Cupid's Arrow

Spicy Holiday Collection #2

by Darcy Rose

He is my brother’s best friend, my crush, and my obsession.

I've spent years in love with Arrow. I’m also certain he doesn’t know I exist.

Arrow is cold, sinister, and a criminal, but I can see the light shine through those cracks.

I know he can change, and I’m going to help him.

When he’s released from jail, and my brother asks me to pick him up, I decide to make my move.

What happened next, I didn't see coming in a million years.

Genres: Novella, Holiday, Contemporary Romance, Steamy

62 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2023

About the author

Darcy Rose is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes about shy and innocent heroines, to match them up with dark and intense heroes who have only eyes for one girl.

If you like your books short, taboo, dark, and a bit (or a lot) kinky, then Darcy Rose is perfect for you.

Reviews

[Celia {Semi Hiatus} · Rating 5 out of 5]

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• 4,7 Stars •| ⊱✿⊰ |•

This is a sweet story, loved it.
If you're looking for something hot, this one is soft.
Corinne is in love with Arrow since she was a little girl.
When her parents died, her brother took care of her, Arrow being her best friend's brother, also helped him.
The problem is that Arrow also fell in love with Corinne...
When both boys were caught stealing a car, Arrow took the blame for himself, so Corinne won't be left all alone.
After six months in jail, Arrow is free and Corinne is the one who's going to get him.
And now, she's eighteen, she's not letting him go...

[april ♡ probably reading smut - safety reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 🌟 1/5 🔥

Can we talk about the cover?? It's gorgeous!

Arrow is Corinne's brother's best friend. He is finally getting released from prison after six months. Corinne volunteers to pick him up... because she's been in love with him since she was 6 years old. And guess what? He's been in love with her too.

There's a lot of push and pull in this book! Arrow wanted her, then he didn't. I wasn't a fan of that. I did enjoy the steam though!!

SAFETY:
Age: 18h, 23H
Cheating: None!
OM/OW drama: None!
Virgin/celibate/manwhore: virgin heroine, celibate hero
Tropes: brothers best friend, unrequinted love
HEA?: Yes!

My bookshelves may contain spoilers.

[Wolf (Alpha) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great quick read. I love how Arrow warns her to stay away from him because he wants to protect her. I love that she ignores him and gets what she wants. I love that eventually her brother is okay with their relationship and I love that they tell her what actually happened with Arrow. I love how protective of her Arrow and her brother are.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and steamy read. When Arrow is released from Prison his best friend Ben's sister Corinne is there to pick him up. Sparks fly between them but Arrows friendship with Ben and Corinne's age puts barriers in their way though. Phew did they both steamy up my kindle!!! They were hot and explosive together. A great read which left me wishing that this book was a longer read

[Teresa Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this amazing short intense beautiful heartstopping love story of Corrine and Arrow
All the feels

[Maryger Chacon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cupid's Arrow by Darcy Rose is a short story that brings us the story of Arrow and Corinne, where Arrow has sacrificed more for her than she can imagine, the story takes us to the moment when Corinne decides that despite the circumstances she He is going to fight for what he feels for him, and Arrow fights against what he feels for loyalty to Ben, it is a quick read story, with interesting characters, full of crazy and entertaining moments, I recommend it. *Thanks to Darcy Rose and Literally Yours PR for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*

Cupid's Arrow de Darcy Rose es una historia corta que nos trae la historia de Arrow y Corinne, donde Arrow ha sacrificado mas por ella de lo que ella puede imaginar, la historia nos lleva al momento en que Corinne decide que a pesar de las circunstancias ella va a pelear por lo que siente por el, y Arrow lucha contra lo que siente por lealtad a Ben, es un historia de lectura rápida, con personajes interesantes, llena de momentos locos y entretenida, te la recomiendo. *Gracias a Darcy Rose y a Literally Yours PR por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*

[Book Nerdy 2020 · Rating 4 out of 5]

CUPID'S ARROW By Darcy Rose

Corinne has been in love with her brother's best friend for as long as she remembers. She sees her chance when she volunteers to pick him up from prison.

😊What i liked -

✔ Brothers Best Friend/Forbidden Love/HEA.
✔ I liked Arrow's character, he isn't your typical bad buy.
✔ We see the book starting off with Corinne going to the prison to pick Arrow up, in those moments you get to a whole about her. She is determined, caring and strong.
✔ I loved the chemistry between the two, its spicy yet cute.
✔ It's a short and quick, easy read with lots of spice and extremely little drama.


🤔What could have been better -

✔ I wish there was a bit more drama in the book.


