STORM ENTERPRISES is a stand-alone interconnecting series based on insanely hot billionaire best friends.
TATE
One night turned my world upside down, leaving me craving more.
Yet, when I discover her age, I’ve no choice but to let her go and spend the next four years trying to block her out of my memory.
Until an intern struts into my office and I’m catapulted back in time. Only this time, she’s older, wiser, and feistier. And I’m determined never to let her go again.
We’ll be the perfect family. Everything we both always wanted.
But when her past catches up with her, can we fight it and finally fly together or will it destroy us in the process.
AVA
My last summer of freedom leaves me desperate for more.
With my life about to change, I grab it with both hands and embrace it. Revel in it.
After all, I’m about to sign my life away to a monster.
When I finally break free from the chains that confined me, I’m determined to shed my broken wings and take everything that belongs to me.
*This is story is based on TATE and is book 2 in the series but can be read as a standalone. A list of triggers can be found on the authors website.
Book info: - ONS - Age gap - Breeding - No cheating - OWD / OMD - Abuse (Sexual) - Non-virgin MCs - Reformed manwhore - Workplace romance - Violence, torture, gore, death - Second chance (4 yrs separation) - HEA
I won't rate this book because for the life of me I can't take this seriously. I should've DNF this earlier on, but for some reason I wanted to know what the 4/5 ⭐ ratings were all about. Unfortunately, I feel like I read a different book and since I made it a new rule not to give 1 ⭐ rating anymore, I'll stick with not rating this at all.
I'm just going to put some scenes and my thoughts about this book.
1. They had a ONS four years ago on her 18th birthday, tbf, he didn't know she was barely legal the first time they did it. But they had a repeat the second day even after finding her actual age.
2. Four years have passed, he fucked so many women trying to forget her memory. But he said he only fucked those who looks like her and every time he imagined Ava in these women. Sure buddy whatever you say. "I wonder if she thought of me when she fucked other people like I did? Every time I sank inside someone, I would imagine it was her all along."
3. After seeing each other again, he had a 180 all of sudden claiming he's been in love with her for the last four years and he wants her in his future. 🙄 They never talked about anything mind you, and they jumped straight to boning each other. When she told him she's not on birth control he screwed her hard wanting to knock her up. I mean where was the freaking conversation? They never know anything about each other, aside from the fact that they're good in fucking.
4. The first time they did it in his office, his secretary came and caught them together. She told Ava she was his side piece LAST MONTH and apparently Ava is the current one for the month. She also told her she was not the first intern or first employee he fucked in his office and some of those women are still working for the company. She laid out all these facts in front of Tate and he didn't refute because everything his secretary said was the truth. 🤮 But he did panic because he knew this info would ruin his chance again with Ava. 🤦♀️
5. After the incident from #4 you think Ava would grow some spine and develop some sense of self-preservation, spoiler alert she didn't, I'm disappointed but not surprised. Tate went to her apartment and her brother opened the door then Tate punched the crap out of him. He didn't show remorse for this and she didn't get mad that he hurt her brother or that he had the audacity to get jealous. Tate was supposed to apologize for what happened in his office, but he got mad after her brother told her not to have a loud sex again. He asked her in a threatening way who was the guy she fucked and she said it was none of his business and every guy she fucked in the past had nothing to do with him. And Tate used this as a reason to tell her that it was the same for him, all the women he fucked were in the past because she's his future 😑🤮 Again, I thought they were going to talk more, but guess what? Apparently those lines were enough for the night and they proceeded to bone town again.
6. He'll do annoying things without informing her then she will get mad. But once they're face-to-face, the body betraying syndrome would always prevail. Gosh what is wrong with her? I had so much hope that she would be a badass FMC, unfortunately she was dickmatized by Tate. 😮💨 And this is their routine, all throughout the story. Tate will piss her and she'll get mad, only for her to become a puddle of goo when he's around.
7. Let's not forget how Tate always used violence around men who come near Ava. For someone successful, I expect for him to be level headed about the possibility of bumping to her previous hookups, but no, all the freaking time he let his fist do the talking. He warned her not to talk to her previous fuck buddy yet Ava has to see all those women he fucked in their company. This asshole is really something. He also likes to throw things to the nearest wall or break things when he's mad at a situation and can't get a hold of himself. Seriously, he needs to take some anger management lessons. 😩
8. The love bomb dropped around 52% and my response was "uhm, whaaaaat??" How they fell in love I'll never know because all they ever did was lust driven. 🤷♀️ Correction, it was Tate who said this, Ava only said these words around 83%. This is probably where the "he falls first and hard" trope comes in but Tate is not swoony. Most of the time I want to punch him and his manhoe ways never left my mind.
