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Untwisted #4
Enlightened
Passionate, intense, and formidable, the Jackson brothers return in the deeply erotic final instalment of The Untwisted series.
Nicholas and Rebecca are together and stronger than ever as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, but a series of misunderstandings threatens to ruin their big day – and possibly the foundation of their entire relationship.
Meanwhile, Nathan and Stella have ripped up their contract, but their new-found relationship becomes troubled and rocky as Stella hides a secret that could tear them apart forever.
Can Nicholas and Nathan ever truly escape their dark past and find the happiness they always thought would be out of reach?
Nicholas and Rebecca are together and stronger than ever as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, but a series of misunderstandings threatens to ruin their big day – and possibly the foundation of their entire relationship.
Meanwhile, Nathan and Stella have ripped up their contract, but their new-found relationship becomes troubled and rocky as Stella hides a secret that could tear them apart forever.
Can Nicholas and Nathan ever truly escape their dark past and find the happiness they always thought would be out of reach?
- GenresRomanceContemporarySmut
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2015
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About the author
Alice Raine
53 books217 followersWhere to start? I’m really a lot more boring and normal than my books might suggest. It may disappoint some to know that I’ve never had an illicit affair with a domineering pianist, nor have I ever met or dated a man who frequented sex clubs in London. I have however always had an overactive imagination, which may in part explain where my stories come from! My books may be fiction, but the setting of London was a deliberate choice, I was born and raised in London and as such it holds a special place in my heart which I hope comes across in my writing. Some of my best times have been spent with friends wandering the markets of Camden or sipping beers in Covent Garden.
I moved to Manchester to study, where I ended up living for over ten years. Originally I qualified as an archaeologist, but I soon realised that jobs in that sector were minimal and decided to put my enthusiasm to use by becoming a teacher. Now I split my time between teaching, and engaging my wildly over active imagination by writing. Currently I’m living abroad spending my days exploring, teaching and writing. Where ever I find myself I live with my ever suffering, but hugely supportive husband, our dog and a crazy half-wild cat who keeps the whole household on its toes.
Music is a huge influence in my writing, I listen to everything from Snow Patrol and Linkin Park to Evanescence and REM, in fact, those of you with a good memory for lyrics might even spot one or two lines popping up in my writing as you read. I enjoys writing a wide range of genres including comical real life stories and youth paranormal fantasy, but my first published novels are the adult themed trilogy series 'Untwisted.'
I moved to Manchester to study, where I ended up living for over ten years. Originally I qualified as an archaeologist, but I soon realised that jobs in that sector were minimal and decided to put my enthusiasm to use by becoming a teacher. Now I split my time between teaching, and engaging my wildly over active imagination by writing. Currently I’m living abroad spending my days exploring, teaching and writing. Where ever I find myself I live with my ever suffering, but hugely supportive husband, our dog and a crazy half-wild cat who keeps the whole household on its toes.
Music is a huge influence in my writing, I listen to everything from Snow Patrol and Linkin Park to Evanescence and REM, in fact, those of you with a good memory for lyrics might even spot one or two lines popping up in my writing as you read. I enjoys writing a wide range of genres including comical real life stories and youth paranormal fantasy, but my first published novels are the adult themed trilogy series 'Untwisted.'
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October 23, 2015
this was a struggle to finish. The problem I have with books that go beyond 3 is that 9 times out of ten they are too repetitive and this was an example. This could have been wound up in book 2.
Too many instant erections
too much sex (yeah there was)
too much of the same over and over again
too much growling from the two brothers
not enough actual BDSM
referring to Stella as being middle aged despite being in her late twenties!
cliched
predictable
Too many instant erections
too much sex (yeah there was)
too much of the same over and over again
too much growling from the two brothers
not enough actual BDSM
referring to Stella as being middle aged despite being in her late twenties!
cliched
predictable
July 17, 2016
De nuevo, me agrada volver a Londres con Rebecca, Stella y los hermanos Nicholas y Nathan. Siempre me arranca una sonrisa visitar esta ciudad, ya sea por medio de las letras o de una buena taza de té. En esta caso, no habría podido sostener la taza mucho tiempo debido a los vaivenes pasionales que viven estos cuatro, jajaja.
