From the New York Times bestselling author of the Driven series comes a powerful romance about reaching great heights through low depths.Who says you have to play by the rules to get what you want?Agreeing to meet Ryker Lockhart is my first mistake. Rich, handsome, and more than intriguing, he thinks blackmail will bend me to his will.But he’s wrong.I may have done a few things that weren’t … wrong.
I may have done a few things that weren’t exactly legal, but I have my own reasons for that. The last thing I’m going to do is let some high-powered divorce attorney come into my life, have my body, and rule my heart. Not to mention ruin everything that I have carefully built in just a short amount of time.
But as much as I try to resist him, and against my better judgment, there is something about him that has me agreeing to his proposal.
I’m putting everything on the line for him. I just hope I won’t lose everything when this is all over.
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She did it again!!!
I went in to this book not reading the blurb. Sometimes I judge the book by the plot and then that clouds my enjoyment of the book and I love this author, so I didn’t want to do that.
Then I started this book and my first thought was “Oh, no! I’m not going to like this book.” As a matter of fact I even put it down for a few hours kind of disappointed in the profession of the heroine.
Thankfully, I returned to this book and was quickly drawn into the story, into these characters in all their flawed and realistic glory. I ended up finishing it in the wee hours of the morning…wanting more Ryker and Vaughn. I will always love the Driven Series but there is just something about these two that I absolutely love.
There were times when I was so wrapped up in there story that I just want to reach in and shake them by the shoulders and say “get out of your own head and look at what is right in front of you!!” There were other times I wanted to slap Ryker and say get over yourself. But I love them. If I didn’t I wouldn’t want to intervene in there story.
This book does end on a cliffhanger so if those aren’t your thing you might want to wait until book 2 is released in September (ahh so far away when I just want my Ryker and Vaughn fix now)!
One more thing: On the surface Ryker and Vaughn are totally different people, but I think deep down they are kindred spirits. I can’t wait for the sequel to find out if I am right.
What an amazing read! Prepare for an emotional roller coaster ride filled with ALL THE FEELS! Ryker is an arrogant antihero you’ll love to hate, then fall in love with when he meets his match. Vaughn is sassy, independent and strong. Their banter and scorching hot chemistry will grab and hold on to you until the end. Holy smokes that ending!!!! I’m begging for more! I can’t wait to read Reveal!
Omg RESIST was infuriatingly delicious. Steamy, sexy and emotional. I have never met a more stubborn couple from Kristy’s. None after Driven I mean. I wanted to throw my kindle to the wall with the mess of emotions inside of me. Kristy makes you engage in the story and go from feeling ache, furious, powerful and burning to crying, swooning and blushing. All at onces.
We have two powerful characters.
Ryker Lockhart is a very successful divorce attorney in New York. He is a cut throat man. A very sexy, sensual and desirable man. A man that knows what he wants and how to get it. He is a real life SHARK. He is not into love, just passion, desires and how to keep been on the top of his game. Or so he thought.
Vaughn Sanders is a well known woman among her crowd. She is strong, resilient, beautiful, intelligent woman. She has some secrets and have struggled so much in her life. This life has make her the woman she is now. A woman that would do anything for her love ones and will never let a man put her down. Her wall are up and ready until she comes across a certain man that will claw and crumble that wall.
The bickering and banter between Ryker and Vaughn was INSANE. They drove me nuts but in a good way. The type that has you on the edge of your sit waiting for what’s next.
Two powerful, controlled and successful people trying to push each other bottoms. At some point I wanted to punch them both in the face for been a pain in my
behind. Then they come and finally surrender to each other. Have this AMAZING connection and made me melt for them. The passion they ignited was incredible. Their love is the forever kind but this two will have many obstacles between them.
After that CLIFF at the end now I’m DYING for book 2. Counting the days for it. If you like passionate and intense reads you definitely will love RESIST.
4.44 Stars
Vaughn and Ryker.
(Vaughn is a girl by the way! )
Vaughn runs an escort service in Manhattan. She only has to do it for as long as it takes to make all the money she needs to pay back her debt. We don’t know yet where she came from, what happened to her, what all that money is for or who/what she’s afraid of – but there’s definitely a lot of story there.
Ryker is a successful divorce attorney and he hires one of Vaughn’s girls. But that girl isn’t able to work that day – so Vaughn’s only solution is to go herself!
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH VAUGHN & RYKER ?
WILL THERE BE CLIFFY?
READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT
But yep – it’s a duet – so there will be a bit of a cliffy!
