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Showing posts with label Sybil Bartel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sybil Bartel. Show all posts

Monday, November 13, 2017

ARC Review: Andre by Sybil Bartel


Andre is the third book in the Uncompromising series by Sybil Bartel. This is a standalone story though, so don't worry about starting here if you haven't read the previous books in the series. While this was my first book of this series, I had no problems understanding anything. I liked this world that Sybil has created. It is a bit dark and gritty with the alphas that she is known for. While there was a lot to like her though, I did have a few issues with this story. 

Andre is a former Marine that has now transitioned to civilian life and owns his own security firm. He is the best in the business, but all of that could come to an end when he comes face to face with Kendall Reed. What starts as an instant attraction between them quickly turns to more, though Andre never suspects who Kendall really is. But once he sees the mark on her back he knows that not only is she in danger, but that everything about his life has changed as well. Can Andre find a way to keep Kendall and himself safe?

I loved Andre. He was smart and sexy and all alpha. But I loved that he was caring and kind as well. He was a great guy and he was 100% devoted to Kendall, even knowing the risks that came along with that. I will say that things seemed to happen very quick for these two, especially when it came to what Andre was willing to do for her but I still loved him and believed that his actions were genuine. My biggest problem with this story was actually Kendall. She got on my nerves so much and unfortunately that never changed. I kept waiting for the moment when the switch would flip, but it never did. She remained the same throughout the entire story, no matter how much those around her were willing to sacrifice for her. She was selfish and only seemed to think of herself. While she had been through a lot, that only went so far to justify her actions and I just couldn't bring myself to like her.

Overall, I liked this world that Sybil has created and with the exception of Kendall, I liked the characters. Andre was great and I really liked Hero as well. I am excited to get to know him better, especially after the revelation at the end of this story. I really wish that I had been able to come around when it came to Kendall though as I wanted to love this one but wasn't able to. I do think that this was a good story though, and I enjoyed seeing how everything would play out. While I didn't like Kendall, I am very curious to read more in this world and would go back and read the previous books as well. I think that there are a lot of readers that will enjoy this one, and I urge you to give this one a shot if you think it sounds like one you might like.

**ARC Provided by Xpresso Book Tours**

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Monday, April 17, 2017

ARC Review: Rough by Sybil Bartel


I can't believe that this is my first book by Sybil Bartel! Rough was so good and I couldn't put it down! When I read the blurb I knew I had to take a chance on this new to me author and I was hoping for the best. This one was such a nice surprise because it was everything I had hoped for and more. I am definitely going to have to check out Sybil's other books and I cannot wait to read more from her!

Jared a former Marine has spent the last three years working as a male escort. He doesn't do shy or sweet clients, preferring to keep his control and often times being on the rough side. But when his friend and fellow escort asks him to take a few clients for a night, he ends up meeting Sienna. Sienna having been hurt isn't looking for anything serious, which is why she hired an escort. But Jared is unlike Alex who she thought she was getting. Jared and Sienna can't deny the attraction between them though and things quickly become more complicated than escort and client. 

I really liked these two together. They were so different and that was exactly why they worked so well with one another. The chemistry and attraction was there right from the start and these two were beyond hot! This was one seriously steamy story, and I couldn't get enough of Jared and Sienna. I did like that there was more to them though, and I felt their connection grew in a really genuine way here.

I will admit that there was a bit of drama that was at times on the unbelievable side, and the ending for me was pretty abrupt. Otherwise though, I really enjoyed this story and I am already looking forward to reading more from Sybil Bartel. This is the second book in her Thrust series and each book is a standalone. I can't wait to go back and read the first in the series and this is definitely one I would recommend if you are looking for a sexy alpha.

**ARC Provided by Xpresso Book Tours**

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