One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna (McClouds & Friends #9)
Romantic Suspense
Releases: September 25, 2012
Kensington
Reviewed by Mandi
I’m not sure how I’ve missed out on Shannon McKenna’s books. As I sat down and started reading One Wrong Move, I was totally sucked in by the hero Aaro. He is an asshole. I mean really. And if he was standing here he would totally agree with me. He actually admits it several times in the book. But, he is a very likable asshole, and you know deep down he only acts that way because he is extremely vulnerable. But on the outside he is tough. And can talk dirty in the bedroom like no one else.
I found the blurb a little misleading because it doesn’t mention that this book will have characters with Psi ability. There is a new drug on the market that gives people super human skills, like telepathy, or being able to go about unnoticed. Nina is a social worker going about her business, when her Aunt Helga shows up out of the blue and stabs her with a needle, injecting her with an unknown substance. When she wakes up, she is at the hospital and Nina starts hallucinating, seeing people as zombie figures. While she has no idea why or what was injected into her, she realizes bad guys might be after her now for some reason. What she doesn’t’ know is that the drug she was injected with is a very powerful, addictive substance, which is in high demand on the black market.
All Aaro wants to do is visit his dying, estranged aunt before she leaves this world. But he owes a big favor to his friend (which also happens to be Nina’s friend) so instead of going to hospice, he goes to play bodyguard for Nina. When he realizes she has fled the hospital with bad guys in pursuit, he kicks it up a gear and gets her to safety.
Once they are together and on the run, they sort of develop this, seize the day type mentality. When the adrenaline wears off, they look at each other with lusty gazes. Oh the sex in this book is dirty and erotic. As I mentioned earlier, Aaro is a dirty, dirty boy. The things that come out of his mouth made me blush! And some of it is so over the top it made me roll my eyes and laugh. But either way I was thoroughly entertained with these two in the bedroom.
One of my favorite things is that Nina doesn’t cower when Aaro goes all alpha on her. He can be mean, and wicked in the things he says to her. Instead of getting offended or breaking down in tears, many times Nina just laughs at him. Which totally baffles Aaro, but also breaks down his asshole shield that he has so carefully constructed allowing someone else to slowly work their way into his heart.
I didn’t love the Psi angle in this one. A drug giving regular people superpowers, plus hints that Nina and Aaro were born differently. It’s just not a favorite storyline of mine. I prefer to keep books like this straight contemporaries. I found the beginning of the book to be a little slow and confusing, but once Aaro and Nina take off together, it really picks up.
I’ll definitely be checking out Shannon McKenna’s back list. I enjoyed her voice.
Rating: B-
Giveaway Info
Shannon is giving away TWO prizes, a copy of one of her books at each blog stop on her tour AND a grand prize giveaway of a Kindle Touch!!! There are several copies of One Wrong Move, Blood and Fire, Ultimate Weapon, and Fade to Midnight up for grabs!
1) To win a book: leave a comment on this blog post to be entered to win a book. This giveaway closes September 13. (Edited to add: Open to US/Canada)
2) To win a Kindle Touch: Click the link to go to Shannon’s website and enter the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the page. A winner will be selected on September 27th. Here’s Shannon’s Website.
have been a HUGE Shannon McKenna fan……can’t wait to read this…she needs to write faster…lol
Thanks, KP! Delighted that you’re looking forward to this, and I agree about writing faster. Couldn’t agree more. Sigh.
Great to hear from you!
Shannon
I love Shannon’s storytelling. Her heroes are usually of the ass hole persuasion, but she makes them so entertaining. She matches them up with the perfect heroines, and in this case, Nina’s humor will have her holding her own, and whittling away at his armour. Can’t wait to read this story.
Yeah, Cathy, I have a weakness for those kind of heroes . . . I sort of feel as if the harder he is to tame, the bigger the payoff! It may not be realistic, but I I lose any sleep over that? ahem . . . not really!
Best of luck,
Shannon
I have been a fan since reading Behind Closed Doors. Am thrilled that there is a new release from this author.
