Men like them take what they're owed. They took me.
My father's will left his company to me, but the three roughnecks who ran it for him have other ideas. They're owed a debt and they mean to collect on it, but it's not money these brutes want.
It's me.
In return for protection from my father's enemies, I will be theirs to share. But these are hard men, and they don't just intend to punish my defiance and use me as shamefully as they please.
They plan to master me completely.
Publisher's Note: Hard Men includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes.
Style: Dark Romance Story: 3/5 Enjoyment: 4/5 Dark Level: 1.5/5 Sexual Level: SEX-CITINGLY APPEALING Triggers: Yes Violence: No Male: Dominant and Sexy Series: Pages: 326 Audio: N/A Kindle Unlimited: Yes
STORY: 3 Men + 1 Woman. Wow, I don’t do the ménage à trios often and this is one that I found very entertaining and likable. The conspiracy and suspense alone kept me interested. The men, Hunter, Ryker and Thiago were very commanding especially Thiago. He was so dominant and Intense at times. Crystal was down on her luck when she came into an inheritance with drama and issues attached to it. When she struck a deal with all 3 for help lawd get your fans.
CHEMISTRY: I am starting to become addictive to this authors sex scenes. She doesn’t care and goes there. Some scenes may be a trigger for some as it has non-con and rough sex and this is just 12% in, so be mindful if that is not your thing.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS: All the shady and corrupt characters that brought this story to life. They made it interesting.
OVERALL, a likable read and do look forward to this author now.
✰✰TRIGGERS: non-con
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
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Crystal finds out overnight that her father, who had abandoned her and her mother, has died and left her a fortune. So she will have to pack her bags and go to Miami to run the business until she can sell it. There she meets 3 men who will end up changing her life forever: Thiago, Ryker and Hunter. They all worked for her father, admired and respected him, something Crystal has a hard time understanding seeing how he behaved with her. Crystal quickly discovers that she is not in charge, these men are. Thiago is very dominant both in and out of bed and doesn’t hesitate to discipline Crystal, something that confuses her since she never thought she would like that kind of thing. But also she didn’t expect to be shared, and all together start a relationship full of love and good sex. But also they will have to find out what really happened to Crystal’s father and who is behind all the attacks on the company, as well as the threats to Crystal. Very entertaining and hot, if you ❤️some spanking this is your book.😉
Crystal had never met her father before he died. As a matter of fact, he left her mother after a brief fling and found out she was pregnant. Now after all these years, upon his death, she finds out her father left her his business and a very wealthy woman. What she didn't know was there were three men who were promised large, equal shares of the company are the same men she's supposed to be able to trust with her life. Thiago, the most dominant of the three, Hunter, and Ryker are suspicious whether or not Crystal is even whom she claims to be. There is so much drama, chaos, and suspense within the company and surrounding it that Crystal has no choice but to trust them but they require her total submission. This is absolutely explosive!! I just loved it.
This book is so hot make sure you have iced water to hand. What I like about Piper Stone is she always has a good story alongside the hot sex and scrumptious men. This book is no exception and there is a story that is all too common, but there are a couple of surprises. Crystal is a very brave woman but Thiago, Ryker and Hunter are not just rough and ready construction workers, they are also smart albeit dominant men with loving souls. The last chapter will bring tears to your eyes so be prepared it is lovely.
Crystal is surprised when she inherits her father’s estate but the problem his he also owed Thiago, Ryker and Hunter. They plan to collect those debts by having her as their own to share. They plan to protect her from her father’s enemies but what will happen when sparks fly between them? Entertaining and steamy. I liked it.
First concern, even though this is a ménage book, we only get the heroine and one of the hero's POV. I found this odd. In addition, I get the whole rough romance, but I saw a lot of rough, without a lot of romance. The sex scenes were definitely steamy, but I didn't really get much connection among the characters.
