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The Untouchable Brother

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“Don’t ever underestimate a woman who has something to fight for…”

Five years ago, I ran away, to live a better life, to rid myself of the ghosts that haunt me.

But those ghosts never left.

They follow me daily, reminding me of the death and destruction I caused.

And now, the time has come for me to go back and face my demons, but I never expected to be facing a man who wants vengeance.

A man who wants to destroy me.

A man who sets my body on fire, even as he hates me.

I thought my days of fighting were done, but I was wrong.

I am ready to fight for my life, for my freedom, for my heart.

And I am ready to fight for him, the untouchable brother, because there is a fine line between love and hate, and he needs to learn to fight too…

**The Untouchable Brother is a romance with darker elements and can be read as a standalone**

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Published August 1, 2022

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Lindsey Powell

33 books511 followers
Author also writes under Esther Clare

Mad about books.

I love to read, and I love to write.
My preferred genre is romance as I love an alpha male, but I am open to reading anything, especially if a book has been recommended to me.

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Profile Image for Nikki J Summers.
Author 19 books1,550 followers
June 17, 2022
I had the honour of reading this book as an arc, and let me tell you, you’re not ready for Jax and all his alpha awesomeness!

The tension, the push & pull, and all the banter between Jax and Zoey was brilliant. I loved it. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, just to say you need this book in your life.

Oh, and that epilogue… bring it on! If you want to know what I mean, you’ll have to read to find out.

5 fabulous stars!
Profile Image for Jennifer.
947 reviews16 followers
July 19, 2022
“Crazy stupid love"

This is one of those books that once you start you won’t want to put it down!

We get to come back to visit Nate and Kat who are living the life on an island with their daughter and Nate’s sister Zoey. It’s been five years since the world got turned upside down for Zoey and after a lot of help she is ready to go back to London and work through her past. Problem is Jax is not willing to listen to her nor allow her to just get away with an apology.

Jax has held onto his anger over losing his brother for the past five years. The one person he has held responsible for that has been gone, until she shows up again. There is no way he is going to allow her to walk away again as he wants answers and so much more. But there is a fine line between love and hate and sometimes that line gets blurred.

Seriously love this book. Lindsey always gives us the best. She pulls you in and keeps a tight hold while you try and figure out how the pieces all fit together. Zoey has so much fire, but that fire has dimmed tremendously after she went all in and it cost her so much. Jax is exactly what she needs, but she knows that he won’t be kind to her. But the fire between them can warm the entire house.
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1,312 reviews108 followers
August 14, 2022
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆    Spice: 🌶🌶🌶

Angst: 💣💣💣     Plot: 📚📚📚📚📚

Cliffhanger? ❌️

Do I recommend? ✅️ 

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers 

Five years ago, Zoey Knowles experienced trauma and loss that had her running. Unfortunately, for her, the guilt and ghosts followed her. Five years ago, Jax Jones lost his brother and he has spent that time searching for Zoey to exact his revenge. She’s now realized she has to return in order to let go of the turmoil that has consumed her. She ends up coming face to face with Jax and letting her find forgiveness is absolutely not part of his plan. The hate between them becomes combustible tension mixed with chemistry that neither can ignore. She won't back down. She'll fight for her freedom, her life and her heart. But she'll also fight for Jax. After all, that line between love and hate just keeps getting thinner. If they can come out the other end and reach their HEA, he'll have to fight too.

This book really surprised me. It was my first by this author and it most definitely won't be the last. I didn’t want to put it down for even a second. There was hilarious banter and the perfect amount of push and pull. I love finding unpredictable outcomes as well. The characters easily had me needing a cold shower. I am most definitely recommending this read. This is my honest opinion, freely given. 
Profile Image for Liz (LoverOfBooks80).
923 reviews15 followers
August 13, 2022
Wow!! Woman you slayed it (and me)

This was amazing! Jax was the perfect growly alpha and Zoey was strong, independent and such a bada$$

The loved the lush and pull between them, their interactions and banter was spot on and oh man the chemistry and the heat 🔥🔥🔥

