From New York Times Bestselling Author Victoria Ashley, comes an emotional friends-to-lovers/brother’s-best-friend Romance.“The feeling I have in this very moment, after not seeing her for so long, will haunt me forever, reminding me why I left to begin with.” For as long as I can remember, Easton Crews has been off-limits. As much as it kills me, that’s never going to change. After his little … going to change.
After his little disappearing act three years ago, then suddenly showing up out of nowhere, I shouldn’t want anything to do with him.
It doesn’t matter how beautiful he still is. Or how close we once were. It shouldn’t matter that my entire body lights on fire with need whenever he gets close.
He chose the worst possible time to leave without so much as a goodbye. However, just like the first day he walked into our home, I’m drawn to him, needing him near me just as badly as I need air to breathe, and I can’t stand it.
I want to hate him. I know I should hate him. But hating him is the last thing he’ll let me do. I push, he pulls harder, until I’m completely wrapped up in him, my mind lost in the one person who is forbidden—the one person I’ve always loved, even when he belonged to someone else. Easton was never meant to be mine.
It took me years to come to terms with that and now that I finally have, he’s here, right in front of me, more irresistible than ever.
The part I fear the most about that—he’s the one person capable of completely wrecking my world.
“I’m not leaving until you take all of your hate out on me. Let me feel it. All of it. Every dirty look. Every nasty word. I will have it all before I leave. Stop hiding from me.”
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Spanish & English Opinion
¡Cuantas emociones viví con este libro! La historia de Easton y Dakota es muy emocional y con muchos elementos complicados.
Me gusta que su amor está desde el inicio, pero pasa el tiempo y todo se va complicando. La culpa es un elemento presente y es posible sentir la angustia de los personajes, vivir su tormento y su felicidad también.
Lo que no me gusta es que de repente el héroe se deja llevar demasiado por la situación. O sea, 6 años con alguien que no es tu amor es too much. Y lo segundo, que pongan el nombre de la causa de angustia a algún hiji… ¿poooor?
Roman me encantó y espero que tenga su libro con Hope.
So many emotions while reading this second Chance romance. Easton and Dakota are in love since the beginning, but then life and obstacles happen.
There’s lots of anguish and guilt present during their journey and it’s possible to empathize with them in an absolute way. Also, when they feel happy, is impossible not to experience it.
I didn’t love the fact that Easton sometimes just went with the circumstances and not clarifying the situations. I mean, six years with someone you are not in love with?
Also, why naming a baby after the source of your guilt and anguish? Seriously…
Roman is lovely and I would love to read his story with Hope!
This was an emotional, angst filled, tragic, smoking hot friend’s to lovers/ brother’s best friend love story. Dakota and Easton have know each other from when she was 6 and he was 8. Since then they were kind of inseparable. As they grew older feelings started to develop but with Dakota being two years younger and his best friend’s little sister Easton kept his feelings to himself and Dakota afraid Easton didn’t feel the same never said anything about her feelings. Due to a series events they go more years hiding their growing attraction for each other. Then a tragic event causes Easton to leave town in the middle of the night and not tell a soul. Three years later he comes back and now determined to claim Dakota, but she is angry and hurt and scared of what people will think if she finally admits her feelings. This was a wonderfully emotionally written story. Loved how Dakota was sassy, fierce, not afraid to speak her mind and loved to do all the things the guys did. Easton was swoon worthy, he was so protective and a bit possessive. Loved the other characters in the story too. Hoping maybe Ronan and Hope get their own story too.
I listened to the audio book.
This was a cute story. I’m not always a fan of sister dates brothers best friend, but this was a cute twist. The ending is THE BEST. I cried so many tears…happy and sad.
I’m left with mixed feelings about this book. I loved Easton and Dakota together, but hated the relationship between Easton and Quinn because it felt like Quinn manipulated everyone to get what she wanted. Easton should’ve grown a pair and spoke up about which sister he wanted. I also really disliked Quinn who was very spoilt and selfish. I feel nobody remembered the way she treated Dakota at times and I hated how Dakota felt so much guilt even though she never did anything wrong. There’s also some confusion about how serious the relationship became between Easton and Quinn because we aren’t told much. This is a book that you’ll have to read and make up your own mind about
The title says it all. Easton and Dakota’s story will make you laugh, get angry and cry. It will also leave you smiling.
I hope the author gives Dakota’s brother Roman his own story, maybe involving Hope, her best friend. And Talon, just to keep it interesting.
Best friends. Life long besties. Two peas in a pod. Call them what you will but Kota and Easton were one half of each other. Together they were whole.
Unfortunately, life, expectations, and friends got in the way. These two pieces were separated by circumstances and lack of communication. Life takes its toll on their hearts.
