Stealing Her is the all-new, first book in Rachel Van Dyken’s Covet series. And all I can say is, “Holy angst, Batman!” And honestly...at the end of the book, that’s about all that came to mind. That and the whole Ross and Rachel “we were on a break” argument! And that’s as much of a spoiler as you’ll get from me because this book was way too good to spoil it for you.

Anyone who reads my reviews probably already knows I’m a huge fan of Rachel Van Dyken and her words. She’s literally right behind Nora Roberts on my favorite authors list. But this was the grittiest and ugliest (as in no clear winners here) HEA I think she’s ever written. Bridge and Isobel quite literally broke my heart. There was never going to be any real winner in this situation, but I was rooting for them all the same. And while they do get their HEA, it’s definitely hard fought for and not the hearts and roses and glitter type of HEA. (Think more along the lines of her Eagle Elite books HEAs.) And as much as I hated Julian in the beginning, by the end of the book, I simply wanted to give him a big hug and tell him it was going to be okay…one day.

NICUnurse’s Rating: This book is chock full of real and gritty characters. Some you want to love. Some you want to hate. And some you want to heal. And if you hate cliffhangers, I’d advise you to wait until book two releases before diving in. (Finding Him releases at the end of Feb. 2020, and you can pre-order it now on Amazon.) But if you’re a sucker for Rachel’s words like I am, just dive right in––right now. Just…not right before bed because I promise you, it will be a sleepless night! I could not put this book down, and when I hit The End, I almost literally yelled then cried because she totally left my heart broken! So, if you love angsty books that have fallible characters that are still worth cheering for and lots and lots of family drama, you’re going to want to read Stealing Her long before Finding Him releases.

I give Stealing Her by Rachel Van Dyken 5 out of 5 stars!

Wow, this forbidden romance story blew me away. RVD did an outstanding plotting and writing with this one. Having all the twists and turns when Bridge has to become Julian and has his brother's fiancée Izzy in the mix and the story took a whole new meaning. My emotions took a toll with this ride, I just couldn't let it go, I wanted to know what happened next but yet I just can't wait, I need the next one in the series asap. A must top read for this year!

Ok so this book is simply amazing. I didn’t know what to expect going in but I do know that I have a strong hate for Edward tennyson. He got everything he deserves. Bridge. I fell hard for him. Julian, he’s okay, he is nothing like his twin though. My heart felt for Izzy. She is a very strong woman for going through everything she did. I disliked the cliffhanger (not a bad one) I can’t wait for book 2

I've read several of Rachel Van Dyken's books before, and they are generally enjoyable with a lot of humor and a bit of angst. I tend to gravitate more towards humor than angst.

This is a twin-swap story, which is not totally original, but still enjoyable.

Bridge is a solid hero . He's relatable, you understand his actions, you know why he goes along with everything. Julian, however, is not as likeable throughout the book, so you kind of want to ask Isabel what she's thinking and remove the triangle early on. But if she did, they would be no book, right? Isabel needed a little more of a backbone, but you can understand why she's torn.

Enjoyable read with some drama - do not read if you do not like triangles and angst. But there is a HEA, so you're all good in the end.

Rachel Van Dyken is an expert story-teller. She brings an immense emotional response to her books from the beginning. The minute I opened the book I was glued to the pages. I could not put this book down. The tug and pull of emotions that this book elicits is astounding. You don’t know who the underdog is or whether to cheer for them. This riveting story is about twin brothers that were separated during their parents’ divorce. Bridge went with his mother. He was the trouble maker and ultimate protector of the family. He has to work three jobs to support his ill-fated mother. Julian stayed with their rich-pompous father. As they grow older, Bridge, once a trouble maker is now a humble hard-worker. Julian, a scared, timid boy is now as narcissistic as his father. The twins lose contact with each other. Then one day Julian is in a major accident. For their father’s company to survive, Bridge must step in and pretend to be Julian. Bridge takes over all that is Julian’s life, including his scorned fiancée, Izzy. There is only one problem. No one is who they seem. During his interim CEO position, Bridge starts to fall for Izzy. Izzy starts to fall in love again with pseudo-Julian. Through this emotional turmoil, gut-wrenching saga, and conflicting passion you learn what the cost of greed can illicit and how heart-breaking love can be. How much would you sacrifice for those you love? Stealing Her is another 5-star hit!
I received a free copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Oh my gosh! This book...I just, wow.

My sister has been a huge fan of Rachel’s for a while and she’s been constantly on at me to read one of her books so when I seen the info about this one I knew I had to give it a shot. It’s sounded exactly like the kind of book I love to read and boy, I was right. It was absolutely amazing!

Identical twins, both love each other endlessly but when a marriage breaks down and a selfish father takes one and sends the other with their mother things are going to go down.

