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A Forbidden Game #1
A Game of Choice
Tobias Monroe has never been just a step-brother to me. From the moment we met as little kids, he’s been my everything. My best friend, my protector, the person I could always rely on for anything.
As the years went on, our relationship developed into something more, something deeper than what was expected of us.
My stupid heart thought that one day, we would take that step over the line that both of us were tip toeing around.
That was until one summer I found him kissing another girl and my whole world crashed around me.
He never showed interest in anyone, giving me the impression he only wanted me. I guess I was wrong.
After that summer, he went off to University, joined the hockey team with his best friend Bishop and everything changed.
We drifted apart slowly, each of us forming lives without the other.
But now I’ve graduated and attending Silver Valley University in the fall. There's no way he can avoid me now.
I don’t know what changed that summer, what made me go from being his entire world to just his little step-sister.
But I intend on finding out. I want what we had back, I want what could have been. I will break him down, get the answers I need. And I’ll stop at nothing to get them.
As the years went on, our relationship developed into something more, something deeper than what was expected of us.
My stupid heart thought that one day, we would take that step over the line that both of us were tip toeing around.
That was until one summer I found him kissing another girl and my whole world crashed around me.
He never showed interest in anyone, giving me the impression he only wanted me. I guess I was wrong.
After that summer, he went off to University, joined the hockey team with his best friend Bishop and everything changed.
We drifted apart slowly, each of us forming lives without the other.
But now I’ve graduated and attending Silver Valley University in the fall. There's no way he can avoid me now.
I don’t know what changed that summer, what made me go from being his entire world to just his little step-sister.
But I intend on finding out. I want what we had back, I want what could have been. I will break him down, get the answers I need. And I’ll stop at nothing to get them.
375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2024
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Alisha Williams
90 books1,514 followersI'm a 32 year old mama of 2. I LOVE to read and write. I'll read just about anything, but Reverse harems are my favorite!
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January 29, 2024
Yessssss!!! This book is everything! I couldn’t wait for Lilly’s story and it’s finally here! It’s heartbreaking, in the best way, and it’s left on a cliffhanger! Ahhhh I wanted to scream! I’m shocked at it and I am dying inside to find out how this all plays out!
We all knew that Lilly was in love with Toby, but what took me by surprise is that she also fell for Bishop…Toby’s best friend and Lilly’s best friend's brother! And I totally see why, I mean he was all in and he was there for her in a huge way when things go south. I’m still heartbroken for Lilly, throughout this whole book. I could just feel her pain. And poor Toby, that boy has been through it and no wonder he has such a hard time opening up. My heart also broke for him, because he so badly wants things to be different.
Alisha! I don’t get how you do it. You put together a beautiful story that touches your soul and leaves it with just a little taste at the end! I can’t wait to see how you put everything together on what’s to come next! 👏🏼👏🏼
We all knew that Lilly was in love with Toby, but what took me by surprise is that she also fell for Bishop…Toby’s best friend and Lilly’s best friend's brother! And I totally see why, I mean he was all in and he was there for her in a huge way when things go south. I’m still heartbroken for Lilly, throughout this whole book. I could just feel her pain. And poor Toby, that boy has been through it and no wonder he has such a hard time opening up. My heart also broke for him, because he so badly wants things to be different.
Alisha! I don’t get how you do it. You put together a beautiful story that touches your soul and leaves it with just a little taste at the end! I can’t wait to see how you put everything together on what’s to come next! 👏🏼👏🏼
January 31, 2024
Even having not yet read the Silver Valley University books(now I really want to), I wasn't lost at all while reading Lily and Toby's story. I'm not always a big fan of hockey romances but that wasn't the *main* focus. There's a bit of a forbidden element with the Stepbrother plot, but there also is another guy in the mix and I was here for that MFM love story. While it was a bit of a slow burn, it wasn't annoying because the character development and emotional buildup was great and Alisha Williams is someone who always makes great commentary while writing. This one is definitely worth a read.
February 7, 2024
Whew!! SVU had drama back with Ellie and her man && it sure hasn't changed lol. I love that we got to read about the all grown up kids of Ellie, Theo and the rest of the RH. It did not disappoint. Toby and Bishop are amazing in their own way and I cannot wait to read book #2.
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May 15, 2025DNF 21% I despise Lily and her pick me attitude. This felt like a 12yr old wrote this book. Immature and annoying.
February 1, 2024
I have been waiting for this story forever! Absolutely obsessed with Toby and Lilly’s story! And bishop is everything! My heart be still! Alisha did it again!!!!
February 1, 2024
Wow. I feel bad for Toby but man Lilly deserves so much more. Bishop is boyfriend goals. Alisha wrote such an amazing piece. I can’t wait to see what book 2 unfolds.
February 6, 2024
currently in shambles, alisha, queen, how could you end it like that??😩
February 4, 2024
A Game of Choice is a spin-off about the kids from the characters of the Silver Valley University series. Toby is Theo's and Lily is Ellie's, they were stepsiblings and met when they were 6 and 3 years old. Both of them befriended Bishop, and since then they have been inseparable and basically a three musketeers.
Lily saw Toby as everything and was so sure that Toby had the same feelings as her. One night at the party Lily saw Toby kiss another girl and she was heartbroken. They slowly drifted apart when Toby and Bishop went to college.
Turned out Toby was avoiding Lily because he thought what he felt was wrong. Lily was his stepsister and people already side-eyeing their family because of their parents' poly relationship, and Toby didn't wanna risk Lily to be the talk of the town.
Throughout the book, it is all about the push and pull between Toby and Lily. Toby was so possessive and jealous whenever someone flirted with Lily. He could go hot and cold in a flip second (you'll find out why by the end of the book). It gets juicier when Toby's best friend, Bishop starts to have a romantic interest in Lily.
The trope said MFM but so far it feels more like a love triangle, but maybe it'll change in the next book. And I haven't read SVU so I was kinda lost to keep up with the parents (4 dads and 2 moms) and since the kids kept calling them by their names, I kept mistaking them as their friends and not their parents lol! But if you're a fan of the series, it's such a fan service!
The story is great! I also like the side characters, Bianca and Jonas, and even Ryan. I am just not into the writing style, it has so many repetitions and more of 'telling' than 'showing' IMO. I wish the outside could give a little bit of drama. I mean Lily's friends easily accepted that she was in love with her stepbrother, and even their parents (at least Rain) were so chill. So I don't truly feel the forbidden aspect.
