All He Wants – Billy & Maxi (Crossroads Book 9)

Maxi and Billy have known each other since Maxi was a young girl. As she matured, her crush grew into full blown desire, which she keeps in check because Billy is a womanizer. But Billy has gotten older and isn’t much interested in that way of life anymore.

The book starts out with a mystery—Maxi has a stalker. Billy works security and has been assigned as her bodyguard. Now this storyline is a great idea. But it gets lost in between of pages upon pages of introspective views of life from both characters. There are tons of thinking and not much action. I became frustrated with the book because it didn’t move along at a good pace. And unfortunately, when the characters did come together, I skimmed through the love scenes because they also went on and on.

So, the beginning and the end of the book was good. The middle was painful.

Two old friends reunite but the circumstances are less than ideal. Maxine (Maxie) was raised by a single father that coached boxers to stardom. He had no idea how to take care of a motherless girl so he continued as he always had. Billy Marshall was shoplifting when he was caught by Charlie, Maxie's father. Charlie was sure there was some good in Billy & hired him to clean up at the gym. After Billy was done with work, Charlie coached him & ended up turning him into a star. After he retired, he turned to security for Elite Protection. His new job is to protect Maxie.

Maxie is keeping a secret. She is being stalked & terrorized but the man she thinks is behind it is in jail. Her boss's husband owns Elite Protection & insists she have protection. Imagine her dismay when the object of her school girl crush walks in her door, especially since the chemistry is stronger! Will Maxie give in to the attraction? Will Billy change his love 'em & leave 'em ways? Who is terrorizing her?

What a hot, intense, sexy read! The authors have a descriptive way of writing that has the reader feeling the emotions in the scenes. A look fairly smolders on the page. The imagery draws pictures in your mind of the scenes & makes every conversation or embrace real & emotional. The characters are well written & complex. The characters from the earlier books in this series make appearances but you don't feel like you've missed out if you haven't read their books. It can be read as a stand alone. The authors pulled me into the story & keep me involved until I finished it a few hours after starting. I couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend this book!

I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest opinion.

All He Wants is sensual, sweet, and ardent story. It has danger, jitters, and tension, from the absolute panic of life and death moment to the most delightful and marvelously loving and gentle scene.
Maxi and Billy have one of those rare and divine connections, their eyes meet and the rest of the world sees to exist, nonetheless the bond between them is certain and honest. They are so true and perfect for each other, the air between the is crackling with sensual energy that wants to consume them. I adored them and their transparency, honor, and loyalty, the fire they had for each other, the protectiveness they professed, how they shared the burdens and took care of each other when needed.
The tension in the tale doesn't only come from the deep current running between Billy and Maxi. There's the danger from the odd and fearful attacks towards Maxi, her stressful job, her dad's and his mom's problems causing heartache, issues from the past that Maxi has to face, and even mafia.
Melanie Shawn writes some of the best circles of friends and extended families. The one for all and all for one mentality is admirable, the respect for elders commendable, the support for one of them never fail. It is easy to fall in love with the characters and picture the events in the story in your mind, just immerse yourself in the tale and forget the world around you.
Billy and Maxi stole my heart. The adoration, devotion, passion, dedication, and affection between them made me sigh and swoon and smile, restore my faith in soul-mates and belief of dreams come true
~ Five Spoons!

I was so excited to delve back into The Crossroads Series! I have missed it so much and this was the perfect step back into this world. Meet Maxi. She is a hard working woman who is striving to achieve success in a PR firm. She finds herself the victim of her apartment being broken into and being stalked. She fears she knows who is behind the break in but can't be 100% sure. Fortunately her boss/friend is married to the owner of Elite Protection Security and he puts one of his men on the job.

Billy finds himself protecting the woman he has thought about for years. Her dad owned a boxing gym and rescued him from a life of stealing etc. He allowed Billy to work for him at the gym and taught him how to box in the process and ended up becoming well known in the boxing world. Billy grew up around Maxi and knew she was special but also knew she was off limit. Or so he though. Maxi isn't fond of having Billy as her protector. Not because she doesn't want him to be, but because he has always gotten her twitterpated. Now he is immersed in her world until this person is caught.

