I’ve got a giant phobia I need to get over by a very important deadline, along with a best friend gunning for meddler of the year. Her mission? To get me over my fear—and under her brother—in a two-birds-one-stone plan I could strangle her for executing.This right here is why I’ve never told her how I’ve felt about her older brother all these years. This exact, disturbing reason.Because as far as … reason.
Because as far as crushes on the big bad brother of childhood best friends go, imagine the hottest, most swoonworthy, and intensely protective man you can, add more muscles than you could lick in a lifetime, then throw a Navy SEAL uniform on him.
Yeah, that’s Corwin Hale.
And now that Corwin knows about my hidden fear and hidden feelings, he’s taking matters into his own hands.
For the record, his methods? Highly effective.
The UNTIL YOU Series
Book 1: Unraveled (Corwin & Belle)
Book 2: Unveiled (Lucas & Theresa)
Book 3: Untapped (Teague & Charlie)
This series of dirty & sweet quickies features three hot, alphalicious military buddies and the feisty curvy girls that bring them to their knees.
Previously published as Curvy When Wet (c) 2014 with extensive revisions throughout and a new, extended ending.
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Its Time She “Unraveled” Her Phobia… As It’s Just Hold’n Her BACK!
After a Horrific Event, She comes “Unraveled” WhenEver She’s IN Water!
Which is detrimental to Her Career!
She also comes “Unraveled” Every TIME She comes NEAR,
Her BestFriend’s Brother… The Guy She’s IN LOVE with!
That’s why She’s been Avoid’n Him… For YEARS!
But… His Sister’s Tak’n things into HER OWN Hands,
And She’s Concocted a PLAN…
To HELP Her get Her FEARS & Her Brother Problems “Unraveled,”
Sooo She’s NOT Ruled by the PAST!
And wouldn’t ya know IT…
He BestFriend’s Brother Sooo Game For the Plan!
Cuz, IT seems He gets a bit “Unraveled” around Her TOO!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Christa Wick & C.M. Wick’s “Unraveled: Corwin & Belle’s story (Until You Book 1).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
After a near-death experience leaves her with a phobia that threatens to end her career, Belle accepts Corwin’s offer to help. The sparks are barely contained by these two as they work together to get her certified while also dealing with the emotional ramifications of his career as a Navy SEAL.
The characters are well-developed and the story is packed with details despite its novella length. This feels like an insta-love romance, except these two have known each other since childhood (he’s her best friend’s older brother) and have been harboring crushes on each other almost as long. And Corwin’s distraction and motivation tactics will make you swoon! It’s a heartwarming story with a lot of heat and a wonderfully sweet HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
A best friend’s brother romance, who wouldn’t love that? Especially when the brother is a SEAL. (swoon) I loved this first story in the Until You series.
Belle’s best friend Theresa is a meddler, and no more so when she decides that Belle needs an intervention (or two). The first intervention – when Theresa invites Belle over, while accidentally inviting Corwin as well. Especially when she knows that Belle has been secretly in love with Corwin forever! Second intervention? Dropping the bombshell in front of Corwin that Belle has been accepted into her dream post graduate course, but that she’s not going to go because of a terrible phobia. Corwin has always found a way to make Belle talk and this is no exception. How is Belle going to survive this time with Corwin in such close quarters? Perhaps finding out he has feelings too will help. Fun, quick read with engaging characters and laughs to keep you reading.
What a cute insta- love story this was! Corwin is Belle’s best friend’s brother and the love of her life. She thinks that he is too good for her and that because of her looks he would never be interested in her. Little does she know that he has always wanted to be with her. Their story was fun to read!
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book!
Best friends older brother crush/romance. I almost forgot about Belle and Corwin. I had the chance to read this as an Arc, but after I read it I bought a copy. So so good. A quick read .. how they both liked each other but yet afraid to make a move. Either self doubt or just wrong timing. Theresa meddling between them to help push them together..I like this book better than the 2nd book.
I love the teamwork!
Fear is blocking Belle’s acceptance of her dream job. Corwin’s mission is to help her remove the block. I love the creative ideas Corwin uses to get Belle over her fears. They certainly do the trick!