Bridge has had to work for what he has, to help keep his family fed and healthy. He’s a respectable man and kind hearted. He’ll do anything for his mom, for anyone he loves even if it means making a deal with the devil.

Julian is rich and entitled but the only thing he’s ever truly wanted is his fathers approval, he’d do anything to gain his respect and for him to be proud of him even if it means becoming someone he doesn’t want to be.

Two completely different brothers but yet the same in a many ways, separated at a young age and growing to dislike each other because of things that couldn’t be helped.

Isabel is living a life she doesn’t want. She grew to love a man that changed in ways she hated. She deserves more than what she gets and she knows it. I loved her for standing by what she wants and her knowing she deserves more. She’s an amazing woman but I just wish she stood her ground more on the way she was treated.

Watching this story play out has been so much fun. There were a few shocks that weren’t expected, ones that I loved and ones that made this story so much better than it already was. When I went into this book I was expecting certain things but this book smashed everything I expected and gave me so much more and I love LOVE when a book does that.

As I said above this is my first read by Rachel Van Dyken and I’m really glad I chose this one. It kept me hooked from the first page right up until the last. I can’t wait for book two because I NEED to learn more about Julian. If RVD’s other books are anything like this then I’m going to need to have a binge read right away.

Stealing Her was full of angst and drama. It’s a book about heartbreak and learning to love again. A book full of twists and feelings that you won’t be able to forget at any time. One of the best reads of 2019!

If you love triangles involving brothers, family torn apart and manipulation then look no further then Stealing Her. Bridge is doing all he can to save his mom. Torn from his twin brother when his parents divorced leads to a read full of emotions and feelings. You feel for Bridge when he is put in a tough situation to take his brother Julian's place within their fathers company. Add in Julians fiancee and you are going to be in for one heck of a ride. Isobel is in a rock and a hard place through all this. Secrets being held and thinking her old Julian is back. This is one crazy love triangle that will pull you in. I love the chemistry with Isobel and Bridge. You will hate Julian and Bridge's father and that is ok because just wait until these brothers get pay back. I loved Bridge and Isobel together even if it took her it seemed like forever to figure things out. I can't wait for Julians story to come.

This book... I could not put it down! It didn’t seem long enough the way I was reading it. VanDyken takes some time to go back to her roots with this angst romance! There were tons of times where I was waiting for the other shoe to drop, where I was swooning with the characters, and where I was laughing with them too. This book has a little bit of everything that makes it worth reading! I absolutely loved the characters and loved seeing how their minds worked. Definitely recommend.

This is absolutely one of my favorite stories from Rachel Van Dyken. That is saying a lot, because I love her writing. This story had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

I am such a sucker for angsty stories. I seriously devour them and this one gave me so much of that and more. I could not put this book down. I read it in one sitting.

While at times, I found my self questioning the character's decisions, I still found myself rooting for them. I even wanted to see more of Julian and how everything works out for him. This book had me on an emotional roller coaster that I did not want to get off of. I seriously can't wait for the next book in this series.

Stealing Her (Covet, #1) by Rachel Van Dyken is a contemporary romance done respectfully with the right amount of angst and drama. This is a page turner for sure. Just when you think you’ve figured out where the story is headed. Bam! Nope, not what you were thinking at all. The deception and manipulation by their father is unfathomable and keeps the reader guessing at his motives and what underhanded scheme he will use to his advantage. I loved all the characters in this book, including the not so savory ones. Izzy was a little slow to clue in to things but she handled everything with the grace she was primed for. Lies between friends. Secrets between lovers. Mistrust between brothers. This is not your typical type of story where twins trade places. It’s so much more.

Omg.... its amazing just utterly amazing. Truly i loved it. These characters and this story line is simply the best and i hope there is more. You will not want to put this book down. Its a "just one more chapter" kind of book. Your heart will twist and you really wont know which way u want it to go.

Wow that was powerful. It Blew my mind and captured my heart. I give Stealing her 5 stars.
Isobel Cunningham is a beautiful young lady. Engaged to Julian Tennyson .
Julian Tennyson is a powerful soon to be CEO of his father’s company.
Bridge Tennyson is the other twin the father had sent away. But after an accident their father comes to Bridge for help.
First of all the storyline was so original and unlike anything I have read before. It immediately draws you in, so make sure you have time to read this book because you will not want to put it down. It kept me guessing the whole way through on what would happen next. There are so many tender and sweet moments throughout. Along with moments that had me laughing and moments of just raw emotion. I absolutely loved the characters and the storyline and just everything about this book, It was completely riveting!! Definitely going to have a book hangover from this one! I Highly Recommend you read Stealing Her, you will not be sorry!!!

This is such a good book I didn’t know how the story would end, would Julian wake up and take his life back or would Bridge keep it all while he slept away in his coma? It’s such a lovely story that’s told about Bridge one that’s hard to not love, his twin brother is in a coma from an accident and is blackmailed by his father to live his twin brothers life that includes his fiancé Isobel. He cannot help but fall in love with Isobel, but how could he betray his brother? As the story unfolds you understand how and why but you don’t see it coming! Just love this book!

