Proceed with Caution

· The Ford Brothers Book 1 · Appleyard Enterprises
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A heartbroken heartthrob. A fugitive fiance. Sparks fly when Julia flees...right into Colton.


He had me at hello. Months later, I’m fleeing the state with an engagement ring on my finger. John isn’t the one. What looks good on paper is ugly behind closed doors. My sister Liz doesn’t know about John, but she takes me in, with problems of her own. The night I help tend bar with Liz is when I meet Colton. Liz warns me about him. Says that he’s a hardened man. And he looks it, too. With his smouldering eyes and square shoulders, he’s a force to be reckoned with. But he notices me looking over my shoulder and teaches me a thing or two about men like John, and not in a way that I would expect.


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Afghanistan changes a man in a way that nothing else can. Betrayal does the same. Mix the two and you get me. It’s like I wear a badge, marking my military background, and then they find out that I’m a Ford boy and suddenly I’m a piece of meat with dollar signs. But they can all drop dead, because a woman is the last thing that I want. I bounce at a bar strictly to protect my little brother. He plays in a band in this seedy joint, and I’m here to keep his nose clean in more ways than one. But then Liz brings her little sister Julia in one night to cover, and I realize that I’m not the only one with a sibling looking over their shoulder.


A suspenseful, steamy romance, with loads of family drama, 'Proceed with Caution' has feel-good elements with heart-stopping, page-turning twists and angst.


HEA (Happily Ever After)

Second chance romance

Military romance

Graphic, descriptive sex

Course language

Mild violence

Mild cliffhanger ending

First book in a complete 5 book standalone series


"Proceed with Caution was a compelling page turner that I was unable to put down, with a wonderful storyline from beginning to end. I can’t wait to read the next novel." - 5 Stars from Pennie Beecroft, Goodreads reviewer


"Great characters that will keep your interest extremely well. I'm not going to go into detail, no spoilers, just read the book if you are even mildly intrigued by the blurb. You'll thank me later! The chemistry, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things interesting. Add in drama and passion and you have a good read." - 5 Stars from Sleep Reader, Amazon reviewer


"This book is the love story of Julia and Colton. The plot had a lot of different twists that were definitely entertaining. I couldn't put it down and finished the book in one day. I definitely recommend this book." - 5 Stars from Rae Talbot, Goodreads reviewer


"Where can I find my Colton Ford? There is fun, laughter, danger, quite a surprise, and some steamy and very sweet love. I've read 2 of the Ford brothers books and am really excited to read the next 3 brothers as well! You won't be disappointed!" - 5 Stars from Shari, Voracious Readers Only reviewer


"I really liked the different perspectives from the characters. It had a nice flow of things from start to end. So much so I am going to have to pick up the rest of the series. Wonderfully written and believable characters to the situation. I ended up taking a day to read it as I could not put it down." - 5 Stars from Sherrie Worden, Amazon reviewer

Ratings and reviews

4.5
117 reviews
SML
27 August 2024
Editing issues other reviews mentioned have been fixed. Colton and Julia can’t help the instalove they feel. There are forces trying to keep them apart, which adds to the suspense, brothers that like to meddle, and a host of quirky supporting characters that make the book a great start to the series. The book has a great plot with plenty of angst, twists, and scary moments. Great book.
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Kaye Gunter
19 March 2020
ONE MAGNIFICENT WHIRLWIND!!! Fantastic! Sandra doesn't disappoint, nor fail to bring everything she has to share, showcasing this spectacular piece of perfection, laying it out with immense talent, ingenuity, style, fervor, vivid imagination and unique insight for detail. Cognizant of the instant realization and charged atmosphere, along with a bevy of astonishing twists and shocking turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never envisioned. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this gem into a roaring tempest, blasting it into a frenzy with a life-altering denouement. Sparks fly as drama, intrigue, misgivings, accusations, turmoil, secrets, peril, mounting suspense and precarious situations along with a boatload of chaos while dodging calamity, you have one prize winning masterpiece. A surging vortex of fervent events and distressing circumstances, blow this bad boy wide open. The attraction and chemistry sizzles, alluring and mesmerizing, binding them to one another beautifully. The dynamics and countenance in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so deep until everything else ceases to exist. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow smoothly transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Remarkable job Sandra, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
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Gwenyth Beale
3 March 2020
This is a sweet story of love with the right person. When Julia runs from Florida to escape her crazy controlling fiancé, she moves to be with her sister Liz, a single mum. She meets Colton, a bouncer in the bar where Liz works and there is instant attraction. Colton has a small ranch with riding horses and Julia falls in love with both Colton and his ranch. When her crazy ex-fiancé follows and stalks her, Colton will do anything to keep her safe. This a second chance at love for both of them.
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