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Expected 5 Nov 26After my mother’s death, my so-called father decides I’m too much of a liability to be left alone.
So he drags me across the country, drops me into his new family's mansion, and leaves me with three stepbrothers who never wanted me here in the first place.
And they don't exactly hide it.
Brooks is arrogant.
Dallas is insufferable.
And Rook...
Rook is dangerous, in more ways than one.
He hates that I was forced into his world and takes every opportunity to remind me of that fact.
Every stare feels like a challenge and every challenge feels like a dare.
I should hate him as much as he hates me.
So why does every encounter leave me wanting more?
Just when I start to wonder if he feels this too, Rook makes it perfectly clear that he will never cross that line.
But secrets have a way of changing the rules when both sides have something to hide.
The Nash boys think I'm the problem they never should have let into their home.
They were right…
So he drags me across the country, drops me into his new family's mansion, and leaves me with three stepbrothers who never wanted me here in the first place.
And they don't exactly hide it.
Brooks is arrogant.
Dallas is insufferable.
And Rook...
Rook is dangerous, in more ways than one.
He hates that I was forced into his world and takes every opportunity to remind me of that fact.
Every stare feels like a challenge and every challenge feels like a dare.
I should hate him as much as he hates me.
So why does every encounter leave me wanting more?
Just when I start to wonder if he feels this too, Rook makes it perfectly clear that he will never cross that line.
But secrets have a way of changing the rules when both sides have something to hide.
The Nash boys think I'm the problem they never should have let into their home.
They were right…
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 5, 2026
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Meagan Brandy
53 books17.2k followersUSA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meagan Brandy writes angsty, New Adult romance books with a twist. Starbucks is her best friend and words are her sanity.
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Review of advance copy
🖤💻💕 Review💕💻🖤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I had the pleasure of meeting Meagan Brandy at LoveNVegas and was able to snag a copy of the Power Exchange, and holy hell, the chokehold this book had me on!! I was so excited for this book since Meagan announced it, and boy, it did not disappoint. I loved Sinclair; she’s a relatable character, and my heart hurts for her. Now, the Nash boys, they are red flags, but damn, I love each of them so much! Rook, Brooks, and Dallas are alpha holes, but if you say something about their family, you better watch out! This book has a lot of twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!! I’m sooo excited for the next book and I’m already counting the days!! Meagan Brandy truly outdid herself with this one, and I can’t wait for more of the Nash Brothers!!! I don’t want to spoil anything so this is where I leave y’all!!! I promise you will want to run and read this book!! You can read Power Exchange on Kindle Unlimited on November 5th!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I had the pleasure of meeting Meagan Brandy at LoveNVegas and was able to snag a copy of the Power Exchange, and holy hell, the chokehold this book had me on!! I was so excited for this book since Meagan announced it, and boy, it did not disappoint. I loved Sinclair; she’s a relatable character, and my heart hurts for her. Now, the Nash boys, they are red flags, but damn, I love each of them so much! Rook, Brooks, and Dallas are alpha holes, but if you say something about their family, you better watch out! This book has a lot of twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!! I’m sooo excited for the next book and I’m already counting the days!! Meagan Brandy truly outdid herself with this one, and I can’t wait for more of the Nash Brothers!!! I don’t want to spoil anything so this is where I leave y’all!!! I promise you will want to run and read this book!! You can read Power Exchange on Kindle Unlimited on November 5th!
October 26, 2026
Holy guacamole and cheese on a celery stick!!!
This book was so freaking goooooooood, y’all!!
Like, I literally just finished it and I stared open mouthed at my Kindle for a good ten minutes. Holy moly!!
Okay, so I absolutely loved this book and am so stoked that I got an ARC. This book has everything!
Angst? ✔️✅
Spice? 🤏🏻 but ✅
Found Family? 🤏🏻
Badass FMC? 🔥 ✅
I’ve been so curious about this book since Meagan announced it and now that I’ve read it? I’m on the edge of my seat for book 2. I hope I’m lucky enough to get the ARC for that one too.
The b*tchy girls? Ooooooo they’re gonna get their just desserts. I look forward to it.
I have so many questions! If you’re wondering whether you should read this book? The answer is 100000000% YES!! 🙌🏻
This book was so freaking goooooooood, y’all!!
Like, I literally just finished it and I stared open mouthed at my Kindle for a good ten minutes. Holy moly!!
Okay, so I absolutely loved this book and am so stoked that I got an ARC. This book has everything!
Angst? ✔️✅
Spice? 🤏🏻 but ✅
Found Family? 🤏🏻
Badass FMC? 🔥 ✅
I’ve been so curious about this book since Meagan announced it and now that I’ve read it? I’m on the edge of my seat for book 2. I hope I’m lucky enough to get the ARC for that one too.
The b*tchy girls? Ooooooo they’re gonna get their just desserts. I look forward to it.
I have so many questions! If you’re wondering whether you should read this book? The answer is 100000000% YES!! 🙌🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
in true meagan brandy fashion, i completely ATE IT UP. from the very first chapter, i knew i wasn't going to get any sleep until I finished this book.
what a bingeable, high tension, twisty read. when i wasn’t reading i was thinking about reading it. i fell in love with the characters, specifically the fmc & the found family aspect we get about halfway through.
& that ending???? DIABOLICAL. i had to stare at a wall to process for a good amount of time.
**before going into this, know that it is set in high school.**
when i first heard that meagan was picking up these stories from s.t. abby’s vault, i KNEW i had to read them & i’ve been yapping about them ever since, lol. thank you to meagan for the ARC & the opportunity. it’s appreciated more than you know. i’m a forever fan of your work, & would truly read your grocery list at this point, lol. 🩷
what a bingeable, high tension, twisty read. when i wasn’t reading i was thinking about reading it. i fell in love with the characters, specifically the fmc & the found family aspect we get about halfway through.
& that ending???? DIABOLICAL. i had to stare at a wall to process for a good amount of time.
**before going into this, know that it is set in high school.**
when i first heard that meagan was picking up these stories from s.t. abby’s vault, i KNEW i had to read them & i’ve been yapping about them ever since, lol. thank you to meagan for the ARC & the opportunity. it’s appreciated more than you know. i’m a forever fan of your work, & would truly read your grocery list at this point, lol. 🩷
Review of advance copy received from Author
I would’ve never thought that a book less than 300 pages could have such a huge impact, but here we are.
I literally started devouring this from page 1. I was fully locked in the entire time which honestly shocked me because I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel with the characters being in high school. I loved all of the characters so much and I’m so happy that they weren’t portrayed as childish because that always pulls me out of it.
Sin is actually hilarious to me. Normally I hate excessive inner-monologuing, but with her I couldn’t get enough.
I loved the tension between Sin and the Nash brothers in the beginning. I do wish it lasted longer because I was eating it all up.
I’m also having so much fun with the mystery plot line trying to put everything together.
That ending felt like a stab in the gut and idk when or IF I’ll recover from it. I need answers. I need more. I need a hug.
I literally started devouring this from page 1. I was fully locked in the entire time which honestly shocked me because I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel with the characters being in high school. I loved all of the characters so much and I’m so happy that they weren’t portrayed as childish because that always pulls me out of it.
Sin is actually hilarious to me. Normally I hate excessive inner-monologuing, but with her I couldn’t get enough.
I loved the tension between Sin and the Nash brothers in the beginning. I do wish it lasted longer because I was eating it all up.
I’m also having so much fun with the mystery plot line trying to put everything together.
That ending felt like a stab in the gut and idk when or IF I’ll recover from it. I need answers. I need more. I need a hug.
October 26, 2026
Okay what in the actual fuck???
I NEED BOOK TWO NOW
I finished this book in once sitting, I seriously couldn’t put it down. Sinclair is such a bad ass and I relate to her so much on the daddy issues :,). And the Nash brothers ??? GIVE ME ALL OF THEM. they’re all honestly my favorite I can’t pick one.
I NEED BOOK TWO NOW
I finished this book in once sitting, I seriously couldn’t put it down. Sinclair is such a bad ass and I relate to her so much on the daddy issues :,). And the Nash brothers ??? GIVE ME ALL OF THEM. they’re all honestly my favorite I can’t pick one.
October 31, 2026
I don’t know what kind of crack was sprinkled into this book because I absolutely INHALED it despite it desperately needing some work. 🤣
We’ve got your classic dickbag brothers who somehow rule the town despite being 19 and having done absolutely nothing to earn that reputation. They ignore their little stepsister, except OBVIOUSLY one wants to get into her pants. And OBVIOUSLY it’s the dark, brooding, mysterious one. Groundbreaking? No. Did I eat it up? Unfortunately, yes. 💀
I wish Sin’s hacker side had come into play earlier. Imagine her using it to torment her brothers and earning their respect THAT way. Instead, she lies to their mum, they’re dicks to her for a few more days, then suddenly decide they like her? Make it make sense.
