Beyond The Love: A BRAE Anthology

by Rachel Van Dyken, Sylvie Stewart, Hilary Storm

A collection of short love stories from the authors of Beyond The Read Author Event.
Dive into a world of hopeless romantics, dark and mysterious love, and heart beats on fire.

Authors Include:
Rachel Van Dyken
Shannon Youngblood
Murphy Wallace
Katie Rae
Zoey Drake
Nikki Landis
Erin Cristofoli
Ashley Munoz
Hilary Storm
Nicole Fiorina
ZN Willett
CJ Allison
Brittany Taylor
Emery LeeAnn
Angie M Brashears
Tonya Clark
Sylvie Stewart
William Joseph
Sammantha Saffell
Letha Gene

Genres: Anthologies

802 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 14, 2022

About the author

Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of mafia and contemporary romances.

Hey guys I'm rarely on Goodreads, if you need to reach me feel free to email!
EMAIL ME: rachelvandykenauthor@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachel-...

Reviews

[ApoorvaReads]

What if by Nicole fiorina: 3.5 stars.

[Marnie]

Review for EVERYTHING AND MORE by Ashley Munoz

This is Author Ashley Munoz’ first age-gap romance, and oh holy hell, she knocked it out of the park with her story and amazing characters. Super-gorgeous single father of three-year-old twins, Garrett had been left high and dry after the children’s mother bailed on the family, found himself being saved not once, but twice from social embarrassment when Kassidy and Kellan lost the plot and ran riot.

I adored Julie. At eighteen, she’d been left with responsibility far beyond her years, and being almost homeless, was looking for a live-in nanny position. She loved children, and on meeting the twins, they’d gravitated to her like little magnets, so after Garrett’s initial reluctance about having an attractive, no, make that a far too hot young lady under his roof, he offered her employment ...

"She had arrived like Mary Poppins, with just one duffel bag that looked worse for the wear, and a big smile painted on her cherry lips."

I loved the way that even within the bounds of this novella, Ms Munoz progressed their relationship naturally, not forced, and it almost had a slow-burn feel around it due to the age-gap factors, the children, and Julie’s responsibilities, but the sensual passion was high because we had the inside view of their dual POV 🔥

Not all Readers enjoy age-gap romances, and those loyal to Ms Munoz, who might otherwise avoid this trope could be tempted by her typical in-depth character and story development. I become so invested in the relationship between Garret, Julie and the children, and the dynamics of the loving family environment, that I just NEEDED them to love each other, to want to protect the children together, and to make it permanent.

It became so important to me that regardless of their age difference, I needed them to have “everything and more.” 5-Stars 🖤💙✰

#mumsalwaysreading #bookblogger #bookreviewer #marnsreads #marnsj

[Uma, it's a lavenderbookverse]

For ~ What If by Nicole Fiorina and Going Going Gone

"And if you lost your heart somewhere along the way, all you have to do is retrace your steps.”

Linc and Harlow. Ty and Kate.
I've so much to say but I'm also still speechless and honestly that says more than my words could. Yes, I love it ineffably, no, I can't quite put it into words.
But can we take a moment to appreciate how music was SUCH a central element. That bold unrestrained passion was thrumming just under the surface and god it trembled over from the pages.

...but at this hour, we were lawless lovers chasing the night.

LA and NYC's unapologetic, exquisite beauty was written so good I got wanderlust.
Nicole's writing's incredible. Alluring and just innately captivating.
Kate and Ty's story had me captivated right from the start. One night, 12 hours to get ahold of the elusive beat and a lost love for a bustling city. Kate and Ty have got New York to explore, to discover the elusive beat and embrace grief, even though it hurts. That ending holy wow.

“Love is a crazy woman, Ty. A crazy woman that has claws to scratch you whenever she wants..."

Linc and Lo, god they're magnetic.
They're layered, intriguingly complex and the chemistry's fire. The spontaneity and fun really shines through yet there's something almost...sad about it. Like the loveliest of dreams but it may or may not be out of reach. The uncertainty is the sad bit. Let's just say the anticipation is right about tangible for the full length books.