The chemistry between these two is intense and steams up the pages of this book! I also enjoyed the intrigue of this story. Trying out to figure out who Maxi's stalker was kept me guessing. I loved seeing old friends from previous books in The Crossroads Series as well as meeting new friends. Side note...I'm secretly hoping Ace gets his own story in the future. This book can be read as a standalone but it is just as enjoyable as all the other Crossroads books. In fact...It's time to go re-read some of those books now!

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Melanie Shawn has written another book in the popular Crossroads series and I enjoyed the suspense and the somewhat darker tone to this book. Billy and Maxi have known each other for years. Maxi “grew up” in her father’s boxing gym and her dad took Billy under his wing and helped him deal with the demons in his life (i.e. his alcoholic mother).

Maxi always dreamed of being a princess and finding her prince charming. But she knew she did not want to find “him” in her father’s boxing rings…even though she harbored a secret crush on Billy. She has become an accomplished public relations manager and is seemingly a very independent confident woman but on the inside she is still hoping to find that prince charming who will ride in on his white horse and rescue her.

Billy is no longer a boxer but is using his skills in his current role as a body guard/security agent. When Maxi falls prey to a stalker, Billy’s alpha male personality shows itself and he takes on the role of protecting her. Unknown to Maxi, he has always kept his eye on her and has strong feelings for her as well.

The story has some twists and turns as secrets are revealed and the chemistry between Billy and Maxi heats up. The more time they spend together, the more they realize how much they need to trust each other and to trust their instincts.

This is a well-written book that kept my attention throughout. The road to the HEA is a bit rocky but you will enjoy the ride.

It's been awhile since we've visited the Crossroads series. I've missed it and missed Grandpa J and his kernels of wisdom. We come back to revisit with Maxi and Billy. Maxi grew up at the gym her dad works at and steered clear of the fighters that came through. She just admired Billy from afar. He is her ideal bad boy Prince Charming. Billy has always flirted with Maxi but wasn't willing to jeapordize his relationship with Maxi and her father. He feels that they saved him and have always been the only ones that see through him.
When Maxi needs protection and Billy is sent to watch over her he sees it as the perfect opportunity to finally see what can happen between them.
I love revisiting characters we got to meet earlier in the series along with other old friends.
This is no exception to that. I loved getting to know Billy and Maxi better and watching their romance blossom. Billy is a reformed bad boy with a heart of gold and he is determined to change his future with Maxi. Twists and turns along the way keep you guessing about who is after Maxi. We also meet some new characters that I'm looking forward to reading about again!
I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I will add that I got my ARC while I was camping and had horrible cell service. I wandered all around the camp trying to get it to download because I was so excited for it. Then stayed up far too late reading it on my phone. Loved it! ❤️

**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

"All He Wants" is written by Melanie Shawn, and it is the 9th book in the Crossroads series. It can be read as a stand-alone book. It features Billy Marshall and Maxi Rizzo.

Billy and Maxi share a past. They have always liked each other, but nothing ever came out of it. Maxi's father knew there was something good in Billy as a kid, so he took him in and trained him to be a boxer. Fast forward to the present, Billy is now a retired boxer. He works at Elite Protection as a bodyguard. But who he's assigned to next makes this more than just a job. It's personal. Because it's Maxi he has to protect.

Maxi is a publicist, but lately, bad things are happening to her that she can no longer brush off. She's being stalked and needs protection much to her dismay. So her boss gets Billy to be her bodyguard until the suspect is found.

This is where the story gets interesting. Maxi and Billy are both stubborn, but they both have a soft spot for each other. Their chemistry is still there. Will they find their happily ever after? Will Billy be able to protect her before something bad happens?

The Crossroads series is what made me fall in love with the work from this sister duo of Melanie and Shawna, and "All He Wants" didn't disappoint! It had romance, and it had suspense! This book will keep you on the edge of your seats!

Billy Marshall is a retired boxer. He trained under Maxi (Maxine) Rizzo's father. He saw something in Billy when he was a teenager and took him under his wing. He now is working at Elite Security.

Billy and Maxi pretty much grew up together. Maxi's apartment is broken into and it becomes apparent that her life may be in danger. Her boss is related to the owner of Elite Security who in turn knows that Billy and Maxi have a connection and informs Billy on what is going on.

