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Dare
Scars bind. Love heals. Blood makes family.
I used to think survival was enough. I was wrong.
We’re still hunting for my sister, still tearing down the empire built on stolen lives. Every step brings danger, every victory comes at a cost.
The men who saved me—my protectors, my lovers, my family—have shown me what it means to be cherished, to be wanted, to be loved. I’ve saved them as much as they’ve saved me, and I know one they will always come for me.
Now the past, the darkness, and the fight for justice demand everything we are.
I’ve found my courage. I’ve found my fire. I dare the world to take them from me.
Don’t miss the epic conclusion of the Blood Brothers saga. Everything is on the line, winner take all.
*Please note this is a reverse harem and the author suggests you always read the foreword in her books. Contains some dark elements including trauma in the present day and the past, as well as mature situations, and is definitely intended for 18+ This is book FIVE of FIVE total.
I used to think survival was enough. I was wrong.
We’re still hunting for my sister, still tearing down the empire built on stolen lives. Every step brings danger, every victory comes at a cost.
The men who saved me—my protectors, my lovers, my family—have shown me what it means to be cherished, to be wanted, to be loved. I’ve saved them as much as they’ve saved me, and I know one they will always come for me.
Now the past, the darkness, and the fight for justice demand everything we are.
I’ve found my courage. I’ve found my fire. I dare the world to take them from me.
Don’t miss the epic conclusion of the Blood Brothers saga. Everything is on the line, winner take all.
*Please note this is a reverse harem and the author suggests you always read the foreword in her books. Contains some dark elements including trauma in the present day and the past, as well as mature situations, and is definitely intended for 18+ This is book FIVE of FIVE total.
351 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2025
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Heather Long
273 books2,308 followersI love books. Not just a little bit, but a lot. Books were my best friends when I was growing up. Books didn’t care if I was new to a town or to a class. They were always there, my trustiest of companions. Until they turned on me and said I had to write them.
I can tell you that my own personal happily ever after included writing books. I’ve always said that an HEA is a work in progress. It’s true in my marriage, my friendships, and in my career. I am constantly nurturing my muse as we dive into new tales, new tropes, new characters and more.
After seventeen years back in Texas, we relocated to the Pacific Northwest in search of seasons, new experiences, and new geography. I can’t wait to discover what life (and my muse) have in store for me.
Maybe writing was always my destiny and romance my fate. After all, my grandmother wasn’t a fan of picture books and used to read me her Harlequin Romance novels.
Friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, friends to enemies to lovers, you name it, I love them and love to write them. I started with Earth Witches Aren’t Easy, the first in the Chance Monroe trilogy, but my characters and I have traveled a long way since I created that urban fantasy world.
One of the series I hear my readers recommend the most is the Untouchable series followed in quick succession by the Vandals, and that just delights me. No lie, whenever one of my readers brings up my wolves, I do a little a fist pump.
I’m active on social media, and I love hearing from readers. Feel free to tag me with a question about any of my books, or just say hi!
I can tell you that my own personal happily ever after included writing books. I’ve always said that an HEA is a work in progress. It’s true in my marriage, my friendships, and in my career. I am constantly nurturing my muse as we dive into new tales, new tropes, new characters and more.
After seventeen years back in Texas, we relocated to the Pacific Northwest in search of seasons, new experiences, and new geography. I can’t wait to discover what life (and my muse) have in store for me.
Maybe writing was always my destiny and romance my fate. After all, my grandmother wasn’t a fan of picture books and used to read me her Harlequin Romance novels.
Friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, friends to enemies to lovers, you name it, I love them and love to write them. I started with Earth Witches Aren’t Easy, the first in the Chance Monroe trilogy, but my characters and I have traveled a long way since I created that urban fantasy world.
One of the series I hear my readers recommend the most is the Untouchable series followed in quick succession by the Vandals, and that just delights me. No lie, whenever one of my readers brings up my wolves, I do a little a fist pump.
I’m active on social media, and I love hearing from readers. Feel free to tag me with a question about any of my books, or just say hi!
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March 22, 2026
This rating grates on me.
I liked everything that happened. But I couldn’t help but feel like it was unfinished.
They have spent over a year searching for Amorrette, and all five books that was Grace’s main focus. Even when they were doing other stuff it was always brought up and on her mind.
Of course it was!
And the guys put in so much work. And yes they helped a lot of people, and took down a lot of bad guys.
But nothing they did really contributed to finding Amorrette.
A guy just showed up out of nowhere and reached out to people from Grace’s old life in case she had contact with them.
And then two pages later we read about how the sisters had talked on the phone, and we see them meet up in less than half a page or something.
It was honestly really disappointing. The build up delivered 10/10. But the end result was like a ballon with a hole in it. It just sank back down to earth.
And I swear Alphabet was suspicious of Rachel two pages before it seemed like she was a key player in getting Grace back into modelling. And she was the one who delivered that message about her sister as well. What happened to those suspicions??
What happened with O’Rourke? Still don’t know if I’m spelling it right, but I was waiting for him to show up in this book. I really liked his character and felt like he had the potential for a really good character arc.
He was close with the guys once upon a time, and had become enemies. And he had an interest in Gracie. I just felt like there was potential there, but he was never even mentioned in this book, let alone made an appearance.
I still think there should be more pages. Some of the previous books were shorter than this. But it still wasn’t long enough. Additions like the side mission with the trafficked kids is great, but when it takes the focus away from the real mission, and the books are relatively short, it all just clashes.
Especially when we are reading a book about multiple relationships who all need to be explored and connections needs to be formed.
Maybe if the books had been longer or the series had been longer the end wouldn’t have felt so rushed, and important pieces of the plot and story wouldn’t have been dropped.
We didn’t even find out why traffickers suddenly stopped coming after her.
