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No, I haven't read the first four books in this series. Is anyone shocked by that? I didn't think so. Loving these Haven boys. I wish I had read the first four just so I would know all the back story on them. And low and behold after checking my kindle, guess what? I already own books 2, 3 and 4. Any bets on what I'm reading next.

Anyway back to Beckett and Gia. Somebody bring out a hose to cool these two off. They were amazing together in every way...working together, with his family, in the bedroom, and with her sh*t family. I had a student with SPD but it was not as severe as Beckett's. I loved how in tune she was to him and helping with this. Of course, there was a nasty ex and bad guy to take care of in process of falling in love.

She's a tough nut to crack, but he's up for the challenge. Gia is more than just a pretty face. She's an ace in a field that is dominated by men. She doesn't suffer fools or hormone driven alpha's easily. Specifically crude jerks like Beckett. He's a walking stereotype that drives her crazy, but punches her card none the less. There's a place for attraction and it's not on the job, but what happens will the feelings are too strong to ignore? Rhenna Morgan is the standard for heroines. She creates warrior princesses that are not afraid to get their hands dirty and their hearts broken.

We are getting closer to the end of this series and it'll be bittersweet to say goodbye to these alphas of the Men of Haven series. In Stand & Deliver Rhenna Morgan takes us on Beckett and Gia's journey.

To say Beckett is intense is an understatement, his intensity levels are off the charts. He has never had a real family until he met the brothers of Haven. For the first time he can rely on having people watching his back. His mom left him when he was a toddler, abandonment issues come with the territory. Beckett is possessive, protective and his need for touch adds to his fierceness. He has been watching Gia from afar for a long time. They've been friends, co-workers, but he never knew that she felt the same way as he did...until one drunken night.

*** "I like who you are. You’re smart. You’re tough. You don’t take my shit. I’ve got height and weight on you and you still aren’t afraid of me. ***

On the outside Gia might be a bad match for him. She's a security woman and being female in a male dominated profession she has always had to work twice as hard as any man. This has made her into a very controlled woman who takes her work more than seriously. There is nothing soft about Gia at first glance. Secretly she's had a crush on Beckett for years but mixing business and pleasure? Especially since he shows up with a different arm-candy on a regular basis? Nope. Not a great idea. But after a night of booze Beckett's persistent courting gets under her skin and fast.

***“Now, settle in and do whatever you need to do to fortify your defenses. Come morning, I’m coming at you with all guns loaded.”***

Aaaah! I loved these two together. The one thing that sets Beck apart from the other men is how seriously HE takes Gia's position in their professional world. I loved how he supported her, respected her and how passionately he had her back and bolstered her confidence. His acceptance of her, how he loved her quirks and spitfire personality, it all added to the full package that was Beckett.

***God, he loved her spunk. Loved the ten-foot-tall sass that came out of such a petite package and the razor-sharp wit that backed it up.***

Gia was controlled and giving that up in any aspect of her life took herculean effort but this wonderful, stubborn man coaxed her out of her shell and soon she learned how freeing it could be. I loved Gia's warmth which was unexpected seeing how tightly leashed she kept her control. When she stood up for Beckett, the ferocious protectiveness of her man was just beautiful to watch. Gia was a badass.

Their chemistry was explosive and, gaaaahd, Beckett was a beast. I loved their banter, how devoted they were. Beck's single-minded pursuit of Gia left no doubt that she was it for him.

***“Sweetheart, I never said I didn’t like you being in control. I said you needed me in control. If it’s between what gets me off and giving you what you need, you’ll trump me every time.”***

This book like no other in this series underscores the fact that blood doesn't make a family. Gia's is a stark contrast to the tight bonds of Beckett's. The love that runs in this family by choice is fierce. I love the brothers' ribbing, how the women soften their edges but don't take the away completely.  Now we have one more book left in this series and it's the one I've been waiting for since the beginning. Axel is the man-ho of the lot. Nobody can really see him settling down with one woman but in Stand & Deliver there is a foreboding, a little crack in his facade that has him riled a little. You bet I wanna see him getting his panties in a twist for a woman!

Stand & Deliver by Rhenna Morgan
Men of Haven #5

Love this series with men who have created their own family – a family anyone would love to be a member of. These men have had rough lives but together have created a safe haven where they are there for one another no matter what may come their way. And, when they fall in love the person they tie themselves to is pulled into the fold and becomes a loved and protected member of the family.

