paddlefoot55's review
4.0
ARC received for an honest review
This is the fourth and final installation in the Bad Boys After Dark Series, however Brett is the first that I have read, and it can be read as a stand alone.
Boy, what a story. Those Bad boys really are a force to be reckoned with.
Brett Bad has seen all his brothers fall completely under the spell of their women, and he swears that is not what he is going to do.
But then there is Sophie, whom he has been lusting after for ever.
I love these two together. There is plenty of spark between them, so want is not their problem. However Brett can't do it. He is not built for relationships - or is he?
I adore how Sophie doesn't give up, and she brings Brett right out of his self-imposed relationship shell.
I haven't read any of the previous Bad books, however there is enough background that it was not hard to get the gist of the family dramas.
I freaking love the other Bad boys and the women in their lives. They have created a family where one was lacking. The banter between the brothers, and between all the women was sweet and sexy and funny - and made me want them to all be my friends too.
Reading Brett has made me curious about the rest of the brothers, and I will be going back to read them all soon
This is the fourth and final installation in the Bad Boys After Dark Series, however Brett is the first that I have read, and it can be read as a stand alone.
Boy, what a story. Those Bad boys really are a force to be reckoned with.
Brett Bad has seen all his brothers fall completely under the spell of their women, and he swears that is not what he is going to do.
But then there is Sophie, whom he has been lusting after for ever.
I love these two together. There is plenty of spark between them, so want is not their problem. However Brett can't do it. He is not built for relationships - or is he?
I adore how Sophie doesn't give up, and she brings Brett right out of his self-imposed relationship shell.
I haven't read any of the previous Bad books, however there is enough background that it was not hard to get the gist of the family dramas.
I freaking love the other Bad boys and the women in their lives. They have created a family where one was lacking. The banter between the brothers, and between all the women was sweet and sexy and funny - and made me want them to all be my friends too.
Reading Brett has made me curious about the rest of the brothers, and I will be going back to read them all soon
meegzreads's review
5.0
*5 Stars*
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Melissa Foster sure knows how to write a loveable hero. She perfectly nails the troubled yet strong bad/tough/blokey male, who also happens to be so damned adorable its not funny.
Brett was my first of the Bad Boys, but I will definitely going back to read about his brothers. What an adorable family. But, I digress…this one is about Brett and Sophie, and its a wonderful story.
I really liked Sophie as the female lead, and I like how she knows what she wants. Of course, when you throw a Bad boy into this mix, particularly this one, you can forgive her for putting her worries to the back of her mind.
Her family were also a really awesome addition to this novel and I really would love to see more of them as well.
Brett and Sophie have an awesome and undeniable chemistry, and watching them come together was awesome. Particularly Brett, who has past demons that he needs to deal with. Sophie is perfect for him though, and she helps him realise things and come to terms with others, and it just works so well.
I love how two people from two totally different families and lifestyles, can come together and be just what the other needs. The real growth in this story for me is Brett, and I just adored him.
Definitely recommend this book, as always with Melissa Foster. Loved it.
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ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Melissa Foster sure knows how to write a loveable hero. She perfectly nails the troubled yet strong bad/tough/blokey male, who also happens to be so damned adorable its not funny.
Brett was my first of the Bad Boys, but I will definitely going back to read about his brothers. What an adorable family. But, I digress…this one is about Brett and Sophie, and its a wonderful story.
I really liked Sophie as the female lead, and I like how she knows what she wants. Of course, when you throw a Bad boy into this mix, particularly this one, you can forgive her for putting her worries to the back of her mind.
Her family were also a really awesome addition to this novel and I really would love to see more of them as well.
Brett and Sophie have an awesome and undeniable chemistry, and watching them come together was awesome. Particularly Brett, who has past demons that he needs to deal with. Sophie is perfect for him though, and she helps him realise things and come to terms with others, and it just works so well.
I love how two people from two totally different families and lifestyles, can come together and be just what the other needs. The real growth in this story for me is Brett, and I just adored him.
Definitely recommend this book, as always with Melissa Foster. Loved it.
Review also on my blog - Brett (Bad Boys After Dark #4) - Melissa Foster
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jesbruno's review
5.0
Brett is the last Bad brother to get his shot at love, the man who never wanted a relationship has met his match and Sophie made him work for his chance with her. Once they finally made a go at something there was no looking back, they were each other’s Forever Kisses.
