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A review by booksandmeforevermore13
Braving the Storm by Elliott Rose
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
HOLY FUCK... WHAT A RIDE!!! I fell in love with Storm and Briar right from the start.
When life as she knows it turns on its axis for Briar Lane, she runs and reaches Crimson Ridge, to the cabin that she recently found out she owned. What she didn't expect was to be cornered by her estranged adopted uncle and ex-rodeo star, Stôrmand Lane, who she hasn't seen in over a decade.
With nowhere else to go, Storm and Briar come to an agreement to stay at the cabin as roommates until Briar decides what she wants to do next. But what they don't account for is the undeniable attraction they feel for each other. It's wrong, and they try their best to deny it, but being stuck in a tiny cabin in the mountains tests their restraint at every turn.
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I loved Briar. She was honestly so relatable with the way she used to overthink every little thing, was so easily flustered, and the fact that she couldn't stop wanting Storm (girl, same). When she initially came to the cabin, she was almost a shell of her true self after living in an environment that never let her be herself or choose for herself. Years of control and deceit had resulted in her feeling on edge, unsure of everyone around her. But as she spends time at Devil's Peak Ranch while she accompanies Storm, she slowly starts forming bonds with Layla, Kayce, and Sage. For the first time, she feels like the people in her life are in it for her and not what her family name could get them.
I loved watching her growth throughout the book in every aspect of her life. How she opened herself up to trusting new people and letting her true self show without fear of judgment or being reprimanded. Even in terms of her sexual experiences, where she'd been neglected and made to feel lesser than or unattractive, being with Storm helped her learn more about herself—her desires, needs, and likes. When she gave up that control over to Storm, she could let her mind relax and stop worrying and just focus on her pleasure. And I liked how she grew confident with time and with Storm's adoration and undivided attention.
I was intrigued by Stôrmand Lane right from the time I read Chasing the Wild, and I was desperately waiting for his book. There was so much shit in his past that he'd endured and overcome. Getting to know his past, what went down, how his life changed overnight, and how he saw himself truly broke my heart. Even as he came off as unbothered, cocky, and self-assured in general, when it came to Briar, he could feel the doubts and insecurities creeping in. He wanted to be enough for her and didn't think that was possible.
He was grumpy and kept to himself, not one to socialize or care too much about people given his experience. But he was a true friend and loyal to a fault. He was always there for Colt, Layla, Kayce, Beau, Lucas, and OBVIOUSLY Briar. The way he slowly softened up and paid such attention to Briar was adorable.
Both have their own pasts and demons that follow them, and with time they are forced to face them. And they needed to face it to be able to put it behind them to make space for a better future. The suspense regarding their pasts was something I didn't see coming, and I loved how the two supported each other through everything—communicating and giving the reassurance that was needed. I loved the flashback scenes between the two because it honestly felt so heartwarming in that situation. The commitment, determination, and dedication these two had for each other were so touching, and it really tugs on your heartstrings.
Briar, towards the end, turned into a total badass, and I was so proud of her for giving it her all to go after what she wanted even when she had to do it all by herself. She was willing to do whatever it took to be with Storm, and it made me love her so much more.
The sexual tension between these two right from that very first chapter was soo intense. And the way it kept building the more time they spent around each other. All those subtle, sidelong glances, being holed up in such close quarters, unable to escape that proximity, and all that jealousy. DAMNNN!!! So much teasing, and I was sooo here for it. Loved every second of it. These two tried to ignore their growing attraction, their feelings for the longest time, because of how wrong it would be to cross that line. But eventually they snap, and once that happened, it was fucking ON!!!
The spice.... good lordd the spice was fucking phenomenal. I don't even know where to begin. The way he so thoroughly used AND worshiped Briar simultaneously was epic. That girl is just living the dream.
The mouth on that man is something else entirely and should come with a goddamn warning, because OH. MY. FUCKING. GOD!!!! I'm not the same person I was before reading this book. I have no words to explain just how irresistibly hot Storm is. My head is spinning with images of him with his inked hands and rolled-up sleeves, the cuff, and the hat. Briar, girl, I get you, because there's absolutely nothing I wouldn't do for this man. He has me in such a chokehold, and I can't stop thinking about him. I'm such a slut for Stôrmand Lane.
