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Steel Brothers Saga #15
Descent
The end to his story has already been written…
Brad Steel made a promise to his wife and children—to create a legacy born from his love for them and his desire to protect them from harm. It was a worthy ambition…
But along the way, something went terribly wrong.
Daphne Steel loves her husband beyond measure and will stand by him no matter what, even when it’s more than she can deal with. She escapes when she must, still always putting Brad and their children first.
Mysteries deepen, secrets are unveiled, and Brad vows to continue to protect his family at all costs. But is the price too high? The lies and misdeeds get easier and easier, until he descends to a place he swore he’d never go.
There’s no turning back, though, and his actions have consequences—for those he did everything to protect.
Brad Steel made a promise to his wife and children—to create a legacy born from his love for them and his desire to protect them from harm. It was a worthy ambition…
But along the way, something went terribly wrong.
Daphne Steel loves her husband beyond measure and will stand by him no matter what, even when it’s more than she can deal with. She escapes when she must, still always putting Brad and their children first.
Mysteries deepen, secrets are unveiled, and Brad vows to continue to protect his family at all costs. But is the price too high? The lies and misdeeds get easier and easier, until he descends to a place he swore he’d never go.
There’s no turning back, though, and his actions have consequences—for those he did everything to protect.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2020
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Helen Hardt
202 books8,325 followers#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt's passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family.
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October 16, 2020
Beautifully written this book was enigmatic, steamy, heartbreaking, Helen really makes you feel what the characters are feeling, she transports you to them and makes you become them.
This series is definitely one of the best I’ve read, I can honestly say that what it made me feel is un describable, so many emotions all at once, it actually makes you think of the evils of the world but also of all the good, the love a family shares the power and strength that it gives you and the need to protect them from all that evil out there grows every day.
Brad and Daphne’s story was a powerful one for sure, their love for their children the way they protected them and protected themselves is beyond words and that ending, still has me in tears as I write this, can’t get the words out right but I hope it makes sense.
Thank you Helen for yet another wonderful story!
This series is definitely one of the best I’ve read, I can honestly say that what it made me feel is un describable, so many emotions all at once, it actually makes you think of the evils of the world but also of all the good, the love a family shares the power and strength that it gives you and the need to protect them from all that evil out there grows every day.
Brad and Daphne’s story was a powerful one for sure, their love for their children the way they protected them and protected themselves is beyond words and that ending, still has me in tears as I write this, can’t get the words out right but I hope it makes sense.
Thank you Helen for yet another wonderful story!
October 21, 2020
WOW. I absolutely adore this ending but not really to Brad and Daphne’s trilogy! Yes, trilogy, because that’s how these stories/journeys are written, in sets of three. I feel lucky that my journey into this family was here with Daphne and Brad and not with the children first. Although I love when authors write where it all began books, it drives me bananas when it’s after I’ve invested in a pile of stories about descendants lol I’m nowhere near finished with the previous trilogies so I probably shouldn’t say lucky because author’s with the talent that Helen has probably know better than me what’s lucky and what’s not LOL
This ride, Brad and Daphne, has been an epic captivating read. Every one of these books has had me glued to my kindle for hours on end. The layers to this storyline are so deep and twisted that I found myself just pausing at times thinking ”who even thinks up this stuff?” So much happens but yet time flew by while I was reading. This was an amazing saga that I look forward to continuing and catching up on! WELL DONE!
This ride, Brad and Daphne, has been an epic captivating read. Every one of these books has had me glued to my kindle for hours on end. The layers to this storyline are so deep and twisted that I found myself just pausing at times thinking ”who even thinks up this stuff?” So much happens but yet time flew by while I was reading. This was an amazing saga that I look forward to continuing and catching up on! WELL DONE!
October 13, 2020
WOW!!! Another great one by Helen Hardt. Left me in tears. So many questions I had were answered. I didn’t want this book to end. Five stars is not enough for this book.
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October 7, 2020
The Steel Brothers Saga is one of my all time top favorite series ever. I never want it to end!! I have been eagerly awaiting Descent, the final book of Brad and Daphne’s story. And it did not disappoint! Epic and mind blowing, it is exactly what you expect to get from Helen Hardt. She consistently delivers an amazing read, each and every time. It was brilliant, amazing and I absolutely loved it!