But with that ending, I'm ready for the emotional turmoil at the beginning of book 2! *insert I want problems meme here haha*
Check this if you wanna read:
🏒 Hockey romance
🏒 Stepbrother
🏒 Brother's best friend
🏒 Childhood friends to lover
🏒 Possessive MMC
Thanks to Peachy Keen PR for giving me this ARC ✨
Lily saw Toby as everything and was so sure that Toby had the same feelings as her. One night at the party Lily saw Toby kiss another girl and she was heartbroken. They slowly drifted apart when Toby and Bishop went to college.
Turned out Toby was avoiding Lily because he thought what he felt was wrong. Lily was his stepsister and people already side-eyeing their family because of their parents' poly relationship, and Toby didn't wanna risk Lily to be the talk of the town.
Throughout the book, it is all about the push and pull between Toby and Lily. Toby was so possessive and jealous whenever someone flirted with Lily. He could go hot and cold in a flip second (you'll find out why by the end of the book). It gets juicier when Toby's best friend, Bishop starts to have a romantic interest in Lily.
The trope said MFM but so far it feels more like a love triangle, but maybe it'll change in the next book. And I haven't read SVU so I was kinda lost to keep up with the parents (4 dads and 2 moms) and since the kids kept calling them by their names, I kept mistaking them as their friends and not their parents lol! But if you're a fan of the series, it's such a fan service!
The story is great! I also like the side characters, Bianca and Jonas, and even Ryan. I am just not into the writing style, it has so many repetitions and more of 'telling' than 'showing' IMO. I wish the outside could give a little bit of drama. I mean Lily's friends easily accepted that she was in love with her stepbrother, and even their parents (at least Rain) were so chill. So I don't truly feel the forbidden aspect.
But with that ending, I'm ready for the emotional turmoil at the beginning of book 2! *insert I want problems meme here haha*
Check this if you wanna read:
🏒 Hockey romance
🏒 Stepbrother
🏒 Brother's best friend
🏒 Childhood friends to lover
🏒 Possessive MMC
Thanks to Peachy Keen PR for giving me this ARC ✨
February 5, 2024
Having never read the Silver Valley University series, I wasn’t lost at all while reading Game of Choice.
Toby and Lilly had a special bond until it went up in flames. Now the hot and cold treatment from Toby is giving Lilly whiplash. Life gets a whole lot more interesting when Bishop steps up to the plate as #boyfriend goals.
This story is a lot of slow burn and character build up. The tension and angst between Toby and Lilly is intense and the cliffhanger set it up for an explosion waiting to happen in the next book.
Not a lot of spice happening until closer to the end, but hawt d@mn I hope to see more in the next book. Looking forward to maybe some groveling, understanding, and a sweet HEA.
4/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
MFM
Slow burn/build
Step-brother
Cliffhanger
Toby and Lilly had a special bond until it went up in flames. Now the hot and cold treatment from Toby is giving Lilly whiplash. Life gets a whole lot more interesting when Bishop steps up to the plate as #boyfriend goals.
This story is a lot of slow burn and character build up. The tension and angst between Toby and Lilly is intense and the cliffhanger set it up for an explosion waiting to happen in the next book.
Not a lot of spice happening until closer to the end, but hawt d@mn I hope to see more in the next book. Looking forward to maybe some groveling, understanding, and a sweet HEA.
4/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
MFM
Slow burn/build
Step-brother
Cliffhanger
January 26, 2024
*MFM
*Contemporary
*Multi-POV
*uni setting
*hockey
*stepbrother
*best-friend to lovers
*forbidden love
*virgin FMC
*tension
*slow-burn
*1/2
🌶️🔥Tension and Emotional Angst
Honestly think the emotions and angst between these two characters is the most I’ve ever read from Alisha 😮
This story follows Lillianna, her stepbrother Toby, and their joint best friend Bishop at SVU and trying to workout the absolute mess of their feelings for each other 😅 also the side characters in this book are great as well - the besties who really have Lilly’s corner! And love the siblings relationship between Bish and Bri😄 Toby and Lilly are full on irrevocably in love with each other….but for some reason Toby just won’t allow them to act on those feelings 😬 boy does it create some real drama filled moments! Really wanted to maaaaaiimm him until you discovered there’s a lot more going on! And then there’s Bishop wow is he the hero and Prince Charming we all need and I’m glad Lilly is realising that ☺️
Although no spice till the last couple of chapters (I know shocking for Ms Williams) in her usual style it is HAWT!)
Looking forward to the next book to see if differences can be reconciled especially after that doozy 😖
*Contemporary
*Multi-POV
*uni setting
*hockey
*stepbrother
*best-friend to lovers
*forbidden love
*virgin FMC
*tension
*slow-burn
*1/2
🌶️🔥Tension and Emotional Angst
Honestly think the emotions and angst between these two characters is the most I’ve ever read from Alisha 😮
This story follows Lillianna, her stepbrother Toby, and their joint best friend Bishop at SVU and trying to workout the absolute mess of their feelings for each other 😅 also the side characters in this book are great as well - the besties who really have Lilly’s corner! And love the siblings relationship between Bish and Bri😄 Toby and Lilly are full on irrevocably in love with each other….but for some reason Toby just won’t allow them to act on those feelings 😬 boy does it create some real drama filled moments! Really wanted to maaaaaiimm him until you discovered there’s a lot more going on! And then there’s Bishop wow is he the hero and Prince Charming we all need and I’m glad Lilly is realising that ☺️
Although no spice till the last couple of chapters (I know shocking for Ms Williams) in her usual style it is HAWT!)
Looking forward to the next book to see if differences can be reconciled especially after that doozy 😖
June 22, 2024
It ends in a cliffy and the next book isn't out yet!!!! 😭😭😭😭 Someone save me from myself!
October 13, 2024
spicy taboo
Really enjoyed this book, a few taboo and tough subjects were spoken about in this first book. Great to listen to, can’t wait for book 2
Really enjoyed this book, a few taboo and tough subjects were spoken about in this first book. Great to listen to, can’t wait for book 2
October 22, 2025
Loved this. The kids from characters in other series i ABSOLUTELY 💯 ❤️ LOVED. That was a fun surprise. 🥰🔥‼️🏒📚🏒
February 1, 2024
Toby and Lilly had a special bond the minute we met them in the SVU series so finally getting their story was amazing.
