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Break Me

(Brayshaw High #5)

Meagan Brandy (Goodreads Author)

4.53 · Rating details · 4,647 ratings · 883 reviews

I had a plan, and it was solid.

Track down what was hidden away and take pleasure in toying with it.
Toying with her.

It worked like a charm.
Until it didn’t.

Turned out, the feisty little thing I found was far from what I hoped for.
She was different from all I knew and more than I expected.

She was light, and I’m the bastard who led her into darkness.
But this girl... sh ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 ❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books rated it it was amazing

Shelves: standalone, 5-stars, 2020-read, 2020-arcs, part-of-a-series, romance

MY REVIEW AND OTHERS: can also be found on my blog:
➽ KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS

🌀BREAK ME:🌀 Is a full length, stand-alone angsty, new adult romance book by Meagan Brandy. Even though this can be read as a complete stand-alone, I personally would suggest you read this as part of the series in order as it does have carry on characters and will give you more background knowledge of these boys backgrounds and what shaped them into the boys they are today.

The perfect ending to a pe ...more

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Oct 14, 2019 ash | novelly rooted marked it as i-need-no-release-date-yet

Shelves: romance, cover-reveal, contemporary

Everyone: There is no female worthy of Royce.
Me: Does it have to be a female?

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Nov 18, 2020 Wendy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: abuse-neglect, i-m-not-crying-you-are-crying, romance-mf, series, alpha-goodness, medium-steam, will-read-again, action, family-kids, intense

Finishing this book left me with two kinds of feelings... Sad because all the brothers are paired up now ... and satisfied as fuck because this book absolutely rocked!!

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I figured Captain's book would be the best and Royce's would disappoint me, but I am so happy to say that it blew me away instead!! This one is definitely my favorite out of all. And the two awesome main characters are the reason for that.

I loved Brielle, from the moment she stepped on-page and Royce... wow what a dick, but I coul ...more

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Jan 18, 2021 Ｄｒｅｙ marked it as to-read

I liked Royce. So, I'll give this one a try! Hope this won't disappoint me like the first book did.

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May 30, 2019 Vaishali rated it liked it

Shelves: ya-na, enemies-to-lovers, book-i-wanted-like-yesterday

ROYCEE is getting his own book. Hell yess!!

Update- just read Royce’s pov at the end of ‘be my brayshaw’ and got to know that he is with Brielle Bishop. BISHOP AS IN BASS BISHOP’s SISTER.
Can’t wipe the smile off my face right now.

Update- 3.5 stars
I was suffering from a reader’s block fir months, but I managed to read this book, so I would say it was good, but the first book is still my favourite in this series.

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Oct 21, 2020 Sarah rated it it was amazing

***AVAILABLE NOW - FULL REVIEW***

5 Hot Pocket Crowns

I’m so sad the Brayshaw series is over. I feel bereft, lost. What am I to do with my life now, knowing we won’t ever be back? But know this, Meagan Brandy ends this series with a bang, bringing the story not only full circle but also giving our beloved bad boy the perfect HEA.

Royce Brayshaw wrecked me. We got glimpses of his insecurities he masked with his playboy exterior, but we loved him because of them and because of the heart he has for h ***AVAILABLE NOW - FULL REVIEW***

5 Hot Pocket Crowns

I’m so sad the Brayshaw series is over. I feel bereft, lost. What am I to do with my life now, knowing we won’t ever be back? But know this, Meagan Brandy ends this series with a bang, bringing the story not only full circle but also giving our beloved bad boy the perfect HEA.

Royce Brayshaw wrecked me. We got glimpses of his insecurities he masked with his playboy exterior, but we loved him because of them and because of the heart he has for his family. Royce is truly a lost boy in this book, now more than ever, and my heart ached for the man who has the biggest heart. I wanted him to see his worth and find love and be happy, truly happy. I wanted someone to come along and show him his ability for light, and boy did Meagan deliver a heroine who did all this and more.

Brielle Bishop is not only the perfect girl for a Royce, but she is also the perfect fit for the Brayshaw crew. She is enchanting with her easy demeanor and overall charm. She is quick to win over the hearts of the whole crew in an authentic and unsuspecting manner. She just fits, the missing puzzle piece. I loved seeing her spar with Royce, rise to the challenges he laid at her feet, and love him so fiercely. She changes our beloved lost boy into a true Brayshaw King, loving him the way we all do.