Reseña de Torre de Babel http://torretadebabel.blogspot.com.es/
Me parece un acierto que la autora haya decidido cerrar sus historias alternando capítulos de todas sus perspectivas. De esta forma, tenemos la relación de pareja establecida en contraste con una pareja que aún está sorteando inseguridades y creciendo emocionalmente. Ambas se combinan creando una simbiosis perfecta. Por un lado, la felicidad bucólica de los preparativos de la boda y los sentimientos garantizados. Hay escenas domésticas para hartarse de gusto. Por otro lado, bullen los conflictos sin resolver que aún mantienen en jaque al dominante y la sumisa en su primera relación de entrega total.
Aunque admito que Nathan es un personaje que ha dado más juego, debido sin duda a su personalidad más complicada y dura, soy partidaria de la combinación de los dos hermanos. Está claro que ambos son un reflejo del boom de Grey y sus sombras de dos rombos, algo que sirve para ganarle algo de morbo a la íntima naturaleza de los sofocones que se pegan los cuatro :-D
Insisto en que hay que tomarse estas historias con una dosis de buen humor. Estos hombres, con sus traumas, sus físicos de modelo ideal y sus actitudes de cavernícola celoso, sirven para dar coba a fantasías seguras entre los cuatro ángulos de una página y soñar con la redención del malote torturado.
La cuarta novela es un regalito para los fans de estos dos hermanos que aman el control por culpa de una familia destrozada en su infancia. Se trata de un paseo indulgente por esos momentos de dicha pre- conyugal, precedidos por meses de coqueteos con la pasión desenfrenada y los detalles nupciales.
La sorpresa viene de la mano de Stella y Nathan, los encargados de subir las apuestas en cuanto a drama y tensión. Por medio de una narración sencilla y ligera, la novela resulta verdaderamente romántica, con un final que es color rosa chillón y una sucesión de escenas dulces y pasionales rotas por un susto casi trágico. Un broche ideal a esta saga de luces y sombras.
Reseña de Torre de Babel http://torretadebabel.blogspot.com.es/
Me parece un acierto que la autora haya decidido cerrar sus historias alternando capítulos de todas sus perspectivas. De esta forma, tenemos la relación de pareja establecida en contraste con una pareja que aún está sorteando inseguridades y creciendo emocionalmente. Ambas se combinan creando una simbiosis perfecta. Por un lado, la felicidad bucólica de los preparativos de la boda y los sentimientos garantizados. Hay escenas domésticas para hartarse de gusto. Por otro lado, bullen los conflictos sin resolver que aún mantienen en jaque al dominante y la sumisa en su primera relación de entrega total.
Aunque admito que Nathan es un personaje que ha dado más juego, debido sin duda a su personalidad más complicada y dura, soy partidaria de la combinación de los dos hermanos. Está claro que ambos son un reflejo del boom de Grey y sus sombras de dos rombos, algo que sirve para ganarle algo de morbo a la íntima naturaleza de los sofocones que se pegan los cuatro :-D
Insisto en que hay que tomarse estas historias con una dosis de buen humor. Estos hombres, con sus traumas, sus físicos de modelo ideal y sus actitudes de cavernícola celoso, sirven para dar coba a fantasías seguras entre los cuatro ángulos de una página y soñar con la redención del malote torturado.
La cuarta novela es un regalito para los fans de estos dos hermanos que aman el control por culpa de una familia destrozada en su infancia. Se trata de un paseo indulgente por esos momentos de dicha pre- conyugal, precedidos por meses de coqueteos con la pasión desenfrenada y los detalles nupciales.
La sorpresa viene de la mano de Stella y Nathan, los encargados de subir las apuestas en cuanto a drama y tensión. Por medio de una narración sencilla y ligera, la novela resulta verdaderamente romántica, con un final que es color rosa chillón y una sucesión de escenas dulces y pasionales rotas por un susto casi trágico. Un broche ideal a esta saga de luces y sombras.