Well written as always. Angst and tension galore. I wanted to punch Toby so many times. If it weren’t for Bishop I don’t know if Lilly would have been able to cope with how he was so hot and cold for years. And Bishop 😏 such an amazing best friend. Everyone needs one like him.
Well written as always. Angst and tension galore. I wanted to punch Toby so many times. If it weren’t for Bishop I don’t know if Lilly would have been able to cope with how he was so hot and cold for years. And Bishop 😏 such an amazing best friend. Everyone needs one like him.
February 10, 2024
First off, it was awesome to see Rain, Jax and the rest of the crew! Seeing them years later is amazing. So now we have their daughter Lilly, their stepson Toby, and Bishop, who is Toby’s best friend as well as friends with Lilly. Toby has been twisted about his feelings for Lilly from the very beginning because he’s never seen her as his ‘sister’. But the world is not so open minded as their little family and that concerns him. Trying to protect Lilly is Toby’s number one priority so when she joins him and Bishop and SVU things get even more complicated. There are so many emotions in this story so get ready. I have a feeling after that little cliffy of an ending that the complications are going to get worse before they get better.
February 21, 2024
You absolutely need to read the Silver Valley University series before reading this book! That book is of their parents and when we first meet Lilly and Toby (and eventually Bishop) as kids.
Lilly's mom and Toby's dad fell in love and while they were like step siblings, what they felt for each other was anything but. Yes, they grew up together, but their family is unique and not like others. They share a half-sibling, but no blood relations between the two.
Toby is Lilly's protector and doesn't want anyone to think anything bad about her, as he already hears it about his unique family. He wants her, but runs hot and cold.
Bishop is Toby's best friend and even Lilly's best friend, who happened to fall just as hard for Lilly.
Because of Lilly's mom, Ellie, Lilly knows that she can love more than one person equally and she loves both guys.
but the hot and cold whiplash from Toby is getting to Lilly. He has a huge secrete that he has been keeping. Can they work through everything and all be their own family?
It does end on a cliffhanger...not horrible but still makes me so ready for book 2!!1
story 4.5/5
spice 3/5 (not a lot, but the spice was spicy)
Lilly's mom and Toby's dad fell in love and while they were like step siblings, what they felt for each other was anything but. Yes, they grew up together, but their family is unique and not like others. They share a half-sibling, but no blood relations between the two.
Toby is Lilly's protector and doesn't want anyone to think anything bad about her, as he already hears it about his unique family. He wants her, but runs hot and cold.
Bishop is Toby's best friend and even Lilly's best friend, who happened to fall just as hard for Lilly.
Because of Lilly's mom, Ellie, Lilly knows that she can love more than one person equally and she loves both guys.
but the hot and cold whiplash from Toby is getting to Lilly. He has a huge secrete that he has been keeping. Can they work through everything and all be their own family?
It does end on a cliffhanger...not horrible but still makes me so ready for book 2!!1
story 4.5/5
spice 3/5 (not a lot, but the spice was spicy)
January 30, 2024
In all honesty, this was not what I was expecting. I normally really enjoy this author and with this specific book, I could just not get into it. This is the first book in the Forbidden Game Duet. It follows the children of the Silver Valley University series. I personally have not read that series and never once felt lost. So don’t let it stop you by starting this one.
Lillianna/Lilly has been in love with her stepbrother Toby, whom is 3 years older, for as long as she can remember. Finally, when he starts to show that he possibly has feelings for her too, she imagines the future they can have. Only it never happens and when Toby leaves for college, he takes Lilly’s heart with him and decides to cut communication with her for as long as he can.
2 years later, Lilly is now starting college - the same one her family and stepbrother have all attended. Even though her heart belongs to Toby, she is determined to fall for someone who can love her back. But Toby doesn’t like this. Deciding to basically "string" her along, when they first come together. Sparks fly, but Toby is shattered. This could never work!
In comes Bishop. Toby’s best friend and great friend to Lilly. Bishop is ready to treat Lilly how she should be treated. He knows they love each other, but he understands HE’s the one willing to step up.
Now Lilly’s heart is beating for two! Will she ever get the true love she craves from both of the men in her life, or will she be forever destined to live with half her heart?
Overall, this story was cute. I honestly felt like it was very YA. Lilly kept going back and forth, back and forth and to me, Bishop felt more like plan B…. not really the MFM romance the author was going for. I was annoyed with the characters and how they acted with romance in general for being 18–20-year-olds and definitely did not feel like these were college students. Secrets were unfolded in the end to explain some of Toby's behavior that clicked more things into perspective.
The last few chapters were the only ones, I found myself immersed in. Finally, I saw some of the author I enjoy reading come through. It wasn't about the steam or anything, but I was finally glad we were moving along.
*Overall 4/5
*Slow Burn
*Heat? 2/5
*Multiple first person POV
*Ends on cliffhanger
Lillianna/Lilly has been in love with her stepbrother Toby, whom is 3 years older, for as long as she can remember. Finally, when he starts to show that he possibly has feelings for her too, she imagines the future they can have. Only it never happens and when Toby leaves for college, he takes Lilly’s heart with him and decides to cut communication with her for as long as he can.
2 years later, Lilly is now starting college - the same one her family and stepbrother have all attended. Even though her heart belongs to Toby, she is determined to fall for someone who can love her back. But Toby doesn’t like this. Deciding to basically "string" her along, when they first come together. Sparks fly, but Toby is shattered. This could never work!
In comes Bishop. Toby’s best friend and great friend to Lilly. Bishop is ready to treat Lilly how she should be treated. He knows they love each other, but he understands HE’s the one willing to step up.
Now Lilly’s heart is beating for two! Will she ever get the true love she craves from both of the men in her life, or will she be forever destined to live with half her heart?
Overall, this story was cute. I honestly felt like it was very YA. Lilly kept going back and forth, back and forth and to me, Bishop felt more like plan B…. not really the MFM romance the author was going for. I was annoyed with the characters and how they acted with romance in general for being 18–20-year-olds and definitely did not feel like these were college students. Secrets were unfolded in the end to explain some of Toby's behavior that clicked more things into perspective.
The last few chapters were the only ones, I found myself immersed in. Finally, I saw some of the author I enjoy reading come through. It wasn't about the steam or anything, but I was finally glad we were moving along.