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Fast paced brilliant read excellent plot Crystal had grown up without a father and her mum had told her she didnt understand why he couldn’t be with them but she never forgot him now Crystal was trying to make ends meet, working as many hours as she could so she could put her mum in a care home as she had Alzheimer’s. Then a lawyer turns up at the door and says her father has left her some money, a business and a home. It seems he never forgot her or her mum, Crystal was shocked. But what shocked her even more What’s the fact that he had left her millions and a construction company. Meant leaving North Carolina to move to Miami that was not a problem for Crystal. This is where she means three of the hottest men she’s ever met but they’re arrogant domineering and don’t seem to take Crystal seriously. Thiago, Ryker and Hunter. These were the three men that her father had told her to trust but the first meeting didn’t go well when she acted all big and mighty and it was obvious the men were having none of it. The guys were used to sharing women and hoped one day to find one special lady that could take them on for life but this lady was pushing some buttons and she needed to know exactly where she stood. But then things don’t start to add up, her father seem to be on the take and no one would explain how he died so Crystal and the guys start to investigate and this is where everything starts to go wrong. Crystal is threatened and there is issues on the job. Could the guys keep her safe would they find out what happened to her dad?? This is a brilliant read I cant put it down it is fast Paced the storyline is brilliant but the passion is off the chart oh my Lordy Lord it is just very very hot. Thanks for an absolutely brilliant read I could keep reading about these four because their life is never going to be boring. Fantastic read
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I would first like to say that this is the first time I am reading a product of Piper Stone.
The couple in this book is Crystal Washington, Thiago Alonso, Ryker Thompson, and Hunter Bennett. This is a one female and three male relationship. However, the book is written between Thiago and Crystal’s point of view. The relationship started off rocky with Crystal’s introduction. However, as the plot thickens, the relationship manages to handle all the quirks that arises. Hunter and Ryker doesn’t really develop as much as Thiago does, which is a shame in my opinion.
In this book, the plot was interesting. There are holes in the plot that the author could’ve explained more of. However, it does not take away from the story. A thing I would like to point out is that the plot seemed choppy. One moment, this was happening. Then, the next moment is something overtly dramatic or so far out to the left.
The “romance” scene was very steamy. I will never judge on the amount of romance scenes in a book, but more the quality of the scenes themselves. The book is 60% steam and 40% plot. I would like to point out a group scene between the characters happened before 50% of the book. There is pet play, I presume is the terminology for it. Even though it is not a thing I’ve enjoyed personally, the author wrote it to where it was not cringe worthy.
The ending of the book tied the book together and the character’s conflicts were address.
With that being said, I give the book a 4 out of 5. The plot was immerse with the steam, but the writing is choppy.
With thanks.
Disclaimer: I did get this book for free through Booksprout. However, I did not get paid for a skewed review. This is an honest review with no intentions to sway readers to persuade sales.
Crystal Washington grew up poor with her single mother in North Carolina. Her father never had anything to do with her or her mother even being dirt poor she managed to get scholarships and graduated with honors from college in business and finance. Even with her degree she couldn't find a job and ended up as a waitress in a crappie restaurant. She was barely holding on with trying to keep her mom in a long term facility for her alzheimers. Then she gets fired after a customer gets grabby and she puts a stop to it. Now late notices, shut off notifications, and bill collector were breathing down her neck. Then something she never expected happens she inherits her father's estate. He owns a hugh construction company in Miami. The lawyer said to ask for Hunter, Ryder and Thiago at Torres Construction. What she finds is three big burly annoyed gorgeous men who obviously never heard of her. They didn't take kindly to her coming in telling them how things will happen now. Danger shortly ensues after questions arise around the business and her fathers death. She ask the only person she knows Thiago for help finding answers but he has stipulations she has to submit in every way to him, Hunter and Ryder no matter what they ask and they will help and protect her. Secrets are revealed, lies and betrayals uncovered. As one problem is solved more arise who can be trusted? The chemistry between them is growing and as the story progresses you can see how each begins to open their heart. I loved the end of the book it warmed my heart.
