Great romantic suspense story. The characters were great together and story line hooks you quickly.

Being left at the altar can really put life in perspective. Jade decides to change her life after a failed attempt to get married. There she meets Talon Steele. He was everything that was missing from her past relationships and the one person who filled the pieces of her she didn’t know were missing. Will Jade help Talon heal from his painful past allowing him to finally take a create of freedom he denied himself for so long?

I loved this story from start to finish. I cannot wait to see what happens with the couple in the next book in the series and find out the answers to many questions I have about what happened to the main male character in the story.

Jade Roberts remembers the handsome rich and older Steel brothers also swooning a little for all of them since Jade is best friend to Marjorie Steel. Of course Jade tells herself that she doesn’t really care for them because she is in love with Colin her fiancée. Unfortunately Colin also broke Jade’s heart leaving her at the altar in front of their family and friends. So Marjorie invites Jade to stay with her in Colorado along with her older enigmatic aloof brother Talon. Jade jumps at the chance despite being heartbroken she hasn’t given up on life. Jade awaits her law bar results and even gets a job at the winery where Marjorie’s other brother Ryan owns. When Jade meets Talon though sparks fly and both can’t ignore the attraction they have for each other. Talon has deep dark secrets that make it difficult for him to admit his true feelings for Jade that he craves Jade and can’t live without her. Will Talon’s true feelings though put a wedge between them separating them or bringing them closer together?
Sometimes I have to read a book that is getting so much hype just like this book by Ms. Helen Hardt. There is the ever popular alpha aloof handsome billionaire with a complex and deep dark psychological secrets that everyone wants but he desires a girl above everyone written or is even seen in movies now in mainstream that we either love them, desire or even hate them. I think in a small way I even want the heroes to be like these people because I read about them so much that every rich guy is supposed to be like this. That in reality these people in real life would be scary and dangerous possibly even in a mental institution but still I find them fascinating. Ms. Hardt definitely delivers in this story but yet also knows how to write an engaging provocative alluring tale with characters that are very three dimensional in actual real life. In fact so real that you can smell the ranch and even I can see myself there too.
When Ms. Hardt first describes Jade you couldn’t help but like her. She might be heartbroken and humiliated but there is also a steely strength about her too. Jade doesn’t just roll over and give up she goes on with her life. She picks herself up awaits her bar results gets a good job and even gives a part of herself to Talon. I am not disgusted by her choices either because in truth if I was in her shoes I can see myself reacting the same way to Talon. In fact I can see myself being a friend to Jade too if she actually existed. What can I say about Talon? Talon is definitely beautiful, handsome, intimidating, rich, haughty, enigmatic and damaged. There is definitely more to him than meets the eye. He fascinates, intrigues me yet also does scare me somewhat still I can’t help but fall for him a little bit. I wondered at his flashbacks especially when he comes from the Steel family. I did get to see a glimpse of why he’s like that but still there is something that makes him totally approachable but yet staying unapproachable too. Despite his hot then cold behavior I liked him and wanted more. I have hope for Talon even though this book ends in a cliffhanger and a stalemate I believe in Talon and yes I will definitely read the rest in the Steel Brothers saga!

This book was a really page turner! There were hot, hot scenes but also a lot of mystery and unanswered questions that compelled me to keep going. I was gutted with the cliffhanger ending! Need more now!!

Loved this book filled with mystery, suspense and love. Jade is getting over a relationship and Talon has secrets. The more Talon pushes her away the more she wants him but his secrets forced him to make a decision that affects their relationship. This book kept me on the edge up to the end. It's a cliffhanger. Recommended read

This is my first time reading anything from Hardt. I really enjoyed the in depth characters and storyline. I didn't care for the fact that the book ended in a cliffhanger. Note, I did receive a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley.

Where is my cowboy!!!! Lol i LOVED THE BOOK. I enjoyed the book however there is so many unleft questions about this book.

