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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Talk about a book hangover! Wow!!!! I loved every minute of this book! It wrung so many emotions out of me. It had me from the beginning and didn’t let me go, not even in the end. The end had my mouth gaping open. I literally had to go back and read it twice to make sure that I read it correctly. I screamed NOOOOO! It can’t be the end!!!
Ryker is a sexy alpha male. He is a ruthless divorce lawyer. He doesn’t do relationships and only represents men. No woman has held his interest long enough until Saxony, aka Vaughn, aka Vee. Vaughn’s life is complicated and has never been easy. She doesn’t do relationships. She has a purpose. She has a niece who needs her and that is the only person she needs and loves…until Ryker. Ryker may just be the one to change her mind if she can let him in.
K. Bromberg did a fantastic job writing this book. It has all of the feels. There are so many layers. There is drama, intrigue, mystery, super steamy times, and funny times too. I am so addicted and can’t wait until the next book comes out. I HIGHLY recommend reading this book.
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
I slowly fell in love with Resist. It wasn’t there at first, I had a hard time rooting for Vaughn, with all the ways she pushes people away. Ryker (love that name) was totally a man who would only change for the right woman. In the beginning, I could not see at all why he wouldn’t give up on her. Sorry, she was throwing all the NO signs everywhere.
BUT, the story grew, new elements revealed, softer sides exposed. I could see it. They got my attention. Not to mention, there are other players and a slight feeling of apprehension and almost suspense. Then there’s the ending that makes you want to scream at all of them, and totally hooks you. There’s no way by the end of this book you can RESIST reading book two to see how it all goes down.
Be prepared to get your mind blown away by K.Bromberg in Resist. This strikingly brilliant story is definitely my favourite after her iconic Driven Series. She has pushed the boundaries and went beyond the limits in this story. The story has angst and intensity in spades. The emotions are overwhelming and heartbreaking. She has woven a web of mystery, thriller, heartache, reality and seductive sensuality. This story with an edge of darkness is totally different from any K.Bromberg story you have ever read.
Vaughn is now my all time favourite heroine by K.Bromberg and that speaks volumes about this story. Because the strong yet broken and vulnerable heroine IS her speciality. But Vaughn is on another level on whole. She wears many masks. She is a survivor, a fighter, an angel and a seductress. She wears her scars proudly. Her resilience and struggle made me respect her a lot. She has such a traumatic past and disturbing present but she is working incessantly to make the future better for herself and her loved ones. Ryker Lockhart can be her prince charming or dark knight. This gorgeous, arrogant, controlling and dominating man wants her in many ways. He is intrigued by her. He can be stubborn and infuriating and intoxicating. I was positively melting with his uber bossy sex appeal.
The best part of the story is the nuclear hot, soul deep and all consuming chemistry between Ryker and Vaughn. The slow burn was oh so delicious. They are in a battlefield of emotions where they both constantly try to control the attraction and true feelings. The push and pull was so enticing and captivating. They both have own share of vulnerabilities and insecurities. And they have also found soulmates in each other. The story has sharp twists and turns those kept me glued to the pages. And the cliffhanger was simply cruel because I need answers right now! There are so many puzzle pieces. The abusive past. The drug addict. The scorned politician. Ryker and Vaughn is playing Russian roulette with their lives with impossibly high and dangerous stakes.
K. Bromberg has outdone herself in Resist. The spectacular and brilliant storytelling was absolutely out of the world. My heart and soul was completely captivated by the extraordinary writing, alluring story line, enthralling emotions and fascinating characters. A must read story of 2019.
Received ARC for Honest Review
What a phenomenal read!! I am blown away by this book! It is so well written,intense, character and plot driven and oh so very readable. Both main characters, Vaughn and Ryker, are richly drawn and intriguing. Their life mingling is complex and challenging, bringing emotional responses that neither saw coming. With jeopardy just waiting round the corner, knife at the ready, Vaughn has so much to loose and every protective feeling you have will be drawn to her.
So much happens in this book! It is engrossing and I just could not put it down. My heart was in my mouth by the end and I absolutely cannot wait to read more. But no spoilers from me, I just urge you to one click immediately!! Fantastic!
