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Covet #1
Stealing Her
FROM THE #1 'NEW YORK TIMES' BESTSELLING AUTHOR COMES AN UNEXPECTED LOVE STORY OF FAMILY, SECRETS, AND THE MOST INTIMATE OF DECEPTIONS.
My estranged twin brother, Julian, was always the wonder boy - and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father's corporation. My mother and me? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask "me" for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It'll be our secret.
I can play Dad's favorite. I'll do anything for Julian. And for my mother, who'll want for nothing.
But this double life comes with a beauty of a hitch: my very real feelings for Julian's fiancée, Isobel. Not only am I betraying Julian, I'm deceiving a woman I love. She doesn't suspect a thing. As lies compound, lines are crossed and loyalties tested, all I can ask myself is. . .what have I done?
Because sooner or later something's got to give. There's no way I'm giving up Isobel. But once the truth is exposed, it might not be my choice at all.
My estranged twin brother, Julian, was always the wonder boy - and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father's corporation. My mother and me? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask "me" for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It'll be our secret.
I can play Dad's favorite. I'll do anything for Julian. And for my mother, who'll want for nothing.
But this double life comes with a beauty of a hitch: my very real feelings for Julian's fiancée, Isobel. Not only am I betraying Julian, I'm deceiving a woman I love. She doesn't suspect a thing. As lies compound, lines are crossed and loyalties tested, all I can ask myself is. . .what have I done?
Because sooner or later something's got to give. There's no way I'm giving up Isobel. But once the truth is exposed, it might not be my choice at all.
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First published November 5, 2019
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October 21, 2020
*Spoilers*
So, let me get this straight. The rich arseholey twin is involved in a car accident and his estranged less arseholey twin is recruited by their arseholey father into deceiving not only the public but also the rich-twin's fiancee? Who he not only sleeps with but also marries?!!!
Seriously?
February 24, 2020
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Stealing Her is the first book in the new series, Covet by Rachel Van Dyken. I never know how I’m going to feel about a book where the brother or sister falls for the significant other of their sibling, let alone how that is going to work when it is twins. I was pleasantly surprised by the tone and plot of story; it worked in a way that made it easy to root for the Twin doing the stealing.
Bridge was the twin that looked after his brother, Julian until the messy divorce of their parents that spit the twins apart Parent Trap style. Bridge had to leave his life of luxury behind to live with his mom in a little apartment forgotten by his father. He and Julian had a falling out and haven’t spoken in years, but when Julian is in an accident and ends up in a coma, Bridge is tapped in to take his place and pretend to be him until he recovers. The catch, he can’t tell anyone, not even the fiancé Julian has.
The bother stealing the fiancé works for me just because Julian has been a dick to her for so long that she actually was breaking off the engagement the day he got into the accident. Sure, it is a little hard to believe Isobel didn’t catch on a bit earlier that the man in front of her was not Julian, even with the accident and all the bruising, but how many people have secret twins running around. Still it was fun to watch Bridge help put the spark of life back into Izzy after Julian ran her down for so many years.
I enjoyed the dynamic between Bridge and Isobel, they were learning to flirt all over again and gain footing towards their future. Bridge has the conflicting feelings he should in this situation and I was able to forgive him a lot due to the reasons he chose to jump into this mess in the first place. The pacing of the story was good and I liked that it took a while to get to the juicy stuff.
Isobel is a little bit of a victim for some reasons I won’t go into. She stayed with a man she should have left a long time ago, not realizing how bad it had gotten. She has some issues from her past with Julian that Bridge is able to help with. It was a little hard for me to love her because she stayed in a bad relationship for so long but the story is presented in a way that I rooted for her to take her life back and find happiness.
There is another subplot happening against the father that was interesting and gave the story a good bad guy to hate. You could see how manipulative and awful the man was that he would try to tear apart his family like he did in the story. I loved hating him.
Overall this was a fun romance that had a romantic interest I could really get behind even if he is stealing the girl the whole time. It is fun and flirty with some sass.
Narration:
The audio had a narrator for both Isobel and Bridge’s PoV. I did prefer the female narration a little more than the male but that was just because of a few of the female voices he did weren’t as strong. I listened to this at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Stealing Her is the first book in the new series, Covet by Rachel Van Dyken. I never know how I’m going to feel about a book where the brother or sister falls for the significant other of their sibling, let alone how that is going to work when it is twins. I was pleasantly surprised by the tone and plot of story; it worked in a way that made it easy to root for the Twin doing the stealing.
Bridge was the twin that looked after his brother, Julian until the messy divorce of their parents that spit the twins apart Parent Trap style. Bridge had to leave his life of luxury behind to live with his mom in a little apartment forgotten by his father. He and Julian had a falling out and haven’t spoken in years, but when Julian is in an accident and ends up in a coma, Bridge is tapped in to take his place and pretend to be him until he recovers. The catch, he can’t tell anyone, not even the fiancé Julian has.
The bother stealing the fiancé works for me just because Julian has been a dick to her for so long that she actually was breaking off the engagement the day he got into the accident. Sure, it is a little hard to believe Isobel didn’t catch on a bit earlier that the man in front of her was not Julian, even with the accident and all the bruising, but how many people have secret twins running around. Still it was fun to watch Bridge help put the spark of life back into Izzy after Julian ran her down for so many years.
I enjoyed the dynamic between Bridge and Isobel, they were learning to flirt all over again and gain footing towards their future. Bridge has the conflicting feelings he should in this situation and I was able to forgive him a lot due to the reasons he chose to jump into this mess in the first place. The pacing of the story was good and I liked that it took a while to get to the juicy stuff.
Isobel is a little bit of a victim for some reasons I won’t go into. She stayed with a man she should have left a long time ago, not realizing how bad it had gotten. She has some issues from her past with Julian that Bridge is able to help with. It was a little hard for me to love her because she stayed in a bad relationship for so long but the story is presented in a way that I rooted for her to take her life back and find happiness.
There is another subplot happening against the father that was interesting and gave the story a good bad guy to hate. You could see how manipulative and awful the man was that he would try to tear apart his family like he did in the story. I loved hating him.
Overall this was a fun romance that had a romantic interest I could really get behind even if he is stealing the girl the whole time. It is fun and flirty with some sass.
Narration:
The audio had a narrator for both Isobel and Bridge’s PoV. I did prefer the female narration a little more than the male but that was just because of a few of the female voices he did weren’t as strong. I listened to this at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
November 9, 2019
*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
Unfortunately, Stealing Her was my least favorite out of all of Rachel Van Dyken’s books I’ve read so far though overall, it was still an okay read.
