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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Entering a Shayla Black read always means one is going to get three things in magnificent spades. Emotion, action, and expert storytelling. In “Wicked As Sin”, this creator has doubled down on all three of those elements–and more. My expectations (always high with this writer) were blown out of the water with One-Mile and Brea’s story, beginning with two protagonists that couldn’t come from more different worlds. But none of that’s important from the second they meet–an insta-attraction moment that goes beyond the typical physical chemistry faire, already setting the stage for a relationship that’s going to be deeper than both of them imagine.
And there’s the word that truly sets this book apart from the rest. Deeper. Ms. Black’s worlds–and words–have never been for the reader who wants a surface experience. With sublime skill that’s a hallmark of her work, she unravels One-Mile and Brea into the knowledge of their burgeoning love without surrendering an inch of what makes them unique, layered people.
Besides the two protagonists, there’s a cast of secondary characters who are just as multifaceted and fascinating. Add some awesome cameo appearances from well-loved back list books (power to the Edgington boys!), and this wickedly wonderful book makes for an engrossing and exciting afternoon read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down.
Finally! One-Mile (Pierce)’s POV! There is way more to this hottie then just intimidating his co-workers and stalking our darling preacher’s daughter Brea. Ms. Black lured us into disliking this badass loner throughout her last couple of books. She is a master at writing steamy love stories with some suspenseful drama weaved in to mix you up. While reading Devoted to Pleasure, we hate what Pierce did to Brea not knowing his side of the story – or Brea’s real side of events.
Note: This new series (next book coming in less than a month) can be enjoyed without previously reading Ms. Black’s Wicked or Devoted books, but it is so much juicier if you have read them.
This is the “how they fell in love” story between Pierce and Brea – they have a tumultuous first connection then he ends up in a Mexican cartel’s dungeon (an occupational hazard). Did not see that coming! The two get to know each other while she is nursing him back to health. They both travel this journey of exploring their hard-held ideas of love – Pierce never thought he would, and Brea figured she would marry some nice boring guy from church. It is very refreshing that Pierce never waivers in his pursuit/love of Brea – once he’s in, he is all in!
Brea’s best friend, Cutter (Pierce’s nemesis), is constantly blocking this relationship – not knowing the truth of their connection. Having read Devoted to Pleasure – you generally know the timeline and gist of this story – but the POVs from Pierce and Brea are so much deeper and more connected. In fact, Cutter is way more of a “misguided” nuisance than he came across in Devoted. (Got to remember we loved him with Shealyn and Brea was their “inconvenient” pest.)
Wicked As Sin is “edge of your seat” action-packed (One-Mile is a sniper for an ex-military personal protection company!) And we get all the fabulous steamy romance between these two “opposites-attract” characters. The cliff-hanger has me a little nervous – (I refused to read the excerpt for the next book included.) Which means the conclusion, Wicked Ever After, cannot come soon enough! We all know one big “reveal” that will be knocking Pierce off kilter – can’t wait!
Be still my heart~ sigh
One-Mile was an enigma to me at first. Oh…he is ALL bad boy, alpha man with a smile that can melt panties. When he first meets Brea for the first time….that sly smile and undress me eyes capture her attention.
Brea is the local preachers daughter and best friend to Cutter who works with One-Mile.
I won’t give you any more of the story because well…..that wouldn’t be fair to you or the author but I will say you DON’T want to miss this one.
Mrs. Black has once again out did herself.
A new series that starts off with an explosion…just because a bang isn’t sufficient enough to describe this book. Oh, there is a very intriguing cliff hanger (yes, I know we complain) but it was a perfect way to bring us back for the next book and trust me you won’t complain. Not too much that is 🙂
Brea and Pierce, aka One-Mile, are as different as day and night. She all soft and sweet, he as hard as granite, and yet they are made for each other. Their chemistry is mind-blowing, whereas the obstacles on their way to each other seem insurmountable. This emotional, gripping, suspenseful and fast-paced read is a page-turner par excellence!
Can’t wait to read them all.
I have read a couple of Shayla Black stand alones but had not read either of the series that have interconnected characters. It reads fine without that back story although I must say now that I have met some of these characters I am intrigued and will be adding to my to be read list. I couldn’t help but love Brea she is so sweet and caring, Piece aka One-Mile is dark and mysterious. Wicked as Sin lives up to it’s name! This book is hot and steamy with a side of swoon. Had to jump right into part 2.
Top read of the Spring of 2020! I feel like I have been waiting eon’s for One Mile to get his story. For us to finally see what is below his hardened icy exterior. Is he really as big of a jerk as his co-workers seem to think he is? TO a degree, yes, but then we have Brea entering into his life. A quiet, mousy preacher’s daughter who with one interaction has swept him off his feet. Before their HEA can happen though, the book ends – DON”T PANIC! Book 2 is out!
This new spin off series is everything we have come to expect from Shayla Black. Tight plot line, witty characters, banter and romance that makes your heart pound. What a fantastic read!
I absolutely love this story. I relate to Brea so well. I felt every emotion Brea felt. I highly recommend this story to others.
I fell into this book and couldn’t stop reading.
Brea is so like the daughters of preachers that I know. But Cutter, I so wanted to smack him.
Pierce…wrong for going after someone else’s woman…or does she really belong to Cutter?
I love the sexiness to this book but I also love the physical action. Gunfights, torture…yes!
Just keep in mind this is a cliffhanger!
This was an amazing story and can’t wait to read what happens next fro Brea and One-Mile! My heart broke and cheered for these two and now it’s fearful about what’s to come!
I honestly hope Cutter keeps his big mouth shut lol. This story is nitty gritty and so loving at the same time. If you don’t fall in love with Brea and One-Mile there’s just something wrong with you!!!!
