Last Resort (S.I.N., 1)

"Oh fu..." (and a little gasp) was my reaction to the first chapter, and I immediately knew that I was going to be in for a devourable read, the kind where you sit back and enjoy the show. And this is definitely that. I binged this in one sitting with zero regrets - the story is tense, chemistry-filled, and like a sexy cat and mouse chase. It's a SIZZLE to slow burn, in that this couple starts with a HOT one night stand before discovering that they'll be working together. I loved that the emotional connection built slow and steady throughout the story, with our playboy hero off-balance the entire time. He's never had to work hard for a girl, but he finds himself drawn to the heroine in a way that's undeniable. It reads quickly, easily held my attention the whole way through, and has me very very excited for future interconnected standalones in the series.The story follows Sutton, a woman who realizes that she's been putting her own needs after her boyfriend's. When she finally does one thing for herself - accept a promotion - it's the end of that relationship. On the rebound, Sutton meets a sexy stranger at a bar and soon finds herself going up to his room. They both know they'll have one night only, no names are exchanged, and the night makes Sutton feel empowered... until she walks into a meeting the next day and sees the man she just spent the night with. Well... three of him. Turns out, that sexy stranger is a triplet who runs a business with his brothers, and Sutton has just been tasked with consulting on a project. As the chemistry continues to spark between Sutton and her one night stand, she realizes that the dynamic needs to change. There's no way she'll be respected professionally if she knowingly sleeps with the boss, but denying the chemistry is impossible.Bromberg is an easy one-click author for me, so I was excited to dig into this new series and see what it's all about. The vibe reminded me of the Wicked Ways duet (my favorite from her), with a ZAP of connection, tons of banter, a slow build in intimacy, and heated moments in nearly every interaction. Each book will follow one of the triplets, and I can't wait to get to know the other two better. This made quite the first impression, wasting zero time getting right into the action. I loved the intensity of that first steamy scene, and it certainly cemented the chemistry between these two. Our hero doesn't know how to handle what he's feeling, and watching him struggle was so much fun. He undergoes a great transformation throughout the book, making their happily ever after fulfilling. The subtle shifts in their relationship kept this feeling tense and sexy for most of the story - entirely bingeable and compelling.Audio note: The audio was excellent! Stella Hunter and Aaron Shedlock both do a great job, with performances that showcase the chemistry and emotion. Their voices are both easy to listen to, the overall quality is solid, and the dual narration enhanced the reading experience. The runtime is under 8 hours, so it's easy to finish in one day (or one sitting, if you're like me, lol). Not necessarily a book that I would recommend for a workday listen - the heat starts quickly, and there are sexually charged interactions throughout. But this was a really good audio experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

This was my first K. Bromberg book and I fell hard. I absolutely loved the dynamic between Callahan and Sutton. From the moment they met, there was real chemistry. I loved how this story had the FMC leave a toxic relationship and she chose to find herself and knew she deserved so much better. She was empowered and Callahan only helped to further her self-confidence. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

I usually expect the "Template" with romance stories. Here's the template, you'll see it everywhere. "Buff billionaire meets poor shop girl, can't stop lusting over her. They fall in love, then out of love, and finally get back together forever."Yeah, there was a hint of the template, the difference being that this author can really write!I was pleasantly surprised at how great the love story was.My other metric on 'romance novels' claims the quality of the writing is inversely proportional to the amount of "steamy scenes". The better the writing, the fewer the 'steam'. This could use more, but there was enough to keep even the most die hard erotica fan happy.Best of it's type.

I had to take a moment, to give this review the utmost respect and justice it deserves. The story too. I purchased this book on 3/29/22 and I literally could punch myself for just now reading it. And for that I apologize.But this was THE ABSOLUTE BEST BOOK I've read in 2023. The bar is set very high. I see now the reasoning behind the book's name. I'm a sap. I lost count at how many times I either teared up or flat out cried. Especially in the last few chapters. I know Kristy's book are good like that. I cried when Johnny (Callahan) said "me". I cried when Collins (Sutton) asked to herself, to go with Callahan. I cried when Callahan said he did, dad...thought to himself about bringing someone he loved to Ocean's Edge. I cried when wishes of spreading their wings to fly. The rocks. And the reason to have Callahan grow and make something of himself. Dad believed in him and wanted to see him succeed. "What's in it for me". Sutton and Callahan were THE couple.The things that made me smile were the box of underwear, negotiations and brownies. The Starbucks. He didn't forget.I fell in love with both Callahan and Sutton. Their interactions were definitely sexually tormented. And I loved them both. Sutton definitely made Callahan work for it and he had no clue. Sutton was a strong h and I loved her. She really knew how to shake her hips (so to speak) to really get Callahan to notice. And to really speak to him. Callahan learned how to speak to Sutton, like the strong, fantastic woman she was. And he really made an effort. She was the "one". She made an impression on him. Clint (ex-boyfriend) made her rethink her life. I was in her position not long ago where I was drowning in a relationship of 27 years that was leaving me wanting. My divorce allowed me to find myself. Sometimes things happen in our lives that forces us to repair our selves. And sometimes we don't know it until we are faced with it.I'll take Sutton's words to heart when she liked her new life.I don't think I'll ever forget the way I feel right now, when I think about his book. It has left me with my heart full and I feel so utterly satisfied. I don't think I could recommend this book any more than my words speaking. Thank you. Absolute perfection.

I absolutely love workplace romance and I fell in love with Callahan and Sutton right away! They both grew so much as people throughout the book and the slow burn was amazing.