You don’t realize when your life is about to change forever, how a simple text can tear your world apart. Esme Danvers doesn’t have an easy life but at least she is loved by her widower father… or at least that’s who she thought he was for 17 years. Enter William Forbes, top 10 of America’s 1% and her actual father – or rather the father of Esmeralda Forbes, the girl she was born to be, the … the heir to a legacy she’d never known or wanted.
Esme’s thrown into a world of glamour and money, smoke and mirrors, hate, pain and unspoken rancor. A world with a distant, calculating and uncaring father; Archibald, a brother who hates her; and Caleb, his best friend who is as wicked and mean as he is beautiful and charismatic.
Caleb, this broken boy whom she can’t seem to hate enough to keep him out of her bloodstream, a boy who doesn’t seem to hate her enough to stay away.
But as the past reveals itself in ways Esme didn’t expect, she finds herself in the middle of a swirl of lies, betrayals, conspiracy and even murder, with barely anyone to watch her back.
The only thing she really wants is to get back to being Esme Danvers, to find a way out before it’s too late.
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This was my first R.G. Angel’s book. This was my first R.G. Angel’s book, and definitely won’t be my last. This is the first book in The Patricians Duet. Wow! This is a captivating High School Bully Romance. Esmeralda (Esme) and Caleb’s story is well written, intriguing, and enthralling. Esme is lovely, strong, and smart. Caleb is dark, secretive, and intriguing. Her bio father is devilishly dark, and ruthless. Esme’s brother, Archie, is an interesting character. The characters are well developed and interesting. The world building is intricate, and intriguing. The storyline is filled with secrets, and unpredictable twists and turns. The story ends with a cliffhanger, and I am looking forward to listen to the conclusion of this duet. Stevi Incremona is a new narrator to me. She has a beautiful voice, and she did a great job with the narration. If you like Bully Romance, this one is definitely for you.
A very new author to me but her book is super awesome. This is the first book in the patricans series and it is very gripping,raw and sensational.All of my thoughts and emotions have been through a rollercoaster and that Cliffhanger completely wrecked me..I cant wait to read the revenge soon..
Oh my word, I am still in shock about what I just read. I literally read this book in three hours people.
One day Esme is just a 17 year old girl at a party hoping the popular guy notices her. Living with her ‘dad’ and just waiting for the day she graduates. The next day her whole life has been changed and she is now a heir to a legacy she never wanted or asked for. Her father is one of the richest men in America, but the biggest *ss you can ever meet. She now lives in a mansion, go to a fancy school and has a twin brother who hates her guts… Oh and she is also now engaged to one of the biggest douchebags you have ever met. But one thing is for sure no matter what she is getting out of this life no matter what she has to do, she will not end up like her mother…
This book had me hooked from the first page, I was like WTH did I just read. And man I really hated Archie and Caleb, but I loved Taylor she was awesome. But this book had so many twists and turns and you don’t know who to trust. Who is the friend and who is the enemy!! And that ending, man oh man….I NEED book Two…
This is my first time reading this author and it won’t be the last. Bittersweet Legacy is the start of a new series and ends on a cliffhanger. I really loving the bully romance genre right now, and this book didn’t disappoint. The plot moves right along and you can help but hate to love Archie and Caleb. I love that Esme stays strong after having her life turned upside down. She stays true to herself while trying to survive in her new reality. I have so many questions that need answers! I wish July wasn’t so far away! I need book 2 ASAP!
Wow ! I found a gem with this book! This is my first book I’ve read by this author and it was amazing! I loved the characters in this story and from the first page I was immediately sucked into this book. I can’t really go into this story without giving to much away , but we have Esme who has just found out her whole life she has been living is a lie and her world is turned upside down when she is ripped from her home and the only father she has ever known. And Caleb Astor is one of the kings of Brentwood academy and he’s rich gorgeous and mean af , but I sense a broken boy lays underneath that hardcore persona he lets the world see and Esme has seemed to have him in awe of her with her sweet personality and making friends with his beloved beautiful disabled brother . There is so much to this story and the secrets ! Gahh ! I need book 2 now please because this book did end on one helluva cliffhanger! Can’t wait to see if Caleb finds Esme and brings her back home and if he can change to be with her and I would also like to see Archibald and Taylor’s story because there is definitely a story between these two ! Definitely 5 stars from me for this bully romance.
