From New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg comes the raw, sexy, and jaw-dropping finale to the Wicked Ways series.I play to win, and I won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of what I want.The first time I met Vaughn Sanders, I knew I wanted her. Confident, intelligent, and downright sexy. I thought I knew how to play her game. I was ready and willing for the challenge. Little did I … willing for the challenge. Little did I know she was full of secrets and surprises.
But so am I.
Charming a woman into my bed has never been my problem. It’s the relationship part that is. They want it. I don’t. But can you blame me? Broken marriages are how I make a living. Hell, no self-respecting man would let a woman own his thoughts, invade his dreams, and steal his heart. So how in the world has Vaughn done that to me?
I’ve fallen in love with her. There. I said it. But that acknowledgment comes with a heavy price.
Everything and everyone seem to be working against us, leaving us both to question whether what we have is worth the cost.
I’ll be damned if I go down without a fight.
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Gahh. Where to begin? What a shocking ending. This book had one plot twist after the other. Some I didn’t see coming. This book was so good. All the lies, secrets, and betrayal. Who can you trust?
This book picks up right where we left off in Resist. Where Ryker had messed up in such a HUGE way. And it’s going to be hard to come back from his mistake. Even though we get to see his pov and understand why he did what he did, but that doesn’t always justify his actions. And Vaughn doesn’t immediately accept his explanation and pleas for forgiveness. If you enjoy a long groveling, that is what takes up to 40 percent of this book. It’s filled with so much angst of this couple attempting to deal with his betrayal and how it affects Vaughn, not mentally or emotionally, but in a way that opens up the possibility of more danger. I loved the journey this couple had to take to get to their HEA and seeing Ryker’s sweet (softer) side. Great Ending to this thrilling, steamy duet.
This is one of those hear pounding, edge of your seat, can’t stop reading books. I couldn’t sleep last night thinking about this book, the characters, the plot, the unexpected twists and turns of the story. Amazing book, very enjoyable, the characters and the story will stay with readers for a while. I highly recommend this book.
Wow! I am floored! This conclusion took me for a ride and all I kept telling myself was “Hasn’t she dealt with enough?!?!?” The groveling that was done to make up for the ending of the first part was done so well that I was totally ready to forgive him. My only issue was how many times she would seemingly forgive him and then get mad about it all over again when something else happened. There was a lot of action in this one (and I am not just talking about hotness)….. the plots unfolding…. the things you saw coming but then forgot about because something bigger was happening! All of it was so awesome that I got super mad when my earbuds died on me (I was listening at work). And the narration was perfection! I was once again pulled right in by their voices and felt all the things they wanted me to feel!
I am new reader to this author and I’m so happy I decided to try this second book in a duet series. This story is filled with suspense, greed, jealousy, betrayal, passion, love, loyalty, selflessness, determination, you name it and it’s in this story. Ryker and Vaughn is the two people you would want to have in your life because when they love they love with everything in them and they will do anything for you. They are so passionate together and lucy will have the best parents ever. Her real mum suffered and endured a lot of pain but her strength and determination she kept little sister Vaughn safe. Now Vaughn will be the best mother to her daughter with the help of a wonderful man. I think Vaughn is the strongest and most determined person. She had so many odds against her and she beat them all and came out with more then she ever thought she would.
The threatening, complicated, hot mess that has been surrounding and invading Vaughn’s, the heroine, life continues to play out here. Ryker is along for the ride and long haul, as well. He won’t let Vaughn go through this alone, even when she pushes him away. He’s got her back, even when he has to go behind it to set things in motion to keep her safe.
Several characters, old and new, carry to a final conclusion and end to the madness and nightmare this main couple have had to negotiate and navigate. Just to have things top off with another unexpected twist at the end and even between it all, folks.
Though I enjoyed the plot itself, I did find myself skimming over several large sections starting around the halfway point to speed things up. I.e., lengthy conversations, mental musings, heart and hand wringing, back and forth point of views, etc., made it all start to seem overly drawn out. Therefore, I can’t help but wonder if this series could have been condensed into one book without loss of substantial content.
