Rachel has done a wonderful job in creating a story where your feelings get pushed all over the place. Julian and Bridge grew up with a coldhearted father. Bridge always tried to shield his twin brother from the cruelties, until their mother wants to divorce and is forced to take Bridge with her while Julian stays behind to become the golden son and future CEO of the company.
But now, when Julian had a car accident and is lying in a coma Bridge's father reaches out to him to step into Julian's shoes to ensure the future of the company. Bridge doesn't want to agree but his mother is dying if she doesn't get treated. And they don't have enough insurance to pay for the treatments. So he agrees, not knowing he would also have to fool his brother's fiancee, Isabol.
Izzy was ready to end her relationship with Julian, because he was no longer like the boy she fell in love with in high school. But now he is in the hospital and she can't leave him now. But when he comes home after a few days, things are different. Julian acts different, looks different.
He claims it is due to the accident and that he wants to turn his life, their life, around. Could Izzy let herself fall in love again with the boy who stole her heart in high school?
Bridge doesn't want to fall for his brother's fiancee, but with every next day together, he feels drawn to her. But what if Julian wakes up? Or what if he doesn't? Can he keep up appearances? Or maybe not?
Find out for yourself in this wonderful read of family ties, second chances, self esteem and brotherly love. Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

3,5 stars rounded up to 4

I've read other books by this author and liked them, but I like this one the best. The plot was original and I liked the characters. It was well written and I encourage everyone who likes a steamy romance with a bit of heartache to read it!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for kindly providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have loved every book that RVD has put out and this was no exception!! Y'all there is deception, there's revenge (not really?!) there's deceit and there's redemption. I mean, you throw all that in a book and throw two sexy people together...what do you have? You have the fantastic makings for reality TV lol!! Seriously, this could and should be a reality TV series. I would watch it. I read this while binge-watching UnREAL on HULU and I kept thinking this would have made such an awesome pitch for a pilot episode. She doesn't know he's the brother and he's not gonna tell her....OMG - I cannot wait for the next book. I'm not giving anything away except what happens isn't what you think.

I liked how it was filled with drama, swoon moments, endearing characters, sizzling chemistry and romance. It was like watching a movie play out in your head. There is a lot of ups and downs that these characters have to go through to get to their HEA. Has all the feels that you have come to know you will get in a Rachel Van Dyken story. This author is able to write any genre of a book and have you totally engrossed in every single story she writes and has you coming back for more every single time she brings out a new book. Just wish I could give more stars. Happy reading!!

This was so good! I love the author's other books, so I knew this would be great and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The twin swap was done in a way that I can actually believe it and Bridge and Isobel's relationship was amazing. He's such a good guy, he cared for Izzy and didn't want to hurt her or take advantage. Isobel put up with a lot of emotional abuse from Julian because she hoped he'd go back to being the guy she loved. I wanted to tear through this as soon as I started and I'm already excited for the next book!

Love love loved this book! This story had ALL THE ANGST! I went through a roller coaster of emotions and loved every second of it! Rachel can write so many different types of books but her flawless writing and captivating storylines always suck me in, in the best way! I adored Bridge and Izzy! I was wanting their happily ever after more than them at some points! Lol Another phenomenal book for this amazing author! Can’t wait for book 2!

So many mixed emotions on this one. It was heartbreaking in a way, and in another it was disturbing. I want to know more about Julian, I want Bridge and Izzy to get the happiness they deserve. I want “dad” to get run over. The quilt Bridge and Izzy felt was almost touchable. Great story and can’t wait for the next one.

When I got ther approval for this book I was so excited. Who wouldn't be its it's a book by a seriously talented author. This book is so not like any of her other books though it was still good I just had a hard time getting into this book.

Julian and Bridge are twins and Bridge was the bigger twin out of the two who would as always stick up for and protect Julian that was until thier parents divorced and Julian stayed with his dad and bridge went with his mom.

Years later of no contact and years of hurt and hate Bridge finds out his brother was involved in a major accident and his dad needs Bridge to cover for his brother to step in and be Julian. Easy enough right? But what happens when he meets Julian's fiance can he be the cold hearted business man and a fiance to a woman he has no business having feelings for?

What will happen when and if Julian wakes up? Can Bridge pull off the switch? Will Isabel find out that it's not Julian that's sleeping in her bed? So many questions and it's only the first book! I'm looking forward to the next book!

In “Stealing Her (Covet #1)” by Rachel Van Dyken we are thrown into the lives of twins Bridge and Julian. When their parents get divorced, they are separated with each going with one parent and raised in two totally different worlds. But years later when Julian gets in a horrible accident Bridge needs to step up to the plate to not only save what his twin has worked his whole life for but to save their mom. But stepping in to pretend to be Julian does not turn out as expected – mainly because of Isobel – Julian’s ex-fiancée.

You will have to read the book to see what actually happens with the unplanned love triangle. I am a big fan of Rachel Van Dyken and while the story was a little unbelievable at times it was also a fun read. Looking forward to Covet #2.

I received this book through Net Galley and this is my honest review

I actually enjoyed this one. It was a bit crazy sauce but the writing was good and the story was interesting. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

I love a HEA and I'm hoping Julian will get his too. I love the writing style, the story, the romance, the H and h, ... I really enjoyed reading this book. I hope there will be more.