July 22, 2020
Edit July 22. So I accidentally reviewed Descent instead of Legacy. So this is technically my review for Legacy, although I'm sure my review for Descent will be just as glowing.
I freaking love this prequel trilogy! Bring on the next book!!! I swear, these books are like an addictive drug! I just closed this book but I already need MORE!!!
I freaking love this prequel trilogy! Bring on the next book!!! I swear, these books are like an addictive drug! I just closed this book but I already need MORE!!!
October 4, 2020
Just when you think you have everything figured out with the Steel family, Helen finds a way to slap you in the face with more bombshell information. The ending was heart wrenching and had me in tears. There were so many ups and downs, you really didn't know what to expect next.
October 5, 2020
Totally in tears....So much was uncovered and there were many times while reading this that I was down right angry and just couldn't believe how Daphne had served all that time. So many answers to go along with the twists and turns. Can't wait for the next chapter.
October 3, 2020
Bad Decisions, Good Intentions...
Mind Blowing best describes this last story of Brad and Daphne Steel. Brad Steel had hopes and dreams of having a family that he could love and protect. He had good intentions, but outside influences put a wrench in his well laid plans. Things went awry and his dreams got shattered. Brad said he would never be like his father, but consequences had Brad making decisions he never thought he would ever do. He loved his wife and Daphne adored him, he would do anything to preserve that.
Helen Hardt did a stunning job of answering all the questions and fitting all the puzzle pieces together. The Steel Brothers Saga is near and dear to my heart. I hope it never ends.
Mind Blowing best describes this last story of Brad and Daphne Steel. Brad Steel had hopes and dreams of having a family that he could love and protect. He had good intentions, but outside influences put a wrench in his well laid plans. Things went awry and his dreams got shattered. Brad said he would never be like his father, but consequences had Brad making decisions he never thought he would ever do. He loved his wife and Daphne adored him, he would do anything to preserve that.
Helen Hardt did a stunning job of answering all the questions and fitting all the puzzle pieces together. The Steel Brothers Saga is near and dear to my heart. I hope it never ends.
October 20, 2020
I need to start with a word of advice. Do not start Descent unless you are able to finish it that same day. The Steel Brothers saga has been building up to this point, what happened to Brad and Daphne. Their story is more than I ever expected. The ending (epilogue) will leave you in tears as your heart breaks for this tragic couple. I had no words after reading. This book will leave you with a book hangover. Helen did such an amazing job being in Daphne’s head, extremely well written. Brad is the perfect anti hero, I didn’t know if I wanted to love or hate him. Five stars will never be enough to rate Descent.
January 29, 2024
This ending broke me, reading about their story was so painful and heartbreaking that it hard to put it on to words.
There story started so bright in spite of all the pain and obstacles they had faced. So to read how everything that happened forward to them and their children was so incredibly hard. The ending twist I had figured out in the first book but now it was just confirm.
I am not sad that I decided to read this three books because I think I know now more about how action was justifiable in Brad’s head and I got to read about the incredible woman Daphne was.
Daphne and Brad love story wasn’t pretty on to read about but there love for each other was incredibly memorable.
There story started so bright in spite of all the pain and obstacles they had faced. So to read how everything that happened forward to them and their children was so incredibly hard. The ending twist I had figured out in the first book but now it was just confirm.
I am not sad that I decided to read this three books because I think I know now more about how action was justifiable in Brad’s head and I got to read about the incredible woman Daphne was.
Daphne and Brad love story wasn’t pretty on to read about but there love for each other was incredibly memorable.
October 6, 2020
Phenomenal!! I am a huge Steel Brothers Saga fan like so many others. These stories always keep you stuck to your seat and turning the pages!
Brad and Daphne's story is one I have wanted to know for a LONG time. Their love is indeed epic! The more you find out about their past and their beginning the more everything comes into focus.
In Descent you find out secrets you would have never guessed would be held. You get a clear picture of the path Brad was essentially forced down. Even though you want to scream at him to do the opposite thing he does more times than not, Brad is the Anti-hero we love and can see everything he did was for the love of his life.
Daphne's such an amazing character and you feel her struggles and her strength. You connect to her and are just cheering for her even though you know (if you have read the rest of the saga) what her fate is destined to be.
