5 Stars!

K. Bromberg has done it again with a brand new series and a brand new book (holy cliffhangers but I promise it's sooooooo worth it!!) and oh my gosh y'all! What. A. Ride. Seriously just wow and kinda unexpected! Every moment and every little thing was addicting, intense, edgy, angsty, and kept me on the very edge of my seat the. entire. time.

Unstoppable in the best ways. Thrilling until the very last word. A journey that'll leave you breathless and characters that'll steal your heart wholey... Resist was so so damn good, brilliant... steamy, sexy, emotional, riveting, and crazy complicated (hello duet and part two!!).

Completely unputdownable and totally unforgettable in all the best ways... Ryker and Vaughn slayed me to the very core and left me begging for just a little taste more.

I am on pins and needles for the next!!

I highly recommend this book.

Wow!!! Like wow wow wow! I was so not expecting any of that! This was was awesome!! And that ending?!! Holy moly! I kept trying to turn to the next page in my kindle and when I realized that’s how it ended, I screamed out “Nooooo”. To say I need the next book is a huge understatement.

Ryker was something else. He was cocky, sexy, smart, and didn’t take no for an answer especially where Vaughn was concerned. I totally don’t blame him, Vaughn was magnificent!! Yes, she freaked and acted crazy a time or 20, but she had her reasons, and at the time of her crazy outburst I could see her reasons behind the cray.

I really enjoyed watching these two headstrong characters give in to the magnet pull between them and just enjoyed the ride. And what a damn hot ride it was!! I mean to set my iPad on fire and down a glass of ice-cold lemonade hot!!

I can’t wait for book two, it’s been too long already, and I don’t know how I’ll ever make it until September’s release day. These characters stayed with me for a long while after I finished, and even now as I write this review I’m already feeling the familiar pangs of withdrawal hitting me again. Wonder if there’s a Vaughan and Ryker rehab center.... hmmm must investigate this. While I google this, why don’t you go read the book and see what all the fuss is about? I recommend this book to.... hell, everyone!

I've been resisting this book (pun intended) ever since I found out it's part of a duet and that it ends in a cliffhanger. I finally found the courage to read Resist, but I'm not entirely sure if I'll read the second book, despite the cliffhanger.

Resist is intense, angsty, and dark. I wouldn't call it a dark romance, but it definitely deals with some really dark themes. I usually love intense and angsty romances, but I wasn't entirely if I loved Ryker and Vaughn as characters? Ryker came across as such an asshole, while Vaughn continuously kept running away to hide under her shell. I definitely understand the heroine a lot more so I'm more compassionate towards her. The hero, on the other hand, was a walking cliché: a jaded divorce lawyer who doesn't believe in love and who only represents men. Been there, done that. The only time I loved Ryker and Vaughn is when they interacted with Lucy — she was their saving grace. Ryker got 10x more attractive when he interacted with Lucy.

The plot is interesting, but took a backseat to the repetitive romance. The banter and dialogue were both good, but soooooo repetitive. It felt like Ryker and Vaughn were going back and forth in circles. It got old fast. The last couple of chapters felt a little pointless and draggy. I think this story could have been told in one book, but what do I know? Maybe the author has a lot more in store for us in the second book.

Vaughn she's got secrets, she has a plan and she is so close to see the light at the end of the tunnel ( you know what I'm saying ) . That's where Ryker comes in and starts throwing her off her game. Amongst some other things of course. These two have met their match with each other. I really enjoyed the banter these two throw off. There were times that I struggled with Vaughn a bit. But ill get over it. The story is good and different and I really REALLY NEED the next book I can't wait to see where we are going with this. ARC provided By NetGalley For Honest Review

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book. I've only ever read one book by K. Bromberg before and this one was unexpected in its intensity.
Vaughn and Ryker drug me into their story and made me feel so many things. I love a book that digs deep and creates emotions. I did my best to read it slowly because I didnt want it to end.
Most definitely a five star read... for making me want more of Ryker and Vaughn, even if it did leave me hanging.

