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Stockton Men #1
Bargaining with the Enemy
Yvonne Jackson and Damian Stockton despised each other with a passion, she thinks he is a stick in the mud, and he believes she is wanton. Every time they met at any social gathering, utter disdain and angry sparks would fly between them, making the nights uncomfortable for their best friends Jessie and Mateo who were dating each other.
But they did have one thing in common: both wanted their best friends for themselves and were blindsided when they suddenly announced their engagement to Yvonne and Damian.
What happens when two enemies strike up a bargain to break up the now-engaged couple. Will things go according to plan?
Read their story and find out…
Steam scenes and strong language For 18+ only
But they did have one thing in common: both wanted their best friends for themselves and were blindsided when they suddenly announced their engagement to Yvonne and Damian.
What happens when two enemies strike up a bargain to break up the now-engaged couple. Will things go according to plan?
Read their story and find out…
Steam scenes and strong language For 18+ only
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2022
287 people are currently reading
130 people want to read
About the author
A.R. Williams
25 books91 followersI love writing and bringing characters to life. I would get ideas for plots or themes for novels by watching TV or seeing an interaction on the street during one of my walks. I have so many ideas that I don't think I will ever be at a loss for a new book to write lol.
Reading romance is one of my favorite pastimes, next to horror books. Love me some Stephen King and Dean Koontz.
Maybe one day I will write in that genre too. Or combine the two......
**Do not diminish an authors hard work by trying to tank her by saying her book is AI. The amount of time I sit down to write everyday to the point I am now having issues with my kidney is not a joke. If you don’t like my work that is fine, if you want to point out things I can work on that is good too. But people messing with authors to get them to quit or lose revenue is appalling. I am not going anywhere..
Reading romance is one of my favorite pastimes, next to horror books. Love me some Stephen King and Dean Koontz.
Maybe one day I will write in that genre too. Or combine the two......
**Do not diminish an authors hard work by trying to tank her by saying her book is AI. The amount of time I sit down to write everyday to the point I am now having issues with my kidney is not a joke. If you don’t like my work that is fine, if you want to point out things I can work on that is good too. But people messing with authors to get them to quit or lose revenue is appalling. I am not going anywhere..
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June 28, 2023
Enemy's to Lovers
This is my first book by this author, but I enjoyed the storyline. Damian had worked on my last nerve about somebody else woman. I don't know how Yvonne but up with it as long as she did. I am glad Damian finally come to his senses regarding Yvonne.I can't wait for the brother story.
This is my first book by this author, but I enjoyed the storyline. Damian had worked on my last nerve about somebody else woman. I don't know how Yvonne but up with it as long as she did. I am glad Damian finally come to his senses regarding Yvonne.I can't wait for the brother story.
September 2, 2023
This book was so good. Trying to break up their best friends engagement Yvonne and Damian can’t stand each other but decide to pretend to be together to make their friends jealous and thus split them up but boy does it backfire. This book is hot and the hate that Damian and Yvonne have for each other is funny. A good read!
October 6, 2023
4.25 Stars / 4 Steam Fans
Started rocky with the double My Best Friend's Wedding vibes but once the switch happened I ended up loving it.
CW: Love Square, Fake Engagement, Friend's Engagement Vacation, Enemies to Lovers, Messy
Video review available in Week 35: Aug 27 – Sep 2, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
Started rocky with the double My Best Friend's Wedding vibes but once the switch happened I ended up loving it.
CW: Love Square, Fake Engagement, Friend's Engagement Vacation, Enemies to Lovers, Messy
Video review available in Week 35: Aug 27 – Sep 2, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
October 18, 2022
Falling For The Enemy
This spirited romance takes you on a rollercoaster ride. It has steam, twists and has a robust storyline. Damian and Yvonne are blindsided by Mateo and Jessie, their best friends. Even though both are in denial about their relationship. They strike up a bargain that backfires on them. You get a little of Mateo, Yvonne and Jessie's back story. Some parts of the story did drag, but the interesting plot draws you into the book.
This spirited romance takes you on a rollercoaster ride. It has steam, twists and has a robust storyline. Damian and Yvonne are blindsided by Mateo and Jessie, their best friends. Even though both are in denial about their relationship. They strike up a bargain that backfires on them. You get a little of Mateo, Yvonne and Jessie's back story. Some parts of the story did drag, but the interesting plot draws you into the book.
