WORTH THE RISK
Author: K. Bromberg
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 15th, 2018
Cover Model: Oksana and Reydeon
Design: Helen Williams
Photographer: Nicole Ashley Photography
“Bromberg is a master at turning up the heat.”
—New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans
Worth the Risk, an all-new, sexy standalone about taking chances and finding love when it’s least expected, from New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg, is LIVE!
This whole contest was supposed to be easy. I know, I know. Famous last words.
It’s a long story, but I messed up at work. Big time. To earn back the trust of my boss, I promised to save one of our magazines. Yep. That Hot Dad contest you’ve seen advertised all over the place was my idea. And if I’m successful, if I’m able to increase our online readership, then I get a shot at my dream job.
But the one thing I never expected to happen, happened: Contestant number ten, Grayson Malone. Hello, Mr. Difficult. And did I mention sexy as hell?
Unfortunately he knows me. The old me, anyway. And while we might be older now, I remind him of before. Of the woman who broke his heart, who hardened him, and who left him alone to raise the cutest little boy I’ve ever seen.
But I don’t want a relationship. And I definitely don’t fall for single dads with baggage. Even ones with chiseled abs and killer smiles.
But he got to me. They got to me. Him and his son and their messy, crazy life. But I got to him too. I see the stolen glances. I feel the walls he built start to crumble. I recognize that there’s an unexpected beauty to the chaos in his life.
And now that the contest is about to end, we’re left to decide whether the last six months were just fun or if what we have is worth risking it all?
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But by the time I reach her, my blood boils with irrationality spurred on by too much alcohol.
“Can I have a moment?” I ask as I walk up to her and grab her elbow, pushing her down the darkened hallway.
“What is your problem?” She hisses as she fights me every step of the way.
We get looks. I get looks. I don’t care because all I keep seeing is Vince’s hands on her arm. His eyes on her tits. His bullshit game I can spot a mile away.
I find the closest door down the hallway leading to the bathrooms, and it opens. I push her through it, barely noticing that it’s an office of sorts before the door is shut, her back is up against it, and my mouth is covering hers.
Take.
Goddammit. That’s my only thought as I fit my lips to hers and take out my anger on her mouth with tongue and teeth and every fucking lick and nip in between.
“What—”
“I’m so pissed at you.”
It’s all I say. It’s the only chance I give her to come up for air before my lips are back on hers. Before my tongue wars with hers. Before my body admits it would beg, borrow, and steal in order to taste every other part of her.
Groan.
I swallow the tiny sound she makes in our kiss as my hands hold her neck still and my lips wage an all-out assault. She hesitates—just a split second—before she reacts. Before her body bows into me, and her mouth argues back.
Fist.
Her hand in my shirt. Her other hand at the back of my neck as our bodies meet—pressed knee to chest. Her perfume in my nose. Her hair tickling my cheeks. The feel of her tits against my chest.
Give.
I can’t get enough.
I’m mad at her.
I want her.
I don’t want to want her.
Christ, do I want her.
“Gray.” A murmured protest.
I tear my lips from hers, shove off the door I have her pressed against, and stride to the other side of the room.
“You are . . . you just . . .” It’s as if I can barely breathe. Christ, I’m mad at you.”
She stands there, lips parted, chest heaving, and golden brown curls messed from my hands, but her eyes look hurt. A hurt I don’t want to see but can’t deny.
“Why?”
“You did this,” I accuse as I try to manage the anger that’s waging a war against my desire.
“Did what?” Her eyes narrow. Her hand goes to press against her chest.
“Made me want you.”
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Grayson: I’ve been thinking about you all day.
I look down at the text and smile before turning my attention back to Rissa and our plans for how we’re going to end this round of voting and move on to the top five.
“So, I think we close it out and then maybe take the next week and announce one of the finalists each day. Give little tidbits about each of them, make readers like them more, just have fun with it.”
My phone beeps again with another text, and I bite back the new grin trying to form on my lips. Rissa only huffs, eyeing my phone with annoyance. “Sorry, let me turn my ringer off.”
And then I have to feign nonchalance when I look down at my phone and find another text.
Grayson: My dick is rock hard, and it’s you I’m imagining. It’s in my hand when I’d rather it be in your mouth with my fingers in your pussy, working you into a frenzy.
“Is everything okay?” Rissa asks, making me realize I must have made a noise when I read the text. “You look startled.”
I glance back at the text again and shake my head while every part of my body comes to life. “Yeah, it’s, uh, fine.”
“Your ringer.” Her brows are lifted as she glances to my phone and then back to me.
“My finger?” I squeak, thinking she saw the phone screen.
“Ringer. Sound on your phone.”
“Oh, yes . . . sorry.” Flustered, I fumble with my cell, and before I can even switch it off, another text alert pings.
Grayson: I want to bend you over and watch as my cock slides in and out of you.
“So back to next week . . .”
“Yes,” I swallow over the desire lodged in every place it should be and try not to glance at my phone as it vibrates again.
“Are you good with that plan?” Rissa asks as I shift in my seat to abate the sudden ache burning brighter than bright.
“Yes. Sure. I think that sounds like a great plan.”
Grayson: I want my cock buried so deep that you feel every damn inch of me.
“Are you sure you’re okay?”
“Yeah, why?” My voice breaks like a prepubescent teenager.
Grayson: I want you to come so hard you have to bite the pillow.
“You look a little flushed. Are you coming down with something?”
Grayson: You always have a choice. Isn’t that what you said to me once? Make a choice, Sidney. Isn’t it time to head to lunch?
