNCTIONAL and CRAZY,SWEET and AMAZING,ANTAGONIZING and ANNOYING,and MAD FOR EACH OTHER couple a big hand. Okay,now moving on.... The Plot-- The story starts with Ty and Zane (of course) trying to cope with their brutal and garish encounter with the Tri-State serial killer a few months back.Both ,deeply scarred and unable to deal ,are slowly growing apart!! Sensing their mental instability,they are told to go on a vacation (actually ordered). Ty asks Zane to come with him to his family home in West Virginia.Zane accepts. It's supposed to be a relaxing time when they can actually enjoy some peace...... But for Ty and Zane is it possible to stay away from trouble and danger??? The Vacation-- It starts out pretty good.Ty's happy to be back home.Zane likes watching Ty happy and also likes his family,never mind they are crazy too...Ty’s brother Deuce,who’s a shrink by the way.His father Earl,very strict and expects a lot from his sons.His grandfather who never goes anywhere without his shovel and also sleeps with it and his mother Mara,who keeps them all in line. They decide to go on a hiking through the mountains.... <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="f9004d6e-3ebe-45ab-b9f9-1f8c8c74be1f" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="f9004d6e-3ebe-45ab-b9f9-1f8c8c74be1f"> Of course they were supposed to find STICKS AND STONES!! But..... They also find treasure hunters!! Not ordinary bookish ones,but bad,cruel ones with grenades,guns,mini-bombs!! And also they find snakes!! And a mountain cougar trying to eat them!! And many other such dangerous situations.... </label> And somehow their ordinary,relaxing vacation turns into-- A brutal fight for survival. Well there goes their peaceful vacation! **sigh** "Just their luck" So,now they'll have to decide that to what lengths are they ready to go to keep each other safe.... And guess what??? They will do anything and everything to keep each other safe!! (Big surprise.**rolling eyes** As if I couldn’t guess this when Zane and Ty nearly died trying to save each other from that maniac killer!! Really—It’s just three words…..three simple words….I LOVE YOU!!How difficult can it be??) "It was alternately fascinating and painful watching Ty and Zane together.They fought and they argued,sometimes cruelly.But Ty had brought Zane here,hoping Deuce would help him,and Zane had been willing to leap into that river with nothing but dumb luck as a lifeline just on the off chance that he might be able to help Ty.They were a study in extremes and as much as they denied,they seemed well matched." And Ty-- "He would take on that mountain lion with his bare hands before it touched Zane;he knew that much for certain" ***SIGH*** And at last,at last Ty realizes that he loves Zane..... " "You're okay," Zane said quietly but clearly."Just focus on me for a few minutes.What's the first thing that comes to your mind?" Ty blinked at him,opening his mouth as the very first thing that came to mind when Zane prompted him. I LOVE YOU." But does he tell him that??No.(idiot) And Zane...he's still fighting his feelings for Ty!! (Come on both of you,you're killing me here!!) Now, the official psychological analysis of their partnership by Deuce--- " As a unit,they are largely uncooperative,unorganized,antagonistic towards each other,stubborn when problems arise,and they conceal their weaknesses from each other and sometimes from themselves.But somehow,it works for them.They trust each other.They're firecely loyal to each other as well.When there's an outside force working against them,they'll pull it together in one way or another and defend one another.Viciously,if need be." "They aren't fit to be partnered with anyone but each other," he said wryly."They'd drive anyone else crazy." " Well said Deuce. BRAVO!! All right then,you go and grab Sticks and Stones and I am off to Fish and Chips..... Ta-Ta!!!

