From the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Ache comes a blistering new novel filled with danger, secrecy, and a desire that can’t be sated… getting the next big story. But when he meets his new photojournalist, Beaux Croslyn, he can’t help but feel like he’s losing his focus—and maybe risking more…
With secrets she won’t address, Beaux is far from your ordinary woman. Determined to keep her distance, she’s willing to pull Tanner in closer and hide behind the sparks flying between them. But as Beaux’s past begins to put their relationship—and their lives—at risk, Tanner’s determination to find the truth puts them both in jeopardy.
He’s ready to chase her to the ends of the earth to find out if what they had was real, or if the danger surrounding them was just an exquisite heat fated to burn out….
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“Sometimes what is right isn’t always what’s needed. Sometimes what’s needed isn’t always wanted. And sometimes you just have to live in the moment, take what’s given, and sort out the consequences later.”
One thing that I’ve learned from reading K. Bromberg’s books is that once you read them, you are hooked. You are so knee-deep in Bromberg’s greatness and writing it is impossible to come out.
Bromberg’s story and plot and the way she delivers angst-filled books is nothing short of amazing. The book titles… They sum up all of her to stories to perfection. If you want to know what the book is about or how you are going to feel while reading that book, just go over the title. Trust me, they speak for themselves.
Hard Beat brims with so much angst, it will make you grip your kindle/book so hard, you wouldn’t want to let it go until finished. It will throw plot twist after plot twist and you will be able to do nothing but sit back and shout:
WTF?! WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?!
THAT’S NOT REAL!! THAT KIND OF STUFF JUST DOESN’T HAPPEN!!
HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?! HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO US?! HOW COULD YOU?!!
Yeah, my feelings were all over the place in the most amazing way possible.
This book takes you to your breaking point and when you think nothing can bad can happen or there is no scope for anything going wrong anymore, Bromberg throws one blow after the other leaving you reeling and breathless in its wake that it will leave you wanting more.
What’s refreshing in about this book is that it is a first-person narrative completely from Tanner’s point of view. And you what? I LOVED IT! I loved being inside a male characters head throughout the book without any female perspective. And this! This is what made the book all the more engaging and interesting and mysterious.
Tanner… Mmm, he is sexy as hell and a complete walking contradiction. He is a complete alpha, protective, possessive and a whole lotta amazing. He has this amazingly sweet, softer, loving side to him, you won’t be able to stop yourself from falling head-over-heels for him. If you’ve read the Driven Series (Driven, Fueled and Crashed), you know that Tanner is Rylee’s older brother. And if you haven’t read the series then shame on you! What are you waiting for? Go grab them now!
He is an amazing son, the voice of reason in the messed-up world, a loving protective brother and a top-notch journalist. He returns to the Middle East, to get back to his reporting gig after losing his best friend of 10 years, Stella in an open fire. Those feeling and guilt that he was living with flared into over-protective beast mode when he met BJ Croslyn.
One night with her was supposed to be a temporary fix for Tanner. But everything goes haywire when Tanner finds out the ‘BJ’ is, in fact, his new photographer and partner, Beaux Croslyn.
The chemistry that burns between the two will fire up your Kindle with all the heat and passion.
Midst the harsh brash and dangerous world, Tanner and Beaux become each others source of comfort. A shooting that brings colour to their never-ending darkness.
“A false hope is the worst of all kind.”
Hard Beat spins your emotions like none other. Anger, sadness, happiness, passion, frustration but most of all Hope. Hope for two people who have gone through so much, yet never crumbled down under the weight.
Hope for something more.
Hope for something new.
Hope for something safe.
Hope for a haven
Hope for love. A once-in-a-lifetime love.
The writing so amazing and in detail, I could easily picture everything in my head like a movie… And Oh! What a spectacular movie it was. Every nuance, every simple character quirk, every emotion, every situation, every feeling…
This book is yet another amazing book in Bromberg’s transcript. She weaved a complicated story with such ease and so many beautifully poignant moments and dialogues.
It’s one hell of a ride! One that you need to take, sit back and enjoy at its fullest.
5 ‘Hard Beating, Bubble’ Stars!
Written November 2015
What a FANTASTIC book to finish up on my bday!! lol. but I think Mrs Bromberg needs to be grounded after the shit she put me through reading this book lol
u naughty girl!!
..Be back later to write my review = )
Where do I begin?? Tanner is Rylee’s Brother and you will fall in love with him like you love her, I mean come on, he is a Thomas..lol Tanner is a reporter and he meets BJ…um Beaux-if you are her friend 🙂 She is a Photog, u will fall in love with her little sassy self as well… Tanner is fresh off a loss of a very important person in his field when BJ comes clicking around in his life..Will she win him over or will she push those Thomas buttons that we know can be pushed in that blood line?? lol This story is very heartwarming, pulls at those heartstrings that Kristy can always pull and she does soooo well!!! Hence-she needs a spanking…lol
This book can definitely be read as a stand alone, but..omg, if you have not read Kristys books, this is definitely an awesome one to start with, then go back and start with the Driven series..u will not be able to stop once you get started!!! Her books make you read all day..all night and neglect your housework and your family..bahahaha…ok, not the family, but definitely the housework..lol gave this book 5 fabulous stars!!!!
