The Lawless family members Mia, Drew, Riley and Brandon were introduced in the Masters and Mercenaries series story Dominance Never Dies, and their quest for vengeance for the murder of their parents and ruination of their lives is the focus of the Lawless series. The first steps were taken in Ruthless featuring Riley, and now Brandon is up in Satisfaction as they execute the next step in eldest brother Drew’s master plan.

I realized in Ruthless that Bran is the lovable softhearted member of the family, but he was badly emotionally wounded by his childhood for reasons unknown at that point. Satisfaction eventually reveals exactly how bad it got for him once he was placed in the foster care system and taken away from his sister Mia, but suffice it to say it has led to Bran’s cultivation of a healthy White Knight syndrome in adulthood. He has done everything that Drew has asked of him so far to further their plans, but when he spots Drew’s next target to help bring down one of their father’s former business partners, Bran quickly steps in to avoid Drew completely screwing up their plans.

Carly’s childhood was no barrel of laughs either but at least she had her sister Meri to help her get by, and it is her love for her sister that has her between a rock and a hard place now. Carly married her first boyfriend and had dreams of finding happiness away from the trailer park, but happiness soon faded under the weight of cheating and betrayal. Several years, a divorce and one jail sentence for her ex later, Carly finds herself still stuck under the thumb of her narcissistic ice queen of a boss who is blackmailing her and using her sister for leverage to maintain control over her. Where Drew’s calculating mind sees an easy target for manipulation, Bran sees a beautiful woman stuck in a bad situation who still has an air of innocence about her. When he approaches her to ask for her help, his brother wonders if Bran is making another attempt at being a savior but Bran is actually far more intrigued by Carly than he lets on.

Satisfaction has plenty of twists and turns, intrigue, suspicion and surprises as Carly and Bran work together to find a way to accomplish Drew’s goals and bring down Carly’s boss. They have a natural chemistry that doesn’t take long to combust, and their scenes together were oh so yummy! He doesn’t expect his past to come roaring back at the most inconvenient times to affect his equilibrium though. He manages to scare the hell out of both Carly and his family, and if he can’t find a way to deal with his memories, he may lose everything all over again. He feels unworthy of the love of a good woman, and he needs to find an outlet or resolution to his lingering resentment and anger issues. Bran and Carly fit well together as she helps smooth those rough edges and his attention helps her regain her confidence, but when the ultimate test is thrown at them, will they find the strength in each other to come out the other side walking the same path or will they go separate ways?

Of course there had to be a spectacular jaw-dropping development in the closing paragraphs, and now I can’t wait see what happens in Drew’s book! Family friend and mentor Hatch still worries me though as I can’t seem to trust him as completely as Drew does. Speaking of Drew, I am so looking forward to watching him fall for a woman and I think we have been shown exactly who will bring him to his knees metaphorically. He is a bit of a nerd by his own admission with extreme intelligence and focus, but that laser focus on revenge has left him a bit stunted in other areas. He doesn’t easily grasp the idiosyncrasies and nuances of human behavior and emotion so he can come across as very cold and calculating or robotic at times so far. He showed glimpses of progress in this story though and I am betting his book will be an amazing ride! In the meantime, be sure to check out both Ruthless and Satisfaction.

What I really liked about this book is it could have been a carbon copy of the previous book in this series, but it wasn't. This book was just as captivating but took you down a new rabbit hole. The story makes more sense if you've read Ruthless, the first book in this series, but I'm not sure it's required in order to enjoy this book. Brandon and Carly definitely had chemistry and the overall story arc of the Lawless siblings gets significantly moved forward with this book. I will say, I wanted to throw my kindle at the wall when I read the end of this book because, while we did get our happily ever after for Carly and Brandon, we were given a pretty strong hook to make the reader anticipate the next book. Lexi Blake has another hit with Satisfaction and I'm dying for the next book in this series.

OMG Lexi is killing me with this series! Just when you think you have it figured out...boom another twist! This story follows Brandon & Carly and his quest to clear his father’s name!
Great writing and the story holds your attention! This series just gets better and better!!
5+ stars for this book, you must read one, if you haven't started the series grab it today!

OH MY GOD!! What did I just read? Seriously, what was that? Well...I'll tell you what it was. It was a bunch of AMAZINGNESS! Like HOLY CRAP. What a ride! Satisfaction by Lexi Blake is perfection. Bran and Carly are such genuine characters, and their journey is full of swoon-worthy moments, HOT moments, and fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants moments. I LOVE IT!

