Rocky Ground

I loved this book. I do not normally we need contemporary romance. However, something called me to this book. I will not re-write the story. I will tell you about the characters and the emotions the book evokes. The characters are real. He feels if you could meet them on the street The approach to the lives is real. They are characters you can relate to. What they go through is real.
The villain makes you hate him. The heroin, the female star, has made as much of a mess in her life as we have made in ours. When she finally allows herself to have sex again, it is sex to drool for. And the ending is a stand up and cheer ending. Finally you are so glad it turns out the way it does

What a ride! I felt this one got off to a little bit of a slower start, but I was on the edge of my seat by the end! I didn't quite understand Tiana's attitude towards Aidan at first, but I loved once they finally got together. Ella was adorable and really helped to make this story what it is. The ending was perfection. Loved it!

*I received an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

What a surprise this book turned out to be. I liked it so much that I just couldn't put it down. I ended up being able to read it in one sitting. That's how fast it pulled me in. As I was reading it at first I thought, "maybe I would give it 4 stars on Amazon." It sure didn't take long for me to change my mind and decide it deserved the full 5 stars instead. Part of the reasons is because of the super good main characters and all the emotions and action in the book.
Aidan saw Tiana as beautiful, wild and mysterious. He also thought, He liked the sarcastic edge to her responses. Sarcasm was a sign of high intelligence and a healthy mind. He knew he was sarcastic as hell. Now if he could only break through to her. His friends gave him the nickname, "Mac" and it didn't take long for Tiana's daughter Ella to do the same. The affection between the two was quick and solid. Mac definitely proves that he is hero material and a tenderness develops between him and "his girls".
Ella was one charming little girl who had gone through so much. And the dangers to her weren't quite over yet. I thought the author did a great job developing Ella's character, it had depth to it.
Aunt Lizzie shows up in the book to visit with Tiana and Ella. She doesn't stay real long but you can see the good impact that she has and has had in their lives. There are also some good secondary people who surround our main characters and are there to support them with friendship and help.
Great unexpected twists happen in the book and include a very good Epilogue.
On another note, I did learn something as I read this book. It's about a celebration called, "Hogmanay" that is a Scottish tradition.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Hands down the best book in the series. Kaylea Cross's Rocky Ground is a shining example of why I read romance. This couple and sweet Ella will absolutely make your heart melt. Add into the mix some crazy moments that test both Aiden and Tiania and wow...just wow. Gosh...the ending....swoon worthy. Don't miss this one. If you have never read the series...go and get started!

Rocky Ground is Book 4 in the Crimson Point series and it was as amazing as I was expecting it to be! Tiana and Aidan’s story is a standalone but you do get snippets of them in the previous books.

Due to some really horrible past relationships, Tiana has closed off her heart from any romantic entanglements, at least until her daughter is fully grown or if ever. So when Aidan shows up into their lives, she was not very nice to him. Aidan, a very sexy Scottish Former Royal Marine, is working on ways to extend his time in the States, but things are not looking good for him. Tiana captivated him and he adores little Ella, but with his circumstances and the wall that Tiana has surrounded herself, he was unsure he could get through. But when Tiana’s past returns and causes havoc and even places them in danger, Aidan’s protective instinct kicks in and was determined to keep both Tiana and Ella safe.

I loved this book so much, there was a lot that happens and it kept me engaged the whole time.
A man out for revenge, a change of heart from a deadbeat dad and a natural disaster were just some of the complications, but these two are resilient and together they can get through anything.

It was also so great to catch up with all the other characters from the previous books and I have to especially give a shout out to Walter (loved the dune buggy scene!!) and all those other four-legged cuties. The epilogue was just amazing and made my heart swoon and was perfect. This was a wonderful story and I highly recommend it.

