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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Amazing! I couldn’t wait to read Brea and One Mile’s story. Absolutely loved the fact that One Mile falls for Brea the good girl and even though her best friend tries to warn her off she doesn’t listen. Can’t wait to see what else is in store for them. Definitely recommend this book.
My initial thoughts when I finished Wicked as Sin were: We finally have One-Mile’s story and believe me it’s everything I hoped it would be. Now Bring on Wicked Ever After!
Pierce Walker aka “One-Mile” is someone that has made several appearances in both the Wicked Lovers and Devoted Lovers Series so of course he had caught my eye and I had hoped we would get to know more about him and now Shayla Black has gifted us with his story, and I LOVED IT!
Brea Bell has such a pure heart she sees the good in everyone even when she is told someone is bad and to stay away from them she believes what she feels in her heart to be true. If you read Devoted to Pleasure you’ve met Cutter who is Brea’s best friend, I will admit to liking Cutter in his book and I think it’s a good thing I didn’t see this side of him before because I really disliked him in this book and I almost couldn’t believe it was the same person. Cutter is super protective of Brea but he is down right nasty with anything that has to do with One-Mile, it’s a very ugly side to his personality.
This story is one of the good girl that falls for the bad boy, but really is he as bad as everyone believes him to be? As with all of Shayla Black’s books this one has the heat on high, so make sure the kiddies aren’t trying to read over your shoulder as your reading this little gem of a book.
If you haven’t read the Wicked Lovers or Devoted Lovers series there’s no need to worry because you do not need to have read them to enjoy this book. But if you haven’t I would highly recommend you adding them to your TBR list because they are great reads.
Happy Reading!!!
This is the first book in the Wicked & Devoted series, and the story of Pierce, and Brea. Pierce is the sexy sniper, and Brea is the sweet preachers daughter, couldn’t be more opposites, but they can’t deny their chemistry. This was a great read, the character are well written, and kept me engaged the whole book. This book was intense, emotional, steamy, dramatic, action-packed, and suspenseful. I can’t wait to read the second book.
I have doubts at first because it’s my first book from Shayla Black and it’s kinda a part of a series, but it’s so easy to follow I enjoy it a lot. It’s a suspense steamy read and a bit of angsty too. I got all the feelings with this book, I wanted to slap Cutter from the beginning, and smack some senses too to Brea for her hesitations, I totally understand why she did what she did, but because I’m on team One-Mile, it’s super frustating. The suspense is not as much as I wanted to, but still there’s a lot of actions and very entertaining and let’s not forget those steaminess, it’s super super hot. Yup I like this book a lot.
If you’re looking for steamy romance with a bit of agst and suspense, this is the book for you.
Wow! I’ve a confession this is my first read by this author. So I start completely fresh. I have no references for anything and that left me a little frightened as to whether I would be lost without that. But that wasn’t even a worry.
I don’t really want to say much in regards to this story for fear of ruining it and in another sense that I don’t feel I can give a fully honest opinion when the story was left like that. GAH!!! Cliff Hangers aren’t my friends and neither was the author when I threw a tantrum as I have to wait for what happens.
Know that it a bloody good read. One that I recommend. One that kept me engrossed and wanting so much more. I feel that this is all I can give until I get a proper The End.
Reviewer: Donna
You guysssss….I’m so obsessed with Pierce & Brea! Shayla has spent some time introducing us to Pierce in her other series and I was so excited to get a book about him. I loved how alpha he was and how much he wanted Brea. These two had insane chemistry!!
The book was full of intrigue and just enough angst that I couldn’t stop reading it!
I am so ready for Wicked Ever After to release so I can see what happens next!! Such an amazing book!
4 stars
Wicked as Sin is the first in a new series by Shayla Black, one of my favorite authors. While I hadn’t read all the other books in the other two series leading up to this book, I was able to fully enjoy the book anyway.
Pierce, aka One-Mile (a name I would never have called him)is a trained assassin and couldn’t be more different from pretty, dutiful Brea Bell but opposites attract big time in this story. Like a moth drawn to a flame, Brea is instantly attracted to the dangerous sniper. What’s unusual is Pierce’s fierce desire for the naive preacher’s daughter. They’re on a collision course and neither of them knows exactly what to do. Pierce wants her with a ferocity he usually reserves for missions, it’s unlike anything the experienced operative has ever felt. Brea desperately wants to dislike him but just can’t actually begin herself to do it. Doesn’t help that Brea’s best friend Cutter can’t stand the guy!
There was a lot to like here! The chemistry was off the charts and you could genuinely feel the turmoil of our two main characters. Unfortunately, there were definitely things I struggled with too; I’m used to fierce females from Black and to be truthful, Brea’s inability to stand up for herself to the many men in her life really grated on me. However, I did love her devotion to the people she loved and as a Christian, I understood her struggle; this was kind of two sides of the same coin for me. But there was one huge turnoff for me from our girl; she let Cutter believe something that was pretty inexcusable for me. On the other hand, I liked Pierce a lot. He was definitely a hard-headed Alpha dog but he became sweet and tender wth Brea. Unfortunately, I hated Cutter. I thought he was a heavy-handed jerk, never letting Brea get a word in or giving her the room to discover herself. Nearer the end, most of the males in her life started to back away a little and I really liked that. The last hour or so in the book was where it really took off for me and I cannot wait for the exciting conclusion!
