Cooper

· Christmas with the Ford Brothers Book 1 · Sandra Alex
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A fake name. A sudden fake life. A very real love. And an unmistakable miracle just in time for Christmas.

 

I grab a beat on the drums for Wade, while we get ready to play at the best armpit dive in town called Mingles. It’s where the Christmas beer runs green and the garland hanging over my drum kit is fastened with last year’s tape. It’s also where a new girl has started working, and from behind the glasses and bottles, she’s not your average bar maid. No flirtation in the eyes, no attitude, no intimidation. Wade suggests steering clear of this girl named Stella, but something about her is like a goddamn magnet to me. Strange, when I call her name, she doesn’t respond. When I secretly find out why, the answer would make most run…but, stupidly, I do the opposite.

 

It's just Bean and I, in this new town, and in the worst part of it, too. After just a couple of nights at the house, and after meeting a few new friends at the bar, I’m abruptly moved…by Cooper, a man I hardly know. He’s a man I’d love to share all my secrets with, but he’s the only person who accepts that I can’t. In the past, trusting has led to nothing good. The same nothing good that’s left me in this predicament. The same nothing good that sits behind bars, and not the kind you drink at, either. It’s also the same nothing good that gave me the one gift I’d never take back, aside from all the rest. Which is why the early Christmas gift that I receive is so conflicting. But do I get to enjoy my Christmas miracle, or will it all be taken away by nothing good again?

 

Holiday romance

Christmas romance

Steamy romance

Protector romance

Cinnamon roll hero

Rock star romance

Cliffhanger ending

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4.6
5 reviews
Rudy Red
September 17, 2024
This book, like so many of Sandra's, grabbed me right from the start. The characters, oh wow! Cooper was absolutely amazing. Where can I find one of him? OMG, and Stella/London, she was so strong and determined. Fear and anxiety could easily have crippled her at any moment, yet she not only kept her head up, but a smile on her face. Bean/Nicole, I'm sure played a significant part in that, as momma bears will do darn near anything to protect their little ones, but those two sure went through a bunch in a short time. I felt for Cooper. He knew something was causing her distress, yet understood he couldn't push her to talk about it. UGH! At least Sandra didn't let readers stew on that for long, as she kept the drama and romance of the story continue to unfold while the mystery played in the background. As a result, it kept my undevided attention from start to finish, and I can't wait to jump into Luke's story next! I voluntarily reviewed a gift copy of this book and highly recommend it.
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Jennifer “Jen” Stevens
September 28, 2024
Cooper is Book 1 in Christmas with the Ford Brothers series. It's a steamy, instalove, OTT, opposites-attract, secret identity, forced-proximity, Christmas themed, girl gets her hunk, romantic suspense. London, aka Stella, is a single mom to 8 year old Nicole after her ex put her in a dangerous position. Cooper is a hunky drummer and music teacher. The two meet at the bar, Mingles, when Cooper's band is performing. Stella is a new waitress at the bar. Cooper is drawn to her, and it's clear she is in trouble. He wants to help her and ends up inviting them to stay with him after seeing the unsafe place she was living. Can she learn to trust Cooper? And can he keep her and her daughter safe when trouble comes? This story had a lot of drama and mystery along with scorching chemistry. We end on a happy note for our couple, but the story itself ends in a cliffhanger. I can't wait to see what happens next!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a rev
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Mary S
September 24, 2024
This is the first story in the "Christmas with the Ford Brothers" series. It is not an overly long story but very addicting. The story is about Cooper, Stella/London and Nicole. Cooper is a drummer for the band Take Risks. He is also a music teacher. He and the band are playing at a seedy bar where he sees Stella, a waitress. He is drawn to her and knows she is hiding something. His protective instincts kick in and soon she is sharing her secrets. This is a good story with some suspense,
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About the author

Some of Sandra's books have cliffhanger endings, so be warned!

If you're not into steamy, heartwarming, fast-paced stories about bad boys, billionaires, and rock stars, then move on!

Meet your next book boyfriend.

Love stories that could actually happen.

About the Author

Sandra has been writing poems and short stories since middle school, and writing full length, self-published novels since 2010, using several pen names.

Writing full-length steamy romance series has quickly become a love for this author. Her stories have elements of humor, family issues, suspense and personal growth. Her books take the reader right into the bedroom with the characters to feel the same intensity as the lovers do in the story. Sandra’s goal is to have the reader rooting for the main couple…and she doesn’t disappoint.

You'll find this author working out weekday mornings at ungodly hours. She’s gluten and dairy free, and is probably the only person on earth who doesn’t do coffee or chocolate.

Her favorite movie is Bohemian Rhapsody, her favorite tv shows are Friends and The Connors. She’s also a die-hard Rocky fan and has read the Fifty Shades trilogy and watched the movies more times than she cares to admit.

Sandra is married with two daughters and is a lover of all things four-legged, including her own two furbabies.

The Ford Brothers series focuses on five swoon-worthy brothers who each served in the military, and lost their billionaire father suddenly, which left them to run his airline after his death. Each book features one brother, but they make appearances in all five novels. In case you haven’t guessed, the titles in the Ford Brothers series have been inspired by hazard warning signs, an idea the author came up with after completing a health and safety course prior to starting the series.

The Miles for Love series is about unexpected love, and it features the Lynch family; four brothers and one sister, who are each passionate, imperfect, and are just like you and I...but way sexier and with much more interesting lives. They are very individual and each have a unique story to tell.

The rock star romances are inspired by the death of Eddie Van Halen on October 6, 2020.

Ford Brothers Series order:

Proceed with Caution (Colton and Julia)

Enter at Your Own Risk (Wade and Kendra)

Handle with Care (Garrett and Nora)

Slippery When Wet (Dalton and Amelia)

May Explode if Heated (Jack and Kristina)

Trespassers will be Prosecuted (Bryn and Liz)

Restricted Access (Dale and Kinsley)

Danger Do Not Cross (Griffin and Yolanda)

Miles for Love Series order:

Crossing Boundaries (Daniel and Kayla)

Crossing Oceans (Aleks and Mallorie)

Crossing Roads (Christopher and Ashley)

Crossing Hearts (Tyler and Ripley's story)

Crossing Borders (Grant and Frankie's story)

Rock Star Romance Series order:

Dress Rehearsal (Billy and Michelle's story)

Opening Night (Jimmy and Cindy's story)

Platinum (Tommy and Debbie's story)

World Tour (Danny and Diana's story)

First Cut (Randy and Darrell's story)

Big Bands, Big Hearts Series Order:

Dreams (Jett and Roxy's story)

Jump (Slick and Ray's story)

Secrets (Blaze and Liz's story)

Unchained (Storm and Ray's story)

Runaround (Stix and Liv's story)

Eruption (Spex and Claudia's story)

To learn more about Sandra, you can check her out here:

Website: https://www.sandraalexbooks.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandra_alex_novels/

Join her Facebook group 'Rock & Jock Talk' :

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Sandra also writes sweet romance and other genres under pen name Sandy Appleyard. You can find her at www.sandyappleyard.com

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