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Noire Brothers #2
Twelve Mile Limit
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Nothing’s more exclusive than Noire Underground.
Serving the wicked and reaping rewards.
Secrets. Lies. Soot and cinders.
Rhythm. Blades. Games and gore.
A knife like a claw and the strike of a needle.
This hidden haven is a throne of chains.
Maddox
Tessa Lockhart is what dreams—and nightmares—are made of.
Since she works at the resort I own, she’s technically off-limits, but rules are suggestions I tend not to take.
Especially when it comes to the silver-haired tattoo artist with a sharp tongue and quick wit.
The only problem is that she hates me.
Nah. That’s pretty perfect too.
I took care of something for her, and there’s been some new developments, so it’s time to cash in.
But there’s only one payment I’ll accept.
Her.
Tessa
Maddox Noire is tragically gorgeous and infuriatingly demented.
His sinister king-of-the-underworld persona and urge to dance through life used to give me those giddy, schoolgirl-crush butterflies.
Pathetic, I know.
Then he opened his mouth. And blew up my life.
For two and a half years, I’ve been indebted to him.
He claims that his new demands are my payment and not because I’m in danger.
As much as I despise him, dealing with a Noire is the lesser evil.
Because if our secret is out, our time is up.
Serving the wicked and reaping rewards.
Secrets. Lies. Soot and cinders.
Rhythm. Blades. Games and gore.
A knife like a claw and the strike of a needle.
This hidden haven is a throne of chains.
Maddox
Tessa Lockhart is what dreams—and nightmares—are made of.
Since she works at the resort I own, she’s technically off-limits, but rules are suggestions I tend not to take.
Especially when it comes to the silver-haired tattoo artist with a sharp tongue and quick wit.
The only problem is that she hates me.
Nah. That’s pretty perfect too.
I took care of something for her, and there’s been some new developments, so it’s time to cash in.
But there’s only one payment I’ll accept.
Her.
Tessa
Maddox Noire is tragically gorgeous and infuriatingly demented.
His sinister king-of-the-underworld persona and urge to dance through life used to give me those giddy, schoolgirl-crush butterflies.
Pathetic, I know.
Then he opened his mouth. And blew up my life.
For two and a half years, I’ve been indebted to him.
He claims that his new demands are my payment and not because I’m in danger.
As much as I despise him, dealing with a Noire is the lesser evil.
Because if our secret is out, our time is up.
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Expected publication December 29, 2025
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December 21, 2025
The Noire brothers truly have obsession running through their blood. First Ryker, in Rolling 75 waiting 19 years for the love of his life just to finally have her. And then Maddox this man is absolutely DOWN BAD.
🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
Maddox is the life of the party. He always has a beat playing in his ears, swinging his knife along with it, hiding his sadness behind the noise and the chaos. Then his obsession locks onto the tattoo artist at La Luna Noire, and the moment he sees her? He’s completely captivated.
Tessa comes from a rough family and has a messy past. They’ve always judged her choices, not knowing those same choices were made to protect some of them. Then one uneventful night, something truly awful happens, and she calls Maddox for help, because she knows he’ll show up for her no matter what.
and now, he’s utterly obsessed with her and she hates him. And he won’t stop at anything to get to her, to understand her, because he will have her no matter what.
This book had all the emotions. I laughed, I cried, and the last twenty percent was an actual rollercoaster. I loved seeing the old crew pop up any family moment makes my heart so warm.
And Axel… yeah. I don’t think I can wait for his book anymore. I NEED it.
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after reading the first book, I just know this series is gonna be one of my favorites 🧎🏻♀️
ITS OFFICIAL!! MADDOX AND TESSA ARE COMING!!!!!
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“I knew you’d fucking taste like this.”
“Like what?”
“Like sex and sin and an all-consuming melody. Everything I crave.”
“𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞.”
🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
Maddox is the life of the party. He always has a beat playing in his ears, swinging his knife along with it, hiding his sadness behind the noise and the chaos. Then his obsession locks onto the tattoo artist at La Luna Noire, and the moment he sees her? He’s completely captivated.
Tessa comes from a rough family and has a messy past. They’ve always judged her choices, not knowing those same choices were made to protect some of them. Then one uneventful night, something truly awful happens, and she calls Maddox for help, because she knows he’ll show up for her no matter what.
You’re mine, Tess. Your world is my world. Your fights are my fights.
and now, he’s utterly obsessed with her and she hates him. And he won’t stop at anything to get to her, to understand her, because he will have her no matter what.
This book had all the emotions. I laughed, I cried, and the last twenty percent was an actual rollercoaster. I loved seeing the old crew pop up any family moment makes my heart so warm.
And Axel… yeah. I don’t think I can wait for his book anymore. I NEED it.
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after reading the first book, I just know this series is gonna be one of my favorites 🧎🏻♀️
ITS OFFICIAL!! MADDOX AND TESSA ARE COMING!!!!!
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December 21, 2025
Rolling 75 took my breath away, and 12 Mile Limit somehow hit even deeper.
Brandy writes her characters as whole, emotionally mature, deeply layered people—and in this story especially, she raises the bar. Both Maddox and Tessa feel intentional, complex, and incredibly earned.
Where Ryker was all bulldozer and bravado, Maddox is carefree and fun yet quietly intimidating. Beneath it all, he is unwaveringly devoted. His emotional vulnerability stood out the most—he listens, observes, and truly knows Tessa. He says the right things not to serve himself, but because he wants to do right by her and by the people he loves.
The found family dynamics once again stole my heart. The brotherhood and the moments shared with their sister, Rena, were raw, emotional, and tear-inducing in the best way.
Tessa is a sharp-edged, fiercely protective black-cat heroine—guarded, self-sacrificing, and aching to be seen for who she is. Maddox doesn’t change her; he breaks through her walls. She remains herself, simply allowing herself to be chosen.
Once again, she delivers a story full of emotional depth, complex relationships, and characters who stand beside each other as equals. I can’t wait to see which brother is next!
Brandy writes her characters as whole, emotionally mature, deeply layered people—and in this story especially, she raises the bar. Both Maddox and Tessa feel intentional, complex, and incredibly earned.
Where Ryker was all bulldozer and bravado, Maddox is carefree and fun yet quietly intimidating. Beneath it all, he is unwaveringly devoted. His emotional vulnerability stood out the most—he listens, observes, and truly knows Tessa. He says the right things not to serve himself, but because he wants to do right by her and by the people he loves.