Liz leaving over ONE look? Didn’t buy it.
And Sin constantly telling us she doesn’t care what people think? Girl, I think you care. A LOT.
The characters needed more depth, the relationships needed more development, and honestly, this book could’ve been twice as long and benefited from it.
BUTTTT…
Sin is a badass, I LOVED her hacker side, the brothers are entertaining, and because I’m apparently a basic bitch, I obviously have the hots for Rook. 🙃
And with THAT cliffhanger and the plot finally starting to PLOT?!
You bet your ass I’m reading book two. 🤣
Was it a mess? Yes. Did I have a fantastic time? ABSOLUTELY.
We’ve got your classic dickbag brothers who somehow rule the town despite being 19 and having done absolutely nothing to earn that reputation. They ignore their little stepsister, except OBVIOUSLY one wants to get into her pants. And OBVIOUSLY it’s the dark, brooding, mysterious one. Groundbreaking? No. Did I eat it up? Unfortunately, yes. 💀
I wish Sin’s hacker side had come into play earlier. Imagine her using it to torment her brothers and earning their respect THAT way. Instead, she lies to their mum, they’re dicks to her for a few more days, then suddenly decide they like her? Make it make sense.
Liz leaving over ONE look? Didn’t buy it.
And Sin constantly telling us she doesn’t care what people think? Girl, I think you care. A LOT.
The characters needed more depth, the relationships needed more development, and honestly, this book could’ve been twice as long and benefited from it.
BUTTTT…
Sin is a badass, I LOVED her hacker side, the brothers are entertaining, and because I’m apparently a basic bitch, I obviously have the hots for Rook. 🙃
And with THAT cliffhanger and the plot finally starting to PLOT?!
You bet your ass I’m reading book two. 🤣
Was it a mess? Yes. Did I have a fantastic time? ABSOLUTELY.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars – Power Exchange by Meagan Brandy (From the Vault of S.T. Abby)
There’s something bittersweet about reading a story from the vault of the late S.T. Abby, and you can definitely feel her influence in the writing. That emotional intensity, the angst, and the ability to make you feel for characters even when you want to smack some sense into them are all there.
We have an FMC dealing with a tragic loss, thrown into a world with three stepbrothers who make it painfully clear they don't want her around. The tension, resentment, and complicated dynamics kept me turning pages. I loved the emotional chaos, even if I wanted to reach into the book and shake a few characters along the way.
The writing really brought back that S.T. Abby feeling I've missed. There's something about her storytelling that's hard to replicate, and seeing pieces of that voice again made this read even more special.
But can we talk about THAT ENDING?! WHY?! 😭 You cannot put me through all that emotional turmoil and then leave me hanging off a cliff like that! I need answers, not more emotional damage!
Overall, a solid four-star read filled with angst, heartbreak, complicated relationships, and a cliffhanger that should honestly be illegal. 😂💔
There’s something bittersweet about reading a story from the vault of the late S.T. Abby, and you can definitely feel her influence in the writing. That emotional intensity, the angst, and the ability to make you feel for characters even when you want to smack some sense into them are all there.
We have an FMC dealing with a tragic loss, thrown into a world with three stepbrothers who make it painfully clear they don't want her around. The tension, resentment, and complicated dynamics kept me turning pages. I loved the emotional chaos, even if I wanted to reach into the book and shake a few characters along the way.
The writing really brought back that S.T. Abby feeling I've missed. There's something about her storytelling that's hard to replicate, and seeing pieces of that voice again made this read even more special.
But can we talk about THAT ENDING?! WHY?! 😭 You cannot put me through all that emotional turmoil and then leave me hanging off a cliff like that! I need answers, not more emotional damage!
Overall, a solid four-star read filled with angst, heartbreak, complicated relationships, and a cliffhanger that should honestly be illegal. 😂💔
November 1, 2026
The tension?! GOLD. The suspense?! GIVING. 🥵🔥
Between Rook’s infuriating restraint, the forbidden chemistry, and Sin being an absolute badass, I was kicking my feet, clenching my thighs, and biting my lip! The found family, witty banter, and unexpected twists had me in an absolute chokehold. And THAT CLIFFHANGER?! Straight to jail, Meagan!! 😭💀 I NEED BOOK TWO YESTERDAY! (Good thing we don’t have to wait too long😉)
Between Rook’s infuriating restraint, the forbidden chemistry, and Sin being an absolute badass, I was kicking my feet, clenching my thighs, and biting my lip! The found family, witty banter, and unexpected twists had me in an absolute chokehold. And THAT CLIFFHANGER?! Straight to jail, Meagan!! 😭💀 I NEED BOOK TWO YESTERDAY! (Good thing we don’t have to wait too long😉)
Review of advance copy received from Author
I want more! No, I need more. This book is full of suspense and angst. It’s got amazing characters and rotten villains. I need book two asap!!
October 27, 2026
OMG!!!!! I loved this book so much!!!! I need the next book RIGHT FREAKING NOW!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have been anxiously awaiting Power Exchange since it was announced, and let me tell you, Meagan Brandy did NOT disappoint! This is a high school romance, so if angsty teenage drama and pettiness aren't your thing, you might want to move along. But if you love all the drama, the tension, and the characters who make you want to shake some sense into them, buckle up and hang on because this is one fun, twisty ride that went by WAY too fast. I keep thinking I need to read just a little more to see what happens next, only to remember that I finished this first book and the next book isn't out yet. Ugh. The struggle is real.
One important thing to know going in is that this is NOT a why choose romance. There is a clear romantic interest between Sin and one of the Nash brothers. But here's your warning: while Sinclair Brighton only has heart eyes for one, you might find yourself falling for all three of them. Just saying.
Sin is forced to leave the big city behind and move into her estranged father's mansion in Russette, a tiny mountain town in the middle of nowhere, Utah. And waiting for her there are her stepbrothers, the Nash boys: Rook, Brooks, and Dallas. Let's just say they don't exactly roll out the welcome mat. These boys run the town, and everything they do seems calculated. They're ruthless, they're full of red flags, and they make it very clear that Sin isn't welcome in their world. Naturally, Sin has a few of her own ideas.
At first, you think you know exactly who these characters are. You've got your stereotypical high schoolers, and I see you, mean girls. But the more I uncovered, the more I realized I'd barely scratched the surface of our main characters. And I was HERE to uncover all the things! I love a heroine with hidden depths, and Sin definitely has them. She's not the troubled good girl princess everyone seems to think she is, and I loved seeing her prove that there's a whole lot more to her than meets the eye. Sometimes it's not about being the strongest, but about being the wisest and knowing when to back down and when to stand your ground. Sin knows the difference, and I was here for it.
And then there's Rook. Gah. The exchanged stares between him and Sin are always edged with challenge, defiance, and just enough romantic tension to keep things interesting. He's foreboding, unpredictable, and absolutely covered in red flags, and somehow he still manages to make Sin melt. I love a bookish man with a few red flags. IN BOOKS, ladies. Let's be clear about that. Of course, Rook has to go and intentionally hurt my girl Sin, which makes me a little mad at him. What he does next determines whether I stay mad, and honestly, it could go either way. He's keeping me on my toes, and I'm not complaining... much. Meagan Brandy is a bit of a tease with this book, and honestly, so is Rook.
I also loved the dynamic between the Nash boys. They're an undivided unit with a fierce, almost unshakable loyalty to one another, and there's clearly so much more going on beneath the surface. Sin is trying to figure out where she fits into their world, and she does... kind of. Olivia, her stepmother, at least tries to make Sin feel welcome, but there are still SO many questions, especially when it comes to Sin's father, Hal Brighton. Who is this man, really? Sin barely knows him, and neither do we. I need answers, and I can't wait to start piecing everything together.
And once the suspense gets suspense-ing, I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. What starts as an angsty, tension-filled high school romance keeps revealing more layers, more secrets, and more reasons to keep turning those pages.
And THAT ENDING?!? I'm not okay. Not even a little bit. I've been stewing over those final pages ever since I read the last sentence. I have SO many questions. I need the next book yesterday because I cannot be left here with all these thoughts and worries and no answers!
Overall, I really loved this one. The angst, the tension, the hidden depths, the dangerous boys, and all those secrets had me completely hooked. I can't wait to see where Meagan Brandy takes this series next. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll just be over here impatiently waiting for the next book and trying to come to terms with that cliffhanger.
4.5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
One important thing to know going in is that this is NOT a why choose romance. There is a clear romantic interest between Sin and one of the Nash brothers. But here's your warning: while Sinclair Brighton only has heart eyes for one, you might find yourself falling for all three of them. Just saying.