*Overall 4/5
*Slow Burn
*Heat? 2/5
*Multiple first person POV
*Ends on cliffhanger
January 29, 2024
Oh damm! I have been waiting for this book for so long. It’s been more than a year that I wanted to get to know about these kids from the “Silver Valley University” series by the author. And now that I have got it, I am happy, very happy. This book is everything I expected it to be and some more. The entire book is riding high on emotions and self-doubt which is really hard to see and feel.
This forbidden romance is not easy as it’s a Stepbrother Hockey Romance trope with MFM. I first met these characters in the above series when they were kids and I could see the spark between all three of them. I am glad that Alisha decided to write them and give them words to express their own feelings.
The plot of captivating and I devoured it in hours as I couldn’t put it down until and unless I really had to and kept continuing till the very heartbreaking end. It was all sad for me but I am content that there is another book coming to fix everything that is broken and will mend the hearts of these lovelies.
The story is fast-paced with the first 65% being the built-up of why and how of Lily and Toby and how deeply they are in love with each other. And the next 35% was messed up confrontations and owning up to things I did not see coming. The best thing in the book is that it’s multiple pov and that makes it more understandable and feel connected with.
Lily is really an Angel and is the “Little flower” of Toby and is “il mio cuore” of Bishop. She deserves so much more than the cards of life she is dealt with and by the end of the story, she realises what she wants and takes a stand for it which I respect a lot. I adore her character and her perky nature where she is so lovable from the very first page.
Between Toby and Bishop, I love Bishop right now and want to see Toby gruelling more before he comes in the good graces. It’s hurting to see all of them going through their intense emotions and how it’s so confusing with all stepbrother things and not able to have control of it. They kept on fighting with their minds on it and in the process lost a lot of quality time. I am looking forward to the next book.
This forbidden romance is not easy as it’s a Stepbrother Hockey Romance trope with MFM. I first met these characters in the above series when they were kids and I could see the spark between all three of them. I am glad that Alisha decided to write them and give them words to express their own feelings.
The plot of captivating and I devoured it in hours as I couldn’t put it down until and unless I really had to and kept continuing till the very heartbreaking end. It was all sad for me but I am content that there is another book coming to fix everything that is broken and will mend the hearts of these lovelies.
The story is fast-paced with the first 65% being the built-up of why and how of Lily and Toby and how deeply they are in love with each other. And the next 35% was messed up confrontations and owning up to things I did not see coming. The best thing in the book is that it’s multiple pov and that makes it more understandable and feel connected with.
Lily is really an Angel and is the “Little flower” of Toby and is “il mio cuore” of Bishop. She deserves so much more than the cards of life she is dealt with and by the end of the story, she realises what she wants and takes a stand for it which I respect a lot. I adore her character and her perky nature where she is so lovable from the very first page.
Between Toby and Bishop, I love Bishop right now and want to see Toby gruelling more before he comes in the good graces. It’s hurting to see all of them going through their intense emotions and how it’s so confusing with all stepbrother things and not able to have control of it. They kept on fighting with their minds on it and in the process lost a lot of quality time. I am looking forward to the next book.
February 4, 2024
I was instantly obsessed with this book. Everything about this story pulled me in and I could not get through it fast enough...only to end with a plot pause.
This is a spin off from another series, but it is not necessary for you to read that first. Prior to reading this book, I had not. The OG series is the parents story and will help you understand that dynamic a little better. But it was not confusing or hard to follow. I did not feel like I was in the dark on anything.
As for the story. LOTS OF TENSION. Lilly has grown up with her step brother Toby. Knowing early on that their relationship was not that of siblings. But she never pushed. He's always been her person. Her best friend. The two of them always so close. But when Toby leaves for college, he changed. He became distant, their conversations less and less. At times he was just mean. And then there is Bishop. Also Lilly's best friend, along with being Toby's as well. With the guys being 2 years older, Lilly ends up getting closer to Bishops sister. The time has now come for the girls to go to college and everything is going to change.
Toby loves Lilly. He just can't admit it. He doesn't want people to talk about her, but regardless of how much he's tried to push her away, she is still his person. Bishop knows. He's respected Toby's feelings. In an effort to keep her away from other guys, Toby ask Bishop to take up all of her free time. Bishop agrees, but not because Toby asked, because he wants too. He's always had feelings that he's hidden for Lilly. And with the way Toby treats her, always trying to push her away, Bishop can't help but feel like he wants to protect her and give her the world. However, Bishop knows Toby's secrets. The ones that he and their family kept from Lilly. It's lying right under the surface and Toby is going to have to hit the wall (figuratively) before things get better. When he loses control, all of it is going to come out. But then we are left wondering what happens next.
This is book 1 in this series, so you do have a RUDE plot pause. But I trust this author and am looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Go read it! Happy Reading Ya'll
This is a spin off from another series, but it is not necessary for you to read that first. Prior to reading this book, I had not. The OG series is the parents story and will help you understand that dynamic a little better. But it was not confusing or hard to follow. I did not feel like I was in the dark on anything.
As for the story. LOTS OF TENSION. Lilly has grown up with her step brother Toby. Knowing early on that their relationship was not that of siblings. But she never pushed. He's always been her person. Her best friend. The two of them always so close. But when Toby leaves for college, he changed. He became distant, their conversations less and less. At times he was just mean. And then there is Bishop. Also Lilly's best friend, along with being Toby's as well. With the guys being 2 years older, Lilly ends up getting closer to Bishops sister. The time has now come for the girls to go to college and everything is going to change.
Toby loves Lilly. He just can't admit it. He doesn't want people to talk about her, but regardless of how much he's tried to push her away, she is still his person. Bishop knows. He's respected Toby's feelings. In an effort to keep her away from other guys, Toby ask Bishop to take up all of her free time. Bishop agrees, but not because Toby asked, because he wants too. He's always had feelings that he's hidden for Lilly. And with the way Toby treats her, always trying to push her away, Bishop can't help but feel like he wants to protect her and give her the world. However, Bishop knows Toby's secrets. The ones that he and their family kept from Lilly. It's lying right under the surface and Toby is going to have to hit the wall (figuratively) before things get better. When he loses control, all of it is going to come out. But then we are left wondering what happens next.
