It wasn’t meant to be this way—she shouldn’t have fallen for my brother and left me for him. But she did. And now I’m left to pick up the pieces of my shattered, broken heart. And to top it off, they want me to come to their wedding. Do they think I’m a pushover? Do they think of me as a joke? The old saying stands true, ‘why have enemies when you can have family.’ I understand it now, better … than I ever have in my life. There’s one unexpected surprise though, Storm. She blew in just like one and makes the pain diminish. She’s exactly as her name describes her—she is a storm. A beautiful and powerful one. But not all things are meant to last. Like a storm that wreaks havoc, some things cause anguish, and in my life she may very well be one of them.
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I can’t get enough of this series.
Welcome back to Crimson Elite. So, here in this second book of the Crimson Elite series, we have Echo’s story. His family life is an exercise in torture. His twin, Mike, is the favorite son and his parents don’t even try to hide it. and the ex-girlfriend….what a piece of work she is. A year later he’s still trying to get over the stabbing pain of betrayal. Then he meets a Storm that changes his life. On a night out with her bestie, Storm catches the eye of this intriguing, very sexy stranger. Their encounter is super hot and intense. Storm isn’t interested in a relationship. Her encounter with Echo was intended to be just that, a one-time encounter with no strings, names weren’t even exchanged. However, Echo has his ways of finding the woman he can’t get out of his mind. I love the charming ways he has of trying to capture Storm’s heart. *Swoon*
This story is full of angst and family drama that is super intense and gut-wrenching, just the way I like it. I wasn’t quite sure what Echo’s family had against him but their treatment of him was heartbreaking. The betrayal of his twin brother and his ex cut him deep. Storm is just the remedy he needs. I love that Storm is such an independent hard-working woman who takes no crap from her subordinates. The turn the story takes was surprising but very endearing. I loved everything about Anguished.
Book 2 in the Crimson Elite Series follows Echo who is one of the owners along with Creed Falcon and Darby. 4 strong stubborn characters.
ECHO struggles to comprehend that the wowan he believed he loved left him for his twin brother Mike. His Crimson brothers as always has his back, as his family has never had his back.
Storm is a strong independent financial wowan who is looking for some fun with no strings attached. Then she meets the Blonde headed sexy man at a bar when she spills the drinks, Echo tries to start up a conversation with her she walks away without giving him her name, he calls her Red she calls him blondie. After a quick romp together at the bar, she walks away no names exchanged just leaves him stunned. However she loses her ID and guess who finds it and shows up at her work. The sexual chemistry is insane, they decided only sex no relationship just sex.
What happens next is unexpectedly funny sad emotional and awesome. What will Storm do about her finding her 10 out of 10 man, great sex no relationship just fun. That’s until both of them start to have feelings. Echo cant stop thinking about Storm it drives him to try to convince Storm to be his girlfriend. It all starts to fall apart, when Echo invites Storm to his brother’s wedding as his date. The wedding which his brother is marrying his cheating ex girlfriend and doesn’t think to let her know these details. Everything turns sour. Read along to see how some of the strongest men become weak when facing the fear of losing everything your heart and your sanity. I loved this well written book and I can’t wait for more.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by author)…
This book is just …OMG!
I felt so bad for Echo when we first met him in Cavalier, but now we get to know the whole story; Echo’s family were a bunch of buttmoles. I did not like Selena at all and I was surprised that Echo couldn’t see her true colors. Now as for Storm, I loved loved loved Storm she was so bada**, she knew what she was worth and what she wanted. Echo and Storm start off as a very hot friends with benefits relationship, but things start to change, unfortunately, not for the best at first.
Echo and Storm were perfect for each other, but that doesn’t mean Echo doesn’t make a few mistakes. Storm being Storm, wasn’t going to let his actions go without consequence. I just loved this book and I didn’t want it to end.
I would love to know what is Darby’s story and what lies ahead for Falcon.
Also I would have liked to know what happens between Mike and Selena.
