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Multiple Love #3
Hard 5
Five ruthless ranchers have bought my farm, and they want to include me in the deal.
After Pa dies and I discover he's mortgaged our farm to pay gambling debts, I'm forced to sell my home and only asset. On auction day, I watch my elusive neighbors, the Bradford brothers, buy the land that's been in my family for generations. Left with nothing but the clothes on my back and a small bag of personal possessions, I risk sleeping in the barn for one night.
That's where they find me.
Colt, Cary, and Cash are triplets with steely gray eyes and powerful bodies hardened by the land. Sawyer and Scott, their twin brothers, are dark and watchful, with big hands made for taming horses and driving cattle.
I tell them it's temporary, and I'll be moving on, but they won't hear of it.
They offer me a job, and I take it despite the risks.
Forced to live with them, I discover the five gorgeous brothers aren't the ruthless cowboys I imagined they were. I've never been with a man, and suddenly five want to make me a woman.
But I'm not the only rancher who's lost out to the Bradfords, and when trouble comes calling, will our newly discovered passion and fragile trust be enough to keep us together, or will everything fall apart?
This is a standalone cowboy reverse harem romance in the Multiple Love Series. Each book can be read in isolation but characters do make appearances across the series.
After Pa dies and I discover he's mortgaged our farm to pay gambling debts, I'm forced to sell my home and only asset. On auction day, I watch my elusive neighbors, the Bradford brothers, buy the land that's been in my family for generations. Left with nothing but the clothes on my back and a small bag of personal possessions, I risk sleeping in the barn for one night.
That's where they find me.
Colt, Cary, and Cash are triplets with steely gray eyes and powerful bodies hardened by the land. Sawyer and Scott, their twin brothers, are dark and watchful, with big hands made for taming horses and driving cattle.
I tell them it's temporary, and I'll be moving on, but they won't hear of it.
They offer me a job, and I take it despite the risks.
Forced to live with them, I discover the five gorgeous brothers aren't the ruthless cowboys I imagined they were. I've never been with a man, and suddenly five want to make me a woman.
But I'm not the only rancher who's lost out to the Bradfords, and when trouble comes calling, will our newly discovered passion and fragile trust be enough to keep us together, or will everything fall apart?
This is a standalone cowboy reverse harem romance in the Multiple Love Series. Each book can be read in isolation but characters do make appearances across the series.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2021
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About the author
Stephanie Brother
346 books2,422 followersInternational bestselling author Stephanie Brother writes high heat love stories with a hint of the forbidden. Since 2015, she’s been bringing to life handsome, flawed heroes who know how to treat their women. If you enjoy stories involving multiple lovers, including twins, triplets, stepbrothers, and their friends, you’re in the right place. When it comes to books and men, Stephanie truly believes it’s the more, the merrier.
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She spends most of her day typing, drinking coffee, and interacting with readers.
Her books have been translated into German, French, and Spanish, and she has hit the Amazon bestseller list in seven countries.
Find her at:
WEBSITE - www.stephaniebrotherbooks.com
FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/stephaniebrother
FACEBOOK READER GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/86194...
MAILING LIST - https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...
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July 23, 2021
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋💋
Definitely one of the best from Stephanie, great characters and some very steamy times.
A great story with tension and passion in every chapter.
Recommended read.
💋💋💋
Definitely one of the best from Stephanie, great characters and some very steamy times.
A great story with tension and passion in every chapter.
Recommended read.
March 26, 2022
4.4 stars.
I really liked this.
My biggest gripe with it though: single POV.
I really enjoyed this story, and Mel’s thoughts aren’t hard to listen to because she’s smart, practical, and most importantly, not annoying. But I will forever think that every book is better with multiple POVs, and I really would’ve liked to see what the boys were thinking in this one.
Still.
I really liked these characters and how their relationships grew and how they went about getting Mel on board with all of them.
I also really just liked Mel as a person. She was kicked down into the dirt So hard when her ‘pa’ died and she found out about his gambling, leaving her with nothing left.
And Cash, sees her curled up in the barn he just bought from her, alone, homeless, and jobless, and fixes all of that.
I just really liked their dynamic.
The emotions were all there, and I had a good time getting to them.
The sex was steamy and sexy, no fade to blacks moments in this book, thank fuck.
Plus there were group scenes and individual scenes. I really loved that made them all feel special, it was really sweet.
Also, we got DVP, instead of DP, which was a little shocking, but sexy as hell when it happened.
I also really, really liked how they lifted Mel up. Gave her her purpose back. That was sweet as hell.