I LOVED IT!
Well, I didn’t really love-love it in the beginning. I don’t know what it was exactly. Maybe it was my mood when I started reading. Or it was the fact that I don’t want my heroine to be a criminal and my hero to hire said criminal? No idea. But the beginning of the book wasn’t my thing.
But it got better. It’s interesting and funny and sexy to see how Vaughn tries to resist Ryker. It’s adorable to see why Vaughn needs the money, why she needs to be done with that Escort life asap.
I didn’t much love the whole back and forth. That’s just something that I don’t need in my books. We could’ve put those two books into one and it would’ve been a great story. But the way Kristy did it – it’s just too long and too much redundant stuff was put in there to fill two books. PLUS we get the cliffy and have to wait MONTHS! I hate that – I’m suffering from #Booksalzheimers and as a busy bookblogger I don’t have time to re-read the first book when the 2nd one comes out. I should just not read duets or series – or at least not until all books have been released! Grr.
BUT – this story was definitely interesting and sexy and fun and adorable! I really liked reading it. Don’t listen to my stupid bad-reading-mood-ramblings. I sooo need to know how Vaughn & Ryker’s story will end in book #2!
RESIST was a great Escort-Lawyer Romance! Lots of adorable, fun, sexy & serious moments! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Ryker – this one is MINE!!!
P.S. I loved that we met a very famous person for a minute!!!
ARC received for an honest review
Firstly, I love the purple on the cover – it catches my eye every time I see it.
Wow! This story has bit of everything. A lot of sexy, a bit of suspensish, a little tense and a lotta sexual attention.
Ryker and Vaughn’s story (wait, don’t be like me and at first as I was reading think this was a M/M story – our lovely lady is Vaughn!) is one of games, of power plays, and of falling.
I loved the push/pull between our lovelies – it is bite and snark and all kinds of phone calls and hanging up and waiting to see who would cave first.
The thing though was that the steam was not really there for me. Sure, there was attraction by the boatload, but the sizzle factor wasn’t up there. This is probably a me thing though and nothing to do with the book.
Yes, we were cliffhangered, however as soon as I saw it was part 1 I knew that was going to be so it didn’t bother me. The thing that happens at the cliffy I could see happening a mile away, so I was like “guys, come on now you’re better than this” – though I am looking forward to seeing how it all plays out in the second book.
4.5 Star review of Resist (Wicked Ways #1) by K Bromberg
Whenever I see the name Kristy Bromberg I know I am in for a great read and Resist was no exception. However firstly be prepared this is a duet so you need to know that going in and be prepared.
From the first to the last chapter, I was riveted to the story that Ms. Bromberg wove. I loved the characters of Ryker Lockhart and Vaughn Sanders. Vaughn will do what ever she has to to look after her family and pay off her debits, she is feisty and I really liked her; Ryker at the end of the story I did not like.
This is an emotional and intense story that ends in one heck of a cliff hanger. As I have come to expect from her books, this author has delivered strong characters written with depth and an ending that will leave you wanting all the answers now.
Cannot wait for the second book Reveal. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.
Good luck trying to Resist the relationship blossoming between Ryker and Vaughn!!
From the first pages, I was sucked into their world—one that’s not mainstream. One that pits two strong minded, dominant personalities against each other. And get ready for the fireworks that fire off when Ryker and Vaughn get together.
Their romance and relationship is rife with challenges, intrigue, and innuendos. And dead sexy too. I loved their banter, their snark, their inability to stay away from each other. Their fierce protective natures. And their passion.
Resist does end on a cliffhanger. But I’m hanging on with both hands because I cannot wait to see what happens next in Reveal. ~ 4.5 stars
*Thump*, *thump* goes my heart. Swoon!
Resist by K. Bromberg just did it for me. It reeled me in with every word and chapter I read. I became intrigued by the story line and its characters. It is so much more than I was expecting.
It is SOOOO good! The put down everything you’re doing and read until the end kind of good. It touches you on a real and deep emotional level. It brought out all of the feels. It is exquisitely written and so full of emotion and angst but low-key on the drama.
I don’t have the words to adequately express how amazing this book is. Ryker and Vaughn’s story gripped me and pulled me in. I was rooting for them from the very beginning.
There was a twist that I didn’t see coming and it is a total one-eighty from where I thought this book was headed.
I must give a warning however. This book has one hell of a cliff hanger. I’m really just holding on by the tips of my fingers on this one. I need the next book ASAP.