Thank you to Elliott Rose and Luna Literary for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm so, so thrilled to receive and review this book.
When life as she knows it turns on its axis for Briar Lane, she runs and reaches Crimson Ridge, to the cabin that she recently found out she owned. What she didn't expect was to be cornered by her estranged adopted uncle and ex-rodeo star, Stôrmand Lane, who she hasn't seen in over a decade.
With nowhere else to go, Storm and Briar come to an agreement to stay at the cabin as roommates until Briar decides what she wants to do next. But what they don't account for is the undeniable attraction they feel for each other. It's wrong, and they try their best to deny it, but being stuck in a tiny cabin in the mountains tests their restraint at every turn.
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I loved Briar. She was honestly so relatable with the way she used to overthink every little thing, was so easily flustered, and the fact that she couldn't stop wanting Storm (girl, same). When she initially came to the cabin, she was almost a shell of her true self after living in an environment that never let her be herself or choose for herself. Years of control and deceit had resulted in her feeling on edge, unsure of everyone around her. But as she spends time at Devil's Peak Ranch while she accompanies Storm, she slowly starts forming bonds with Layla, Kayce, and Sage. For the first time, she feels like the people in her life are in it for her and not what her family name could get them.
I loved watching her growth throughout the book in every aspect of her life. How she opened herself up to trusting new people and letting her true self show without fear of judgment or being reprimanded. Even in terms of her sexual experiences, where she'd been neglected and made to feel lesser than or unattractive, being with Storm helped her learn more about herself—her desires, needs, and likes. When she gave up that control over to Storm, she could let her mind relax and stop worrying and just focus on her pleasure. And I liked how she grew confident with time and with Storm's adoration and undivided attention.
I was intrigued by Stôrmand Lane right from the time I read Chasing the Wild, and I was desperately waiting for his book. There was so much shit in his past that he'd endured and overcome. Getting to know his past, what went down, how his life changed overnight, and how he saw himself truly broke my heart. Even as he came off as unbothered, cocky, and self-assured in general, when it came to Briar, he could feel the doubts and insecurities creeping in. He wanted to be enough for her and didn't think that was possible.
He was grumpy and kept to himself, not one to socialize or care too much about people given his experience. But he was a true friend and loyal to a fault. He was always there for Colt, Layla, Kayce, Beau, Lucas, and OBVIOUSLY Briar. The way he slowly softened up and paid such attention to Briar was adorable.
Both have their own pasts and demons that follow them, and with time they are forced to face them. And they needed to face it to be able to put it behind them to make space for a better future. The suspense regarding their pasts was something I didn't see coming, and I loved how the two supported each other through everything—communicating and giving the reassurance that was needed. I loved the flashback scenes between the two because it honestly felt so heartwarming in that situation. The commitment, determination, and dedication these two had for each other were so touching, and it really tugs on your heartstrings.
Briar, towards the end, turned into a total badass, and I was so proud of her for giving it her all to go after what she wanted even when she had to do it all by herself. She was willing to do whatever it took to be with Storm, and it made me love her so much more.
The sexual tension between these two right from that very first chapter was soo intense. And the way it kept building the more time they spent around each other. All those subtle, sidelong glances, being holed up in such close quarters, unable to escape that proximity, and all that jealousy. DAMNNN!!! So much teasing, and I was sooo here for it. Loved every second of it. These two tried to ignore their growing attraction, their feelings for the longest time, because of how wrong it would be to cross that line. But eventually they snap, and once that happened, it was fucking ON!!!
The spice.... good lordd the spice was fucking phenomenal. I don't even know where to begin. The way he so thoroughly used AND worshiped Briar simultaneously was epic. That girl is just living the dream.
The mouth on that man is something else entirely and should come with a goddamn warning, because OH. MY. FUCKING. GOD!!!! I'm not the same person I was before reading this book. I have no words to explain just how irresistibly hot Storm is. My head is spinning with images of him with his inked hands and rolled-up sleeves, the cuff, and the hat. Briar, girl, I get you, because there's absolutely nothing I wouldn't do for this man. He has me in such a chokehold, and I can't stop thinking about him. I'm such a slut for Stôrmand Lane.
Thank you to Elliott Rose and Luna Literary for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm so, so thrilled to receive and review this book.