The Buckhorn Brothers: Sawyer & Morgan by Lori Foster

The Buckhorn Brothers series consists of five books: Sawyer, Morgan, Gabe, Jordan, and Casey. I've only finished the first two, but let me just say this: I want to be BFFs with all of them. You know, if they were real. (Minor technicality.) Their relationship and camaraderie is something I could totally get behind.

About Sawyer:

"Sawyer Hudson, the only doctor in Buckhorn County, took it upon himself to rescue the beautiful but enigmatic woman who came literally crashing into his life. Though he knew he should keep things platonic and professional, around her his body had other ideas. And his heart was no more cooperative. Honey Malone was on the run, fleeing a dangerous predator, when she lost control of her car, drove into a lake - and found herself up to her neck in breathtaking men. After the brothers nursed her through her injuries, she tried to leave, but she hadn't bargained on their stubborn protectiveness. Or the passionate bond that tied her to Sawyer."

This was a super charming, fun, quick read. Let me confess: I am a sucker for tortured souls and Honey played a great part. As it was the first Lori Foster book I've read and therefore didn't know quite what I was getting into, I was afraid that it was going to turn into another Colters' Woman. Let's just say I'm glad it did not go anywhere near that line debauchery. (And that's another review for another time.)

About Morgan:

"Morgan Hudson commanded a lot of respect as Buckhorn's biggest, baddest sheriff. How one petite city woman could turn him on his head was a mystery, not to mention being downright aggravating. But Misty Malone did just that, and Morgan couldn't wait 'til she went back where she belonged... But then he discovered why she'd come in the first place. Misty Malone had hoped to take refuge with her sister, who'd just married into a family of sinfully attractive brothers. They all treated her like gold— all but one. Morgan seemed to think she was some sort of femme fatale, out to seduce his brothers. But seduction was the last thing on her mind. Foremost was the baby she was secretly carrying. And then, how to avoid the sexual sparks flying between her and Morgan."

In addition to tortured souls, I'm a bit of a sucker for big, hulking men. The taller and wider, the better. Morgan, in that regard, was perfect. Tall and built and scowling most of the time, but, naturally, with a heart of gold. Actually, if I had one complaint, it was that the brothers are all almost too good. Men like this just don't exist! (If they do, I'd like their number. Like, yesterday.) If I had a second complaint, it'd be that I'm not a fan of "secret babies." Still, Ms. Foster manages to pull both off and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

I hate to say that I felt like Morgan's story dragged just a teeny tiny bit, 'cause honestly, I don't know if it really did drag, or if it was just my perception from having my reading broken up into short little pieces here and there. However, the last half more than made up for any perceived dragging. It was super cute. And, Lori Foster? She's got the sexual tension thing down to a wonderful art form.

I suppose you could call these a perfect beach read, however I don't think I've read anything other than magazines while at the beach. Because it's too distracting. Also? I'm not a beach person. However, I will say that these are the perfect stay-up-all-night-'cause-it's-so-effing-hot-you-can't-sleep books. That I would know a little something about.