With every book in this series, we have intrigue and suspense. Meagan Brandy has laid clues for an ending one won’t suspect. It was such a phenomenal ending to the story, and I loved how it all tied together. It has the grit and heart and intrigue we have loved in every single one of her Brayshaw books. More than anything, though, the final pages were a bittersweet ending. She gives a the full blown, smile ear to ear happy, but I was so sad. Sad to have to say goodbye to one of my favorite series.

What do you saw when the end comes? You know it has to. An author can’t stay in the same world forever, but it doesn’t make it any easier. This is a crew I truly have fallen in love with. Their ideals of family and loyalty, and the way the Brayshaws love their women with their hearts and soul made me want to a part of this world always. I’m going to truly miss these characters and this world, but I have hope we will se cameos and maybe one day get to enter the Brayshaw world again.

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May 30, 2019 Phuong ✯ rated it liked it

Shelves: best-family-moments, watch-paint-dry-is-more-interesting, most-anticipated-books-2020, cutest-kids-i-would-adopt, 3-stars-enjoyable-but-forgettable, alpha-jealous-possessive-hero, found-family, rare22-edinburgh, can-their-love-burn-any-slower, books-read-in-2020

– 3.5 stars

Good news: This book was much better than Be My Brayshaw.
Bad news: Still wouldn't call this god tier literature.

I step back, smiling at the girl in the mirror, and unexpected moisture fills my eyes, because for the first time, the girl who smiles back?
I believe her.

RTC ✨

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Royce better not disappoint me the way Captain did 😩

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Nov 19, 2020 ❤️ Nanda ❤️ rated it it was amazing

What a ride... Oh my God!
I'll miss my Brayshaw family with all my heart... (even Cap! Just kidding 😂)

Royce's book was one of my most anticipated releases this year, and sure as hell, Meagan Brandy didn't disappointed! At. All.

This book stars at a slow pace, showing the shallow surface of a deep and angry river, and leaves you guessing more than anything 'Where the hell are my party and carefree Ponyboy?"

This feeling ends pretty quick once you're able to dive deep into those dark and ang ...more

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Nov 18, 2020 Mickeysreads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020-read, five-star, made-me-cry-thanks-to-h

Five Stars

I LOVE ROYCE AND BRIELLE. I LOVE ROYCE AND BRIELLE. I LOVE ROYCE AND BRIELLE. THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTE CUTEST THINGS EVER. I LOVE BRIELLE. I LOVE ROYCE. OMG. I JUST LOVED THE BOOK SO MUCH BECAUSE OF THEM THAT I HAVE DECIDED TO IGNORE EVERYTHING ELSE AND JUST GIVE THIS BOOK 5 STARS, JUST FOR PLAYBOY AND LITTLE TINK!

I only had two moods while reading this book.

I was either

Or

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My head hurts from all the crying. Soooo they were a few scenes that made me cry and trust me when i say that I wen ...more

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Oct 03, 2019 Ems620 marked it as to-read

I can't be the only one hoping the female lead isn't Cloe :/ Please be someone else. PLEASE *on my knees*. ...more

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Nov 21, 2020 ✨ Lucy ✨ rated it it was amazing

✨“He will love fiercer than anyone ever could, deeper than most would think possible , but chances are, he’ll tear you apart in the process”✨

This story is so good that is almost painful to read.

But you can’t help to love every single page and every single moment .

It’s all we wished for and even more.

It’s more than an epic end. I feel like it’s a terrific new beginning . Where finally the circle is completed and the real story can now began .

It was really worth the wait.

Royce was really something ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 The Romantic Rush Blog rated it it was amazing

Meagan has saved the best for last, delivering a perfect ending to the series that has captivated us all! Break Me Brayshaw has all the angst, alpha intensity, and intrigue that makes this series so addictive, but it also has a poignant emotional center that had Royce and Brielle stealing my heart.

My favorite Brayshaw boy’s story is everything I ever wanted- and somehow so much more. THIS is the Meagan Brandy I love- THIS is what makes the Brayshaw series so amazing. Everything starts with secr Meagan has saved the best for last, delivering a perfect ending to the series that has captivated us all! Break Me Brayshaw has all the angst, alpha intensity, and intrigue that makes this series so addictive, but it also has a poignant emotional center that had Royce and Brielle stealing my heart.

