In “Stealing Her (Covet #1)” by Rachel Van Dyken we are thrown into the lives of twins Bridge and Julian. When their parents get divorced, they are separated with each going with one parent and raised in two totally different worlds. But years later when Julian gets in a horrible accident Bridge needs to step up to the plate to not only save what his twin has worked his whole life for but to save their mom. But stepping in to pretend to be Julian does not turn out as expected – mainly because of Isobel – Julian’s ex-fiancée.

You will have to read the book to see what actually happens with the unplanned love triangle. I am a big fan of Rachel Van Dyken and while the story was a little unbelievable at times it was also a fun read. Looking forward to Covet #2.

I received this book through Net Galley and this is my honest review

I actually enjoyed this one. It was a bit crazy sauce but the writing was good and the story was interesting. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

I love a HEA and I'm hoping Julian will get his too. I love the writing style, the story, the romance, the H and h, ... I really enjoyed reading this book. I hope there will be more.

First book by Rachel Van Dyken and defiantly won't be the last. Loved this story! It was something completely different from any romance I've read before.
Twins who were once close then be OK separated after their parents divorce and end up living totally different lives. Julian who went to live with his rich dad and does anything he can to seek his father's approval. Bridge living with his sick mum works upto 3 jobs to pay for her medical bills. Julian gets involved in an accident and his manipulative father gets Bridge to step into Julians life to protect the company they own from snowballing. He does this whilst trying to not fall in love with Julians fiance.
Fabulous story loved the characters. You can really get a few for the turmoil Bridge is going through. Can't wait to read more by Rachel

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.

"She clung to me like I was hers. And I held her like she was mine."

I was beyond intrigued when I read the synopsis for this story. Twins? Hells yeah! I devoured this book, glued to my Kindle, unavailable to the rest of the world until I turned the last page. It was that good!

This story is kinda like Parent Trap meets Dynasty. Twin brothers separated from each other when their parents divorce each other. There's pain and betrayal and anger and desperation involved. Julian is with the ruthless rich father and is raised to eventually take over his corporation. He had the best of the best as far as material things go. But, what he wants the most is his father's approval.

The other twin is with their mother. He had none of the material things, working three jobs to care for himself and his mother. Always struggling and worried about their future. He feels abandoned by his twin, but he also feels guilty for not being there to look out for him. Though they are the same age, he was minutes older and bigger, and stronger.

The last thing he wants is to help his heartless father, but he can't resist the chance to save the company for Julian. Though his brother seems to have forgotten he exists, he can't escape the guilt he feels for not keeping the promise he made in their youth to always protect him.

It seemed like a good idea at the time... until her. How the hell is he supposed to protect his heart while protecting his brother's future? How can he live with himself for betraying her trust by pretending to be her fiancé? He's supposed to give her back when his brother recovers, but what he really wants to do is steal her for himself.

This tantalizing tale put me through the wringer as I worried and waited for all the neatly placed cards to fall. I admit to having negative feelings about Julian based on other people's memories and encounters with him. Since he was injured and unavailable for me to get to know I kind of tagged him the 'evil twin'. I know, not cool, right? But, it was my way of giving the other twin permission to fall in love so I didn't join him in the 'guilt game'. Trust me, once you get a taste of the electricity sparking between them you'll feel the same way. They need to be together. But... "Not all stories end happy. Some end messy."

So, prepare yourselves, "—strap the hell in." It's so good I didn't want it to end. I'm consoling myself with the fact that it's only the first installment in the Covet series so there will be more to come. The line forms here...

This book was addicting! I loved reading about the family betrayal and lies, while also capturing loyalty and forgiveness. I can't wait to see what Rachel Van Dyken does to redeem characters in the next book! I look forward to reading more from this series and recommend it to anyone who loves romance.

Stealing Her by Rachel Van Dyken
The latest book by Rachel Van Dyken, the first in the Covet series, can only be described as WOW! Stealing Her is heart wrenching and sad story but intriguing at the same time. As always Van Dyken writes a powerful story that will sucker punch you in the gut. This book didn’t seem like the usual writing style of Van Dyken as it was a little more on the darker side, not as in sinister, but sadder than what she normally writes. Hats off to Stealing Her another 5-star read by Rachel Van Dyken.
Bridge and Julian Tennyson have been separated for years. The once best friends/brothers are now adults and having grown apart, the rift bigger than either one ever imagined. Tragedy strikes and Bridge’s estranged father shows up needing his son’s help. Bridge needs to take his twin brother’s place at the company and help complete a cooperate take over, so the public doesn’t know that Julian’s life is hanging on by a thread. All Bridge must do is pretend to be Julian at the office and live his life, including living with Julian’s fiancée. Isobel Cunningham is confused by the change in the man that she was supposed to marry. He looks the same and sounds the same but he’s acting different. Mr. Tennyson is pushing for Isobel and Julian to marry as soon as the takeover is finished but how can she after all the hurtful things he’s done, but he seems to be almost like the man she fell in love with. Bridge must get Isobel to go through with the marriage so he can complete his obligation but how does he do that without feeling guilty for Stealing Her away from the brother he was supposed to protect?

I absolutely loved this book. I really don’t know what else to say! There were so many emotions but not too angsty. I can’t wait for book two.

What an amazing read! I went in blind and absolutely loved this forbidden storyline with twists and turns that keep you hooked until the last page! There’s sizzling hot chemistry and angst between the characters. A must read!!