What an incredible one sitting read. This book was intense, full of passion and hot chemistry. What i Loved about it is I wasn’t overwhelmed with the chemistry but it was a smoldering read. I was curious how Echo’s story was going to play out and it didn’t disappoint and kept me sleep deprived for the night.
Wow Echo and Storms story was so addicting i could not put down. My emotions were all over and I felt for him thats for sure. It was pretty intense but amazing. I truly love this series and it has to one of my absolute favorites!
5+ Stars
Anguished is book two of The Crimson Elite series by T.L. Smith, and by all means addictive, intoxicating and oh so seductive.
I started this novel with so much excitement, following Creed’s story and only getting a glimpse into Echo’s, I was left intrigued and needing more.
I was very fortunate to get this chance and LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!!
To feel the emotions running through this book, and connecting with the characters on a deeper level, I was in the Echo zone and was not coming out!
This amazing author has done such a remarkable job, I love these boys SO MUCH!
I highly recommend this series.
Anguished Crimson Elite #2 – T.L. Smith
It’s Echo’s story and what a fabulous read. Echo, one of the Crimson Elite Alphas oozes confidence and swagger but when is scheming, two timing girlfriend finally drives the nail into the coffin containing the remnants of their volatile relationship, he’s left a shell of a man. His difficult family only complicate things more for him.
Storm Hale has walked away from her long term relationship. Matthew just didn’t care enough to try.
Storm is focussed on her career as a fashion editor, putting her love life behind her but a night out with her bestie introduces her to a god like blonde who totally rocks her world.
Echo and Storm are great characters, written beautifully by T L Smith and their story adds even more depth to the interplay of the characters in the Crimson Elite series. The Crimson boys are pivotal in the story and I can’t wait to read each of their stories.
With heat, lust, humour and great sassy banter, this story is a great addition to the series.
I loved this book TL Smith!!! You have done it again and left me wanting the next book in the series! I’d like to know why Echos family was so messed up towards him. Also did he ever get rid of the place he and Selena bought together? We were never told that. I love that you threw Echo and Storm together and the struggle was real with these two. Keeping it casual after being hurt so badly in both their cases is hard to do. I did want to knock him out a few times as well as Selena for that matter. And his parents! Just no! I’d definitely recommend this book and the first Crimson Elite book as well to any readers!
This was an amazing book. I devoured this story.
Anguished is the second book in the Crimson Elite series. Echo Brown is rich, good looking and is part owner of the Crimson Elite. A members only club. Storm Hale is smart, confident and is Chief Editor of a well known magazine. T.L. Smith writes this book with her signature swoon worthiness and edgy situations that will make not want to put the book down. The connection of Echo and Storm is worth your time. I loved them. It wasn’t an easy ride for them but they both are fighters. I also love the other Crimson Elite men! I can’t wait for the next in this series.
This series just keeps getting better with every installment. Echo and Storm have incredible chemistry and are super hot together! Be sure you have plenty of time to read because you won’t want to put this one down until the very end.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I freaking loved Echo so much! I mean I loved him before, but now… yeah so much love. T.L. Smith has quickly become one of my favorite authors since I first read her a little over a year ago. You never know what you’re gonna get when you pick up a book by her, but one guarantee is it’s gonna be fantastic! Crimson Elite is a new must read series and I can’t wait for the next one!
Woo! Ms Smith has done it again! She has given us a book that is so sexy, and so captivating that I never wanted to to end. I loved Creed but Echo is just a whole new level of hotness!
Storm is such a strong and independent heroine. I loved how she gave Echo a run for his money (so to speak).
Echo is hot hot hot! He oozes sexiness and at the same time he is actually quite the sweetheart. I really enjoyed these two together!
Don’t get me started on Echo’s ex girlfriend!
The chemistry between the main characters is scorching. They get together and fireworks explode. This is one of the best books I have read in 2019 so far. I can’t wait to read more from this series!! I’m so excited.
Let me start by saying Echo is my favorite character to date. Love him. Love this book. I couldn’t read it fast enough, didn’t want it to end. Storm was the perfect match for him. This is NOT the dark stuff T.L. Smith is really known for. No dark here. This is all contemporary romance. It’s nice to see authors step out of their boxes, and this is no exception. While it’s not her darker stuff it is nevertheless enjoyable. The pace was perfect, it was well thought out, and the chemistry was amazing. Storm is a heroine that has steel balls and she isn’t afraid of what she wants. It’s a good mix. This story is told in dual pov.
