**4.5 Stars**

I went into Resist completely blind. I was immediately pulled into the premise of the story. There are a lot of pieces and players and lots of drama which keeps the book interesting and kept me invested as a reader.

The author kept me constantly guessing at what was going to happen and where the story was going to be leading. I had differing opinions on the main characters, Vaughn and Ryker, at different points throughout the book as varying degrees of information was brought to light, but they definitely had great chemistry together.

I did not know this book was going to end in a cliffhanger so that was a bit disappointing, but it didn't take away from my overall thoughts or experience reading the book and I am interested to see what happens next with these characters and with this story line. Definitely an engaging and interesting read!!!!

I'm such a huge fan of K. I love her books so much and I'm so glad I got to read this early. The writing was great and I enjoyed the characters. It does end on a cliffhanger. I can't wait to read the next book.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a story K. Bromberg has weaved with Resist.! The story was well written, fast paced and characters well developed. There was a lot of chemistry, heart felt moments, intrigue and heartbreak. And that ending, when does book 2 release?
Ryker and Vaughn have an unbelievable pull towards each other and their chemistry is undeniable. What starts out as a business relationship turns out to be so much more or is it?
As the story progresses, Bromberg really develops the characters, their relationship and past issues. There is so much depth to them and the story. Vaughn’s past will make you feel in your heart, and for everything she has been through and is dealing with. You see her strengths and weaknesses but feel her growth as the story grows.
I can’t wait for book 2 of this duet, Wicked Ways. I highly recommend this book. One click it today!

I feel like I’ve read this story before...boy meets girl, girl has lingering issues, they fall in love. The cliffhanger seems pretty obvious to me, but I’ll defer to everyone else to read it and decide for themselves.

This ARC was courtesy of netgalley - all thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

I haven't read any of K Bromberg's work but will certainly be searching out more

This is fast paced, steamy and intense - who doesn't love an Alpha story ?

A great, strong female pitted against alpha male - makes for a great premise

A great story with a great ending

Loved it !!

Ryker and Vaughn- what a story. I love their chemistry and connection. What a cliffhanger..... K. Bromberg has created more amazing characters. I love Vaughn's complexity and how she is in the situation she is in and what she believes is important in life. Ryker- he is complex but really amazing. I was so drawn to their story. I cannot wait the next book to see where these characters go. I could not put this book down.

The beginning of this book drew me in. The book is interesting, steamy, has great moments and the ending is leaving me wanting more. This is definitely a great book that will keep you focused on it from the time you start till the time your finished. If your like me, I’m still thinking about it.

I'm a huge fan of Kristy's work and have been for years now. This story was intense, sexy, unique, angsty, and heartbreaking. I liked that we had two alpha leads pitted against each other. It was nice to see them banter, make power plays, and watch their chemistry build and explode. I also liked that this was told in dual POVs since I always love being inside both h/H's head.

Vaughn was interesting. I didn't expect her to be what she was (not revealing it to keep from spoiling anything), yet I was impressed. She was smart, strong, brave, caring, loving, feisty, strong willed, and independent. While at times I felt she resisted a bit too much, I still enjoyed the story.

Ryker is a typical alpha a-hole...at first. He's bossy, demanding, sexy, determined, compassionate, and I really liked seeing his softer side.

While I have my assumptions about why the story ended as it did, I will state that it ends on a cliffy and I have a love/hate relationship with cliffys. LOL All in all, I can't wait for the next book, Reveal, to be released to see if my assumptions are correct! Thank you Kristy for this copy. This is my honest review.

a very well-written hot story by K. Bromberg. First I"ve read by this author but so worth it> I really liked how the story progressed and the writing style.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

I cannot express how much I love Bromberg's writing. She has such a talent of making the reader feel connected with her characters. This was a sexy, intense, emotional read. I will say this book took me a little longer to get into than most of her books, BUT when it finally got going i could not put it down. I was stealing 1 page reads every chance I got while at work. Ryker was arrogant, sexy, protective, AND good with kids (SWOON). Vaughn is a strong, independent, woman who has been through a lot, and ryker is there to break down her walls.

