After reading Resist, I wanted more. I couldn't put this book down. Ryker is a divorce attorney and good at what he does. He doesn't believe in love. He is sexy, powerful, rich. He gets what he wants. He fights for what he wants. Vaughn is smart, sexy. She is trying to do everything that she can to get one thing that means the world to her. This book shows the struggle and the stress that she goes through. Ryker and Vaughn meet and Ryker can't get her out of his head. He is surprised at himself for chancing after her. You see Vaughn's past and it just gets to you. I absolutely love this book. I highly recommend this book. Can't wait to read the second book. Another great read K. Bromberg, love your books.

I haven't read a K. Bromberg book in a long while. I won't tell you how long because that would be bad. But I read the synopsis for Resist and knew that I needed to get my hands on a copy.

And oh, it DID NOT disappoint. I got the same feeling I had when I first read Driven. Insane butterflies and then a intense need to know what happens next. I will say Resist is probably a title that fits the book as an entirety. But I will not give away any spoilers. Except this does end on cliffhanger.

The book starts out with Vaughn Sanders letting herself get into a sticky situation. A situation with a man who's used getting anything and everything that he wants. Ryker Lockhart is definitely a man I would describe as peculiar. He has the power and the money from being a high rise attorney, that only accepts men as clients. This mean he has his own set of issues.

But that doesn't make Vaughn a shrinking violet. Oh, no. She is a take the bull by the horn type of woman. Which is why she gets herself involved with Ryker. You can't help but be enamored by her. Her backstory is somewhat tragic and spiraled starting from one event and continuing into her adulthood. I think this is why she choose such an interesting career.

This book has every element that I expect from Kristy. But this has such a power struggle between Ryker and Vaughn that produces such a magic between the them. These two gravitate and collide with each other. I love the push and pull between any characters that I read. As much as these two want to discover from each other, they also have much to hide too!

This book will keep you wanting more and more as you turn that page. Hook, line and sinker, Kristy has crafted another series that I put right up there with Driven. Yes! I said it.

Highly recommend!

K. Bromberg has done it again with Resist, book one in her new Wicked Ways duet. Vaughn and Ryker's story is intriguing, compelling and surprising. You're not going to want to put it down. Definitely a must read!

I went into this novel blindly only knowing I have loved some of this author's other works. The characters in this novel are complex, so many layers to uncover (reminds me a bit of Colton and Rylee as to their complexity). I also feel as if we get more of Vaughn's layers than Ryker's in this first book (again a lot like Colton and Rylee with getting more of one perspective than the other).

Overall I really enjoyed this novel. There is a level of depth and emotion which can sometimes be lacking. This is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger. While there is a nice cameo of one of the Driven characters as well as some superficial similarities, this was not at all a rewrite of the Driven series. Although I believe a reader who enjoyed those would likely enjoy this series as well.

Absolutely LOVED, story was amazing, the chemistry was off the charts, seriously!! Would definitely recommend this to anyone to read, cannot wait for the next one!!

Ohhhhh Kristy has done it again. She’s given me a man I was side-eyeing, falling for, and then wanting to nut-punch. I get why he did what he did that makes me want to nut- punch, but still. *crosses arms and side-eye’s Ryker* Not only did I enjoy reading the pages of their developing relationship, I LOVED listening to it. Kristy’s writing is fantastic and always keep me turning the pages, but hearing Jason Clarke as Ryker made me turn the fan up. Resist had great chemistry between Ryker and Vaughn, an engaging and sexy story that kept me hanging on to each word.

Resist is the steamy, hate to love tale of Vaughn and Ryker. Vaughn is a high price escort service proprietor with a good heart and a past. Ryker is a cut throat divorce lawyer and Vaughn's newest client. Despite their differences, they make a sizzling connection. I adored their journey. I could not put this story down. The ending totally shook me. Please excuse me as my emotionally self preorders Reveal, the next book. Resist is a great addition to K. Bromberg library. Thanks Montlake Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this title,
Trigger warning: sexual abuse

that cliff hanger?! My stomach is in knots my heart is pounding and what I’ve just read has took my breath away and made my blood boil - I want to scream and now I’m left in an anxious need of book 2 like yesterday !