August 19, 2023
It had to grow on me
I hated the heroine from the beginning. She really had to grow on me and the H had a coldness to him that was hard to get through. I still don't feel that I understand or know the character. I'm glad the horrible behavior and plotting fell away to become the better people that ended the story. I look forward more to the next two books in the series.
I hated the heroine from the beginning. She really had to grow on me and the H had a coldness to him that was hard to get through. I still don't feel that I understand or know the character. I'm glad the horrible behavior and plotting fell away to become the better people that ended the story. I look forward more to the next two books in the series.
December 3, 2023
The Tin Man & The Wanton
Well, what can I say about Damien and Yvonne … They seem like day and night, Yvonne is very sexual being , her whole body exuded Sexiness, when she walked into a place men stood to attention and women… well that depends. Yvonne owned her confidence, even Damien sneers wouldn’t shake her, she wouldn’t let him see it anyway… until the two came to an agreement to split their best friends that they believed they wanted for themselves 🤔😜
But , what they will discover is a whole different ball game , they will need a fire department to dose out their chemistry 🔥🔥🔥
Well, what can I say about Damien and Yvonne … They seem like day and night, Yvonne is very sexual being , her whole body exuded Sexiness, when she walked into a place men stood to attention and women… well that depends. Yvonne owned her confidence, even Damien sneers wouldn’t shake her, she wouldn’t let him see it anyway… until the two came to an agreement to split their best friends that they believed they wanted for themselves 🤔😜
But , what they will discover is a whole different ball game , they will need a fire department to dose out their chemistry 🔥🔥🔥
August 11, 2022
Good book
I really enjoyed the book. Damian and Yvonne's relationship was explosive. I could not put the book until I finished. I am looking forward to reading Cable and Dominic's story. I also hope Mateo and Jessie get their own story.
I really enjoyed the book. Damian and Yvonne's relationship was explosive. I could not put the book until I finished. I am looking forward to reading Cable and Dominic's story. I also hope Mateo and Jessie get their own story.
September 1, 2022
I knew this would be a good read, WRONG!!!! This is an excellent read and should be the book of the year.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
A must read again and again. 😝
OK A.R Williams, I’m ready for Dominic and Cayla’s story…🌹
A must read again and again. 😝
OK A.R Williams, I’m ready for Dominic and Cayla’s story…🌹
December 15, 2022
Chemistry is key!
The main characters in this book had crazy chemistry. This is what made the story so engaging for me. I loved it from beginning to end and can’t wait for the next book to come out. I know I will be picking that up as well.
The main characters in this book had crazy chemistry. This is what made the story so engaging for me. I loved it from beginning to end and can’t wait for the next book to come out. I know I will be picking that up as well.
September 10, 2023
First time reading from A.R. Williams.😀
I Love This!
Damian and Yvonne had all the chemistry and bickering working, but they didn't realize that love was working on the both of them while trying to break their friends engagement.🤔
I Love This!
Damian and Yvonne had all the chemistry and bickering working, but they didn't realize that love was working on the both of them while trying to break their friends engagement.🤔
March 25, 2024
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it was awesome! I love the chemistry between Damian and Yvonne. I am glad that they got their HEA. I am now reading about Yvonne's sister and Damian's brother. Great stories!
September 6, 2024
Who do you really love, don't judge a book by its cover. This is full of assumptions, finding relationship building and boundaries and steamy scenes. Thin line between love and hate. Emotions are high and intense, thorough romance love story.
August 15, 2022
collusion course
I enjoyed their chemistry, these two were on Collision course towards each from the moment they meet. I enjoyed this read and would recommend it.
I enjoyed their chemistry, these two were on Collision course towards each from the moment they meet. I enjoyed this read and would recommend it.
September 9, 2022
hmmm good
OK so this book is actually really nice in terms of storyline and character development it is not what I was expecting but it is actually a really good read
OK so this book is actually really nice in terms of storyline and character development it is not what I was expecting but it is actually a really good read
October 9, 2022
Great read from start to finish...
Exciting and steaming ...this book had it all..would recommend once you start to read couldn't put it down..take a seat back and enjoy.
Exciting and steaming ...this book had it all..would recommend once you start to read couldn't put it down..take a seat back and enjoy.
October 16, 2023
Loving The Enemy
First time reading this Author
Love the story behind this two couple,what's for you will come when you don't know
First time reading this Author
Love the story behind this two couple,what's for you will come when you don't know
October 26, 2024
I had to get used to the writing style but once I did I had such a fun time with this. A quick fun read.
Enemies to lovers + Fake dating will do it for me every time.