Tiana is a single mother who has been through a lot. She has sworn off men until Aiden sets his eyes on her. Aiden is Scottish and is friends with Tiana friends husbands. The harder Tiana pushes Aiden away, the more he falls for her. When an disaster hits and forces them to be together, Tiana slowly lets her walls down. But when Aiden’s work visa runs out and his contract job starts soon, can they make a long distance relationship work?
My favorite story of the Crimson Point series. It’s funny, sexy, suspenseful, and will leave you on the edge of your seat. I hated for it to end. I believe I could read about them forever. Mrs. Cross makes her characters come alive and her story sucks you right in.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *

I truly loved this story. I have been not so patiently waiting for Aidan to finally get his own story and for super mom, Tiana, to find her happily ever after with a good man for a change. Her luck had been pretty bad up to this point, but Aidan wants to change that. Tiana is used to handling everything herself and doing whatever it takes to raise her daughter as a single mom. Aidan is a bad bet for her since her choices in men in the past have been disastrous, and he is going back to Scotland soon. She has too many other things going on anyway. Aidan sees things differently. His time is short, and he wants to explore what he feels for Tiana. When a dangerous situation throws them together, they can't help but grow closer and work together. Aidan is both hot and super caring, and once he gets beyond Tiana's defenses, their connection is really sweet. I really enjoyed the story and catching up with all of my favorite characters.

I received an ARC from Net Galley.

The story is fast paces mystery that readers who have started from the beginning of the series will love. The romance is a little too fast seeing how Tiana has struggle with men in her life. This can be read as a stand alone novel but I think readers will enjoy this book if you start with book 1. This is a series that is worth reading from Book 1 to Book 4.
Rocky Ground is well paced romantic suspense with a cast of characters readers will fall head over feels in love with.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kobo Publisher for advance copy of Kaylea Cross Rocky Ground

Rocky Ground is book #4 in the Crimson Point series. I am a fan of Kaylea Cross and was not disappointed. Suspense and romance, my favorite combination! I loved it.

Great!

Fast paced and emotional with page turning intensity. A truly beautiful love story!

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

4.25 stars--ROCKY GROUND is the fourth and final instalment in Kaylea Cross’ contemporary, adult CRIMSON romantic suspense series focusing on the people of Crimson Point, Oregon, and a group of former Special Forces soldiers. This is single mom and nurses aide Tiana Fitzgerald, and retired Royal Marine, Scotsman Aidan MacIntyre’s story line. ROCKY GROUND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives including Tiana and Aidan ROCKY GROUND follows several intersecting paths including the building but acrimonious relationship between single mom and nurses aide Tiana Fitzgerald, and retired Royal Marine, Scotsman Aidan MacIntyre. Tiana Fitzgerald has the worst luck when it comes to men. A series of failed relationships found our heroine unable to look beyond the DNA of any man including the man with whom she will fall in love. When her eight year old, daughter’s father seeks visitation rights, Tiana isn’t sure she is ready to give up or give in to a man who hasn’t been around for a very long time. Enter Aidan MacIntyre, retired Royal Marine, and the man with whom Tiana will fall in love. What ensues is growing romance and relationship between Tiana and Aidan; an earthquake that places everyone in danger; and the escape and return of a man whose very existence threatens Tiana, and the daughter she loves.

Aidan MacIntyre’s time in the USA is nearing an end as his work visa is about to expire. Falling in love with Tiana Fitzgerald and her daughter Ella meant walking away with a broken heart but protecting Tiana and Ella became a full-time job when past came looking for vengeance and more. Tiana Fitzgerald is overly cautious about exposing her daughter to another man. Past relationships have led to life-threatening scenarios, relationships with men who were dangerous and wrong.

The relationship between Tiana and Aidan struggles in the face of Tiana’s inability to trust, judging all men based on prior experience. Aidan has lusted after Tiana Fitzgerald but the clock is ticking on he time in America. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic secondary and supporting characters including Sierra and Beckett (Fractured Honor #1), Noah and Poppy (Buried Lies #2) and Jase and Molly (Shattered Vows #3) as well as Tiana’s ex Evan, her aunt Lizzie, and Aidan’s mother and sister back in Scotland.