My favorite Brayshaw boy’s story is everything I ever wanted- and somehow so much more. THIS is the Meagan Brandy I love- THIS is what makes the Brayshaw series so amazing. Everything starts with secrets, with the thirst for revenge, for power, for control- and like each Brayshaw boy before him, Royce finds himself powerless to a doe eyed girl. His story is every bit as angsty and addictive, but I found his story to be the most beautiful of the three- the most moving, in part because this doesn’t just complete Royce’s story, it completes everyone one’s, but also because there is something special about Brielle and Royce- they have a tender vulnerability, a raw openness to their connection that squeezed my heart tight.

ROYCE. Oh my heart- I loved him before, but I would die for him now. Meagan peels back all the layers of bravado, anger, and swagger so we can see the multi-facted heart of this sweet and loyal man. We got glimmers of it before, but we finally see that there is a sadness to Royce Brayshaw- he’s lonely, lost, feels unworthy and unsure, and mired in the bittersweet tinge of being wrapped up in his brothers’ happiness. His family has changed, but Royce is the same- but does he want to be? Break Me is right, Meagan- because Royce BROKE me. My heart hurt for him. And as much as his beautiful family SAW him (because they do), he needed someone to complete his soul, to fill his heart- to draw in his pain and anger and unleash his joy. And I was not convinced someone could, but wow, does she ever.

But the TRUE revelation of this story, and in my opinion this whole series, is Brielle. I wasn’t sure if I would even like her, let alone love her- but I FLOOOOVE her. Meagan brilliantly gives us a heroine SO different than the others- she’s somewhat submissive, patient, tender and soft. She is so full of love and kindness that there’s a lightness in every word I read from her- a warmth that just charms and soothes you. Unlike everyone else, she trusts and loves easily, gives her heart openly, and has unrelenting optimism, despite the crappy hand she’s been dealt. It’s not wonder she captures everyone’s hearts, including mine so easily, but what makes her so magical is that she can also stand on her own- she sasses, she dishes out the banter, and she doesn’t back away from her feelings- no matter how intentionally or unintentionally Royce tries to break her. Because she loves SO hard, so unconditionally, she refuses to accept the worst in him, to accept his fear and anger. She is SO special- she could not be more endearing.

And their love is SO precious. He helps her find the life she wanted- gives her someone who finally fights FOR her, even if Royce doesn’t always understand why he wants to do that. And Brielle, well she’s the soothing balm to them all. She’s the beating heart- she heals and soothes. Their chemistry is HOT, but it is also so intimate and solid- their is a magnetic pull between their souls from the moment they meet- it gripped me, and it did not let me go.

What has made the Brayshaws so captivating is not just the romance or even the suspense (and this one has both- HOT and a WTF twist), but is it is really this amazing family- the CHOSEN family that the Brayshaw boys have created with their permanent braygirls. They are loyal to a fault, sharing a love and connection that few would understand. And Meagan honored that so beautifully in this book. We get to see this crew solidify- this isn’t just about Royce and Brielle, it’s about completing their family, all the pieces fitting together. Everyone having their space that is comfortable and familiar and safe- the sum total. We get to see all the magic we wanted to see- what happens with Raven’s pregnancy, more Uncle Bro and Zoey charm, a dash of sage insight from the delightful Mabel… but really, this story all works up to a big feeling of WHOLENESS. My heart feels full and completed- because Brielle is the missing piece.

This is a series you can’t put down, one that has redefined writing in the new adult genre, and one that I will forever return to as an all time favorite. The Brayshaws are pure magic- and I’m not ready to let them go! But, Meagan gave me a perfect ending. I couldn’t be happier with how everything resolved- and as we heard so aptly in this story "I need for you to remember what feels like the end, is always the beginning." This might be the end of our time, but it is only the beginning of the hard fought happiness and family these Brayshaws have earned. I just feel fortunate that I got to know them- and I’ll never forget them.
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Jan 28, 2021 Jen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dark-reads, high-school, sports-theme, erotic-romance, january-2021, new-adult-dark-contemporary, suspence, series-book, contemporary-romance, kindle-own

**** 4.5 Stars!!!****

What an amazing ending to a wonderful series! I fell in love with the Brayshaw Boys, as well as the young women they fell in love with!! This last book in particular was so fabulous! I will admit that Royce’s behaviour was terribly frustrating at times... but when he finally let his walls down for Brielle... the wait was more than worth it!

