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Threat
"Let the games begin, Leah Parker. I'm about to make your summer very interesting."
David f**king Banducci. How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. He was the biggest thorn in my side when we were young. Back then, he was tall, hot and dangerous--hell, he still is; more so, actually, plus an arm full of tatts. He used his popularity and charming, cocky smile for evil. He never missed a single chance to tease me, torment me, or make my life miserable. Worst of all, I never knew why he targeted me to begin with.
You'd think time would heal all wounds, but whoever said that was a lying sack of sh*t.
Because I'm an adult now, so I should be over it, right? Well that's kind of hard now that my absentminded father is married to his stripper mother. Thanks, Dad.
Now I'm stuck on the back of his motorcycle, clinging to his muscular form for dear life as we trek across the country to my dad's lakehouse. And worse yet, he's found new ways to torture me. Ways that send chills down my spine. Ways I just might not be able to resist...
And all I wanted was a nice, quiet summer to myself.
THREAT is a sexy, full length, standalone romance with a HEA...if you can handle him first.
David f**king Banducci. How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. He was the biggest thorn in my side when we were young. Back then, he was tall, hot and dangerous--hell, he still is; more so, actually, plus an arm full of tatts. He used his popularity and charming, cocky smile for evil. He never missed a single chance to tease me, torment me, or make my life miserable. Worst of all, I never knew why he targeted me to begin with.
You'd think time would heal all wounds, but whoever said that was a lying sack of sh*t.
Because I'm an adult now, so I should be over it, right? Well that's kind of hard now that my absentminded father is married to his stripper mother. Thanks, Dad.
Now I'm stuck on the back of his motorcycle, clinging to his muscular form for dear life as we trek across the country to my dad's lakehouse. And worse yet, he's found new ways to torture me. Ways that send chills down my spine. Ways I just might not be able to resist...
And all I wanted was a nice, quiet summer to myself.
THREAT is a sexy, full length, standalone romance with a HEA...if you can handle him first.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2015
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October 20, 2015
Me recomendaram o livro e fui ler sem nem ter lido a sinopse... foi bom, porque tenho fugido de livros com tema de stepbrother, acho que as autoras todas resolveram escrever sobre o mesmo assunto. Fiquei positivamente surpresa e acabei gostando muito da história.
A autora escreve bem e acabou me cativando. Vou ficar de olho no trabalho desta autora. Recomendo!
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Someone recommended me this book and I went to read without having read the blurb ... it was nice, because I avoid books with stepbrother theme, I think the authors all decided to write about the same subject. I was positively surprised and I ended up really enjoying the story.
The author writes well and captivating me. I'm going to keep an eye on the work of this author. Recommend!
A autora escreve bem e acabou me cativando. Vou ficar de olho no trabalho desta autora. Recomendo!
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Someone recommended me this book and I went to read without having read the blurb ... it was nice, because I avoid books with stepbrother theme, I think the authors all decided to write about the same subject. I was positively surprised and I ended up really enjoying the story.
The author writes well and captivating me. I'm going to keep an eye on the work of this author. Recommend!
June 23, 2016
I'm not sure if I should rate this 3 or 4.
Cos although the book starts off fine and is interesting up to 3/4th way, it goes somewhat downhill from there.
Leah kinda turns into this whiny smwhat biyatchy and slightly moronic person.
Its hard to understand why she couldnt make any friends in Stanford - just cos she is straight and a bit uptight?
Why is it that, in any college in a YA novel except for the heroine and may be one or 2 of her nerdy friends, everyone else are playing cliched roles like EVIL cheerleader/hot-girl/mean-girls usually blondes or creepy jock guys who cant leave the heroine alone...
Also most of the time its hard to realize why the lead characters go for each other and cant 'get them off their minds ' - cos there doesnt seem to be much bonding or some sweet moments..
Its all 'wham-bam-oh-im-suddenly-in-love-with-u-dahlin'..