In general, I just think the plot of this novel was a little far-fetched. It was a bit weird how the relationship of Isobel and Julian was pretty much over at the start of the book but once his twin brother Bridge had to step in for him after his accident and began treating Isobel a bit different from how he did, she’s suddenly ready to just take him back without a second thought.
Furthermore, it was quite unrealistic that Isobel didn’t figure out that the person she thought was Julian wasn’t actually him. Yes, the fact that he acted a bit differently towards her could’ve been explained by him coming to his senses following the accident. But the fact that Bridge was ripped while his twin brother was not and that he had tattoos Julian never had and that Isobel just assumed she hadn’t noticed him change in that way even though they’re married just felt wrong and weird. Especially because at the start of the book, she had been determined to not let people fool her or treat her like a doormat anymore. In my opinion, the ending then also wrapped up a little too easily and was a little too open. There was not really a scene in which what happened in the book was discussed properly and I also didn’t like how there was no proper conversation between the twins, especially considering that they hadn’t seen each other in more than a decade.
Nevertheless, I didn’t think this was a bad book. I actually started rooting for Bridge and Isobel as a couple at some point, even though him posing as his twin brother still left a bad taste in my mouth, and I’m also still a big fan of Rachel Van Dyken’s writing style. I might even check out the sequel to this book once it comes next year because I’m interested in seeing a different side of Julian.
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Unfortunately, Stealing Her was my least favorite out of all of Rachel Van Dyken’s books I’ve read so far though overall, it was still an okay read.
In general, I just think the plot of this novel was a little far-fetched. It was a bit weird how the relationship of Isobel and Julian was pretty much over at the start of the book but once his twin brother Bridge had to step in for him after his accident and began treating Isobel a bit different from how he did, she’s suddenly ready to just take him back without a second thought.
Furthermore, it was quite unrealistic that Isobel didn’t figure out that the person she thought was Julian wasn’t actually him. Yes, the fact that he acted a bit differently towards her could’ve been explained by him coming to his senses following the accident. But the fact that Bridge was ripped while his twin brother was not and that he had tattoos Julian never had and that Isobel just assumed she hadn’t noticed him change in that way even though they’re married just felt wrong and weird. Especially because at the start of the book, she had been determined to not let people fool her or treat her like a doormat anymore. In my opinion, the ending then also wrapped up a little too easily and was a little too open. There was not really a scene in which what happened in the book was discussed properly and I also didn’t like how there was no proper conversation between the twins, especially considering that they hadn’t seen each other in more than a decade.
Nevertheless, I didn’t think this was a bad book. I actually started rooting for Bridge and Isobel as a couple at some point, even though him posing as his twin brother still left a bad taste in my mouth, and I’m also still a big fan of Rachel Van Dyken’s writing style. I might even check out the sequel to this book once it comes next year because I’m interested in seeing a different side of Julian.
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November 3, 2019
Another solid read for me ❤️ I expect nothing less from this go-to author for me
September 5, 2019
The blurb totally sucked me into this book. I loved the idea about a twin pretending to be their sibling. It was a bit unrealistic, but I did really enjoy the switcharoo storyline.
I loved Bridge’s character. He was a respectable hero and he had good reasons for participating in the deceit. I was rooting for him the whole way through.
Isabel was a bit harder to love. I just wanted her to stick up for herself and tell Julian to go take a hike. But, if she had done that, there would have been no story.
I don’t know how I feel about Julian. He was kind of the bad guy in this, but it did seem that he may not have been as bad as we are lead to believe. I’m thinking the author has plans for him in a future book.
The father. No redeeming qualities and I wanted to him to get his due.
Overall, a drama filled story that was pretty darn enjoyable.
I loved Bridge’s character. He was a respectable hero and he had good reasons for participating in the deceit. I was rooting for him the whole way through.
Isabel was a bit harder to love. I just wanted her to stick up for herself and tell Julian to go take a hike. But, if she had done that, there would have been no story.
I don’t know how I feel about Julian. He was kind of the bad guy in this, but it did seem that he may not have been as bad as we are lead to believe. I’m thinking the author has plans for him in a future book.
The father. No redeeming qualities and I wanted to him to get his due.
Overall, a drama filled story that was pretty darn enjoyable.
September 15, 2019
Rachel Van Dyken delivers a story full of angst, drama, heartbreak, sexiness, twists and turns. Stealing Her has it all.
For the past decade Bridge has had one goal. To take care of his ailing mother. Ever since his father tore apart their family, choosing his twin brother and abandoned him and his mother, Bridge has worked tirelessly while holding a grudge. And then out of the blue his father shows up at his doorstep making him an offer he can’t refuse. All he has to do is pretend to be Julian, his twin brother, who’s hospitalized fighting for his life.
It should have been easy. Bridge and his brother had once been inseparable best friends. The only problem is that he’s fooling himself if he thinks he can stay away from his brother’s fiancée. The stunning and remarkably caring woman who clearly wanted to end her engagement with his neglectful brother. How will the cards fall once the truth is revealed?
I don’t think I had ever truly read a forbidden romance until I picked up Stealing Her. This is not a typical man meets woman, they find a connection, fall in love, run into some roadblocks but then find a way to live happily ever after. This is a rare and skillfully written romance I couldn’t put down. I was hooked from the start knowing that the proverbial shoe would eventually fall, not knowing how or when but eagerly anticipating it.
When Bridge steps into his brother’s shoes he realizes that not all is what it seems. He realizes that the brother he had demonized had also had a difficult life being under their father’s oppressive thumb. But Julian had made one too many mistakes when it came to Isobel and Bridge couldn’t help but fall for the gorgeous woman.
Even though they were faced with an impossible situation, I really wanted Bridge and Izzy to find their happy ending. The connection between them leaped from the pages. I especially swooned over Bridge helping Isobel rebuild her confidence and give her space and freedom. Even though he thought himself the villain, I loved him as a hero.
Their circumstances where unfathomable, there was no easy out and in the end I had a huge book hangover with a montage of emotions. The next book in the series can’t come fast enough.
Stealing Her is book #1 of the Covet series by Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone, contemporary romance, told from both points of view with a happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2ZZSwUS
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author NetGalley. The excerpts taken from that copy. *
For the past decade Bridge has had one goal. To take care of his ailing mother. Ever since his father tore apart their family, choosing his twin brother and abandoned him and his mother, Bridge has worked tirelessly while holding a grudge. And then out of the blue his father shows up at his doorstep making him an offer he can’t refuse. All he has to do is pretend to be Julian, his twin brother, who’s hospitalized fighting for his life.
