This book is raw, gritty and sweet loving. The six men love and bleed for the brotherhood and follow there own rules no matter what society expectations. Jace Kennedy is a self made man and he always gets what he wants and that is Vivienne Moore who is hiding a wild side behind a bland socialite. She ends up at his club to drag her party hound sister out of the club which puts her in the line of jace the clubs badass and dangerous sexy owner. The more time she spends with him the more she sees he loves like he fights. He will show her the safest place is being in his arms. I would recommend this book to everyone.

I fell in love with the characters in this book just like I did with the story line. It was a great and interesting read and I do recommend it to any erotica or romance reader because it was just that great!

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I debated on whether or not to request this book for review when I read the blurb on Netgalley. On the one hand, I do like my alpha heroes and can’t resist when they form a big alpha group and do lots of alpha stuff together. On the other hand, was I ready to get into yet another series of six or more books? Hmmmm….. In the end after seeing excitement for this book on Twitter I decided to go ahead and give it a go.

Let’s see if I can give you guys a quick run down on The Haven Brotherhood. There’s Jace, who happens to be the hero of Rough & Tumble, who is the owner of a nightclub, but also a lawyer who doesn’t practice, but has his hands in all kinds of money-making pies. There’s Zeke, who is a trauma doctor and an extreme sports fanatic. Trevor, a cowboy and a pilot. Beckett, who is a security expert and apparently a muscle-bound hottie. Knox who I don’t know much about yet other than he’s a hacker and a sexy nerd. And last, but certainly not least, Axel, the Scottish best friend of Jace who is incredibly charming and an original member of the Brotherhood. I’m not sure what brought all these men together, just that they consider themselves family and they seem to have both legitimate and not so legit businesses. They occasionally operate outside of the law and have no qualms doing so. They are larger than life, have a shit ton of money and other than Axel and Jace’s moms, haven’t welcomed any women into their tight-knit chosen family. There are hints that each man has had a tough upbringing and needed the safety the Brotherhood provided, but other than a scene where Jace’s mom tells Vivienne how Jace got a scar, I’m not exactly sure what those backstories are or of the hows and whys the Brotherhood came to be. I’m assuming we will learn more as the series progresses.

Now let’s talk about the heroine of this book. Vivienne has gotten over her shitty childhood (mostly) and is determined to make something of herself and her party planning business. If only she can stop her sister from partying too much and inevitably calling Vivienne to come rescue her. After one such 911 call Vivienne goes to a club owned by Jace and the Brotherhood, where she finds her sister hopped up on drugs and alcohol locked in the bathroom. Which happens to be right across the hall from an office where Jace is half-naked and getting stitched up by a good-looking doctor. He spies her across the hallway and an instant attraction is born. BUT WAIT! He knows he might be a little too scary for her, and he’s right. Jace scrambles Vivienne’s brain with his alphahotness and slightly overbearing personality. Nevertheless, she finds herself agreeing to spend time with him when he does his best to manipulate it so that she suddenly has more work than she can handle, and all of it revolves around businesses Jace has dealings with.

Okay, you might be thinking, maybe this guy is a typical alphahole. He is and he’s not. Jace is definitely intense and in the vein of so many other romance heroes, comes across as a bit much at times, but he’s also protective and sweet. I liked him. I liked him and Vivienne together. He pretty much does what he wants first and then apologizes later when he realizes he might have fucked up, but I never sensed that he did those things for any other reason than to protect both Viv and his family. Also, he’s a bit of a dirty talker and we all know how much I love those. He and Vivienne have an intense relationship that moves fast in some areas, and slower in others. I did like Jace’s determination to set all of Viv’s worries at ease. As they are navigating their way through an intense new relationship they also have to deal with a drug addicted sister, trouble in the clubs, gun shot wounds, and one congressional candidate who has a long-standing grudge against our hero. All good stuff.