Once I pictured Damian as Elijah from The Originals, it was game over. Lol. I'm not sure who Yvonne reminds me of and I did have to warm up to her.
I'm definitely intrigued to read about Dominic and Cayla which I assume is the next book if this is a series.
Enemies to lovers + Fake dating will do it for me every time.
Once I pictured Damian as Elijah from The Originals, it was game over. Lol. I'm not sure who Yvonne reminds me of and I did have to warm up to her.
I'm definitely intrigued to read about Dominic and Cayla which I assume is the next book if this is a series.
August 21, 2022
They were a toxic couple, but I loved it anyways.
May 21, 2023
Was surprisingly hooked
I loved this book, I started reading, and at first, I was like, "Oh okay," but, mid way through, I was like," Oh shit!" Yvonne and Damian are quite the entertaining couple. This was sexy, somewhat wholesome, and fully entertaining.
I loved this book, I started reading, and at first, I was like, "Oh okay," but, mid way through, I was like," Oh shit!" Yvonne and Damian are quite the entertaining couple. This was sexy, somewhat wholesome, and fully entertaining.
November 17, 2022
I wish it was longer!
Loved this read. Kept my eyes glued to the pages. I was so anxious about what would happen next then laugh at myself like this is not a suspense! I want more! I do wish to have seen them more in their relationship once they got past the faking
Loved this read. Kept my eyes glued to the pages. I was so anxious about what would happen next then laugh at myself like this is not a suspense! I want more! I do wish to have seen them more in their relationship once they got past the faking
December 22, 2022
Beautifully written!
I absolutely loved reading Damien and Yvonne’s journey. The angst, misconceptions and in some ways the prejudice turning into a beautiful love story was an amazing journey. Read this in one go, definitely a can’t put it down type of book. Love it!
I absolutely loved reading Damien and Yvonne’s journey. The angst, misconceptions and in some ways the prejudice turning into a beautiful love story was an amazing journey. Read this in one go, definitely a can’t put it down type of book. Love it!
August 10, 2022
Couldn't really get in to it.
The characters were not really likeable. The storyline wasa dud. It's a short book and I still skipped pages. I was really surprised as I have enjoyed previous books by the author. The MCs are so extreme they read as caricatures. There is a glimpse into the second book in the series. Not sure it will be better.
The characters were not really likeable. The storyline wasa dud. It's a short book and I still skipped pages. I was really surprised as I have enjoyed previous books by the author. The MCs are so extreme they read as caricatures. There is a glimpse into the second book in the series. Not sure it will be better.
August 12, 2023
My second time reading this book!
I loved these two the first time and once again they have me smiling the second time around. Wow somebody give me a fan they were so hot :) The enemies-to-loves theme usually has me feeling one person in this relationship is an ass. But these two were well developed. I am so glad there are more books in this series. YES! Well done.
I loved these two the first time and once again they have me smiling the second time around. Wow somebody give me a fan they were so hot :) The enemies-to-loves theme usually has me feeling one person in this relationship is an ass. But these two were well developed. I am so glad there are more books in this series. YES! Well done.
October 16, 2023
I am not the ideal woman you have been looking for to settle down with that you have always had in mind
😂😂I love it when a plan backfires! Trying to break up their best friends' engagement 🫣😂😂
💖Tropes💖
✅Enemies to Lover's
✅Fake Relationship
✅Blackmail
✅Opposites attract
✅Grumpy Sunshine
✅Not good enough for him
This book is the perfect blend of fiery passion, unexpected twists, and a compelling storyline. This spirited romance kept me hooked from the start and took me on a thrilling rollercoaster ride.
Damian and Yvonne find themselves in a predicament when their best friends, Mateo and Jessie, get engaged. Trying to sabotage the engagement, Damian and Yvonne, who can't stand each other, decide to pretend to be a couple to make their friends jealous. However, their plan takes an unexpected turn, leading to a series of amusing and steamy encounters.
The chemistry between Damian and Yvonne is electric and off the charts. Their banter and the intense hate they initially have for each other create a perfect blend of humor and tension. You can't help but root for this unlikely couple as they navigate their unexpected feelings.
The story is not steamy, it is also filled with laugh-out-loud moments. The characters are well-developed and relatable.
This is a must-read!! The chemistry between Damian and Yvonne is undeniable, and their journey is a delightful rollercoaster of emotions, passion, and laughter. I highly recommend this book, and I can't wait for the next one in the series!
