This story begins with a bang and never really slows down. Delonna's "boyfriend" is in trouble and steals all her hard earned cash. Soon, things get pretty dangerous for her and Aleck, her boss, steps into protector mode. They've been attracted to each other for a while, but have never acted on it because a) he's her boss b) he doesn't do relationships and c) she has a boyfriend. They try to resist each other, but decide to have a fling and get each other out of their systems.

Delonna is a strong character who doesn't back down when things go badly. Aleck is family oriented, yet won't commit. They're both strong, yet vulnerable characters. Delonna is likable, but Aleck's reason for being a commitment phobe was a poor one. Other than that, they were a nice couple.

I felt this book hit the ground running right from the first couple of pages and it is very hard to put down after that. The storyline is masterfully written and the characters are so real, you feel like you’re right there in the story alongside of them as you read their story. The plots twists and turns, so don’t blink or you will miss something between these amazing characters and their story. They have you on th edge to your seat with your heart racing every step of the way. I would definitely recommend this book to all book lovers out there.

I so loved this series!!! The McLaughlins have become one of my favorite book families. Family is everything to them! Aleck had his heart broken years ago and will not have it broken again until Delonna. Now, Delonna's life is in danger from her ex boyfriend and Aleck steps up to keep her safe, but will he let his barriers down for Delonna's heart.

This is has been a wonderful sexy series that I'm sad to say goodbye to. I highly recommend this book, along with the rest of books in the series.

The McLaughlins are back and this time we are focused on Aleck's story. Aleck is a pub owner that is scared to fall in love again. He still wants a no strings relationship with his waitress Delonna, who comes with her own set of problems.

This story is hot. Aleck is a demanding Scot who is protective of the ones he cares about. I really liked Delonna because she is a strong woman that is not afraid to say what she feels. The one element to the story that bothered me was that there were some scenes that felt rushed when it needed to be expanded. 3.5 stars

I received an ARC of this book for my honest review.

I’m really torn on Last Call. Here on my own blog it gets a 3.5 star rating, which I’ll round up for the other sites I post reviews at. I simply could not connect with Aleck. And since he’s half the couple, that makes things awkward. From the first book Aleck and Delonna have been flirting, doing an “I like you” dance in the background of the rest of the family’s stories. So I wasn’t quite expecting how Aleck (or some of his siblings) acted in Last Call. I adored Delonna, but she deserved more of Aleck than she got, even in the ending of the story.

So, I’ll make this brief and simple. While I liked Last Call I wasn’t in love with Aleck and that affected how I viewed his and Delonna’s romance. It’s a good story, simply one that I didn’t really connect with. I believe this story is going to be personal in how each reader views Aleck’s actions and reasonings. Overall, I’ve enjoyed The McLaughlins series and I’m glad to have gotten to know this amazing, at times crazy family.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

The story line moved at a good pace and the characters were interesting if a bit stubborn. I wanted to really like it but a few things didn't work for me. The reason that Aleck has closed himself off from falling in love again seemed a bit too OTT. It was something that happened 20 years ago and if he's loyal enough to that memory for that long than it would have made sense to spend a bit more page time supporting the fact that he has emotionally moved on from that and was capable of giving himself wholeheartedly to Delonna. In the end, his declaration to Delonna instead came off as rushed and more a knee jerk reaction to the possibility of losing her so suddenly than anything else. It didn't ring as strongly since his lingering feelings regarding his past were so much stronger and constantly mentioned throughout the story.

It was hard to root for their budding romance when everyone was warning, cautioning or doubting a real relationship between the MCs was even possible. Her friend/his sister pushing them to sleep together one minute and telling the h not to get emotionally involved the next was a mood killer. Her advice that it should just be "for fun" was a big flaring warning sign. The fact that they all know why Aleck is anti-relationship but still push Delonna at him seemed kind of messed up. I get you want to see him move on but shouldn't you think of Delonna's feelings too?