Ryker is a powerful divorce attorney and Vaughn is a madam running a brothel. They both have walls that must be broken down but, most of all, they both have secrets they are unwilling to share.
When Ryker backs Vaughn into a corner and makes an offer she can’t refuse, they are set on a path none of them knew they were looking for or ready for.
Is it possible for Ryker to break down Vee’s walls? To share her secrets? Will Vaughn ever trust Ryker enough to share her all with him? If so, what will be the cost?
Holy mother of all things irRESISTible! This book was an emotional roller-coaster galore and I assure you: you don’t want to RESIST it.
I simply couldn’t put it down. Swallowed it in one sitting. So captivating, intense and angsty, but at the same time very emotional and heartfelt. The writing was impeccable as I’m used to expecting from Kristy Bromberg and it gave me ALL THE FEELS I’m looking for in a book. Romance, steam, passion, fights, drama, witty exchanges are only a few of the ingredients in this explosive, emotional concoction. Add to that an irRESISTible hero and you’ve got the full package. Pun intended!
Ryker Lockhart was exactly the bad boy type of guy I usually fall for. As a high-powered divorce attorney, the man was used to getting his way. He exuded confidence and strength and he sure knew what he wanted. He was also a bit aloof and brooding which made his character even more intriguing.
He was that grad A jerk with a big heart that you simply couldn’t RESIST. He screamed trouble but he had his soft side that peaked under and was swoon-worthy.
Vaughn Sanders was his match made in heaven. Sassy, defiant, independent and ambitious. Typical Bromberg heroine.
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting her backstory. It threw me for a loop, but then again she was such a complex character, with so many layers to be revealed. Her past was really emotional and poignant. A tangled web of events that she was really trying to work through and she was doing the best she could, so I admired her for that. She was a strong, confident woman on the outside and a very vulnerable one on the inside, which made her all the more realistic.
Their power fights were very sexy and witty. Both trying to get the upper hand, both wanting to pull the reigns and be ahead of the game. I wanted to strangle them at some places for their stubbornness and pigheadedness. But it was kind of fun to watch them try to one-up each other.
The attraction and chemistry between them were combustible, although they were trying to RESIST it every step of the way. But the RESISTance was futile. And when they finally succumbed to their passion, everything exploded.
I loved the hot steamy parts, the gut-wrenching ones, even the slower very sweet and romantic parts. But I have to say, most of all I enjoyed this whole push and pull thing going on between them. They drove me completely insane at some places. There were some moments I wanted to slap them and shake them hard for not seeing the good thing right in front of them, but this is one of Kristy’s strengths – to write intense, heartstopping, nailbiting scenes. She definitely delivered the gamut of emotions with this book.
And holy hell! The ending was the cherry on the cake. Buckle up and hold on to your Kindle tightly, cause you may wanna throw it against the wall. I kid you not. I wasn’t expecting this turn of events, but now I can’t wait for the next book to see how they are going to settle this whole mess they got themselves in and what would be REVEALed.
Emotional, intense, steamy, angsty, and with lots of twists and turns along the way, this book was one of the best I‘ve read by Kristy and a top one for 2019.
Holy moly that was good! Vaughn is AH=MAZING. She is getting sh!t done the fastest way she can, while keeping her worlds separate. Then, BOOM, Ryker walks into her life and nothing stays where it’s supposed to. Ryker was a real dick, but Vaughn and Lucy wiggled their way into his system and he loosened up. That cliffy tho????? I can’t believe I have to wait!!!
SENSATIONAL!
K Bromberg’s writing passion is clearly shown with book 1 Resist in the Wicked Ways Duet.
Everything you want in a good book- Emotion, drama, suspense and sizzling hot passion. Not gonna lie but you will be on the edge of your seat at the end of this book and having a totally WTF moment.
Vaughn Sanders isn’t what you expect. Leading a double life so to speak, she has one goal in life and nothing will deter her from achieving that goal. As strong and independent as she is though she finds out really quick that she has one weakness…..
Ryker Lockhart is a very successful Divorce Attorney with a cut throat reputation. Swagger, sex appeal and ridiculously hot, he is a man who always gets what he wants until he doesn’t.
Vaughn and Ryker are polar opposites in day to day life but their attraction and chemistry will melt the words off the pages you are reading. We even get a little surprise cameo from one of our favourites 😉
Reveal is next and I can’t wait to see what is Revealed.
