Rough Love (Tannen Boys)

First let me say I read all the negative reviews and some aren’t worthy of the space. Quite a few complained about the sex, language and rough bedroom scenes. ITS AN EROTICA ADULT ROMANCE YOU IDIOTS!!! You have done no one any favors by spouting your uninformed notions about a subject you don’t like to begin with! You have lowered the rating on a fabulous book written by a successful talented author. I don’t like horror novels, so I don’t read them and I would never, never be so vindictive to write a review on something I don’t like or understand. Congratulations, you did. Did you not take the time to research what you were buying? Everyone is entitled to their opinions of course, but I would hope people would use this right responsibility and not damage others by their insufferable ignorance. I loved everything about this book. The majority of the action was between the H/h only. There was no present danger, crime or violence in the book. It was full of the right amount of angst, confusion, love and eventually trust. As normal with Ms Landish, her prose flows so effortlessly that reading her words is a pleasure. (Some authors are awkward and the thoughts don’t flow gently over the page.) This story is about how miscommunication can change the path of your life in the blink of an eye. Both the H/h each had the chance to put things to right but instead chose to believe what they saw rather than ask for an explanation and wasted 10 yrs of their life. As any loving parent would feel the h said she never regretted events because she got Cooper and he was definitely worth it all. Everything is perfect in this book. I’m so glad I read this as it remindes me how important certain things are and how easy it is to take them for granted. Thank you Lauren. Job well done.

Bruce and Allyson have a second chance ten years after they broke up. Lots of drawn out angst and second-guessing but it leads to a sweet and steamy HEA.

So, I’m plowing through and enjoying Lauren Landish’s novels the same way I plow through and enjoy tacos – both so yummy! “Rough Love” is no exception – as with Ms. Landish’s other novels, she blends just the right dashes of humor, angst, romance/tasteful erotica, and (sometimes) suspense with large cupsful of natural and believable dialog, pleasant and readable narrative style, and in-depth character development. She has quite a recipe for success going, and I selfishly hope Ms. Landish continues writing for decades to come (because I may soon read everything in her catalog!). Warning for readers: Those who have experienced domestic violence – especially psychological/emotional abuse – may find some aspects of this novel upsetting (or, alternately, cathartic) because Ms. Landish’s portrayal of such abuse is very accurate. I would still recommend the novel for sensitive readers, but would suggest skipping most of Chapter 29 – picking up the last page and a half or so of that chapter would allow you to experience the feel-goods and avoid anything triggering. Good news is that there IS a happily-ever-after.

Bruce Tannen aka Brutal as he is known as on the football field is the lead man in this story. It starts when Bruce is driving in his truck on the way home and he glances out the window at the football field and he notices 2 boys picking on a littler guy and he stops to investigate. There he meets a group of 10 year olds practicing on the field. The little guy he finds out is a pretty spunky kid and his name is Cooper. While watching the boys the coach comes over to talk to Bruce to see what's going on. He recognizes Bruce from his past football legend and he asks Bruce if he wouldn't mind helping with the team. He goes by the name Coach B to the kids. When Cooper goes home all he can do is tell his mom, Allison all about practice and Coach B. After a few days Allison decides she wants to check out their practice and meet Coach B. When she comes to practice with Cooper she sees the coaches talking and realizes Coach B is none other than her first love. But she left him when she moved away and went to college. She found someone else and had a child with him. Now divorced and a single mom things get real interesting. What happens when these two get together? Can they find love again and can Bruce love Allison and Cooper as a joint team? I wanted to keep reading this one. Great story by Lauren Landish. Definitely a must read story and I need to keep reading about the Tannen boys.

I would have given this 4 stars except for the fact that Bruce Tannen is a little too perfect. The other reason is that they supposedly live in a very small town but Allyson had no idea what was going on with the Tannen family. I found that very odd. Finally, the Bennet family now owns the Tannen ranch so I don't understand the end of the story but maybe I'm dense. I enjoyed the story of Bruce and Allyson getting a second chance at love. It was a slow burn romance between two adults. They work through their childish misunderstandings pretty quickly and then work through what being together as adults will look like. I liked Allyson's son, Cooper. He is a pretty cool 8 year old. I enjoyed how Bruce's family acted once he revealed that he and Allyson were becoming something again after so many years (it was fun to read how each member of the family had such a vastly different response). What I didn't like was Bruce was the perfect, patient, understanding lover, all the time. Honestly, he would drive me crazy in real life being so perfect. I was also disappointed that Allyson pulling the final pieces of her life together was a bit of a poof instead of a bang. I kept expecting something big to happen and I feel like in never fully materialized. I guess not every story needs a big moment. Overall I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a mature second chance romance. If you like books with people that like themselves and their careers, this is a good story. This book has some things that might trigger some readers. If abuse storylines bother you, you might want to skip this book.

God damn dirty cow boy now that's a man I want and who knows how to talk dirty love it can't wait for the next book !

Bruce and Al a wonderful couple. I loved this story. It was awesomely written, and I love the characters and the way that Lauren has integrated the Bennetts into the story so you can see what happens as they grow as well. Just an incredible romance series!

I gave a high rating because this story was absolutely superb. Well deserved catch up. I would recommend this book to anyone and I am sure they will enjoy it as much as I did.

Book 1 in the Tannen brothers' series tells the second chance tale of Bruce and Allyson. The characters were well developed and each had their own issues to overcome regarding the past. Allyson's son Cooper really aided in making the story so to did the appearances of the Bennett and their partners from previous books (but this series can be read as a standalone). Looking forward to reading future works by this very talented author.

I had forgotten Rough Love had been sitting on my Kindle until Rough Edge the second story in this series was released this week. But what a great way to get through what is a tough time for everyone at the moment than to sit back and unwind with a Cowboy Romance. Especially one which features the gorgeous Bennett brothers, and their neighbours the Tannens. And this was a fantastic story that had the added bonus of being a second chance romance with a single parent to boot and although I did find it a little difficult to get into, which has been a common theme for me lately. I did enjoy it a lot, as the story was rich with emotion, extremely captivating, and the romance sweet and sexy. Not to mention the appearances of the Bennetts plentiful plus the wonderful Mama Louise was around to keep everyone in order and dole out a ton of advice and care, and really bring the family aspect of this story together. And I would happily recommend it to others, and I am looking forward to diving straight into book two.