9. These men talk about women like they're only good for one thing. These disgusting pigs openly discussed their transgressions and I don't think I can't continue reading the books of the three remaining guys. I'm sure by now, this series isn't for me.
10. As for what happened to Ava, I had an idea but I didn't think it was that horrible. This was kind of hard to read and I'm so mad for what she went through.
11. As for their solution to trap the enemy, it was probably the only way but it doesn't mean I have to like it.
12. Lastly, half or more than half of this book is smut, and it's too much for me. I think the only good part of the book started when Ava told Tate about her secret. It was a nice twist and I enjoyed that the bad guy did get the punishment he deserved.
Overall, not for me, though I might be interested in Mase's book. He's married and has an ongoing divorce for the last four years and he never sleeps around. I might read his story since he's not a hoe unlike his best friends.
For Tate Kavanagh, Ava Delaney is the one that got away. When he discovers she’s working as an intern in his company - just a few floors below him, he vows to win her back. What he doesn’t yet realize is that the four years since they last saw one another have changed the girl he loved one summer.
Y’all. Tate. He’s everything you want in a book boyfriend. And then some. He was unapologetic in his pursuit. Wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable. And when it came time, he helped her to slay her own demons. It should go without saying, he was a master pușșy pleaser.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Darkness: 🖤🖤 Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Range of Emotions: 🥹🥵😭🫨😍 Ending: 💗 {HEA} POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}
🗂 Genre: Contemporary Romance
✨ Tropes: Age Gap, Alphahole, Forbidden, Insta-Obsession, One Night Stand, OTT Jealous/Possessive, MINE!, Reformed Player, Second Chance, Workplace
⚠️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care.
🚩 Safety Squad: SA (Not by H, Past, Off Page), UnaIiving, VïoIençe, and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Tate is part of the STORM Enterprises series, but can be read as a standalone. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Another super steamy and taboo story by BJ Alpha. I really enjoyed enjoyed the story that is Tate and Ava's journey to forever ❤️. Tate was just living his best man 'ho best life when he was gobsmacked by Ava four years ago. Their chemistry was off the charts, but when he finds out how old she is, he figures letting her go is best, not realizing the reality he is leaving her to. Fast forward four years, they bump into each other again, and now she's an intern in his own building. This time, she's old enough for forever. This time, he's not letting go.
There was just so many things I loved about this story. I liked how Ava took control of her sexuality in the face of her past and I LOVED the fact that she wasn't pining away for Tate and had moved on. I liked how Tate was all in from the second he saw her again and how over the top he was for her - with everything, lol. The banter and chemistry between them was awesome. The spicy times were super hot, but, not going to lie, it was a LOT for me. Not what they were doing, but the frequency that it was described (le gasp, I know I'm in a minority, lol). Overall, it was an interesting story, well written, and fast paced. I loved seeing so many of our previous BJA characters and so many breadcrumbs for what's to come!
Ava is the definition of the one that got away, as least to Tate she is anyways. Tate and Ava realize they work only a few flights away from each other after a staff meeting occurs. When Tate realizes how close she actually is, he determined to win her back and make her pregnant.
Tate is my favourite character that BJ Alpha has written. He is just everything.👌🏼 He is the definition of a book boyfriend or book husband, whatever you want to classify it. It was damn nice to read a man that isn’t afraid to show his vulnerability and shed a few tears. Like most of BJs characters, Ava is strong, independent and she’s been to hell and back and she fights like hell to come out better than before. Her secret is definitely not something I would have ever imagined, so what a whirlwind of events.
I loved everything about this book. The chemistry between Ava and Tate. The learning of the backgrounds. Even the love story. The banter not just between the two main characters but all of them. The plot. The spicy scenes were hot AF. I find there is not much character development but this book is fast paced. Not really much time for that.
I highly recommend checking out Tate. I actually recommend checking out Shaw first then Tate.
The STORM series is turning out to be so good and I can’t wait to read Owens story.
Tate where do I start, Becky has written yet another fabulous book with a tuff story line and a lot of hot steamy scenes.