So, in this book we have the fifth story of the series that brings Beckett Tate and Gia Sinclair together. They have known one another for a couple of years and though they have been aware of one another have neither acted on their interest until…one night…Gia needs some help and Beckett is there for her. His eyes are opened to the fact that she and he definitely have potential for a HEA and he takes the brakes off big time and begins to pursue the woman he wants and thankfully Gia is equally invested in the relationship. This is a fun romance to read as they get closer to one another without a great deal of interpersonal friction as she also gets to know his family. Throw in the fact that the two are in the same security/bodyguard type business, there is a jealous guy causing trouble and a few other issues to deal with and you have not only a steamy romance with wonderful characters but a bit of a mystery and some suspense to make things even more interesting.

I am hoping the Men of Haven will keep adding members to their group so that this series won’t end any time soon. And, if it does have to end…well…I hope that Ms Morgan will come up with an equally divine series to follow it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

I’m not sure I can fall more in love with the Men of Haven than I have with Beckett in Stand & Deliver. This book is everything I love when reading. And Beckett. Oh my gawd! I love Beckett!

Gia and Beckett have known each other for a few years now as they have worked together off and on. She’s protective of her reputation being a woman in a male dominated field. Therefore, she’s pretty much ignored the feelings she experiences when he’s near. Or at least she’s tried to. Until one drunken confession opens the door to an opportunity she could never have imagined.

Beckett has had his eye on Gia since day one. But she’s quick to shut every man down that even hints at more and he’s pretty sure that would include him. It doesn’t stop him from wanting her, watching her and taking into account all of her likes and dislikes along the way. On a night that she’s drunk out of her mind, Beckett jumps on the chance to escort her home. What he learns that night is exactly what he has dreamed of. Now all he has to do is go slow and teach her to trust him.

I absolutely loved everything about this couple. Sometimes a tough heroine can grate on my nerves but Gia was mature enough to slowly let go of the reins and allow Beckett to have her back. The fact that Beckett proved he could step aside and let her lead made that decision easier.

Together, they both had their issues and it was together that they found a way to deal with them. Each of them supplied the outlet and support for the other, strengthening their relationship along the way. This was probably one of the most organic and beautifully written progressions into love I’ve read in a long time. When these two came together sexually it was not your typical “place A in slot B” scenes. Each time increased the trust and emotions between these characters. The scenes added to the overall story rather than act as a filler or something that readers expected. That made this book just that much more enjoyable!

All the characters from the series play a part in this story and added to the growth of the heroine as she moves from a place of isolation into one of family. No unnecessary secondary characters here. There was never a lag in the story and no point at which I felt the need to skim. I wanted to absorb every wonderful word this author had written. In case I haven’t made myself clear…I LOVED Beckett, Gia, and Stand & Deliver!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Carina Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Excellent book. Each time I read one of the books in this series I think it is definitely my favorite. Then the next comes out and I have the same thought. All of the books are wonderfully written and this one is no exception. The characters are one big family so you really get to know them. This is Beckett's story. He's the security specialist for the Haven brotherhood. He's a big tough alpha but he has issues he has to deal with making him feel a bit more human. Gia is a colleague and I loved how supportive Beckett is of her. The suspense and mystery of this story really blended well with the nice slow build romance between Beckett and Gia.

I definitely recommend this book and the entire series.

I freaking love the series. I love the Men of Haven. I just love them.

Things I loved about Stand & Deliver:

1. Beckett
2. Beckett
3. Beckett
4. Gia the badass
5. Gia the badass
6. Gia the badass

What I loved about Beckett and Gia? Them. Them Together. There is a thing that many stories like this share in common and that's the fight. That fight between the two MCs until they finally give in, or one of them gives in and they do what we all know they'll ultimately do and that's get together, be on the same page, and work as a team in all things, not just the love stuff. Something Morgan does with Beckett and Gia is move past that really fast. There was not a long time to wait for the beauty that is Beckett and Gia working together in a way that they needed. For Gia to become part of the family... a family that all fans of this series knows will forever have her back. I loved that I didn't have to wait too long for that moment because once it happened, the fireworks started to get even better.

