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dhasenkampf's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun time. I loved the tension between the MCs. I liked the steamy scenes. I liked seeing a sprinkle of characters from the future books. I don't usually like romances with musicians, but this one worked for me.
_koreen_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sandyreadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet and steamy!
This starts off as an enemies to lovers but quickly turns sweet! I am a huge enemies to lovers. I love angst and tension build up which is what I get with this author but this one was a bit different. Different but still good!
We have Huxley, mad that his dad is marrying his secretary and bringing in Cole as his stepbrother to his home and quickly shows him he’s persona non grata!
Cole was just as surprised his mother was getting married to her boss but sees she’s happy and just goes with it, until he has his run in with Huxley.
An event happens, that pulls Cole and Huxley to have to work together and the story takes off! (I refuse to spoil guys!) What I will say is witty banter and swooney dedications!
Check out this enemies to lover, step-brother forbidden romance!
You will smile your way through
This starts off as an enemies to lovers but quickly turns sweet! I am a huge enemies to lovers. I love angst and tension build up which is what I get with this author but this one was a bit different. Different but still good!
We have Huxley, mad that his dad is marrying his secretary and bringing in Cole as his stepbrother to his home and quickly shows him he’s persona non grata!
Cole was just as surprised his mother was getting married to her boss but sees she’s happy and just goes with it, until he has his run in with Huxley.
An event happens, that pulls Cole and Huxley to have to work together and the story takes off! (I refuse to spoil guys!) What I will say is witty banter and swooney dedications!
Check out this enemies to lover, step-brother forbidden romance!
You will smile your way through
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
4.0
I recently dove into this M/M new adult romance, which left a mark on me. The story revolves around Cole and Huxley, initially at odds but eventually succumbing to their undeniable chemistry. Although their transition from enemies to lovers felt somewhat rapid, the intense connection and their emotional journey were captivating. The character-driven narrative made rooting for these two protagonists easy, and their passionate romance was beautifully depicted. However, I was slightly disappointed with the quick and somewhat convenient resolution of the step-sibling dilemma, which felt too effortless, but this is an engaging audiobook narrated by Will Watt and James Joseph. Their magnetic chemistry makes it a must-listen for fans of the genre.
toonasa_romancebooklovershaven's review against another edition
5.0
You know I wasn't gonna read any ARCs due to exams, then I got this...& Well, I didn't resist! Devoured this in around 4hrs, Love Cole & Huxley so much
amourrebelle's review against another edition
4.0
It’s been a while since I read a step-brother trope but I loved in Anti-Valentine. I’m so glad we finally got the rest of Cole & Hux’s story! I feel their pain but man they are steaming hot together
bookish_heatherr's review against another edition
5.0
Wow Becca combined 2 of my favorite tropes (enemies to lovers and stepbrothers) to form this epic novel. I was enticed right from the start and proudly read it in one sitting.
The last thing Cole expected was that his mom was going to be marrying her boss. A guy he never knew she was dating. But even worse was that they were going to be moving in with him and his son. Cole may have been nervous, but he was excited and happy for his mom as well. That was until day one when he met his soon to be stepbrother Huxley. Hux is definitely rough around the edges and made Cole's life hell. Huxley even went to the point of moving out just so he didn't have to share a house with him. Until one night changed Huxley for the better. He broke down some of his walls and became vulnerable around Cole. There was something there like a small spark and when he took a chance it exploded into epic fireworks.
Cole and Huxley's story was intense and angsty but at the same time sweet and epic. I loved everything Cole did for Hux and how he helped break down his walls and made him a better person. And I loved how Huxley developed as a character. He was known as "problem child" or a f*** up and didn't know how to handle his emotions well. But when Cole came along, he wanted to be better for him and to prove he can do it. Cole believed in him and cared when it seemed no one else did.
Thank you, Becca Steele and Wordsmith Publicity, for an ARC of Collided. This book is one of my top stepbrother trope reads and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. You "collided" with my heart and I am grateful for the opportunity.
The last thing Cole expected was that his mom was going to be marrying her boss. A guy he never knew she was dating. But even worse was that they were going to be moving in with him and his son. Cole may have been nervous, but he was excited and happy for his mom as well. That was until day one when he met his soon to be stepbrother Huxley. Hux is definitely rough around the edges and made Cole's life hell. Huxley even went to the point of moving out just so he didn't have to share a house with him. Until one night changed Huxley for the better. He broke down some of his walls and became vulnerable around Cole. There was something there like a small spark and when he took a chance it exploded into epic fireworks.
Cole and Huxley's story was intense and angsty but at the same time sweet and epic. I loved everything Cole did for Hux and how he helped break down his walls and made him a better person. And I loved how Huxley developed as a character. He was known as "problem child" or a f*** up and didn't know how to handle his emotions well. But when Cole came along, he wanted to be better for him and to prove he can do it. Cole believed in him and cared when it seemed no one else did.
Thank you, Becca Steele and Wordsmith Publicity, for an ARC of Collided. This book is one of my top stepbrother trope reads and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. You "collided" with my heart and I am grateful for the opportunity.
tipsymermaid's review against another edition
3.0
Good. Typical stepbrothers enemies to lovers. Good HEA
danisadler's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this in the Anti-Valentine anthology and was really looking forward to the extended book.
I still love Hux and Cole together but I think I would have preferred more relationship building and solidifying their connection, rather than the back and forth that was happening to add drama. It felt a little like being cheated out of seeing them together as an actual established couple because it was very stop-start, and a lot of secrecy.
The possessiveness that I'm always a fan of was there on both sides, but because they were hiding the relationship for almost the whole book it didn't get a chance to shine because they always backed off - I want the alpha 'touch him and die' vibes as much as possible!
The drama around the parents also felt a little forced for me, I just wanted Hux and Cole to be together!! When we did see them together they were just so complementary and supportive of each other. I guess I was just hoping for more focus on the actual relationship and less of the external pointless dramas that took page time away from their relationship.
I still love Hux and Cole together but I think I would have preferred more relationship building and solidifying their connection, rather than the back and forth that was happening to add drama. It felt a little like being cheated out of seeing them together as an actual established couple because it was very stop-start, and a lot of secrecy.
The possessiveness that I'm always a fan of was there on both sides, but because they were hiding the relationship for almost the whole book it didn't get a chance to shine because they always backed off - I want the alpha 'touch him and die' vibes as much as possible!
The drama around the parents also felt a little forced for me, I just wanted Hux and Cole to be together!! When we did see them together they were just so complementary and supportive of each other. I guess I was just hoping for more focus on the actual relationship and less of the external pointless dramas that took page time away from their relationship.