I just had an extremely good time.
I will definitely be reading more from this series.
I really liked this.
My biggest gripe with it though: single POV.
I really enjoyed this story, and Mel’s thoughts aren’t hard to listen to because she’s smart, practical, and most importantly, not annoying. But I will forever think that every book is better with multiple POVs, and I really would’ve liked to see what the boys were thinking in this one.
Still.
I really liked these characters and how their relationships grew and how they went about getting Mel on board with all of them.
I also really just liked Mel as a person. She was kicked down into the dirt So hard when her ‘pa’ died and she found out about his gambling, leaving her with nothing left.
And Cash, sees her curled up in the barn he just bought from her, alone, homeless, and jobless, and fixes all of that.
I just really liked their dynamic.
The emotions were all there, and I had a good time getting to them.
The sex was steamy and sexy, no fade to blacks moments in this book, thank fuck.
Plus there were group scenes and individual scenes. I really loved that made them all feel special, it was really sweet.
Also, we got DVP, instead of DP, which was a little shocking, but sexy as hell when it happened.
I also really, really liked how they lifted Mel up. Gave her her purpose back. That was sweet as hell.
I just had an extremely good time.
I will definitely be reading more from this series.
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July 13, 2021HARD 5 is out now and is already a Top 100 New Release!
If you love contemporary reverse harem romance, this could be a great read for you.
It has:
- a strong minded heroine who isn't a pushover despite being a virgin
- a forced proximity setting which adds to the tension
- five very different brothers who all offer the heroine something unique
- an interesting setting to lose yourself in
- plot and steam
- an HEA that will satisfy
- Bonus Epilogue when you sign up to my newsletter
- characters reappearing from earlier books in the series
I hope you'll give Melanie's story a try.
If you love contemporary reverse harem romance, this could be a great read for you.
It has:
- a strong minded heroine who isn't a pushover despite being a virgin
- a forced proximity setting which adds to the tension
- five very different brothers who all offer the heroine something unique
- an interesting setting to lose yourself in
- plot and steam
- an HEA that will satisfy
- Bonus Epilogue when you sign up to my newsletter
- characters reappearing from earlier books in the series
I hope you'll give Melanie's story a try.
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September 19, 2021Sometimes your brain just needs something incredibly bananas to get you back in a groove 😌
April 24, 2022
I've also read Big 3 by this author and despite the corny titles, I've enjoyed both stories. It's told in single POV by Melanie, who after losing her home and ranch due to her father, goes to live and work for the Bradford brothers who purchase the land. I think the star out of all the brothers is Cash, who is so thoughtful and caring of Melanie from the very beginning. Not to say the others are unlikable, they are. Melanie is trying to find her footing after all the upheaval of her life while getting to know the brothers she's working for. As short as it was, I really enjoyed it.
This was a quick read and it's steamy, but not to the extent one may assume by the title. I definitely recommend it as sweet RH, but especially if you like ranch/western type of settings (which I really do).
This was a quick read and it's steamy, but not to the extent one may assume by the title. I definitely recommend it as sweet RH, but especially if you like ranch/western type of settings (which I really do).
January 26, 2022
Be prepared to sexy cowboys😉🔥
This book talks about Melanie and her five hot cowboys. Melanie lost everything after the death of her father who mortgaged their farm to pay gambling debts. Then, the same guys who bought her farm offered her a home and a job but it's difficult for Melanie not to be bitter...
I liked the cowboy vibes in this book and the fact that it talks about normal guys and not billionaires...well almost normal guys because on the five brothers there are triplets and twins...totally realistic😅
This book is entertaining but the plot offers nothing really new. Pleasant but not original.
This book talks about Melanie and her five hot cowboys. Melanie lost everything after the death of her father who mortgaged their farm to pay gambling debts. Then, the same guys who bought her farm offered her a home and a job but it's difficult for Melanie not to be bitter...
I liked the cowboy vibes in this book and the fact that it talks about normal guys and not billionaires...well almost normal guys because on the five brothers there are triplets and twins...totally realistic😅
This book is entertaining but the plot offers nothing really new. Pleasant but not original.