Billy takes his protecting Maxi very seriously. Maxi is a very strong independent woman who struggles with allowing herself to being protected. Billy also really 'sees' Maxi and knows that she's not being complete upfront with what is going on.

She comes across at first as a little mean to Billy. Kudo's to Billy for remaining steadfast and keeping his cool with Maxi.

As we follow along we become aware that both Billy and Maxi have had underlying feelings for each other for years and have never acted upon them. When they give in to their feelings the result is some seriously hot encounters.

These two are perfect for each other. I really liked the intrigue element in this book. I love a book that has you guessing on who it might be.

Another well written book by two great ladies!

I exchanged an honest review for this book.

Welcome back to the Crossroads series!! It's been awhile but the return was worth the long wait. Main characters Maxi and Billy have known each other since adolescent years each having a crush on the other. Maxi has always pictured Billy as her knight in shining armor and Billy thought of Maxi as untouchable. They were brought together by Maxi's father, Charlie. Charlie trained boxers and found Billy one night and took him under Charlie's wing. Charlie was a single dad often taking Maxi to the gym with him. Her crush starts there. They continued their friendship throughout the years but stayed as far away as feelings would let them.
The story starts with Maxi in trouble, enter Billy her knight in shining armor, who happens to be a bodyguard. He lives with her while she needs protection and as you can imagine feelings are revealed and chemistry happens. Their first kiss....HOLY HOTNESS.
I loved the characters thought that they interacted together like childhood friends. The chemistry was palpable and the story build was at a great pace. Coming back to the Crossroads series was an amazing trip, stopping in to catch up with old friends who make appearances makes the reader want to re-read all of the books again. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romances with a little suspense and steam.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Maxine “Maxi” Rizzo loves her job as a PR rep. But funny things have been happening in Maxi’s life – she has a stalker. When Maxi’s apartment is broken into, her boss and friend puts her foot down and hires Elite security to protect her until the stalker is caught, whether she want protection or not.

Billy Marshall is exhausted. After coming off of several days of non-stop assignments for Elite Security, he just wants to go home and get some sleep. But when his boss asks him to stop by on his way home, he knows that sleep is going to have to wait. When he finds out that his next assignment is Maxi Rizzo, thoughts of sleep fly out the window.

Billy has never had a serious relationship because he has always wanted Maxi, but she has always been “off limits”, at least that’s what he thinks. Maxi has always stayed away from Billy on a personal level, because she believes he is just a player. During the time they spend together while Billy is protecting her, they are both forced to reconsider their opinions as they can no longer deny what is brewing between them.

This is a fresh and entertaining take on the friends to lovers scenario. The writing and the characters are likable and engaging. Another welcome entry in the Crossroads series.

Loved this story. A forbidden love story for the ages. Billy was an off limits fighter, while Maxi was his mentor's daughter. To make matters worse, his mentor was like a father he never had, so his feeling for Maxi were pushed aside, at least by Maxi. Billy spends his formidable years sewing his oats, sleeping with many women and just avoiding relationships. That is, until he is hired to protect Maxi against her will; fear can be quite the motivator, and is just enough push for Billy. The truth of the matter is that Maxi has always loved Billy, but he wasn't the relationship type, and she was, so he was off limits. Billy is very protective of Maxi, he takes his job seriously. She assumes it is because it is his job, but he debunks that theory rather quickly. The time they spend together, with Billy showing her how precious she is to him, shows Maxi how great the relationship can be and they begin to realize there is definitely something more to their friendship. Add in family anguish from her dad having a heart attack to his mom's drunken rants and it makes for an interesting life. Such an awesome story!!

Another hit by Melanie Shawn, I am never disappointed. I love that every book they write can be a stand alone but also brings me back into these quaint little towns full of hot alphas and happily ever afters, and I can't forget introducing me to a the next major love interest to come!

Maxine "Maxi" has been in love with Billy since she was 12 years old, he has always been the man of her dreams and her knight in shining armor. But she has her walls up and knows that Billy is not a "relationship" kinda guy so she does her best to act like a friend. Billy comes from a rough upbringing and Maxi and her dad gave him security, love and a future; they mean everything to him. After injuries Billy is retired from boxing and working in private security, Maxi has a stalker and they are forced together until the case is solved. Around each other 24-7 they cannot deny the chemistry and Billy realizes that he cannot live without her.