***I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book ***
I need more – No Spoilers
This was not an empty bully romance there was so much more to this cast
Esme suddenly finds that her life has been a lie. All the love and happiness – her very definition of family is about to change.
In a world where misogynistic beliefs rule Esmeralda finds that she must choose her battles carefully if she ever intends to escape with even a fraction of the woman she once was.
Archibald – the drawing of the man and boy says it all
Caleb – I’m torn when it comes to him. He is a touch on the psychopath side but I have to wonder if it is nature or nurture? Not enough evidence yet to sway me firmly to either side. Is there hope for him? I don’t think so but…
Cal – I have hope for him and BB
Cal’s dad? All the smiles and jovial personality? Don’t buy that act for one minute
Mr. Forbes “father” Satan’s spawn dude needs to be strung up
I had a feeling about the little secret that was exposed in the end –
This is a first-person read – not my favorite but the author did a bang-up job of engaging me. I had no problem connecting with the characters.
The story grabs right from the get and doesn’t let go.
As always I have questions!!! I know, I know.
But come on so many breadcrumb trails and juicy tidbits were just tossed about how could I be anything else but wanting more?
Wow.
I wasnt sure what to expect with this book, it’s a new to me author and although the blurb makes you want to read it, it in no way does this book justice, I was hooked from the very first page, my heart was in my mouth throughout, the way that r g angel tell this story amazed and outsounded me.
If you dont do anything else this tear go one click this right away.
I will definitely be reading more from this author.
Bully romance seems to be a very popular genre right now, and this reader is inexplicably hooked! Not only is Ms. Angel new to me, but what a wonderfully captivating and different style to the genre. Esme was an amazing character who had me glued to her pages, her story, her struggles, her desires. I very much enjoyed the start of this series and will definitely be chomping at the bit for the next installment!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This is the 1st on a new series and what an intriguing introduction this story is. In the blink of an eye Esme is uprooted from the life she knows and thrown into a new life. No spoilers; this is a must read, you will not be disappointed. This is a well written story which had an in-depth plot and engaging characters, and is filled with lies, betrayal, action and suspense. I was hooked throughout this addictive page turner and cannot wait to read the 2nd book.
I am not even sure how to write a review of this incredible book without spoilers! This book was insanely intense, and way more than I could have imagined. It was simply, superb. I don’t have the words. There was an intriguing and interesting storyline that was fleshed out incredibly well. All of the different tones of the different societies and personalities and age groups came through pristinely. I cannot believe I have to wait 7 months for the next book. Pure torture.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Everything she thought she knew, she didnt.
A new life awaits her but in a world so very different than what she’s used to.
Expectations are plentiful, and nothing is what it seems.
When there are so many untruths, how do you find the honesty in those around you?
Wowsers, I didnt expect to be blown away as I lost my R.G Angel virginity but I was!
So many secrets, lies, and hidden feelings surrounded by a cold harsh new reality had me sat on the edge of my seat, heart beating wildly.
I melted several times, at lingering looks and moments of kindness, and then he was added to my ever growing list of book boyfriends.
Cal and Caleb morphed into one to create an amazing character. I loved watching him appear from the darkness, though I must admit I liked his harshness too.
Esme and Esmeralda fought to be the dominant character and I can honestly say I don’t know which side I liked of her best. The easy going girl or the sassy game playing schemer. Both appealed but in different ways.
A fantastic start to a new series. I’m glad that I took a chance on a new author, because it totally paid off and I cant wait for book two to find out what happens next!
This was a new to me author and one I’ll definitely be reading more from especially the next book in the series.
The blurb does not give this book justice.
I was gripped from cover to cover. The characters and plot suck you in and will refuse to let you go.
One click immediately and enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions like I just did.
5 superhero stars.
