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Heated Rivals (The O'Malleys Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Katee Robert (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,158 ratings
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert continues her smoking-hot series about two feuding families—and their wealthy, powerful, and scandalous secrets.

Carrigan O'Malley has always known her arranged marriage would be more about power and prestige than passion. But after one taste of the hard-bodied, whiskey-voiced James Halloran, she's ruined for anyone else. Too bad James and his family are enemy number 1.

Hallorans vs. O'Malleys-that's how it's always been. James should be thinking more about how to expand his family's empire instead of how silky Carrigan's skin is against his and how he can next get her into his bed. Those are dangerous thoughts. But not nearly as dangerous as he'll be if he can't get what he wants: Carrigan by his side for the rest of their lives.
 
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"The O'Malley series is one of my all-time favorites. The stories are fast-paced, gritty, sexy and downright riveting."―USA Today Happy Ever After

"Will keep you turning pages."―RT Book Reviews

"Dark, dirty, and dead sexy."―Tiffany Reisz, bestselling author of The Original Sinners series, on The Marriage Contract

"I ate this book up with a spoon. It's dark and decadent... like cake. And I love cake. Rating: A"―Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on The Marriage Contract

About the Author

Katee Robert (she/they) is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Entertainment Weekly calls their writing “unspeakably hot.” Their books have sold over a million copies. They live in the Pacific Northwest with their husband, children, a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and two Great Danes who think they’re lap dogs.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013CATPGE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (April 26, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1051 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1538743299
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Katee Robert is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Entertainment Weekly calls her writing “unspeakably hot.” Her books have sold over a million copies. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, children, a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and two Great Danes who think they’re lap dogs.

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Another drama and tension-filled installment of The O'Malleys!
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Another drama and tension-filled installment of The O'Malleys!
3.5⭐️2.5🌶Carrigan O'Malley has spent most of her life avoiding the inevitable: a marriage, arranged by her father, to secure political/business/family alliances and further the O'Malley agenda in Boston. While Carrigan has had her fun and made a name for herself in the family circles, there's no getting around the fact that at 28, she's at the end of her single life. That's when she meets James Halloran, the man at the head of the family responsible for one of her family's greatest tragedies. James is different, and he has his eyes set on Carrigan; it's heat that's in his gaze, not danger. And she stares right back with fire and determination all her own.When faced with a list of suitors, she must choose. And she won't be the only one hurt by the outcome of her decision.--I'm really enjoying touring the alleys and pubs of Boston with the O'Malleys, Hallorans, and Sheridans! This series is full of family business, rivalries, danger, betrayal, death, tradition, and drama,Carrigan and James' story is riddled with tension and I loved every time the bubble burst. James has big plans, a good heart, and a dirty mouth, and he is utterly obsessed with the eldest O'Malley daughter. Their plans and dreams crash and collide, and they manage to find one another amidst the chaos. To find love in their world is nearly unheard of, and Heated Rivals highlights all of the danger that love in the mob can bring.This series has its share of action and excitement without being overwhelming or confusing. I wanted a bit more from Heated Rivals at times, but overall, it's a solid, entertaining romantic suspense that I look forward to continuing.Thank you Forever, Katee Robert, and NetGalley for an ARC of Heated Rivals! All thoughts and opinions are my own and are being provided voluntarily.
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India B.
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is sooooo good
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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I read a lot from KR (and just a lot of dark romance in general) and I love this series a lot! Plot and spice are great! Absolutely worth the read!
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FromTheSouth
4.0 out of 5 stars Good guy mafia hero/Romeo & Juliet romantic theme ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
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She does it again, my romance book-loving friends. The Wedding Pact by Katee Robert, with its Romeo & Juliet mafia based love theme, was a big hit with this book reviewer. Though it can be read as a stand-alone, you really should read book 1, The Marriage Contract, first.