It should have been easy. Bridge and his brother had once been inseparable best friends. The only problem is that he’s fooling himself if he thinks he can stay away from his brother’s fiancée. The stunning and remarkably caring woman who clearly wanted to end her engagement with his neglectful brother. How will the cards fall once the truth is revealed?
I don’t think I had ever truly read a forbidden romance until I picked up Stealing Her. This is not a typical man meets woman, they find a connection, fall in love, run into some roadblocks but then find a way to live happily ever after. This is a rare and skillfully written romance I couldn’t put down. I was hooked from the start knowing that the proverbial shoe would eventually fall, not knowing how or when but eagerly anticipating it.
When Bridge steps into his brother’s shoes he realizes that not all is what it seems. He realizes that the brother he had demonized had also had a difficult life being under their father’s oppressive thumb. But Julian had made one too many mistakes when it came to Isobel and Bridge couldn’t help but fall for the gorgeous woman.
Even though they were faced with an impossible situation, I really wanted Bridge and Izzy to find their happy ending. The connection between them leaped from the pages. I especially swooned over Bridge helping Isobel rebuild her confidence and give her space and freedom. Even though he thought himself the villain, I loved him as a hero.
Their circumstances where unfathomable, there was no easy out and in the end I had a huge book hangover with a montage of emotions. The next book in the series can’t come fast enough.
Stealing Her is book #1 of the Covet series by Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone, contemporary romance, told from both points of view with a happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2ZZSwUS
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author NetGalley. The excerpts taken from that copy. *
January 11, 2020
I don't know how she does but Rachel Van Dyken always manages to suck me into her stories.
I really enjoyed reading Stealing Her. This book is definitely for those that love a good angsty romance.
Bring on Book 2 cause I loved this one.
I really enjoyed reading Stealing Her. This book is definitely for those that love a good angsty romance.
Bring on Book 2 cause I loved this one.
March 10, 2021
I wasn't quite sure about this plot, but I am so glad I gave it a shot. After reading Rachel Van Dyken's Dirty Exes series I knew I had to read more by her.
I adored Bridge. Oh my gosh! Even with the full on deceit, I could understand why he did it. Even with all that, I think he is total book boyfriend material. His actions were for the good for all involved.
Julian (Bridge's twin brother) ends up getting into a very bad car accident and ends up in a coma. His father asks for his estranged son Bridge to pretend to be him to help save the company. He offers him something he can't refuse. Bridge wants nothing to with his father, but will do this to help his mother and brother. He needs to be him in every aspect of his life -- in the office and also at home with Isobel, his brother's soon to be wife.
He agrees. Not fully knowing how Isobel and his brother's relationship actually is. No idea that Isobel was calling off the engagement. That his brother had hurt her for the last time.
I don't fully understand why Isobel stood by Julian for so long. He didn't show her any respect or love. They were just a couple for the crowds, but were to very distant people behind closed doors. She deserved - MORE. She was falling more out of love with him daily. He did nothing to keep her. It was all about the company and finally having his father's respect.
Bridge has the opportunity to love Isobel how she deserves to be loved. He knows he probably shouldn't fall, but how can he not. She is perfect. Perfect for him and not his brother.
Eventually the lies are brought to light. Drama occurs, hearts are broken, relationships are severely changed.
Was it worth it? I believe it was. Bridge was what she needed. May the best man --- get the girl!
It was a swoony fake relationship to true love story and I enjoyed it!!
Looking forward to reading Julian's HEA.
I adored Bridge. Oh my gosh! Even with the full on deceit, I could understand why he did it. Even with all that, I think he is total book boyfriend material. His actions were for the good for all involved.
Julian (Bridge's twin brother) ends up getting into a very bad car accident and ends up in a coma. His father asks for his estranged son Bridge to pretend to be him to help save the company. He offers him something he can't refuse. Bridge wants nothing to with his father, but will do this to help his mother and brother. He needs to be him in every aspect of his life -- in the office and also at home with Isobel, his brother's soon to be wife.
He agrees. Not fully knowing how Isobel and his brother's relationship actually is. No idea that Isobel was calling off the engagement. That his brother had hurt her for the last time.
I don't fully understand why Isobel stood by Julian for so long. He didn't show her any respect or love. They were just a couple for the crowds, but were to very distant people behind closed doors. She deserved - MORE. She was falling more out of love with him daily. He did nothing to keep her. It was all about the company and finally having his father's respect.
Bridge has the opportunity to love Isobel how she deserves to be loved. He knows he probably shouldn't fall, but how can he not. She is perfect. Perfect for him and not his brother.
Eventually the lies are brought to light. Drama occurs, hearts are broken, relationships are severely changed.
Was it worth it? I believe it was. Bridge was what she needed. May the best man --- get the girl!
It was a swoony fake relationship to true love story and I enjoyed it!!
Looking forward to reading Julian's HEA.
November 5, 2019
Thank you Skyscape and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Bridge and Julian are twin brothers who have always been there for each other until their parents separate and they are separated from each other as well. Bridge grows up working several jobs and taking care of his mother while Julian has it all a career, fiancee and money. Until one day Julian is in a car accident. Dad shows up on Bridge's doorstep promising to take care of his mothers medical bills if he pretends to be his twin brother so the company doesnt have to suffer or Julian's career.
I enjoyed this book so much. It grasped me from the beginning and I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed the characters the story and even the little twist and turns in it. I want to read more from this author.
Bridge and Julian are twin brothers who have always been there for each other until their parents separate and they are separated from each other as well. Bridge grows up working several jobs and taking care of his mother while Julian has it all a career, fiancee and money. Until one day Julian is in a car accident. Dad shows up on Bridge's doorstep promising to take care of his mothers medical bills if he pretends to be his twin brother so the company doesnt have to suffer or Julian's career.
I enjoyed this book so much. It grasped me from the beginning and I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed the characters the story and even the little twist and turns in it. I want to read more from this author.
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November 5, 2019From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an unexpected love story of family, secrets, and the most intimate of deceptions.
My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
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November 5, 2019
It felt so foreign, his skin. My eyes traced down his insanely built body.
And in my soul, I knew there was something I was missing.
Stealing Her was a passionate story about love, betrayal, hope and sacrifice. Like all of Rachel Van Dyken's books, I was swept away from that first page. The prologue was in the past and set the stage perfectly. We saw the family dynamics that shocked me and instantly made me feel sympathy and compassion towards Bridge. From there we got taken on a ride that was emotional, morally grey, and completely twisted.
I’d traded heaven for hell.
For them.
