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Stepbrother Secrets
Chase Crawford has it all. The girls love him and every guy wants to be him. For the last two and a half years nearly every Lincoln High student, teacher, substitute teacher, janitor and parent roaming through the halls has been watching Chase Crawford tear through the MMA amateur ranks; unable to qualify for pro fights due to his age. Then it happens. Everyone’s favorite underage celebrity has finally turned eighteen. His first UCC (Ultimate Combat Championships) fight is against the one they only know as The Beast and Chase has less than two weeks to prepare.
Jordan has just turned eighteen. She is popular; she’s attractive and just can’t seem to find the right guy. But when Mr. Right finally walks into her life, he couldn’t be more wrong. She thought he was lost to her forever when fate intervened and sent them their separate ways eleven years ago. But now Brandon Taylor is back and is about to become her stepbrother. Her father has just proposed to his mother and not only is he moving in, but he’s going to go to her school, and he’s about to fight the most popular guy at Lincoln High.
Brandon has his secrets and Jordan too. The question is which secrets will tear them apart and which ones will bring them together again? Jordan must figure out which secret should stay a secret and which one needs to see the light of day. Both secrets have their price but they may just be too high for her to pay.
STEPBROTHER SECRETS is a fast paced story of love, secrets, and the often violent world of Mixed Martial Arts. Two rival fighters from the same school are thrown together in the ring and forced to stay enemies by their own classmates at school. Jordan soon finds out the price people often have to pay to keep their secrets secret, and she must soon decide if it’s even worth the price she’ll have to pay.
Jordan has just turned eighteen. She is popular; she’s attractive and just can’t seem to find the right guy. But when Mr. Right finally walks into her life, he couldn’t be more wrong. She thought he was lost to her forever when fate intervened and sent them their separate ways eleven years ago. But now Brandon Taylor is back and is about to become her stepbrother. Her father has just proposed to his mother and not only is he moving in, but he’s going to go to her school, and he’s about to fight the most popular guy at Lincoln High.
Brandon has his secrets and Jordan too. The question is which secrets will tear them apart and which ones will bring them together again? Jordan must figure out which secret should stay a secret and which one needs to see the light of day. Both secrets have their price but they may just be too high for her to pay.
STEPBROTHER SECRETS is a fast paced story of love, secrets, and the often violent world of Mixed Martial Arts. Two rival fighters from the same school are thrown together in the ring and forced to stay enemies by their own classmates at school. Jordan soon finds out the price people often have to pay to keep their secrets secret, and she must soon decide if it’s even worth the price she’ll have to pay.
- GenresNew Adult
115 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2015
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March 7, 2015
What can I say, the read was a bit below so, so to be nice about it. However, it has some potential should the author have the courage to put it through edits and use beta readers not into blowing smoke to boost egos. Yet, on a positive note I can testify that I know one teenager who liked it.
On the other hand, I just couldn't get past the author liking high school to the devastation the Jewish community suffered during hitler's idiocy. What could the author have been thinking??
I will agree with one of the teens in my life, the ending was off the hook. Though I have a feeling we were on two different pages with that thought. Personally, I have no desire to continue with the series, but more than likely I will be forced as my daughter wants to see what happens next.
NOTE TO Bailey Hull:
It takes guts to put your work on display; Congratulations! However, you need honest beta readers who are not afraid to guide you on along the way. If you do edit and make changes let me know. I'll be happy to give a young author chances and a new review. Best of luck!
On the other hand, I just couldn't get past the author liking high school to the devastation the Jewish community suffered during hitler's idiocy. What could the author have been thinking??
I will agree with one of the teens in my life, the ending was off the hook. Though I have a feeling we were on two different pages with that thought. Personally, I have no desire to continue with the series, but more than likely I will be forced as my daughter wants to see what happens next.
NOTE TO Bailey Hull:
It takes guts to put your work on display; Congratulations! However, you need honest beta readers who are not afraid to guide you on along the way. If you do edit and make changes let me know. I'll be happy to give a young author chances and a new review. Best of luck!