Why? Because it sets the stage for this seemingly impossible romance between James & Carrigan. You won’t be left guessing for a Mafioso minute about the bad blood that flows between these two rival mafia families. Or why it’s their lives, not just their hearts, on the line every time their lips lock. It also doesn’t hurt book 1 was an engaging, full of surprises, fabulous read, as well. With its polar opposite theme, the main couple in The Marriage Contract unite two families, book 2’s lovebirds are likely to get everyone killed when their secret, smexy time together is discovered.

Carrigan came off quite different in this book, folks. Her living it up, floozy ways was a big character turn off for me originally. In fact, I didn’t like how she and James previously first met, in a bar not recognizing each other. Need I say, more? (raising my eyebrow)…I didn’t think so.
Though she started off with that persona, you were lead to believe she acted that way because she knew very soon every minute of the rest of her life was going to be dictated by her mob family. No, it still doesn’t excuse her behavior to me, but, well, that’s just me, folks.

You began to see a different side to Carrigan when her concern over her siblings started to shine through. She was ready to embrace her fate, with shoulders squared and eyes wide open, if it meant protecting them. Her hateful father and Stepford Irish mob mother, not so much. This steely determination to protect those she loves certainly came in handy for James later on in the story, as well.

James was pretty much over the proverbial barrel no matter what he did. If he didn’t carry out mob business, including justice/punishment, he would appear weak and his cocky, demented brother would assume the throne, ensuring mafia mayhem for all. After his father was imprisoned, James took the reins to try to keep chaos from breaking out. He actually would have preferred to have walked away from the whole dang mess and lived a completely different life.

When all heck breaks out after a recently formed alliance crosses a line and breaks a promise, unexpected enemies unite and this Romeo and Juliet couple finally get the big break they needed to begin their HEA.

P.S. Book 3, An Indecent Proposal, will feature Cillian, Carrigan’s younger brother, and Olivia, a beautiful “wants nothing to do with him” single mom, Russian bartender, who works at a bar he frequents.

Title: The Wedding Pact, Series: The O’Malleys (Book 2), Author: Katee Robert, Pages: 352, stand-alone, HEA, good guy mafia hero, determined to keep the girl, some mafia violence, heroine is forced to date OM against her will, no love triangle, no cheating, Romeo & Juliet love theme, MC both have mean/uncaring fathers, heroine who risks it all to protect her man, VERY steamy scenes with lusty language, no OW drama, Mature readers: 18+ years only.

Book 1 – The Marriage Contract, Pages: 368 (Teague & Callista), 6/5/15
Book 2 – The Wedding Pact, Pages: 352 (James & Carrigan), 4/26/16
Book 3 – An Indecent Proposal, Pages: 352 (Cillian & Olivia), 8/30/16

Goodreads Romance Safety Gang: In book 1, James is forced to do something he regrets, shortly after being intimate with Carrigan. Even though Carrigan survived, he realizes she might not have, so carries around guilt. Some may also not like the scenario in which this main couple first met in a bar.

(This review is based on purchased book, not an ARC ebook.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A woman after my heart. This is Katee's best series yet.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016
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This is Katee's best series yet and she out did herself James and Carrigan are a force to be reckoned with.

Since their first encounter in the closet of a club they both soon realized the unbreakable connection that they both couldn't shake and they didn't want to. Fighting against her own desires and family duty Carrigan finds herself in a very peculiar situation as she prepares for the fight of her life for the man she loves. James is still dealing with the loss of his brother Brendan and the imprisonment of his crazy father he finds himself with too much than he thinks he can handle. To top it off his little brother Ricky is causing more problems than he can fix and against what he feels about the ruthless tactics the he knows he is force to do just that. And so is the story of these star crossed lovers begins, the fight for love, freedom, and power is a tough one yet but both hope to come out standing in the end.

Carrigan is heartbroken when she soon finds out that her father is marrying her off to Dimitri sooner rather than later. That means no more James and the death of what she's worked hard for so she must make a decision, leave the man she loves or loose herself completely. To her surprise she fights against her family and all she's known to have her happily ever after because with James she can do anything.

James never thought he would find the woman of his dreams until Carrigan came into his life and come help and high water he was going to have her no matter the cost. After several steamy encounters he realizes she is the one for him and with her by his side the world better be scared.