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Wendys Wycked Words

April 23 2015

Doing another series re-read...need my Ty and Zane fix !! 2/2020 Holy shit...it just keeps getting better. I think I may have a Ty and Zane addiction going on. Damn those two are awesome. This book was milder on the action and more focused on the emotions of the two men. There were some steamy scenes that made my face blush and my toes curling. Wow...can't wait to read the next one. I'm hoping this one will be just as good. I love this new addiction I've got going !! 5 stars

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Elise ✘ a.k.a Ryder's Pet ✘

March 27 2017

Forth re-read: 09.09.2021 Someone wrote this "I didn’t understand their dynamics. They were fighting one moment and fucking the next. Yeah I know, this sounds like the usual enemies-to-lovers fight but trust me, it was bad" in their review for another book and I somewhat felt that this was fitting for this book as well. Sometimes I'm struggling with Ty and Zane's dynamics; one second they are smiling, the next fists are flying, and I'm like; what just happened? But other than that, I do now remember why I love Ty. He's a great character. I love him. Zane.... unsure. He hides so much, even from himself, that I feel a bit detached from him. Overall, I still enjoyed this book, I still absolutely love Ty and I will continue this re-read. Probably until I've read book six. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1445268775i/16623124.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> ⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Ty. Enough said.*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱ </blockquote> Third re-read: 09.04.2018 GR is fucking up again; my status updates didn't show up/got deleted. This has actually happened to me once before. I hope they fix it. And soon. Now, to the book, I'm in a real struggle to find books that seems interesting these days and I'm feeling short of book to re-read. I decided to just re-read this one because it's Ty. I love Ty with all my heart. He's my favorite character and I just want to hug and protect him from the world. Overall, I liked the re-read, but something is stopping me from really enjoying it. I'm so damn picky that it isn't even funny. <blockquote> Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. </blockquote> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1453241078ra/17802536.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Other characters: ↦ Richard ‘Dick’ Burns, the Assistant Director of the Criminal Investigative Division ↦ Deacon ‘Deuce’ Grady, Ty's brother and a psychiatrist, aka a shrink (though he doesn't like to be called that). ↦ Earl Grady, Ty's father and Mara Grady, his mother. ↦ Chester Grady, Ty's grandpa. <blockquote> What he was afraid of, he’d come to realize, was not dark spaces or falling from great heights or being buried alive. His greatest fears, in the end, were letting down those he loved and saying the words “I love you” without any hope of hearing them in return. He knew, deep down somewhere, that if he fell for Zane Garrett, he’d be falling alone. </blockquote> ――――♥TY IS MY BABY AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY BABY!♥―――― <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1523274867ra/25348730.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1445268775i/16623124.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> ⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*MY BABY TY*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱ </blockquote> Second re-read: 08.06.2017 I have no clue why I suddenly found myself re-reading this one. It's probably because I love FBI Special Agent Beaumont Tyler ‘Ty’ Grady with everything I am. It might also be that no new books interested me anymore, specially not M/F books. Shit, I'm screwed. What to read next....I have a feeling it's gonna be yet another one from this series. I kinda want to re-read book #6 again. A book I read last week... <blockquote> Sticks and stones may build your homes, but words will lift your spirits. </blockquote> Anyways, I still kinda hate Earl. I adore Deacon, and FBI Special Agent Zane Garrett is awesome and I love his protectiveness towards Ty, even though I wish he had stepped up a little more when it came to Earl but I understand why he didn't. I don't think I need to mention Ty, do I? Just in case: HE IS MY WHOLE WORLD. Oh and the story was still interesting, the more Ty, the better. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1445268775i/16623124.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> First read review: This book was a lot better than the first one. I liked the story; action filled with heartbreaking moments and even some hot ones. I loved how we are getting to know Ty and Zane more, and how closer they are getting. And damn, Ty just had to steal my heart, didn't he. He went through so much and he's still standing. Amazing. On to the next one then... <blockquote> Ty Grady: I love you! Zane Garrett: I have quite some mixed feeling about you... The verdict is still up. Deacon Grady: You're awesome. Earl Grady: I want to slap you. Fuck you for hurting my Ty. <blockquote>“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”</blockquote> <blockquote><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1490599667i/22325580._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></blockquote> Quick basic facts: Genre: - (Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/M) Series: - Series, Book Two Love triangle? - <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. 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Mo