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Crystal Washington receives word her bio dad has passed and has left her a very wealthy woman even though she had never even met him, he had never had anything to do with her or her mother after her mother told him she was pregnant after they had a two week fling. When Crystal arrives in Miami to take possession of the estate and businesses in order to try to make sense out of things she’s met with resistance from the three men that (instructions left specifically by her father) she could trust without any doubts - they would help and protect her. But Thiago, Hunter and Ryker are very suspicious and not sure Crystal is who she says she is, and the fact that her father had planned to give each of them rather large equal shares of his construction company. But, with her father gone now they don’t see that happening. Strange things start happening at the construction site, threats, danger, murder, suspense lots of mystery. The chemistry between the four of them is red hot and at the top of the chart. This was an enjoyable read. Some sitting on the edge of the chair pages. Once you start this book you won’t be doing much else besides turning page after page. I will say if D/S and spanking is an issue for you - there is quite a bit! I have read many books by this author I’ve yet to read one I didn’t enjoy. I received an Advance Reader's Copy and am voluntarily leaving my honest thoughts and opinions.
What a story – this had mystery, suspense, drama, passion and kink all rolled into one! This is the story of Crystal, Thiago, Hunter and Rhyker. Crystal was down on her luck and had just found out that she had inherited a fortune from her father (someone who she never met and never had anything to do with her). She is feisty, strong, and understanding. Thiago, Hunter & Rhyker are men who worked for her father at his construction company. These men want everyone to think they are bad, but really, they are kind, caring and very protective.
Once Crystal gets to know these 4 men, she doesn’t think she can walk away. But someone is out to sabotage everything her father has worked for. What started out as Crystal running in thinning she could control what goes on, she comes to realize that she likes to be dominated. All it takes is one night of realizing that she really isn’t in charge and realizing that she needs these 3 men help to change her thinking. The passion and chemistry between these 4 is nothing other than HOT! They bring out the best in each other and show that loyalty, family, trust is what is needed to make things right. Great story with great characters. I look forward to reading more from Piper Stone! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
Crystal is broke and working in a seedy restaurant despite her undergraduate and graduate degrees from a prestigious University. An excellent education is no guarantee of a lucrative career, but the way she’s described, you’d think she could do even a little better than what she’s doing. Then, she gets fired from the job she already hated. In addition to supporting herself, her mother is ill and Crystal has been trying to keep her living in a costly care facility. Suddenly, a lawyer shows up and tells her that she is inheriting the estate of her wealthy father. Her father was a man she never met, who never married her mother, and who never contributed anything to helping raise or support Crystal.
It’s all very complicated and there are significant unanswered questions. There are also 3 tough men involved, the ones her father trusted most. At first they’re simultaneously kind of amused and outraged by her, then they decide she needs to be protected, disciplined, and shared between them. The plot itself was somewhat interesting. I stuck with the book because I wanted to see how it all unfolded, but I never felt any chemistry between any of the characters.
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A riveting read filled with action, intrigue and great characters Crystal has discovered that since she discovered the details that she had come into an inheritance after the death of someone she would love to still have alive she now believes that she may actually now be in danger. She has discovered that her father left a mountain of IOU’s and the three men have come to collect and unknown to Crystal she has discovered that she is the collateral and the three men are going to take every scent of it from her body. They will share her and she will be expected to provide each of them with what ever they require sexually and she will be punished should she not comply. This is another very hot and varied read that will keep you totally riveted between the pages and you will not be able to put it down until you finish reading it. I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Great story. Well written. Entertaining. Suspenseful. Danger. And three larger than life men Ryker, Hunter and Thiago who thrive on control. Wondering how she is going to survive and take care of her mother, Crystal suddenly finds herself inheriting her father’s estate. Having never met him, she has little choice but to accept her inheritance considering her financial issues. But things are not that simple and there are a lot of unanswered questions. The three men, her father trusted most, have decided that she needs protecting and discipline along with the fact they will share her. Strong feelings along with a strong hand of discipline, Crystal finds herself falling in love with the three men. As one question is answered another question arises until Crystal has more questions than answers. This is a great story that will hold your attention from the beginning to the end. There is a lot going on in this story that makes it a great read and one that I would highly recommend. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and are voluntarily leaving a review.