And I would do it every damn time. - Bridge
I liked Bridge right away. He was strong, tenacious and loved deeply. My heart broke for him as I learned about his mom's medical condition and watched all of the sacrifices he made for her. She was his life. His heart. Bridge was such a generous man that was good to the core. But with medical bills and caring for his mom becoming overwhelming at times, Bridge made a deal with the devil. His estranged father. If he played the part of his twin brother, who he hadn't seen since he was a child, his mom would be taken care of. So he accepted the deal, while his brother was in a coma.
I made a vow to her, even though she didn’t know it. I would give her the best few weeks of her life, days that would be filled with smiles, not control.
And then do the cruelest thing a man could do.
Turn her back over to the real Julian the minute he woke up.
We alternated between Bridge and Isobel, who was his twin brother's fiance. I liked Isobel but it pained me to see how she was being mentally abused by Julian Tennyson, Bridge's twin. He cheated, lied and treated her like something he could easily discard. By the time she was finally finding her voice and standing up for herself, Julian was in a horrific accident.
I was being incredibly creepy.
She wasn’t mine to stare at or to want.
And yet a tiny voice in my head said she was.
That she was more mine than she was his.
Because at least when I looked at her, I saw her.
When Bridge and Isobel met, I didn't know what to expect. He was pretending to be Julian, so I thought she should know right away. Right? But her and Julian had fallen apart in the previous months, they were strangers to each other. So the fact that Isobel noticed differences with "Julian" just made her realize how distant they had actually grown. It played out beautifully, but I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Because the truth always seems to come out.
“I swear to you that the man standing here, in front of you, will never cheat on you. Ever.”
I looked up into his eyes, for the first time noticing that his lashes looked slightly longer. My body screamed it was right, my mind told me that I was hallucinating, because people’s eyelashes didn’t just change, did they?
I loved watching Bridge fumble his way into acting like Julian. Especially when it came to Isobel. But I was always nervous because when they were together, they felt right yet also forbidden. There was an instant connection and spark between them and I knew that if they were truly together, they would be magnificent. But Isobel was with Julian. And if he woke up from his coma, the facade would end. At times it felt like I was rooting for the wrong brother, hoping that Bridge would win Isobel over. But when is love ever rational?
She turned around and made her way into the living room, she didn’t see the face I made after she called me by his name.
Or the helpless feeling in my soul when I realized that I was making headway for a man who hated me, and I was falling for a woman who was and would always be his.
The story flew by quickly and I loved how I didn't even see some events coming. One of them was dark and I just stared at the page in disbelief. Another made me gasp. And while there wasn't a ton of side characters, two were the perfect villains. The twin's dad was wicked, smart, ruthless and had no heart. He was a deadly combination. And his new wife Marla was someone who I wanted to disappear. Forever. Thankfully the twin’s mom was a bright light of kindness, love and patience. I loved her.
I’d always thought I was a good person— solid, loyal, dependable.
And now?
I felt like an unapologetic thief.
I leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
When you want a forbidden love story that has depth and emotions leaping from the pages, definitely pick up Stealing Her! This book was extremely emotional and deep. It wasn't like Rachel Van Dyken's other books where I found myself constantly laughing and smiling. There was a heaviness to this story that was not lightened by laughter. It worked out perfectly for me, since I had just finished a cute and fluffy book. So yes of course I recommend this book!
PS Here's a quote I loved so, so, so much!
My jaw dropped. “Are you telling me you read romance novels?”
“No.” He pointed his finger at me and laughed. “I’m telling you I skip to the good parts, do the necessary strategizing in my head, you know, like wondering if you could actually do that sort of thing at that angle, and then I store it in my head for future use. That’s not reading, sweetheart, that’s fucking research.”
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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November 4, 2019
Oh my gosh! This book...I just, wow.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
My sister has been a huge fan of Rachel’s for a while and she’s been constantly on at me to read one of her books so when I seen the info about this one I knew I had to give it a shot. It’s sounded exactly like the kind of book I love to read and boy, I was right. It was absolutely amazing!
Identical twins, both love each other endlessly but when a marriage breaks down and a selfish father takes one and sends the other with their mother things are going to go down.
Bridge has had to work for what he has, to help keep his family fed and healthy. He’s a respectable man and kind hearted. He’ll do anything for his mom, for anyone he loves even if it means making a deal with the devil.
Julian is rich and entitled but the only thing he’s ever truly wanted is his fathers approval, he’d do anything to gain his respect and for him to be proud of him even if it means becoming someone he doesn’t want to be.
Two completely different brothers but yet the same in a many ways, separated at a young age and growing to dislike each other because of things that couldn’t be helped.
Isabel is living a life she doesn’t want. She grew to love a man that changed in ways she hated. She deserves more than what she gets and she knows it. I loved her for standing by what she wants and her knowing she deserves more. She’s an amazing woman but I just wish she stood her ground more on the way she was treated.
Watching this story play out has been so much fun. There were a few shocks that weren’t expected, ones that I loved and ones that made this story so much better than it already was. When I went into this book I was expecting certain things but this book smashed everything I expected and gave me so much more and I love LOVE when a book does that.
As I said above this is my first read by Rachel Van Dyken and I’m really glad I chose this one. It kept me hooked from the first page right up until the last. I can’t wait for book two because I NEED to learn more about Julian. If RVD’s other books are anything like this then I’m going to need to have a binge read right away.
Stealing Her was full of angst and drama. It’s a book about heartbreak and learning to love again. A book full of twists and feelings that you won’t be able to forget at any time. One of the best reads of 2019!
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
My sister has been a huge fan of Rachel’s for a while and she’s been constantly on at me to read one of her books so when I seen the info about this one I knew I had to give it a shot. It’s sounded exactly like the kind of book I love to read and boy, I was right. It was absolutely amazing!
Identical twins, both love each other endlessly but when a marriage breaks down and a selfish father takes one and sends the other with their mother things are going to go down.
Bridge has had to work for what he has, to help keep his family fed and healthy. He’s a respectable man and kind hearted. He’ll do anything for his mom, for anyone he loves even if it means making a deal with the devil.
Julian is rich and entitled but the only thing he’s ever truly wanted is his fathers approval, he’d do anything to gain his respect and for him to be proud of him even if it means becoming someone he doesn’t want to be.
Two completely different brothers but yet the same in a many ways, separated at a young age and growing to dislike each other because of things that couldn’t be helped.
Isabel is living a life she doesn’t want. She grew to love a man that changed in ways she hated. She deserves more than what she gets and she knows it. I loved her for standing by what she wants and her knowing she deserves more. She’s an amazing woman but I just wish she stood her ground more on the way she was treated.
Watching this story play out has been so much fun. There were a few shocks that weren’t expected, ones that I loved and ones that made this story so much better than it already was. When I went into this book I was expecting certain things but this book smashed everything I expected and gave me so much more and I love LOVE when a book does that.