And yea, the romance is fantastic, and they're really great together. But the other part of the story, the part where Gia is working to save her career, where Beckett and family help her when she needs it was the best. There is a mystery, there are plots to uncover, and there was a major dickhead to defeat. All of it was done in a way that had me not wanting to put the book down.

I wanted more... I always want more. So please, Rhenna, please give me book 6 soon. I hate to be away from the Men of Haven.

ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Stand & Deliver by Rhenna Morgan is book Five in the Men of Haven series. This is the story of Beckett Tate and Gia Sinclair. I haven't yet read the previous book, so for me this was a standalone book.
Beckett and Gia both have been attracted to each other for a while but each thinking the other wasn't into them that way until one night Gia got drunk and let loose on how she attracted to him.
This was enough for Beckett to go full force on his attraction to her and they started to see where this would leave them.
I couldn't put the book down and had to read it in one sitting....which is how I always read Ms. Morgan's books. They are too good to stop reading them!

This series just keeps getting better and better. It's no secret that the men of Haven are alpha males, but Beckett may be the most alpha of them all. He is 100% pure sexy, dirty-talking, alpha male perfect, and I couldn't get enough of him. I loved him and Gia together. Their back stories made them perfect for each other, and the fact that they had been building up to this relationship for several years made the insta-love real. The family and camaraderie plays just as much of a part as the steam and romance in this book and I always enjoy that element to this series. I can't wait to see who the next Haven brother to fall will be!

another fab read by Ms. Rhenna Morgan. Solid plot and characters which allowed the story to flow rather nicely.

I was anxiously awaiting the story of Beckett and Gia. He's been one of my favorite characters throughout this series. Thankfully, this book did not disappoint. The story sucked me in right from the beginning and kept my attention till the very end. Another great job by Rhenna Morgan.

Oh. My. Goodness!!! I seriously can't get enough of these Men of Haven. I mean. These guys are panties drippin' hot and I have a feeling there will be more to this series. Which just makes me more excited. But I digress.

Gia is the badass security chick we've met before in the previous installments. But this time, we get to learn more about who she is and what makes her tick. Besides the fact that her relationship with her father isn't exactly picture perfect, the thing that's been making her tick has been Beckett. One of Men of Haven, co-workers and staring role in her dreams, she can't seem to get him off the brain. So when she gets a little too drunk for her own good and ends up letting her guard down enough to admit things, Beckett sees the window he never thought was open.

Beckett is the playboy of the brothers, right? Eh...not so much. Looks can always be deceiving. What's the term? Perception is everything. Well, that seems to be Beckett's theme. Because despite the fact that he's been seen with many women, there's only been one that's been on his permanent radar. And now that his eyes are wide open and truly looking, there's no way he's gonna let her slip through the cracks.

Have I mentioned how much I love these guys? I swoon just thinking about them. Ms. Morgan has done it again with her sexy, suspenseful and every loving contemporary romance. To say that these two character weren't meant for each other is ludicrous. The literally fit together like a glove. A bullet to the perfect glock, so to speak. The physical chemistry is outstanding, but the story chemistry is what I found to be perfect. I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!

reviewed by Chris

***5 ‘#TeamHaven’ Stars***

I didn’t think it was possible.
I didn’t.
I didn’t think that any book coming after Tempted & Taken could best it, or at least push it to the side so that it could share the same spot.
But I was wrong.

I’m woman enough to admit that Ms. Morgan did just that, not only with Stand & Deliver as a whole, but with Beckett & Gia making Knox & Darya scootch over a bit so they can share the top spot as my favorite couples of the series. Because they were kinda everything, just like the book as a whole was. It was filled with sweet and swoon worthy, lots and lots of smexy, a good dose of suspense and a whole bunch of heart.

Gia I LOVED upon first meeting her a few books ago. Fierce, independent, sassy and with a good dose of snark. This woman holds her own in a world where being a woman is difficult. But she hustles and loves what she does. But getting to see behind the armour she wears just solidified why I adore her.

Beckett is simply all kinds of alpha AF nummyness. Protective, observant and all kinds of dominant (but only in the best of ways). I’ll admit I didn’t expect to adore him as much as I ended up adoring him, but his honor and honesty were just as much a drug as his tenacity when he picked a target.

