Dark and light clash, past and present collide, lies and secrets abound as Ryker and Vaughn discover each other in a push and pull power struggle as they grapple with trusting each other enough to show their true selves. Intriguing and tempestuous with a cliffhanger that will have you gasping for more.

Dynamite! One word that encapsulates this story to a tee. Having gone into this story a bit blind, I was surprised at the depth and the complexity of the issues its characters, Ryker and Vaughn, face.

As the characters reveal more layers of themselves to one another, and the reader alike, it seems the deeper we all travel down the rabbit hole and into uncharted territory, leaving vulnerabilities open for the taking.

I was completely engrossed in this story. By the time I reached the very last few pages I felt as though I wanted to scream and throw my book, hurt and confused for its characters.

It takes a talented writer to invoke such strong emotions; emotions to hold an audience, and keep them wanting for more, Bromberg does just this in Resist and I for one cannot wait for this story’s conclusion when the duet concludes in Reveal.

As Always, Happy Reading!

“5/5 Beaming Brains!” – Lit-Up My Mind

Loved this story ... not happy with the ending and having to wait for Reveal.. K. Bromberg knows how to write a tantalizing, exciting story that just draws you in and keeps you captive. Ryker and Vaughn are electric together. Unfortunately, after much cajoling and determination to get her into his life, he messes up ... big time. Now, we have to wait for Reveal to find out how and if he can get her back.
I love Lucy and her story line. I loved the interactions and how she is really the center of everything, why Vaughn is doing what she's doing and that Ryker totally understood and wanted to be there for her as well as Vaughn.
I'm excited to see how everything plays out. But, it's K. Bromberg so I know that there will be more twists and turns, more surprises and I can't wait.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆☆
When I saw this book come across my computer screen up for review in the group, I automatically requested it because of the author. I have loved each and every book I have read that she has written. I didn't really know what this book was about because I didn't even read the synopsis beforehand.

Vaughn is trying to do the right thing in her life and pay off her sister's medical bills. To do that, she starts Wicked Ways, an escort service for the rich and powerful. And at night she works at an elite club. When a new client wants one of her girls to be at his beck and call, she knows which girl would be perfect. But when Lola has a rough time with a client, she can't meet the new client and Vaughn goes instead. Knowing all along that it is a big mistake.

Ryker needs a woman to be at the ready when he needs her, and Wicked Ways escort service was recommended to him. When he calls the madam and she tries to refund his money because the girl isn't going to be available, Ryker wants to meet the woman on the phone. He likes the way she sounds and the way she tries to control the situation. And he wonders how she would be in his bed.

While Vaughn and Ryker clash most of the time, they also sizzle the pages even more. I wanted to thump them both on the head at times because they were so frustrating to me. She wanted to control all aspects of her life and he wanted her to let go and then he wanted to be in control all the time.

While I loved the story and the idea of Ryker and Vaughn, their pain from the past was hard to read but it was part of the story and made sense after learning what they went through. And the ending and cliffhanger had me throwing my hands up and screaming NO! YOU CANNOT END THERE!

So I cannot wait for book two to see what happens between these two and find out if they get a happily ever after.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
Oh, this is a really good start to what is no doubt going to be another fabulous Bromberg series. As soon as I reached the last page I was looking at when the next book is released... because... yep, there is a cliffhanger!

There are some serious boundaries pushed in this book – Ryker pushes Vaughn and she pushes her own. Sometimes you have to believe that the end justifies the means, and here, you will have to be patient and believe in Bromberg's skill as an author to bring you around to her way of thinking. I had every confidence and certainty that she would achieve that sweet spot. For me, the vulnerability of Vaughn is matched by her absolute devotion and strength for her niece. Once Ryker gets that, the whole scenario changes... or does it?

I love the mystery, and in fact had a couple of theories which didn't quite pan out as I expected and have a few which probably will... in September. (How many days away is that exactly? Just asking for a friend!) Oh, I need the next book, like yesterday!

Highly recommended, but if you really do dislike waiting for the next book, you might want to delay a few weeks – me, well I have made sure that I treat myself to a reread of this just before Reveal is due, so that I get a repeat of the goodness herein and the next stage of the saga.


Avid Reader – ☆☆☆
M/F Romance

So, let me just start out by saying that this is a cliffhanger.

Vaughn is a madam who is trying to earn enough money to get out of that business and just care for her niece. A niece who is in the foster care system because Vaughn’s sister committed suicide and her niece’s dad is a drug addict who will stop at nothing to extort the system and Vaughn.

