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 have been anxiously awaiting Echo’s story since meeting him in Cavalier. I just knew, without a doubt, that I would absolutely love this beautiful and tormented soul.
Echo hasn’t had an easy go at life. He is the black sheep of his family. Nothing he does is ever good enough and honestly he is sick of trying. He will never measure up to his golden boy twin brother. His one constant in life besides his best friends is Serena, the love of his life. At least until she decides to dump him for his brother. Feeling lost and betrayed, he turns to the bottle to help dull the pain.
One night, while out at the club, he meets Storm and there is an immediate attraction. After some flirting, they end up in one of the back rooms having sizzling hot sex. Both having been burned in relationships recently, neither are looking for more than just the one night. In fact, as soon as they finish, Storms rushes off before Echo can even get her name. That’s unfortunate too because he can’t stop thinking about her and decides he must see her again.
Storm is a feisty, sassy and strong-willed redhead. She knew what she wanted and that’s exactly what she got. One night with a sexy guy for some fun, no strings attached sex. When she gets home, she discovers that her ID is nowhere to be found. She begins to worry that Echo may have found it and she will be forced to face him once again. He was a ten. The best she’s ever had. Will she be able to resist his allure when she seem him again?
Anguished is a story that is full of angst, family drama, a crazy ex and some steamy hot sexy times. What Echo & Storm have is an explosive, all-consuming love and I couldn’t help but to fall head over heels for them. Well done T.L. Smith! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next.
Anguished by T.L. Smith
5+++++ Stars
PHENOMENAL!! Anguished is really really amazing! I loved it so much! I didn’t want it to end! It is so addicting! I can not wait for more!!
“You don’t love her. You love the idea of being in love with her.”
“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.”
Well, this series is getting better and better! This is Echo’s story. He’s the eternal romantic of the group. He’s in love with the idea of being in love, even if it means loving the wrong person.
His ex was just that. She did a real number on him. He’s in turmoil until he meets Storm, who turns his world upside down.
She’s independent, sassy and looking for some no-strings fun. Given all the crap in his life, he jumps at the chance. The chemistry between the two of them just burns up the pages.
Somewhere along the way, no-strings isn’t enough for Storm any more. Echo has to get his life in order if he wants more of Storm.
This book just drew me in, line by line, until I could not put it down. Echo is such a complex character, whereas Storm is so straightforward. The Yin to his Yang, they compliment each other so well.
This series promised so much and is really delivering on that promise. The world of the Crimson Elite is delicious, decadent and dirty and I’m loving every minute of it.
This series just keeps getting better and better! I loved Echo and Storm’s story. The angst and the tension were eating me alive! I found myself reading as fast as I could to find out what was going to happen. I loved seeing the characters amd building on the world we were introduced to in Cavalier. And the new characters introduced in this story threw it to a whole new level. I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone!
……….. not sure I have words. I knew I’d love Echo but holy f*ck! I am consistently blown away by TL’s writing and story telling! I don’t know how she comes up with this stuff but it’s phenomenal!
The entire Crimson Elite bunch is going to be epic but Echo takes the cake. He’s divine in the most messed up, amazing, kinda way haha <3
These books, this author can do no wrong!! Anguished is book two in the Crimson Elite series… in this book we get to know Echo and DAMN that man is one hot but complicated man!! Hurt badly by the lady he was going to marry he’s sworn off woman until that is Storm walks into his life! One woman he can’t get out of his head.. this is where the fun begins, this story is one of love, hate and family.. not only blood relatives but family being Echo’s Crimson Elite family who are always there when there in good times & bad. This is one hell of a book, I can’t wsit to see what Miss TL Smith comes up with next!!
Echo and Storm were so intense and their banter was epic. Echo is a romantic but has been hurt by his ex. Storm is an independent, looking for no strings relationship woman. What could possibly go wrong with this scenario? I am enjoying reading about the Crimson Elite.