I have to start by discussing Bran because HELLO I WANT TO CUDDLE HIM AND PUT MY LIPS ALL OVER HIM AT THE SAME TIME. That takes talent. I love how respectful he is of Carly. Again, the word genuine comes to mind. He genuinely cares about her on such a deep level, and I find that irresistible. I also find it adorable that Bran blushes when Carly can't stop "kiss and telling" in front of his older brother Drew. I think I literally laughed out loud after reading this scene.

Speaking of Carly, I think she's a great heroine, and the perfect match for Bran. Lexi Blake has a way of writing heroines that are incredibly strong and resilient. The situations she puts her characters through are NOT easy. Even if I was being blackmailed in the same way Carly is, I don't know that I could have hung in there with such grace. I would have gone mad and turned into a blubbering mess. Luckily for us, Carly is the complete opposite of a hot mess. And together, Carly and Bran are lovely. They have sexy hot chemistry, which is really no surprise when it comes to a Lexi Blake book. She's know crank up the heat.

I feel I can only speak to the characters in this book because I really don't want to give anything away. Just know that there is a revelation that will probably (definitely) have your jaw dropping to floor in shock. I just about died when I read this revelation myself! It's crazy...oh-so-crazy, but in the best way possible. And now, I'm more excited for Drew's book than ever!! He needs a woman to give him a good kick in the rear, a smack over the head, and an arrow to the heart! Revenge is sure to knock my socks off!

Satisfaction by Lexi Blake definitely satisfied my craving for more Lawless men! It's another intense, action-packed romance that is sure to keep you up all night, experiencing sheer and unbelievable exhilaration!

*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book*

***ARC Provided by the Publisher and Inkslinger PR***

Yet again, I find myself at the end of a book that I really enjoyed that I can't really tell you about because-spoilers.

Lots of the stupid spoiler things happen in this book. They make for a great book... but a boring review.

So, stuff happens. And there's a "Hold on, WHAT?!?!?" cliffhanger. And some hot sex. That was in there.

Brandon and Carly...well, Bran are great together and the author tells not only a continuation of the murder mystery from the first book but also their romance. It's a little dark, not a lot but a little. And I hot. And emotional. And you will love him. Because he's sweet, and a little damaged, but great for all of that.

The writing is strong. I was mostly good with the pacing but I did think it was a little slow in the middle (hence the 4 stars) but overall I enjoyed this one and am looking forward to the next in the series.

Read this one. I'm glad I did. You will be too... and then we can talk about the spoilers.

4.25 stars--SATISFACTION is the second installment in Lexi Blake’s contemporary, adult LAWLESS romantic, suspense series focusing on the Lawless siblings-Riley, Drew, Brandon and Mia. This is Brandon Lawless, and PA Carly Hendricks’s story line. SATISFACTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order for backstory and cohesion as each installment focuses on revenge and retribution for a twenty year old murder. There is a bit of a cross over/spinoff with Blake’s Masters and Mercenaries series with the appearance and ongoing role for Mia Lawless and Navy SEAL Case Taggart (Dominance Never Dies), and the McKay –Taggart Security Service.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Brandon and Carly) SATISFACTION focuses on revenge against the people believed to have murdered the sibling’s parents. Twenty years earlier Benedict Lawless and his wife Iris were killed in a house fire intended to kill the entire family-a murder for hire where greed and power were the precipitating factors. The authorities ruled it a murder/suicide but the Lawless siblings are determined to clear their father’s name. Fast forward to present day wherein our hero Brandon Lawless, steps out of his comfort zone, and approaches Carly Hendricks hoping for some help with the investigation into his parent’s murder. Carly is the PA to media mogul and reality TV personality Patricia Cain-a woman linked to the Lawless murder, and the potential murder of several other parties. What ensues is the building relationship between Carly and Brandon, and the struggle to protect Carly from her ex-husband’s past.

Brandon Lawless (aka Brandon Lang) is a complex, broken hero. All of the siblings were separated into the foster care system following the death of their parents but Brandon’s experiences were far more traumatic and disturbing than his much luckier brothers and sister. Carly is a woman whose marriage was destroyed by lies and betrayal, and her husband’s past has come back looking for payment and revenge- in more ways than one. Carly Hendricks has issues with low self-esteem that continues to affect our heroine throughout the story-she is a woman who believes she is not worthy of Brandon’s attention.

The relationship between Brandon and Carly is one of immediate attraction although Brandon went against his brother’s orders and revealed his family history to the woman with whom he would fall in love. Carly is a woman scorned; threatened by events of the past; and a woman who wants more from Brandon than he is willing to give. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense.