May 3, 2022
Such gentlemans 💓💓
🌶🌶.5/5
Hard 5 has a set of triplets and twins and they just bought the farm of Melanie, whose father apparently lost it in gambling and had to pay the bank. Melanie is an orphan now and has nowhere to go so the day her farm is sold, she decides to sleep the last day at her barn and that’s where the Bradford brothers find her and offer her to work for them as a housekeeper and the rest is history. 😉 Impressed by the author’s work. 👍🏼
🌶🌶.5/5
Hard 5 has a set of triplets and twins and they just bought the farm of Melanie, whose father apparently lost it in gambling and had to pay the bank. Melanie is an orphan now and has nowhere to go so the day her farm is sold, she decides to sleep the last day at her barn and that’s where the Bradford brothers find her and offer her to work for them as a housekeeper and the rest is history. 😉 Impressed by the author’s work. 👍🏼
January 11, 2023
this one was eh. i don’t care for farming.
July 13, 2021
Melanie has fallen on hard times. Her father just died and she had to sell the family farm. Needing just a little bit more time to come to turns she spends one last night in her old barn. But is awakened by the brothers who bought her land and is surprised to learn they want her too. As she gets to know them Melanie find these men are nothing like she thought they were. But will words not spoken and people from the past wanting vengeance tear them apart?
I loved this book so much. Our main character isn’t typical. She’s a hard worker who has never had the time or the want to get all dolled up. Shes down to earth and just looking for her new place in the world. And her guys love this about her. As for her guys this author is so great with getting you invested in each individual character know matter how many guys are in the harm and doesn’t disappoint with this story either.
The story was really well done and keeps you turning the pages. And the steam may just melt your kindle🥵.
I would definitely recommend this book
Rating: 5/5 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
I loved this book so much. Our main character isn’t typical. She’s a hard worker who has never had the time or the want to get all dolled up. Shes down to earth and just looking for her new place in the world. And her guys love this about her. As for her guys this author is so great with getting you invested in each individual character know matter how many guys are in the harm and doesn’t disappoint with this story either.
The story was really well done and keeps you turning the pages. And the steam may just melt your kindle🥵.
I would definitely recommend this book
Rating: 5/5 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
July 7, 2021
Hard 5 by Stephanie Brother
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hard 5 is the 3 book in the multiple love series. This is a cowboy reverse harem and Wow I though Connie’s story was great but Melanie story has to be one of the emotional so far.
Melanie has lost everything she knows due to her father death and now she watch her home and land auction off to pay off his gamble debt. She decides to sleep in barn one more time to figure out what to do in the morning. That is where the Bradford Brothers founds her. Cash founds her first and offer her a job as “housekeeper”. Plus she would get room and board with job. She accept for a week trial.
Now she gets to know the triplet Cash, Cary and Colt and twins Scott and Sawyer. Some of the brothers are easier for her to connect then other but in the end their chemistry is incredible. Each brother plays a important part to claim Melanie heart. And to see how their story end is fantastic.
Hard 5 has wonderful new characters and it is great to see Connie and her men. Stephanie Brother has always give some wonderful storyline and this one is no exception. I love how Cash holds the family together and Scott seems hard and not caring but deep down he is hurting and he has the biggest heart of them all. I would definitely recommend this book and this series.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hard 5 is the 3 book in the multiple love series. This is a cowboy reverse harem and Wow I though Connie’s story was great but Melanie story has to be one of the emotional so far.
Melanie has lost everything she knows due to her father death and now she watch her home and land auction off to pay off his gamble debt. She decides to sleep in barn one more time to figure out what to do in the morning. That is where the Bradford Brothers founds her. Cash founds her first and offer her a job as “housekeeper”. Plus she would get room and board with job. She accept for a week trial.
Now she gets to know the triplet Cash, Cary and Colt and twins Scott and Sawyer. Some of the brothers are easier for her to connect then other but in the end their chemistry is incredible. Each brother plays a important part to claim Melanie heart. And to see how their story end is fantastic.
Hard 5 has wonderful new characters and it is great to see Connie and her men. Stephanie Brother has always give some wonderful storyline and this one is no exception. I love how Cash holds the family together and Scott seems hard and not caring but deep down he is hurting and he has the biggest heart of them all. I would definitely recommend this book and this series.
July 9, 2021
Melanie Cooper has lost it all. Her father passed and now she's lost her house and land. It's being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Her neighbors, the Bradford brothers, have bought her land. What's she gonna do now?
Cash, Colt, Cary, Scott, and Sawyer Bradford are just trying to expand their ranch. They buy their neighbors land to keep their expansion plans going. When they go to look at their land, they spot someone in the barn.
I love the multiple love series. Each book adds another hunk. 😍 Cash, Colt, and Cary are triplets, while Sawyer and Scott are twins. I love how Cash just went after what he wanted. Scott also got a piece of my heart. His dark, broken soul just made my heart melt. Melanie did what she needed to do to survive, and if that means being their housekeeper so be it. I love how open she was to Cash's suggestion and made it her mission to not leave anyone out but also respecting their boundaries. Can't wait for the next one! 🖤
Cash, Colt, Cary, Scott, and Sawyer Bradford are just trying to expand their ranch. They buy their neighbors land to keep their expansion plans going. When they go to look at their land, they spot someone in the barn.