“I mean, yeah, maybe.” I pull at my collar some. “Maybe that’s why I feel so flushed all of a sudden.”
Grayson: Meet me on the backside of The Cottages. Room Six. Fifteen minutes.
“Either that,” she says as she stands and heads to the door, only turning back to give me a wink, “or you’re guilty as hell. Maybe you should go take care of that itch texting you . . . or take some Tylenol. Whichever one it is, I think you should take the afternoon off.”
Grayson: Choose me.
“Oh.” It’s the only thing I can think to say because my brain is otherwise occupied imagining Grayson following through on his promises.
“And, Sid?”
“Yeah?”
“I sure hope he’s every bit worth breaking the rules.” She winks. “It’s about damn time. Your secret is safe with me.”
5 ‘Worth ALL the Risk’ Stars
Oh my… These Malone men really are unforgettable! True Malone TRIFECTA!!! The emotion, the steam and the sweetness of Worth The Risk are sure to touch your heart in every way!
I can’t believe that the story of the last Malone brother is finally here. Since Cuffed, where we met this handsome, quiet single dad, I’ve been so curious about Grayson and all he was hiding with that teasing and easy going personality. Well, I can see he met his match, I couldn’t have chosen a better woman, for his broken trust and suspicion attitude towards relationships.
Given his displeased memories of a spoiled rich teenage Sidney, to say there is animosity when they meet again is downplaying it, lol. What neither of them counted on is that the memories were nothing compared to their instant attraction! It was scorching to say the least!!!
She tastes like heaven and hell. Like want and need. Like deception and desire.
Of course this dichotomy and their background gave me a contemporary Pride and Prejudice vibe (one of my all time fav romances), with spectacularly witty and sexy banter, anda whole LOT of steam!
Sidney was the BEST! She may have been a bit of a privileged daughter, and she’s the first to admit to her shortcoming, but damn, she was relentless! Once she returned to this small town, you could see her transformation – or was it blossoming of true nature? – from day to day, and after getting close to Grayson and Luke, wow… I truly loved her!
That comes with strings and strings tie you down.”
“And sometimes strings are meant to hold you back from running in the
wrong direction.”
With how wise, thoughtful and considerate Grayson had proven to be on the other books, I was surprised with the size of the chip on his shoulder. I understood where he was coming from, with his past and what and who Sidney reminded him of, but lordy, was he he stubborn one. A super sexy and wonderful one, but still a hard headed one, lol. Sidney really had to battle and use all resources – with a little help – but she knew he was worth it.
“Like I said, I take too many risks.” “Not all risks are bad things.”
Not only him, but LUKE!!! Oh… My… God… This little man completely stole my – and Sidney’s – heart. How could it not?! Every single moment with him, and knowing his sincere and heartfelt wishes, make him even more irresistible than his dad, and that is saying a lot! He was one of my all time fav children in romance with his endearing and genuine ways!
By leaving him, the one Malone who I know has fought for me.
This kid. I tell you . . . he really is everything.
He, and Grayson, sure as hell were worth the battle. And that’s what it was, a true battle to prove that love is more than worth the risk, it’s worth EVERYTHING!!!
If only Grayson had seen Sidney was just as worth the same risk, and solved his issues a bit earlier on, I’d have given the book the full five stars, but his constant pushing away and specially comparison of the similarities between Sidney and his ex were a bit to much, but the woman endure everything like a trooper, even if it hurt her, she knew them two were more than worth, and what Grayson was hiding behind those walls! He was so caring and loving to her, at times, she kew it was the ghosts of his past that didn’t allow him to be truly happy. He lived only for him son, and was fighting his demons non stop, but thanks to once again some superb and expert advise from dad Malone, – this man has seriously the best lines! – he was able to move forward and show Sidney she too was worth the risk.
“A long time ago, someone once told me to find what I love and let it kill me.
Don’t be afraid of it, because she may also be the one to help bring you back to life. She may just be the air you need to breathe, the one you can’t live without.”
<b>Worth the Risk</b> showed us one again K. Bromberg’s brilliant and addictive writing style! The depth of the emotions, the steam of the sexy scenes, the complexity and realism of all the characters and the rollercoaster ride that Ms, Bromberg makes of their journey as a couple and as individual, where the romance shines trough really are unparalleled. Therefore I couldn’t be happy that the books of Malone universe aren’t stopping here, because I can NEVER get enough of this guys, and even with all the delicious glimpses we got here from all the brother’s and their families, from the precious books, like the greedy Bromberg fan I am, I always want and NEED more, so I’m now counting down the days for Desi’s book, and watching even more of the Malones’ HEA .
That’s right, even with that beautiful and amazing Epilogue, I needed to see even more of their much deserved HEA, and further on – if you follow me you know what an HEA wh@re I am, lol – and that’s just one of the many, many reasons, I’ll anxiously await for Under Control, because I have no doubt Ms. Bromberg will give me all that and so, so , SO much more! Can’t wait!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
You are the risk I chose to take. You are the one I choose.
ARC kindly provided by the author via Social Butterfly PR, for an honest review
New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.
A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow.
Since publishing her first book in 2013, Kristy has sold over one million copies of her books across sixteen different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over twenty-five times. Her Driven trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed) is currently being adapted for film by Passionflix with the first movie slated to release in the summer of 2018.
She is currently working on her Everyday Heroes trilogy. This series consists of three complete standalone novels—Cuffed, Combust, and Cockpit (late spring 2018)—and is about three brothers who are emergency responders, the jobs that call to them, and the women who challenge them.
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