The found family dynamics once again stole my heart. The brotherhood and the moments shared with their sister, Rena, were raw, emotional, and tear-inducing in the best way.
Tessa is a sharp-edged, fiercely protective black-cat heroine—guarded, self-sacrificing, and aching to be seen for who she is. Maddox doesn’t change her; he breaks through her walls. She remains herself, simply allowing herself to be chosen.
Once again, she delivers a story full of emotional depth, complex relationships, and characters who stand beside each other as equals. I can’t wait to see which brother is next!
December 19, 2025
After Rolling 75, I could not wait for more of the Noire brothers and I absolutely devoured Twelve Mile Limit! This book had me laughing, swooning, crying, and overall just loving this world that Brandy has created for us. Also there's one scene that will forever live rent free and iykyk!
Maddox has so many more layers than you might initially think, and seeing more of who he really is has me down bad for him! The banter between him & Tessa is so freaking perfect from the start and it really fits both of their characters and their relationship! And I love how fierce, sassy, and loyal Tess is. She loves the people she cares about so much, but seeing her growth was one of my favorite parts. They really are the perfect match for each other!
I know the rest of the Noire series will keep me on the edge of my seat and I cannot wait to see what's next!
Tropes:
🖤 ʜᴀᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇ
🥃 ʀᴇꜱᴏʀᴛ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀ/ ᴇᴍᴘʟᴏʏᴇᴇ
🖤 ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
🥃 ᴍᴏʀᴀʟʟʏ ɢʀᴀʏ ᴍᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴊᴇᴀʟᴏᴜꜱ/ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴍᴄ
🥃 ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ-ᴄᴀᴛ ꜰᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ/ꜱᴜꜱᴘᴇɴꜱᴇ
🥃 ꜱʜᴇ ᴏᴡᴇꜱ ʜɪᴍ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛꜱ
🖤 ᴘɪᴇʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴄꜱ
Thank you to much to Brandy for letting me read/review an early copy! All opinions are my own!
Maddox has so many more layers than you might initially think, and seeing more of who he really is has me down bad for him! The banter between him & Tessa is so freaking perfect from the start and it really fits both of their characters and their relationship! And I love how fierce, sassy, and loyal Tess is. She loves the people she cares about so much, but seeing her growth was one of my favorite parts. They really are the perfect match for each other!
I know the rest of the Noire series will keep me on the edge of my seat and I cannot wait to see what's next!
Tropes:
🖤 ʜᴀᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇ
🥃 ʀᴇꜱᴏʀᴛ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀ/ ᴇᴍᴘʟᴏʏᴇᴇ
🖤 ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
🥃 ᴍᴏʀᴀʟʟʏ ɢʀᴀʏ ᴍᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴊᴇᴀʟᴏᴜꜱ/ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴍᴄ
🥃 ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ-ᴄᴀᴛ ꜰᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ/ꜱᴜꜱᴘᴇɴꜱᴇ
🥃 ꜱʜᴇ ᴏᴡᴇꜱ ʜɪᴍ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛꜱ
🖤 ᴘɪᴇʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴄꜱ
Thank you to much to Brandy for letting me read/review an early copy! All opinions are my own!
December 23, 2025
This book was another great one in the long list from Brandy. As always her writing style is so uniquely her that you can’t compare her to others. The way she builds these characters and their worlds you just can’t help but fall into them head first.
Now this story is Maddox and Tessa’s story and these two have an interesting one. Kinda have a trauma bonding moment, but also a seeing each other for who they are NOT what they are. It’s an opposite side of the tracks story in a lot of ways too. The bad boy her family wants her to have nothing to do with, but the undeniable pull to something that isn’t what she had growing up. Now don’t take this wrong and think Tessa is just feeling out the bad boy because that is NOT the case. Tessa is just physically drawn to the place of la nu noire and her comment of because she belongs rings soooo true to her very soul. And parts not even she fully understands at first. She has always put her family and others needs above her. Loyal but reckless. Brave but pushes barriers. Her family dynamic is simple, average, your basic suburban family. Their issues are status quo and their dynamic is something you could just drop yourself right into. Family drama and all. But what Tessa finds and la nu noire is real family. The people that will fight against you for you. The people who will do what needs to be done, damn the consequences. And give her someone who will be that push and pull with her no questions asked. Punish her for the brat she is while worshipping the ground she walks on.
Maddox is a king in his birthright, a man that no one ever sees because all they see is his crown. He needs someone who chooses him because of him. Not because of protecting others, gaining a move in the chess match, or playing a long game. Never did he ever think anyone could see him for beyond the king he is, because the man he is so much more than the crown on his head.
I probably related the most to this book out of all of Brandy’s books so far. These two were just a whole other level for me. It’s so hard to really explain too because it’s simple yet complex. And the dynamics are just so basic that you feel it’s so real. And basic isn’t a bad thing I mean basic as in it feels sooooo real. Like you can just picture yourself right there. Yes there’s still world building and the underground society in this book. You can’t have this story and NOT have that. But the pieces Maddox gave us of the bigger story was like adding water color to a black and white photo. It didn’t change the story but helped you see it more vibrant. Feel the feeling Brandy intended.
Now this story is Maddox and Tessa’s story and these two have an interesting one. Kinda have a trauma bonding moment, but also a seeing each other for who they are NOT what they are. It’s an opposite side of the tracks story in a lot of ways too. The bad boy her family wants her to have nothing to do with, but the undeniable pull to something that isn’t what she had growing up. Now don’t take this wrong and think Tessa is just feeling out the bad boy because that is NOT the case. Tessa is just physically drawn to the place of la nu noire and her comment of because she belongs rings soooo true to her very soul. And parts not even she fully understands at first. She has always put her family and others needs above her. Loyal but reckless. Brave but pushes barriers. Her family dynamic is simple, average, your basic suburban family. Their issues are status quo and their dynamic is something you could just drop yourself right into. Family drama and all. But what Tessa finds and la nu noire is real family. The people that will fight against you for you. The people who will do what needs to be done, damn the consequences. And give her someone who will be that push and pull with her no questions asked. Punish her for the brat she is while worshipping the ground she walks on.