This book was so cracky. I did not want to put it down. Each of the brothers are fleshed out enough that I’m already looking forward to each of their stories. I can’t wait to find out more about these guys and what brought them all together in the first place. I definitely need more Axel. As I’m writing this review I’m already 50% into the second book, Wild & Sweet, which I believe has a release date of April 10, 2017. I simply couldn’t help myself. It was sitting on my Kindle and I didn’t want to leave this world quite yet. And so far it’s even better than book one.  So rest assured, this series only gets better. Final Grade- B-

Favorite Quote:

“Come on, Alice, I’ll show you to the rabbit hole.”

Rough & Tumble is sort of a motorcycle club romance but without the motorcycles. If that sounds confusing, Rough & Tumble sort of was confusing. Jace Kennedy belongs to the Haven Brotherhood and he considers them his family. They have a house together, own businesses together and don’t always pay attention to the rule of law – hence the resemblance to the motorcycle club.
 
Vivienne Moore meets Jace when she goes to pick up her reckless sister after a night of drinking at the Haven’s bar.  Jace is wow-ed by Vivienne and decides he wants her, and he is used to getting what he wants. He goes after her full throttle but Vivienne is trying to live on the straight and narrow and stay away from bad boys like Jace. She’s crazy attracted to him too and has a secret rebellious side that Jace taps into; therefore, Vivienne has a hard time resisting his rough, sexy charm. When trouble from the Haven’s business follows Jace and affects her, she fears her worst fears are realized – Jace is too bad for this good girl.
 
The biggest problem with Rough & Tumble was the Haven Brotherhood, because it just didn’t make a lot of sense the entire book but was a big part of the story. This distracted from the romance that was otherwise fairly entertaining, a little bit sweet and a touch of spicy.

I don’t normally hand out advice. This one time... I must. Don’t start Rough & Tumble if you are exhausted, sleep deprived or hung over. If you’re in any of these states, then you might find this book boring. Then you would seriously hate yourself for missing an excellent read.

The title alone told you what you were in for. You would be introduced to two strong and determined characters. When describing Jace, the phrase “Don’t judge the book by its cover” came to mind. That was so true. Jace who was trying to overcome his past, but it’s hard to do when you have an enemy in a place of authority. But Jace didn’t let that stop him from succeeding and he does it in style.

Now with Vivienne, the words that best described this character are loyal, door mat, and determined. Even though loyal and door mat went hand in hand. Especially when it involved her sister. Her sister was a total mess and it was again Vivienne who had to basically cater to her needs.

The story was a tale of perseverance and determination. A nice steady pace with well-developed characters and secondary characters that you will fall in love with.

Rough & Tumble was an excellent introduction to Rhenna Morgan Haven Brotherhood series.

A great new series.
Vivienne has to rescue her sister yet again after a drunken binge. At the bar she see's a bunch of handsome guys together, and one is being getting stitches after a knife wound, he happens to be the owner of the bar Jace Kennedy and the other guys are from his Haven brotherhood. Viv is an event planner and the bar is having some PR problems and Jace is attracted to Viv and he figures hiring her would be a good plan for his bar and for him to get to closer to the starchy beauty who he's sure has a hidden side.

I can't wait to read more from this series. The group of guys are all sexy, interesting and accomplished in their own way. They consider them selves brothers and their loyalty and support for each other was wonderful, and I loved their dog tags, they were a great touch. Jace seemed like a leader, but they really asked each other for the best options. The chemistry was great between Viv and Jace, they were hot  together.
I highly recommend this book, and look forward to more from the Haven Brotherhood.

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In ROUGH & TUMBLE, Vivienne Moore is trying to escape the past and life that she's sworn she'd never be a part of. There are a few issues with that though. Her sister constantly getting drunk, in trouble and needing rescuing doesn't exactly help that issue. While coming to her sisters rescue yet again, Viv is literally thrown off kilter when she meets Jace. He’s the owner of the bar her sister was rescued from and clearly the leader of the fine men who helped her get back to her car. When she's forced to accept help getting her sister home, she has no idea that it's just the beginning of Jace's alpha protectiveness.

Jace Kennedy is not used to being so enamored by a woman, but that's exactly what happens when he can't help himself but to watch the video monitors following Viv around his bar. And when he sees that she needs some help, he jumps right in to rescue her, whether she want it or not. Instead of letting the one time chivalry go, he pursues Viv with a passion;  one that ignites the senses and leaves the reader panting for more.

