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His Brother's Wife

I'm going to take Amalia for her very first time.
Hell, I might even fall in love with her for MY very first time.
I know it from the moment I first lay eyes on her seductive curves.
There's only one problem.
That moment happens to be when she is walking down the aisle to marry my hateful half brother Jackson.
I'm his illegitimate half-brother, the black sheep playboy of the family.
I'm used to doing what I want.
And now what I want to do is Amalia.
To have my way with her while she submits to my every command.
But her father has sold her off to Jackson as part of a business deal.
Fulfilling our desires could mean she's disowned and Jackson's wrath could destroy both of us.
He'd better be ready for the fight of his life because I'm going to take what I want, which is Amelia over my knee and then on her own knees for me.

And I know from the look in her sultry eyes that she wants to give me what I want, no matter the cost.

This book is a full-length standalone novel with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2017

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Profile Image for Alexandria.
275 reviews
June 18, 2023
I can appreciate the lengths people will go for love; however, the numerous intimate scenes during times of crisis was unrealistic. I can't imagine someone being kidnapped and your only thought is "I could probably ignore this by having sex."

I can also appreciate how the author destigmatizes BDSM by showing its misuse and later the "proper" use, for lack of better terminology.

When thinking about realism within the book, the beginning is just highly unrealistic. I was confused because I thought maybe I missed a book in the meantime that led up to this; however, they are stand-alone novels, so that wasn't the case.

Finally and most importantly, I don't recall a trigger warning, but knowing that the main male character is a sociopath + sex should give you the trigger warning you need prior to reading.

I think this is a solid 2 or 3 star, but it depends on what you hope to get out of it and how far your imagination can run.
Profile Image for Viper Spaulding.
3,147 reviews25 followers
June 23, 2017
This book makes it official: Michelle Love is the queen of dark romance. So much is packed into this book - so much drama, suspense, love, lust, revenge, sacrifice, whew! And it's all done so very well. The story grabs you from the first page and takes you on the ride of your life. The path to happiness is so fraught with obstacles, in the hands of a lesser author this could be a hot mess but Ms. Love is a talented genius, giving us characters that are so richly nuanced that the reader is emotionally invested right from the start. Yes, it's dark, so if you want light and fluffy you'll need someone to hold your hand as you read this one. But if you like grown-up problems in your grown-up stories, this is one you don't want to miss. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Aneesah.
1,221 reviews
June 29, 2017
DNF @ 1%

Haha, umm NO! I'm not a fan (or perhaps I'm not in the mood for) reading about grown women being forced into marriage by a father who uses his children as pawns to further his professional or political endeavors. Had I realized that was how this story was going to play, I would not have bothered. Thank goodness for my KU subscription so I didn't waste any money on this. I think Michelle Love is perhaps just not for me.
Profile Image for Cheryl   Graham-Petit.
4,124 reviews26 followers
June 23, 2017
A fast paced, steamy and dark story paced with drama, suspense, revenge, sacrifices, lust, intense chemistry, great characters, la well thought out plot, love, and so much more. Michelle Love does a great job of pulling you into the story and holding you captive until the very end.

I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
Profile Image for Jessica.
288 reviews5 followers
June 23, 2017
I think the only way some of these books now-a-day receive anything more then 2 stars is because the reviewers received ARCs (advanced readers copy) and are trying to stay on the author's good side to receive more free books -- or the reviews are fake; and this one is one of those books.
Profile Image for Amber Gerritsen.
24 reviews
June 15, 2023
Gwn te veel smut

Inca en Oliver zijn mn besties

Nee Esther mn vader is niet dood
2,159 reviews14 followers
June 23, 2017
Classical pianist Amalia Rai is blackmailed by her father into marrying billionaire Jackson Gallo to help her sister Selima divorce her abusive husband. As Ama is walking down the aisle to marry Jackson, she sees the most devastatingly handsome man standing next to her father-in-law Macaulay and guesses he's Enda Gallo, Mac's illegitimate son. After the wedding, Ama slips out in the garden to get some air and ends up losing her virginity to Enda. Ama has a secret affair with Enda and refuses to sleep with Jackson. Jackson soon has enough of being rejected by Ama and rapes her after threatening to have Selima raped if she didn't sleep with him. When Jackson finds out that Ama is having an affair with Enda, Ama leaves him to be with Enda and moves to Italy. But nobody Jackson Gallo ... and Ama finds out the hard way that Jackson has been busy plotting revenge when he goes after everyone and everything that she ever cared about. When Jackson kidnaps Selima, Ama moves back to America to save her sister. Jackson kidnaps Ama and imprisons her in a hidden underground facility where she has to cater to his whims if she doesnn't want Selima to be tortured and killed. Ama makes a deal with Jackson, she'll go anywhere and do anything with him if he lets Selima go. Jackson agrees and after releasing Selima, tells Ama "From now on, we will be a happy couple. Together. Tonight, we will be flying to another place, somewhere they will never find us." Will Enda and his friends be able to find and save Ama before it's too late?