This is book 1 in this series, so you do have a RUDE plot pause. But I trust this author and am looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Go read it! Happy Reading Ya'll
February 3, 2024
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this baby, and as soon as it dropped on my kindle, I was immersed in the beautiful pages. SVU is one of my all time favorite reverse harems (and Alisha is one of my favorite authors as well!) and I was literally salivating over all the goodness between Toby and Lilly. I mean the way he was so protective of her in SVU? The forbidden stepsister vibes? The way they've always loved one another? I couldn't WAIT. But honestly, this Toby didn't do it for me. Yes, I understand what he went through and how that changed him, but he was emotionally manipulative and just gross with his actions; he couldn't have Lilly but didn't want anyone else to have her either, he had his bestie get closer to her to keep an eye on her and then got mad when Bishop was too close to her (even though Bishop has been in love with her for years as well) he would give her false hope and then crush her time and time again, and always ruined any happy moment she had. At this point I really don't think he deserves her, and he will need to do a *lot* to change my mind.
On the other hand, I am absolutely in LOVE with Bishop!!!! He is so swoony, and the way he has loved her from afar, but never made a move because he knew how Toby and her felt for one another, the nickname he has for her, their chemistry, I loved it ALL. Plus the way he stood up for Lilly against Toby when he was being a rage-oholic? JUST YES. He just seems like such a solid guy, and he's never once hurt her or played with her feelings-- he just loves her purely and unconditionally, which is something she's never experienced. I love them together and demand all the scenes with them in the next book!
That cliffy isn't as brutal as I was expecting, but I'm still counting down the days until I have the next book in my hands! I just know shit is gonna hit the fan!
So for all lovers of Alisha and her SVU series, this is a must read!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **
On the other hand, I am absolutely in LOVE with Bishop!!!! He is so swoony, and the way he has loved her from afar, but never made a move because he knew how Toby and her felt for one another, the nickname he has for her, their chemistry, I loved it ALL. Plus the way he stood up for Lilly against Toby when he was being a rage-oholic? JUST YES. He just seems like such a solid guy, and he's never once hurt her or played with her feelings-- he just loves her purely and unconditionally, which is something she's never experienced. I love them together and demand all the scenes with them in the next book!
That cliffy isn't as brutal as I was expecting, but I'm still counting down the days until I have the next book in my hands! I just know shit is gonna hit the fan!
So for all lovers of Alisha and her SVU series, this is a must read!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **
January 31, 2024
Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost from the publisher/author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own.
This was such an addicting story. I love a good stepbrother romance as long as it is convincing and this book really captured my attention.
I enjoyed this author's writing style. It was easy to read and easy to connect with. The author did a great job of packing the emotions into the story. The plot was definitely compelling.
These characters were relatable for the most part. Each character was distinct and had a unique personality. I loved the dynamics between the characters.
I loved the bonds that the love interests had. I always love stories with polyamory representation and this one was very convincing.
That cliffhanger really sent me into a tizzy. I truly hope the release date listed for book two is a placeholder and that the book will be released sooner.
Overall, this was a well-written MFM romance that I couldn't put down. I am so eager to read the next book and I am also intrigued to know more about the series before this one since this is a second-generation story.
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This was such an addicting story. I love a good stepbrother romance as long as it is convincing and this book really captured my attention.
I enjoyed this author's writing style. It was easy to read and easy to connect with. The author did a great job of packing the emotions into the story. The plot was definitely compelling.
These characters were relatable for the most part. Each character was distinct and had a unique personality. I loved the dynamics between the characters.
I loved the bonds that the love interests had. I always love stories with polyamory representation and this one was very convincing.
That cliffhanger really sent me into a tizzy. I truly hope the release date listed for book two is a placeholder and that the book will be released sooner.
Overall, this was a well-written MFM romance that I couldn't put down. I am so eager to read the next book and I am also intrigued to know more about the series before this one since this is a second-generation story.
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December 26, 2024
3.5⭐
The author’s note states that you don’t need to read Lilly’s parents' story to read this book, but I sort of feel like it should be necessary considering Lilly has so many parents and it was sort of confusing when the author was explaining her parent's relationship and her siblings. As well as you get the reasoning behind Katie’s (a fellow student at SVU) mean behavior towards Lilly.
My mind is a whirlwind of emotions. Lowkey hating Toby until it was finally explained why he was behaving the way he was and self-sabotaging his relationship with Lilly. Loving the newfound relationship Lilly and Bishop have. And a little turned on 😉 because of how amazing the author is describing Toby and Bishop’s appearance and those delicious tattoos 🥵 😮💨
I feel like Toby’s mental health and mood swings were described perfectly and wish he or their parents told Lilly what was going on with his behavior sooner before it escalated to Toby’s breaking point.
I liked the possessiveness of both Bishop and Toby, but at times I feel like it was too much. I enjoyed Lilly’s character and the relationship she had with her parents and how she was always there for her younger brother when he needed her and how he could confide in her. They are a tight kit family, and I liked how supportive they are of one another. I LOVED Bishop and everything about his character! He’s sweet, funny, and will protect those he loves as well as how supportive and respectful of Lilly and her love for Toby. Like I mentioned before, I lowkey hated Toby and how he treated Lilly and this back-and-forth angst between the two of them. I now know it was because of his mental health disorder but it hurt my heart how poorly he treated her and her constant and consistent love for Toby and her need to keep trying to get him to open up to her about what’s going on in his head.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
The author’s note states that you don’t need to read Lilly’s parents' story to read this book, but I sort of feel like it should be necessary considering Lilly has so many parents and it was sort of confusing when the author was explaining her parent's relationship and her siblings. As well as you get the reasoning behind Katie’s (a fellow student at SVU) mean behavior towards Lilly.
My mind is a whirlwind of emotions. Lowkey hating Toby until it was finally explained why he was behaving the way he was and self-sabotaging his relationship with Lilly. Loving the newfound relationship Lilly and Bishop have. And a little turned on 😉 because of how amazing the author is describing Toby and Bishop’s appearance and those delicious tattoos 🥵 😮💨
I feel like Toby’s mental health and mood swings were described perfectly and wish he or their parents told Lilly what was going on with his behavior sooner before it escalated to Toby’s breaking point.