Crystal had been fired when an attorney arrives and tells her that she has inherited a fortune. Crystal Washington was struggling to pay the bills for her mothers care and and for her own living expenses but after hitting a customer who put his hand up her skirt her boss had fired her. At home she looks at the pile of bills and wonders how she is going to pay them when the door bell rings. Her caller is an attorney who tells her that Ricco Torres her father who had left her mother when she had told him she was pregnant had die leaving her his entire estate worth an estimated thirty-seven million dollars. In Miami she read all the papers she had been given then decides to visit one of his construction site to talk to three man who were in charge of the sites Hunter Bennett, Ryker Thompson, and Thiago Alonso three big sexy hunks.
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Hold onto your panties otherwise they will be ripped away by these three very Hard Men. There is Hunter, Ryker and Thiago who are all big, sexy and rough men who know exactly what they want and how to get it. Crystal inherits the estate of a father she has never met. But with this comes some things she was not expecting and may put her in danger. So it is Hunter, Ryker and Thiago who will agree to protect her but she must submit to them in every way they desire.....and they do desire her often and in some very hot and sexy ways. This is another hot, sexy and very sizzling story by Piper Stone. This author may not be for everyone but if you love RH and discipline then you may just love this author's books. Just be prepared for your Kindle to start smoking this entertaining and enjoyable story.
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I don't know how many times must I tell myself that Ms Piper Stone's books aren't for me 😮💨
A reverse harem without everyone's POV is a crime. It's like the story only revolves around Crystal and Thiago, and the others were just...there I guess. And the female lead was TSTL, even she herself said so at one point: Stupidity. While I’d been called a lot of names in my life, never had anyone accused me of being stupid. At this moment, I didn’t need a single soul to tell me. I knew what I was doing was risky at best, stupid on every level. I’d actually taken the bait from the unknown caller, my determination to find out what was really going on taking over where common sense should prevail.
Skimmed through most of the spicy scenes to get to the plot/plot twist and climax of the book. Wasn't even surprised when I got to the plot twist and the bad guy reveal.
This book even ended with a Mahatma Gandhi quote LOL. 1.5 ★
This is a RH (1 woman, 3 men) romance with a true D/s theme. I almost stopped in the first couple of chapters because there is a scene with questionable consent which is a hard no for me. However I enjoy this author so I persevered and I’m glad I did. Crystal inherits a construction company from her unknown father and finds herself in the middle of a controversy. Thiago, Ryker and Hunter are trusted employees that she has to figure out how to work with them. These Alpha males are over the top and with Thiago as their leader they dominant Crystal in all ways. Super steamy with lots of action until the end it keeps you reading late into the night. The story is told from Crystal and Thiago’s POV and we don’t get to know Ryker and Hunter which was a disappointment.
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Crystal goes from being penniless and with nobody but her invalid mother, to a millionaire who inherits an estate that includes a construction company and other properties in Miami. The will has many stipulations, and the company comes with three burly men who worked hand in hand with her father. Thiago, Ryker and Hunter want to know what really happened to her father, just like she does. They also want her. All of her. Piper Stone has written another winner here. Crystal is feisty and strong, and her Heroes are rough and dominant, and they have been around the block. They know what they want, and they are not afraid to go after it. It is a five star read for sure.
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This is a steamy reverse harem story that has plenty of drama, mystery, sexy scenes, and a satisfying happily ever after. The characters are well developed (although two of the men, Hunter and Ryker are not as developed as the other characters), and you have some nice growth and evolution of personalities as the relationship solidifies. Reverse harem stories are one of my favorite genres and this ticked all my boxes for an entertaining and enjoyable book. Piper Stone is great at writing these books that are sexy despite having dark themes, mystery, danger and plenty of drama (along with a bit of humor thrown in).
