Taking Back His Bride

Forever Vows #1

by Madison Faye

A filthy oil-rig roughneck like me had no business with a wife like her. She was the pretty little flower I never should have put my dirty hands on. But Leanna was my everything. My heart. My obsession . And one year ago, they told me another man took her away from me.

…I just found out that was bulls**t . And now, there’s going to be hell to pay.

Her family never thought I was good enough for her - the wrong side of the tracks, and too rough and savage for their sweet, innocence Leanna. They lied to keep me from her, and her from me. But now that I know the truth?

Well, now I’m coming back for what’s mine .

I’m twice the man I was before—harder, fiercer, and even more obsessed. For richer or for poorer? Well, she had me poor and loved every second of my rough hands pinning her to our marriage bed. I’ve made my fortune since, but I’m ready to throw it all away to get her back in my arms where she belongs.

The people that took her from me think they can keep us apart.

…They’re dead f-ing wrong.

A year ago, I thought I lost her. Two days ago, I learned the truth. And tonight, I’m taking back my bride.

And I’ll burn the whole world down to get her if I have to.


Looking for a ridiculously over the top alpha hero completely obsessed with claiming his one and only? You’re in the right place!

This one’s equal parts sweeter than sugar and hotter than sin, and I’m pretty sure you’re going to eat it right up ;).

As with all my books, this standalone is safe, with no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed.

Genres: Romance, Second Chance, Contemporary, Erotica, Novella, Erotic Romance, Smut

95 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 12, 2019

About the author

#1 bestselling contemporary romance author Madison Faye is the dirty alter ego of the very wholesome, very normal suburban housewife behind the stories. While she might be a wife, mom, and PTA organizer on the outside, there’s nothing but hot, steamy, and raunchy fantasies brewing right beneath the surface!

Tired of keeping them hidden inside or only having them come out in the bedroom, they’re all here in the form of some wickedly hot stories. Single-minded alpha hero, sinfully taboo relationships, and wildly over-the-top scenarios. If you love it extra dirty, extra hot, and extra naughty, this is the place for you! (Just don’t tell the other PTA members you saw her here…)

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Reviews

[Deborah]

I was looking for an Alexa Riley book when I noticed this.
I should mention that I use Alexa’s books like posh restaurants use sorbet. If I’ve read a long series, a darker book or just a book I think I will struggle to move on from I reach for Alexa. You always know what you’re getting. They’re short, sweet and smutty. The perfect palate cleanser if you will.

The cover caught my eye (because it’s fabulous) so I decided to try this instead.

It’s safe to say I was disappointed. Now I need an Alexa book to move on from this.

It features two supposedly intelligent people madly in love. How they get manoeuvred like they do is unbelievable. And yes I know it’s not a book to be taken seriously but still?
Anyway with the exception of a brief introduction this is one long sex scene. Now don’t get me wrong I like a sex scene as much as anyone else. But there’s such a thing as balance.
I feel cheated.

[*CJ*]

My swollen cock head pushes deep into her dripping wet pussy, making her moan even louder as she starts to bounce on my lap harder and harder.

"Taking Back His Bride" is the story of Leanna and Brook.

A cute little MF smutfest in which couple who was separated by evil father reunites, and bang like bunnies. That the gist of it.
The blurb says it all, and the book is 80% kinky honky donk of the h and H copulating like wild pornstars on a live hornathon, slaking their lust.

“Please fuck me,” I gasp, losing all control. “Please fuck me with that big cock of yours, baby!”
“Good girl,” he purrs.

I don't know what else to say. Add this in your lady spank tank and enjoy!

Safe
3/5

[Melissa]

3.5 Stars

This was a pretty decent quick, sexy read. This is the story of Brooks and Leanna who were separated by her fathers lies. Once he reclaims his wife there is a lot of sex, a lot. A little too much. I would have liked a little more story. I also wish Leanna wouldn’t have caved to her lust when he reappeared at the restaurant. I wanted her to be a little stronger and demand answers first before succumbing to his charms. She did think he cheated on her, a little more fight would have been nice. Otherwise a good story that is completely safe. Both were celibate during their separation.