Stealing Her by Rachel Van Dyken a four-star read you will want to steal. This is number one in the Covet series and I am excited to see what happens next as it shows great promise to be a great series as it has good bones, just missed a little something. Bridge and Julian are so unlike each other, true opposites, I enjoyed reading Bridge for the most part, but I didn’t enjoy Julian as much for most of the story. This is a beautiful bit not always easy story; the emotional story is rich and compelling but the POV of multiple people was well done and will keep you reading. I was so close to giving this five-stars, but it just missed a little something.

Holy moly, what a book! Such a twisty story, you won’t know which way is up, but I was totally and completely hooked right from the start! I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Wowza! What an phenomenal read. RVD has packed this book with so many different emotions. Stealing Her is unputdownable.

Bridge Anderson never thought that he would have to be a stand in for his twin. Once the two brothers went in different directions, there were many years of hate and resentment that Bridge had for Julian. Even though he had vowed to protect him always.

Isobel Cunningham is over her fiancé. She’s ending things because she is over the lies, cheating and control. Until an accident happens and Julian comes home completely different. He comes back as the man she loved before the trust fund. Even though she knows there is something different about him.

We follow as Bridge, steps into Julian’s life, his work, his clothes, his home and as he falls for his fiancé. But when Julian awakes, everything changes.

I honestly loved everything about this book.

Highly recommended.

*I was given a free advanced copy of this book by Net Galley in exchange for my honest and voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions are those of my own.*

OMG! What did I just read? Rachel Van Dyken has done it again. She is an automatic one click for me. I requested this on Netgalley before I ever saw a blurb.

I couldn’t put it down. I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next.

I don’t even know what to say in this review.

I felt for Bridge, Julian, and Izzy. All three were put in a bad situation by someone who was suppose to love them.

Bridge was definitely in the worst position.

Betrayal, guilt, love…He deals with it all.

Julian was completely in the dark. But is is his fault what happened between him and Izzy.

Izzy was just stuck. She did seem a little weak at first. But she was broken and scared. I loved watching her heal.

I love what happened when Julian and Bridge teamed up.

I want Julian to get a book. He deserves some happiness also.

I'm a huge Rachel Van Dyken fan and this book did not disappoint me. A woman fighting for her voice to be heard and to be treated better and a man fighting for his mom, while thinking he's helping his brother. Of course until it all blows up. Ugh...the dad in this book I wanted to strangle.

I had dual opinions on this book- on one hand, I loved Bridge. On the other, Isobel was painful. I couldn't wrap my mind around how she was so easily fooled, people don't just show up one day with a six pack and tattoos (I mean, I wish). She was such a doormat when it came to the Tennyson family I couldn't even sympathize with her. The only ones I felt bad for were Bridge for being forced into that position, and Julian eventually. It sort of felt like Izzy was getting what she deserved for being a weenie. I went back and forth between 3 stars and 4, but I did find the book enjoyable outside of Izzy, and Bridge was perfection so I rounded up to 4. I will be very interested to read Julian's story in the future.

I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of my favorite authors so being a big fan I get super excited when I am selected to review her books.

This story starts out with two twin brothers who are separated as teenagers and pretty much cut out from each others lives. Julian remains with his jerk of a father and is extremely wealthy while Bridge is sent to live with his mother. On to the future where we come to Julian who is engaged to Izzy, has a beautiful apartment, and is set to take over the family business. Then there is Bridge who is working up to three jobs just to pay the bills and try to pay for his moms medical treatments. An accident happens and Bridge is forced to take over Julian's life and deceive not only the public but Izzy as well.

I really love the romance between Bridge and Izzy. Izzy who had broken off the engagement right before the accident is beginning to fall for who she thinks is Julian all over again. Bridge falls hard and fast for Izzy and struggles with the fact that he is betraying his brother.

This book is filled with lies and deception and has you rooting for Bridge and Izzy. If RVD wants you to fall for a guy... then you do. It's not all the lightness and humor that we see with a lot of her books but that's why I like her because she can switch up her writing styles and still be successful.

Happy Reading!!

It was a good book you felt bad for both brothers because one was trying to do the right thing but ended upper hurting his twin brother but on the other hand you can’t fight love

Bridge and Julian are twins. And Bridge has always been very protective of Julian. But when their parents get divorced, when they are fourteen, they are separated. Bridge stays with their mom while Julian stays with their dad 💔.
Years later, they couldn't be more different. Bridge works as a personal trainer and bartender. And he takes care of his mom, who is sick. And Julian is the vice president of their father's company. And even though he is engaged, he is a womanizer.
When Julian has an accident, their dad makes an offer to Bridge. If he pretends to be Julian, until he wakes up, all the medical bills of his mom will be paid.
So, he becomes his brother.
Only a couple of people knows the truth. And Isobel, Julian's fiancée is not one of them. How will be their relationship? If he has to pretend to be his brother, does he have to share a bed with her??
You will have to read the story to find it out😁🤗.
I enjoyed this story a lot. The characters are really good, especially Bridge. I also kind of liked Isobel. Although she cries too much.
I am really looking forward to reading the next book. This one's ending left me really, really surprised.

I love that this was unlike any other romance book I've read before! This is a story that follows twin brothers who are separated as teenagers, and now as adults are both living very different lives with no connection to each other. Bridge, raised by his mother grows up with love while Julian grows up with his father who teaches him money and power is important over anything else. When an unfortunate tragedy happens, Bridge is forced to step in to protect his twin like he'd always promised to do. This story was filled with so many family secrets, betrayals and so much emotion!

I honestly didn't expect to like this as much as I did, but I loved watching the story unfold, I loved the romance and I was truly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book! It was the perfect amount of cheese, cutesy romance and elements of the complications of family.

ARC provided in exchange for honest review.