This story starts out HOT (sexually) and keeps on going that way for quite a bit of the story. To be honest, it almost felt like it was taking over the story itself. Don't get me wrong. The scenes were well written but they also were way too many for me. And several issues kept being gone over time and again. That I didn't care for as much either.
By the time where the dangers were coming from was exposed, it felt a bit anti-climatic. Although there was a surprise secret that I wasn't expecting from Sallie. I just wished I had liked the story more.


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I would read this book again It been a while since I read a book that had equal part erotic and story. Sallie Hamblen had three incredibly hot, sexy nights with Jacob Donovan, an undercover CIA agent, before he disappeared, leaving her broken hearted and forever yearning for the man she lost. Years later Sallie move to the town where retire Ex cia agent Jacob Donovan lives. Although she recognizes him and make every attempt to stay away life and Jacob have other plans although he does not remember her Sallie intrigues him. When Sallie life in danger Jacob and the town come to her rescue. I loved this book I hope there will be more books in this series. The sex was hot the story at time heart breaking and great read.

A very steamy romantic suspense read. Have a fan handy as this book will scorch your e-reader right in the first chapter!
While I love romantic suspense, I found the suspense aspect very disjointed. This read like it was part of a series as other characters were introduced yet it was only later in the story that their relationship to the MC’s were explained. In fact, there was a long standing friendship between Jacob and the Culpepper family that was only revealed in the middle of the story. (I’m dying to know the story behind the Culpepper brothers’ names!) Background information about Jacob also doesn’t happen until the mid point of the story. The story was told in his and her POV’s however, that seemed to bounce around. And it seemed to end rather abruptly. I kept turning pages expecting to read more to the ending, but no such luck.
While I liked the story and would definitely be interested in more from these authors, I felt this book could have benefited from tighter editing for a more cohesive story line.

I like suspense stories and I like cowboy stories so this book's storyline attracted me to read it. Sallie and Jacob make a great couple and I was happy to see them get a Happily Ever After but I didn't like the ending of this book. And I would have liked more story and fewer sex scenes.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well, this was a disappointment.

The plot is very thin. A lot of questions are not answered. Without giving too much away, here are a fe.
- Why did John get an annulment? What kind of relationship did he have with Sallie ?
- Who is the woman who tries to kill Jacob and Sallie ? We know who the man is and his reasons.
- Why did John not tell Jacob he had been with Sallie before his commotion?
- And so on.

It seems that it was a story to have sex scenes over and over and over again between the 2 main characters.
Even in those scenes, there are a lot of sous-entendus (ex. spanking), but nothing happens.

I would also have liked an epilogue to close the loopholes.

Thanks to the publisher, St. Martin<s Press, and NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. This book was just amazing. I just lost myself in this story and didn’t want it to end. It was really well written and just drew in you into these characters lives. I look forward to seeing what’s next from this author.

First, I just want to say that I was sad to hear about Veronica Chadwick's passing. This series is what introduced me to this co-author. I'm a big fan of Lora Leigh, which is what drew me to this series. Her and Veronica's collaboration was seamless and I've had every intention of checking out more of Veronica's work. My prayers go out to her family.

Now for the book, Jacob is everything I've come to love about a Lora Leigh hero. He's very intense, pure alpha dominance, protective and possessive of what he considers his. And Sallie is his. His pursuit of her was a thing of beauty if you are a fan of the alpha hero.

That doesn't mean Sallie was some pushover. I really liked that she had self respect and didn't just fall at Jacob's feet. They were a great combination of what I like in my main characters.

Even though you learn real quick, I won't give this little tid bit away. Let's just say, Jacob and Sallie's reunion had a bit of twist/theme to it that I do enjoy. It made things more interesting on top of an already interesting plot behind the reason Sallie was running for her life.

This was a pretty quick read and it did end kind of abruptly, but I am hoping that's because we will be getting more in this series and more of all the interesting characters.

This was Book 2 in the "Moving Violations" series and the good storyline and wonderful characters made this book a very enjoyable read!

More suspenseful than I'm used to from, Lora Leigh. I liked it! Same level of erotica. Hoping that Jacob's cousins will get their own story too,

Sallie and Jacob have been circling each other for 3 years. They share a connection and partly the reason for that is the 3 nights they spent together a few years back, nights that Jacob has forgotten about.
Sallie is on the run from whom, even she doesn’t know. She realizes that she has stayed longer than is safe in Deer Haven, but since Jacob lives in the same town she just can’t leave.
When Jacob comes to know that Sallie is in danger, all his protective instincts coming roaring out, and there is no way he is going to let her go.
I found this to be a captivating read. It has sizzling chemistry, superb suspense and strong emotions. I really enjoyed this read and the only thing I felt rushed was the ending. Having said that I look forward to reading more in the series.