Surprisingly David and Leah have much better interactions and reasons to be together...
Though I'd think if I met anyone who called themselves as 'threat' I'd be more inclined to laugh at the silliness! :)
Cos although the book starts off fine and is interesting up to 3/4th way, it goes somewhat downhill from there.
Leah kinda turns into this whiny smwhat biyatchy and slightly moronic person.
Its hard to understand why she couldnt make any friends in Stanford - just cos she is straight and a bit uptight?
Why is it that, in any college in a YA novel except for the heroine and may be one or 2 of her nerdy friends, everyone else are playing cliched roles like EVIL cheerleader/hot-girl/mean-girls usually blondes or creepy jock guys who cant leave the heroine alone...
Also most of the time its hard to realize why the lead characters go for each other and cant 'get them off their minds ' - cos there doesnt seem to be much bonding or some sweet moments..
Its all 'wham-bam-oh-im-suddenly-in-love-with-u-dahlin'..
Surprisingly David and Leah have much better interactions and reasons to be together...
Though I'd think if I met anyone who called themselves as 'threat' I'd be more inclined to laugh at the silliness! :)
May 9, 2017
Cute
October 23, 2015
I received an ARC copy for an honest review!
I love a good stepbrother romance and this one did not disappoint. Threat is Leah's childhood bully and she is not happy to learn that her father married his mother. I love the interactions between the two, it starts off as a hate/hate relationship but the more time they spend together the more the two develop feelings for one another.
I loved the chemistry between our H and h. I loved how Threat grew and became a better person to prove to Leah that he was trustworthy. This is a good, well written story and I am looking forward to what Elena Ash writrs next!
I love a good stepbrother romance and this one did not disappoint. Threat is Leah's childhood bully and she is not happy to learn that her father married his mother. I love the interactions between the two, it starts off as a hate/hate relationship but the more time they spend together the more the two develop feelings for one another.
I loved the chemistry between our H and h. I loved how Threat grew and became a better person to prove to Leah that he was trustworthy. This is a good, well written story and I am looking forward to what Elena Ash writrs next!
December 17, 2015
3.5 Sexy Stepbrother Stars!!
Some parts were... ridiculous.. but for the most part, this was a light, fun and sexy read. I enjoyed it and read it all in one sitting. Threat... yeah, the name sounds kinda silly, but regardless, he's a bad boy asshole who was steamy sexy. Can't help but love him just a little... ok, a lot. :P
February 20, 2022
Leah is used to her father doing crazy things but this is not something she ever thought be would do. He married a woman after three weeks of knowing her. She has a son that will be moving in with them. Leah thinks he will be young but he's older than her. He also happens to be a bully from school that made her life miserable. No matter if he has gotten hotter through the years she won't let herself forgive him for what he's done. Will she follow her heart or will she stick to her lonely ways?
Leah is secluded and lonely. Trust issues will do that to you. David is definitely different from Leah. Their feelings grew beautifully. I enjoyed the lake scene. The boat was definitely a surprise. The motorcycle is definitely something Threat would have. The hotel was great. Mallory is a good friend. Janet is trying and I appreciate that. Colin is a good parent. The bet David made with his father was unnecessary. His nickname isn't the real him at all. David Sr. is a horrible human. Leah was a bit too whiny. Not a bad story.
Leah is secluded and lonely. Trust issues will do that to you. David is definitely different from Leah. Their feelings grew beautifully. I enjoyed the lake scene. The boat was definitely a surprise. The motorcycle is definitely something Threat would have. The hotel was great. Mallory is a good friend. Janet is trying and I appreciate that. Colin is a good parent. The bet David made with his father was unnecessary. His nickname isn't the real him at all. David Sr. is a horrible human. Leah was a bit too whiny. Not a bad story.