Speaking of Brielle... she was one of those heroine’s that was impossible not to adore! There was such a vulnerability and innocence to h ...more

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Nov 19, 2020 ABookLover73 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: angst, asshole-hero, bad-boy, 2020, arc, badass-heroine, double-pov, young-adult-mature, new-adult

#ROYCEISMINE
#BRIELLEANDROYCE4EVER #BLOODRUNSDEEPERTHANFAMILY

FIVE TINK AND LOST BOY STARS for Brielle and Royce 💙🖤💙🖤!!!

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OMG!

THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

I can’t believe it’s been a little over a year since I've read the first three books of the "Brayshaw High" series and completely fell in love with the Brayshaw world.

Although I loved all the characters from the series, a special place in my heart was occupied by Royce, whose book I eagerly awaited, but also welcomed.

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Oct 10, 2019 Halle Reads rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-through-kindle-unlimited

2.75 Stars 🌟

This only took me like 2 months to read 🙈🙉🙊

Brielle and Royce were so meh. I love Royce so much but he was just so bland in his own book and I only really kept reading to find out what was happening in the rest of the town. Kinda dissapointed in this series as a whole now but I'm glad I finally finished it.

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Edit: yeah now I'm not so sure anymore after the shitshow that was Be My Brayshaw.. 🙈🙈

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Nov 15, 2020 Ria | Abstract ♥ Books rated it liked it

Shelves: funny, part-series, second-chance-romance, contemporary, sports, badass-heroines, high-school, standalone, dnf

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"Break Me" is the last book of the "Brayshaw" series by the best selling author Meagan Brandy. Told in dual perspectives , get ready to meet Royce!!

I have been excited for Royce's book for a long long time! His character intrigued me a lot because of his personality switch stuff. One minute he was the charming boy who could bend anyone to his will and the next he was the cold man who scared people. I am so disappointed to say that I did not ...more

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Nov 24, 2020 M rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2020, angsty, high-school, enemies-to-lovers, swoony, slow-burn, book-boyfriend

Oh my gosh, Royce has my heart! All the stars! All the stars!!

There are no words for just how great this story was. Wow, this entire series consumes you in the best way. These guys love and they love unapologetically. They are fiercely protective of their family...

But Royce, he stole the show for me. He was broken, he was lonely. He was known for his humor and for being the one who held his brothers together. With doing so, he lost himself along the way.
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Nov 16, 2020 Keri Loves Books rated it it was amazing

My FAVORITE Brayshaw! ROYCE was everything I had hoped he would be...yet SO MUCH BETTER than I could have imagined! I am completely, totally and utterly in LOVE with this man and all his broken parts!!! ALPHA MALE PERFECTION!

A cool head. A warm heart. A forgiving soul. The light to his dark. Soon she'll become his everything. Brielle was everything Royce never knew he craved.

Brielle never had an easy life. She escaped one abusive home only to find herself playing Cinderella in the next. Her brot My FAVORITE Brayshaw! ROYCE was everything I had hoped he would be...yet SO MUCH BETTER than I could have imagined! I am completely, totally and utterly in LOVE with this man and all his broken parts!!! ALPHA MALE PERFECTION!

A cool head. A warm heart. A forgiving soul. The light to his dark. Soon she'll become his everything. Brielle was everything Royce never knew he craved.

Brielle never had an easy life. She escaped one abusive home only to find herself playing Cinderella in the next. Her brother took her there to make her safe, yet all she had was loneliness. He left her and Brielle learned to survive alone and still hold onto the good that escapes so many in similar circumstances. She was truly a light in the darkness.

Royce seeks her out in a plot of Revenge against her brother. What he finds is nothing he expects. She dumbfounds him at every turn. He just doesn't understand her. She should be angry and bitter. Yet she is anything but those things. She whittles down his defenses little by little without even trying. She forgives him when he lashes out as she sees him for what he is. He's always felt like an outsider, the last choice. Brielle is about to open his eyes to everything she sees.