I love how Becky can write such hard story but can balance it just right, you are laughing one moment crying the next and getting all hot and bothered at these hot steamy scenes.
It’s even better as we get to see other characters from BJ books and get to know new ones.
I was so happy that Recce made an appearance in this book cause without fail his character has me laughing out load.
I loved Tate and my heart is still mending after reading read Ava story.
Book 2 in the storm enterprise's series BJ Alpha ~ Take a bow please. This series just gets better & better. I love the relationship between these best friends.
This book is BJ Alpha at her absolute finest! The connection between Tate & Ava is undeniable, and the sparks fly from the pages... I could not put this one down. ALL THE STARS!
Ava wants one night of freedom for herself before she becomes caged to a monster. On her 18th birthday she attends a party & the sparks fly !
One night turned his life upside down. Tate attends his parents party; a summer party to support fostered children. A party attended by the usual socialites He's bored until he locks eyes with Ava. He's shocked by his instant reaction & possessiveness towards her. She is naturally beautiful, sparks fly between them & the attraction is mutual. There is an undeniable connection & magnetic pull drawing them together.
Before they even exchange names they’re caught up in an explosive round of passion. Both agree to share one night before going their separate ways.
The following morning, Tate discovers Ava is only 18. He instantly feels ashamed & disgusted with himself, only he can’t help the feelings she stirs in him. He lets her go regretting his decision.
Four years later Tate is a playboy, trying to forget about the one person he can’t get out of his mind. The one that got away. He’s the joker of their close group but also wants to be taken seriously in the business world. Storm need to secure the latest advertisement deal so they decide to use the fresh, younger approach of the interns.
Fate has intervened & brought Ava back into his life. He has spent the last four years trying to put her & the night they shared out of his mind. only this time he’s not prepared to let her go . He regrets letting her walk away, instead of fighting for her!
Ava has spent her life sacrificing herself & putting others before her. Now she’s taking what she wants, putting herself first. She’s been to hell & back until she fought to free herself from her cage ~ Hoping & praying her past doesn’t destroy her future.
If you want angst & a love story that spans a lifetime ~ Here it is. Yes it’s a dark romance & there are scorching hot spicy scenes. Theres also a vulnerability that leaves you swooning & cheering on the characters to get their HEA. The love these two share, two broken souls finding & healing each other.
This book is fast paced & addictive in the best possible way. I honestly can’t recommend it enough ~ I’m so excited to see what else is in store for our STORM men ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tate is Books 2 in the Storm Enterprise books. This is Tate Kavanagh and Ava Delaneys' story. Ensure you have read the trigger warnings before you dive into this one. Ava is the one that got away, and Tate knows he was stupid and isn't prepared to lose her again regardless of what lengths he has to go to to keep her this time. This book is full of dark secrets and so much pain.
Ava deserves to be free and soar, and only Tate can help her get there. I really enjoyed this book. The plot is good, and it comes together perfectly, a little gruesome in places but so worth reading.
BJ Alpha has done it again. This is another fantastic book and series.
I already loved Tate when we first met him in Shaw and was happy to get his book. I loved how drawn to Ava he is and unable to stay away. Love a guy who’s possessive and he certainly fits that. He and Ava had such undeniable chemistry and the spice between them was incredible.
As always I was hooked straight away and desperate to know what was going to happen between these two.
The friendship between the guys is everything. So many fantastic moments between them.
I enjoyed how the timelines overlapped from the previous books too.
Amazing book. Highly recommend and can’t wait for what’s next!
This is the second story in the Storm Enterprise series and the MCs are Tate and Ava. Ava is the one that got away years before. Now she interns in Tates company and he just knows he can't let her get away a second time. He loved her for one summer, now he vows to get her forever. The chemistry between these two was off the charts hot and the spicy scenes were down right filthy🥵🥵🥵 I freaking loved that😉 Aside from the lovestory between these two, the friendship between the guys was incredible❤️ Please check the TWs and if you are ok with them... It's definitely worth a read😍😍😍😍
BJ has done it again. Tate and Ava come a long way in this story, both individually and together. I love how much this is a found family for Tate as much as for Ava. There is so much to be unpacked in this story and some nuggets of things that will lead us into the next STORM Enterprises story. Ava has walked through so much in the time she has been away before leading her to her position with STORM. Tate was never going to get over the one he couldn't stay away from. I absolutely loved getting to see the array of other characters in this world and how they all work together. I can not wait to see the chaos that will be coming in the next stories from BJ and how all the family's play a role in this world. There are so many direction's that BJ can go within this world and I can not wait to see where she leads us next.❤️❤️
Bj Alpha never disappoints. Tate is pure 🔥. He’s possessive, caring, ready for his future and isn’t afraid to shout it from the roof tops. Loved how even some our O’Connells showed up in this book too! I can’t wait to see what’s next in this series.