January 23, 2018
2.5 stars. This had the opportunity to be a good book. But holy crap, the errors in this book made it nearly impossible to finish. I would have to put it down for days at a time to get through the grammatical errors. Like peer, instead of pier, when you are talking about a long dock that goes into the water. Anywhere was spelled as two separate words. There were so many more, I eventually lost count. Also, referring to a girl's nether regions as a "cave" freaked me out. lol Never in my life have I heard it referred to as that and that is saying something, because I have read more smut than I would like to admit. I really hope this author gets herself a new editor, like yesterday.
March 7, 2018
Actual rating 3.5 stars.
I enjoyed this book. The plot develops at a nice pace and the characters are well developed. While it is a story involving step siblings both characters are of age and their parents have just gotten married. The main protagonists have a history from school, both bringing out the worst in each other. They both share a painful history with their parents and can not help being drawn to each other.
I enjoyed this book. The plot develops at a nice pace and the characters are well developed. While it is a story involving step siblings both characters are of age and their parents have just gotten married. The main protagonists have a history from school, both bringing out the worst in each other. They both share a painful history with their parents and can not help being drawn to each other.
February 5, 2019
10 sentences per page?
I couldn't get through this book. Even with the font on the smallest option it was still double spaced and the dialogue was like trying to understand a Drunk , a tweaker with adhd, and a chipmunk, who are all trying to explain something to you using the smallest amount of actual explanation possible. I had an easier time understanding Paradise Lost, and it was in Latin.
I couldn't get through this book. Even with the font on the smallest option it was still double spaced and the dialogue was like trying to understand a Drunk , a tweaker with adhd, and a chipmunk, who are all trying to explain something to you using the smallest amount of actual explanation possible. I had an easier time understanding Paradise Lost, and it was in Latin.
February 19, 2020
Ok read. Interesting enough
I’m giving this book this review simply because of the length of time it took for them to really connect and the way they treated each other. It was not until the very end that the book got really interesting. All the “wrap up” was done in the epilogue and not very well.
I’m giving this book this review simply because of the length of time it took for them to really connect and the way they treated each other. It was not until the very end that the book got really interesting. All the “wrap up” was done in the epilogue and not very well.
June 14, 2020
We are broken apart, but healed when we're together
This is a story of two people brokenness and the pain the had one the male figure bullies the female since 6th grade. The had a hate love relationship especially when they parents got married. His mother and her father. And the story begins...
This is a story of two people brokenness and the pain the had one the male figure bullies the female since 6th grade. The had a hate love relationship especially when they parents got married. His mother and her father. And the story begins...
September 22, 2017
Can deception and anger fill the void of love? One has a background of privilege and the other struggled. Will a new beginning be possible? Or will their younger years be too tainted to see a future.
December 7, 2017
Great read.
I really enjoyed this book , its easy to get into and a great read. But my only complaint would be that Leah is annoying and a bit of a bitch . I loved Threat a lot ,so he made my mind up that I'd keep reading it and I'm glad I did .
I really enjoyed this book , its easy to get into and a great read. But my only complaint would be that Leah is annoying and a bit of a bitch . I loved Threat a lot ,so he made my mind up that I'd keep reading it and I'm glad I did .
July 27, 2018
An unputdownable story that I read all in one go. I loved the relationship between Leah and Threat who already had history from school. This is one book you definitely need to download and read this summer!
October 4, 2017
good story and hot sex. everything i've ever wanted
February 16, 2018
Good story with lots of hot passionate sexy topped with a marriage proposal.
July 28, 2019
1.5 stars
Oh wow, the characters were so annoying and childish, how did I manage to finish this book?
Oh wow, the characters were so annoying and childish, how did I manage to finish this book?
May 6, 2020
Excellent book. Dual perspective which I love and great characters. Two seemingly completely different people who clash but it makes sense. Definitely recommend.
March 16, 2021
Damn, he HOT! Book not great, didn’t finish 👎🏼.
May 31, 2022
Although I hate bully romances, I tried to give it a chance but gave up at 50%. The heroine is a weak, wimpy doormat, letting the bully step all over her. Hated both of them.
