ANDRE' E. J. (Expeditious) - , reviewed Causing Havoc (SBC Fighters, Bk 1) on + 504 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
Absolutely loved this book. Tried to shake it to get a few more pages out - no luck. Very good storyline, charactors, writing. Super reading!
Helpful Score: 8
Quick read and hot, hot, hot!
Helpful Score: 6
Another high energy match up, lots of snappy dialogue. The hh is a professional fighter who receives a letter from a sister he hasn't seen or heard from since he was 9 years old. The a sad story unwinds as the sibs get to know each other again. I liked the general plot, but found the resolution of two of the lead characters' stories unbeleivable.
Helpful Score: 6
Fun read! This was the first novel I have read by Foster and I loved it! I thought I was going to be turned off by the extreme fighters, but I was totally into them. Big, strong hunks, sexy ladies, good storyline and a great ending!
Helpful Score: 6
Known for her funny, sexy writing, Foster doesn't hesitate to turn up the heat. She writes about real people you'll fall in love with. Another wonderful book by Lori Foster!!
Helpful Score: 5
This is a really cute book. The characters are engaging, the writing is witty, sexy and captures your attention. An enjoyable read.
Helpful Score: 5
Sexy, sculpted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor also has extreme good looks. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he had no family until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little sisters want him back in their lives. Interesting characters and a refreshing plot.
Helpful Score: 4
Great family story and a terrific read. You will not be able to put it down.
Helpful Score: 4
Great! Loved it! Another score for Lori Foster.
Helpful Score: 1
Love it! Enjoyable afternoon read!
Helpful Score: 1
Lori Foster is one my favorvite , favorite authors. I love,love her books.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I put everything on hold until I finish.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I put everything on hold until I finish.
Helpful Score: 1
Another fun book by Lori Foster. Great read
Helpful Score: 1
When a letter from his long-lost sister reaches extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor, he decides to take a vacation to see the sisters he was torn away from at nine years old. He quickly discovers more than he bargained for: a family that quickly causes him to play the "big brother" role he says he despises, a woman he cannot walk away from, and a mystery that may cost him either his life or his love.
A great, funny, suspenseful romantic story from one of my favorite romance authors!
A great, funny, suspenseful romantic story from one of my favorite romance authors!
Helpful Score: 1
another great one by foster. Quick easy read with really likable, funny characters. Worth the read.
Helpful Score: 1
great book
Helpful Score: 1
love her books!
Helpful Score: 1
loved this book.... you have to follow it up with "simon says"
Helpful Score: 1
I love anything Lori Foster has written and this is not exception
Helpful Score: 1
Sexy Ultimate Fighters and a great plot make this book a winner. Lori Foster never fails to make a book both steamy and readable.
Helpful Score: 1
This was another great book by Lori Foster. She can always great such lovable characters that you can't get enough. This book was about Dean "Havoc" Conor who meets up with his two sisters after years apart. Then he meets his sister's friend Eve. During the book he has to come to terms with his relationship with his sisters, win Eve's heart, and expose a criminal who is trying to hurt his family.
Helpful Score: 1
I love Lori Foster's characters and stories--HOT!
Helpful Score: 1
This book is about a man who was taken away from his sisters when he was very young and he reunites with his family..
Helpful Score: 1
This was the first Lori Foster book I read and I liked it. I think the ending got a little rushed and left some imagination as to what happens to the characters, but overall a good, quick read.
Helpful Score: 1
Loved this book! First in a series of 3...Second is Simon Says which I also have listed, and the Third is: Hard to Handle which has not been released yet! Very good, easy ready, and very enjoyable! The characters were easy to get into and relate to!
Helpful Score: 1
I never miss a Lori Foster book. I thought this book was a bit different than her usual; definitely a different type of hero. Very enjoyable.
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book. Very amusing and very sexy!!
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this Lori Foster novel. It leaves the door open for stories on other characters
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first in a really good series. Even if you aren't in to fighting or mma, you will still enjoy them because it's really all about the relationships forming in the book. You won't be disappointed.