As I said above this is my first read by Rachel Van Dyken and I’m really glad I chose this one. It kept me hooked from the first page right up until the last. I can’t wait for book two because I NEED to learn more about Julian. If RVD’s other books are anything like this then I’m going to need to have a binge read right away.
Stealing Her was full of angst and drama. It’s a book about heartbreak and learning to love again. A book full of twists and feelings that you won’t be able to forget at any time. One of the best reads of 2019!
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November 6, 2019From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an unexpected love story of family, secrets, and the most intimate of deceptions.
My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
Available Now and FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YwFuNJ
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/SteaingHer
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/StealingHerTBR
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My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
Available Now and FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YwFuNJ
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/SteaingHer
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/StealingHerTBR
August 21, 2019
I am a big fan of Rachel Van Dyken. While I did enjoy this book, I missed the humor I usually find in her stories. Izzy and Bridge were great and I could feel Bridge's distress and dread at what he got forced into (the father was a monster). I just felt like Izzy shouldn't have been fooled so easily. I did feel a bit bad for Julian, but you reap what you sow. I can't wait to see how he is redeemed in the next book.
November 7, 2019
4 Brotherly Love Stars
I had other books queued up ready to read, and then I stumbled across the blurb for “Stealing Her.” I just knew I had to dive in immediately! What a ride! I was waiting for the other shoe to drop the entire time. The angst and suspense kept me turning the pages in anticipation, waiting to see when and how the twist would hit!
This book ended like what I’ve come to expect from a duet...a very cliffy ending! Although it’s not labeled as such, or doesn’t appear to be marketed that that way. Nonetheless, I will be snagging up book two, “Finding Him,” come February 2020!
I had other books queued up ready to read, and then I stumbled across the blurb for “Stealing Her.” I just knew I had to dive in immediately! What a ride! I was waiting for the other shoe to drop the entire time. The angst and suspense kept me turning the pages in anticipation, waiting to see when and how the twist would hit!
This book ended like what I’ve come to expect from a duet...a very cliffy ending! Although it’s not labeled as such, or doesn’t appear to be marketed that that way. Nonetheless, I will be snagging up book two, “Finding Him,” come February 2020!
May 18, 2020
4 ⭐'s
“No matter what happens.”
What was the reason you read the book? It was on my angsty list. Plus, the whole twin thing is intriguing.
And how was it? It was interesting. I thought there would be more struggles.
What's it about? Julian gets in a bad car wreck and is in a coma. Their father comes to Bridge and makes him an offer he cannot refuse. Their parents had divorced before they went to high school and their father kept them apart but now Bridge has to totally take over Julian's life including his fiance.
What's good about it? The whole no one knew they were twins and the good vs. not so good themes. I really enjoyed how the feelings developed between Bridge and Izzy (fiance).
Anything you didn't like? Their evil father and what's going on with their mother. I also felt bad for Julian. We didn't get a lot of how things affected him but I'm sure we will in his book, Finding Him.
Anything that surprised you? That even though there were all kinds of little hints, Izzy was clueless...and sooo needy.
Would you recommend it? Yes, the book kept me interested trying to figure out how things would develop so if you enjoy that, you will enjoy this book.
“No matter what happens.”
What was the reason you read the book? It was on my angsty list. Plus, the whole twin thing is intriguing.
And how was it? It was interesting. I thought there would be more struggles.
What's it about? Julian gets in a bad car wreck and is in a coma. Their father comes to Bridge and makes him an offer he cannot refuse. Their parents had divorced before they went to high school and their father kept them apart but now Bridge has to totally take over Julian's life including his fiance.
What's good about it? The whole no one knew they were twins and the good vs. not so good themes. I really enjoyed how the feelings developed between Bridge and Izzy (fiance).
Anything you didn't like? Their evil father and what's going on with their mother. I also felt bad for Julian. We didn't get a lot of how things affected him but I'm sure we will in his book, Finding Him.
Anything that surprised you? That even though there were all kinds of little hints, Izzy was clueless...and sooo needy.
Would you recommend it? Yes, the book kept me interested trying to figure out how things would develop so if you enjoy that, you will enjoy this book.
November 13, 2019
4 Stars ⭐️
September 3, 2019
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This book had me all over the damn place. From feeling hopeful to uncomfortable to practically swooning with glee, my emotions were put through the wringer in Stealing Her. The reason for this was my simultaneous adoration for the characters as well as slight repulsion at what they were doing. I wanted them to have their happily ever-after and yet I acutely disliked the only means in which they could attain it. Despite the emotional roller-coaster and the fact that I hadn’t read one of her novels in years, Rachel van Dyken has impressed me again after all of this time.
The story follows Bridge and Julian Tennyson. Twins - brothers -separated by divorce, betrayal and years of anger. When Julian is injured in a car accident, it’s up to Bridge to assume the role as CEO and save the company from the assured stock-market and investor loss that is associated with instability in a multi-billion dollar corporation. What Bridge hadn’t anticipated in his attempt to preserve everything his brother had worked so hard for was Julian’s fiancé.
Isobel has lost everything she once held dear. Her family, her independence and her love for Julian. As an orphan taken in by the Tennyson’s, Isobel owes her high-fling lifestyle all to their generosity. With the expectation to be the perfect trophy wife, of course. After all, nothing in life comes for free. Her once soaring love for Julian had long since dwindled and in its place was a woman who hadn’t experienced kindness in a long time. I found myself hoping that she would gain back her youthful confidence that we’d been shown glimpses of. While she did, it was done in a co-dependent manner that I wasn’t a complete fan of. She deserved to gain back her career, independence and self-sufficiency. This wasn’t really addressed and it left me feeling disappointed.
When Bridge assumes his façade of being Julian Tennyson, he’s expected to ensure Isobel is kept in the dark. The return of kind, considerate and playful Julian (AKA Bridge) is enough to re-establish Isobel’s feelings however, she’s not aware that they’re for the wrong guy!
What ensued was a daringly honest, controversial story of falling in love with the wrong person. What I adored about this story (and similarly was uncomfortable by) was the way in which the author highlighted the imperfections and flaws in each character. This was not an insta-love. Nor was it a relationship I could wholeheartedly get behind. It was gritty, emotional and a little bit raw. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
My reason for only giving it four stars was the fact that I couldn’t get over Bridge and Isobel’s actions without yelling CHEATER in my head – even though I wanted them to have a happy ending. I’m also a sucker for being a fan of the underdog. While Julian was the underdog in this case, he was painted a bit too harshly in my opinion. He was condoned for cheating and yet Bridge and Isobel were doing exactly that. They were all cheaters. They were all a result of shitty childhoods and troubled pasts. I felt like Julian should have been given a bit more empathy and slack in his portrayal. I hope the next book follows him and we get to see his story turn in to a happier one.