This book was just another reason why I love Melissa Foster’s books. She can write the sweetest love stories with some of the steamiest scenes, some of the best family pep talks and break your heart with moments between father and son.
This was a great setup for the Montgomery family. You never know when someone from another family will make a surprise visit in one of Melissa’s books.
This book was just another reason why I love Melissa Foster’s books. She can write the sweetest love stories with some of the steamiest scenes, some of the best family pep talks and break your heart with moments between father and son.
This was a great setup for the Montgomery family. You never know when someone from another family will make a surprise visit in one of Melissa’s books.
si0bhan's review
4.0
Melissa Foster is an author I have been meaning to pick up for a very long time. I seem to see her books everywhere – in my Amazon suggestions, on my Facebook ads, being reviewed by friends, and in plenty of other places that leave me curious. I’ve even downloaded a handful of the author’s work onto my Kindle, grabbing books when they’ve been free. Despite my interest, I’ve never known where to dive in.
You see, my understanding is that most of Melissa Foster’s work is connected in some way. The sheer number of books in the Love in Bloom series is somewhat intimidating. Due to this, I always told myself I would start with the standalone Tru Blue – after all, it was the first of Melissa Foster’s books to really grab my attention, going beyond being a simple case of ‘I see this book everywhere’. Although I planned to start with Tru Blue, Brett ended up being my first Melissa Foster read. Although it is the fourth book in the Bad Boys After Dark series, the eighth book in the Billionaires After Dark series, and the fiftieth book in the Love in Bloom series, it can be read as a standalone.
At first, I was a wee bit tentative. There seemed to be history behind the characters that I was missing, and I feared I would not get to understand them to the degree I would need to. Fortunately, as the story progressed, I was sucked deeper into their story. Initial interactions may have taken place in the prior books, but the big stuff happens in this book. Sure, I’d like to read the prior Bad Boys After Dark books to get a better understanding of things – not just for these characters, but also for some of the underlying storyline – but I was not at a loss due to jumping straight into Brett.
While I did enjoy the story between these characters, Brett wasn’t quite a full four-star rating. It was enjoyable enough for me to round up, but it is closer to a three-point-five-star read. You see, I feel as though something was missing with this one. There was no point in the story where there was a high level of angst between the characters nor was there a point where I feared for the relationship – in other words, it was all smooth sailing on the relationship front. I would have liked something more there, something to make me feel deeply for the relationship instead of the drama being focused upon the personal life of our male lead.
Overall, this was enjoyable enough. As my introduction to Melissa Foster, Brett has left me willing to see what else the author has to offer – I won’t be going out of my way to bump Melissa Foster books to the top of my to-read list, but I will read more of the author in the future.
You see, my understanding is that most of Melissa Foster’s work is connected in some way. The sheer number of books in the Love in Bloom series is somewhat intimidating. Due to this, I always told myself I would start with the standalone Tru Blue – after all, it was the first of Melissa Foster’s books to really grab my attention, going beyond being a simple case of ‘I see this book everywhere’. Although I planned to start with Tru Blue, Brett ended up being my first Melissa Foster read. Although it is the fourth book in the Bad Boys After Dark series, the eighth book in the Billionaires After Dark series, and the fiftieth book in the Love in Bloom series, it can be read as a standalone.
At first, I was a wee bit tentative. There seemed to be history behind the characters that I was missing, and I feared I would not get to understand them to the degree I would need to. Fortunately, as the story progressed, I was sucked deeper into their story. Initial interactions may have taken place in the prior books, but the big stuff happens in this book. Sure, I’d like to read the prior Bad Boys After Dark books to get a better understanding of things – not just for these characters, but also for some of the underlying storyline – but I was not at a loss due to jumping straight into Brett.
While I did enjoy the story between these characters, Brett wasn’t quite a full four-star rating. It was enjoyable enough for me to round up, but it is closer to a three-point-five-star read. You see, I feel as though something was missing with this one. There was no point in the story where there was a high level of angst between the characters nor was there a point where I feared for the relationship – in other words, it was all smooth sailing on the relationship front. I would have liked something more there, something to make me feel deeply for the relationship instead of the drama being focused upon the personal life of our male lead.