4.5 stars--RESIST is the first instalment in K. Bromberg’s contemporary, adult WICKED WAYS erotic, romance series focusing on high powered divorce attorney Ryker Lockhart, and business woman Vaughn Sanders. There is a slight-cross over with the author’s DRIVEN series with a cameo appearance by Colton Donavan.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ryker and Vaughn) RESIST follows the building but acrimonious relationship between high powered divorce attorney Ryker Lockhart, and business woman Vaughn Sanders. Vaughn Sanders is hoping to gain custody of her late sister’s daughter but financial problems find our heroine skirting the law in an attempt to pay down her debt and make enough money to support her eight year old niece Lucy. A business proposition from divorce attorney Ryker Lockhart screams all kinds of problems including Ryker’s claimed ownership of our story line heroine. What ensues is the back and forth, tempestuous relationship between Ryker and Vaughn, and the potential fall –out as Vaughn finds herself caught between head and heart, and the possible destruction of everything she holds dear.

Ryker Lockhart doesn’t do relationships, and in this he struggles with his attraction to a woman with questionable ethics, and a business that caters to the rich and famous. Vaughn Sanders is desperate to reunite with her sister’s daughter but bureaucratic red tape, and uneasy acquaintances threaten any future of which Vaughn is hoping to succeed.

The relationship between Vaughn and Ryker begins as business arrangement wherein the power struggle between our leading couple constantly comes to a head. As Ryker continues to pursue Vaughn, Vaughn’s defences are slowly collapsing leaving her vulnerable to attack from the outside. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense.

RESIST is a story of family, betrayal, secrets and lies; a story of power and control; vengeance and pain. The premise is heart breaking and intense; the characters are strong but broken, energetic, stubborn and charismatic; the romance is seductive and captivating. RESIST is a dramatic, animated and decadent story of forbidden love between two people whose lives will collide over and over, again. RESIST ends on a cliffhanger-you have been warned.



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This book is freaking fantastic. Ryker is a divorce lawyer, rich, handsome, powerful, commitment-phobia. The only relationship he is interested in is for hire. Vaughn is … let’s see Madame for Wicked Ways, waitress, devoted auntie … beautiful, strong minded, intriguing. Her number one rule is never date a client …until she met Ryker. Unfortunately for Vaughn, what Ryker wants, Ryker gets. Oh… what money can buy? Or can it?
This is one a delicious slow-burn romance. Emotional, heart-pounding, unconventional, steamy and sexy as all get out. The chemistry is incredible between Vaughn and Ryker. Love the banters - they are both stubborn pig heads so there you have it…
I love all the feels. I giggle, laugh out loud, cry, frustrated – very intense in some parts. The ending … BIG freaking CLIFFHANGER. Oh K. Bromberg is GOOD at making you sweat!!!! I need REVEAL like YESTERDAY!!!
MUST READ!

Resist is the story of Ryker and Vaughn, a couple that have undeniable chemistry but they come from very different backgrounds. Ryker is a successful divorce lawyer and Vaughn is the madam of an escort service. She is a strong woman doing what she has to do for the love of her niece. Both characters are complex and multilayered, and sometimes a little frustrating when they can’t be on the same page at the same time. However, this does create great push-pull between the two. There is an underlying heaviness to Vaughn’s past and Ryker just came out of a deceptive relationship. Learning to trust again is at the heart of the book, but then there’s a huge cliffhanger that I wasn’t expecting. I can’t wait to read the next installment.

Resist is the first book in the Wicked Ways duet by the talented K. Bromberg. That's right, it's a duet and ends on an epic cliffhanger. I just want you to be aware. I love cliffhangers! They always make me crazy in a good way and I'm thankful we don't have to wait too long for Reveal, the conclusion. Vaughn is a private woman. She had a job to do and she had one goal. That's it. Then she meets Ryker. He's an arrogant divorce attorney with more money than God and they are from two different worlds. He forces her to make a decision. One she's not sure she'll survive. She can't afford to lose sight of what she's working towards. Ryker wants her. Period. It starts off as one thing then changes into something else. He has no idea how it happened to what to do about it now. It's a crazy powerplay and neither one is going to give in. What happens when it all blows up? Fight or flight? Oh man! That was intense! Vaughn and Ryker have one hell of a ride ahead of them and I can't wait to see what happens!

There are some books that leave you wanting more and some that make you want to scream because you need to know the rest of the story and this one falls on the latter side. Please write quickly so I can have the next book Ms. Bromberg :) I was so caught up in this story and all of the many things that Vaughn has been through that I couldn't put it down and throw Ryker into the mix and hot damn...

This is a must read and I really can't wait to get my hands on that next book in line.