Sin is forced to leave the big city behind and move into her estranged father's mansion in Russette, a tiny mountain town in the middle of nowhere, Utah. And waiting for her there are her stepbrothers, the Nash boys: Rook, Brooks, and Dallas. Let's just say they don't exactly roll out the welcome mat. These boys run the town, and everything they do seems calculated. They're ruthless, they're full of red flags, and they make it very clear that Sin isn't welcome in their world. Naturally, Sin has a few of her own ideas.
At first, you think you know exactly who these characters are. You've got your stereotypical high schoolers, and I see you, mean girls. But the more I uncovered, the more I realized I'd barely scratched the surface of our main characters. And I was HERE to uncover all the things! I love a heroine with hidden depths, and Sin definitely has them. She's not the troubled good girl princess everyone seems to think she is, and I loved seeing her prove that there's a whole lot more to her than meets the eye. Sometimes it's not about being the strongest, but about being the wisest and knowing when to back down and when to stand your ground. Sin knows the difference, and I was here for it.
And then there's Rook. Gah. The exchanged stares between him and Sin are always edged with challenge, defiance, and just enough romantic tension to keep things interesting. He's foreboding, unpredictable, and absolutely covered in red flags, and somehow he still manages to make Sin melt. I love a bookish man with a few red flags. IN BOOKS, ladies. Let's be clear about that. Of course, Rook has to go and intentionally hurt my girl Sin, which makes me a little mad at him. What he does next determines whether I stay mad, and honestly, it could go either way. He's keeping me on my toes, and I'm not complaining... much. Meagan Brandy is a bit of a tease with this book, and honestly, so is Rook.
I also loved the dynamic between the Nash boys. They're an undivided unit with a fierce, almost unshakable loyalty to one another, and there's clearly so much more going on beneath the surface. Sin is trying to figure out where she fits into their world, and she does... kind of. Olivia, her stepmother, at least tries to make Sin feel welcome, but there are still SO many questions, especially when it comes to Sin's father, Hal Brighton. Who is this man, really? Sin barely knows him, and neither do we. I need answers, and I can't wait to start piecing everything together.
And once the suspense gets suspense-ing, I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. What starts as an angsty, tension-filled high school romance keeps revealing more layers, more secrets, and more reasons to keep turning those pages.
And THAT ENDING?!? I'm not okay. Not even a little bit. I've been stewing over those final pages ever since I read the last sentence. I have SO many questions. I need the next book yesterday because I cannot be left here with all these thoughts and worries and no answers!
Overall, I really loved this one. The angst, the tension, the hidden depths, the dangerous boys, and all those secrets had me completely hooked. I can't wait to see where Meagan Brandy takes this series next. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll just be over here impatiently waiting for the next book and trying to come to terms with that cliffhanger.
4.5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my gawdssssss!!!
You guyyssss, when I tell you that when I tell you that you aren't ready for this book!!
Sinclair has been sent to live with her father after get mother's death - and her three stepbrothers, who are devil incarnate. But she can handle just a few short months until she graduates and then she can disappear. It doesn't matter how arrogant, insufferable or dangerous the Nash brothers are - because Sinclair can take care of herself. But both the Nash brothers and Sinclair have secrets they would rather stayed buried - but secrets always find a way to come out - and those secrets may just cost them... Everything.
I am loving this book and these characters.
Sinclair is badass. Despite everyone thinking she is a goody two shoes, spoiled princess she takes no shit from anyone and can stand on her own - even against her new stepbrothers - the Nash Brothers.
The Nash brothers consist of twins Brooks & Rook, & the younger brother Dallas - who run the town. They are arrogant but also dangerous - more than just the spoiled trio, a darkness within them all. And they want nothing to do with Sinclair, until she goes them she isn't who they think she is. And now she has their attention.
I am loving the dynamic between all the characters and the push and pull between them too. The tension and angst and everything in between.
And I'm loving the story and world that is being built and I am dying for the next book & to find out what happens next because *enter Jennifer Lawrence meme* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN, MEAGAN?! I was in a reading slump all month after finishing Threshing Day, diving into Power Exchange pulled me out and now I feel like I will immediately thrust right back into it, spiraling into the unknown abyss. I need answers Meagan...
But overall, I loved this book. And I need more. I need it like I need my next breath of air - which is saying something since I have asthma and struggle with that on a good day 😂😂
Honestly, I love Meagan's books and love ST Abby/CM Owens as well, and I am so glad & grateful that this series was pulled from ST Abby's vault & entrusted to Meagan to write. I love a good suspensful, angsty story and live for the drama, plus step brother romances are one of my fav tropes so this book has been checking all of the boxes.
5 ⭐ out of 5 ⭐
You guyyssss, when I tell you that when I tell you that you aren't ready for this book!!
Sinclair has been sent to live with her father after get mother's death - and her three stepbrothers, who are devil incarnate. But she can handle just a few short months until she graduates and then she can disappear. It doesn't matter how arrogant, insufferable or dangerous the Nash brothers are - because Sinclair can take care of herself. But both the Nash brothers and Sinclair have secrets they would rather stayed buried - but secrets always find a way to come out - and those secrets may just cost them... Everything.
I am loving this book and these characters.
Sinclair is badass. Despite everyone thinking she is a goody two shoes, spoiled princess she takes no shit from anyone and can stand on her own - even against her new stepbrothers - the Nash Brothers.
The Nash brothers consist of twins Brooks & Rook, & the younger brother Dallas - who run the town. They are arrogant but also dangerous - more than just the spoiled trio, a darkness within them all. And they want nothing to do with Sinclair, until she goes them she isn't who they think she is. And now she has their attention.
I am loving the dynamic between all the characters and the push and pull between them too. The tension and angst and everything in between.
And I'm loving the story and world that is being built and I am dying for the next book & to find out what happens next because *enter Jennifer Lawrence meme* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN, MEAGAN?! I was in a reading slump all month after finishing Threshing Day, diving into Power Exchange pulled me out and now I feel like I will immediately thrust right back into it, spiraling into the unknown abyss. I need answers Meagan...
But overall, I loved this book. And I need more. I need it like I need my next breath of air - which is saying something since I have asthma and struggle with that on a good day 😂😂
Honestly, I love Meagan's books and love ST Abby/CM Owens as well, and I am so glad & grateful that this series was pulled from ST Abby's vault & entrusted to Meagan to write. I love a good suspensful, angsty story and live for the drama, plus step brother romances are one of my fav tropes so this book has been checking all of the boxes.
5 ⭐ out of 5 ⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
When it was announced that a story from the vault of the late, legendary S.T. Abby was coming to life through Meagan Brandy, the bar was already in the stratosphere. S.T. Abby was revered for her lethal grit and fierce emotional stakes, while Meagan Brandy is the absolute queen of high-drama angst and magnetic dynamics. Seeing these two creative minds collide delivers an unforgettable, edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense.
➡️The Plot & Atmosphere
Sinclair "Sin" Brighton is reeling from a devastating loss when she's dropped straight into Russette, Utah, at her estranged father Hal Brighton’s estate. The real storm waiting for her isn't the grief—it’s her three stepbrothers. The Nash boys (Rook, Brooks, and Dallas) run the town with ruthless precision and zero warmth. They make it venomously clear she is not welcome in their calculated world. (PSA: This is NOT a why-choose; Sin only has eyes for one brother, even if you end up falling for all three).
➡️Character Dynamics & Tension
Sin is phenomenal. She shatters the trope of the helpless princess with a quiet, tactical resilience, knowing precisely when to hold back and when to stand her ground.
....then there’s Rook. He is walking red-flag territory—brooding, unpredictable, and dangerous—yet the charged glances and battle of wills between them will melt your kindle. Even when he does things that make you want to reach through the pages and shake him, the chemistry is undeniable. Backing him up is the fiercely loyal brotherhood of the Nash boys, giving the dark high school setting genuine emotional gravity.
➡️The Suspense & THAT Ending
S.T. Abby’s DNA runs deep through this narrative: the sharp dialogue, the undercurrent of peril, and the creeping realization that every family secret hides an ambush. The thriller elements kick in hard, turning an angsty stepbrother dynamic into a fast-paced mystery that refuses to let you put it down. And that ending? It should honestly be illegal. Leaving readers dangling over a cliff after putting us through pure emotional turmoil is downright cruel. You don't just finish this book; you stare at the wall needing answers yesterday.
➡️Verdict
Dark, deeply atmospheric, emotionally chaotic, and packed with the addictive tension you get when two powerhouse storytellers share a vision.