His beliefs were bold and strong and out in the open. One day, I thought, I wanted someone to believe in me like that.

[Kristin]

Plenty of wonderful authors supporting a great cause! Reviews are for 2 stories from this anthology.

One-Time Secret by Brittany Taylor was a nice, steamy glimpse into Vana and Colton’s love story. You can definitely feel the forbidden connection between the couple and I can’t wait for more.

Everything and More by Ashley Muñoz was such a yummy age gap romance that starts off as an innocent interest and builds to a closer connection. Garrett and Julie’s love story will draw you in instantly!

[Summerlynn83_reads]

Everything and More by Ashley Munoz 5⭐️
This book (novella) was all that and a bag of chips! Ok, that’s super cheesy but Ashley literally managed to deliver a story that had me falling for both Garrett and Julie instantly. Within just a few pages I was filled with compassion and curiosity for these characters. By the last page I was fanning my face and desperately wanting more of their story. I can’t remember the last time I became so attached to a book but this novella literally gave me a book hangover and I read it in less than an hour! Thank goodness there is more to come from these two (I quickly messaged Ashley when I finished to make sure this was the case because I NEED MORE!!). Bravo Ashley, you once again made me a stalker 🤣.

*One Time Secret by Brittany Taylor* 5⭐️
Delicious slow burn! I easily slipped into this story as I enjoyed getting to know Colton and Vada. I got just enough detail to like them but also left me with a ton of questions about the past and what was going to happen next. Brittany better not leave me hanging, I’m gonna need more of these two asap!

*The Myth of Love by Zoey Drake* 5⭐️
Ok, wow…things got real steamy, real fast with Dawson and Brilynn and I loved every minute of it! I’m not much of an instalove fan but this story felt like it was more than that. It was almost poetic but totally naughty at the same time. Hard to explain without laying it all out there but I really enjoyed this hot, age gap/forbidden love story.
This book was definitely different from anything I’ve read by Zoey Drake but I am here for it and need more!

*What If by Nicole Fiorina* 5⭐️

[vxhexn reads]

(Updated 3.31.2022)



🏍 THE DEVIL’S PROMISE BY Murphy Wallace
RATING: 5⭐️

This is a Devil’s Skull MC Short Story that is best read AFTER Blade and Sasha’s Duet - The Devil’s Weakness & The Devil’s Redemption. Events in this story take place roughly one month after Devil’s Redemption ends.

REVIEW: This beautiful little follow up to the duet had me all kinds of emotional. While the last ending was befitting the duo, I’m never going to say no to more. I loved how we got to see Sasha coping with the aftermath of events from the last few months. And I enjoyed seeing Blade actually sweat because he was so afraid of disappointing his ‘little girl’

Plus glimpses of Hawk and Maggie’s current situation has me needing their book like right now… *points at open palm waiting for Murphy to deliver* 🤣 alright in all seriousness I know The Devil’s Torment is coming this summer, so go preorder your copy like I did.
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🏍 THE MADNESS WITHIN by Emery LeeAnn

This story is about the Black Hills, SD Chapter of Hell’s Glory and says ‘THE END’ 🖤

BLURB: Born disturbed, raised in sin, no matter how hard I try to run this cloud of evil follows me.
Blayt, the Warlord of the Hell's Glory MC, has put everything on the line to protect me.
Will his sacrifice pay off or will my darkness devour his soul?
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🖤 CHASE ME by Shannon Youngblood

This is a Chub Rub mini story. You can read the duet here



𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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[Brianna - Mindfulnessreading]

What If - Nicole Fiorina
5 stars!
We were a track of hearts pounding and heavy breathing.

Ty Hendrix and Kate left me with heavy breathing cause I’m absolutely speechless! Nicole, what have you done?! That ENDING? I don’t understand it and it’s left me reeling but goddamn am I obsessed with that turn of events that was pulled off.