Resist by K Bromberg was utterly unexpected! I went into this one blind-I hadn’t read the synopsis or anything when I snagged the book because its K Bromberg! Vaughn is a strange type of heroine. In one instance she is an alpha female who kneels to no one and rules an empire with an iron fist. Then, in the next, she is a grieving sister who is trying to cut the read tape keeping her from her niece. As a heroine, I found her wholly fascinating.
Ryker is a study in contradictions as well. He is an ice cold attorney who never loses and yet he is a man who, despite his stunning good looks, hires an escort. He is the prime example of an alpha-hole. Rude, demeaning, and demanding, he isn’t afraid to cross lines to get what he wants. I can’t say I LOVED either of these characters the way I fall in love with some book leads. However, my feelings for them where what made this book so unique and unforgettable in my mind. I struggled with their choices and decisions, even knowing the why behind them. Lucy is the star though and I loved the glimpses of Ryker and her.
Resist by K Bromberg hooked me instantly when I wasn’t expecting it and I simply couldn’t stop reading. I had to know what would become of Vaughn and Ryker and all those around them. There is no shortage of villainous characters and slimy behavior that will make you feel uncomfortable-but in the best possible way. Also, a delightful cameo by Colton Donovan had me squealing with delight. If dynamic characters are what you seek in your steamy romance reads, Resist will entrance you because Ryker and Vaughn have so many layers and such depth to them.
I am officially sucked on between these dynamic duo. The relationship were complicated and both characters were stubborn dominants!
Vaughn and Ryker were so good for each other. Kristi had fascinated me since the Driven series and yes, she did it again. Resist was a compelling story through many layer of backgrounds. It had kept me satisfy with the heavy subjects from the past.
The whole experience were sizzling and I cant stop smiling. A Wickedly good story..I love it and cant wait for the next chapter.
Resist has all the emotion and angst you expect from a K. Bromberg novel. Vaughn and Ryker turn up the sexual tension and drama to create an outstanding contemporary read.
The story development in Resist is well-paced and the character development thorough. Initially, I was worried that I wouldn’t connect with the lead Vaughn. Her chosen profession had me questioning the kind of person she was. The saying “Never judge a book by its cover” is apt advice to be applied to Resist’s leading lady. Vaughn has a lot going on in her life and she is trying hard to keep her different lives separate. An unwanted attraction to the self confessed cold-hearted Ryker, brings up issues from her past. Ryker slowly develops into a warmer man, but he never loses his dominant edge, no matter how hard Vaughn fights him.
I really loved how this story kept me engrossed and the tension and the questions that are answered as the book progresses makes for an interesting read. Then, just as I felt the story was winding down to the end, I was hit with an unexpected climactic development! Vaughn and Ryker’s saga will be continued in a second book and I do hope our couple come through it unscathed.
Wow, I was helpless to Resist this emotional, heart-pounding, and sexy story! I was totally seduced by the the sexual tension between Vaughn and Ryker and the exchange of power they both fought to control. Their relationship started out unconventional, but their attraction was magnetic and their chemistry so explosive they couldn’t stay away from each other. Vaughn has secrets she can’t reveal as she fights to support and protect those she loves. Ryker is a powerful divorce attorney who always sides with men. But the more he unexpectedly falls for Vaughn, the more he wants to be a better man. I loved Vaughn so much for her strength, courage, and devotion. She was forced to be independent from a young age, so when Ryker came along, she was unprepared for his attention and words of adoration. In their world of money, power, and sex, they must do what it takes to protect their vulnerabilities. When they both start breaking all their rules, they find they may have trusted in the wrong people. This gripping tale was so beautifully written, slowly revealing some secrets, but adding more intrigue as well. I was so enthralled from beginning to end, totally invested in Vaughn, and Ryker and can’t wait to find out what happens next in bk #2 of the Wicked Ways series, Reveal!
Going into a K Bromberg book, you know you will read a romance with depth. Bromberg never shies away from a social, emotional, or psychological disorder or tragedy. Yet even with loins properly girded, I wasn’t fully prepared for the emotional brutality of Vaughn’s personal story.