They are both afraid to say how they feel and the stress of the situation is not helping. They are meant to be together, everyone around can see their connection; it is inevitable to deny it. Once they give in to their desires the passion is enough to jump off the pages and burn you!

This was another fantastic offering in the Crossroads Series by Melanie Shawn.

Maxine Rizzo and Billy Marshall have known each other for years. They've both held torches for one another, but neither thought the other felt the same way about them. When Maxi is put into a dangerous situation and is being stalked, the former boxing champion turned security guard is assigned to her protection detail.

While Maxi is trying to deal with the biggest client she's ever had at work, she's also trying to deal with the rapidly rising feelings she has for Billy. When another crisis arises for Maxi while dealing with the stalker situation, Billy stands by her side. Will both she and Billy realize that while they have been friends, they may have always been more to each other as well?

The steamy scenes mixed in with the drama surrounding the stalker situation make for the perfect story. Kudos to Melanie Shawn once again for the great character development and the fast paced, engaging story. Looking forward to the next installment!

Another great read in The Crossroads series from authors Melanie Shawn. Returning to this series is no hardship for this reader, :) with so many outstanding books already released in this series All He Wants is another fine addition, with the story focusing on Maxi and Billy's characters. Steamy moments and a bit of edginess in the read, with the return of some recurring favourite characters in the series, collectively kept the pages turning. Another good read in the series.
Review copy received from the Authors for an honest rating

The Crossroads series was the first of Melanie Shawn's series that I read and "All He Wants" reminded me exactly why I fell in love with Melanie and Shawna's books. No one does small towns like Melanie and Shawna. They never fail to make me wish I lived in a small town and visiting Harper's Crossings in "All He Wants," even if it was just for a little while was amazing and boy, did I miss Grandpa J and his words of wisdom.
We met Billy and Maxi in Jessie and Zach's story. There was some obvious underlying tension between them and I always secretly hoped that Melanie and Shawna would decide that they were meant to be. I almost lost hope of anything happening between the two of them in Lucky Kiss when Lucky asked Billy about Maxi and he seemed upset to be asked that question. But, Melanie and Shawna somehow always answer my prayers.
In "All He Wants," Billy and Maxi both seem to be going back and forth with the idea of whether or not they should give into the temptation and just be together. They fought their obvious attraction towards each other so hard I almost yelled at the characters, who clearly cannot hear me, that they needed to get their heads out of their butts and finally do what they should've done years ago and just get together. Billy is this alpha male, protective of everyone he loves and has very few weaknesses. One of those weaknesses being Maxi. Maxi is this alpha female, her family consists of her father and Billy, very closed off person who doesn't let herself get too caught up in a man. The only man who has the power to put a kink in her armor is Billy. These two alphas consistently bump heads but somehow find a way to work in perfect harmony, even when they disagree. Billy and Maxi somehow have you emotionally invested in their relationship the second they interact with one another and their dynamic keeps you hooked the whole way through.

Maxi is a strong independent woman with a busy career. She has some secrets from her past, she has worked hard to leave in the past. When she is being harassed by a stalker she does not want to ask for help. But her apartment gets broken in to and her boss and friend hires a bodyguard until the police can figure things out. Billy catches the assignment to guard Maxi. He is a former boxer who trained with Maxi's father. Each of them has wished for more than the friendship they share but neither has ever made a move. Spending so much time together will make it hard to hide their feelings anymore.
I loved Billy! He is so sexy. This was another well written enjoyable book in the Crossroads series. Lots of chemistry between Maxi and Billy, excellent writing and steamy love scenes made for a hard to put down book. I am very much looking forward to reading about Ace & Stephanie next.
***ARC received for honest review***

Welcome back to the Crossroads series! This was the first series I read by Melanie Shawn that had me falling in love with their books and I'm so excited they're adding more to it!

Billy is a strong boxer who wants to protect Maxi from a mysterious stalker. Maxi is an independent strong woman who has been trying to deal with her situation on her own and is completely against being "babysat" by Billy. Little do they both know, they've both been secretly in love with one another since they were kids and have hidden their true feelings from one another.
This book has suspense, romance and a great plot that will keep you turning the pages and losing sleep just to read another chapter. I found myself cheering for these two to end up together and finally get the tire happiness they've been missing.
I can't wait for the next installment to this series, Melanie and Shawn hit this one right out of the park!