This book had me all over the damn place. From feeling hopeful to uncomfortable to practically swooning with glee, my emotions were put through the wringer in Stealing Her. The reason for this was my simultaneous adoration for the characters as well as slight repulsion at what they were doing. I wanted them to have their happily ever-after and yet I acutely disliked the only means in which they could attain it. Despite the emotional roller-coaster and the fact that I hadn’t read one of her novels in years, Rachel van Dyken has impressed me again after all of this time.
The story follows Bridge and Julian Tennyson. Twins - brothers -separated by divorce, betrayal and years of anger. When Julian is injured in a car accident, it’s up to Bridge to assume the role as CEO and save the company from the assured stock-market and investor loss that is associated with instability in a multi-billion dollar corporation. What Bridge hadn’t anticipated in his attempt to preserve everything his brother had worked so hard for was Julian’s fiancé.
Isobel has lost everything she once held dear. Her family, her independence and her love for Julian. As an orphan taken in by the Tennyson’s, Isobel owes her high-fling lifestyle all to their generosity. With the expectation to be the perfect trophy wife, of course. After all, nothing in life comes for free. Her once soaring love for Julian had long since dwindled and in its place was a woman who hadn’t experienced kindness in a long time. I found myself hoping that she would gain back her youthful confidence that we’d been shown glimpses of. While she did, it was done in a co-dependent manner that I wasn’t a complete fan of. She deserved to gain back her career, independence and self-sufficiency. This wasn’t really addressed and it left me feeling disappointed.
When Bridge assumes his façade of being Julian Tennyson, he’s expected to ensure Isobel is kept in the dark. The return of kind, considerate and playful Julian (AKA Bridge) is enough to re-establish Isobel’s feelings however, she’s not aware that they’re for the wrong guy!
What ensued was a daringly honest, controversial story of falling in love with the wrong person. What I adored about this story (and similarly was uncomfortable by) was the way in which the author highlighted the imperfections and flaws in each character. This was not an insta-love. Nor was it a relationship I could wholeheartedly get behind. It was gritty, emotional and a little bit raw. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
My reason for only giving it four stars was the fact that I couldn’t get over Bridge and Isobel’s actions without yelling CHEATER in my head – even though I wanted them to have a happy ending. I’m also a sucker for being a fan of the underdog. While Julian was the underdog in this case, he was painted a bit too harshly in my opinion. He was condoned for cheating and yet Bridge and Isobel were doing exactly that. They were all cheaters. They were all a result of shitty childhoods and troubled pasts. I felt like Julian should have been given a bit more empathy and slack in his portrayal. I hope the next book follows him and we get to see his story turn in to a happier one.
January 16, 2020
*4 Stars*
ARC kindly received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a pretty good read, although it was one that left me feeling angsty throughout pretty much the whole thing. The whole twin swap thing had to come to a head at some point, and it just kept me on edge.
I really liked Bridge. He was a great male lead, and whilst the whole situation is just a bit unbelievable and far-fetched, I suppose in the lives of the rich and famous, this like this could really happen. He had dealt really well with the hand he'd been given in life, and this was a corner that he was backed into with no other option really. I found him to be quite an honourable and sweet male lead.
Izzy was alright. I don't know how she didn't work out particular things, and how she seemed to keep coming back and being such a doormat, for lack of a better term, but I guess again, that's part of the situation that she was in.
As for Julian, I think there is much more to learn about him, and I'll be keen to see how his story plays out (at least I assume it will) in the rest of the series.
And then we have Edward. Nothing redeemable or likeable about that guy at all.
So an interesting and complex novel overall. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
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ARC kindly received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a pretty good read, although it was one that left me feeling angsty throughout pretty much the whole thing. The whole twin swap thing had to come to a head at some point, and it just kept me on edge.
I really liked Bridge. He was a great male lead, and whilst the whole situation is just a bit unbelievable and far-fetched, I suppose in the lives of the rich and famous, this like this could really happen. He had dealt really well with the hand he'd been given in life, and this was a corner that he was backed into with no other option really. I found him to be quite an honourable and sweet male lead.
Izzy was alright. I don't know how she didn't work out particular things, and how she seemed to keep coming back and being such a doormat, for lack of a better term, but I guess again, that's part of the situation that she was in.
As for Julian, I think there is much more to learn about him, and I'll be keen to see how his story plays out (at least I assume it will) in the rest of the series.
And then we have Edward. Nothing redeemable or likeable about that guy at all.
So an interesting and complex novel overall. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
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May 19, 2020I don't have to read the book to know that it was based on cheating and deception. The blurb itself is proof... I mean seriously... your twin brother's fiance when he is in a coma... Disgusting... Still, if you need to know how good the book was then my guest and check it 👇👇...
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November 6, 2019From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an unexpected love story of family, secrets, and the most intimate of deceptions.
My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
Available Now and FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YwFuNJ
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/SteaingHer
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/StealingHerTBR
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My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
Available Now and FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YwFuNJ
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/SteaingHer
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/StealingHerTBR
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March 3, 2023
L’idea della storia mi è piaciuta, ma gli eventi non sono stati sviluppati bene. Succedono troppe cose, in fretta e pertanto non mi ha convinto in pieno
February 8, 2023
Mah… non ho capito come abbia fatto ad innamorarsi lui, non ho capito come facesse ad accettare sempre tutto senza problemi lei, non ho apprezzato la poca profondità della storia e visto la fine, non mi capacito del ruolo così marginale della madre.
Spero il libro sul fratello sia meglio.
Spero il libro sul fratello sia meglio.
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November 5, 2019From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an unexpected love story of family, secrets, and the most intimate of deceptions.
My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
Available Now and FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YwFuNJ
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/SteaingHer
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/StealingHerTBR
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My estranged twin brother Julian was always the wonder boy—and soon-to-be CEO of our ruthless father’s corporation. My mother and I? Left behind. Now, years after tearing our family apart, my father dares to ask me for a favor? Pretend to be Julian while he fights to survive a tragic accident. It can save the company. Nobody will be the wiser. It’ll be our secret.
Falling in love with his brother’s fiancée was not part of the plan.
Available Now and FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2YwFuNJ
Amazon Worldwide: mybook.to/SteaingHer
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/StealingHerTBR
September 15, 2019
Rachel Van Dyken delivers a story full of angst, drama, heartbreak, sexiness, twists and turns. Stealing Her has it all.