Anguished (Crimson Elite #2) by T.L. Smith is Echo’s story. It is not necessary to read Cavalier which is book 1; that is Creed’s story. I would recommend for you to read it. It was a very good story and an introduction to the gang. Echo is dumped by his first and only love. To make matters worst, his ex left him for his brother. To compound things, his parents once again have sided with his brother and treat him like he is dirt. Echo goes out with the fellows to blow off steam where he meets Red. Storm aka Red has moved to a new town with a great job. When her best friend comes to town to visit they decide to go out to the bar. She has recently broke up with her boyfriend after she discovered him cheating and a one night stand is in her plan. Meeting Blonde aka Echo at the bar and hitting it off is the start of a sex only relationship. That was how it started but after going to Echo’s brother and fiance’s wedding the waters get muddy. I love this story. I loved the characters Storm and Echo. I hated which is strong Echo’s family and was happy as to how this story was brought to an end. 5 stars all the way. Looking forward to the next book about these guys. The stories keep getting better. Good read!
5+ CRIMSON ELITE BOYS!! These boys are killing it….I loved Creed, but Echo has came in and took all the LOVE. Echo’s story is captivating, hot, sexy and feels that touch your heart. Echo and Storm have very intense relationship that is addicting and sucks you in. This author has given us the perfect ride on the Crimson Elite train, so jump aboard and enjoy the show. This series is a must 1-Click, so do it now.
This book deserved every single sizzling and sexy star I gave it! Echo and Storm had that amazing push and pull through the book that kept me frantically turning pages to see what came next. What started as a one night stand with a perfect 10, turned into so much more!
This book wasn’t nearly as dark and haunting as the first in the series, but focused more on the drama and family struggles that surrounded Echo and left him so jaded. Everything that kept knocking Echo down just made him that much more desirable! He always tried to take the high road and not lower himself down to the level of his ex and his family who pretends he doesn’t exist.
Storm was the perfect heroine for this story! She was powerful, driven, independent and just what Echo needed to pull him out of the darkness. Her willingness to stand by his side and help fight hi battles made her such a likable character.
4.5/5 stars for Blondie and Red!
Amount of sex 4 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 4 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5
I love this series!
Crimson Elite is a sex club owned by four best friends, Creed, Echo, Darby, and Falcon. The books can be read as standalone romances, although I do recommend reading them in order. Cavalier is the first book, which tells Creed’s story. I believe by starting at the beginning of the series, it will help you understand the backstories better and give you a better foundation. Anguished is the second book in the series, which tells us Echo’s story. I really love all the guys, but Echo is my new book boyfriend!
The story starts off with Echo’s heart being broken, and on top of that, he has a whole lot of family drama. Echo’s buddies, Darby and Falcon, take him out to de-stress and maybe meet some girls. It is there that he meets Storm and she just rocks his world. Soon, he begins to question his feelings and takes a good look at his life. Will Echo realizes too late who his forever ten is before he loses her?
Absolutely freaking loved this book and can’t wait for the next in the series!
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy
I enjoyed the first Crimson Elite novel, but I think this has overtaken as my favorite. Even in that first story, I was very curious about Echo. He was clearly tortured over something, missing work, spending all his time at the beach… and now that we know the situation with his family and ex – holy cow, what a mess. His family is something else. I don’t really even have words for how detestable they are.
Storm is a perfect match for him in wills, desire, and her making him check his BS at the door. It’s a wild ride seeing them come together in some pretty explosive chemistry and trying to keep it only physical.
As usual, the accompanying cast of friends is fantastic and adds a lot to the overall enjoyability of the read. I’m ready for the next two!
Another hit by T.L. Smith!! This book checked every single box and I literally could not put it down once I started it. Echo and Storm were absolutely perfect together. And the heat level was off the charts!!!
