Finally!! The Wicked Lovers and Devoted Lovers worlds collide in epic fashion with the start of a NEW Wicked & Devoted series, steeped in the steamy, angsty romance you don’t want to miss.
He’s ruthless. She’s off-limits. But he’s just met his one weakness… Now nothing will stop him from making her his.Pierce “One-Mile” Walker has always kept his heart under wraps and his head behind his … his.
Pierce “One-Mile” Walker has always kept his heart under wraps and his head behind his sniper’s scope. Nothing about buttoned-up Brea Bell should appeal to him. But after a single glance at the pretty preacher’s daughter, he doesn’t care that his past is less than shiny, that he gets paid to end lives…or that she’s his teammate’s woman. He’ll do whatever it takes to steal her heart.
Brea has always been a dutiful daughter and a good girl…until she meets the dangerous warrior. He’s everything she shouldn’t want, especially after her best friend introduces her to his fellow operative as his girlfriend—to protect her from Pierce. But he’s a forbidden temptation she’s finding impossible to resist.
Then fate strikes, forcing Brea to beg Pierce to help solve a crisis. But his skills come at a price. When her innocent flirtations run headlong into his obsession, they cross the line into a passion so fiery she can’t say no. Soon, his past rears its head and a vendetta calls his name in a mission gone horribly wrong. Will he survive to fight his way back to the woman who claimed his soul?
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I haven’t read the books in the previous series but was assured that I didn’t need to and you don’t. I was able to dive right in with Brea and Pierce and their sort of forbidden romance. Pierce is intense but just what Brea needs. They have obstacles to face and a dangerous past, but I became invested in them. I could feel their pull towards each other through the pages and I couldn’t get enough. I only wish I didn’t have to wait for the next book to continue their story.
Wicked as Sin: One Mile & Brea, Part One (Wicked & Devoted, #1)
I hate a cliff hanger! And I so knew going in that this one had a cliff hanger. But it is Shayla Black and she sucks me in every time. She totally temps me and sucks me into the worlds she creates. I am happily reading along, falling headfirst in love with Pierce “One-Mile” Walker, wanting to beat the hell out of Brea’s best friend Cutter, when bam! I have come to the end of the Book One. I am pretty sure I would trade my child at this point for book two to see how everything comes out.
Shayla Black creates characters that are multi-dimensional with out being overly complicated. They boarder on being completely bad but there is always this underlying goodness about them. One-Mile is no different. He is hard, takes his job seriously, nothing will distract him from what he is good at and what he needs to do.
Brea has been the good girl her whole life. She is the daughter of an overly demanding Southern Preacher Father and having lost her mother shortly after her birth she will do anything to please her father. Her best friend Cutter Bryant is also super dominating and controlling in her life. He is trying to protect her but comes off as a complete ass. I love that Black creates women who fall for these strong alpha males but are bad ass in her own way. Brea is living her life, not necessarily on her own terms as she is absolutely a people pleaser. But she comes off as independent minded and is going to seek her happiness, she is not whining in a corner complaining about her life or circumstance.
The plot is just as intense and sexy as you want it to be. It has tons of drama and shoot outs that create just the right about of drama to bring together these two opposites. One-Mile is the quiet man of action she can lean on, because she is absolutely one of those people who does for everyone but rarely does anyone put her first.
Wicked as Sin deserves every star of 5 and probably one or 2 more since I NEED book 2 ASAP.
Wicked As Sin: One-Mile & Brea, Part One by Shayla Black is the First book in the Wicked & Devoted Series. This starts the story of Brea Bell and Pierce “One-Mile” Walker.
Pierce is a loner who happens to work in a group as a sniper but he stays to himself not bothered about anything else but doing his job. But when he meets Brea something starts to break in him and his thinking. But his fellow operative Cutter Bryant is claiming her as his girl. But Pierce just might have to change that because his feelings are just growing toward her. Brea’s mother died at a early age and her father is a Southern Preacher and her best friend happens to be Cutter Bryant who is protective of her. But when she is warned away from Pierce she tries to be the good girl that she is but something about Peirce brings out her wicked side. But danger happens and this book ends sitting us up for the next installment in this series….can’t wait!!