May 20, 2016
Reconozco que continué con la saga por la historia de Nathan y Stella, porque Nicholas y Rebecca me parecieron bastante más aburridos, el caso es que este libro lo he terminado porque odio dejar novelas a medias... Puede que haya sido el popurri de cuatro narradores que no haya acabado de convencerme, pero sin duda lo que me ha matado ha sido la ausencia total de espectación en todo momento. Me ha parecido insulso. Nada emocionante y una manera de alargar innecesariamente. Dos estrellas, y porque está bien escrito. Su contenido me ha dejado bastante indiferente.
February 17, 2016
excellent read
Strong story line! I liked how all four characters came together to finalize their story. Nathan and Nicholas fought through their early beginning to become stronger men.
Strong story line! I liked how all four characters came together to finalize their story. Nathan and Nicholas fought through their early beginning to become stronger men.
February 27, 2015
Amazing series
I read this series and was hooked from the first book. I will be looking into my of Alice's books. I have enjoyed this book and the Jackson brothers sure give a girl something to dream about.
I read this series and was hooked from the first book. I will be looking into my of Alice's books. I have enjoyed this book and the Jackson brothers sure give a girl something to dream about.
April 3, 2015
Wow.....great series, can't decide who I loved most......Nicolas was Hotttt but Nathan is a man after my own heart, dominant, sexy, Possessive and lovable.
Recommend this series. Look forward to more books by this author.
Recommend this series. Look forward to more books by this author.
February 27, 2015
Absolutely fell in love
The little family created by this series is inspiring. Alice takes you on a rollercoaster of emotion in this final installment of the untwisted series.
The little family created by this series is inspiring. Alice takes you on a rollercoaster of emotion in this final installment of the untwisted series.
January 11, 2016
Boring and so predictable. It was one huge fairy tale without nothing interesting. I am very disappointment.
January 21, 2016
And so the Jackson saga continues. “Enlightened”, you may think is foretells the end of the Jackson’s tale and I suppose in some respects it may be doing that but in my heart I truly hope that this will not be the end…call me soppy, but when Alice Raine puts the Jacksons on the back burner it will be like moving away from a friend and losing touch – not something that I am looking forward to.
And so to Enlightened. Written from the points of view of all four main protagonists, it is advisable to make a mental note of who is ‘speaking’ so as not to get confused. However, any confusion can be easily overcome with a little re-read, and who’s objecting to that as a course of action?
The prologue takes one straight to the wedding planning and with what may be a typically male perspective Nicholas ‘enduring’ the process because he ultimately wants to marry his Becky. So Nicholas and so endearing.
Fourteen days later and the planning is still in full force for Nicholas and Rebecca and Nathan and Stella are about to be flung centre stage. Nathan is still evolving; discovering the ‘new’ him as he continues to ‘compromise’ in his relationship with Stella. If you’ve learnt to love Nathan, as I have, then you know that compromise is not something that he is accustomed to.
This also brings Nathan’s understandable aversion to marriage to the forefront. What if that is something that Stella wants to be in their future? What if it comes down to marriage or nothing? Knowing that he does want more with her, Nathan once again asks Stella to move in with him.
For Stella it brings her uneasiness at the ‘ghosts’ of Nathan’s past that haunt his apartment. It may have been the first that he designed/built and so have a niche in his heart, but that doesn’t make it any easier for Stella to live with. Deciding that he needs to hear the truth, even if it will be hard to hear, Stella lays her cards on the table and explains that she’d always wanted to live in a house with a conservatory. Estate Agents beware; the uncompromising Nathaniel Jackson may be crossing your threshold in the near future.
Throughout the wedding planning Nicholas continually surprises both Rebecca and the reader with his genuine thoughtfulness. He may have ‘negotiated’ a split in duties with Rebecca that means he has less of the ‘girly’ things on his plate, but that doesn’t mean that the things that he is doing aren’t done wholeheartedly. Witnessing the rapture he experiences at Becky’s reactions is a joy to behold. Some may see it as excess, but I see it as Nicholas expressing his love and devotion for his one and only Becky and given his start in life it just means so much more.
What comes before a wedding? Stag and Hen parties, that’s what. The Stag-do happens a little later so now to the Hen-do.
Nathan is dragged in to assisting Stella scout locations in Rebecca’s absence. Nathan? Dragged? Whom I kidding; as far as Stella is concerned, there is nothing Nathan wouldn’t do.
