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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YESSSS! After 3 chapters in, I already added book 2 to my tbr! Thankfully we don’t have to wait that long! Its been a few since I’ve read K’s books and this might be her best yet! I will say that while this story is predictable, the story moved at an intense pace that I really enjoyed the story. Superstar narrators Erin and Jason were perfect! I highly recommend this on audio.
K. Bromberg has done it again with Resist, book one in her new Wicked Ways duet. Vaughn and Ryker’s story is intriguing, compelling and surprising. You’re not going to want to put it down. Definitely a must read!
Oh gosh….where do I start??? Resist is a slow burn romance, but once the fire is ignited between Ryker and Vaughn things really heat up. Their story is an emotional roller coaster that will leave you hanging upside down with that cliffhanger….OMG…that cliffhanger has left me needing to get my hands on the next book ASAP. This can’t be happening….I have to know what is going to happening…I really thought that these two were making so much progress toward a HEA. I have my theories, but of coarse I can’t reveal them in my review. You have to read this book. It will draw you in with Vaughn’s story and the love she has for her niece Lucy…Oh Lucy Loo just ABSOLUTELY melted my heart. She adds so much to this story line that will having you feeling so many emotions and falling in love with her just as much as Vaughn and Ryker if not more. I highly recommend this totally addictive read.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Reading the blurb for Resist already peaked my interest but starting this book kept me turning the pages as the more I got to know Ryker and Vaughn the more I fell deep into the story.
How Vaughn and Rykers journey starts off isn’t one that should make them want each other but it’s one that keeps them interested.
But as Interests go they can leave just as quick!
Do they have what it takes to Resist?
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4.5 Stars for Resist, book 1 in the Wicked Ways Duet. This book was everything I have come to expect from this very talented author but I do have to warn you this is a Duet so be prepared for the ending.
This book captivated me from the first page to the very last line and I loved Ryker Lockhart and Vaughn Sanders and I’m sure you will too. I really don’t want to give to much of this story away because I think you need to read Resist with no preconceived ideas you need to read it first hand to get the most out of this emotional intense read. This author always gives us strong characters and this book is no exception, it’s a book that will leave you wanting more it will leave wanting answers now !! I can’t wait for a Reveal I need to know if Ryker can redeem himself…..
Ugh, why do you do this to me?! These cliffhangers are killing me! I was so into this story. I love Ryker and Vaughn. I loved the banter between them. The buildup was crazy with those two and when it finally happened….WOW! Its killing me because I need to know what happens next!!!
I wrote this review based on an advance reading copy that the publisher sent me.
This one had it all. Scandal and secrets aplenty. There was game playing and secret identities. There was power and threats. There was shame and sacrifice and somewhere there was an innocent little girl that made those around her human and lovable beyond the surface of their hard business edges. That ending makes me want to know what happens next.
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was definitely not disappointed. I will certainly look into reading more books by this author, this book is very well written, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and look forward to reading the second in this series. 4.5 Stars
This is the first book in the the Wicked Ways duet, and the story of Ryker, and Vaughn. Ryker is a divorce attorney, choosing only to represent men. Vaughn has many secrets, and a past she would like to keep hidden. Unable to resist each other, or their feelings, they have a tormented relationship, with each not totally being honest. This book was an amazing read, the characters are well written, and have great chemistry, this book is intense, suspenseful, emotional, passionate, and steamy, a must read.
No words. I was so addicted to this story I couldn’t put it down until I finished in the wee hrs of the morning. And then after that incredible ending? I tossed and turned all night.
RESIST was as intense as I would have never expected. There was a bit of suspense but the intensity I’m referring to was between Vaughn and Ryker. Holy Moly did they have some chemistry! And there were times it was near combustible and I’m not even talking about the steamy bits. Vaughn was strong willed and stubborn and went toe-to-toe with Ryker on many occasions. The push and pull tension between them was fiery and thick. There wasn’t a single moment that I didn’t feel it. It was like a battle of wills throughout the whole story.
Ryker wanted Vaughn something fierce and she battled herself as well as Ryker at every turn. Her attraction to him was undeniable, but how can you be certain of someone’s true intentions or their feelings if your time was paid for?
But Ryker was persistent and wasn’t going to let Vaughn get away without a fight. He was rich and powerful and intimidated everyone around him, but not Vaughn. And when he finally acknowledged his feelings there was no chance he pass up the chance to be with Vaughn, but as the story built into a jaw dropping cliffhanger, Ryker learned he was his own worst enemy at times. No matter his intention, he was so inexperienced with relationships that he mucked it up more times than he got it right.
This story…these characters- were so deep under my skin…I was obsessed!! So filled with needing to know what happens next, I rushed into the advanced copy of REVEAL for the rest of their story – because there was no way I could’ve managed life or think of anything else until I knew how it ended for Vaughn and Ryker. Their story CONSUMED me!!