March 08 2015

I enjoyed this one but I think I enjoyed the first book more. I have already started book 3 and I have already had some real LOL moments so, for the moment I am going to rate this 4 stars. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1426017663i/13963087._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Loved meeting Ty's family. Liked Deacon (Deuce) a lot. <blockquote> “Once you admit to yourself that you are or aren't something, then you can begin searching for the reason why," Deuce went on. "And once you've found that, you can begin to take steps toward making it better. So, tell yourself you're an asshole, stop being an asshole, your problem's solved," Deuce said in a pleased voice.” </blockquote> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1426017663i/13963088.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> “Hell would be more relaxing than this," Zane muttered as he glared at the water. "And I could get a tan.” </blockquote> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1426017663i/13963089.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> "Your family is ... nice." </blockquote> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1426017663i/13963090._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> “Sticks and stones may break my bones,but words will never hurt me.” </blockquote> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1426017663i/13963091.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> One kiss from Ty never failed to make Zane want more. </blockquote> And Grandpa Grady was a hoot. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1426017663i/13963092.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Mr Grady Snr. Mmmm, not sure what to think of you just yet. ZANE <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1425825298i/13938538._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> TY <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1425825298i/13938540._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

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Nancy

March 14 2017

Cross-posted at <a href="http://www.shelfinflicted.com/2017/04/sticks-stones.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Shelf Inflicted</a> and at <a href="http://reviews.logophilos.net/index.php/2017/06/sticks-stones-by-madeleine-urban-and-abigail-roux/" rel="nofollow noopener">Outlaw Reviews</a> It’s just as well FBI agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett are required to take a mandatory vacation after failing their psychological evaluations. Six months later, they are still haunted by the Tri-State murders. A relaxing hike, a chance for the guys to explore their simmering attraction, and spending time with Ty’s family is just what they need. <blockquote> “If Zane could survive a trip to West Virginia to meet the Gradys, he could live through anything. Like a cockroach.” </blockquote> It’s not that easy, though, as both guys are great at keeping a lid on their emotions. On top of that, they are each dealing with issues from their pasts. Zane is hurting from the death of his wife and recovering from an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Ty is a former Marine who is suffering from PTSD, troubled by nightmares and flashbacks. While this story is not as action-packed as the first, there are very gripping moments that had this reader flipping pages well into the evening. It began with the mysterious ATV tracks and ended with Ty’s sorry encounter with a cougar. Though they have to deal with bad guys on the trail, the focus of this story was on Ty’s and Zane’s deepening relationship and the interaction with Ty’s family. I especially liked Ty’s brother, Deacon, who is a psychiatrist and more aware of how Ty and Zane feel about each other than they are themselves. His mother, Mara, is warm, loving, protective, and bakes amazing pies. Ty’s father, Earl, has a gruff, military bearing. The complicated relationship he has with his sons made it difficult for me to warm up to him, but there was no question his love was strong, especially when Ty’s life was in danger. Just like in the first book, there were unbelievable scenes and stupid mistakes made. The writing style seems a bit more controlled, or maybe I’m just getting used to it. I love the slow-burning romance, the humorous banter, and the tension in Ty’s and Zane’s relationship. <blockquote> “What he was afraid of, he’d come to realize, was not dark spaces or falling from great heights or being buried alive. His greatest fears, in the end, were letting down those he loved and saying the words “I love you” without any hope of hearing them in return.” </blockquote> I’m enjoying this series so far and look forward to more danger and thrills, as well as seeing Ty and Zane overcoming their fears and insecurities. Thanks to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8082107-barbie" rel="nofollow noopener">Barbie</a> from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/49647-bookie-nookie-s-erotic-lending-group" rel="nofollow noopener">Bookie Nookie's Erotic Lending Group</a> for lending this to me.

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Heather K (dentist in my spare time)

October 31 2012

TY and ZANE TY AND ZANE TY AND ZANE! I am so into this series it is not even funny. What I love, other than hot hot hot M-M romantic and sexual tension, is the sloooow build. It is such a nice change of pace from the PNRs I've been reading where it is love at first sight and declarations of undying love in the first chapter. I like the complexity of their relationship and the baggage they bring. It makes the series so interesting and engaging. It reminds me in some ways of the buildup in the Kate Daniels series. I seriously can't wait to see how their relationship unfolds. This book was wonderful and well written and jam packed with adventure. On to the next one....