Tate is book 2 in Alpha’s storm series. And it did not disappoint!!
It’s an age gap & the one that got away.
Tate fell hard & fast, but was worried the age difference would ruin his career. So he let her go, not knowing what Ava was about to get herself into…
Ava fell for him knowing this summer would be her last happy moments before she did what she thought she had to do to make a better future for herself…
Years later Tate & Ava’s paths collide again. This time Tate refuses to let her go. The trauma Ava had endured is heartbreaking. This book had me in a chokehold!! So good!!
DNF at 50%. I couldn't get myself to finish it. I wouldn't say it's a terrible book, but I'm so tired of books being recommended simply because it has a lot of spicy sex scenes.
To me, the characters actions (especially the FMC) didn't match the characters beliefs. For instance, Ava saying she would never let another man put her in a submissive position again because of her past. Well, clearly, that trauma wasn't that extreme considering it took no convincing on Tates part. She submits to him every second she has the chance. There's nothing wrong with submission, but don't write in a book how the character is fighting with trauma and doesn't want to submit, but have no scenes or plot where she battles that head on.
Another ridiculous part was Ava absolutely must be the model in the advertisement. What person works in marketing but makes it a guarantee in their contract to be the model? It was just weird and an unnecessary problem to throw into their relationship when the plot could have been more focused on the past trauma (which [predictable]im sure is brought up at the very end of the book as the climax, but without the buildup, it doesnt land.) She's clearly done well for herself, so getting ahead and having money wasn't a problem. I just dont see how this advert was necessary for the plot.
I haven't read passed this point and don't think I will. I wouldn't say it's a terrible book and think you should form your own opinion, but this is how I feel. I wish authors would put equal effort into their plots as they do their sexy scenes.
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Most of the time you don’t find an amazing plot AND amazing spice but 🥵🥵 this one is both! I love their backstory and how strong they’ve both become from it! The spice is off the charts.. that tattoo of his 🥵🥵🥵 umm yes,please!! This series is amazing! I think Tate may be one of my new favorite book men!
I was really enjoying this except for that drama near the end. Tate purposefully hurt Ava to "protect" her. One of my most disliked tropes. And I don't like that it basically took a couple sentences for her to forgive him. I get it, he believed it was becessary but it doesn't erase the words nor the hurt it caused. Ava beleieved that he would go through with his threat that she ran away. I wish there was a little bit kore pwriod of him groveling lol. Other than that, I really enjoyed their instant connection and how Tate claimed her once they met again.
TATE by BJ Alpha (STORM ENTERPRISES BOOK 2) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️~Stars 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵~Spice
Tropes: - Jealous/Possessive H - Second Chance - BDSM - Praise - Age-Gap - C*m Play
📌The heat from our touch seems to seep through her clothes and into my skin, scarring my flesh, like she’s scarred my mind and heart.📌
▪️ Oh my LORD! If we thought that Shaw, Luca or Tommy had a ”dirty” mouth think again, they got nothing on our dirty talker Tate🥵 BJ Alpha is the QUEEN on dirty talking men and I’m so here for it😏 Tate has been obsessed with Ava since they met on her 18th birthday and Ava just as much with Tate. But Tate wasn't ready yet as he felt their age difference was too great. So he did what he thought was right and released Ava believing he was doing what was right for her, but life had another much harder road for Ava to walk before she could get her happy ending🥺 and what a terrible road it was! This book is filled with heat but also so much sadness but also determination to overcome their traumas…
📌 “You’re a fucking warrior, Ava. Absolute fucking warrior, and I’m proud to have you by my side. Let me finish this for you, baby. Let me set you free, and finally we can soar together.”📌
Ooh how good this book was! From the first page I couldn't put it down! I devoured this book in less than a day🫶🏼 I don't want to say too much as I hate giving spoilers and I always think books deserve to go into them blind to get the BEST experience! So please ENJOY and keep your ”toys” close to you🤣🥵🥂
