An heiress without a cause.Two billionaires determined to claim her.And a war fought on the most dangerous battlefield–the heart.“Skye Warren absolutely owned me with Survival of the Richest. A twisty, raw exploration of money, greed, love, and lust, you’ll be left with your heart in your throat and hooked on the pages to discover what’s coming next! An absolute must-read.” ~ A.L. Jackson, New … must-read.” ~ A.L. Jackson, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author
“What an incredible book! Survival of the Richest has everything — Skye Warren’s beautiful writing, a sexy, compelling story; intricate characters, and a provocative love triangle that will captivate you until the very end.” ~ New York Times bestselling author Nina Lane
My story starts with a plunge into the cold water of Manhattan’s harbor.
A strong hand hauls me back onto the deck of the luxury yacht. Christopher was supposed to be my enemy. Instead he protects me with fierce determination.
That should have been my happily ever after, but then Sutton appeared–ruthless and seductive. He doesn’t care that my heart belongs to someone else, because he’s determined to win. No matter the cost.
It’s an impossible choice, but I can’t have them both.
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Holy drama Batman! This book is gonna grab you by the throat! This story isn’t gonna let you go until maybe the end…It still has me thinking…
This is the story of Harper, Christopher and Sutton. Yeah, that’s right, it’s three people. And what a tangled web they weave.
Harper has a true artist soul. She is a child of divorce. She walks the fine line between her mother and her father, sharing only enough to appease both. She is fierce in her beliefs. She is a true rock star, even though she doesn’t feel like it.
Christopher, so stoic, so stable. He saves Harper, even when she doesn’t want him to. He hides his true feelings for everyone and everything. He wants what he feels he can’t have. He is an enigma…I so hope to learn more about him.
Sutton is pure southern charm. He is a player in the true sense. He loves the hunt, he loves the chase. He knows what he is up against and goes for it anyway. Is he a true southern gentleman or is he hiding something?
The chemistry in this story is just….man, I can’t even come up for the right word. There is particularly one scene…you will know it when you read it, that is just epic!
I am so torn! Which team should I cheer for? Team Christopher or Team Sutton? Trust me when you read this, you will have the same dilemma.
I have so many questions when I finished this! I need to know so much more! I am waiting on pins and needles for the next book in this series!
This is definitely a MUST READ! Skye, I bow down to your fabulousness, your talent, your epic storytelling skills! You have a gift and I am so glad you share it with us readers!!
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This was so good I devoured it in one sitting!! I can’t wait for more.
I think that at the end of almost all the books I have read of hers. This is the love triangle beyond love triangle…..I spent the whole book flipping sides. It was horrible and thrilling all in the same breath.
I love Skye Warren’s books! Make sure to check out her latest series! <3
Five richest stars! Two impossibly hot, sexy and possessive men fighting for a strong and energetic heiress!
One new book from Skye Warren is all it takes me to fall in love with the story behind the pages of it. It does not take me long to have all the feels that Survival of the Richest was going to be an epic masterpiece as she always delivers the kind of books that my heart craves with the intensity of thousands of suns. Her writing has me too smitten that I wonder if one day I would be able to stop reading her books. Not in a million years.
Survival of the Richest is temptation written. It is taboo. It is forbidden. It is fierce. It is power. It is lust, sex and money. All wrapped in an intense and brilliant plot with a lot of twists that will make you implore for more. Each page is a force of pure revenge and denied passion. Each chapter will draw you deep and deep into the story. There is not escape. From the first page you will not be able to put it down until you devoured the whole book.
I spent the greatest time of my life while reading the love triangle formed by Harper, Christopher and Sutton. They poured lust and forbidden temptation. The lies, the unbearable attraction, the past and a competition cursed them in a: oh so good way! Two impossibly hot, sexy and possessive men fighting for a strong and energetic heiress!