For me, this is Kirsty’s writing at her best and the one I’ve enjoyed the most with full 5 well deserved stars since the player duet !

She gives everything with this story!

It’s intense and has rAw emotion, the chemistry is on Fire it’s so hot !
The characters are everything - with the balance of confidence and vulnerability in Vaughn shes going to become one a Heroine favorite!
Then Ryker- who doesn’t love an alpha arse-hole !!? (Sorry I’m English and ass just isn’t the same 😉) And he’s going to do just that to you !


I was completed hooked throughout the book, a brilliant pace and never predictable, more than once I felt my stomach in knots and was on the edge of my seat! I cried through the emotion as I felt the hurt.
My heart warmed at the loving side and overall it gives you all the feels !

Now I’m left in this state of need..... counting down to Reveal !!!!! hurry Up September !!

4.5 stars
I will read anything K. Bromberg writes. She is always so consistent with her books. But, this story took me by surprise. It took me on an exhilarating ride. I could not put this book down, which considering my latest book slump is pretty incredible. The story was entertaining and creative. There is some mystery in the book, but I won’t spoil any of that. I was not prepared to like these characters as much as I did. Vaughn runs an escort service in NYC. Ryker is a powerful divorce attorney, who only takes on men as clients. But, neither are as they seem to others. In a wild turn of events, they meet under some very unconventional circumstances. A lot of the book is their banter and chemistry and the back and forth between them. But, when they finally did get together, these two were absolutely incredible! However, it ends on a shocking cliffhanger, and I desperately need book 2 now! I’m incredibly impressed with this first book, and can’t wait to get my hands on Reveal soon!

* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Vaughn Sanders has many secrets. She lives in two different worlds--one where she struggles to climb over a mountain of debt and another where she runs an escort service that charges top dollar. The two worlds don't mix. But, they somehow collide when Vaughn meets Ryker Lockhart, high-powered divorce attorney who only represents men. This book is aptly named and Vaughn tries to resist Ryker's pull throughout the story. The story ends with a cliffhanger and I can't wait to dive into book 2 to find out what happens next between Ryker and Vaughn.

Bromberg does an amazing job weaving together characters and bringing them together while still keeping it interesting and intriguing. If you loved her "Driven" series, you'll love this one.

4 1/2 Stars for this cliffhanger!

Vaughn started the escort service Wicked Ways so she could earn the money to pay down the debt she incurred for her sister. But when she takes Ryker (a sought after divorce attorney) on as a client, she had no idea that she would have to replace the girl who was supposed to go out with him. That decision would change her life.

I couldn’t help but love Vaughn ... even though she is a madam, she is doing it for very unselfish reasons. At first I thought Ryker was an a$$hole ... but it didn’t take long for him to win me over. And Lucy ... what a little doll. I love it when a story has kids in it because the things that come out of their mouths can be priceless ... and Lucy comes out with some doozies! This book has everything in it ... romance, laughter, drama, steam ... and the cliffhanger will leave you stunned! I can’t wait for the conclusion ... please tell me I don’t have to wait long!

I received an early copy courtesy of Montlake Romance through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

***Irresistible***

Are you looking for a story with a strong, determined, relentlessly driven heroine and an arrogant, aloof, super-sexy alphahole??? If so then don't resist because this is a book that you are most definitely going to want to read!

Vaughn Sanders may not like where her life is at right now trying to fly under the radar while catering to rich, entitled, grabby men every hour of the day and night but she knows it's only temporary and this is all contributing to a safe future for her and her niece. She just needs to stay alert and keep it up long enough to pay off her sister's healthcare debts and gain custody of Lucy but from her very first encounter with Ryker Lockhart it is abundantly clear that her very compartmentalised life isn't going to remain so separated for long!