Nicole has a way with novellas and I don’t know if thats a good thing cause I just want more! Ty and Kate were something else. There was a little challenge for Ty with Kate and I loved seeing how that unfolded. Seeing them open up, and hearing about Ty’s story was heartbreaking. There’s a connection between What If and Nicole’s other book, Going Going Gone, with Ty and Linc being brothers but they couldn’t be more opposite.

This novella was amazing, and I’m of course in awe of it.

[Karen Wright]

The Myth of Love by Zoey Drake

Such a steamy, romantic, words can’t even describe this book. I was sucked in from the beginning. Bri and Dawson had chemistry right from the start. Bri and her friend Laken are on a little vacation before school starts back up, and they go back to teaching. Laken insists Bri goes out with her. Bri would rather not but decides to go have fun. When her eyes meet Dawson’s at the club, it’s on from there. That moment is like sparks flying and one thing leads to another. Will this be a one night stand or can it amount to something else? Wait til you find out! I’m sure you will be as shocked as I was at what happens. You won’t be disappointed.

[Delly.reads]

Review for “What if” by Nicole Fiorina

Oh this book was so good and that ending like what!!?😳
I loved this story so much! I didn’t want it to end. Ty is rapper who’s lost his way he’s in New York but hates because of the painful memory it holds but Kate has 12 hours to show Ty the beauty of New York and to change his mind about it, I love the little adventure these 2 go on and seeing their connection grow. And by the way the train scene wow 🔥🔥🔥

Once again I’m in awe of Nicole’s writing I stand by what I say every review I do of her, her writing is literally poetry!!!!

This novella is part of the “beyond the love” anthology which comes out March 17th

[ReadonReader]

This anthology has so many amazing authors and I can’t wait to read all these stories. For now this is my review for The Devil’s Promise by Murphy Wallace:
This short story was the perfection that I loved for all that they have been through. Blade and Sasha are trying to move forward after the events that happened. Sasha doesn’t know how to tell Blade what is going on with her because she is afraid of how he will react. Blade is dying to make things with her permanent well more official, yet he is nervous. Can they both figure out how to let each other know that they both want the same things or will some misunderstandings drag them down? As I said, pure perfection that was steamy and so loving. I really hope we get more of Hawk and Maggie.

[April]

So far, I've only ready Brittany Taylor's One-Time Secret from the anthology. And I loved it. Can't wait to read the rest of Colton and Vada's story!

[Stefanie Jenkins]

Review for The Myth of Love by Zoey Drake

Good things come in small packages right?! Well there is nothing small about Dawson's package. What is a small package is this quick Four Chapter story that is jam packed with steam and swoon.

[Michelle]

This review is for Sammantha Saffell's Bad Decisions. The story centers around Liam, and the love of his life that he lost years ago. She suddenly comes back, and wants him back, but some things happened years ago that he can't forgive...or thought he couldn't. Rose is willing to help with some information that Santiago and Savannah could use and she also informs Liam of some information that could potentially change how he feels about her. I really enjoyed this story, but it ended wayyyy to quick for me, so I need more!!! I can't wait to read what Sammantha has in store for us next

[Ashley]

This review is for Myth Of Love by Zoey Drake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
What a great little story! This short story packed a lot of heat and insta-infatuation which burned into more. I loved the reverse age gap and the forbidden aspect. I also really liked the Greek mythology mixed in. Perfect for a summer read by the pool. Brilynn was sweet and shy and a perfect fit for Dawson. Dawson was confident and an overall great guy. This is a fantastic story for this Anthology and Zoey Drake did a wonderful job with it. It was fun and entertaining. Had lots of spicy scenes and a sweet romantic twist. It was well written and held my attention from start to finish. I greatly enjoyed it!

[Brina]

I missed Blade and Sasha! I am so glad they got such a happy ending. This duo definitely deserves to make it to this point, after being through everything they have.
I am voluntarily leaving a review after receiving an ARC.