He’s using public transport; willingly, although may be a little begrudgingly at times. He suggests and then uses his contacts to get them into the latest club, even if he’s not exactly thrilled at the prospect of Stella out clubbing. It does bring his Dom side out and he petulantly blurts out that ‘he could order’ her not to. His growth is demonstrated when he sulkily admits that it would be easier to do so, not that he is doing so. Not long afterwards, Nathan is demonstrating just how much he has changed when a car arrives to take them ‘home’ after Stella had said that she was tired. But this is Nathan and the car journey is more than just a car journey!
Now if there’s one way to get Nathan on edge it’s to put him outside of his comfort zone; and let’s face it he’s there quite regularly nowadays. Take one ill Stella; add to that not being in his apartment, the flamboyant Kenny, a hint of possessiveness and a delirious mumbled truth and the end result is a completely frazzled and determined Nathan who does what Nathan does best, inching his way into hearts as he goes and thankfully Stella is more understanding than most.
Not one to be left out, Nicholas is also promptly treading virgin territory as due to Stella’s incapacitation he agrees to accompany Rebecca to check out florists, only to find himself facing Earls Court and all that that entails. But give him his due he acquiesces and puts ‘his’ Becky first.
And from flowers to dresses. More accurately bridesmaids’ dresses, fizz and boobs; boobs that endanger a perfectly innocent silver dress.
I seem to remember mentioning a Hen-do…you didn’t think that things would go smoothly, now did you? How could it with the ever so slightly over protective and somewhat possessive Nathan knowing where the girls would end up? Without going in to the specifics, Nathan may overreact just a tad. Written in a way that both entertains, allows a certain Mr Jackson to steal a little more of your heart and grows your admiration for Stella’s quick thinking distraction techniques and apparently infinite understanding of her flawed but loveable man. We also learn that the irrepressible Nathan does do ‘sleepovers’.
Moreover it is a privilege to observe Nathan’s lighter side develop. Whilst he continues to view the world ’his’ way, and woes betide anyone who defies that view, he can now inject humour whereas one would have been introduced to Mr Downright Dark and Dangerous. That most definitely applies to Stella and her troublesome lower lip.
Whilst Nicholas and Rebecca are off enjoying their Arctic Yuletide, an uncharacteristically nervous Nathan is experiencing his first family Christmas in years as he shares the day with Stella and her family. As incongruous as Nathan looks suited and booted for a relaxed family day, it’s just Nathan as we and Stella know and love him.
In to the New Year and as Rebecca continues her running routine in preparation for her upcoming nuptials, Stella is finding her usual fitness regime a little tougher previously but due to this joint effort we are treated to the most wonderful visual of the Jackson brothers in full competitive mode in Nathan’s gym – and that can’t fail to bring a smile to a lowly reader’s face.
On to the Stag-do. Nicholas shouldn’t have been concerned about Nathan’s ability to construct the perfect occasion: fine dining and speed. Those Jackson brothers and their cars!
As you read this book, I’m sure that you’ll have had your suspicions regarding Stella; her fitness, her snug fitting dress and her sickness. Hey presto! Two pink lines are appearing before her traitorous eyes. Once over the initial shock and with a Dr’s confirmation, Stella’s only concern is ‘how will Nathan receive the news?’
Fate has a funny way of intervening in life. Ask Stella. Absentmindedly answering your phone without checking caller ID leads to Nathan storming over to her flat after hearing her throwing up. Unable to cope with Stella being ill, Mr Domineering Boyfriend is insistent on a trip to the doctor except that Kenny happens. Engaging one’s brain prior to opening one’s mouth is always a useful trait to possess. Somehow at this instance it doesn’t seem to be Kenny’s strength.
History repeats itself in as much as Nathan’s inability to articulate his emotions leads to one hell of a misunderstanding. I’m not one for giving away major plot points and so I’ll suffice in saying that sufficient angst to fill several lifetimes follows, though with a dash of kink thrown in.
What follows for Nathan and Stella is as life changing and affirming as Nicholas’ proposal to Rebecca. Although I won’t say how they got there, Nathan surprises Stella by agreeing to move to a new place as long as she agrees to live with him. How could she refuse, it’s what she’s wanted for quite some time. There is a further surprise, but I’ll let you discover that for yourself.
