Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan
Contemporary Romance. 1st in a series, spin off of Corps Security Series. Can stand alone.
I had been struggling with a book everyone else loved for weeks. I couldn’t figure out why I just didn’t want to read. I thought I was broken. I thought the stress of Wicked Book Weekend killed me. Then I had some personal issues happen that put me in a really bad place. I knew that I needed to escape into a book, so I put my current read down and started Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan. Within minutes, I was smiling and laughing, and I was HOOKED.
Unexpected Fate is a spin-off series from the Corps Security Series, one of my favorites. This one is about the grown kids of the couples in the first books. We met Cohen in Cage’s books, talking about wiener rings and wearing a superhero cape. We loved him as a little boy, and you’ll love him even more as a dirty-talking man. Yes, you can absolutely read Unexpected Fate on it’s own, but I think it would be infinitely better after reading The Corps books and getting to know the background of all the characters.
Talk about a perfect book. Unexpected Fate had everything I love. It had characters I know and love, humor, banter, dirty talking alphas, hot-as-fuck sex, pierced peen, action, suspense, romance…everything. If you are worried about seeing your cute little babies all grown up, don’t you worry! And damn, our original Corps Security alphas are still as hot in their fifties as the were in their 20s and 30s.
Cohen, (Cage’s son) and Dani (Axel’s daughter) were meant for each other. There has always been an invisible pull between them that was unexplainable. But Cohen was 5 years older, and he knew it was wrong to think of Dani like that. But Danielle…it’s always been Cohen, and only Cohen for her.
“I’m going to miss you, Cohen. I know you don’t look at me like I look at you, but one day, you’re going to come back and I’ll still be waiting for you. Waiting for you to see me like I see you. Mark my words, Cohen Cage. One of these days, you’re going to be mine. And until you’re ready….I’ll be here. I’ll be waiting.”
Axel is as overprotective as they get, and when the book begins with Dani’s senior prom, I was giggling like an idiot.
“The boy doesn’t even know how to talk, Izzy. I bet he will be nothing but hands and think with his little pecker. Nope. No way. Not near my baby girl.”
4 years later, Dani is still living at home with her overprotective dad, mom, and her masturbating over-protective brother, Nate. Axel will still not hear one word about his little girl moving out. But when she gets sick and can’t be alone, Cohen Cage stops by to keep her company, and in her fevered, dream like state, Dani may have revealed a little too much.
“The next time you allude to those dirty thoughts I know you have about me, don’t think for a second that I won’t drag you to the closest bed to show you just how fucking dirty they’ll get.”
Dani may be old enough, but Cohen is now Special Forces. Who knows where he might be next and for how long? Cohen isn’t ready to start something he can’t finish. But Dani makes resisting her just too hard. Axel may be scary, but Cohen is willing to take the risk. And let me tell you, he takes after his dad in more ways than one! (or four.)
Oh that dirty-talking Cohen. Holy shit, he is so freaking hot!
“I’m going to fuck them until I come all over your chest, baby. Then I’m going to eat you until your juices are running down my chin. And when you’re begging me for it, I’ll give you my cock.”
What I really loved though, is how deep Dani and Cohen’s connection really was, but nobody had ever pushed them together. In fact, you’ll want to see Axel’s reaction when he finds out his little girl had been dating…and more. Years of being best friends with a simmering attraction makes for a damn strong connection.
Likes:
- Visiting with all of the characters from the first series, and meeting some new ones.
- Lots of funny scenes.
- I laughed, cried, and hugged my kindle.
- Some angst and some suspense, but never overdone. Just the perfect amount of each.
- Hot dirty-talker.
- Cohen’s obsession with weiner rings didn’t stop when he was young.
- Very hot sex, a touch on the dirty side.
- Seeing the older generation of Corps guys being all alpha and protective of their kids, and realizing they are just as hot in their 50s as they were when they were younger.
