He’s big. He’s bad. And he only wants one thing. Revenge.Ric Ryker spent years being called “Big Dick.” Ridiculed for his weight, shunned by all the pretty girls, snubbed by all the cool guys. But after a secret journey of transformation, he’s back—ready to take over leadership from his father at Ryker Arms—with an impressive new physique and a plan to prove them all wrong.Especially her.The one … them all wrong.
Especially her.
The one woman who hurt him the most.
Annalesa—sweet, smart, stunning.
And his stepsister.
The girl he could never have.
The girl who wouldn’t look twice at him anyway—especially in front of her stuck-up friends.
Now he’s going to make her want him.
Show her just what she was missing.
And hurt her, just like she hurt him.
He’s got the weapon and he’s taken aim—but he didn’t count on his own heart getting caught in the crossfire.
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Leesa and Ric grew up as step siblings. They both loved each other, but never said. Leesa tried to be part of the popular group. Ric was picked on behind her back as he was overweight. Their parent plane goes down and they survive, but divorce. Ric goes to Norway to run Ryker Arms. He buffs up and returns for revenge on those who hurt him. Especially Leesa. But then they both reveal their true feeling to the other. Ending was ok…a little odd and not what I wanted.
He wanted payback for the abuse or neglect he felt growing up. He got it, but then he discovered there was more to be had.
This is a step-sibling romance story, with sort of a second chance theme going on. They weren’t a couple in the past, but in the present things are very different. There is a lot going on in this book, both with the relationship and the background plot. The pace is a little uneven, with it dragging a bit in the middle but with a fast paced, page-turner ending.
Overall, though, the story is well written and the characters are well developed. I am not big on the revenge type plots, which is essentially what this started out as, but once the step-brother got over it, things moved along nicely. Overall, it was not my favorite book by the author, but I did enjoy it.
Recommended.
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Wowza! Tons of action and unexpected twists and surprises. Former step siblings where the brother has been bullied due to his weight. Time changes people. But betrayals and payback. Tons of secrets get revealed. Interesting page turner.
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This book is excellent and there is nothing to complaint! You can’t get tired reading anythink written by this author!!!
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. Rik and Leesa were never related except threw marriage, I see nothing wrong with step siblings falling in love and wanting a life together. I know to some that they would object but oh well to each their own. Thank you for the hot and steamy love scenes, I love those. Thank you for the story, I enjoyed it.
A fantastic story filled with suspense and action that tests the boundaries of love.
The once fat boy who was laughed at and ridiculed is now big, bad and mean and has vengeance on his mind……every one that was mean or belittled him will regret everything they’ve said or done….especially her….the only woman he loves…..his step sister. .
But Annalesa isnt who he thought she was…….she never saw the fat boy but the man hiding inside… a man that she has always loved.
But Ryker cant let go of the hurt and pain and puts Annalesa through test after test to prove her loyalty and love…..that could have her hating him and walking away….finally shattering the last pieces of his heart.
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ARC review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Annalesa and ric(big dick) are step siblings are back after four years from the day that annalesa that her world shattered. Now ric is working at Ryker Arms and felt he need to change because he was fat and never was seen not knowing that annalesa always seem him. Awesome story
Annalesa thinks that she just lost her whole family in a plane crash until Ric her stepbrother comes home. Annalesa tried telling him on how she felt about him and he just ends up walking away from her. Annalesa’s mother Elsa and stepfather Brad made it home just fine but announced that they where getting a divorced. It broke Annalesas heart that she would be moving away with her mother Elsa. Annalesa tired emailing Ric but the messages were never answered. Annalesa went back to her child hood home to have hers and Rics graduation party. Annalesa didn’t recognized Ric at all. Ric transformed himself. He was no longer the tall fat kid that everybody recognized. Ric was all muscles and tattoos. I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the storyline and plot. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Annalesa has had feelings for her step-brother for years. He thinks she is as petty and spiteful as her friends and doesn’t believe her. Now years later they run into each other not step siblings any longer and sparks fly between them. Rik wants to make sure she is as committed to him as he is to her so he tests her to see if she’ll follow through. Annalesa is getting sick of everything he is putting her through and confront him and finds out that he has been keeping a secret from her. Will his secret tear them apart?