This is a favorite series of mine because at it's core it is about the love of family. Not the family you were born to, the family you made. Bound to one another by love and loyalty. Unbreakable bonds. They always stand with one another. They protect, they endure, they love. Together they are a force. One piece was missing, until Royce found the other part of his soul.

It's easy to get swept up in the Brayshaw world. These multi-dimensional characters captivate and draw you in. Royce was broken in some ways, but he truly loves body, mind and soul. His alpha protective side is fierce and will consume you. The chemistry and connection between Brielle and Royce was super sexy and incredibly sweet. Once she took hold of his heart, there was no coming back.

The broken boy gets the girl and a dream come true. Royce stole my heart!
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Nov 18, 2020 Jenifer Briggs rated it liked it

Y'all, I struggled with this book SO MUCH. I absolutely hated Captain and the way he treated Victoria in the last book, but I honestly had a soft spot for Royce, and since you all know me and my love for the brooding bad boys with killer cheekbones and psychotic tendencies, I couldn't wait to have this baby in my hands. But oh child. What a mess.

So, the first few chapters were confusing as heck. I don't know if it was my migraine, my kids acting like animals and not giving me a second to breathe Y'all, I struggled with this book SO MUCH. I absolutely hated Captain and the way he treated Victoria in the last book, but I honestly had a soft spot for Royce, and since you all know me and my love for the brooding bad boys with killer cheekbones and psychotic tendencies, I couldn't wait to have this baby in my hands. But oh child. What a mess.

So, the first few chapters were confusing as heck. I don't know if it was my migraine, my kids acting like animals and not giving me a second to breathe, or the fact that even at chapter two, I was losing steam pretty quickly, (or maybe I'm just dumb) but good Lord. So Royce has a plan up his sleeve to get revenge on his somewhat ex friend/protegee, but nothing is as it seems. And what happens when the biggest twist of all isn't what and who his plans entail, but the fact that he feels something he knows he shouldn't? Will he let this girl who somehow managed to get past his defenses in, or will he always break what he loves the most?

For me, the majority of my problem wasn't Royce's plan, but the infuriating cat and mouse game they played for over half the book. Royce would unwittingly reveal some hidden facet to his soul that Brielle can't help but love, he freaks out, insults her, she gets her feelings hurt, and then repeat. Over. And over. And over again. But surely they have to have a connection, you ask, because I have to be reading for SOMETHING, right? Wrong. There is literally no spark between these two. Their back and fight might have been cute at first, but it got old real fast, and of course Royce couldn't handle it when she dared to look at someone else. The classic "I can't admit I like her, but nobody else can touch her, and she can't be happy without me" scenario. For such a badass, Royce just couldn't man up and tell Brielle how he felt, which made it really hard for me to care about their relationship. And when they finally kiss, there's more pain and betrayal looking ahead, which diminishes the happiness they just had. It always seems they get one step closer, two step backwards with one another, and it was just frustrating. The twists were really predictable too, I thought. Maybe if we had explored their connection a bit more, maybe I would have thought differently?

Look, for all my complaining, my heart strings were tugged a few times, especially during the epilogue. That alone is worth my rating alone. And I did genuinely feel some love between Royce and his Tink, but I needed more. I feel the first 60% could have been nearly cut completely out, and if we had more scenes between our MC's actually falling in love, building on the chemistry that i finally saw in the end, then I would have liked it more. And I am glad I stick it out, because we did have some really good scenes, but that just wasn't enough to make me forget about the first boring half.

Obviously with how much five stars reviews this book has gotten already, I'm in the minority and that's ok. I still like this author a great deal (FITYBI is one of my favorite reads of the year!) But this just didn't do it for me.

I hope you all enjoy this more than I did! Happy reading!

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Nov 17, 2020 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2020-arc-reads

Royce Brayshaw did what he does best and he STOLE THE SHOW in the Brayshaw world!!! GAHHH I don't even know if I have the right words for this book. I have always loved Captain the most in this series, but Royce was a very close second, and I think he just knocked Cap off the top...there is just no way you can't love this fun playboy! I always knew he harbored so much more, something deeper that even he didn't understand, and I could NOT wait to read his story. M Brandy did not disappoint...she Royce Brayshaw did what he does best and he STOLE THE SHOW in the Brayshaw world!!! GAHHH I don't even know if I have the right words for this book. I have always loved Captain the most in this series, but Royce was a very close second, and I think he just knocked Cap off the top...there is just no way you can't love this fun playboy! I always knew he harbored so much more, something deeper that even he didn't understand, and I could NOT wait to read his story. M Brandy did not disappoint...she delivered with her best writing to date, gave us the perfect heroine for our beloved bad boy, and a gripping storyline that held all of the Brayshaw world grit and edginess we love!!!