I honestly feel this is Kristy’s best book. The writing is exceptional, the story is riveting filled with angst and power play and the characters are complex. The story is messy and convoluted but that only endears you more to the emotional place that Vaughn is in and the fact that she will do almost anything for the one she loves the most. Ryker is used to getting everything he wants, in the courtroom and in the bedroom. But when he discovers Vaughn something shifts and the callous man becomes the safe place for Vaughn to land. Neither one anticipated the other, so it’s as their relationship slowly finds security that chaos bellows all around them. It’s almost like a traffic accident that you can’t help but look at as you pass or the impending doom that settles in your gut but I can assure you that nothing will quite prepare you for the “mind blown” cliff hanger ending. I actually felt more intrigued by what happened and am just so excited to get Book #2 Reveal. An absolute 1 click must have!
K. Bromberg has done it again! Resist is a rollercoaster of a story. It starts off slowly building as the relationship between Vaughn and Ryker finds its footing, then it hits the peak as they finally work out all of their differences but the greatest surprise is in the biggest fall of their relationship that will keep you breathlessly waiting to see if they can make the climb back to the top. And boy, it has already been a hell of an emotional ride!!!
My heart broke for Vaughn and the past she had to endure and her present struggles as she simply wants to honor her sister and take care of her niece. She doesn’t trust easily or share her secrets but Ryker has worked his way into her life, given her a reason to trust again and gave her a safe place until that safety is shattered.
I wasn’t a big fan of Rykers at the beginning, but as he seemed to show his vulnerability and caring side I started to like him. They seemed to be a good match for each other. She challenged him, he didn’t let her run. But is he still as ruthless and did he play her the whole time? You will have to wait because this book is part one of a duet and ends in one heck of a cliffhanger!
This book! This right here is why I love this author’s writing! Two determined, strong-willed characters that are both fighting their personal demons and protecting their secrets while trying to avoid a relationship with each other — I loved Ryker instantly — he’s everything I love in a male lead–sexy, elegant, smart & swoony. And it goes without saying that confident & strong Vaughn is the perfect match to his flame! Be aware that this is not a standalone read–it does end on a doozy of a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to see what happens in the finale. Excellent 10+ star read from and tried-and-true author that nails it in this genre. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.
This story is….well…hmmmm…I don’t know what to say…except it is EVERYTHING I love about K. Bromberg. There is a reason for everything Vaughn does in her life…..and while most would think they know, they are dead wrong. Is it all necessarily moral? Legal? Sane? Probably not, but she is doing everything she can to protect the most important people in her life. And nothing, I mean nothing will derail her goals because the end objective is too important, too vital, too all encompassing to let anything slide. She never planned on Ryker and try as she might to resist him, he quickly has the power to throw her entire life into a tailspin. Does she have the strength to push forward? Does he have an endgame of his own? I was completely sucked into the story and then left panting at the end because yeah…cliffhanger…but it was soooo worth reading…I need more Wicked Ways…Toute Suite!!
I don’t even know where to begin.. K. Bromberg certainly knows how to draw a reader in with her masterful way with words, Resist is no exception. From page one I was hooked.
Resist is book 1 in the Wicked ways series/duet, and what a fantastic way to start. In this, we have to main characters, Vaughn and Ryker. Both characters are unique in their own ways. This author knows how to write characters you can’t help but invest your time and I am neck deep invested with these two.
Vaughn has been through hell in her life. My heart honestly broke for this woman, and I am not about to dive into her past but it has left her a tough, strong-willed, guarded and stubborn woman that tries to make the most of life and the situations she been in, a woman that will do anything for the people just loves in her life. Which consist of two people… That’s until Ryker came into the picture.
Ryker is EVERYTHING!! He’s an asshole, he’s dominant, he’s hot as hell, a man who doesn’t do relationships. He works as a high profile divorce attorney… That only represents men.. I mean that in itself can tell you how much of a dick he is. He is the type of man that when he wants something, he will get it and will go to great lengths to do so. But I couldn’t help but fall for this man. He’s everything I look for in a hero. I am a sucker for alpha-holes!
These two together have so much chemistry, they are intense, they are addictive, but they are both as stubborn as each other. Ryker is used to getting what he wants but so is Vaugh and she isn’t the type of woman to bow down to anyone, especially a man like Ryker! Both have dominant personalities which make for a very very interesting combo. They can’t seem to keep away from each other. The banter and overall relationship with these two are fun and entertaining, yet it still holds so much intensity. I seriously could not get enough.