Overall, this was enjoyable enough. As my introduction to Melissa Foster, Brett has left me willing to see what else the author has to offer – I won’t be going out of my way to bump Melissa Foster books to the top of my to-read list, but I will read more of the author in the future.
lauraanne9's review
3.0
***ARC Provided by the Author***
Brett is a one night stand kind of guy, and Sophie is more of a relationship type woman.
So, what are they supposed to do when they realize their attraction is one that they are not able to ignore? Well, they each quickly realize that there is more between them than they have had with others in the past...and that is the fun of this title.
The reader watches Sophie and Brett figure out how to deal with what they want, and deal with the fact that they both want more than they initially bargained for. I liked this, and I enjoyed watching them deal with the emotions that this brought forward and not spending as much time as books often do with the characters resisting what is happening between them.
The writing was strong, and the characters were interesting. Unfortunately, for me, there is a romance trend that I am no longer willing to believe works that did end up at play in this title, and while it was handled well, it was enough to color the end of the book for me, and I was not able to get past it.
Was it just me? Very, very likely...and I did enjoy the book overall. I do recommend this title.
Brett is a one night stand kind of guy, and Sophie is more of a relationship type woman.
So, what are they supposed to do when they realize their attraction is one that they are not able to ignore? Well, they each quickly realize that there is more between them than they have had with others in the past...and that is the fun of this title.
The reader watches Sophie and Brett figure out how to deal with what they want, and deal with the fact that they both want more than they initially bargained for. I liked this, and I enjoyed watching them deal with the emotions that this brought forward and not spending as much time as books often do with the characters resisting what is happening between them.
The writing was strong, and the characters were interesting. Unfortunately, for me, there is a romance trend that I am no longer willing to believe works that did end up at play in this title, and while it was handled well, it was enough to color the end of the book for me, and I was not able to get past it.
Was it just me? Very, very likely...and I did enjoy the book overall. I do recommend this title.
emmascr's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from the PR Agency in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Melissa for my copy of this book. If you are fans of my blog then you will know I love Melissa's writing and there was no way I was missing out on the final Bad brother.
Brett Bad has watched his 3 brothers fall madly in love and now instead of being his wing-man the can't wait to get home to their girls. Brett isn't looking for his girl. He's just looking for a girl. The problem is the only one that's piqued his interest in months is the feisty Sophie who works at his brother, Micks law firm. Sophie though has turned down every one of his advances. From the outside it may seem like Brett Bad is loving life but, inside he's hurting. He's still angry about the loss of his sister and his anger is stopping him from moving on in life. I think that Brett might be my favourite Bad brother. He's not quite what he seems and when you get to know the real Brett you see that he's something special.
Sophie has been fantasising about Brett for months but she doesn't want to be just another girl to him. She wants the works. The white picket fence, the husband, the children, the forever kisses. Sophie is wired for one night stands. She's worried that if she lets Brett in she's going to have her heart broken into pieces. Sophie is sassy as hell but under that good girl exterior is a naughty girl that is just waiting for Brett to bring her out to play.
Sophie's family were brilliant. Some of them could learn a boundary or two but I loved them all the same. I also really liked Grace. I literally cannot wait for her book which is out very shortly. I hope that Sophie and Brett feature in this too.
There were many scenes in this book about Loreli Bad. I cried in just about every one of them. That little girl stole my heart a long time ago and I can only imagine the pain of the whole Bad family. They have come on leaps and bounds throughout this series and it was really nice to see them all starting to come together again as a family.
I will miss the Bad brothers but I'm sure that they will pop up again in a series of Melissa's even if it is a little mention.
Brett Bad has watched his 3 brothers fall madly in love and now instead of being his wing-man the can't wait to get home to their girls. Brett isn't looking for his girl. He's just looking for a girl. The problem is the only one that's piqued his interest in months is the feisty Sophie who works at his brother, Micks law firm. Sophie though has turned down every one of his advances. From the outside it may seem like Brett Bad is loving life but, inside he's hurting. He's still angry about the loss of his sister and his anger is stopping him from moving on in life. I think that Brett might be my favourite Bad brother. He's not quite what he seems and when you get to know the real Brett you see that he's something special.
Sophie has been fantasising about Brett for months but she doesn't want to be just another girl to him. She wants the works. The white picket fence, the husband, the children, the forever kisses. Sophie is wired for one night stands. She's worried that if she lets Brett in she's going to have her heart broken into pieces. Sophie is sassy as hell but under that good girl exterior is a naughty girl that is just waiting for Brett to bring her out to play.
