Zeke - alpha male, trauma doc, sweet, loves Gabrielle.

Gabrielle - damaged, shy, quiet, not sure about Zeke or any relationship except with the elderly and her brother.

For me I didn't "feel" the highs and lows of this couple.  I was missing the "chemistry" and while the book was enjoyable I probably wouldn't re-read it which is always a good sign for me.

What a fantastic raw gritty sexy read .... so swoon worthy it made my heart melt my pulse go wild and well this book is just brilliant.

I loved how honest Zeke was about his feeling for Gabe. He didn’t shy away from things, he met them head on. Gabe was so sweet and caring but protective as heck over Danny and her neighbors. She has some past history that makes it hard for her to see shades of gray in life. Zeke was awesome. Gabe just needed to keep getting pushed in the right direction. I really love the way the brother’s support each other. I can not wait to read the rest of the boy’s stories…… and maybe….just maybe we’ll get Ninette and Sylvie’s stories too. I love them, I think they’ll have the best journeys to love after everything they’ve been through.

I can't tell you how happy I am to have finally started reading Rhenna Morgan... and am kicking myself at the same time for not getting on the ball sooner!  There are very few authors these days that will inspire me to read a contemporary romance. The angst and annoying heroines were just getting to be too much for my patience. So having another author in this category really makes me happy, and Rhenna is definitely serving up some swoonworthy heroes and likable heroines.

If you haven't read the first book in the series, Rough & Tumble, then you are totally missing out. But if you want to start with Wild & Sweet and read out of order, you should be fine. Basically what you need to know is that the Haven Brotherhood is a group of unconventional alpha male bikers. These men are totally hot, totally possessive alpha male, and totally successful. From club owners to pilots to doctors... these are bikers outside the norm when it comes to the MC romance trope. My favorite happens to be Axel, but I wouldn't kick a one of 'em out of my bed for eating crackers. (Sorry, my southern came out there.)

Our heroine in this installment is Danny's sister, Gabrielle "Gabe" Parker. (You may remember Danny from Rough & Tumble; he is a sort of "prospect" for the Haven Brotherhood.) Gabe was a unique and refreshing heroine - a shy and awkward mechanic who suffers from social anxiety disorder. In my opinion, writing an insecure heroine is always a gamble... there is a fine line between her being sympathetic or exasperatingly annoying. But Rhenna did a great job with Gabe. I found her to be likable and inspiring. Gabe recognized her shortcomings and she worked to overcome them, and I found myself rallying behind her in every situation where her anxiety was an issue. When she put her anxiety aside, she was a quiet and uncomplicated character who loved her family, had a huge heart, and served as a calming influence on our dynamic hero.

Said dynamic hero was Zeke Dugan, the thrill-seeking sexy Brazilian trauma doc with anger issues. Zeke himself has a lot of nervous energy, always on the move to try to burn away that edge of anger. Between the emergency room, jumping out of planes, and speeding down the race track - Zeke is one of those guys who just can't sit still. His profession made him the most interesting biker for me... I definitely don't think scrubs and stethoscopes when I normally envision a biker. But Zeke made it work. I also liked that he was Brazilian and threw out Portugese phrases here and there. I can't think of another Brazilian hero that I have read in a while, so that aspect provided some nice variety as well. Probably Zeke's best traits were his patience and understanding when it came to Gabe. I loved loved loved how he handled her with care and helped her overcome her issues without being pushy or judgmental. He was a total winner in my book. 

The romance between Zeke and Gabe was great. It wasn't instalove, but was paced nicely within the confines of the story. Zeke had to do some work to get past Gabe's social anxiety and Gabe had to overcome her own issues to make the relationship work. And she tried so hard y'all... you couldn't not be proud of her with every step forward she took. This story wasn't quite as steamy as Rough & Tumble, but it still had a good level of heat. Rhenna's writing is hot and sexy without being crass... which is always good for a contemporary romance.

I enjoyed the side plot that was happening with the romance... it was integrated well and helped advance the story when we needed some suspense or action to get the adrenaline going. I won't say what this conflict involves as I think the readers may enjoy finding that out for themselves.

