Injured firefighter. Brilliant artist. Bad boy with a past…The Quidell brothers each shoulder an unhealed Sexy single father and injured firefighter Daniel works himself to the bone to build a life for himself and his son. Brilliant, gorgeous artist Thomas battles doubt as he searches for meaning among his paints and pencils. And mouth-watering bad boy Robert hunts for the anchor he’s never had against life’s storms.Enter three strong, formidable Camille, the beautiful and empathic teacher whose healing touch calm’s Dan’s demons. Samantha, the intelligent, turbulent dynamo who needs the stroke of Tom’s brushes to find her own truth. And Isolde, the talented and intense photographer with the guts to reveal Rob’s true soul.A touch to heal a firefighter’s scars. A muse to settle an artist’s spirit. And a kiss to mend a bad body’s soul.Three brothers. Three remarkable women. One amazingly sexy box set.If you crave the intensity of a well-crafted world filled with sensual men and women, then you’ll devour Kris Austen Radcliffe’s smart, sexy, erotic contemporary romance series, The Quidell Brothers.Start your journey today with The Quidell Brothers Box Set, which contains Thomas’s Muse, Daniel’s Fire, and Robert’s Soul. Also Thomas’s Need (book 4)
Not only are these stories hot as all get-up, but they’re also emotionally charged. This author writes the way her characters think, adding an extra punch to the story. It really pulls you in and doesn’t let go. The intensity is pervasive. Radcliffe’s descriptions are so intricate yet vivid that the entire story becomes extremely visual. Not only do her descriptions add to the story but so does her formatting and font.
Radcliffe uses these to draw attention and focus to certain aspects of scenes in a brilliant and understated manner that really packs a punch. This author also doesn’t just describe her scenes, but rather uses colours and textures and senses to allow her audience to feel and see them. As a reader, you don’t feel like a member of the audience, but rather a participant who is actively engaged in this story. This isn’t simply a story, but a work of art, weaving the old with the new in a manner unlike any other.
Radcliffe jumps right into the story, immersing you in the main character’s aura and her life right from the very first sentence. Switching perspectives between the two main characters really gives you an insight into the entirety of this story. Radcliffe switches in such a way that it is easy for the reader to keep up while maintaining a hint of mystery. This story is extremely raw and real. There is also a sense of urgency in the here and now sparked by the fact that this novel spends its entirety firmly locked in the present tense.
In each of the stories, the female lead has such a vivid imagination that you can’t help but love her. The way that she lets it run wild just heightens the experience. Seeing as part of the story is written from her perspective you get a really good sense of who she is, rather than who she pretends to be for the outside world. Her journey of self-discovery and self-worth is out there for all of us to see, even if those around her don’t. The male lead is equally well developed, although with a different sense about him. Radcliffe’s style of writing switches right along with the switch in perspectives, differentiating between the personalities of the two main characters.
I also found the supporting cast quite captivating. There are a couple that I can’t wait to get to know better, even if they are quite well put together in this novel. At the same time, there are other supporting characters that I can’t help but hate. They are completely developed as individuals, but as shady ones who don’t deserve the time of day. It adds a balance and sense of realism to this novel.
Radcliffe somehow seamlessly merges sass with eloquence in her storytelling. The story is intrinsically artistic while remaining entertaining and exciting. The heat simmering below the surface throughout this novel erupts at the end, causing an epically unexpected ending to this brilliant tale. Radcliffe combines the difficulties caused by our individual pasts with all the possibilities of the future to create an unforgettable tale of love & acceptance.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
In the end I really loved these brothers and their family. I am looking forward to the next installments and I have downloaded the free copy of Samantha's Touch.
Sammie and Tom's story was a little bit easy going, not a lot of spark and not sure I'd have continued reading if it weren't for the lead in about the other brothers or that it was part of a trilogy.
Dan and Camille's story was great, a story of love and friendship which resulted in Dan in particular addressing his past issues. Dan who is clearly a stoic man who always puts his family first and did not believe he was entitled to a HEA.
Rob and Isa's story is the best of all (saving the best till last). This really has some challenges and these are drawn out well on the paper, there are times throughout both where you don't particularly like the behaviour that either character is creating, but then the message is loud and clear. Although in the beginning it seems that Rob has the most issues to overcome, by the end of the book, it is clear that this is not the case.
It would be good to see/know if Mack and Lisa get their HEA or if there is another story on the cards for Mack.
I loved this box set. Each brother has a book. First it's Thomas who is an artist looking for his muse. Next you have Dan who is a single father and finally you have Robert. Each book is how the brothers need to find the other part is themselves. They all have a past but are looking to have a future also. The brothers appear in each other's books as they are a close family. Love interests and relationships are hard for all the couples and it is a brilliant box set to lose yourself in for a good few hours.
I love box sets. A terrific way to get an entire series or several books to read at once. I love the Quidell brothers and highly recommend this boxset for those that enjoy steamy romance.