Michelle Love delivers an exciting, thrilling, suspenseful and steamy story full of twists and turns you won't be able to put down

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book
Profile Image for Rebecca Grove.
3,492 reviews26 followers
June 24, 2017
Amalia is being forced to marry Jackson by her father. He needs the money Jackson is offering for her to help out his failing business. At first Amalia said no but then she had to agree. Only by agreeing would her younger sister be allowed to escape her own abusive marriage. Amalia hates Jackson and his possessiveness and is determined not to ever sleep with him.
At the wedding, Ama meets Enda, Jackson's illegitimate half brother and the sparks fly. When she seeks a moment alone, Enda finds her and kisses her. Things get out of hand and she gives him her v-card. Then she retires to her room alone. At first the marriage goes the way she planned even though she has to put a chair under her door to keep her husband out. She and Enda are having an affair.
Jackson isn't your normal jerk. He always gets what he wants and will go to any measure to get it. He forces Ama and abuses her by threatening everyone she loves.When Jackson goes too far, Ama runs to Enda and he takes out of the country. Jackson is furious. If he can't have Ama, he will make sure no on will and he will take extreme steps to get her.
This book is full of extreme feelings and some violence including rape. There are twists and turns and lots of drama. It is a little dark with Jackson but his violence scenes are not described but just mentioned. The love between Enda and Ama is strong and tender. I voluntarily received a copy of this story and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Lexee Toste.
2,822 reviews19 followers
June 26, 2017
I enjoyed this story. It was different than I was expecting. It definitely has a darker vibe to it. Amalia is put in a bad situation but she handles it fairly well. She is pretty much being forced to marry Jackson in order to save her sister from an abusive marriage. Her father and Jackson are the ones forcing the issue so that her father can get paid. She does so, not planning for it to be a real marriage and to leave when the contract is up in two years. Jackson is obsessed with her and planning to get what he wants. Ollivier and Enda, Jackson's brother and half brother, help run some interference for Amalia in the early weeks of the marriage. Enda and Amalia have an immediate connection when they meet during the wedding ceremony/reception. They can't exactly stay away from each and don't with the situation being what it is. Jackson is dangerous and he quickly forces things into a bad situation. The sex is explicit in this book and it deals with the hard topic of rape. The rape scenes are not explicit like the consensual sex scenes are but they are there. There is also quite a bit of violence involved as well. Just a heads up. I enjoyed the way the story was told and the pacing of it. I thought it was well done and it definitely draws you in and keeps you reading to figure out how everything is going to work out. The building of the relationship is mixed really well with the action.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Maria Hunt.
1,133 reviews9 followers
August 5, 2017
His Brother's Wife grabs a hold of you from the very beginning and keeps you hooked until the end of this great read! Michelle Love gives you amazing characters you can't help but become emotionally invested in as well as a great storyline. Amalia Rai is desperate to save her younger sister from an abusive marriage. Her father knows this and uses that knowledge to force Ama into a marriage to Jackson Gallo. Jackson Gallo is cold and ruthless and used to getting his way. He will do whatever it takes to get what he wants and what he wants is Ama. He is the last man Ama ever pictured marrying. As she is walking down the aisle her eyes meet those of a handsome stranger. The moment Edna Gallo sees Ama walking down the aisle he wants her but unfortunately she is his half brother's intended bride. The chemistry between Edna and Gallo is intense and obvious from the moment they first meet. To escape from her loveless marriage to Jackson Ama begins a steamy affair with Edna. Edna and Ama fall in love but when Jackson finds out about them he vows to destroy Ama and all those she loves. Can the love that Ama and Edna found be enough to overcome Jackson's wrath? I highly recommend you pick up His Wife's Brother to find out. It will take you on a hot, sweet, suspenseful and dark ride! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Ryan - Sweet Red Reader .
1,425 reviews96 followers
June 24, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book.

