A good romance with an interesting plot. good writing. Thanks!

DNF at 67%.

Oh Elle Casey, it's not you it's me. Your books are like Marmite for me, I either love them or I hate them. This one was doing so well and then Thibault went and spoilt it.

Tamika (Mika) Cleary is a book-keeper for a Russian mobster, she is on her way to the Police station when she takes a wrong turn down a one-way street and mows down Thibault Delacroix. Their heated exchanges about whose fault it was take a backseat when Thibault realises that Mika is going into labour, much to her surprise.

Alone, with no friends and no-one to trust, Mika reluctantly turns to Thibault and the Bourbon Street Boys, but she won't hand over the evidence she has on her former boss - that's her insurance.

As I say, this started well, Mika is totally shocked by giving birth and is trying to plan her escape from New Orleans, but stuck wearing a hospital gown and with her car having been towed she has limited options. Thibault has a superman complex and wants to save everyone, although he swears Mika is too much like his sister Toni for him to ever want a relationship with her, he struggles with his feelings for Mika.

But then it starts. Thibault is helping Mika because he wants to, he practically forces his help on her, and yet he also demands that she tells him everything. Over and over again. He bullies, he uses emotional blackmail, he exploits Mika's love for her son, he sulks, he insists she needs him but he can't help her (with an implied "at all") unless she tells him everything and gives him the codes to her secret files. He insists she trust him but seems incapable of trusting her. I got increasingly angry and when I feel compelled to throw my Kindle on the floor in rage it's time to DNF.

I'm sorry Elle Casey and I promise I won't request any more books by you from NetGalley. I say bully, you say bossy; I say doormat, you say in need of help from a big strong man.

Thibault has always been my favorite Bourbon Street Boy. Silly, strong, and a real gentleman to the guys' wives and kids. He is like a gentle giant but his sister, Toni, has labeled him Superman and the name will stick forever. Tamika has been stuck in a world of Russian mobsters and has been forced to live her life day by day hoping she survives.

I loved it so much. It's a must read.

I have been waiting for this book ever since I read the last page of the previous book - and believe me, waiting that long wasn't easy. When I bought the first book of the series in December, I read it - and went back to download the next. And the next. And then the wait began. And it was hard. Fortunately I found "Shine not burn" by Elle Casey that turned out to be as funny and witty and gripping and page-turning in its own way as the books of the "Bourbon Street Boys" - Series but nevertheless I just couldn't wait for this book to get out.
Was it worth the wait? Hell, yessss....
From the first page on, this book got me and kept me glued to my reader till the very last page. I laughed and cried and I was upset and I was afraid and I was furious and - I loved every single page.
When Mika takes the wrong turn, this may just turn out to be the right direction, despite it being a one-way-street. in the other direction. And, well, despite the man she just hit with her car. Yes, even though every thing might turn out to be just the right thing and the right direction, no matter how bad it looks.
Unfortunately her up-to-now-but-not-any-longer employer didn't get the message and things get really bad but with Thibault at her side, how could Mika go wrong?
Fortunately the guys from Bourbon Street Security have some experience dealing with bad guys and when Thibault realizes that Mika is in danger he won't stop till she is safe.
Another wonderful book in a great series that just priveds the perfect mix of fun and action spiced with a lot of romance - I love it!

I really enjoyed this novel. The heroine Mika was funny, damaged but ultimately a survivor. I loved her inner dialogue. I loved the hero Thibault, he was strong, caring and funny. I loved how the two met and as unbelievable as it was I loved the way Thibault jumped right in to help Mika. I love how the story developed and was surprised by all the twists and turns. I love that Mika and Thibault were able to rise above everything and come together. I really enjoyed this novel and will be looking into reading other novels by this author. It is not necessary to read the previous books in the series but it is nice to catch up with previous characters in the other novels. I really enjoyed this novel and would highly recommend it.