[DeeReads]

It's so easy to fall for Madison Faye's heroes! Wealthy businessman and former oil rig handler, Brooks O'Neil found out the truth that Leanna, his loving wife hadn't divorce him and went after what was his! Come hell or high water he was taking back Leanna and giving her all that she deserved and more!

4 Claiming what's mine again stars! ****

[Kelly ~Booktrovert~]

This is a quick, steamy, second chance read. I don't normally read second chance books, but this one hit the spot.

3.5 stars.

Would I read again? Maybe

[Fiction Junkie]

I did like this one. I love that there was no others for either.

[Tonya Koerner]

Just Aweful

Who are these people who have praised this book? Not only did it lack any type of true plot, what little there was of a story line was so juvenile and underdeveloped it was almost comical. Sure, the author has pages of erotica but even that was repetitive and just plain boring. How on earth is this book on the Amazon charts? Maybe being free to Kindle Unlimited could explain it. Still, I feel cheated for the 15 minutes it took to read this book.

[Nicole]

1.5 stars 🌟

[Dee]

Why Are You Reading This? …

If you are reading this because you are a very naughty, dirty girl who adores… OTT, blistering hot, short and sweet, outrageously entertaining second chance, fantasy romance… then you’ve come to the right place! In Madison Faye’s world anything goes, and I mean anything! The heroes are HUGE… err, um… everywhere… as well as strong, forceful and willing to do whatever it takes to win the woman they love. Professionally written and extremely fast-paced (no need to skip to the good parts) “Taking Back His Bride” is a standalone novella without any serious ow/om drama, cheating or contrived angst.

When only a one-handed, OTT quickie will do… read “Taking Back His Bride” you’ll be so glad you did!

Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18 and over only due to sexually explicit content and a lot of it!

Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, misplaced commas, to many of these thingy’s (…) and illegal use of overly descriptive language.

RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
Steam Factor: 5 Blistering Hot Stars!
Writing Style: 5 Professional Stars!
Plot: 5 Outrageously Entertaining Stars!
Engaging Characters: 5 HUGE Stars!
Satisfying Conclusions: 5 Satiated Stars

[Jennifer McGurk Finn]

Brooks O’Neil was sent away three years ago by his father in law to work on his oil rig. He had only been married to Leanna for two months when he left but they were deeply in love. When he first left they would meet up whenever possible, they emailed and texted each other everyday and video-chatted every night. Then a year ago Brooks got word that Leanna filed for divorce so he quit working for her dad. He busted his ass and started his own surveying and drilling company and he’s now extremely wealthy. Leanna loves Brooks more than anything and she was devastated when she received an email saying he met another woman and he was leaving her. Brooks just found out that someone has been fucking with him and Leanna. He now knows that she never wanted a divorce and that she thinks he met another woman. He’s furious and he’s determined to get his wife back and make someone pay for trying to take her away.

“ Th—there hasn’t been anyone else, you know. There hasn’t been. Not one. No one’s touched these lips, no one’s ... None of me was ever for anyone else. “

[mad4rombks]

Second read by this author and again, following my notes from the first book I read, the phrase "big cock" or "big fat cock" was repeated countless times. So much it was absolutely ridiculous. Maybe she can find another catch phrase? She was also a fan of using "pretty little pussy" a lot. *insert many many eye rolls*

[Tai Nelson-Barnes]

3 1/2 stars

I am a vast Madison Faye reader, and I don't remember a story of hers I have not enjoyed. But this one, I did not find appealing at all.

We find a couple that has been away from each other for three years due to Leanna's father telling both of them different lies to keep them apart. When Brooks comes to take his wife back things heat up fast.

The reason I gave this story 3 1/2 stars is there isn't any conflict. This story just is. Leanna takes Brooks back and takes his word for it. After three years. I don't know it was to easy.

