Maverick by Lisa Bingham Series: Taggart Brothers, #3
Published by Berkley Publication Date: November 1st 2016
Pages: 336
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The Taggart brothers’ wild romance ride continues with the new novel from the bestselling author of Renegade.
Rough riding Bodey Taggart may be rock hard and tough as nails, but even he has a soft side when the right woman comes along...
Bodey has always followed his own rules: live hard, play hard, and win big. But when his wild ways give him two concussions within a month of each other, his brothers lay down some new rules: no bronco busting, sky diving, or ATVs for the rest of summer. It seems the only pastimes not restricted are shooting competitions...and women.
Beth Tivoli is new to Bodey’s circle of friends, and unlike any woman Bodey has ever met—she isn't about to follow him into bed. She’s not looking to hook up with anyone, especially when she’s trying to escape her past. Bodey quickly realizes that courting Beth is no game, and despite her resolve, they both begin to discover that maybe romance can be different this time around...
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This a book that I initially had a hard time settling into, but once I did, I found myself enjoying it. This is the third in the series by Ms. Bingham about the Taggart brothers. I don’t know if missing books 1 and 2 contributed to the slow start, but I can’t help but wonder if it wouldn’t have been easier to read the series in order.
In Maverick, we meet the super competitive Bodey and Beth, a young woman trying to protect her younger siblings. These two develop and instant connection and an unlikely romance unfolds. I didn’t love either character in the beginning but grew to like them as the story went on. I enjoyed the connection between Bodey and Beth and the changes being together brings about for both of them.
There is also a fun secondary cast and an unusual setting, both of which added unique elements to the story. Intrigue and a kidnapping plot let Bodey’s protective instincts come out and it was wonderful to see him balance that with caring about Beth and her siblings.
Overall, this is a book worth reading and I am curious about the books for the other Taggart brothers.
Elizabeth
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