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Beyond the Storm
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Main frenemies to lovers
- switch FMC & MMC
- forced proximity
- black cat x golden retriever
- friends with benefits
- primal play
- size difference
- he falls first
Main frenemies to lovers
- switch FMC & MMC
- forced proximity
- black cat x golden retriever
- friends with benefits
- primal play
- size difference
- he falls first
- GenresSports
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Expected publication February 13, 2026
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Sorena Graves
4 books64 followersSorena Graves writes the books she loves to read and just can't seem to find enough of. She loves unconventional main characters and tropes, all wrapped up in a scorching hot package.
Her home is currently in Germany, where she lives with her husband, daughter and dog, but she plans to make Australia her home soon.
When Sorena isn't busy writing steamy love stories, she can be found either riding horses or enjoying a glass of rosé while crafting her next irresistible tale.
Her home is currently in Germany, where she lives with her husband, daughter and dog, but she plans to make Australia her home soon.
When Sorena isn't busy writing steamy love stories, she can be found either riding horses or enjoying a glass of rosé while crafting her next irresistible tale.
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January 18, 2026
Beyond the Storm by Sorena Graves eARC Review 🖤🏈
Sorena did not came to play with this one you guys. 🤭 I am a fan of every single book she has written but this one just took me by surprise in the best way.
Kai and Tori are perfection. She is a badass, MMA fighter with commitment & daddy issues and he is a big rugby/football teddy bear with primal tendencies. Holy shit they make the best & most entertaining pair. We can’t forget about Gran who had me literally cracking up.
The banter between the two of them is fantastic and can we talk about the spice because.. wow. The primary play scenes, oof so HOT. Oh and I absolutely have to mention that he whimpers. 🫠😮💨
I loved this one so much and how she pushed the idea of living for yourself and making decisions about your life based on your own happiness. 😍
What to expect:
Friends with benefits
Black cat x golden retriever
He falls first
Switch FMC & MMC
Forced proximity
Frenemies to lovers
Size difference
Pr!mal Pl@y
Thank you so much Sorena for the arc!
Sorena did not came to play with this one you guys. 🤭 I am a fan of every single book she has written but this one just took me by surprise in the best way.
Kai and Tori are perfection. She is a badass, MMA fighter with commitment & daddy issues and he is a big rugby/football teddy bear with primal tendencies. Holy shit they make the best & most entertaining pair. We can’t forget about Gran who had me literally cracking up.
The banter between the two of them is fantastic and can we talk about the spice because.. wow. The primary play scenes, oof so HOT. Oh and I absolutely have to mention that he whimpers. 🫠😮💨
I loved this one so much and how she pushed the idea of living for yourself and making decisions about your life based on your own happiness. 😍
What to expect:
Friends with benefits
Black cat x golden retriever
He falls first
Switch FMC & MMC
Forced proximity
Frenemies to lovers
Size difference
Pr!mal Pl@y
Thank you so much Sorena for the arc!
January 21, 2026
“Let the other girls drool over cut abs and lean waists; I’d take a big boy any day.”
Just Sorena Graves, giving us yet another 5 star banger with Kai and Tori. The real star of this book, though, is Gran. She was absolutely the best in this book. She was an absolute legend with all of her shenanigans.
Tori is closed off and has been since her father left years ago. With no direction in life, she’s not looking to get close to anyone, including the exchange student next door. Kai may only be at BRU for a year but that doesn’t stop him from trying to get under the skin of his feisty neighbor.
Their banter was everything in this book. They both had such quick comebacks at each other. Tori may have been prickly but Kai definitely got under her hard exterior with his boyish smile and just being there for her.
Kai had me swooning and caught me off guard in this book so many times. This man was soft when he needed to be and feral when it counted. The primal scenes, I will never be over them. I was slack jawed from this man being the biggest golden retriever who had the filthiest mouth. And we love a man who loves a feisty woman, not to tame her but to fuel her fire. And of course it wouldn’t be a Sorena book without him being a big boi. From the quote in the beginning of this review, that’s what we got and Tori was here for it.
Tori was so freaking feisty, I loved every time she brought this man to his knees figuratively and physically. She had this man in the palm of her hand without even trying. I loved so much how much she helped him and in turn helped her self see her potential. Gran and hers relationship was the absolute best in this. That old woman knew what was up before Tori did. And all the planning for her own funeral, I could not.
This book will make you laugh, swoon and drool all in the matter of chapter and have you do it on repeat.
Thank you to Sorena Graves for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
✨Frenemies to lovers
✨Friends with benefits
✨Black cat x golden retriever
✨Primal play
✨Size difference
✨Forced proximity
✨He falls first
Just Sorena Graves, giving us yet another 5 star banger with Kai and Tori. The real star of this book, though, is Gran. She was absolutely the best in this book. She was an absolute legend with all of her shenanigans.