To say that she comes into her relationship with Ryker with a heartbreaking backstory is to somewhat understate what she is struggling to survive. Vaughn immediately grabs you, and you are immediately riveted.
In Ryker, she finds a man who does not believe in marriage, and he’s even a bit iffy on love. He thinks he may have felt it, but love and marriage to him inevitably end, and they inevitably end painfully.
The title gives you a huge clue as to how the romance between Ryker and Vaughn proceeds. They try to resist each other. They try to guard themselves and shield themselves. Each recognizes something in the other, however, that makes them increasingly difficult to resist.
If you are one of those “I hate cliffhanger” people, this is not the book for you because K Bromberg ends with a cliffhanger that slaps you in your solar plexus. I’m pretty sure I shouted, “OH, HELL, NO” as I read the final words. I need the sequel. I NEED IT NOW.
Fortunately, I can comfort myself by re-reading the sexy times in Resist. Dear readers, they are deliciously hot. Ryker is the sort of Hot Hero who makes a book an obsession. And I am completely obsessed with Resist.
I typically stay away from duets until both books are out because cliffhangers drive me crazy! But this sounded good and I’m a fan of the author so I picked it up. And I got so much more than I was expecting! It’s sexy, emotional, intense and even fun at times. I have so many questions, hopes and theories that will keep me thinking about this book for a long time to come. The wait for the conclusion is going hurt!
I just finished Resist, and I don’t know whether to start throwing things or crying. Lordy that book… It was angsty, romantic, and some of it was down right despicable. I fell in love with Vaughn and Ryker. Not at first though, they both had things standing in the way of truly being able to fall for them. He is a divorce attorney that only represents men. Truthfully, he had a lot of things going on that made me not like him. Vaughn was hiding from everyone but Lucy. The more I read of her thoughts and actions, I just wanted to hug her. They both had a lot of things that needed to change, and trust does not come easy to either one.
I am in awe of this writer’s talent because I don’t know how she does it. When I reached the last 2 chapters I thought we might be able to stand waiting a little while for the 2nd book, but I was WRONG! So, I guess I’ll spend the rest of today with my book hangover, and pray that tomorrow finds me ok about waiting. I’ll be honest though… right now I really want to beg for the next one. Oh, and y’all, Lucy will make all of us want her… she is written beautifully. She is a character that came alive, and you really want to be the one on the receiving end of those hugs! So, now comes the wait!
I must like the torture of cliffhangers recently… I went into this book knowing it was a duet, so I shouldn’t have been surprised there was a cliffhanger, but I’m never fully prepared for it! I NEED book 2. Need. I’m dying to see what happens next between Vaughan and Ryker. I seriously have no idea what is going happen and I think that’s what is making me want book 2 even more! There are a few moving pieces with this cliffhanger that I know book 2 is going to be amazing.
Vaughan is a strong female character, which I loved. Ryker had so many moments where I was like WHY!? But, then this sweet side comes out and you’re in awe of him. Then you’re back to WHAT!?
I seriously can’t wait to see where this story goes. Seriously can’t wait. I NEED to KNOW what happens.
Secrets are a plenty when Vaughn leads a life filled with different personas. She is the loving sister, the bombshell waitress and also the ring leader in a high-end escort service. But when those lines get blurred and Ryker goes from client to so much more will she be able to keep things straight? Or will everything come crashing down around her and destroy all of her hopes and dreams? Once again K.. Bromberg creates characters and storylines that the readers cannot help but fall in love. There is never a point where a chapter ends that I could walk away from the book. Emotions run high and the ending came too quick – K. Bromberg – I need the next one in the series NOW!!
A very interesting story to say the least.
It’s intense, raw and gives you all the feelings that you’re looking for in a love story that maybe shouldn’t have to happen but the chemistry, the attraction and love has other ways to get what it wants.
Put together two of the most stubborn and strong people and see if they can resist a second without igniting at least a small spark for the great fire.
Heartbreaking situations makes for a change of mind and situations in a very short time and that’s how our heroine builds her business.
A man used to have and get whatever he wants when he wants, it’s more and more interested in that one particular person that won’t play his game.
