The world has changed. Women have almost no rights and men hold all the power. The insidious influence of the oppressive Vanguard Group is spreading around the world and beyond. But while they can try to roll back the clock on social progress, they can’t control the human heart. Or the will to rebel.Tough and self-reliant, Veronica Moorhouse chose life on the streets rather than wed the … the degenerate her power-hungry father chose for her. But now her sister is being forced down the aisle, and Veronica is prepared to lie, trick and coerce to secure the best help money can buy.
Security expert Ryker Thornton’s moneymaker is his husband-for-hire business. He will snap up an unhappy bride-to-be at auction, wed her and then whisk her to safety. For a price.
Veronica wants the gorgeous mercenary with an intensity that shocks her. His blatant sexuality and well-hidden streak of sweetness thrill her, though she knows she can never keep him. Her past has seen to that.
No one messes with Ryker, but the sexy blonde with all the secrets is fearless. He doesn’t mind her secrets—he’s got a few of his own. If she thinks he won’t fight to keep her, she doesn’t know what ruthless is. Yet.
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I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
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Wow so much action I couldn’t catch my breath. A bleak future for females but the heroine is a strong minded and willed character. There is definitely world building and character development. I recommend this book, just clear your schedule and lock the door as you will not want to be bothered while you read this page turner.
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Women now have no rights while the men have them all. If a woman is good to.do something they must do it. She lives on the streets rather marry the man her father wants her to. Now her sister is going to be forced to do it. She will do anything to help save her sister. Will she succeed?.See if she will
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The wife he could not get out of his mind
—>>> Ryker has a meeting he could not forget with a woman who he had briefly in his grasp. Now, doing his job, he realizes that Veronica may just have as many secrets as he does, if not more. Getting his latest job done was not the issue, it was trying to keep the last woman he had married.
Amazing story and well-developed characters, which this author really delivered following the intriguing synopsis.
Definitely looking forward to reading more from this series in the future!
This story is packed full of action and is a fast paced read, that had me turning the pages as fast as I could to see what was about to happen next! It’s set in the future and women for the most part have lost all their rights, this doesn’t mean that the women are not brave, fearless, strong-willed and ready to do whatever they need to so they can ensure the safety of those they love! There is lots of twists and turns in the plot and the characters are really well written. This is a brilliant dystopian romance read
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I need more.
It is that simple.
I. Need. More.
I have loved every book from this series.
Ryker and Veronica’s story is no different.
The thing i need now is, Spike and Megans story.
Thats it.
I highly recommend this book and this series.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
Ryker Thornton is very meticulous about his husband-for-hire business and has set rules to ensure everything goes smoothly and practically. Veronica Moorhouse breaks every single one of his rules and he’s got her climaxing in his hands within minutes of meeting her. Ryker wasn’t a fool in business.
He was, however, becoming a fool for Veronica.
A faced-paced action-filled romance with steam and insta-lust in a futuristic world where women are auctioned off into marriage
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This book is the perfect addition to a series! I love the depth of the plot line that the author has come up with and the real emotion that her characters express. This book stands apart in its genre because not only did I find it among one of the best written, but her take on a male dominate society and futuristic situations was different. I loved this book and recommend it.
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Omg this is just a fantastic read I loved the characters and the fully developed story was just so good I couldn’t put it down a must read
Another wonderful story able the terrible Vanguard system. Women do not have any privileges, have to marry whom ever their father or male member of the family set them up with. But in this wonderful story we have a hero of sort, Ryker and boy is he a hunk.
This fantastic story takes the reader on a journey with Ryker and Veronica as they navigate their way in this strange new world.
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I really enjoyed reading this excellent & fascinating dystopian romance, it is set in a world where woman have no rights or power at all. The plot is well thought-out & written with some unexpected surprises. The characters are quite complex with unique individual personalities.
There is: a defiant woman prepared to do anything to help her sister (Veronica Moorhouse), her sister (Valerie), a despicable father (Victor Moorhouse), a security expert with his own “husband for hire” business (Ryker Thompson), his deceased brother (Logan), his friend & second-in-command (Spike) a devious & oppressive group (the Vanguards), twists & turns, intrigue, suspense, mystery, secrets, danger, enemies, threats, assassins, auctions, bidding games, physical conflict, neuro-poison, generic implants, shock, verbal banter, devious plans, memories, suspicions, jealousy, discovery, anger, betrayal, heartache, declaration, a pleasant surprise, love, happiness & some steamy scenes.
I would recommend this dystopian romance to people who enjoy reading this genre. I sincerely doubt that you would be disappointed in this book
Not my usual genre, but the blurb was interesting so I thought I would try it! What a treat!
Well written fast paced story set seventy years or so into the future where women had minimal rights and “Vanguard” held all the power.
The steamy, insta attraction between Ryker and Veronica was delicious and suspenseful as Ryker ends up being Veronica’s True love and savior.
The futuristic setting with sci-fi gadgets and gizmos enhanced the storyline and plot. Entertaining from start to finish with easy to follow dialogue. A hint of mystery and suspense with a whole lot of romance made this a true keeper.
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Veronica Moorhouse had to meet Ryker Thornton, the mercenary she had hired, before her sister Valerie’s wedding the next morning. He was to be her younger sister’s replacement bridegroom in this forced marriage at the private auction. Once her sister was safely in Montana and married to Dylan Norton, her true love, Veronica would disappear again. She went to the disgusting motel to meet Ryker. He dragged her into the room, not happy that she broke the contract by coming to talk to him. He was huge at 6’5” and well built. She wanted to be sure if a challenge was issued, he or his best man could win the fight. He assured her he never lost.
Once the marriage papers were signed, he would take his bride wherever she wanted to go to escape the situations, the marriage would be dissolved or transferred to the husband of their choice, and they would go their separate ways. When Veronica, pretending to be Valerie, asked if there would be a wedding kiss, he offered to give her a sample if she wished. One thing led to another, until a gunshot in the hallway distracted them and he went to investigate. She was gone out the window when he returned – but he would see her in the morning.
With his usual caution, Ryker had made sure he investigated the entire family before he accepted the job. From the moment Veronica entered his room pretending to be her sister, he knew who she was. But there was something intriguing about her and he let things play out. The auction went as planned, and he had his best man slip a note to Veronica at the reception asking her to meet him in a week.
Somehow, as Veronica ran to escape the search bots by hiding in a warehouse, at least 20 of them entered. They seemed to be looking specifically for her, as verified when the leader called her by name and threatened to blow up the crate she hid behind. Who had betrayed her? Why was her father demanding she be returned to him? How would she escape this time?
This was such an excellent, well-written story! It is placed in a bleak future world where women have no rights and men are totally in control. Veronica’s father could put the sisters up for auction to gain political or financial favors. Veronica saved her sister from marrying a beast of a man, but it cost her the freedom she had previously gained. What was her future to be now? Would Ryker be able to intervene at the risk of his own businesses? Grab this book and enjoy a well-told story. The story line races along, keeping the reader excitedly engaged in what is going to happen. The characters are strong, savvy, and real heroes the reader can admire. You won’t want to miss this one!