Just as all seemed right, the unwelcome possibility of Stella wanting marriage shatters Nathan’s serenity and he suggests yet another compromise. In typical Nathan style it doesn’t go smoothly, but it does ‘go’. To those of you familiar with their story it won’t come as much of a surprise but again, I don’t want to spoil the anticipation….
One’s attention turns back to the younger Jackson and his beautiful Becky. The day finally arrives. No spoilers from me. In place of further details, I would like to thank Alice for how beautifully written the pre-wedding and wedding are. I for one am envious of both Rebecca and Stella and their Jackson men.
Epilogue: Hi William x
And so I find myself with a single Jackson instalment to go. It is akin to reluctantly waving off a treasured friend with hope in one’s heart and a tear in one’s eye…to “Christmas with Nathan”.
Alice Raine
The Darkness Within Him
Out of the Darkness
Into the Light
Christmas with Nicholas
Enlightened
And so to Enlightened. Written from the points of view of all four main protagonists, it is advisable to make a mental note of who is ‘speaking’ so as not to get confused. However, any confusion can be easily overcome with a little re-read, and who’s objecting to that as a course of action?
The prologue takes one straight to the wedding planning and with what may be a typically male perspective Nicholas ‘enduring’ the process because he ultimately wants to marry his Becky. So Nicholas and so endearing.
Fourteen days later and the planning is still in full force for Nicholas and Rebecca and Nathan and Stella are about to be flung centre stage. Nathan is still evolving; discovering the ‘new’ him as he continues to ‘compromise’ in his relationship with Stella. If you’ve learnt to love Nathan, as I have, then you know that compromise is not something that he is accustomed to.
This also brings Nathan’s understandable aversion to marriage to the forefront. What if that is something that Stella wants to be in their future? What if it comes down to marriage or nothing? Knowing that he does want more with her, Nathan once again asks Stella to move in with him.
For Stella it brings her uneasiness at the ‘ghosts’ of Nathan’s past that haunt his apartment. It may have been the first that he designed/built and so have a niche in his heart, but that doesn’t make it any easier for Stella to live with. Deciding that he needs to hear the truth, even if it will be hard to hear, Stella lays her cards on the table and explains that she’d always wanted to live in a house with a conservatory. Estate Agents beware; the uncompromising Nathaniel Jackson may be crossing your threshold in the near future.
Throughout the wedding planning Nicholas continually surprises both Rebecca and the reader with his genuine thoughtfulness. He may have ‘negotiated’ a split in duties with Rebecca that means he has less of the ‘girly’ things on his plate, but that doesn’t mean that the things that he is doing aren’t done wholeheartedly. Witnessing the rapture he experiences at Becky’s reactions is a joy to behold. Some may see it as excess, but I see it as Nicholas expressing his love and devotion for his one and only Becky and given his start in life it just means so much more.
What comes before a wedding? Stag and Hen parties, that’s what. The Stag-do happens a little later so now to the Hen-do.
Nathan is dragged in to assisting Stella scout locations in Rebecca’s absence. Nathan? Dragged? Whom I kidding; as far as Stella is concerned, there is nothing Nathan wouldn’t do.
He’s using public transport; willingly, although may be a little begrudgingly at times. He suggests and then uses his contacts to get them into the latest club, even if he’s not exactly thrilled at the prospect of Stella out clubbing. It does bring his Dom side out and he petulantly blurts out that ‘he could order’ her not to. His growth is demonstrated when he sulkily admits that it would be easier to do so, not that he is doing so. Not long afterwards, Nathan is demonstrating just how much he has changed when a car arrives to take them ‘home’ after Stella had said that she was tired. But this is Nathan and the car journey is more than just a car journey!
Now if there’s one way to get Nathan on edge it’s to put him outside of his comfort zone; and let’s face it he’s there quite regularly nowadays. Take one ill Stella; add to that not being in his apartment, the flamboyant Kenny, a hint of possessiveness and a delirious mumbled truth and the end result is a completely frazzled and determined Nathan who does what Nathan does best, inching his way into hearts as he goes and thankfully Stella is more understanding than most.
