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Staking His Claim

Book 6 in the series:Line of Duty

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NYPD sniper Matt Donovan is tasked with driving his best friend's sister, Lucy, home to NYC, but when Lucy pretends to be her roommate, their attraction ignites. As they share a steamy encounter after a car breakdown, Lucy is torn between revealing her true identity and losing Matt. The book explores themes of trust, dark pasts, and intense desires, with Matt's brooding demeanor and Lucy's vibrant personality creating a compelling dynamic. The story unfolds with a mix of hot romance, push and pull dynamics, and a journey towards a satisfying happily ever after.

Characters:

The characters exhibit depth and complexity, with Matt as the brooding alpha and Lucy as his vibrant counterpart, creating a compelling duo.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines steamy romance and impactful dialogues, resonating well with Tessa Bailey's signature approach.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers on a complex relationship between a brooding alpha hero and a vibrant heroine, exploring themes of attraction amidst deception.

Setting:

Set in New York City, the story's locations support the intimacy and tension of the characters' evolving relationship.

Pacing:

The pacing strikes a balance between steamy interactions and character growth, keeping the reader invested throughout.
The thought blew swift and furious through Matt’s consciousness before he banished it, locking it safely behind a steel-reinforced door. This girl, the one who stood in front of him looking like a vir...

Notes:

Matt is a unique alpha hero with a strong yet silent personality.
He is a sniper in the NYPD and has a complicated past.
Lucy pretends to be her roommate to avoid revealing her true identity as Matt's best friend's sister.
Their chemistry is described as seriously hot and well-paced between steamy and touching moments.
The book features themes of domination and submission, though it's not strictly BDSM.
Tessa Bailey is praised for creating relatable characters and engaging storylines.
Readers appreciate the mix of romance and intense attraction in the book.
The story explores themes of trust, acceptance, and overcoming personal demons.
The novel has a happy ending (HEA), which readers find fulfilling.
Staking His Claim is part of a five-book series, enhancing the depth of character connections.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings may involve emotional trauma and references to PTSD.

Has Romance?

The book features a strong romantic storyline with deep emotional connections between the characters.

From The Publisher:

NYPD sniper Matt Donovan is in Hell. Instead of driving his best friend's little sister home from college, he's stuck with her roommate—a fresh-faced ray-of-sunshine with a body that makes grown men weep.

There's no way he'll allow himself to taint the little vixen, no matter how hard she tries to tempt him, so he resigns himself to the longest—and hardest—drive of his life. Matt's obvious attraction suits grad student Lucy Mason just fine.

She had no idea her brother's best friend was so deliciously hot. Knowing he'd never have his wicked way with his buddy's sister, she lies about her identity and seduces him.

But Matt's no fumbling college boy. His desires run deep—and dark—and he wants to teach Lucy what wicked really means. Matt's demanding appetites only make Lucy want more. But when her cover's blown, he's furious—even as his hunger for her becomes insatiable. Matt can't trust anyone, least of all himself.

And he knows all too well that darkness always destroys the light... Each book in the Line of Duty series is STANDALONE: * Protecting What's His * Officer Off Limits * Asking for Trouble * Staking His Claim * Protecting What's Theirs

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