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Shurrn

December 18 2013

Ty & Zane can't seem to catch a break... The quest to get their heads straight quickly turns into the worst vacation in the history of vacations... <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1396029572ra/9079054.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1396027626ra/9078765.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> (All Spoilers are Hidden) <blockquote> "How about after this we agree not to say the word 'vacation' again, okay? Actually, no, we agree to not even think the word 'vacation' again." Ty glanced sideways at him. "We'll use code," he agreed. "Call it time off. time off from hell." "Hell would be more relaxing than this," Zane muttered [...] "And I could get a tan." </blockquote> After the action-packed fiasco that was the Tri-State Case from <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/5199022.Cut___Run__Cut___Run___1_" title="Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Cut & Run</a>, Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett have been languishing behind desks at the DC Bureau. There was a lot of paperwork to catch up on and healing to do before Burns would send our boys back into the field... Unfortunately mental scars don't heal as fast as broken bones... Ty and Zane are on the verge of being forced into early retirement if they don't pass their psychological evaluations. Burns has no choice but to force the pair into taking a long vacation, and <s>orders</s> suggests they make the journey to West Virginia to visit Ty's Family. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1396027785i/9078778._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <blockquote> Zane wondered if Ty was a mama’s boy. He tipped his head to the side, watching them as he picked out a piece of warm bread, and thought maybe so. Not that he would ever voice that opinion to Ty until he was good and ready to die. </blockquote> We've been fed bits and pieces of information regarding Ty's family - specifically that they're close with Director Burns. This book opens the floodgates to information from Ty's past and his complicated relationship with his family. All of the information served to round out Ty's character into one whose motives and actions (particularly toward Zane) become clearer. Side Note : I adored Ty's Mom and Grandfather. They weren't necessarily featured players in this book, but <a href="https://goodreads.com/author/show/1122775.Abigail_Roux" title="Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Abigail Roux</a> has a way of making her secondary and tertiary characters into vibrant individuals... After visiting with the family and resting up from the long drive, Ty, Zane, Earl (Ty's Father), and Deuce (Ty's bother) set out for a leisurely trek across the hostile mountains... Because there's no way that could possibly go wrong... <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1396023253i/9078129._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> THIS BOOK WAS AL ABOUT THE BATTLES WE WAGE... The group battled against the mountain... Weather, wildlife, trails, time... The Grady's battled against each-other... Father vs. son, expectations vs. reality, brother vs. brother, concern vs. pride... Ty and Zane battled against their own minds... Dealing with their pasts, overcoming fears, finding their easy connection again, re-establishing the trust they had built... <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1396025281i/9078448.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Warning: this part is going to be spoilery if you haven't read the first book in the Cut & run series In my review of <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/5199022.Cut___Run__Cut___Run___1_" title="Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Cut & Run</a> I failed to mention how much I liked that the author used that particular title. The phrase was repeated by Ty and Zane throughout the book - they could always cut and run. Together they could leave all the danger behind. I thought it was a charming addition to an already awesome book. I feel obligated to mention this now, because <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/7314827.Sticks___Stones__Cut___Run___2_" title="Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Sticks & Stones</a> was perfection in a title. As I mentioned previously, the battles waged on the mountain were more about mental obstacles even in the face of physical danger. Ty and Zane have already proved that they can cheat death and come out on the other side. They have no problem with "sticks and stones" (or bombs, bullets, car chases, or serial killers) it's the "words" that hurt them. Words which remain unsaid: <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="ce1f720d-20a4-4889-81e4-a15aa117b226" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="ce1f720d-20a4-4889-81e4-a15aa117b226">by the end of this book both Ty and Zane have admitted to themselves that they have fallen in love with the other, but their insecurities are causing them to keep those words to themselves. They know that their partner would have their back in a firefight, but they aren't sure the other would welcome any emotional attachment. It's causing a huge wedge between the two.</label> Words said without thought: <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="f80a87ec-bcc6-4fa0-99c2-7cc0049f4e5b" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="f80a87ec-bcc6-4fa0-99c2-7cc0049f4e5b">When Ty's father called him a coward, I felt the hurt along with everyone in the book. The worst possible insult, dealt by the person he respects most... It was downright rough... And it fucked up Ty's mind to a near breaking point in addition to being a duchebag thing to say to your son.</label> Regarding the specific obstacles they faced: On the trail...<input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="69815613-d0c5-4413-9e13-c88cb11f1bc5" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="69815613-d0c5-4413-9e13-c88cb11f1bc5">the grenade trees were a particularly terrifying addition to the book - deadly hair-trigger booby-traps set by an unknown enemy. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1396024136i/9078269.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> I think I was shaking at the idea that one could drop at any moment. Ty & Zane's reaction to the danger as they huddled together with Earl & Deuce gave the first indication to Ty's family that the partners worked well under pressure... but were more than just a little off their rockers...</label> Outside of camp...<input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="3ca11319-5e3d-46da-8d12-cae790cf8f88" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="3ca11319-5e3d-46da-8d12-cae790cf8f88">When the woods go quiet as Ty takes the last remaining prisoner to pee... And Ty, the badass former Marine, started to get that "I'm being hunted" feeling... I think we all knew it was going to be a cougar... <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1396028813ra/9078957.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> What? No, you idiot, not that kind of cougar... <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1396028813ra/9078958.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Yes, the scary "I'm going to fucking eat you" kind of cougar. Wow. The fact that Ty fought the cat off with only a nasty bite to his hand (not that prisoner # three was so lucky) only to nearly die of septic shock from the infection... Genius suspense. </label> I have two tiny complaints: One - <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="ee167a54-80ea-4a34-b973-61cf30a663d2" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="ee167a54-80ea-4a34-b973-61cf30a663d2">Unanswered questions: What happened with the treasure hunter camp and the traps set all over the mountain?!? At the end of the book, Burns is thinking about what agency will be in charge of securing the mountain. He even mentions that one of the suspects was never recovered... Did they ever find the treasure they were looking for? What happened to old-man-hiker John?</label> Two - Why didn't Ty have this T-Shirt? <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1396027561i/9078755.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Some of My Favorite Moments: <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="81280128-2d49-4d1d-a9a7-fbef598fb07a" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="81280128-2d49-4d1d-a9a7-fbef598fb07a"> “Whatever, man,” Ty grunted, not really paying attention to Zane’s grumbling. “Let’s go blow shit up,” Zane’s lips quirked. Every bullet fired from a service weapon had to be accompanied with a written report for the Bureau. Ty had fired… quite a few bullets at the cab that had almost smeared them across the highway in New York City. Zane didn’t know what paperwork you had to fill out for throwing your gun at something. He’d never tried that before. Hell, he’d never even thought of it before. If Zane could survive a trip to West Virginia to meet the Gradys, he could live through anything. Like a cockroach. Zane wondered if Ty was a mama’s boy. He tipped his head to the side, watching them as he picked out a piece of warm bread, and thought maybe so. Not that he would ever voice that opinion to Ty until he was good and ready to die. “Don’t mind them, we dropped ’em both on their heads when they was little,” Mara assured Zane as she moved back to her stove, where two different skillets sizzled. “I don’t know,” Ty said. “I don’t know if I love him or not. I think… I think I could if he let me,” "...See, some people, they’re sticky like Velcro. You’re sticky. Your problems stick to you like fuzzballs from the laundry; you take them everywhere with you and people can see them plain as day. Ty, he’s like spandex. Nothing sticks to him, and he’s shiny on the outside.” “It’s all fun and games ’til somebody throws a grenade,” [...] “Never bring stones to a grenade fight,” Ty advised sagely. “Next time you’re struggling, you tell me,” Ty said quietly. “Don’t care what it’s about. That way I don’t have to guess what you need from me.” It was hard to open your heart to Ty; you never knew if you’d get a sincere response or a joke in return. There were some things Zane wanted to say that just couldn’t be met with a joke, and so he kept them to himself. “I won’t let you fall.” Then he winced apologetically. Very trite. He sighed. Trite but true. Deuce snorted. Not in love, his ass. Ty could fool Zane, maybe. He could even fool himself for a while longer. But Ty couldn’t fool Deuce, not anymore. It probably hadn’t been the greatest idea, dragging him up here for his first hike. But Ty was sure he’d been enjoying himself before they were almost killed. Repeatedly. At least he now he knew the truth about himself and Zane. Looking raptly into Zane’s dark eyes, Ty wondered why he hadn’t realized he loved the man earlier. He couldn’t tear his eyes away from Ty, even knowing Deuce was watching, and Zane knew right then and there that he wouldn’t be giving Ty up without a fight. Ever. Zane lifted his hand and cupped Ty’s cheek, turning Ty’s chin so he couldn’t look away. “You listen to me, Beaumont Tyler Grady. You are a wise-cracking, stubborn, annoying pain in the ass who lives to cause trouble. You’re also a brave, courageous, and valiant Marine who puts his life on the line for what he believes and for those he loves. There is no way you have ever been or ever will be a coward. It simply isn’t in you.” At least he was no longer afraid of making a fool of himself in front of Zane. He wouldn’t be able to function at this point if he worried about that. What he was afraid of, he’d come to realize, was not dark spaces or falling from great heights or being buried alive. His greatest fears, in the end, were letting down those he loved and saying the words “I love you” without any hope of hearing them in return. </label> My Other Reviews in the Cut & Run Series: <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/5199022.Cut___Run__Cut___Run___1_" title="Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Cut & Run</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510135" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/7314827.Sticks___Stones__Cut___Run___2_" title="Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Sticks & Stones</a> - You're Reading It <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/9578482.Fish___Chips__Cut___Run___3_" title="Fish & Chips (Cut & Run, #3) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Fish & Chips</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510158" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/12384681.Divide___Conquer__Cut___Run___4_" title="Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run, #4) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Divide & Conquer</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510174" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/13246997.Armed___Dangerous__Cut___Run___5_" title="Armed & Dangerous (Cut & Run, #5) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Armed & Dangerous</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510189" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/15804232.Dine___Dash__Cut___Run___5_5_" title="Dine & Dash (Cut & Run, #5.5) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Dine & Dash</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510209" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/14061520.Stars___Stripes__Cut___Run___6_" title="Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Stars & Stripes</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510225" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/16159276.Touch___Geaux__Cut___Run___7_" title="Touch & Geaux (Cut & Run, #7) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Touch & Geaux</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510242" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/17736067.Ball___Chain__Cut___Run___8_" title="Ball & Chain (Cut & Run, #8) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Ball & Chain</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/793510261" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/22890587.Crash___Burn__Cut___Run___9_" title="Crash & Burn (Cut & Run, #9) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Crash & Burn</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1031910898" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> My Reviews in the Cut & Run Universe: I will update the list as more books are published. <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/6782412.Warrior_s_Cross" title="Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban" rel="noopener">Warrior's Cross</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/900025400" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/18005253.Shock___Awe__Sidewinder___1_" title="Shock & Awe (Sidewinder, #1) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Shock & Awe</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/791744985" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/20764021.Cross___Crown__Sidewinder___2_" title="Cross & Crown (Sidewinder, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Cross & Crown</a> - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/900694241" rel="nofollow noopener">My Review</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/5199022.Cut___Run__Cut___Run___1_" title="Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327894486s/5199022.jpg" alt="Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/7314827.Sticks___Stones__Cut___Run___2_" title="Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1260707472s/7314827.jpg" alt="Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/9578482.Fish___Chips__Cut___Run___3_" title="Fish & Chips (Cut & Run, #3) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1389848959s/9578482.jpg" alt="Fish & Chips (Cut & Run, #3) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/12384681.Divide___Conquer__Cut___Run___4_" title="Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run, #4) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1348643578s/12384681.jpg" alt="Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run, #4) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/13246997.Armed___Dangerous__Cut___Run___5_" title="Armed & Dangerous (Cut & Run, #5) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1336877024s/13246997.jpg" alt="Armed & Dangerous (Cut & Run, #5) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/15804232.Dine___Dash__Cut___Run___5_5_" title="Dine & Dash (Cut & Run, #5.5) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1344407431s/15804232.jpg" alt="Dine & Dash (Cut & Run, #5.5) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/14061520.Stars___Stripes__Cut___Run___6_" title="Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1337556996s/14061520.jpg" alt="Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/16159276.Touch___Geaux__Cut___Run___7_" title="Touch & Geaux (Cut & Run, #7) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1353342638s/16159276.jpg" alt="Touch & Geaux (Cut & Run, #7) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/17736067.Ball___Chain__Cut___Run___8_" title="Ball & Chain (Cut & Run, #8) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386893141s/17736067.jpg" alt="Ball & Chain (Cut & Run, #8) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/22890587.Crash___Burn__Cut___Run___9_" title="Crash & Burn (Cut & Run, #9) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1427504719s/22890587.jpg" alt="Crash & Burn (Cut & Run, #9) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/6782412.Warrior_s_Cross" title="Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1355864076s/6782412.jpg" alt="Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/18005253.Shock___Awe__Sidewinder___1_" title="Shock & Awe (Sidewinder, #1) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1373796580s/18005253.jpg" alt="Shock & Awe (Sidewinder, #1) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/20764021.Cross___Crown__Sidewinder___2_" title="Cross & Crown (Sidewinder, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1392033679s/20764021.jpg" alt="Cross & Crown (Sidewinder, #2) by Abigail Roux" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> 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Jilly