Maxi and Billy skated around each other for years. The timing was never right for these two to become more. It's only when Maxi's life is being threatened that Billy steps in . He's able to give Maxi his support and strength while ensuring that she's keeping her independence.

I liked this couple. The were sweet together when they were just friends but this couple knew how to turn up the heat when they become lovers. It was an easy transition from one to another and enjoyable to read.

While some parts of the is story was predictable others were fresh and new. I liked the twists at the end of the book. It helped keep the reader interested in the book.

I read because of loved HEA and the ending between Maxi and Billy was perfect. The authors also do a good job introducing new characters and keeping us updated on some of our favorites

Review copy provided for an honest review.

Billy comes from a rough childhood...Maxi's dad take him under his wing when he sees him going down the wrong path. For years they have danced around their feelings for each other, not believing anything could come of it because of the relationship with Maxi's father.
Billy has always flirted with Maxi but she's always looked at it as him just being himself.
Maxi has always thought of Billy as her Knight but wouldn't ever let herself think there could ever be anything between them.
Now, that he's been hired as her security, Maxi tries not to allow herself to fall into him but, Billy has other plans and won't take 'NO' for an answer easily. Having to spend every waking moment with each other allows them to see just who they are and who much they each want to be together. Can they overcome the challenges they face in order to be able to move forward together?

Billy Marshall and Maxine "Maxi" Rizzo have known each other a very long time. He's a famous boxer that used to train under her dad Charlie. Now he works for Elite Security. These two have been secretly in love with each other for years, but neither one has made the other aware of their feelings. Maxi has been dealing (unsuccessfully) with a stalker the past few weeks. Now her boss has brought in Elite, and by extension Billy. Now they are forced to live in close quarters to one another while trying to figure out who is stalking her and keeping it all from her dad, who has always treated Billy like family. It doesn't take long until they are giving in to temptation while trying to so,vet the mystery surrounding Maxi's stalking. I loved this story, and I loved the set up to what will be the next book. I cannot wait to read more of this series.

I absolutely loved the book. It was filled with intrigue, dangerous situations, strong women, hunky heroes, a good complex plot, and romance. What more can you want!

The story centers around Maxine Rizzo and Billy Marshall. They have known each other for years. Though he is now a bodyguard, he had been trained as a fighter in the gym her father managed. She was young, but he was her "Prince Charming " in her mind. Maxine is being threatened and Billy's employer is being contacted to protect her. Maxine trusts him and he is determined to keep her safe.
But it's also a story of how our past affects us and our need to overcome the pain that sometimes we experience. So pick up this book, I promise you will not be disappointed.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Another wonderful book by Melanie Shawn-- dramatic, funny, sexy, and intense. Love returning to Harper's Crossing. Going to have to reread the series now!!!
She is the daughter of his trainer and he had admired her from afar for many years. She returned his admiration from afar, but swore off dating any boxers. He was forced to give up his boxing career before he was ready. She finds herself the target of a stalker. When Billy is assign to Maxi as her bodyguard and the the sparks fly between them, but both of them keep the flames at bay until he can't take it anymore. He asks for one kiss..... "Billy Marshall outside of the ring was a laid back, charmer. Inside the ring he was a killer." He was also able to read his opponents and women with ease, except the one woman who means everything to him. Will Maxi trust Billy with all her secrets?

I was so thrilled when I heard that Melanie Shawn was taking a trip back to Harpers Crossing with All He Wants. I have been dying to read Billy and Maxi's story ever since we met them in Actually Love. For a long time, Billy denied his feelings for Maxi because he thought he wasn't worthy of her. But, once he realizes that Maxi is in danger from an unknown threat, he knows he needs to step up to the plate. It takes some time, some danger (and some prodding from good ol' Grandpa J), but they both come to realize that they can't live without one another. Speaking of Grandpa J, it was great to see the return of some our old friends from the original Crossroads books. I'm so glad that Melanie Shawn is continuing the series!!!