Tate Kavanagh is what sex dreams are made of, his body radiates possessiveness & the way he praises could have me in a puddle on the floor. While attending an event at his parents house for foster children, he sets his sights on the beautiful Ava. After making the decision to have his way with her in his parents home, he finds out the next morning the woman who has quickly became his obsession just turned eighteen years old, so now he makes the decision to let this beautiful butterfly soar… but what he didn’t know was someone was about to clip her wings before she even got a chance to take off. After four long years Tate finds himself staring into the eyes of the one woman he hasn’t been able to forget, but she has changed & she will not let another man into her life without making sure he works for it because she has been through hell over these past four years & will not let another man put her in a cage. Tate wants everything when it comes to Ava, so when he says he wants her pregnant there will be no stopping this man from exploding into every chance he gets. Their sexual tension is so dang intense & they sure as heck work that tension out anytime they get a moment alone. Ava knows that Tate is not like her past abuser, so she gives herself to him body, mind & soul because she knows the words that he speaks to her are his true feelings & the way he cares for Todd is another plus. Also it’s pretty hard to believe that Tate’s intentions aren’t real or pure when said man has her name tattooed on a very sensitive part of his body. My heart felt like it skipped a beat when Griffin Snider shows up & when Tate had to go through with the stupid plan, I wanted to scream because Ava was thinking the absolute worse. Thank goodness the sexy Finn O’Connell showed up to finish the disgusting pile of garbage named Griffin. My heart was on cloud nine the rest of the book & I couldn’t have been happier, especially with the appearances of two O’Connell men & Luca Varros. Also the cat that Reece so graciously paired with Tate had me laughing at the damage he has caused in their home. Now you will find me stalking BJ Alphas page for the next book in the STORM enterprise series.
If there’s one thing you are guaranteed when diving into a BJ Alpha book, it’s filth. Pure, unadulterated, spine-tingling, blood-pumping filth. And this story, I have to say takes it a step further than I think any of her previous stories have gone so far. I’m waiting to see where this daring writer takes things next… because this is wwoooaahhhh on every level.
This kind of book isn’t for everyone though, and it really does come with a warning for those who have specific triggers. This is gritty, feisty, and downright dirty. So, you have been warned.
It’s safe to say that my tastes have definitely changed over the 3 years I’ve gotten back into reading and I’m the first to admit that in the early days, I think this would have shocked me, and maybe I wouldn’t have liked it as much as I do now. There’s a lot of smut talk and Tate certainly is very, very commanding in the bedroom almost to the point of aggression but I guess it’s Ava’s reaction to his roughness that makes you realise just how deeply he feels about her and her about him. Would I like it myself… that’s debatable but between these two, it works.
I like their dynamic even though they are very intense and into each other from the get-go. But there’s always that insecurity as you are constantly waiting for the shoe to drop. Everything they want, they get. And they are so together and so in love that you just know something or someone is going to come along and ruin it. And of course… it does!
Honestly, by that point, I had become so invested in these two that my heart broke for them both. You can feel how much it kills them both and that’s how you know that the writer has got you.. because you feel it in your gut. That sickening feeling and your holding yourself back from reading ahead to make sure you’re not going to be bereft and heartbroken at the end.
I have to say… I’m looking forward to the next instalment when we may finally get to know what’s happening between Owen and Laya, because geez those tensions are running high.
3.5 stars - i was kinda confused by this book. i was super hyped to read it, but it wasn’t what i was expecting. the beginning was good, the whole unknown connection + ons taboo etc etc. however, i feel like there was a whole connection between the fmc and mmc that happened some time during this, which we didn’t see?? the mmc acted as if he was obsessed w this girl, enough to get a tattoo for her (???) BUT LITERALLY WAS THE BIGGEST WHORE AND SLEPT WITH 30+ WOMEN JUST IN HIS MF DEPARTMENT…. nasty.
when the fmc and mmc meet again, they acted as if they knew each other for years and were fully in love before they separated, which confused me because we didn’t see this whole relationship transpire.