[Brianna at Renee Entress's Blog]

5 Stars!

He's coming back for his bride. Deception might have torn them apart but love and truth will bind them back together. 

Madison Faye is back with another sexy, naughty, insta-everything, and sugary sweet romance that will have your heart beating just a little bit faster and leave you with a perma smile etched onto your face. Taking Back His Bride was a fast-paced second chance romance that I devoured in one sitting. I could not get enough of these two and their super sweet journey. 

Madison never disappoints in delivering the best short smutty romances. 

I highly recommend this novella.

Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog

[Jami]

Taking back his bride

Brooks and Leanne were married for two years when they were lied to. Brooks finally found out the truth and is now coming back to get his bride. Will she believe that it was all a lie or will they get their second chance to have their happily ever after?

-safe read
-celibate during separation
-good epilogue (few years out)

[Jos]

Short, sweet and oh so very sexy!!!!!!!

[lily]

Just ok nothing special

[Nova]

Soooo I liked this but I definitely didn’t love it. It felt a little disjointed to me. But as with all Madison Faye books this is still worth a read. It’s safe, short and steamy.

Brooks O’Neill has spent a three years separated from his wife the first two he was working on her father’s oil rig trying to prove himself worthy of the woman he loved beyond comprehension. The two years apart he and his wife Leanna emailed, texted and video called and all of sudden he was greeted with radio silence and received divorce papers. Heartbroken and unable to contact the only person he has ever loved he quits and goes off to make his mark on the world in the hope of winning back the woman of his dreams. It’s a year later after they have been officially apart for a year when he learns that everything he’s believed was a lie, he and Leanna are still married and he’s back to claim his wife. She’s his always was and always will be and her father will not stop him this time.

Leanna never needed Brooks to be anything other than the man he already was, they had everything they could ever need a home and each other but she supported him when he said he needed to work on the oil rig and was prepared to wait the three years. Speaking to him every day and knowing the love they shared was alive until the day that he ghosted her, unable to contact him via phone or email here father turns up with photographs of him with another woman and the email she received telling her he loved someone else devastated her beyond belief. Trying to move on with her life she can never go long without thinking of him and then he is there in front of her a different man than she remembers, looking a million dollars in a designer suit and whisking her away in a private helicopter, but he is still hers in all the ways that count and when she finds out that her father lied there is only one thing that matters making up for lost time. This time nothing will come between them and their love.

It’s not a bad story but I would have liked it to be a little more story to it and an epilogue further in to their lives.

[Jennifer]

Taking back his bride

So Im going to say something that idk if I've ever said before....is it possible there is just to much sex? I mean I enjoyed the hell out of this book. But it was 98% descriptive dirty talking sex. I don't really know if thats a real "but".

So they are in love. But bitty of them got messages Fein the other that it was over while he was away working. So a year has passed. And he finds out the truth from an ex employee of the company who admits there was a lie or many involved to trick them into seperating. He is pissed and goes to get his woman back...which is so stinking hot btw.

Shirt quick read with lots of sex and a very happy ending.

[Amyb1975]

Holy hot damn.....

Now this is the kind of second chance book I go ape shit over. Both celebate during separation!! Woo-freakin-hoo!!!
Madison Faye has always been on the naughty side but lawdy, lawdy...I think this might be the hottest and steamiest yet. The H's re-claiming of his wife is some....thing....else!
-no cheating!! Even during separation
-dual POV
-loved how H/h loved each other
Seriously...go get this. Definitely going on my re-read list.

[Fiona Fog]

Second chance

Distance does nothing to dim the love these two have.

Brooks never lost hope he’d get his wife back. He’s changed, he’s richer than sin and on a mission to get her back.

A fast and filthy read that is extremely hot!

[Amanda T]

Loved.

I always love this authors ‘insta-love’ stories and this one was even better than others. Yes it’s over the top but that’s what I’m looking for when I read these.

