Josef McQueen has been waiting a long time for his beloved. He's the Second and Head of Security at the Hadden Coven and the exclusive Imperial Club in Pittsburgh. He's seen a lot in his time, but the sight of his beloved barely conscious and half-naked on the blacktop outside the Imperial is almost more than he can bear. Josef McQueen is a man of action and his beloved ha Josef McQueen has been waiting a long time for his beloved. He's the Second and Head of Security at the Hadden Coven and the exclusive Imperial Club in Pittsburgh. He's seen a lot in his time, but the sight of his beloved barely conscious and half-naked on the blacktop outside the Imperial is almost more than he can bear. Josef McQueen is a man of action and his beloved has just been assaulted. However, the perpetrator is nowhere to be found and he must focus on the broken man he now holds in his arms. Isaac Lucas is his blond and broken beloved and Josef will stop at nothing to make him whole again. Can they find a way past this trauma or will Isaac be lost to the darkness of his pain? Isaac Lucas never asked for any of this. He works at a bookstore and tends to fly under the radar. He doesn't normally take risks, except for tonight. A new friend has guest tickets to the Imperial Club, the place to be in Pittsburgh. Who turns down a chance like that? Before he knows what hits him, he's being tossed out of a black sedan in the back parking lot and meeting the pavement. He wants to pretend like this day never happened, go back to yesterday and bury all the pain and the hurt. He feels drawn to his tall and handsome savior, but the fear keeps finding its way in. Can Isaac get beyond his fear and have a chance at forever with Josef? Will Isaac heal, or will he be blond and broken forever?
Blond and Broken
Josef McQueen has been waiting a long time for his beloved. He's the Second and Head of Security at the Hadden Coven and the exclusive Imperial Club in Pittsburgh. He's seen a lot in his time, but the sight of his beloved barely conscious and half-naked on the blacktop outside the Imperial is almost more than he can bear. Josef McQueen is a man of action and his beloved ha Josef McQueen has been waiting a long time for his beloved. He's the Second and Head of Security at the Hadden Coven and the exclusive Imperial Club in Pittsburgh. He's seen a lot in his time, but the sight of his beloved barely conscious and half-naked on the blacktop outside the Imperial is almost more than he can bear. Josef McQueen is a man of action and his beloved has just been assaulted. However, the perpetrator is nowhere to be found and he must focus on the broken man he now holds in his arms. Isaac Lucas is his blond and broken beloved and Josef will stop at nothing to make him whole again. Can they find a way past this trauma or will Isaac be lost to the darkness of his pain? Isaac Lucas never asked for any of this. He works at a bookstore and tends to fly under the radar. He doesn't normally take risks, except for tonight. A new friend has guest tickets to the Imperial Club, the place to be in Pittsburgh. Who turns down a chance like that? Before he knows what hits him, he's being tossed out of a black sedan in the back parking lot and meeting the pavement. He wants to pretend like this day never happened, go back to yesterday and bury all the pain and the hurt. He feels drawn to his tall and handsome savior, but the fear keeps finding its way in. Can Isaac get beyond his fear and have a chance at forever with Josef? Will Isaac heal, or will he be blond and broken forever?
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JoAnn –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 2.75 stars This one just wasn’t my jam. Having hurt/comfort in this context with this type of “hurt” just makes it hard to not come off overly cheesy. I’m ok with insta love, mates rock my socks... But it’s hard to believe that a man left half naked in paralysis, that was just physically abused and seconds way from brutal rape, before getting thrown from a moving vehicle... would be like so in love and mushy after a few days... Ok, so maybe he doesn’t remember... but you’re still just going to ac 2.75 stars This one just wasn’t my jam. Having hurt/comfort in this context with this type of “hurt” just makes it hard to not come off overly cheesy. I’m ok with insta love, mates rock my socks... But it’s hard to believe that a man left half naked in paralysis, that was just physically abused and seconds way from brutal rape, before getting thrown from a moving vehicle... would be like so in love and mushy after a few days... Ok, so maybe he doesn’t remember... but you’re still just going to accept all the love and affection from some rando who’s bed you just woke up in while obviously being beat to shit? Ahh by mates, that’s why. Not to mention these are novellas, so Josef is extra sweet and cheesy cause Isaac is broken and he needs to be fixed! And the reason he needs to be fixed is because after the brutal assault, they only have like 75 pages to fall madly in love so things must progress much quicker, and how to things progress quicker? With extra cheese sauce... so slick we just slide right into love... Side note... I’m ok with length of these stories, I couldn’t handle these if they were longer... I just expect context to match the time frame, and for shit to no be super cheese sauce... to much to ask? Rant done... thanks for tuning in! ... now I want cheese sauce... hot pot style maybe? mmmmm
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thunderlightning –
Dnf Not my thing.