Harper is torn apart by the chemistry she has with two men. One is deeply imprinted in her heart: Christopher her first and one crush. He is her past. He denied her the love that flourished the day she met him in her Daddy’s yacht. He hides his feelings to protect her. She deserves better than him. He always is her white knight: the man who will not corrupt her. Christopher is the man who loves her in the darkness. He is the torment that consumes Harper’s soul. He is he. He is ambitious and loyal. He is the man who always saves her. The man who she is supposed to hate…
The other is all charm and southern enticement: Sutton a delicious stranger. He is her future (or that’s what she thinks). He is also Christopher’s business partner. He is charming liar. He seduces her. He tempts Harper like no other man before. He gives her what she desires. He is betrayal and redemption. He is an opportunist and a competitor. He takes advantage. He breaks. He lies. Sutton is different and hot AH, cursed and strong.
What will these men will do to Harper? What will be left of her?
Wow! I am so in love with these characters. They are so complex and strong. Each one is fighting to survive in a world moved by money, sex and power. They have their demons and they fight them in a different way. Who will conquer who? Holy Moly! I am dying to read the conclusion of this series.
At the begging, I was #TeamSwitzerland. I couldn’t decide who of those men deserved Harper’s love. Christopher and Sutton tempted me equally. In the middle, I was #TeamSutton because he supported Harper. He doesn’t underestimate her but he used her for his own purposes (I wonder what are those). At the end, I ended being #TeamChristopher because he sacrificed a lot. He admitted the true he thoughtfully denied. I am a mess right now!
I truly recommend you this book. Start the series right now and discover the lies and true that wrapped Harper, Christopher and Sutton’s love triangle. I am afraid to read the following book although I am excited to read more about the mind-blowing story that queen Skye Warren has created.
Seducing, tempting and intense are the first words that came to my mind in order to describe this book. Everything screams all-consuming masterpiece! The love triangle romances won’t be the same after reading this book. Thanks to Skye Warren I will have the highest expectations.
Survival of the Richest is one of those books that keeps your heart in knots. Much like Harper, I found myself torn. Torn between what I thought I should want, what I think I really wanted and what I didn’t know I wanted. There’s just something about the way Skye Warren writes and creates her stories that sucks you in and holds on to you. It’s something I can’t get enough of, even when I know eventually it’s going to spit me out with some kind of heart break or some other emotion that just makes you feel raw and vulnerable.
Who knew that first year college boy who came into Harper’s life so many years ago would elicit some of the most emotional things she would ever go through. Hate, love and everything between. There’s so much history between these two they they don’t even understand what is going on. But then another man enters the picture and they are forced to discover who they are and what they want.
I’m going to be honest, I know a lot of people just can’t stand the idea of having to choose between two lovers in their romance stories. Me? I love them. If I go through the entire story and my emotions are lobbying back and forth as much as the characters are, then I’m happy. I want to feel and experience what the characters are going through, like Harper. I was torn just as must as she was that only once again shows how well developed Warren creates her characters and stories. I felt for Sutton. I felt for Christopher. I felt for Harper. That means I was invested.
If you are looking a potential childhood friends to love romance with the added bonus of another vying for the same love, then you need to read this book. Sure, it leaves you on a cliff hanger but that’s just another thing I love. It keeps me guessing. It keeps me thinking about them. It keeps them revenant. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.
Really loved this book and the one that followed that completed the story. I loved how easily I was able to be sucked into the story and lose myself in it. The characters all do things that make you go wait a second…but you love them and its incredibly well written. 5 star read for this book and the sequel.
Skye Warren is a treasure I am so happy to have found. Her writing is an amazing experience I’m so glad I took a chance on. She easily weaves a story full of poetry and a breath of fresh air. This was the first book I’ve read of hers and after reading this, I definitely plan to dive into all of her other works.
This story took place among a love triangle between Harper, Christopher and Sutton. I don’t usually read about love triangles out of fear that certain aspects of the story will feel like cheating. But I was never left with that impression at any moment throughout this book.
This story began with an extended prologue titled “Trust Fund” where we meet Harper and Christopher. She is spending her yearly spring break on her father’s yacht where she meets another new wife with another new step sibling who happens to be Christopher. Harper’s character was so quirky and I loved her personality. I loved the way she would interact with everyone she met. She would effortlessly carry on conversations with anyone. I loved the back and forth that easily entertained me. I would love to have a friend like her in my life.