First book by Rachel Van Dyken and defiantly won't be the last. Loved this story! It was something completely different from any romance I've read before.
Twins who were once close then be OK separated after their parents divorce and end up living totally different lives. Julian who went to live with his rich dad and does anything he can to seek his father's approval. Bridge living with his sick mum works upto 3 jobs to pay for her medical bills. Julian gets involved in an accident and his manipulative father gets Bridge to step into Julians life to protect the company they own from snowballing. He does this whilst trying to not fall in love with Julians fiance.
Fabulous story loved the characters. You can really get a few for the turmoil Bridge is going through. Can't wait to read more by Rachel

The blurb totally sucked me into this book. I loved the idea about a twin pretending to be their sibling. It was a bit unrealistic, but I did really enjoy the switcharoo storyline.

I loved Bridge’s character. He was a respectable hero and he had good reasons for participating in the deceit. I was rooting for him the whole way through.

Isabel was a bit harder to love. I just wanted her to stick up for herself and tell Julian to go take a hike. But, if she had done that, there would have been no story.

I don’t know how I feel about Julian. He was kind of the bad guy in this, but it did seem that he may not have been as bad as we are lead to believe. I’m thinking the author has plans for him in a future book.

The father. No redeeming qualities and I wanted to him to get his due.

Overall, a drama filled story that was pretty darn enjoyable.

"She clung to me like I was hers. And I held her like she was mine."

I was beyond intrigued when I read the synopsis for this story. Twins? Hells yeah! I devoured this book, glued to my Kindle, unavailable to the rest of the world until I turned the last page. It was that good!

This story is kinda like Parent Trap meets Dynasty. Twin brothers separated from each other when their parents divorce each other. There's pain and betrayal and anger and desperation involved. Julian is with the ruthless rich father and is raised to eventually take over his corporation. He had the best of the best as far as material things go. But, what he wants the most is his father's approval.

The other twin is with their mother. He had none of the material things, working three jobs to care for himself and his mother. Always struggling and worried about their future. He feels abandoned by his twin, but he also feels guilty for not being there to look out for him. Though they are the same age, he was minutes older and bigger, and stronger.

The last thing he wants is to help his heartless father, but he can't resist the chance to save the company for Julian. Though his brother seems to have forgotten he exists, he can't escape the guilt he feels for not keeping the promise he made in their youth to always protect him.

It seemed like a good idea at the time... until her. How the hell is he supposed to protect his heart while protecting his brother's future? How can he live with himself for betraying her trust by pretending to be her fiancé? He's supposed to give her back when his brother recovers, but what he really wants to do is steal her for himself.

This tantalizing tale put me through the wringer as I worried and waited for all the neatly placed cards to fall. I admit to having negative feelings about Julian based on other people's memories and encounters with him. Since he was injured and unavailable for me to get to know I kind of tagged him the 'evil twin'. I know, not cool, right? But, it was my way of giving the other twin permission to fall in love so I didn't join him in the 'guilt game'. Trust me, once you get a taste of the electricity sparking between them you'll feel the same way. They need to be together. But... "Not all stories end happy. Some end messy."

So, prepare yourselves, "—strap the hell in." It's so good I didn't want it to end. I'm consoling myself with the fact that it's only the first installment in the Covet series so there will be more to come. The line forms here...

This book was addicting! I loved reading about the family betrayal and lies, while also capturing loyalty and forgiveness. I can't wait to see what Rachel Van Dyken does to redeem characters in the next book! I look forward to reading more from this series and recommend it to anyone who loves romance.

Stealing Her by Rachel Van Dyken
The latest book by Rachel Van Dyken, the first in the Covet series, can only be described as WOW! Stealing Her is heart wrenching and sad story but intriguing at the same time. As always Van Dyken writes a powerful story that will sucker punch you in the gut. This book didn’t seem like the usual writing style of Van Dyken as it was a little more on the darker side, not as in sinister, but sadder than what she normally writes. Hats off to Stealing Her another 5-star read by Rachel Van Dyken.
Bridge and Julian Tennyson have been separated for years. The once best friends/brothers are now adults and having grown apart, the rift bigger than either one ever imagined. Tragedy strikes and Bridge’s estranged father shows up needing his son’s help. Bridge needs to take his twin brother’s place at the company and help complete a cooperate take over, so the public doesn’t know that Julian’s life is hanging on by a thread. All Bridge must do is pretend to be Julian at the office and live his life, including living with Julian’s fiancée. Isobel Cunningham is confused by the change in the man that she was supposed to marry. He looks the same and sounds the same but he’s acting different. Mr. Tennyson is pushing for Isobel and Julian to marry as soon as the takeover is finished but how can she after all the hurtful things he’s done, but he seems to be almost like the man she fell in love with. Bridge must get Isobel to go through with the marriage so he can complete his obligation but how does he do that without feeling guilty for Stealing Her away from the brother he was supposed to protect?

I absolutely loved this book. I really don’t know what else to say! There were so many emotions but not too angsty. I can’t wait for book two.

What an amazing read! I went in blind and absolutely loved this forbidden storyline with twists and turns that keep you hooked until the last page! There’s sizzling hot chemistry and angst between the characters. A must read!!

Stealing Her by Rachel Van Dyken a four-star read you will want to steal. This is number one in the Covet series and I am excited to see what happens next as it shows great promise to be a great series as it has good bones, just missed a little something. Bridge and Julian are so unlike each other, true opposites, I enjoyed reading Bridge for the most part, but I didn’t enjoy Julian as much for most of the story. This is a beautiful bit not always easy story; the emotional story is rich and compelling but the POV of multiple people was well done and will keep you reading. I was so close to giving this five-stars, but it just missed a little something.

Holy moly, what a book! Such a twisty story, you won’t know which way is up, but I was totally and completely hooked right from the start! I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the series!