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This book is messy, intense, and not meant to be understood easily—but somehow, it feels right. And that’s what makes it unforgettable. I’m so happy for Kaleb. He deserved that ending. And I think a part of me is still somewhere in that cabin with him 🖤 IYKYK

Spoilers ahead! Right after I read the burb, I wanted the book. Badly. This story has some dark theme (but its not dark), and really dirty (It was so hot lol) What I loved the most was the writing style and the story as a whole. You will be sucked in from the first page (so don't read it after dinner, you might not sleep all night) The characters are amazing too, each with their own flaws and how they deal with it, at the same time support Tiernan. --- (Spoilers here, don't read it if you haven't read the book - spoilers will ruin the story) Tiernan is a very complex character, and I love how she comes out of her shell. What I don't understand kind of, is why she ended up choosing the one guy she never had much interaction with. I loved Kaleb, but I think his character was the least explored in the whole story. When the book ended, I realised I never got time to spend with Kaleb and to understand him. He had a lot to offer to the plot. The other guys, Jake and Noah, both felt something for Tiernan, and *ahem* acted on it. But later, with Kaleb in the picture, it was as if nothing happened. The feelings just fizzled out. I think that wasn't dealt with properly. -- Be warned: This book is filthy, Alexa Riley hot but with an intriguing plot, and taboos galore. 4 stars

I always knew that Penelope Douglas tries to out do herself every time she releases a book but this one was damn had me in tears there for a minute I know how taboo this is but when u concentrate on the part where she explains the 3 Ls I think I understood tiernnan there a bit how she was neglected but still took her risks to experience something out of the box even when she knew it's going to hurt I really liked how the book was smooth and oh the steamy romance really got me this time but the book was worth ohhh plzzz every Penelope Douglas book is worth it I really adore and love her writings a lot every book she comes up with something new and refreshing perspective

I have loved Penelope Douglas since I read her book Bully and I haven't stopped. If I need a hard read, I come to her. Where the characters are full of feelings- hate, anger, sadness, love. I love the chase, the banter, the tension, and finally coming together. That said this book was same. Intense hot and very different. Three guys and one girl up in the hills. I loved the premise. I loved the heat, the tension, the banter, the story, the characters. It was choas, it was breathtaking. But there was one thing missing. Spoilers ahead How can she choose Kelab? How did she fall in love with him when he acted as a jerk Everytime. He doesn't speak till the end! She had more connection with Jake, with Noah. But it was like a known thing. The one who behaved very badly, was a complete jerk to the girl. Won. It didn't make sense. Couldn't connect. After it became clear with whom she is gonna end with, I read and towards 10% left, I skimmed because it got boring. I saw no development in the girl. I saw no connection. With that said, I liked the 70% of the book. So the rating.

Loved this book. I can reread it many times. I have falllen in love with Kaleb and Jake. Noah is sweet too.

first half is amazing, then after that 20% was the worst part. But then after I'll enjoy the rest of the story very much.

5 WOW STARS!! Penelope’s writing style is wow... I don’t think any other author would have written this story THIS WELL.

No words!!! I have been waiting for this book on my hand and knees. And it didn't dissapoint me. One of my favorites now!!!!

I like this book so much i read it twice already this was my first book and i liked it so much

Loved the story line, the age gap en a bit of who choose and finally the right choises a little suspense and this book is worth for the bookshelf

Loved this book so much! Highly recommend!

Wow, just wow. This book has just consumed me for 2 days, every time I had to put it down I really didn't want to. Everything about this book was perfect, addictive, erotic, the tension and anticipation was like thick fog laying all around me, trying to breathe because I'm holding my breathe waiting for the next scene to play out; yes Penelope Douglas has hit this one out of the ball park once again. Tiernan has gone to live with her step Uncle and his two sons in Chapel Peak Colorado way up in the mountains. Her Mother and Father have both died in the most tragic of circumstances and she is left on her own. Although both her parents might have been present physically in her life they were really not the slightest bit interested in interacting with their daughter in any way. She was like a ghost who just existed in the background. When she goes to Chapel Peak it's a big culture shock; coming from money with many privileges Tiernan has never gone without anything except love and attention. These characters were some of the best I have read, everything was so vivid, the scenery description of where her Uncle lives was breathtaking; at times I felt I was standing on the mountain with them, looking at the peak, experiencing the smells of the mountain and the pine trees it was that good. Of course the writing was outstanding and with the taboo element that was so beautifully written it was just perfection. Each of the characters have their own problems to deal with, past events in their lives haunting them still, but with Tiernan's arrival things start to change, it's like she is their special angel sent to heal them. It's a slow burn but so so good and then it hits you full on - WHAM, and I was lost and consumed by this magnificent story. I can't leave this review without mentioning that this book contained some of the hottest sex I have ever read and I have read lots let me tell you. Literally ladies you will need to change your panties, go stock upon the batteries for BOB because whew, your gonna need them. It is not so much the content of the sex but how Penelope Douglas has written it. She does have a special knack of describing the heat so erotically. The first book I ever read by this author was Corrupt and I still think about the shower scene near the end of that book even now. What can I say. Complicated characters that I fell in love with, perfect location with endless descriptive that transported me to that mountain and made me yearn to be there, a brilliant story with a taboo element - yes I was in heaven. Do yourself a favour and go and meet the Van Der Burg men; Jake, Noah and Kaleb an let them immerse themselves a little into your head, then they will creep into your heart without you even knowing and I guarantee you will be thinking about these men and Tiernan and this unforgettable story for a long time to come.

This story has a lot going on. It's a "forbidden" romance, it's an emotional rollercoaster, it's got some spice and at times is intense. Tiernan is the ignored daughter to famous parents. After they've passed on, she finds that just weeks before turning 18, she is to be living with her "uncle" she never knew she had and his two sons. He's her father's step brother, so family but not by blood. Having been ignored by those who were supposed to love her and learning to be alone she doesn't know how to navigate this new media attention on just herself and a new found family--so she looks forward to the quiet calm of the mountains in Colorado. Jake is her "uncle", he's bossy and stern and hated Tiernan's father, Kaleb is the quiet, brooding and intense one who doesn't talk--ever, and then there is Noah who gives off friendly golden retriever vibes, who can actually make her smile and laugh. As Tiernan faces turning 18 and trying to navigate this family vibe, she's also faced with the knowledge that early on in winter, the road to the mountain home she's staying on becomes impassable once the snow comes. She can go back and stay with her parent's assistant, Mirai, or stay on the mountain, snowed in for close to 6 months with these three men. She's also got to finish school and plan for college. She opts to stay since she feels pretty good where she's at, finding some purpose so quickly. Jake and Noah run a motorcycle racing business and Noah also likes racing. She meets quite a few of Noah's racing "friends" and since she new to town, she becomes a coveted "prize" in the process--this adds to the twists and drama. As time moves on in this story we get to see how she has more in common with the rest in that they can't relate to others well, they are invisible and they are ignored. It's a very well written story of a young woman finding herself in all ways right along with the men who showed her how to be a part of love and family. The characters are well formed and backgrounds included. I was afraid it'd be creepy with the whole forbidden family thing, but it wasn't that at all. This is not a why choose RH either. I'd 100% recommend.