In typical K. Bromberg fashion, Resist ended in a cliffhanger and I cannot wait for part two to come out!

I have read all of her books. Loved them all! So I knew I wasn't going to be disappointed. I loved the characters. Vaughn us a fighter who would do anything for the people she loves, she's relatable and her actions make so much sense after you know her whole story. Rhyker is the perfect book bf. He's gentle and caring but also persistent and calls her out on her bs. And sweet Lucy made my heart melt. I immediately fell in love with her. The book is extremely well written as any of K. Bromberg's books it approaches sensitive subjects with care and respect and a lot ot love (It doesn't skip out on the romantic scenes though 😉). It had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. When Brian offered her Lucy in exchange for money I wanted to give him a piece of my mind right alongside Vaughn and cheered her on as she told Priscilla what is what. I read it in a day and can't wait to find out how it continues. I was happy and fully expecting a happy ending only to be blindsided by a cliffhanger at 98%. I can say I did not see it coming I was praying for him to do the "hang loose" sign but to no avail. But great cliffhangers are a sign of a great book and K. Bromberg proved again and again why she is one of my favorite authors.

What the……
*MIND BLOWN*
...FUUUUDGE…..

Seriously, how can you leave us all hanging like that.
I’ve been speechless for the last two days, basically since I finished Resist by K. Bromberg.
This book ends with the holy grail of all freaking cliffhangers. I don’t know what to think. My mind is going everywhere right now. Every single scenario is floating around in my noggin.

About Resist:

Resist is the first book in K. Bromberg’s brand new Wicked Ways series. This novel is told from both Ryker and Vaughn’s point of view.

Vaughn is neck deep in debt and fighting to gain full custody of her niece. All the money in the world can’t make her troubles go away but it can sure try. That’s why Vaughn finds herself building an empire all on her own. An escort empire.

Ryker is a jaded greedy bastard, being a divorce attorney and watching his mother divorce sorry sap after sorry sap will turn a person that way rather quickly. Now his mentality, no connections and no strings. But when he meets a woman that gives him a run for his money and challenges him in a way that’s never been, he knows he needs to keep her close.

My Thoughts:

K. Bromberg brings us another epic tale of romance in the least expected ways. Two jaded souls with two broken hearts connect in this epic tale of fate working its magic.

Vaughn has issues a mile wide and an ocean deep. She not only lost her sister but she’s on the verge of losing her niece if she doesn’t come up with the money to pay her debt and prove to CPS that she can be the guardian her niece needs. I loved Vaughn’s fierce need to protect her niece. My heart broke so much for their situation and the need for stability that goes unoffered day after day. I looked forward to and adored the moments between Lucy and Vaughn. These two are all each other has. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping for the best!

Ryker was an anomaly throughout this novel. His hard exterior was nothing compared to the softie he was hiding. I loved this man, even through his slight assholish moments. He felt honest and true, He felt like he was a gift sent straight from god and addressed to Vaughn… But then shit happens and now I’m sitting here confused out of my everloving mind and feeling slightly jaded! That cliffhanger gutted me. ABSOLUTELY GUTTED ME! I don’t know what you’re thinking Bromberg, but i’m hoping like hell you can heal this broken heart soon.

Overall, Resist is the perfect start to what I can predict is going to be an EPIC series! I loved the raw emotion between Vaughn and Lucy and I loved the cutesy moments between Ryker and Lucy. At this moment, I am still grasping for words. I can’t believe the shit that went down. I cannot believe it! I need answers, and I need them now.

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Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Title: Resist
Author: K bromberg
Series: Yes
Release: July 30th
Cliffhanger: Yes
HEA: No
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Well!
Colour me surprised!
I can't believe i actually forgot how much i loved K Bromberg's writing, its been a good while since i last read one of her books!
Vaughn and Ryker was pretty explosive. Both hot headed and short tempered. I have to admit Vaughn's name keeps throwing me off since I've never read a female with that name but it was a nice change. She was head strong and knew exactly how everything is meant to pan out but with things getting thrown in the works and distractions hows a girl to cope?
Ryker, damn he was a bit of a a'hole but i still loved him anyway. He had the whole alpha thing going for him and he knows what he wants.
I'm absolutely dying for the next one and this one isn't even out yet.
Send cake.

