REVIEW: Twisted Rivalry by Devon McCormack

TWISTED RIVALRY

by Devon McCormack

Release Date: May 16, 2024

Review

This was one of those books where I knew I would like it because it was Devon McCormack, but there was a moment early on where I panicked because I sometimes struggle with manipulative and cruel characters and I wasn’t sure I could handle Ryan’s brother. But let me tell you…this story made my brain explode in the best possible way. It was jaw-droppingly good and left me just staring into space for a long while after.

I was so utterly enthralled through every twist and turn, with every truth revealed. Though this story is, in fact, TWISTED, there are plenty of sweet moments and tenderness which works beautifully to balance it out. And let's not forget that there are some scorchingly good scenes!

In the end, you’ll care about them all in their own ways and you’ll find satisfaction in the ending.

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Synopsis

JONAS

10K if I sleep with this guy's brother.

His twin brother, Ryan Hawthorne.

I've never messed around with a guy, but for that much money, I'll figure it out.

A descendant of American royalty, Ryan was born into money, status, and privilege. He spent his life in his family's cushy mansion while my family struggled to get by.

Shortly after we meet, I discover an important detail about why his twin hired me for this gig.

I'm the spitting image of someone from Ryan's past, someone he loved deeply.

I also discover that, despite my preconceptions, there's more to Ryan than some snotty rich guy with the world at his fingertips.

He intrigues me, and after the hottest night of my life, I realize something about myself.

Something he's brought out of me.

Now his brother has a new offer on the table.

But it means participating in a disturbing mind game with one screw with Ryan's head.

I have to do this, but what's happening between us isn't a game.

The spark of that first night becomes a raging wildfire, and I allow the lines between real and fake to blur, losing myself in a chaotic mix of blood, lust, secrets, and lies, all tying back to this man from Ryan's past.

The man I remind him of.

There's a connection between us, yes. But what hope is there for a future with Ryan when his brother's twisted rivalry keeps him trapped in the past?

Trigger Twisted Rivalry is a steamy romance, but one of the main characters has a painful past that may act as a trigger for some. Readers are invited to check out the complete trigger warning on the copyright page, which can be viewed by clicking on the "Read Sample" preview. These triggers contain spoilers for the novel.

About Devon McCormack

Devon McCormack grew up in the Georgia suburbs with his two younger brothers and an older sister. At a very young age, he spun tales the old fashioned way, lying to anyone and everyone he encountered. He claimed he was an orphan. He claimed to be a king from another planet. He claimed to have supernatural powers. He has since harnessed this penchant for tall tales by crafting worlds and characters that allow him to live out whatever fantasy he chooses. Devon is an out and proud queer man living in Atlanta, Georgia.

Devon's body of work ranges from erotica to young adult, so readers should check the synopses of his books before purchasing so that they know what they're getting into.

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