Excellent story that had a hold on me from the beginning, if it hadn’t been a cliffhanger it will had scored fully 5 stars. I don’t like cliffhangers but than again I enjoyed the story so much that I will read the next.
The storyline is good and the characters is developed in to different personalities that I get a feeling of knowing in the end so I would like to know their end story.
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Lots of good dialogues
Feelings and chemistry is strong between the main characters.
* I was gifted this book in exchange of a honest review *
4 stars
Oh my “fans herself” One-Mile and Brea! Waited so long for this story and it does not disappoint!!! You would like to hate One-Mile but you can’t 🙂 He’s rough but you see the softness when he is around Brea. Brea is kind and caring but she does have a little sassiness hidden under all that sweetness. I loved how Shayla brings back some of the characters I loved from the Wicked Lovers Series! I can’t wait to read book 2! Another series you don’t want to miss 😉
Shayla Black’s newest series has been a long time coming for those who have previously read her Wicked Lovers and/or Devoted Lovers series. One-Mile has popped up more than once and it’s super satisfying to finally read his story. This is the first of two books about Pierce and Brea, you dont need to have read any books before this to enjoy it, but you will want to get the following book Wicked Ever After immediately! This is a kind of forbidden romance with great characters. Just be ready for the cliffhanger. You can not go wrong with this author.
Finally!! I have been waiting forever for the next Wicked/Devoted Lovers story to be released. Yes I know I am exaggerating but this book was good! Brea and Pierce aka One Mile are such complete opposites in life and where they come from. They say opposites attract and they did with quite a bit of heat.I had ”met” the characters before in Devoted to Pleasure. Brea is not Ms. Black’s typical heroine, she is a bit quiet and mousy in demeanor and lets Cutter ( her BFF) and father influence her choices quite a bit. I was ok with that because not every woman is a “ball-buster” life isn’t like that. Pierce is dark and brooding with angst and issues. Fair warning – The book has a part two which will finish out the characters’ stories hopefully with a HEA.
Loved the story but disappointed I have to purchase another book (not yet out) to find out the ending.
Action packed, sexy, exciting and emotionally thrilling adventure filled with dangerous and exciting charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and passionate turns. Was a great read from beginning to end.
I need to be able to give more than a five star rating on this one! Holy smokes, this is by far my favorite read of 2020!! Pierce, aka One-Mile would have had me rolled over on my back like a submissive dog as soon as I met him!!
One-Mile has that nickname because of his ability, as a sniper to hit his target from one mile away! He’s tough, tatted up, gorgeous and has quite the authoritative aurora. He’s had many woman, and doesn’t want a relationship, because he’s married to his job. That is until he sees Brea and decides he must have her.
Brea is a preacher’s daughter, loves everyone, helps everyone and wants to get married. When her best friend, Cutter, that she’s known a long time invites her to his boss’ for a cook out and hopefully help her meet someone nice, he tells her to steer clear of Pierce because he uses women and makes her promise. When Brea is in the house and everyone else is outside and the doorbell rings, she answers. Standing there is the biggest, scariest, most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. She feels an instant electrical surge through her body. His name is One-Mile, aka, Pierce.
These two go through so much together. She’s so innocent and he’s so NOT! There are so many twists and turns, and hotness/fireworks galore between these two.
As much as I’m not a fan of cliffhangers, I’m so glad Shayla Black made this one a cliffhanger! The story is taking it’s time filling in all the blanks and not rushing through and it’s well worth it! I look forward to part 2 of Wicked as Sin, I know it’s going to be amazing!
Oh my Ms. Black what have you done to your readers now??!! The long-awaited story of One-Mile has finally been set free and it will captivate all with its flawless prose and utter perfection. For fans of The Wicked Lovers and Devoted Series, this new one is for you and it is off with a BANG. I can even forgive that cliffhanger ending. Brea is a preacher’s daughter and she has been brought up sheltered which leaves her in a vicarious position when she meets Pierce Walker, aka One-Mile. Pierce is that alpha male who is arrogant, makes his own rules and marches to his own tune. To say these two are opposites is nothing further from the truth. Yet, there is an unmistakable force that is pulling them together; much to the chagrin of Brea’s best friend and One-Mile’s teammate, Cutter. As much as Cutter warns Brea to stay away from One-Mile the more it seems she is drawn to him and her innocence be darned. All she ever wanted was marriage and family while that is the furthest thing from One-Mile’s mind. It is full steam ahead but will Brea be able to handle the consequences of her actions? These two are the perfect balance to each other and the heat between them seems to know no bounds. One cannot help but fall for them. This is one all-consuming storyline that will leave readers craving for the second book to see what plans this dexterous and gifted author has up her sleeve for these two. I highly recommend this book. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Holy H. E. double hockey sticks… hooked! I was absolutely hooked. One warning.. there is a cliffhanger. I got to the end and actually screamed because .. yup cliffhanger. Removing that little issue this book was hot, full of action and danger. Brea is a preacher’s daughter… One-Mile is anything but innocent. These two are as far opposite as you can get but the chemistry between them is off the charts. While they get together in an unusual way, you just know there is more. There is a lot of push and pull. Brea’s best friend wants One-Mile to think Brea is his. Why? Well he is just a tad over protective of her. I cannot wait to see how this finally ends….. bring on part two!
Jesus, and all that is Holy… I can’t believe that Shayla has smashed two outstanding series together and already Wicked as Sin is an explosion of emotions, feelings and desire.
I had to make myself take lungfuls of breaths as some moments were just so wicked! The magnitude of the push and pull between Pierce and Brea is epic beyond proportions. It grasps you from the first page and the words keep you hostage until the final sentence. I can’t wait until part 2; to see where Brea and Pierce end up in this wicked and desirable new addition to Shayla’s collection.