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Depends on Who’s Asking by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review

Dec. 08, 2020


Depends on Who’s Asking by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Reviewfive-stars
Depends on Who’s Asking by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: KPD SWAT Generation 2.0 #12
Genres: Romantic Suspense

It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…nope. No. Nuh-uh. That’s a lie.
The moment that Caro wakes up, she knows that she’s not alone.
One thump-thump from the living room and she quickly moves into action.
One 9-1-1 call later, and she’s ready to defend herself.
Only, she gets more than she bargains for when she steps out into her living room and comes face to face with a living, breathing nightmare.
And isn’t it just fitting that the man that saves her by coming down the chimney with a large black gun in his hand is named Saint Nicholas?

* * *

It seemed like the start of a bad joke.
Saint Nicholas comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve night, but he isn’t there to bear gifts. He’s there to take out the trash.
When he lands on his silent feet, he has no other choice but to put himself in harm’s way.
One look at Caro’s terrified face, and he can’t stop himself.
He steps in just as the bullets start flying, saving the damsel in distress and taking a bullet to the shoulder for his trouble.
But one thing he can say is, heroes always win the girl.
And Caro is the best Christmas miracle of all.

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In this series: Just Kidding, Ask My if I Care, May Contain Wine, Jokes on You, Join the Club
Other books from this Author Hail Mary , Quit Your Pitchin', Too Bad So Sad, Mess Me Up, Trash Talkin'

I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I’m a bit sad that this series is coming to an end. I’ve read and adored every book in it. I do love that Saint was last since he is named Saint Nicholas. Talk about wanting to kill your parents for their name choice! That being said this book could not have been better.

From the moment they met in an unusual way to the way they were forced to quarantine together. I laughed for a good five minutes over the reason they were in quarantine and if Lani Lynn Vale planned this prior to this year she was physic.

There were some times when Saint needed a good swift kick in the butt. Yet they came together so beautifully. I love the secret that Saint carries though because it wasn’t what I expected it to be. I wasn’t crazy about his parents though. After the life he lived growing up finding Carolina and her wanting him for him and not anything reason was a miracle and blessing for him.

Carolina could not have been more perfect for Saint. She, like her mother when it came to her father, had a patience and understanding that few possess. It made her such a wonderful character.

As I said I am a bit sad it has ended but am eager to see what Lani Lynn Vale has in store for us next year.

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About Lani Lynn Vale

Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.

When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.

Lani is married with three children, and lives in the Great State of Texas.

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  1. Victoria Alexander says

    December 8, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Great teasers, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. heather says

    December 8, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    This sounds like a great read and I love the title and cover too.

    Reply
  3. Leela says

    December 8, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    It looks like an interesting read.

    Reply
  4. Kelly Kimmell says

    December 9, 2020 at 10:20 am

    Sounds interesting, good cover also.

    Reply
  5. Sandra Dufoe says

    December 9, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Sounds like a great read love the cover.

    Reply
  6. Sara Zielinski says

    December 9, 2020 at 11:59 am

    This sounds like a great book, thanks for telling me about it.

    Reply
  7. bn100 says

    December 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    interesting book

    Reply
  8. Barrie says

    December 12, 2020 at 12:33 am

    This looks like a great holiday read!

    Reply
  9. Judy Thomas says

    December 14, 2020 at 12:49 am

    A great read for the holidays! I love it!

    Reply
  10. Mary Kirkland says

    December 14, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    I think I would probably like this one.

    Reply
  11. Debbie P says

    December 19, 2020 at 2:48 am

    This sounds like a really good read and a great series.

    Reply
  12. Shirley Emitt says

    December 21, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Sounds like a great holiday or anytime read.

    Reply
  13. Monica McConnell says

    January 11, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    very sexy cover and sounds like a great steamy read as well

    Reply
  14. Veronica Lee says

    January 21, 2021 at 10:01 am

    Sounds like a must-read! Adding this to my TBR list.

    Reply
  15. Eva Millien says

    January 28, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    I love sexy SWAT action so Depends on Who’s Asking sounds like a great book for me! Thanks for sharing your review and have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  16. Bea LaRocca says

    February 21, 2023 at 11:04 am

    Thank you for sharing your review of Depends on Who’s Asking, I love the cover, teasers and synopsis, this sounds like a must read for me

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