Daniel Collins… hunky single dad… and my neighbor. Arrogant, bad-mannered and reclusive.They call him the Brute.I should stay away from him…except I can’t.Not when he reveals his brokenness,and I glimpse the pain in his eyes.Not when his touch unravels me,and the heat between us could set the oceans alight.But play with fire, and you will get burned.A fragile heart can easily be broken … will get burned.
A fragile heart can easily be broken again.
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A new standalone contemporary romance from award-winning international bestselling author SC Daiko.
A beautiful love story with plenty of heat and angst.
A new standalone contemporary romance from award-winning international bestselling author SC Daiko.
A beautiful love story with plenty of heat and angst.
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This story is so beautiful! Heart wrenching and takes you to a place deep inside. You can’t help but hope things come together and really want the happily ever after for these characters!
It ended to fast as I was so involved in this couple/family!
Five Gripping Stars
Another gripping 5 star read from SC Daiko.
Brute hooked me from the very start and held my attention throughout, what is not to love about a sexy kinky Brute.
Hidden secrets, heartbreak, love and off the charts sexual scenes make for an epic read, Brute delivers.
This is a Mafia themed book which adds to the drama & hotness – Highly recommended one click!
4.5 Stars
Brute is a different style of story then I’m used to from this author, but I really loved it.
I enjoyed the characters who were damaged and flawed with hearts that wee scared from loss who learned to open up to each other. I really loved the dynamics between the characters and of course the children. I did wish for more information about Daniel’s past, it felt like it was skirted around until the very end.
Brute, is a fast-paced, insta-love story. Beyond hot! And so frigging adorable.
“I’ll never be able to replace my late husband, nor do I want to; he’s irreplaceable. Every one of us is different, so we can’t be replaced. But having met Daniel, I know there’s room in my heart for another.”
Catrin, with her little daughter, has moved to start fresh. And she learns, first by gossip, that her neighbor is a brute. Then she learns it first hand! Poor little boy, who has such a brooding and no-manner man as a father. But my oh my, without a shirt on, and those mouthwatering tattoos, he is hot!!
Brute is a hurricane of a story! Intense, steamy and some dark secrets fills up this romance story!
However, Brute, contains a bit too much of inconsistent text..which throws me off a little.
-Stina, Book Haven Book Blog
Daniel and Catrin are both still mourning the loss of their spouses and are not prepared for a new relationship. Daniel’s past still threatens him and his son, so he’s hiding out and keeping a low profile. This anti-social behavior has him labeled a brute, but it doesn’t take long for his pretty new neighbor, Catrin, to see past his armor and recognize a kindred soul.
As their romance heats up, their physical attraction is fueled by similar kinky preferences, but there are still secrets that must be kept. As Daniel gets closer to the truth about his family’s history, the danger closes in and it’s all he can do to keep everyone safe.
I really enjoyed the chemistry between Daniel and Catrin, and the background into his family was a welcome surprise. The writing kept me thoroughly engaged, with just enough steam and suspense to feel totally immersed in the story. I thought the epilogue was perfectly done, the timeline a nice touch.
SC DAIKO – BRUTE
SUPERB! WOW!
I loved the story told by SC Daiko of Daniel ‘Brute’ Collins and Catrin. This is my first book by this Author and I was treated to such an enjoyable, smoking hot read.
Ms Daiko tells a beautiful story of love, hurt, relationships and trust from past and present – I thoroughly enjoyed and couldn’t get enough of Daniel and Catrin. Eloquently written, beautiful story and such a pleasure to read. I cannot wait for the release of BEAST which I understand is the next in Series.
Most definitely a 5* for me.
Once I started reading Brute I couldn’t put it down, love the darkness of Daniel who does come off as a brute at times. Really enjoyed Catrin and Daniel’s story, it’s a dark drama sexy read.
Loved it
This is a well written story that was so hard to put down. Plenty drama and steamy scenes. An emotional read.
Daniel and Catrin are neighbors and dealing with a different future they each of them had planned. Both single parents and dealing with the pain of the past is exhausting and heartbreaking. Walls need to be broken so the light can shine through for this couple. I adored the relationship Ben and Becca developed from their first meeting. Children are so innocent and only see the good in others. Pick up Brute today and discover a world that is beyond your imagination. This story cracked my heart with the back stories of Daniel and Catrin but also filled it with the hope of happily ever after.
Brute ended up being a pleasant surprise for me, because it was a lot more emotional and intense than I expected when I first started reading.
