A Top 15 Amazon bestseller!USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy delivers a tension filled, push and pull, romance about a brooding bad boy and the girl who brings him to his knees. Welcome to our world…My last name is Brayshaw, and while those on the outside looking in believe being a member of this family means all things come easy, the reality doesn’t come close.… reality doesn’t come close.
More than anything in our lives, we fight.
That right there is the exactly why, when a stubborn blonde with pouty lips, and bratty little blink slid into our world I should have taken four steps back for every one she drew me forward.
And man, did she draw me forward.
I resisted, fought against us.
I caved.
But our town is a twisted place, and trouble is never far.
So I shouldn’t have been surprised when suddenly my world is split at its core, and I’m faced with an impossible decision that leads to a single, devastating outcome.
Betrayal.
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This is an 118k word enemies-to-lovers novel with an HEA, and is a COMPLETE standalone. You do not have to have read the other books in this series to read and enjoy this book.
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She is tied to them through the blood of their raven, but the secrets she collects from the shadows might just grant her more.
He got his wish and that should of been it, but now the girl he wants but doesn’t trust is closing in on him, and them.
How long can he keep her at arms length…
The Brayshaws are back woohoo!!
This time the raven stands down, and her sister takes the spotlight.
Victoria was the girl who no one truly knew. She was guarded and wary. Now she’s on a mission to earn her spot along side them with her true heart.
Captain is the thinker. He evaluates, considers and strikes at your weakness. He’s not to be underestimated that’s for sure!
He’s stubborn and she’s determined put the two together and I had moments where I wanted to bang their heads together!
Victoria for me personally was hard to like. She sees more than a girl her age should. She’s very much like the Queen in a game of chess. Making moves and controlling actions behind the scenes.
Captain is the anchor that keeps them all together. I felt for him as his story was drip fed to us through the other brayshaw books, but now he truly has my heart.
He may have moments of stupidity but hes human. I can forgive can you?
Another fantastic installment in this series.
I’m giving this 4.5*. Whilst this story is so close to perfection its untrue I just wish I felt more of a connection to Victoria.
Captain had me from the minute he put on his famous brass knuckles in book one of the Brayshaw series, so I expected to love him in his own book.
What I didn’t expect? Was to actually love Victoria maybe even more!
You get back story in a layered way that only Meagan Brandy can do! And you get the answer to so many unanswered questions!
And of course you get to see Maddoc, Raven, Royce… ZOEY!!! And so many more from the first three books!
Now back to those brass knuckles for a hot minute….and when I say HOT, I mean scorching HOT. If you love the cabin scene in book one? Well you’re going to hyperventilate.
Captain sure has a run for his money with Victoria. Lana~White Hot Reads
She is a force to be reckon with and she proves this time and time again by her loyalty and selflessness even when they think all shes doing is telling lies. The attraction that Captain feels for Victoria is overwhelming but he’s scared to get hurt again. Secrets are exposed and reveled which makes this story so much more.
Rate: +5/ 5 stars
I had to take a day to get my thoughts in order after binging this baby in one day. I DEVOURED THE CRAP OUT OF THIS BOOK! Once I started, I just could not stop. It was truly unputdownable for me. I took the day off everything just to read it ahah. It was so amazing to be back in the Brayshaw world. Getting to see all the gang, welcoming a new member, getting new povs, seeing Daddy Cap front and center… I loved it all so much.
I adored everyone’s moments with Zoey. She was adorable and just made everyone melt whenever she was around, me included. How everyone loved that little girl so hard and put her above everything else. I’m dying to see Maddoc and Raven as parents omg. Seeing them mentally prepare themselves to the idea of being parents was so cute, I love that they are so worried… they’ll be amazing parents. That baby will be so loved and well protected!!
