Branded (Strand Brothers #1) by Lora Ann



Some choices are simple, some are hard, and some leave a brand.

One unforgettable night at a masquerade changes it all.

Mogul Nik Strand is all too familiar with the curve balls life likes to throw. Believing his soul can never be restored, he covers his pain and heartbreak with money. The more the better—as his heart is nothing but ice. 

Aimee Taylor makes a decision that will haunt her forever. Unfortunately life doesn’t come with a do over; therefore, she makes the best out of what she has.

An unforeseen circumstance brings these two together again, even though, neither can explain how or why the other seems so familiar. As love tries to heal this wounded couple, a common adversary seeks to destroy. 

Please note: This book has strong language, violence, and sexual content. Not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Review



I'm a lover of cover art and often that's what "sells" the book and I must be honest , Lora Ann did a phenomenal job ! Very clever cover and it really captures the essence of "Branded"

With her father fighting cancer and the medical bills that  are piling up Aimee joins her friend Renee as an escort , she goes to a masquerade ball where her "prospective employers" will scope her out . Aimee plans on only being an escort and nothing more .......

A deep voiced stranger asks her to dance and OMW do they dancebin ,more ways than one  ...... There's an intense attraction  between them and he calls her "little one"  , they part ways and their identities are a mystery  to each other  , an evening that will never be forgotten !

Aimee progresses to more than just an escort and 5 years later she finds herself in a rather sticky situation , Senator Caleb has developed an obsession with her and she's frightened of him and what he'll do if she doesn't do as he says ! There's something off about this guy and he gives off  some really scary and bad juju ! He tells Aimee to marry him or face the consequences , he threatens her loved ones etc. After his public proposal he almost forces himself upon her  but before he can , a VERY BIG man comes to her aid ! He takes Aimee with him and gives Caleb a good hiding !

Aimee realises he rescuer is the famous Nik Strand . There's a feeling of familiarity when she's around Nik but she can't put her finger on it . Nik knows the threat/danger that Caleb poses and insists that Aimee stays with him at his home where he can provide protection. There's obviously history between Nik and Caleb.....

Nik and Aimee fight their feelings for each other but Nik has a revelation as to how he met Aimee and this is where the story gets really interesting and takes a turn . We  get to see a different side to Nik  and he's got me all hit and bothered ! The relationship between Nik and Aimee blossoms into a beautiful love affair .

Then truth about Caleb and his obsession is revealed OMW !!! This is one sick puppy !

Nik has a wonderful family and his brothers Alex and E are awesome ! They accept Aimee with open arms and treat her like the sister they never had .So Nik has his brothers and Aimee has Renee , she's really is a wonderful friend and they all get alone well .

Branded is well written and the characters are easy to identify with , one can actually bond with them in a special way . There were a few twists and turns in the plot with an added dash of suspense . A book that at I'd recommended with a "masked" five star smile !

Review by Heidi

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