Wicked as Sin is the perfect combination of suspense and intrigue, memorable characters and steamy moments!
Brea and Pierce (One-Mile) have that perfect hot chemistry flowing between them even though there are a few episodes of miscommunication and there have definitely been a few misunderstandings, the biggest being the assumption by Pierce that Brea is already in a relationship with one of his teammates. These two are so very different and on paper they would never work but opposites attract and that is definitely the case for these two. Pierce is an alpha warrior and has seen the bad side of humanity but he is also a protector. Brea is a sweet preachers daughter and has experienced mostly the good side of what life has to offer. He has wanted Brea from the moment he laid eyes on her. He just has to convince her that what she feels happening between them is definitely something that they need to pursue.
But, hang on because this book ends in a cliffhanger and I am so excited to see where the next part of this story takes us!
Holy!!! Swoons!! I so want more of One Mile!! Oh my goodness this was only the first part and I’m dying for the next!! The author is fabulous and one of my favorites by far! I’ve been waiting for this book since I read Cutter’s book which is Devoted to Pleasure where we first meet One Mile and Brea. This was a page turner I couldn’t put it down and I loved every minute. We get to see their story from the beginning and it is amazing and I can’t say enough great things about it! Looking forward to seeing how their story plays out in part 2!!
Cue the fans and ice water, lots of ice water! Wicked As Sin by Shayla Black is a hot, hot, hot read. This is the first book in the author’s new Wicked & Devoted series. It is Part#1 of One-Mile & Brea. I just loved these characters. Ms Black always does an excellent job with her character development. I want to get to know Bree and One-Mile. Spend time with them. I was totally engaged in this story and am looking forward to Part #2.
I have to say that I have not read the Wicked Lovers series but I have read the Devoted Lovers series. Bringing both of those series together with what I would call smaller characters (at the time) is one way to bring them into the spotlight.
Pierce “One-Mile” Walker is the man to call when you need the kill shot. He worked for the military for years and was a sniper and that is where he got his name from. He keeps his heart under wraps and doesn’t give it to anyone. But when he meets Brea Bell, things begin to change for him.
Brea Bell is an all-around innocent girl. She is the preacher’s daughter and is pure as snow. When she meets “One-Mile” she has feelings come alive in her that she can not deny. When her best friend Cutter warns her to stay away from him, she tries to but the pull between her and Pierce is too strong.
Can Brea keep her innocence and stay away from One-Mile? Will One-Mile continue to pursue her because he wants her? Will she give her innocence to save her best friend? And what about that ending, will One-Mile come back?
I love Shayla Black and her writing style is one that will leave you on the edge of your seat and breathless. Her stories are well worth the read and leave you wanting more.
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review and this is my honest opinion**
4.25 stars–WICKED AS SIN : One-Mile and Brea, is the first instalment in Shayla Black’s contemporary, adult WICKED AND DEVOTED erotic, romance series focusing on Pierce ‘One-Mile’ Walker, and preacher’s daughter Brea Bell.
NOTE: If you are a fan of Shayla Black’s Wicked Lover, and Devoted Lovers series, you may recognize some of the characters including One-Mile Walker, as Wicked and Devoted crosses over with both of the aforementioned series.
WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Pierce and Brea) WICKED AS SIN follows the building relationship between mercenary for hire Pierce ‘One-Mile’ Walker, and preacher’s daughter Brea Bell. Since the day they met Pierce Walker has thought about nothing else than preacher’s daughter Brea Bell but her best friend and supposed lover Cutter Bryant had all but threatened our story line hero is he made a move for the woman in question. Brea knew that her friendship with Cutter Bryant was nothing more than a brotherly love but meeting Pierce Walker drew Brea like a moth to a flame, to the forbidden fruit in the proverbial Garden of Eden but a call to duty found Pierce Walker struggling to survive, and Brea would ensure that she was the woman to make the hurt go away. What ensues is the slow building relationship between Brea and Pierce, as out couple battle their attraction, and Cutter Bryant in an effort to grow beyond friendship and nothing more.