This is a hands down 5 star, I'd give it more if it was possible!
Helen gives us some amazing stories and this one is no different. Absolutely wonderful!
Brad and Daphne's story is one I have wanted to know for a LONG time. Their love is indeed epic! The more you find out about their past and their beginning the more everything comes into focus.
In Descent you find out secrets you would have never guessed would be held. You get a clear picture of the path Brad was essentially forced down. Even though you want to scream at him to do the opposite thing he does more times than not, Brad is the Anti-hero we love and can see everything he did was for the love of his life.
Daphne's such an amazing character and you feel her struggles and her strength. You connect to her and are just cheering for her even though you know (if you have read the rest of the saga) what her fate is destined to be.
This is a hands down 5 star, I'd give it more if it was possible!
Helen gives us some amazing stories and this one is no different. Absolutely wonderful!
October 5, 2020
Oh my god!!!!!! Spoiler alerts ahead don’t read unless you’ve followed the books.
We all knew it was going to happen and helen hinted at certain things throughout Daphne's and brads story. I knew inside of me that Larry was behind daphnes attack. How had George allowed brad to become deeper in with the f.l.c I’ll never know. This was seriously epic. I finished it in a matter of hours and I still can’t believe that’s how it ended and what’s going to happen next I can’t wait. I hope Jonah can live all of this down for the families sake. I’m glad however brad gets his ending with daphne, he fought so hard to keep her safe but he knew they were destined to be together thru all the bad. Great job helen another amazing book
We all knew it was going to happen and helen hinted at certain things throughout Daphne's and brads story. I knew inside of me that Larry was behind daphnes attack. How had George allowed brad to become deeper in with the f.l.c I’ll never know. This was seriously epic. I finished it in a matter of hours and I still can’t believe that’s how it ended and what’s going to happen next I can’t wait. I hope Jonah can live all of this down for the families sake. I’m glad however brad gets his ending with daphne, he fought so hard to keep her safe but he knew they were destined to be together thru all the bad. Great job helen another amazing book
October 16, 2020
Freaking amazing!!!!!! Daddy Steel lived what seemed to be a double life filled with regret, a lot of regrets! As the story unfolds, it answers so many questions about how their kids were raised and also how much they were truly loved! I always wondered why he let Wendy lead him around by the nose...... what an evil woman. Daphne put up with so much all in the name of love. My heart broke for her. If you haven't read this series, please do before you pick this book up as it's not a stand alone. I love all of Helens books and this one knocked it out of the park! I can't wait for the next one :)
October 14, 2020
Wow! So much was revealed about Brad and Daphne.. Lots of feels in this one too. How did Daphne survive that long? Helen never disappoints with her books and boy did she come through with this one! Can’t wait to get my hands on the next chapter of the Steel saga. Highly recommend this book and series..
October 2, 2020
Wow what a way to end the the story! ❤️ how we found out about Daphne other personality and how it protected her over the years. Brad was jerk most of the time but we already knew this it’s to have the story come full circle. I felt all of the questions have been addressed
October 14, 2020
Amazing as expected!! I'm absolutely in love with brad and daphnes story 😍 Helen never disappoints!! I love this series and cant wait for more!!
October 8, 2020
So up in my feels right now. But so many questions have been answered in this book. Helen has once again given us a terrific Steel Saga book. Daphne and Brad's story is so complete and you can really feel the love that Brad had for her.
October 12, 2020
Yes I cried!! Yes I didn’t want it to end!! Yes I want more!!! I can not get enough of Helen Hardt!!! It’s a drug!! I’m addicted to The Steel Brothers Saga. I need more and more and more.
October 19, 2020
Loved to learn more about brad and Daphne’s story. Helen brings the characters to life with her writing abilities. You learn how far people will go to keep love ones safe. Love the series with all the twists and turns that they have on through to have the lives that they believe they should have.
October 20, 2020
I can’t believe this story is complete. This is the end of Brad and Daphne’s story. It gives us the answers to all of the mysteries of the previous books in the Steel Family Saga. Helen Hardt wrapped it all up and I can honestly say that I have never had a series leave me so shocked, amazed, sad, happy, and angry all at once. I was left speechless when I read the last chapters of this book. I keep thinking that Helen Hardt’s last book can’t be topped but she did it again. There really is no end to her talent. Read this book. Read this series if you haven’t already. You will not be disappointed.