Not one to be left out, Nicholas is also promptly treading virgin territory as due to Stella’s incapacitation he agrees to accompany Rebecca to check out florists, only to find himself facing Earls Court and all that that entails. But give him his due he acquiesces and puts ‘his’ Becky first.
And from flowers to dresses. More accurately bridesmaids’ dresses, fizz and boobs; boobs that endanger a perfectly innocent silver dress.
I seem to remember mentioning a Hen-do…you didn’t think that things would go smoothly, now did you? How could it with the ever so slightly over protective and somewhat possessive Nathan knowing where the girls would end up? Without going in to the specifics, Nathan may overreact just a tad. Written in a way that both entertains, allows a certain Mr Jackson to steal a little more of your heart and grows your admiration for Stella’s quick thinking distraction techniques and apparently infinite understanding of her flawed but loveable man. We also learn that the irrepressible Nathan does do ‘sleepovers’.
Moreover it is a privilege to observe Nathan’s lighter side develop. Whilst he continues to view the world ’his’ way, and woes betide anyone who defies that view, he can now inject humour whereas one would have been introduced to Mr Downright Dark and Dangerous. That most definitely applies to Stella and her troublesome lower lip.
Whilst Nicholas and Rebecca are off enjoying their Arctic Yuletide, an uncharacteristically nervous Nathan is experiencing his first family Christmas in years as he shares the day with Stella and her family. As incongruous as Nathan looks suited and booted for a relaxed family day, it’s just Nathan as we and Stella know and love him.
In to the New Year and as Rebecca continues her running routine in preparation for her upcoming nuptials, Stella is finding her usual fitness regime a little tougher previously but due to this joint effort we are treated to the most wonderful visual of the Jackson brothers in full competitive mode in Nathan’s gym – and that can’t fail to bring a smile to a lowly reader’s face.
On to the Stag-do. Nicholas shouldn’t have been concerned about Nathan’s ability to construct the perfect occasion: fine dining and speed. Those Jackson brothers and their cars!
As you read this book, I’m sure that you’ll have had your suspicions regarding Stella; her fitness, her snug fitting dress and her sickness. Hey presto! Two pink lines are appearing before her traitorous eyes. Once over the initial shock and with a Dr’s confirmation, Stella’s only concern is ‘how will Nathan receive the news?’
Fate has a funny way of intervening in life. Ask Stella. Absentmindedly answering your phone without checking caller ID leads to Nathan storming over to her flat after hearing her throwing up. Unable to cope with Stella being ill, Mr Domineering Boyfriend is insistent on a trip to the doctor except that Kenny happens. Engaging one’s brain prior to opening one’s mouth is always a useful trait to possess. Somehow at this instance it doesn’t seem to be Kenny’s strength.
History repeats itself in as much as Nathan’s inability to articulate his emotions leads to one hell of a misunderstanding. I’m not one for giving away major plot points and so I’ll suffice in saying that sufficient angst to fill several lifetimes follows, though with a dash of kink thrown in.
What follows for Nathan and Stella is as life changing and affirming as Nicholas’ proposal to Rebecca. Although I won’t say how they got there, Nathan surprises Stella by agreeing to move to a new place as long as she agrees to live with him. How could she refuse, it’s what she’s wanted for quite some time. There is a further surprise, but I’ll let you discover that for yourself.
Just as all seemed right, the unwelcome possibility of Stella wanting marriage shatters Nathan’s serenity and he suggests yet another compromise. In typical Nathan style it doesn’t go smoothly, but it does ‘go’. To those of you familiar with their story it won’t come as much of a surprise but again, I don’t want to spoil the anticipation….
One’s attention turns back to the younger Jackson and his beautiful Becky. The day finally arrives. No spoilers from me. In place of further details, I would like to thank Alice for how beautifully written the pre-wedding and wedding are. I for one am envious of both Rebecca and Stella and their Jackson men.
Epilogue: Hi William x
And so I find myself with a single Jackson instalment to go. It is akin to reluctantly waving off a treasured friend with hope in one’s heart and a tear in one’s eye…to “Christmas with Nathan”.