Riker is a powerful, well renowned, semi-misogynistic divorce attorney. He has little to no trust in women believing them all to be liars but something about Vaughn intrigues him and makes him want to know more about her. She's unlike other women and he likes that she makes him appreciate the unexpected!

Vaughn and Ryker are both so guarded and untrusting that neither of them ever seem to be able to convey how they really feel...can they put their pride aside long enough to see if they are more than just a contract? Can Vaughan open up and share her truths or will Ryker end up being the liar this time???

An absolutely fantastic read which has left me so excited to find out what happens next....I really do hope that Vaughn and Ryker find their sunset!

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this book!

❤~🌟4.5 IRRESISTIBLE STARS! ❤~🌟~❤

“Everything has a price....”

Like her legion of fans, I first fell head over heels with K. Bromberg’s spellbinding writing after devouring the Driven trilogy. And holy moly I do declare that she has struck gold once again with RESIST, the first enthralling installment in her Wicked Ways duet. This is an EPIC enemies-to-lovers tale that resonates oh so deep…but eek there’s a cliffhanger that will leave you SCREAMING!

“How far would you go to protect the one you love? To the ends of the earth.”

THE PREMISE:
To avoid spoilers, I am going to keep this overview short and sweet. But, in summary, this sophisticated and passion fueled story revolves around Ryker Lockhart, a roguishly handsome, high powered divorced attorney who sets his sights on Vaughn aka “Madam Vee,” the alluringly beautiful and mystifying owner of the secret escort service that he frequents. Their first meeting is positively electric and while the fiery heroine tries to act unaffected by her filthy rich client's rakish charm, it’s clear that she is as aroused and as intrigued as he is.

Turns out the unscrupulous, lethally sexy alphahole wants her at ALL COSTS and is bound and determined to unravel all her deep dark secrets. But while he unnerves Vaughn she’s not about to be ensnared in his trap. Undeterred, Ryker resorts to blackmail to get her into his bed but when she claws her way into his jaded heart then the cat and mouse games REALLY begin… As passion and subterfuge ignite, can these two enemies resist falling head over heels in love....or will their perfectly constructed house of cards come toppling down ?

MY MUSINGS:
IRRESISTIBLE was enticing. Wildly addictive. Insanely hot. And brimming with a plethora of juicy drama, glitz, passion and intrigue. In essence, this is one sexy as sin, high octane, emotionally-charged read that is pure adrenaline rush of ecstasy! And of course, as with all of K. Bromberg’s books, it’s all about the book boyfriend. And wowza is this one MOUTHWATERING!

Ryker Lockhart in all his “elegant, refined, sexy, striking” glory is the epitome of the hotshot alpha hero. This powerful, ruthless attorney lives by a rigid set of rules, but against all odds, Vaughn just might be “the exception.” And in the moments when this cut-throat courtroom shark transforms into a gentle giant, you can’t help but swoon over him. He is a man of many facets, and I was completely and utterly mesmerized by this hero and was totally in his corner as he pursues the object of his scalding hot desires with a VENGEACE!

And eeep does he meet his match in Vaughn, the bewitchingly beautiful madam who runs the escort service that caters to the rich and elite. She is as feisty and strong-willed as he is powerfully commanding. So, in addition to penning delicious alpha heroes that make you swoon like a schoolgirl and melt into a puddle of goo, Ms. Bromberg excels at crafting fierce, richly nuanced heroines. And such is the case with Vaughn. She’s scrappy and headstrong, one ULTRA TOUGH COOKIE, and she does not take any BS from anyone—especially the detestable, drop dead gorgeous rogue who dared to blackmail her to do his bidding! But despite outward appearances, there’s so much to her than meets the eye. For deep down beneath the haughty exterior is a real, flesh and blood woman who’s living a double life. A woman who possesses an aching vulnerability, stemming from a traumatic past, and who has a heck of a lot on the line.