there was a lot of spice, which i liked and didn’t think it was too repetitive, but some stuff was weird man. this dude watched her pee - like face to vag close - while doing a pregnancy test. not to yuck anyones yum, but as soon as she mentioned HER PEE PROBABLY SPLASHING ON HIS FACE THE SAME WAY IT SPLASHED ON THE PREGNANCY TEST, I was in SHOCK 😭😭😭😭😭
i’m sorry but genuinely i had to skip past every sex scene after that bc i was so weirded out man.
also, i felt that the real sadistic dark stuff, was pulled outta nowhere. we were reading these two smash for 90% of the book, then in the last 10% we get into some mafia level torture stuff + learn about this intense torture + past gang rapes of the fmc. i feel like if we went this dark route, it should’ve been longer? and not just thrown in at the end and closed down within a few chapters. especially because we don’t really see this being alluded to much throughout the book, except for the locks on the door and the fmc’s weirdness ab her ex.
idk man. i really liked the obsessiveness of the mmc, and the spicy scenes were really hot (a lot of some alpha male marking breeding shit out of jealousy - which i loved) <33
i just felt kinda confused on where all this history of relationship happened between the 2, enough for it to be a huge deal + immediate relationship between the two when they met again, bc i honestly felt like they were strangers before they reunited. idk man
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Bon alors !!!! Ce livre n'est pas pour tout le monde. Si vous cherchez des belles déclarations, un gentleman etc... passez votre tour ! 1er livre de cette autrice pour ma part, et je n'ai pas lu le 1er livre de la série.
-✨ Tropes : billionaire romance / workplace romance / group of best friends / violence / abuse / possessive AF / dub con / foster Childs / Age gap / SMUT / raw scenes / jealousy
Les personnages se rencontrent pour la première fois chez les parents de Tate, one night stand alors qu'Ava a 18ans (il ne le sait pas). Après une connexion que tous les deux ont ressenti, rien de plus ne va se produire. ...4 ans plus tard... Tate bosse dans l'entreprise 'Storm' avec ses meilleurs amis. Afin de battre leur concurrent, ils doivent réaliser la publicité d'un parfum mais sont en manque d'idées, ils font appel à leurs internes et tient tient tient qui voila Ava !
Tate est super possessif, il veut Ava point barre. J'ai trouvé ça un peu bizarre au début. La construction des sentiments et de la relation entre les deux personnages est hyper superficielle voir absente. Perso je suis pas du tout exigeante sur ce point mais LÀ j'ai trouvé ça presque bizarre comment "d'un coup" Tate veut Ava et dès qu'ils se revoient, 4 ans après, il a aucun doute, il est absolument pas choqué et veut tout de suite une relation avec AVA.
Beaucoup, beaucoup de SMUT, presqu'un peu trop dans le sens où l'histoire est très superficielle, en tout cas au début.
Choquée par l'histoire d'Ava, c'était presque dure à lire WOW l'enfer qu'elle a vécu. Par contre j'aime bien le fait que Tate soit sa 'safe place' même s'il est un peu border des fois.
- Spicy :🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️++
(Ps : Mes review sont destinés plutôt pour moi-même que pour les autres, c’est pour ça que c’est écrit de façon random mais si ça peut vous donner envie de lire le livre lets gooo 🫣 et ptit mix français-anglais parce que WHY NOT )
I just can’t even begin to describe how much I loved this book. BJ definitely knows how to write. Her books always deliver so much, you’re guaranteed a wild & steamy ride every damn time. Tate was beyond perfect, just absolutely amazing. The only way I can describe this man is an OTT possessive jealous cinnamon roll! With Ava he’s sweet and caring, says the most incredible & heart touching things, but he’s also got an incredibly dirty mouth & is so hot in the bedroom- & every other room! These two were SOOO dirty & bad together! That hot as sin scene in the car… it left Tate literally speechless & me hot!! I loved Ava, she was a feisty sassy little stick of dynamite! She refused to feel like she was being caged again & wasn’t afraid to step up to Tate. I loved her fierceness and strength. I loved when Tate told her she wasn’t going out without him, & she said yes she was & hung up on him! She had fire, she was a true warrior & survivor. I couldn’t have been more prouder of her & happier then when she finally got her revenge at the end. Some of my favorite moments were of course with Reece! I love any chance I get to see him & of course P*$$y in BJ’s books! I was laughing at his reaction towards Tate at the charity event. He knew exactly what Tate did to his family’s cat as a kid & wasn’t happy. I was smiling when he set Tate up with Blinky, that cat was a nightmare! That was so Reece! Another thing I loved seeing was Finn! It’s always sweet to see him come out to play in the torture scenes! And I was giggling when Tate insisted on helping Ava take her pregnancy test! He was just too much! I can’t wait for the rest of the guys stories. I want each of them so bad! I want to know more about Layla and Owen’s history, I want to see Reed, the proclaimed playboy, finally fall for his girl, and I really want to see Mace get the family and HEA he so deserves.