October 21, 2015
OMG!!! What a hot, sexy read!!! I will admit this is my first stepbrother romance. I know there have been mixed reviews on them. However, I will admit my Kindle is loaded up with them. I have to say I am ecstatic that I chose Threat to take my stepbrother V card away! Lordy, that boy is HOT!
Our heroine, Leah, is a shy, intelligent girl who has busted her butt to be accepted into Stanford. She’s hoping to leave her past behind. Middle school and high school were not kind to her thanks to bully, David. Even though he has been gone, the names he called her followed her until she graduated. She is looking forward to spending her last summer at home with her father. Her plans are thrown into disarray when she receives the news from her father that he is married, and she now has a stepbrother who will be moving in with them. He does all this over the phone from his honeymoon. If that wasn’t a shocker, when she meets her stepbrother, she almost has a coronary. Her new stepbrother is none other than her tormentor, David, now known as Threat who is a sexy tattoo artist. However, she knows under that sexy exterior is the same jerk. He sees her as the same uptight, snobbish girl he tormented in school. But, as they spend more time together, that sexual pull between them becomes stronger. Will they find that appearances can be deceiving, and their impressions of each other may not be accurate? But, can Leah trust him, or does he have ulterior motives?
I am a sucker for a bad boy with a bad mouth, and at first Threat appeared to be both of those things, but I did feel he could sometimes cross a line with Leah and tick me off. As I got to know him, I found that he was more than that sexy bad boy. I saw that there might actually be a heart under there, and he and Leah had more in common than I thought. God, that boy had a crass sense of humor that I adored! There were several hilarious laugh out loud moments for me, especially the hot tub scene with Leah’s Kindle. There was nothing I disliked about Leah. From Threat’s POV, she could come across as judgmental and snobbish, but she wasn’t. She was actually shy, and it became obvious as the book progressed why she was the overachiever that she was. I liked that she grounded Threat and would call him out when he would lose his temper, and I liked that he showed her how to take risks and not only live life but enjoy it. There were several steamy sex scenes, but I enjoyed the fact that it wasn’t just all about sex for them. They really got to know each other and see the good sides and the bad sides. I warn you their road to romance was bumpy, but the journey was well worth it. I noticed at the end of the book, Elena Ash is coming out with her second book, Menace, in the winter, and I can’t wait to read it!
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Our heroine, Leah, is a shy, intelligent girl who has busted her butt to be accepted into Stanford. She’s hoping to leave her past behind. Middle school and high school were not kind to her thanks to bully, David. Even though he has been gone, the names he called her followed her until she graduated. She is looking forward to spending her last summer at home with her father. Her plans are thrown into disarray when she receives the news from her father that he is married, and she now has a stepbrother who will be moving in with them. He does all this over the phone from his honeymoon. If that wasn’t a shocker, when she meets her stepbrother, she almost has a coronary. Her new stepbrother is none other than her tormentor, David, now known as Threat who is a sexy tattoo artist. However, she knows under that sexy exterior is the same jerk. He sees her as the same uptight, snobbish girl he tormented in school. But, as they spend more time together, that sexual pull between them becomes stronger. Will they find that appearances can be deceiving, and their impressions of each other may not be accurate? But, can Leah trust him, or does he have ulterior motives?
I am a sucker for a bad boy with a bad mouth, and at first Threat appeared to be both of those things, but I did feel he could sometimes cross a line with Leah and tick me off. As I got to know him, I found that he was more than that sexy bad boy. I saw that there might actually be a heart under there, and he and Leah had more in common than I thought. God, that boy had a crass sense of humor that I adored! There were several hilarious laugh out loud moments for me, especially the hot tub scene with Leah’s Kindle. There was nothing I disliked about Leah. From Threat’s POV, she could come across as judgmental and snobbish, but she wasn’t. She was actually shy, and it became obvious as the book progressed why she was the overachiever that she was. I liked that she grounded Threat and would call him out when he would lose his temper, and I liked that he showed her how to take risks and not only live life but enjoy it. There were several steamy sex scenes, but I enjoyed the fact that it wasn’t just all about sex for them. They really got to know each other and see the good sides and the bad sides. I warn you their road to romance was bumpy, but the journey was well worth it. I noticed at the end of the book, Elena Ash is coming out with her second book, Menace, in the winter, and I can’t wait to read it!