His Brother's Wife is fast paced and action packed with so many hot sex scenes in between it's hard to regulate your heart rate! There were elements of the story that were a bit unbelievable (the female lead, Ama, is forced by her father to marry a psychopath in order to broker a business deal between her dad and the betrothed and allow her sister to divorce her abusive husband and (SPOILER ALERT) she's a virgin who has sex with someone other than the psychopath husband at the wedding reception and that person is the psycho husband's half-brother). I did like how strong-willed Ama is and how self-sacrificing she was. The relationship with her and Enda is sweet, intense, and romantic. The side characters were a highlight of the book too - in fact I think that the development of the characters, both the good and evil (Jackson) one(s). I really wanted to know more about them. Despite being a little grizzly for my taste (and the fact that the main characters pretty much used sex as a coping mechanism throughout the book), His Brother's Wife was a real page turner for me and I think lovers of soap operas, telenovelas, and romantic suspense will enjoy it.
369 reviews2 followers
June 23, 2017
ARC. BRAVO ! 😍 A DARK READ
If you love dark story , this book is for you . Jackson Gallo want Amalia Rai an classic pianist and a music Professor at the Conservatory of Music as his wife . She doesn't like Jackson cause she feels he is off. Her father Gajendra Rai is a rival . Her father blackmailed Amalia to marry Jackson , to save his company and her younger sister Selima from her abusive marriage .
At the wedding , she meets Olivier , the oldest brother and illegitimate half Italian brother Enda Gallo, and her father in law Macaulay Gallo who is property magnet.
Amalia and Enda has instant connection , which leads to captivating sizzling chemistry and hot streamy explosives sex .
Jackson find out , is now on a warpath , and nobody is safe from friends and family . I read couple of Michelle Love books but I find this story as a dark rom-com emotional rollar coaster action hostilities suspense thrilling strength of character and captivating from start to finish with a touch reality Rape and Physical Abuse . The strong structure storyline and well developed characters and supporting charact
Profile Image for Lenna  Wright.
3,402 reviews35 followers
June 26, 2017
Trigger happy. Abuse, raping, killing, murder and kidnapping.
One man is a psychotic, manipulating, gets off see a women in fear, in pain and dying. He is obsessed with a women and no matter what she thinks or feels he won't let her go unless it's by death. He hired killers and he's killed and his new obsession is Ama. An Indian American talented piano player. Her father sells her by blackmailing Ama into a marriage with Jackon so her baby sister can divorce her abusive husband. Her marriage to her is fake she don't believe it's happening but to her it's only on paper and stick in this marriage for 2 years before a divorce well she didn't know the man she was marrying. Her shame of a wedding she got to meet the mystery half brother Enda, she first saw him and she feel for him. What they did later after her wedding will start her life into a happish life. What she never know what her husband can do, but when Enda sees for him self what's becoming of the women he is falling for he will do anything in his power to save her but at what and who's cost?????