Maddox is a king in his birthright, a man that no one ever sees because all they see is his crown. He needs someone who chooses him because of him. Not because of protecting others, gaining a move in the chess match, or playing a long game. Never did he ever think anyone could see him for beyond the king he is, because the man he is so much more than the crown on his head.
I probably related the most to this book out of all of Brandy’s books so far. These two were just a whole other level for me. It’s so hard to really explain too because it’s simple yet complex. And the dynamics are just so basic that you feel it’s so real. And basic isn’t a bad thing I mean basic as in it feels sooooo real. Like you can just picture yourself right there. Yes there’s still world building and the underground society in this book. You can’t have this story and NOT have that. But the pieces Maddox gave us of the bigger story was like adding water color to a black and white photo. It didn’t change the story but helped you see it more vibrant. Feel the feeling Brandy intended.
December 22, 2025
ARC REVIEW: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
It’s honestly no surprise that Twelve Mile Limit was another 5-star read for me. At this point, picking up a Brandy Hynes book feels like a guarantee—elite writing, top-tier character work, and an emotional chokehold I willingly sign up for every single time.
Maddox and Tessa are peak annoyances-to-lovers. Not full-blown enemies, but make no mistake—Tessa is absolutely not swooning at first glance. And honestly? Same, queen. She’s closed off, allergic to people, and thrives in silence. Spirit animal behavior. Meanwhile, Maddox… we’ve known this man has been down bad since his brief cameos in KORT. The quiet pining? Criminal. The patience? Deadly.
Maddox being a fully tattooed, music-obsessed soft menace—constantly listening to or singing songs—was hands-down one of my favorite parts. He’s a walking jukebox with touched-her-and-💀 energy, and it WORKED. The chemistry between these two built so beautifully, and once it hit? Game over.
This book had everything I love: spice that hits, suspense woven perfectly into the story, emotional depth, and all the cameos from our beloved Noire and KORT families that made it feel like coming home. I highlighted quotes, reread scenes, and absolutely sobbed over the love Maddox has for Tessa.
But what truly wrecked me was watching Maddox show Tessa how to love herself—how to stop people-pleasing, how to take up space, how to choose herself. Their moments together were pure swoon, sweat-worthy, heart-clenching perfection.
Brandy Hynes did it again. No notes. Just obsession. 🖤
It’s honestly no surprise that Twelve Mile Limit was another 5-star read for me. At this point, picking up a Brandy Hynes book feels like a guarantee—elite writing, top-tier character work, and an emotional chokehold I willingly sign up for every single time.
Maddox and Tessa are peak annoyances-to-lovers. Not full-blown enemies, but make no mistake—Tessa is absolutely not swooning at first glance. And honestly? Same, queen. She’s closed off, allergic to people, and thrives in silence. Spirit animal behavior. Meanwhile, Maddox… we’ve known this man has been down bad since his brief cameos in KORT. The quiet pining? Criminal. The patience? Deadly.
Maddox being a fully tattooed, music-obsessed soft menace—constantly listening to or singing songs—was hands-down one of my favorite parts. He’s a walking jukebox with touched-her-and-💀 energy, and it WORKED. The chemistry between these two built so beautifully, and once it hit? Game over.
This book had everything I love: spice that hits, suspense woven perfectly into the story, emotional depth, and all the cameos from our beloved Noire and KORT families that made it feel like coming home. I highlighted quotes, reread scenes, and absolutely sobbed over the love Maddox has for Tessa.
But what truly wrecked me was watching Maddox show Tessa how to love herself—how to stop people-pleasing, how to take up space, how to choose herself. Their moments together were pure swoon, sweat-worthy, heart-clenching perfection.
Brandy Hynes did it again. No notes. Just obsession. 🖤
December 24, 2025
If you know anything about me, you would know that I am a walking talking billboard for my girl Brandy Hynes. I think she is massively underrated and under hyped. Her writing style is so poetically beautiful. It's truly so unique and nothing that I have ever read before. And Twelve Mile Limit is everything that Brandy is known for, but it's also different from the rest of her books. This one has her signature dark tones with suspense but it has this youthful and playful vibe to it. And we can thank our two main characters for that. Their personalities brought something so different to the page that made me not want to put this book down.
I am so in love with Maddox and Tessa. Maddox is this ruthless billionaire who runs a playground for the criminal underground. Tessa is this snarky, independent black cat tattoo artist who works for Maddox. At first glance, you see an employee who owes her boss her life after he helped her out of a tough situation and a boss who holds it over her head until it's time to collect. But the problem is, Maddox is head over heels infatuated with Tessa and well, Tessa can't stand him. But that doesn't stop Maddox for going after what he wants. And what he wants is Tessa.
Maddox and Tessa's push and pull dynamic was so fun. These two have such youthful personalities but were also so mature. Like I don't know how to describe the vibes of their relationship with words other than playful and youthful. Between Tessa's black cat I can do anything by myself energy and Maddox's morally grey badass exterior who is like, nah sit your butt down energy, they worked so well together. It also made for top tier banter. I truly caught myself giggling many times.
The plot was superb. I have nothing bad to say about it. I was entertained. There were some plot twists that I guessed but then others that had me say wtf. Which is honestly one of the many things that I loved about a romantic suspense. Maddox and Tessa's character growth was perfect as well. Maddox and Tessa have so many layers to them and this book was like peeling an onion. As the story progressed, you got to see them blossom. The way that Maddox created a safe space for Tessa to be irrevocably her. It was truly beautiful.
Brandy, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of you universe. I thank my lucky stars all the time of you sending me PR for your first book because you have truly become one of my favorite authors. You knew I needed your stories in my life and for that I am so truly grateful. Now, can you please give me my boy Cash's book and some more cameos of Liam. I have been a very good girl ;)
You should most definitely read this book if you like:
- Romantic Suspense
- Billionaire
- Boss x Employee
- Hate to Love
- Black Cat FMC
- Morally Grey MMC
- Found Family
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Brandy Hynes for allowing me the absolute pleasure to read Twelve Mile Limit as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
I am so in love with Maddox and Tessa. Maddox is this ruthless billionaire who runs a playground for the criminal underground. Tessa is this snarky, independent black cat tattoo artist who works for Maddox. At first glance, you see an employee who owes her boss her life after he helped her out of a tough situation and a boss who holds it over her head until it's time to collect. But the problem is, Maddox is head over heels infatuated with Tessa and well, Tessa can't stand him. But that doesn't stop Maddox for going after what he wants. And what he wants is Tessa.