***Read and Reviewed for Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews***
October 19, 2015
I’m an avid reader. For any particular reason, this is the first stepbrother romance I had the pleasure to read.
Maybe the word “stepbrother” is the reason for my hesitation. However, Elena Ash did a wonderful job.
David Banducci, aka Threat is Leah’s childhood nightmare. He’s the one she wants to forget and be far, far away.
Destiny had different plans and joined them. Now he’s her stepbrother!
Threat sees Leah as a spoiled little brat and he won't waste an opportunity to ruin her life, once again. Ruining her life will be the key to his future and he will make sure of that. Threat is decided to give Leah a very, very interesting summer.
However, Threat will find out soon enough that Leah is not willing to lose this game and that the spoiled little brat she once was is now a beautiful and intelligent young woman.
Soon, Threat will see that his feelings for her are more than he had even imagined and the chemistry between them starts to appear.
Leah struggles to fight and win but Threat has his own ways too and they both surrender to each other.
Will they be able to fix what was once broken? Will they be able to forget their pasts? Will they be able to overcome the terrible secret Threat is keeping from Leah? What if David is no longer a Threat?
This story is so much more than I could imagine. The family bond is long forgotten and I couldn't stop reading.
I loved this book with all my heart. David and Leah are a perfect match! But they have to fight. Let's see who wins!
Elena Ash wrote a wonderful book with hot scenes but at the same time sweeter and I definitely recommend it to everyone that wants to read a good story with well-built characters. A must read! Truth or Dare?
Maybe the word “stepbrother” is the reason for my hesitation. However, Elena Ash did a wonderful job.
David Banducci, aka Threat is Leah’s childhood nightmare. He’s the one she wants to forget and be far, far away.
Destiny had different plans and joined them. Now he’s her stepbrother!
Threat sees Leah as a spoiled little brat and he won't waste an opportunity to ruin her life, once again. Ruining her life will be the key to his future and he will make sure of that. Threat is decided to give Leah a very, very interesting summer.
However, Threat will find out soon enough that Leah is not willing to lose this game and that the spoiled little brat she once was is now a beautiful and intelligent young woman.
Soon, Threat will see that his feelings for her are more than he had even imagined and the chemistry between them starts to appear.
Leah struggles to fight and win but Threat has his own ways too and they both surrender to each other.
Will they be able to fix what was once broken? Will they be able to forget their pasts? Will they be able to overcome the terrible secret Threat is keeping from Leah? What if David is no longer a Threat?
This story is so much more than I could imagine. The family bond is long forgotten and I couldn't stop reading.
I loved this book with all my heart. David and Leah are a perfect match! But they have to fight. Let's see who wins!
Elena Ash wrote a wonderful book with hot scenes but at the same time sweeter and I definitely recommend it to everyone that wants to read a good story with well-built characters. A must read! Truth or Dare?
October 21, 2015
I said yes to this novel right away! With a fast pace, snappy dialogue and dynamic scenes, this story has been highly addictive to me. Admittedly, the male character is hard to like at first and the female character may seem to yield too easily to his bullying tactics, but all the banter, teasing and nagging result in very entertaining scenes.
The dialogues are a lot of fun and the whole story is so engaging. Can you imagine a bet that consists of a man daring a young woman into doing naughty things in order to get the ownership of a tattoo parlour? That's Threat's initiation to his new family thanks to his mother marrying Leah's father.