I thought that I was going to love this book when I first started reading this book. The angst an the unhappiness expanded as the book went on. I don't like cliffhangers, but I can deal with them if the leave you craving the story. I am curious on the story ends, but I don't know if I'll buy the next book. I like happily ever afters, and this ending was in the completely opposite direction. I might give her another chance.

Ok, so I made a crazy mistake and started this series way later. So back to book 1! I am in love with this story. Though heartbreaking, and ending on a cliffy, it starts this whole crazy mystery they have to all unravel. Plus Jade and Talon so deserve love. There are more questions than answers and this is just the beginning, but I look forward to unwrapping each bit of info and seeing how it unfolds.

Wow, this book was so hot! I had heard that if you liked 50 Shades you should read this series and I was so glad I listened! Such a hot start to the series. I can't wait for the next one!

**Advanced copy provided by NetGalley and the publisher**

Craving is the first book in the Steel Brothers Saga and it does end in a cliffhanger, so that is something to know right off the top. I know it isn't everyone's thing, so I like to point that out when I can.

The characters of Jade and Talon are extremely flawed, they are both conflicted and dealing with emotional baggage. The chemistry between the two is explosive and there is a lot of heat and passion between them.

The question is are the walls that they have built to protect their hearts too tall to let another person in? Will they ever be able to truly open up to one another?

Steamy! Loved it! Can't wait to read the rest of the series

Four Stars
Steamy read with good build up.
Jade was such a great heroine.
Talon took some time to warm up to, but I eventually got there. There was something about him that felt forced.
Super intrigued by the next book in the series to see where this couple goes.

This book had be captivated from page one. Helen Hardt knows how to weave a storyline and make you fall in love with each character. The brooding, troubled Talon Steel has demons in his past that he must face that he has no desire to face until Jade Roberts, his sisters best friend comes along. Will she be the one to unlock his past and help him get the help he does not think that he needs. Grab a copy and curl up for a read you will not forget.

Jade had never met one of Marjorie’s brother’s his name was Talon. When Marjorie and Jade were in college. She had met Jonah and Ryan. as they often visited. They were ranchers from Colorado. Jade was in love with Colin. Jade felt like the ugly stepsister Talon was to pick up Jade at the airport. Talon had been deployed to Iraq when Mary and Jade were in college. Collin and Jade were suppose to be on their honeymoon but Collin left Jade at the altar. But Jade wasn’t upset as she should have been she knew Collin and her had drifted a part. Marg was to have been her maid of honor and talked Jade into coming to the ranch. Jade knew she could be a lawyer anywhere. Jade was Jade was very attracted to Talon and couldn’t understand herself when she should have been recently married to Collin. Jade couldn’t sleep, she never could sleep in a strange bed the first night. She went down to the kitchen to make a cup of tea and Talon sat there with a glass of water in front of him. And he had his dog next to him. He didn’t really talk but as when Jade went to leave Talon didn’t really want her to leave and pulled her into his arms and that kiss went all that shot all the way to her core. The second night Talon did the same thing but also caressed one of her breasts. Jade got a job with Ryan temporarily.. Ryan ran the wine section of Steel Enterprises. Jade would help the receptionists and also help run the wine tasting when many people came to the winery. The next time Talon kissed Jade he told her to stay away from the kitchen at night. Talon wanted Jade so desperately and he let her know that. Talon told Jade he only too and Talon k that he had nothing to give and he would never love her. Jade said that was okay she wanted him too. Talon also told Jade he would hurt her but Jade stayed anyway and Talon took Jade to her room to have sex. Jade had been told Talon was off and different by both his older and younger brother but she couldn’t stay away from him.
I loved this story until the end and it was a cliffhanger and I HATE CLIFFHANGERS . Also this story left a number of unanswered questions so right there is two strikes but I loved the plot. I loved Jade and Talon together and was rooting for them.. I also loved Marg and Jade’s relationship .Also loved how Ryan and Jonah treat Jade so well. I felt bad how tormented Talon was and how much he needed Jade but kept pushing her away. There was so much I loved about this book I have it four. I just felt even though there was two major things. I didn’t like and would have made - normally a three but the story really did deserve more . I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I recommend

I'm excited to read more about the Steele family. I hope the writing style gets smoother as the series progresses. It was a bit stilted in this particular book. There are some characters her though that I would like to get to know better so I will be looking forward to book number two...

