Fit to Be Tied

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Narration: Tristan James…another hit for me! I Love his voice. The cadence was perfect, and he kept the tempo and emphasis where it was called for. I hadn’t read this series before listening, but that made no difference to understanding what was going on, even though I was at my day job. I’m beginning to think he’s always going to be a hit for me.

Story: This is the second book by Mary Calmes in this series. Its an older series, but I’ve just found this author recently, and I’m working through her library. So please bear with me. It must be read in order since the characters are the same just further into their lives.

The story starts with the two MCs partnered for 3 years. Miro was brought up in foster care as an orphan who found his chosen family in college. It’s a collage of women who have moved all over the US, but they’ll drop anything for any of the group.

Miro is the calm one of their partnership in the Marshals, and Ian is the opposite of that. He’s rash and crazy. He also owns a werewolf, Chickie Baby. Ian is sort-of an ex-special forces guy, but he still gets called for service way more than he should.

Again, the story is in Miro’s POV throughout the book. And it’s not just focused on the romance, we also learn Miro is a clothes whore! Again, Ian is called away for a while, so we get more plot, and we meet a future bad guy.

The story starts with action that doesn’t stop until the end. It has foot chases, bad guys in prison that give you the creeps, cutie twinks that get you in the feels, and two bad-ass Marshals that are figuring out how to love hard.

--ADUIOBOOK --

Once again, Tristan James outdoes himself. He takes this story and shines a light on all the deeply nuanced corners and crevices. It's a fantastic performance for a superb story!

I have one thing to say about this story: Buckle up, 'cause this ride goes from zero to a hundred sixty in three point one seconds flat!

Okay, so obviously I have more to say than that - At the beginning of the story we find ourselves back with Miro and Ian being...Miro and Ian. It's been about eight months since they've become partners in private too and their private relationship is not all kittens and rainbows...

Even though privately Miro and Ian are having some growing pains their professional relationship is the same as ever. Seriously. In the first chapter alone there's two foot chases, a roof jump, and Sam Kage being a badass. It's AWESOME!

So what do I think you need to know? The story is once again told entirely from Miro's perspective. Chickie Baby, Drake and Cabot, and Dr. Hartley all make appearances. And I really, really don't want to give anything away with this review - suffice it to say I think I said, "Holy shit!" more times than any other book this year. This was a roller coaster ride of action and emotion that I didn't want to end. Fans of All Kinds of Tied Down will not be disappointed with this installment.

“What the fuck, Ian? I’m your partner. Before anything else, I’m the guy who—”
“No!” he roared. “Before anything else you’re my life, you stupid prick!”

Bottom Line: This story grabs you by the throat and doesn't let up the grip until the final page. Packed with action, humor, scorching hot sexy times, and plenty of emotions...Fit To Be Tied was a rollicking, action packed, good time I just wanted more of!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

This is book # 2 in the Marshall series. While each book from this author can be enjoyed as a standalone novel, reading in order makes it a lot more fun!

Miro and Ian's story continues as we get into the 2nd book of the series. They are getting used to being partners in more than one sense of the word. Now roommates, they found that living together makes everything nicer.

Only hiccup in the works, besides Ian having to take off when duty calls, is that Miro wants to be married and Ian does not think they need a piece of paper. To Miro, it is a special thing to be married and he wants it more than air. Giving up Ian is not something he is willing to do, so Miro thinks he will just have to go on the way they have been.

Miro and Ian make an amazing couple! They compliment each other well and it is good to see. The other characters show up in this book as well and makes me feel good. The best part for me is that they are a solid couple, even when others try to come between them.

Title: Fit to Be Tied
Series: Marshals Book 2
Author: Mary Calmes
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: September 18, 2015
Genre(s): Male/Male U.S. Marshal Romance
Page Count: 244 pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5

This is the second book of this series. You can read it as a stand alone, but it will be so much better if you read book one, All Kinds of Tied Down, first. I love this high action fast paced series and this book was even more intense than the first. Plot The honeymoon period is over. Miro wants more of a commitment from Ian who spends far too much time deployed for Miro’s liking. Ian doesn’t see any reason to do the marriage thing. They love each other, they live together, honestly that should be enough. When an escaped prisoner is out to take Miro, things get all sort of insane, exciting, and intense. This plot has a Criminal Minds feel. So if you like that show, you will love this book. Even though Miro and Ian are struggling with their relationship, the love and passion never wains. The non stop action and subtle dry humor make this book impossible to put down. There is more in store for this high action series. I love a series that each book has a conclusion, but the story will continue. In my opinion this series could go on and on. Ian and Miro have such different characteristics. They balance one another so well. As we learn more about them, we understand why they are the way they are.

SCORES on a scale of 1-5 Stars rate each of the Following 5
Categories
PLOT: 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 5 Stars
PACING: 5 Stars
ENDING: 5 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5 Stars



Review Copy of Fit to Be Tied provided by the Dreamspinner Press for an honest Review. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club

Loved the audio!
Tristan James did a fantastic job at narrating Fit to Be Tied.