Maddox and Tessa's push and pull dynamic was so fun. These two have such youthful personalities but were also so mature. Like I don't know how to describe the vibes of their relationship with words other than playful and youthful. Between Tessa's black cat I can do anything by myself energy and Maddox's morally grey badass exterior who is like, nah sit your butt down energy, they worked so well together. It also made for top tier banter. I truly caught myself giggling many times.
The plot was superb. I have nothing bad to say about it. I was entertained. There were some plot twists that I guessed but then others that had me say wtf. Which is honestly one of the many things that I loved about a romantic suspense. Maddox and Tessa's character growth was perfect as well. Maddox and Tessa have so many layers to them and this book was like peeling an onion. As the story progressed, you got to see them blossom. The way that Maddox created a safe space for Tessa to be irrevocably her. It was truly beautiful.
Brandy, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of you universe. I thank my lucky stars all the time of you sending me PR for your first book because you have truly become one of my favorite authors. You knew I needed your stories in my life and for that I am so truly grateful. Now, can you please give me my boy Cash's book and some more cameos of Liam. I have been a very good girl ;)
You should most definitely read this book if you like:
- Romantic Suspense
- Billionaire
- Boss x Employee
- Hate to Love
- Black Cat FMC
- Morally Grey MMC
- Found Family
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Brandy Hynes for allowing me the absolute pleasure to read Twelve Mile Limit as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
December 24, 2025
It’s official. I am completely undone by Maddox, Tessa, and the entire Noire family.
I adored Rolling 75, but this book? It absolutely blew past every expectation. Brandy has a gift for writing characters who feel real — layered, emotional, and full of quiet intensity that sneaks up on you and wrecks your heart.
Maddox Noire is the definition of “there’s more than meets the eye.” On the surface, he’s the towering, tattooed, knife-flipping menace who floats through life with reckless ease. Intimidating. Effortless. Untouchable.
But beneath all of that is a man who notices everything. He listens. He observes. He loves deeply. He misses his mum, is fiercely devoted to his family, and has spent years quietly orbiting the one woman he was never supposed to want. Watching his vulnerability unfold with Tessa was everything.
And Tessa? An elite black cat FMC. 🖤
She’s sharp, guarded, strong, and desperate to be seen as more than what the world labels her. Always the outsider. Always putting herself last. Her walls were built for survival — and honestly, I respected the hell out of that. What made this so powerful was that Maddox never tries to reshape her. He doesn’t soften her edges. He simply sees her, breaks through brick by brick, and loves her exactly as she is.
The chemistry between them is instant and addictive. The banter hits right from the start, and the way they fit together just makes sense. When these two finally collide? WOW. Maddox’s mouth alone deserves its own warning label 🔥 and yes, the “good boy” moment had me fully feral. Anything for his Queen.
But beyond the heat, it was the softness that stayed with me. The quiet understanding. The way Maddox always seemed to know what Tessa needed before she could ask. Two guarded souls slowly choosing each other — I was not emotionally prepared.
And then there’s the found family. The brotherhood. The loyalty. The raw, tender moments with their sister Rena that squeezed my heart until it hurt. This book pulls you into their world and refuses to let go.
Fair warning though — I was NOT ready for the emotional damage. I screamed. I clutched my chest. My heart was absolutely shattered in the best possible way. You’ll understand once you read it.
Thank you for the ARC — I’m fully invested in the Noire brothers now.
Axel… I see you coming. 😏🔥
Available December 29th. Add it to your TBR immediately!!!
I adored Rolling 75, but this book? It absolutely blew past every expectation. Brandy has a gift for writing characters who feel real — layered, emotional, and full of quiet intensity that sneaks up on you and wrecks your heart.
Maddox Noire is the definition of “there’s more than meets the eye.” On the surface, he’s the towering, tattooed, knife-flipping menace who floats through life with reckless ease. Intimidating. Effortless. Untouchable.
But beneath all of that is a man who notices everything. He listens. He observes. He loves deeply. He misses his mum, is fiercely devoted to his family, and has spent years quietly orbiting the one woman he was never supposed to want. Watching his vulnerability unfold with Tessa was everything.
And Tessa? An elite black cat FMC. 🖤
She’s sharp, guarded, strong, and desperate to be seen as more than what the world labels her. Always the outsider. Always putting herself last. Her walls were built for survival — and honestly, I respected the hell out of that. What made this so powerful was that Maddox never tries to reshape her. He doesn’t soften her edges. He simply sees her, breaks through brick by brick, and loves her exactly as she is.
The chemistry between them is instant and addictive. The banter hits right from the start, and the way they fit together just makes sense. When these two finally collide? WOW. Maddox’s mouth alone deserves its own warning label 🔥 and yes, the “good boy” moment had me fully feral. Anything for his Queen.
But beyond the heat, it was the softness that stayed with me. The quiet understanding. The way Maddox always seemed to know what Tessa needed before she could ask. Two guarded souls slowly choosing each other — I was not emotionally prepared.
And then there’s the found family. The brotherhood. The loyalty. The raw, tender moments with their sister Rena that squeezed my heart until it hurt. This book pulls you into their world and refuses to let go.
Fair warning though — I was NOT ready for the emotional damage. I screamed. I clutched my chest. My heart was absolutely shattered in the best possible way. You’ll understand once you read it.
Thank you for the ARC — I’m fully invested in the Noire brothers now.
Axel… I see you coming. 😏🔥
Available December 29th. Add it to your TBR immediately!!!
December 22, 2025
Wow, where to start with this one? If I could I would give this infinity stars! I can’t decide if it tops Rolling 75, sits right alongside it, or sails past it. I’m obsessed with the world Brandy has built, the intrigue, the secrets, La Lune Noire and the underworld vibes, all those shades of black, grey, and white. And New Orleans! The French Quarter felt so real I could hear the music and taste the humidity. 🎺🌙
What I Loved About This Book
· Maddox, my unexpected fave: He didn’t stand out to me in the first book, but here he absolutely smashed every expectation. He stole my heart in the best way, his brand of chaos matched mine… and Tessa’s even more. 🖤 The Music references, his pov and just the way he thinks... yes I loved him as a character!