Nessa –
I'm so glad that, Josef, has met his mate, Isaac, but not under the best of circumstances. Isaac had been drugged, assaulted and thrown out of a vehicle, but luckily he was found and Josef nursed him back to health. This was sweet, and I loved the revenge, and how Josef handled his business. It was cool how witches were brought into the mix even though a couple of them were evil. The characterization was well done, with a Coven that's getting bigger and bigger (love it). Awesome series. =) I'm so glad that, Josef, has met his mate, Isaac, but not under the best of circumstances. Isaac had been drugged, assaulted and thrown out of a vehicle, but luckily he was found and Josef nursed him back to health. This was sweet, and I loved the revenge, and how Josef handled his business. It was cool how witches were brought into the mix even though a couple of them were evil. The characterization was well done, with a Coven that's getting bigger and bigger (love it). Awesome series. =)
kerryann williams –
Great 3rd book to a good series. More please The third book pulls you in almost right away and keeps you there. Isaac is a very quite and strong willed individual, a perfect person for a head of a vampire security. Even Pittsburgh has its bad element but what a so called private police force a vampire makes. Good story and want more about everyone in the club please.
Cheryl –
Better than the first 2 books in this series. I think this is because the characters develop over the books. Isaac is a new character who we know little about. Josef was introduced in book 1 and made an appearance in book 2. The story follows the assault on Isaac and eventual capture and punishment of the perpetrators.
Avril –
These books are okay, and thinking they might get better, I bought up to this one. But the lack of any type of editing, even with Word's less than adequate help, really turned me off. I will not spend any more of my hard earned money on something that clearly needs a thorough copy edit. If ever edited, I will definitely reconsider. These books are okay, and thinking they might get better, I bought up to this one. But the lack of any type of editing, even with Word's less than adequate help, really turned me off. I will not spend any more of my hard earned money on something that clearly needs a thorough copy edit. If ever edited, I will definitely reconsider.
Dieann Beckwith –
Good Read!!! Ok B.A., now you can not keep your readers hanging like this. I can't wait too long for the next book to come out. I hope that master DuCane meet his beloved in Pittsburgh. 😉 Don't make your readers wait too long. Good Read!!! Ok B.A., now you can not keep your readers hanging like this. I can't wait too long for the next book to come out. I hope that master DuCane meet his beloved in Pittsburgh. 😉 Don't make your readers wait too long.
Carolyn Elias –
Sweet Short Story - Joseph & Issac so good together This is such a different story because there is no antagonism between Joseph and Issac. All the vampires collaborate to deal with the person(s) that hurt Joseph’s beloved, Issac. Sweet story!
Allerleihrau –
3 runde Punkte, eben "I liked it" Diese Serie ist für mich irgendwie wie eine Vorabendserie im Fernsehen, nette Unterhaltung, aber man sollte nicht zu genau hinsehen. Auch hier hätte man viel mehr aus der Geschichte machen können, sie ist sehr sehr oberflächlich. 3 runde Punkte, eben "I liked it" Diese Serie ist für mich irgendwie wie eine Vorabendserie im Fernsehen, nette Unterhaltung, aber man sollte nicht zu genau hinsehen. Auch hier hätte man viel mehr aus der Geschichte machen können, sie ist sehr sehr oberflächlich.
Jocelyn Friedrich –
Get. An. Editor. "I vampire only has that special connection...." cmon ... seriously?? Get. An. Editor. "I vampire only has that special connection...." cmon ... seriously??
Mar –
4 stars Love it! Kinda slow-burnt but fast paced at the same time. Both MCs were adorable!!! Favourite so far.
Nic –
Liked it Another good story in the series. Glad Josef found his beloved. I like the twists and turns and continuous build up from one story to the next.
Brandy R. –
Loved it Now after Josef's happily ever after, I am hoping with Master DuCane coming in the next book, he is Stanley's mate and that he gives the man a merry chase. Loved it Now after Josef's happily ever after, I am hoping with Master DuCane coming in the next book, he is Stanley's mate and that he gives the man a merry chase.
Verea Jean Locke –
Vampires When will they learn not to make them made. Varry good book. What will happen next, can't wait to see. Vampires When will they learn not to make them made. Varry good book. What will happen next, can't wait to see.
Shari Smith –
Love the Vampires I just love how B.a. writes the stories. I normally don't like vampire stories. But I can't wait for the new books. Love the Vampires I just love how B.a. writes the stories. I normally don't like vampire stories. But I can't wait for the new books.
Monica –
Really good Love this vampire story. Really good. Enjoyed it. Bit of danger, bit of love. Can't wait for more!!! Like seriously! Really good Love this vampire story. Really good. Enjoyed it. Bit of danger, bit of love. Can't wait for more!!! Like seriously!
Stella Gladden –
I enjoy reading B.A. Stretke, Pittsburgh Vampires series, and I was happy for Josef finding Isaac his beloved. I can't wait for the next book to come out. I enjoy reading B.A. Stretke, Pittsburgh Vampires series, and I was happy for Josef finding Isaac his beloved. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
Gerbera_Reads –
This book was actually better than the first two. I really liked it.
Rhonda Caston –
Great! Great! This book was really good. Full of love, lust and mystery! B. A stories always having me biting my nails and turning pages so fast. They are a rush for me.
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