Dislikes:
- It was a little difficult to keep all the characters straight, but honestly, this is a small nitpick which wouldn’t happen if I had any kind of memory. (See below, it will help)
The Family Tree:
Axel & Izzy –> Nate and Dani
Greg & Melissa –> Cohen, Lyn, Lila, Cam and Colt
Beck & Dee –> Liam
Asher & Chelsie –>Zac and Jax
Maddox & Emmy –>Maddie and Ember
Sway & Davey –>Stella
The Down and Dirty:
Unexpected Fate was an absolutely perfect read for me. I read it in one sitting when I thought I was in a reading slump. It brought me out of one of the worst moods I’ve ever been in and made me laugh, smile, cry, hug my kindle, swoon, and jump Mr. Ana. After finishing, I tried to move on to another book from a guaranteed author for me, and just couldn’t move on yet, and ended up re-reading this one, and loved it even more. For me, Unexpected Fate is already a guarantee for my best of 2015 list.
When I got my hands on this book, I literally squeed out loud …like a teenage girl at a One Direction concert. I was so freaking excited to dive into Cohen and Dani’s story. I have been in love with the entire Corps Security series since day one. And when I found out we were going to get a book dedicated to the love of Axel Reid’s daughter and Greg Cage’s son??? I could barely contain myself. And Harper effing NAILED IT. I couldn’t have dreamed a more beautifully perfect story.
This book had everything…action, hotness, and humor. Oh my god the humor! I was laughing out loud immediately. The prologue starts with overprotective alpha male Axel chasing off Dani’s prom date. I freaking died laughing.
This book had everything…action, hotness, and humor. Oh my god the humor! I was laughing out loud immediately. The prologue starts with overprotective alpha male Axel chasing off Dani’s prom date. I freaking died laughing.
“… he’s in ‘protect Dani from everything with a penis’ mode. He looks ridiculous. He has two hunting rifles now hanging by their leather straps over each shoulder. He has two handguns strapped to each thigh, two on each side of his belt, and various knives along the way. His shirt, which he thinks is hilarious to wear when I attempt to go out on a date, says ‘I kill things… and eat them.”
And big brother Nate? He’s just as hilariously protective and overbearing as Papa Bear Reid. The family dynamic Harper creates is exactly how I imagined it would be. Just brilliant.
And Cohen? I can’t even… Swoon worthy? Yes. Panty melting? Definitely. Absolute perfection? Abso-fucking-lutely.
With Cohen and Dani growing up together, there is the underlying friendship and unbreakable bond that has been fortified through the years. Dani secretly crushing on him, and Cohen secretly lusting after her… years of sexual tension building. And you can FEEL it jumping off the pages at you. This soul consuming connection that develops over time is what makes their story so unforgettable. And when they finally get to act on this? HOT DAMN!
Let’s be honest here. We KNEW Cohen would be a dirty boy. I mean, come on! His father is the legendary Greg M’ Effing Cage! But nothing could prepare me for the hotness that is Cohen.
And Cohen? I can’t even… Swoon worthy? Yes. Panty melting? Definitely. Absolute perfection? Abso-fucking-lutely.
With Cohen and Dani growing up together, there is the underlying friendship and unbreakable bond that has been fortified through the years. Dani secretly crushing on him, and Cohen secretly lusting after her… years of sexual tension building. And you can FEEL it jumping off the pages at you. This soul consuming connection that develops over time is what makes their story so unforgettable. And when they finally get to act on this? HOT DAMN!
Let’s be honest here. We KNEW Cohen would be a dirty boy. I mean, come on! His father is the legendary Greg M’ Effing Cage! But nothing could prepare me for the hotness that is Cohen.
“I need your pussy against my tongue and your come in my mouth. Tell me I can have you, Dani.”
Trying to choose which quotes to use for this review was impossible. I think I highlighted the whole book. So many panty combusting lines from Cohen’s month….whoa… is it getting hot in here? But aside from the sexy talk that left me panting, there were so many sweet moments that I just closed my eyes and hugged my Kindle.
The love these two share is heaven sent. It’s achingly beautiful. But it wasn’t easy. Cohen made a commitment to his country and he needs to leave. For an unknown amount of time. But both of them agree to fight for the love they have.
