Six Brothers Construction was built to reunite a family and heal a painful past. So far it’s opened to rave reviews. But the youngest sibling is about to discover that the right woman can shake even a rock-solid foundation . . . Wyatt Thorne was so traumatized by his mother’s abandonment he didn’t speak until he was six. At 26, he’s still the quiet type—strong and silent, most comfortable with … type—strong and silent, most comfortable with a hammer in his hand and work to do. But the reassuring rhythm of his life is interrupted when his brother Beckett decides to pay forward their unused office space to a needy start-up. Enter Rhia Hollis, flighty, impulsive, and outspoken—everything that drives Wyatt crazy. Only this time in the sexiest, most irresistible way . . .
Rhia is determined to disprove her reckless, party girl image by making her new company, Seize the Day, the premier event planning firm in Raleigh. She has big dreams, and the Thornes’ offer of a free command center is a huge help. But Wyatt’s gruff, stubborn resistance to her presence is an annoying hindrance. They’re as different as night and day, yet when they begin to meet in the middle, the sparks fly hot. Is this a case of opposites distract—or the beginning of a beautiful long-term project? . . .
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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers)
By: Lee Kilraine
5 out of 5 stars
The story Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers) by Lee Kilraine is an amazing book that I loved reading. It hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It is a story that is humorous at times and also romantic as well. I loved reading about the characters of Wyatt Thorne and Rhia Hollis. Wyatt is a man that likes order. He is focused on his goals in life and doesn’t have the time for a social life. He is not one looking to commit to anyone. Then he meets Rhia. Rhia Hollis has always felt like an outsider in her own family. She is outgoing and has a wonderful personality and character. She is determined to make her new business a success. With the Thornes’ offer of a free command center, she has found herself right in the path of Wyatt. These two seem to be as different as night and day. There, however, is a spark between them and they are constantly distracted by each other. Will opposites attract? There is electricity in the air when these two are together and a connection being formed between them. Will they find that they are meant for each other? Will their attraction/feelings for each other lead to something more between them? Read this book to find out. I loved how Wyatt and Rhia interact and banter back and forth. These two have a chemistry together that is off the charts. There is dirty talking and steamy scenes included in this story. I also enjoyed reading about the other characters you are introduced to in the book. I loved how family is important to Wyatt and how the bonds between him and his brothers is a strong one. This is a wonderfully written story and one that I would highly recommend reading.
4 Stars
Give and Take is the second book in the Thorne Brothers Series by Lee Kilraine. I have loved Ms. Kilraine’s Cates Brothers series, so when I saw this pop up in my feed I knew I had to read it too. Even though this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone without missing part of the storyline. Although it has definitely quirked my curiosity about the other characters, so I will absolutely be going back to get books #1 and #3 too, so I can catch up with this series. I really enjoyed this sexy, well written and erotic, contemporary romance. It had a really great pace and was so quick and easy to read. I zipped through it in an afternoon. I have found that Ms. Kilraine has a talent for writing complex, quirky and endearing characters. She is a great storyteller who easily pulls her reader into the story.
Wyatt Thorne is the strong silent type, which is understandable considering his traumatic childhood and the fact that he didn’t speak for the first six years of his life. But he has his brothers, and together they have formed Six Brothers Construction. Wyatt puts his architectural skills to good use in the brother’s venture. He’s organised, and a bit of a control freak- so when his brother offers some of their office space to a struggling business he’s got no choice but to come to terms with the perky, free-spirited and quirky woman who comes with the arrangement- and she is set to drive him crazy- but will it be in bad, or good way?
Rhia Hollis has a lot to prove, not just to herself, but to her overachieving family. She has a reputation as a party girl, so she’s determined to make a success of her Event Planning Business. The new office space is just the boost she needs. But working in an environment with Wyatt will test perky attitude, because he seems to be quite resistant to her being there. These two are complete opposites, but we all know what they say about opposites attracting. What ensues makes for some great reading!
The ending was great, and Ms. Kilraine wrapped everything up brilliantly.
I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
Thank you, Ms. Kilraine!
This book from Lee Kilraine was enthralling from the first page. This romance was just the right mix of humor and emotion. This story centered around Wyatt and Rhia. The characters were extremely well written and the plot moved steadily. I continue to thoroughly enjoy the author’s writing style. This is a fantastic book, one I will recommend gladly to others.
Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers) by Lee Kilraine
Five Stars
It’s crazy how complete opposites attract but then you start to notice similarities. Rhia is like most people. We suffer from doubt and other insecurities. Wyatt felt like he had to repay his brothers for doing what they knew was right protecting their brother. The bond between the brothers is amazing and I related to the because I also have a lot of siblings. I felt that nth Rhia and Wyatt were a little clumsy. Both having their own issues and family drama. This story was very interesting because the author put the characters in a situation that helped them overcome situations. The characters helped each other and the growth between chapters is noticeable. This story is a quick read that will give you hope that even though life starts out crappy there is always a light at the end. That if you can have someone in your corner you can accomplish anything.
Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers) By Lee Kilraine. I enjoyed this story as a standalone but I’m definitely excited to read the other books. Wyatt and Rhia captured my heart completely from the very first page. I connected so much with both of them and I almost forgot I was reading a book. These two couldn’t be more different but does that really matter? Each character pulled all my emotions to the surface where I felt everything the author wrote into the story. I laughed and and at times tearing up a bit. The story told is beautiful and hits close to home. It’s well written and paced nicely. I love this story and can’t wait to read more from this author. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to anyone.
Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers, #2)
By Lee Kilraine
5 stars
I loved this book! Absolutely loved it! Rhia was an amazing character, she was feisty, she made me laugh and she was one of the most empathetic characters I have ever read about. Even with everything going on in her life she still put others first before her own feelings. I loved the love/hate relationship between her and Wyatt; I desperately wanted them to end up together! They had a great, genuine connection and their chemistry was HOT!!! Wyatt was a brilliant character too, his childhood absolutely broke my heart and I have to admit I would happily do an inventory with him! Or any of his brothers to be honest!
I haven’t read the first book in this series but this can be read as a standalone easily however it has made me want to read Beckett’s story! I absolutely cannot wait to read more about these brothers!! A fantastic read that I highly recommend!
I just LOVED this continuation in the Thorne brother series. Wyatt is a character you can’t help but love. Quiet, organized, kindhearted and outgoing. Rhia Hollis is someone that you’ll want to covet and protect from the ways of her family. She just wants to be loved and accepted for who she really is. This book will have you on the edge of your seat, turning pages until you get to the very end! Wyatt and Rhia are a great fit and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the two of them.
Opposites attract and all that make for sparks and Wyatt and Rhia have got those in spades. She’s the free spirited, colorful woman taking up residence in his office, his very simple, monotone office. Wyatt is the youngest Thorne brother. The one who didn’t speak for years, thanks to being left to the foster care system after their mother abandoned them to an abusive, drunk father. Now at 26, he’s quiet and serious and hardworking. He thinks he owes his brothers for taking on his raising and for taking the abuse he felt he should have suffered along with them. The last thing he wants is a sweetheart of a breezy woman sharing his office with him. But Rhia is what he gets when he and his brother’s construction company offers offers free office space to a fledgling company for a year. When Wyatt and Rhia connect on a level he’s never connected to with anyone else, can they make a fake relationship work?
I really liked Give and Take. Wyatt and Rhia are such a study in contrasts, but I love how well they really fit together. There’s something really heartfelt about them together. I am definitely excited to read more in this series and more from this author.
Give and Take by Lee Kilraine is book Two in The Thorne Brothers series. This is the Wyatt Thorne and Rhia Hollis. I have read the previous book, but I feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Wyatt is a quiet, no frills hardworking man who along with his siblings had a tough childhood. When Wyatt mother left it hurt him so much that he was unable to speak until he was older around 6. So this has lead to him being reserved. Wyatt and his brother’s started a construction company to bring them closer by working together and helping each other. Wyatt’s brother Beckett took it to ‘play things forward’ by helping a start up business by offering a office space for them. Rhia is working on settling down her party girl ways and move forward with starting her own business, Seize the Day a planning event company. Wyatt and Rhia are so different as in oil and water…but sparks are flying. Once they start getting past their difference they start to find their feelings are getting real.
Enjoyed this book!!
Loved it!
Lee Kilraine is my new go-to author.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
The humor
Dual POVs
Part of a series: The Thorne Brothers
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
Book 2 in The Thorne Brothers a series about 6 brothers who didn’t have the best of childhoods growing up but that hasn’t stopped them in fact it’s made them stronger they protect each other and are loyal to anyone who gets close to them and in Give and Take we get Wyatt Thorne’s story.
Wyatt was so traumatised as a child he never spoke til he was six but now he has found solitude in his job he loves nothing more than using his hands to create things and is very happy working alone in his quiet office well that’s about to change because his older brother Beckett had a great idea of paying it forward and giving Rhia Hollis free office space for a year problem is because of a couple of issues with other office space that means she will be moving into a corner of Wyatt’s office…….
Rhia is the complete opposite to Wyatt she is a Seize the Day type of girl she loves nothing more than working with music playing in the background and she will talk the hind leg of a donkey…….
Can Wyatt keep his OCD and sanity in check whilst dealing with the fun loving Rhia who has just invaded his space and will both of them want to move forward with the instant attraction between them well I guess you will need to one click this book if you want to find that out. I love this family and I love this authors style of writing she is not afraid to bring in subjects some authors steer clear off her characters have chemistry and light funny banter flows throughout the story. Looking forward to the next brothers story.