I liked the possessiveness of both Bishop and Toby, but at times I feel like it was too much. I enjoyed Lilly’s character and the relationship she had with her parents and how she was always there for her younger brother when he needed her and how he could confide in her. They are a tight kit family, and I liked how supportive they are of one another. I LOVED Bishop and everything about his character! He’s sweet, funny, and will protect those he loves as well as how supportive and respectful of Lilly and her love for Toby. Like I mentioned before, I lowkey hated Toby and how he treated Lilly and this back-and-forth angst between the two of them. I now know it was because of his mental health disorder but it hurt my heart how poorly he treated her and her constant and consistent love for Toby and her need to keep trying to get him to open up to her about what’s going on in his head.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
January 29, 2024
Seppy's 5 + Star Review:
Lilly and Toby were kids in the Silver Valley University series who had a special bond from the moment they met but they never saw each other as Step Siblings. Toby was there for Lilly and Lilly was there for Toby. Lilly always had a major crush on Toby but as a teenager, he distances himself from her because of all the whispers from school and town about them being more than step-siblings. Toby also keeps a dark secret from Lilly.
Toby and Bishop (best friend) leave for college, which LIlly is still in high school. Toby continues to ice Lilly out of his life making it even harder for Bishop to remain friends with Lilly too. Now Lilly is going to the same college and he can't escape her because she seems to be everywhere. Lilly is determined to mend her "friendship" with Toby and Bishop. Toby struggles and asks Bishop to "date" Lilly so she doesn't date anyone else. Toby is hot and cold with Lilly; he is also jealous. Toby is just a mess. Bishop is sweet, and caring, and is there for her. But now Lilly is seeing Bishop in a new light. Is Bishop going to pursue Lilly as more than a friend? She is now conflicted with her feelings for both guys!
OMG, I was so excited to read this one. I loved the sweet connection Lilly and Toby had as kids. It is a great spin-off series already. I loved reading this one and I want more. I feel so bad for Toby; he is struggling with his feelings for Lilly. I think Bishop and Lilly have chemistry and I love it! Toby has to come clean with his feelings and his fears. Lilly is stronger than Toby gives her credit for. I need the next book today!
Lilly and Toby were kids in the Silver Valley University series who had a special bond from the moment they met but they never saw each other as Step Siblings. Toby was there for Lilly and Lilly was there for Toby. Lilly always had a major crush on Toby but as a teenager, he distances himself from her because of all the whispers from school and town about them being more than step-siblings. Toby also keeps a dark secret from Lilly.
Toby and Bishop (best friend) leave for college, which LIlly is still in high school. Toby continues to ice Lilly out of his life making it even harder for Bishop to remain friends with Lilly too. Now Lilly is going to the same college and he can't escape her because she seems to be everywhere. Lilly is determined to mend her "friendship" with Toby and Bishop. Toby struggles and asks Bishop to "date" Lilly so she doesn't date anyone else. Toby is hot and cold with Lilly; he is also jealous. Toby is just a mess. Bishop is sweet, and caring, and is there for her. But now Lilly is seeing Bishop in a new light. Is Bishop going to pursue Lilly as more than a friend? She is now conflicted with her feelings for both guys!
OMG, I was so excited to read this one. I loved the sweet connection Lilly and Toby had as kids. It is a great spin-off series already. I loved reading this one and I want more. I feel so bad for Toby; he is struggling with his feelings for Lilly. I think Bishop and Lilly have chemistry and I love it! Toby has to come clean with his feelings and his fears. Lilly is stronger than Toby gives her credit for. I need the next book today!
January 30, 2024
Oh my gosh , FINALLY we get Lillianna and Toby’s story ! I have been waiting for this since the final book in the SU series.
This is a the second generation series of the Silver Valley University Series. Lillianna and Toby met when she was 3 and her mom and his dad began dating. Since they were little kids, they’ve been inseparable. They have a closeness like none other, and have never had a conventional step sibling relationship. Lillianna has been in love with him for longer than she can remember, but has never shared her feelings with him.
Since Toby and his best friend left for college, his relationship with Lillianna has been really strained. He has secrets he’s been keeping and it is destroying their relationship.
Toby and Lillianna’s best friend Bishop, have become very close since she is not attending SVU. Feelings ignite between the two almost instantly, and neither know how to handle it.
This book was intense and had parts that hurt my heart. There were some heavy mental health topics in this book, but done very gracefully. My heart was absolutely breaking for Toby and his internal struggles, at the same time my heart was shattering for Lillianna.
I cannot wait for book 2 to see what happens after the cliffhanger Alisha has left us with. This book sucked me in immediately, and I am so excited to be back in this world. Alisha does an incredible job connecting with her readers so they feel as if they are part of her world and personally know these characters. I have such an emotional hangover,I can’t get book 2 fast enough.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a the second generation series of the Silver Valley University Series. Lillianna and Toby met when she was 3 and her mom and his dad began dating. Since they were little kids, they’ve been inseparable. They have a closeness like none other, and have never had a conventional step sibling relationship. Lillianna has been in love with him for longer than she can remember, but has never shared her feelings with him.
Since Toby and his best friend left for college, his relationship with Lillianna has been really strained. He has secrets he’s been keeping and it is destroying their relationship.
Toby and Lillianna’s best friend Bishop, have become very close since she is not attending SVU. Feelings ignite between the two almost instantly, and neither know how to handle it.
This book was intense and had parts that hurt my heart. There were some heavy mental health topics in this book, but done very gracefully. My heart was absolutely breaking for Toby and his internal struggles, at the same time my heart was shattering for Lillianna.
I cannot wait for book 2 to see what happens after the cliffhanger Alisha has left us with. This book sucked me in immediately, and I am so excited to be back in this world. Alisha does an incredible job connecting with her readers so they feel as if they are part of her world and personally know these characters. I have such an emotional hangover,I can’t get book 2 fast enough.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 23, 2024
4.5 Stars
This had me at stepbrother/best friend!
Lilli and Toby have always had a special bond with each other and never saw one another as step siblings. Their attraction was inevitable especially because it never felt like they were related, but the people in their town and all the whispers from school stopped them to be more than just friends. Also, Toby has a dark past and refuses to have Lilli involved in it. He gets pretty bad nightmares and it seems like Lilli is the only one who can pacify him.
When Toby and Bishop (best friend) leave to college, Toby completely detaches himself from Lilli, so she's hurt and plans on finding out why he has iced her out and wants her best friend back even if that's all she'll get from him.