That premise alone made me want to read this novel straight away. What chaos! It was so promising. The two characters are opposite poles yet they slowly share emotional issues around their family bonds. It's not a soft, pink romance. this stepsiblings relationship is reeling with verbal fights and completely maddening provocation. Still, the chemistry radiates heat and they truly share pain and a sense of abandonment. Actually, I appreciated the fact that when that horrible truth explodes between them, nothing is resolved easily. The last part of the story is so much worth it thanks to the characters evolving and fighting for a true bond.
I loved how they react to each other's influence as much as the funny dares, the addictive dialogues, the dramatic fallout, the few yet awesome steamy times and the tattoos.
I'm completely satisfied with the whole plot, it's well written, inspired and funny, as much as it is emotional at the end. And I'm sure happy to know Threat has a companion in Menace next winter!
The dialogues are a lot of fun and the whole story is so engaging. Can you imagine a bet that consists of a man daring a young woman into doing naughty things in order to get the ownership of a tattoo parlour? That's Threat's initiation to his new family thanks to his mother marrying Leah's father.
That premise alone made me want to read this novel straight away. What chaos! It was so promising. The two characters are opposite poles yet they slowly share emotional issues around their family bonds. It's not a soft, pink romance. this stepsiblings relationship is reeling with verbal fights and completely maddening provocation. Still, the chemistry radiates heat and they truly share pain and a sense of abandonment. Actually, I appreciated the fact that when that horrible truth explodes between them, nothing is resolved easily. The last part of the story is so much worth it thanks to the characters evolving and fighting for a true bond.
I loved how they react to each other's influence as much as the funny dares, the addictive dialogues, the dramatic fallout, the few yet awesome steamy times and the tattoos.
I'm completely satisfied with the whole plot, it's well written, inspired and funny, as much as it is emotional at the end. And I'm sure happy to know Threat has a companion in Menace next winter!
October 21, 2015
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
I have never read a book by Elena Ash but considering that it is a stepbrother romance, I knew that it was going to be something that I would enjoy reading. I am after all a big fan of stepbrother romances. “Threat” and Leah did not disappoint, the sexual innuendo , heated arguments along with scorching sex was entertaining and arousing. I loved every minute of it!
David Banducci also known as Threat is a man who has been in trouble most of his life. This is not a surprise with an absentee father and stripper mother hooking up with anyone and everyone. So when he finds out that his mother has a new rich hubby, he is less than thrilled. After making an unscrupulous bet with his father, in order to become owner of the ink shop, he plans on spending the summer with his new family and wearing down Leah’s defenses. Leah has been dealing with Threat bullying her for most of her school years. She is bitter and resentful and does not wish for him to a part of her family, nor does she believe he has changed. When these two embark on a road trip and there is an on going game of truth or dare, sparks fly and ignite. There is no denying their sexual attraction and complex feelings for one another.
This is one of those fun, steamy, reads that is full of heart. David and Leah come on strong from the start and leave a lasting impression. I highly recommend for anyone who loves forbidden romances, angst, and lots of sexual tension. I look forward to reading many more steamy romances from this author.
I have never read a book by Elena Ash but considering that it is a stepbrother romance, I knew that it was going to be something that I would enjoy reading. I am after all a big fan of stepbrother romances. “Threat” and Leah did not disappoint, the sexual innuendo , heated arguments along with scorching sex was entertaining and arousing. I loved every minute of it!
David Banducci also known as Threat is a man who has been in trouble most of his life. This is not a surprise with an absentee father and stripper mother hooking up with anyone and everyone. So when he finds out that his mother has a new rich hubby, he is less than thrilled. After making an unscrupulous bet with his father, in order to become owner of the ink shop, he plans on spending the summer with his new family and wearing down Leah’s defenses. Leah has been dealing with Threat bullying her for most of her school years. She is bitter and resentful and does not wish for him to a part of her family, nor does she believe he has changed. When these two embark on a road trip and there is an on going game of truth or dare, sparks fly and ignite. There is no denying their sexual attraction and complex feelings for one another.