Jace Kennedy is not used to being so enamored by a woman. However, that's exactly what happens when he can't help himself watching the video monitors, following Viv around his bar. When he sees that she needs some help, well, he jumps right in and rescues her, whether she wants it or not. Instead of letting the one time chivalry go, he pursues Viv with a passion…one that ignites the senses in more ways than one, and leaves the reader panting for more.

ROUGH & TUMBLE is the first book in Rhenna Morgan's intriguing new “Haven Brotherhood” series.

Hot, sexy, and dirty in all the best ways!  A woman who is trying her hardest to stay away from all things fun, dangerous, and wild is seduced by a man who lives by his own rules.  He shakes up her carefully organized world and shows her that sometimes letting your hair down and letting loose is the best course of action.  4/5 stars.

Summary

There are certain rules that the six men in the brotherhood live by: Live Hard, F*ck harder and follow only their own rules. They only have their own standards to live by, which differ from society and law enforcement at times. They don’t make apologies to anyone and they protect each other no matter what. Vivienne is determined to save her sister, who has gone off the deep end of partying, drugs and alcohol. Vivienne has a hard time understanding it, she has always tried to do the right thing even if she keeps a certain “side” to herself and hidden away. But there is one person that seems to see beneath the surface of her prim and proper self…Jace Kennedy. Jace lives by his own rule and will do anything to protect his brothers. But upon meeting Vivienne, he sees something in her that he is instantly drawn to. Vivienne has spent her whole life avoiding the kind of life that Jace lives, but the more time she spends with him, the more she starts to soften toward him and slowly feels herself falling in love with the “forbidden”…
Plot and Story Line

Rough and Tumble is the first book in a stunning new series by Rhenna Morgan. I have to say that at first I was reluctant to read this because I never know how a author can handle change in genre but this talented lady rocked it and I fell in love with just about everything about this book. It was a quick and fast read and I read it in only a couple of hours. I adored seeing the way this romance was established. And it wasn’t quite what I expected. From reading the blurb, it kinda sounds more like a MC oriented romance, that is more rough and gritty. Now it has some toughness and gritt to it but not quite in the way you would expect at all and that is what blew me away. Is the grittiness came in small ways that slowly pulls you in and before you realize it you can’t put it down because the story just wraps around you in warmth and affection. The smexy scenes that this author places in this story are exactly what I love seeing in a romance. Not overly explicit at all….however they are beautifully written with a touch of poignancy to them. What was also so wonderful was seeing the bond between the six men in the brotherhood. They tease each other, play with each other and protect and defend each other. They literally have such a close knit family bonds here. And even though at first they don’t bring out the “welcoming committee” for Vivienne but they slowly warm up to her. And once they do, yeah I was completely hooked. What really won me over was the way that Jace and his “family” show our heroine what it means to be part of a real family and to let herself be who she wants to be and not what is “expected”.

    You got to live life full throttle so there are no regrets when it’s time to cash in

Rhenna Morgan has created six bad boys that are sexy and charming as hell and I only want “MORE”!! If you want a refreshing and stimulating bad boy romance….then Rough and Tumble is your ticket. So come and enjoy this entertaining show.
The Cover

Interesting cover, it definitely portrays the ‘bad boy” image but it has a slight cartoonish feel to it almost. Maybe its just me, but I love the warm woodsy colors used.
Overall View

Rough and Tumble is a fresh and exciting bad boy romance that is packed with sizzling chemistry, endearing characters and a love story to tug at the heart strings. A TRUE PLEASURE TO READ

Title: Rough & Tumble
Series: The Haven Brotherhood #1
Author: Rhenna Morgan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 368
Heat Level: 3 out of 4 flames
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kay Book Snitch

This was my first book by this author. I liked a lot about it and had an issue with part of it also.

What I liked:

Characters primary and secondary both.

Brotherhood-camaraderie

Suspense-enough to keep it interesting

Sex scenes- nice and graphic

What I didn't like:

It seems the author couldn't decide if this was a group of ex-military buddies or an MC

This wasn't an MC like I thought

It was a good book that I enjoyed and may go on to read the rest of the series as it releases.

