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No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review

May. 07, 2024

No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review

I am always excited to get a new series from Lani Lynn Vale. It means a whole new group of characters to fall in love with. The Carter Brothers are certainly swoon worthy.

No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Reviewfive-stars
No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: The Carter Brothers #1
Genres: Romantic Suspense

You know when you see that big red flag, and you think to yourself, I should probably not go anywhere near there?
Yeah, Quincy Carter ignored that big red flag. He walked right up to that red flag, waving blatantly in the wind, and kissed the holy hell out of her.

Sure, he probably should’ve arrested her for breaking a restraining order.

He probably also should’ve stopped her from continuing to break that restraining order.

Yet… he can’t.

By the time he realizes he’s in deep, Quincy has no other options but to ride the wave of continuous disaster that is Hollis Aue.

***

Hollis Aue is on the road to revenge.

After a famous comedian rips her best friend in the middle of his biggest show ever and elevated her disabilities to the butt of his joke, her best friend spirals.

After finding out from a kindhearted detective that her best friend took her own life, Hollis makes it her new mission to make that comedian’s life a living hell.

The only problem with that is Detective Quincy Carter with the Dallas Police Department insinuates himself into her life, making it impossible for her to achieve her goals.

Try as she might, she can’t shake him, and soon, the lines between hate and love start to blur.

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In this series: I Can't Even, Thirst Trap, Clap Back, Rent Free, Time to Bounce
Other books from this Author Hail Mary , Quit Your Pitchin', Too Bad So Sad, Mess Me Up, Trash Talkin'

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 As always no one does a new series like Lani Lynn Vale. In many of her books we get new faces with a few older one sprinkled in. This is certainly no exception. It still start on a sad note note that even though I saw it coming in a sense I was still heartbroken and left in tears.

Hollis was such a great character. She is more than a little prickly but she certainly has the reason for it. Her family was horrible to her even though she didn’t deserve it. Her loss of someone who meant everything to her definitely brought out her grudge holding side. Let me say I don’t blame her and I say grudge but that is not a strong enough word for the rage she feels.

Quincy is just as awesome. He clearly has a type because even his brothers comment on it. I love that he low-key ends up stalking Hollis. Not in a bad way either. In a “this crazy chick is mine and about to get herself into trouble” protective sort of way. He has morals and would arrest Hollis if he had to but he does his best to keep her on the straight and narrow.

On paper these two should never work. He is a cop and well she’s certainly straddling the line of breaking the law. Yet they just clicked. It was instant too. While the chemistry was hot it was all the other parts of them that made them a perfect couple.

Quincy’s family was hilarious! I loved every single one of them. I cannot wait to get more of them as the series progresses. This is certainly going to be the best series to date.

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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. Elizabeth says

    June 4, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    Sounds intense!

    Reply
  2. heather says

    June 4, 2024 at 3:50 pm

    Ahhh man I gotta read this one loving the cover and it sounds super good.

    Reply
  3. Adriane says

    June 4, 2024 at 8:07 pm

    The cover says “not my type” of book, but I was intrigued by the synopsis

    Reply
  4. Sherry says

    June 5, 2024 at 10:14 am

    Oh this sounds so good. I love Lynn’s books.

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  5. SUzie B says

    June 11, 2024 at 6:42 am

    Ooooh this sounds steaaaaamy!

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  6. Barrie says

    June 28, 2024 at 6:08 am

    I love reading a series where secondary characters get their own books! I still have to read something by this author!!!

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  7. Dreaa Drake says

    June 28, 2024 at 11:01 pm

    I see you rec this author a lot I’m definitely adding some of her books to my tbr!

    Reply
  8. Sherry says

    July 6, 2024 at 10:57 am

    Great cover!!

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  9. heather says

    July 6, 2024 at 5:55 pm

    Her books always sound and look sooooo good. I would love to read this one at the beach this summer.

    Reply
  10. MICHAEL A LAW says

    July 7, 2024 at 4:44 pm

    This looks like a great novel. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. bn100 says

    July 7, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    different

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  12. Jon Heil says

    July 7, 2024 at 11:37 pm

    Hope its a great read!

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  13. Barrie says

    July 8, 2024 at 1:42 am

    I have to start with the first book before reading any books in a series, even if they are free standing. This sounds like another great read by Lani!

    Reply
  14. Adriane says

    July 9, 2024 at 1:47 am

    Probably not for me. But nice synopsis

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  15. Elizabeth says

    July 10, 2024 at 12:58 pm

    I should try her books!

    Reply
  16. Sara Zielinski says

    July 11, 2024 at 12:39 pm

    Excellent book

    Reply
  17. Barbara Montag says

    July 28, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Romantic Suspense – love this genre and the hot cover!
    Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
  18. Dreaa Drake says

    July 30, 2024 at 10:07 pm

    Love this cover & the blurb! Added to my tbr!

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