Stepbrother Dearest

Crimson Club, Book 1

By: Willow Dixon

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Aiden Snow

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Of all the people who could have seen me when I was at my most vulnerable, it had to be him.

Caleb. My stepbrother and the golden child of our messed up blended family. We barely know each other, but for some reason, he takes care of me when an incident at the club leaves me helpless and alone.

He hates me as much as I hate him, but something about his bossy attitude and unflappable calm soothes me. I don't want to want him, but no one has ever made me feel the way he does.

Hooking up with my enemy is stupid as f--k. So is breaking my one-and-done rule for him. I know this, but whatever is between us will eventually burn out, and I can go back to my solitary life and forget all about how amazing it feels to let someone else take control.

Gray and Caleb's story is an enemies-with-benefits-to-lovers romance between stepbrothers who discover that, sometimes, the person you hate is the only one who can give you what you need. Expect lots of steamy encounters, tons of dirty talk, and reluctant feels as these two enemies learn the truth about themselves and each other. It is the first book in the exciting new Crimson Club series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.

©2023 Willow Dixon (P)2024 Podium Audio

Low angst in the best way

A great wholesome story♥️♥️♥️ wholesome in a healing way. Not just rainbows but also the side characters are definitely making me want to read their stories too! Very excited for this series!

Perfect!

I forgot I pre-ordered and awoke to the story about Gray I have been waiting for!

this was good

over all this was a good book. I needed this escape from my crazy life. thank you.

Not bad

This was a pretty good listen. I really did like the story but wish there was more meat to it. The narrators were also good but I wish Grey's narrator spoke more slowly. I know you can adjust audio speed but it's annoying to slow it down for one and then have to speed it up for the other. Honestly, if you're bored and want a nice romance to listen to then this one is a good one to try.

Really loved!! 4.5*

I really liked this one!

While it was missing the taboo aspect I go into step roms expecting, I didn't think it took away from the story at all.

I usually almost always end up not liking 1 of the MCs initially in an enemies-lovers rom but also not the case here. I liked both MCs from the start!

Most importantly here, for me anyways, was the dual POV. If we didnt get Grays POV I would probably hate him. Hed seem like a bully and I'm not a lover of bully romance, in fact i hate it (normally because the other MC is almost always a doormat) but I absolutely ADORED Gray and Caleb. Gray is super abrasive to Caleb but Caleb gives it right back to him and I love that he views this as G being "bratty" because once he said it, it totally fit. Again, dont be put off. Gray has the biggest heart and is the sweetest guy. He cuddles his bestie who craves cuddles/touch constantly (his and his BFF, Nick, relationship is also my absolute favorite so BONUS. I loooove seeing men super affectionate with one another on a completely platonic level) ..I mean, need I say more?

I just fell in love with the MCs very quickly and became invested right away! Their relationship development was on point; oraganic, sincere, and paced quickly enough that you dont get impatient/bored, but not so quickly it's unrealistic.

Definitely recommend!

2nd Bonus: I have a praise kink and theres so much praise and daddy/brat (unofficially they dont have a D/s kink or relationship) moments that happen organically during the spicey scenes with these two and those just so happen to be my top 2 kinks so I absolutely LOVED the spice. All of it.

So Much Heart and Chemistry!

Had to pop in and review this heartwarming yet tasty listen! Aiden Snow was one sexy Caleb! Alexander Cendese was Gray to perfection and also had me smiling every time Gray's fellow strippers were involved. So much comradery and humor with the twins, Nick and all the rest of the crew at the club. I was so pleased about the real and true pace at which Gray and Caleb learned about each other. There was some real animosity between them because of their messed-up parents. The draw to one another and the undeniable attraction was the perfect catalyst for them to open up to each other and share the truth as they lived it.

Low Angst, High Heat

Another great one from Willow Dixon! It was nice getting to know these guys and loving and rooting for them! I don't always connect with the characters and can find myself just getting through the story but I really connected with these guys. I'm glad Gray is on the front cover...or who is supposed to be Gray. I could so see him in my thoughts throughout the story.
Aiden and Alexander both did amazing, as usual, with their performances and I really enjoyed hearing them bring Gray and Caleb to life.
The story was pretty low Angst and the spice was def nice! No overbearing inner dialogue to interfere with those scenes.
Overall I thought this book was an easy listen and fun!

He had a huge one

I liked how it never drags on it just keeps moving along and keeps your attention. Fifteen word minimum to post here. So I must write something here.

💙 it

I didn’t realize this was grey’s story for a few minutes into the book!!! I’m so freaking glad he got his own story!! I was hoping he would!!.

Sweet story

Well written and sweet story. Step brothers is pushing it here. They havent seen each other in years. The narration is outstanding. Cendese and Snow make a great pair and really brought this one to life. Hopefully, this group of guys will be in each of the stories to come in thi series. 👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