[Nessa]

I have so far only read Murphy Wallace's The Devil's Promise. I'll update my review after I've read the full anthology:

This novella was a nice tie-in between Sasha and Blade and Hawk and Maggie. I loved it because Sasha is so strong and has been through the ringer, but her resilience makes me fall in love with her each time I read her story. It touches on how miscommunication, and even no communication, can almost ruin a relationship. The story was well written, and seeing a big bad biker fall onto his knees for the woman he loves made me giddy. Can't wait for Maggie and Hawk, and hope they get a HEA.

Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

[Lια ☽]

What If by Nicole Fiorina - 5+ STARS!!!

Ok, but how is it possible that a short story of less than 900 locations on kindle can make me cry four freaking times??? I know I'm a cry baby when it comes to books but this was a new record lol. I have said it before and I will keep saying it, Nicole's words just hid different. I don't know how to explain but she always makes me feel everything.

With Going Going Gone and now What If Nicole was able to make me fall in love with novellas for the first time. How she can create a raw, powerful, intense and emotional story in such a short amount of pages I will never know. I seriously didn't think it was possible. Magic right here!!!

I loved this book from the very first page but that freaking ending, WHAT?!!! I'm still speechless days later and I can't stop thinking about it. What If was everything I could have asked for and at the same time so much more. I'm not saying much and I'm probably making no sense haha but trust me you need to go into this book blind, IT'S PURE PERFECTION!!! 5+ stars easy and my favorite book of the year so far, I seriously can't recommend it enough!

[Jessica]

This review is only for The Devil's Promise by Murphy Wallace.

The Devil's Promise does a really good job of bridging the gap from The Devil's Redemption until Book 3 is released. Sasha and Blade have weathered the storm and are stronger together, but their story is not quite complete. They still have one more chapter to go. For me, this was the extended epilogue that I needed to close Sasha and Blade's story. It made me smile to see them actually behaving as a real couple.

As Sasha and Blade ride off into the sunset, there's plenty of sneak peeks into Hawk's situation with Maggie. Right now, it looks pretty dire, but Hawk's not about to give up. He just has to keep his mind active until he comes up with a plan to find his girl.

[Glowstars]

Review of The Devil's Promise by Murphy Wallace
The Devil’s Promise takes place a month after the conclusion of The Devil’s Redemption. Sasha is still suffering in the aftermath of her abduction and both she and Blade are keeping secrets from each other.

Over the course of five chapters, Murphy Wallace shows us how important communication is in a relationship, and how easily secrets and misunderstandings can work against a couple. I spent the story internally screaming at Blade and Sasha to man/woman up and just tell each other what they had to say. Despite that, it’s a heartwarming book to give you all the fuzzy feels for your morning read.

[Cheryl Wells]

I absolutely adore blade and Sasha story and this bonus epilogue just makes their love story better I love blade and how much he adores Sasha and will do anything for her and their love this is a must read to finish the great love story they had in devils weakness and devils redemption this is a must read it’s like song you love and you just keep it on replay that’s how I feel about this book all 3 parts that captivates you and make you crave more .

[Angie Cottingham]

What can I say? I loved every minute of reading g this anthology written by some amazing authors. My favorite part: I got to read some work from new to me authors and found some that I will definitely be following in the future. 5 stars, 2 thumbs up. If there were an Oscar for Anthologies I'd nominate this one in a heartbeat.

[Quinn]

“What If” by Nicole Fiorina - i loved this so so much and love Ty and Kate but what the fuck was that ending?? need answers ASAP; i’m so excited for more of their story

[Jennifer]

Everything and More by Ashley Munoz

As we start, we meet Garrett, who is now single with his twins. They keep me busy, and he doesn’t feel like he has any help, which includes downtime. While at a get together at a friends place he decides that he needs a babysitter so he can do things without bringing the kids with him. Enter Julie, an 18-year-old that also happens to be at the get together. She has so much more on her plate than anyone knows. Needing the money, se is grateful to spend time with the kids. Our story evolves and of course BIG decisions need to be made.