The love these two share is heaven sent. It’s achingly beautiful. But it wasn’t easy. Cohen made a commitment to his country and he needs to leave. For an unknown amount of time. But both of them agree to fight for the love they have.
“When it comes to love, it’s always worth the sacrifice. Always. One thing my parents taught me was that when you find the reason for your heart to beat, you don’t ever let it go, and if, for some reason beyond your control, you have to, you fight with every breath in your body to have it back. You are worth that to me. You aren’t asking me to give anything up, Cohen. I’ve loved you my whole damn life… What’s a few more months of waiting if I know you’re coming back to me?”“I won’t be there for you, and that isn’t something a man like me can stomach easily…. But, Dani-girl, I’m also a selfish man, because even knowing all of that, it doesn’t make a difference. It’s you and me, baby. You and me against the world.”
I could go on and on… but the fact of the matter is, this book gave me ALL the feels. All the feels in the world. It really was a perfect read for me. I absolutely LOVE Harper Sloan. And this book only solidifies why she is one of my most favorite authors.
Side note and moment of fangirling: About a month ago Harper told me that she named a character after me. I died a thousand times! I mean, holy effing shit!!! And it is in this book that I got to meet Megan. And I love her. ♡
Side note and moment of fangirling: About a month ago Harper told me that she named a character after me. I died a thousand times! I mean, holy effing shit!!! And it is in this book that I got to meet Megan. And I love her. ♡
Joint Rating from both of us: 5++++ Stars, 5 Heat
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Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed ‘Estrogen Ocean’, much to her husbands chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her eReader attached. She enjoys bad reality TV and cheesy romantic flicks. Her favorite kind of hero–the super alpha kind!
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Alexandra says
No experience here! 😛 Thank you for the giveaway! <3
Karen G. says
One time my girlfriends and I went to a strip club and when the stripper came into the crowd in only his g-string to let us put money in it we kind of mauled him and we all fell into our table. We didn’t fall but our table fell over and all our drinks smashed all over the floor. 🙁 He didn’t do that again! lol
Lynette says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I have no experience at one. lol
Pam says
Was at a female strip club in New Orleans. The bathroom doubled as the strippers’ dressing room. The light in the bathroom stall was out so I had to pee with the door open so I could see.
Jane Nelson says
Great giveaway! I have no experience at one! Thank you for the chance! 🙂
Carrie J says
I have never been inside one. : )
jodi marinich says
i have been to a couple of male ones and boy are they good to look at…lol
Booklover Forlife says
I’ve only been once and it was a female strip club. It was totally awkward and I had no idea where to look. Not something I will repeat. A male strip club? Now that’s another story.
Tiffany says
I have no experience, I’ve never been to a strip club…clearly I need to hang out with Harper!
Maria Malaveci says
I have been to both, but the one for women was not really a strip club, it was a show in Paris, and the other was for men and I was dragged there when I was 20!
Michelle Surtees says
Well I used to work helping out at strip male shows, I used to roadie for a drag queen so would help with the strippers too. It wasn’t all that much fun at times, But I loved every second of it.
kp says
Never been to one!
shabby arora says
Swear its the truth..so, me and my gfs went to a strip club in manhattan, I was red faced to say the least the entire time, they invited a stripper to give me a lap dance and I wanted to , you know, tip him.but I had 20$ bill.my friends saui-“don’t give so much, pace yourself” all this while he’s dry humping me
Robin the Book Nerd says
I can’t go to a male stripe club and keep a straight face. Most of the guys are not droll worthy and are totally look funny in g strings at least around Dallas. I rather go to a female club and pay for my bf to get a lap dance and reap the benefits later. 🙂
shabby arora says
Cntd— so my friend said- “swipe a credit card in his ass”
The stripper became more …..humpier, I put 20 in his stringy thingy, but my friend fished a 10 out, they all hooted, stripper pouted and I put the 10 back in his ass
Lori Moore says
I would have loved to be kidnapped with u guys!!
brittney says
I used to tend bar in one
Gena Robertson says
I’ve never been to any kind of strip club – obviously I’m missing out, lol! That’s what I get for being a bookworm…I’d rather read about the experience 😀
Lisa Houpt says
OMG this sounds fabulous !!