July 31 2020

Did I ever mention that I worked at Caesar's casino when I was younger? Okay, so we had Diana Ross come to perform (all of the room service people were terrified of her) but she still had less baggage than the two guys in this book have. Holy crap are they messed up in the head! <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1596181916ra/29890740.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Since they are failing their psych evaluations to go back in the field, they get ordered to take a vacation and end up going to Ty's childhood home to hang with the family. Now, I don't know about you, but as far as I've seen family usually makes people crazier, not less crazy, but whatever. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1596179513i/29890430.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> This leads to them deciding to go hiking in the mountains for a week. I mean, yeah, I got that they were one stop shy of Crazytown, but this lead me to believe they were already there. Or, were fixin' on hiking there. Oh yeah, it's also in West Virginia - you know, the place where sister-wives have nothing to do with Mormonism and only involve one sister. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1596179513i/29890431._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> I liked the book and would have been fine with them just doing their thing without a mystery getting involved, but that's not how these things work. Where they go, trouble follows. "How about after this we agree not to say the word 'vacation' again, okay? Actually, no, we agree to not even think the word 'vacation' again." Ty glanced sideways at him. "We'll use code," he agreed. "Call it time off. Time off from hell." "Hell would be more relaxing than this," Zane muttered "And I could get a tan." And there is nothing better than angsting your way through the mountains, dirty, no bathrooms or running water, eating MRE's, and dealing with people trying to kill them than also having your dysfunctional family along. Yeah, Ty's dad? Total dick-head. I mean, dude seriously deserves a date with those Deliverance boys. <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1596181381ra/29890657.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> So, it was my frustration at the incredibly stupid decisions that were made because of the father's assholishness that led me to marking this book so low. Decisions that were laughable, and a situation utterly contrived and idiotic. <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="2685c6d8-52d4-42ca-bc95-68aeeb4bae27" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="2685c6d8-52d4-42ca-bc95-68aeeb4bae27">The fact that the father was egging them on to take on a gang of highly armed killers - with an unknown number of people and resources was ridiculous. And, as trained FBI agents, the idea of him getting them to do something that stupid by calling them 'chicken' was ridiculous. Nobody with half a brain would have made the decision to go after the bad guys, especially when they had the brother - a physically disabled civilian - with them. It was dumb - which pissed me off.</label> I still love the guys, but the whole daddy-dearest thing in this book was just terrible. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1596181381i/29890658.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Also, the author needs to realize that adult human bodies can only take so much damage. If these guys are going to keep living they will need to maybe not get seriously injured for a book or two. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1596181381i/29890659._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]>