This is the second book in the STORM enterprises series but can be read as a standalone.
Ava Delaney is looking for a fun night and is drawn to mystery man Tate Kavanagh. They share an intense evening together and go their separate ways…until the next morning when Tate realizes she was only 18, a foster kid, and a guest of his mothers. Tate, former foster child himself, feels very guilty and vows to leave her alone.
4 years later, Ava is starting a new internship when she walks into a meeting and sees Tate they are both shocked. When they connect again it is like fireworks. They can’t keep their hands off each other. The more Tate talks about the future, the more nervous Ava gets. She has a past she isn’t ready to share. When her past threatens them both, will Tate run again or save her this time?
🦋“Butterflies are meant to fly, Ava. And you’re going to do just that,”
This was a super steamy book! Ava and Tate had great chemistry together and they clearly have an intense connection. There is a lot of spice in this book!! Ava is a very strong FMC - she has no problem standing up to Tate and they balance out each other’s personalities. Seeing Ava with her brother was very sweet. The way that Tate stepped into their lives and was so caring made me smile. Tate being the ambassador for the Cats Protection Service in NJ had me laughing.
When Ava’s past comes to light it is very traumatic. Tate does a great job listening to her and making her feel safe. When that past threatened them, he has to take some drastic measures (which I did not like) but he redeemed himself in the end. The end of the book is very satisfying…a certain mafia guy from the other books might offer up his basement…
🖤If you have triggers, please check the author’s website for a full list of TW’s🖤
✨Tropes 🔥Dark Romance 🦋Age Gap 💋Second Chance 💙Billionaire ❤️🔥Jealous/Possessive MMC
I absolutely adored Shaw, the first book in this series, so the expectations were high for Tate’s story and boy did BJ Alpha deliver!! This was a beautiful and heartfelt story that bombards you with a maelstrom of emotions as you buckle in for one heck of a ride!!
This is, without a doubt, a dark romance, but beneath the dirty talk and hot, hot scenes there’s a vulnerability that leaves you breathless. It’s sweet at the same time that it’s sadistic. It’s heartfelt at the same time that it’s ruthless.
I’m not under selling this book when I tell you it has every single thing that will have you crying buckets when it ends, and wondering how the heck you managed in your life before you got your hands on this masterpiece.
Tate is a larger than life character. He brings so much to this book that I’m unsure how to fully portray him and do him justice. I love that he has the guys at his back, they’re the family he chose and for many people that’s more important than blood.
Ava is a beautiful character who is pure of heart. She endures her own hell on earth in order to protect those she loves. She is driven and successful, she’s absolutely awe inspiring. She has built a wall around herself to protect against being hurt. I can relate to this, as I’m sure we all can. Our walls are our protection in this big, bad world.
Watching Tate and Ava traverse their rocky path was heartfelt. I loved that despite Tate’s badass persona he opens himself up enough to show vulnerability to Ava.
The steam in this beautiful read was off the charts!! There’s enough electricity between Tate and Ava to light a city. This is one hot, seductive and beautiful read.
Can’t recommend highly enough.
So many stars for this masterpiece, it’s impossible to count.
Well DAMN! I got so lost in this book I was sad when it was over. This age gap, forbidden romance was one for the books. The rest of the guys at STORM Enterprises have big shoes to fill because Tate owns my heart right now! It was breathtaking, tragic, heartbreaking, smutty, possessive and overall EPIC!!
Tate may seem like the chill free, careless guy, but deep down his heart is full and pure. He just hasn't found the woman he can settle down and share it with yet. Watching Shaw build a family has inspired him to potentially give up his carefree ways. And when he met Ava at his parent's party for foster kids, he thought he found the one. Only one slight problem, she's 18 and is one of the foster kids!!! In his mind she's practically jailbait but for some reason he can't stay away. At least until their time together at his parents are up. Now it's years later and he's struggling to get the perfect advertisement done for a perfume company. So, they rope in some interns to get a fresh perspective and low and behold, Ava is one of them! Tate can't think straight once he recognizes her, it's like all those feelings he had come flooding back full force. Of course, he never fully got over her or forgot about her, but he got by in other ways. And Ava is a force to be reconned with now. She feisty and fierce, but just like Tate she never got over him as well. When they first met, she noticed how he truly saw her for who she was and the internal pain she had and hoped he could be her knight in shining armor. It's never too late to get your hero!