For the past decade Bridge has had one goal. To take care of his ailing mother. Ever since his father tore apart their family, choosing his twin brother and abandoned him and his mother, Bridge has worked tirelessly while holding a grudge. And then out of the blue his father shows up at his doorstep making him an offer he can’t refuse. All he has to do is pretend to be Julian, his twin brother, who’s hospitalized fighting for his life.
It should have been easy. Bridge and his brother had once been inseparable best friends. The only problem is that he’s fooling himself if he thinks he can stay away from his brother’s fiancée. The stunning and remarkably caring woman who clearly wanted to end her engagement with his neglectful brother. How will the cards fall once the truth is revealed?
I don’t think I had ever truly read a forbidden romance until I picked up Stealing Her. This is not a typical man meets woman, they find a connection, fall in love, run into some roadblocks but then find a way to live happily ever after. This is a rare and skillfully written romance I couldn’t put down. I was hooked from the start knowing that the proverbial shoe would eventually fall, not knowing how or when but eagerly anticipating it.
When Bridge steps into his brother’s shoes he realizes that not all is what it seems. He realizes that the brother he had demonized had also had a difficult life being under their father’s oppressive thumb. But Julian had made one too many mistakes when it came to Isobel and Bridge couldn’t help but fall for the gorgeous woman.
Even though they were faced with an impossible situation, I really wanted Bridge and Izzy to find their happy ending. The connection between them leaped from the pages. I especially swooned over Bridge helping Isobel rebuild her confidence and give her space and freedom. Even though he thought himself the villain, I loved him as a hero.
Their circumstances where unfathomable, there was no easy out and in the end I had a huge book hangover with a montage of emotions. The next book in the series can’t come fast enough.
Stealing Her is book #1 of the Covet series by Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone, contemporary romance, told from both points of view with a happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2ZZSwUS
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author NetGalley. The excerpts taken from that copy. *
For the past decade Bridge has had one goal. To take care of his ailing mother. Ever since his father tore apart their family, choosing his twin brother and abandoned him and his mother, Bridge has worked tirelessly while holding a grudge. And then out of the blue his father shows up at his doorstep making him an offer he can’t refuse. All he has to do is pretend to be Julian, his twin brother, who’s hospitalized fighting for his life.
It should have been easy. Bridge and his brother had once been inseparable best friends. The only problem is that he’s fooling himself if he thinks he can stay away from his brother’s fiancée. The stunning and remarkably caring woman who clearly wanted to end her engagement with his neglectful brother. How will the cards fall once the truth is revealed?
I don’t think I had ever truly read a forbidden romance until I picked up Stealing Her. This is not a typical man meets woman, they find a connection, fall in love, run into some roadblocks but then find a way to live happily ever after. This is a rare and skillfully written romance I couldn’t put down. I was hooked from the start knowing that the proverbial shoe would eventually fall, not knowing how or when but eagerly anticipating it.
When Bridge steps into his brother’s shoes he realizes that not all is what it seems. He realizes that the brother he had demonized had also had a difficult life being under their father’s oppressive thumb. But Julian had made one too many mistakes when it came to Isobel and Bridge couldn’t help but fall for the gorgeous woman.
Even though they were faced with an impossible situation, I really wanted Bridge and Izzy to find their happy ending. The connection between them leaped from the pages. I especially swooned over Bridge helping Isobel rebuild her confidence and give her space and freedom. Even though he thought himself the villain, I loved him as a hero.
Their circumstances where unfathomable, there was no easy out and in the end I had a huge book hangover with a montage of emotions. The next book in the series can’t come fast enough.
Stealing Her is book #1 of the Covet series by Rachel Van Dyken. It is a standalone, contemporary romance, told from both points of view with a happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/2ZZSwUS
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author NetGalley. The excerpts taken from that copy. *
February 7, 2020
Falling For The Not So Evil Twin
Falling in love with your brother’s fiance while your pretending to be him sounded like the perfect forbidden romance. Nothing is ever that black and white. Life’s messy.
Isobel was stuck in an engagment she was finally ready to walk away from. Her fiance Julian had hurt her for the last time. She was ready to walk away.
The unthinkable happens and Julian is seriously injured.
Julian was about to become CEO of his father’s company. The public finding out about how bad Julian’s condition is isn’t an option. Good thing Julian’s estranged, identical twin can step in.
Bridge needs to take over Julian’s life and no one can know. He’ll get what he needs out of the deal and give Julian what he’s always wanted. The only hitch in the plan is Isobel. Bridge never expected to find himself falling for his brother’s fiance.
The story captured my attention and I read it in one sitting. Bridge is sweet and romantic. He makes his fair share of mistakes, but his reasons are pure. Isobel is smart. She has so much guilt regarding her choices, but she is a good person. She lost part of herself, but being with Bridge helps her remember who she is.
Suspense, secrets, heartache, forgiveness and unexpected love. Ultimately we saw that the love for family lead Bridge to choose the path he did. He found the love of his life and his future, even though it came at great cost. I want redemption for Julian. I will be looking forward to his story.
Falling in love with your brother’s fiance while your pretending to be him sounded like the perfect forbidden romance. Nothing is ever that black and white. Life’s messy.
Isobel was stuck in an engagment she was finally ready to walk away from. Her fiance Julian had hurt her for the last time. She was ready to walk away.
The unthinkable happens and Julian is seriously injured.
Julian was about to become CEO of his father’s company. The public finding out about how bad Julian’s condition is isn’t an option. Good thing Julian’s estranged, identical twin can step in.
Bridge needs to take over Julian’s life and no one can know. He’ll get what he needs out of the deal and give Julian what he’s always wanted. The only hitch in the plan is Isobel. Bridge never expected to find himself falling for his brother’s fiance.
The story captured my attention and I read it in one sitting. Bridge is sweet and romantic. He makes his fair share of mistakes, but his reasons are pure. Isobel is smart. She has so much guilt regarding her choices, but she is a good person. She lost part of herself, but being with Bridge helps her remember who she is.
Suspense, secrets, heartache, forgiveness and unexpected love. Ultimately we saw that the love for family lead Bridge to choose the path he did. He found the love of his life and his future, even though it came at great cost. I want redemption for Julian. I will be looking forward to his story.
August 21, 2019
** I received an Arc in exchange for an honest review.*
Everyone has things that really aggravate them. Mine is the whole twins that no one can tell apart. My best friends growing up were identical twins. While others had difficulty telling them apart, I did not. People who loved them did not. The thought that a woman who was in love with one twin would be able to be fooled for a long period of time is just ridiculous. Could they fool people who did not know them, certainly. Could they have fooled this woman who had been with one of the brothers for years, no matter how much of an ass he had become, nope. You will never convince me of that.