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Blacky Romance Addict

August 22 2012

*This is a review of the audio book* This was my first audio book, and it was fantastic! I simply LOVED it!<a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=706146.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/388551.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> It's really an experience, so much different than reading. The narrator has a really great voice, and the way he did Ty and Zane just made me melt <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=767622.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380222758i/362324.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> And this way I enjoyed every single part of the book, even the ordinary conversatinas were <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=311685.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/359489.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> for me XD And listening to the sex scenes <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=54273.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/352106.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> I just felt naughty XD It's really different when you imagine that stuff in your head, and when you listen to the guy telling you what was happening <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=703126.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/363966.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> But the best parts were the emotional scenes (there weren't many, but still) when Ty says in that soft voice "Thank you, Zane", or the BEST part so far <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="87d9e56b-62ab-47bb-abcd-fdb1311a0072" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="87d9e56b-62ab-47bb-abcd-fdb1311a0072">the first thing that comes to mind when he thinks of Zane: "I love you" </label> I simply melted when I heard that <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=836920.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/356484.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> OK so enough with the audio parts XD This second book is a few weeks after the first one. Both Ty and Zane are having problems, slowly drifting from one another because they still haven't dealt with the horrible things that happened to them. Zane is especially having problems, so much that he's failing his psych evals. Ty keeps everything inside, but is having problems as well. So Burns sends them on forced vacation XD They both go to Ty's place in the mountains, Zane meets the family, and they go on a trek through the mountain. There comes trouble <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=2211252749.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/373023.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> I love the fact that there wasn't any big case in this story, they found trouble in the mountains and dealt with it. Actually, the way I see it, the main story here was Ty and Zane's state of mind, them dealing with their problems and realizing their emotions <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=1839924927.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/365269.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> They are both SO complex, I could read about them forever! There is so much that we still don't know about them, and we are slowly discovering all their layers. They're both a little wrong in the head hahahahah but they deal with it the best when they're together, that's why they're the perfect partners <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=2783945661.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/361318.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> I think a lot of time will pass untill they both come to terms with their feelings to one another, but I'm looking forward them slowly discovering it <3 BTW, I loved Ty's brother <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=836920.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/356484.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> His father was an ass sometimes, I wanted to kick him <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=3061540122.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380372925ra/726347.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> But it's nice to see Ty with his weird family heheheh XD The ending left me misty-eyed and happy <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=1839924927.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/365269.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> it was just perfect <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=767622.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1380222758i/362324.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> I'm jumping to book #3 <a href="http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/ae254/Black_Morena/Emoticons/?action=view&current=bliss.gif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380222758ra/357951.gif" alt="Photobucket" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]></["br"]>

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Meags

June 30 2015

4 Stars Re-read: November, 2017 It seems I never reviewed this one the first time around. I must have been too excited about continuing the series to stop and write anything. I feel like this is one of those series that you actually benefit from a re-read. I noticed so many more little details along the way and I was better at analysing the conversations for deeper meanings. I found myself enjoying this more because of the insight I already had; I guess this insight comes easy with the foreknowledge of what’s in store for Ty and Zane. During my original marathon of this series, <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/7314827.Sticks___Stones__Cut___Run___2_" title="Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Sticks & Stones</a> was the book I considered my least favourite of the bunch. I’m not sure why that was/is but I think it may have a lot to do with Ty’s father and the fact that I blame all the action and drama that unfolds while the boys are hiking on Earl Grady and his stubborn, arrogant, overbearing bullshit. If he hadn’t bullied Ty into following his decision to investigate what was going on in the mountains, then everyone would have been safe and happy and unhurt by beatings, near drownings, animal attacks, and even harsh (unforgivable) words. Sure, there may not have been a story here had Earl Grady not gotten his way, but the whole situation (still) enrages me and makes me want to smack him around a bit. On the plus side, the more I read about Ty and Zane the more deeply I fall down the fangirl rabbit hole. I love the slow-burn pace that unfolds regarding their feelings for one another, and I especially love getting inside Ty’s mind and witnessing his Zane related revelations towards the end. Ultimately, <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/7314827.Sticks___Stones__Cut___Run___2_" title="Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux" rel="noopener">Sticks & Stones</a> proved to be another exciting read with plenty of action and adventure, as well as some solid relationship progression that we all know leads to the most epic of love stories.

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