Some lines are meant to be crossed…
One explosive device was all it took to turn Holt Cunningham from ass-kicking Marine to IT technician. Hell, he’s still not over it. So when the cute little strawberry blonde at the bar asks him to kiss her, Holt can’t resist the temptation of a sexy distraction. Before he knows it, she’s blown his mind…and then skipped out the next morning.
Lydia Thomas never expected things with Holt to go quite that far, but oh, it was worth it. After being far too good for way too long, she was ready to be bad. Except that there’s that tiny detail that Lydia kept to herself—Holt just spent the night doing naughty things…with his best friend’s little sister.
One night isn’t nearly enough. But with his friendship on the line, how far will Holt go in order to claim what’s his?
"Jen McLaughlin/Diane Alberts is just one of those authors you can rely on to bring you a hot sexy read." --Nicola, Goodreads
"Diane has made me squeeing with this hot panty-melting and swoon-worthy book." --Michelle, Goodreads
"Be still my nerdy heart...Oh how I loved this book." --Rachel, Goodreads
4 Stars
She'd known that underneath those glasses was a bad boy who knew exactly what to do with a good girl like her.
4.5 - "If you'll knock, I'll let you in." Stars!
Diane Alberts Shillings Agency series has so far offered up the good, the mediocre and the pretty damn special. Taking What’s His definitely falls in the latter category for me. In fact, I would even go as fast as to say that Holt Cunningham has just e ...more
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"Geeks were the dirtiest, freakiest, sexiest men of them all. Hands down. And this guy might be the king of them all."
Jen McLauglin/Diane Alberts has always been one of those authors that I instantly one-click and is on my auto ...more
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Merged review:
4 Doctor Who stars
Bloody loved Holt!
This was a great addition to this series, and a definite improvement on the last one IMO.
Holt Cunningham finds himself on his usual trail, following a day at the Shill ...more
Jen McLaughlin/Diane Alberts is just one of those authors you can rely on to bring you a hot sexy read. Taking What's His is another great addition to her Shillings Agency series, and brings us Holt Cunningham; a dirty-talking, bespectacled, dominant man with a vulnerable side.
When Holt meets Lydia ...more
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by Kim
Oh my God. I’m in love with a Gamma. Holt Cunningham is a thick-rimmed black glasses, plaid shirt wearing Clark Kent. He’s former military with a dark, tragic past. He’s a guy who’s up for one-night stands, but doesn’t do sleepovers or commitment. He’s ...more
From time to time, I like to pick up an Entangled Brazen book as a palette cleanser. They are short, sexy and a lot of fun to read. When I found out that Holt, the main character in this book, was a nerd, I was all over it. Sure enough, I got out of Taking What's His exactly what I wanted : a fun an ...more
4 stars..............
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Taking What's His by Diane Alberts is a fun contemporary romance. Ms. Alberts has delivered a well-written book. I love the outstanding cast of characters she has created. Holt meets Lydia at a bar. Lydia didn't realize who Holt was until it was too late. Lydia and Holt's story is full of drama, hum ...more
This sexy romance, book four in the Shillings Agency series but easily read as a standalone is the story of Holt and Lydia. Holt suffers from PTSD, physical as well as emotional symptoms from an IED explosion that ended his military career and has resulted in his new job in IT at the Shillings secur ...more
Holt Cunningham has a lot of baggage. After an explosive device turned his world upside down, he gave up being a Marine and became an IT Technician at Shillings. Even though he tries to live a normal life, nightmares and headaches would still visit him at times. Meeting the strawberry-blondie who as ...more
My Thoughts:
Taking What's His, by Diane Alberts, was such a fun, flirty, and fantabulous read! Not to mention steamy, sexy, and downright drool worthy! If you are in the mood for a fast-paced, erotic, and sizzling, sensual, and swoon-worthy escape, this is the perfect read for you!
A year ago Holt Cu ...more
Okay, when the opening letter from the author states this: “This one goes to all the Whovians out there. And if you’re not one yet…what are you waiting for? Join the dark side. We have cookies, bowties, and fezzes.” I know that I have a great book in my hands. And I did have a great book in my hands ...more
Holt Cunningham and Lydia Thomas had never met before. They have someone in common, her older brother is Holt's best friend. Is it a lie if she does not tell him?
Holt and Lydia are explosive right from the start. Where he was just sitting, drowning his sorrows in a bar and then she kisses him. You h ...more
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This is the 4th book in this wonderful series by Diane Albert's and I can honestly say it is my favorite one so far...
This is Holt and Lydia's story and its a doozy.....Holt works for Cooper at Shillings Agency. He is a bit of a IT geek (eve ...more
This book has my favorite type of hero: a nerdy wounded warrior. The Shillings Agency series just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see what the author has in store for us next! ...more
I LOVED this book. Just like I love every Diane Alberts/Jen McLaughlin book I read. She can seriously do no wrong in my book! ...more
So Holt has major issues and injuries from war. He doesn’t think he’s good for anyone, but especially Lydia. He falls for Lydia without knowing that’s what happened the first night he meets her. Then pushes her aways and gives her tons of mixed signals when he finds out she’s his BFF’s little sister ...more
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Originally posted on Adria's Romance Reviews
Former Marine Holt Cunningham spends his days as an IT technician and his nights picking up random women to help him dull the nightmares that plague him. It’s the same routine every time, un ...more
Nerdy review alert.
“Geeks were the dirtiest, freakiest, sexiest men of them all. Hands down. And this guy might be the king of them all.”
Be still my nerdy heart. That may be my favourite line from this book. It’s so perfect for Holt. Oh how I loved this book. As a lifelong Whovian (and if you don’t ...more
3.5 stars
This was a pretty sweet romance.
Lydia was alright. Not the most intriguing character, but decently written and not annoying.
Holt was adorable. Not quite the hero I had been expecting, but I'm glad. He was sweet, haunted, not good at speaking but excellent at showing, and protective without ...more
Lydia Thomas never expected that Holt Cunningham would take her home the night she met him in the bar. She never told him who she was but she knew he was her brother’s best friend whom she never really met. Holt was a love them and leave them type of guy. What he went through as a Marine has left hi ...more
Lydia Thomas never expected that Holt Cunningham would take her home the night she met him in the bar. She never told him who she was but she knew he was her brother’s best friend whom she never really met. Holt was a love them and leave them type of guy. What he went through as a Marine has left hi ...more