Pierce Walker is a sharp-shooter; a sniper who never misses but his reputation as a cold-hearted killer, and possible man-whore has Cutter Bryant going all alpha on our story line heroine. Pierce Walker knows that the only woman he would ever love is quite possibly in love with someone else but little did he know that not all was what it appeared to be. Brea Bell is an innocent; a preacher’s daughter who has been protected by everyone including Cutter Bryant but our heroine likes what she sees in Pierce Walker, and goes out of her way to make sure Pierce knows she is interested as well.
The relationship between Pierce and Brea is one of immediate attraction but Cutter Bryant is desperate to make sure our couple stay clear of one another including claiming Brea for himself. Brea is a helper and nurturer by nature, and an injured Pierce is the perfect back drop to set up our story line couple.The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive but I take issue with the use of a certain four-letter word I find unnecessary in my romance story line.
We are introduced to Brea’s best friend Cutter Bryant; her father Reverend Bell, as well as Pierce’s commanding officer Colonel Caleb Edgington.
WICKED AS SIN: One-Mile and Brea Part One is a story of family and friendships; over-protective alpha males; suspense and conflict; acceptance and love. The premise is engaging and captivating; the characters are energetic, colorful and dynamic; the romance is spicy and spirited but I did struggle with Brea’s reluctance or inability to defend Pierce Walker against the accusations hurled by Cutter Bryant, accusations that could destroy our story line couple especially Pierce Walker who did nothing wrong to warrant Cutter’s caustic allegations and incriminations. WICKED AS SIN Part One ends on a cliff hanger, you have been warned.
Book one in a duet, this book is an extension of two of the authors series. One I’ve read, one I have not. Neither is required to enjoy the story, however for me, it was a little like revisiting old friends. It’s been a while since I’ve trudged through this world, but I remember now why I enjoyed it as much as I did.
One Mile and Brea are about as opposite as two people can get, but all it takes is one look and a few words and their chemistry explodes. Despite one’s rationalities, there’s a draw between the two of them that is undeniable.
The story itself is well paced and there’s plenty of action to keep you flipping pages. Intrigue, betrayal from within, and uncertainty are just a few things that make me eager for Wicked Ever After.
There are two sides to every coin…
I am amazed at myself. I fell hard hook line and sinker for Pierce “One-Mile” Walker. The gritty no filter Pierce shocked me by actually having true feelings for someone. That someone being Brea Bell. She was an innocent, pure, a preacher’s daughter who was genuine, caring and would not hurt a fly. How could Pierce even hope to think it possible she would be interested in him. He makes a living as a sniper whose goal is to getting the perfect “kill shot” every time he goes on a mission.
The one thing both Pierce and Brea cannot deny is their thirst and desire for one another. Brea is so confused and riddled with guilt at her feelings for Pierce. Her best friend Cutter even tried to keep her and Pierce apart going as far as to say Brea was his girlfriend to get Pierce to stay away from her. That of course did not stop Pierce, he always gets what he wants and he wants Brea.
This story was a nail biter with suspense and action. We also get a glimpse into the many layers of Pierce Walker. This couple captivated me from the first chapter and I look forward to the continuing story of One Mile and Brea.
As a reader, we’ve all experienced that, “Hmm, I would love to know more about you” feeling when a side character is interacting with the current leads in the book we’re reading or the character is peppered into various scenes throughout a series, but never with much depth or description. Pierce “One-Mile” Walker is that character for me.
I’ve “met” him several times through my favorite series: Wicked Lovers and Devoted Lovers and grew more intrigued each time. Especially once his relationship with Brea Bell was revealed. I knew there was so much more to the man behind the scowl.
And I was right! Good golly, was I right, and so not prepared! Pierce is the true definition of alpha bad boy. He’s smart, deadly, and sexy as hell—and a man that should be too “dark and dangerous” to even appeal to the sweet, innocent Brea Bell.
But the heart wants what the heart wants. And Piece wants Brea with every cell of his being. And Brea wants to be his too—he’s just too tempting to resist. And there are so many reasons and people who are against anything developing between them. They have a battle ahead—one not just with an enemy who’s risen from the past, but also a war with their hearts and the truth.