I voluntarily reviewed a advanced readers copy of this book
I just have to say that T.L. Smith has brought her A game to table again and has knocked it out the park. I absolutely loved Cavalier with Creed but DAMN Echo my poor baby Echo had me wanting to jump in my kindle and comfort him. I just wanted to hold him tight and kiss him and reassure him that letting that BIATCH go and leaving his brother alone was for the best. Be cause let me tell you his brother is a scum bucket and far worse but I have to keep my gutter mouth to myself and Selena yeah she is a WHORE who blew with the wind and went to Echo’s brother and then to marry him and invite Echo what a slap in the face. Yes I hate them both.
Echo is reeling from all this shiz and her goes to the bar with the guys where he meets Storm and he figures a one night stand will be best for him but he ends up with Storms I.D. and he tracks her down to give it back to her and they decide to have another night. Only the chemistry between them is off the charts they decide to try and be together and the story that unfolds between them is AMAZING! I thought I loved Creed but DAMN Echo steered something in my heart. I love all the guys from the Crimson Elite and I can’t wait for the next book to see how much I will fall for him!
Oh my I could not put this book down once I started. I thought Cavalier was the bomb but Anguished is I can’t even put into words, it was that good. Echo and Storm both trying to get over heartbreak and find each other, even when Storm tries to fight it. I loved, loved, and loved this book. Can’t wait for the next Crimson Elite. T.L. Smith did the damn thing with Anguished I wish I could give it 10 stars.
*Received an ARC for an exchange of an honest review*
This book was everything!! Echo is a broken man after his girlfriend leaves him for another man. Storm is strong. No matter what happens she stands her ground nothing can bring this girl down. They both are meant for each other. There chemistry sizzling. The plot was amazing. I devoured this book in a day. Can’t wait for the next book!
Hot, sexy, and tortured Echo is everything!!! Storm is a kick ass heroine. I love that she’s no bs and strong! They are both protective over their hearts but just work. You get to catch up with the other Crimson Elite guys and Elicea!
I really enjoyed Echo’s story, the 2nd in this series of Crimson Elite! These focus more on these 4 guys that run the sex club and their lives which I like… I’m not too interested in the inner workings of a sex club. I’m looking forward to the other two guys’ stories!!
Echo has been a mess for the past year. Leaving the running of Crimson Elite to his best friends, while he tries to sort himself out after his girlfriend left him for his brother.
How do you come back from such a betrayal? Now those jerks want him to attend their wedding!
Unexpectedly, Echo meets Storm while out one night. It’s an instant attraction that both want to satiate. However, all Storm wanted was one go and then she was gone.
Echo had a totally different idea. Once would never be enough. After finding her, he convinces Storm that this needs to be a regular thing and she’s on board as long as it’s only casual. However, once she is asked to attend his brother’s wedding, everything changes.
This story has lots of steamy scenes, characters you will love to hate and Echo gets what he has always wanted…real love! The Crimson Elite all have their own story that needs to be told. I look forward to both Falcon and Darby’s.
Oh man, this series is just getting better with every book. This book was different in som cute ways to the first book Cavalier but only because of what the main characters bought to the table. The writing and story telling is still the same balls to the wall style, I love by this author. She takes no prisoners and makes no bones about it either.
Now as I said this story is different in the sense of the actions of the characters. From book one I knew there was something up with Echo but even for me I didn’t expect the stuff that, that man had to deal with. No wonder he was a broken mess. When a certain women walks into his life, he seems to change even though he doesn’t realise it. Storm as the blurb says blows in and shakes everything up.
Storm is a no nonsense kind of women that really doesn’t suffer fool. She work hard for what she wants and has carved out an amazing career and life for herself. She isn’t expecting Echo and she sure wasn’t ready to lose her heart to him. This story is a bit of a battle if I am honest. Not only for love but trust, loyalty and finding it in someone, when you have been broken by so many .
This book is a strange take on a cat and mouse story. As they both dance to the same tune but the commitment is what the chase is about. But in amongst all that you read a beautiful love story that just really melts you.
This book is a huge recommend from me and as you already guess so is this series so far. Bring on the next book.