And as much as I want to go into detail with this. I simply can’t.. All I can say is be prepared to cry, to laugh, to scream and to curse people out. This book is full of emotion and will have you need more… AND I DO? Because that damn ending has kicked me right in the gut!
I knew going into this that there was a big possibility that there would be a cliffhanger and I was right. I have a love and hate relationship with cliffhangers and this one was played out perfectly, I know some aren’t keen on them but honestly, this book is so worth it and I have no doubt in my mind that book two will be just as amazing as this one is.
Bravo, Ms. Bromberg, yet again you got and blown my mind with your words, and throw me into a story that I fell in love with the deeper I got into the plot.
5 Stars
My first thought after finishing this book is that I need book 2 ASAP! Holy mother of all endings! That can’t be what really happened. I know there has got to be more to what us as readers are led to believe but I need to learn the truth now. And I need to learn how Vaughn is going to escape unscathed.
Man, I felt like Vaughn was walking on the very edge of a cliff the whole time. All it would take was for someone to learn her secrets and just tap her right off the cliff. She has so much riding on her secret life that it makes you wonder if it was worth it. I kept waiting for the bomb to drop.
Ryker is tough. He’s kind of a jerk but you can see beyond that to what he and Vaughn can be if he doesn’t ruin everything. I’m the sucker over here wanting these two tough-as-nails characters to soften each other up and live happily ever after but I know they are going to take a beating first. Frankly, I’m loving every bit of it. I can’t wait to read the second installment.
Vaughn has worked hard to create a business that caters to high end clientele. She needs the money in order to take care of Lucy. She rarely meets the clients directly and never without her “business look”. When circumstances demand she meet Ryker Lockhart, Saxony is the person she becomes. Vaughn knows that Ryker is playing with her can she survive the game unscathed?
OMG what an amazing read! Author K Bromberg created a story that sucks you in and won’t let you put the book down. I loved that we see little bits of Ryker’s softer side when he lets us see the real man he is. I have to admire Vaughn for being so dedicated to Lucy that she will do anything in her power to make a better life for her. And cute little Lucy will steal your heart. Resist leaves us on a cliffhanger so I am very impatiently waiting for the release of Reveal!
You ever want to just throat punch your favorite author for destroying your world with the power of their words?! No? Go read this and you’ll be feeling my pain. I have never yelled the word Noooooo so aggressively as I did when I came to the end of Ryker and Vaughn’s story. I love and slightly hate you for this Kristy.
Their tale is by far Top Five of my favorite reads for the year!
I can’t get over the passion, intrigue and rawness.
Absolutely love Vaughn who is surviving in a male driven society and being so headstrong and determined despite all her baggage. She’s sass and wit wrapped in a beautiful, loving package.
Then there’s Ryker, the take no prisoners, overtly confident model for an alpha male. He’s all smooth talk and self assurance. Together they set the pages ablaze. When they fight, it’s hard and rough, but when they love…it’s all passion and desire.
I can’t say a bad thing about this book other than September is too far away. Amazingly well written with how you really see the characters develop and shine in the own rights throughout this book.
Can’t wait for the conclusion!
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
When I saw this book come across my computer screen up for review in the group, I automatically requested it because of the author. I have loved each and every book I have read she has written. I didn’t really know what this book was about because I didn’t even read the synopsis beforehand.
Vaughn is trying to do the right thing in her life and pay off her sister’s medical bills. To do that she starts Wicked Ways, an escort service for the rich and powerful. And at night she works at an elite club. When a new client wants one of her girls to be at his beck & call, she knows which girl would be perfect. But when Lola has a rough time with a client, she can’t meet the new client and Vaughn goes instead. Knowing all along that it is a big mistake.
Ryker needs a woman to be at the ready when he needs her and Wicked Ways escort service was recommended to him. When he calls the madam and she tries to refund his money because the girl isn’t going to be available, Ryker wants to meet the woman on the phone. He likes the way she sounds and the way she tries to control the situation. And he wonders how she would be in his bed.
While Vaughn and Ryker clash most of the time, they also sizzle the pages even more. I wanted to thump them both on the head at times because they were so frustrating to me. She wanted to control all aspects of her life and he wanted her to let go and then he wanted to be in control all the time.
While I loved the story and the idea of Ryker and Vaughn, the pain from the past was hard to read but it was part of the story and made sense after learning what they went through. And the ending and cliffhanger had me throwing my hands up and screaming NO! YOU CAN NOT END THERE!
So I can not wait for book two to see what happens between these two and find out if they get a HEA.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**