I loved the start of their romance—the story of how Pierce and Brea met and got together. And when I write the word start I mean it because Wicked as Sin is just book one/part one in this new Wicked & Devoted series. And I cannot wait to read Wicked Ever After to see what happens next!
I have been a Shayla Black fan for quite a while and loved both the Wicked Lovers & Devoted Lovers series. I have been anxiously awaiting Wicked As Sin to learn more about Brea & One-Mile and what happened between them. This story was SO worth the wait. One-Mile is a very arrogant and very good at what he does and is a loner so he does not get along with his new teammates. He and Cutter especially seem to not like each other and butt heads a lot. Brea just happens to be Cutters best friend and accompanies him to a cookout with all his teammates. She meets One-Mole there and they have an instant connection, but Cutter warns her to stay away from him. She tries to listen to Cutter but One-Mile keeps showing her a side of himself that he doesn’t let anyone else see so she ignores all the warnings and gives in to the attraction she feels. Being a fan and having read the other 2 series and knowing little bits and pieces of where things go with Brea & One – Mile from the little glimpses we get, I am super excited to read Wicked Ever After to see just how their story plays out.
A wonderful edge of your seat, suspenseful, and emotional read! This book was so great. I was captivated from beginning until the end. Brea and Pierce’s story ends on a huge cliff hanger. I can’t wait for the next book. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!
OMG, can I give this story more than 5 stars!!! One Mile and Brea’s story will pull at your heartstrings. The story is a rollercoaster ride of action and the emotional baggage that comes with it. These two characters are the opposite on the spectrum and their journey to an HEA is full of obstacles in the form of Cutter, Brea’s “boyfriend” and her preacher father. All of these are left to be resolved in the second part of their amazing journey! You will not want to put this story down it will pull you into their world, cocooned in their lives and their questioning of what it could be. I honestly volunteered to review this story.
Wicked As Sin is book 1 in the new Wicked & Devoted Series. Fortunately Shayla Black has written this book so that newbies to the Wicked Lovers and Devoted Lovers series will be able to start with this series. BTW I am a newbie to these 2 series. I have wanted to read them but felt I would be too far behind in either of those series.
This is Brea Bell and Pierce “One-Mile” Walker’s story. And what a story it was! Brea is a preacher’s daughter so she is a good girl. She probably shouldn’t get messed up with One-Mile! But she is drawn to him whether she should or not. One-Mile thinks she is in love with Cutter, her best friend and protector. He is very protective of her and he doesn’t want her to get involved with One-Mile but it is a little too late for that. There were a lot of misunderstandings and regret.
Wicked As Sin was suspenseful, sexy & full of hotness!
I knew I was coming to the ending and I knew there was going to be a cliffie. It still didn’t keep me from calling out NO!!!! But I may be the weird one here. It doesn’t bother me, much…. To have a cliffhanger. It just makes me very ready to get the rest of the story. Wicked As Sin is 5 star worthy!!! Loved it!!! Now bring on Wicked Ever After!
Like a moth to a flame, brash and bold Pierce a/k/a One-Mile and innocent and God fearing Brea are drawn to each other like magnets. Both wanting something from the other that only Shayla Black can bring you tied up in a little package but with the intensity as a bomb exploding. From the very first page the storyline packs a punch and the emotions kick you right where it hurts the most. In true Shayla Black fashion the reader is re-introduced with characters we have hated in the past and with her perfect writing style has converted the asshole into the hero. I loved becoming reacquainted with characters from the past and so look forward to the the second book in the series. Love, Love, Love anything and everything Shayla writes. She could make the back of a cereal box become my next favorite read.
We Shayla Black fans have been anxiously awaiting Wicked As Sin. Pierce “One-Mile” Walker finally gets his story and it is phenomenal. Ms Black is a master of her craft. Her writing style is intelligent, clean and detailed. She weaves a story full of drama, romance, action and steamy encounters. There are times you will gasp as the action swirls around you and other times you will fan yourself as she immerses you in deep sensuality. All of this is true in Wicked As Sin.