Yes, they killed important players that had come for her. But one of the last things we heard from someone as they were deep in the trafficking world was that everyone was looking for Grace because she had gone missing.
And when she mentioned getting back into modeling this was on of their major concerns. But after she met Amorrette and we only saw them hug we are suddenly rushed into an epilogue where she is back into modeling.
It made no sense and got no explanation.
And in that scene. Was she modelling or was she on a mission? She was up on a stage and cameras were flashing, and she was taking her dress off or something. But then the «target» walked in and they suddenly had a mission to do??
But one of their other major concerns when she wanted to go back to her job was how THEIR job required them to be ghosts.
So she couldn’t step into the light without them, but they couldn’t do it if they wanted to keep doing what they were doing.
All of these issues were something they were discussing in the last ten percent of the book. It was all so rushed, and done without any explanation.
And that guy from the cliffhanger in the book prior to this. The one who raped her. He could have easily been used to solve some of these problems. He could have been someone important. And dealing with him could have removed some of the threats to her.
But instead he turned out to be a nobody, who practically knew nothing. And had only pretended to be big and scary when he had Grace after she was first kidnapped and trafficked.
It was such a waste.
And by the way. There is a bonus scene where we get to see Amorette and Grace together. Which I only found out about because I was reading it on kindle and not an actual book. But what do you mean it’s not just in the book?? Why do I have to go out of my way to get a bonus scene of the sisters reuniting after I have spent five books waiting for this to happen?
This book wasn’t all that long, the pages would not have made that much of a detrimental of a difference.
We didn’t even really get any answers about what had happened to Amorette in that bonus scene.
I couldn’t give a lower rating than this cause I can still see myself read this book and the whole series multiple times.
I really do love the story. And I love Grace and all the guys. Bones is definitely my favourite though!
I loved seeing how their relationship developed and it was such a contrast to book one.
And I loved how Grace was involved in their missions for real now. But that she wasn’t suddenly an expert operating on their level. But they actively worked around it, and we saw her struggle but strive to be helpful.
Overall I love the series, but I was disappointed by the end.
I may have reread the entire series immediately after I read this book. And unfortunately I stand by everything I said after the first time.
I liked everything that happened. But I couldn’t help but feel like it was unfinished.
They have spent over a year searching for Amorrette, and all five books that was Grace’s main focus. Even when they were doing other stuff it was always brought up and on her mind.
Of course it was!
And the guys put in so much work. And yes they helped a lot of people, and took down a lot of bad guys.
But nothing they did really contributed to finding Amorrette.
A guy just showed up out of nowhere and reached out to people from Grace’s old life in case she had contact with them.
And then two pages later we read about how the sisters had talked on the phone, and we see them meet up in less than half a page or something.
It was honestly really disappointing. The build up delivered 10/10. But the end result was like a ballon with a hole in it. It just sank back down to earth.
And I swear Alphabet was suspicious of Rachel two pages before it seemed like she was a key player in getting Grace back into modelling. And she was the one who delivered that message about her sister as well. What happened to those suspicions??
What happened with O’Rourke? Still don’t know if I’m spelling it right, but I was waiting for him to show up in this book. I really liked his character and felt like he had the potential for a really good character arc.
He was close with the guys once upon a time, and had become enemies. And he had an interest in Gracie. I just felt like there was potential there, but he was never even mentioned in this book, let alone made an appearance.
I still think there should be more pages. Some of the previous books were shorter than this. But it still wasn’t long enough. Additions like the side mission with the trafficked kids is great, but when it takes the focus away from the real mission, and the books are relatively short, it all just clashes.
Especially when we are reading a book about multiple relationships who all need to be explored and connections needs to be formed.
Maybe if the books had been longer or the series had been longer the end wouldn’t have felt so rushed, and important pieces of the plot and story wouldn’t have been dropped.
We didn’t even find out why traffickers suddenly stopped coming after her.
Yes, they killed important players that had come for her. But one of the last things we heard from someone as they were deep in the trafficking world was that everyone was looking for Grace because she had gone missing.
And when she mentioned getting back into modeling this was on of their major concerns. But after she met Amorrette and we only saw them hug we are suddenly rushed into an epilogue where she is back into modeling.
It made no sense and got no explanation.
And in that scene. Was she modelling or was she on a mission? She was up on a stage and cameras were flashing, and she was taking her dress off or something. But then the «target» walked in and they suddenly had a mission to do??
But one of their other major concerns when she wanted to go back to her job was how THEIR job required them to be ghosts.
So she couldn’t step into the light without them, but they couldn’t do it if they wanted to keep doing what they were doing.
All of these issues were something they were discussing in the last ten percent of the book. It was all so rushed, and done without any explanation.
And that guy from the cliffhanger in the book prior to this. The one who raped her. He could have easily been used to solve some of these problems. He could have been someone important. And dealing with him could have removed some of the threats to her.
But instead he turned out to be a nobody, who practically knew nothing. And had only pretended to be big and scary when he had Grace after she was first kidnapped and trafficked.
It was such a waste.
And by the way. There is a bonus scene where we get to see Amorette and Grace together. Which I only found out about because I was reading it on kindle and not an actual book. But what do you mean it’s not just in the book?? Why do I have to go out of my way to get a bonus scene of the sisters reuniting after I have spent five books waiting for this to happen?
This book wasn’t all that long, the pages would not have made that much of a detrimental of a difference.
We didn’t even really get any answers about what had happened to Amorette in that bonus scene.
I couldn’t give a lower rating than this cause I can still see myself read this book and the whole series multiple times.
I really do love the story. And I love Grace and all the guys. Bones is definitely my favourite though!
I loved seeing how their relationship developed and it was such a contrast to book one.
And I loved how Grace was involved in their missions for real now. But that she wasn’t suddenly an expert operating on their level. But they actively worked around it, and we saw her struggle but strive to be helpful.