This is a great story that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first chapter. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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This is another great book by the author. The characters are well developed and engaging and and the storyline had so many twist and turns that it kept me on the edge of my seat.turning pages and rooting for the couple to get their HEA. It’s tome for them to realize what is important in life love or revenge.
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This is an amazing book. It completely blew me away. There are so many twists and turns I found myself skimming through to find out what’s next. One of the things that stuck out most is that first impressions sometimes are correct. Most of all is that being vengeful over childhood misunderstandings can hurt those you love the most and might not end the way Ric and Leesa’s did. I also, noticed that this forbidden love is not the only one that has occurred, which makes this book even more enjoyable. I must say that as Ricard and Annalesa was about to come clean Anders true nature came to the front with a bang. Through it all they persevered and their bond strengthen.
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Just Wow!!! I really enjoyed this book. The step brother and step sister hooked me. My mother and stepfather were that to each other, so this story really held my interest!! Great Characters and wonderful world building. Selena Kitt continues to amaze me!
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What you originally think is a romance actually has a great suspense to it. Lessa as she is known to Ric is his ex-stepsister. They share a moment but then he feels she played him. Four years of radio silence later and the are back in each other’s presence.
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This book was one of the best books I have ever read. It had everything that makes a good romance and it was a thriller. I had an instant connection with both Ric and Annalesa. I laughed and cried with this book. The book teaser is two people died and were reborn. If you haven’t given this author a try I recommend this book.
Exceptional! This is one wild ride! An extremely entertaining, well written, captivating and interesting sexy read. So much happened in this book; there is excitement, nefarious plots, murder, amazing dialogue, witty banter, humour, and betrayal to look forward to. The characters are strong and amazing and engaged in a taboo relationship. Their chemistry is potent and sizzling hot; the sex scenes are off the charts and will melt your kindle. This is an absolutely amazing book that I strongly recommend reading.
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Ric Ryker is so focus in getting revenge on those who hurt him when he was a teenager…being overweight and constantly bullied. He blamed his stepsister for most of it since he kind of had a crush on her, he cut ties with everyone after his dad and stepmom got a divorced and transformed himself.
When Analeesa saw him again 4 years later she did not recognized him, but knew that she always was in love with him…something that he kept testing over and over
Ric clearly has trust issues and Analeesa is not good at confrontations…both discover this and try to move on when tragedy stikes at the least expected time.
Annalesa never stopped loving Ric even after he rejected and ghosted her after their parents split up.
Now four years after she made her feelings clear to him and him misunderstanding her actions, they meet again.
This story was more than the leading title suggests. This romance took place amidst intrigue, suspense and murder. Intricately woven, all the while developing the relationship between the main couple in a serious way. Well written and well done.
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I reviewed this book and it was written wonderfully and the ups and downs. They both had filling for each other when they were younger. Then things happen and they didn’t see each other again till they were older. That’s when they decided to give it a try but they both had to overcome their past and for him it was really hard to trust again. But in the end love always wins and for them it was a battle to overcome for them, but they did and they were both happy with it.
On the darker side of Erotic romance the the secret relationship between step siblings is admittedly one of my favorites. Ms. Kitt has in my opinion written one of the best in this genre with this book. I loved every dark stolen interlude, all of the hot steamy sex and the relationship between Ric and Leesa as they face all the challenges.
Title gives the wrong impression of the story line. The story is well written. The character captures your heart and you can place yourself in the story line. Pleasantly surprised. Lots of up and down for the male and female character in the story, but in the end you are happy that story line end so well.
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