Sign on the dotted line… Bateman.
Lawyer acting on behalf of Mr. Whiskey
I stare at the letter I received attached to the contract in disbelief.
A one night stand who’s now blackmailing me—the daughter of a senator!
If he thinks he can extort anything from me with his perversions, he can think again.
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Whiskey and Carla take us into the world of Cocky Bastard and no blackmailing will be required to spend time with these characters. As revenge, lies and deceit surround these two you will be torn between loving and hating Whiskey. The chemistry and steam between these two ignites off the pages and will have you questioning whether it really is as fake as they think it is. A story that will have you gripped and unable to put it down, will have your anxieties running high as Whiskey tries to keep his plan in check. As hearts start to beat, butterflies start to flutter and kisses mean everything these two will have you in a twist as emotions run high. Whiskey might start off as a cruel beloved but this man will steal your heart by the end.
This was a new to me author and one I will definitely be keeping an eye out for in the future. Had heard a lot of good things and I now know why.
Whiskey and Rich Girl may of started off the wrong way but not was it fantastic to watch her sass blindside him!!
The secrets of the past always have a way of coming out… Will they able to find a way past them?
Definitely reccomend!!!
3.5
There’s so much angst, yes, but there’s something lacking in their romantic development. I wished there’s more story to Whiskey. His side of story wasn’t told as much. His feelings also were not expressed as much.
Carla is a feisty, strong woman and I enjoyed when she stood up to Whiskey. I could see the chemistry between her and Whiskey. He sometimes does appear arrogant as he has something against Carla that he uses as blackmail.
Cruel Beloved is another great story from T.L. Smith. I love how her writing completely wraps me up. These characters and their relationship. The back and forth and all the surprises. There are just so many aspects of these stories that just do it for me. I start them and don’t want to put them down until the last words are read. I loved Whiskey and Carla. Their relationship may have been built on lies and deception initially but it’s so passionate and intense and quickly develops into more. I just loved getting lost in these words and highly recommend it.
Carla Starr and Corton Whiskey are a tipical enemies to lover storyline. Two stubborn damaged souls who share a night together comes back to destroy Carla.
Whiskey reappears and blackmails her into a marriage contract to stop him revealing the sex tape that he had taken over 1 year ago of the two of them together, and knowing it would destroy her fathers reputation she signs the 12 month contract.
The hardest part for Carla is that her body wants him even if her mind wont agree.
Whiskey is determined to break her and to destroy her father for his past secrets. I would like to see these characters and the side characters continue.
Cruel Beloved immerses into the Cocky Bastard world. Corton and Carla’s story is and enemies to lovers that will have your anxiety levels at all time high trying to work out what happens next. In typical TL Smiths style you will love to hate Corton Whiskey until you fall in love with him. This pair are emotionally damaged that they can only end up one way together. Why don’t you find out for yourself. Fantastic read.
A one night stand between Carla Star, senator’s daughter and Corton Whiskey leads to a blackmail marriage. This love hate relationship is full of chemistry and angst. Great addition to the Cocky Heroes world. I voluntarily review an arc of this book.
Great read! You won’t put this dark tale down until your finished. Carla is feisty which I love. Whiskey you want to hate for all he does to Carla but you won’t be able to especially when he realizes he doesn’t know everything about Carla’s life and what she had to deal with and he can’t ignore the feelings he has no matter how hard he tries to push them aside. Love how their story plays out.
What do you do when your one night stand comes back to blackmail you into marriage, if your Carla you fight and don’t give an inch. Whiskey and Carla set off fireworks from their spiky banter to the intense attraction between them. They don’t do things by halves and you can feel it everytime they are together. I enjoyed the story but liked Carla more than Whiskey he was just too arrogant for me and didn’t really redeem himself after his suspect behaviour.
Absolutely loved this black mailed into marriage to getting revenge story. Hot chemistry between Carla a senators daughter and Whiskey. Cruel Beloved will leaving you wanting more.
I am truly in love with any book this authircwrites but this one is the best. Cotton and Carla are amazing and I really enjoyed them and their relationship that grows throughout the story into something great. Just couldn’t put this down at all
All of that Angst has me fanning myself!!! Cruel Beloved is my new favorite by T.L. I devoured this book an dloved every second of it. Whiskey and Carla are a powerful couple and I am happy they got their HEA.
#EnemyToLoverRomance
#ForceMarriageArrangement
A one night stand turn chaos in Cruel Beloved, Carla Star definitly never expect to meet the man she had one night stand with to stand beside her father.
And to top it all, this hottie Whiskey blackmailing her for marriage!
Love the sexual tension in this enemy to lover romance!
I can feel it sizzle!