I recommend this series to fans of contemporary romance and alpha heroes. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Carina Press.

Gabrielle Parker spends her days fixing cars and hiding herself from the world. 

Zeke Dugan spends his days saving lives in and out of the hospital. When he meets Gabrielle he knows that there is something about her that draws him in and makes him want to hold her tight until she is ready to stand strong on her own.

I voluntarily read an advanced reviewer copy of this book and I really liked it. 

I loved the vulnerability that is seen within Gabrielle. I also loved that she refused to give up on life she just learned to live it in a way that would make her happy. Luckily for her Zeke showed her a whole new world that was filled with a lot of beauty and sadly a lot of darkness. 

Overall it was funny..it was sexy...it was really really good. Great job Rhenna Morgan!

Wild & Sweet is book 2 in Rhenna Morgan's Haven Brotherhood series and it is fantastic.  Zeke's trauma doctor and Gabrielle's (Gabe) mechanic are complete opposites yet Rhenna Morgan makes them compatible.  As a car girl, myself, I love that her occupation involves vehicle repair.  I was a purchasing agent for 12 years at a company that manufactures and distributes reproduction parts for vintage corvettes.  I was also a sales person, requiring vast knowledge of the required parts and components of 1953-82 vettes.  One of my many job duties involved locating and purchasing used Chevy blocks and having them trucked to Michigan and sending used parts out to various vendors for repair/restoration.  Anyway, I connected with Gabe right away on several levels.  

Gabe's character is fragile and her inability to be around strangers or in groups/crowds drives her anxiety levels to panic attack proportions.  There are events in her past that she is unable to work through and they cause Gabe to shun everyone but her brother, Danny.  Until Zeke walks in to assess her condition after a burglar tosses her into a neighbor's coffee table.  The connection is almost instant and alien to Gabe.

Zeke is a badass Haven brother who is a licensed trauma doctor, as well as, an under-the-radar medic in the seedy underworld.  Careful not to do anything that will get his license revoked, Zeke still tap dances along the edge of black and white, firmly in the gray zone.  His connection with Gabe shocks them both but he knows he's exactly what she needs and vice versa.  He'll run to hell and back if that's what it takes for Gabe to see they are meant to be together forever.

I loved everything about Wild & Sweet. Gabe and Zeke are likable and easy to fall in love with, separately and together.  Both characters have uniqueness, yet are perfectly paired in the author's brotherhood wold.  The chemistry between them is electric and realistically written. I was drawn into the story from the very beginning and everything about it kept me engaged. The love scenes were steamy and sensual not animalistic and raunchy. The author did a wonderful job slowly peeling away Gabe's layers and pulling her out of the anxiety-filled world she's grown accustomed to for so long. 

The plot was smooth and the entire story was perfectly paced. I was never bored or overwhelmed with details. The dialogue between everyone was realistic and conversational - it was like I was there with them. The events and storylines were well thought out and eventually they all came together in an explosive crescendo. Be prepared to get lost in Wild & Sweet and not find your way back out into the real world until you get to the very last word in the story!

The story also includes all of Zeke's "brothers" - men in his life that aren't related by blood but just as close if not closer, including an up-and-comer.  I still stand by the statement I posted at the end of my review of Rough & Tumble, Book 1:  "I'm only going to tell you that Axel is a character and I can't wait to read all about him. The rest of his brothers are great, too, but Axel is a charmer and his story is going to be phenomenal - I just know it!"  Alas, he is not the star of book 3 (I already have the ARC) and my agonizing wait continues.

Content is suitable for ages 18 +. 


I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of Wild & Sweet provided to my by the publisher via NetGalley.  All opinions are my own.

4 of 5 - kellybookblog.com

Adult Romance 

ARC provided for an honest review through NetGalley.

Zeke Dugan is a brother in the Haven Brotherhood. He is also a trauma doctor who has no problem using his skills to help and protect his family/brothers. He is always on call and drops everything when a brother is in need. When he meets a prospect's sister, he can take his eyes off of her. The beautiful, smart and introverted woman is exactly what he wants.