All of the Lawless siblings play secondary and supporting roles, as well as Case and Cain Taggart (McKay-Taggart Security), and one of Benedict’s former partners Bill ‘Hatch’ Hatchard-a man who all but raised the Lawless siblings once he was able to determine their foster care history. Once again, I suspect there is a story about Hatch, and his role in the entire family saga; the ‘cliff hanger’ ending reveals a twist to the story that will shock both the reader and the story line characters. We are also introduced to journalist/reporter Shelby Gates-a woman researching the truth behind Patricia Cain’s meteoric rise, and her potential connection to the death of Shelby’s older brother. Shelby and Drew’s story is next in Revenge (June 2017).

The world building continues to focus on the search for the people responsible for the destruction of the Lawless family. Andrew ‘Drew’ Lawless is a man determined to avenge the death of his parents but a surprise ‘cliff hanger’ ending will push the retribution in another direction.

SATISFACTION is a provocative and intriguing tale with an innovative twist to the story line ending. The premise is complex, exciting and intense; the characters are spirited, colorful and inspiring; the romance is dramatic and captivating. SATISFACTION is a passionate look at family, romance, betrayal and revenge.

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3.5 STARS!

The Lawless brothers are at it again in their plight to uncover the truth about their parents murder in this second addition to the Lawless Series by Lexi Blake. Satisfaction is Brandon and Carly's story. I didn't connect with Bran and Carley as I did with Riley and Ellie from book 1, but I still enjoyed the story line and all of the secrets that were unraveled. To say that there is a shocking twist at the end, is an understatement! I did not see it coming, and as a result, I can not wait to see where book 3 takes me. I have a feeling that Drew Lawless may just be my favorite!

♥ Review by Lys

I've been waiting for more Bran after reading Ruthless and this story did not disappoint me at all!


The Lawless siblings have been hell bent on seeking revenge after the untimely death of their parents. They have found Patricia Cain, another person who was responsible for their deaths. In order to get close to her they need a connection on the inside and that person is Carly Fisher. Fisher is Cain’s assistant at Cain Corp.


Carly has gotten the short end of the stick lately with her horrible boss and gambler of an ex husband. Just when she thinks everything is looking better it gets worse. Bran seeks out Carly's help and they have an immediate attraction. What I liked about them is that they both have insecurity issues. Yes,Bran has issues due to his upbringing. Out of all the Lawless siblings he's suffered the most while being in the system. He also has a “hero” and “save a damsel in distress” complex. As the story goes on you will find out what happened in his past to make him this way and you can't help but feel for him.


At first you think Carly is mousy and weak but her true colors come out. Girl has some sass on her and I loved how she was able to stand toe to toe with Drew (older brother) and how she was able to push Bran when he needed it. I loved the connection this couple had and how they both helped each other heal. Carly always felt she was “fat” and no guy would really want her and Bran showed her that was completely untrue. I loved how he adored and treated her in this book. The way he worshipped her body. Lord have mercy! Plus the best part was Carly was able to help Bran heal and it was great. No one has been able to get the light back in his eyes and she reached where no one else could. Sighs.


This story hands down was my favorite of the series. There were so many twist and turns and let's talk about that shocker of a ending.Fans of suspense will be thrilled with this series as it keeps you guessing. I, in a million, billion, trillion years DID NOT see that coming at all!!!! I had to read the last chapter over again to make sure I was reading it correctly. I can not wait to see how everything ends in Revenge.

Satisfaction, the incredible second installment in Lexi Blake's new series completely won me over from beginning to end! Full of eye-popping suspense, scorching romance, and a plot to DIE FOR, I was completely enamored with this story and loved every single second of Brandon and Carly's romance! Lexi Blake writes pure perfection. Her characters are always fascinating and her heroes well worth the wait while the heroines are smart, sassy, curvy and will have you wishing they were your best friend.

I can't seem to stop bragging about this new series! I freaking love how intensely passionate the romance is and how the suspense will leave you on the edge. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I am in AWE! I was so excited when I got this book, I literally did a "happy dance" and yet I didn't think it could top Ruthless, yet I shouldn't of doubted Miss Blake. Not only did Satisfaction top Ruthless, I instantly started to reread the moment I finished. That rarely happens for me unless the story is THAT good, and Satisfaction was MORE than THAT good!