Overall I love the series, but I was disappointed by the end.
I may have reread the entire series immediately after I read this book. And unfortunately I stand by everything I said after the first time.
December 27, 2025
4.4 stars.
I really enjoyed this series as a whole.
But this book, and the end in general, kinda of just fizzled out into its resolution. Maybe because Blake Blessing wrote the other twin’s series first and Heather didn’t want overlap at the end?…I don’t know, I’m thinking about reading Amorette’s story but haven’t made up my mind about it.🤷🏻♀️
I really enjoyed this series as a whole.
But this book, and the end in general, kinda of just fizzled out into its resolution. Maybe because Blake Blessing wrote the other twin’s series first and Heather didn’t want overlap at the end?…I don’t know, I’m thinking about reading Amorette’s story but haven’t made up my mind about it.🤷🏻♀️
January 5, 2026
what a conclusion!
The story was a bit slow, picked back up towards the end. In all honesty, the entire series overall is a solid 4 stars with more story than spice. When there is spice, it’s spicy
I loved Grace from the beginning and building the relationships with these men was really fun. The banter, the easiness.
The story was a bit slow, picked back up towards the end. In all honesty, the entire series overall is a solid 4 stars with more story than spice. When there is spice, it’s spicy
I loved Grace from the beginning and building the relationships with these men was really fun. The banter, the easiness.
January 2, 2026
This was my most anticipated read of the year and it came in RIGHT on time! Dare picks up exactly where Oath left off and the action keeps you guessing and along for the ride for the rest of the book. Grace's overall character growth is INCREDIBLE and I love the duality of her personality (from her most savage to her most fragile). The men are ALL top notch and I loved them each so much for their different qualities. Their individual strengths and weaknesses made them each so real and relatable and I definitely struggled to pick a favorite. They also have the absolute perfect amount of brotherly banter between them that keeps you laughing and "Aweeeeee-ing". Speaking of the "Awe" factor, I would be completely remiss if I didn't give special attention to the bestest protection pup ever- Goblin. I mean seriously- we all should be so fortunate as to have a Goblin in our lives.
This group is the epitome of "Found Family" and shows the strength that can be built when you find the right people. Also, lets just put it out there, the SPICE was spicin’🥵
Another incredible series by Heather Long
This group is the epitome of "Found Family" and shows the strength that can be built when you find the right people. Also, lets just put it out there, the SPICE was spicin’🥵
Another incredible series by Heather Long
January 10, 2026
An end to another amazing series by Heather Long. Grace has found her place in the world, and it is with Alphabet, Voodoo, Lunchbox, Bones, and Goblin. In the search for her sister Ammorette, they saved many others and grew closer to each other. I think this was a perfect and somewhat realistic ending. Yes, this is fiction, and the characters did everything they could, but they were not invincible. Their search took a lot of time, pain, and effort, and they still didn't get exactly what they wanted. During their journey, Grace became stronger mentally and physically. She was also slowly able to heal from everything she had been through with the help of the guys. And the guys found what had been missing from their lives- her. They weren't just a team anymore they were a family.
January 4, 2026
Absolutely loved the ending to this series. It tied up most of the lose ends but left room for future stories. Love the surprise character in this book. So many ups and downs as the search for Ammorette. Lots of laughs, some spicy scenes and a few tears as this journey winds to a close .
January 6, 2026
What I really liked about this series was all the operations. I enjoy reading about characters out in the field, taking down bad guys and saving innocents, and the author did a fantastic job with this aspect.
The relationships were sweet, but even five books in, I really knew very little about these guys, aside from things that could be summarized in one sentence each. I also felt robbed out of a true reunion scene between Grace and her twin. I shouldn't have to seek out a bonus content to read something that belonged on the page.
The relationships were sweet, but even five books in, I really knew very little about these guys, aside from things that could be summarized in one sentence each. I also felt robbed out of a true reunion scene between Grace and her twin. I shouldn't have to seek out a bonus content to read something that belonged on the page.
December 28, 2025
3.5⭐️
Honestly this series probably could have been three books and had the same impact. I was also a bit bummed that the whole series was working towards one goal and the resolution was very short.
Honestly this series probably could have been three books and had the same impact. I was also a bit bummed that the whole series was working towards one goal and the resolution was very short.
December 28, 2025
it took 5 BOOKS and 97% into the book for the sisters to be reunited, only to have one scene together. incredibly bad pacing
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2025
I'm really conflicted over what rating to give this. If I was basing my rating on my love of the characters and their relationship it would be 5 stars. No question. The author did an amazing job and created truly memorable characters. I liked her individual connection to each of the guys. 50 stars for that aspect.
But after that it gets tricky when it comes to the disappointing way the author chose to write the final few chapters. There was SO much build up to Grace finding Amorette. That had been the main focus. The goal that they were all working towards. I felt robbed by the complete lack of sharing their first contact. The author just nonchalantly say they had a phone call. What?! Well what did they say, how did they feel? THIS was their first time speaking in over a year. I don't want some 1 sentence throw away line that they had a phone call. No emotional payoff after 4 books of Grace searching for her sister. The readers deserved that moment.
Then the scene where they meet. It was an extremely brief scene considering this was the culmination of her year long search. I was extremely disappointed again. It was anti climatic on so may levels.
Also, ironically after 5 books, it turns out NOTHING they did led to her finding her sister. Matias, clever Matias, single handedly brought it about.
We also never learned why Grace was taken??? And by who? Was it the same people who took her sister? That seems like an important plot point to leave unanswered.
The ending spoiled the book for me. It seemed rushed and not well thought out.
Overall I loved the series. Heather Long is a good writer and she created a lovely relationship between the four. I just wish she had written the ending differently
if it was possibly I would give this 3.5 stars.