After the huge, giant, enormous foot in mouth moments at the end, I expected some epic groveling from Aleck. I was bummed that it all gets pushed aside with a distraction. Again it would have felt more real if he'd come to his senses without an outside catalyst pushing him to declare his feelings. Delonna was really hurt by his actions and completely heartbroken and made to feel really vulnerable when it came to her feelings for him, I think she deserved to be first and the #1 priority, if to no one else, than at least to herself. I don't normally like separations in a romance, but in this case, Delonna should have made Aleck work to get back into her good graces a lot more than that rushed ending.

Last Call by Shelli Stevens, Book four in The McLaughlines series. I've enjoyed each of the books in this series. Shelli Stevens know how to write a great storyline. I've enjoyed the close family ties, the settings and the storyline. A sure win in my opinion. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Last Call by Shelli Stevens
Aleck McLaughlin has three major reasons to keep his hands off Delonna. One, he’s her boss. Two, she’s ten years younger. Three, he’s sworn to never again leave his heart vulnerable. But then her ex boyfriend steals her money and skips town, leaving her with his gambling debt and a loan shark determined to collect. Aleck’s protective instincts kick in and he realizes he’ll do anything to keep Delona safe, even if that means moving her into his house and whisking her away to his ancestral home in Scotland.
Delonna’s parents’ spendthrift ways taught her to work hard for her financial independence. She loves being a bartender on Whidbey Island and hopes to open her own pub one day. When her boss–her very hot and sexy boss–steps in to save her from themess and danger her ex left behind, Delonna says no. She’s as used to calling her own shots as she is pouring them…Too bad Aleck doesn’t take no for an answer when Delonna’s safety’s involved.
this is Delonna and Aleck's story.
“Delonna? Are you okay? I got your text.”
Her friend and roommate appeared in the doorway a moment later. Kenzie just stared at her, before approaching slowly.
“Oh, honey, what’s going on? Are you crying?”
Delonna couldn’t even blink and her lower lip began to tremble. “Yeah. Actually, I’m pretty much on the verge of a full-scale breakdown.”
“What happened?
James stolen her money. Not penny change, but a substantial amount. The thought circled around her head again, sinking in and growing more outlandish and shocking by the moment.
Aleck, Kenzie’s oldest brother, might be a little more inclined than any of them to take a personal interest in the situation. Only because Aleck was Delonna’s boss, of course.
Aleck glanced around the pub, which was only moderately busy this time of night. Fewer than half the tables were occupied and a few regulars lingered at the bar counter, sipping their beers and watching the game on the flat-screens.
It was the calm before the storm. He knew this town, and his pub, well enough to realize it would be standing room only in a few hours.
But just as Delonna starts to say yes, they both find themselves in trouble that has nothing to do with a skipped debt.
Last Call by Shelli Stevens is a 3 star book.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
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I've been a huge fan of this entire series and while I'm sad to see it end, this book was a great way to wrap it up. Aleck is the eldest of the McLaughlin siblings and he's definitely the most uptight. A tragic loss when he was younger has kept his heart locked up tight but Delonna may be the one woman who can break through his defenses. There has always been a spark between them but until now Delonna has be unavailable. Now her boyfriend is history as is the money he stole from her. Will Aleck step up to help her out? Will he let down his walls and give them a chance? When it becomes clear Delonna is in danger Aleck is determined to do everything he can to keep her safe. What she may need to protect the most is her heart.

A great read and one I would recommend.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

For the life of me I could not get into this book. I have picked it up and put it down 20 times this week. I think I need to read the rest of the series first. I am lost as to what is going on and not loving it. Maybe I should try again another time. At this time it is a 2 star from me.

Last Call by Shelli Stevens is Aleck and Delonna’s story. These two have been dancing around each other all through the McLaughlin Family series. Aleck, the older brother and now owner of the family pub, is responsible and family oriented but he is also a stick in the mud at times. I thought from the previous glimpses of him in his siblings’ books that he would eventually break free. Delonna is his positively opposite, younger and less restricted in her emotions and actions. If the danger had not come calling Aleck may have never made a move, but of course, it does.