Then you have Ryker. He is a ruthless divorce attorney who only represents men. His family life was less than fantastic growing up and he represents the men in the relationship, no matter if they are deemed good or bad.

This started out quite rocky for me. It was full of uncomfortable situations, blackmail, and so much arrogance that you couldn’t fit it on to the pages. It almost made me stop reading... almost.

Vaughn lets Ryker into her world and in return, Ryker shows a less ruthless side. Seeing the chemistry between these two is a lot like in Driven. There is a push and pull between them and you can’t help but want them to both succeed and fail at their relationship.

I am very interested in what happens next, because right now, I want to throttle a few people. Let’s hope the questions are answered and love wins out.

Potential Triggers: Abuse, Blackmail

I have enjoyed every single book from this author, and this was no exception. Great writing and great storyline made for a one sitting read!

How much I love this book ! Specialy because ONE, the most IMPORTANT reason - K . BROOMBERG as an author never dissapionts !!!! This woman exactly knows how to lead her story and chatacters in this amazing way, which makes her readers speachless, breathless.... heart beating very, very fast!!!! I still can't get enough of

I was really impatient for this book, since the first time I saw that another mastermpiece will be realeased by Kristy ! I can't lie... I was counting my days imlatiently. And this time haven't been lost !!! From the very first paiges I dive deeply in this book. From paige to another one I only wanted to know more... For sure Resist .... will make You feel, that You can't RESIST without reading it !

Vaughn and Ryker are strong characters, however.... they are even stronger together ! They fight with each other... they fight with themselfs, .... falling for someone who might be as tough as we are... could give a little problems, right ? I liked to watch how they tried not give up their feelings. Love could be very fraigle, but when the right person shows up, nothing else matters. Vaugh and Ryker gave me amazing time.... Chemistry between them was over the charts, adding this with great story line, I alll drama in the background.... ? THIS BOOK couldn't be more perfect!

Highly Recomending Resist by K BROMBERG, its beautiful but also not that easy love story !

Talk about tension!! This book was HOT! HOT I TELL YOU! Ryker and Vaughn's story was the perfect opposites attract story! It was sweet and insanely hot and I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of this book. THAT CLIFFHANGER THOUGH!!!! Lets just say I am beyond ready to get my hands on the next book!!

RESIST had me from the very start and didn’t let me go. Vaughn and Ryker have chemistry from the moment they meet and OMG these two together are on fire! The part I loved most? THE ENDING!!! I never saw it coming and I cannot wait to see how Ms. Bromberg is going to twist the knife deeper in REVEAL.

You know that I love K Bromberg if you've followed my blog for awhile now, and I'll read pretty much anything she writes. This book takes me back to the series that originally introduced me to her books. It has the emotion and the angst and all the feels that I got from reading Driven for the first time. Fortunately for me, unlike with that book, I know that there is another book, and that Bromberg likes to leave us hanging and needing the next book. Unfortunately for me, unlike with that book, the sequel isn't out yet, and so now I have to wait until September to find out where it is going!

I loved Vaughn, and I even loved Ryker right away. I could see all the problems that Vaughn was going to have though with her plan to try to adopt her niece. There's just so many ways her plan to raise the money to pay off her debt quickly could go wrong. Not to mention that we get some hints as we go through the book that she may have a stalker out there, someone we just don't know who it is. Although I have my suspicions of course. I also have my suspicions on what was really going on at the end, and I'm very anxious to read on and see if I'm right! Because I need my love for Ryker to be restored.

I love Ryker and Vaughn's story. This is my first K. Bromberg book and I was not disappointed. The tension between the characters drives the story forward. A wonderful play on opposites attract. The cliff hanger was a punch in the gut. But I'm in for the next book. Need it now.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Vaughn owns an agency. An escort agency. When one of her girls, Lola, is hurt she has to cover her. And that's the way she meets Ryker Lockhart. Because he was Lola's next client.
He is a grumpy divorce lawyer.
And what it's supposed to be just business, changes.
I liked this book a lot. I don't want to tell much about the plot because all the details are important. And they need to be unveiled at the right time.
I'm dying to read what happens next. The end is a cliffhanger so big, they should invent a new word for it.

holy balls of fire that was HOT! … it was passionate and intense, captivating and hypnotic, and just outright powerful. All of it.

