Love had cut me in so many ways I wondered if my heart could take any more. But then I saw him. He was my boss. A single father. And to top it off he was insolent. I didn’t intend to want him, that wasn’t my objective. But somehow I couldn’t say no. We shouldn’t have worked, but like witchcraft, I was under his spell. My heart had been destroyed before, I wasn’t sure it could handle heartbreak … heartbreak again.
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The wait was so worth it!!! Insolent is the fourth and final book in The Crimson Elite series. The books can be read as standalones but are better read in order!!
This was a very heartbreaking story. Both Darby and Olympia had very difficult life experiences. Darby suddenly became a single father to a beautiful baby boy. Poor Olympia went through a horrible accident that has left her broken and afraid.
Both afraid to love again keep trying to stay away from their feelings for each other.
I love Olympia’s personality!! Smart mouth and defiant! Darby is very handsome, sexy and powerful! He doesn’t like things that don’t go his way and Olympia is an expert on that!!
I love reading about Creed, Echo, Falcon and Darby!! The Crimson Elite owners! Everyone needs to read all four books!!
I dont know how she does it… book 4 in the Crimson Elite series is another original and imaginative story you will devour!! I have been patiently waiting for Darby’s story, the darkest of the Elite men… he is a brooding, hard arse who takes no prisoners in his personal life or his business, that is until his world is turned upside down! I’m so excited for everyone to read this series, miss Smith will blow you away with her characters, all the guys are full blown alphas but their personalities compliment each other… their woman are feisty, independent and fun loving, you will fall in love with them all..
I’ve had the pleasure of reading the ARC’s of the Crimson Elite series; Insolent by T.L. Smith definitely did justice to Darby’s story!
It had such a great mix of character, emotions and thrill. Olympia was such a hunny to read, her sweet sass against Darby’s dark broodiness hooked me completely. And I can’t forget the innocent surprise that pulled my heartstrings.
This review is actually quite hard to write for me, I just simply can’t explain how amazing It was in words.
A stunning read by a stunning author. This earned a well deserved 5stars and comes highly recommended.
The forth book in the Crimson Elite series Insolent was a great conclusion to the series and a perfect tale for Darby.
This story brings an unexpected change to Darby life, who’d have thought that a one night stand would bring such joy and he gladly grabs it with both hands, Darby showed a side to himself no one knew existed. He meets Olympia, a bartender in his bar, who likes to mess with his mind and other parts. Their journey is far more complicated. She’s an enigma, but Darby is determined to discover her secrets. This was an emotional trip, a wholesome tale with the occasional smouldering love action.
A definite must read. I highly recommend this book!
This book was amazing!!! Everything that T.L. Smith has set my expectations for with previous books, she delivered plus some with Insolent.
I loved Darby. Then again, I loved all four of these guys and I’m sad this series is ending. But Darby and Olympia had this unique pull that I just loved reading about. From their first meeting the tension and attraction was strong. Things just kept getting better and more intense as it went along.
I really loved and respected Darby’s handling of the surprise pregnancy. Although the ways and details surrounding it all was not something I saw coming.
Overall this was just a great read and perfect ending to the series. But I cannot wait to see what this author has in store for us next.
I was so happy we got Darby’s story cause even though his arrogance came off in spades in the previous books we get so more insight on him now and it all makes sense. Darby and Olympia were epic together. She never cowered down to Darby no matter how much he dished out, she was strong and no wallflower and could handle any blow by Darby which is something that bothered him but intrigued him at the same time. He couldn’t resist the hold she had on him no matter how he tried. I absolutely loved this book and I’m super sad that it’s over now.
I voluntarily reviewed a advanced readers copy of this book
Going into Insolent I wasn’t expecting all the feels I would get from this riveting and beautiful heartgripping read. Darby and Olympia were both amazing characters who each tugged at my heart in different ways. The sparks that flew between them and the way they clashed had me hooked from the beginning. I loved watching them fight what was between them to no avail. As different as they seemed they were pure perfection together and kept me rooting for them from start to finish. Admittedly, I started this series at the end with Darby’s story but after this captivating introduction to the Crimson Elite I can’t wait to read the rest of this series as soon as possible.
Oh, Darby! What a wonderful surprise you turned out to be! From the very first part of Crimson Elite I was interested in Darby’s story, since mean and brash characters always draw my attention. In the first three books he became known for me as a closed-off, arrogant and insolent guy. Oh, it was such a pleasure to watch a blue-haired barmaid slowly wrapping him around her finger!