➡️The Plot & Atmosphere
Sinclair "Sin" Brighton is reeling from a devastating loss when she's dropped straight into Russette, Utah, at her estranged father Hal Brighton’s estate. The real storm waiting for her isn't the grief—it’s her three stepbrothers. The Nash boys (Rook, Brooks, and Dallas) run the town with ruthless precision and zero warmth. They make it venomously clear she is not welcome in their calculated world. (PSA: This is NOT a why-choose; Sin only has eyes for one brother, even if you end up falling for all three).
➡️Character Dynamics & Tension
Sin is phenomenal. She shatters the trope of the helpless princess with a quiet, tactical resilience, knowing precisely when to hold back and when to stand her ground.
....then there’s Rook. He is walking red-flag territory—brooding, unpredictable, and dangerous—yet the charged glances and battle of wills between them will melt your kindle. Even when he does things that make you want to reach through the pages and shake him, the chemistry is undeniable. Backing him up is the fiercely loyal brotherhood of the Nash boys, giving the dark high school setting genuine emotional gravity.
➡️The Suspense & THAT Ending
S.T. Abby’s DNA runs deep through this narrative: the sharp dialogue, the undercurrent of peril, and the creeping realization that every family secret hides an ambush. The thriller elements kick in hard, turning an angsty stepbrother dynamic into a fast-paced mystery that refuses to let you put it down. And that ending? It should honestly be illegal. Leaving readers dangling over a cliff after putting us through pure emotional turmoil is downright cruel. You don't just finish this book; you stare at the wall needing answers yesterday.
➡️Verdict
Dark, deeply atmospheric, emotionally chaotic, and packed with the addictive tension you get when two powerhouse storytellers share a vision.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️ 4.25 stars
So first thing, I’m not usually into YA or NA, but I guess there are exceptions, especially when it’s St. Abby-esque and Meagan-esque.
I’m a massive fan of the Mindf*ck series, probs the series that made me start reading again after all these years. If I had to compare this to something, I’d say Tate James’ No Fear x Gossip Girl x CSI: Cyber (Raven) x Criminal Minds-esque.
I enjoyed this a lot! Basically, it’s about a girl who goes through a traumatic experience and is forced to live with her biological dad and stepbrothers. The brothers, at first, are major dicks. I was worried it was going to be a bully romance, but it wasn’t (yay!). After getting to know her, the bros slowly warm up to her. And she has the hots for one of the brothers.
At first, the plot was not plotting- not much was happening (not complaining since it was still a page-turner), other than character and relationship building. But it slowly became more suspenseful, which was interesting and intriguing. And honestly, worth it. It was a slow burn, with a lot of sexual tension and glaring (haha).
The cliffhanger reminds me of Criminal Minds, which, if you’ve read Mindf*ck, you’d know St. Abby loved that show and it heavily inspired her work. So it was really nice feeling her essence in this story. Thanks, Meagan, for bringing this to life so we could finally see it come to fruition.
I still think this story would have worked if it were set in college, but since I don’t know what the next books are about, maybe the high school setting was needed?
Would I recommend this? YES!!! But I would warn people that it’s New Adult with a high school setting. I won’t lie, I did cringe here and there because it’s high school, but the rest of the story outweighed the ‘sometimes’ cringe.
Potential spoilers (about spice) 🌶️
For friends who like to know, there’s high sexual tension… but no explicit spice yet. The way I’d describe this is like… No Fear by Tate James. Lots of tension, heated kisses and steamy moments, but nothing explicit (yet!).
Thank for the eARC from author Meagan. Devoured it!
So first thing, I’m not usually into YA or NA, but I guess there are exceptions, especially when it’s St. Abby-esque and Meagan-esque.
I’m a massive fan of the Mindf*ck series, probs the series that made me start reading again after all these years. If I had to compare this to something, I’d say Tate James’ No Fear x Gossip Girl x CSI: Cyber (Raven) x Criminal Minds-esque.
I enjoyed this a lot! Basically, it’s about a girl who goes through a traumatic experience and is forced to live with her biological dad and stepbrothers. The brothers, at first, are major dicks. I was worried it was going to be a bully romance, but it wasn’t (yay!). After getting to know her, the bros slowly warm up to her. And she has the hots for one of the brothers.
At first, the plot was not plotting- not much was happening (not complaining since it was still a page-turner), other than character and relationship building. But it slowly became more suspenseful, which was interesting and intriguing. And honestly, worth it. It was a slow burn, with a lot of sexual tension and glaring (haha).
The cliffhanger reminds me of Criminal Minds, which, if you’ve read Mindf*ck, you’d know St. Abby loved that show and it heavily inspired her work. So it was really nice feeling her essence in this story. Thanks, Meagan, for bringing this to life so we could finally see it come to fruition.
I still think this story would have worked if it were set in college, but since I don’t know what the next books are about, maybe the high school setting was needed?
Would I recommend this? YES!!! But I would warn people that it’s New Adult with a high school setting. I won’t lie, I did cringe here and there because it’s high school, but the rest of the story outweighed the ‘sometimes’ cringe.
Potential spoilers (about spice) 🌶️
For friends who like to know, there’s high sexual tension… but no explicit spice yet. The way I’d describe this is like… No Fear by Tate James. Lots of tension, heated kisses and steamy moments, but nothing explicit (yet!).
Thank for the eARC from author Meagan. Devoured it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
After her mother passed away and one panic attack made the news, her estranged father summoned Sinclair to come live in his house with his wife and her three sons, who she hadn’t seen since she was 12. From the moment she arrives, her stepbrothers make it clear she’s not welcome, but the more time she’s forced to spend in their presence, the more it becomes clear how sinister they are.
But beneath all their darkness, they prove to be extremely loyal to those they care about, and after proving herself, Sin begins to feel included in that small number. Despite her growing closeness with the Dallas and Brooks, she can’t deny there’s something different about her connection with Rook, and just when she thinks he feels the same, he makes it clear there will never be anything more between then.
I was thrilled to receive an early copy of this book from the author and I absolutely loved it! From the mind of S.T. Abby and in the words of Meagan Brandy, we get a story that starts off feeling like teen angst and quickly propels you into an underground world of hacking and revenge. The Nash brothers will reel you in just to spit you out, and yet when they show their caring side, you won’t be able to resist falling in love with them. While they initially treated Sin like a pariah, it didn’t take long for them to call her their fourth, if only Rook could stop playing games in the process. At times it was hard to believe that Sin was only 17, considering everything she’s lived through in the past year, but I love how she not only came out stronger, but she came out swinging, and isn’t afraid to stand up for her family, even if she isn’t quite ready to claim them yet. This book had me second guessing every other chapter, and just when things were starting to make sense, the cliffhanger ending left me completely breathless. S.T. Abby has been a favourite author of mine since I first read her Mindf*ck series, and to have another favourite bring her ideas to fruition is a gift to all of both their fans.
But beneath all their darkness, they prove to be extremely loyal to those they care about, and after proving herself, Sin begins to feel included in that small number. Despite her growing closeness with the Dallas and Brooks, she can’t deny there’s something different about her connection with Rook, and just when she thinks he feels the same, he makes it clear there will never be anything more between then.
I was thrilled to receive an early copy of this book from the author and I absolutely loved it! From the mind of S.T. Abby and in the words of Meagan Brandy, we get a story that starts off feeling like teen angst and quickly propels you into an underground world of hacking and revenge. The Nash brothers will reel you in just to spit you out, and yet when they show their caring side, you won’t be able to resist falling in love with them. While they initially treated Sin like a pariah, it didn’t take long for them to call her their fourth, if only Rook could stop playing games in the process. At times it was hard to believe that Sin was only 17, considering everything she’s lived through in the past year, but I love how she not only came out stronger, but she came out swinging, and isn’t afraid to stand up for her family, even if she isn’t quite ready to claim them yet. This book had me second guessing every other chapter, and just when things were starting to make sense, the cliffhanger ending left me completely breathless. S.T. Abby has been a favourite author of mine since I first read her Mindf*ck series, and to have another favourite bring her ideas to fruition is a gift to all of both their fans.
November 1, 2026
Power Exchange by Meagan Brandy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I absolutely devoured Power Exchange. The secrets, the forbidden attraction and those Nash boys?! This book had me completely hooked, and I genuinely struggled to put it down.
After losing her mother, Sinclair “Sin” Brighton finds herself uprooted from everything she knows when her estranged father decides she needs to live with him and his new family. Suddenly, she’s thrown into a world of wealth, privilege and three stepbrothers who make it perfectly clear that she’s not welcome. Brooks is arrogant, Dallas is infuriating, and then there’s Rook Nash. Dangerous, brooding and determined to make Sin’s life difficult, Rook is absolutely the last person she should be attracted to. But when has that ever stopped a forbidden romance?
