"Last Call" by Samantha Towle is the fourth and final book in the McLaughlin series. Aleck and Delonna have been flirting and fighting their attraction through the whole series. And despite the fact that he's been in every book, we don't know what makes Aleck avoid relationships. After Delonna's boyfriend steals her money and skips town, his loan shark goes after her. Aleck is determined to protect Delonna, wants to seduce her but definitely doesn't want to fall in love. The reveal of Aleck's heartbreak is very sad and this book is a great finale in the series. I loved the mother/grandmother's epilogue in the end.

Book four in The McLaughlins, Last Call is Aleck McLaughlin’s story. The oldest of the four siblings, Aleck owns McLaughlin’s Pub on Whidbey Island near Seattle. He’s a confirmed bachelor though he’s also very much a protector, both of his family and of Delonna, his best barmaid, to whom he’s far more attracted than he wants. She’s focused but also light, friendly and flirty, making her extremely popular with his customers. She also finds Aleck a lot more appealing than she’d like and the two have agreed to keep things platonic. Of course that all works well until Delonna finds herself in a world of trouble courtesy of her ex-boyfriend, at which the attraction between these two ramps up very fast.
There were things I loved about this book and other things that made me cringe big time, one of them being Aleck’s Scottish “accent”, which sounded far more Irish than Scottish to me. His protective streak, which stuck out a mile, was something I loved, along with Delonna’s focus on her end-goal and her ability to pick herself up and get on with life even when life kicks her in the guts.
I started off enjoying this book a lot more than I enjoyed it at the end. I think of the four books in this series this one appealed the least, though it’s still a reasonably good read and if you loved the other three then this one will tie up all the loose ends nicely.

Aleck innocently flirts with his employee Delonna. She is off limits because 1. she works for him, 2. she is 10 years younger 3. he really likes her and he doesn't ever want to be in a serious relationship ever again. When her ex steals all her money and puts her in harms way he steps in to protect her. The more time they spend together the more he wants to do nice things for her. A lot of things go wrong in a big way. Can Aleck see past all the drama and danger to realize that what he was always looking for is right in front of him? Sometime loves makes us realize that the one thing we thought we never wanted is actually what we really need when we find the right person. Great read.

I really had trouble getting into the book initially and getting caught up in the emotions of the characters. The storyline was good, but it just didn’t stand out in my mind amongst other books in the genre. The blurb was great, but overall the book just fell flat for me.

Out of all of the books that I have read in this series I found this one to be the roughest to finish. Delonna and Aleck have flirting with each other in the other books so it would seem only natural that they would get together right. Well it begins with Delonna coming home to find her place torn up and all of her money missing. The only suspect her lousy ex-boyfriend now. Going to Seattle to find him Aleck when he hears about this goes to find her. When he does and they make it back to the island he feels he needs to protect her. She fights at first until someone shots up the bar while just the two of them were inside. Now she agrees to stay at his place. After spending time with him and the family she overhears him saying that he does not want a relationship and she comes in later and quits. Now the end or the story picks up because Aleck must decide what he wants to do and if he wants to be with her? I felt like there was so much more this book could have been. They go to Scotland, but after each event when I thought something was going to happen nothing. At least for me. When you get to the end and to the epilogue it makes up for it slightly and only if you read the other books. Guess I was just expecting more.

This was a really good book. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. I would read more books from this author in the future.

Enjoyed this third book in the series. They have great chemistry and the pace of the story was perfect.

This was a pretty predictable tale, and not my favorite of the series. It felt as though the reason behind the male lead’s rejection of romance was a bit over the top. And I’m not sure I would have been as forgiving as the female lead. Just an okay read for me.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

I received this book voluntarily from Netgalley. I have been waiting for this book. I have loved this series so much. You definitely can get a feel for the family dynamic in this book. The characters had chemistry and keep you turning the pages. There was a little suspense throwkn in. Such a great book and series by this author.

I loved this series and last call did not let me down. It was great to finally get to read Aleck and Delonna’s story and I loved the input from the other characters too. Excellent series, I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Wonderful book! It is a little steamy, but very well written. The author takes us on a quick trip to Scotland.

It was a cute, fairly predictable story about two people who work together and try for something more. The banter between them kept the story funny and even though I hadn't read any of the other books in this series it was interesting reading about all the other family members.