💖Tropes💖
✅Enemies to Lover's
✅Fake Relationship
✅Blackmail
✅Opposites attract
✅Grumpy Sunshine
✅Not good enough for him
This book is the perfect blend of fiery passion, unexpected twists, and a compelling storyline. This spirited romance kept me hooked from the start and took me on a thrilling rollercoaster ride.
Damian and Yvonne find themselves in a predicament when their best friends, Mateo and Jessie, get engaged. Trying to sabotage the engagement, Damian and Yvonne, who can't stand each other, decide to pretend to be a couple to make their friends jealous. However, their plan takes an unexpected turn, leading to a series of amusing and steamy encounters.
The chemistry between Damian and Yvonne is electric and off the charts. Their banter and the intense hate they initially have for each other create a perfect blend of humor and tension. You can't help but root for this unlikely couple as they navigate their unexpected feelings.
The story is not steamy, it is also filled with laugh-out-loud moments. The characters are well-developed and relatable.
This is a must-read!! The chemistry between Damian and Yvonne is undeniable, and their journey is a delightful rollercoaster of emotions, passion, and laughter. I highly recommend this book, and I can't wait for the next one in the series!
June 16, 2023
Damian & Yvonne story🥰
Bargaining with the Enemy is Stockton Men Book 2. Damian has a best friend, Jessie. Damian wants more from Jessie but she thinks of him as a brother type. Yvonne has a best friend with benefits, Mateo. Mateo and Jessie announced their engagement. Damian and Yvonne were always at each other. They couldn't get along to save their life!! Damian wants Yvonne to join him in breaking up Jessie and Mateo. The more they're together the attraction gets stronger. How does Damian and Yvonne's plan work out ? Check out this book to see.🥰
Bargaining with the Enemy is Stockton Men Book 2. Damian has a best friend, Jessie. Damian wants more from Jessie but she thinks of him as a brother type. Yvonne has a best friend with benefits, Mateo. Mateo and Jessie announced their engagement. Damian and Yvonne were always at each other. They couldn't get along to save their life!! Damian wants Yvonne to join him in breaking up Jessie and Mateo. The more they're together the attraction gets stronger. How does Damian and Yvonne's plan work out ? Check out this book to see.🥰
December 27, 2023
From enemies to lovers
I love the frenemies. I liked how they attempted to destroy to the relationship of their best friends and it backfired on them, the passion between the two of them was wild. It was sad and funny that the two of them made it to the altar and the plan to break up the friends how worked out without their help.
Now can't wait to see what will happen with Cayla and Dominic. If it's anything like these two, it's going to be hot! Enjoyed reading it.
I love the frenemies. I liked how they attempted to destroy to the relationship of their best friends and it backfired on them, the passion between the two of them was wild. It was sad and funny that the two of them made it to the altar and the plan to break up the friends how worked out without their help.
Now can't wait to see what will happen with Cayla and Dominic. If it's anything like these two, it's going to be hot! Enjoyed reading it.
December 22, 2023
Wonderful read!!!
I read the father's book first and fell in love with it. I decided to give this book a chance and I was not disappointed. Damian and Yvonne were made for each other. Sorry to see the friends didn't work out. I was rooting for them. Can't wait to read the sister's book.
I read the father's book first and fell in love with it. I decided to give this book a chance and I was not disappointed. Damian and Yvonne were made for each other. Sorry to see the friends didn't work out. I was rooting for them. Can't wait to read the sister's book.
April 10, 2024
Okay
This was my first book by this author. Yvonne and Domain carried a lot of preconceived views about each other and that was the conflict of the story, and their plan to break up the engaged couple became they thought they wanted to be with them. Lots of sex ... I honestly skipped through. It was an okay read but something was missing for me
This was my first book by this author. Yvonne and Domain carried a lot of preconceived views about each other and that was the conflict of the story, and their plan to break up the engaged couple became they thought they wanted to be with them. Lots of sex ... I honestly skipped through. It was an okay read but something was missing for me
October 29, 2023
Entertaining
This was a cute and entertaining story. The enemies to lovers troupe was done well in this story. Their antics as they tried to one up each other was amusing.
This was an unexpectedly enjoyable story with lots of spice
This was a cute and entertaining story. The enemies to lovers troupe was done well in this story. Their antics as they tried to one up each other was amusing.
This was an unexpectedly enjoyable story with lots of spice
February 19, 2024
This series was a recommendation but was just an okay read to me….not sure if I’ll finish this series or not but I will definitely try something else by this author. Maybe the story fell short to me because I didn’t really care for any of the characters.
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