One-Mile is one of the most arrogant, brash characters I’ve ever encountered. He’s absolutely the best at what he does and will not hesitate to tell you so. He definitely flunked “plays well with others” in school and not only marches to the tune of a different drummer, he has his own separate parade. I am captivated by him. Brea Bell is the quintessential preacher’s daughter; sweet, naive, always does the right thing and the antithesis of all things One-Mile. If ever there was a mismatch these two are the epitome of it. But the bad boy calls to her in a way she’s never experienced. She ignores that little warning voice in her head and goes all in with One-Mile. The consequences of which remain to be seen.
5 stars
“She was a dutiful, small town preacher’s daughter and he was an outsider killed people for a living.” Brea is the preachers daughter and has lived a very sheltered life. Pierce/ One Mile, was a sniper but now works for a security business. He’s a loner and likes it that way. As soon as he meets Brea at a friends cookout, he’s hooked. The only problem is she is supposedly dating one of his teammates but Brea’s best friend, Cutter, doesn’t like One Mile and makes Brea promise to stay away. But Brea can’t stay away and neither can One Mile. She knows Cutter won’t approve and her daddy definitely won’t either. Can they break the barriers between them and live happily ever after? OMG!! Awesome story with action and steaming sex. This book combines Wicked Lovers and Devoted Lovers in a new series. Can’t wait to read the second part of One Mile and Brea’s story. * Voluntarily read and reviewed this for the author *
5 Star review of Wicked As Sin (Wicked & Devoted #1) by Shayla Black
I was a little worried about diving in to Wicked As Sin as I had not read many books in either The Wicked Lovers or Devoted Lovers series. However since this is book one in her latest Wicked & Devoted series, I decided to dive in and I needn’t have worried. This book has a lot going on and although not a particularly long book, Ms.Black certainly packed a lot in to it. Please be aware that this book ends in a cliff hanger, so you have been warned.
Wicked as Sin is a hot story about Pierce “One-Mile” Walker and Brea Bell, a woman who could not be more different that Pierce if she tried.
This was a journey of self discovery for both Pierce and Brea, particularly Brea as she fought her feelings of guilt as well as dealing with Cutter, her best friend who kept putting himself between “One Mile” and Brea. I must admit Cutter really frustrated me at times, I just wanted him to back off and let the relationship develop.
I loved how all in Pierce was once he realized the feelings he had for Brea were real and the tenderness and love they showed to one another was heartwarming.
There were times that I was on the edge of my seat as the action heated up and there are some parts which were emotional and hard to read as Pierce’s job as a sniper comes in to play. All in all this was a captivating read with strong writing and characters that you cannot help but become invested in. I cannot wait for the conclusion in Wicked Ever After to Pierce and Brea’s story.
I’m new to both the Wicked Lovers and Devoted Lovers worlds. I had no reference point, but let me tell you I didn’t need one and I am now a HUGE fan of this Wicked & Devoted series!! Wicked As Sin is a hot, edge of your seat, emotional, grab you hard and you won’t be able to stop until the very end read!
It does end on a cliffhanger…GAH!! I can hardly wait for part two because this first part of the duet is angsty and full of suspense so I’m full of anticipation for what the second half will hold.
Pierce “One-Mile” is typically a loner. This is a great trait for his job as a snipper, but for participating in a group or getting along with others his loner personality has made it hard to break out of his solitary habits. When he meets Brea Bell she is the first person to make him want to break all of his habits. He can’t pinpoint why, especially since she belongs to another, but something about her calls to him and he has to have her.
From the moment Brea meets Pierce she can’t seem to stay away. Her dream is to find a good man and marry him. While it seems a little old-school traditional, it is what she wants, so why she’s attracted to a man who makes his living killing people, a man who prefers to have people refer to him for this particular skill set, she doesn’t understand, but she also can’t seem to shake the strong chemistry attraction between them either.
When their attraction finally comes down to a do or die decision what will they choice? Will their choices ultimately lead to a life together or their ultimate destruction? Brea and Pierce will have you biting your lip and turning page after page to find out what decisions they make. Shayla has really proven a master at writing a suspenseful romance.
You can jump right into Wicked As Sin without having read any of the other books in Shayla’s world. Like I said above this is my first book in either world and not only did I love it, I had no trouble following right along. So, if you are like me and this is your first Shayla Black book, no problem, jump right in and enjoy the ride, you will love it!!