I thoroughly enjoyed Gia and Beckett’s journey to their HEA. It had it’s bumps in the road as they worked out and through their issues, but they did it as mature adults. The mutual respect they had for each other and how much they truly appreciated every facet of the others personalities made this a fun read...and the smexy? Nuclear. But how couldn’t it be when two alpha personalities collide? In the end though, they fit.

I know I shouldn’t be surprised that I loved and devoured this baby, but one never knows, especially when the last book you read in the series knocked your socks off. The suspense aspect was very well done, though I did figure out at least the ‘who’ behind it all, but finding out all that went into the crazy? Now that was an experience. And then there are the members of Haven. This one, for me, really showcased the bonds each of the crew have with each other and brought that family vibe out in spades. I say it every time, but Ninette and Sylvie are AMAZING, I want to be them when I grow up. And I loved hanging with with all the men, women and kids of Haven and most definitely cannot wait to get my hands on Axel’s book!

~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~

I am loving this series and this book is one of my favorites. Beckett and Gia are just lovely people who have some issues but overcome them through their love and trust of their friends. I enjoyed reading about their ups and downs and how they learned to trust each other.

Looking forward to Axel’s story…why is he being so secretive?

I'm sad it's over! This is book five in the Men of Haven series and it just might be my favorite. We have two very independent, strong people. Gia is a woman in a male dominated workforce, she's runs her own security company. She's had to be strong to show shes a contender. Beckett needs to show her she's a woman and can let go and trust him. Beckett and Gia have known each other for years but neither one wanted to admit that they had feelings for each other until one night Gia has too much tequila. Beckett takes her home and she says somethings that well Beckett decides he needs to hear sober. These two have such strong chemistry for each other it just leaps off the page. Beckett is in full claiming mode, and for him its a done deal. Gia is used to only relying on herself, and she has to work on lowering that hand she has up blocking everyone. You figure out why when you meet her parents. You also have someone out to smear Gia and the whole Men of Haven are on the case. But Gia doesn't go weak at the threat, she's a badass who won't be left out. It's a great story and while if you haven't read the previous books, you don't absolutely need to, but you should. They are a wonderful group of books and you would get more of the background from the characters that flow from book to book if you did. Again, its not needed but I would highly recommend. ARC provided by netgalley.

I had fun reading this one, liked how once Beckett decided that he wasn't going to fight his feelings for Gia any more he went after her with determination and in a way that let her know he was all in. It was fun to see Gia not sure what to do about Beckett at the start, but to slowly come to like that she could depend on Beckett and with him she got a whole family that had her back. It was the family that really seemed to throw Gia, her own one was cold and sterile, so this boisterous crew took some getting used to. I especially loved how Gia saw first hand how important she became to them all with the action at the end. I especially loved how Gia told off her father, all the while Beckett was right there with her, standing by her side letting her do what she needed to.

Really enjoyed this book, so much that I plan on going back to read the previous books in the series. I liked how the story flowed, it moved at a good pace, the chemistry between Gia and Beckett is hot and the story has the right amount of suspense to keep it interesting.

Beckett and Gia are part of a group of people who work together as security experts protecting high profile clients. To be respected by the men, Gia has to be tough so she gives as good as she gets. Guarding her heart has become second nature but Beckett breaks through Gia's reserve and they start a red hot relationship. When someone threatens Gia, Beckett and his "brothers" show her what it's like to have a family who supports and loves you. I really enjoyed this romantic suspense novel.

I was so excited to be able to have a chance to grab up Rhenna Morgan’s new contemporary….Stand and Deliver. I can tell you that I have been so eager for Beckett and Gia’s story. They are both strong willed and stubborn so they definitely have met each other’s match.

The story begins with Gia finding herself frustrated with the world that she works in. She runs a security company and too many times she is overlooked because she is a woman. And boy can she kick some booty!! I loved her spirit and determination to succeed. She has struggled internally with not meeting up with her parent’s expecations from her. But she is living her dream and makes no apologies for it. Beckett is a member of the Men of Haven and is a security expert and at times Beckett tends to clash verbally with Gia not wanting to admit his true feelings that he has had for her for YEARS. But now, after a night of seeing Gia drunk and taking her home, and seeing a different side to her….a woman that is soft and sweet, he sees the woman beneath the tough exterior she exudes because of her career. And now Beckett knows that now is the time to claim her and court her as she deserves and show her that there is a man out there that will accept and love her as she is.