Victoria freaking stole my heart. Just like Raven, she is a badass female. But I think she is even more selfless and has such a big heart. Gah, I loved her so much. She truly belonged with the boys and Raven. And seeing her fight for her spot hurt but was also amazing. She was put through so much throughout her life and this book, my heart could barely take it. There were so many moments that got to me… I teared like 3-4 times and most of them were all thanks to Vic and how I felt so much for what she was going through.
So much happens. So many more truths and secrets uncovered. So many unexpected things happening and shocking me to the ground. There were things I found easy to figure out but when the time came Meagan still managed to shock me and through me off. Her plotting is truly amazing. I can’t f*cking wait to see what she has planned for Royce omg. The bread crumbs we got… that freaking ending! I need inside his brain STAT! I need to know what he’s planning.
Be My Brayshaw is another amazing book within this epic series. And dare I say, it was the best one yet. I freaking loved Victoria so hard, Zoey melted my heart and although Cap disappointed me a bit sometimes… I still loved him so much and gosh his and Zoey’s moments were the best *-* I loved hanging out with everyone, even Chloe omg. This book was just amazing. Cap and Victoria had this back and forth… slow burn romance yet not exactly that just had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. I kind of loved the power/ jealousy games they played. Wanting each other yet not giving in completely. They were hot!! Gah, just thinking about them makes me want to reread!! Read this baby, it will not disappoint!!
PHENOMENAL!! This book is nothing short of phenomenal. Meagan Brandy takes you on another epic journey into the Brayshaw world. The twists, the secrets and lies, the angst, the emotions – ALL. THE. FEELS. – I can’t get enough of these characters or this series.
If you are a fan of the first three books, Be My Brayshaw is an absolute must read.
Have you ever read a book and been so absorbed in it that when you finish it you are just sitting there stuck for words and like a zombie? Well this is exactly how i feel,my emotions are running amok and my head feels that it’s about to blow.
From the first chapter of Captain’s book i was seriously invested and absolutely love Captain.He is the thinker and most analytical of the Brayshaws , he needs to know how things work and why they work, when he starts to realise that Victoria is hiding things from them he can’t work her out and it frustrates him.
Victoria must prove herself as a Brayshaw, she has always been secretive and very smart and when Captain starts asking questions she must decide if he is ready to hear the answers.
This book is a fast paced rollercoaster ride that will keep you wanting more…
5 Stars
I’ve been dying for more on the Brayshaw boys and especially excited for Captain and Victoria’s story. Meagan Brandy DID NOT disappoint.
This book was everything I could’ve wanted for Captain & Victoria! Both characters so deserving of love and loyalty that to have them come together and be that for each other was BLISS! But don’t get me wrong, this one hurt. It’s packed with pain, passion, doubts, heart-wrenching need, and love.
Their struggles felt so much more real and painful to me. Maybe because with Raven & Maddoc, it was a lot of outside forces keeping them apart and adding to their struggles. The secrets interfering with their lives were not their own. That isn’t the case with Cap & Victoria, their journey to a HEA rested solely in their hands. Cap puts Vee through the ringer and makes some serious dick moves. I do think he didn’t fully grovel/apologize for some things that went down,but damn if I didn’t love him anyway. I’ve always had a soft spot for Cap and this book really cements his place in my heart. He is my absolute FAVORITE Brayshaw.
And Vee…boy did she really surprise me! I always knew there was more to her than the quiet, hard-hearted “group home girl” and the way she fights for Captain without bowing down to his demands was HEAVEN.
Trust me, if you weren’t in Vee’s corner in the beginning of this book, you will be by the end!
Once you get the full picture of Vee’s life and everything she’s been through/done, you cant help but ache for her. I loved being inside her head and she truly deserves happiness and a family to call her own.
Being back in the Brayshaw world felt SO good, I missed these characters so much! We get to see the tight knit Brayshaw crew and how things continue on past Reign of Brayshaw. I loved seeing the bond between the 4 Brayshaws, glimpses of Maddoc & Raven as a couple, and Royce being his loveable but sneaky self.