Helpful Score: 1
this is a wonderful book
Helpful Score: 1
Not as good as others I have read by her, Ive noticed she is slipping, maybe she needs a break?
Helpful Score: 1
Great read, lots of amusing dialog and unusual career information on the main character--he is an extreme fighter. Plenty of "hot" scenes and you don't start figuring out who the killer is until the very end.
Helpful Score: 1
The first chapter of this mystery/romance will grab you unless you're just not paying attention. Great characters and fast action.
Helpful Score: 1
HOT HOT HOT!!!
Helpful Score: 1
Great Book! I have read all of the SBC series books and liked them all.
Helpful Score: 1
Lori Forster has been a long time favorite of mine. This book certainly did not disappoint. I ordered all the SBC Fighters book at once so that I could read them together. This story features Dean "Havoc" Conor, a tough alpha-male who finds it difficult to reconcile his past hurts with his promising future. I thoroughly enjoyed watching how Dean and Eve's relationship evolved. In this book Foster sets the groundwork for the future books, as you meet many of the characters who appear in the other books--because of this, I recommend reading this one first before the others (Simon Says, Hard to Handle, My Man Michael). A great quick read!
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent!!! So much better than her last book.
Helpful Score: 1
WOW~ another HOT HOT read by Lori! I think this may even be my new fav! A yummy read made just for a hot bubble bath and some "me" time. Read about that quick too. Great book, from a fantastic author!
My first Foster novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Good characters and decent plot - for contemporary romance/chic lit fare. I like Dean and Eve; Cam and Jackie... Lorna was odd and should have been more thoroughly developed and Roger was a tool, but I assume that was by design. The plot could have been easily more complex and/or drawn out but it wasn't bad. Will check out more of the SBC Fighters series.
This was great. Dean is a spectacular hero and a wonderful guy. At age nine, he is ripped from his sisters and for 20 years knows nothing of them. They are reunited when Camille sends him a letter asking for help. It seems that the sisters' guardian is stealing their inheritance and they are heavily in debt and living in a run down house. Of course, Dean smells a rat immediately and does his best to investigate the situation while falling in love with Eve, Camille's best friend. The secondary storyline of Jacki (his sister) and Gregor (one of his fighting buddies) is really romantic too. The love scenes are hot and the romance is sweet. What more can you ask for in a romance novel?
Loved this book. This was the first of Foster's books and it won't be the last. I was drawn to each character and their story from the start and couldn't put the book down! Can't wait for the next one.
so much fun to read, hot sexy and wonderful. I even watched a few SBC fights to see what it all about! good reads, lovable hot heroes! loved this book and the whole series
This was my first time for this author and it will definitely not be my last. I loved this story - not much depth but sometimes you just want to be easily entertained. I will be reading the rest of this series for sure.
Good read. Can't wait for the sequel - Simon Says - which is to come out in July.
NEW MODERN TYPE HERO AND, GUTSY HEROINE. FRESH AND EXCITING! ANOTHER GREAT ONE FROM LORI FOSTER.
Another sexy and funny book by Lori Foster with Ultimate Fighting characters.
****
Great Lori Foster story!
Great Lori Foster story!
Very good book. I loved the characters.
Oops! accidentally ordered two copies. Just started it, but am enjoying it so far; but I usually do with Lori Foster!
Contemporary romance. Typical Foster, funny, sexy characters. Liked it.
Really cute story line. You'll love it.
Very good book to read. Had trouble putting it down. Stayed up way to late to read it.
Great book.
I haven't ready anything else by this author and I was disappointed. I thought it moved slowly, the story never really grabbed me.
First of her book I've ever read. really enjoyed it.
Sexy, sculptured extreme fighter, Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his little sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend, Eve-who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
Loved this book!!!
To stop one of his little sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend, Eve-who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
Loved this book!!!
Another good fun read by Lori Foster.
Foster never disappoints. I love all her books, couldn't put this one down.
If you love Lori Foster, this will not disappoint. True Foster style: sexy, fun, quick read. You will love Havoc!
I cannot wait for the next book in Lori's series ---I loved this one.
Another great Lori Foster book. A fighter reunites with his "lost" family...and havoc reigns over all of them.