But after that it gets tricky when it comes to the disappointing way the author chose to write the final few chapters. There was SO much build up to Grace finding Amorette. That had been the main focus. The goal that they were all working towards. I felt robbed by the complete lack of sharing their first contact. The author just nonchalantly say they had a phone call. What?! Well what did they say, how did they feel? THIS was their first time speaking in over a year. I don't want some 1 sentence throw away line that they had a phone call. No emotional payoff after 4 books of Grace searching for her sister. The readers deserved that moment.
Then the scene where they meet. It was an extremely brief scene considering this was the culmination of her year long search. I was extremely disappointed again. It was anti climatic on so may levels.
Also, ironically after 5 books, it turns out NOTHING they did led to her finding her sister. Matias, clever Matias, single handedly brought it about.
We also never learned why Grace was taken??? And by who? Was it the same people who took her sister? That seems like an important plot point to leave unanswered.
The ending spoiled the book for me. It seemed rushed and not well thought out.
Overall I loved the series. Heather Long is a good writer and she created a lovely relationship between the four. I just wish she had written the ending differently
if it was possibly I would give this 3.5 stars.
March 27, 2026
So, it looks like my pacing prediction, whilst not completely accurate, was still a thing. This book started out great and kept going great! There was great action and we actually starting seeing some progress with what they were doing. Then, things just fizzled out at the end and then the ending was just tacked on there, like she needed the happy ending so there it is.
I was so happy with this book because there was progress! I liked learning more and more with them, and enjoyed how the puzzle was all coming together. It was going so great! Then, it just stopped. They seemingly hit a wall and went back to Montana, and then... nothing else after that. Things took a huuuge step backward, and stayed there.
Then, there is the ending. They didn't discover anything, someone actually came looking for them. All that work they did and all the missions trying to find her sister was really for nothing. Sure, they rescued the kids and women from that last location, but all of the rest was pointless. If they had just sat back and relaxed the whole time, they would have ended up in the same situation. It just invalidates the whole thing for me.
Then, that last scene when they find each other. They cry and hug. The end. That's it, that's all you get. We have all these books from both series of these two women trying to find each other and get back to each other, and you just leave it with a paragraph at the end? It felt like it was thrown on there to give it an end so the author could move on to other things.
This whole series has felt like there wasn't any real directly and there was only one goal. They didn't even achieve the goal of finding her sister, it was handed to them at the end. I feel very let down by the whole thing.
I will not read these again, nor will I recommend them to others.
I was so happy with this book because there was progress! I liked learning more and more with them, and enjoyed how the puzzle was all coming together. It was going so great! Then, it just stopped. They seemingly hit a wall and went back to Montana, and then... nothing else after that. Things took a huuuge step backward, and stayed there.
Then, there is the ending. They didn't discover anything, someone actually came looking for them. All that work they did and all the missions trying to find her sister was really for nothing. Sure, they rescued the kids and women from that last location, but all of the rest was pointless. If they had just sat back and relaxed the whole time, they would have ended up in the same situation. It just invalidates the whole thing for me.
Then, that last scene when they find each other. They cry and hug. The end. That's it, that's all you get. We have all these books from both series of these two women trying to find each other and get back to each other, and you just leave it with a paragraph at the end? It felt like it was thrown on there to give it an end so the author could move on to other things.
This whole series has felt like there wasn't any real directly and there was only one goal. They didn't even achieve the goal of finding her sister, it was handed to them at the end. I feel very let down by the whole thing.
I will not read these again, nor will I recommend them to others.
December 21, 2025
Wow - what an amazing finish to an absolutely brilliant series! Bravo 👏 Heather long for creating yet another world and characters that I am utterly delighted to have met.
Dare picks right up where we left off and it keeps us on the edge of our seats throughout the book. When we do have moments of lower action, the characters …The characters make up for it with other actions 😍😈🥵🥵!!
“Yeah, that’s it,” I grunted, my thumb finding her c!ït and rubbing in tight, merciless circles. “Let them hear you, Grace. Let them know what I’m doing to you.”
I absolutely adore Grace and the growth she has throughout this series. Honestly, the guys are all my favorites! I Cannot pick just one and I am beyond glad Grace didn’t have to either. Bones, AB, Lunchbox, Voodoo are all so important and each bring their unique qualities to the table. I might have a favorite in Goblin - because he is the best protection pup ever!
What I think makes the best about all of them is the way they all support each other. They do discount their fears, their struggles and they don’t let each other ever think for one second they are alone. They are not just a team, they are family. The way they have lifted Grace up through this series is my absolute love language.
This series will be one I re-read and as they release on audio, listen to it over and over again. I seriously can not wait for you all to enjoy it.
If you have not started it, now is your chance. If you have, check out one of Heather’s other amazing series that tie into this, The Untouchable (where we originally meet Rachel), The 82nd Street Vandals (Doc) and the series that branch from them.
Dare picks right up where we left off and it keeps us on the edge of our seats throughout the book. When we do have moments of lower action, the characters …The characters make up for it with other actions 😍😈🥵🥵!!
“Yeah, that’s it,” I grunted, my thumb finding her c!ït and rubbing in tight, merciless circles. “Let them hear you, Grace. Let them know what I’m doing to you.”
I absolutely adore Grace and the growth she has throughout this series. Honestly, the guys are all my favorites! I Cannot pick just one and I am beyond glad Grace didn’t have to either. Bones, AB, Lunchbox, Voodoo are all so important and each bring their unique qualities to the table. I might have a favorite in Goblin - because he is the best protection pup ever!
What I think makes the best about all of them is the way they all support each other. They do discount their fears, their struggles and they don’t let each other ever think for one second they are alone. They are not just a team, they are family. The way they have lifted Grace up through this series is my absolute love language.
This series will be one I re-read and as they release on audio, listen to it over and over again. I seriously can not wait for you all to enjoy it.