Their relationship is hot and cold and poor Lilli goes through a lot with Toby. He is a jealous, possessive, over the top MMC and Bishop is sweet, caring and all about what Lilli wants and needs. Although Bishop and Lilli have always been "best friends" too, she never saw him as more than friends, but he's starting to show her a different side of him and it's making her fall hard for him. She is now conflicted with her feelings for both guys!
Loved this slow-burn starter about two people who can't find that median to be together and having an extra person now involved. Will this turn out to be a love triangle or an MFM?
I'm sitting here anxiously waiting for the next book!
This had me at stepbrother/best friend!
Lilli and Toby have always had a special bond with each other and never saw one another as step siblings. Their attraction was inevitable especially because it never felt like they were related, but the people in their town and all the whispers from school stopped them to be more than just friends. Also, Toby has a dark past and refuses to have Lilli involved in it. He gets pretty bad nightmares and it seems like Lilli is the only one who can pacify him.
When Toby and Bishop (best friend) leave to college, Toby completely detaches himself from Lilli, so she's hurt and plans on finding out why he has iced her out and wants her best friend back even if that's all she'll get from him.
Their relationship is hot and cold and poor Lilli goes through a lot with Toby. He is a jealous, possessive, over the top MMC and Bishop is sweet, caring and all about what Lilli wants and needs. Although Bishop and Lilli have always been "best friends" too, she never saw him as more than friends, but he's starting to show her a different side of him and it's making her fall hard for him. She is now conflicted with her feelings for both guys!
Loved this slow-burn starter about two people who can't find that median to be together and having an extra person now involved. Will this turn out to be a love triangle or an MFM?
I'm sitting here anxiously waiting for the next book!
January 6, 2025
Not a full review, just a few notes. I actually read this book before I went back and read SVU. The author’s note was that you didn’t need to read the story about Lily’s and Toby’s parents’ romance, but I really think it would have been helpful to know ahead of time to help me keep everything straight. That being said, I’m actually glad I didn’t. I wasn’t a major fan of the original SVU series, and actually had to force myself to finish them, so I probably wouldn’t have picked this up if I had read the SVU series first.
That being said, I actually liked this one more. It felt better thought out and more genuine (like it was less written for shock factor and melodrama). I **hated** the Italian nickname, though. It’s not grammatically correct or colloquially correct, and every time Bishop called Lilly “il mío cuore” I rolled my eyes. I think the author just google translated “my heart” and then went with the first result? I know, it’s a lame, nitpicky comment, but candidly this has been a recurring nitpick I have with this author (it seems like a lot of things are super factually inaccurate and basic research could have addressed a lot of these issues), so it felt worth mentioning. (And, for those wondering, the nickname probably should have been either “cuore mio” or just “cuore”)
This particular book was a slow burn, and fairly low spice (compared to Alisha Williams’ other books). I’ll more than likely pick up the next book in the series when it comes out to see how it finishes up, and hope it has a little more heat, haha.
That being said, I actually liked this one more. It felt better thought out and more genuine (like it was less written for shock factor and melodrama). I **hated** the Italian nickname, though. It’s not grammatically correct or colloquially correct, and every time Bishop called Lilly “il mío cuore” I rolled my eyes. I think the author just google translated “my heart” and then went with the first result? I know, it’s a lame, nitpicky comment, but candidly this has been a recurring nitpick I have with this author (it seems like a lot of things are super factually inaccurate and basic research could have addressed a lot of these issues), so it felt worth mentioning. (And, for those wondering, the nickname probably should have been either “cuore mio” or just “cuore”)
This particular book was a slow burn, and fairly low spice (compared to Alisha Williams’ other books). I’ll more than likely pick up the next book in the series when it comes out to see how it finishes up, and hope it has a little more heat, haha.
January 24, 2024
A Game of choice is next Gen of Alisha Williams SVU series and I have been anxiously waiting for Lilly and Toby’s story, in SVU they had such a strong bond as children they just had to have a story and I am so SO glad that we have one.
This book was AMAZING!! I don’t think I have actually devoured a book as eagerly as I did this one, I simply could not put it down.
Lily is amazing, she is the sweetest, loving person and it’s so sad she feels bad for loving her stepbrother and is so worried on how everyone thinks. Toby is so hot and cold with her and I love how she won’t let him treat her disrespectful and easily puts him in his place.
Throughout the book Toby really pissed me off with his attitude and possessiveness towards Lilly and then would be like “No I don’t want you we can’t be together or it’s wrong we feel this way”, he is totally his own worst enemy-but don’t hate him! at the end of book one it totally make sense. I cannot wait to see the grovelling in book 2!
Then there is Bishop, Toby’s and Lily bestie, and he is the best! He loves Lily so much and he is such a caring and supportive boyfriend, he is upfront with everything from the start and is totally open to Lily being with Toby when the time comes.
I could go on and on about this book I loved it!
I cannot wait for the next ❤️
This book was AMAZING!! I don’t think I have actually devoured a book as eagerly as I did this one, I simply could not put it down.
Lily is amazing, she is the sweetest, loving person and it’s so sad she feels bad for loving her stepbrother and is so worried on how everyone thinks. Toby is so hot and cold with her and I love how she won’t let him treat her disrespectful and easily puts him in his place.
Throughout the book Toby really pissed me off with his attitude and possessiveness towards Lilly and then would be like “No I don’t want you we can’t be together or it’s wrong we feel this way”, he is totally his own worst enemy-but don’t hate him! at the end of book one it totally make sense. I cannot wait to see the grovelling in book 2!
Then there is Bishop, Toby’s and Lily bestie, and he is the best! He loves Lily so much and he is such a caring and supportive boyfriend, he is upfront with everything from the start and is totally open to Lily being with Toby when the time comes.
I could go on and on about this book I loved it!
I cannot wait for the next ❤️
January 30, 2024
Actual rating: ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐.5
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
I was so excited when Williams announced that Toby and Lilly were getting their own series - I absolutely fell in love with their small storyline in SVU, and I adore multi-generational universes.
This was such a great read. Lilly, hung up on her love for her stepbrother that she's almost blinded by it. Toby, trying to fight his inner demons and wanting to protect Lilly at the same time. And then there's Bishop, who just wants the best for both of his best friends, but also wants the girl for himself.