Alice Raine
The Darkness Within Him
Out of the Darkness
Into the Light
Christmas with Nicholas
Enlightened
June 13, 2017
This is a fantastic must read series. Book four continues both brothers stories with Rebecca and Stella still in their lives and them opening up more and becoming more themselves. I'm loving this series and can't wait to read book 5.
February 4, 2022
This was essentially a full length epilogue. I love the Jackson brothers and Rebecca and Stella, and this book was the perfect end to their stories. There are a few bumps along the way, but nothing insurmountable. I great conclusion to this erotic and addictive series.
July 18, 2021
Cuatro narradores fue demasiado. Trama repetitiva. 1 estrella.
January 12, 2022
Este libro me encanto porque abarca la perspectiva de las dos parejas,
March 6, 2023
LOVE these couples! We need more Ms Raine!
December 13, 2025
This book is about both sets of couples and I love the different points of view. Brilliant series and can read these all the time.
August 18, 2022
[1'25/5]
La primera decepción del año, aunque bien merecida me la tengo por no haber buscado más reseñas. Es tal la decepción que voy a reseñar la trilogía completa, sin spoilers, en una misma reseña porque me da pereza.
Es de esas historias de romance con su buen toque de erótica que te promete el cielo y el infierno a la vez y no te da ni un poquito ni de uno ni de otro. Es que en serio, vaya aburrimiento, vaya trama más lineal, vaya personajes, vaya comportamientos y pf, vaya pensamientos...
Esta historia no hay por donde cogerla, es más, pensaba que era solo un libro pero al ver que tenía dos más quise llorar porque no quería seguir leyendo pero, por otra parte, pensaba que quizás podía mejorar o, por lo menos, tener algo interesante. Pero bueno, nada de nada. Es cierto que el último libro me gustó un poco más, algo minúsculo que solo se ve con microscopio pero vamos que poco más.
¿Qué me ha decepcionado de este libro? La trama tan lineal, tan aburrida, tan poco original, los pensamientos y actitudes de los protagonistas, los cambios drásticos de pensamientos, todo en general.
No os miento cuando os digo que hay muchas páginas, y digo muchas, que he leído por encima por dos cosas: la primera era porque narraban dos personajes que no me interesaban nada y, la segunda, cuando se repetían continuamente o solo contaban tonterías o escenas varias de sexo aburridas y repetitivas.
En conclusión, me dejé llevar por unas reseñas que tenían muy buena pinta y que me dejaron con el listón bien arriba y bueno, me he pegado el golpetazo de realidad. No siempre se puede tener buenas lecturas.
Como siempre digo, lo que a uno le gusta a otro le disgusta, así que no dudéis en echarle un vistazo.
La primera decepción del año, aunque bien merecida me la tengo por no haber buscado más reseñas. Es tal la decepción que voy a reseñar la trilogía completa, sin spoilers, en una misma reseña porque me da pereza.
Es de esas historias de romance con su buen toque de erótica que te promete el cielo y el infierno a la vez y no te da ni un poquito ni de uno ni de otro. Es que en serio, vaya aburrimiento, vaya trama más lineal, vaya personajes, vaya comportamientos y pf, vaya pensamientos...
Esta historia no hay por donde cogerla, es más, pensaba que era solo un libro pero al ver que tenía dos más quise llorar porque no quería seguir leyendo pero, por otra parte, pensaba que quizás podía mejorar o, por lo menos, tener algo interesante. Pero bueno, nada de nada. Es cierto que el último libro me gustó un poco más, algo minúsculo que solo se ve con microscopio pero vamos que poco más.
¿Qué me ha decepcionado de este libro? La trama tan lineal, tan aburrida, tan poco original, los pensamientos y actitudes de los protagonistas, los cambios drásticos de pensamientos, todo en general.
No os miento cuando os digo que hay muchas páginas, y digo muchas, que he leído por encima por dos cosas: la primera era porque narraban dos personajes que no me interesaban nada y, la segunda, cuando se repetían continuamente o solo contaban tonterías o escenas varias de sexo aburridas y repetitivas.
En conclusión, me dejé llevar por unas reseñas que tenían muy buena pinta y que me dejaron con el listón bien arriba y bueno, me he pegado el golpetazo de realidad. No siempre se puede tener buenas lecturas.