A lot of twists and turns, good writing and great characters. Yes , a cliffhanger for a big story but let’s see what the next book brings out of these two lovers.
Wow! That was intense! Vaughn “Vee” Sanders is the madam of a classy escort service…well a “companionship service” if you ask her, named Wicked Ways. When she has a issue with a high coverage client she ends up having to fill in for one of her girls. That’s where she meets the devious and ruthless Ryker Lockhart, a high powered divorce attorney, that will change her life forever. The chemistry between these two will have your e- readers on sizzle! They both have secrets that could change everything. Will they be able to overcome them or will they realize building anything on lies never really works? This does end in a major cliffhanger so be ready!! Oh and I loved the cameo from one of our favorite race car drivers! 😉 I can’t say too much as I don’t want to give away the plot but this definitely kept my interest and cannot wait for book two. Told in dual POV
I suspected this was going to be an emotional journey but I didn’t have a clue it was going to take me on such a ride that my heart would be cracked open, healed a bit, and then cracked open again even more viciously leaving me in a puddle of pain and despair.
Vaughn runs an escort service that caters to wealthy men who need a bit of arm candy and a little something more. While she doesn’t hesitate to step in when one of girls needs her, she doesn’t personally “date” clients. That is, until everything goes belly up and she’s left scrambling to keep an important new client, one who can escalate her relatively new business. Even so, she should stay behind the scenes, except this particular client challenges her, causing her hackles to rise until she finds herself setting up the date as an alternate persona.
Ryker is a cold, hard, a hole of a lawyer. He’s deserving of his reputation and utilizes it. But after a relationship left him fed up with the lies that women tell, he decides a permanent escort is the way to go. But when the woman he’s chosen is unable to attend their date, he finds himself in a telephone confrontation with the owner. She has a take no prisoner attitude and refuses to meet his challenge, leaving him to meet a replacement for the evening. And then things get interesting.
“ ‘Ryker.’ It’s just my name. Not Mr. Lockhart. Just Ryker. The name I’ve wanted her to call me, and yet when she does, there’s a vulnerability to it that does sh-t to my insides. It makes a man whose heart is cold and dead flicker to life. “
Both Vaughn and Ryker intrigued me. Vaughn, living many lives at once, suddenly finds them all colliding even as her murky past raises its head to taunt her with memories long forgotten. She’s an emotional mess and with each revelation into her character my heart cracked a little more. Despite her tough exterior, inside she is broken, scared, vulnerable, and hopeless. But she refuses to give up. Vaughn is definitely the center point of the story as she battles her past, her present, and is reluctant to look towards the future.
“ This was momentous.
This was something I didn’t expect, but now…now the one thing I would have thought could never happen – my two worlds melding – just did, and the earth didn’t stop spinning. It didn’t even stutter unless you count the way my heart did watching the ruthless lawyer become a gentle giant with the one person I love more than anyone or anything.
This was momentous. “
Ryker (love the name!) had his own issues, but they weren’t anything in comparison to Vaughn’s. He’s actually that hero who just doesn’t recognize what it is he’s feeling and so he tends to act out, inflicting pain when that really wasn’t his intention. At times I wanted to smack him upside the head and yet there were times where I just wanted to sit him down for a good talking to. He was kind of clueless, but very real and relatable. And his interactions with a young Down syndrome girl is absolutely swoony. As for those jealous/possessive tendencies I love in a hero – there were just enough moments for him to shine in that regard.
“ ’I don’t like him.’
She laughs and rolls her eyes. ‘You’re jealous?’ she asks as if I’m crazy.
Not jealous. Just making sure he knows what’s mine. “
Together, this couple were alternately gasoline and matches or vinegar and oil. Every scene is laced with heavy emotion and so much angst that there were times I had to set this story aside so I could give my poor heart a rest from the workout they were giving it. But I couldn’t stay away for long as Vaughn’s pain and Ryker’s need kept pulling me back into the story. While this is a lengthy book, every beautifully written word is necessary to the story.