"I need for you to remember what feels like the end, is always the beginning."

This quote hit hard not once, but twice in this book by the two characters who everyone looks to the most for guidance. I knew Royce would hit rock bottom, I knew he wore a shield of armor around his heart and emotions; but I didn't know how it would all play out when the one person who could crack his shield stepped surprisingly into his life. Brielle Bishop was a force! From the first scene I loved her - her feisty spirit, her grit and determination; and as her story unfolds, I LOVED this girl more and more. She is everything that Royce never knew he needed - she is the light to his dark; and every time I thought she would cower and back down, she did the opposite which was exactly what Royce needed. She literally brought every good quality to the Brayshaw table and had no problems throwing each one down when necessary....kindness, compassion, trust, confidence, boldness and sass all wrapped in a small-size, loyal and fierce package! She brought out the best in not only Royce, but all of the Brayshaws as well.

Every scene in this book was purposeful. Royce gave us his good and bad and everything in between, and when his vulnerabilities showed, it broke me into shattered pieces. I love this man. I broke for him. He pushed and Brielle pulled, and together they were perfection.

M Brandy finished out the Brayshaw series with a mic drop. The scenes we get with Raven, Maddoc, Cap, Victoria & Zoey are all special in their own way; and each one of them have their own one on one moments with Royce & Brielle that show their true character and how they have matured and grown over the series. It was perfectly written and oh so touching. I cried so many tears reading this book, and I refuse to accept that this world is over. Royce & Brielle's story is one that I know I will read again and again, and I hope and pray that we will see them once again!! BRAVO M Brandy...well done once again! ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 Elle's Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, angst-and-grit, new-adult, top-favorites

My Rating: 5 Stars
Genre New Adult | Angsty Romance

Not gonna lie, I had MAJOR tears in my eyes when I read THE END on Break Me. Not because the story is SAD (I mean, it does have some seriously emotional moments) but because this is the end of one of my favorite series in the world. These characters have become friends to me in a way. I know, they’re fictional, but when you spend so much time reading about them and going through their journeys with them you feel a deep connection; it’s inevita My Rating: 5 Stars
Genre New Adult | Angsty Romance

Not gonna lie, I had MAJOR tears in my eyes when I read THE END on Break Me. Not because the story is SAD (I mean, it does have some seriously emotional moments) but because this is the end of one of my favorite series in the world. These characters have become friends to me in a way. I know, they’re fictional, but when you spend so much time reading about them and going through their journeys with them you feel a deep connection; it’s inevitable. And knowing their stories are finished it’s like loosing friends, ya know? SIGH. I’ll miss this crew so much, but I am super excited to see what world Meagan Brandy resurrects next. I know it’ll be just as amazing!

That being said, BREAK ME is a standalone in the Brayshaw series. You don’t HAVE to read the other books to fully enjoy this one, but you will certainly LOVE it more if you read the prior books in the series (in order) first. Why? Because you’ll have all the background information about all the characters and the things, they have been through that have led up to this point. Trust me, you don’t want to miss ANY of them.

Break Me is an angsty, new adult romance. It’s got an enemies-to-lovers vibe too although I wouldn’t necessarily call them mortal enemies. They just don’t FIT well at first and Royce is a bit of a … jerk in the beginning. Seeing this side of him really opened my eyes though and I understood him on such a deep level due to Meagan’s amazing character-building ability. Ladies, you may not like him at first, but I promise if you give him a chance you will LOVE HIM! Brielle is absolutely amazing in every way. My heart literally HURT for her on so many levels, but I love how Meagan wrote he as “imperfect”. I don’t know if that’s the right way to say it as she definitely has some tough things going on, but that’s the only word I can think of to use concerning her troubles. GOSH I loved her though!