Jenn says
Stirppers……hmmm …I went to a 50th birthday party. Well let’s just say birthday girl went crazy….
Crystal S says
Went one time with my girls. She gave the guy a dollar and asked for change back he got pissed and quit. I had a great time!
Melissa D says
Never been to an actual club but I have went numerous time to different venues to see the Thunder from Down Under (100% Australian men) and they are yummy. They also don’t allow tipping but all the touching you want!!!!
Gina says
Some male friends took me to one once, then the gave the girl stripper some money to dance in front of me lol I drank a lot after that!
Donna Wolz says
Sounds like a great book.
Susan Schleicher says
No experience with strip clubs. 🙁
Jamee Godwin says
I unfortunately have never been to a strip club. 🙁 But oh have I heard some stories… Once my parents and atheir friends went to a female strip club and a dancer there had ni**les that literally were pointed out like someone stretched them straight out. My aunt says it was disturbing. Lol.
Timitra says
I haven’t been to a strip club but I’d definitely love to visit one someday
Gina says
none! sadly 🙁
Sue LeBlanc says
I’ve seen male strippers once, back when I was In my 20’s. The strippers name was the Italian Stallion and his thing was to put your head in his red cape and shake his thing at you, in your face. Actually, totally grossed me out, having some hot, sweaty and not nice looking guy put his junk in my face lol. Not my thing I guess, YUCK!!
Kim says
Never been!! But I have seen “Magic Mike.” haha.
Maga Pereira says
most memorable moment: guy hands stripper a dollar bill, she takes it and places it in the guys mouth, she turns around and does some weird flip thing and gets the dollar bills with her pussy from the guys mouth!!! Amazing!! All that for $1!!!!
Alyssa Champagne says
In Key West there’s this complex with a bunch of different bars and clubs in it. We were walking around from bar to bar and walked into one. You’d think that the blacked out windows would have given us a clue! Nope, we walked right in and def did not realize what we were getting into! Lol
Candy says
Had a chippendales give me a short lap dance once!
Thanks for the chance!
Leslie Rodriguez says
went with my husband and a few friends. it was not a great experience. girls would come on stage and stand there . my husband put $ in front of me so one of the ladies would “dance for me”… so embarrassed. i looked away laughing and when i turned back around my nose almost went in her ladies ass crack.
Ashley Jasper says
My only strip club experience was picking up a gang of my brother and his drunk friends after a night out. They kept referring to it as the “tit pit” and told me next time I had to come with them- because who doesn’t love tits. Nope. Never happened.
Misty says
No experience. I would probably die of embarrassment.
Betul E. says
never been to one, but it is on my bucket list!
Jessica Mobbs says
My hubby took me to New Orleans for my birthday last year and I decided what the heck. It was alright. Everything was over-priced: drinks, dances, etc. At least I’ve tried and got it outta the way. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
Melanie Trevino says
Sadly I have no experience lol
Hayley Morphis says
Unfortunately, never been to one. Need to get out more. lol
Katarzyna says
No experience yet, I’ve never been to a strip club.
Chris Murray says
Always fun to visit male or female strip clubs
Kelly Scroggins says
I’ve never been to a strip club. Thanks for the giveaway!
Maria says
I’ve seen thunder from down under a few times, love them
Tam says
Went with some friends to a female strip club and had a dance by the name of Teddy Bears grab my face and try to get me to motorboat her. It was a “unique” experience lmao
Bonny McDevitt says
I have never been to a strip club 🙁
Evelyn Rosado says
I’ve been to a strip club. But I attended a couple of Bachelorette parties with male strippers. Definitely an enjoyable experience.
Beth says
The closest I’ve ever come to having a strip club experience was living next to one in Florida. And let me tell you, that was an experience!
Cassie says
My cousin Jason wasn’t having a bachelor party before his wedding so me and a few of my girlfriends got together to take him to a strip club…..I think he had more fun with us girls than he did the strippers!!! He really couldn’t believe that we would really go.