February 9, 2015
In “Step Brother Secrets” Bailey Hull creates an intense, hormone-driven story that takes me back to my high school days. Those four years are often the most memorable of our lives. I experienced pangs of nostalgia while reading this, Hull does an amazing job of replicating teenage emotions. This book packs a lot of steam, both romantic and physical.
Welcome to Lincoln High, a school filled with affluent kids who are passionate about their high school’s most popular sport..mixed martial arts. The story is told from a female's point of view; Jordy is headstrong and boy crazy. She hopes to have an easy senior year filled with fun; unfortunately life has more complicated plans for her.
When Jordy is reunited with someone from her past tensions escalate quickly. Could she really be in love with someone that is not only her step-brother, but a student from a rival school? What would her friends think? Drama ensues when her new romantic interest is set to fight against one of Lincoln High's most prominent athletes. Soon rival schools clash in a MMA battle that could pack a fatal punch to Jordy's social life.
I was impressed with how personified each of the characters were. I could visualize Brandon’s sea green eyes, and found myself laughing along with Jordy's quirkiness. The love scenes were very intense, I would really like to read more of a back story between the two main characters.
And the ending leaves me yearning for more...
Welcome to Lincoln High, a school filled with affluent kids who are passionate about their high school’s most popular sport..mixed martial arts. The story is told from a female's point of view; Jordy is headstrong and boy crazy. She hopes to have an easy senior year filled with fun; unfortunately life has more complicated plans for her.
When Jordy is reunited with someone from her past tensions escalate quickly. Could she really be in love with someone that is not only her step-brother, but a student from a rival school? What would her friends think? Drama ensues when her new romantic interest is set to fight against one of Lincoln High's most prominent athletes. Soon rival schools clash in a MMA battle that could pack a fatal punch to Jordy's social life.
I was impressed with how personified each of the characters were. I could visualize Brandon’s sea green eyes, and found myself laughing along with Jordy's quirkiness. The love scenes were very intense, I would really like to read more of a back story between the two main characters.
And the ending leaves me yearning for more...
March 2, 2016
Is this a series???
I'm so confused at the abrupt ending and then to read "THE END" with no hint of WTH was going on? I'm sorry, but I feel cheated right now & that I wasted my time.
FINAL SCORE - 1.5 stars
I'm so confused at the abrupt ending and then to read "THE END" with no hint of WTH was going on? I'm sorry, but I feel cheated right now & that I wasted my time.
FINAL SCORE - 1.5 stars
February 8, 2015
I JUST LOVED IT!! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT INSTALLMENT!
February 14, 2015
Well, I have quite a bit to say about this book. So, long reviews do not always come after high-rated books. I strongly believe as a first timer, the writer deserves and needs a proper review. I would like to touch the points that drew me blank, confused and irritated through the book. But I will say this; none of the things I will mention, are something that cannot be cleared out with a good Beta reader as it was pointed out on other reviews.
Firstly, having not been raised in the States, I don't know much about the highschool experience and its potential impact on a persons life and DECISIONS, except those I have heard from different personal and public sources. But I have received my highschool education in American tradition as well so I have some personal idea.
I understand that the writer wished to present this very Dilemma that highschool presents to every teenagers life and decisions but it seems like with her background and way of thinking Jordan stands out of the crowd with not having many friends except Megan and with the much intellectual way of thinking of hers, referring to Hitler and all. So I don't find it difficult to believe for her to choose to act as a spy, though the 'quality' of her acts in that regard is for me very highly questionable and contradictary. So one point to remember: the actions of the character must be contradictary with the way of thinking. Or vice versa. In my way of thinking Jordan acts like there is no connection between her mind and actions. I saw no mental pep talk kinda part where she justifies her self-chosen actions not only for herself but also for us as well. I could even do something that was presented as some unconsciously driven impulse-like actions that she herself was not able to understand either, if you know what I mean. But there was none, except for the coffeeshop guy incident, where she weighted the possibilities regarding herself, Brandon and her father. And even then it was very very inadequate and lacking.