Fabulous read I never put down and hated finishing
Profile Image for CYNDY.
1,149 reviews33 followers
August 9, 2022
*****5 WOW Stars*****
I wasn’t ready for this one at all; I had several different scenario playing out in my head and the way this one played out was not one of them. Zoey made a mistake 5 years ago and has been running from her past to an idyllic island with her Brother and her Sister in Law and Niece. The last 5 years Jax has been hunting down Zoey so he could get his revenge for the mistake Zoey made all those years ago. Zoey done hiding and is ready to confront the past to try to make peace to find her happiness and let go of all the guilt. Jax is full of anger and want’s Zoey to feel his pain so when she pops back up he doesn’t know where to start. Gosh this was so good!!

*****ARC from Author for review*****
Profile Image for Jenn.
25 reviews
August 7, 2022
✩ 𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 ✩

𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞! I read two of her books and she has instantly become one of my favorites! I feel her writing is fit to perfection with what I love in books! Crazy how that happens! While both books in this series can be read as standalone I do recommend reading book one before The Untouchable Brother. Regardless it’s incredible on its own! 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒!!! I can’t tell you how many times I audibly gasped reading this one because while I was forming my predictions of what would happen next I was still taken by surprise by it playing out!! I had a love-hate relationship with Jax and I just wanted to hug Zoey but also knock some sense into her to not take anyone's shit! Both characters were developed effortlessly throughout the book! The story kept me engaged and as always little Gracie is the life of the story, without her it wouldn’t have been the same!! A marvelous read!

Zoey Knowles isn’t one to back down from tough situations but when death is something she can’t fix she runs. After her time away she needed to find closure and going back was the only way to do it. She never knew the one man she hoped would understand her would be the one to want to end her. An enemies-to-lovers story that will leave you speechless ❥
70 reviews1 follower
August 10, 2022
Can I just say that pregnancy brain is real, as I’m reading this I’m thinking to myself “Nate, Kat, Zoey? The one from Wrecking Ball. No, it can’t be.” I’m so glad at the beginning you mentioned parts of what happened in Wrecking Ball since I read that book around Christmas time!

I really started loving Jax around the 60% mark when he started opening up to Zoey after trying to kill her. I totally understand all the animosity and resentment he had for her but as he came to his senses Jason was able to make his own choices for himself.

I remember seeing a warning label in her Facebook group so I totally thought for a second that Jax was kidnapping her and putting her into the trafficking ring and was holding onto my kindle for dear life hoping that wasn’t the case.

I think the next book should have a crossover of the Valentine’s with Nate/ Kat & Zoey/Jax how badass would that be!! Also, highly recommend reading Wrecking Ball (book one in this series) first so you understand a little bit more of who everyone is and why things transpired to this book!
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51 reviews3 followers
August 3, 2022
ARC given for honest review

I read this book in one sitting and it fully consumed me, I don’t think I would’ve been able to put it down even if I wanted to.
There is something about Lindseys writing that just grips you and this book was no exception! Jax and Zoey’s story was an incredible one for sure.

This book moved quickly but not in a jarring way it felt natural and smooth, I loved the natural progression of their enemies to lovers relationship and you know even when they supposedly hated each other you could tell that there was always and always had been something there and I loved that, this book happy smiling like a damn idiot like all the time!

Zoey was such a strong character, she was holding on to gilt of something that in reality wasn’t her fault and her overcoming it, throughout this book she really came into herself again with the help of Jax and their developing relationship and I just think she handled and dealt with situations so well and she was just a bad bitch, I loved her!

Jax was one of my favourites he made me laugh so much not just with his banter with zoey but his inner monologue was just so funny And when he finally got his head out of his arse and realise his feelings he really became the whole package for real! Funny, loving, powerful what more could you want!

Overall this story is a beautiful one on tragedy, loss and over coming grief and guilt and learning how to be happy again when you thought you never would.