I knew this was going to be a cliffhanger but holy Hades, Ms. Bromberg gutted me with this ending! I am in serious, DESPERATE, need for the next book and I’m seriously not sure how I can read anything else until I get it. This story is going to leave you stewing, biting your nails, bouncing your leg and cursing the author until we get book 2!
This book is sooooooo good! Blackmail, secrets, mistrust, power play. It has a lot of great stuff! Ryker is arrogant and hostile on the outside but caring on the inside. The discovery of his caring side is very surprising when Vee gets to know him better. And even when Vee is in a tough spot having to rub shoulders with questionable characters, she has the biggest honest heart of all. They both have in common a double life. Having to wear a mask for the sake of others and status. Sometimes to the point of hurting the other. And hurt they do. Can’t wait to see what comes next and how they fix things.
4.5 ‘The unexpected’ Stars!
ARC provided by the author via Netgalley.
I am always in the mood for whatever K. Bromberg writes. The woman and her stories just do it BIG TIME for me and now I can confirm Resist was no exception to that. This definitely has Kristy’s style all over it but again she managed to give us another unique love story and outstanding main characters. And let me tell you, Ms. Bromberg I hope you work hard on giving us Reveal soon because I simply can’t after that freaking cliffhanger: I need the second book yesterday!!
Resist is Kristy’s upcoming release and it’s the first installment in her Wicked Ways series / duet. It tells the story between Ryker Lockhart and Vaughn Sanders, two people from very different worlds that crash when they lay eyes on each other. Their start is rocky and difficult, with obstacles along the way but still with a whole lot of chemistry and feelings. Both are not decided to fall in love, they want to focus on their very important aims but, of course, love will be stronger than that.
“A real boss knows she has to get her hands dirty when need be… and I’m all for dirty, Vee.”
What a fresh theme on this story! This is not the typical billionaire falling in love with a woman who apparently does not belong in his world, it is so much more. Vaughn is a strong woman, ready for anything and decided to do whatever necessary to get her life back. Ryker is reserved (especially when it comes to relationships) and focused on being the best divorce attorney but he gets in Vee’s way when he becomes a client of her business and it becomes extremely difficult not to mix business with pleasure.
This man in particular knows too much about me. He sees me too well. He makes me feel when I don’t feel.
There’s so many layers to these two characters and I loved slowly pealing them and seeing them vulnerable. Their chemistry is beautiful, explosive and unstoppable and you’ll love to see read this couple’s journey to love. It’s not easy but it never is! But trust me, it’s so worth it. Ryker and Vaughn together are just to die for and I can’t wait to read more. Again, Kristy give us Reveal soon because I am dying, woman!
Sometimes it’s the ones you wait forever for who mean the most.
Therefore, I am rating Resist with 4.5 STARS because I simply adored this couple and their fascinating love story. I was not ready for that ending though and I cannot wait to read the next book to see what happens next between Ryker and Vaughn. I am sure it will be emotional but oh-so-amazing because K. Bromberg is one heck of a talented author. Guys, be sure to check this book when it releases in two weeks!
Unputdownable!!! Lana~White Hot Reads
Ryker and Vaughn are everything. Vaughn living a double life and Ryker trying to insert himself into her life. I love when a heroine can hold her own. You see Vaughn trying hard not to like Ryker but his take no for an answer finally wears on Vaughn. Right when you think all is going well for these two, Kristy throws in a huge curve ball and leaves you with a WTF moment. I can’t wait for Reveal to see how this plays out.
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Title: Resist
Author: K bromberg
Series: Yes
Release: July 30th
Cliffhanger: Yes
HEA: No
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I can’t believe i actually forgot how much i loved K Bromberg’s writing, its been a good while since i last read one of her books!
Vaughn and Ryker was pretty explosive. Both hot headed and short tempered. I have to admit Vaughn’s name keeps throwing me off since I’ve never read a female with that name but it was a nice change. She was head strong and knew exactly how everything is meant to pan out but with things getting thrown in the works and distractions hows a girl to cope?
Ryker, damn he was a bit of a a’hole but i still loved him anyway. He had the whole alpha thing going for him and he knows what he wants.
I’m absolutely dying for the next one and this one isn’t even out yet.
Send cake.