I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS BOOK. Katee does it again and it's her best yet. This book was well written and the description of every character was amazing especially the snippets of their own suffering under the O'Malley reign. I guarantee you will love this book.
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Brittany
3.0 out of 5 stars Great but...
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
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This book was the PERFECT sequel BUT the timelines mentioned in the book were a little confusing. Carrigan talks about not taking to James for 6 days but then her mom asks her about her date "last night"..... you mean 6 nights ago momma. This happened a few times but the 5 seconds of confusion don't take away from the story which was fantastic!
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Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021
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I love reading Katee Roberts books. One of my favourite authors. Good story line. Couldn’t put the book down.
Amazing!!!
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avid reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in India on May 30, 2016
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As expected.....u r hooked till d end...
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ChristinS
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ series that already made my all time fav list!
Reviewed in Germany on April 26, 2016
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WHOA!!!!! Katee Robert continues her stunning O'Malley's Series with James and Carrigan and left me speechless and squirming, once again!

Family isn't always loving and caring. Family can be an obligation, especially when you are part of one of the three most powerful mob family. You have to step in no matter what. Loyalty is expected, personal feelings aren't important. It's all about allies and power.

Ever since Devlin O'Malley's death, James and Carrigan's lifes have changed and things are edgy. But after one fateful encounter they can't stop thinking about each other. While Carrigan has to face an ultimatum to choose a husband from a list her father gave her, James has to take over the reigns in the Halloran family. His biggest trouble is his little brother Ricky.

To escape their realities and not able to fight the chemistry between them, they meet time and time again. Every hookup gets hotter and hotter. Feelings are getting stronger and stronger. But how could they have a HEA, if they are from fighting families? And what role does the chosen husband, Dmitri, play for their future?

You can't stop feeling so sorry for James after everything he has to deal with. But his determination and dominante nature is hot as hell. Carrigan is still stubborn and headstrong even with her father and older brother pushing her into an arrangement she despises.
Next to the strong main characters, the secondary characters are as complex and interesting without taking the focus from James and Carrigan.

The story had me on the edge, just like The Marriage Contract had. Katee Robert continued this powerful, suspenseful, highly erotic and sensual series with her amazing writing. I so can't wait for the third book in the series and am already sad when this will be over.
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NicShef❤️Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Corruption, hot as hell sex, love and action!!
Reviewed in Australia on August 27, 2016
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This is a Modern day Romeo and Juliet. Love this series. The first book hooked me. The Wedding Pact is full of suspense, humour, and a load of steamy sex scenes. Their families are sworn enemies. They both know they can't be together but they are drawn like a moth to a flame. This story will take you on twists and turns to try and figure out what happens next. James and Carrigan had sexual chemistry that topped the charts from the beginning. There were some trust issues since he did indeed kidnap her and her sister in law. She just can't seem to stay away though even after the fact. With her father pushing her to pick a husband out of a given list though, James is the one she continues to run to. We see it all in this book, from corruption, to hot as hell sex, love, and action. It is so worth getting the one click finger ready!!
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Val
4.0 out of 5 stars Gostei muito!!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 5, 2017
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Continuo não sendo fã de livros com mafiosos, mas este livro!!!!

Ele foi muito bom! Estava muito preparada para odiar o James com todas as minhas forças por conta do livro anterior, porém foi bem difícil odiá-lo o livro todo e e eu tentei muito. Queria até falar que ele é "tão bonzinho, pobrezinho", mas ele não é nenhum dos dois. Pode ter mais consciência, mas, né...

AAAAAAAAAAAH!

Carrigan maravilhosa e a mais sensata de todos na história. E não acho que ela seja egoísta por escapar às vezes, sabe? Ela é uma das personagens que mais precisava ter momentos para ela mesma. Quis colocá-la numa redoma de vidro quando James perguntou se um dia ela queria ter filhos e Carrigan respondeu que era a primeira vez que perguntavam sobre a opinião dela quanto a ter filhos </3

Gostei muito e recomendo!! :3
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