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It better
Normally I try and wait if I know the book is a cliffhanger but since Shayla Black wrote this, it’s not a big deal for me. These characters wormed their way into my heart and just like that I’m hooked. Pierce (One Mile) and Brea are totally opposite of each other. He’s an ex-military and a sniper…she’s a preachers daughter. Pierce sees Brea and instantly knows he wants her but there’s the problem of a teammater, Cutter and Brea’s father. Don’t get me started on Cutter! Even though he’s a teammate, I’m not liking him very much at the moment. LOL The scenes between the two main characters is sizzling and hot and the story just flows so well that I was lost and didn’t realize the time. When things go south, it’s going to take everything in him to get back to Brea! Can he do it? Run….do not walk and get this book. As I mentioned , the book ends on a cliffhanger so be prepared. It will be well worth it!
This was such a good book, I could not put it down. This story has given me a glimpse of what happened in some of the other books in the series. If you haven’t read shayla blacks other series wicked/devoted you definitely will be able to keep,up. But you definitely need to read them just because of how great they are. I love Brea and one mile and can’t wait to find out what happens in the next installment.
I wiill start by saying I loved this book. Pierce or One Mile, as he is called wants Brea Bell.
This is a story that I loved, while in equal measure, despaired over.
Miscommunication, and not speaking out infuriated me in equal measure.
Clutter, who I loved in previous books, made me quite mad.
I willed for them to find a way through. Now I can’t wait for the next book. Can Brea and Pierce find their Happily ever after?
Amazing new story, it’s now Mile and Brea’s story and it was phenomenal, it can totally be read as a stand alone if you haven’t read any of the other series. You just keep reading until the end, I can’t wait for the next book, the angst is great, the story line is good so far, I need more. A definitely must read.
I’ve been waiting for Pierce and Brea’s story for a while. Well, ever since the beginning of Devoted to Pleasure. That’s when I began to get twitchy wanting their story LoL I wasn’t sure what to expect from the story-line but I knew if Shayla was writing it that it would be passionate and twisty in all the best ways! She didn’t disappoint. She rarely does.
If you’re new to the words of Shayla Black, welcome, what took you so long?! If you’re not, sit tight and enjoy this suspenseful, action-packed, emotional, pleasure filled beginning of a journey between Brea and Pierce. As the saying goes, these two couldn’t be more opposites if they tried! Everything about them was opposite, but they complimented each other ridiculously well. The story kept me on edge for the most part and I cannot wait for its conclusion!
NOTE: This book ends with a pause, a pause I would not refer to as a cliffhanger. The facts that unfold at the end should not be a shock to any reader, maybe a bit of a surprise, but shock, not so much. You know the saying that goes kinda like … If someone shows you or tells you who they are, believe them … Well, nobody should be shocked at this ending LOL (just my opinion)!
Oh my good gawd, Wicked As Sin was a sensual, all consuming, sizzling effing hot story that was impossible not to love!
One-Mile is an intense, dangerously alluring hero that made my knees weak from the get go. The way he was with Brea made me love him all the more. His patience, his alpha ways, and his strong personality made him a favorite with me. And Brea, she is definitely a great heroine. Innocent, kind, maybe a bit naive but with a passion and curiosity that made her intriguing to me. Wicked As Sin is a worthy story and I can’t wait for book 2 and see how things turn out.
WaS gets a SEXY FIVE SINFUL STARS!
Wicked as Sin is a hot story about Pierce “One-Mile” Walker and Brea Bell, a woman who is the polar opposite of Pierce. These two had a lot of self discovery to do and I am sure will have more to do when we get part two of this story. Yes, there is a cliff hanger. I still suggest diving in because it was truly that good!
Shayla Black is a master of her craft and has such a way with words that you will be sucked in from page one. This book was no different for me in that aspect. I have only read a few books from Shayla, but I have come to love every single one that I have had the chance to read and can’t wait to continue diving into her work.
Brea was really fighting some guilt in this book while dealing with her best friend Cutter. I was having a very hard time getting my frustration under control when it came to Cutter because I feel like he held back Pierce and Brea from really developing their relationship. I hope I do read more about him though because I really do want to understand him fully.
Pierce truly realizes in this book that he has real and deep feelings towards Brea and I loved watching the love develop between them throughout this story. There is so much action in this book, there are so many emotions, and this story was simply captivating.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment. Beautiful job!
I love this book. One Mile and Brea are absolutely amazing together. One Mile is definitely a guy who goes for what he wants and he definitely has his eyes set on Brea. Brea & One Mile have a connection like no other. I really enjoyed their story and I can’t wait to read what happens next.