I loved the battle of wills these two characters had. Tate and Ava are a dynamic duo together and even when she tried to fight her feelings, she knew deep down it was hopeless. Tate is the one and his possessive & protectiveness of her is HOTTT. Why is it when a guy gets all macho it makes them Hot and Sexy because Tate is no different. Ava is a powerhouse in her own way as well. What she went through is unbelievably heartbreaking and sad. I cried reading what happened to her, it physically hurt to read it. But even going through that, she was strong and did what she had to do to protect and get custody of her little brother. Tate notices this and makes him fall in love with her even more. I loved how seamlessly he fit into their little family. He became a father of sorts to Todd and their bond was beautiful.
Like I said, I was sad when I finished this book because I fell so in love with these characters and the story that I just didn't want it to end. I know we still got 3 more men and their stories to go but Tate just captivated me and latched on tight. Please check TW/CW before reading. BJ touches on some pretty dark trauma that won't be for everyone. I'm someone who isn't affected by any triggers, and it was still heartbreaking to read about Ava's past.
Holy moly… Tate chuffing Kavanagh, damn that man is something else. Where can one find themselves a Tate?! I need this man in my life; I will happily trade my husband!
This is a billionaire, dark romance. You MUST check the TW/CW before starting. The content will NOT be suitable for everyone. This covers topics that may be triggering.
If I didn’t already have a breeding k!nk, I would definitely have one now. I am proud to say I’m a certified breeder reader and I have the sticker to prove it! BJA writes the BEST breeders, they are just hot damn delicious.
As is the standard with all BJA’s books; this was well structured, full of conflict and complexly written characters that I came to love.
BJA has the amazing ability to write books that are both panty wetting brilliant and cover topics that get your emotions raging out of control. This was the perfect blend of spice and plot that kept me thoroughly engaged throughout. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I love how flawless the interconnecting elements are. It’s like a huge family all linking to together.
Tate was that possessive, he was borderline unhinged. I totally love how feral he was for Ava and the lengths he went for her. I’d go as far to say it was slightly adorable in a messed up, psychotic way. His filthy mouth was everything, I ate up every word. I fell and I mean I fell hard for this man. Ava was the perfect match for Tate, in every possible way. She was feisty and one hell of a strong character. I loved her from the off and my love grew ten fold throughout the book.
The spice was definitely spicing and the tension hit hard. The dynamic between the two was brilliant and the chemistry was off the charts. This was a match made in heaven which created one hella spicy situation.
This was a tremendous read and I would highly recommend it!
ARC REVIEW!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ QUOTE "I'll slaughter the monster. I'll chase away the storm, and when it's all over, we'll fly together"
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FUCK ME.. this book was a whirlwind 🥹🥹 I smiled like a goofball then balled my eyes out! BJ Alpha never fails when it comes to her books!! This was amazing!!
Tate is such a character in his own right, you think he's a typical playboy from a rich family but that's not true at all!! Tate's life started out rough and he was in the system. A young boy struggling with his rage found family and love. He found brothers and friends for life who helped him become the man he was as did his foster parents.
Ava is such a fierce person!! This girl has been through so much in her short life that no one should have to go through!. Ava also knows the hardship of being in the system as she and her brother were both put up for fostering after their parents died. Ava was only 18 when she met Tate but she knew when she met him that she wanted him, that it was her choice and she was taking it!. Ava put the people she loved before herself and sacrificed so much to get to where she wanted.
Tate and Ava both went through different things, both people struggling with a sense of loss they didn't know what it was until they met again. Tate knew as soon as he saw Ava again that she was his! He wasn't taking no for an answer and Ava didn't want to say no either! They were each other's person no matter what 🥹🥹
"Look at you fly, little butterfly. You soar so beautifully" 🥹
I highly recommend this book!! I recommend any of BJ Alphas books!! They are all AMAZING!! 🖤🖤