This is one of those fun, steamy, reads that is full of heart. David and Leah come on strong from the start and leave a lasting impression. I highly recommend for anyone who loves forbidden romances, angst, and lots of sexual tension. I look forward to reading many more steamy romances from this author.
October 18, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review...
Great read!! Twisted, damaged, well written, and a all around great read. David "Threat" Banducci is a real piece of work. He works hard to live up to the name and has a body that he has honed too. He hasn't had it easy with a stripper Mom and an absent Dad who didn't acknowledge him until he could start paying out in his tattoo shop. Now his Mom has run off and married some rich comedian who is the Father to the girl he used to tease in school, Leah. Leah gets a call from her Dad that he met and married a lady friend. She has a son who will be moving in with them and she should go introduce herself. She is shocked when she realizes who it is. Threat's Dad smells blood after Leah leaves and decides to dangle a wager Threat's way, which he takes. How far will Threat go to win the bet? Things aren't all happy family like Leah's Dad try's to make them. In fact it's quite the opposite. There is a huge a attraction between Threat and Leah though. Leah thinks it's enough to change somethings but the past is too deep. Words are said, feelings are hurt. What Leah doesn't know is she does change Threat for the better but she will.
Great read!! Twisted, damaged, well written, and a all around great read. David "Threat" Banducci is a real piece of work. He works hard to live up to the name and has a body that he has honed too. He hasn't had it easy with a stripper Mom and an absent Dad who didn't acknowledge him until he could start paying out in his tattoo shop. Now his Mom has run off and married some rich comedian who is the Father to the girl he used to tease in school, Leah. Leah gets a call from her Dad that he met and married a lady friend. She has a son who will be moving in with them and she should go introduce herself. She is shocked when she realizes who it is. Threat's Dad smells blood after Leah leaves and decides to dangle a wager Threat's way, which he takes. How far will Threat go to win the bet? Things aren't all happy family like Leah's Dad try's to make them. In fact it's quite the opposite. There is a huge a attraction between Threat and Leah though. Leah thinks it's enough to change somethings but the past is too deep. Words are said, feelings are hurt. What Leah doesn't know is she does change Threat for the better but she will.
November 7, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Leah is a bookworm and an introvert, who planned on having a nice, quiet, uneventful summer. But things don't always go as you planned, and life reminds Leah of this when her father marries a stripper, who happens to be the mother of her worst enemy from school, David. The very one that made her life hell.
Small world, huh?
As if it isn't bad enough to have David waltz back into her life again, AND as her new step-brother, the two are then forced into taking a road trip together. But as the miles tick by, things begin to change between them, and they begin to see each other as the adults they are now, rather than who they were in school.
I really enjoyed seeing how Leah and David went from hating each other, to that hatred dissolving as they began to actually get to know the other and their relationship grew. It was nice getting to see David grow into a better person and by the end of the book, I was definitely rooting for him and Leah. I won't give away any spoilers, but If you like a good romance, with a HEA, and are into the step-brother craze, then you should give this one a try.
Leah is a bookworm and an introvert, who planned on having a nice, quiet, uneventful summer. But things don't always go as you planned, and life reminds Leah of this when her father marries a stripper, who happens to be the mother of her worst enemy from school, David. The very one that made her life hell.
Small world, huh?
As if it isn't bad enough to have David waltz back into her life again, AND as her new step-brother, the two are then forced into taking a road trip together. But as the miles tick by, things begin to change between them, and they begin to see each other as the adults they are now, rather than who they were in school.
I really enjoyed seeing how Leah and David went from hating each other, to that hatred dissolving as they began to actually get to know the other and their relationship grew. It was nice getting to see David grow into a better person and by the end of the book, I was definitely rooting for him and Leah. I won't give away any spoilers, but If you like a good romance, with a HEA, and are into the step-brother craze, then you should give this one a try.
October 15, 2015
ARC received for an honest review.
This was a good read for this genre.