If you have not started it, now is your chance. If you have, check out one of Heather’s other amazing series that tie into this, The Untouchable (where we originally meet Rachel), The 82nd Street Vandals (Doc) and the series that branch from them.
January 5, 2026
It's time to go on the offensive against the traffickers and time to get some answers regarding Amorette. Grace is not the same girl she was before she was taken, and her men aren't the same men they were before she crashed into their lives. They saved her in more ways than one, and she added meaning to their lives. Now they all have something to fight for.
For me, this final book was the best in the series until the ending. It felt unfinished. The search had been the paramount arc throughout the series, only to lead to a brief reunion. I didn't realize this was a multi-author effort between the sisters (not sure how I missed that), but had I known, I would have been reading the series simultaneously. Maybe it would have made the brevity of their encounter more palatable.
Possible spoilers, so proceed with caution. The lead-up was fantastic, but the mission finale was disappointing. This was a 5-star until it ended, but with the lingering storylines, I deducted a star. Their efforts were valiant and fruitful, but didn't further their search to find Amorette, which was frustrating. We had to settle for a 'wrong time, wrong place ' explanation as to why Grace was kidnapped, and then there was no follow-up as to whether she was still in danger from the traffickers or if, with certain deaths, she was safe again. What about Infanta? What happened to O'Rourke? I think it would have been a better trilogy with a few pieces removed, since there was no resolution.
For me, this final book was the best in the series until the ending. It felt unfinished. The search had been the paramount arc throughout the series, only to lead to a brief reunion. I didn't realize this was a multi-author effort between the sisters (not sure how I missed that), but had I known, I would have been reading the series simultaneously. Maybe it would have made the brevity of their encounter more palatable.
Possible spoilers, so proceed with caution. The lead-up was fantastic, but the mission finale was disappointing. This was a 5-star until it ended, but with the lingering storylines, I deducted a star. Their efforts were valiant and fruitful, but didn't further their search to find Amorette, which was frustrating. We had to settle for a 'wrong time, wrong place ' explanation as to why Grace was kidnapped, and then there was no follow-up as to whether she was still in danger from the traffickers or if, with certain deaths, she was safe again. What about Infanta? What happened to O'Rourke? I think it would have been a better trilogy with a few pieces removed, since there was no resolution.
December 26, 2025
Let me just say: Wow! I was SO ready to read this last book in the Blood Brothers series but now that it’s over? I’m going to miss all these characters, so very, very much.
For all that has happened in the first four books, Dare (book 5) ties up the story with more intrigue, suspense, mystery, and a whole lotta love – and it’s all rolled into this last book. I loved how Grace became a very important part of the team. She and “her boys” (Alphabet, Lunchbox, Bones, Voodoo, and even Goblin, the dog) help others who may need it, despite their own goals. And the do it with very little care for their own safety. But. The guys ALWAYS have Grace’s back. Front. Side. You name it. I loved it but so sorry to see it end. I have NO idea how the author comes up with these stories but I’m sure happy she does!
Dare, and the entire series, has been a rollercoaster of a ride. It was gritty and soft at the same time. It may be hard for someone to picture these five people fitting together but they really, really do. And they go thru hell to get there. What Grace (especially) has been through is hard to accept as happening in the world, but it does, and their…journey to get to the end is SO worth reading. I loved this book, and the series, and can only hope there are real people out there who care enough to be there for any of us. Loved it!
For all that has happened in the first four books, Dare (book 5) ties up the story with more intrigue, suspense, mystery, and a whole lotta love – and it’s all rolled into this last book. I loved how Grace became a very important part of the team. She and “her boys” (Alphabet, Lunchbox, Bones, Voodoo, and even Goblin, the dog) help others who may need it, despite their own goals. And the do it with very little care for their own safety. But. The guys ALWAYS have Grace’s back. Front. Side. You name it. I loved it but so sorry to see it end. I have NO idea how the author comes up with these stories but I’m sure happy she does!
Dare, and the entire series, has been a rollercoaster of a ride. It was gritty and soft at the same time. It may be hard for someone to picture these five people fitting together but they really, really do. And they go thru hell to get there. What Grace (especially) has been through is hard to accept as happening in the world, but it does, and their…journey to get to the end is SO worth reading. I loved this book, and the series, and can only hope there are real people out there who care enough to be there for any of us. Loved it!
December 25, 2025
This is the 5th book of the Blood Brothers and its an epic ending!!
To tell you the truth i needed this book...i needed to see Grace becoming herself again and healing and be loved and finding amorette.
I needed to see that scene and having the ending this story had to have.
I needed to see her with bones and lunchbox and alphabet and Voodoo.
I needed to see their realtionship growing and solidifying and them handling everything that came their way and coming out the other side winners even if they were beaten and defeated at times.
I loved this story so much .
The author is known to be able to put together the misfits and write some amazing well written stories filled with action and angst and passion and love and explosives and blood and violence.
She is amazing in taking all the elements of crazy characters and impossible worlds and delivering beautifully structures stories that will drag you through mud and pain and hilarity and suffering and you will get through to the other side laughing and feeling pleased and damn happy you got to read her story and her characters.
Those characters and these stories will become part of your family and your life and you will get so invested in them that you will laugh and cry and scream with them and at them.
To tell you the truth i needed this book...i needed to see Grace becoming herself again and healing and be loved and finding amorette.
I needed to see that scene and having the ending this story had to have.
I needed to see her with bones and lunchbox and alphabet and Voodoo.
I needed to see their realtionship growing and solidifying and them handling everything that came their way and coming out the other side winners even if they were beaten and defeated at times.
I loved this story so much .
The author is known to be able to put together the misfits and write some amazing well written stories filled with action and angst and passion and love and explosives and blood and violence.