The final book in th Bourbon St. Boys does not disappoint. This time it's Thibaults story and although can be read as a standalone it helps to have read the previous books if only to meet up with all the other great characters again.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, others have done the synopsis a lot better than I could but some have ruined book by giving away too many spoilers with the potential of ruining the ending, therefore all I will say is this is an entertaining and immensely readable book.
Thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book

I really enjoy The Bourbon Street Boy series by Elle Casey. This the the 4th one and Thibault is our hero. It starts with our heroine Tamika sneaking out on her Russian mob boss to visit the cops without him knowing and the story takes off from there. I wasn't sure exactly what was happening since Tamika kept yelling and was rude and not very smart at all. I was hoping it was an act of some kind but it wasn't. She has to be in my top 5 of worst heroines I've read. Ever! The way she acted and spoke to Thibault, ugh! I couldn't get past it. There was nothing about her for him to like or be attracted to. He deserved a better match...
The story was not much and the romance is almost non existent.
Not something I would read again or recommend. Hoping the next one is better

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Nellie Rivera's review
Mar 22, 2017 · edit

it was ok

I am so disappointed, I waited and waited for this book to come out. I am so happy that I have kindle unlimited and I could read book for free, because had I spent money on this I would have been pissed. I have purchased the three previous books, and loved them, this one sucked. I hated Mika, and Thibault deserved a better person. Mika was thoughtless, self-centered, and an idiot. I didn't like story line either, to think that we the read this and believe this is ludicrous, I know that this is fiction, but still, too many ridiculousnes. Not knowing you are pregnant, not knowing that Alexei was acting for 5 years!!! Come on!!! I can not believe that Thibault would leave his family and friends for this person he did not even know, for her to be OK with that shows how horrible a person she was, and when he is sticking his neck out and his team, she is still holding back info, and gets angry at him for not understanding why she won't leave a supposedly very dangerous situation, and putting not only her life but her baby's, and his teams life who is also his family until she knows about Alexei. I can understand helping her, but no not the rest. For Mika to allow him to abandon everything for her, is cruel. I also wish we would have read more about the others, they were the only redeemable part in all this. I love the Bourbon Street Boys, I am sad that this was a total waste of time for me, I want that time back.

Another great read in the The Bourbon Street Boys series. To be honest, this was not book in the series. I still enjoyed it and Love Elle Casey!

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this! I didn't know very much about it at all going in to it, but I am so glad that that wasn't the case because I feel it made me enjoy it all the more. I won't say anything too specific about the plot in case this review gets posted online and I spoil the reveal for someone, but there is a twist at the beginning of the book that I definitely did not see coming!! (Although maybe I just missed the clues). Either way, the whole knight-in-shining-armour is always a winner for me, and this was no different. It was great to see a female protagonist that wasn't totally perfect for a change. She had a past and she got caught up in bad things, and different to things you normally see in this genre. It was pretty easy reading in the sense that it didn't require too much thought to figure out the plot line, but remained thrilling. Would totally recommend.

I was happy that Thibault got his happily ever after finally. However of all the Bourbon Street Boys books, this was my least favorite. Simply because it didn't have as much action as the other. With that being said, I did enjoy the quick whit that both Thibault and Tamika had. In their situation if it was at least a little comical then they would probably be crying. The beginning of the book was the best. You have to read Wrong Turn, Right Direction just for that alone.

Wasn't sure how Elle Casey was gonna match Toni's story, but she did good. I enjoyed the story and kind of figured out the twist at the end. Seemed a little fast, but a lot of her stories are.

This was another winner for this series. The main characters worked perfectly with the set up of fated meeting and then the needed attraction and feeling of protection for her. Add in the complex situation of a little one happening, the russian mob and being an informant ...and you have a quick paced story.

Thibault has always been my favorite Bourbon Street Boy. Silly, strong, and a real gentleman to the guys' wives and kids. He is like a gentle giant but his sister, Toni, has labeled him Superman and the name will stick forever. Tamika has been stuck in a world of Russian mobsters and has been forced to live her life day by day hoping she survives. A crazy opening scene has us questioning her sanity but all becomes obvious a few chapters in when Thibault becomes Superman. This was probably the craziest book in the series but I love where Casey took the story. A truly suspenseful story, with a bit of comic relief and a few hunky men made this an unforgettable addition to the Bourbon Street series. I think this might be the last one in the series as everyone has gotten their story, unless new guy Jericho is deemed worthy. We get all the old characters in this one but it's not necessary to read them in order because each is independent. My review was written voluntarily after reading an advanced copy from Netgalley.