I love the multiple love series. Each book adds another hunk. 😍 Cash, Colt, and Cary are triplets, while Sawyer and Scott are twins. I love how Cash just went after what he wanted. Scott also got a piece of my heart. His dark, broken soul just made my heart melt. Melanie did what she needed to do to survive, and if that means being their housekeeper so be it. I love how open she was to Cash's suggestion and made it her mission to not leave anyone out but also respecting their boundaries. Can't wait for the next one! 🖤
October 2, 2023
"Pretty on the outside doesn't make you pretty on the inside. You, Melanie, are both."
When Melanie lost everything and started working at the one's who bought her whole land, you would say they did it out of pity. But knowing throughout the story that they did it because they each fell in love with her at first sight makes you weak to the knees.
Melanie is sweet, kind and fun. She was lost and didn't know where to go, until the boys found her asleep in what is now their barn. When they invited her to come live with them and work at their house, I was like if she doesn't want to, I'd happily do it myself.
You'd think that Colt, Carry, Cash, Sawyer and Scott are big mean cowboys, but when you get to know them and especially the hard one Scott, you'd fall in love with them. Honestly I never knew that I would read a cowboy romance but with the right characters like these men, you will love reading about cowboys. These men are so sweet and caring and the moment everything crashed down on them, the only thing they worried about was Melanie. When she ran away thinking it was all because of her, the guys were so worried and went to look for her. Melanie changed their worlds and they changed hers.
It was a cute cowboy romance that I never read before and I would definitely read something like that again. But honestly who wouldn't want to read everything written by Stephanie Brother?<3
When Melanie lost everything and started working at the one's who bought her whole land, you would say they did it out of pity. But knowing throughout the story that they did it because they each fell in love with her at first sight makes you weak to the knees.
Melanie is sweet, kind and fun. She was lost and didn't know where to go, until the boys found her asleep in what is now their barn. When they invited her to come live with them and work at their house, I was like if she doesn't want to, I'd happily do it myself.
You'd think that Colt, Carry, Cash, Sawyer and Scott are big mean cowboys, but when you get to know them and especially the hard one Scott, you'd fall in love with them. Honestly I never knew that I would read a cowboy romance but with the right characters like these men, you will love reading about cowboys. These men are so sweet and caring and the moment everything crashed down on them, the only thing they worried about was Melanie. When she ran away thinking it was all because of her, the guys were so worried and went to look for her. Melanie changed their worlds and they changed hers.
It was a cute cowboy romance that I never read before and I would definitely read something like that again. But honestly who wouldn't want to read everything written by Stephanie Brother?<3
July 14, 2021
Another Great Menage Story!! Woohoo!
This book, well I always enjoy Stephanie's writing and this book was a western rancher type of Menage! I felt so bad for Melanie who lost her only home because when her Pa died she had to sell. Then in comes the Bradford men, there's the Triplets Cary, Cash and Colt, then the Twins Sawyer and Scott!! Boy do they play up to Melanie and make her feel needed and complete. Their relationship is not conventional but the Men Love Melanie and they show her.
I was given this book as an ARC to read and review!
This book, well I always enjoy Stephanie's writing and this book was a western rancher type of Menage! I felt so bad for Melanie who lost her only home because when her Pa died she had to sell. Then in comes the Bradford men, there's the Triplets Cary, Cash and Colt, then the Twins Sawyer and Scott!! Boy do they play up to Melanie and make her feel needed and complete. Their relationship is not conventional but the Men Love Melanie and they show her.
I was given this book as an ARC to read and review!
December 14, 2024
3 🌟
This was cute and steamy. A little cowboy yeeehaw moment but make is 5 cowboys 🤠 💙
This was cute and steamy. A little cowboy yeeehaw moment but make is 5 cowboys 🤠 💙
July 15, 2021
Great read.
Absolutely love Stephanie’s stories and this one definitely didn’t disappoint! The different personalities really pulled me in and was well written! Cash pulled me in, Cary, Colt and Sawyer kept me drawn but Scott closed the deal! You won’t be disappointed with this book or any of the others in the series! Can’t wait to read about Sandy!