I am loving this series so far and I cannot wait for Ronan and Kayla’s story! 🏍📚
Profile Image for Jacie  Cobbs.
21 reviews
August 9, 2022
Lindsey! Give a girl a warning before you drop this masterpiece in our laps. My goodness, this book had me 🥵

First off, I want me a Jax for my birthday!

Zoey is just trying to get some kind of closure, but what happens when your dead lovers brother is just trying to get revenge? A lot. A lot happens is what. Like maybe realizing private booths are perfect for canoodling or that bikes could be added to a mental list of places to 😜

I’m really trying not to spoil anything but gahhh! When the guy in charge of a biker gang tells you to show him what he does to you, you would also be squealing like you have a winning lotto ticket too! Especially when you read what he likes to do to her 🤪

If I haven’t convinced you to read this yet, this might change your mind:

“He grabs my thighs and digs
his fingers in, holding me in place as
he eats me like I'm his last meal.”

Yep, definitely go add this to your queue 😉
Profile Image for Emmy Thompson.
752 reviews9 followers
August 11, 2022
Deliciously dark!!

God this book was so good! I loved the dynamic between Jax and Zoey. There is so much grief in both of them that took on so many forms from anger all the way to defeat. Even with their history and pain, their chemistry was INSANE! Some of the stuff Jax did to her was super messed up but I still found myself being like… do I like that?? Umm the answer is yes, yes I did :)

What I thought was extra special about this book was all the POVs. We had a few in there for Ronan and Nate which all heightened the suspense of it all while Jax was sorting his feelings out with Zoey. It also set up the next book flawlessly. I was convinced for a bit that Ronan was pining over Zoey but I’m so glad I was wrong. And not to mention that tease at the end about Nate?!? I’m hooked and can’t wait to see where this world goes next!!
Profile Image for Carrie Lansberry.
150 reviews1 follower
August 15, 2022
So I have been a HUGE fan of Lindsey since her Checkmate book and had the honor of being given this book as an ARC - This review is purely my own thoughts on the book!

I wasn't ready for Jax - holy alphahole hotness! The chemistry between the 2, even when he still thought he hated her, was OFF THE CHART! The steam is always there in Lindsey's books. Character and world building is always on point as well. Do yourself a favor and check out this book!
Profile Image for Jenna  Price.
1,226 reviews
August 11, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🥵🥵🥵🥵

🆃🅷🅴 🆄🅽��🅾🆄🅲🅷🅰🅱🅻🅴 🅱🆁🅾🆃🅷🅴🆁 by Lindsey Powell is book 2 in the Wreck My Heart Series. This book follows Zoey (sister of Nate from Book 1) and her ex-boyfriend’s brother, Jax.

Zoey ran away five years ago after the death of her boyfriend Jason who died while going along with her plan to help her brother Nate. Jax for the last five years has been hell bent on getting revenge on Zoey.

Zoey is now back to try to grieve and peace but when she runs into Jax, not only does she realize what he wants to do but the sparks ⚡️ immediately spark between the two of them.

What happens when grief, hate/love sexual chemistry and secrets unfold between them?

LOVED, LOVED this book!! I think I’m claiming Jax as mine 😆!! I highly enjoyed seeing Nate & Kat again but Ronan thrown into the story mix. And I’m definitely ready for Roman & Kayla to get their story told next in the series!!
1,177 reviews4 followers
August 9, 2022
So I did not read the first book and will be quickly rectifying that. With that being said this can be read as a stand alone know that there is history between the two characters.
So many emotions and dynamics in this story. An event that has altered so much in those who were effected in five years.
Well written and an emotional rollercoaster with heat. I am volunteering to leave a review for this book
126 reviews
August 11, 2022
Hot Damn