· Tessa being all of us: So relatable. From the get go, I just loved her. I loved her in Rolling 75 with Mercy but finally getting her POV, her views, the way she thinks, feels and her story just YESSSS! She’s tough, strong, takes no nonsense, and she’s perfect for Mads. ✨
· That back story: The anguish, the secrets, the way it all resolves with such a strong focus on family. it wrecked me in the best way. I cried my way through the last quarter and loved every second. 😭💖
· Atmosphere for days: The gritty allure of the underworld, the pull of La Lune Noire, and the reality of New Orleans, chef’s kiss. Honestly Brandy just nails it all, you feel like you want to be in this world, in the story apart of it all.
The Tropes:
Hate to Love
Billionaire Romance
Morally Grey MMC
Possessive / Jealous MMC
Black Cat FMC
Utterly absorbing, gloriously messy in the best way, and emotional to the last page. Twelve Mile Limit had me hooked, heart in a vice, and grinning through tears. More, please. Can I get Jax book next - or maybe Cash orrrrr Papa Axel honestly any of them. 🥂📚
What I Loved About This Book
· Maddox, my unexpected fave: He didn’t stand out to me in the first book, but here he absolutely smashed every expectation. He stole my heart in the best way, his brand of chaos matched mine… and Tessa’s even more. 🖤 The Music references, his pov and just the way he thinks... yes I loved him as a character!
· Tessa being all of us: So relatable. From the get go, I just loved her. I loved her in Rolling 75 with Mercy but finally getting her POV, her views, the way she thinks, feels and her story just YESSSS! She’s tough, strong, takes no nonsense, and she’s perfect for Mads. ✨
· That back story: The anguish, the secrets, the way it all resolves with such a strong focus on family. it wrecked me in the best way. I cried my way through the last quarter and loved every second. 😭💖
· Atmosphere for days: The gritty allure of the underworld, the pull of La Lune Noire, and the reality of New Orleans, chef’s kiss. Honestly Brandy just nails it all, you feel like you want to be in this world, in the story apart of it all.
The Tropes:
Hate to Love
Billionaire Romance
Morally Grey MMC
Possessive / Jealous MMC
Black Cat FMC
Utterly absorbing, gloriously messy in the best way, and emotional to the last page. Twelve Mile Limit had me hooked, heart in a vice, and grinning through tears. More, please. Can I get Jax book next - or maybe Cash orrrrr Papa Axel honestly any of them. 🥂📚
December 22, 2025
Tessa is a piercing and tattoo artist at La Lune Noire, forced to come back to work for the brothers after a horrible night two years ago. When she called one of the brothers to help her get out of that tough situation, she thought she was seeing a side of him that she hadn’t before, until he opened his mouth and ruined it, claiming that she owed him, and the payment would be returning to work at the resort. When he suddenly insists on following her around and escorting her to and from work, he frames it as a new version of the debt she owes him, but she can’t help but think there’s more to the story.
Maddox may look like the fun loving brother, always with a dance in his step, despite his habit of playing with knives. Under the surface, he is just as ruthless as his brothers, determined to protect the family at all costs. Yet he can’t help but be distracted by Tessa, as much as she seems to hate him. When their past comes back to haunt them, he sees it as an opportunity to finally get what he wants, while keeping her safe, but will she agree or push back even harder?
I received an early copy of this book from Valentine PR and absolutely loved it! As much as I enjoyed Rolling 75, it didn’t come close to comparing to this one. I loved how strong Tessa appears on the surface, yet only Maddox seems to see how the dynamic with her family affects her, and his desire to stand up for her, in all scenarios had me cheering for them both. Normally I have a hard time finding and choosing meaningful quotes from books, but in this one, I had so many saved I didn’t know which to choose. Maddox may appear shallow on the surface, but his character had so much depth I couldn’t help but fall in love with his words and him.
Maddox may look like the fun loving brother, always with a dance in his step, despite his habit of playing with knives. Under the surface, he is just as ruthless as his brothers, determined to protect the family at all costs. Yet he can’t help but be distracted by Tessa, as much as she seems to hate him. When their past comes back to haunt them, he sees it as an opportunity to finally get what he wants, while keeping her safe, but will she agree or push back even harder?
I received an early copy of this book from Valentine PR and absolutely loved it! As much as I enjoyed Rolling 75, it didn’t come close to comparing to this one. I loved how strong Tessa appears on the surface, yet only Maddox seems to see how the dynamic with her family affects her, and his desire to stand up for her, in all scenarios had me cheering for them both. Normally I have a hard time finding and choosing meaningful quotes from books, but in this one, I had so many saved I didn’t know which to choose. Maddox may appear shallow on the surface, but his character had so much depth I couldn’t help but fall in love with his words and him.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Safe to say I’m in love with Maddox, Tess & the whole Noire family!
Maddox is so much more than he lets people see. On the outside he’s the 6ft5, tatted, knïfé flicking brother who dances his way through life to a beat all of his own. And beneath all that he’s a boy who misses his mum, loves his family deeply & has spent years obsessing over a woman who should be out of bounds…but this man will do anything to get the girl.
Tessa is a VIBE. Black cat FMCs are my favourite & she didn’t let me down. Always being the outcast & putting everyone else before herself, it’s safe to say her walls were built sky high. But Maddox actually SEES her & all that she is & wants her anyway. I loved that even when she realised she was safe to fall in love, she didn’t loose her snarky attitude 👏🏻
When these two collided?! Wow. Some of the scenes & Maddox’s filthy mouth was just *chefs kiss* 🔥 I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a ‘good boy’ moment & this one did not disappoint 🥵 anything for his Queen…SWOON. But honestly, it was the tender moments between two people who are SO guarded that melted me. Maddox always seemed to be one step ahead when it came to what Tessa needed 🥹
That being said, I wasn’t ready to have my heart ripped out though?! When I tell you I was screaming along with Tess…ah you’ve just got to read it!
Thank you for the arc @brandylhynes I’m looking forward to getting my hands on the rest of the Noire brothers; Axel baby, I’m looking at you especially 😏
Maddox is so much more than he lets people see. On the outside he’s the 6ft5, tatted, knïfé flicking brother who dances his way through life to a beat all of his own. And beneath all that he’s a boy who misses his mum, loves his family deeply & has spent years obsessing over a woman who should be out of bounds…but this man will do anything to get the girl.