Sexy, sculpted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks--and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve--who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve--who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
good book!!
GREAT READ! I could not put it down, read it in one weekend!
such a great book the first few pages will hook you for you Wont put it down, i loved it
Great read. Really enjoyed it.
Very good read.
Sexy, scuplted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks - and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is walthy, Dean finds hmslef teaming up with her pretty-but-smar-mouthed friend Eve - who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, with Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard.....
Sexy, scuplted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks - and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is walthy, Dean finds hmslef teaming up with her pretty-but-smar-mouthed friend Eve - who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, with Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard.....
A great steamy read because of the depth of the characters and their relationships with each other. Not only is the hero falling in love romantically, he's also learning to become part of a family he was estranged from at a young age.
Excellent book.
I really loved this book. I read the whole series and it was really good.
Part of a Series
#1 Causing Havoc
#2 Simon Says (july 2007)
#1 Causing Havoc
#2 Simon Says (july 2007)
Good book. I've seen Havoc appear in later books but hadn't read his story before. I enjoyed going back to the beginning of the fighter franchise. There are several intertwining storylines in the book. The two biggest are Dean and Eve's romance and Dean's relationship with his sisters. When Dean's parents were killed in a car accident, Dean was taken in by his uncle, while his sisters stayed with his aunt. He's always had the feeling he wasn't wanted, so he's shocked when he gets a letter from one of his sisters asking him to come home. Though he considers ignoring it, he takes a break from his fight training to see what's up. I ached for him and his memories of his parents' neglect and the other memories that came flooding back as he drove to his old home. His first meeting with Cam was heartbreaking. She was so happy to see him and he had no idea how to react. All of the things he thought he knew were turned upside down and he's left floundering. I also loved his meeting with his other sister, Jacki. Unlike Cam, Jacki has a wild side and a smart mouth. I loved how that didn't bother Dean at all; instead, he was amused. The real piece of work was their aunt, Lorna. She was a first class witch, and the more I learned about her the less I liked her. It was interesting to see the changes that Dean went through as he got to know Cam and Jacki. He talked a good talk about being a hands-off brother, but in reality, he was very protective of them. For every nice thing he did for them, he would rationalize it to himself, but it was easy to see just how much he had started to care. I loved seeing him finally accept his feelings and make them part of his life.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Dean and Eve. The sparks between them were hot from the moment they met. His first evening in Harmony, before he even sees his sisters, he meets Eve, who turns out to be Cam's best friend. He is intrigued and attracted by her, and disgusted by the man who appears to be attempting to intimidate her. The meeting between Dean and Roger was pretty amusing with Roger's attempts to provoke, and Dean's complete disinterest. That made quite an impression on Eve. Their second meeting was also fun, as Dean overheard a conversation between Eve and Cam as he arrived to meet his sisters. His focus is much more on Eve and what he wants to do with the attraction between them than on spending time with his sisters. I loved how Eve is determined to avoid getting between them but also wants to pursue the attraction. Dean's arrival at her house that evening was hilarious, as it didn't start out the way he expected. I liked seeing the connection between Dean and Eve grow. Dean was surprised by his need to just be with her, even when there was no sex involved. The ice cream scene was especially sweet. I loved how Eve saw the caring man under the tough guy exterior and encouraged him to show it. There were times when Dean was a little freaked out by what was happening to him, but it couldn't keep him away. I laughed at the way his feelings were outed and his reaction. I loved his big moment at the end, especially that having an audience didn't bother him.
The relationship between Roger and Cam was a bit strange through most of the book. I didn't like him at all at the beginning. He was creepy and controlling and I really wanted Cam out from under his influence. It surprised me how often she stood up for him, especially given her refusal to commit to an engagement. There was an interesting twist involving him that was revealed at the end of the book. He did redeem himself somewhat, but I'm not entirely convinced that theirs is a lasting relationship.
There was also a slight mystery of missing money, though it was pretty obvious what had happened to it. Someone was also very determined to get Dean to leave town, resulting in some very tense situations. The revelation of who it was and the resolution of the attacks was intense. I liked how Eve had an active part in it.