So this book was not for me from the start. I found the heroine to be such a doormat. It was hard to be sympathetic when she kept putting herself in the same situation over and over and over. Although I liked Bridge on the one hand, the fact that he just caved to his asshole dad did not make him lovable.
I had so many problems with this book. Typically, I adore this authors books but this one was not for me.
Everyone has things that really aggravate them. Mine is the whole twins that no one can tell apart. My best friends growing up were identical twins. While others had difficulty telling them apart, I did not. People who loved them did not. The thought that a woman who was in love with one twin would be able to be fooled for a long period of time is just ridiculous. Could they fool people who did not know them, certainly. Could they have fooled this woman who had been with one of the brothers for years, no matter how much of an ass he had become, nope. You will never convince me of that.
So this book was not for me from the start. I found the heroine to be such a doormat. It was hard to be sympathetic when she kept putting herself in the same situation over and over and over. Although I liked Bridge on the one hand, the fact that he just caved to his asshole dad did not make him lovable.
I had so many problems with this book. Typically, I adore this authors books but this one was not for me.
October 26, 2019
I am a huge Rachel Van Dyken fan. When I read the blurb for Stealing Her, I was beyond excited to receive an ARC for this book. Twin brothers separated when their parents divorce is a premise that initially reminded me a little of The Parent Trap except for the fact that Julian and Bridge's father is a narcissistic egomaniac.
Bridge was raised by his mother in humble surroundings where they didn't have much financially but she provided him with everything she could and he always knew he was loved by her. Julian was raised by his father who wanted to groom him into the perfect businessman to one day run their company. Julian never believed that he was good enough and rarely felt any true emotion from his father whatsoever.
Isobel is Julian's fiancee. They have known each other since they were young and Julian's father welcomed her into the family when her parents were killed. He even paid for her college education. Once Isobel and Julian graduated from college, things changed and their carefree and loving relationship suddenly became more like a business arrangement. Julian has not maintained their relationship. If anything, he's broken it by leaving Isobel questioning his faithfulness and commitment.
When Julian is critically injured in a head on collision and is in a coma. Their father comes to Bridge and asks him to impersonate Julian in order to keep the company stable. In exchange, he will pay for Bridge's mother's expensive medical treatment and promises Bridge some other financial incentives. Bridge agrees because he wants to take care of his mother. He also views this as a way to protect his brother's position and company until he's healthy enough to resume his responsibilities. What Bridge didn't count on was falling in love with his brother's fiancee.
I absolutely was sucked right into the storyline of Stealing Her. Your heart breaks for Isobel and Bridge. They are in a lose-lose situation. What happens if they fall in love and then Julian wakes up? There are so many emotional twists in this book and I was constantly questioning my own feelings on the topic. They were definitely the ultimate love triangle.
Stealing Her is scheduled to release on November 5, 2019. It's book one in a duet. The next book is due to be released in February 2020 - - I admit I'm chomping at the bit for book two!! Book one doesn't end in a nail biting cliffhanger but it definitely leaves you wanting more of their story.
**Thank you to NetGalley, Skyscape Publishing and Ms. Van Dyken for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
Bridge was raised by his mother in humble surroundings where they didn't have much financially but she provided him with everything she could and he always knew he was loved by her. Julian was raised by his father who wanted to groom him into the perfect businessman to one day run their company. Julian never believed that he was good enough and rarely felt any true emotion from his father whatsoever.
Isobel is Julian's fiancee. They have known each other since they were young and Julian's father welcomed her into the family when her parents were killed. He even paid for her college education. Once Isobel and Julian graduated from college, things changed and their carefree and loving relationship suddenly became more like a business arrangement. Julian has not maintained their relationship. If anything, he's broken it by leaving Isobel questioning his faithfulness and commitment.
When Julian is critically injured in a head on collision and is in a coma. Their father comes to Bridge and asks him to impersonate Julian in order to keep the company stable. In exchange, he will pay for Bridge's mother's expensive medical treatment and promises Bridge some other financial incentives. Bridge agrees because he wants to take care of his mother. He also views this as a way to protect his brother's position and company until he's healthy enough to resume his responsibilities. What Bridge didn't count on was falling in love with his brother's fiancee.
I absolutely was sucked right into the storyline of Stealing Her. Your heart breaks for Isobel and Bridge. They are in a lose-lose situation. What happens if they fall in love and then Julian wakes up? There are so many emotional twists in this book and I was constantly questioning my own feelings on the topic. They were definitely the ultimate love triangle.
Stealing Her is scheduled to release on November 5, 2019. It's book one in a duet. The next book is due to be released in February 2020 - - I admit I'm chomping at the bit for book two!! Book one doesn't end in a nail biting cliffhanger but it definitely leaves you wanting more of their story.
**Thank you to NetGalley, Skyscape Publishing and Ms. Van Dyken for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
August 31, 2019
4.5 stars!
This was a great story that had some twists and turns. Bridge hasn't seen his identical twin brother in years, not since they were ripped apart in middle school. When their parents divorced, they each got a child and that was that. Years pass and when an accident occurs Bridge is asked to do the unthinkable, but for the sake of his brother and his mom, he gives in. Running a multi-billion dollar company, be near his father and try to do what is best for his brother.
Living your brothers life is never what he intended or wanted to do, nor was keeping secrets from his brothers fiance. Except, it seems its best for Izzy not to know the truth about things.
Izzy has done everything for Julian and stood by his side until she couldn't anymore, unfortunately, ending her engagement the same day her fiance gets in an accident, she isn't sure what to do. When he recovers and she starts seeing the old Julian she can't help but fall in love all over again. Remembering the times when he would chose her over his father and the company, would it last? How would she feel when she finds out her fiance isn't who she thought he was?
This was a great story and I look forward to the next book in the series!
This was a great story that had some twists and turns. Bridge hasn't seen his identical twin brother in years, not since they were ripped apart in middle school. When their parents divorced, they each got a child and that was that. Years pass and when an accident occurs Bridge is asked to do the unthinkable, but for the sake of his brother and his mom, he gives in. Running a multi-billion dollar company, be near his father and try to do what is best for his brother.
Living your brothers life is never what he intended or wanted to do, nor was keeping secrets from his brothers fiance. Except, it seems its best for Izzy not to know the truth about things.
Izzy has done everything for Julian and stood by his side until she couldn't anymore, unfortunately, ending her engagement the same day her fiance gets in an accident, she isn't sure what to do. When he recovers and she starts seeing the old Julian she can't help but fall in love all over again. Remembering the times when he would chose her over his father and the company, would it last? How would she feel when she finds out her fiance isn't who she thought he was?
This was a great story and I look forward to the next book in the series!
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