Tessa is a VIBE. Black cat FMCs are my favourite & she didn’t let me down. Always being the outcast & putting everyone else before herself, it’s safe to say her walls were built sky high. But Maddox actually SEES her & all that she is & wants her anyway. I loved that even when she realised she was safe to fall in love, she didn’t loose her snarky attitude 👏🏻
When these two collided?! Wow. Some of the scenes & Maddox’s filthy mouth was just *chefs kiss* 🔥 I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a ‘good boy’ moment & this one did not disappoint 🥵 anything for his Queen…SWOON. But honestly, it was the tender moments between two people who are SO guarded that melted me. Maddox always seemed to be one step ahead when it came to what Tessa needed 🥹
That being said, I wasn’t ready to have my heart ripped out though?! When I tell you I was screaming along with Tess…ah you’ve just got to read it!
Thank you for the arc @brandylhynes I’m looking forward to getting my hands on the rest of the Noire brothers; Axel baby, I’m looking at you especially 😏
Review of advance copy received from Author
-Review of advance copy received from Author-
Bravo! Another great book! I've read the K.O.R.T series, and "Rolling 75" I devoured them all like A starving person! Maddox and Tessa were great characters. This book had everything I love, suspense, love, angst, great story plot, amazing secondary characters that leave you anticipating the next brother's book. The sex scenes were smoking hot! I have a book mark that has Jesus on it and he is asking "Is that smut?" The answer is, If I were catholic, I would need to go to confession and do more than a few hail mary's! lol
I can not WAIT for the next brothers book! I hope it won't be too long of a wait. I'm hoping it's Jax's book next, but I will be happy with any of them!
A few of my favorite quotes:
Maddox:
"how the simplest of accolades from her reshapes melted vinyl into salvaged albums, soot into fertile soil, and a ringing phone into an eternity of new beginnings."
Tessa:
"even if everyone in the world had their eyes on me, mine would still me on you-the love of my life."
Stand alone: "Love is action, not words" (I think that's right, if not, same meaning)
Once again, awesome cover art! If I had not already read her other series, or "Rolling 75" it would of caught my attention and caused me to at least read the blurb, which led me to reading it!
Bravo! Another great book! I've read the K.O.R.T series, and "Rolling 75" I devoured them all like A starving person! Maddox and Tessa were great characters. This book had everything I love, suspense, love, angst, great story plot, amazing secondary characters that leave you anticipating the next brother's book. The sex scenes were smoking hot! I have a book mark that has Jesus on it and he is asking "Is that smut?" The answer is, If I were catholic, I would need to go to confession and do more than a few hail mary's! lol
I can not WAIT for the next brothers book! I hope it won't be too long of a wait. I'm hoping it's Jax's book next, but I will be happy with any of them!
A few of my favorite quotes:
Maddox:
"how the simplest of accolades from her reshapes melted vinyl into salvaged albums, soot into fertile soil, and a ringing phone into an eternity of new beginnings."
Tessa:
"even if everyone in the world had their eyes on me, mine would still me on you-the love of my life."
Stand alone: "Love is action, not words" (I think that's right, if not, same meaning)
Once again, awesome cover art! If I had not already read her other series, or "Rolling 75" it would of caught my attention and caused me to at least read the blurb, which led me to reading it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book didn’t just move me—it wrecked me in the best possible way.
Brandy’s writing is raw, emotional, and deeply immersive. From the very first page, I was completely pulled into the story, breathing in every detail and feeling every moment as if I were living it myself. This is the kind of writing that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
The Noire family is exceptional—each character layered, complex, and unforgettable—but Maddox and Tess completely stole my heart. Their dynamic is intense, emotional, and beautifully messy. The tension, the banter, the pain, and the passion all blend together so seamlessly. I laughed, I cried, and I felt every ounce of their journey. The spice is perfectly balanced and deeply earned, adding to the emotional weight rather than overpowering it.
Noire Underground is more than a setting; it’s a dark, seductive world built on secrets, power, danger, and desire. Maddox Noire is chaos and control intertwined, while Tess Lockhart is fire, resilience, and sharp wit. Their connection is magnetic and impossible to ignore.
This ARC felt like both a gift and an emotional gut punch. Thank you to Brandy and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read and review.
I’m already eagerly waiting for whoever comes next—ready for my next favorite Noire story.
This book didn’t just move me—it wrecked me in the best possible way.
Brandy’s writing is raw, emotional, and deeply immersive. From the very first page, I was completely pulled into the story, breathing in every detail and feeling every moment as if I were living it myself. This is the kind of writing that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
The Noire family is exceptional—each character layered, complex, and unforgettable—but Maddox and Tess completely stole my heart. Their dynamic is intense, emotional, and beautifully messy. The tension, the banter, the pain, and the passion all blend together so seamlessly. I laughed, I cried, and I felt every ounce of their journey. The spice is perfectly balanced and deeply earned, adding to the emotional weight rather than overpowering it.
Noire Underground is more than a setting; it’s a dark, seductive world built on secrets, power, danger, and desire. Maddox Noire is chaos and control intertwined, while Tess Lockhart is fire, resilience, and sharp wit. Their connection is magnetic and impossible to ignore.
This ARC felt like both a gift and an emotional gut punch. Thank you to Brandy and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read and review.
I’m already eagerly waiting for whoever comes next—ready for my next favorite Noire story.
December 21, 2025
♾️ ⭐️
While this book can be read as a standalone - I beg you to read AT LEAST Rolling 75, if not the entire KORT series, before jumping into this one. Because you are missing out!
The plot!! The love!! The loyalty!!
Brandy has enraptured my mind and heart yet again. I absolutely adore this universe. I can’t get enough of it! I thought Ryker and Mercy were my end game favorites… then she had to go and write Maddox and Tessa.
I am floored.
Serving us with her usual impeccably beautiful and poetic writing style, while describing a love so entrenched in blood and crime that I fully immersed myself in it for 48 hours straight. No breath needed.
I cried. Multiple times. I laughed out loud from the banter many more times. I was gripping my kindle like it owed me money with the tension and suspense of the plot.
It even ran out of battery while I was reading without me even realizing it. I could not put this one down.
This may be the most I have ever highlighted a book - ever. I thought it was wild how much of Rolling 75 I highlighted… but this was entire pages. Just paragraphs upon paragraphs of beautiful writing.