She is amazing in taking all the elements of crazy characters and impossible worlds and delivering beautifully structures stories that will drag you through mud and pain and hilarity and suffering and you will get through to the other side laughing and feeling pleased and damn happy you got to read her story and her characters.
Those characters and these stories will become part of your family and your life and you will get so invested in them that you will laugh and cry and scream with them and at them.
Review of advance copy received from Author
*Reverse Harem
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Kidnapping
*Abused FMC
*Band of Brothers
*Established Harem (4)
*Mid Burn
*5/5
Go Gracie!!
Honestly the woman is so strong to have gone through all that she has and continue to crusade for those who have suffered like her - especially as it may not give her the answers she needs for her sister 😖
This book starts right in the middle of the action as Grace has to face off with one of the monsters from her capture - it was a truly realistic depiction and showed her fire! This book truly demonstrated the connection between Voodoo, Lunchbox, Alphabet and Bones, as well as their drive to get Grace answers but also help those in need 🥰 There as plenty of drama and tension in this book as they take down those involved, making it easy to read; owner I did find the pacing was very quick in some places and then towards the end really slowed down a tad. But the story keeps you on your toes as you wonder if they will ever get the answers they need 😲 This forces them in a different direction but one that really cements their future as a unit….and they certainly know how to seal the deal 🌶️ Despite the worry there is a worthy HEA!!
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Kidnapping
*Abused FMC
*Band of Brothers
*Established Harem (4)
*Mid Burn
*5/5
Go Gracie!!
Honestly the woman is so strong to have gone through all that she has and continue to crusade for those who have suffered like her - especially as it may not give her the answers she needs for her sister 😖
This book starts right in the middle of the action as Grace has to face off with one of the monsters from her capture - it was a truly realistic depiction and showed her fire! This book truly demonstrated the connection between Voodoo, Lunchbox, Alphabet and Bones, as well as their drive to get Grace answers but also help those in need 🥰 There as plenty of drama and tension in this book as they take down those involved, making it easy to read; owner I did find the pacing was very quick in some places and then towards the end really slowed down a tad. But the story keeps you on your toes as you wonder if they will ever get the answers they need 😲 This forces them in a different direction but one that really cements their future as a unit….and they certainly know how to seal the deal 🌶️ Despite the worry there is a worthy HEA!!
December 28, 2025
Great end to a brilliant series
I’m so sad to be saying goodbye to these characters, they’ve each captured my heart. Grace with her fierce devotion and the way with each new challenge, she’s gains and shows her strength. Bones with his quiet, bossy self being the strength the family unit needs to lean on and he knows when. I love Voodoo’s sense of humour and the way he adores Grace with a passion. Alphabet with his unyeilding determination to go above and beyond to help Grace find her sister but also to keep them all safe. Lunchbox I just love how he just dotes on her. I honestly can’t pick a favourite.
These characters will live rent free in my head and heart. I love this book and getting to see them be the strong family unit I was hoping for. The spice picks up and I was all here for it, hot as fudge. The writing, the twists, the storyline and the characters have been amazing from the very start. I’ve been h00ked from the first page and I’ve been d¥ing for these to get their HEA/HFN. It’s been a phenomenal series and this book was just everything I needed *chef’s kiss*. I’ll definitely be rereading this series often. Loved it!
I’m so sad to be saying goodbye to these characters, they’ve each captured my heart. Grace with her fierce devotion and the way with each new challenge, she’s gains and shows her strength. Bones with his quiet, bossy self being the strength the family unit needs to lean on and he knows when. I love Voodoo’s sense of humour and the way he adores Grace with a passion. Alphabet with his unyeilding determination to go above and beyond to help Grace find her sister but also to keep them all safe. Lunchbox I just love how he just dotes on her. I honestly can’t pick a favourite.
These characters will live rent free in my head and heart. I love this book and getting to see them be the strong family unit I was hoping for. The spice picks up and I was all here for it, hot as fudge. The writing, the twists, the storyline and the characters have been amazing from the very start. I’ve been h00ked from the first page and I’ve been d¥ing for these to get their HEA/HFN. It’s been a phenomenal series and this book was just everything I needed *chef’s kiss*. I’ll definitely be rereading this series often. Loved it!
January 1, 2026
The ending leaves a lot to be desired!
Ugh...Okay so my first reaction is this could have easily been a trilogy.
Spoilers :
Way too many pointless interrogations. So many pages of descriptive torture for no results.
Why did we have to read about a random guy attacking the FMC in a barn? Just adding more trauma to this poor girl. Unnecessary.
Same with the pointless bank robbery. It had nothing to do with the plot.
We have five books of tracking down her sister and we get 1 page of their reunion!!!!
Where was she!? How is she pregnant? Glad she's alive but what the hell happened!?
It's unclear as to how the guys have so much money. Houses all over the world, and endless access to vehicles and supplies. What is their job exactly and are they still doing it or are they now just her security team?
Fresh eyes need to fix numerous typos throughout all of the books.
Way too slow of a burn. A few good spicy scenes and a little bit of some fun banter, but left wanting more.
On a positive note, there were some heart wrenching scenes and beautiful relationships formed. This plot had so much potential; Disappointed on so many levels.
Ugh...Okay so my first reaction is this could have easily been a trilogy.
Spoilers :
Way too many pointless interrogations. So many pages of descriptive torture for no results.
Why did we have to read about a random guy attacking the FMC in a barn? Just adding more trauma to this poor girl. Unnecessary.
Same with the pointless bank robbery. It had nothing to do with the plot.
We have five books of tracking down her sister and we get 1 page of their reunion!!!!
Where was she!? How is she pregnant? Glad she's alive but what the hell happened!?
It's unclear as to how the guys have so much money. Houses all over the world, and endless access to vehicles and supplies. What is their job exactly and are they still doing it or are they now just her security team?
Fresh eyes need to fix numerous typos throughout all of the books.