This gets a SATISFYINGLY SMOLDERING FIVE SHOOTING STARS! Its breathtaking, its smooth, its full of surprises and plenty of action to keep your heart rate soaring, its one helluva great read and one of the BEST of the New Year!

✦Review: SATISFACTION (A Lawless Novel) by Lexi Blake http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-7yT
Publication Date: January 3, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

Bran is my favorite Lawless bother! I loved his story and completely fell in love with him. The Lawless series is a spinoff of Lexi Blake's Masters and Mercenaries series. The series will have a book for each of the brothers in the Lawless family, but their sister Mia has a book in the Masters and Mercenaries series, Dominance Never Dies. You don't have to read it before picking up the Lawless Series, but if you want to follow the complete storyline I'd read it first. The Lawless Series is all about the Lawless siblings seeking vengeance for their murdered parents. Bran is the youngest Lawless brother and Carly is the PA to the woman the Lawless siblings think murdered their parents. Their story was full intrigue, danger, suspense and smoking hot romance. It's a hot romance series with a mystery that keeps the reader guessing. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the oldest brother's book.

*Review copy provided by Penguin in exchange for an honest review.

I'm kinda mad at myself right now. I definitely should have started with the first book in this series, Ruthless. Don't worry Satisfaction can definitely be read as a standalone. No I'm mad because Bran's story was so good that I want to know every little thing I missed. I'm not necessarily new to Lexi Blake books however, I haven't exactly read a lot of them. I even messed up and read the third book in her Topped series. I feel like I need a do over. Like maybe I should go back and read all her books before starting this new series. And then I need to start with Ruthless...lol

But that's just me being selfish. Lexi Blake writes really enticing thrillers all wrapped in sexy storylines. They're as daring as they are delicious. Satisfaction is about Brandon Lawless aka Bran Lang, one sibling in the Lawless family. This saga is really a whodunit around the deaths of Bran's parents. There are several key players and this particular story is about Patricia Cain and her potential role in the parents' death.

Carly Fisher works as Patricia Cain's assistance. And in true bad guy fashion, Patricia is holding something over Carly's head as collateral. Carly doesn't come without baggage of her own in the form of the mafia. Her ex wasn't very good and now that he's in prison, it's her the mafia wants. This all leads to some interesting scenarios between her and Bran. She comes across as much weaker than she really is and it was nice to see her "reawaken" for lack of a better word.

Bran too comes with baggage. He's as sweet and he is brawn, sexy as he is broken. This poor little man boy. He screams "hold me, love me" and you do just that. He's so easy to fall for, just ask Carly. I enjoyed his character, the honesty was very refreshing. Some of the conversations between Bran and Carly were very "real" to me. She's insecure and needs reassurance and poor Bran is just a guy. They're really simple aren't they? They don't read between our confusing lines, for them everything is just black and white. But when he realizes what's happening he's right there to smoothing if over with honesty. I really like that.

But what a tangled mess of lying and scandal Lexi Blake has written. While Bran and Carly's story more seem finished, it's far from over. I very much look forward to the next piece of this ever expanding puzzle. I think first though I need to read book one.

* I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book *

Satisfaction is the second installment of Lexi Blake's Lawless series and follows Brandon. If you've already started this series than you know the mission that the Lawless siblings are on; to get revenge on their parents murderer. This book picks up where the last one left us but now focuses on Brandon as he tries to recruit Carly for the Lawless team of vengeance.

Carly is stuck working for the boss from hell, so when Brandon comes to her and tells her that her boss isn't just a bitch to work for but a suspected killer she actually believes him. Working with Brandon is certainly no hardship for her, but Carly is determined to keep feelings out of their plans. While Brandon is equally determined to make Carly realize her true feelings about him.

Okay so this review is actually kind of hard to write. Why? Because this author is a huge favorite of mine and I wanted to love this book so hard, but I just didn't. The character lost me with this one and I don't have too many great things to say about either of them. However, I can say that I did like them together and thought they made a good couple.

Individually, though, neither of them were my favorite. Carly was a real problem for me because of her insecurities and how much they were voiced. I felt like the majority of the first half of the book was just her second guessing herself and wondering why someone like Brandon would be with her. It got to be very annoying to hear her constantly doubting Brandon wanting her, especially since I also felt that her issues were never resolved. She and Brandon never actually talked about what her fears were and it kind of bothered me when those feelings of hers seemed to just disappear in the second half.