Book Boyfriend: 💋💋💋.5
Ryker Lockhart is an arrogant, self-righteous man that bends the rules wherever he sees fit, in and out of the courtroom.  His MO is to represent only men their divorces because women can’t be trusted. Ryker is VERY good at his job. He was born into certain bloodlines that require him to run in very specific circles.  Ryker is gorgeous, intelligent, cunning and completely unavailable emotionally. He thinks he can strong arm anyone and doesn’t care who he hurts to get his way. But there is a softer side to Ryker and a special little girl brings that out in him.  Many times throughout the book, I really hated him and couldn’t believe the audacity he has in certain situations. Now, there are moments where he is amazing and caring. I’m really hoping he comes across as a better man in the second book because I definitely wouldn’t want him after the first.
Strong Female Lead: 💋💋💋💋.5
Vaughn Sanders aka Vee is a woman of mystery.  Not only is she gorgeous but she is strong and independent.  Vaughn isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes and go toe-to-toe with any alpha man.  Her defiant spirit, curvaceous body and innocent face make her every man’s wet dream. But she leads two completely different lives and struggles to keep them separate, all the while, fighting a broken government system.  Vaughn is emotionally disconnected and sees the world in black and white. She has one purpose for living and she will not give up until she succeeds.  
Plot: 💋💋💋💋
This story was very different from many novels I have read.  Vee is a madam of a new escort service where she has to be someone else - a ball buster.  Vaughn is a girl trying to work as hard as she can at an elite club to pay down her debt. A debt she acquired helping her sister fight against addiction.  She deals very arrogant, entitled men in both lines of work and has no time to deal with them. When she gets herself in a bit of a pickle, the story takes an interesting turn.  And then, I was hooked and left hanging.

Steamy Factor: 💋💋💋.5
Although the sexy scenes are far and few between, when they do transpire, they are HOT!  Very detailed that might leave you squeezing your legs together and blushing.
Overall: 💋💋💋💋.5
I have to say that this book took me some time to get into because I wasn’t a huge fan of the premise.  I’m not really into books about escorts and whatnot but as I kept reading, I became hooked in the story outside of her job.  I wish like heck that it didn’t end in a cliffhanger because my heart was broken at the end of the novel. This story takes you on an emotional roller coaster and I don’t think I’ve rooted for another female character more in my life.  She is strong, caring and you just want to see her happy. I am going to have a VERY hard time waiting for the next book but luckily, it is the conclusion.

Wow! Talk about major cliffhanger. This is the first book I have read by this author and since this one was a cliffhanger, it won't be the last. This story intrigued me from the start and captivated me right until the cliffhanger. Have I mentioned there was a cliffhanger?

Both characters were very well developed and likable. There was certainly no mistaking the chemistry between Vaughn and Ryker. This story was also refreshing in that it had a unique plot twist that I haven't personally encountered before. Overall, I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to read what happens next.

3.5 out of 5 Stars


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Resist is book 1 in the Wicked Ways Series. I enjoyed Resist and can't wait to continue with the series. I love Vaughn and Ryker.

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My first thought on getting to the end of this book was that I should have paid more attention because it's not a standalone.

Vaughn is a woman with a plan and nothing is going to get in her way until Ryker Lockhart barges into her life. I loved these two, that have enough chemistry to set the pages on fire. Vaughn is stubborn and headstrong but as you get into the story you realise she's has to be. Ryker has all the traits I want to read in a bbf, to be honest he's a bit of a dick but I still fell for him.
Loved Ryker's stubborn pursuit of Vaughn he's one sexy powerful man who may just have met his match.

What a cliffhanger !!! Hopefully book two will be out soon.

OMG, what just happened. Kirsty has an uncanny knack of making you become completely invested in the characters she creates. Characters which are fundamentally flawed and in need of tender loving care with which to bloom. Kirsty provides hope that anything can be overcome as the characters begin to trust each other and then she completely blindsides you with a HUGE twist that leaves you reeling right alongside the characters.

This is exactly what happened within Resist. Vaughn and Ryker meet under very unusual circumstances but the spark between them is very real. From their initial meeting, they are consumed by thoughts of each other, although the tactics used on both parts are unorthodox, to say the least. Leading to further encounters which are both good and unsettling.

Vaughn has kept a very tight reign on all of the separate aspects of her life, a necessary divide due to her current career. However, from the time she meets Ryker, Vaughn’s worlds start to collide. I absolutely adored Vaughn and her determination to succeed in taking care of the person she loves unconditionally by any means necessary. Which goes a long way in explaining her situation. Not only is Vaughn dealing with a lot of pressure with current circumstances but her initial encounter with Ryker triggers long-buried memories which she has to process.