Ryker fucking Lockhart … *swoon* This frikkin guy! He is an alpha force to be reckoned with and Vaughn Sanders just might be the woman to blow that force to smithereens!! Their push/pull intensity is one of the sexiest I have read in a while.

This story/book is just the beginning of this ruthless journey Ryker and Vaughn need to navigate to get to the other side of … happiness? Love? Freedom? There are twists and turns running amok with enough secrets to keep you glued to this story. I myself could not stop reading! When I got the end I legit had a mini stroke. LEGIT people. I don’t even had words …..

If you like your stories to be thought provoking and intense in all areas, this is definitely one journey you do not want to miss #TRUST

This is typical K. Bromberg. Undeniable chemistry between leads, cliffhanger ending, and steamy pages.

Having liked the Driven series, I didn't read the blurb and I didn't notice the #1, when I requested the book. At first, I was not able to connect with either Vaughn, as the madame of an escort service, Wicked Ways or Ryker, an arrogant lawyer. But slowly the story revealed their inner characters, why they are the way they are. And then there is the mystery of what happened to Vaughn's sister, Samantha, who Lucy is and Vaugh's suppressed memories. The witty banter helps pulled the relationship together. However, it does end in a cliffhanger, why didn't Ryker give Vaughn the hand signal? And I hate cliffhangers, because now I have to wait until the next book comes out and hope by that time I still remember what happened in this one.

This is sinfully indulgent story filled with suspense, intrigue and passion. It is a sexy and complicated story about two people who meet and never expect a meaningful relationship to develop.

Ryker Lockhart is a very successful divorce attorney. He doesn’t have time to date and decides to use Vaughn’s escort service. Neither Ryker or Vaughn realize their meeting will change the course of their lives. Ryker is impatient, cocky, edgy, controlling, charming and not at all what Vaughn is expecting.

Vaughn is living a double life and when she meets Ryker, he has her questioning everything. Vaughn runs a successful escort service; she is beautiful, sexy, smart and caring but she also has a lot of baggage from her past. In fact, she has so many issues it is hard for her to relate to anyone and she continually tries to push Ryker away.

When Ryker and Vaughn meet their chemistry explodes. They meet under unusual circumstances and are surprised to discover a spark which leads to a fire. They are two cynical people who don’t believe in love or trust anyone easily. This story kept me spellbound and it ends with a cliffhanger, so you have to wait for the HEA.

I can not recommend this book enough. So so so good. Vaughn is a madam but only in the sense to bring in as much money as she can to help pay down debt. So she can adopt her niece Lucy. Ryker Lockhart is a divorce attorney and someone with a lot of connections that could help bring in more clients to wicked ways. But when the girl he requests is hurt by another client Vaughn might lose him for good. Until he requests her instead. But that isn’t who she is so can she do it? Holy moly the end leaves you like what the heck?!?! Couldn’t wait to start in with the second book. Book was given to me on netgalley.

Fun romance novel with interesting characters. The author takes her time building sexual tension and a nice "will they or won't they" vibe. It's well into the second half of the book before these two get together due to their own stubbornness and need for control and power. The constant friction was fun, albeit somewhat ridiculous. There was a nice backstory on the female lead with not as much on the male lead. The ending completely threw me for a loop - definitely interested in seeing where this story goes in the next book in the series!

Ryker is a divorce attorney and Vaughn is a madam. Two total opposites but when Ryker wants an escort at his beck and call, he contacts Vee's service and it's her that meets with him and their chemistry is on fire. Resist is well written romance with strong, well developed characters and I can't wait to read the next book in the Wicked Ways series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

Resist is a must-read but don't plan to get anything done, because you won't be able to put it down! Ryker and Vaughn's story begins with Ryker hiring someone from Vaughn's escort service but getting Vaughn instead. Their chemistry is immediate though both seem to battle how close to get. Vaughn has a lot of troubles from her past to work through and Ryker just isn't that great at relationships. Together though they find their way to happiness, until a long weekend in the Hamptons. K. Bromberg brings such emotion and passion to her characters and writing. This one is not to be missed though I would give the warning there is a cliffhanger.

4 Stars

Ryker Lockhart is sexy, single and in need of a no strings attached relationship, until he lays eyes and lips on Vee, the madam in charge of finding him such a relationship. These two have so much chemistry and are downright explosive together. Resist is full of so many emotions; love, lust, heartwarming and heartbreaking all wrapped up in one whopping cliffhanger. I cannot wait for the next book! I need to know what happens next.

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