Way too slow of a burn. A few good spicy scenes and a little bit of some fun banter, but left wanting more.
On a positive note, there were some heart wrenching scenes and beautiful relationships formed. This plot had so much potential; Disappointed on so many levels.
February 25, 2026
The ending!
Heather Long created a world that is apart of Blake Blessings series and she did an amazing job! Where Blake’s series starts so too does Heather’s pick up! Know what happened with Amorette and her guys you expect to get right in there with the kidnapping. This series did not disappoint. We see Grace’s story and what she goes through and how her guys come into play. The conclusion to basically both series is was tough on the emotions. You know that it’s coming and you have a guess as to what’s happening but reading it brings the tears on. Grace and her guys learn to adjust and live again. They’ve rescued children and are actively working on taking everyone connected with the kidnappers down. We get to see a glimpse of Rachel as she’s living her best life being an amazing photographer! I can’t wait until she gets her own series!! Heather Long is one of a few authors that I will wait to read one book before the next is out and I will definitely read slowly when I reach the last book!
Heather Long created a world that is apart of Blake Blessings series and she did an amazing job! Where Blake’s series starts so too does Heather’s pick up! Know what happened with Amorette and her guys you expect to get right in there with the kidnapping. This series did not disappoint. We see Grace’s story and what she goes through and how her guys come into play. The conclusion to basically both series is was tough on the emotions. You know that it’s coming and you have a guess as to what’s happening but reading it brings the tears on. Grace and her guys learn to adjust and live again. They’ve rescued children and are actively working on taking everyone connected with the kidnappers down. We get to see a glimpse of Rachel as she’s living her best life being an amazing photographer! I can’t wait until she gets her own series!! Heather Long is one of a few authors that I will wait to read one book before the next is out and I will definitely read slowly when I reach the last book!
December 30, 2025
i have mixed feelings about this book, i dont know if it’s a 3.5 or a solid 4
on one hand, i loved the banter, the action scenes they all had together and the more homebodies version of them all
on the other though… i honestly thought that we would get a way better ending than this. grace wanting to model again after all this shit? just quitting the search for amorette? a 6 page reunion?
i feel like we had such a big lead up for the last book/final chapter for them and this book did not meet the expectations (mine, i should say)
i also wished we got to see more about nico and how the kids were doing cause they were the “hold my beer” part of the book and i’d love to see grace and the guys just knowing more about what happened after but alas we cant always have everything.
overall, i loved this series and books 1-4 are wonderful.
this last one is fun but not as good as the rest…
on one hand, i loved the banter, the action scenes they all had together and the more homebodies version of them all
on the other though… i honestly thought that we would get a way better ending than this. grace wanting to model again after all this shit? just quitting the search for amorette? a 6 page reunion?
i feel like we had such a big lead up for the last book/final chapter for them and this book did not meet the expectations (mine, i should say)
i also wished we got to see more about nico and how the kids were doing cause they were the “hold my beer” part of the book and i’d love to see grace and the guys just knowing more about what happened after but alas we cant always have everything.
overall, i loved this series and books 1-4 are wonderful.
this last one is fun but not as good as the rest…
Review of advance copy received from Author
Dare is the 5th book and ending to this series at least for now. who knows...Definitely worth the read and a excellent finish to this chapter in their lives for now, hopefully we will see more of them in the future. They never found her sister, but for now Grace can get on with her life with her 4 guys until they get a better lead on her sister. In this book Grace finds her courage to take back her life and to live. She can go back to model and have her happily ever after if thats what she wants and so much more. If you haven't read this series from the beginning, it is so much better to start with Book 1 and read in order. This was definitely worth the wait and should be on your TBR list.
Awesome series.
Awesome series.
December 26, 2025
I can't believe it's over. I loved every second of this series. Gracie and her guy's are just perfection. They're all so yummy and protective of her. The love and Devotion they all show her and eachother is just everything, this is why my favourite guy changes everytime and honestly couldn't pick a favourite, I want them all. I loved the found family feels and im keeping everything crossed this won't be the last we see them or hear about them. Fantastic five star read that I will be shouting from the rooftops about. You will not be disappointed if you love a why choose romance that keeps you on the edge of seat throughout. Loved , loved , loved it and I can't believe im saying goodbye to Gracie , Goblin and the guy's.
December 26, 2025
Devastating yet exhilarating end to series
The action, healing and building a life after the hell Grace has experienced brings a bittersweet end to this explosives series. Saying goodbye to Bones's stoicism, Voodoo's charm, Alphabet’s sweetness and Lunchbox's humorousness is difficult. Their can do, no one is left behind attitude is addictive.
Heather Long has the uncanny ability to create such vivid characters and explosive stories that leaves you craving more. Dare starts right where we were left off. So be prepared for a roller coaster read. Dare is filled with angst and suspense. But also healing and finding strength. Character growth and chosen family is the driving force. I am obsessed. MVP is Goblin, best boy ever.
The action, healing and building a life after the hell Grace has experienced brings a bittersweet end to this explosives series. Saying goodbye to Bones's stoicism, Voodoo's charm, Alphabet’s sweetness and Lunchbox's humorousness is difficult. Their can do, no one is left behind attitude is addictive.
Heather Long has the uncanny ability to create such vivid characters and explosive stories that leaves you craving more. Dare starts right where we were left off. So be prepared for a roller coaster read. Dare is filled with angst and suspense. But also healing and finding strength. Character growth and chosen family is the driving force. I am obsessed. MVP is Goblin, best boy ever.
December 30, 2025
Well it's over and I along with a lot of other people are obviously a bit down due to the Amorette reunion, I guess it was always going to be an issue crossing over with another authors series.
I have to say I had a brief glimpse at Amorettes book by Blake Blessing and Grace was barely mentioned, like an afterthought whereas all Grace cared about from book 1 was Amorette, finding her and making sure she is safe. It feels like an almost unrequited love story of it's own.