Daniel Collins is probably more trouble than he is worth. He’s a sexy single dad, but his reputation would give anyone pause. He’s called Brute because of his angry demeanor and poor attitude. It’s all an act though, to hide his pain. Under the surface is an emotionally damaged man trying to raise his son and protect himself from more pain. Catrin understands the pain Daniel feels, since she too has suffered the same kind of loss. As they two connect and begin to unravel layers of pain and loss, they find a way to slowly begin to heal each other.
Brute was a beautifully written emotional story. I really loved the two main characters and was invested in their story. Their children stole the show, they were so adorable. A lovely ready I can happily recommend.
What an amazing book. Very well written with a great story line. The book had me hooked from the first chapter till the end. Loved Daniel and Catrin. If you want a book you can’t put down this is the book. It is a second chance romance with suspense and action.
I recommend this book.
This book has murder, death, mafia, love, innocence of children, drama, danger, and some really scorching hot scenes all intertwined into one really hard to put down book. It starts out with Daniel and Catrin, who are both single parents, next door neighbors, and both had lost their spouses, one due to murder and one due to illness. They develop into a really hot dominant – submissive relationship, while their children become the best of friends, until Daniel’s past comes back into the present. I loved this book, therefore, I highly recommend it.
Daniel…omg! I swooned so hard! There is just something about a gruff rough exterior man. A man that thinks he can’t love. . “A man whose barriers are so strong, it would take a sledgehammer to break through them” Yet a man who gives you glimpses into his soul to see the pain he tries to hide.
A man who takes control.
There is something so sexy about a man like this
” a man who exudes sex but who also excudes a potent danger” seems to be a weakness – one that has it’s own gravitational pull, pulling you toward it no matter how much you try to fight it.
Catrin – Broken hearted, starting over in life with her daughter Becca and Becca’s dog Toby (my hero – i love this dog! Ofcoarse I love animals to begin with) Both people trying to escape the past
…”only the past has a way of creeping up on you”
The thing with gravitational pulls…sometimes asteroids get sucked into the pull as well, and come crashing – like secrets that shatter trust, shatter relationships, spinning your world on an axis of it’s own.
The ride of love, deceit, fear, and loss SC Daiko takes you on keeps you turning pages to see if she makes you scream and throw your kindle…. or if she makes you happy.
Curious?
READ THE BOOK!
You’ll love Daniel…and you’ll enjoy the ride!
I love how SC Daiko ( i have dubbed her Lady S.) can weave a story together around her main character and plot while giving you glimpses of characters from her other books! (although i gotta admit…now i wanna go back n read Game On and do a lil sear
Interesting story about trust and falling for someone out of character.
Daniel is the mysterious man next door that Catrin is curious about when she moves in. His son, Ben and her daughter Becca, hit off very quickly and become inseparable.
Push and pull with emotions, the two realize they actually have alot in common, both being widowers being one of them.
Catrin doesnt know the dark past Daniel is running from nor does stop to think about the consequences.
This is a complex web of not really deceit but hiding out from fear.
Daniel is known a the brute by the villagers a hunk of a man with a young son Ben who keeps himself away from others.
Catrin moves next door to Daniel with her daughter Becca after her friend Eleri convinced her to move the death of her husband Josh to cancer devastated them.
The spark between them is instant, good chemistry hot scenes.
Loved Eleri, Gabe & Luke’s story in “Their Virgin Nanny”.
Looking forward to reading Gleb & Eva’s story “Beast”
Another great story
Carla’s Four Star Review
What an enjoyable read! I fell in love with Daniel and Catrin from the beginning and kept my fingers crossed throughout the entire story hoping they would find their happily ever after! Their children were just precious, and I can’t forget to mention Catrin’s dog, Toby. His antics and noxious farts left me laughing out loud!
While this is a story of second chances, it also contains a lot of spice! There is an element of BDSM, so be aware of that going in. Overall, this is a beautiful story about learning to live, laugh, and love after great loss.
Once again SC Daiko delivers. Brute follows Daniel and Catrin, who are neighbors. Our hero is in hiding with his 5 year old son, Ben, in a remote part of England. Our heroine, in turn, is just looking for a new start with her daughter, Becca, who is the same age as Ben. Their kids is what brought these two together initially, but the sexual tension between them cannot be denied. Daniel tries repeatedly to distance himself from Catrin to protect her and her daughter. But his efforts are in vain. I highly recommend Brash or any other Daiko book.
S.C. Daiko always delivers 5 Star reads!
If you want a book full of Alphaness, Steam, Love and a book you can’t put down then grab this book. You will love it. Brute is amazing.