Holy alpha man batman! One-mile has stolen a piece of my heart! Preconceived notions made him seem like he was the playboy of all playboys without a heart but in this first book of this series he has shown a completely different side that made me melt! Brea is very dutiful and I loved her and Cutter in the his book and I love how Shayla Black has the ability to change how I viewed them from angels to now I am mad at them! This story took me on a trip and left me dying for more!
I loved catching up with old friends from the Wicked Lovers series!
Emotional, Sexy and overall AMAZING!!
Pierce “One-Mile” Walker and Brea Bell’s story is finally here!! Pierce the bad boy with a hard exterior who doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. That was until he met Brea. Brea Bell is a preacher’s daughter who is innocent and believes the best in everyone. Her best friend Cutter warns her to stay away from Pierce, but can she?
Shayla Black has done an amazing job of bringing these characters to life and you to their story. Each page will leave you wanting for more and more!
A DEFINITE MUST READ!!
Wicked As Sin: One-Mile & Brea, Part One by Shayla Black is the 1st book in the Wicked & Devoted Series. This is the start the story of Brea Bell and Pierce (One-Mile) Walker.
Brea is a preacher’s daughter; she’s young and inexperienced. Hasn’t lived life and has been sheltered by father and Cutter, her good friend. ” One- Mile” is a loner and is the man to call when you need the kill shot. He keeps his heart iced and to himself. Yet when he meets Brea, it starts thawing out, beating for only for her.
People start warning Brea away from One Mile, especially Cutter. But you know how it goes. One Mile tries to stay away until temptation becomes too much. The push/pull is intense and strong.
Can Brea keep her innocence and stay away from One-Mile? Will One-Mile continue to pursue her because he wants her or just her innocence? OMG what an amazing cliffhanger ending. I can’t wait for book 2.
My Rating: 4.8 stars*********
This story was a slow starter for me as I didn’t connect to the characters straight away but once I got past my initial reservations I was hooked. There are some characters from some of the authors other series which I’ve not read but I didn’t feel like I was missing out. Pierce ( One Mile ) is a tough nononsense sniper he’s a bit of a loner. Brea is the preachers daughter the good girl who doesn’t rock the boat and also Cutter’s best friend. Cutter and Pierce work together and to say they don’t get on is an understatement. This is not a love triangle but at times it does feel like there are three people in the relationship and I wanted to slap Cutter for the way he was so judgemental about Pierce and the way he babied Brea. There is one part where I was screaming at Brea to speak up and it annoyed me that she didn’t correct a pretty bad assumption. I liked the connection between them and the chemistry was strong. The story ends on a cliffhanger but I’m hoping we don’t have long to wait.
I’ve been a Shayla Black fan for quite some time now. I fell in love with her words the moment I started reading her books, so to say I was excited about this would be an understatement. I fell in love with Wicked Lovers first, it was my gateway into Shayla Black’s books
Wicked Lovers has been a favorite series of mine for a while now, and Devoted to Love I started reading last year and both were incredible so have these two worlds merge is a dream come true.
I went into this with high expectations, I always do when it comes to this authors work, and of course, I was not disappointed.
Wicked As Sin is Pierce “One-Mile” Walker story and it’s a story so many of us have been waiting anxiously for, and of course it is nothing less than perfect, which I expected. Ms. Black has a way with words that captivated me from the start and held me captive until the very end, if not longer than that, and with this, she has done just that!
What can I tell you about One-Mile? Well, he’s an arrogant, cocky man that has his own set of rules when it comes to everything in life. He’s good at what he does and he makes that known. He’s not a guy you would really want to screw with, he doesn’t get along with many, if any people, and he seems to like it like that.
Brea Bell is his complete opposite, she is a preacher’s daughter, she is innocent, she is naive and a sweetheart. Everything that One-Mile isn’t. But who can resist a bad boy? I know I can’t! Something that should be forbidden to her, she wants more than anything, and she is choosing to ignore that inner voice warning her away from this man! She goes all-in with One-Mile, but what will the consequences be?
These two? It seems that Brea can bring a side out in One-Mile that no one else really sees. A softer side to his hard shell of a personality and as much as you these two could not possibly work as a couple… It seems as though they are perfect for each other. Balancing each other out, bringing out sides to them both. Together they are perfect. The chemistry was off the charts and the love is undeniable. I couldn’t help but fall in love with these two. But it’s not as simple as them being together. It never is…
And BOOM, Cliffhanger and what a cliffhanger it was. I am one of those people that crave cliffhangers and this author is the queen of them. She left me hanging good with Wicked as Sin, and I am eager to see what happens with these two in the second half of this story! I’m completely consumed by these two and the drama, suspense, mystery, and passion that surrounds them. It’s intoxicating and addictive and I can say without a doubt that this has jumped into one of my top reads for 2020 so far, I can only imagine what part 2 will have in store for us!
The storyline flowed so well, the author’s writing was flawless as always, and the development within the first chapters till the end of the book was incredible, painting an amazing picture of the story inside my head. Her touch to the finest details makes it easy to reallyl fall deep into this plot and lose myself.
Worth so much for than 5 Stars!