Jennifer Cowan
Ford Daniels, a high profile attorney in an upscale law firm, is called to a construction site to help solve an issue. Upon arrival, Ford discovers a beautiful woman chained to a tree and a very upset client. It seems as though an injunction has been signed to halt construction to save the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Hence, the reason behind the woman chained to the tree. Ford's client, a sexist jerk, is beyond livid as every day he doesn't build equates to a huge loss of money. Viveka Jones, former model turned animal rights attorney, has dedicated her life to animals after seeing one beaten by its owner. Viveka often takes cases pro-bono or uses money she's saved from her days as a model to finance her cases. Thus, barely making enough money to pay the bills. She lives simply and enjoys what she does. As long as she has her best friend and doesn't have to see her mom too often, she's happy. After meeting Ford, she begins to wonder if her long suppressed dreams of "happily ever after" could come true.... I absolutely loved this novel! There are very few books that I read in one sitting, but this was one of them. Ford and Viveka's ability to put their competitiveness aside for the possibility of love was HUGE. This is the first novel I've read in the Legal Affairs series. While I didn't feel as though I was "lost" or needed more background information, I can't wait to go back to read Reeve and Leary's story! I enjoyed Viveka's witty banter, strength, gusto, and love. I also enjoyed Ford's experienced a Lamaze class. That was laugh out loud funny! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
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Sue Galuska
Boy, I just love the way Sawyer Bennett writes humor and sexiness together. Many times throughout this story I just started laughing out loud. So we finally are getting Ford Daniels's story. Ford is the best friend to Leary, and a partner at the Knight & Payne law firm. Ford is a typical alpha male...good looking, great in bed and all around nice guy. He's not looking for any commitment, only a good time. Ford is given a case where his client, Drake Powell, a big time, rich builder is being forced to stop clearing an area for development because of the red-cockaded woodpecker, which is an endangered species. When Ford shows up at the site, imagine his surprise when a beautiful, tall, blonde bombshell is chained to a tree demanding the work to stop. Turns out this blonde is Viveka Jones, the attorney representing Justice for All Animals and Ford is hooked. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. So much so that they end up in bed together 16 hours after they met!!!! As Ford and Veka spend more time together, they both quickly realize that they really like each other, and not just the awesome sex they keep having. As things with their case against each other starts to take a dangerous twist, they both realize it doesn't matter the outcome, they only want each other. I just adored these two. I loved Veka. She was such a strong female, even after all of the things that happened in her past. She gave it just as good as she got it! Then there is Ford....damn that man is hot! Sexy with a side of sweet! Perfect combination in my book. Overall, I loved this story. It was so fun and entertaining.
Lilley LoohLah
Oh my word! A complete feel good romance. Funny, flirty and addictive. I loved Sawyer Bennett’s Legal Affairs series and I was so so excited for this story. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Self confessed bachelor, Ford Daniels, Partner at law firm Payne and Knight comes face to face with his sexiest adversary yet. Viveka Jones is smart, sexy, and she has morals, an animal rights attorney who does a lot of pro bono work, I loved her. I loved their banter, I loved their humour, and I loved that There were no dirty dealings between them in the courtroom just in the bedroom, the chemistry between them was palpable, a perfect couple. Wonderful writing and a wonderful story. I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my honest review.