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Last Call

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This book, set to release on May 14, 2018, is a fantastic installment in Shelli Stevens' series. I absolutely adored the hero and heroine. The plot was fast-paced, full of drama and intrigue, and really kept me going. The characters are fully developed and I quickly fell in love with them! The love scenes were just the right amount of steamy and sexy, and I will definitely continue to read this author and her series. I just can't resist a hot Scot!

*NetGalley provided me with an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

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Aleck was her knight in shining armor. He was always ready to step in when she needed help. There were times he could be nice and other times when he would drive her crazy. The lingering affection they feel for one another finally comes to light. I absolutely loved Alex and his need to take care of the ones that mean the most to him. Delonna was everything he wanted and she would provide everything he needed.

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We finally get Alex's book, the last of the McLoughlin and the oldest of the siblings. Alex and Delonna (his bartender) have flirted for each other for years but never acted on the attraction, they did not want to make it a sticky situation. Alex felt that Delonna was too young for him and also his employee, but when there is a threat to her life due to her loser boyfriend, Alex steps in and shows her his Alpha side and it is hot! Good bye guys we sure enjoyed your family!!

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Weeeellll , this book was ok? I did enjoy it but it just didn't bring me in? I don't know? It was enjoyable, but just not my favorite? I absolutely loved when they went to Scotland!! My hubby Scottish so I've always wanted to go! This is Aleck and Delonna book, it was well written and steamy and the story did flow nicely i do wish I read the rest in this series I think that might have helped me with this book? It can be a stand alone but there was references to things I didn't understand. I do suggest reading this book yourself, if you've read the series then definitely! Thank you tule publishing group and NetGalley for sharing this book with me!

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I have been waiting anxiously for Lana and Aleck's story and it did not disappoint. Aleck and Lana have been fighting their attraction (with one "slip up") but Aleck is convinced he's meant to never be in another serious relationship and Lana has an awful on-again-off-again boyfriend. When her boyfriend steals thousands of dollars from her and things become dangerous, Aleck's protective instincts go into overdrive and put them in very close proximity - which proves irresistible. In particular, I thought that the reasons Aleck believes he cannot be in a committed relationship were handled very well. Some books seem to go over the top with similar story lines and this was handled here realistically and well. I loved seeing more of Brenda and Rodrick and thought that epilogue was a nice wrap up of the series.

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I have come to love this series, and was looking forward to Aleck’s story. Though I didn’t love it as much as the previous stories, it still was a touching ,at times heartbreaking but also heartwarming story with some suspense thrown in.
The series centers around 4 siblings whose parents owned a pub in an island off Seattle , and have not returned to Scotland, the home of the patriarch. Aleck, now is the one in charge and the owner of this pub.
Aleck, the oldest very protective sibling, has been watching his brothers and sister fall in love . He’s happy for them, but is not interested in marriage and children. He and Delonna/Lana , his very pretty and young waitress , have been flirting for years. When the need comes to help her, he takes it upon himself to be the one to offer that support. All in all , an entertaining story with complex characters.
If you have not read the previous books, I would highly recommend it.
I voluntarily read this ARC copy thanks to Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

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I hate it when I am indecisive on a book. Generally for me it's because of the characters and not the plot so much. This has been a great series, and maybe I wanted the series to end the way it started, with a lot a sizzle and pop! Aleck was sorely lacking in that department. I loved Delonna and the whole family, the pub. Anything in the Whidby's is a great setting for me.

He's got his own little mental list of why he should stay away from her and of course he breaks them all, but that's a good thing. He was as stiff as they come. The man was lucky to get his trousers on proper, one minute bemoaning his lot, the next pushing away anything and anyone that took an interest in him. What he does do though is take a protective interest in Lonna and that I liked. When the past gets too close, he takes her home to Scotland. Of course things grow from there, slowly. His parents were great and I loved his Mum. When he realizes he can't and won't face his past afraid of getting hurt, he plays tour guide the last few days they have left before they head back home.
Delonna, gets it. I really felt for the girl. He was such a dumb fook, and didn't seem to put forth the effort to even try. Talk about dry. His personality (lack of) almost ruined the story for me, I felt like even an ornery cuss would have been better. Then again that wouldn't have been Aleck, the fook. Of course you have to read the book to find out how the story ends and who ends up with who and what.

Otherwise, overlooking the H of the book, it's a great story and the Mc's are a great clan. Read this book and just ignore Aleck. Sadly I think this is the last book of the series. Great series from Shelli.
3.5 stars. I had to deduct half a star because of Aleck.

**arc from NetGalley and publisher for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own**

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4.5☆
Enjoyed the series!

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The McLaughlin
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Enjoyed this short read. The last book in the series about the McLaughlin family, and this one is about Aleck, the oldest of the siblings, who has never married and says he never will. But will Delonna get him to change his ways?

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Just the idea of Aleck"s Scottish brogue would be enough to make me fall in love with him. The way he cares for his family and Delonna is the icing on the cake. I really enjoyed, Last Call.

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