Tori is closed off and has been since her father left years ago. With no direction in life, she’s not looking to get close to anyone, including the exchange student next door. Kai may only be at BRU for a year but that doesn’t stop him from trying to get under the skin of his feisty neighbor.
Their banter was everything in this book. They both had such quick comebacks at each other. Tori may have been prickly but Kai definitely got under her hard exterior with his boyish smile and just being there for her.
Kai had me swooning and caught me off guard in this book so many times. This man was soft when he needed to be and feral when it counted. The primal scenes, I will never be over them. I was slack jawed from this man being the biggest golden retriever who had the filthiest mouth. And we love a man who loves a feisty woman, not to tame her but to fuel her fire. And of course it wouldn’t be a Sorena book without him being a big boi. From the quote in the beginning of this review, that’s what we got and Tori was here for it.
Tori was so freaking feisty, I loved every time she brought this man to his knees figuratively and physically. She had this man in the palm of her hand without even trying. I loved so much how much she helped him and in turn helped her self see her potential. Gran and hers relationship was the absolute best in this. That old woman knew what was up before Tori did. And all the planning for her own funeral, I could not.
This book will make you laugh, swoon and drool all in the matter of chapter and have you do it on repeat.
Thank you to Sorena Graves for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
✨Frenemies to lovers
✨Friends with benefits
✨Black cat x golden retriever
✨Primal play
✨Size difference
✨Forced proximity
✨He falls first
January 12, 2026
Thank you Sorena Graves for my copy of Beyond The Storm. 🤍 I received this book for review, all opinions are my own and given freely.
Beyond The Storm a Big Boys of BRU standalone novel. While I do highly recommend the entire series, this can be read without reading the others first. BTS is Kai and Tori’s book! I loved both of these characters so much. Their dynamic was just so dang good. And having Gran as a side character honestly made this book even better. I absolutely adored her character! I was cracking up so many times while reading this book. Gran is totally unhinged and unapologetic and I love her for it.
It should come as no surprise how much I enjoyed this book because of how much I love Sorena’s books in general. This one though is special. I’m not sure if it was the switch energy, the Australian accent or the primal play but this book is a must read. Kai gave Dom a run for his money I’ll say that!! The spice was delicious throughout this book. The humor, the banter, the acts of service, literally everything about this book is top notch.
Beyond The Storm releases 02/13.
Beyond The Storm a Big Boys of BRU standalone novel. While I do highly recommend the entire series, this can be read without reading the others first. BTS is Kai and Tori’s book! I loved both of these characters so much. Their dynamic was just so dang good. And having Gran as a side character honestly made this book even better. I absolutely adored her character! I was cracking up so many times while reading this book. Gran is totally unhinged and unapologetic and I love her for it.
It should come as no surprise how much I enjoyed this book because of how much I love Sorena’s books in general. This one though is special. I’m not sure if it was the switch energy, the Australian accent or the primal play but this book is a must read. Kai gave Dom a run for his money I’ll say that!! The spice was delicious throughout this book. The humor, the banter, the acts of service, literally everything about this book is top notch.
Beyond The Storm releases 02/13.
January 20, 2026
Sorena has done it again. I’m completely head over heels for Kai Whitaker. Man is like a giant green flag in every possible way. I loved that Tori being prickly and downright mean sometimes only lit the fire under him more than it already was. My guy was down BAD from their first interaction. Gran is an absolute LEGEND. This woman had me CACKLING every time she was on page. Also there were some hilarious anecdotal accounts from Tāne about Kai that had me crying because I was laughing so hard. All I’m gonna say is “drop bears.” I loved the training sequences with Kai and Tori and how much she helped him figure football out. The spice in this was volcano hot, they were both pretty f¡lthy little d¡rty talkers and I loved it. The pr¡ma| scenes were ON POINT and I was SAT. I loved the way Tori slowly opened up to Kai even though she tried to resist it. The ending for this was really perfect and I can’t wait to see what happens next with Tāne!
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January 9, 2026WORKKKKKK
Read if you like:
- college romance
- football player x gal of many trades
- he’s sunshine, she’s grumpy
- friends with benefits
- close proximity (they’re neighbours)
- a meddling grandmother
Releasing 13 Feb!
Read if you like:
- college romance
- football player x gal of many trades
- he’s sunshine, she’s grumpy
- friends with benefits
- close proximity (they’re neighbours)
- a meddling grandmother
Releasing 13 Feb!
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January 22, 2026full review to come!
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