This made for a great love triangle - I don't think we're near the stage of the full poly-relationship at this point (which I feel Williams teased, but even if not, I'm secretly hopeful for) - but the foundations have been laid, and I cannot wait to see where it all goes in the next book.
I loved that Williams wasn't afraid to dive into some gritty topics in this book, and it definitely put in a unique twist as you keep reading. In Williams' style, she has written some side characters that you can't help but want the story of, too - Bee and Jude, anyone?
The cliffhanger ending we got will have you on the edge of your seat needing the next book, so fingers crossed it won't be too long a wait - and Toby, Lilly and Bish get a deserved HEA.
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
I was so excited when Williams announced that Toby and Lilly were getting their own series - I absolutely fell in love with their small storyline in SVU, and I adore multi-generational universes.
This was such a great read. Lilly, hung up on her love for her stepbrother that she's almost blinded by it. Toby, trying to fight his inner demons and wanting to protect Lilly at the same time. And then there's Bishop, who just wants the best for both of his best friends, but also wants the girl for himself.
This made for a great love triangle - I don't think we're near the stage of the full poly-relationship at this point (which I feel Williams teased, but even if not, I'm secretly hopeful for) - but the foundations have been laid, and I cannot wait to see where it all goes in the next book.
I loved that Williams wasn't afraid to dive into some gritty topics in this book, and it definitely put in a unique twist as you keep reading. In Williams' style, she has written some side characters that you can't help but want the story of, too - Bee and Jude, anyone?
The cliffhanger ending we got will have you on the edge of your seat needing the next book, so fingers crossed it won't be too long a wait - and Toby, Lilly and Bish get a deserved HEA.
February 1, 2024
🥅🏒 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 🏒🥅
A Game Of Choice by Alisha Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️
✅ MFM
✅ Stepbrother and Best Friend
✅ Virgin h and H
✅ Forbidden
✅ College Hockey Romance
✅ Mental Health Rep
✅ Cliffhanger
✅ Secrets and Lies
✅ LGBTQIA+ and Poly Rep
TW: PTSD, Graphic Violence, Mentions of R@pe.
Lilly has loved Toby almost their whole lives. But somewhere along the way her love turned from family to something more. One night tears them apart, leaving her heart shattered. Two years later, they’re now at the same University and it’s impossible to avoid one another. In an attempt to keep college boys away from her, Toby enlists the help of their mutual friend, Bishop. What will happen when Lilly and Bishop start to fall for each other? 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯?
"𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮'𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮. 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘'𝓶 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓸𝓫𝓼𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱. 𝓘𝓷 𝓶𝔂 𝓮𝔂𝓮𝓼, 𝔂𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓯𝓾𝓬𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓮𝓬𝓽."
I absolutely LOVED this book and to say I was disappointed that it ended in a cliffhanger would be an understatement! I CANNOT wait for the next book! All of the characters are so well written and their struggles are so raw and real. The plot was fantastic and the emotions this book evoked were 100% real. This is seriously a great book! Thank you, Alisha and Peachy Keen PR, for an ARC of this book. My review is mine and freely given!
A Game Of Choice by Alisha Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️
✅ MFM
✅ Stepbrother and Best Friend
✅ Virgin h and H
✅ Forbidden
✅ College Hockey Romance
✅ Mental Health Rep
✅ Cliffhanger
✅ Secrets and Lies
✅ LGBTQIA+ and Poly Rep
TW: PTSD, Graphic Violence, Mentions of R@pe.
Lilly has loved Toby almost their whole lives. But somewhere along the way her love turned from family to something more. One night tears them apart, leaving her heart shattered. Two years later, they’re now at the same University and it’s impossible to avoid one another. In an attempt to keep college boys away from her, Toby enlists the help of their mutual friend, Bishop. What will happen when Lilly and Bishop start to fall for each other? 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯?
"𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮'𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮. 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘'𝓶 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓸𝓫𝓼𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱. 𝓘𝓷 𝓶𝔂 𝓮𝔂𝓮𝓼, 𝔂𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓯𝓾𝓬𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓮𝓬𝓽."
I absolutely LOVED this book and to say I was disappointed that it ended in a cliffhanger would be an understatement! I CANNOT wait for the next book! All of the characters are so well written and their struggles are so raw and real. The plot was fantastic and the emotions this book evoked were 100% real. This is seriously a great book! Thank you, Alisha and Peachy Keen PR, for an ARC of this book. My review is mine and freely given!
February 3, 2024
What the freakin heck...this book is going to destroy you and you will not recover because this is only Book 1 and we are left with so many what ifs that it will drive you insane in all the best ways!! I loved every minute of their story!! Toby, Bishop, and Lily are my new favorite trio!!
Lily is technically Toby's stepsister but they have this bond that is not anything relatable to sibling anything. They both love each other but he of course is too stubborn to allow himself to feel. Unfortunately, if he waits any longer he might lose her for good!! The anticipation and delivery is exquisite and will leave you breathless!!
Lily has been more than patient with Toby but now they are at University together and she refuses to have her hurt anymore. She is going to focus on herself, her besties, and her future even if that doesn't include Toby.
Bishop is best friend's with Toby and Lily. He loves them both but he's over how badly Toby is hurting their Lily and he won't stand for it anymore!!
This book is going to have you scramming, yelling, gasping, crying, and you will run through every emotion as that three amazing people's story begins to unfold in front of us. This series is going to be phenomenal and I can't wait to see what happens in Book 2.
I know it's going to be a wild and crazy ride but I can't wait to hop on and see what happens next! Happy Reading!!
Lily is technically Toby's stepsister but they have this bond that is not anything relatable to sibling anything. They both love each other but he of course is too stubborn to allow himself to feel. Unfortunately, if he waits any longer he might lose her for good!! The anticipation and delivery is exquisite and will leave you breathless!!
Lily has been more than patient with Toby but now they are at University together and she refuses to have her hurt anymore. She is going to focus on herself, her besties, and her future even if that doesn't include Toby.
Bishop is best friend's with Toby and Lily. He loves them both but he's over how badly Toby is hurting their Lily and he won't stand for it anymore!!
This book is going to have you scramming, yelling, gasping, crying, and you will run through every emotion as that three amazing people's story begins to unfold in front of us. This series is going to be phenomenal and I can't wait to see what happens in Book 2.
I know it's going to be a wild and crazy ride but I can't wait to hop on and see what happens next! Happy Reading!!
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