The love they’ve each been hiding away for years blossoms into something truly special. Corwin’s take-charge personality is very appealing: his care and concern for Belle readily apparent. Belle’s inner strength re-emerges as she works past the traumatic event with Corwin’s help. Theresa is an irrepressible rascal, up to no good, revealing Belle’s secrets without shame. Yes, Belle needed the push. A delightful romance made all the sweeter by the shared triumphs.
I really enjoyed Corwin and Annabelle’s romance. Sweet, steamy, cute and fun, this book very quickly pulled me into this couples world and had me rooting for them. Corwin was an incredibly swoony book boyfriend. I loved how caring he was and how he helped Belle overcome her fears. As for Bell, I thought she was realistic, genuine and extremely likable. This was a excellent read that already has the next book set up and I for one can’t wait to read it!
The story was enjoyable and sugary sweet. Corbin and Annabelle are adorable. It’s a great start to a new series. I only gave it four stars because it was really short. I would have liked the story developed more. I’m looking forward to Lucas and the fiesta Theresa’s story. I have read many of Christa Wick’s books and I have loved every one of them. Until next time y’all happy reading.
Cute takes a sultry turn and all of my senses took a hit. Unraveled definitely delivers the hint, but the edge leans toward flirty, fun. Corwin and Belle keep the smiles flowing and the heart glowing.
A swoon worthy read about Belle, who has been crushing on her best friend’s older brother, Corwin for years, who she thinks regards her as another little sister. With the urging of her b.f. she tells Corwin what happened to her last year that has left her with a phobia of the water, which hinders her dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Corwin finds out why and he helps Belle overcome her fear in a most swoon worthy way and in the meantime the two finally come clean on their “crushes” on each other.
I LOVED this read with steam, swoon, sigh scenes that has me wanting a Corwin for myself. I LOVED how easy their relationship was, no drama, and no hiding from their feelings…LOVED IT. I also LOVED how Corwin gets Belle relaxed enough to forget her phobia and the promise he makes her if she succeeds. A short steamy read that packed quite a punch and I was missing not knowing Corwin’s POV but the epilogue more than makes up for it….oh my…
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
I really enjoyed this book. I did wish we got to see more of Corwin’s POV. I can’t wait to read Theresa and Lucas’s story.
what a wonderful story .. how a simple evening with a nosy sister / best friend can change your life. good chemistry, wonderfully romantic and emotional. from me 5 stars ..
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I didn’t know what to expect since this is the first book I read by this author. But I was not disappointed. It’s short, sweet, and lots of steamy! Corwin and Belle have unrequited love towards each other, or so they thought. Once they let their guard down, with the help of Corwin’s sister, it’s explosive. The story flowed so well that I could picture myself there living everything. Now I’m hooked and can’t wait for the next book in the series.
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I am getting totally taken by surprise here lately by new authors that are creating such compelling stories. Belle has loved her best friend’s older brother for ages. He has always been there for her but as time went on, she knew it was hopeless. There was no way he would ever return her feelings. After he forces her to confess why she is so scared of something she has wanted for her whole life, he is determined to help her past it. In the process, they both reveal thoughts and feelings long hidden. Will they be able to overcome all that stands in their way and get their happy ever after? This came across in the blurb as light and flirty but the actual story was focused and intense. Having had these feelings for so long, when they are finally able to express them is like a dam breaking. Unraveled was amazing from beginning to end and I am going to be following this author from now on!
If you love alpha males, best friends brother and just something quick to sink your teeth in romance, then look no further than Unraveled. You will just love Corwin and Belle. They are so hot together. I love how Theresa, Corwin’s sister, pushes both of them to own up to their feelings. Belle is sweet and needs to overcome her fears. Corwin is that alpha Navy Seal that will just make you squirm in your seat looking for release because he is that hot. I loved this book so much. It may be a quick read but it is filled with heat and passion that will leave you fanning yourself. Corwin and Belle will just pull you in. I can’t wait to read Theresa’s story next. Go one-click this one.
This was a fantastic best friends brother romance! Belle has had a crush on her best friend Theresa’s big brother Corwin. He felt the same but Berle didn’t know. Corwin is a navy seal and when he found out Belle had a accident on the ocean he was going to help her get over her phobia. This story even though it’s a novella it feels like a full length novel! The story was heartwarming with wonderful characters and amazing chemistry! I can’t wait for the next book in the Until You series!