I also enjoyed meeting Simon and Gregor. Gregor was especially fun from the moment he arrived in Harmony. The scene in the bar with Jacki was hilarious. I loved how it set the stage for their relationship. The banter between them was great, but there was also an unexpected layer of sensitivity in Gregor that I didn't expect. Jacki has a couple of hot-button insecurities and Gregor deals with them beautifully. I loved the friendship between Dean and Gregor. It surprised me a little that Dean didn't freak out over the relationship between Gregor and Jacki, but that said a lot about his respect for Gregor.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Dean and Eve. The sparks between them were hot from the moment they met. His first evening in Harmony, before he even sees his sisters, he meets Eve, who turns out to be Cam's best friend. He is intrigued and attracted by her, and disgusted by the man who appears to be attempting to intimidate her. The meeting between Dean and Roger was pretty amusing with Roger's attempts to provoke, and Dean's complete disinterest. That made quite an impression on Eve. Their second meeting was also fun, as Dean overheard a conversation between Eve and Cam as he arrived to meet his sisters. His focus is much more on Eve and what he wants to do with the attraction between them than on spending time with his sisters. I loved how Eve is determined to avoid getting between them but also wants to pursue the attraction. Dean's arrival at her house that evening was hilarious, as it didn't start out the way he expected. I liked seeing the connection between Dean and Eve grow. Dean was surprised by his need to just be with her, even when there was no sex involved. The ice cream scene was especially sweet. I loved how Eve saw the caring man under the tough guy exterior and encouraged him to show it. There were times when Dean was a little freaked out by what was happening to him, but it couldn't keep him away. I laughed at the way his feelings were outed and his reaction. I loved his big moment at the end, especially that having an audience didn't bother him.
The relationship between Roger and Cam was a bit strange through most of the book. I didn't like him at all at the beginning. He was creepy and controlling and I really wanted Cam out from under his influence. It surprised me how often she stood up for him, especially given her refusal to commit to an engagement. There was an interesting twist involving him that was revealed at the end of the book. He did redeem himself somewhat, but I'm not entirely convinced that theirs is a lasting relationship.
There was also a slight mystery of missing money, though it was pretty obvious what had happened to it. Someone was also very determined to get Dean to leave town, resulting in some very tense situations. The revelation of who it was and the resolution of the attacks was intense. I liked how Eve had an active part in it.
I also enjoyed meeting Simon and Gregor. Gregor was especially fun from the moment he arrived in Harmony. The scene in the bar with Jacki was hilarious. I loved how it set the stage for their relationship. The banter between them was great, but there was also an unexpected layer of sensitivity in Gregor that I didn't expect. Jacki has a couple of hot-button insecurities and Gregor deals with them beautifully. I loved the friendship between Dean and Gregor. It surprised me a little that Dean didn't freak out over the relationship between Gregor and Jacki, but that said a lot about his respect for Gregor.
Another great story. You'll never guess "who did it".
Great read
Not my style.
Sexy, sculted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks --- and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn fromhis sister's as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve --- who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve --- who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
Sexy, sculpted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks--snd thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orpahaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is. until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve--who's heard of Havocs reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win over Eve, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavy weight cage fighting belt was hard...
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve--who's heard of Havocs reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win over Eve, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavy weight cage fighting belt was hard...
Sexy, sculpted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looksand thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Evewho's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Evewho's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
Sexy, sculpted extreme fighter Dean "Havoc" Conor has knee-melting good looks -- and thick skin. But not from his brutal sport's enclosed rings. Orphaned and torn from his sisters as a boy, he has no family. That is, until he gets a letter revealing how much the once-little girls want him back in Harmony, Kentucky.
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve -- who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
To stop one of his sisters from marrying a man as sleazy as he is wealthy, Dean finds himself teaming up with her pretty-but-smart-mouthed friend Eve -- who's heard of "Havoc's" reputation and doesn't need some hunk trampling on her heart. Now all Dean has to do is protect his sisters, win Eve over, and expose a devious criminal. And he thought winning the heavyweight cage fighting belt was hard...