Darby is a complete workaholic who lives and breathes Crimson Elite club that he manages along with three friends. Unexpected becoming a single father knocks him off balance, but he tries to combine fatherhood with work as best as he can. However, the new bartender employed in his club turns out to be even bigger distraction in his already chaotic life, which is why Darby reacts to her really bad, despite unbelievable lust that overwhelms him everytime she’s near. How long will Olympia put up with her boss’s moods? Especially when it seems that he has difficulties with keeping his hands to himself?
Reading about bad boys who are brought to their knees by special women is my favorite part in reading. And T.L. Smith included this thread in the storyline perfectly! In Insolent there’s an immediate attraction, but the actual romance is developing slowly, and this is why the sexual tension and unrestrained lust is keeping the reader in constant suspense. Both Darby and Olympia experienced in their lives situations that left them a little bit broken. And that’s why they are so perfect for each other. They match like the pieces of the puzzle and they fully complement each other. But the road to the place where they have realized this took them some time 😉
I adore in Olympia that despite her background she’s a person who’s not afraid to work hard. I also admire her for stubbornness and the fact that she doesn’t let anyone walk all over her. Although Darby was terrible towards her, Olympia never cowered and she gave just as much as she got. There were moments when their bantering made me laugh, but there were also times when it made me slightly stressed and I wondered when Olympia would say ‘enough’ and just quit. But this heroine turned out to be incredibly feisty and valiant, and thanks to that she only grew even more in my eyes.
Darby turned out to be the biggest surprise in the whole series and I’m very pleased that his story has been described as last, because his book is the highlight of Crimson Elite. The last single guy in the group who doesn’t make a good first impression gained incredible depth. The author showed us Darby from a completely new side- caring, devoted and so loveable! Yes, at first this guy was almost unbearable, but the evolution of his character was so amazing that the final effect can really bring to the knees. I’m definitely adding him to the list of my book boyfriends, because Darby completely charmed me!
The Crimson Elite series was an extraordinary adventure for me, and the last book impressed me the most. Insolent is a read that sucks you in and doesn’t let go. Although I’m sad that it’s time to say goodbye to these guys, thanks to T.L. Smith’s talent, I’m doing it fully satisfied. Because the author finished this series with a bang! Fully recommend!
I really enjoyed reading Insolent. This book is #4 in the Crimson Elite Series. Each book tells different stories of different couples. This was another hot read with some sexy romance thrown in. I liked both of the characters they were both strong and amazing characters to read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book
Insolent by T.L Smith
5 Stars +++++
Perfect! Marvelous! Love love love!! Terrific! Emotional! Very sexy!
“We shouldn’t have worked, but like witchcraft, I was under his spell.”
“She gave you the biggest gift a man can receive. Unconditional love.”
“He deserves to know the man who’s everything I hope to be.”
Enjoyed this so much!! Highly recommend!!
TL has saved the best for last!! The book I have been eagerly anticipating and she did not let me down! I had high expectations for Darby’s story, this elusive, brooding man <3
Insolent is a well paced story that drew me in straight away and put my feelings on such a roller-coaster. One minute I was laughing with the witty banter and the next my heart is torn for the emotions that are delivered. TL did an amazing job with the emotions, they were so beautifully raw they pulled you in and wrapped around you.
Darby and Olympia are total opposites but the perfect match. Darby needed a strong woman who would not put up with his domineering ways and Olympia stood up to him brilliantly, this blue goddess that fought him on everything.
I am sad to say goodbye to these boys from the Crimson Elite as I have loved every story and each boy more and more, but, I am also excited for whatever she brings us next.
We loved Blue and Darby’s story.I have to say this story started out with a bang and a whopping surprise.The story was heart felt and was about creating life and getting to experience your one true wish in life before your times up and by experiencing that wish that you made come true you are breathing life into another that was cold calculated and lonely.
I loved seeing Darby change and grow through this story.We loved seeing him love with his whole heart and we loved seeing that he had a caring and compassionate side to him because we only saw the brutally honest a hole who was dark and dangerous and only let a select few into his life and circle and the rest of the time acted like a douche.
Favorite character would have to be Blue we loved her from the onset of the story.We loved her vibrant personality and her infectious laughter as she brought life to the story and was a whole lot of fun but, one thing is for sure she is also dealing with heartbreak and regret herself having more in common with Darby then either of them know.
Darby and Blue had some major chemistry and some would say there where fireworks between them which would be true because this couple burned together brightly in and out of bed.
Overall we loved the story from beginning to end.We loved seeing a man who was a workaholic fall in love not once but twice throughout this story.We loved being on this emotional journey with Blue and Darby as the story one minute had you crying the next laughing out loud but, the best part was that you found someone to love you flaws and in spite of them.What Darby considers flaws is what attracts Blue because Blue craves your dark and dangerous and possessive side of Darby and presents a challenge and life will never be dull which is what Blue craves in the first place but, in return she may except your dominance but she will never be tamed ….