An amazing read. I couldn't put it down from beginning to end. A top author

This is the 4th installment for The Bourbon Street Boys and it did not disappoint. This story was a fun read with Thibault and Mika. They meet unexpectedly when Mika is driving the wrong direction on a one-way street and right into Thibault. When Thibault confronts the driver, she goes into labor and that is when the fun begins. The baby is coming fast which leaves Thibault no choice but to deliver it.

The two are rushed to the hospital and can't resist the bond that was created through this experience. Mika even names the baby after Thibault, aka, Baby T. He soon learns that her life is complicated and that she is a person of interest with very dangerous people. He convinces her to trust him and his team so he can protect her.

Thibault has a Superman complex and feels determined to save this damsel in distress, while Mika is unable to trust anyone even though Thibault is breaking down her walls. Danger is following Mika and Thibault and his team are determined to protect the people they love.

The dialogue to this story was fun and sassy just like the previous three stories. It is clear that the author not only likes the alpha male, but she likes a strong heroine, too. This book delivered

The Bourbon Street Boys are back ready to same another damsel in distress!

Thibault has some kind of superman complex. (But don't tell him that!) His sister blames their tough childhood. So, when he (literally) runs into Mika his instincts tell him she needs to be saved. He has no idea when he walks up to her car to curse her out for running into him, she would change his entire life. He saves her even when she claims she doesn't need saving. He knows she's deathly afraid of something, but he doesn't know just how dangerous and how crazy she would make him. Thibault's in up to his eyeballs now.To say an adventure would be an understatement. He was all up in her business. But he remains calm through the entire situation.

Mika's running from the Russian mob. She's been bookkeeping for their "business." She decides to go see a doctor. She's so focused on her indigestion, she drives down the wrong street and hits Thibault. Mika's a real survivor. Somehow, despite a tough upbringing, she got a degree. She's looking forward to leaving New Orleans in her rearview mirror. She's decided to stop ignoring her bosses illegal activities and brutality. She's becoming an informant. Unfortunately, the New Orleans police department is dragging their feet, leaving her in danger. Now, she has more than herself to worry about in the form of an unknown pregnancy. Yep, add that in the mix and obviously Thibault has his work cut out for him. Ending up on the local news probably isn't the smartest thing to do when you're running from a criminal organization with unlimited resources.

Mika's trust issues and the hesitation of Thibault's co-workers (family) is enough to give anyone a headache. Thibault is determined. The Russian mob isn't going to scare him. He does everything in his power to keep Mika safe, even putting his life in jeopardy. He's used to working on the right side of the law. Luckily, his family comes around. May and Jenny are quick to take Mika under their wing and befriend her. Toni, not so much. But then she's a tough nut to crack. Marriage and babies haven't softened her any. She's the overprotective sister. But she does help Mika in the form of clothes and baby stuff.

Everything Mika thought she knew is turned upside down by these weird people she never thought existed. With their support, she's able to open up and finally trust people. It's a weight lifted off her shoulders. What she never thought she'd find is her future. Who knew hitting a guy with a car could turn into so much love and finally, family.

What a crazy whirlwind of a story. You just sit on the edge of your seat, and still don't know how things will spin, right up til the end of the book. Love the interaction of all of the characters. And the gals play a strong part in this book. #girlpower

I've been waiting for the next book of the Bourbon Street Boys and Wrong Turn, Right Direction was worth it. It's Thibaults story and he's literally run into by Mika who took a wrong turn on a one way street. Mika is trying to change her life and her running into Thibault does just that as he and then his team come to her rescue. Great story, great characters. I love Elle Casey and her Bourbon Street Boys series. This is the 4th in the series and I hope there will be more. Each one is better than the last.