Rachel Van Dyken has done it again. She lured me in with the blurb and hooked me from the beginning of the book then held me there until the end. I didn’t want to put the book down. I really enjoyed this story and these characters. I really felt bad for Izzy. I was glad she got her happy ending, but which twin did she end up with. You must read to find out.

I am a huge Rachel Van Dyken fan. When I read the blurb for Stealing Her, I was beyond excited to receive an ARC for this book. Twin brothers separated when their parents divorce is a premise that initially reminded me a little of "The Parent Trap" except for the fact that Julian and Bridge's father is a narcissistic egomaniac.

Bridge was raised by his mother in humble surroundings where they didn't have much financially but she provided him with everything she could and he always knew he was loved by her. Julian was raised by his father who wanted to groom him into the perfect businessman to one day run their company. Julian never believed that he was good enough and rarely felt any true emotion from his father whatsoever.

Isobel is Julian's fiancee. They have known each other since they were young and Julian's father welcomed her into the family when her parents were killed. He even paid for her college education. Once Isobel and Julian graduated from college, things changed and their carefree and loving relationship suddenly became more like a business arrangement. Julian has not maintained their relationship. If anything, he's broken it by leaving Isobel questioning his faithfulness and commitment.

When Julian is critically injured in a head on collision and is in a coma. Their father comes to Bridge and asks him to impersonate Julian in order to keep the company stable. In exchange, he will pay for Bridge's mother's expensive medical treatment and promises Bridge some other financial incentives. Bridge agrees because he wants to take care of his mother. He also views this as a way to protect his brother's position and company until he's healthy enough to resume his responsibilities. What Bridge didn't count on was falling in love with his brother's fiancee.

I absolutely was sucked right into the storyline of Stealing Her. Your heart breaks for Isobel and Bridge. They are in a lose-lose situation. What happens if they fall in love and then Julian wakes up? There are so many emotional twists in this book and I was constantly questioning my own feelings on the topic. They were definitely the ultimate love triangle.

Stealing Her is scheduled to release on November 5, 2019. It's book one in a duet. The next book is due to be released in February 2020 - - I admit I'm chomping at the bit for book two!! Book one doesn't end in a nail biting cliffhanger but it definitely leaves you wanting more of their story.

Thank you to NetGalley, Skyscape Publishing and Ms. Van Dyken for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received this from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. Another marvelous book by Rachel with a sweet love story. The ending was a little sad but I adored the brothers and wished we could have enjoyed them together more. Rachel’s books are always wonderful and I am honored to have read it

Stealing Her was nothing like I expected. The story line, the plotting was out of this world. The feelings the characters made me feel?!! Love, hope, anger, redemption arent enough words to explain this book!! Go check it out! You won't be disappointed.

3.5 Stars.

The premise for this book is quite interesting, it reminded me of something like The Man in the Iron Mask.
I like how the characters were established and the fact that Bridge stayed with his mom while Julian stayed with their father. Isobel was also a great protagonist, although I would have loved to see more of who she was, here motivations and life before her parent's death. There was a lot of alluding to that, but no real in-depth backstory.

Until around 60% of the book, I was enjoying the story immensely. Bridge and Izzy had great chemistry and you could see both helping each other, and their mutual growth. But, I wasn't a fan of how Julian was re-introduced to the plot. It didn't make any sense how Edward kept him away only to bring him the last minute to the wedding ceremony.

He said that either bad or good news kept the company in the media, but that was just irresponsible, since bad news (especially one regarding such deep lies) creates mistrust with investors, and therefore can easily bring down the value of any company. Scandals like this can take years to undo. And I know that this is a romance novel and it's about their love and struggles, but if I'm going to suspend disbelief I need the story to be cohesive.

Nonetheless, I did find this book entertaining. Again, Izzy and Bridge were great together, we have some very sweet scenes and some very steamy scenes, and it's just good. However one of my favorite parts was the epilogue, where it feels like the author is building the set up for the follow-up book in the series. We get to see a very upset Julian, and it makes you wonder how the family dynamics will work in the future. It's strong and it builds curiosity for what's to come.

This book is incredible. I have no words for to describe how amazing it was. It was like the best soap opera ever. I need more

Can we start calling Rachel Midas?? Everything she touches is gold! Wow!! I loved this story. Stealing her has a bit of all the RVD goodness. Heartbreak, angst, betrayal, true love..,Good guy trying to do the right thing—plus he’s hot✔️ wins Izzy’s heart & trust by being himself✔️ hot twin brother also trying to do the right thing✔️ And a sweet mom wanting the best for both of her boys😍

The Depth, the feeling and the heartache in this book were all made palpable by the incredible works of Rachel Van Dyken. This is a book that you aren't going to want to put down until you finish it from cover to cover.
The story of Bridge Anderson Tennyson/Julian Tennyson and Isobel Cunningham will leave you holding your breath with each page you turn.
...and that's all your going to get because this is truly a spoiler free review!