Sin was such a brilliant FMC! She’s dealing with grief, an unfamiliar family and a completely different life, but she’s not about to let the Nash boys walk all over her. I loved her determination, her intelligence and the way she refuses to back down, even when everything seems stacked against her. She’s got a backbone, and I was absolutely here for it!
And ROOK?! Wow, this man is a walking red flag, and apparently that’s exactly my type when it comes to fictional men! He’s arrogant, unpredictable and absolutely infuriating, but there’s something about him that makes you desperate to get beneath that tough exterior.
I also loved the dynamic between the three Nash brothers. Brooks, Dallas and Rook each bring something different to the story, and their fierce loyalty to one another makes their complicated relationship with Sin even more interesting.
What an ending as well! I have so many questions!! I need the next book immediately because I am absolutely not ready to leave these characters behind! I am already desperate for more of the Nash Crew!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I absolutely devoured Power Exchange. The secrets, the forbidden attraction and those Nash boys?! This book had me completely hooked, and I genuinely struggled to put it down.
After losing her mother, Sinclair “Sin” Brighton finds herself uprooted from everything she knows when her estranged father decides she needs to live with him and his new family. Suddenly, she’s thrown into a world of wealth, privilege and three stepbrothers who make it perfectly clear that she’s not welcome. Brooks is arrogant, Dallas is infuriating, and then there’s Rook Nash. Dangerous, brooding and determined to make Sin’s life difficult, Rook is absolutely the last person she should be attracted to. But when has that ever stopped a forbidden romance?
Sin was such a brilliant FMC! She’s dealing with grief, an unfamiliar family and a completely different life, but she’s not about to let the Nash boys walk all over her. I loved her determination, her intelligence and the way she refuses to back down, even when everything seems stacked against her. She’s got a backbone, and I was absolutely here for it!
And ROOK?! Wow, this man is a walking red flag, and apparently that’s exactly my type when it comes to fictional men! He’s arrogant, unpredictable and absolutely infuriating, but there’s something about him that makes you desperate to get beneath that tough exterior.
I also loved the dynamic between the three Nash brothers. Brooks, Dallas and Rook each bring something different to the story, and their fierce loyalty to one another makes their complicated relationship with Sin even more interesting.
What an ending as well! I have so many questions!! I need the next book immediately because I am absolutely not ready to leave these characters behind! I am already desperate for more of the Nash Crew!
October 29, 2026
Well where do I start?
First of all thank you to Meagan and her team for the e-book ARC ❣️😍I couldn’t be more excited about that.
I was so curious about this book since Meagan announced it.. so you can believe me that I was over the moon when I got the e-mail from her team with the ARC approval. ❣️
Now to the book:
If I could give this review a headline it would be something like:
„How I fall for total redflags and a badass FMC .. AGAIN“
Because that’s what I did. I love Sin (our badass FMC) and I love the Nash brother even though they are toxic AF.
I love that everybody had a lot of sass and that Sin stood her ground (most of the time). It has angst, a little bit of spice and some really funny moments.
I loved the storyline, that the MC aren’t acting and being portrayed childish because they are in Highschool, the fast past and I really couldn’t put the book away. And even though this is a dark romance we do have a really good mystery plot that had me thinking and playing detective myself 🕵🏻. The ending got me like 🤯 I don’t know how to survive without the second book being out yet. I NEED IT!
And that all shocked me because I couldn’t believe that a book with less than 300 pages could get me that hocked and into it. But also it didn’t shock me at all. You can feel S. T. Abby on the pages (everybody who read the mindf*ck series know what I’m talking about). And Megan did a great job to give S. T. Abby’s drafts and story a voice and put in her own twist/ writing as well. Thank you so much for such a great book. I can’t wait for book 2 and 3 ❣️
I could say a lot more about the book, story and the MC but I really don’t wanna spoil anyone to much and I think you should go in it without to much informations.
The only and last thing I’m gonna say is:
I highly recommend this one and will for sure will make everyone and their mamas read that book!!
First of all thank you to Meagan and her team for the e-book ARC ❣️😍I couldn’t be more excited about that.
I was so curious about this book since Meagan announced it.. so you can believe me that I was over the moon when I got the e-mail from her team with the ARC approval. ❣️
Now to the book:
If I could give this review a headline it would be something like:
„How I fall for total redflags and a badass FMC .. AGAIN“
Because that’s what I did. I love Sin (our badass FMC) and I love the Nash brother even though they are toxic AF.
I love that everybody had a lot of sass and that Sin stood her ground (most of the time). It has angst, a little bit of spice and some really funny moments.
I loved the storyline, that the MC aren’t acting and being portrayed childish because they are in Highschool, the fast past and I really couldn’t put the book away. And even though this is a dark romance we do have a really good mystery plot that had me thinking and playing detective myself 🕵🏻. The ending got me like 🤯 I don’t know how to survive without the second book being out yet. I NEED IT!
And that all shocked me because I couldn’t believe that a book with less than 300 pages could get me that hocked and into it. But also it didn’t shock me at all. You can feel S. T. Abby on the pages (everybody who read the mindf*ck series know what I’m talking about). And Megan did a great job to give S. T. Abby’s drafts and story a voice and put in her own twist/ writing as well. Thank you so much for such a great book. I can’t wait for book 2 and 3 ❣️
I could say a lot more about the book, story and the MC but I really don’t wanna spoil anyone to much and I think you should go in it without to much informations.
The only and last thing I’m gonna say is:
I highly recommend this one and will for sure will make everyone and their mamas read that book!!
October 29, 2026
Warning: this is apart of a trilogy and the ending of this book ends with a cliff hanger.
Going into this book, I was so pumped for this collaboration and it did not disappoint. My jaw is literally on the floor and my mind is blown over that ending. I cannot wait until the next two books come out.
The building of this story was so good. Getting snippets of Sinclair’s background and what she is feeling after her mother’s death. The Nash brothers and their bond. The fact that these teenage boys ran a town and Sinclair, their stepsister, is dropped into it. You never knew what was coming next or who was coming after them.
The tension building in this book had my mind melting and I was reading it so fast. The forbidden romance of Rook and Sin was build so well in this one and made you want so much more. These two should not want each other but with Sinclair trying to lean into it, Rook Nash wants for the first time ever in his life and it’s something that he simply cannot have.
The bond between the Nash brothers so freaking good and Sinclair could see how much these boys meant to each other and just wanted in. You could feel her loneliness, being on the outside of the brothers and finally getting to be apart of their group. Dallas and Brooks were so good in this. They were just what brothers are supposed to be. But Rook Nash took the cake for me. With all of his seriousness, when his playful side came out, how could Sinclair resist.
I need the next book NOW!!!
Thank you to @ for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
✨Romantic suspense
✨Hacker FMC
✨Trilogy
✨Stepbrother
Going into this book, I was so pumped for this collaboration and it did not disappoint. My jaw is literally on the floor and my mind is blown over that ending. I cannot wait until the next two books come out.
The building of this story was so good. Getting snippets of Sinclair’s background and what she is feeling after her mother’s death. The Nash brothers and their bond. The fact that these teenage boys ran a town and Sinclair, their stepsister, is dropped into it. You never knew what was coming next or who was coming after them.
The tension building in this book had my mind melting and I was reading it so fast. The forbidden romance of Rook and Sin was build so well in this one and made you want so much more. These two should not want each other but with Sinclair trying to lean into it, Rook Nash wants for the first time ever in his life and it’s something that he simply cannot have.
The bond between the Nash brothers so freaking good and Sinclair could see how much these boys meant to each other and just wanted in. You could feel her loneliness, being on the outside of the brothers and finally getting to be apart of their group. Dallas and Brooks were so good in this. They were just what brothers are supposed to be. But Rook Nash took the cake for me. With all of his seriousness, when his playful side came out, how could Sinclair resist.
I need the next book NOW!!!
Thank you to @ for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
✨Romantic suspense
✨Hacker FMC
✨Trilogy
✨Stepbrother
Review of advance copy received from Author
SOME STORIES ARE TOO GOOD TO STAY LOCKED AWAY IN A VAULT… AND THANK GOD THIS ONE FOUND ITS WAY OUT. 🖤
FIRSTLY,
Can we talk about SIN’s hidden talent?!
GIRLLLLL. THE WAY MY JAW DROPPED.
Not only was I absolutely OBSESSED, but now you’ve gone and unlocked a whole new skill I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW I WANTED TO HAVE!
SECONDLY,
Can we PLEASE talk about ROOK?!
I. AM. OBSESSED.
Obviously, I gravitated STRAIGHT toward him. Is anyone even remotely surprised?! Because if you’ve seen my taste in fictional men, you already KNOW.