I enjoyed the change in scenery in this book along with Aleck finally, and I mean finally, deciding to do something about the hot attraction between Delonna and him. Of course, this only happens because Delonna never gives up on him. I always wondered if her jerk of a boyfriend was only to make Aleck jealous. Who knows. Fun read with a vibrant woman and a thick-headed male.

Awww! No surprises when it comes to who ends up together in this book!
An nice, easy read, possibly a little too brief when it came to the reasons why Aleck didn't want a relationship. I feel the issues he had deserved a few pages more than was devoted to it.
All together though, I enjoyed this series a lot, well worth a read!

Sleeping with her boss can only lead to trouble. And pleasure.

Delonna comes by her Scottish-style frugality honestly-her parents’ spendthrift ways once left her temporarily homeless. She’s been tending bar at McLaughlin’s Pub, looking forward to the day she can call her own shots. Until her now ex-boyfriend makes off with her hard-earned savings. Now she’s got a bookie breathing threats down her neck in an apparent attempt to squeeze blood from a turnip.

Aleck McLaughlin has three good reasons to keep his hands off the delectable Delonna. One, he’s her boss. Two, she’s a good ten years younger. Three, he’s sworn to never again leave his heart vulnerable.

Her predicament sends all those reasons out the window, and Aleck moves her in with him for protection, then whisks her away on a whirlwind trip from Whidbey Island to Scotland.

The romance of being in Edinburgh only increases their need for one another. But it quickly becomes clear they’re facing a past that’s just as painful as the present is dangerous…

Warning: A sexy, broody, pub owner determined to seduce his flirty, bombshell bartender. Not-so-hidden dangers, travels to Scotland, and maybe a little spanky panky.

I have thoroughly enjoyed The McLaughlins, and was anxiously waiting for Aleck to get his story. Unfortunately, Aleck just didnlt deliver. After so much expectation around his and Delonna’s relationship, there just wasn’t enough fire and passion for my liking.

As I believe this may be the last in the series, as all four siblings have now had their story told, I’m only sorry it didn’t end the way it started; there just wasn’t the same degree of chemistry and heat between Aleck and his lady.

We finally get the last of The McLaughlins, Aleck. He and Delonna have been dancing around each other since book one. It’s nice to finally see their HEA. There’s some drama with her ex, but overall this whole series was pretty good. I enjoyed reading all 4 books with this family.

This is another in Stevens’ series about a family of Scottish immigrants living on Whidbey Island near Seattle. This novel features the oldest brother, Aleck McLaughlin who owns a bar and is attracted to his bartender, Delonna. But she’s just had one boyfriend disappear with all the cash she’d been saving up and now his loan shark is threatening Delonna for the money. The only answer is to move in with Aleck to protect her and, well, you can guess where it goes from there between two hot people attracted to one another. Aleck has to get over his problems with having a relationship after a bad experience when he was much younger. In a charming interlude, the two of them take a nice detour to Edinburgh to visit Aleck’s parents.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Last Call starts off rather enticing, I loved Aleck he is the ultimate alpha male , and when he opened up his heart to Delonna after some persuasion I fell totally in love with him. This was a fast paced read, but so worth it!

If I could, I would rate this book as a 3.5 out of 5 stars. however, I feel like only giving it 3 stars would be too low, so I'm rounding up to 4. I love the McLaughlin siblings, and have enjoyed reading the love story of Kenzie, and now Aleck. (I have not read the first 2 books of the series yet!) I enjoyed this book, just as I did with book #3 in the series. I love the Scottish dialogue and slang. Aleck and Delonna made a cute couple, but I wish he would have gotten his act together sooner. I felt like the ending was a little rushed, and would have enjoyed reading more of what comes next before it jumped so far into the future. Overall I enjoyed this story but I did like the Kenzie/Brett romance better from book #3.

I enjoyed this read. I thought Delonna and Aleck had great chemistry and I liked that they had some prior history be gore taking things to the next level. There were times that I wanted to reach through the book and smack Aleck. Even though I think he is ten years older than Delonna, he definitely had some growing up to do. I enjoyed this read and would recommend it.