Harper is 15 years old when she meets Christopher, while he is old enough to be in college. He hasn’t lived a life with money and he is determined to change that by becoming a ruthless businessman. After only knowing Harper for one day, he has to dive head first into dark water to save her. From that moment, he takes on the role as her white knight. It is a role she grows to resent. Especially because he seems to be at ease hurting her by “saving” her from herself.
Sutton Mayfair becomes Christopher Bardot’s business partner. Upon meeting Sutton for the first time, she feels an immediate connection. It’s the first time she is drawn to someone other than Christopher. He is a sexy as hell southern boy who could melt panties with a single word or look. He certainly had me sweating a few times. He is sex personified. I would love to have him whispering in my ear with that accent. From the moment they meet, it’s as if she’s a ball being thrown back and forth between two powerful men. She can’t decide which one she wants more because her emotional connection with each one is so different.
Harper is an exceptional artist who is brought into their business to help them secure a deal over a beautiful old library that they want to tear down. The unique beauty she finds in that building seems to end up representing her relationship with each man and the battle taking place in her heart. She relates her life to that of Medusa and Cleopatra. Both were beautiful women who were each involved with two powerful men and experienced a love triangle that were part of a piece of history still talked about to this day. Harper is still confused and worried by the end of this book. Every time she thinks she understands what is going on and that she truly knows each man, she is just left with more questions.
The only reason I didn’t happily give five stars for this was because there seemed to be something missing. It wasn’t something I could put my finger on. I just felt like I was reaching for something more but I didn’t feel the satisfaction of knowing I received everything I wanted or needed by the end of this book. Then again, the story continues in the next book so I’m really excited to dive into that one as soon as I finish writing this review. No matter what happens, I have no doubt that I’ll enjoy the journey!
Skye Warren has this way of writing a beautiful, twisted dark romance that leaves one breathless and a bit confused which hero to root for. Gorgeous. I’m on board for the ride.
I loved this book so much. It had so many true statements and nice words,especially about love.The writing was amazing. The story line was so unpredictable. I thought I had this book all figured out,but then the end left me stunned. I got into this book without reading the blurb and I was pretty much surprised to find out there is second book coming out.
Harper was really nice female character. She is really brave,and rebellious on her own way.She is one amazing artist too,but I fell like she was torn between something her entire life.First her parents,and then Christoper and Sutton.She gave all of herself to other people,and I fell like non of theme hadn’t even said thank you.
I like Christopher.He is intelligent,smart but cold person.Not to mention sexy.I fell like there is more about him then what we know.I hope we will see more of him in the second book.And I’m team Cristopher,all the way.I fell like he loves Harper for real,he just needs a little bit of encouragement to stophiding his feelings.
Sutton was nice guy at the beginning.I liked him up untill one moment in the book where he ruined his reputation. He is very charming and all for fun guy,he like’s to chase things and I fell like he want’s to use Harper for something.I fell like he doesn’t love her at all.
I’s so excited about the second book and I can’t wait to see how this story ends.
Hot! Even bought the sequel (pre-order) and I NEVER do that!
The mind behind the words of Skye Warren is adept at creating characters and stories that take you in and take your breath as well. I am in awe of such talent.
The love triangle in this story is always at the surface, whether to burn you with lust or burn you with hate. The heart wants what the heart wants, but what if it beats for two men? What if those two men will stop at nothing to have you? What if it destroys you all?
The rich apparently have a different code of ethics when it comes to love and money. No one knows that better than Harper. She’s fought for her father’s love all her life. In the end, he seals her fate in a bizarre move that leaves Harper bound to a man who will control her, and brings in another man to stir the pot of her life to boiling. No one wins, but hopefully in the next book there is some redemption.
This book contains such an interesting look into the lives of the rich and famous. It’s full of the pitfalls involved in being born into the life and the consequences money can bring.
Skye Warren creates a masterful story filled with complicated characters that captivate you as much as they anger you. I loved the characters involved, Harper and Christopher and Sutton. I’m almost certain this is the first book of hers I’ve read. Her writing style is different than what I normally see, it’s distinct but it works perfectly for this story.