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Crystal inherits everything from the father she never knew. She didn’t realize there was a danger that came with it. Danger with the company and most definitely danger with the three hard men that came with it. Thiago felt the instant attraction when Crystal walked into the office, showing an air of authority. He knew that she needed a round or two of discipline. Little did she know that when you get Thiago, you get Hunter and Ryker along with it.
The book drew me in with the danger, domination, and suspense. Just when I thought I had it figured out, Piper threw in a twist.
Raw, brutally wicked and so naughty that you will be changing your undies before you are through it! It will have your kindle steaming up and if you wear glasses be prepared to take them off frequently as this is very dirty but in such a naughty dirty way. Protection comes at a cost but who do you think will benefit from said protection? I absolutely loved these characters and the naughtiness that ensues these characters! My hinny was ablaze and oh heavens My heart rate soared with anticipation of what was coming and what had been! Brilliantly written and wonderfully delivered!
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Crystal has hit rock bottom when she gets shocking news that changes her life. When she meets the 3 men that her father left in charge of his construction company, their rough attitudes leave her aching for more. All is not as it seems and as the danger increase, Crystal will have to take a chance on the trio if she wants to find out the truth. The more time they spend together, Crystal can’t deny the chemistry between them and when her life is put on the line, will her men get to her before they lose the woman who has stolen their hearts?
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When Crystal's father dies he dpesnt just leave her his company but also his debts. Hunter, Ryker, and Thiago plan to collect their dues woth Crystal's body in return they will protect her from her fathers other enemies. This is a sizzling hot spanking read! With emotions and hearts on the line the story keeps your attention and the characters help draw you in. Well written with hotbscenes, suspense desires and more!
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Crystal has just found out that she has inherited a fortune from a father that she has never known. When she goes to his home and business, she finds three men: Hunter, Ryker and Thiago. They work for her father's construction company and they are recommended to help her. Well, for a price. They want her as their pet and Crystal says yes. There is more going on, there is a mystery about her father's company. They eventually have their HEA. I enjoyed the story.
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This is yet another story by MS Piper that has you on your toes reading it. You have a reverse hareem here. She is one that has a hard time with life at the moment and then when she is at rock bottom not knowing what to do she is surprised to become a millionaire. She has to work with three men that were right there with her father. With all the things that are to come in her life now a lot of emotions will be keeping you wondering what is next.
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Crystal has never known her dad, not that she hasn't asked her mom about him. Crystal works her butt off to not only take care of her self but her mom. Crystal's mom has Crystal is shocked to Alzheimer's. Crystal is shocked when an attorney shows up and tells her that her father has left is money & business and a house for her. They are three arrogant domineering men that had worked for her father and they all want Crystal. I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the storyline and plot. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Loved the book it was great, the story was written well and the characters were interesting. This story was about Crystal come into an inheritance after the death of someone she loved she now believes she may actually now be in danger. Her father owed money to people as she found out when three men have come to collect and she is the collateral. They will share her and she will be require sexually if refused she will be punished. Another great read by Piper Stone.
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Filled with mystery and suspense, secrets and betrayal, intrigue and conspiracy, and a whole lot of heat and steam, this is a wonderful book to read. Crystal accepts an offer to submit to Hunter, Ryder and Thiago in exchange for safety and security. This is easier said than done, because her bratty side it not fully on board with her agreement. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well-developed, the story line was interesting. Did I mention the heat and steam? The author does a that as well. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Oh, such a dirty dark romance! Crystal, down on her luck and unemployed, is surprised to be told her father whom she has never met, has died and left her a fortune and his construction company. She is told to look for Thiago, Rhyker, and Hunter as men she could count on and trust. When she arrives, she finds the company in turmoil and danger around every corner. But the men!! Dominating hunks all and lusting after her. Lots of secrets, murder, and suspense. And the sex!! Very dark and graphic. Good story and I loved all the characters. Great book.