“We loved it and its characters!”
Recommended read to all and we are loving this series!
I love a fictional single father but even I didn’t expect to love Darby as much as I did. I feel like I’ve been waiting forever to get Darbys story but it was well worth the wait. His story was completely unexpected, I didn’t expect it to be quite as emotional as it was and I didn’t expect to fall head over heels for Olympia. I loved how she pushes Darby, how she gets into his head and don’t even get me started on the tension between these two.
This is the last book from the Crimson Elite boys and although I’m sad to see this series come to an end, Darbys story definitely ended it on a high note. I can’t wait to see what’s next from T.L. Smith.
Darby wasn’t looking for love. He was busy running his own business till one woman changed his life forever. That woman changed his life forever but left the greatest gift. Olympia comes from a rich family but she wants to create her own life! She starts working for Darby’s company as a bartender. The attraction is definitely there but will either act on it?
Insolent
T.L. Smith
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Absolutely breathtaking!!
I loved Darby’s story !!
There is so much going on .. the heartache, love , sexy ness , drama. I loved every minute of it !!
I may have shed a tear at one point and I know I laughed out loud!!
This series as been fabulous!! It will take you into a world and hold you there. !!
Loved them all !
I have to say that out of the whole series, this one made me cry the most. It was the most gut-wrenching and heart-breaking of them all. That prologue and the first couple of chapters gutted me!
Darby has always been the always-working, grumpy, bossy one of the group. When last we left him, a woman, Cleo, whom he had a one-night stand with claimed to be carrying his child and we were left hanging as to what would happen next.
Olympia is the blue-haired beauty who agreed to sub in for the regular bartender, Johnny at Crimson Elite. From the beginning, she and Darby just CLASH! And I love it. Her mouth is just too saucy! Their encounters are so full of hostility and sexual tension. They are deliciously exciting and at times hilarious. I laughed and then I cried.
I enjoyed this story very much. Darby surprised me with how big his heart really was. He turned out to be a really good father and an excellent protector of the ones he loved. Olympia’s back-story is full of pain and sadness. She is, however, a strong, hard-headed independent woman even though her father and brother are always trying to control her. They didn’t seem to fit but it turns out they were perfectly made for one another. I loved the heck out of this series and will miss it. It’s a definite must-read.
5 OMG THE FEELS STARS!! OMG….The feels in Darby’s story are jumping off the pages. T.L. Smith’s writing is flawless and beautifully crafted in this book….MY FAVORITE IN THE SERIES!! Darby and Olympia are seem so different, but so much alike….They are PERFECT. If you haven’t started this series, it is a must that you do so now.
Darby is the glue that holds the Elite together. He also has a past that has come back to haunt him. An unexpected pregnancy leaves him a single father with a totally changed life. Olympia “Blue” is a bartender at the Elite club and Darby’s employee. The two try to fight their attraction but fail. This was a great read and a definite recommend for the end of the series.
I read Insolent by T.L.Smith with high expectations and she did not disappoint me at all. It was heartbreaking, passionate and beautiful. Just the right balance of edgy and swoony, Insolent has won my heart with the amazing characters, interesting story line and brilliant writing.
Insolent is the fourth book in the Crimson Elite series. It starts with the boss, Darby and his surprise baby. He has been avoiding commitment and connections all his life but his baby son has forced him to re think. And then Olympia enters his club as an employee with her blue hair, sassy attitude and sexy personality. They are attracted to each other at the same time trying to bite each other’s head off. They fight, they resist and they fall. But Olympia has a sad secret and burden from her past? Can Darby give her the safety and cherish her? Or he will break her under his insolence?
I just adore Olympia. This girl is so so real and I respect her a lot. She has suffered the loss and darkness. She still carries the scars. But she is brave and she is fighting for getting her whole self back. Darby is just the kind of man I love to read about. A bit arrogant, a bit ruthless, a bit cocky, a bit of darkness, a bit obnoxious, a whole lot of sexy and actually a good man at core of his heart. He is possessive and dominating. The relationship goes from love-hate to soul deep all consuming overwhelming connection. They have this explosive relationship that demolishes all walls and boundaries to let the light in. It was a soulful and stunning story.
Insolent by T.L.Smith touched my heart all the way. It was an absolute pleasure to read this heartwarming story about two broken and loving souls. A great story in a great series.
Oh, my Insolent is the best of the Crimson Elite and the most heartbreaking of the books. I did see Darby as a single parent because he is the most closed off of the guys and way is guarded given little away. He and Olympia are made to each other once each let the past go with all the hurt. There is so much hurt and heartbreak that I cried for them both, but it was like he was sent an angel to get him through. They did know it but they needed each other. I loved this book.