Masterpiece. From Burning Ivy to this story - the whole universe is a masterpiece. I will never want to leave. This entire series is one of my Roman empires.
While this book can be read as a standalone - I beg you to read AT LEAST Rolling 75, if not the entire KORT series, before jumping into this one. Because you are missing out!
The plot!! The love!! The loyalty!!
Brandy has enraptured my mind and heart yet again. I absolutely adore this universe. I can’t get enough of it! I thought Ryker and Mercy were my end game favorites… then she had to go and write Maddox and Tessa.
I am floored.
Serving us with her usual impeccably beautiful and poetic writing style, while describing a love so entrenched in blood and crime that I fully immersed myself in it for 48 hours straight. No breath needed.
I cried. Multiple times. I laughed out loud from the banter many more times. I was gripping my kindle like it owed me money with the tension and suspense of the plot.
It even ran out of battery while I was reading without me even realizing it. I could not put this one down.
This may be the most I have ever highlighted a book - ever. I thought it was wild how much of Rolling 75 I highlighted… but this was entire pages. Just paragraphs upon paragraphs of beautiful writing.
Masterpiece. From Burning Ivy to this story - the whole universe is a masterpiece. I will never want to leave. This entire series is one of my Roman empires.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely inhaled this book!!! I lived, breathed, and lost sleep from the moment it landed on my kindle. And it was worth every single ounce of tiredness as a result.
Brandy Hynes is the literal GOAT. The way she tells a story is flawless, with characters and worlds blending seamlessly together to create an always epic masterpiece. Twelve Mile Limit is a perfect example of that, as is every other book Brandy has written.
Twelve Mile Limit is book two in the Noire Brothers series, and follows Maddox and Tessa - a morally gray antihero and his fierce little nightmare. The perfect pairing of two characters, and a total adventure to read. I laughed, cried, swooned, and squealed in equal measure throughout this one, and was absolutely captivated with their story. Two perfect halves of a whole, these two - Maddox with his filthy mouth and Tessa’s equally savage attitude.. I couldn’t get enough. The ferocity in which they come together is all-encompassing, and paints a vivid picture of what wading through the wreckage to get to the happily ever after looks like.
Easily a top-read of 2025 and “…. an all-consuming melody. Everything I crave.”
Brandy Hynes is the literal GOAT. The way she tells a story is flawless, with characters and worlds blending seamlessly together to create an always epic masterpiece. Twelve Mile Limit is a perfect example of that, as is every other book Brandy has written.
Twelve Mile Limit is book two in the Noire Brothers series, and follows Maddox and Tessa - a morally gray antihero and his fierce little nightmare. The perfect pairing of two characters, and a total adventure to read. I laughed, cried, swooned, and squealed in equal measure throughout this one, and was absolutely captivated with their story. Two perfect halves of a whole, these two - Maddox with his filthy mouth and Tessa’s equally savage attitude.. I couldn’t get enough. The ferocity in which they come together is all-encompassing, and paints a vivid picture of what wading through the wreckage to get to the happily ever after looks like.
Easily a top-read of 2025 and “…. an all-consuming melody. Everything I crave.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
How do you get yourself out of a reading slump? Read a Brandy Hynes book. How do you put yourself right back into a reading slump? Finish a brand new book by Brandy Hynes because absolutely nothing can compare to the magic she put on a page.
I’ve been immersed and enthralled by La Lune Noire once again. The opulence, the depravity, and the dark underworld are all consuming and an absolute luxury to read.
Tessa and Maddox are everything that La Lune Noire represents, and the battle to their happiness is gritty, dirty, and devastating. The Noire’s may be far from golden boys but they are the Kings of the underground and will protect what’s theirs at all costs.
Tessa is made to be a Noire Queen, and even though she fought it so hard, she fell effortlessly into the title.
This story is about true love in all forms, and is so beautifully written. The twists and turns are always so unexpected, but always fall perfectly in place.
This is a must read, sit back enjoy the story and “Drink and Conspire”
I’ve been immersed and enthralled by La Lune Noire once again. The opulence, the depravity, and the dark underworld are all consuming and an absolute luxury to read.
Tessa and Maddox are everything that La Lune Noire represents, and the battle to their happiness is gritty, dirty, and devastating. The Noire’s may be far from golden boys but they are the Kings of the underground and will protect what’s theirs at all costs.
Tessa is made to be a Noire Queen, and even though she fought it so hard, she fell effortlessly into the title.
This story is about true love in all forms, and is so beautifully written. The twists and turns are always so unexpected, but always fall perfectly in place.
This is a must read, sit back enjoy the story and “Drink and Conspire”
December 21, 2025
I enjoyed Twelve Mile Limit. The plot, characters and action were done well. Both Maddox and Tessa were good characters who I really enjoyed getting to know. They had great chemistry from the start and I loved their banter. Maddox was one of those heroes that had so many dimensions and was so interesting because of that. He came off controlling but thats just because he wanted to protect Tessa with everything that he had. Tessa was also really interesting, she’d been through a lot of pain and it was so good reading about how she was enfolded into the Noire family and shown what genuine acceptance and love was like. I loved how music was used in this book and how Maddox used it for everything. The Noire family dynamics are great and I loved their banter, reading about them and their group conversations. I really enjoyed seeing more of Mercy and Tessa’s friendship as well. I loved reading this series and can’t wait for book 3!
December 23, 2025
I love a mafia romance , and nothing is better than an obsessed mafia boss mmc! This plot was pretty fun, she’s indebted to him after he saved her life once, and he’s been obsessed ever since. The start was so tense, she adamant on not falling for him because of his reputation, but our man is definitely not gonna give up that easily. The plot did slow down a bit a little after the halfway point and I did lose a little interest, but it picked back up in the last 100 pages and had me hooked again. And damn those plot twists? Did not seen them coming! I was so close to crying and I felt like my heart was getting ripped out. I also really loved the characters! I admit I wish we got a little more on both of their backstories because at the end it still felt like they were strangers to me. However I do love the strong found family trope in this book, and I love all the Noires! I can’t wait for the rest of their books. I enjoyed this and I give it a 3.5/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
Obsessed!!
I loved Rolling 75 but this one was out of the park! Brandy writes such amazing characters. They have so much emotion and so many layers to them.