There is just something about those morally questionable men that has me absolutely FERAL. Rook had my attention, my heart, and quite frankly, whatever little sanity I had left.
Now, my one and only complaint about this book.
HOW DAMN SHORT IT WAS.
Seriously, I would have devoured 26 straight hours of this and not even blinked.
But on a more serious note, can we just take a moment to appreciate what Meagan Brandy has done here?
Taking a story from the vault of S.T. Abby and bringing it to life is something truly special.
I think I can speak for so many of us when I say how incredibly THANKFUL we are that Meagan took on this story. There is something so beautiful about knowing that a piece of S.T. Abby’s work gets to live on and find its way into the hands of readers.
And Meagan? YOU ABSOLUTELY DID THIS STORY JUSTICE.
I genuinely don’t think anyone could have done a better job. You gave this story the love, attention, and care it deserved while delivering something that had me completely hooked.
What an incredible way to honour S.T. Abby and her legacy. 🖤
FIRSTLY,
Can we talk about SIN’s hidden talent?!
GIRLLLLL. THE WAY MY JAW DROPPED.
Not only was I absolutely OBSESSED, but now you’ve gone and unlocked a whole new skill I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW I WANTED TO HAVE!
SECONDLY,
Can we PLEASE talk about ROOK?!
I. AM. OBSESSED.
Obviously, I gravitated STRAIGHT toward him. Is anyone even remotely surprised?! Because if you’ve seen my taste in fictional men, you already KNOW.
There is just something about those morally questionable men that has me absolutely FERAL. Rook had my attention, my heart, and quite frankly, whatever little sanity I had left.
Now, my one and only complaint about this book.
HOW DAMN SHORT IT WAS.
Seriously, I would have devoured 26 straight hours of this and not even blinked.
But on a more serious note, can we just take a moment to appreciate what Meagan Brandy has done here?
Taking a story from the vault of S.T. Abby and bringing it to life is something truly special.
I think I can speak for so many of us when I say how incredibly THANKFUL we are that Meagan took on this story. There is something so beautiful about knowing that a piece of S.T. Abby’s work gets to live on and find its way into the hands of readers.
And Meagan? YOU ABSOLUTELY DID THIS STORY JUSTICE.
I genuinely don’t think anyone could have done a better job. You gave this story the love, attention, and care it deserved while delivering something that had me completely hooked.
What an incredible way to honour S.T. Abby and her legacy. 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
Meagan Brandy did it again ladies and gentlemen! This book was all consuming and I literally couldn’t put it down and finished it at 2am. I’m already itching to get the next book because I’m actually obsessed.
Sinclair is an absolute badass and I love her. She’s been through it and part of her thinks she’s lost herself, her strength her fight. The Nash Brother’s who are walking red flags push her, provoke her which slowly brings out her fight, her badass mouth and when things start to shift her protective side which has me feeling all the feels because she’s feeling protective even before the shift starts. Sin is a lover but cross her and see what she’s capable of.
The Nash Brother’s, Rook, Brooks & Dallas are the alpha males, they run shit and run shit as a unit. They are 100% broody with a spicy edge but when they are together in their group they are fun, goofy, protective and are so in sync with one another. Watching them become a team of four instead of three was magic.
I love me a book with tension and Rook and Sin are GIVING in that department.
I absolutely love Sin’s relationship with all of the boys and when the boys finally started to realize she isn’t who they thought she was things change.
I have SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!! excuse me Hal??? The ending of this book has me losing my mind because what in the world even happened??? This has me needing and ready for book two.
This book left me giddy it left me feeling ALL THE THINGS!!!
Sinclair is an absolute badass and I love her. She’s been through it and part of her thinks she’s lost herself, her strength her fight. The Nash Brother’s who are walking red flags push her, provoke her which slowly brings out her fight, her badass mouth and when things start to shift her protective side which has me feeling all the feels because she’s feeling protective even before the shift starts. Sin is a lover but cross her and see what she’s capable of.
The Nash Brother’s, Rook, Brooks & Dallas are the alpha males, they run shit and run shit as a unit. They are 100% broody with a spicy edge but when they are together in their group they are fun, goofy, protective and are so in sync with one another. Watching them become a team of four instead of three was magic.
I love me a book with tension and Rook and Sin are GIVING in that department.
I absolutely love Sin’s relationship with all of the boys and when the boys finally started to realize she isn’t who they thought she was things change.
I have SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!! excuse me Hal??? The ending of this book has me losing my mind because what in the world even happened??? This has me needing and ready for book two.
This book left me giddy it left me feeling ALL THE THINGS!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Perfect Meagan Brandy with S.T. Abby YA twist
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Power Exchange follows Sinclair a NYC girl whose whole life changes when her mother passes away unexpectedly. She goes to live with her rich estranged father and his new family in a small mountain town called Russette. Along with his wife is her three sons from a previous marriage - Dallas, Brooks, and Rook. They treat Sinclair like a nuisance based on the details her father gave them. Quickly the Nash brothers realize just how brilliant and valuable Sin truly is. As they deal with school and family drama, enemies seem to come from the most unlikely places.
I loved this, and I need the next book now! It does end on a cliff hanger so take that as you will. I am pretty critical of YA books. That being said I truly did enjoy this. I couldn’t put it down. I loved the mind fxck series - this not that - yet. The book was a great opener to the series that I know I will devour as soon as the rest of the books come out.
I went back to read the chapters released by S.T. Abby on the Nash brothers and I see why so many people are intrigued from that standpoint. I got the vibe that the rest of the series will be more suspenseful and It definitely reminds me of the Brayshaw series in the best way. I don’t want to spoil anything but my favorite line is a shout out, IYKYK!
Thank you so much to the wonderful Meagan Brandy for granting me with an ARC in exchange for a complete honest review.
🖤 Happy Reading 🖤
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Power Exchange follows Sinclair a NYC girl whose whole life changes when her mother passes away unexpectedly. She goes to live with her rich estranged father and his new family in a small mountain town called Russette. Along with his wife is her three sons from a previous marriage - Dallas, Brooks, and Rook. They treat Sinclair like a nuisance based on the details her father gave them. Quickly the Nash brothers realize just how brilliant and valuable Sin truly is. As they deal with school and family drama, enemies seem to come from the most unlikely places.
I loved this, and I need the next book now! It does end on a cliff hanger so take that as you will. I am pretty critical of YA books. That being said I truly did enjoy this. I couldn’t put it down. I loved the mind fxck series - this not that - yet. The book was a great opener to the series that I know I will devour as soon as the rest of the books come out.
I went back to read the chapters released by S.T. Abby on the Nash brothers and I see why so many people are intrigued from that standpoint. I got the vibe that the rest of the series will be more suspenseful and It definitely reminds me of the Brayshaw series in the best way. I don’t want to spoil anything but my favorite line is a shout out, IYKYK!
Thank you so much to the wonderful Meagan Brandy for granting me with an ARC in exchange for a complete honest review.
🖤 Happy Reading 🖤
Review of advance copy
Review:
💥Power Exchange💥
Nash Crew Book 1
By Meagan Brandy
💥 Forced Proximity
💥 Dark Romance
💥 Slow Burn
⭐ 5/5
One of the best coming-of-age dark romances this year
This story was one helluva ride. Dark, with secrets and characters you will feel yourself drawn to. Sinclair is forced to live with her father. Sadly neither of them knows the other one. So there is a lot of mistrust, secrets and hesitancy.
Put three stepbrothers who equally dislike, distrust you and want nothing more than you going back to where you came from.
But with deeper looks and more interactions we get an amazing story that has to fold itself into a romance along the way.
Now we live for the drama, the danger that lurks outside and the slow building trust with a little honesty at the side.
Getting to know Sinclair and the boys through only her point of view was something very exciting.
Rook, Brooks and Dallas are forces to be reckoned with. But as well there seems also to be more to them than we know till we get our hands on the next book.
And I think there is a lot to come. I personally got really invested and drawn into their story and world. To this point I don’t know who to trust or not.
The cliffhanger at the end was jaw dropping. Alone for Sin and her backstory I felt so much for and with her.
Can’t wait to see how it will go on from there, but I bet we have to wait a while to see what plots and twists are heading our way.
💥Power Exchange💥
Nash Crew Book 1
By Meagan Brandy
💥 Forced Proximity
💥 Dark Romance
💥 Slow Burn
⭐ 5/5
One of the best coming-of-age dark romances this year
This story was one helluva ride. Dark, with secrets and characters you will feel yourself drawn to. Sinclair is forced to live with her father. Sadly neither of them knows the other one. So there is a lot of mistrust, secrets and hesitancy.
Put three stepbrothers who equally dislike, distrust you and want nothing more than you going back to where you came from.