Dana Fiore Stusse says
I had my bachelorette party at one back in the stone age, I think Fred Flintstone may have been one of the dancers with a loin cloth. LOL!
Nora says
They were having ladies night at a local bar and the male stripper that came out was dressed like Barney the purple dinosaur.
Jennifer Taylor says
Nope, never have.
Victoria Alexander says
my first experience with a male strip club was at age 18.. I just turned 18 and of course I knew I needed to see some sexy men LOL… it was lots of fun, the men were hot and knew exactly how to move. By the end of the night one of my friends almost got us kicked out because she swore one of the strippers was giving her “the eyes” and wanted to marry her so she had to find him HAHA …good times 🙂
Kumiko S says
Nope, never been to one before.
Thanks for the giveaway! 😀
Chanpreet says
I’ve had no experience with strip clubs. I wanted to take my younger brother when he turned 18 but that didn’t happen.
Erika says
I haven’t gone to a strip club (male or female) but it sounds like a lot of fun!
Loraine Oliver says
Yes I have been to a club a few times where it was ladies night no men allowed til after the male dancers performed it was hot! And of course I gave my share of tips away! Thanks for giveaway!
Stephanie Lashbrook says
I’ve never been to a strip club but my bff and I went to a male revue tour that came to town once. It was at one of the regular bars and was pretty interesting. It got crazy in there since we could drink and we got to touch the guys some.
Laina G says
Never been to one 🙁
Katie DeMolle says
I’ve been to both but honestly would rather being at a female strip club. I’m not into women at all but maybe it’s just a comfort thing because I’m not comfortable watching other men take of their clothes lol. Thanks for the chance!
Lainey Jane says
I love Harper Sloan
Candy Love says
Thank you for the chance!
I’ve been to several strip clubs. Female only and a couple of times to one that was male on one side and female on the other. Neither did anything for me – bored me. LOL However, the fact that it affected the man I went with to the female strip club did make me hot and bothered. 😉
Jo-Ann says
Thank You !
I went to a male strip club for a co-worker bachelorette party – I never laughed so hard in my life!!! One of our male co-workers insisted to come with us and a lot of women were flirting with him ! A complete unknown bought him a red thong in the ladies room!!! Priceless experience!!!
Sandy S says
Loved her Corps Security Series…
I have only been to a male strip show once and was completely embarrassed because I knew 2 of the stripper from high school…lol
Heather says
I went to a male strip club a couple of times when I was younger. A few years later I went to a female strip club and had way more fun!!
Susan T. says
Yup, been to a female one with a bunch of guy friends over 20 years ago, it wasnt much fun.
stefany burroughs says
never been to one!
Gina H says
I’ve only been once, my hubby took me while we were dating. I’m older and more adventurous now with my sexuality, I would love to go back to one!
Tammy says
I’ve never been to aa strip club but have had a stripper for my bridal shower what a great time we all had.
Barbara VW says
A long time ago my first husband insisted that I go to a strip club. Of course they were all female’s.
Amanda H says
My 23rd Birthday was spent at a club… lol I knew a lot of the dancers(female) and one of the managers(guy) they wanted to celebrate with me, but were working so we took the party to them! Lol now I’m 6′ tall… and I was dressed up and in heels. I had to go upstairs to see the manager I knew… I was stopped numerous times and asked to give lap dances… What was hilarious was one of the guys who asked for a dance hadn’t recognized me(I don’t dress up often)
Kim Perry says
I’ve never been to one.
Maria Theresa Santos says
sadly i dont have experience
Evelyn says
When I turned 20 my sister and friends took a vacation to Hawaii and while we were there we went to a strip club. It was an experience that much I can tell you. To my dismay there are pictures of me getting rub one stripper and him grabbing my hands and rubbing them up and down his chest.
Cyndi L says
Went to a traveling strip show with some friends in my 20’s. One of our group was pulled up on stage as part of a group of “volunteers”. One of the other gals had a HUGE cold sore, and grabbed the poor dancer and laid a lip-lock on him.
angelina says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I have no experience at strip clubs but I really want to maybe someday 😀
Jan says
I went to a strip club once, for my then-boyfriend’s birthday. He bought me a lapdance with his choice of dancer. She could not have been more disinterested! I was hoping for a sexy experience, but couldn’t wait for the song to be over. Waaah.