[Reading]

Exactly what one would expect
Decent palate cleanser if you don't mind an excess of fluids and screams

[Charliegirl1]

Don't make me roll my eyes this much

I keep coming back to this author's short little stories because I like to read this kind of thing in between other, longer books, but I just can't do it anymore. It's not just the unrealistic non stop sex and dialogue that sounds like it was written by a frat boy. But come on, he not only finds her old wedding ring by using geological surveys and divers checking the currents and scours pawn shops till he finds it, he does it all in the two days since he found out that she didn't really divorce him, while he tracked her down and had their old house cleaned. I just can't suspend belief this much any more. Not to mention the non stop screaming and moaning.

[Armenia]

Light on plot, heavy on the sex scenes

Well, what do you expect? Separated for a year because of lies fed to them, Brooks and Leanna O’Neal finally learn the truth. They’re making up for lost time stolen by betrayal from a family member.

Now Brooks is back. He’s no longer the rough, blue-collar worker but a self-made man who is successful and filthy rich. He’s claiming the one woman he’s ever loved.

Madison Faye brings us a short, quick scorching read, though implausible. It’s light on plot and contains lots of over-the-top sex scenes. Out 10 chapters I think 8 was pure sex and dialogue. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book from this author, but I know her style. Let’s just say this story is like literary sorbet. It will cleanse your palate from your last book hangover and make you ready for the next meaty romance.

[Ryan - Sweet Red Reader]

Taking Back His Bride was just what I needed to remind me why I enjoy Madison Faye. Sometimes it's difficult to develop tension in a relationship that's already been established (such as a marriage), but she did a wonderful job with Brooks and Leanna's story. He was so fiercely possessive and they both were so intensely in love with each other and I love how that came through even though the book was predominantly sexy bits. I think that's what's been missing for me in recent books by the author - I know I'm going to get copious amounts of steam, but I do enjoy at least a little emotion with it and she served it perfectly here. 3.5 out of 5 wine glasses.

[April Symes]

Taking Back His Bride by Madison Faye is the story of Brooks and his beloved Leanna. 
This book starts with the couple already married yet separated at the start of the book. We find this couple has been away from each other due to lies that Leanna's father told both of them to keep them desperately, painfully apart. Brooks has learned about the misunderstanding and has come back, ready to claim his estranged wife. And that's when things get steamy, intense and all hot up in this novella read. Brooks is very much the alpha male while Leanna is sassy sweet. Loved the chemistry and the connection that comes thru the words.

My Rating: 4.5 stars *****

[Alba M.]

Brooks lleva un año creyendo que su mujer se ha divorciado de él y ha seguido adelante con otro hombre. Hasta hace dos días, que descubrió que le han estado mintiendo.
Leanna cree que su marido ha seguido adelante con una pequeña morena. Ella tiene su corazón destrozado desde hace un año y no cree poder repararlo jamás. Hasta que Brooks entra por la puerta y las mentiras salen a la luz.

Awwwww que monos estos dos. Es verdad que me dio mucha penita lo que le hicieron pero hay que decir que recuperaron el tiempo perdido... El 90% del libro es todo sexo y cero conversación 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pero vamos, que es un libro corto una ya sabe a lo que va así que no hay pena! Jajajaja

[Cheryl Graham-Petit]

I have read many of Madison Faye's books and have enjoyed each one of them, but I really, really loved Taking Back His Bride. I loved that this story didn't drag on forever before the hero and heroine found their way back to each other. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves quick, fast-paced, and hot second chance romance stories featuring a dirty-talking gorgeous alpha male and the woman he loves.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

[Tammy]

This is an opposites attract read. Brooks is a blue-collar guy and Leanna a rich girl. They are married and happy until someone breaks them apart. Now Brooks will do whatever it takes to get his wife back. Fast-paced with plenty of drama and steamy. I really liked it.

[Heidi]

Leanna and Brook's book is so hot... I loved it the story is about Brooks coming back for his wife after both were told a bunch of lies. Its well written an easy read and will leave you swooning.

4 Out Of 5 Hearts From Cariad Books