Sophie's family were brilliant. Some of them could learn a boundary or two but I loved them all the same. I also really liked Grace. I literally cannot wait for her book which is out very shortly. I hope that Sophie and Brett feature in this too.
There were many scenes in this book about Loreli Bad. I cried in just about every one of them. That little girl stole my heart a long time ago and I can only imagine the pain of the whole Bad family. They have come on leaps and bounds throughout this series and it was really nice to see them all starting to come together again as a family.
I will miss the Bad brothers but I'm sure that they will pop up again in a series of Melissa's even if it is a little mention.
nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review
4.0
The Bad Brothers are strong, intense, persistent and powerful. Once you meet them, you can’t help but want to spend more time with them and Brett Bad was no exception. From the moment I met Brett I was curious to know what made this playboy tick.
Brett is averse to commitment. He is not looking to be tied down to one woman as he believes love was not meant for him. Watching his brothers fall under the spell of love was not enough to change his mind. Then he met Sophie Roberts. He finds himself drawn to her, but she refuses to respond to his overtures. All he wants is one night with her to so he can move on to his next conquest, but is this enough to purge Sophie Roberts from his mind and heart?
Sophie is looking for her forever after, but she knows Brett is not the one to offer it to her. Unfortunately, this did not stop her from being attracted to him. Her attraction to him made refusing his advances difficult and so she granted him his wish for one night with her. Will she be able to give Brett what he desires without risking her heart in the process?
I enjoyed the moments spent with this wonderful couple. I detest players, but when I learned the reasons behind his actions, I could not help but empathise with him. Brett struggled with guilt, which stemmed from tragic events in his past. It was this guilt coupled with fear, which made him commitment phobic.
Spending time with Sophia proved to the best medicine for Brett. Her love healed him in ways he never thought possible. It gave him the courage to face his demons, thus making him a stronger person. A man who is not afraid to express his feelings is strong and Brett became that person through the healing power of love. Sophie saw in Brett what he failed to see in himself. I admired her willingness to risk all for her forever love. How much of us would risk the pain of a broken heart hoping to find our own forever love?
Their romance was sweet and spicy. These two burnt up the pages. I loved that their romance was drama free and any obstacles to their relationship lay with them. I admired Brett’s attempts to prove to Sophia that he was willing to give her what she so desired. Watching them navigate the hills and valleys of their relationship was heart-warming and a stark reminder that true was worth fighting for.
Ms. Foster is known for writing stories, which not only focuses on the romance between her characters, but also on the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the value of family. These themes featured strongly in this installment. I enjoyed spending time with Sophia’s family, especially her grandmother who was the life of the party. Spending time with Sophia’s family was an eye opening experience for Brett. An experience, which would forever change him.
Conclusion/ Recommendation
Brett: Bad Boys After Dark took me on a journey I was not prepared for, but one I thoroughly enjoyed. The emotions leapt from the pages and the story flowed fluidly. Brett’s story is the fourth and final book in the series and it is my favourite of all. Ms. Foster delivered a sweet, sexy romance with heart, which I found enchanting and captivating.
Brett is averse to commitment. He is not looking to be tied down to one woman as he believes love was not meant for him. Watching his brothers fall under the spell of love was not enough to change his mind. Then he met Sophie Roberts. He finds himself drawn to her, but she refuses to respond to his overtures. All he wants is one night with her to so he can move on to his next conquest, but is this enough to purge Sophie Roberts from his mind and heart?
Sophie is looking for her forever after, but she knows Brett is not the one to offer it to her. Unfortunately, this did not stop her from being attracted to him. Her attraction to him made refusing his advances difficult and so she granted him his wish for one night with her. Will she be able to give Brett what he desires without risking her heart in the process?
I enjoyed the moments spent with this wonderful couple. I detest players, but when I learned the reasons behind his actions, I could not help but empathise with him. Brett struggled with guilt, which stemmed from tragic events in his past. It was this guilt coupled with fear, which made him commitment phobic.
Spending time with Sophia proved to the best medicine for Brett. Her love healed him in ways he never thought possible. It gave him the courage to face his demons, thus making him a stronger person. A man who is not afraid to express his feelings is strong and Brett became that person through the healing power of love. Sophie saw in Brett what he failed to see in himself. I admired her willingness to risk all for her forever love. How much of us would risk the pain of a broken heart hoping to find our own forever love?