This also is related to her feelings and socalled commitment to Brandon(which I felt almost none existent, except those that existed in her mind where she kept telling herself as). What I am telling these for is, the writer must involve the reader in the process of decision making of the main character, regardless of we would agree with her or not. But we were hardly involved. So I was basically clueless as to why Jordan decides to do anything after the point of revealing her decision to act between east and west siders secretly. Asking about his training etc. And for me there was no commitment shown from her toward Brandon except taking her place in his bed and seemingly acting as exclusive. But you see since the writer doesnt point things out we the readers only 'assume'. Assume that both of them are in love. Exclusive. Have talked about their feelings towards each other. Even maybe their pasts??? But what the readers assume, does that always have to be the way it is?
As the story teller we should read it from Jordan's mind and mouth, and for that the writer should include those things. Otherwise for me (since there is no connection between Jordan's mind and actions) they-Jordan and Brandon- were only fuckbuddies. As to the way things were presented. Except for the one night she waited up for him to 'talk'.
There is no emotional connection presented between the two. This could be like the MAIN issue lacking in the storytelling here, even if you disregard the mind-action connection issue. Especially being a 'forbidden' kinda ROMANCE novel, we just MUST have these romantic interactions and 'talks'. But there were NONE. And worse, there were no justifications as to this. I mean; she (Jordan) could be like-in her peptalks- she was not ready/sure to do the us-talk. Or due to the pressure of their situation-the impending fight and all-she was reluctant to force him do the us-talk. Or like she always knew(from their childhood) that he was not the kind for talking but they always communicated with their eyes..for example. Or I could even do with Jordan being such kinda girl who was not into 'us-talk' at all. But with the intro of her character that would be unlikely believable, still it would be a justification, if you know what I mean.
Even their first sexual encounter does not do the sufficient justice to their past. For all I know they could be a boy and girl who met at a frat party and with being drunk and everything, they ended up in bed. No feelings from Jordan. No observation of Brandon's feelings from Jordan's pov. Nothing. And they ended up 'lovers'. I was like totally WTF!!! So much for past, so much for feelings, so much for yearning, so much for connection, so much for having had something missing ever since being parted with Brandon... You see what I mean.
So the observation of Brandon and their socalled relationship (He doesnt have to be talking) is thoroughly lacking. Jordan with so much understanding of the world around her, with so much intuition, with so much considerative side; MUST be able to tell things about Brandon after they became 'lovers'. How he behaved or acted with her etc. But weirdly there were much more observation and input about him before than after they ended up together. This is definitely lacking.
And because of all THESE above, I don't know how Brandon would find a way to forgive (assuming they have more than a physical relationship, though its presentation is lacking) Jordan after what she did/caused. Because I cannot justify her. More importantly, I don't know how SHE justifies herself her actions. So I am clueless as to how Brandon would justify her without losing all the respect and charisma he estabished in the eyes of the readers and become a 'total loser' as the highschool terminology refers.
So if/when the writer (still having a chance to turn it around with the squel if very well and carefully thought about these reviews.) writes the sequel, she has a very difficult and risky job ahead of her. I will be following. If it turns around, it definitely be much more worth it.
Firstly, having not been raised in the States, I don't know much about the highschool experience and its potential impact on a persons life and DECISIONS, except those I have heard from different personal and public sources. But I have received my highschool education in American tradition as well so I have some personal idea.
I understand that the writer wished to present this very Dilemma that highschool presents to every teenagers life and decisions but it seems like with her background and way of thinking Jordan stands out of the crowd with not having many friends except Megan and with the much intellectual way of thinking of hers, referring to Hitler and all. So I don't find it difficult to believe for her to choose to act as a spy, though the 'quality' of her acts in that regard is for me very highly questionable and contradictary. So one point to remember: the actions of the character must be contradictary with the way of thinking. Or vice versa. In my way of thinking Jordan acts like there is no connection between her mind and actions. I saw no mental pep talk kinda part where she justifies her self-chosen actions not only for herself but also for us as well. I could even do something that was presented as some unconsciously driven impulse-like actions that she herself was not able to understand either, if you know what I mean. But there was none, except for the coffeeshop guy incident, where she weighted the possibilities regarding herself, Brandon and her father. And even then it was very very inadequate and lacking.