Highly Recommend-totally worth the wait! I LOVED this book! So Much.
*ARC kindle provided in exchange for an honest review*
Lookout Brayshaw, there is a new royal on the scene and she just fought tooth and nail for a spot next to Raven in my heart of hearts as a #BrayQueen.
Victoria Vega has just become one of my all-time favourite badass female leads!!
Meagan Brandy delivered with this book. SHE DELIVERED.
This book wasn’t what I expected! The feelings MB evoked and the loyalties she had me pledging, wasn’t what I expected. My dislike for “MY Captain”, at multiple times throughout this book, wasn’t what I expected. This author caught me completely off guard with this story, but in the best possible way. Honestly, I felt like I was put through the emotional wringer.
This story starts off with Captain Brayshaw finally accepting his feelings for Victoria, finally acting on his want for her, only for her to turn out to be a liar. A liar who didn’t reveal that she knew he had a daughter – not only that she knew about Zoey, but that she also had a relationship with her.
This revelation has Captain questioning himself.
How had he missed it?
How is it that he read her wrong?
Why does he still want her?
We see him second guess his place within the Brayshaw world. We see him agonize over what he wants, what he should do, what he should forgive, and what’s best for his child. But in the end we see him flourish. Flourish as a father, as a brother, as a friend, and as a lover. Even though I had a hard time accepting his actions during certain parts of this book, in the end it was worth it, because we got to see Captain grown and become the man he is destined to be.
Throughout we are kept in suspense with regards to Victoria.
Where do her loyalties lie?
What is her end game?
What other lies is she hiding?
Who is the “real” Victoria?
It isn’t until the very end that we see everything unfold. We see the lies and the deceit. We see the resentment and the jealously. It is here that we truly see who Victoria really is and what that will mean for Captain.
This book was so well written. So much so, that I truly got caught up in its pages, in the emotions it evoked, that at times my blood was boiling and my stomach was clenched tight. At other times, I just wanted to scream! Scream “CAP OPEN YOUR FUCKEN EYES!” Gawd, this book was everything I have come to expect from MB times a thousand.
I love this Brayshaw world and this book just etched these characters even more permanently into my heart.
Congratulation Meagan!!
And finally, the story of Victoria and Captain… the one we’ve been waiting for has finally come and I’m here for it. Let me just start with saying, it was everything I was expecting and yet, the author gave us so much more! Oh my heart!
What I really liked about this story is that, the author has stayed true to her characters. We all know that Captain is the calm, collected, logical one in the group. And in this installment, he stepped up to the role of being a young, single father and all the hardships it entails to raise a kid. She showed us Captain’s emotional side, the “human” side. For sure, it wasn’t easy- the journey to Victoria and Captain’s HEA- but that was what this made this book such an emotional, compelling, engrossing read. It was realistic and authentic in its portrayal of human emotions and actions- the betrayals, secrets, family love and loyalty.
A truly remarkable love story and highly recommends to fans of the series. I can’t wait for Royce’s book!!!
Captain…oh my Captain…how I loved how much you love your daughter and how protective you are. This book was oh so maddening at times. Victoria has so many secrets. Secrets that you just want to shake her and pull them all out of her. She’s such a perfect fit in the Brayshaw world but she has to prove herself. Over and over and over again. So much angst and I wanted the juicy truth to come out so fast. But instead we get twist after twist (okay…I do love those hidden gems) and some suspense and danger…what are Brayshaws without danger? This book was an all around another great installment in the Brayshaws’ legacy and I’m bouncing up and down waiting for Royce’s story. He’s such a loose cannon and I can’t wait to see who comes around to give him some grounding and home.
“The boys of Brayshaw, the power behind this town. Brothers who share no DNA but connected in every way that counts.”
The Brayshaws are back with a bang in Be My Brayshaw. Maddoc, Cap, Royce and Raven team up once again to take on the evils of Brayshaw. This was one of my most highly anticipated books of the year and Meagan Brandy didn’t let me down.