Lindsey has done it again with the Untouchable Brother. This is the second book in the Wreck My Heart Series and wow, I want more🥹 This was such a great story. I loved the characters, their outer and inner struggles, the passion, steam and choices that were made. This was a page turner with twist that I didn’t see coming. I can not wait to see what she has in store for the next book I want more of this group🥵
Profile Image for Basak.
762 reviews43 followers
August 5, 2022
Oh, how I missed the Knowles siblings and we finally got the story of Zoey and Jax and all the things in between. I was utterly curious about the scowling, silent and deadly Jax and how he would have his vengeance over his brother Jason’s death, and now I know. With lots of hate s@ks🔥🔥🔥. Zoey is the ultimate goddess with a smoking body and a fierce attitude, and she knows how to get under Jax’s skin while silently infiltrating his heart. At the same time, horrific secrets and betrayals come out while all the drama was playing out to hook us more into this world of crime lords and biker gangs and irresistible love stories. I am looking forward to reading Ronan and Kayla’s journey as soon as it’s out.
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260 reviews11 followers
August 7, 2022
Wow another fantastic book!
I've had the privilege of reading Lindsey's first few books and loved those but it's also wonderful to see her stories evolve and grow to include some outstanding words, characters and plots! She truly is a wonderful author and this story was up there with the rest! A tale of heartbreak, regret and love! Definitely an emotional roller-coaster, I couldn't put it down. I cannot wait to see what's next with this serise.
Profile Image for Hayley McGhie.
22 reviews1 follower
August 9, 2022
This book is unreal!!!!
Jax & Zoeys story did not disappoint at all.
It’s a typical amazing Lindsey book full of steam, violence & a broody alpha male.
The intense relationship between the 2 was so palpable at times I swear I stopped breathing.
Absolute must read!!!
Profile Image for Toni Kelly.
Author 6 books42 followers
August 9, 2022
I Claim Him

Holy hotness!
This is by far my favourite book!

Jax is a delicious alpha, who loves to hate!

I was gripped, (when am I not) but my god this one, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! This is one book that I wish I could read again for the first time!!

Lindsey…wow!!!
Profile Image for Natalie All I Read Is Love Blog.
63 reviews
August 5, 2022
Wow, I absolutely loved Jax and Zoey's story! It's so thrilling and full of steamy goodness, like Jax might just melt your kindle, so keep a fan handy. We are taken on a real rollercoaster of emotions as both of our lead characters deal with grief and guilt, along with their growing feelings. Along with the romance and steam weve also got some great suspense and thrills along the way. Go and download it now, you won't regret it! ❤️
Profile Image for Carmela Dimattia.
1,932 reviews22 followers
July 31, 2022
I am a new reader of Lindsey Powell and if all her books are of the same quality as this then I can safely say that I will be reading a lot more of her books. This book had it all starting with the ultimate motivator – Revenge, but then it turned into an enemies to lovers story and when you throw in all the drama of a man wanting revenge on a woman for his brother being killed and it really was an interesting and enjoyable read. The drama and passion was at it’s peak but I also loved that Zoey gave Jax lots of sass. A very strong woman who was not going to be intimated by any man regardless of the circumstances. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series which promises to be another great read.

I received an arc copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
140 reviews1 follower
August 3, 2022
Zoey can’t get rid of her guilt about what happened five years ago. So, she decides to return to London, where everything has happened, to try to settle accounts with the past. She doesn't expect someone to be very eager for her return, but only because he wants to revenge for what she did…

I knew that I would like to read this book when I saw the videos with it on the author’s profile because I felt that it was my vibe. The presented story was well-thought-out, there were emotions, actions and hot scenes in this book. A big plus is that the main character had a sharp tongue, and she wasn't afraid to say what she thought. The relationship between her and Jax was therefore sparkling from the very beginning. As for Jax himself, what can I say, I really like naughty bikers. I have one objection to this book, it was too short, I would definitely read more about my the untouchable brother.
Profile Image for Rachel Barby.
52 reviews16 followers
August 10, 2022
*ARC REVIEW*

Zoey has been living a life full of guilt for the past 5 years
Jack has been living a life full of anger for the past 5 years

When these two come face to face again the tension and angst jumps of the page!! I couldn’t put this book down!
The push and pull between the two of them was so intense.
These two characters have both felt unimaginable loss and both are struggling to deal with what happened in the past, my heart broke for both of them so much.