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked Craving, I didn't know what I was in for when I went in but it turned out to be a pleasant read for me.

I loved the angst and the tension between Jade and Talon, sometimes it was so intense it even made me start to sweat just by reading it! I also loved the flashbacks given to us from Talon's past. The whole time I was just trying to understand him more and I think those really helped.

I wish there was more of a romantic feeling between Jade and Talon though. I know he's supposed to be a tortured soul and all that, but for once I wish there was a bit more swooning and romance then so much sex.

I thought Talon was irresistible though, I'm such a sucker for cowboys and Talon Steel was defiantly yummy! He's mysterious and tortured and arrogant but it all adds to the sex appeal!

The ending though, total cliffhanger! Props to Helen though because cliffhangers means I have to get my hands on the second book just to figure out what happens!

Overall, I think Craving was a very enjoyable read and I can't wait to find out what happens next with Jade and Talon!

CRAVING - Helen Hardt

#1 in the Steel Brothers Saga romance series

HOT AND SEXY - 3.5 stars

Plot - 3 stars - After being jilted at the altar and while waiting for the results from taking her bar exam, Jade visits her college friend's ranch in Colorado. Marj's sexy older brother Talon is totally overwhelmed with Jade and can't keep his hands off her. But he has plenty of issues himself, having just returned from Iraq and having some sort of PTSD.

Writing - 3.5 stars - I was definitely caught up in the hot and steamy sex scenes right way, but there wasn't a lot of preparation before we just jumped into bed (and the shower, etc.) There's some back story, but I didn't feel as though I knew the characters very well.

Characters - 3.5 stars - Although there seems to be huge and overwhelming chemistry between Jade and Talon, there's really no explanation. I mean, it's OK to want each other, but they jump into bed with little interaction or thought. Boy, they spend a LOT of time together without wasting time with conversation or discussion or anything. It's all sex, all the time, and they seem to be insatiable. Don't get me wrong--the scenes are extremely hot, but there's not enough backstory to have me rooting for the success of their relationship. There are lots of hints about Talon's story, and that definitely added to my interest. But there's not a lot about Jade besides the fact that she came from a lower-to-middle class home where she and her dad had to work hard, but that's about it. Talon is definitely the dark horse here. He's like a volcano that's just about ready to burst. I found the tension around him to be exhausting rather than exhilarating. He is wound so tight that he violently reacts to events around him. And he's so incredibly possessive about Jade that it's a little stalker-ish. But despite all that, he's attractive in a scary kind of way. And Jade is strong and has a good head on her shoulders which makes her a good foil for his volatility.

Title - 4 stars - The title is pretty self-explanatory when we realize that Talon, at least, is totally craving Jade and her sweetness. Jade, for her part, is completely into Talon. She even notices that Marj's other brothers are handsome and sexy, but she feels no attraction to them.

Cover - 4 stars - Attractive cover, a little more artistic than the usual romance covers of male abs.

Overview - 3.5 stars - If you're looking for a hot and steamy story, this is the one for you. The main characters have crazy chemistry that overcomes their usual reserve. The sexy scenes are incredibly hot, although a little more conversation would have been nice. The biggest downer is the cliffhanger--I hate that. Actually, it's more like the story just ended in the middle with little warning and no preparation. Like the power went out in the move theater or something and we are left hanging. That being said, I was intrigued enough to want to continue with Talon and Jade's story.

Excellent book! I'm drawn into Steel world and I don't wanna leave! I loved the mystery/love and Talon's tortured soul. I'm already onto the next book! Thanks for letting me read it