Whiskey is an a-hole. He get on my nerve so easy. The things comes from his mouth is toxic. But daaang if he’s not hot!
And Carla feel it too. He’s a trouble that just make her crazy everytime they meet and throw words. She know he have secrets. She know he mean her no good. She know he marry her for reasons.
She can’t stand him more than he can stand her.
But how can she deny him when ever he touches her, feels like inferno going inside of her??
Their attraction to each other is sky high. But then their animosity level won’t ho down anytime soon. And when other woman from his past comes around, with his secret comes to light…can their marriage survive? Or it’s gonna end like it’s never happen like they both always wish for.
So what happens when you have a one night stand and said one night stand blackmails you into marriage because you are the daughter of a Senator? What could possibly go wrong? This book was so good.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by author)…
4.5 stars
Spin-off of CockyB*stard by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland; Aubrey and Chance are heavily featured in this book. I have not read Cocky B*stard and I didn’t feel lost while reading this book, however, it did feel like I missing something especially between Chance and Carla.
I loved this book! This is not a sweet romance, it has all the great elements that I love from TL Smith’s books; the anti-hero and b*dass heroine.
Whiskey and Carla have a one-stand that unfortunately creates a huge issue for Carla. Whiskey is not your typical hero, he is definitely an anti-hero who liked to manipulate situations to benefit his plans. Unfortunately, for our Whiskey, Carla was the typical daddy pleasing rich girl he thought she was and she gave as good as she got.
I loved the entire book and even loved the parts of Whiskey being a massive buttmole; although, I have to say there was part with Whiskey and his ex-girlfriend, Serena, that I didn’t care for and I wished that Carla would have made him pay more. Now that being said, it must be stated that Carla doesn’t let Whiskey do whatever he wants, she makes him pay in a fun and unique way. I definitely enjoyed the Chase angle, it was nice for Whiskey to feel the burn 😉
I didn’t want this book to end! I would have loved to have a novella on Barry, Whiskey’s friend, and Emma, Carla’s bestie; they seen like a hoot.
The only thing I was left wondering was: what happened to Whiskey’s mother? And how did Chance and Whiskey know each other? (This question might be answered in Cocky B*stard, not sure)
I knew I shouldn’t of started this read later at night, once I start one of T.L Smith’s books, I can never put them down. And this read of course was no exception. Whiskey and Carla are hot af together! I really wanna be Carla when I grow up, her sassy take no $hit attitude made me laugh out loud plenty of times. And then there was Whiskey and his dirty mouth, who made me giggle like a school girl. I loved this read!
A senator’s daughter and a billionaire that was supposed to be a one night stand.
Corton Whiskey has an agenda and Carla is along for the ride. She’s shocked when a contract is sent to her to marry him as blackmail. He’s a real cocky bastard but his game turns to much more. Explosive chemistry and a great storyline.
If I’m honest, I had mixed emotions when I started this book. I love enemies to lovers but I did NOT like Corton at first. I felt sorry for Carla having to put up with him but as I kept reading, my feelings slowly changed. And don’t talk to me about her parents, I will never like them! LOL This was a book that just sucked me right in and kept me turning the pages until the end. I was pleasantly surprised at just how much I ended up loving this story!
So, I am not usually one to go for a billionaire romance, however, because it was part of the Cocky World series, I had to try this one out, and I’m glad I did.
Corton has a plan in life, and in order to make that plan come to fruition, he needs the help of Carla, the senator’s daughter.
When one night comes back to bite her in the behind, Carla realizes she’s taken on more than she can chew with Corton. Blackmail becomes the game, but will these two be able to come out unscathed?
The chemistry between these two characters is a true page-turner! What neither one expected to happen, turns into a love story that will have you turning the pages and falling in love with these characters, and cheering them on their paths to find a happily ever after with each other.
This was a great addition to the Cocky World series, and I look forward to reading more from this new-to-me author
Cruel Beloved is a spicy new Hero Club novel by T. L. Smith. It was the epitome of edgy, suspenseful drama. It was electric from beginning to end. On the balls of your feet excitement whenever you read a sentence. An intensity I have not felt from characters in a long time. Their chemistry was palpable. Their attraction undeniable. Their tenacity antagonising. Aubrey and Kolton were dynamic together. Their impassioned personalities clashed superbly. Kolton only gives glimpses into his true personality, making getting to know him agonising, yet evocative. Aubrey was a tough puzzle to solve. While on the surface what you see seems to be what you get, there is a hidden depth that you see at the most unexpected moments. When they occupied the same space, sparks flew and there was always one trying to outmaneuver the other. Cruel Beloved was aptly titled and a delight to read. There is something for everyone to appreciate. This story is engaging and thought provoking. I recommend to readers who love a raw and honestly gripping tales. 5 stars.