ARC was voluntarily exchange for a honest review
1,922 reviews7 followers
June 24, 2017
Ama meets Enda and the connection is immediate. The only problem is she meets him as she is asking does the aisle to marry his half-brother. Sometimes life throws us curveballs we just have to figure out how to handle.
That sums up Ama's life.
She is marrying Jackson not be because she loves him but because her sister needs to divorce her husband who is physically abusing her and her father's company needs a cash influx. Ama would do anything for her sister.
Jackson is psychotic and he cannot understand how Ama could not bend to his will.
When Ama meets Edna she is immediately drawn to him and they start an affair. When Jackson discovers what is happening and threatens their lives what will Edna and Ama do?
As Jackson forms a plan to get Ama back and ruin all she loves will it finally break Ama?
This book has suspense and also those steamy scenes we all love. It is a page turner and will have you turning each page until you find out what happens. I will say the ending was a bit abrupt.
I was given this book for an honest voluntary review.
Profile Image for Margaret.
2,652 reviews11 followers
July 4, 2017
4.5 stars This was an excellent romance regarding those of wealth and status. This story was very intense at times but all you have to do is watch the news or read the newspaper and you'll see women and others that are brutalized by those that claim to love them. I read other reviews and even in this day and age women and children are traded as objects. Every society has psychopaths that feel they "own" another due to a sick obsession. There were parts that were horrifying and sad. The author wrote an intense suspense that included intrigue, violence and romance. The will to survive even through brutality proves the strength of the human spirit and love. I do NOT just review the complementary books I receive from authors so I can "get more free books". That implies that I don't give an honest opinion, which I always do. This book may cause flashbacks for anyone who has suffered abuse but I look forward to reading future books by Ms. Love in the future whether I receive them as an ARC or purchase them.
Profile Image for Meghann Alford.
806 reviews13 followers
June 23, 2017
First, if you have issues with abuse you may want to pass on this book. However, if you can handle it, this is an excellent read. Michelle Love shows what can happen in an abusive, obsessive relationship.  Amalia is forced to marry Jackson by her father. But at her wedding she meets Enda, her new husband's half brother. What ensues is an affair, rape and abuse, running for their lives and repeated murder attempts. Michelle Love shows us seriously strong women in her characters and the equally strong men that love them enough to allow them to stand in their own. I very emotional, heartbreaking and brilliant book.  I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Enda = 5/5
Heroine, Amalia = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 3/5
Action =  3/5
Darkness = 4/5
Humor = 1/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
346 reviews3 followers
June 29, 2017
They meet at her wedding, she is the bride, and he is the step brother of the groom. Ama really doesn't want to get married, but she is being forced to to save her sister from her abusive husband. Endo knows that he wants her and will do anything for her. After knowing about his brothers past, he will do anything to protect her. Ama fights her new husband at every turn, and things quickly escalate to impossible and dangerous levels. Pretty soon Ama and Endo can't deny their love and attraction to each other any longer. This book took so many twists and turns that it was hard to put down for fear that I would lose part of the story line. They both had to fight her husband for her life, and her loved ones lives. I absolutely loved this book. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Denise.
310 reviews4 followers
October 18, 2017
I have a lot problems with this book, the story was all over the place. So many things just didn't make since. First, why is Amalia being forced to marry so guy to save her fathers company and her sister from an abusive marriage? Then she ends up screwing her brother-in-law outside at her wedding reception because they made eye contact while she was walking down the aisle to marry his brother and their was sparks, love at first site kind of thing. Oh did I mention she is a virgin!! The guy she get married to is a murderer, he had his first girl friend stabbed to death because she tried to leave him. Nobody leaves him!!!!. Oh and did mention he truly Hates his brother(the one who screwed his wife on their wedding day) yeah well he hates him. Nothing that they did in this story made sense to me.
Profile Image for SJ.
2,381 reviews15 followers
June 22, 2017
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book and voluntarily decided to review it

OMG! I was not sure what to expect when I started reading this book, but I did not expect it to be this thrilling and exciting!!

Ama is blackmailed into marrying Jackson in order to save her sisters life. Her eyes meet Enda's while walking down the isle and it is live at first sight.

Jackson, as it turns out, is physco, and he is obsessed with Ana. With a fabulous cast of characters, it is exciting, thrilling and suspenseful from beginning to end, the danger is high and the loving is hot

I was so very pleasantly surprised with the twists and the plot of this story, it is a real page turner and gripping read, I highly recommend this book
2,535 reviews87 followers
June 21, 2017
***Contains Triggers***

Enda only recently learned that he had two brothers, but that doesn't mean he is ready to accept his new family. Amalia's father made a deal that if she agreed to the marriage, he would help her sister. Their attraction is forbidden, but cannot be helped. What happens when Amalia's husband doesn't want to let her go? Will Enda find her before it is to late?

