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OMG I need Obsession like now!! How can I possibly wait?! LOL this series is amazing and is going to continue to be. Jade and Talon's chemistry....hot, raw, all that! Be aware there's a cliffhanger but the next book is out in a couple of months. You absolutely won't regret this one. I love Helen's other books for sure but this one is my favorite thus far!

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Jade's looking for a place to get away from the humiliation of being left at the alter and her best friend's ranch is perfect. There Jade meets Talon Steel, her best friend's brother, and is instantly drawn to him as he is to her. He has a dark past that he is struggling to deal with and Jade thinks she can help. This is book one in a series that ends on a cliffhanger.

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After Jade is left at the alter, she escapes to the Steel mansion to live her best friend Marjorie while putting her life back together. Marjorie's brother, brooding and sexy Talon, has his secrets to his mysterious persona while Jade is drawn like a magnet to him and cannot stay away. I have so many questions about this book, the ending happened so abruptly. Helen Hardt leaves you wanting more, so much more to answer all these questions that keep you devouring this book. I need to go read Obsession now!

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Unfortunately I took quite awhile to read and review this book. Simply put it was just not holding my attention. That is until about 75% thru the book. It was a heartbreaking story that was dark and hard to read thru. I'm not going to say much except I am considering continuing the series. If I do I will let ya know!

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I enjoyed this book. I like that it is part of a series where we get to learn about each brother and their back stories. I found the characters to be very realistic but I did have issues with the darker side of Talon's past. It reminded me a bit of Fifty Shades. Jade is a very easy to relate to and her friendship with Talon's sister helps to carry the story along. I will be reading the rest of the series.

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I have been hearing about this series for a few months and I'm really mad that I waited this long!! This was AMAZING!

I can't wait to read the next book...

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'Craving' by Helen Hardt is book One in the "Steel Brothers" Saga. This is the story of Talon and Jade.
There is a cliffhanger to this book so please make note of that. I will say that even though I am not a fan of cliffhangers I understand how much another book was needed when dealing with Talon and Jade's story. In addition, please note I thought this was shadowing on a Dark Romance type theme. Not so much heart and flowers of traditional romances.
Jade is uprooting herself from her hometown after being left at the alter. Her best friend Marjorie talks her into coming to stay with her and look for a job there. So Jade heads out to make a new start!
Marjorie’s brother Talon picks her up at the airport. This is the first time Jade has met Talon and she is shocked by her reaction. Jade is quickly hot for him but he is not a talkative person and seems distant. Not like his brothers and sister.
Talon too can't believe how much he wants Jade but he has a mind set not to get close to any women...and just take what they willing give. But that is hard to stick to around Jade...but he does tries to keep a distance.
It didn't take long to fall in love with this story!
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What a sizzling story! I can't wait to read the rest of the Steel brothers series!!

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A very hot and heavy read. Cannot wait to read the rest of the series

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I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series. These characters are both flawed and have demons they need to overcome and walls they need to scale. There is a lot of heat, sex, lust, and crazy passion. Now on to the next book in this series.

**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

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I struggled to finish….

I hate giving bad reviews as I imagine it takes a lot of work for the author. But I struggled to finish this book and am very disappointed on many levels.

Firstly, there is no forewarning of possible triggers for child abuse which is descriptive in nature. This alone made me not want to continue to the next book. Secondly, it ends abruptly. Thirdly, there is a lot of gratuitous sex scenes used as filler, held loosely together by little plot. I lost focus in several mundane descriptions about food, wine, whiskey, filler dialogue, almost as if it was deliberate tactic to prolong the storyline until the next book. Apparently Talon and Jade’s story completes with 3 books until you get to their HEA. And with a hefty price for each ebook, it will be quite an investment for a reader.

Craving is the first book in the Steel Brothers series. There are family secrets being held amongst the three Steel brothers that hint of a big betrayal, they don’t even want to let their younger sister, Marjorie, to know the truth. The horrible childhood trauma that Talon survives continues to haunt and torment him through to his adult life. No explanation or why he was kidnapped. But you get enough carrot to pull you down through this over extended story.

I received a copy and voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book from Waterhouse Press via NetGalley.

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I'm a sucker for tortured hero/betrayed heroines, so I jumped at the chance to read this story. But I just didn't feel it.

Jade is at her friend's ranch to heal from her romantic betrayal...and yet I don't buy it. Her emotional pain doesn't even seem buried so much as...non-existent.

Talon's pain just comes off as pretty contrived. The hardest thing for me, though, was the pacing and description came off as pretty amateur. That coupled with the weak character development, this story just didn't do it for me.

*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*

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Title: Craving
Author: Helen Hardt
Publisher: Waterhouse Press
Series: Steel Brother Saga # 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Craving" by Helen Hardt

My Thoughts....

Interesting series 'Steel Brothers Saga # 1' that features Talon Steel and Jade Roberts who were definitely two broken souls. This author gives the reader quite a good story and be warned it end on a cliffhanger where you will have to get the rest of the story in later series. Be ready for quite a emotional roller coaster ride and lots of twist and turns for these two. The main question is will they be able to heal each other?