I loved the growth both of them go through and how the manage to deal with everything that happened was great to read. Amazing book and I highly recommend it
Profile Image for Lauren.
1,011 reviews2 followers
August 3, 2022
Oh Jax!! What a read!!
Jax and Zoey both had their issues they needed to work through, mainly around the guilt and anger they felt and watching them work through and overcome them was a privilege to witness.
The push and pull between them both was super intense, there's just no other word for it. It's on a whole other level!!
There's angst, banter, chemistry and hot stuff all thrown in and along with the incredible story writing made this a fantastic read that I thoroughly enjoyed, I wished it didn't end!!
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2,048 reviews38 followers
July 29, 2022
The Untouchable BrotherLindsey Powell

Zoey has spent the past five years on an idyllic island with her Brother , Sister in Law and Niece running from her past but now it’s time to go home and put the ghosts of her past to rest . Jax has spent the past five years hunting for Zoey to get his revenge then she walks right back onto his home ground. What’s going to happen when they meet will it be like throwing a match on petrol or will they get past their hurt and learn to forgive each other. If you want to know you need to read it you won’t regret it the story if great as are most of the characters.

I received this book free for an honest review .
Profile Image for Fay (Funkybooklover78) Moore.
268 reviews5 followers
August 3, 2022
Wow,
Not many more words need writing after that!!!!

These guys are everything ..
A growly angry alpha, and a tough but sweet heroine.
Zoey is one tough cookie, dealing with a lot of guilt but trying her best to forgive herself and come out the other side, stronger and fiercer than ever..
Jax is angry and doesn’t know where to direct his hatred..

Amazing chemistry between these guys.
You did it again lindsey ..
Perfection 💋💋💋💋💋
Profile Image for Adrianna.
455 reviews6 followers
July 30, 2022
ARC review Release date August 3rd

The emotions of this one oh my gosh. I loved this book. Once I started I did not want to put it down. The tension between these two was absolutely amazing. You don’t need to read the first book for this one to make sense but it adds so much more to it. The trauma these two have to work through together and alone is heartbreaking and makes for such a good story. I loved every moment.

When Zoey decides enough is enough and she needs to face her past she heads home. After five years she knew it would be hard but had no idea how difficult it would really be.

When she arrives she never thought she would have to face the man she knows diarrhea justice. He wants his revenge and she will not be able to escape him until he gets it.
Profile Image for Aimee Convoy.
453 reviews13 followers
August 1, 2022
Wow! Lindsey has given us another amazing book, it’s one of these stories that just grips you from the very start until the end. The book has so many twists and turns that it keeps you on the edge of your seat. After 5 long years Zoey and her family are back and she wants closure but what she finds is a strong alpha male who just wants revenge for his brother. Throw in some hot sexual tension, fantastic banter and a strong sassy female and you’re left with a story that pulls you in. I hope to see more of this family.
Profile Image for Kayleigh Borrows.
307 reviews1 follower
August 3, 2022
Not even 24 yours later and I have finished .... couldn't put this book down!!

You guys are not ready for Jax & Zoey!!

This book pulls you and with Lindseys writing doesn't let you go till she's ready! I don't want to give any spoilers but the banter, push & pull, spice and general storyline of this book will not disappoint.

"Crazy, Stupid Love"
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41 reviews6 followers
August 5, 2022
Perfect 👌 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fast paced, Dangerous, sexy, violent, loving!!!!! This book has it all, I couldn't put it down.
Its a must read.
264 reviews7 followers
July 28, 2022
Zoey has been hiding, buried in guilt. Jax has been plotting, waiting for his moment to take revenge. She wants to atone, he wants to punish. Except neither gets what they’re looking for … but maybe instead they’ll get exactly what they need. Unfortunately, now they’re both in more trouble than ever when a new enemy threatens to end them both. Will they get over the past in time to save their futures? You’re going to want to jump on this explosive, sexy, harrowing ride to find out!
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