Gabriella "Gabe" keeps to herself. She enjoys her job as a mechanic and taking photos on her free time. She doesn't enjoy social situations, they send her into panic attacks. After being assaulted in a robbery while checking on her neighbor's house, she doesn't want to go to the hospital, luckily her brother's friend, Zeke, comes to the rescue. Zeke sets her on fire. He is handsome, smart and -HELLO- a doctor! 

I really enjoyed the romance and chemistry between Zeke and Gabe. This book focuses on their relationship and Gabe overcoming her anxiety. Seeing Gabe grow, learn about herself and how to handle her anxiety is essential to this successful story and makes it SO CAPTIVATING. I was rooting for her from the beginning to the very end!

Hello Zeke! Seriously...hot and sweet doctor...SOLD! But really, I loved his character and I loved how he interacts with Gabe. Seeing him push her to grow and overcome was so cute.

Overall this book was really good! I enjoyed the main characters (and can't wait for the other brother's books!) and the plot...it was steady and kept me guessing!

On Amazon NOW. 

Did you read the first book in this series, Rough & Tumble!? NO!? You should. It's fantastic and gets the reader ready for this book. Check out my review for Rough & Tumble on kellybookblog.com.

What could you possibly say about an extremely handsome man, who happens to be a doctor...and oh yeah, will totally lay down his life to save yours? Sigh.....not many words can express how amazing that is, right? Zeke is all of this and some.

Zeke is one of the six brothers of Haven. Not really brothers, more like bros that are family. These guys have been through a lot together and for each other. So much so that they formed the brotherhood to continue doing the right things in life. Zeke being a doctor has it's benefits. Not only does he do the right thing at work, but he's not afraid to help his brothers when necessary. Sometimes bending the law and ethics to do so.

Gabrielle is the sister of one of the "soon to be brothers", Danny. She suffers from social anxiety, mainly because people just don't get her, but she's definitely an introvert...who happens to be a kick ass mechanic on kick ass cars. Even though she's an introvert, she cares about her neighbors and the neighborhood. One night while doing her neighborly duties, she ends up being attacked by a burglar. Or at least that's what it's meant to look like. Good thing the Brotherhood is there to assess the situation. Turns out that there is more to the break in.

Needless to say, Zeke being a doctor was there to make sure Gabrielle was ok after the attack. But he can't get her out of his head. There's just something about her that keeps drawing him in. Since she's an introvert, he start making house calls to check on her and boy oh boy, there's some serious chemistry going on there. But, she's also the sister of a potential brother and things can get pretty sticky. Especially when the neighborhood isn't as safe as they all thought it was.

Loved this book. Zeke is amazing and the chemistry he and Gabrielle have is so wild and sweet. The action pulls you in, but the love we witness blooming between these two is enough to make you swoon. I can't wait to see what the other brothers have to offer next...

reviewed by chris

3 1/2 stars. 

This was better then the first installment. It was instant love. 

The characters were ok. Gabe had a great deal of anxiety, but it didn't seem like a disorder to me. It was something of her making. I have dealt with kids that have anxiety and it is an actual physical state. Something they can't stop from happening. She didn't display a true OMG moment to me. I know everyone has different reactions, but she seemed to easily overcome it and of course Zeke just made it all fine. I agree with the that someone who has anxiety or other difficulties should be considered like any other disorder and if drugs could help then you should try it. It is nothing to be ashamed of. I liked that message in the book.

Zeke I really couldn't get a grip on him. He fell hard and went with his gut. He was hot but it all seemed so fast and he was just so understanding. It seemed like he pushed too hard at times and to me it seemed like she should have had more intense reactions if she had been so impaired by her anxiety. 

I am more interested in the other players in the book and hope they will get their own stories.

The Haven Brotherhood is back at it in this latest installment in the series.  This is the second book but can easily be read standalone.  This band of life brothers who have chosen to live by their rules and their own moral compasses may look like your run of the mill guys around town but when someone threatens one of their own the gloves come off.

