Her Wicked Stepbrother (A Nolan Bastards Novella)

My first time reading this author and I hope not my last. This was a novella for the novel the Saint that completes the story of Brynn and Aiden. Wow! This is such a good story, this author does not mess around she hit the ground running. We find out at the same time Brynn does that her dad’s online girlfriend is moving to us US with her three boys so they can get married. Wait! What? Yup, married. Oh, yeah one future stepbrother the youngest, Rory is a freshman in high school and fourteen soon to be fifteen. Cian, is fifteen soon to be sixteen and a sophomore. Then there is Aiden the one that takes Brynn’s breath away. He is seventeen like herself but six months old also a senior.

They had some time to get to know one another over summer but they were from Ireland and just learning what they are saying has been a challenge. But, for her she went from cooking for her and her dad to now a total of six. It didn’t take long before she got tired of her modern day Cinderella routine. So, she just stopped. Her stepmom to be did not handle her mother skills well but the sex kitten bit down pat. And once married soon after they are pregnant. Then, she wants a bigger house. Her dad is overwhelmed so all the kids pitch in to help to yield a better profit so her dad could buy the house she wants.

She feels Aiden is starting to like her as a person. Once the projects over however, he is back to scowling and dating, This makes her feeling defeated at ever finding anyone to like her or love her. When Aiden saves her from something embarrassing to her personally, she feels closer to him. Sometimes she feels she can see it in his eyes then puff it’s gone. She spends most of the book wondering why everyone leaves her or hates her. Walking through some difficult moments head on .

Enjoy the ride you’ll love the easy going feel of the characters but at times the indifference Aiden shows is loud and you are wondering how can no one see it? He loves her! I give this: 5 stars. Received during July book giveaway.

I loved the book want to buy the series but I don’t read on kindle I read on nook kobo google play and iBooks I would love to get them if you can tell me where to getthem

This is the first story in The Nolan Bastards series. This is the beginning of Brynn and Aiden’s story, how they became step-siblings through their parents marriage. A new step parent, new step siblings is one thing to get used to but what happens when you have feelings for one of your step brothers and you are sure that he hates you? I really enjoyed this introduction story and cannot wait to read more. Enjoy!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Her Wicked Stepbrother is the first book in Amy Olle’s The Nolan Bastards series. This installment follows Brynn as she tries to figure out her more than sisterly feelings towards her new stepbrother Aiden. This book does contain a scene where Brynn is raped, but no penetration takes place, so if that’s one of your triggers, avoid this book.

Brynn does not have a good life at all and goes unappreciated by everyone except Aiden. And, to a lesser extent, Cian and Rory. Because both her father and stepmother seem to forget she exists she has to do most of the household chores and even ends up helping with her father’s business. There is a scene where her father forgets her birthday that hits a little too close to home. While it’s been many many MANY years since my family has mostly stopped remembering my birthday and I don’t mind now, with Brynn’s viewpoint I was able to experience how much it most have hurt way back when.

I think the reason why Aiden works so well as a love interest is that he is in stark contrast to Brynn’s horrible life. And I mean everything in her life is so horrible that you latch onto him because when he’s in a scene there’s a little bit of hope. Which is actually a good writing technique as you’re then able to more easily identify with Brynn.

Brynn also has two other boys competing for her attention. But, since this is a romance, the two other boys have faults that only exist so the reader won’t root for Brynn to get with either of them. Kyle is a rapist while the other boy stands her up on a date.

I would recommend Her Wicked Stepbrother to those looking for an angst filled romance.

This is a prequel to Saint which is Releasing soon. A great beginning to Brynn and Aiden’s story. This is a story of how Brynn and Aiden met when her dad married his mom and Aiden and his two brothers moved from Ireland to Chicago. As she adjusted to her new life, she feels as if Aiden hates her. But he actually thinks she is the one and tries hard to avoid her. I enjoyed the story and the characters and can’t wait to see what happens when Saint comes out.

Story line is great and I loved the characters. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Unexpected twists and turns had me reading this book in one sitting. Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read!