“Everyone pays when they piss off a Brayshaw. Cross one, cross all.”
Victoria, has a journey ahead of her. The girl is feisty, just like Raven and doesn’t give up when she wants something and she wants Cap. She’s all in. She wants to be seen and boy oh boy when Captain takes notice, all hell breaks loose.
Warning: There were certain points in this book where I was so angry with Cap, I launched my iPad and had to walk away.
“My truths will hurt some, break many, and might just lead one Brayshaw to the grave.”
The dynamics of the group may be different but don’t let that fool you. These guys still work as a unite, their loyalty never wavers and they still kick ass like nobodies business.
What happens when Captain Brayshaw, the level headed, logical and loyal Brayshaw, loses control? Read Be My Brayshaw to find out.
SPECIAL MENTION TO CAP AS A DAD AND ROYCE AS AN UNCLE. MY POOR OVARIES CAN’T COPE WITH THE CUTENESS OF IT ALL
Talk about one heck of a buildup! This is one of the most finely executed slow burns that I’ve ever read. I love that this story took off right from where the last Brayshaw book left off and let it’s momentum throughout the whole book.
Mmm Captain was delicious. The push and pull between him and Victoria was perfection. I felt their mutual desire and knew their battle to get an HEA would be hard fought. But I didn’t know how hard! This book delivered so much power, and all the strong family vibe I got from the first three Brayshaw books screamed through the pages even more.
This book was bittersweet at times, had me biting my nails at others, and brought on a few tears. And if course it’s slow build up to sexy times was so worth it. This is a must read for 2020.
Meagan has created such an unmatched Series; these books consume every aspect of you from the moment you open them. Every character, every moment between them pulls you further and further into the world she has created to the point you don’t want to come back out. Her words elicit every emotion you could possibly have and twists you up with every new revelation until you are breathless, aching and desperate for more. This book is so much more than I could have anticipated; Meagan has created PERFECTION with Captain and his Queen.
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I have to say I did not know going into this book as to how much I was going to love Victoria. But damn I have the absolute biggest girl crush on her. I’ve always placed Raven as my number 1, but Victoria came blazing through and placed herself right next to her. This girl is simply amazing, she is so completely and utterly selfless. Every single thing she does or has done has been for others. Her heart is so big and she loves so fully that you can’t help but fall in love with her. But not only that when she needs to be tough, she’s not afraid to throw down. She will legit punch you without a second thought. And I’m obsessed with that dichotomy of her. With Raven you just knew she was badass and would come at you. With Victoria you didn’t know but damn you find out real quick.
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What is there to say about Captain other than DAMN. This man is All. The. Things. I freaking melted every time he was with Zoey, and watching as he struggles in his knew role as father but doing such an amazing job when he’s never had to be a full time dad before. Talk about swooning all over the place. His quiet speaks volumes and finally getting a peak inside that sexy mind of his was so worth the wait.
I’m not going to lie it pulled at my heartstrings watching his relationship with Victoria and him trying to come to terms with his new normal and everything that has happened and all the things he has learned. Does he make mistakes absolutely but he’s human I could see how it could happen. Does he make up for the mistakes he made, Hell Yeah he does!
And don’t get me started on the tension between them. You could feel it between them from the epilogue it’s this tangible thing that is always present. Growing and expanded becoming so hot and so intense that when they finally come together Holy Kindle Fire Batman!!! Did I get blue balls reading it, maybe. Is it worth it, absolutely!
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Meagan is a master at her craft, consistently growing and expanding her writing, making every knew book better than the last. I’m completely obsessed with everything Brayshaw. Meagan has created characters that you want to read and are desperate to know. This world is one that you will never want to leave, but you can also continually go back and revisit. Rereading these books are just as good as when you read them the first time and it’s rare to find Authors that write stories like that. Captain and Victoria hold a special place in my heart, this book tore my soul to shreds but with each passing page Meagan slowly and meticulously put it back together with a piece of Cap and Victoria embedded. Bravo Meagan if I could give you more stars I would because you have created MAGIC!!
