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BRASH by SC Daiko Review

Jun. 17, 2019

BRASH by SC Daiko Review


BRASH by SC Daiko Reviewfive-stars
BRASH: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by SC Daiko
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense

I’m cast away on a tropical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole.
Women swoon over him.
I’m not one of them.
I hate him.
And I see right through those indigo-blue eyes.
Brash is hurting.
But that doesn’t give him the right to be a douchebag.
Especially now that I’m all he’s got here.
A mafia princess who knows how to set someone straight.
I will bring him to his knees.
If only he’d stop making me weak in mine.
His strong arms have become my refuge.
And his gorgeous smile, my hope.
He tells me that I belong to him.
That he’ll protect me in this dangerous place.
But what happens if my heart is at risk?
Who will save me then?

From international bestselling author SC Daiko comes a thrilling new standalone romantic suspense novel, a spin-off from BRUTE, BEAST and Nanny and the BRATVA BOSS.

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I have read SC Daiko before and enjoyed that book. This one is a spin-off and isn’t as heavy on the mafia aspect. From the first page when Ben aka Brash and Alyona meet at her brother’s wedding you can see the sparks. Brash just sets something off in Alyona.

Brash has been burned a few times and is rather jaded about women. Especially entitled, rich, pampered princesses. Alyona is a mafia princess trying to make a name for herself as a photographer. A name that has no ties to the “family.” So when Brash asked her to photograph his resort in the Maldives she agrees, just to show him how good she truly is.

Then there is the plane crash they survive. Now they must work together to survive beyond the crash. That is when their sparks become a deeper attraction.

Like I said from the first page these two captured my attention and I found myself on the edge of my seat as I waited for them to get together. Not only get together but to get found as well.

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PLAYLIST

Come Away Me – Norah Jones
Beyond the Sea – Robbie Williams
Blue Ocean Floor – Justin Timberlake
The Sea – Morcheeba
Paradise – Coldplay
A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay & Shakira
Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Fall at Your Feet – Crowded House
Crazy for You – Adele
Sea Song – Lisa Hannigan
Photograph – Ed Sheeran

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About SC Daiko

SC Daiko, aka Siobhan, is an award-winning British author of fast-paced international bestselling contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Siobhan loves to swim in the sea, travel around Europe, sample different food and enjoy local wine. She has worked in the City of London and taught languages in a Welsh high school before moving to Italy, where she now lives with her husband and two cats. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with readers and fellow authors.

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  1. Christina Gould says

    June 17, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    That image in the water is hot, hot, hot. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  2. Amanda Wood says

    June 19, 2019 at 10:46 am

    I really like the premise for this book, sounds like a fun read!

    Reply
  3. Barrie says

    June 30, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    Two strong people on a desert island…sounds like a good read. I need to check out more book by this author if there are more Bratva books!

    Reply
  4. Calvin says

    July 22, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Great review, interesting concept for the book.

    Reply
  5. Ann says

    February 26, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    I’ve got the Amazon link open in another tab.
    THIS COVER IS EVERYTHING. The story sounds wonderful… and indigo happens to be my favorite color. <3

    Reply
  6. megan allen says

    October 28, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    I love SC DAIKO!!! she never disappoints! Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  7. Eva Millien says

    April 27, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    Brash sounds like a thrilling read for me! Thanks for sharing your review and have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  8. Piroska says

    July 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm

    Thanks for the great review. The book sounds very intriguing. Love the cover!

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