❤

Another good read from this author. I like her writing style and am usually hooked right away. This book took me a bit to get into it but overall I liked it. A good summer beach read.

Sexy, intense, heartbreaking, swoony.

Those are the feelings i have when reading Resist right in that order.

The way Vaughn and Ryker meet, it was sexy and intense.
Then we meet the real Vaugh. Gettting to know her is heartbreaking. She's a lonely fighter with too much guilt on jer shoulder. She won't let her self feel anything for those feelings are weakness she cant have.

Until Ryker

As a vicious divorce lawyer, Ryker only see woman as dime in a dozen. Cheap and easy. Butnwhen he meets Vaughn, she intrigue him first. It was a chalenge at first cause woman dont say no to him. But he got to know her. See who Vaughn really is and the next thing he knows, Vaughn make him feels.

Until danger lurk

Will they fall apart?
Will they stand together?
Will the flight be the answer than fight?

My first read from K Bromber was Driven and love the serie so much, i dont need to read blurb to decide One click for any of her books.

Resist is no different.

The way the author write her story, the chemistry of her characters build, the smart, sexy, deep and realistic dialogue, how the author make me read the whole book in one sitting.... Her story is never as the way it seems. It's always go deeper. It's brilliant!

You ever want to just throat punch your favorite author for destroying your world with the power of their words?! No? Go read this and you’ll be feeling my pain. I have never yelled the word Noooooo so aggressively as I did when I came to the end of Ryker and Vaughn’s story. I love and slightly hate you for this Kristy. 😂

Their tale is by far Top Five of my favorite reads for the year!

I can’t get over the passion, intrigue and rawness.
Absolutely love Vaughn who is surviving in a male driven society and being so headstrong and determined despite all her baggage. She’s sass and wit wrapped in a beautiful, loving package.

Then there’s Ryker, the take no prisoners, overtly confident model for an alpha male. He’s all smooth talk and self assurance. Together they set the pages ablaze. When they fight, it’s hard and rough, but when they love...it’s all passion and desire.

I can’t say a bad thing about this book other than September is too far away. Amazingly well written with how you really see the characters develop and shine in the own rights throughout this book.

Can’t wait for the conclusion!

💕

I love when an author brings power into the story. Power is a delicate balance between people. Some think they have it and want to force it on you. Some people really do have it and know how to use it.

I kind of have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I loved the amazing craftsmanship the author developed putting the story together. On the other hand, the title kept popping back into my head over and over as she kept fighting him and resisting the fact they actually had something positive going. It became frustrating in certain points.

The story is unique and I really appreciate when a female lead is strong and resourceful. He could be a jerk but on the other hand found something intriguing and very sexy in her. Together, you know they could do wonderful things.

But again the title pops into my head. Resist is her mantra and we spend most of the book resisting his advances. And maybe that’s a good thing even though it’s frustrating. Because the ultimate low blow is the freaking cliffhanger.

It’s disturbing. It’s frustrating. It’s exhausting. It’s emotional.

Like I said I have a love-hate relationship with this book. Definite mixed feelings as to whether I can manage to hang on for the next edition. I hate cliffhangers.

Well, I’m hating the author at this exact moment.... she ended this story with a cliff hanger. I would have rated this story as 5 stars otherwise. I hate cliff hangers! Give me the whole story in one book.

I enjoyed these characters. Many things were not as they seemed.
And that ending!
Wow!
Don’t peek!
Let yourself by surprised how this book ends.
Stops.
To be continued.

Honestly, if I were you, I’d wait till the next book comes out before starting this one.
Just my opinion.

Overall, great story which I definitely recommend.

Unbelievable chemistry!
Vaughn is a strong woman...Ryker an arrogant man. Their chemistry is off the charts! Loved the story and the evolution of their relationship. This love story contains both passion and humor. By the end I was left with a gut wrenching twist and heartbreak. Can’t wait for Part 2!
P.S. Thank you K Bromberg for giving Colton Donovan an appearance and I loved Lucy and all the character that she adds.