When they finally get their acts together happily ever after waits for them, but it isn’t going to be an easy route. The past and expectations rear their ugly heads again.
I love Kota and Easton together. I was super annoyed knowing before the reveal exactly where Victoria Ashley was taking us. My frustration level was high. I wanted to shake the ever loving …out of our leading hottie. Good thing they finally get their stuff straightened out!
I am hoping its possible that we get Hope’s story next.
I hate to say this, I really do, but Wreck My World just wasn’t what I was expecting. I have read other books by Ms. Ashley and loved them all, so I was surprised when I found myself skimming pages just to get to the end of book. Now don’t get me wrong, there were parts I loved, but there were more parts to the story that I didn’t like.
Loved Dakota Brooks!! She is one heck of a leading lady. Love her whole kick ass, take-charge attitude and didn’t care if she got down-n-dirty (grease and mud – what did you think I was talking about..lol) The sex scenes were smoking hot and I loved the chemistry that Easton and Dakota have.
With that being said, I felt that the book dragged on and on, hence the skimming of the pages I mentioned earlier. Plus, I also thought that Easton should have spoken up when they were teenagers and picked Dakota from the start, and not let Roman and the Brooks’ family make the decision to date Quinn for him.
Overall it wasn’t a bad read as you do get the “feels” in parts of the book and the secondary characters help with all their antics. Just wasn’t the book for me.
This book will wreck you. It will take you on an emotional roller coaster and have you spinning. Easton and Dakota were childhood friends. This story takes us to the past to catch glimpses of them then, this gives such depth to their story. The backstory helped shaped who they are today, and why they are where they are. When they get together, the pages heat up quickly. But do not think this is an easy ride. Be prepared for all the bumps and potholes along the way.
Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott narrate the emotions in this story and brought me to tears at times. This narrating team made this book as amazing as it is. Wen and Kai transform the words in the book into real emotions and feelings. They trap you in the story and do not let go until the end. This was a wonderful performance by Wen and Kai.
This book Wrecked Me! I have not been so invested in a story for a while. I did not want people to talk to me..I did not want to get out of my car…I did not want to stop listening. I easily smiled, frowned, laughed and cried while listening to this story. It’s easily one of my favorites of the year!
Easton is sexy, wonderful and sometimes a big jerk. I loved him. He is kind, sweet, possessive and his kisses are so so HOT. I could easily see him with Dakota from the beginning. His nickname for her was perfect. Dakota always harbored a secret love for Easton. It only became a problem when he started dating her sister. That’s when life got difficult.
I’m gonna love kissing you anytime I want…Easton to Kota. ——this gives me a wistful smile.
The secondary characters are outstanding! From her best friend of Hope, her brother (Roman) to the crew they hang out with. All simply wonderful! They really helped elevate this story to superstar status.
I just finished the Epilogue and yet again I loved it. This is my first book by Victoria Ashley and now I am wondering how many more she has that I can get. I did listen to this on audio and Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott were awesome! They did an amazing job of playing off each other. The intermixing of voices was soo good. This made for a highly enjoyable listen.
”How can you want to hurt someone and kiss them with everything in you at the same time?”
Easton Crews…. SWOON!!
”My Brain is fighting for me to keep my distance, while my whole fucking body is pulling me towards her with an unstoppable force.”
Wreck my World by Victoria Ashley brings you Off the charts angst, explosive sexual tension and the push and pull that will drive you utterly insane and leave you emotionally drained.
”He’s my ultimate weakness. The only person who has ever had the power to bring me to my knees and cripple me.”
An incredible enemies to lovers story that will have your heart racing. All the damn feels.
An absolute must read.
I am a sobbing mess.
I will be recommending this book to everyone!!
Absolutely Wrecked
First up, I’d like to thank Victoria for my advanced copy which I won in an FB competition and to say I willingly leave my honest review for Easton and Dakota
The minute I started reading this story, I was sucked inNot only was this story compelling and complex, it was also filled with despair, hope, love and loss. Dakota, Quinn and Roman are siblings and Easton is added to the equation when him and Roman become best friends. Years later he disappears after a major loss to their family and shows up out of the blue, three years later. To say that the coupling between Dakota and Easton is easy is a massive understatement as the complexities of their emotions start to unravel as soon as they know they are in the vicinity of each other.
However, in order to be together they are going to have to fight everything they’ve ever known and sort out the feelings each are experiencing. A not to be missed story and I’m hoping that Victoria will do a story for Roman as I’d like to see who he ends up with
Fabulous Story & Audible Listen Heartfelt & Moving!