I really enjoyed this little novella. It is different than what Ashley has written before which was a fun change. I loved how strong Julie is taking on so much. Garrett found out that it is okay to ask for help and then found so much more.

[Bookish Barbi]

This review is for The Madness Within by Emery LeeAnn.

This is an MC story for the anthology.

Cheyenne, has been under the protection of Blayt. She was supposed to be his. But everyone knows that there is more to it.

Blayt, is supposed to protect Cheyenne. It goes beyond what is expected of him because they have a connection.

Neither thought their connection would be soul deep. Neither thought there would be more to what was expected of them.

They both wanted more, and wanted it from each other.

Can they protect each other? Can they love each other the way they want to?\\

Guess you’ll have to read and find out.

Read Responsibly.

[Kalisa Boyd]

Review for: WHAT IF by NICOLE FIORINA

4.5 / 5 stars!

“What’s an epic love story, if not a little suffering?”
“A tradegy.”

This was such a good short story! (Around 100ish pages)
I wasn’t as connected to the characters off the bat like Going, Going, Gone, but overall I think I actually prefer Ty (this story) a little more than Linc!
I loved the NYC vibes, and how quickly the story took off.
That ending tho?! WHAT WAS THAT NICOLE?!
I have so many theories and possible ideas in my head now, and that DEFINITELY threw me for a loop. I’m still processing 🤯
Like with the other, I’m so excited for their full stories next year!

[Amy [Book Addict Reviews]]

This is a review for What If by Nicole Fiorina

A rap god and his SoHo daydream. Ty and Kate are two characters that you can’t help but instantly fall in love with.

Twelve hours. That is all they have and they make the best of that time. I loved their bond. I loved their connection. I loved how drawn Ty was to Kate and that Kate was also drawn to Ty. Their connection is soul deep. Plus, that subway scene….IYKYK.

This story is a happy for now and I know that when we get more Ty and Kate that they will have a heart shattering story but it will be beautiful and full of passion and emotions.

[Eunice]

review for what if by nicole fiorina!

omg I am FLOORED by nicole again!!! This story was beautiful and even though it was short, I felt like I was living and breathing New York with how descriptive her writing was. Nicole has this way of building characters and relationships up well within a few chapter and with so much heart, I’m invested and sold from the first sentence.

And that ENDING was such a mindfck I literally got the chills and a million possible theories running wild in my mind. I’m afraid but excited for their story all the same and I’m so ready for In too Deep and City of Angels!!!

[Corinne Akers]

Beyond The Love

This book took a wile to read - a little over three weeks for me - which is a long time. But that’s because there were so many short stories in this book! It was put together for the BRAE author signing event and I actually started reading it before I attended BRAE back in May. Then I went to reading just a short story per day if I could squeeze it in. I absolutely loved it! The only problem I had was that I wanted more of several of these stories and it just blew me away how they got right to the point, right to the heart of it all quickly. If you like it hot, fast and happily ever after, then this book is for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Teresa Juckett (Love Dark Reads)]

The Devil's Promise by Murphy Wallace

I'm so glad we get to see more of my favorite people Sasha and Blade in this book. If ever there was 2 people who deserved to have their HEA it's these 2 they have been through so much especially Sasha. They're trying to move forward from all that's happened. Blade is wanting to make things permanent with Sasha and she's got a secret she's afraid to tell him when she overheard him talking to someone. What did he say to upset her? Will they be able to work things through? If your looking for a lil bit more about these 2 grab it up you'll love it.

[Bozena]

𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙄𝙁 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖

WOW! Ok, if that's just a glimpses of the whole story then I don't know how I'll survive the whole book.

A very intense, gripping and unpredictable exciting story.
The characters are crazy addictive and the beginning of their story is a tornado of wild emotions.

The ending was such a surprise, I was like What?!? NO!?! Really?!? What the hell just happened 😳

So yes, this short story manages to make a mess of my emotions.
Nothing changed, Nicole's stories were always the most unique and addictive of all.