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Provoke You (Cole Brothers Series) Kindle Edition

by Diana A. Hicks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

Ela and Matt's Story

Grumpy Bodyguard and Sunshine Hotel Heiress fight for their lives in this forbidden bodyguard romance

Hotel heiress Ela LeBlanc is ready to take control of her life. Waking up handcuffed to a former Marine and then hearing the news of her step-dad's plans to sell her Mom’s hotel is just the wake-up call she needs.

With only thirty days to prove he has no claim on the property, Ela has to enlist the help of her sexy as sin bodyguard. When things take a dangerous turn, and Matt becomes the only person she can trust, she can't help but wonder... can she trust him with her heart?

Former Marine Matt Cole came to New Orleans for a fresh start, a chance to make amends. After accepting a job as the chief of security for a wealthy hotelier, he quickly realizes that life in the Big Easy is anything but.

Matt's greatest challenge is keeping his distance from the tempting Ela, his boss's gorgeous and very off limits step-daughter. Surviving Ela is just the beginning. As events unfold, it becomes clear that it's not just his heart on the line, but their lives.

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"This book was crazy good! Provoke You would have been an entertaining Contemporary Romance, but the heavy dose of suspense makes this book EVEN better in my book." - GA Book LoversX


"This novel was terrific. I was immediately drawn into the story's mind blowing intrigue and the suspense and twists that follow are intense." - Julie, Goodreads Reviewer


"Smart and sexy are a good look for what is shaping up to be a sizzling series." - Isha, I Love Books

"Provoke me is a fabulous suspense filled read that will pull you in from the very start. I couldn't put this one down." - Becky Wise, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer


"A definite must read book. I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end." - Sweet Treats Book Blog

"The action and drama and mystery had me on the edge and needing to get to the end to know how it all turned out. It was just so good!" - Mari Loves Books Blog

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Y9QM3JK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HMG, Inc. (December 16, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 267 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Diana A. Hicks

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Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and science-fiction romance.

When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.

Praise for Diana A. Hicks:

"Hicks' first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense...A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance." - Kirkus Reviews

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I can’t put this series down! This was book 5. Marine/bodyguard. Strong female character. These guys are just something else! Fantastic reads!
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  • Sapphyria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic and Psychological Suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
    Provoke You is the second book in the Cole Brothers series by Diana A. Hicks. I was in awe over how the author described Ela LeBlanc's character as a fun-loving but drunk hotel heiress turned clean and (almost) sober while adding a horrible psychological twist. She meets Marine Matt Cole after a slip off of the wagon and discovers he is interviewing with her dad. His mission upon meeting Ela's dad is to get Ela out of the country and to Paris where her mother is at. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned and Matt finds himself involved more heavily than planned, Ela becomes a target in someone's dark and deadly games, and in order to try and salvage her life, Ela must lean on one person she hasn't seen in ages.

    Matt, on the other hand, did not sign up for Ela LeBlanc 101 yet here he is. His only intention was to ace the chief of security position but winds up a bodyguard/babysitter for his new boss. As the target on Ela continues to grow, Matt must stay close to her but far enough away he doesn't act on the feelings coursing through him. When their feelings for each other finally collide, Matt knows he'll do anything to protect her....Until she relapses and he realizes that the similarities to his past are too much for him to handle.

    I want to gush about this story so much but my gushing and elaborate discussion will ruin it for everyone who hasn't read the book. So, we will have to settle for me stating that this book is a romantic suspense but there is psychological suspense, as well. Ela is a wonderful character who made mistakes but is trying to clean up her act. Her dad does not give the benefit of any doubt and deliberately condescending and purposely does things to Ela that he knows hurt her. Matt is a former military man who take some time to show us who he is and what he's made of but when he gets there...Wow! His character is wonderful, too. Neither character are perfect but they are pretty perfect for each other. I love their chemistry and spark.

    Both characters are strong and written with realism. I was engaged in the story long before I began reading chapter one, since the synopsis in the book intrigued me. The book flows along perfectly paced, had a wonderful plot, side stories, and secondary characters (Kitt and Casey are fantastic sidekicks to Matt). I could not put Provoke You down. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

    I was provided a copy of this book to read.
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  • Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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    Provoke me is a fabulous suspense filled read that will pull you in from the very start. I couldn't put this one down. I love Matt. He just has this way about him that you will love so much. Then there is Ela, she is far too trusting yet strong at the same time. After everything that Ela goes through she is one tough cookie. Matt and Ela just have this chemistry that you can feel from the very start. I love how much Matt tries to protect Ela and teaches her to fight back. All I have to say is hang on and enjoy the ride where Ela and Matt are concerned.
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  • Lilly's Book World
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
    Oh, how I love this series! This seems to be the tag line for all my reviews for Diana Hicks’ books. All is justified when you have an amazing author, that brings the readers great characters and a suspenseful plot.

    In „Provoke You” we have another Cole brother – Matt. He meets Ela LeBlanc in ... less than honorable circumstances (for her) and somehow ends up accepting her step-father’s offer to see her to Paris, in exchange for a job as head of security for the LeBlanc empire. Little did he expect to get tangled into a family affair that puts Ela’s life in danger multiple times. Things are not always what they seem and the two needs to join forces to find answers.

    Both characters are amazingly well built, each with his or her baggage to carry. Matt learns to see past Ela’s Intagram profile and he likes what he finds. She, on the other hand seems to give him only trouble, until she understands that only with his protection she can defend what is hers. Their relationship builds reasonably fast and I like that Matt keeps his professional attitude until he no longer considers necessary (though I wonder what would have happened if the outcome was different...). I’m being vague, but you’ll understand what I mean after reading the story.

    Honorable mention for Kitt and Chase. They are a delight! So strong, yet full of crazy ideas.

    Alcohol addiction is present in many forms. Ela is fighting her dependence at every step, until one good reason comes along. Matt has his own demons and seeing Ela drunk brings back memories he wants to keep locked and fears he is not yet willing to face. The author underlines, with her story, that everyone needs to find strength and reasons to move forward. Together, we can do it :)

    I may see one glitch in the perfect book that „provoke You” is: Matt’s past comes back to haunt him, but I cannot seem to find the conclusion of this story. Maybe we will find out at some point in the series, but for now it doesn’t make much sense to me. Still, this is not a good reason to decrease my rating.

    Let’s conclude, shall we? A great plot, great characters with interesting backstories and an amazing writing. I am loving this series so far! Book 3 will be out January 13th and I cannot wait to share my thoughts with you guys :) So hurry up and catch up with the series until then.
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  • Danielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy good romantic suspense!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
    This book was crazy good! I am not sure what I was expecting when I picked it up, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. I have not read the first book in the Cole Brothers series, but you can bet your britches that I will be because not only was this book extremely well written, but it kept me on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE TIME!

    Matt is like fine wine, you have to give him time to open up, but could you expect anything less from a formal military man with a few skeletons in his closet trying to get a new job? Ela is a party girl that loves just sailing through life without any expectations, right?! These two get along as well as water and ice but when they wake up handcuffed together, it starts something that will rock their entire worlds.

    Provoke You would have been an entertaining Contemporary Romance, but the heavy dose of suspense makes this book EVEN better in my book. There is something shady going on, can Ela and Matt figure it out and then walk out of each others lives? Read the book to find out- it is totally worth it and 5 outta 5 stars in my book!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans
    Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2022
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    How can you not like a story that is based in New Orleans! This book had a lot of action and a little bit of mystery as well as being a romance. I am going to look for the books that may have some of the characters from this one in it.
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