Wreck My World
By: Victoria Ashley
Narrated by: Wen Ross, Kai Kennicott
I loved everything about this book, from Victoria Ashley’s wonderful writing style to the storylines and characters she created to Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott’s fabulous narration. This book grabbed my attention and heart right from the start and held it to the end. This story is Dakota and Easton’s story and it is one heck of a story, a love story that never happened, a love that was meant to be but could never be. Dakota is one bad ass, she works in her fathers garage and loves what she does. Easton is her older brother’s best friend, a nice guy who always did the right thing. A special bond & friendship grew between him and Dakota, but they never got a chance to take the relationship any further. I loved how these two looked out for others and put their own wants and needs on the back burner. It was frustrating that Easton did not step up and admit his true feelings but I get why he did it. I loved Dakota’s tight knit family and her great friends. I liked how well plotted this story was, how we are taken back to the past to give you a glimpse what happened then to lead up to the way thing are in the current, with Easton trying to capture and fix Dakota’s broken heart. This book brings on all the feels, there is plenty of drama, angst, some heartfelt moments, some heart wrenching one. Victoria Ashley, thank you for this great story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, narrated by the talented Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott. They bring these characters to life, give each their own voice and personality as well as heart and attitude. They do an awesome job projecting the emotions of the characters and the drama of the story into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
I am shocked by how much this story irritated me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved all the characters & the love Easton & Dakota had for one another. The book was so long & redundant. Easton being Quinn’s girlfriend for 6 years when he didn’t love her that way?? Denied himself happiness for no reason & Dakota too. Could not get past that fact that he couldn’t just say to Roman, I care & love your sister as a friend? Wouldn’t Quinn want to not live in a fantasy world? Horrible plot line for me. Wondering if there will be a story for Hope & Roman?
A slow build, highly emotional new adult romance that checks all those must have boxes
Friends to Lovers
Brothers Best Friend
A misguided sense of self-sacrifice
Jealous friend(s)
Loss of family and friend
Failed communication
Small town problems
and best of all –
a HEA
Dakota for me was a bit of a love /hate relationship. Being the baby isn’t always as easy as we think so I will give her a bit of leeway. She is a straight up tomboy who has no problem playing in the mud (reminds me a bit of myself). She has a heart of gold and it shines in everything she does. At times she said or did things that later came back to bite her in the backside.
It isn’t always easy doing what’s right when it feels so wrong.
Easton where do I even start with him? Like Kota, he has a heart of gold and is willing to sacrifice for those he calls family. He fell for Kota that first day. Personally, I think it was her shooting crayons out her nose that cinched it. Time has passed and Easton finds he has a second chance to go after the one his heart truly wants ~ Kota.
Watching these two traverses the waters of judgmental friends and misguided beliefs was a bit like the tilt a whirl. One minute I thought for sure the ride was over the next I was white knuckling my reader and screaming for the ride to stop. Yes, there are some pretty intense moments as well as some very sweet ones.
I found the story line easy to follow. We travel back in time (via memories) which for me only intensified the connection between Kota and Easton as well as solidifying the friendships as well as the events that led to their choices.
The secondary/supporting characters were just as engaging and had me wanting to travel further with this cast, didn’t really want to walk away.
Hoping Hope gets her story.
This book totally wreaked me and put my back together!
I seriously love this woman…. I’ve been thinking about this book since I finished it early yesterday!! I think I’ve listened to this playlist on repeat all day Wednesday & yesterday … I’m at a complete loss for words… This is Victoria at her best!!! Probably the best book yet…. and I have loved and read all her work!!
Victoria pulls no punches with this book!!!! Be ready to have those tissues out… this is a completely gut wrenching and emotionally beautiful story of lost love & heartache..
Easton & Dakota (Kota) have been the best of friends since a very young age.. both in love with each other before they even knew what love was really… but neither took that next step thru the years.. But when something devastating happens and Easton takes off.. Kota is completely heartbroken.. FF 3 yrs… Easton is back.. What will Kota do when she finds out. Will Easton be able to make things right… or has the damage been done?
I had the honor of meeting this amazing author a few years ago.. and hope to get to see her again soon!! Thank you for allowing me to read a advanced copy of this beautiful book!!!
Gail ~ Night and Day Book Blog
Easton and Dakota’s friendship is one that every person wishes to have. I was absolutely consumed by their story.Falling in love with your best friend, makes things complicated. Throw life and loyalty in the mix and it can become a disaster. Every page I turned I could feel the angst and the love for these two.
The build up to their pain, to understand what they are going through is phenomenal. I don’t remember if I’ve ever read a book by this author before, but if I have, this is by far one of my favorites.
If you’re a friends to lovers kinda reader, then this is an absolute MUST.
I’m utterly WRECKED!! Amazing read with gripping characters, full of life and love.
Another great read. Highly recommend!
I loved this book! The whole friends to lovers/ brother’s best friend romance makes me love it so much more! I have read some Victoria Ashley books but this one was more than I hoped for!!
**for some reason my first review has disappeared :/