Title: Reveal, Series: Wicked Ways (Book 2), Author: K. Bromberg, Pages: 363, MUST read book 1 first, not a stand-alone, waitress/escort service owner heroine who needs money for a good reason, top pay divorce lawyer now alpha protective of her, VERY steamy scenes, reference to past child molestation, sassy/feisty/protective heroine, attempted rape, relationship angst, slow paced but dramatic at the end.
Book 1 – Resist, Pages: 343
Book 2 – Reveal, Pages: 362
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no relationship between this reviewer and the author, publisher, or NetGalley.)
The roller coaster of emotions continued until they finally exploded and Vaughn let Ryker back in. They are being battled at from all sides but that only makes them stronger. Vaughn is being stalked not only by the Senator but it seems the FBI has her in their sights and after the Senator is taken down only then are we made aware of yet another stalker. Definitely make sure you read or listen to these in order! I recommend them highly!!!!
Stop…..You definitely have to read book one, Resist, first, or you will reveal some big plot points!
After Vaughn overhears Ryker talking with Senator Carter Preston, she breaks things off with Ryker. What Vaughn cannot realize is that Ryker is trying to help her but he just has a strange way of showing it.
Ryker keeps trying to win Vaughn back; Carter is making her life a living hell; and child services is giving her a hard time about adopting Lucy. Just when it looks like not much else could go wrong….BOOM….in come the FBI! As Vaughn’s life is spiraling out she finally lets Ryker back in and things are finally starting to look up. Just when it looks like Vaughn and Ryker are finally getting their happy ending…..nope….another surprise! I’m starting to think that Vaughn just has rotten luck! LOL. When all the dust finally settles, Vaughn, Ryker and Lucy finally get their happy ending. This was a great ending to this story.
The conclusion to Ryker and Vaughn’s journey was amazing! So many up and down moments; I was on the edge of my seat for a good portion of this book. However, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. The characters continued to steal my heart until the very end; TRULY FANTASTIC!r!!!!
The conclusion of the Wicked ways duet is finally here and it had me on edge since the very first pages of the book..
We finally get to know all the secrets and back agendas of the secondary and the main characters had, making us more aware of the vulnerability of Vaughn’s situation..
Reveal is way more intense than the first book in the duet, a roller coaster of emotions. You will get to feel all the angst, worry and love these two characters had especially with all the chaotic things happening around them. life and circumstances kept lurking and trying to separate them but in this book, we finally get to see the heroine kicking some senses and embracing her power to finally put a stop to the bad ones.
The love, the chemistry, the passion between Ryker and Vaughn is way stronger in the conclusion of the duet. I love how in tune these two were since the very beginning and we get to feel more in Reveal.
Great conclusion, great characters, and a great story that will keep you on edge at all times..
“Reveal” is the second book in the Wicked Ways duo and it starts up where the first book ended. Ryker has royally screwed up and it was kind of fun watching him grovel. Vaughn is a tough, independent lady and Ryker has his work cut out for him.
This one is definitely a page turner, and with all the plot twist I sometimes felt like I was on a roller coaster ride. That is all I am going to say about this one, you have to read it for yourself, just be sure to read Resist first.
Five “we found our sunset” stars for this one!
Bromberg does it again. She created an amazing duet with twists and turns I did not see coming. Ryker almost…just almost knocked Colton from his top spot on my book boyfriend list.
So at the beginning of this book I didn’t know if Ryker would be able to redeem himself after the ending of Resist. I wanted him to be able to but I also couldn’t blame Vaughn if she didn’t forgive him. Throughout the book there is the back and forth between the two. Add in Carter Preston (who will mae your skin crawl) and a few other twists that you wont’ see coming and you’ve got Bromberg at her best.
Ryker Lockhart was the guy who didn’t believe in love and you can’t blame him but when Vaughn Sanders comes into his life things change. Vaughn is determine and fiercely independent and you have to love her but she’s also unwilling to let anyone help her or to let her heart love. She’s had enough hurt and disappoint. Ryker tests her at every turn and she does the same to him. You will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see how their story ends.
You know there is always something good coming when K. Bromberg leaves you with one hell of a cliffhanger and boy oh boy did she bring it.
Ryker and Vaughn’s ride was a bumpy one up until this book and this book took us on another ride with twists and turns. I may have a little whiplash going on.