I think the story needed a little something more though. For Aleck to have stayed so far away from love, I expected the reason to be a little more recent than 20 years when he was only 17. Not doubting what happened but I think his reaction would have been more believable if it happened when he was 25

I enjoyed reading this book. Last Call is a fun read. It kept me engaged from the first page to the last. The two main characters, Aleck and Delonna are perfect for each other. Shelli Stevens wrote a great story that has the perfect amount of humor, tension, and emotions that keeps you wanting more. I would recommend this book.

The McLaughlin series is such great reading, I have really enjoyed this family and the peek into their lives, seems each book has someone falling in love and someone in danger and this author writes both so good.
This is the Last Call and the last book of the series and it’s epilogue wraps up the HEA and leaves you with the warm fuzzies. My last word, don’t miss thIs series..

This is a bittersweet moment. I really enjoyed the whole series and it's a shame it got to an end. This one last book is told from the perspective of Aleck, the oldest of the McLaughlins siblings and Delonna, the flirty bartender that works for him. This book was full of steamy romance and it was fast-paced. I'm going to miss this series so much, perhaps Shelli Stevens will write a new series from the perspective of a new generation of McLaughlins. No?

Last Call was an easy, fun read. I was surprised that it took 10 years before any attraction was acted upon, and I got a little tired of Aleck's attitude that he'd NEVER get married. Yet, I loved Delonna and really enjoyed reading her story!

4.5 Stars!

Last Call by Shelli Stevens, is the fourth and final book in the McLaughlin series. It is a hot, well-written romance, that I read in less than a day because the plot was fast-paced and captivating. The McLaughin’s are an extremely close-knit and loving family, and they will do everything and anything to ensure the safety of those they care for. Whidbey Island is the home of the Scottish siblings, Colin, Ian, Kenzie and Aleck McLaughlin. Each book focuses on one of the McLaughin children and Last Call is all about Aleck, the serious and handsome pub owner with a heart of gold.

Delonna is a fantastic bartender and she enjoys her job in Aleck's pub. Her dream is to own her own pub someday. Delonna rooms with Aleck's sister Kenzie, so she is quite friendly with all the McLaughlin siblings. When her ex boyfriend steals her money and leaves town in order to avoid paying his huge gambling debt, the loan sharks come after her. Aleck comes to the rescue and ensures her safety. Overtime, they give into the sexual chemistry which has been slowly simmering, and evolve their working relationship into much more.

Ms. Stevens is a talented writer and her books are always interesting, hot, and exciting. Last Call is a terrific addition to the series and it can be devoured as a standalone. I found Aleck's dominance in and out of the bedroom to be beyond steamy. If you are looking for a solid romance with just the right combination of originality, emotion, and steam, then pick up a copy of Last Call. I have read books two through four and I can't wait to read book one.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

Last Call, by Shelli Stevens is a contemporary romance, and the fourth book in The McLaughlins series.

Delonna is serious about her job, as well as saving towards her dream of opening her own pub someday. However, her now-ex-boyfriend stole her financial savings and forced violence into her typically peaceful life on Whidbey Island.

When Aleck McLaughlin discovers this news, he's infuriated and instantly determined to protect Delonna. Over the years, he has strived to keep a professional relationship with Delonna, due to their boss-employee relationship, ten year age gap, and the fact that she's his younger sister's best friend. Of course, his protective instincts lead to closer shared proximity and acting on their mutual attraction.

While Delonna is dealing with current issues, Aleck has past issues hindering his heart. Their new relationship is strained when he continues to profess his anti-relationship status. This action-packed romance story is highly intriguing, and I'd love to read a follow-up story focused on Aleck and Delonna.

Even though it's the fourth book in The McLaughlin series, this book reads as a standalone. However, previous books in the series focus on the other McLaughlin siblings, which are featured secondary characters in this book.

Last Call (also listed as Highland Fling on Goodreads) is recommended and geared towards those who enjoy reading modern romances.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This, the last book in the Maclaughlin series is well worth waiting for! There are simmering to boil emotions and connections galore, plus a thief, a threatening bookie and an escape for safety. In the previous books, the undercurrents of something going on for Aleck
and Delonna have been hinted and their story is a great one especially since he fights it tooth and nail until she is in jeopardy. Then his protective instincts take over and all bets are off!
I think I loved this book best of all!

I loved the flirty banter between Aleck and Delonna so after reading Top Shelf I was eager to read this one too. When Delonna finds herself in danger Aleck wants to protect her of the two find their attraction is too strong to deny. Aleck is not a relationship guy and Delonna knows it but she finds herself falling for him anyway.

Aleck and Delonna have heat and chemistry to spare. I enjoyed getting to know all the McLaughlins and I look forward to reading more books from Shelli Stevens.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.