Como siempre digo, lo que a uno le gusta a otro le disgusta, así que no dudéis en echarle un vistazo.
March 16, 2015
The last of the two brothers
I picked up the last of the untwisted series before realizing that there were others in the series. I am now backtracking to the first novel. It's like opening a gift and knowing what's inside. Well I am sucker for happy romantic endings. Written with both brothers in mind, which caught my interests in the novel immediately. The fact both brothers were dealing with there sexual indifference. While coping with a dysfunctional childhood with a abusive parent.
I picked up the last of the untwisted series before realizing that there were others in the series. I am now backtracking to the first novel. It's like opening a gift and knowing what's inside. Well I am sucker for happy romantic endings. Written with both brothers in mind, which caught my interests in the novel immediately. The fact both brothers were dealing with there sexual indifference. While coping with a dysfunctional childhood with a abusive parent.
November 19, 2015
Another boxed set
Loved this series, because of the twists and turns the comparisons with two brothers from the same home, despite all the erotica, it's about family,friendship, healing, and compromise, hope and change.
Of course a happy ending is always a plus for me. Not so many typo's either but of course they are still there which is a complete turn off.
Overall enjoyed it, a real page Turner for me.
Loved this series, because of the twists and turns the comparisons with two brothers from the same home, despite all the erotica, it's about family,friendship, healing, and compromise, hope and change.
Of course a happy ending is always a plus for me. Not so many typo's either but of course they are still there which is a complete turn off.
Overall enjoyed it, a real page Turner for me.
February 16, 2016
I really like the characters but when I started reading this series I really wasn't expecting it to turn out this way. I mean, where the author took it was fine but how mushy the men are is kinda....unbelieveable. We all know stories are just that...stories...but I would think that a book like this you would want your characters to be believable and your storyline to be the same. Just didn't seem to jive.
April 16, 2015
I really enjoyed The Jackson Brothers' journey. I enjoyed the way the book was written in each character's POV. I loved both couples but truly fell in love with Nathan and Stella. The read is a real page turner. Even though there are four books the journey came to an end too soon. Thank you Ms. Raine for a beautiful story.
May 30, 2015
Wow.....great series, can't decide who I loved most......Nicolas was Hotttt but Nathan is a man after my own heart, dominant, sexy, Possessive and lovable.
Recommend this series. Look forward to more books by this author.
Recommend this series. Look forward to more books by this author.
May 6, 2015
Great ending for Nathan & Nicholas. They both deserve the happiness they found in their partners. Nathan through Stella and their son William and Nicholas through Rebecca. Who would have thought, with their rough beginnings that they found true happiness. Thanks for a wonderful story.
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November 27, 2015
Excellent
One hell of a series. Book 1-4 are all captivating and delicious to read. Not one book or character gets boring or dull. Nicholas, Rebecca, Nathan and Stella are hell of a set of couples to follow.
One hell of a series. Book 1-4 are all captivating and delicious to read. Not one book or character gets boring or dull. Nicholas, Rebecca, Nathan and Stella are hell of a set of couples to follow.
January 28, 2016
WOW! What can I say. This was an exceptional book. It was dark, twisted, suspenseful, lots of sex, and so enjoyable to read that I could not put the book down. If you enjoy dark romances, you will enjoy this series.
February 26, 2016
Read all the series so far could not put it down.
The story is about two brothers who had a bad upbringing, it was really good that each brother found that special person truly and very romantic even if they did have a few ups and downs five stars from me hope there's more to come
The story is about two brothers who had a bad upbringing, it was really good that each brother found that special person truly and very romantic even if they did have a few ups and downs five stars from me hope there's more to come
May 30, 2015
loved it.
February 18, 2015
Absolutely loved it! Couldn't put it down
March 17, 2015
So sad this series is over!
April 12, 2015
Great ending to a great series!!these brothers are remarkable the story was awesome and the story was amazing!!Alice Raine rocks
May 26, 2015
If you liked the Fifty Shades of Grey series then you will absolutely love the Untwisted series. It keeps you emotionally charged from start to finish. The Jackson brothers are just awesome!
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