But with deeper looks and more interactions we get an amazing story that has to fold itself into a romance along the way.
Now we live for the drama, the danger that lurks outside and the slow building trust with a little honesty at the side.
Getting to know Sinclair and the boys through only her point of view was something very exciting.
Rook, Brooks and Dallas are forces to be reckoned with. But as well there seems also to be more to them than we know till we get our hands on the next book.
And I think there is a lot to come. I personally got really invested and drawn into their story and world. To this point I don’t know who to trust or not.
The cliffhanger at the end was jaw dropping. Alone for Sin and her backstory I felt so much for and with her.
Can’t wait to see how it will go on from there, but I bet we have to wait a while to see what plots and twists are heading our way.
Review of advance copy received from Author
♾️⭐️
Guys I'm not going to lie, I haven't felt like this about a book in what feels like a very long time. My hearts all race-y and stuff.
I. NEED. MORE.
That ending was CRIMINAL. 😩
Sometimes it feels like a punishment to myself being an arc reader, because that means my wait time is even longer for the next. & I seriously need the next book. Like right now. Whatever is in this, just inject it straight into my veins. I don't think my kindle left my hand when I started this.
Okay but seriously, this had me hooked SO fast. It just has this perfect slow build up to everything. The romance, the drama, the storyline, and reveals. Even down to the character names, it's perfection. Rook? Brooks? & Sin? OBSESSED. I know we've likely just barely scratched the surface on what's about to unfold, and I can not wait to see what happens next. I can't even come up with thoughts for a better review right now I'm so freaking giddy. I think I grinned for like 75% of the book. READ IT PLEASE I BEG YOU.
Forehead kisses to Meagan for taking this on and giving life to another brilliant series that S.T. Abby started. & it will be fcking brilliant. It already is. My heart is so happy to have this piece of S.T. Abby. 🥹 thank you so much Meagan for trusting and gifting me with an e-arc! Forever grateful. ❤️
Guys I'm not going to lie, I haven't felt like this about a book in what feels like a very long time. My hearts all race-y and stuff.
I. NEED. MORE.
That ending was CRIMINAL. 😩
Sometimes it feels like a punishment to myself being an arc reader, because that means my wait time is even longer for the next. & I seriously need the next book. Like right now. Whatever is in this, just inject it straight into my veins. I don't think my kindle left my hand when I started this.
Okay but seriously, this had me hooked SO fast. It just has this perfect slow build up to everything. The romance, the drama, the storyline, and reveals. Even down to the character names, it's perfection. Rook? Brooks? & Sin? OBSESSED. I know we've likely just barely scratched the surface on what's about to unfold, and I can not wait to see what happens next. I can't even come up with thoughts for a better review right now I'm so freaking giddy. I think I grinned for like 75% of the book. READ IT PLEASE I BEG YOU.
Forehead kisses to Meagan for taking this on and giving life to another brilliant series that S.T. Abby started. & it will be fcking brilliant. It already is. My heart is so happy to have this piece of S.T. Abby. 🥹 thank you so much Meagan for trusting and gifting me with an e-arc! Forever grateful. ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
OH. MY. GOD. This book was SOOO GOOD!! 😍
I have been in a bit of a reading slump lately, and let me tell you, this book CURED IT! I absolutely devoured it in just two days because I could not put it down!
The plot was SO good! I loved all the mystery surrounding the stepbrothers, her father, and all the drama unfolding throughout the story. There were so many questions, and I was completely hooked trying to figure everything out!
BUT LET ME WARN YOU NOW… THE CLIFFHANGER?! 😭
I am NOT okay. I genuinely don't think I'll stop thinking about that ending until I get my hands on book two! Thankfully, it's supposed to release November 19th, because I don't think I could handle waiting much longer. 😂 I'm crossing my fingers that I get an ARC of the next book, but either way, you better believe I'm preordering it!
Now, a little heads-up for my spice lovers… this one is a SLOW BURN! 🔥 There isn't a ton of spice in this book, but TRUST ME, the buildup is worth it. The tension? The angst? THE YEARNING?! 🤌🏻💋
I can already tell that when things finally heat up, it's going to be SOOO spicy, and I am absolutely here for it!
The mystery, the drama, the tension, the characters… I was eating it ALL up!
Five stars, easily! Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for book two because I NEED ANSWERS! 😭🖤
Thank you for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
I have been in a bit of a reading slump lately, and let me tell you, this book CURED IT! I absolutely devoured it in just two days because I could not put it down!
The plot was SO good! I loved all the mystery surrounding the stepbrothers, her father, and all the drama unfolding throughout the story. There were so many questions, and I was completely hooked trying to figure everything out!
BUT LET ME WARN YOU NOW… THE CLIFFHANGER?! 😭
I am NOT okay. I genuinely don't think I'll stop thinking about that ending until I get my hands on book two! Thankfully, it's supposed to release November 19th, because I don't think I could handle waiting much longer. 😂 I'm crossing my fingers that I get an ARC of the next book, but either way, you better believe I'm preordering it!
Now, a little heads-up for my spice lovers… this one is a SLOW BURN! 🔥 There isn't a ton of spice in this book, but TRUST ME, the buildup is worth it. The tension? The angst? THE YEARNING?! 🤌🏻💋
I can already tell that when things finally heat up, it's going to be SOOO spicy, and I am absolutely here for it!
The mystery, the drama, the tension, the characters… I was eating it ALL up!
Five stars, easily! Now excuse me while I impatiently wait for book two because I NEED ANSWERS! 😭🖤
Thank you for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
First off, I want to thank Meagan Brandy for the opportunity to ARC read this book.
2.50 ⭐
The story follows our FMC Sinclar (Sin) who is forced to move to her estranged fathers house with her three new stepbrothers. I loved how the story was fast paced and had me hooked from the start. With only 245 pages, it's great for finishing your yearly reading goal. That being said, I felt like the relationship between the characters was very sudden and random. The first couple chapters started with Sinclar avoiding them while the brothers didn't want to act like her "babysitter" to all of a sudden saying shes one of them and shes there fourth member. I think that all of the brothers were funny and enjoyable but I was really wanting more with Rook and Sinclar's relationship. I didn't like how he was giving her mixed signals and was overall being hot and cold. Towards the end was really when there started to be plot and I felt like it was pretty random and rushed. I really like how Sinclar is a hacker but I felt like that could have been introduced earlier in the book or at least mentioned. I will say though, that I was absolutely shocked by that cliffhanger and i'm very intrigued and excited for the next book. Even though i'm rating it a bit low, I still think it was enjoyable and i'm super excited to continue the series.
2.50 ⭐
The story follows our FMC Sinclar (Sin) who is forced to move to her estranged fathers house with her three new stepbrothers. I loved how the story was fast paced and had me hooked from the start. With only 245 pages, it's great for finishing your yearly reading goal. That being said, I felt like the relationship between the characters was very sudden and random. The first couple chapters started with Sinclar avoiding them while the brothers didn't want to act like her "babysitter" to all of a sudden saying shes one of them and shes there fourth member. I think that all of the brothers were funny and enjoyable but I was really wanting more with Rook and Sinclar's relationship. I didn't like how he was giving her mixed signals and was overall being hot and cold. Towards the end was really when there started to be plot and I felt like it was pretty random and rushed. I really like how Sinclar is a hacker but I felt like that could have been introduced earlier in the book or at least mentioned. I will say though, that I was absolutely shocked by that cliffhanger and i'm very intrigued and excited for the next book. Even though i'm rating it a bit low, I still think it was enjoyable and i'm super excited to continue the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GIVE THIS BOOK ONLY 5 STARS WHEN IT DESERVES 10?!
I knew going in that I was going to love this book because I’ve devoured everything I’ve read by Meagan. And knowing this story came from the archives of S.T. Abbey? I KNEW it was going to be top-tier. But what I didn’t expect was for it to absolutely BLOW MY MIND!
I was up until 1 AM reading until my eyes physically couldn’t stay open anymore, only to wake up at 6:30 AM to finish it before starting my workday. THAT’S how hooked I was!
Sinclair “Sin” Brighton is forced to move in with her father, stepmom, and three “evil” stepbrothers after a devastating event. She doesn’t want to be there, her stepbrothers don’t want her there, and apparently, neither do the girls at school. Talk about a warm welcome!
The Nash brothers, Rook, Brooks, and Dallas, think Sin is nothing more than a spoiled princess. But once she starts showing them who she really is, they realize she’s just as messed up as they are. And LET ME TELL YOU… watching everything unfold had me completely hooked!
AND THAT ENDING?! MY JAW WAS ON THE FLOOR. I knew we were getting a cliffhanger, but MEAGANNNN, WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! WHAT WAS THAT?! I NEED BOOK TWO IMMEDIATELY!