Audio review from September 8, 2018
I love how it was kept in the Driven world by Tanner keeping in contact with Rylee and spending time with Colton towards the end.
I loved and hated how at about 90 minutes left we were at a misunderstanding sooo vague you can’t see how they work through it. And just as he’s starting to work through SOME of it another big wrench gets thrown in!!
Ohh I was sooo mad at this book last night because I couldn’t figure out how they would get their happy ending!! So I put it down for the night and came back with a clear head in the morning.
HOWEVER once these two finally got to their happy ending it wasn’t over the top sappy just like nothing in their relationship has been throughout the story. It was really nice though!
I highly recommend this awesome story simply because it’s not your typical romance.
It’s got some of the typical signs, fighting, hot sex, small misunderstandings and then a HUGE misunderstanding that will take you a while to wrap your head around.
Very much a thinker of a read instead of a sweet read!
This was a beautifully written love story, until it wasn’t and I wanted to scream at the author. A great love story with a strong heroine and heart-stoppingly delicious hero. Once AGAIN, you’ve created an absolutely HEARTWARMING, HOT story that I completely ADORED. Beaux & Tanner were fire! This book takes you one hell of a heavy rollercoaster ride. Just when you think you have it all figured out BOOM the unexpected happens. Mason Lloyd does an amazing job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and humanizing them with their emotions, attitude and personality.
Another amazing book by this author. The characters were wonderful; their journey took my emotions on a topsy turvy roller coaster ride, but completely worth it.
What I can say is that I hope this series never ends. Tanner Rylee’s brother from
the Driven series has to come to grips with himself and decide what direction
his life needs to take to be happy. It takes twists and turns till he finds his happiness.
Didn’t really know what to think at first when reading the beginning. don’t know why I couldn’t get into it, maybe just other things going on but then went back to it. I loved it more and more when reading further down the story. when that point came, I don’t really remember when it was, but I just loved Tanner! a great match with Beau. you just can’t ignore the amazing writing of Kristy Bromberg and how she can pull you into the story. at some scenes I really had tears in my eyes. I can truly say that this book is really worth the read. and now waiting for the next one in this amazing series 🙂
Hard Beat brings us the story of Tanner Thomas (Rylee’s brother) a journalist/war correspondent, and is told entirely from his POV. We met Tanner a few times throughout the main Driven series and although we didn’t learn much about him, I personally loved his connection with Rylee and it was clear how close they are, and that her brother is her hero.
The end of the book had me in tears in a whirlwind of emotions of devastation, shock, disbelief, acceptance, loss, love, joy, and more shock. In all honestly it took me a little while to get settled into Hard Beat. Tanner was a familiar but not too familiar character from previous Driven novels, and his environment not one you can imagine so easily; yet Kristy does a great job of building that picture in my mind and once the chemistry built I was sucked into the world. Thanks to the last half of the book I was totally immersed and committed to Beaux and Tanner’s story. Well worth a read!
(4.5 STARS)
I really enjoyed this book. It took me awhile to acclimate to the male only POV but I was quickly drawn into the story. It was a bit predictable in parts but I overlooked that because I loved Tanner and B.J.’s story. What can I say about the ending? Heart.In.My.Throat. I had to reread twice because I was sure what I read couldn’t be happening!!!
5 ‘Pulitzer & Rookie’ stars!!
I am a fan, big fan, of male POV. When I heard that, nuff said, it was already a win for me! In the beginning of the book, not gonna lie, Tanner was a HUUUUUUUUUGE a-hole. Like, he was at a level eleventy three and he needed to be at a 2. I wanted to shout simmer down you, but I secretly loved it because it caused explosive sexual chemistry between him and Beaux. Whew, so hot.
“She knocked me on my ass, Ry.”
Now Beaux, she was a complete mystery until the end. It was kind of frustrating at times because I was being all impatient like and just wanted to know. Girl, what are your secrets?! Give them up to him!! But, when she did, mind. Blown. Gah, I loved it! Never saw it coming.
Random fact. When it was mentioned that he has violet eyes too. Uh, say what now? Hold the phone. Violet eyes you say? Hottest man ever!!! *girly swoon*
I think every book Bromberg writes just gets better and better. This is a total reread worthy book to me because it is that awesome of a story. Plot and characters. Nailed it! I felt like I was right up in there in all the action. Highly recommend, highly loved it.
Can I get an Amen? moment- “Every woman needs to feel like she matters regardless of how many hours you spend together a day.”
I loved this book. What a story. It was intense and it was beautifully told. I loved the ending and it was such a great overall read. I definitely recommend this book, this amazing series and this wonderful author.