This was another good book to read and enjoy. The story was amazing as well as the characters. Anguished is the 2nd book in the Crimson Elite series. This book was fantastic and hot. I loved the characters Echo and Storm they both rocked the pages and filled the book with hot and sinful and some sexy fun times in Anguished. This series is a delightful and entertaining read can not wait to read more!
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This series just keeps being fantastic. Cavalier was great and Anguished is right there with it.
In this story we have Echo, who has been hurt by a past love and family betrayal. He has a tendency to run and hide his feelings until he meets Storm. Storm has also recently been hurt by love, but these two come together at just the right time. They offer just what the other needs and get more than they expected in the deal as well.
I loved Echo and Storm. I loved their banter and his sexy, flirty, attitude. I loved how independent and successful she was in her own right. I felt like they were a well balanced couple.
I am super excited for the rest of this series. I want to get to know more about the rest of the Crimson Elite owners.
This was an scintillating story, packed with heat and drama, the good kind. Loved it!
When I was reading the first book in Crimson Elite series Echo caught my attention and I knew that in his story I can expect a large dose of drama. And that’s what happened. But as drama-junkie I am very satisfied with this fact!
In this part we get to know how Echo’s life turns out after his longtime girlfriend abandoned him for his brother. Not only that the guy unexpectedly became a single, he’s constantly criticized by his own family. And suddenly she appears – beautiful Storm – thanks to whom Echo forgets about unpleasant experiences. But Storm is not planning any relationship … At most she can offer good fun without strings because as it turns out, she also experienced betrayal from her beloved. However, the chemistry between Echo and Storm is so powerful that it turns everything upside down. Will they forget about hurtful past and build something new and better?
I love Storm. Despite the weakness she has for Echo, she’s a strong and independent woman. Echo in turn is the alpha that also has a romantic side. And dirty mouth… ohhh so damn dirty! Together these two are like a dynamite! The only thing that bothered me a bit was the fact that Echo appeared a little too sensitive to me. I understand that his heart has been broken… but Storm went through the same and while reading this story I had the impression at times that she had bigger balls than Echo…
We have half of Crimson Elite behind us! I can’t wait for the stories of the other members of this unique squad!
Of course T.L Smith does it again. Echo is the sexy blonde you’ve been waiting for. He’s the tamest out of any of her books I’ve read but he’s got that bad boy way. Full of sex and anguish you don’t want to miss out on Echo and Storm’s story.
I can’t wait to see more of the Crimson Elite men and their women! .
ECHO – ECHO – ECHO – ECHO
I have hardcore Love for this book and him. Straight from book one I could very quickly tell that Echo was quite a damaged soul and that sucked me right in. Damaged Male Leads are my ultimate addiction.
T.L. Smith blows me away with each of her series and this one (Crimson Elite is no different) she knows her way around male leads and each series has that broody broken alpha that you know is going to steal your heart and ruin it for all others. Echo is that for me in this series, I am addicted to him, I craved this book and savoured every delicious word.
Echo is part of the Crimson Elite ( The Most Exclusive Sex Club ) in the world. These guys are not to be messed with, they will handle what they need to without batting an eye. When life throws an unexpected twist at Echo you better believe he will come out swinging. I love not only his broody side but his smooth mouth and his quick wit too.
A gorgeous redhead captures the attention of Echo and straight from the start these two ooze sexual chemistry that is off the charts. Neither one wants forever but are happy with right now, clearly guarding their already shattered hearts. What I loved most was the banter and chemistry between these two. Can the unobtainable redhead just want to risk it all for the Broody smooth talking alpha she can’t stop thinking about. And can Echo truly be tamed? You’ll just have to read it to see.
This book is one now in my forever reread pile and is 5 delicious stars, I want everyone to meet Echo. Congratulations T.L on another sensational book it stole my heart.