This is officially my favorite RVD book!!!! This one just packed a wallop to the senses. Twin brothers, one estranged, one in a coma. One asked to stand in for the other but not realizing the ramifications it will all have when he starts to fall for his brothers fiance.

OMG ladies this ride is going to get wild and out of control!!

Bridge will do anything to protect his brother Julian and to make sure his Mom is taken care of. When his Dad finds him and ask him to pretend to be Julian regardless of his hate for his father he steps into the role and into one very sexy woman who now believes he is her fiance.

Soon Izzy starts to notice things and they're not really adding up. What she doesn't realize that once she discovers the truth her heart may be broken all over again but this time the loss will be much higher because she doesn't think she can live without him. But which brother is it?? Read the book and you'll get the whole sordid tale ;)

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed**

Bridge and Julian Tennyson were the closest Twins could be when the were younger. However, when their parents split they each moved in with a parent, separating them. When an accident occurs it brings Bridge’s estranged father back into his life but there is a catch. Bridge must pretend to be his twin and help his father’s company until Julian is better. Oh and also don’t tell Julian’s fiancée, Isobel “Izzy” Cunningham, he will be posing as Julian. Can this really work? As adults these brothers are like night and day surely she would catch on. Another complication for Bridge is his growing feelings for Izzy. Can he keep this charade up along with his true feelings? This was an original story that I truly enjoyed. Bridge was a perfectly written male lead and I felt so bad for what he has been through. All he wanted to to protect and provide for his ill mother. This is a very clever story of family, deception, lies and doing anything to protect those we love. So many twists it will keep you on your toes! Told in dual POV

Romance wasn’t my first genre that I enjoyed reading, that belonged to the genre I called “Anything RL Stine wrote”. I devoured his books. I started to pick up a few romance book when I was on active duty for the Army. I needed an escape, and those books helped provide that. It was with those books that I started to love watching people “fall in love”. I now read this genre a majority of the time, and I couldn’t be happier that it still is something I love to do.

One of Rachel’s best qualities, as far as I’m concerned, is that she is a master at showing us (not just telling us) how two people fall in love. I love watching them fall sometimes before they even know they have, and Rachel nails this part for me. While I don’t feel that this book is a prime example of this talent of hers, I still enjoyed this book.

The reason I am not marking this 5 stars is this; the book did not have that “thing” that is suppose to hook you in the middle of the book, and that Izzy was way to doormat for me. As far as the hook goes, well we had that thing in the beginning that draws you, the climax at the end of the book, but the middle was non existent. I need that middle hook to keep me going, to get me to anticipate finishing the book, sometimes the hook is so good I’m afraid to finish the book. Those are so brilliant, and when you find those, they are everything.

As for the other reason, Izzy was just not for me. I empathize with her, I felt for her, but she just needed to save herself. She never did that for me. I thought her and Bridge had great chemistry, and I felt the spark, but I just needed more.

I look forward to the rest of the series. This “world” is off to a good start. I can’t wait for Julian’s book.

AMAZING AMAZING BOOK!! I dont want to say so much about the book because this story is one that you have to enjoy without someone telling you about it!

I just have to say Rachel is back to her angst stories and this one was so FREAKING GOOD!!! i loveee it so much that im so excited for the next one!!

IF you love Rachel's style this definitely is one for you and i would say this one is one of her best books ever!!!!

Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning. It took a lot of restraint not to skip ahead to see how it turned out. There were so many different levels of lies and deception that lead to so many great moments. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

I loved every second of this story. I was addicted to RVD words and believe me when I say addicted I mean I couldn´t stop to read. I finished at 3 am. I was already goner while reading the blurb which immediately made it for me to a must-read. I fell in love with Bridge because he was just so easy to understand but intelligent and all the way gentleman. I wish for Isobel to be a stronger person but into this story, her character fitted incredibly well. While Isobel lost her family and tried to please everyone she somehow forgot to take care of herself and her own needs. Anyway, I love RVD writing, the way she emphasizes feeling through her words and brings her thoughts on paper is just brilliant.
I would also love to thank NetGalley and Skyscape for the opportunity to review this amazing tale earlier.

Needed some RVD escapism in between all the business books I'm reading and this came up on the NetGalley list. We've got Bridge, the stronger twin that was set aside so his father can take over the weaker twin, Julian. We've got Isobel, Julian's fiancee, that Bridge needs to convince he's Julian in order to help save his mother and the family's business. Meanwhile, Bridge and Izzy fall for each other. The twin swap certainly helped jump start the romance -- and you're led to think this is what living in a Trump world might be like -- and, like I said, I was looking for a distraction from the real world. This certainly helped.