I wasn’t quite sure how Ryker was going to explain himself after the cliffhanger but the beautiful and twisted mind of K Bromberg brought it all together perfectly. I should have never doubted her genius. Be prepared for the fun, the lies, the sex, the OMG moments because K. Bromberg has packed this book with all of them!
4.5 Stars
After finishing book one Resist I couldn’t wait to get my hands-on Reveal. The ending leaves you hanging and not so patiently waiting for the conclusion. K. Bromberg hooked me with this duet.
Ryker and Vaughn have this chemistry and pull towards each other. Vaughn is doing whatever she can to getting her niece and keeping what family she has left. She is working a job she doesn’t like and will do whatever it takes to for her niece. Neither of them are looking for love and don’t want it. These two frustrated me at times.
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and let me tell you it didn’t disappoint. I am a huge fan of K. Bromberg, this is a duet you want to read!
Ryker and Vaughn have so much going against them, will they be able to figure out how to make it work without one of them losing themselves in the process? Will it change who they are, will it make them question what they always thought about themselves?
Loved the romance, the suspense and the what in the world moments that this book had!
Yes!! This duet is so freaking good I can’t get enough of it. I was bummed to have to wait for this book after the first one but it was so worth the wait. This duet is by far one of my favorites and K never seems to disappoint. Love these characters and their chemistry so much. Amazing.
Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I don’t think I’ve ever needed a book as bad as I needed this one. The cliffhanger from book one, Resist consumed me. WARNING: If you haven’t read Resist, stop reading now! Now onto the good stuff. I was supposed to believe that Ryker betrayed Vaughn. But not my Ryker! And I was so glad this book jumped right into the truth. If you thought that Resist was whirlwind, Reveal will consume every part of you. I felt this story in my heart. Ryker has proven to be the ultimate book boyfriend. The way he doesn’t give up and protects Vaughn kept me swooning from the beginning to the end. Vaughn proved to be even more of the bad ass woman I knew she was. I can’t even describe in enough detail how much I loved this story. It was heart wrenching. I found myself having to pause a few times. Only because I was fully feeling every inch of this story. But it’s all worth it. I don’t know how K Bromberg does it. Every book from her I think is my favorite then she comes out with another masterpiece! This is a book that every K Bromberg (heck romance) fan needs to read. This story needs to be experienced. I will warn that not every moment in this story is pretty but that’s what makes it so real. This book (duet) deserves all the stars in the sky in my opinion.
I was sure that Reveal would be just as raw, sexy and jaw dropping as Resist was but I had no idea that the roller coaster ride from hell wouldn’t let me off the ride until the end of the book. The story picks up right where it left off as Vaughn tries to dodge and bluff with her enemies and still unknowingly manages to put herself right in the middle of her worst nightmares. Ryker does everything he can to keep her safe but Vaughn is determined to save herself and she’s one of the gutsiest characters I’ve ever has the pleasure to meet. With Ryker’s love, devotion and steely determination to give the a future together, everything Vaughn has been fighting for makes the terror she encounters at every turn worth it in the end. These characters and their story are absolute perfection!
I seriously loved this serious. Sooo hard!!
If it were an option I’d rewind it and start at the beginning all over again.
This is the conclusion to the Wicked Ways duet.
I fell in love with Ryker during Resist! And was soooo mad at him at the end. Book 2 picks up right where 1 leaves off!
I so wanted to jump in this book and make Vaughn’s like just simpler.
No spoilers here…
If you are looking for an unlikely hero with a phenomenal soul mate where things just keep getting in the way, while hurdles happen they do stay the course, I highly recommend this book
Fans of Meghan March will love this one.
I have read every one of Ms Bromberg’s books and loved them all this was no different!! Highly. Highly recommend.
K. Bromberg
A sizzling hot romance with a little suspense and a lot of emotion, Reveal, is the sexy conclusion to the Wicked Ways duet. A must read!
From the riveting cat & mouse conversation that opens the book and explains Rykers point of view, to the heart stopping ending, Reveal keeps you glued to the page. In the audiobook, Jason Clarke was marvelous as always and Samantha Brentmoor was a worthy replacement for Erin Mallon from the first book. This was an amazing duet you need in your life!