Now I’m just supposed to go on with my life and WAIT?! How am I supposed to survive this?!
10 STARS. INFINITE STARS. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK YESTERDAY. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I knew going in that I was going to love this book because I’ve devoured everything I’ve read by Meagan. And knowing this story came from the archives of S.T. Abbey? I KNEW it was going to be top-tier. But what I didn’t expect was for it to absolutely BLOW MY MIND!
I was up until 1 AM reading until my eyes physically couldn’t stay open anymore, only to wake up at 6:30 AM to finish it before starting my workday. THAT’S how hooked I was!
Sinclair “Sin” Brighton is forced to move in with her father, stepmom, and three “evil” stepbrothers after a devastating event. She doesn’t want to be there, her stepbrothers don’t want her there, and apparently, neither do the girls at school. Talk about a warm welcome!
The Nash brothers, Rook, Brooks, and Dallas, think Sin is nothing more than a spoiled princess. But once she starts showing them who she really is, they realize she’s just as messed up as they are. And LET ME TELL YOU… watching everything unfold had me completely hooked!
AND THAT ENDING?! MY JAW WAS ON THE FLOOR. I knew we were getting a cliffhanger, but MEAGANNNN, WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?! WHAT WAS THAT?! I NEED BOOK TWO IMMEDIATELY!
Now I’m just supposed to go on with my life and WAIT?! How am I supposed to survive this?!
10 STARS. INFINITE STARS. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK YESTERDAY. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
Thank you to the author for this ARC of Power Exchange
"Their loyalty will forever be a three-way tie. There is no room for a fourth in a strong and solid triangle."
Thank you to the author for this ARC of Power Exchange
"Their loyalty will forever be a three-way tie. There is no room for a fourth in a strong and solid triangle."
Great start to the series! This was fast paced and it has a pretty interesting plot. My only strife is the MCs are in high school (junior/senior year). I was having to age up the characters in my head because it made more sense for me that way. However, I still enjoyed the overall plot. Sin is such a badass FMC and she can really hold her own against the Nash brothers. Dallas, the youngest, is such a cutie and I love how playful he gets around Sin. Brooks, Rook's twin, is I think right now my favorite. He puts on this really tough facade to Sin and the others, but I think he might be the most sensitive. Rook is super broody and protective and honestly, I wouldn't have him any other way. It is comical how he tries to not give Sin any sort of attention. The tension between Rook and Sin is great and I can't wait to see how that unfolds. I am also really curious about the backstory with Sin's father Hal. He really underestimates his own daughter. I also feel there is more to the Nash brother's backstory with Calvin as well. So clearly, a lot of daddy issues. The cliffhanger had me wishing I already had book 2 in my hands!
October 26, 2026
I just finished and OMG THAT ENDING!!
I’ll collect my thoughts and come back soon but oh my gosh add this to your tbr!!
Okay wow this took me on a ride!
I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but this book packed a punch and had me giggling and getting excited so many times and that ending has me absolutely crushed waiting for the next book!!
I need to know how everything plays out and I have SO MANY theories. This could truly go in so many directions.
Once the story started to unravel it just kept going and had me glued to it! I did not want this book to end 😩
I love all the Nash boys!
Yes Rook stands out because he’s the mysterious “bad” one in the group but I love Brooks and Dallas both just as much and want more of them!
Absolutely obsessed with Sinclair. I love her name and going by Sin! Like damn I wanna be as cool as her.
I love S.T. Abbys writing along with Meagan’s so I knew I’d love this going into it but it truly blew my mind with how much it consumed me.
I’ve been in a slump lately and not able to lose myself in a book and this grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go!
If this hasn’t convinced you to read it then the cover alone should! Add it to your tbr and thank me later.
I’ll collect my thoughts and come back soon but oh my gosh add this to your tbr!!
Okay wow this took me on a ride!
I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but this book packed a punch and had me giggling and getting excited so many times and that ending has me absolutely crushed waiting for the next book!!
I need to know how everything plays out and I have SO MANY theories. This could truly go in so many directions.
Once the story started to unravel it just kept going and had me glued to it! I did not want this book to end 😩
I love all the Nash boys!
Yes Rook stands out because he’s the mysterious “bad” one in the group but I love Brooks and Dallas both just as much and want more of them!
Absolutely obsessed with Sinclair. I love her name and going by Sin! Like damn I wanna be as cool as her.
I love S.T. Abbys writing along with Meagan’s so I knew I’d love this going into it but it truly blew my mind with how much it consumed me.
I’ve been in a slump lately and not able to lose myself in a book and this grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go!
If this hasn’t convinced you to read it then the cover alone should! Add it to your tbr and thank me later.
October 28, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐️
This one was graciously provided to me by the author in the form of an ARC. I really enjoyed this one and flew through it in just a few sittings. The tension between Sinclair and Rook was easily my favorite part of the story. Their push-and-pull dynamic was filled with chemistry, secrets, and just enough animosity to keep me hooked from the very beginning.
This book gave me major Brayshaw vibes, which is a huge compliment because that’s one of my favorite series. I loved trying to piece together the mystery surrounding the Nash boys while Sinclair worked to uncover who they really were and what secrets they were hiding. The intrigue kept me turning the pages, and every new revelation only made me more invested.
Sinclair was a strong heroine, and I enjoyed watching her navigate a world she never wanted to be a part of while refusing to back down from the people determined to push her away. Between the family drama, the suspense, and the slow unraveling of the truth, there was never a dull moment.
My only complaint? That ending. The cliffhanger was brutal, and now I desperately need book two to find out what happens next.
If you love stepbrother romance, mystery, family secrets, and a tense enemies-to-lovers dynamic, this one is definitely worth picking up.
This one was graciously provided to me by the author in the form of an ARC. I really enjoyed this one and flew through it in just a few sittings. The tension between Sinclair and Rook was easily my favorite part of the story. Their push-and-pull dynamic was filled with chemistry, secrets, and just enough animosity to keep me hooked from the very beginning.
This book gave me major Brayshaw vibes, which is a huge compliment because that’s one of my favorite series. I loved trying to piece together the mystery surrounding the Nash boys while Sinclair worked to uncover who they really were and what secrets they were hiding. The intrigue kept me turning the pages, and every new revelation only made me more invested.
Sinclair was a strong heroine, and I enjoyed watching her navigate a world she never wanted to be a part of while refusing to back down from the people determined to push her away. Between the family drama, the suspense, and the slow unraveling of the truth, there was never a dull moment.
My only complaint? That ending. The cliffhanger was brutal, and now I desperately need book two to find out what happens next.
If you love stepbrother romance, mystery, family secrets, and a tense enemies-to-lovers dynamic, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for the ARC 🩷
New adult - very little spice...
Devoured in one go!
🔥 Stepbrothers
😜 Enemies to lovers
🫠 Single pov
👀 Cliffhanger
After losing her mother, Sinclair or Sin for short (genius!) Is forced to move in with her estranged father, stepmother and 3 step brothers.
To begin with her new step siblings cant stand her and dont hide this at all... however they soon begin to warm to the new arrival when they work out she is nothing like they expected.
One stepbrother in particular is drawn to Sin even though this is forbidden.
Truths and lies are unravelled in this cliffhanger!
Oooh ok! So I didnt know to expect going into Power Exchange and im still not sure what happened there but I enjoyed it and i want more!
This is a short, New adult low spice cliffhanger. I think we could have had a longer novel rather than 2 parts - purely cos I need to know what happens next!
I am a spice lover so I was struggling with the lack of spice here especially given the countless opportunities for it!
I liked the fmc and the male characters too even though I wasn't supposed to!
Im intrigued to read part 2!
New adult - very little spice...
Devoured in one go!
🔥 Stepbrothers
😜 Enemies to lovers
🫠 Single pov
👀 Cliffhanger
After losing her mother, Sinclair or Sin for short (genius!) Is forced to move in with her estranged father, stepmother and 3 step brothers.
To begin with her new step siblings cant stand her and dont hide this at all... however they soon begin to warm to the new arrival when they work out she is nothing like they expected.
One stepbrother in particular is drawn to Sin even though this is forbidden.
Truths and lies are unravelled in this cliffhanger!
Oooh ok! So I didnt know to expect going into Power Exchange and im still not sure what happened there but I enjoyed it and i want more!
This is a short, New adult low spice cliffhanger. I think we could have had a longer novel rather than 2 parts - purely cos I need to know what happens next!
I am a spice lover so I was struggling with the lack of spice here especially given the countless opportunities for it!
I liked the fmc and the male characters too even though I wasn't supposed to!
Im intrigued to read part 2!
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