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October 21, 2020
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October 21, 2020
All the secrets revealed ... magnificent
Since I first began reading the STEEL BROTHERS SAGA I have become addicted to their story. From Craving to DESCENT Helen Hardt has kept me enraptured and captivated. DESCENT, the final piece of the puzzle in the Saga and Brad and Daphne's story, was memerising, I didn't want it to finish. It was a magnificent conclusion, Helen Hardt never once disappointed.
"The end to his story has already been written ... "
From the moment Bradford Steel met Daphne Wade all he ever wanted to do was protect and love her. In a round about way he did, however, he also destroyed the one thing he cherished the most ... his family. The love that Brad and Daphne shared was one that would only ever be found once in a lifetime. Yet, the secrets of her past and the secrets he continues to maintain and keep from her, affect the peace and happiness they both desire.
DESCENT details why Brad chose the path in life he took. Actually, it was not one he chose, but rather one he was forced into by the particular choices he made and by outside influences. Even though there were times when I became frustrated and angry with his actions, I could understand his reasons, it was obvious everything he did was because of his love for Daphne and his need to protect her. He became the man you wanted to love and hate at the same time ... he was the perfect anti-hero. Daphne received nothing but love from me. She was a strong woman, yet her mind couldn't maintain the strength she needed to cope with everything she had experienced. Her undying love for Brad and her children shines through in everything she does.
Helen Hardt has written a superb ending to this storyline. She answers all the questions that have arisen throughout the series, and has divulged some secrets and answers that hadn't arisen previously. She knew how to engage her readers through the emotions that are experienced while reading this conclusion.
I am sad to reach the final book in this storyline, however I am looking forward to the continuation of the Saga through the children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan and Marjorie in Awakening.
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✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE BRILLIANT STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
Since I first began reading the STEEL BROTHERS SAGA I have become addicted to their story. From Craving to DESCENT Helen Hardt has kept me enraptured and captivated. DESCENT, the final piece of the puzzle in the Saga and Brad and Daphne's story, was memerising, I didn't want it to finish. It was a magnificent conclusion, Helen Hardt never once disappointed.
"The end to his story has already been written ... "
From the moment Bradford Steel met Daphne Wade all he ever wanted to do was protect and love her. In a round about way he did, however, he also destroyed the one thing he cherished the most ... his family. The love that Brad and Daphne shared was one that would only ever be found once in a lifetime. Yet, the secrets of her past and the secrets he continues to maintain and keep from her, affect the peace and happiness they both desire.
DESCENT details why Brad chose the path in life he took. Actually, it was not one he chose, but rather one he was forced into by the particular choices he made and by outside influences. Even though there were times when I became frustrated and angry with his actions, I could understand his reasons, it was obvious everything he did was because of his love for Daphne and his need to protect her. He became the man you wanted to love and hate at the same time ... he was the perfect anti-hero. Daphne received nothing but love from me. She was a strong woman, yet her mind couldn't maintain the strength she needed to cope with everything she had experienced. Her undying love for Brad and her children shines through in everything she does.
Helen Hardt has written a superb ending to this storyline. She answers all the questions that have arisen throughout the series, and has divulged some secrets and answers that hadn't arisen previously. She knew how to engage her readers through the emotions that are experienced while reading this conclusion.
I am sad to reach the final book in this storyline, however I am looking forward to the continuation of the Saga through the children of Jonah, Talon, Ryan and Marjorie in Awakening.
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✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE BRILLIANT STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
March 28, 2022
Helen Hardt hit it out of the park with this the latest installment of the Steel Brothers! I actually didn't not put this book down from cover to cover. The intensity, the twists and turns left you breathless and ultimately I had tears! The Descent of both Brad and Daphne will leave you speechless.
October 5, 2020
Descent is Book 15 in the Steel Brothers Saga and it has to be read in an order. You will not regret the time commitment to this phenomenal book series. It will keep you on edge and wanting more until you’ve learned all the secrets, intrigues, tribulations and history of the Steel family.