This was such a lovely romance, it is a bit angsty in the beginning, but after we see the moment of Gia lowering her guard, their relationship changes slowly. Of course, Gia doesn’t understand why Beckett is being all sexy and charming toward her and she has never been pursued in the way that he is pursuing her so it brings Gia a bit off balance. She can easily reject men because they always want to “change” her. However, Beckett is the first man she has ever been attracted to that wants her for herself and loves to spar and push her limits.

I found so much fun in this story and the banter between Beckett and Gia was simply amazing. So endearing and witty and swoon worthy. They were such a fun couple, and their dynamics fit just right for their individual personalities. And we get some fun times with the Haven club and reading this story makes me want to re read the earlier books in the series since I love all of these characters that Rhenna has written.

This is such a solid romance and Rhenna Morgan did a superb job in the writing of it….I never can get enough of her books, and her writing is so engaging, I had to make sure I had plenty of free time to read this one and I BREEZED through it in one sitting. If you love endearing characters that can kick ass, with some mystery and intrigue and a family of characters that have created a brotherhood….with some sexy moments that will make you swoon and laugh when you least expect it.

Another fabulous 5 star read from Rhenna. I love these Haven men! Their women and the moms included.
Beckett, oh what a piece of man candy this guy is. Gia is running a little late the their backroom bar meeting and never to take any crap from any of them, after a long day, she wants a glass of wine.
Her usual is scotch, sick of the guys picking at her, she orders a beer. Sitting at the table when Beckett arrives with yet another in his line of women, he makes eye contact with Gia. This is their usual. Gia doesn't have time for Beckett and his 3 year long show down. Beckett doesn't see Gia, never noticed, never really talked to, she's wearing her invisible cloak. Not so with the other guys who do have a healthy respect for her and what she's capable of. She's got her own business to run and crosses paths and works with the men from Haven. She's friends with Darya who we met in a previous book. Gia is likable and tough, she's smart and almost too smart for her own good some days. When she goes to the bar to order herself a drink an old acquaintance squeezes in beside her and tries once again to entice her into a date. They grew up together. Their homes shared a fence.
Their parents are still conspiring to matchmake in the very possible worst of ways them together.
Gia has zero interest in Judd and makes it perfectly clear to him. When he slides his hand to her hip, Beckett is there suddenly telling him to back off. Judd mumbles some trash and stalks off. Beckett has left his date at the table and talking to Gia. Gia is pounding down shots now, trying to match the biker sitting next to her. A very drunk Gia is helped in the bathroom by Darya, with Beckett standing guard. The guys are waiting and time to get Gia home, Beckett is it. He doesn't want to leave her, so in the polite way manages to coax her into her sleepwear and tuck her in. He stays with her all night.
All the while Beckett is stroking and touching her or his super soft t shirts. You notice he tendency to touch during the book. It appears to be a unconscious act but it's something he needs. Gia also makes a drunk confession to Beck before she passes out for the night. He's now determined to find out how much is true.
Thus begins the story of Beck and Gia and also the mystery of who is out to sabotage her and her business. Since Beck claimed her at a family meeting without her even knowing she falls under the protection of the brotherhood. Gia left Atlanta for Dallas with good reason. Get away from her controlling, overbearing and disapproving father and her spineless weak mother. Their marriage was a joke to Gia and has kept Gia on the fly never wanting to end up like her mother. Controlling keeps her from becoming that. What she learns with Beck is trust and giving up some of her control.
There's so much more to this story as it weaves on and Gia learns to cook from Sylvie, tangles with her father and is accepted into the family with open arms. Something she's never had. The twists and turns keep coming and it was one of those "didn't see that coming" but you had a feel for the bad guy.
The story is unpredictable as hell and I loved that. You had to keep reading because you were waiting for whatever was going to happen to actually happen. Then wow did it. Talk about playing dirty.
I'm not saying another word about the story other than it was fantastic and I'd read it again. I loved Beck and Gia and am dying to know what's up with Axel!!
A book worthy of more than 5 stars as always from Rhenna.

**arc from NetGalley and publisher for an honest review**