It felt good to be reading The Crossroads Series. It feels like forever ago since we have been with this group of people. Maxi and Billy combine to make one heck of a story. We have drama, suspense, family, friends, and love. What more could you ask for? Oh, and a visit from everyone’s favorite, Grandpa J. I just love his advice for these “kids”. As always Melanie Shawn gives us a complete story that just flows. You are reading along, look up, and realize that time has just passes by. You are that engrossed in the story. If you haven’t read any of the Crossroads Series, then you should, but you can read this book as a stand alone. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

Melanie Shawn has gone and done it AGAIN!! Another book that truly had me hooked within the first 2 pages. I instantly like the character of Maxi after the first few paragraphs. I think it is sometimes hard to write a strong, independent female character that isn't too standoffish or hard to connect to, but that is not the case here. And Billy just had it all!! This book had the right amount of personal story and suspense story, which made it just flow perfectly. It was hard to put down because I needed to know what was happening next. Every time I read one of these books I am surprised how great and different each one of these stories are. I cannot wait until the next one!!! :)

Maxi's father pulled Billy off the street by giving him a job and training him in boxing. Young Maxi fell in love with a "Prince Billy" and he was her dream man. Billy grew in to an amazing boxer and womanizer, breaking Maxi's heart. Maxi is very independent, as her father raised her to be. Billy has retired from boxing and is disillusioned with his former womanizing ways. Boxing could kill him and random hook ups bring him no happiness. He wants more. He wants Maxi, but has no idea how to breach the void from friendship to relationship. Maxi is threatened and Billy is there to watch and protect her. Suspense, drama, and a changing friendship makes this an awesome combination to devour.

Billy and Maxie come from a shared past that binds them together at a young age. Each has issues with the past and are not sure what the future holds. Their love sparked at a young age and never really ended it only grew over the years. They strugle with facing and over comming each of their past issues, enjoy the present and embrace a future neither one of them though possible but always secretly longed for.

I love a story like this where a couple starts out and grows over the years together and the stranth that can be born from that kinda love. This story was so exciting and action packed it keept me hooked to the last word. I am excited for the next in the series.

I have read all of the Crossroads Series and found that although they can be a little slow to begin with they always draw you in and keep you enthralled until the very last word.
I have also found with the series that they have been getting hotter and hotter as the books go on.....and I love it!
Billy and Maxi have known each other for years, but she would never date anyone involved with boxing, but Billy is now working security and Maxi's life has just become threatened and she needs security......so now these 2 have to get use to each other again.

He wants her and only her, she may just have to learn to give in to her hearts desire to allow herself to have what she wants....but first let's get rid of the threatening bad guy so these 2 can have a saucy happy ever after

The Crossroads series is the first series I read of Melanie Shawn's and made me fall in love. Reading this book reiterated to me why I love her books so much!
I am a sucker for 'damsel in distress' plots - and while Maxi is still a strong woman and independent, Billy is definitely her white knight - or prince!
Maxi and Billy have pined for each other for some time - then the circumstances that arise make them each face the truth of their chemistry and love!

I could not put the book down - I read it in one day because I needed to know the outcome!

I was so thrilled when I heard that Melanie Shawn was taking a trip back to Harpers Crossing with All He Wants. I have been dying to read Billy and Maxi's story ever since we met them in Actually Love. For a long time, Billy denied his feelings for Maxi because he thought he wasn't worthy of her. But, once he realizes that Maxi is in danger from an unknown threat, he knows he needs to step up to the plate. It takes some time, some danger (and some prodding from good ol' Grandpa J), but they both come to realize that they can't live without one another. Speaking of Grandpa J, it was great to see the return of some our old friends from the original Crossroads books. I'm so glad that Melanie Shawn is continuing the series!!!

It felt good to be reading The Crossroads Series. It feels like forever ago since we have been with this group of people. Maxi and Billy combine to make one heck of a story. We have drama, suspense, family, friends, and love. What more could you ask for? Oh, and a visit from everyone’s favorite, Grandpa J. I just love his advice for these “kids”. As always Melanie Shawn gives us a complete story that just flows. You are reading along, look up, and realize that time has just passes by. You are that engrossed in the story. If you haven’t read any of the Crossroads Series, then you should, but you can read this book as a stand alone. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