Vaughn has a very compelling motivation for doing what she does—and when you find out the secrets she harbors, prepare to be gutted! And while Ryker is a distraction she CANNOT afford, and as such, she does everything in her power to keep the charismatic, incorrigible thorn in her side at arm’s length to prevent her tightly guarded secrets from being exposed, over time she winds up helplessly succumbing to his potent animal magnetism . And finds herself in danger of losing her heart to the one man who has a steel barricade around his own.

Which could jeopardize everything that matters to her in the world!

Gah! I absolutely love the push and pull between these two fireballs—the emotional tug of war, the power struggles, the flirty, razor-sharp banter were absolutely INTOXICATING! Vaughn and Ryker's chemistry is off the charts and they both challenge and test each other in immeasurable ways! And no big surprise… their blistering discord eventually paves the way for some molten hot encounters that are guaranteed to set your kindle AFLAME!! And while at times Vaughn’s stubborn pride made me want to shake some sense into her, I got why she used her self-defense mechanisms as a shield like she did. Her brokenness was palpable but when her walls finally came tumbling down, I was beyond jubilant!

As with all of Ms. Bromberg’s books, this story is brilliantly crafted, beautifully complex and with a tightly woven, gloriously twisty plotline that leaves you absolutely riveted. It’s also the kind of breath-stealing story that swallows you whole from page one. There is just so much depth and so many layers to the MCs, and their storyline is bolstered by a memorable cast of secondary characters that prove pivotal to the overarching storylines. And in addition to the internal strife there are also some outside forces that heightens the stakes for this dynamic couple.

BOTTOM LINE:
Overall, I found RESIST to have the perfect blend of hotness, angst, palpable tension, steamy erotica and edge of your seat intrigue to keep me frantically turning the pages. And omfg that cliffy ending is TO DIE FOR! It’s gonna be SHEER TORTURE to await the conclusion, REVEAL, but I have every confidence that it’s going to be explosive!

A MUST READ!

This books title was perfect for the story. Vaughn resisted and resisted but still fell and fell hard. But there is so much more to this story that I can't wait to get some answers...too many players with knowledge to Vaughn and her past and her present.

These characters are binge-worthy!

Ryker is captivating. There’s just something about him that I can’t help but be drawn to. He shouldn’t be attractive, but he is. Don’t get me wrong. He’s sexy, confident, and successful. He’s also bold, cocky, and sometimes arrogant. He always gets his way and isn’t always the nicest guy. But there’s something underneath that layer of ‘bad boy’ that keeps you hanging on. I think once those layers are peeled away, we’re going to see the most amazing man shine through.

Vaughn is a complicated woman. She seems like she shouldn’t have a care in the world, but she definitely carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. She’s strong, independent, but not immune to the charms of Ryker, despite desperately wanting to be. And for all the bravado she exudes, she struggles putting the broken pieces of her life back together.

Talk about an addictive story! From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. Both Ryker and Vaughn are clouded in mystery and you know there’s more to them than they want to show. Their push and pull is fantastic to watch, their desire for dominance over the other sometimes comical. And their chemistry is off the charts. But cliffhanger haters beware: this is book one of this duet, and there is still SO much story left to tell. I, for one, can’t wait to find out what happens next.

This book! I was so engrossed from the time I started reading it that I did not realize I was so close to finishing it until I turned the last page!!

Vaughn drew me from the start. The love she has for Lucy, and her determination to make Lucy’s life better, coupled with what she did to take care of her sister, drew me into her world as I read. She is strong, determined, and damaged by things she doesn’t quite remember. I am 100% a fan of hers,and I’m still rooting for her!

Ryker enters the picture as a bull in a china shop, he blackmails her, gets under her defenses, is there for her when her memories surface and she realizes some things about her sister that she had buried. He made her feel, and.... well... I’m not writing a spoiler review, so I’ll stop there!