Being a diehard RVD fan, I’m always eager to read her books, and I have to say that somehow this one had a different feel. This one pulled at my heartstrings more than any of her other books I’ve read. I cheered more for Isobel and Bridge than any other couple she’s written...they totally stole my heart! This story is filled with angst, heartbreak, secrets, and whole lot of swoon worthy moments that will have women everywhere searching for a Bridge of their own!

Bridge and Julian are identical twins, but looks is where their similarities ends. Separated in their teens when their parents are divorced only intensifies their differences.

Isobel is engaged to Julian, but no longer recognizes the narcissistic, cheating man he’s become and wants out, but then Julian is in an accident.

A favour, a deal, a replacement, a deception...Bridge becomes Julian. Bridge’s only reasons for doing this is Julian and his mom. Sure that he can handle this until Julian wakes up from his coma, Bridge didn’t count on Isobel. A tangled web of lies and deceit, complicated even more by the strong feelings Bridge ends up having for Isobel, this story takes some crazy twists and turns, heats up to steamy hot, and gives us an epic ending with a tease of more to come.

Rachel Van Dyken did a great job of sucking me into this book. The premise of Bridge needing to step into his twin brother, Julian's shoes was interesting.
Bridge and Julian, who are twins, were separated when their parents divorced. Bridge went to live with his mother and Julian was raised by their father. Their father was definitely a domineering man and had no issues with pitting his sons against each other in the past. Julian and Bridge have not really had contact in a while and no one in the world knows that Bridge and Julian are twins.
When Julian gets into a car accident, his father comes a calling and pressures Bridge into stepping into Julian's life. Bridge, who is willing to do anything for his sick mother, agrees. What he doesn't count on is Isobel.
Isobel is over her relationship with Julian and has mixed feelings about his accident. She wants to be free from Julian and his family. The love she once felt for Julian is no longer front and center, her loathing of him is.
Bridge has no idea of who Isobel is until they meet. He has to pretend to be Julian, but has no idea of how many ways Julian has hurt her in the past.
The only part I had a hard time with was Isobel not realizing all of the signs that Bridge was not Julian. Yes, they were twins, but they definitely did not have the same body. I also had a hard time with her not thinking she could walk away. While she definitely wasn't trapped, she could have found her own way, she lamented her fate with Julian. She was a doormat, but then found her backbone when Bridge arrived. She was so wrapped up in her wants and needs, she didn't see a lot of signs she should have.
Their story was interesting and I really enjoyed it. RVD has a way of pulling you in and rooting for the couple. I didn't like their father and hoped for him to get what he deserved. The book had a good flow to it and set up the next book in this series perfectly. I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you are looking for an insta-love, forbidden love romance.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

I loved it . As always. I'll recommend it for sure!!
I wasn't expecting a switcheroo situation and usually I don't like it but RDV can make me love everything. Especially when it's written so well!

I will never doubt Rachel Van Dyken again because this book was AWESOME. I’m going to be honest and say that when I saw the premise... it seemed like a lot (and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart). She is the master of complex relationships and this one asks a lot of the reader. It’s twisty, tension-filled, and angsty without being dark. Nothing is black and white in this book; there is a whole lot of gray going on and I was absolutely riveted to see what happened next.

The story follows Isobel, a woman who fell in love with a normal guy from a wealthy family when they were in college. Izzy and Julian had a great love, but once they graduated and he joined the family business, his whole personality changed. After staying with Julian through late work nights and numerous affairs, Isobel has reached her breaking point and knows it’s time to end things. When Julian gets into a serious accident right after the breakup, Isobel isn’t sure what to do. He comes home bruised and battered with a whole new attitude and seemingly foggy memories of their time together. Unbeknownst to her, Julian’s estranged twin, Bridge, has agreed to temporarily take his place so that the business doesn’t suffer while Julian fights for his life. What follows is the complicated dance of Bridge playing a role while struggling with his growing feelings for a woman who isn’t his - and Izzy’s struggle to understand why she seems to be falling for her fiancé all over again.

I felt for both of these characters and their complex feelings for each other. Bridge is a great guy who is disgusted with the way his brother has treated Izzy, and he is not so easily pushed into following his father’s commands. Isobel has endured a lot in the name of love already and Bridge knows this will destroy her when it all comes to a head. Their complicated relationship was heartbreaking and beautiful all at once with a sizzling, tense slow burn and great depth of emotion. It ended up being much easier to relate to this story than I expected, and I will never doubt Van Dyken again when she comes up with a seemingly crazy premise. She struck the perfect balance of wrong/right here, with fantastic writing that makes it nearly impossible to put down. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review of this complex, romantic book.

Wow! Families can be messed up when money and power are involved. I can't imagine being seperated from a sibling, let alone a twin. Vindictive people do have a tendency to have karma come around worse than they planned and isn't that just lovely. Isobel had the worst position, even though every won and lost and the same momemt. Covet 2 cannot come out soon enough.