Descent takes us full circle and reveals the long held secrets of Brad Steel, his wife Daphne and all the decisions Brad had made in hopes to keep his family safe; only to find out that the evil, criminal forces were much stronger than his best intentions, and the indiscretions and connections he made as a very young adult would come out full force throughout his entire life and endanger the very people he holds dear the most.
I found Descent and the entire Steel Brothers saga absolutely riveting, they are some of the best romantic suspense novels I’ve ever read.
Descent takes us full circle and reveals the long held secrets of Brad Steel, his wife Daphne and all the decisions Brad had made in hopes to keep his family safe; only to find out that the evil, criminal forces were much stronger than his best intentions, and the indiscretions and connections he made as a very young adult would come out full force throughout his entire life and endanger the very people he holds dear the most.
I found Descent and the entire Steel Brothers saga absolutely riveting, they are some of the best romantic suspense novels I’ve ever read.
October 8, 2020
Beware-Tissues needed
This last book in Brad and Daphne's trilogy, was exceptionally written.
In this book, so much happened, that at one point, you didn't know what to expect, then information came to light, that blew that theory out of the water.
Bradford Steel- man of many lives, with many lives to protect, but failed to protect his love.
Daphne Wade Steel- the many lives, within one woman. Loved with her whole heart, the man of her dreams, and the children she birthed, even the one she didn't.
The Steel Brothers Saga, was the first series I read of Helen Hardt's. It will always be a love, I don't want to end.
But all good things always come to an end. Luckily, I'm happy to say, The Steel Brothers Saga will continue with, Awakened, book 16 in this phenomenal series...
I just turned the last page of Descent, and am already anticipating the next installment.
This is a five star book, (and entire series) but it deserves so many more.
This last book in Brad and Daphne's trilogy, was exceptionally written.
In this book, so much happened, that at one point, you didn't know what to expect, then information came to light, that blew that theory out of the water.
Bradford Steel- man of many lives, with many lives to protect, but failed to protect his love.
Daphne Wade Steel- the many lives, within one woman. Loved with her whole heart, the man of her dreams, and the children she birthed, even the one she didn't.
The Steel Brothers Saga, was the first series I read of Helen Hardt's. It will always be a love, I don't want to end.
But all good things always come to an end. Luckily, I'm happy to say, The Steel Brothers Saga will continue with, Awakened, book 16 in this phenomenal series...
I just turned the last page of Descent, and am already anticipating the next installment.
This is a five star book, (and entire series) but it deserves so many more.
October 19, 2020
Descent by Helen Hardt is book 15 in the Steel Brothers Saga. This continues the story of Brad Steel and Daphne Wade Steel. The first books where about their children but at book 13 'Fate' we started getting their full story that has lead to this last book for them. I do recommend read the book in order especially Brad and Daphne's story. Within these last few book we have put together the pieces that were giving through the series of Daphne and Brad's story. It has been an emotional read but Ms. Hardt is wonderful about writing the way that makes you feel the characters emotions. I am a big fan of her writing and would highly recommend it along with this series.
October 20, 2020
I have hated Brad and I have loved him. I have cried and laughed and become anxious reading this series. I fell in love with Daphne from the beginning. Questions have been answered and honestly I wasn’t expecting this epic greatness that only Helen Hardt can provide. If you haven’t read this series, you’re missing out but you need to start at the beginning. Brad and Daphne such a great story and I’m so glad it was told.
October 5, 2020
wow this book has you hooked from the beginning getting to find out more about what happened with Daphne and Brad`s story.
so may questions were finally answered in this book but so many things you just did not see happening.
loved this book Helen never fails to keep you gripped with a story.
so may questions were finally answered in this book but so many things you just did not see happening.
loved this book Helen never fails to keep you gripped with a story.
October 20, 2020
Helen has delivered another amazing story in the Steel saga! Brad and Daphne's love is one of epic proportions. Brad will do anything for his family to keep them safe no matter the cost. This book was filled with so many plot twist, secrets revealed and questions answered. It is an absolute must read!!
October 20, 2020
So I finished this book in one day because WOW. I seriously couldn’t even see when I finished it because my eyes were filled with tears! What a beautiful ending to a tough series! This series pulled me in ways I never realized and I felt pretty complete after book nine but this book made everything so much more clear. Ugh. Great job Mrs. Hardt you killed it with this one!
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