After Jade is left at the alter on her wedding day she goes to stay with her friend, Marjorie Steel
at the Steele brothers ranch while she is waiting to get her results from the bar exam to become a lawyer. What will happen after Jade meets Talon Steele? Will it be something their for them especially for Talon at the first sight of her[picking her up from the airport? But as we read their is a lots that had gone on with Talon not only was he returning from the Marines but something had happen to Talon in his past during his childhood. What was Talon's childhood secret that it seemed that he was always struggling so hard with especially when he was with Jade? And then their was the question to what was it between Jade and Talon as it seems that he simply craved her..all the time? Why was it so hard for Talon to open up about what had gone on with him especially to Jade. Will he seek help? This is a very mature adult read so be aware that this story is loaded with a lots of erotica sex that will be all over the place for these two. Well, to get all of these questions answered and so much more you will have to pick up "Craving" to see just how well this author brings it out to the reader. It will be one heck of a good read.

So, I guess the reader will have to get the next series to see if these two finally get their HEA.

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The story was good. It took me until 3/4 in to connect with the characters but the story line started to pick up and captivate me. I happy I continued on.

Jade was a wonderful heroine. She wasn't the typical naïve woman we see in so many romances. She was intelligent and had a backbone. After things didn't go as planned with her last relationship, she accepts an invite from her best friend to move in with her at her family's ranch while she gets her career on track.

Talon was the Steel brother she had yet to meet during the years she and Marjorie developed their friendship and was the one brother that truly made her knees weak and rendered mute during their first meeting. He was tall, dark and handsome. Quite closed off and very haunted from a traumatic childhood and time overseas during his military service. He was quite complicated and Jade was just the perfect person to help him take a step back and look at his issues. No one else had been able to get him before...but Talon soon realizes that letting her in and acknowledging what they share is much more scarier than what he'd been through. He doesn't want to taint her with his demons.

This was my first Helen Hardt book and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read more of the Steel Brothers Saga.

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Really good storyline. Excellent chemistry between characters.

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I really wanted to like this book as I've heard such wonderful things about it. However, it did not work for me and let me tell you some reasons why this book wasn't a great read for me. Let me start off by saying this is more Talon's and Jade's story. I liked Jade's character a little but I felt as if her character deemed herself less worthy to go along with whatever Talon suggested. Where was her backbone because it wasn't in this story. Talon went through something horrible which you get memories off but you're still left wondering who it came from. I guess that gives him a reason to act the way he does but he came off as a complete jerk to me. I just couldn't agree with what he was doing; not even a little and I enjoy a good "dark moments" read but this book just wasn't for me. This book ended with a cliffhanger which I don't mind a good cliffhanger but when the book just stops in the middle of the story it left me saying WHAT?????

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I'm hooked!
Talon and Jade's story is so mysterious and compelling, I'm left on the edge of my seat!
You get snippets of Talin's backstory, the reason he's so withdrawn, so you start to draw your own conclusions. But that still doesn't explain the whole story. Can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
Warning: if you don't like cliffhangers than this not the book for you.
5 stars!

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CRAVING is a dark, emotional story. Jade, an attorney decides to pack up and start her life over again in Colorado. Her best friend's family has a ranch there and she will stay with them until she finds a job. Jade finds herself drawn to Talon, her friends older brother, even though he confuses her. He is ruggedly good looking but he is not easy to get along with. Jade finds it impossible to resist Talon’s advances. When he kisses her she melts, but then, he walks away and pretends it never happened. Jade doesn't understand Talon’s actions or why she keeps letting him hurt her and push her away.

Something about Jade calls to Talon but he keeps fighting his feelings for her. Talon continually argues with himself knowing he should stay away from Jade, but he can't seem to resist her. Talon has gone through some horrific events in his life that have left him emotionally scarred and he refuses to seek the help he needs.

Talon and Jade have explosive chemistry but they never discuss their feelings. Talon finds it impossible to talk to anyone and keeps everything locked up inside. He is a mess but somehow Jade sees the good in him and is patient and understanding. Talon and Jade crave each other even though they fight against their feeling. They just can't seem to resist each other. They have a sizzling chemistry and a highly passionate affair, although they know it will not lead anywhere. Jade brings out something in Talon he has never felt before and even though it scares him, he keeps coming back for more. Talon knows she is too good for him, he knows he should leave her alone but he can't. Something happened years ago that changed him forever and he will never be whole again. Talon knows Jade deserves someone who will love her and he knows it is not him. I feel sorry for Talon; he is a mess. He has flashbacks from his childhood throughout the story and we slowly learn his secrets. This is a passionate, intense story with flawed yet likeable characters. It is the first book in the Steel Brothers Saga and ends in a cliffhanger.

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I really enjoyed this story. New author for me, but I will certainly read more.

Loved the complexity of the H. He has demons in his past that were touched on briefly here. Looking forward to reading the next in series to see how the story plays out.

Thanks for the opportunity to read this book!

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I loved this story, I was hooked from the very first page. Helen Hardt has woven a steamy and suspenseful story filled with mystery and secrets. This novel was well-paced, the characters were enthralling and intriguing.

Jade was jilted at the altar. She has fled to her best friend, Marjorie,’s ranch, to move on and overcome her pain. Talon is Marjorie’s brother and lives at the ranch. Talon is a complex, brooding character. He seems broken, fighting his demons. But his past remains mysterious. Jade is attracted to Talon, their chemistry is all-consuming. There was a lot of push and pull between these characters, but they can’t resist their attraction. This story is an emotional rollercoaster, the start of a riveting saga, ending on a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to read more in this captivating series!

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book, provided to me by the publisher, via NetGalley.

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