Edge of Midnight (McClouds & Friends #4) in Romance Series Lists

Feb 07, 2008 Auntee rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romantic-suspense, brothers-sisters

This book tells the story of Sean McCloud, youngest of the four McCloud brothers, whose stories were told previously in "Standing in the Shadows" and "Out of Control".

Sean and his brothers were raised by their paranoid and delusional widowed father in the backwoods of Washington state. Older brothers Davy and Connor and friend Seth Mackey ("Behind Closed Doors") have all settled down with wives and are starting families of their own. But Sean's life seems to be on hold. He has never gotten over This book tells the story of Sean McCloud, youngest of the four McCloud brothers, whose stories were told previously in "Standing in the Shadows" and "Out of Control".

Sean and his brothers were raised by their paranoid and delusional widowed father in the backwoods of Washington state. Older brothers Davy and Connor and friend Seth Mackey ("Behind Closed Doors") have all settled down with wives and are starting families of their own. But Sean's life seems to be on hold. He has never gotten over the supposed suicide death of his identical twin brother Kevin 15 years ago. Nothing seems to hold his interest for long; not his various jobs or any one woman. His brothers refer to him as a "man slut" due to his prolific and shallow love life. They want him to find the kind of happiness they now enjoy with their own wives and to stop drifting thru life.

But the only woman that meant anything to Sean was his teenaged girlfriend Liv, who he cruelly dumped in order to save her life.

Sean has kept tabs on Liv for all these years, and surprisingly comes in contact with her again. He discovers that she is back in Washington and owns a bookstore that is torched by a crazed stalker who Liv refers to as "T-Rex".

Although she doesn't want to trust him, Sean convinces Liv that she needs protection until the stalker is captured, and she reluctantly lets him help her when her parents seem less than interested in believing or helping her.

Sean and Liv are on the run after the stalker makes an attempt on her life and Sean saves her. This attempt is tied into Kevin's death. Before Kevin died, he gave a note and a sketchbook to Liv to deliver to Sean. The note gives clues about a person that Kevin thought was trying to kill him. Kevin was participating in a neurological research project called the "Midnight Project" led by a diabolical doctor named Chris Osterman. The people conducting the project knew that Liv had the notebook, and want it back and her dead because they think she knows too much.

While on the run, Sean and Liv's love re-ignites with a passion, with numerous steamy encounters. But both Sean and Liv have some insecurities about themselves. Sean can't believe that a person of his background is good enough for a rich refined woman like Liv, while Liv can't believe what a charismatic and experienced man like Sean would want with a less than svelte, boring book store owner like herself.

All the characters from the previous McCloud books are back, including Seth & Raine, Margot & Davy, Erin & Connor, Miles & Cindy (Who have major roles), Tamara, and even Nick Ward has a cameo. Sean reminded me a lot of his brother Connor: witty, sometimes arrogant or overbearing, but also sweet and vulnerable, and Liv knew just how to handle him--they were great together! This book was fantastic, kept me on the edge, and the last 30 pages had some truly gruesome moments. But the ending was worth it, and I had tears in my eyes. Of all the McCloud brothers books, this one may be my new favorite. 5 stars. ...more

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Jun 01, 2009 Miss Kim rated it it was amazing

Shelves: cops-military-bodyguards, romantic-suspense, 2009

I absolutely loved Edge of Midnight, which is number four in the Mccloud & Friends Series. You definitely need to read these in order!

Kev McCloud committed suicide 15 years ago by driving his truck off of a cliff. Everyone thought he’d gone insane like their father had. It was a tough blow to the entire clan, especially Kev’s twin, Sean.

I’ve been anticipating Sean’s story since his brother, Conner’s, book, ,Behind Closed Doors. He’s looks like a fallen angel, and is so charming and funny that no I absolutely loved Edge of Midnight, which is number four in the Mccloud & Friends Series. You definitely need to read these in order!

Kev McCloud committed suicide 15 years ago by driving his truck off of a cliff. Everyone thought he’d gone insane like their father had. It was a tough blow to the entire clan, especially Kev’s twin, Sean.

I’ve been anticipating Sean’s story since his brother, Conner’s, book, ,Behind Closed Doors. He’s looks like a fallen angel, and is so charming and funny that no one can resist him. He loves women. All ages, shapes, colors. He is the classic wam-bam-thank-you-mam bad boy that we cannot seem to say no to. However, prior to Kev’s death, he falls for Liv, one of Kev’s good friends. No one else matters now. Liv is the virginal good girl that has been stifled by her overbearing parents (read: mother) her entire life. She’s 18 when she meets Sean and falls hard, over a period of a month. He feels the same way. But one day, out of the blue he turns cold and dumps her and runs her away from him. She is devastated, and leaves the state to go to college. Kev dies the same day.

She leave town and has no idea her good friend Kev is dead. Sean drove her away from him over something that Kev told him, in order to protect her. She has no idea of this. Sean is devastated. Sean threw himself into life full force. He joins the service, he gets himself into all kinds of dangerous situations, trying to fight the demons inside. He can’t stop thinking about Liv or his dead brother, Kev. Every anniversary of his brother’s death he goes out and gets so hammered his brothers have to follow him around to make sure he doesn’t hurt himself or land in jail. We first see Sean in this book waking up after this night. It is slightly humorous situation as he tries to piece the night together.

Present day: Liv is being stalked by a very twisted sicko that may have had something to do with Kev’s death. Sean has kept track of Liv all these years, however she doesn’t know that. He has never stopped loving her. She still too loves him, but is still scarred over his abrupt dismissal. They end up thrown together after the stalker burns down Liv’s place of business, and Sean happens to be in town and goes to see if she is ok.

It makes me sick to learn what could have happened to Kev. Was he just a piece of meat in some psycho’s experiment? We’re talking drugs, restraints, brain control, etc. I think this is the best book of the series so far.

This book has mildly explicit loves scenes with some dominance.
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Jan 05, 2009 Robin Covington rated it it was amazing

Sean McCloud is a little off kilter, sexy, outrageous, and full of regret. I just love Shannon's books. I do not buy many books because I read so quickly - But I have bought every single one of her books - even if I read the library copy already. ...more

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Sep 21, 2009 Stephanie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: steamy-romantic-suspense, shannon-mckenna

It took me FOREVER to read this book, but not because it wasn't good. It was fantastic! Sean is my favorite brother of the bunch.

I am going to take a McKenna break now. I need a bit of a break from the intense thrill ride that the first 4 books have taken me on!

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