Never cheat. But if you must, cheat death.Veteran Army Medic Garrett Wright narrowly escaped death more than once. Through the horrors of war, he witnessed the darkness and ugliness of humanity, and let it consume him from the inside out. Stefanie Banks knows all too well how dark and ugly the world can be. She lives her life determined to make every moment better than the last. In a dive bar in … last.
In a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, Stefanie and Garrett’s worlds collide. Sunshine and darkness face off and sparks fly.
Can a war-torn soul and one who never felt loved trust one another enough to cheat the curveballs life throws at them and hold on to love enough to make it last the distance?
CHEAT does not have any cheating of any kind and can be read as a standalone.
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Oh my heart!! This author never fails to deliver all the feels!! And my days, did she with Garrett’s story! At 70% I was reading this book through tears! My heart literally broke in my chest. The emotions from both Garrett and his sunshine were just sooooo much.
I had to put my kindle down and take a breather, but what a story!! These two have been through so much but when they are together? She sheds light into his darkness but is it enough?
Absolutely love this series!!! And I think this is !y favourite!!
This is a little longer than I normally read and an unknown Author, so big risk for me. But I really liked Mayra’s contribution to the Valor MC series and so went looking to see what else she’d written. I found this. It’s apparently the 3rd in a series, but it sounded like a good one, and I was not disappointed! This was so good. Garrett was a mess and I hurt for Stefanie everytime his actions messed with her head. She’d already had a lifetime of people not keeping her. I’m thankful for the dual p.o.v. because it kept me from never hating Garrett. I’m glad Stefanie had a backbone and didn’t behave like a doormat. They both had some issues, Garretts quite severe, ptsd is complicated. I gathered he was a much disliked character in the previous 2 books, caused a lot of damage… I would say he had redeemed himself based on what I read here. I’m going to go back and read the others so I can see what I missed this is a pretty safe story. Neither did anything irredeemable, no cheating, not with others after meeting and a sweet HEA. Oh, and Kip is amazing!!!
Loved Garrett and Stef’s story!
A man stricken with so many demons from his past. An Army medic veteran with survivors guilt.. A strong feisty woman that is also a survivor in her own world. When Garret lets a drunken night in a bar turn into a self inflicted beating by a few local punks a hero steps in to save him.
Stef has no idea why this man is allowing this to happen to himself but she can’t shake the feeling that she needs to help.
She takes him in and nurses him back. The realization that she sacrificed her own safety and Garrett feels undeserving but soon a bond attraction and connection is built. Can you Cheat the life that you have laid out for your self and maybe find that happily ever after .
Such a heart wrenching , soul barring story that will drag you in and make you feel for these wonderfully broken characters that are just trying to keep to keep their heads above water.
I truly love this series and this amazing cast of characters.
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Another fantastic read by Mayra Statham. I knew going in that Garrett’s book was going to be good and sure enough it was. I read this back in November 2018 and from the first page to the last had me sucked in the whole time. I didn’t know how I was going to feel about the age gap between Garrett and Stefanie but it really worked perfectly for this book. They definitely needed it each other. I guess you could say it’s a match made in heaven. Now another match that I know I’m going to love is with Donnie. He’s a character that I can’t wait to read about. Since the first book there has been hints of what he’s really like that has caught my attention. His book Drink will come out next year, so I guess I’ll just have to wait patiently… is it 2019 yet?
Happy Reading
Garrett has his demons that he is still coming to terms with. Stefanie has her own issues after the way she was brought up. These two have a way about them that draws each other together. Will these two have what it takes to make a relationship work? Will they be able to put tye past where it belongs in order to move forward? A good addition to the series. I look forward to Donnie’s book.
This is Garrett and Stefanie’s story. Garrett is the oldest Wright brother, he is an ex soldier suffering from PTSD and Stefanie is his ray of sunshine who has her own issues from the of two she had been bounced around from foster home to foster home. Garrett is my favorite brother. This one was emotional. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Loved reading the ups and downs of their relationship as it develops. Can’t wait to read Donnie and Gaby’s story.
I received an ARC and volunteered to leave a review.
Omg I absolutely love Garrett and Stefanie .
Garrett has been hiding a secret about his past but when he ends up at the bar Stefanie bartends at and gets drunk and doesn’t stop men from beating on him its Stefanie to his rescue. He wakes the next day and sees she has bruising on her face he finds himself wanting to protect her but is afraid to get to close after his past.
Stefanie is alone in the world due from horrible parents and ends up being cared for by the owner .
She has her own battles and secrets but she cant let herself go but when she saves Garrett from getting beat on bad she finds herself wanting more from him and life but will there secrets and fears destroy them?
I’m so inlove with this book. I have adored this family since LIE. Garrett was a wildcard for me. I didn’t know if I could like him. If he had a good Side after what I had seen….
I should have known if anyone could help redeem him it was Mayra. Once again this woman that very ppl know about has Wowed me beyond measure. Mayra Statham I should say you a best kept secret but it’s unfair that your sweet beautiful Love stories don’t reach enough ppl. I hope Sweetheart that changes. It’s a crime that such amazing writing is not known…
This story was beautifully written about these two broken characters. Stefanie and Garrett broken by their pasts coming together and healing each other with love and understanding was the most amazing thing I have seen. Watching Garrett fight and heal this broken girls soul was awe- inspiring. He was a knight in shining armour with some kinks in it definitely but he was lucky she was just as patient and understanding. These two were mature and didn’t hold anything back. I Loved that about them….
Nicola was at her peak this time around. You can’t help adoring the old Coot.