Holy crap, this was a fantastic book! I couldn’t put it down!
This story gave me the biggest reading hangover I’ve had in a while. Seriously, I felt like I needed to take a breather once I finished those final pages. Oh boy, it was worth it though.
Victoria and Cap are all that everyone has been hoping for and more! They are as perfectly swoonworthy and intense together as Raven and Madman are! They have all the deep souls clenching, gut wrenching, heart quickening moments we have all been waiting for. Their road to each other is rocky and hard fought but makes their coming together all the more satisfying. You will be rooting for them the whole way!
This story grabs your heart strings and doesn’t just tug, this story yanks at them. In other words, Be My Brayshaw gives you all. The. Feels.
I truly can’t express how much I loved this book. Can’t simply put these emotions into words. All I can say is that Meagan Brandy has brought her all and more. She has given us another well written, deep, emotional, obsession worthy story. I can assure you that no one will be disappointed by Vic and Cap. They and their story are/is completely amazing.
Plus, the extra ending/preview for Royce was so freaking good and so bad at the same time! Bad, only because, now we have to wait all over again to get more info about Royce’s book! I miss this world already and I only just finished reading Be My Brayshaw.
I absolutely plan to reread all 4 books again this summer. I need my Brayshaw fix again soon to hold me over until my mysterious and independent baby, Royce, finally has his own happy ending!
I don’t want to give any spoilers away so I’ll stop myself here. Long story short, you need Victoria and Captain in your life! The second you start reading this book you will be absolutely hooked and it feels fantastic. I love, love, love Cap, Vic and their incredibly written story!
(5 stars doesn’t feel like a good enough rating, Be My Brayshaw deserves ALL the stars!)
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CAPTAIN!!!!
We knew that Captain was a silent force to be reckoned with but we didn’t know just what went on in his head. He keeps so much to himself, just letting his pain simmer under the surface. I didn’t know I could love him more than I did but getting a glimpse inside his head made me love him even more. He’s so much more broken than he lets people see. But at the same time he’s incredibly strong and the backbone of the family.
And while Captain is broken in some ways, Victoria is broken in so many different ways. She had been hurt for so long with no one to have her back. She didn’t even realize what she was missing since she had never really had anyone. While there were times I wanted to yell at her to just talk to them, I understood why she didn’t. She spent years gathering and keeping secrets plus anyone she only really had herself to rely on so it wouldn’t be easy for her to just trust someone and spill what she knows. Captain (and the rest of the family) needed to earn her trust just like she needed to ear theirs.
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But even before there was mutual trust, Captain and Victoria’s broken pieces fit so perfect together. And I loved her relationships with each of the guys. They were all different but helped her form a sting bond to the family. And her relationship with Zoey is so amazing! Some scenes broke my heart with how much those two love each other. Then seeing Captain grow as a dad and Maddoc and Royce grow as uncles, it makes your heart hurt.
There is definitely a lot of heartbreak throughout this book. I cried (okay I bawled like a baby) more than once. While this book doesn’t quite have the upbeat action like the rest of the books, I think it is the most emotional. I wish we could have more looks inside Captain’s head. And while I know we will see them in Royce’s book, it won’t be the same so I’m going to miss these two!
How exciting it is to be back in the world of those Brayshaw Boys!! The not so patient wait for Captains story was more than worth it !!
More Secrets, more intensity and a gulping helping of Captain. This book takes us on quite a journey, and little Zoey stole the show!!! Her developing relationship with her Dad (captain), Royce and Maddoc would have melted the hardest of stones. I. Didn’t think it would be possible to love them all even more !!!! Again Raven was at her best and wanted her to grow into a proper sister relationship with Victoria ! The Antics of both the boys and the girls. Throughout this book had be both holding my breath to laughing !!