R.G. Angel is a new author for me and if this is the standard of her writing, then I will be continuing to read books by her. The main character, Esme was a wonderful character who is so strong. Being seventeen and living with her widowed father, her life is pretty normal going into her senior year at school, falling for a boy and just getting on with life. But not everything is what it seems and Esme’s life is turned upside down when she learns that her life is not what she thought it was. Thrown into a world that she isn’t her own, with glitz, glamour, betrayals and backstabbing…what is she to do?
To also add to Esme’s life is her new father, Archibald, brother, Archie and his best friend, Caleb who also seem to enjoy throwing spanners in the works when it comes to Esme and her life. For Esme, everything is certainly not what it seems and she seems to be forced into playing a game with Caleb where there seems to be secret upon secret.
You’ll find out that there is a cliff-hanger, so none of your questions are going to get answered. Hopefully in book two, fingers crossed Emotions run high in this one and you flit between liking and hating characters which is always exciting when reading and it has a wonderfully, strong, sensitive and engaging main character. A definite thumbs up from me!
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Bittersweet Legacy is the first book by RG Angel that I have read and she hooked me! She had me on the edge of my chair the entire time I read, needing to know what was going to happen next.
Caleb Astor is the definition of spoiled, arrogant, and maybe sociopath. With the last name Astor he gets what he wants just by snapping his fingers. He’s doesn’t think twice about anything he does or says and may not have the ability to feel guilt or shame.
Esmeralda Forbes is thrown into a life she never knew and never wanted and everything she thought she knew was a lie. Her life and all of those around her being threatened, she did the only thing she could can gave in?
Caleb and Esme’s story was amazing! I could not get enough of them. Secret after secret, lie after lie. Mount Hill is filled with nothing but hidden agendas, and horrible people, and I could not get enough.
Angel delivers the perfect start to The Patricians Series, anyone that read this book is dying waiting for book two to come out. Because of course she left us with a CLIFFHANGER! I need more of them and I need it now. I need more of Caleb and Esme and the town of Mount Hill. I need answers and i need them now! I absolutely cannot wait to see what RG Angel gives us next. She has started this series out with an absolute bang.
WOW I was sucked in and read in one sitting
Such an amazing story..Well written, love the characters (apart from daddy dearest).
You feel so many emotions and get drawn into their world.
Impatiently waiting for book 2
One click today – you won’t regret it
First book by this author and I was blown away.
A friend asked me if I’d read it yet, I hadn’t and I soon rectified that…
I’m so glad I took a chance on this author,
Bittersweet legacy was amazing.
Definitely a 5 star read.
The plot was dark and twisted. Lies and secrets woven through the story.
I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading. I’ve encouraged so many friends now to read it and they love it just the same …
Esme gets thrown to the wolves ..
Being uprooted from her idyllic life and being forced into the life of the wealthy and damaged..
Finding out her life wasn’t really hers, she has to take on the new role with her real family.
The boys are mean.
And family life is dangerous ..
Not your usual bully romance, I can tell you that..
Amazing
Let me just tell you, this couple will not want to leave your bloodstream!!! Their story is so addictive, you won’t want to stop reading!!! Caleb will make you wanna scream and you’ll get SO angry, but you’ll fall in love with him, and your heart will break for him, and then you’ll fall even deeper for him!!! The moment I read the blurb I wanted to read this book, my heart was just excited at the thought of reading it. Let me tell you that excitement only increased while reading this book! I DEFINETLY DEFINITELY RECOMMEND reading this book!!!
I can not recommend this enough! Very new to me author, saw a brief mention of this and how great it was in a group I’m part of, I needed a ‘palate cleanser’ from what I’d just read so I figured I’d give it a shot, OMG its got EVERYTHING! Drama in spades, secrets, lies, scandals, self sacrifice, OH THE ANGST! Serious heat between FMC and H. I HONESTLY did not know up from down in this book, and I LOVE that. Unpredictability is KEY for me, I really try not to even read blurbs from my go to authors its always a one click situation, but from a new to me author or maybe someone I don’t stalk, if I see glowing rec’s in the various groups I’m in I like to try and this one DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Hopefully there will be more before July but whenever it comes I’m now a fan!