Maddox is very carefree but very intimidating. He listens, observes and truly knows Tessa. I loved seeing his vulnerability with Tessa and showing how much he loves her. Maddox has so many different layers and much more than you would expect.
Tessa is fierce and has her walls up. She is aching to be seen for who she is. Maddox is the one to do that and he doesn’t change her. He breaks down her walls and sees her for who she is.
I love the banter from Maddox and Tessa right from the beginning! They are so perfect for each other! And they fit so well together!
I absolutely love all the found family! The brotherhood between these characters and the sweet moments shared with their sister, Rena. They were so raw and emotional and just pulled at the heartstrings.
I loved Rolling 75 but this one was out of the park! Brandy writes such amazing characters. They have so much emotion and so many layers to them.
Maddox is very carefree but very intimidating. He listens, observes and truly knows Tessa. I loved seeing his vulnerability with Tessa and showing how much he loves her. Maddox has so many different layers and much more than you would expect.
Tessa is fierce and has her walls up. She is aching to be seen for who she is. Maddox is the one to do that and he doesn’t change her. He breaks down her walls and sees her for who she is.
I love the banter from Maddox and Tessa right from the beginning! They are so perfect for each other! And they fit so well together!
I absolutely love all the found family! The brotherhood between these characters and the sweet moments shared with their sister, Rena. They were so raw and emotional and just pulled at the heartstrings.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🖤 ʜᴀᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇ
🖤 ʀᴇꜱᴏʀᴛ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀ/ ᴇᴍᴘʟᴏʏᴇᴇ
🖤 ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
🖤 ᴍᴏʀᴀʟʟʏ ɢʀᴀʏ ᴍᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴊᴇᴀʟᴏᴜꜱ/ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴍᴄ
🖤 ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ-ᴄᴀᴛ ꜰᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ/ꜱᴜꜱᴘᴇɴꜱᴇ
🖤 ꜱʜᴇ ᴏᴡᴇꜱ ʜɪᴍ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛꜱ
🖤 ᴘɪᴇʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴄꜱ
Love this! Love love this! Maddox is this life of the party always listening to songs and play around with his knife. Tessa comes from a rough family with a messy past. Then one night, something happens and she called Maddox to help her cause Maddox is head over heels for her!
Oh this book have my heart. Such a rollercoaster! I laughed cried and was on the edge of my seat! Brandy, you are amazing for sharing us this masterpiece! The plot was amazing have me guessing whats going to happen after.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🖤 ʜᴀᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇ
🖤 ʀᴇꜱᴏʀᴛ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀ/ ᴇᴍᴘʟᴏʏᴇᴇ
🖤 ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
🖤 ᴍᴏʀᴀʟʟʏ ɢʀᴀʏ ᴍᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴊᴇᴀʟᴏᴜꜱ/ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴍᴄ
🖤 ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ-ᴄᴀᴛ ꜰᴍᴄ
🖤 ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ/ꜱᴜꜱᴘᴇɴꜱᴇ
🖤 ꜱʜᴇ ᴏᴡᴇꜱ ʜɪᴍ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛꜱ
🖤 ᴘɪᴇʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴄꜱ
Love this! Love love this! Maddox is this life of the party always listening to songs and play around with his knife. Tessa comes from a rough family with a messy past. Then one night, something happens and she called Maddox to help her cause Maddox is head over heels for her!
Oh this book have my heart. Such a rollercoaster! I laughed cried and was on the edge of my seat! Brandy, you are amazing for sharing us this masterpiece! The plot was amazing have me guessing whats going to happen after.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Twelve Mile Limit is pure perfection. Calling on him for protection, only to have Maddox quietly keep her secret for two years while watching over her without telling anyone, had me completely hooked. The real question is whether Tessa will finally let him protect her on his terms. I almost died during the conference call scene with him in her office. I could not even imagine that moment, and it was everything. Their dynamic is such a delicious cat and mouse game, full of tension and restraint, until she finally lets him catch her. This series has been incredible so far, and I genuinely cannot wait for the next book to see which brother falls next and how it all happens.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Thank you Brandy Hynes for an advanced copy of this book! No notes. Maddox and Tessa might be favorite couple in Brandy’s universe. This storyline is gripping from page one and Brandy’s writing style is beautifully poetic and haunting.
Papa Axe and Jax’s stories can’t come soon enough. Cash is going to make us laugh, I just know it. So, it doesn’t really matter whose story we get next because it will be amazing no matter what.
Thank you Brandy Hynes for an advanced copy of this book! No notes. Maddox and Tessa might be favorite couple in Brandy’s universe. This storyline is gripping from page one and Brandy’s writing style is beautifully poetic and haunting.
Papa Axe and Jax’s stories can’t come soon enough. Cash is going to make us laugh, I just know it. So, it doesn’t really matter whose story we get next because it will be amazing no matter what.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I really enjoyed this book. As things progress you learn just a little bit more of the big event. I would say there were things that surprised me but not anything crazy. I really enjoyed the bits of Tessa from “Rolling 75” so I was happy to see how things went for her and Maddox. My heart hurt for her though and what she felt with. Maddox was a man we all wish we had. Overall this book flowed really well and I did not want to put it down.
December 22, 2025
Another great book in the Noire Bothers Series which is a spinoff series of The KORT Series. The authors ability to make such distinct characters never ceases to amaze me! Every book hits different and has a distinct feel. I could not be more in love with the setting in La Lune Noire and New Orleans as a whole. Maddox and Tessa were made for each other and Brandy brings the heat with her beautiful writing style once again. Great action and plot with witty banter and spice spice spice.
December 20, 2025
RTC
MADDOX! Sir! How dare you be soooo romantic? Literally drooling over this book!
MADDOX! Sir! How dare you be soooo romantic? Literally drooling over this book!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Hate->love will always be one of my favorite tropes
Boss-employee. This was GOOD! I also love she did tattoos i don’t know why that was so cool to me but it just was.
Obsessed! I need to go read the first one!
Boss-employee. This was GOOD! I also love she did tattoos i don’t know why that was so cool to me but it just was.
Obsessed! I need to go read the first one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Phenomenal book! Maddox and Tessa were perfect in every way. Review closer to release!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review to come!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review coming soon.
Review of advance copy
The Noire brothers have completely taken over my entire personality. Full RTC
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