The world building continues to focus on the friendships and relationships of the former Special Forces soldiers: their growing families, their love and support, and their ability to protect the people they love.

ROCKY GROUND is a story of betrayal, vengeance, trust and love. The premise is intriguing and suspense filled; the romance is captivating and seductive; the characters are dynamic and colorful. ROCKY GROUND is an impassioned, engaging and spicy tale from Kaylea Cross.


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I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Rocky Ground thru Netgallery . I really think this is a fantastic story . This may be one of my favorite stories . Tiana is a fierce protective momma to beautiful little Ella , after some terrible experiences . Of course a mother would be .
Aidan ( Mac ) is one sexy Scotsman .He is very attracted to Tiana and loves Ella .
Tiana is not so friendly to him .
She's doubting her judgement of men do to the past so she's very guarded around Aidan and fights her attraction to him . This story is very intense . On the edge of your seat suspense and definitely action packed . I found myself drawn into the story because of it's intriguing danger through out the story . It's definitely a page Turner . The characters are a fabulous caring group . They're so supportive to Aidan and Tiana and Ella . This is a fantastic book in the Crimson Point Series . I highly recommend taking the time to read this story . Definitely a 5 🌟 read .

Tiana has had it with men! After her third long term relationship ended when she found out he had tried to molest her daughter, Tiana is giving up on men. Pit her stupid body didn't get the memo. It heats up every time a certain fiery Scotsman gets anywhere near her. But Ella is her priority and she won't knowingly put her in harms way again.

Aidan has had tough scrape himself with love but when he finds out what Tiana and Ella have been through, his blood boils. He wants to get his own turn with the slimy paedophile. But Tiana, well she brightens his day but he has to leave soon over a visa glitch. He is not about to pursue something with her.

But Tiana has more on her plate than a potential romance - Ella's father has come back into her life and now she is panicking he'll use her disastrous past to get custody! Sadly we haven't seen the last of Brian either!

Plenty of twists and turns to keep you happy! Tiana is a bit of a Witch with a capital B to Aidan but you can totally see where she is coming from and even Aidan decides she was just being a good mum. Aidan is persistent but not stalkerish!

I enjoyed the way that although there was a HEA, they did have to wait a bit! So sad to leave the Crimson Point gang behind!

Tiana Fitzgerald has suffered through some rough times, but her saving grace is her daughter Ella and her close friends. One of those friends is Aidan MacIntyre…at least he wants to be her friend and much more if she will let him. Tiana has made some bad choices in the past including Ella’s father, Evan, who left them to pursue his music. Now Evan is interested in establishing a relationship with Ella. Ella is her whole world; how can she trust that Evan will not hurt her little girl? Tragedy strikes Crimson Point and Aidan proves that he can protect her as the world rocks around them. When a man from her past decides to seek vengeance on Tiana and Ella, can Aidan protect them? What will she and Ella do if Aidan has to return to Scotland? Ms. Cross knows how to draw you in to the story and characters as you live through the suspense, hope and love. This has been one of the best series I have read and Tiana’s (and Ella’s) story was all that I could have hoped for. I just love Ella as Ms. Cross has put so much heart in to this little girl. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

P.S. I posted the same 5* review on Amazon as well, but at times they are exceedingly slow about forwarding the link to the reviewer. I posted the review to Amazon on 4/7/19 and each day since then.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.

This is the fourth and I believe last book in the Crimson Point Series. It is the story of how Aiden chips away at Tiana's walls and the two finally get together. It takes a little convincing but they both fall hard and fast once it happens. By the end of the book, I was happy to see the HEA since they had so much happen to them in this book, but also previous books in the series. I felt like poor Tiana and Ella just needed a break and they finally got it.

I would consider this book romantic action since there is really no suspense to it. We know who the bad guy is and a lot of the action sequences don't have anything to do with him.