This book goes on my Good Enough to Read Again pile!! “Stepbrother, Mine” is a highly erotic, deeply sensual and delightfully sweet love story that merits another look - SOON.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review and I was honestly blown away by this story. I started this book at bedtime meaning to read an hour or two and then go to sleep. Instead I spent a mostly sleepless but unquestionably satisfying night reading this story from beginning to end.
Due to the title I expected a certain amount of “ick factor” or darkness in this story but I was pleasantly surprised. The attraction between the two main characters is instant and totally authentic leading the reader to cheer for them as couple early on. The evolution of their relationship over a period of about ten years is filled with unresolved sexual tension, need, desire, tragedy, miscommunication and pain. Mandy weaves sizzling hot tale of lust and longing with enough family drama, innate insecurities, camaraderie and misunderstandings to hold your interest and help you become invested in the character’s lives as they fall deeply in love. “Stepbrother, Mine” is a tale of growing friendship and closeness. A story of true pain inflicted out of fear, anger and hurt. A tale of healing, acceptance and finally resolution with a very satisfying HEA.
I have read two other books by Mandy Lou Dowson and I have come to really respect her storytelling skills. My first love is paranormal romance and Mandy writes that very well, but this first installment of the “Taboo” series and the ideas that Mandy has shared with me for other books in this series leave me eager to read more from this talented author.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review and I was honestly blown away by this story. I started this book at bedtime meaning to read an hour or two and then go to sleep. Instead I spent a mostly sleepless but unquestionably satisfying night reading this story from beginning to end.
Due to the title I expected a certain amount of “ick factor” or darkness in this story but I was pleasantly surprised. The attraction between the two main characters is instant and totally authentic leading the reader to cheer for them as couple early on. The evolution of their relationship over a period of about ten years is filled with unresolved sexual tension, need, desire, tragedy, miscommunication and pain. Mandy weaves sizzling hot tale of lust and longing with enough family drama, innate insecurities, camaraderie and misunderstandings to hold your interest and help you become invested in the character’s lives as they fall deeply in love. “Stepbrother, Mine” is a tale of growing friendship and closeness. A story of true pain inflicted out of fear, anger and hurt. A tale of healing, acceptance and finally resolution with a very satisfying HEA.
I have read two other books by Mandy Lou Dowson and I have come to really respect her storytelling skills. My first love is paranormal romance and Mandy writes that very well, but this first installment of the “Taboo” series and the ideas that Mandy has shared with me for other books in this series leave me eager to read more from this talented author.