This normally the type of story I avoid being that it contains rape, BUT being I've read some of the author's other books, I gave it a go. I have to say that it was really well written if you can get past the dark parts. Loved both of the main and coinciding characters! Good book if you like dark themes!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Laila Viking.
4,090 reviews30 followers
June 23, 2017
Michelle Love always amazes me. This book did surprise me with this very unique storyline. I loved it.
It has drama, action, romance, passion, bad boys and a lot more. I liked very much that the story is very different from most of the new books that are out now. A new fresh topic and story.
There is an amazing chemistry between the two main characters. Amelia is forced into marriage but she falls in love with her husbands younger brother. Not the most pleasant situation.
This book is very well written and I absolutely would recommend it to others.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Kasey McCarthy.
1,348 reviews2 followers
June 24, 2017
Amalia's is forced to marry Jackson to get her sister out of an abusive relationship and to save her dad's business. Jackson stipulates that she has to stay with him for 2 years. At wedding she meets Jackson's brother Edma instantly is attracted Amelia and on Jackson and her wedding night edma sleeps with her. They are in love but have to keep it a secret. Jackson trties yo make her have sex with him and takes her by force. Things are getting out of control and it blows up when Jackson figures out about affair. Will anyonef be safe now.Will Jackson win or will love overcome it all? Must read, I got this as ARC in return for honest review.
2,604 reviews10 followers
August 11, 2017
Alma will do whatever it takes to help her sister, even if that means marry a man like Jackson. It's an arranged marriage, one that her father set up with him so her sister could leave her abusive husband. Enda is Jackson's brother and wants Alma. When he takes her virginity on her wedding night, she knows he has changed her life. Jackson is psychotic and will do anything to keep her as his possession, even kill. This book is filled with family, love, betrayal, evil and a HEA. I'm not that reviewer to give the story away but this may just be the book you are looking for. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
1,344 reviews8 followers
October 27, 2017
This story is fast paced, exhilarating, passionate, sexy (very hot sex scenes), and very well written. Enda meets Amalia at her wedding to his half-brother, Jackson. They have a secret affair until Jackson holds the safety of her sister, family and friends over her head to make her comply to his wishes. Jackson is harsh and on the crazy side not to mention her father is a scum bag. The story progresses with Raff and Inca becoming involved (beautiful characters from the book Winter). The on-the-edge-of-your-seat excitement doesn’t end until The End and what a finish it was!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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6,290 reviews46 followers
June 21, 2017
The first time Edna saw Amalia he knew he wanted her, but the problem was that she was walking down the aisle to marry his half brother. Her father had sold her off to Jackson for some reason and Amalia was very loyal to helping her family. Lots of drama and suspense to keep you page turning. This was a well written book with wonderful characters and a strong story line. No spoiler here, but I'll let you know that there's an HEA and no cliffhanger. I read an arc copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it. Great book.
Profile Image for Patricia Baxes.
3,050 reviews30 followers
June 22, 2017
Okay...this was certainly not what I expected. I've come to expect certain things from a Michelle Love novel, but it proved elusive in His Brother's Wife. The storyline is more or less standard fare; the characters developed as you expected; the HEA? Let's just say it was elusive as well until plot resolution. Although the book didn't grab me as so many other Michelle Love books have, I'd still recommend you take s chance on this one. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and am on the fence about it.) 🙄
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138 reviews8 followers
June 23, 2017
A dark love story with action, drama, suspense, terror and brutality. Definitely an 18+ novel with scenes that may be triggers for some people.
Lots of strong, successful woman who are matched with strong protective men who will do anything to keep them safe. Add in a psychopath who will go to any length (and has the money to pay for it) to get revenge for slights against him.
The book is full of drama, action, love and just a great story a real thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. Once you start you won't put it down
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Kőrösi.
385 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2017
I received an arc of this book for a honest review.

This is my first book by Michelle Love and I did not regret it at all. It was fantastic.

Not what I expected at all but I was not disappointed in the least. I thoroughly enjoyed this storyline of Michelle's. It was well written with a great plot and a great cast of characters, lots of drama and suspense, danger, violence and romance.

It has so much and so well written. It feels so realistic that you just has to read on.
A must have in the Kindle or on the bookshelf.
Worth reading!
2,365 reviews4 followers
June 28, 2017
Ok, bit of a mixed review, I thought the story was good, loved the characters, really liked how this book and Winter we're woven together, but unfortunately for me (and I know it's unbelievable to say) there was just too much sex and I found myself skipping quite a few scenes in the last half of the book, I also found the ending to abrupt and really would've like an epilogue, still looking forward to reading more from this author though 😊
I voluntarily read an ARC copy and am leaving an honest review.
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1,536 reviews11 followers
July 21, 2017
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy...

This story should have come with trigger warnings.

I love Michelle Love's writing. This plot was different and interesting; however, the cheating didn't go over well with me. Cheating is unacceptable no matter how the spouse acts. I did enjoy the storyline and was kept entertained. I like the characters and could really feel the connection/chemistry between them. I would have rated this book higher - I just really couldn't get over the cheating and trigger points.
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