Zeke Dugan is an ER trauma doc and is willing to put his medical skills to work anytime the brotherhood needs them.  Meeting Gabrielle "Gabe" Parker, the sister of a potential brotherhood member, not only calls his skills into play but also his protective nature.  He's immediately drawn to her but she's a straight arrow, always playing by the rules as well as an introvert.  Much happier under the hood of a car than talking to another person.  His lifestyle may not work well with hers but he'll do anything to make sure she's safe.

I highly recommend this one.

I really loved this fast-paced read.  Lots of suspense and drama and the chemistry between Zeke and Gabrielle is steamy.  The story had me hooked from beginning to end.   I look forward to reading more in the series.

I was in love with the very hot and sexy Jace from Rough & Tumble Book #1 of this Haven Brotherhood series but I seem to have replaced him with the very energetic always on the move Dr. Zeke. Enthralled by Zeke's ability to see the real Gabrielle and how he slowly works himself into her life kept me glued to the pages and falling in love with his character. Another thing that jumped off the pages in this story was the patience, caring and love Zeke shows towards Gabe, her brother Danny and his family by choice. 

Strong women always attract my reading interest but even better is a strong woman overcoming her fears. The author's presentation of Gabe's weaknesses and strengths at the same time shows a woman that is believable and not unrealistic in today's world. This character will give others like her, hope that they too can overcome what she does and find a life they will love.

Honestly...this book is very good and it will hold your attention till the last page. There is enough intrigue to keep a guys interest and the love scenes are just down right scorching hot so are appealing to both men and women. 

I give this 4 STARS for drawing me further into this sensual dramatic series and the authors fearlessness in broaching medical conditions most are ashamed to mention.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Wild and Sweet is the second book in my new favorite contemporary series by Rhenna Morgan. Seriously, if you haven't met the Haven Brotherhood yet by reading about Jace in "Rough and Tumble", you absolutely should do that now. And guess what? Zeke is just as appealing as Jace, just in an entirely different way. 

The Story
Zeke is a trauma doc and is one of the amazing men who make up the Haven Brotherhood. When the sister of one of his close friends has a dangerous run-in, Zeke comes to the rescue and is knocked off his feet. Gabe is a mechanic and has never been great with people. When Zeke begins to show interest in her, Gabe has trouble believing that it's real. 

My Thoughts
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series. It's like Morgan has taken a different male fantasy for each book and drops them one by one for us like candy on a trail that I never want to end. Zeke, the hot doc with a heart of gold, is not as obvious and brazen as Jace from the previous book, but he sneaks up on you and by the end of the book, I couldn't pick between the two. His care and process in making Gabe feel safe and loved would make any woman jealous. Gabe is also an interesting character in her own right, and it is refreshing that Morgan has no inhibitions about her characters having flaws like normal people. It makes it that much more satisfying when those normal people find love. 

The Bottom Line-
This is an excellent addition to this series, and I will be buying every book in this series. If you like your contemporary with amazing alpha males and just enough edge to have an excellent plot without overdosing on the danger drama, these books are so for you! 5 stars

Zeke is my ideal hero.  He is an alpha male, with ties to his brothers and will stop at nothing to protect his woman. He is also kind and patient and goes out of his way to let Gabrielle (Gabe) know that he is in it for the long haul with her and doesn't want a one night stand with her.  I loved the brotherhood these men have and how they all jump at the chance to help each other.

Gabe is a little different on the heroine side since she is shy and afraid of social settings.  It doesn't make starting any sort of relationship easy and Zeke is so patient as they find their way with each other.

This story is about love being worth the risk.  Both Zeke and Gabe need to take risks for their love to work.  They need to figure out that love is worth the risk.  It's a good read.  I enjoyed the book, but the first half did tend to go a little slow for me, I enjoyed the second half a lot more and really like the characters.  Good read.

Wonderful life changing love stories like this are always a pleasure to read. Addressing real issues and overcoming them with the love and support of that one special person in your life always make a book more meaningful. That's the whole relationship between Zeke and Gabe in a nutshell. He is exactly the kind of person she needed in her life for her to overcome the damage done to her psyche in the past. 