Love your moniker, Little Lamb Lost. I’m thrilled that you’re thrilled! Hugs,
Shannon
Am a new fan and I can’t believe I didn’t find out about her sooner!! All Shannon McKenna books are on my to-read list! Thanks for the post and the awesome giveaway!!!
ehaney578 at aol dot com
I feel the same way! I was lucky enough to get an ARC of One Wrong Move and I instantly became a fan.
Have not read this author. The book sounds great!
Let me know what you think, Estella!
Best,
Shannon
You had me at “can dirty in the bedroom like no one else” :) Just added this to my Nook!!
Yes, they do love to be naughty . . .
Enjoy!
Shannon
Mandi you lucky girl!! So much great reading to come! Start with Behind Closed Doors. Instant addiction. Enjoy. She’s an autobuy for me.
Thanks for the kudos, Mary! Hope you like it, Mandi!
Best,
Shannon
Thanks for the review. I love this series and am looking forward to Aaro’s story. Thanks for the chance to win a book!
I’m so excited about Shannon’s upcoming release. I do love her McCloud books.
Thanks for the review! That will go into my tbr pile! I’m a huge pnr fan! Always looking for new authors, so, yay me! I just found your page today, and I want to say Thanks!!
Yo, to Karen Jane and April! So glad you’re about to discover me! Yay! Nice to know that I haven’t saturated the market . . . or even close!
BEst,
Shannon
All of McKenna’s heros are assholes. Oddly two books before this one, the hero (Kevin) was sort of a wimp. I like the jerk characters better, I think.
Wimp? Kev McCloud? Gee . . . (smiling)
I guess everything is relative, and my own point of view is kind of a singular one.
Anyhow, I’d be curious to know what you thought of Aaro. He’s pretty much the harshest of them all, except for maybe Nick.
Good luck on the contest!
Shannon
I am a long time Shannon McKenna fan, but I just realized that I missed Blood and Fire (can’t believe I missed it!). I have all the other books beginning with Behind Closed Doors. Have updated TBR list and made sure I’m getting Shannon’s newsletter!
Missed B&F? That’s terrible! Do something!
Good luck on the contest, excuse my silliness,
Shannon
Alright, I am intrigued. I love a hero that is tough and crispy on the outside but a tender vittle on the inside. And dirty, funny sex in a story is great! I actually love the psi books with the evil master plots. And I watch alien visitation shows on tv too! So now you know my mentality. Thanks for the giveaway! jepebATverizonDOTnet
Glad you are intrigued? Aaro is both crunchy and chewy, I assure you. Glad you like the psi angle, because the book I’m writing now has it, too!
Best,
Shannon
These books sound so good! I am glad I heard about this author here!
Hope you enjoy, Tori!
Shannon
I would love to win this book! Ive read everything she has written. Awesome author.
Thanks, Sherry! How wonderful to hear.
Best, and good luck
Shannon
I love Shannon McKenna’s books and have read them all. Winning her latest would make my day!
As you made mine with your nice comments! Good luck!
Shannon
I am so excited for this book to come out!!! I have read every McCloud Brother book…all 8!!! I love the way Shannon McKenna writes, it is so easy to read. I have read almost all of her other books as well!! And i cant wait for the next 2 McCloud brothers books. Keep up the great writing!!!
Thanks so much! I’ll do my best, for your sake! Good luck on the contest!
Best,
Shannon
Very nice review. I’d like to read the book.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hope you do, bn! All best to you, and good luck!
Shannon
I just got done reading all of the McCloud brothers series and I love her voice as well! Would love to win :)
You have just a couple more weeks to do a McKenna detox before you can read ONE WRONG MOVE. Good luck with the contest!
I just finished Blood and Fire, and have read all of Shannon’s books. The McClouds are my favorite, especially the first 5. I’m looking forward to reading this one and I’m hoping the next one will be about the sexy detective from Blood and Fire!
Hi, Deanne, no sexy detective yet, you will have to wait one more book. Next will be Miles! Wish me luck with that story, it’s a doozy.