If you remove all that stuff you have a pretty solid RH romance and it was great to see the team bring down the bad guys and get their happily ever after so to speak. Lots of action and adventure just the way I like it.
Overall a solid series.
I have to say I had a brief glimpse at Amorettes book by Blake Blessing and Grace was barely mentioned, like an afterthought whereas all Grace cared about from book 1 was Amorette, finding her and making sure she is safe. It feels like an almost unrequited love story of it's own.
If you remove all that stuff you have a pretty solid RH romance and it was great to see the team bring down the bad guys and get their happily ever after so to speak. Lots of action and adventure just the way I like it.
Overall a solid series.
January 3, 2026
This was a good series and I really enjoyed the plot of it and the developing storylines but the actual result of finding Amorette fell so flat. It was at the VERY end of the book and we saw them together for a couple of pages.
Also how the guys didn’t find Am it was a randum person who came to them, these guys have been so overachieving in every mission throughout the series so it was a bit meh that they had nothing to do with finding Grace’s sister.
It was a good series minus the ending.
Also I know Am has her own set of books but I don’t have it in me to read another 5 book series just to get a little insight into her side of what happened to her.
Also how the guys didn’t find Am it was a randum person who came to them, these guys have been so overachieving in every mission throughout the series so it was a bit meh that they had nothing to do with finding Grace’s sister.
It was a good series minus the ending.
Also I know Am has her own set of books but I don’t have it in me to read another 5 book series just to get a little insight into her side of what happened to her.
January 31, 2026
Ok so good
This got to me so much I thought 82nd street vandals was a tear jerker but ok so I don't like to review each book I like to do the series as a whole. But this was absolutely amazing and reading Heather longs other books and the fact the characters intermingle is amazing. I cried I laughed I cried more in the last book more then the first 4 but still the relationship between them and the involvement between them I did love it. If you haven't read this series read it then read untouchable and you see where Rachel first started as a bestie! And read 82nd street vandals so good. Even better listen while you read the dynamics are amazing!
This got to me so much I thought 82nd street vandals was a tear jerker but ok so I don't like to review each book I like to do the series as a whole. But this was absolutely amazing and reading Heather longs other books and the fact the characters intermingle is amazing. I cried I laughed I cried more in the last book more then the first 4 but still the relationship between them and the involvement between them I did love it. If you haven't read this series read it then read untouchable and you see where Rachel first started as a bestie! And read 82nd street vandals so good. Even better listen while you read the dynamics are amazing!
February 13, 2026
3.25. The last two were easily the best, but I wish this one didn’t end so abruptly?
The entire series is essentially about our FMC trying (and failing) to find her sister and then it sorta just easily falls into their laps at the end. There’s minimal details provided and we just jump ahead and *bam* easy peasy, they’re reunited, say like 2 words to each other and it’s over. Safe to say it felt like a major let down.
I know the other sister had her own series so they probably had a hard time figuring out how to reunite the twins when a different author wrote them, but I still think they should’ve given a bit more of a detailed reunion to nicely wrap things up.
The entire series is essentially about our FMC trying (and failing) to find her sister and then it sorta just easily falls into their laps at the end. There’s minimal details provided and we just jump ahead and *bam* easy peasy, they’re reunited, say like 2 words to each other and it’s over. Safe to say it felt like a major let down.
I know the other sister had her own series so they probably had a hard time figuring out how to reunite the twins when a different author wrote them, but I still think they should’ve given a bit more of a detailed reunion to nicely wrap things up.
December 27, 2025
Wow, wow, wow....Grace has definitely come into her own. Never a shrinking Violet or one to stand on the sidelines, Grace has become a full member of the "team". The hunt is still on for her sister Amorette, and all the contacts and trails that may lead to her. This book is the last in the series and , I can't say it enough, is FABULOUS. It is funny, messy, smexy and real....real flawed characters that work together for the benefit of all of them, their group, their family. Kudos Heather Long. You once again knocked it out of the park!
January 24, 2026
The Perfect Ending To A Good Series
So I’ve just read the entire series back to back, meaning the content of each book is smooshed together. Hopefully it’ll be enough to say that the series is definitely worth reading.
I didn’t actually get all the way through the series about Grace’s sister Amorette and her guys, I’m not sure why I didn’t. Could have been having a bad day or something similar or maybe that her guys weren’t the “good guys” in as clear and defined sense that Grace’s guys are ? Regardless if you got this far and enjoyed it you may like that series too.
So I’ve just read the entire series back to back, meaning the content of each book is smooshed together. Hopefully it’ll be enough to say that the series is definitely worth reading.
I didn’t actually get all the way through the series about Grace’s sister Amorette and her guys, I’m not sure why I didn’t. Could have been having a bad day or something similar or maybe that her guys weren’t the “good guys” in as clear and defined sense that Grace’s guys are ? Regardless if you got this far and enjoyed it you may like that series too.
March 21, 2026
Good engaging series but could have been shorter
So this was book 5 and the end of the Blood Brothers series. Overall this was a great series. I just feel like the last 2 books were a bit much and this series should have been condensed down. Halfway through this book, I was just ready to be done. A few more grammatical errors in this book but nothing too serious that I couldn’t overlook it. I do feel like something’s were left unanswered but I’m wondering if those answers are in her sister’s series. I would recommend this series if you think you can hang on for 5 books.
So this was book 5 and the end of the Blood Brothers series. Overall this was a great series. I just feel like the last 2 books were a bit much and this series should have been condensed down. Halfway through this book, I was just ready to be done. A few more grammatical errors in this book but nothing too serious that I couldn’t overlook it. I do feel like something’s were left unanswered but I’m wondering if those answers are in her sister’s series. I would recommend this series if you think you can hang on for 5 books.
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