Debra D says
I HAVE NEVER BEEN!!!!!
Micky Barnard says
I’m a strip club novice!
jeni says
Not at a strip club but watched my mom get her 1st lap dance at my sisters bachelorette party.
Kim says
No experience. Sorry. LoL. Thank you for the giveaway.
Kristy Petree says
I’ve never been! But I think it would be hilarious to go to one. Thanks!
Marina S says
I’ve been to see a show back in the 90’s here in Sydney, it was so much fun it was either the Chippendales or Manpower!!! I also had a cute stripper at my Hens night….he was very good, although I don’t remember it too well. 😛
Taylor P says
No experience…yet. Thanks for the great giveaway.
JennSmith says
Haven’t been…yet
Amanda Gardner says
Thanks for the giveaway! I have NOT been to a strip club (a couple of the strip clubs that had been near me had been busted for illegal activities and not following a law that had been created about the way they could perform their shows)
Nikolina says
Nope, I’ve never been to one! 😀
Melanie Tracey says
I went with my cousin and her husband and a guy sitting across from us started throwing money are me instead of the strippers…lol..I wasn’t going to complain..I didn’t have to take off my clothes and the money bought my drinks!
Staci Pope says
Unfortunately I have never been to a strip club. *sad face*
Meghan says
No experience, unfortunately!
Amy Pollard Woolard says
I have been twice & it was quite an experience lol!! I must say that some of the “ladies” there were way more obscene than the men at a strip club!
Heather E says
I have no experience with strip clubs.
Michelle B says
I went to a male strip club once in college with friends…it was an experience….
Beth Wharton says
I had a friend drive me to a strip club in a 1950’s era hearse- God that was a crazy night! We had a blast!
Lisa K says
Never been to one and really don’t have a desire at my age.
Candy Lyn says
I want to go to a strip club but it isn’t exactly easy when they are forever away! That is what I get for living in a state 15 years behind the times.
Shannon Johnson says
There used to be a strip club in our small town and there was no stage, the stripper just walked around the bar like a normal patron until someone wanted a dance. They would dance on the folding banquet tables they had at the bar! Real classy 🙂
Pam says
I’ve never been to a strip club.
Jenny Rapp says
I have been many times, and while most people get totally wasted before they go (at least around where I live) I like going sober; the “people watching” is amazing. Not necessarily the strippers, but the patrons!
bn100 says
no experience
Alexandra A says
Unfortunately I have zero experience 🙁
Cheryl Nasca says
Purple Bitch Bus trip! Don’t make me post pictures! :)-
Rachael Brown says
Years ago I was at a night club where male strippers were performing. I didn’t know that they would be there that night, but it was fun to watch the crowd interact with them.
Roselle Torres says
Sorry, I’ve never been to a strip club 😀
Diana Doan says
I’ve never been, but would like to go to a female strip club. 🙂
John Thuku says
I have never been in one 🙂
Vera Machado says
I’ve never been in a strip club 🙁
Jennifer O'Connell says
I, sadly, have not had any experience with any strip clubs 🙁
Jennifer T says
I have gone to a male strip club, but it wasn’t really my thing. I think I’d prefer going to a female strip club instead 😉 I’ll need to remedy that and soon, lol!
Maria Vicuna says
Never been to one.
Bobbie Bohn says
I have no experience with strip clubs. <3
Tess Halim says
I’ve only been to Crazy Horse Paris and I thought it was very fun and their performance is very tasteful and sexy! 😉 Thanks for the giveaway chance!
jaime moss says
I love your blog!
jaime moss says
I had to judge a male amateur night…ewww!
lea says
Haven`t been to one yet..
Marija Josevska says
I’ve never been to any kind of strip club 🙂
Tonya Coleman says
I have been to two and neither one really had much to write about lol. Thanks for the chance!
Dacia B says
never been! Thanks for the chance!
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