Absolutely love Stephanie’s stories and this one definitely didn’t disappoint! The different personalities really pulled me in and was well written! Cash pulled me in, Cary, Colt and Sawyer kept me drawn but Scott closed the deal! You won’t be disappointed with this book or any of the others in the series! Can’t wait to read about Sandy!
July 17, 2021
Loved it
November 8, 2021
Triplets and a set of twins…5 men 1 woman and a whole lot of spice!! Love the cowboy part of this story that makes it different from the rest of the series!!
July 14, 2021
This book is awesome
I love that the boys gave her a job and made sure she was ok when they found her sleeping in her old family barn after the bought her farm and even though several of them had been attracted to her when they saw her with her daddy they were respectful. They never pressured her and we’re not cruel either.
I love that the boys gave her a job and made sure she was ok when they found her sleeping in her old family barn after the bought her farm and even though several of them had been attracted to her when they saw her with her daddy they were respectful. They never pressured her and we’re not cruel either.
July 15, 2021
Hard 5
This story starts with a women who is losing her family farm to big rich cowboys and the find begins and she becomes there lover shared by all five and future wife
This story starts with a women who is losing her family farm to big rich cowboys and the find begins and she becomes there lover shared by all five and future wife
July 16, 2021
Love it...
As usual Stephanie knocked it out of the park! Quick read with lots of steam, a little drama, and lots of happily ever after!!
As usual Stephanie knocked it out of the park! Quick read with lots of steam, a little drama, and lots of happily ever after!!
July 16, 2021
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As always the author delivers a wonderful story full of heat and lol moments that kept me flipping the pages.
As always the author delivers a wonderful story full of heat and lol moments that kept me flipping the pages.
July 14, 2021
Some hard ridin’
This is so over the top.
Melanie has hit rock bottom, forced to auction off her ranch to the Bradford brothers. That’s when the twins and triplets step in. See, the Bradford brothers are very good at sharing Melanie.
Borrowed in KU.
This is so over the top.
Melanie has hit rock bottom, forced to auction off her ranch to the Bradford brothers. That’s when the twins and triplets step in. See, the Bradford brothers are very good at sharing Melanie.
Borrowed in KU.
July 14, 2021
Loss to love
She lost her parents and price by price she has lost her way of life . Her home is the last thing to go to the highest bidder. She spends one last night in her families barn, only to be discovered by the new owners.
She lost her parents and price by price she has lost her way of life . Her home is the last thing to go to the highest bidder. She spends one last night in her families barn, only to be discovered by the new owners.
July 15, 2021
My new favorite!
This book was freaking awesome! I downloaded it on a fluke and absolutely loved it from the first page. Now off to read the others!
This book was freaking awesome! I downloaded it on a fluke and absolutely loved it from the first page. Now off to read the others!
July 14, 2021
Amazing and a must have
Wow, such a journey of heartache to happiness with bumps in the road. A page turner, I could not put down. You will not be disappointed!!
Wow, such a journey of heartache to happiness with bumps in the road. A page turner, I could not put down. You will not be disappointed!!
July 8, 2021
Fantastic romance! I liked that one of the men was reluctant to participate in the polyamory relationship, but then, once he gave in, he was all in. Most of the story was going along at a good pace, and then something terrible happens and I could not read fast enough to find out how that ends! I shed many tears for Melanie when she felt that she needed to leave the ranch and the men, but even then, I liked that she wasn't leaving them out of fear of what others think. My favorite quote: "Momma taught me to love myself as the gift and treasure that I was to her." I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
July 10, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! Melanie and the Bradford brothers were just amazing! It was very mature of Melanie not to blame the brothers for her downfall! I loved Scott! He just pulled at my heartstrings! I very much enjoy that these ploy relationships run in the family! This was a very well written story that has some very steamy moments and a lot of emotions! Awesome characters! Very enjoyable and I highly recommend! Received arc and am voluntarily leaving an honest review
July 7, 2021
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This was an amazing book. It was a well written, compelling story that grabs the readers attention right from the start. It had so much heat it made me sweat. There was plenty of steam as well. There was love and angst as well. I love the writings of this author and read everything that I can get my hands on. I gave this book five stars and would recommend it to anyone.
July 10, 2021
Can one woman please 5 hard men? Cowboys Scott, Sawyer, Cash, Cary and Colt believe that Melanie is the one for them. But will she believe in their trust, or will she allow her fears and doubts to persuade her otherwise?
July 9, 2021
I was lucky enough to get an ARC it was so good Cash was so patient with her and I loved how she went to Scott didn't allow him to push her away they all wanted her to be happy wanted to reach her full potential loved seeing Connie and the guys their wedding was great
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