I need more! NOOOOO! The ending killed me!!! Yeah those were my words when I reached the end of Resist. LIKE WTF JUST HAPPENED? I was on cloud nine and then pop! The bubble burst.
Resist had me wanting these characters find their person. I was hoping and willing for the hero to take the leap. I was elated towards the middle through almost the end. I thought that these two characters were a force to be reckon. And they so were!
This story ripped me apart. I am asking for another chance to understand what we are faced with. One moment it was paradise and the next a tsunami hit. I can’t wrap my head around it and I LOVE THAT! I need a book to consume you and keep you on your toes. Resist is perfect! You will be left with a cliffy, but it will keep you on the edge on your seat. I need book two like yesterday. A MUST READ!
Be prepared for an amazing ride . This book was everything and more than I expected . K. Bromberg has created a whole new world for us with Ryker and Vaughn . Their story is unique, suspenseful, sexy and leaves you on the edge of your seat for more . My goodness I can not wait for the final book in this duet !!!
The writing is just amazing , the story just flows. Both characters are strong . It will grip you and have you turning page after page …
I’m obsessed with K. Bromberg’s latest moody hero. The relationship between these characters is off the charts and threatened to break me—until my heart was masterfully stitched back together again!
“How far would you go to protect the one you love? To the ends of the earth.”
Idk if this was just an “it’s me, not you” type situation or the fact that it’s summer and I am SUPER busy with summer activities and life or it’s just this particular plot, but I struggled connecting with this book and it took me longer than usual to read it. Don’t get me wrong, the writing was captivating WHILE I was reading (I can always say that about Kristy’s writing) and I did enjoy the main characters banter and chemistry, but at times I struggled with the back and forth, push and pull between the two. The resistance! It all got a bit tedious for me, which lead to me taking bigger than usual breaks in between chapters.
With all that being said, I am a big fan of Kristy’s stories, so I have faith that she will end up bringing me a story that I love once it’s all said and done. Because I AM curious to see where this story goes! I want to further read about how Ryker and Vaughn’s internal defenses and walls come crumbling down and they FULLY let each other in. I am hopeful that these two characters get past their constant stubbornness and finally COMMUNICATE with each other sooner rather than later, but man, that cliffy left them in a not so stable place relationship-wise. Also, there was some plot points that I am intrigued to see how they play out in the next book (especially that cliffy at the end).
“I thought how I felt was because you were a challenge, but then I caught you. Then I thought it was because I needed to help fix you, but then you fixed your broken parts yourself. I was wrong…I just needed you.”
That heart that stopped beating? It just sped up.
“You’ve had me. Ryker. For longer than you know.”
“Thank f*ck for that,” he murmurs and leans forward.
An emotionally charged story about secrets and power struggles. A story about doing ANYTHING for the ones you love. A story about finding a connection, finding love, finding someone you need in the most unexpected place and when you are not looking for it. Ryker and Vaughn definitely did that, but now can they make that love and relationship work when Ryker lives in a world that Vaughn is wholeheartedly against.
***Idk how people are missing this, but be warned, this is a DUET (it does say WICKED WAYS BOOK 1 in the title after all). We are left on a cliffy with this book and book 2, REVEAL comes out soon: September 2019.
3 stars
I have been a huge fan of K. Bromberg since Driven and love that whatever genre she writes in, her passion and dedication to her characters is always evident. We see what’s in their hearts and feel the emotional connection between her characters. Vaughn and Ryker was one of these couples. I enjoyed their banter and physical chemistry and the twists and turns of the story!
I enjoyed Resist and the spirited relationship between Vaughn and Ryker. Vaughn had sass and was so determined to stay strong and look in control. Ryker had a similar personality which left me feeling frustrated at times. This story felt like two alphas going head to head who were so worried about looking strong that they failed to see what was in front of their faces the entire time.
All in all this wasn’t my favorite read by this author but I am invested and I can’t wait for book two! 4 stars ~Ratula
I’m a huge fan of Kristy’s work and have been for years now. This story was intense, sexy, unique, angsty, and heartbreaking. I liked that we had two alpha leads pitted against each other. It was nice to see them banter, make power plays, and watch their chemistry build and explode. I also liked that this was told in dual POVs since I always love being inside both h/H’s head.
Vaughn was interesting. I didn’t expect her to be what she was (not revealing it to keep from spoiling anything), yet I was impressed. She was smart, strong, brave, caring, loving, feisty, strong willed, and independent. While at times I felt she resisted a bit too much, I still enjoyed the story.
Ryker is a typical alpha a-hole…at first. He’s bossy, demanding, sexy, determined, compassionate, and I really liked seeing his softer side.
While I have my assumptions about why the story ended as it did, I will state that it ends on a cliffy and I have a love/hate relationship with cliffys. LOL All in all, I can’t wait for the next book, Reveal, to be released to see if my assumptions are correct! Thank you Kristy for this copy. This is my honest review.