Melanie Shawn has gone and done it AGAIN!! Another book that truly had me hooked within the first 2 pages. I instantly like the character of Maxi after the first few paragraphs. I think it is sometimes hard to write a strong, independent female character that isn't too standoffish or hard to connect to, but that is not the case here. And Billy just had it all!! This book had the right amount of personal story and suspense story, which made it just flow perfectly. It was hard to put down because I needed to know what was happening next. Every time I read one of these books I am surprised how great and different each one of these stories are. I cannot wait until the next one!!! :)

Maxi's father pulled Billy off the street by giving him a job and training him in boxing. Young Maxi fell in love with a "Prince Billy" and he was her dream man. Billy grew in to an amazing boxer and womanizer, breaking Maxi's heart. Maxi is very independent, as her father raised her to be. Billy has retired from boxing and is disillusioned with his former womanizing ways. Boxing could kill him and random hook ups bring him no happiness. He wants more. He wants Maxi, but has no idea how to breach the void from friendship to relationship. Maxi is threatened and Billy is there to watch and protect her. Suspense, drama, and a changing friendship makes this an awesome combination to devour.

Billy and Maxie come from a shared past that binds them together at a young age. Each has issues with the past and are not sure what the future holds. Their love sparked at a young age and never really ended it only grew over the years. They strugle with facing and over comming each of their past issues, enjoy the present and embrace a future neither one of them though possible but always secretly longed for.

I love a story like this where a couple starts out and grows over the years together and the stranth that can be born from that kinda love. This story was so exciting and action packed it keept me hooked to the last word. I am excited for the next in the series.

I have read all of the Crossroads Series and found that although they can be a little slow to begin with they always draw you in and keep you enthralled until the very last word.
I have also found with the series that they have been getting hotter and hotter as the books go on.....and I love it!
Billy and Maxi have known each other for years, but she would never date anyone involved with boxing, but Billy is now working security and Maxi's life has just become threatened and she needs security......so now these 2 have to get use to each other again.

He wants her and only her, she may just have to learn to give in to her hearts desire to allow herself to have what she wants....but first let's get rid of the threatening bad guy so these 2 can have a saucy happy ever after

This book is amazing. Maxi and Billy grew up together. Her dad trained Billy and took him under his wing. Maxi has always had a thing for Billy, but despite his flirtations, denied him because he flirted with everyone and she feared he'd break her heart. So she crushed on him from afar, until someone started messing with her life. By that point, Billy was retired and working for Elite Security. He was hired to protect Maxi (by Jessie! Her boss). Now forced to spend 24/7 together, they're finally able to explore their feelings for each other. They're so good together and support each other, despite the danger Maxi's facing. I highly recommend this book!!

The Crossroads series is the first series I read of Melanie Shawn's and made me fall in love. Reading this book reiterated to me why I love her books so much!
I am a sucker for 'damsel in distress' plots - and while Maxi is still a strong woman and independent, Billy is definitely her white knight - or prince!
Maxi and Billy have pined for each other for some time - then the circumstances that arise make them each face the truth of their chemistry and love!

I could not put the book down - I read it in one day because I needed to know the outcome!

Melanie Shawn has done it again. Maxi, grows up with only her father Charlie. Billy looks at Charlie as a father figure. Maxi grows up as a princess wanting Prince Charming to come to her rescue. Billy is a "bad boy" that grown up who is now working for an Elite Security company. Who else would Maxi's boss call upon to help protect Maxi when danger comes her way.
I love this twist of Prince Charming with a little bit of mystery. All He Wants is a must read and I can't wait for the next one in the series.

I received an ARC of this book in lieu of an honest review.

This book is a standalone novel from the Crossroads series and as always is great.
We can read all the dear Harper's Crossing dear character: the Sloans, Grandpa J they are all here.
However, this is the story about Maxy and Billy. They have known each other since forever but have been apart for a while. A serious problem bring them together and more than that bring them really together and in love. This story is full of suspense, sexy scenes and all the witty comments that Melanie Shawn is famous for. You will enjoy it so much!

First of all, I am sooooooo happy to be returning to Harper's Crossing! This is my fave Melanie Shawn series & I feel like it took forever to be here ? Anywho, I'm glad Billy got to find love. He and MaxI were destined to be and I love how their story played out. As always, I love catching up with the other characters, so you won't be disappointed there. For me, this book dragged a little in the beginning but boy did Billy make up for that!!!! All I have to say is...best first kiss scene ever! ;) lol Definitely a great read.