K. Bromberg has always been a favorite for me. Her ability to draw readers into the story, to make us part of it even, is rarely matched. I felt every feeling Vaughn was feeling near the end of this book. I rooted for her and my heart broke with hers. I’m so anxious to read the next book!!

I recommend this book with no reservations! It is a must read!

I personally did not like the ending to this book. I realize now that there is a part two. I will be purchasing it so I can have my happy ending.

Words can’t describe how much Ryker & Vaughn’s story consumed me! Hands down my favorite K. Bromberg’s book to date!

Vaughn & Ryker’s journey to say had a couple twists & turns feels like a major understatement. I could not flip the pages fast enough!

I am so excited to continue reading what happens with Ryker & Vaughn! I need the rest of their story!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

I absolutely love this author. Everything she writes is just pure gold. She draws you in and keeps hold of you, immersing you completely in the world she has brought to life.

In Ryker Lockhart she has given us a hero we want to hate but can't. He's a cold and ruthless divorce lawyer that always sides with the man regardless. He doesn't want the complication of a relationship just sex on his terms so seeks the services of Wicked Ways escort agency.

Vaughan is desperately trying to pay off her sisters medical bills so she runs a high class escort agency. I loved this girl. She's so strong with so much love in her for her family. She will do anything for the ones she loves and her inner strength is amazing. I absolutely loved how she stood up to Ryker, she wasn't going to give in to his demands easily.

Kristy did an amazing job with this book. The emotions she poured into this was so raw and real. I felt Vaughan's struggle with everything, in Ryker she thought she had finally found someone to help her to strong, to fed her strength but he just seemed to knock her down further everytime. Hence my love/hate relationship.

I am in eager anticipation to see what happens next with Reveal after the way this one left off. There are so many sides to Ryker and Vaughan that are constantly being revealed I really want to see what the real Ryker is like.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review from the author and Netgalley

2 reviewers

4 stars
Well K Bromberg just delivered another intense and twisty read, oh and soo steamy as well! I would give this a 4 stars and highly recommend to others. But be warned there is quite the cliffy and I reallllly need the next book asap!

Vaughn has a secret to keep and does some things that are not so legal with her job, but she has reasons behind why she does what she does.... She won't let anyone stand in her way and will protect the people she works for with a fierce passion. SO when one of her girls gets hurt by a client she will find herself in an altercation with a powerful senator and it will send her secret life into a tailspin, but what she doesn't expect is for Ryker to step into the picture and now she has more problems than just the Senator.

Ryker is all about himself, he is a divorce lawyer and knows how marriage fails so he will never be that man. He makes a deal with a service so that he can have a woman of his choosing on his arm and to do as he pleases and he is willing to pay a hefty sum... what he doesn't expect is Vaughn the enigma behind the wig to be the woman.....sparks will instantly fly but are sparks enough to create more?

When hearts start to join the party and will not be as it seems.. and one will get there heart broken.. but is it just a misunderstanding or true colors finally shining through?

Get to one clicking to see what happens you don't wanna miss this one!

4.5 stars
Vaughn is trying to pay down her debt, from trying to care for her sister. In order to do that she opens an escort business, "Wicked Ways". She believes that she has everything all set, keeping her business and personal lives separate. A mishap with one of her girls leads her to take on a client; one that could bring in more business so she can make money quicker and leave the business behind. But what she didn't expect was Ryker.

Ryker and Vaughn are similar in nature: straight and to the point, wanting the upper hand and fiercely independent. Their chemistry sizzles right off the pages.

Ryker, a high power divorce attorney, is determined to be a bachelor for life, But Vaughn has him seeing things a little differently now.

Their push and pull is chaotic and beautiful at the same time. as much as they try to come together they are being pushed to stay apart.

Holy Cliffhanger!!! I need book two stat!

Definitely pick this book up now!