Their romance was sweet and spicy. These two burnt up the pages. I loved that their romance was drama free and any obstacles to their relationship lay with them. I admired Brett’s attempts to prove to Sophia that he was willing to give her what she so desired. Watching them navigate the hills and valleys of their relationship was heart-warming and a stark reminder that true was worth fighting for.
Ms. Foster is known for writing stories, which not only focuses on the romance between her characters, but also on the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the value of family. These themes featured strongly in this installment. I enjoyed spending time with Sophia’s family, especially her grandmother who was the life of the party. Spending time with Sophia’s family was an eye opening experience for Brett. An experience, which would forever change him.
Conclusion/ Recommendation
Brett: Bad Boys After Dark took me on a journey I was not prepared for, but one I thoroughly enjoyed. The emotions leapt from the pages and the story flowed fluidly. Brett’s story is the fourth and final book in the series and it is my favourite of all. Ms. Foster delivered a sweet, sexy romance with heart, which I found enchanting and captivating.
ellesea's review
4.0
The final Bad boy is here and as Brett meets his match and makes peace with events from the past as he falls for Sophie Roberts, a woman who has rejected him so many times he's lost count.
Since the joint wedding of two of his brothers, Brett Bad has been restless and he doesn't like it. There was a time he'd hook-up with any woman but now he only wants the one who constantly rejects his propositions, Sophie Roberts. Despite her body language telling him, she's interested, much to his frustration she won't back down. When they both attend the same social event, he manages to persuade her friend in coaxing the three of them to go for a drink. His plans works, but not as he intended as he falls head first into a world his brothers have fallen into before and he's powerless to stop.
Sophie Roberts is the woman who has been on Brett Bad's radar for a long time. She works for his brother Mick, so their paths cross often. Despite her attraction for her boss's brother, she's constantly rejected his propositions over the years because she wants more, not less from him. That's until temptation is just too great.
Despite his notorious womanising reputation, this charming man is burdened with memories from the past, shaping the man he is now. You feel his apprehension as his feelings take over and struggle to manage his own expectations and those of the woman he's falling for. Melissa manages to capture Brett's awkwardness as he navigates the uncharted waters called a relationship. For a normally self-assured, successful man he finally finds the courage to open his heart to an idea and woman; a happy ever after he never dreamed or thought possible.
Brett and Sophie compliment each other perfectly. The physical attraction has always been there, but Sophie manages to nurture Brett into making him confront his past threatening to blight his future, whilst she maintains her own levels of expectation. With a large crowd of supporting characters urging them on, the ending is satisfying an oh so romantic.
This novel, like all written by Ms Foster, can be read as standalone, but I if you are new to this series, I strongly recommend you also read Brett's brothers' stories too.
***arc generously received courtesy of World Literary Press***
Since the joint wedding of two of his brothers, Brett Bad has been restless and he doesn't like it. There was a time he'd hook-up with any woman but now he only wants the one who constantly rejects his propositions, Sophie Roberts. Despite her body language telling him, she's interested, much to his frustration she won't back down. When they both attend the same social event, he manages to persuade her friend in coaxing the three of them to go for a drink. His plans works, but not as he intended as he falls head first into a world his brothers have fallen into before and he's powerless to stop.
Sophie Roberts is the woman who has been on Brett Bad's radar for a long time. She works for his brother Mick, so their paths cross often. Despite her attraction for her boss's brother, she's constantly rejected his propositions over the years because she wants more, not less from him. That's until temptation is just too great.
Despite his notorious womanising reputation, this charming man is burdened with memories from the past, shaping the man he is now. You feel his apprehension as his feelings take over and struggle to manage his own expectations and those of the woman he's falling for. Melissa manages to capture Brett's awkwardness as he navigates the uncharted waters called a relationship. For a normally self-assured, successful man he finally finds the courage to open his heart to an idea and woman; a happy ever after he never dreamed or thought possible.
Brett and Sophie compliment each other perfectly. The physical attraction has always been there, but Sophie manages to nurture Brett into making him confront his past threatening to blight his future, whilst she maintains her own levels of expectation. With a large crowd of supporting characters urging them on, the ending is satisfying an oh so romantic.
This novel, like all written by Ms Foster, can be read as standalone, but I if you are new to this series, I strongly recommend you also read Brett's brothers' stories too.
***arc generously received courtesy of World Literary Press***
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