Steamy scenes, suspense and romance! What's not to love? Maxi and Billy were so fun to read about! Between the drama of the stalker situation, Billy 's reformed bad boy/ alpha male/ protectiveness and their steamy scenes together...this book won't disappoint! This was my first in the crossroads series... and now I'm trying to figure out a way to fit in the rest now that I've got a taste of the other characters! The dishes can wait, I've got some books to read!

Melanie Shawn can write a male character! Billy doesn't disappoint. His chemistry with Maxi and their bond is amazing. This is just another story in the long line of great Melanie Shawn couples. Oh and Grandpa J is always a favorite.

Another great story Melane Shawn. Billy and Maxim have an endearing relationship of friends to true love. Their relationship builds through suspense and romance. Love hearing about characters from previous stories.

I am completely obsessed with Melanie Shawn. Those 2 are amazing writers and I can't put their books down... Waiting for more crossroad books are killing me but they are so worth the wait. You just can't put them down. The hope falls series is amazing too and while I wait I will continue with those 12.5 books!!!

My first read in the crossroads series and let me say I want more now. I didn't put it down till it was over. Simply amazing. Going to start reading from the beginning I don't know how I missed this series!

All He Wants, takes us back to the crossroads series. This book took me a little longer to get into than most of Melanie Shawn's other books, but the end and overall book was great and worth the read.

The Crossroads Series continues and does not disappoint! We continue on the ride of Billy and Maxi with a suspenseful plot yet the story is still filled with plenty of love and humor. The characters come to life and the love story can happen to any of us. Excellent read that will keep you turning the page.

*Another steamy contemporary romance by USAT NYT bestselling author Melanie Shawn in book 9 of her outstanding hit series. With her "Hope Falls" novels a booming success, each book in the Crossroads series are all must reads!....(18+)......While running from a stalker, publicist Maxine "Maxi" Rizzo tried desperately to hide and leave all her secrets, fears and insecurities behind her. She was not only independent but totally in control of her life and she didn't want it any other way. Except when an attempt is made on her life by the stalker,the last thing Maxi never expected was when her employer Jessie Sloan hired the one person in the world she was trying so hard to forget. Even though she pleaded she didn't need any protection at all, Maxi couldn't believe how great Billy looked. For years as Maxi grew up around fighters in her father's gym, the one fighter who took her breath away was a complete womanizer by having a different flavor-of-the-day hanging on his shirtsleeves as long as she could remember and for the life of her, she could never stop fantasizing about him if she tried. What's wrong with me? Billy was not only outrageously handome, off-the-charts hot but he was also a total flirt! After turning in his boxing gloves just years before, Billy "The Big Bad Wolf" Marshall was more than upset when he was assigned by his boss Seth Sloan, to protect Maxi from an unknown lunatic trying to hurt her. After giving up his career not too long ago, Billy immediately started working for Seth at Elite Security but not once, did he ever believe that he would become a bodyguard for the one girl that haunted his dreams night after night. Known to having a notorious reputation where women were concerned, the truth was, he was becoming tired and uninterested in any of them because deep in his heart, there was only one woman on his mind these last few months and her name was Maxi. Knowing her for years from her father's gym, Billy couldn't help but smile when he thought of all the times he flirted with her, causing her to blush each and every time and with those memories still fresh in his mind, he was not only going to protect her but he was more then determined to prove to her what he was secretly hiding all these years. Didn't she understand all he ever wanted was her? Convinced that Billy would never change when it came down to his women, Maxie still couldn't prevent herself from falling in love which made her realize, she was becoming totally addicted to him but just when she thought she could handle it, she had no idea that she couldn't have been more wrong. When secrets and painful memories resurface in Maxi and Billy's past, they both not only have to fight to save their professional lives but their personal lives as well If they ever expect to win the heart of the other. Is love in the cards for Billy and Maxi?....this is a great series!..thank you..

I really enjoyed this story. Billy has always wanted Maxi. I knew that from Jamie and Zack's story. I just didn't know that Maxi dreamed of Billy just as much. I loved how protective he was with her. I loved the mystery behind Maxi's stocker. Made therefore pretty intense. Can not wait to read the next in this series.