Carly also gave me some bad vibes when there was a situation where she needed money, and I'm not talking about a $2 loan, I mean a million dollars, and she readily took it from Brandon. Yes he offered and didn't have an issue with helping her out, but it just rubbed me the wrong way that she never talked to him about it in depth or even tried to get him not to give so much money.

Now on to Brandon, he was definitely a complicated character. I could tell right from the beginning that he had issues, and I really wanted to know more about what those were. But as we explored just what his problems were, I was disliking his character more and more. We were told near the very end why he was the way he was, but then it was never explored, so I felt like we didn't actually get to ever learn what made him tick. And before we were told all I saw was a grown man unable to articulate what his own feelings were and too scared to seek comfort from more than one night stands.

As a whole, I enjoyed this book and I liked the suspense that was added in while we tried to figure out more of the mystery of the Lawless' past. There was one big shocker at the end that I did not see coming and now has me ready to scream until I can get the next book. The characters were not my favorite and I had several problems with them, but they never stopped me from enjoying the overall story. I would still recommend this book for anyone that is a fan of mysteries and hope you will be as surprised as I was by the end.

Satisfaction by Lexi Blake is an absolute must read!
As soon as I started reading, I fell in love! Brandon and Carly were two characters who were so beautifully written that I constantly kept reading to find out more and more about them and their relationship.
On top of the characters, the plot was so detailed that I always wanted to keep the book in my hands. I never wanted the book to stop. I wish the book was endless, and the voices of the characters just kept speaking to me.
This was an incredible second novel in the tantalizing new series by Lexi Blake!
4/5 Stars!

We did two reviews for Satisfaction - both are in this post.

Leigh's review:
Every time I finish a book by Lexi Blake, I waver between exhilaration and crushing disappointment. I feel as if I’ve just stepped off a roller coaster of emotions and am running top speed to get back in line to do it all over again, only to realize how long the line actually is to get to experience it once more. I adored everything about this book, except getting to the end and realizing that I now have to wait for her to write the book about the final brother to see how the saga plays out. It’s smart. It’s action packed. It’s sweet and kinky. And it’s going to drive me crazy to have to wait and find out how the Lawless story ends.

This second book in the Lawless series focuses on Brandon Lawless. In the siblings’ quest to take down their parents’ killers, their sights are set on Patricia Cain and her Martha Stewart-esque empire. But in order to get close to her, they need an “in”… and that’s where Carly comes in. As Patricia’s personal assistant and the person closest to her, Carly is pulled i to a world of deception and intrigue. The plan is originally for her to allow Brandon entrance to Patricia’s world by playing Carly’s boyfriend, but the lines between pretend and reality become blurred very quickly.

I loved Bran. He was the muscle in the group, but also the heart. He was selfless and endearing and so honest it hurt. He wanted to be loved and wanted and gave all of himself, asking very little in return. Typically when I read about those heroes that feel that the heroine deserves better than them, it makes me want to roll my eyes. But in this instance, Bran was so sincere, so damaged by his upbringing that he didn’t believe he deserved happiness although he desperately wanted it. He just made me love him and want things to work out. And Carly was perfect for him. She was innocent and sweet, a bit skeptical, but wanting to reach out and grab on with both hands when she was shown kindness. She didn’t give up on Brandon and I couldn’t help but adore that about her. She was dedicated to those she loved and would be the perfect match for a man that needed to be loved so badly.

The story was fast paced and the names of so many characters from past books waltzed their way in and out so I felt as if I was visiting old friends. And like all of Lexi Blake’s stories, it was smart and suspenseful. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, Ms. Blake comes in with a way to twist the story that I never saw coming. She is a master storyteller and I can’t wait to find out how the Lawless’ story ends. It’s sure to be just as amazing as Satisfaction was to read.

Shadow's Review:
When Brandon Lawless decides to strike out on his own to help his siblings take down his parents’ killers, he decides he isn’t going to be as ruthless as his brother Drew. When he picks someone to help break down Patricia Cain, he is honest about it. He targets her assistant, Carly Hendricks.

Carly has her own reasons for participating in the effort to bring her boss to justice. Cain is blackmailing Carly to stay on as her assistant by threatening her younger sister.

As Brandon begins working to discover Cain’s secret, he learns the biggest one is that Cain needs Carly in ways no one knows. It is Carly who makes things happen behind the scenes and on-screen and who does most of the work for the hostess. But when Carly is almost killed, the stakes become higher-and the question of whether or not Carly or Cain was the target means the entire effort is in jeopardy and Brandon discovers he has lost his heart to the beautiful woman with whom he is working. Can he and Carly find a way to ferret out Cain’s secrets while staying safe-especially with Cain’s stepson hoping Carly will sign on with him for a show of her own?