📚Who Should read :

👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💕Brothers Best Friend


📈My Rating : 4/5

Thank you, Darcy Rose and Literally Yours PR for a copy.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW! This was a deliciously steamy story that had me gripping my kindle tightly and rubbing my legs together to ease the ache that Corinne and Arrow were giving my lady parts.

Corinne and Arrow have such fantastic chemistry, and could be explosive together, but Arrow doesn’t want to hurt his friendship with Ben (Corinne’s brother). I loved Corinne’s determination to finally get what she wants, Arrow!

Such a fun, drama filled and deliciously spicy story, perfect for Valentine’s Day!

[Brittany (Brit.tea.reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cupid's Arrow was a quick, sweet, and spicy read that I really enjoyed.

𝐻𝑒 𝒾𝓈 𝓂𝓎 𝒷𝓇𝑜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇'𝓈 𝒷𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹, 𝓂𝓎 𝒸𝓇𝓊𝓈𝒽, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓂𝓎 𝑜𝒷𝓈𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒾𝑜𝓃.

Corinne has been in love with her brother's best friend, Arrow, since she was little, but he never paid her any attention.
Arrow has been in prison for six months, and she is going to pick him up.
Arrow has a secret crush on Corinne, but he doesn't want to jeopardize his friendship with his best friend, Ben.
Corinne has other plans. She wants to seduce him, and she's got some tricks up her sleeve and is willing to do whatever it takes.

𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓈𝒽𝑒 𝓉𝑜𝓊𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓈, 𝓈𝒽𝑒 𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓈 𝒶𝓃 𝑒𝓁𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓇𝒾𝒸 𝒸𝓊𝓇𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝒷𝑒𝒽𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒽𝒶𝓈 𝓂𝓎 𝓈𝓀𝒾𝓃 𝓈𝒾𝓏𝓏𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑔.

[Valentina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sexy and hot, and just the right balance of convincing story, this brother’s best friend romance was great. With Arrow’s tattooed, muscular, and bad boy looks, Corrine, now 18, seeks to seduce newly released Arrow. And while he’s served a short stint, he’s not forgotten about her, and is, in fact, unable to resist, the confidence yet innocent Corrine. This novella follows their succumbing first to their attraction, then feelings. All around good book with high spice, great pace, great characters.

[S I · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cupids Arrow by Darcy Rose Corinne love has always been there but because the relationship of her brother and Arrow, it didn’t go further. Now Corinne as her chance and nothing will stand in her way. This story is touching and Arrow wasn’t bad at all! Love the chemistry and a fast read.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating 4.5/5

Spicy and sweet💘

This little novella is spicy, cute, sweet, and has just a touch of tension & action. Their attraction is undeniable but forbidden. The chemistry flows between them and I got swept away into their world. Even though it’s shorter you get a complete story. It’s a very fun read.

Corinne, the good girl, has always had a crush on Arrow. He is a bad boy and also her older brother’s best friend. After Arrow is released from jail she isn’t going to deny her feelings anymore.

[INeedABookBreak · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short and spice-filled Valentine’s novella.

Corrine and Arrow (Corrine’s brother’s bestie) have unknowingly secretly pined for each other for years. At the start of the story, Corrine is picking Arrow up after he spent time in prison. She decided that it’s time to get what is hers and is done waiting for Arrow to make a move.

The spice and the tension are definitely the highlights of this story. Despite being relatively inexperienced, Corrine really goes for it with Arrow and it’s a lot of fun to read. The two have great chemistry.

It was a lot of fun to read.

[Clara Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cupid's Arrow is a short steamy story following Corinne and Arrow.
Arrow is her brother Ben's best friend. While she is younger than him they have been secretly attracted to each other unbeknownst to each other. Now eighteen she is determined to go after what she wants. Will he push her away because of her brother or will temptation win in the end?

I received a free ARC from the author through Bookfunnel and I'm voluntarily leaving my review.

4 steamy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Victoria Wyatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arrow and Ben have been friends for years. When he is set to be released from prison, Corrine, Ben's little sister is there to pick him up and he is not happy. The kicker is they both have had feelings for each other only neither of them knew it. A brother's best friend romance with an unexpected turn of events. 4.25 stars.

[World Of Books 65 · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want to heat up your kindles then down this hot little novella, one to keep you warm on these cold nights.

[Regina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so good. Wish it would have been longer I just want to know more about Arrow.

[Emily Johnston (Booked.Up.With.Emily) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 STARS

This novella was short, sweet, and full of spice.