I did feel conflicted a lot in this book, and mostly it was down to Victoria, i always felt that i was sitting on the fence with her, leaning towards not trusting her or her motives, to then leaning to the other side, that her actions both past and present were manipulative, to achieve her own goal. I had no doubt of the the attraction between her and Captain, and i easily found myself loving him even more !!!
I love this authors writing, she always gives your mind an extra workout !! Twists you can’t predict nor see coming and i am in awe of her talent that even at the end of the book, which i freaking Loved, i’m still in conflict with my own emotions and sitting on the fence towards Victoria !! Love or Hate her, this is an awesome read, that hits all the right spots and brings us even more into the Brayshaw world, and that is one we just can’t get enough off !!!! Doubly excited now for Royce !!!
I have wanted this book from the beginning. I loved Captain and Victoria. The angst between them is HOT.
That baby… omg… that baby. Zoey is so cute. I love her character. Every one loves her, she was so intuitive. She knows when one of them needs her. She is adorable. Captain fell into his role as father so seamlessly. Even when Victoria was trying to do as he asked, you couldn’t help but realize how much she loved that little girl.
I loved Captain’s story. He was the strong one. He was the anchor that kept everyone steady. So, to see him fall in love with her, it caused him to slide instead of being anchored to the ocean floor. The twists and turns of this story were surprising. Every time I think we are headed in the right direction, it would twist. I literally sat my mouth hanging open.
This series is seriously surprising! Now, we wait for Royce. I can’t wait to see what happens!
CROSS ONE , CROSS ALL.
Finally Captain’s book is here ! Let me tell you Meagan Brandy did not disappoint me at all with this story ! I read it literally in one sitting! I was so anxious to be back in the Brayshaw world and see old characters , it was sooo good to see the whole gang again! I LOVE this world that this author has created I’m addicted to these characters and their stories ! This book was a phenomenal read a page turner filled with secrets, lies, twists and turns and steam galore . The chemistry between Captain and Victoria was so intense the push and pull the tension between these two ! Wow sizzling hot ! This was a great pairing for a couple and I think Victoria will make a nice addition to this group , she’s loyal and fierce and very selfless character who always puts others first and her connection with Zoey was super sweet . This book is a definite must read and I can’t wait for Royce’s book !!! Royce has always been my favorite and I’m dying to see him get his HEA he so deserves!
ARC KINDLY GIVEN FOR MY HONEST OPINION
I LOVED this book! I could not put it down… although I did want to throw my phone a few different times reading the book. But really it wouldn’t be a Meagan Brandy book if I didn’t want to throw my phone at least once! Captains book does not disappoint. It gives you a new perspective on him and it shows you the real Victoria and let me tell you she is amazing and I love her! I fell even more in love with Royce this go around. Royce and Victoria formed a bond that I did not expect.
Raven shrugs. “Who’s to say she didn’t do the same? Your dad brought her here, put her in the safety of your group home, on your property, in your town. Maybe she felt a sense of loyalty without realizing it. Or maybe she does and admitting is the hard part. All she knew of Brayshaw was the man she was raised with. Can’t be easy to suddenly hurt for one Brayshaw when not long ago you wanted to hurt another.”
This book was amazing and the little spoiler at the end about Royce makes me so excited for his book… is it done yet? you do not want to miss this book!
I have received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
Meagan did it again and she did it in a Captain fashion guys. Be My Brayshaw brought all the emotions the first three books in the series and completely left you in love with this world ever more.
I loved that we got to dive right back in where we left off in the last book and this story was all Captain. HIs story brought all the tears and if you read the first three books, you know why. A beautiful little girl who is so surrounded by secrets and some fo the big reveals really floor you.
I don’t want o give anything away with this read but you need to know you get more than you bargained for and you will love every word. Captain and Victoria’s story isn’t for the faint of heart, but it is a Brayshaw story, so you should have expected that.
Hands down a 6 star binge read. I cannot wait for Royce!