Vaughn has good reasons for running an escort agency, and those reasons aren’t what you might think. No, but they are really the best kind of reasons. There’s really only one thing she loves, lives for, and then Ryker swoops into her life and disrupts that life. Despite her sky-high walls that are thicker than Fort Knox, he somehow manages to get past them. The question is, will she escape from whatever it is they have with her heart intact? If I go by the cliffhanger, then I’d say, MOST DEFINITELY NOT!
I absolutely loved Resist!!! and it’s all because of one word – Vaughn. She’s amazing. She’s strong. She’s independent. And she loves Lucy. I can’t wait for Reveal so I can get more of Lucy. But let’s not forget Ryker. I have to admit I didn’t like him much at first. He’s arrogant and cocky and a bit of an asshole. But I could tell feelings were creeping up on him and that he really didn’t know what to do with those feelings. Typical male…and at the end, after that devastating cliffhanger, he was much worse than a BIT of an asshole, he was a full on douchnozzle, twatwaffle, and all the other bad terms you can think of for someone who’d betray Vaughn that way. But…there’s a big but, I have hopes that all is not as it seems and that Ryker has an agenda for what he did that broke Vaughn’s heart. All I know is that I expect some serious ass kissing in Reveal before (if) Vaughn deigns to give him the time of day, or I will be very disappointed.
Resist is full of secrets and head games and a push and pull that will drive you mad! The tension, the chemistry between Vaughn and Ryker is so electric that my Kindle damn near melted from it. Whew! If you are the type of reader that revels in alphaholes being brought to their knees like I am, then I highly recommend you download your own copy of Resist. It’s delicious, absolutely addicting, and I cannot wait for the conclusion! Like I said, I expect some serious groveling and I am pretty sure K. Bromberg won’t let me down.
ARC via Social Butterfly PR.
It’s a duet so have that in mind for the end. This story between Ryker and Vaughn is amazing. It got me reading page after page and didn’t let me go. I am a fan of K Bromberg writing, there is sass in her characters as well as great chemistry. Ryker is a guy with some issues but this time Vaughn is the one trying to overcome hers. I can’t wait for the next book, K Bromberg has done it again, she has kept me on the edge and left me wanting more. Next book can’t come quick enough!
Who doesn’t love a new series of characters and these characters certainly have some undeniable chemistry. They are sexy, fun and angsty while trying to fight the feelings they are having.
Vaughn is the owner of Wicked Ways an escort service. She is running this business secretly on the side, she hopes to make enough money to pay off her debts so she can raise her niece who is in Foster care. She is tough and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. When Ryker Lockhart a very successful divorce attorney contacts the service looking for a particular girl who is unavailable Vaughn must come up with another girl so she does not loose the business.
Ryker being a strong attorney knows what he wants and how he wants it. When he meets Saxony she draws him in right away. Ryker is all business, ruthless and demanding but there is also something about him that is captivating. Ryker is only looking for a night of fun and companionship he does not need the complications beyond that, but he finds himself constantly thinking of Saxony after that night.
Will Ryker continue the chase? What will happen when Vaughn’s secrets are revealed?
What???? That is a pretty big cliffhanger and I need the next installment very damn quickly. I am so excited to see what happens next. Author stalking |I go so I don’t miss it.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
These characters are binge-worthy!
Ryker is captivating. There’s just something about him that I can’t help but be drawn to. He shouldn’t be attractive, but he is. Don’t get me wrong. He’s sexy, confident, and successful. He’s also bold, cocky, and sometimes arrogant. He always gets his way and isn’t always the nicest guy. But there’s something underneath that layer of ‘bad boy’ that keeps you hanging on. I think once those layers are peeled away, we’re going to see the most amazing man shine through.
Vaughn is a complicated woman. She seems like she shouldn’t have a care in the world, but she definitely carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. She’s strong, independent, but not immune to the charms of Ryker, despite desperately wanting to be. And for all the bravado she exudes, she struggles putting the broken pieces of her life back together.
Talk about an addictive story! From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. Both Ryker and Vaughn are clouded in mystery and you know there’s more to them than they want to show. Their push and pull is fantastic to watch, their desire for dominance over the other sometimes comical. And their chemistry is off the charts. But cliffhanger haters beware: this is book one of this duet, and there is still SO much story left to tell. I, for one, can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Another fantastic book by K. Bromberg. This is part one of the Wicked Ways Duet, so as expected there is sort of a cliffhanger. Vaughn is a women who is doing what she has to do to pay down her debt so she can get custody of her niece Lucy. She is not trusting and on her own. She meets Ryker and they have chemistry but he is not a relationship guy, being he is a divorce attorney. This is the story of how he peruses her and they both start letting there guard down, but there are a lot of outside forces against them. I can’t wait for the conclusion in Reveal!