If you’re in the mood for a raw, angsty, and somewhat messy love story (not all love stories are perfect, remember that) then this is the book you need in your life. I recommend all the books in this series too so don’t shy away from reading those if you haven’t yet. If you do, you’ll be sorely missing out on some amazing reads!

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Nov 19, 2020 XxTainaxX Curvy and Nerdy rated it it was amazing

I came into this book a little worried about how it was going to go because Royce was just so unpredictable. I was worried he’s cross a line. However, while his actions weren’t always great, they definitely came from a place of deep emotion. Brielle could not have been a better match for him. While she allowed herself to be open and vulnerable to others she was by no means a pushover. I instantly fell in love with her.

The plot was great though some parts were a bit predictable. I loved the cont ...more

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Nov 20, 2020 Sanela added it

DNF @25%
If hot needy teenagers are your thing and romance without absolutely zero connection between hero and heroine then this book is for you. The first 3 books in this Series were amazing, the storyline was action packed and interesting then not sure what happened with Captain's book but it was totally butchered. I really hoped the author would deliver with this story, this was Royce's moment to shine but unfortunately it was a huge disappointment for me. Although the characters in this serie ...more

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Oct 20, 2019 Bells rated it it was amazing

Swear I can’t be the only one hoping his love interest is a guy. Particularly bass because let me just say I FELT IT between those two. Damn. Alright Im mainly excited for his book

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Nov 20, 2020 Lucia Robles rated it it was amazing

Am I bad person if I say that I wanted the book to end on chapter 37? Well if I am, I am not sorry 🤷🏼‍♀️ because it would have been perfect but I am also really happy with how it ended, all the boys reaching their HEA with women who can stand their ground but have hearts of golds for their men.

I don’t think I am gonna say anything about this series because with all its twists and turns I could probably spoil something, so yeah, sad that it reached its end but happy for all of them and how every ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 Weronika - Little Steamy Reads rated it it was amazing

„What feels like the end, is always the beginning.”

First and foremost, I refuse to acknowledge that this is the last Brayshaw book. I can’t and won’t. What I can admit though is that Meagan Brandy created the perfect story for Royce. Break Me was nothing short of spectacular, it hit me straight in the feels and showed our favorite hothead from a completely unfamiliar side. This book will break you, crack your heart open and then mend it back together. It will shock you with unexpected twists „What feels like the end, is always the beginning.”

First and foremost, I refuse to acknowledge that this is the last Brayshaw book. I can’t and won’t. What I can admit though is that Meagan Brandy created the perfect story for Royce. Break Me was nothing short of spectacular, it hit me straight in the feels and showed our favorite hothead from a completely unfamiliar side. This book will break you, crack your heart open and then mend it back together. It will shock you with unexpected twists and turns and make your jaw drop with its revelations. But the most importantly, it will make you love the Brayshaw world more than ever!

I don't even know where to start with Royce... In previous books we've met him as a fun and reckless guy with the short temper who can make you laugh one moment and knock you down the next. He was always surrounded by some mysterious darkness, but I didn’t realize what his real thoughts and feelings were. Royce is a complicated guy, and though he seems invincible, he is his own worst enemy. The vulnerability he hid under his tough and wild exterior brought me to my knees. It's hard to get close to him, he doesn't give away his trust or his love lightly, but when you deserve it, he will love you fierce, deeply and genuinely.

Brielle turned out to be the biggest surprise in this story and I can't show how much I love her. After the two previous heroines she had a really high bar to jump over, but Brielle is a completely different league. This girl is just... GOOD. Gentle and caring. Pure-hearted, forgiving, understanding... I could go on and on. This girl went through hell in her life, many people let her down, but she never let her hope die. On the contrary, she gave it to others by sharing her kind heart, and that’s the proof of her strenght. She is the perfect fit for Royce, she’s a calm to his storm, a light to his darkness.

These two were like a hurricane, sweeping everything in its path. The push and pull kept me at the edge of the seat. The chemistry struck me with its intensity. Brielle and Royce's road to a happy ending had a lot of bumps in the road, it was filled with fears, doubts and concerns, but we know that Brayshaws are fighters and that they won't stop until they win. And a loved one by your side is the ultimate win.