I received my ARC prior to editing there were a couple of minor glitches nothing too major that spoilt my reading of the book.
This is a step sibling romance which is is reasonable for this genre no huge plot difference , however I did find the minor charatures input in this book to be interesting to read about.
Not everyone in this world is nice, sometimes people who care about you shield you from harsh realities and that maybe you would be better off knowing about the things that go on, rather than viewing the world through rose tinted spec they should tell it how it is.
All in all the characters were well written. I felt for the lead both male and female at the part where they "slay their dragons" story I don't like spoilers in a review.
i also enjoyed the game that was played it gave some insight and back story to them as individuals.
At the end of the day this is a good book for this genre but if you like you classics like Romeo and Juliet or pride and prejudice this is probably not for you.
This was a good read for this genre.
I received my ARC prior to editing there were a couple of minor glitches nothing too major that spoilt my reading of the book.
This is a step sibling romance which is is reasonable for this genre no huge plot difference , however I did find the minor charatures input in this book to be interesting to read about.
Not everyone in this world is nice, sometimes people who care about you shield you from harsh realities and that maybe you would be better off knowing about the things that go on, rather than viewing the world through rose tinted spec they should tell it how it is.
All in all the characters were well written. I felt for the lead both male and female at the part where they "slay their dragons" story I don't like spoilers in a review.
i also enjoyed the game that was played it gave some insight and back story to them as individuals.
At the end of the day this is a good book for this genre but if you like you classics like Romeo and Juliet or pride and prejudice this is probably not for you.
October 16, 2015
What a great stepbrother story- Leah doesn’t know that her dad’s new wife’s son is her childhood bully. When she finds out , she is shocked but even more so when she learns she has to share the home with him while their parents are off honeymooning. Leah doesn’t know how to take David who now goes by Threat and oh boy is he- a tall, and handsome threat to her sanity. I found Leah to be a bookworm, a lot into books and sort of an introvert while David is an extrovert. The story really gets going when they ended up having to take a trip. On this trip, we get to see Leah relax and open up ( courtesy of Threat) and she starts to think maybe things have changed. There are so maybe emotional twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Oh the games they played were oh so good, loved it. And the emotions are great—one minute your laughing, the next crying with the characters. Fanastic storyline that goes with the flow. Cannot wait to read the nest story from this author.
My Rating: 4.5 stars ****
***A gifted copy was provided by the author for my honest review***
My Rating: 4.5 stars ****
***A gifted copy was provided by the author for my honest review***
November 5, 2015
I have to say that this book was really good and it held my attention from beginning to end. The chemistry that these two characters have is freaking fabulous. I mean one minute that are at each other’s throats ready to kill one another and then then next minute that want to rip each other’s clothes off.
I now have a soft stop for Threat, I mean his whole life to me was a lie. Once he talked to his father...I just wanted to jump in my kindle and take care of him. OMG then towards the end of the book when he did a semi 180....Be still my heart. I am telling you...soft spot.
Leah is on my good side. She is something else, living life under the radar. I get it, I truly do. But I love how Threat starts playing Truth or Dare and she starts to open up to him a little more.
Now again this book is crazy awesome, hot as hell, and just overall adorable. I also like who this book is in both Threat and Leah's point of view. That to me makes the book. I need and want to know what they are thinking!
Great super-fast read....now go and read it and tell me what you think?
I now have a soft stop for Threat, I mean his whole life to me was a lie. Once he talked to his father...I just wanted to jump in my kindle and take care of him. OMG then towards the end of the book when he did a semi 180....Be still my heart. I am telling you...soft spot.
Leah is on my good side. She is something else, living life under the radar. I get it, I truly do. But I love how Threat starts playing Truth or Dare and she starts to open up to him a little more.
Now again this book is crazy awesome, hot as hell, and just overall adorable. I also like who this book is in both Threat and Leah's point of view. That to me makes the book. I need and want to know what they are thinking!
Great super-fast read....now go and read it and tell me what you think?
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