This also is related to her feelings and socalled commitment to Brandon(which I felt almost none existent, except those that existed in her mind where she kept telling herself as). What I am telling these for is, the writer must involve the reader in the process of decision making of the main character, regardless of we would agree with her or not. But we were hardly involved. So I was basically clueless as to why Jordan decides to do anything after the point of revealing her decision to act between east and west siders secretly. Asking about his training etc. And for me there was no commitment shown from her toward Brandon except taking her place in his bed and seemingly acting as exclusive. But you see since the writer doesnt point things out we the readers only 'assume'. Assume that both of them are in love. Exclusive. Have talked about their feelings towards each other. Even maybe their pasts??? But what the readers assume, does that always have to be the way it is?
As the story teller we should read it from Jordan's mind and mouth, and for that the writer should include those things. Otherwise for me (since there is no connection between Jordan's mind and actions) they-Jordan and Brandon- were only fuckbuddies. As to the way things were presented. Except for the one night she waited up for him to 'talk'.
There is no emotional connection presented between the two. This could be like the MAIN issue lacking in the storytelling here, even if you disregard the mind-action connection issue. Especially being a 'forbidden' kinda ROMANCE novel, we just MUST have these romantic interactions and 'talks'. But there were NONE. And worse, there were no justifications as to this. I mean; she (Jordan) could be like-in her peptalks- she was not ready/sure to do the us-talk. Or due to the pressure of their situation-the impending fight and all-she was reluctant to force him do the us-talk. Or like she always knew(from their childhood) that he was not the kind for talking but they always communicated with their eyes..for example. Or I could even do with Jordan being such kinda girl who was not into 'us-talk' at all. But with the intro of her character that would be unlikely believable, still it would be a justification, if you know what I mean.
Even their first sexual encounter does not do the sufficient justice to their past. For all I know they could be a boy and girl who met at a frat party and with being drunk and everything, they ended up in bed. No feelings from Jordan. No observation of Brandon's feelings from Jordan's pov. Nothing. And they ended up 'lovers'. I was like totally WTF!!! So much for past, so much for feelings, so much for yearning, so much for connection, so much for having had something missing ever since being parted with Brandon... You see what I mean.
So the observation of Brandon and their socalled relationship (He doesnt have to be talking) is thoroughly lacking. Jordan with so much understanding of the world around her, with so much intuition, with so much considerative side; MUST be able to tell things about Brandon after they became 'lovers'. How he behaved or acted with her etc. But weirdly there were much more observation and input about him before than after they ended up together. This is definitely lacking.
And because of all THESE above, I don't know how Brandon would find a way to forgive (assuming they have more than a physical relationship, though its presentation is lacking) Jordan after what she did/caused. Because I cannot justify her. More importantly, I don't know how SHE justifies herself her actions. So I am clueless as to how Brandon would justify her without losing all the respect and charisma he estabished in the eyes of the readers and become a 'total loser' as the highschool terminology refers.
So if/when the writer (still having a chance to turn it around with the squel if very well and carefully thought about these reviews.) writes the sequel, she has a very difficult and risky job ahead of her. I will be following. If it turns around, it definitely be much more worth it.
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February 9, 2015
Nice change of pace from the rest of the latest craze of stepbrother novels. Author keeps a nice blend between high school life which we can all relate to, and extra-curricular activities; MMA cage fighting. Story line has plenty of plot twists and turns; love, teen angst, secrets, and betrayals. Enemies become friends and friends become...well you'll have to read and see. I love the book and I can't wait for the sequel. There are some typos and a few similar editing issues but they're easy to over look given the over all quality of writing.
Kudos to this first time author. I think she has a bright future!
Kudos to this first time author. I think she has a bright future!
February 28, 2015
don't get it... started off good but the ending wtf...sucked
October 20, 2015
It was okay but ended on a cliffhanger that sucked.
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