Read this beautiful written love story. It’s a perfectly woven fairy tale
Enjoy!!!!
Oh my goodness this book was AMAZING. Such a beautiful love story, but so much more. One of my favorite things about Mayra’s books is that she doesn’t give too much away about her characters until you read their story so it’s not repetitive. I am a big fan of Mayra’s books, but this was definitely my absolute favorite. This book had all the feels. You really got to understand why Garrett and Stefanie’s story and what made them how they were. It was so real. It showed that life isn’t easy but anything can be achieved if you want it badly enough. It showed that there are many types of families, not just the ones you are born into. It showed that people aren’t always what they seem, so don’t be so quick to judge. You can read this as a stand-alone but you are going to want to read the 2 previous books. Five stars isn’t nearly enough
Another great book from Mayra, I love this series and all of the Wright men. I’m so happy that Garrett’s story is finally here. There is something about this soldier boy that just gets to me, and I love that Stephanie gets that and can call him out on his shit. These two were definitely made for each other and I love their chemistry. I definitely recommend reading this series, you will not be disappointed.
Mayra Statham was recommended to me by another favorite author, thank you CP Smith!! Cheat was such a great book! It was a heartbreaking journey of two individuals that had gone through so much pain but found each other and help each other heal. There are many ups and downs these two go through, but ultimately find their happily ever after. It was beautiful.
Garrett Wright is an army veteran going through survivor’s guilt after losing his whole team three years prior. I have not had the chance to read the previous two books where Garrett is introduced, but from what I’ve read in some of the reviews, he has been on a downward spiral and seen as a bit of a jerk. I understand this stems from the things he witnessed and lost in combat. So when we meet him in this story, things are at the low point in his life. He is purposely getting himself beat up, thinking he deserves it all. Fortunately, an avenging angel comes to his rescue and nurses him for the weekend. This avenging angel is Stefanie Banks, a survivor herself. She had a horrible childhood where both her parents abandoned her, even forgot she even existed, and then put in foster care where she was not provided for. She’s learned that no one ever stays and they always leaves her. But even with all this negativity, she still has this ability to bring so much light to those around her. She is able to brush herself off, chin up and forge ahead. I was devastated for her for what Garrett put her through and I was rooting for her when she made him work to get her back. Garrett finally realizes what Stef means to him and he was willing to do whatever he had to to be forgiven.
I am so extremely happy that this book was my introduction to Mayra Statham. I could have read the first two books but something about this one really called to me. It was emotional, gut wrenching at times but to finally read their happily ever after was completely worth it.
5 Garrett Filled Stars!!!
Finally!!! Ever since I read Lie I’ve wanted to get my greedy hands on Garrett. No lie I’ve stalked Mayra and every time she announces her next release and it wasn’t Garrett I died a little lol. I can’t help it I’m obsessed with Garrett and his brothers. Damn these Wright Brothers.
Garrett might be home in one piece from the military. But, the military followed him home and he’s lost pieces of himself. He’s not the man, brother, son or grandson he was when he left. Garrett has seen guys he looks at as his brothers die in his arms. He’s got survivors guilt.
Garrett has verbally attacked his family and his brothers girlfriend. Garrett goes into a little dive bar and he’s at the bottom of his barrel. When he gets into it with a few punks he lets them attack him. No joke he doesn’t fight back. Garrett wants his battle to finally end. Except a light finally shows up into his life for the first time in awhile.
Stefanie isn’t going to let this guy get beat up to a pulp. She doesn’t know anything about him but she knows anybody who doesn’t fight back while getting beat up by multiple guys he’s gotta be fighting some pretty bad demons.
Stefanie promises her boss/father figure Kip she’ll drop the guy off at the ER. Except his begs her not too and instead brings him back to her apartment. Stefanie helps him until he sneaks out of her apartment. She thought that was the last time she’d ever the beautiful man. Until he shows back up letting her know he couldn’t get her out of his mind.
Garrett isn’t the only one with demons. Stefanie didn’t have an easy childhood. Luckily she found Kip whose the closest to a father she’s had and Bash who has taken on the role of her brother.
Stefanie just wants to be loved. She’s tired of the people in her life leaving her. Stef wants to be somebody’s #1.
Things aren’t easy for Stefanie and Garrett. But, these two beautiful people are fighters and they never give up until they get what they want.
I was so glad to see the rest of the Wright family. ESP Garrett’s grandma!!! She’s been a favorite of mine since reading Lie. But, I ESP love the relationship she has with Garrett. It reminded me of my nane and how she was always there to give me advice and an ass whooping and it didn’t matter if I asked for it. That was the Wright Brothers grandma and I truly loved her for it.
I’ve wanted to get inside Donnie’s mind for awhile now. He might seem stuck up and snooty but he’s got a wild kinky side to him. And, in Lie he had eyes for Grace’s sister. They’re next and I can’t wait!!!!!
I’m also hoping for a book for Bash. He’s intense and I want more of him and learn why he’s the way he is.
Mayra Statham will forever be one of my favorite authors because every single one of her stories is an all consuming read. Her talent keeps growing and Cheat has risen up to my number one favorite of hers.
Garrett Wright is seen in the other two books Lie and and Steal. You won’t really like him those stories but you will be intrigued. And now you’ll get the full understanding of his story. And what an emotional one it is. Stefanie is his perfect match and their interactions will have you swooning. Stefanie is a awesome character and I’d like to grow up and be like her one day.
We follow as these two fight their demons and let their walls down. And when they do you better watch out because it’s a phenomenal story. You will laugh, cry and swoon with Cheat.
Highly recommended.