Best,
Shannon
Shannon Mckenna’s books are ” auto-buys” for me and have been since I read “Hot Night” !! I just wish all her Alpha males lived in my town!
My favorite book is “Ultimate Weapon”-Val is so yummy!
Hi, Beth! Gosh, if they all lived in one town, it might be a little crowded. Just think of all the testosterone flying around . . .
Thanks again, and good luck!
Best,
Shannon
I definitely want to read this! I recently discovered Shannon McKenna’s books and enjoyed them.
I am a huge fan of Shannon McKenna and have been for years she is a must read for me!
So glad to hear it! Thanks, Lee! Good luck!
Best,
Shannon
I am a bug fan and this book sounds great!
Oops big not bug!
Love her books, great contest thanks whoo, hot cover
Havre a great weekend allL
Hi, Martha! Hope you enjoy it,
Best,
Shannon
I read three or four of the McCloud Brothers books and the guys were definitely all alpha-holes. That was fine with me but I often found the heroines just didn’t measure up. If this one has a strong heroine then I’m sure I will love it.
Hope so, Jen! Good luck on the contest!
All best,
Shannon
I love Shannon’s McCloud series and I love her heroes! Can’t wait to read One Wrong Move!
I have not read one of Shannon’s books in years and would like to give her another chance!
I have read all of Shannon McKenna’s book and I love the McClouds and friends! They are all kick-ass and the women they end up with can give it right back. I am eagerly awaiting this release.
Thanks for the lovely comments, Tessa!
Shannon
Thanks for a great review! Sounds like something I”d like :)
Would love to read more from the author.
I’d love to win this book. I’m always looking for a different take on the paranormal, or urban fantasy and this would certainly make my day.
Ohhhh! Sounds good! I have a book from this author in my TBR pile– must move it to the top!
Sounds good, but lots of book before it, must check that
They don’t really need to be read in order, but it’s a bit more fun that way, I think. Good luck!
Shannon
I love the McCloud brothers series and I have been looking forward to Alex’s novel for some time!!
Asshole hero and uncowed heroine?? I am so there!
Thanks for this opportunity!! I love how Miss McKenna writes her alpha heroes!!
This sounds great. Thanks for sharing!!
I haven’t heard of this author either but it sounds right up my alley :-) Definitely count me in!
smaccall AT comcast.net
It looks like a story I would enjoy. Thanks for the giveaway!
Haven’t read this author yet, but sonds like I need to check her out :)
I’d love to read this book. It sounds really entertaining.
I have never read any of her books before. I would love to read this book. It sounds very good.
I can’t wait to read this one!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love, love Shannon’s books! I have read them all and can’t wait to read this new one. Thanks for the chance.
Thanks, Martha! Delighted to hear it! good luck!
Shannon
Shannon McKenna is a new to me author but I am very interested, this book does look really good. I really want to find out exactly what makes Aaro such an A-hole, I tend to like those characters probably too much, lol. Thanks so much for the review & bringing this series to my attention.
June
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
Hey June. SO pleased to have blogged here and come in contact with all these new readers! Enjoy Aaro, and happy reading! Good luck on the contest!
Shannon
Shannon is a new Author for me but not for long. I just put all her McCloud series on my TRL. I loved all the blurbs. I’m also looking forward to reading One Wrong Move. Thanks for the opportunity.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
Thanks for putting me on your list, Carol! Good luck!
Shannon
Zowie, what a lot of comments. How did I miss all of this? I guess I didn’t keep checking back long enough! THanks for all the great comments, people. Good luck to everyone with the contest, and I hope you enjoy the book when you read it! Please do let me know!
Hugs to all, Shannon
I had the wonderful opportunity of reading an ARC of One Wrong Move, and like Mandi, I had never read the previous books in the series. After reading her newest one, I am definitely purchasing the first and working my way through…I only wish it was enough to tide me over until the next new release, but her writing is so good I’ll probably finish them in a week! LOL.
Mandi, I’m glad you’ve joined the McKenna bandwagon. I noticed you also read some Sylvia Day. Yay :)
Yes, I’m enjoying both authors!