Meagan Brandy’s really outdone herself with this book. Break Me is the biggest emotional rollercoaster in the series, and if you've been a #BrayGirl from the start, you know each of these books has been like a shot in the feels. Brielle and Royce have exceeded my wildest expectations and while I'm still #StuckInTheMaddickFog (and always will be), Royce and Brielle are definitely my favorite Brayshaw couple. The last chapter and the epilogue filled my stomach with butterflies and my heart with so much love that it’s bursting at the seams. But I still won’t accept that it’s the last book. Nuh-uh! ...more

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Nov 19, 2020 ♡ jules ♡ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, erotic-romance, 2020-release, favorite-author, enemies-to-lovers, less-than-500-pages, gotta-catch-em-all, adult, contemporary, completed-series

i love you royce brayshaw

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Nov 18, 2020 Miftahul rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paperback

Brielle and Royce! Holy fuck! Oh god! I am not okay! I loved be my brayshaw and i was not that excited about Break Me...but i started reading as soon as it was available and OH MY GOD! ( janice’s voice) I FUCKING LOVEE ROYCE, i mean..i cant. God help me. I wanna cry. He is so broken but the way he loves. Brielle was just perfect for him, she was the missing piece they all needed. I think i love her character the most, she is broken too but she doesnt hide it, she is so different from the braysha

Brielle and Royce! Holy fuck! Oh god! I am not okay! I loved be my brayshaw and i was not that excited about Break Me...but i started reading as soon as it was available and OH MY GOD! ( janice’s voice) I FUCKING LOVEE ROYCE, i mean..i cant. God help me. I wanna cry. He is so broken but the way he loves. Brielle was just perfect for him, she was the missing piece they all needed. I think i love her character the most, she is broken too but she doesnt hide it, she is so different from the brayshaws cuz even with her shitty past she always has a smile on her face and helps others. I thought royce ll get a badass like raven, not that brielle is not a badass but she is so soft and kindhearted and EXACTLY WHAT ROYCE FUCKING NEEDED. LIKE HOLYYYYY THE CHEMISTRY? THE FUCKING BONDING? DONT GET ME STARTED WITH THESE CUZ WOAHHH. Their bonding was so strong and the chemistry was firee! I really dont know how to explain but i cried, this book was emotional. Seeing royce, the trouble maker playboy so broken and alone and trying not to fall in love with Brielle but couldnt help himself was heartbreaking. I didnt think Brielle would fit in their group cuz she is so fucking different, she always smiles and thats what I absolutely love about her. She is loyal, genuine and broke through Royce’s walls, she earned his and Brayshaw’s trust and they accepted her as one of them. It was so amazing so precious to see royce fall in love, he tried so hard not to but Brielle my girl, my dude she is my goddess. I love her so much, i could cry! The ending was heartbreaking as fuck but it has a hea! I WANNA RE READ THIS BOOK CUZ I CANT GET OVER ROYCE AND BRIELLE. Ugh they are perfect for each other. Meagan Brandy ruined me again, you didnt have to do it 😭😭 but i am not gonna complain cuz i fucking love everything about this freaking book which is an example of perfection. Beginning to the end, everything was WOW! I seriously couldnt put it down for a second cuz brielle and royce? They are my precious. I love them. Those two so broken, so different yet perfect for each other. ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 nikki rated it it was amazing

What a way to end an already incredible series. Royce and Brielle are EVERYTHING.
The minute this book hit my kindle I started reading, and I didn’t stop until I’d read the last page - and by then I was an emotional wreck because of all the drama, but also because that epilogue was freaking perfection!!!!

Royce Brayshaw has always been my number 1 and this story has just solidified that for me. I’m so happy that he finally found what he was looking for, and I couldn’t have picked anyone better t ...more

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Nov 20, 2020 V.💜GreedyThirstForForbidden🖤 rated it really liked it

I went into this without having read the Brayshaw series, since it showed as a standalone, and silly me I didn’t realise it was connected to a series.

That said I can happily say I could follow the story and the author does a good job in giving us background knowledge and history. So no gaps, the story flows smoothly with no bumps.

I would still recommend to read the series before going into this, if you like the genre it’s worth it and it will positively increase your reading experience.

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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy writes New Adult romance books with a twist. She is a candy crazed, jukebox junkie who tends to speak in lyrics. Born and raised in California, she is a married mother of three crazy boys who keep her bouncing from one sports field to another, depending on the season, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Starbucks is her best fr ...more