I don’t even know where to start! This story had so many twists and turns. My heart was breaking for Isobel in the beginning and then I was so anxious through most of the story! I couldn’t read fast enough. This was a rollercoaster ride of emotions!

I had moments of rooting for Julian and then times I was rooting for Bridge. I am so anxious to get my hands on the next book!!!

4 Stars

Great story with loads of laughter and angst.

Bridge has been estranged from his Father and twin brother for years but when an accident happens he is thrust back into that life in order to help his Mum.

As much as Bridge does not like pretending to be his twin brother he does enjoy spending time with his fiancée Isobel, the only problem he likes her too much.

Isobel does not recognize this new Julian, he looks the same but acts different and she likes it.

What will happen as these two grow closer and Julian recovers?

What would you for family? This story dives into the depths of what one man would do for his family, even when some of that family is estranged. Rachel Van Dyken has woven a web in these pages that are hard to believe but so believable at the same time, with enough money to throw around and the right circumstances in place. This book has characters to love, characters to hate and characters that you can't seem to figure out just yet. I cannot wait to read more in the next book, it can't come soon enough!
If you haven't read anything by Rachel Van Dyken yet,this is a great book to start with, you will love how she develops her characters.

This will be short and sweet. Sorry.

RVD has never failed to surprise me with her books. She always keeps me entertained and this one was no different. I loved the chemistry between the two leads. It wasn't over-the-top nor was it dull. I think this might one of her better books. EVER. That is saying a-lot coming from me. The story-line itself isn't unheard of, but I love RVD prose. She makes it worth reading. It isn't flowery, I love a straight forward approach.

Expect to have a wild ride though. I honestly can't wait for the next one in line!

Bridge had always protected his twin brother Julian from their father when they were growing up but now that their parents are divorced he finds himself barely getting by financially as he tries to pay for his mother’s medical treatments while his brother is the heir apparent to their father’s company and appears to be living the privileged life.

When Julian is injured in a horrific car accident his father comes to Bridge with an offer he can’t refuse and he now finds himself living his brother’s life while trying to deny the feelings he has for Isobel, his brother’s fiancé, and uncovering the family’s secrets.

Isobel knows that there is something different about the fiancé that
returned home from the hospital but she is just happy to have back the man she loved rather than the man she has been living with the last little while but she is about to learn that some things are too good to be true.

Full of emotion and drama there was no denying the chemistry and connection between them. There appears to be so much more to Julian than we know, and I can’t wait for his story.

Stealing Her is the first book in the Covet series by the so very talented, Rachel Van Dyken. I, once again started a book without reading the synopsis. I had no clue it was going to be such a wild ride! One I didn’t want to end. I read the blurb after finishing the book and it kicks ass so I will make this fast.

Twins. Bridge and Julian were best friends from the moment they were born. Bridge protected Julian. Julian wanted his father’s approval. They were inseparable until the divorce. Julian stayed with his father and lived the high life. Bridge moved away with his mom living paycheck to paycheck thanks to his deal ol’ dad. Brothers drifted apart and now it was years later and their father needed a favor from the son he threw away. Pretend to be Julian after an accident left him a coma. Easy, right?

No. It could had been except for her. Isobel, the fiancé. A beautiful woman who should had been cherished instead of shut out. A woman who wasn’t his. A woman he wanted. A woman he swore to protect. A woman he wanted to set free. A woman he had to lie to day in and day out then walk away from when her real fiancée woke up.

That’s all I can really say about the story. I will say that if life, actually a fire didn’t get in the way I would had finished it in one day. I know that for sure since I read 75% in just a few hours today. I loved Bridge and Izzy’s relationship even if he had to lie to her. It was full of all the feels. I had to know what was going to happen next. Was she going to figure it out now? No. Ok, now?....no.
When? And what will she do if she did?

Overall...it was awesome! Different. Fun. Exciting. Addicting. I can’t wait for the next book!! I loved the characters. Strong and beautiful characters.

Quotes:

“I hate that I’ve done that, forced you to look away when I give you a compliment,” I said softly, returning to my seat.

“I won’t ever deserve you,” he rasped. “Doesn’t mean I won’t try every damn second of every damn day. You’re special, never let anyone tell you any different. You’re a fighter, stronger than you think. No matter what happens, Izzy, remember that.”

“Forgive me, father,” I whispered under my breath. “For I have sinned…”

I really enjoyed this story. I understood why Bridge was apprehensive to help his (he was a monster with no redeeming qualities). Bridge was a great hero, but I didn’t always care for Isobel. I wish she would have stood up for herself a little more. I also didn’t like Julian, but know that Ms. Van Dyken will have a wonderful way to redeem him in the next book.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.