Arrow was recently released from prison and was excited to see his best friend Ben. Only Ben isn't the one who shows up to pick him up; it's Ben's sister Corinne who he has been in love with for years.

Corinne is excited to pick up Arrow from prison because she has also been in love with Arrow for years. But neither of them has acted on it.

Until now.

I enjoyed both of these characters and how they are so different, but want the same things. The chemistry and spice between these two characters was fiery! I also really loved Ben's reaction to everything!

[Vikisor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this streamy novella.
It is the story of Arrow and Corrine. They have been friends since forever and, with Corrine's determination, finally finally get their happily ever after 💕
Great read that I recommend 💕

[Brittany Trynor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely have a love hate with this as it needs more!! And I need more of the others stories!!
Arrow is Corinna Brothers best friend so off limits doesn't begin to cover it .

[Jeanette Durant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short and super spicy novella was such a great read!
I loved the chemistry between Arrow and Corinne. It was a bit taboo with him being her brother's best friend, but I loved the forbidden love aspect to their romance.
Arrow is a heavily tatted muscly hunk of a man and Corinne is his complete opposite. Loved their story.

[Sheila Schoenauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet and hotter than hot. Corinne and Arrow did not disappoint me. ❤

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*

[Gladys · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was short, hot and yummy. I enjoyed this couple's story and loved the fiery sparks and steam they generated. The brother's best friend angle added an extra layer of forbidden deliciousness to it all, and I just thought it was a very tasty treat. This is my volitional, forthright review.

[Angelica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meet Arrow and Corinne in this short story from Darcy Rose. It’s a quick and steamy🤤 Loved it!

[rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute read. She has loved him forever, he went to prison for something he did. She wants him and will do anything to get him. Loved it

[Syd Springer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short yet steamy book. I really liked Corinne and her determination to finally go after the man that she has loved for years. Arrow has loved Corinne for longer than what was right but he never made a move. Now, Arrow is out of jail and Corinne is going to do everything she can to finally get and keep her man even though Arrow tries to keep her at arm’s length. I really enjoyed the steam and little bit of drama this book offered. I really enjoyed the extended edition to this book.

I received a free e-book copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Boy! Arrow and Corinne's story might be a quick read, but it's a Valentine story that's full of steaminess and has a big secret.

[Anne Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so electric I just couldn’t put it down.
Corrine had gone to a prison to pick up the one man she truly loved who was her brother‘s best friend. Now don’t get me wrong they had never been involved. Corrine had the biggest crush on Arrow. But now at the age of 19, she had gone all out to pick him up in a cute little dress with no underwear on.
Arrow had just done a year in prison for stealing a car and the last thing he wanted to see was Corrine picking him up. You see he had the biggest crush on her growing up but he knew he would never act on it out of respect for her brother. But when you see the girl of your dreams chasing you down to get you in the car and it’s so obvious she had no bra on he has a full on meltdown in his head about how he’s going to survive this drive home.
That’s all I’m telling you because you’ve got to read this book for yourself. I guarantee it will leave you with a smile on your face. Now it is a slow burn but you will be turning the pages so fast that you won’t be disappointed. I love the atmosphere in the tattoo shop and all of the staff. It was just a great feeling reading this book. But what would happen if her brother ever found out about what they done?? A great read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but addictive so hang on you won’t put it down until the last page has been turned. Arrow sexy as all get out prisoner on his way to freedom has only loved one person, but she was always off limits to him, and he isn’t a good a man or so he tells himself, but he is loyal to hi family. Corinne is sweet has loved one man her brother’s best friend knowing it was wrong so keeping the feeling locked down or so she thought, and when she volunteers to pick up the day he gets released to satisfy the need to see him. The pull is there has been there for years, but he knows he needs to push her away to keep her safe, but it goes in one ear and out the other because she has wanted him for most of her life, but he needs to make sure with his best friend. But also, she wants to know what happen why was he sent away to prison but will they tell her the truth, will she stick around after learning the truth, will her brother be okay with them being together, and will they find their own form of happiness?

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good read. Arrow and Corinne have known each other forever. He is her older brother’s best friend and when he is sent to jail for a year, she has missed him. Arrow is getting out of jail and Cori is there to pick him up. She is even more beautiful than ever and Arrow is trying to stay away from her. It’s hard when she sleeps in the room next door to his. He thinks he is no good for her, but she doesn’t care. She wants him and only him. This was a quick read and so good. I loved the storyline and the characters. Cori is doing anything she can to keep Arrow. Will secrets and a big brother come between what they have? I have to say, Sierra is a kick in the pants. She is a great best friend.