This journey had my attention right from the start. Sallie Hamblen has enemies, and she truly doesn't understand why, but when she's relocated yet again, she gets introduced to Jacob Donovan. This, the man who ghosted on her three years earlier after a hot weekend while in Switzerland, yet he doesn't remember her, not even a glimmer. Well, two can play at that game and three years manage to go by with no further interaction. Of course, one would have to actually go out and socialize to have any interactions at all.
Nothing is as it seems, here in this small town in CA. Jacob and his men ARE ranchers, but so much more. There's a lot of story here that gets explained as you read along. Mystery, traitors, espionage, murder and more. All really quite intriguing, not knowing who to trust any longer. Jacob's Granny was a bright spot, him being related to almost everyone, along with some of their interactions all added to good bits of humor to some intense times. This also has heat, whew!
I haven’t read the first book of this series, but followed right along with the events of this journey between Sallie and Jacob. I could’ve used more to the whole wrap-up, but I've a feeling there's more to the backstory coming up. This is a stand alone regarding the mains, but part of a series, and I am intrigued. I received an Advance Reader's Copy from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. All opinions are mine and given voluntarily

"Strong, Silent Cowboy" (Moving Violations Book 2) by Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick is a great read. I loved Sallie and Jacob's story. This is the first book I've read in this series and it won't be the last. This story is full of romance, passion, hot cowboys, family, friends, action, twists, interesting characters, and more. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, cowboys, and series.

Romantic mystery with an interesting story if a little farfetched. Characters are good if a bit stereotypical. Quick,light read.

Although I enjoyed the journey with this story and the characters were great but I felt the ending was weak

Jake and Kyra had three magical nights together before Jake disappeared. Time has passed and Sally’s on the run. She ends up in a small Rancher community and what does she find ? The man who disappear! Jake! But he goes by Jacob and doesn’t act like he knows her. She won’t let it stop her, she’s going to make the best of it.

For Jacob, he was CIA and now rancher, sally holds his attention like no one has ever before. When her life is in danger, he will have to pick up his skills and call in reinforcements to help. However will be be prepared to face the past?

It was very intriguing and pulling. All of Lora Leigh’s books are and I was excited to get this! Great book.

This a second chance romantic suspense.I really liked the characters. Sallie is a strong, but scared young woman. Jacob is alpha to the maximum. There are a lot of twists and turns, angst and mystery. This book had it all. I quite enjoyed it. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Wow this book just had me hooked from the very first chapter. I loved the characters and the story line was incredible. This book was HOT, suspenseful, intriguing, and very dramatic. Sallie meets the man she spent days burning up the sheets with and he doesn't even remember her. Deep down Jacob senses he knows her but will he be able to figure out how? Will Sallie be able to figure out why he doesn't remember her? When Sallie is in danger will Jacob be able to protect her? So many questions. If you pick up this book you will get answers to all of them plus so much more. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

I volunteered to read and review through Netgalley of Strong , Silent Cowboy . This is a fantastic suspense romance . It's full of suspense and intrigue, betrayal , lies and secrets . Sallie Hamblen has changed her name and moved several times to escape a stalker . She never thought she'd end up in the town that Jake a man she she spent three passionate days with in Sweden lives . She never knew what happened to him . He just left and she never seen him again . Until now . He acts like he doesn't know her . She avoids him for three
Years . Till they end up having a passionate night together but as before he gets up and leaves . Unfortunately they are the talk of the town . Before they can figure out things . Sallies Stalker comes searching . Jacob will have to use all of his skills to protect Sallie . I really enjoyed reading this story . I highly recommend taking the time to read.

Sallie and Jacob met years ago in Switzerland and now conveniently they are in the same small town in Texas. Sallie remembers him, but he doesn't remember her for three years. There are a lot of coincidences in this book. And a lot of characters. I wanted to like the book, but I struggled with really caring for the main characters. Did I miss a lot by not reading the first book? The sex scenes were spot on, except for the hickeys. I get Jacob the alpha male wanted to "mark" her, but she did the same. Who gives hickeys on the neck as adults?

I really like this novel, it was fun. Jacob was a very traditional hero (to the point of being ~problematic~, to be honest) and I liked Sallie. The action and mystery part of the book were also very entertaining. 4.3 stars

This was my first Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick book and I was very sorry to hear about Ms. Chadwick's passing. May her memory be a blessing to her family.