Caught in the Act: Book Two: Independence Falls

Rating 4 1/2 StarsI got a chance to read Caught In The Act by Sara Jane Stone, which happens to be book two in Independence Falls books. I did like this book this better than Full Exposure, and I did like Full Exposure. All right, in this story we focus on Liam Trulane (Georgia' older brother) and Katie Summers.So, Liam has been task with the job to make an offer to the Summers to buy their company for Moore Timber. However, there might be a problem cause when Liam was young and stupid he hurt Katie pretty bad, which cause the tension between him and the Summers brothers. Gotta love stupidity. Anyway, he's trying to make it up the hurt he caused Katie. Yet, Katie is set on revenge. After all she was at the impressional age of 18 when Liam caused her pain.Anyway, I do love a good revenge plot, especially when the makes the story flow nicely. You have Liam who seriously wants to make amends for his misdeeds of youth, and Katie who would love to hurt Liam the way he did. We all know how those plans go flying out the window. Then you have three overbearing brothers trying to protect Katie for Liam, but they don't know her master plan. While this is all going on, you have negotiating going on about a buy outs. However, the story focus more on Liam and Katie working out the past.I enjoyed the fact that Liam is trying his hardest to fix the past and Katie trying to seduce him. At the same time she's having a hard time doing when he's being a nice guy trying to repair the past. I think Katie summed it up best with this thought:Desire had a way of wrecking even the best-laid plans for revenge. And forgiveness followed close behind.I liked how the story can be read as a standalone, but at the same time moving forward in the series. if that makes any sense to you all. I like how Sara Jane Stone introduces a new character into the series, which should make the next book interesting to read. So, if you are looking for a reunited lovers with a revenge plot, you might give Caught In The Act a try.Copy provided by Avon via Edelweiss

Meet Katie Summers. She has a long standing history with Liam Trulane. When he and Eric set their sights on buying her family's company - she is 100% against it. There wasn't much she and her brothers agreed on these days. But when it came to their long-standing grudge against Liam Trulane? She knew her brothers were on her side.You met Liam Trulane in the last installment of Independence Falls. Liam has recently acquired more responsibility in the company he runs with his best friend, Eric. First on his list - buy Summers Trucking. One problem? The family hates him. His questionable past with Katie has him listed an enemy number 1 on their radar.Too bad for them, Love is determined to win in this one. She paused, resting her forehead against the mare's smooth neck. "I have important life-changing decisions to make, choices that affect my family and future," she murmured. "And I'm thinking about dinner with a boy."This installment stole my heart. Something about 2nd chance loves hits me hard. Maybe it has to do with the back and front my husband and I went through before he tied me down...maybe it is all the history that goes with the story. Maybe I am just a sucker for all kinds of love. Katie and Liam could have given up, it would have been easier. With the buy-out of the company, the accident that left her brother in a coma and the unpleasant past that they share - they could have left bygones be bygones. "I'm not giving up on us. Not this time."

Well deserved five star book. Sara has done it again. I have everything she has written and have loved them all. Can't wait for more. Liam was introduced as the protective brother in the first book in the series. He knows how it feels when the woman he wants has three big brothers who don't approve of a relationship of any kind with Liam and their sister. He broke her very young heart, took her heart and more. Now he is ready to settle down but she isn't going easily. Oh, she still wants him and more, but isn't going there again. She wants to escape the restrictive family and pursue her own dreams. She is conflicted between her feelings of betrayal and trust and family obligations. Liam has grown and realized his mistake. He wants her now and is willing to earn her trust. He's still a strong man and doesn't give over control easily. Their story is filled with laughter, heat and growth (all may favorites) Sara does a great job of introducing the likable characters for the next book in the series to tempt us while not making it a cliff hanger. Love the book and will keep preordering so I don't miss out.

Contemporary romance with protected sex. The second in a series. Can be read as a stand alone, but the first book is good - give it a try! This is Katie & Liam's story. Liam is Georgia's brother (the heroine from the first book). Katie has 3 over protective brothers whom I assume will get their own books. Katie & Liam have a past history. They had sex back when she was 18 & he just got back from college. He got scared by her love for him & backed off. Now she's got revenge on her mind. Maybe. I'm probably making a mess of this review. It's a good story & I liked it! We get the set up for the next book in the series, with Chad (Katie's brother)as the next hero.

Sara writes another great book that grabs you and makes you want to hang on! It hits just the right notes.Katie has three protective brothers and a broken heart. Both come rearing up when Liam comes close. Now with her family business at stake she decides to use them for a little revenge and hopefully save the business. Liam who has felt that he wasn't good enough and didn't have anything to offer - now does. But is he willing to risk everything for the one thing he really wants? A touching tell that is believable and real(ok maybe not real - but could be)!!Lena intrigues me and can't wait for her story! That is definitely going to be interesting!!!