Carly is delightful. Capable, caring, and conscientious, she looks toward the future regardless of the struggles of her past. Brandon, in turn, learns from her that there is more to life than the desire for vengeance-and that with help, the past can remain behind, instead of scarring the future.

Expect some hot sex and some interesting plot twists and turns-as well as a set up for the third book in the series.

As always, author Lexi Blake focuses on the fact that family is not necessarily about blood relatives, but it is what you make it. Carly’s conversation with Ian Taggert is illuminating-and sidesplitting funny. Overall, this is a jewel in the author’s crown of contemporary romances.

Five Stars for Satisfaction. Brandon Lawless is one of the Lawless siblings. His life hasn't been easy but then none of theirs have and it's made them work even harder for what they want. What they want now is revenge. Revenge on the person responsible for killing their parents. But Brandon is taking big chances in the game of life... and he just may become the pawn. <---- That's my summary of this book. And I'm know known for writing blurbs or the like. But I will say, so far Bran is my favorite of the Lawless boys. He is H.O.T! He's determined and strong and learning that undercover work isn't as easy as it sounds. His chemistry with Carly is off the charts. They are the cutest couple. She's bet nerdy and nervous and he's a rough around the edges and total alpha male. Together they have just the right amount of spice for the reader to be more than satisfied!

The Lawless siblings have dealt with their parents’ deaths and subsequent upbringing differently, due to where they were placed in the system, in what they experienced due to that placement and what means they had to plan their revenge on a group of people that monumentally altered their lives in the worst ways possible.

In Ruthless, readers witnessed Riley Lawless put into motion his part of the plan by seducing, manipulating, and using Ellie Stratton, but in the end, Riley realized that his feelings for Ellie and her presence in his life was worth more than any information he could acquire from her as a pawn in his quest for revenge rather than his partner.

In Satisfaction, another person involved in death of the Lawless’ parents becomes the Lawless’ siblings target, and even though Drew was supposed to be on point for this phase of the plan, Bran refuses to allow another woman to be unknowingly used in their scheme, taking a risk of losing the “in” they need to take down Patricia Cane but also finding the woman who might just calm his rage and need for violence as well as help Bran to realize his past doesn’t have to define his present or destroy his future.

Lexi Blake does a fantastic job of fusing the romantic and suspenseful plot lines of the Lawless series together in such a seamless way that they exist as a single entity - both dependent on the other to move the storyline forward as well as explore how the love and support of a good woman can mean all the difference when it comes to moving on from a less than stellar past and a single-minded focus on revenge.

Bran Lawless is not like any of his siblings, which makes sense due to his experiences in foster care and his feelings of inadequacy and need for violence. He watched how everything played out between Riley and Ellie and what Riley’s lies almost cost him, so he goes about securing Carly Hendricks’ assistance in their revenge plot in an upfront and non-duplicitous way, which is absolutely the way to go because Carly had already been lied to and used by her ex-husband and continues to be manipulated by her boss, Patricia Cane.

But what Bran didn’t anticipate was wanting Carly for more than just a way in or as someone to warm his bed, and while he doesn’t believe they can have a future together due to the fact that he’s damaged goods and he doesn’t deserve her, the peace she gives him is something he finds essential to keeping his demons at bay for as long as she’ll have him.

Bran and Carly’s growing relationship as well as the plan to uncover proof of the players involved in their parents’ murder are intricately woven together and tell quite the story of loss, lust, love, and betrayal, providing readers with the necessary insight in order to understand why Bran sees himself as a lost cause and why Drew can’t let go of their plot of revenge regardless of the strain it seems to be putting on the Lawless siblings.

The chemistry between Bran and Carly and the way that they heal one another’s pasts, and Drew’s intelligence as well as his need to protect all of his siblings in any way he can are the two driving forces of Satisfaction, allowing Bran a way to recover from what happened to him and proving just how much the deaths of their parents as well as the dubious plot against them continues to wreak havoc on them and seems to twist and turn in ways none of them could have ever thought possible.

The truths revealed in Satisfaction definitely change things for the Lawless siblings, but what that means for Drew Lawless and his need for revenge is left unanswered and while there seems to be a clear path for him to follow…that path cannot be traversed without the help of an unlikely ally, and she might just be the one to knock Drew on his ass and have him living for so much more than the next phase in his plot to destroy all those involved in their parents murder.

A complimentary copy was provided via NetGalley.

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