As a writer, Lise Barton is used to coming up with wild scenarios for her characters, but the one that’s playing out for her right now is no fiction—it’s frighteningly real. Someone is stalking her, someone who knows where she lives and what she does. Someone who has even threatened her family—her brother, his wife, and their precious baby girl. Lise isn’t about to let someone hurt them, so she packs up and leaves Texas for the anonymity of Seattle. And then the threats start again… Joshua Watt’s mission is simple: Go to Seattle and bring Lise home for Thanksgiving or he’ll never hear the end of it from his sister. It’s not like “Aunt Lise” to stay away from their adorable niece, and Joshua’s pretty sure he’s the reason for it. He’s spent months trying to forget the taste of her lips, the feel of her soft hair in his fingers. Yeah, okay, he wants her—badly—but family comes first. But the minute he sees the fear in Lise’s eyes, his survival instincts kick in. The former Army Ranger isn’t about to let some creep terrorize an innocent woman—not on his watch. He’s going to do what it takes to protect Lise and try to keep his personal feelings out of it. Because if there’s one thing he’s learned, it’s that sex and work don’t mix. Not ever. So far… Naughty
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Lucy Monroe is an up and comer to watch!
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Reviews & Reader Comments With an engrossing plot and characters who explore sides of themselves hidden from the world, Monroe’s exciting
romance is a great read. - Maria Hatton, Booklist Lucy Monroe excels at creating alpha bad boys and authentic erotic romance. - Michelle Buonfiglio, WNBC.com - Romance: B(u)y the Book Lucy Monroe writes a thrilling tale of suspense... - Helen Slifer, Writers Unlimited Ready is a combustible mix of suspense, danger, and sexual tension that will leave you breathless. - A Reader Review A strong ardent romantic suspense thriller starring two courageous heroes and a couple of testosterone hunks. - The Best Reviews (Harriet Klausner)
There is nothing and I mean absolutely NOTHING that I didn’t love about this story. 5 Stars and Recommended
Read - FAR
An excellent combination of steam and suspense, READY easily earned a spot on my keeper shelf. - Blue Ribbon Reviews A hard book to put down...I certainly can’t wait to read the next books in this trilogy. - Cataromance Reviews "I love how I can visualize the scenes in her book." - The Best Reviews (Barb Hicks) what other AUTHORS and BOOKSELLERS are saying... I just wanted to tell you that I finished READY and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a sexy yet sensitive guy Joshua was! I love those hunky protectors :-) ~ Catherine Spangler, Paranormal Romance Author Naughty and nice! Lucy Monroe is an up and comer to watch! ~ Susan Andersen, NYT bestselling author of Hot & Bothered "Thank you for writing those alpha males that I love so much, and the strong heroines who match them perfectly!" - Lori Foster, NYT Bestselling Author of Jamie "Okay, Lucy - I'm sorry I missed your chat last night, but I had a very good reason!! I was reading "Ready"! What a great book! I absolutely loved Joshua and his mountain hideaway... what a treat to spend an evening reading such a fun book." ~ Janice Maynard Dear Lucy, your book was the first that I read from the Romantic Times Convention. What a great tale of romance
and intrigue. I always enjoy your novels. They leave you wanting more and more. I am more than ready for the next
one. Best of luck with this story. We will help all we can. - Munchkinbooks "I just wanted to tell you that i just love your books. I read all your
Modern Romance books and now I'm starting to read the rest of your books. So far
I've read The Real Deal, Come Up And See Me Sometime and Ready. I just loved them all. I finished reading Ready and i just had to tell you how much i
enjoyed it. Can't wait to get my copy of willing. I live in Israel so it's hard for me to get all your books but in the last few weeks
I ordered a lot of them online and I can't wait to get them all- I'm sure
I'll enjoy any book by you. Thanks for all the great books you write." ~ Moran "I just wanted to say that I just read my first book by you, Ready. I read it completely in about 5 hours and could not put it down. Needless to say, I will be reading everything I can get my hands on with your name on it. I love to read and you just reminded me why." ~ Laura M "I Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much I loved reading "Ready". This is my first book of yours, I'm excited to get started locating your backlist! Below I posted the little review I did--I sent this to Amazon, as well as Barnes & Noble. When I love a good book, I gotta shout it to the world, lol. Thanks for writing such a wonderful story!" ~ Tami
To read her review, click here. "OMG Ms. Monroe. I did this not that long ago and asked you were excerpts available. I have since then bought
your much talked about book, Ready. I went out on a whim and said, "I'm going to do it," and I did. That was the
most AWESOME read I have read in a long time and so steamy. You have skyrocketed into the number one position
in my list of authors. I am going to be telling peple about you for a LONG time." ~ Qua "I loved Ready and very much look forward to reading the other two in the series." ~ Susan Z "Hi. I just read "Ready," and I LOVED IT! It was so good. My favorite kind of romantic suspense has hot sex, steamy romance and danger! You had it all." ~ Teri "I loved your new book "Ready". I understand that it is a trilogy - when are books 2 and 3 anticipated? Great characters! Thank you for giving readers like me a chance to escape these difficulty times we live in." ~ Rena "Just had to let you know I just read Ready and I was blown away!! That book is awesome!! I totally fell in love with Joshua! Now, if only real men like that existed! You made me want to believe in love and happy ever after. I loved the book so much I am currently re-reading it!! I will continue to enjoy your books and keep searching for "my" Joshua! Thank you!" ~ Donna Love ALL YOUR BOOKS. Just finished "READY" can't wait until your next book. Write fast please. - Marcia "Lucy I won READY from your contest at Romance Junkies and I have to say I LOVED this book! I adored Joshua and Lise! I can't wait to read about Nitro and Hotwire! I'm going to have to track down your other books while I'm impatiently waiting for their stories! Thanks for a great read." ~ KarenB "Lucy I just had to tell you how much I enjoyed READY. I knew by the end of the 1st chapter that it was going on my
keeper shelf. You have outdone yourself this time. What a GREAT story!!!!! I just can hardly wait for Willing. Keep up the great work." ~ Marsha "I just finished your new book READY this weekend. I wanted you to know it was GREAT. Are you going to write Nitro and Hotwire's stories? I really hope so. Thanks for your wonderful stories and happy writing." - Suzanne "Just finished 'Ready' and had to take a cool shower to COOL Down. Awesome book. Love stories that are hot, steamy, full of emotion, mysterious, and have a strong hero and heroine. Since I work in a bookstore you can be sure I will recommend it to all my romantic suspense customers. Looking forward to Josie and Daniel's story in 1/06." ~ Betsy "I just finished 'Ready' last night and I think some steam was coming of some of those pages it was so hot. So, just thought I would say great job and I am looking forward to reading 'Willing'." ~ Sharon "Hi Lucy, I just wanted to let you know how MUCH I loved Ready. Lordy it was hot.... I just adored Joshua, pity you cant cast a spell and make him come to life. LOL <snip spoilers> Can't wait for Hotwire and Nitro's stories." ~ Judy F 
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