Those three are indescribable. They each have a connection to each other that cannot be pinpointed but can be clearly felt. They are as complex as human nature can be. Skye gives us an in depth look into Harper (story is told in her POV) and through her eyes, we get to see the life she lives (and trust me, it’s seriously complicated, it’ll take a bit to get your mind wrapped around it), her undefined relationship with Christopher and her burgeoning one with Sutton.
Motives are questioned in this intricately tangled web of money, lies, and questionable actions.
I loved delving into their story. I can’t wait for the next one. This, to me, is definitely a must read.
If you love drama.
Take a glimpse into the world of the rich and famous…
Or a peek into their lives, cause trust me, everything is not always what it seems…
Hooked from the beginning ….Skye pulls you in with the novella Trust Fund and then takes you for a very wild ride in the Survival of the Richest.
Harper is a young woman trying to figure herself and the world around her. Meeting Christopher on her fathers yacht was a game changer . He was strong, protective and unobtainable. They drift though the years chatting by phone, text and email. Until he now assumes the power of her trust. Sutton he is a delicious mysterious southern man that also just happens to be a friend or shall we say business associate of Christopher. Both of these men have an interest in Harper but only one decides to make the move! It is a game of cat, mouse. money and mystery !! Love it !!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
I love Skye Warren. This book well, it is just not what I expected at all. It blew me away. I will say that I had some misguided feelings throughout this book. I wasn’t sure how I felt about Harper in some of this book but I understood her feelings and her actions. The ending threw me away. #TeamIhavenoideayet #TeamHarperforsure
Harper is a strong, independent woman that loves her parents. Too bad they are totally crazy. So she doesn’t believe in love or money. Even though her father is a billionaire, he doesn’t treat her like that. She is to earn everything.
So when her father remarries (which he and her mother do a lot) and she earns a new stepbrother they quickly become friends. Christopher is everything she knows her father would want in a child.
Years later when they get together for Harpers art show, a tragedy happens that will change their relationship forever.
“It’s in this moment that I can admit that I still want him. Still love him. That’s the only reason I could be thinking about him when another man stands right in front of me.”
I’ve been a fan of Ms. Warren’s for years so I shouldn’t be surprised that she once again written something totally innovative! In SURVIVAL OF OF THE RICHEST, she has created a very unique spin on the played out love triangle trope. It’s not just Harper and Christopher anymore but we now have Christopher’s business partner Sutton…
“It would have been impossible to choose between these two men, but sometimes love doesn’t give you a choice. The heart has its own balance sheet. It makes its own calculations. I’m the last person to find out what it decides.”
The plot is intriguing, the characters fascinating, the sexual tension palpable and nothing about this book is predictable!! SURVIVAL OF OF THE RICHEST is another Warren work of art!!
***ARC gifted from Author in exchange for an honest review.
Soul crushing, bone-deep heartache, is what I felt when I finished the final page of this first installment in Skye Warren’s new series.
Harper doesn’t trust men, doesn’t believe in love and who could fault her.
Christopher, the one she loves is cruel and uncaring, but is he?
Sutton, pursues with purpose, but is he sincere?
In true Warren fashion, the words flow from the page in a vortex of emotion, but I finished feeling empty and heart-broken. It’s true what they say, people may not remember what you say, but they will always remember how you made them feel.
I recommend you prepare yourself to feel a bit weepy, but safe in the knowledge that the author won’t abandon us here.
Survival of the Richest by Skye Warren this is the story of Christopher, Sutton and Harper.
Harper’s father has a habit of marrying different women and the latest one has a Son named Christopher. Sparks and tempers fly pretty fast between them. Harper attempts to keep her coolness toward him since her father’s relationships don’t work long. But then the unthinkable happens and her father dies. Now Christopher is the only one that can help her but the still have heated interactions. Then she meets his business partner Sutton who takes a liking to her and starts to pursue her along with Christopher who is hot and cold.
This story does end setting us up for another installment in their growing story line. I can’t wait for it as I loved this book so much!
Skye is one of the best authors we have today. Her books never disappoint.