The Haven Brotherhood may not always stay between the lines but they sure as heck know when to claim ownership of someone and will go to any lengths to protect one of their own. Geez, we need more guys like them in real life. 

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from NetGalley for voluntary review consideration

I had to DNF this book, and I feel so very sad to do so. 

I loved Rough & Tumble and have been very excited about Rhenna Morgan being on my radar and the future books of this series. 

That being said, Wild & Sweet did not work for me for one particular reason. I have a hard limit when it comes to the medical profession and anything remotely close to crossing the line of impropriety. With Zach being a doctor and him having physical reactions and attraction to Gabe while he was doing an exam on her...well, I get it, he's a grown man and that happens. It just put a real 'ick' factor in my head and made it difficult for me to continue on with the story while rooting for him as a main character. 

I realize this is MY issue, but I decided not to continue with the book. I won't be posting a review on the blog because again, my issue. 

As mentioned above, I'm still really excited to continue with the series and am a fan of the author's writing!

I have finally found that series I was looking for!!! I am totally in love with the Brotherhood...

The Brotherhood are made up of super suave business men who once had a rough start in life, They banded together and became brothers of choice. They live by a code and loyalty is always first and foremost

 Zeke is called in to give medical advice to Danny's sister Gabrielle after a neighborhood robbery. The only problem is that Danny is yet to be made a brother and Zeke is walking a fine line between helping this woman and protecting the brotherhood. 
Something in the socially awkward Gabe calls you him, he wants to help her, protect her and open her eyes to what life has to offer. The question is will Zeke do this regardless of if his brothers have his back or not?

I love Gabe, she comes across as a weak and fragile character but I don't see her as such, She fights more then any other character to develop and change over coming huge obstacles, because of this I think shes a perfect match for  Zeke! I can not wait to read about the other brothers! This series is a total win for me..
When her life is put in danger

From the first pages of book one, I wanted to know more about Zeke. I'm so glad book two is all Zeke and all wonderful. He's such a caring and amazing character. I really enjoyed every minute of his page time. Happily, I also totally loved Gabrielle. She's funny and sweet, shy and unsure of herself. But wow does she try really hard to break free of the dark thoughts that have plagued her life for so many years. I loved the story, mostly because the characters just worked really well together, but also because individually they're both very interesting. 

The book has a good amount of time with the other brothers, thankfully. I am becoming more and more intrigued with these men and can't wait to find out who's up next. The Alpha in all of them is always a bit different from others I've read in the past and I like that a lot. 

There were times when one major plot line felt a bit too easy for them to handle. A bit too simple in the way they were able to go about dealing with it, but those little issues I had never took away from the fun I had while reading. 

Bring on book 3! 

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was one of the hottest novels I have ever read! I absolutely loved the hero and the heroine and will read more from this author in the future.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this novel!

Wild & Sweet is the second book in Rhenna Morgan’s Haven Brotherhood series, but the books are stand-alones and do not need to be read in order. Zeke Dugan is a emergency doctor who belongs to the Haven Brotherhood, which is sort of a motorcycle club without the motorcycles. 

Gabrielle Parker - otherwise known as Gabe - is the sister of a man who is close to the Haven. When she’s injured during a house break-in, the brotherhood comes to her considering her part of their extended family. This help includes the good doctor - Zeke. He finds himself extremely attracted to Gabe, and he quickly makes the moves on her. Gabe is fairly shy and is not comfortable at social gatherings, but she is willing to take a chance on Zeke and see where this might go.

Zeke surprised me in that he was pretty darn sweet, and I liked the way that neither of them really played games. The problem is that Gabe has a history that makes her leery and distrustful of men and of organizations like Haven. She’s doesn’t fully understand or trust the brotherhood; therefore, it could be a potential problem in their relationship. 

There isn’t much not to love about Zeke. He sort of stole the show for me, which isn’t a bad thing. I am not crazy about the brotherhood, but I do enjoy Ms. Morgan’s writing and her characters.