Ryker is a puzzle that I cannot wait to unlock. For the most part he is determined to prove he is the cold-hearted bathplug he is known as; however, here are glimpses below the surface as to a completely different Ryker, one which I hope is who he truly is!!!!!

There is a colossal amount of events taking place within Resist creating an utterly compelling plot taking you through a gamut of emotions right alongside Vaughn and Ryker.

I am still flabbergasted by the ending of Resist and desperately need to know what happens next!!!!!

I have been a K. Bromberg fan since the beginning...when Colton snuck into my heart and has resided for a long time now.  So when I hear a new K. Bromberg book is coming I am READY AND WAITING.

Ryker Lockhart is a rich, handsome divorce lawyer who's looking for companionship with no strings attached and that's where Vee comes in.  A young woman who's running an escort business to earn money to make her life and her niece's life better.  She's not a high powered madame, she's a young lady who will go to any lengths to do what's right for her niece even if she's going against her beliefs.

The relationship between Ryker and Vee (aka Vaughn) starts off as business and turns into so much more.   K. Bromberg weaves us a story with twists and turns, with ups and downs and curves that I wasn't expecting to occur.  For me, a book that keeps me reading, page after page after page without interruption is exactly what I love.

The relationship is sweet and loving, hot and sexy and healing for both Ryker and Vaughn.  But in true K. Bromberg fashion, she threw us a curve that I would have NEVER seen coming and then left us hanging...on the top of the roller coaster....waiting for the fall...


As always, I know the wait will be worth it!  Come on September 24th

Vaughn broke my heart. This story, so full of pain and past hurts and doubts that shaped these two people, left my heart in pieces. Vaughn is so loyal and loving and strong. Ryker is larger than life and transforms during this story. Wow.

5 Stars

Resist by K Bromberg is the first book in the Wicked Ways series and oh man was it so good! That freakin’ ending almost did me in!! Steamy, suspenseful, and full of secrets, Resist takes you on a wild journey that I never wanted to end. K Bromberg completely brings it with this book and you do not want to miss out.

I completely and utterly fell in love with Vaughn and Ryker. Vaughn had all of her secrets but I really felt for her and the situation she was in. Ryker...he stole my heart. Even with his ruthlessness, there was something so magnetic about him. And together they were explosive! But will their connection be strong enough to weather the storm?

Resist is seriously one of my top recs of the year. I can not recommend it enough! Bromberg is a phenomenal storyteller and I am so excited for book two!

This story was so freakin' good!!

"Completely not what I expected and everything I wanted."

Vaughn Sanders is doing what she can to make ends meet and pay off her debts, with the goal of being able to secure her future and be a good provider. All the while, she's juggling a couple of different personas. With her, what you see is definitely not what you get. However, when she meets Ryker Lockhart, with a view to taking her business up another level, she never expected him to stir up feelings in her that has her confused and running scared.

"I know that there's something about Ryker that affects me in ways no one has before."

Ryker Lockhart is one of NYC's in-demand divorce lawyers. Alpha, cynical and demanding. He meets his match in Vaughn. At first sight, she knocks him off his feet. She's resistant and snarky. He knows he shouldn't waste his time on her but, somehow, she's gets under his skin. So begins a game of cat and mouse between them. Who is willing to concede first?

"I'll save you the trouble and just lay it out for you. You're going to be mine."

Gah! This story was fantastic! I loved the friction between Vaughn and Ryker. The initial power play between them is thrilling; one not willing to submit to the other. They push each other to the limit. Ryker is totally turned on by her ballsiness yet, at the same time, completely frustrated by her resistance to him. Vaughn is always in control. She's got too much at stake to risk making a slip-up. However, Ryker is like no one she's ever met. He's infuriating but irresistible. She comes across so tough but she's also incredibly vulnerable, as the thread of her control over her life begins to loosen. The two of them together are combustible and I adored the tentative tenderness between them, which made the ending so shocking. I'm desperate for the concluding book!!

Oh. My. Stars!!! This book completely blew me away! I could not then the pages fast enough!! Vaughn and Ryker's story is so flipping HOT, steamy, and a total rollercoaster ride. I absolutely LOVE seeing a man that is "unattainable" brought to his knees and Vaughn TOTALLY did that to Ryker! She was definitely a woman that he couldn't resist! Gah!! I cannot wait for book 2!!