Book given in exchange for an honest review via the publisher and NetGalley.

He’s gruff on the outside, bold, alpha and sometimes comes across like a knuckle-dragging caveman, while she is trying to bury her past with a prim and proper attitude that really pinches like a shoe that is just too small. Sounds like this has been done before, right? At least a time or two thousand, but wait! Rhenna Morgan has a huge surprise and a fabulous new series that will knock your socks off! We always look for something fresh, and I can honestly say, LOOK NO MORE! Get your alpha fix, your drool-worthy romance and your heroine who can be hot as a firecracker on the Fourth of July. HUGE bonus points for a loving family, great humor and even a warm and fuzzy feeling, ROUGH AND TUMBLE is a definite must-read!

Jace is rough around the edges, but he is a brilliant and successful businessman with a fierce family loyalty, a hidden caring side and a heart that has just fallen hard for the lady who is dragging her party-girl sister out of one more bar with a quiet dignity that borders on a supernatural power.
Vivienne has worked hard to leave her past behind, doing quite well, except for having to be chief cook and bottle washer for her alcoholic sister who just can’t say no to a good drink or a big party. Jace is everything she should avoid, he is the quintessential bad boy, the hardass, but, when she discovers what he hides from the world, including his sanctuary, Haven, she is falling hard and fast for the marshmallow this big man really is.

There’s trouble brewing as a local politician and a drug lord are determined to destroy Jace’s bar one way or the other. Now a popular place for police raids, Jace has his hands full keeping his name out of the mud. Vivienne is a struggling event planner who needs business to survive. Perhaps going all vanilla wasn’t the best move and Jace may be the only person who can bring back the free spirit she was, along with some much needed business. Should be a business match made in heaven, right? Actually, heaven comes in their budding romance and oh my, you are going to swoon with this one! Grab it, read it and thank me later!

I received an ARC edition from Carina Press in exchange for my honest review.

Series: The Haven Brotherhood - Book 1
Publisher: Carina Press (February 1, 2017)
Publication Date: February 20, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Print Length: 432 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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4.5 Stars Rough and Tumble is the first book in the Haven Brotherhood series and also my first read of Rhenna Morgan and all I can say I WOW I am so glad I took a chance and requested this book because I just loved it. The story is compelling and the characters captivating I will certainly be reading more by this author

The first line of that blub had me curious. The sexy man on the cover delivering just that had me downloading this book immediately. Rhenna Morgan is a new to me author and I’m glad I gave Rough & Tumble a go. 
Vivienne to Jace “I think you’re the type to make a woman lose good sense.”
Yes, I do believe I’ll have myself a super alpha book boyfriend just like that. Jace delivers on all of that and so much more. He’s sexy, tattooed, lives by his own creed, has a delicious smile, and a sexy tongue that delivers scorching hot dirty talk and so much more in the bedroom. He’s the bossy type that you’d never want in real life but book boyfriends are created from the like of him. He’s loyal and devoted to his family and he doesn’t let anyone into that inner circle, ever. He’s pulled himself up by the bootstraps out of a gutter to become a successful business man with his hands in many different business ventures. The moment Jace sees Viv he knows he has to have her in his life and for the life of me I have no clue why.
Jace to Vivienne “The sooner you figure out who the hell you are in the inside, the happier you’ll be.”
I did not like Viv. She has some too stupid to live moments that I never worked past. She’s also fake. Vivienne like Jace came from a less than proper home and upbringing. She’s desperately trying to become a successful business owner to pay for her pristine home that is decorated the way a magazine dictates, her wardrobe that makes her look like someone she is not, and the sensible affordable sedan that society dictates she must have in the garage. Her booze guzzling, drug seeking sister that she has to rescue every Saturday night tarnishes her very fake façade. Yeah I didn’t like Vivie at all. 
I did love what Haven is to these six men. I enjoyed the concept behind the Haven Brotherhood. Each of the brothers comes from a different background. Each man has brought something different to the family. This is something that works for me and leaves me with the feeling that I will give the next book in the series, Wild & Sweet a try.