The Briar Club Book Review Novels & Stories

“It was chaotic that night. Loud music, too many bodies, the kind of place where everything feels heightened. He was just there, I was trying to forget some big breakup shit. We… connected. Talked. One thing led to another, and here we are.” Brianna let out a soft, knowing laugh, leaning forward so the water rippled around her breasts. “A club? God, that’s so typical of him. Briggs always did love picking up strays in dark corners. But tell me more, Lumi. Did he kiss you right there on the dance floor? I’m his twin, so I know how that possessive switch flips in him. It’s fascinating watching it happen with you.” Dara nodded, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she cut in.

If this was a silly w*****d romance, the protagonist would find this hot. But this wasn’t hot. It was downright terrifying. Cristo was terrifying and I wished to know what line had Blair crossed to bring this upon us all. I watched in awe and alarm as he marched around the desk to Blair and towered over her. The woman was whiter than a sheet, trembling before him as she held onto the desk for dear life, cowering away from him. Instinctively, my legs forced me to stand and back away from the two of them as my heart clogged up in my throat. The scene looked familiar. Rather…it felt familiar.

“Well, Zeke’s a nice enough guy but maybe not the sharpest needle in the haystack. One of many reasons we only briefly dated.” The two dug into their meals, and Brad had to admit to himself that Bias was right, the food was absolutely delicious. Spicy and flavorful. Bias was scarfing down his food as if he were going into hibernation soon. “Speaking of you being a famous writer,” Bias said when he finally came up for air, “after you left Book Lady yesterday, I picked up another one of your books.” “Really? Which one?” “The collection, Dark Corners. I read the first four stories before bed last night, and I have to say I really enjoyed them.”

Trevor's POV The shower was the only place I could think to go and I got there fast. I turned the water on, stepped under it and just stood there for a moment, letting it run over my neck and down my back. My whole body was still running hot from whatever had just happened on that sideline — the massage, the words, the water can situation — and the shower was the most useful thing available to me right now. The boner resolved itself within a minute, which was honestly the first good news I had gotten since I agreed to stand behind Sean Pierre with my hands on his shoulders.

Charlie's death had sent shockwaves through high society. Yet here he was, alive and healthier than anyone had imagined. The sight shattered Adrian's understanding of the world. Charlie looked at him with a calm amusement flickering in his eyes. He whispered, "Claire, let's go in. We shouldn't keep our guests waiting." As he spoke, his arm tightened possessively around my waist. Just as we turned to enter the magnificent ballroom, Adrian's enraged roar echoed behind us.

It was so ridiculous, I’d committed it to memory. Briar: Babe, please come home. I fucked up. I know. Please!!! I didn’t mean it. I’ll do whatever you want me to do. We can move away like you wanted. Find a pack or whatever for Leo. I swear to you, what happened with that woman was a complete and total”

And one night, he decided he’d waited long enough. She stood near the far wall of the club, half-hidden in shadows, watching Talia spin across the floor with some boy who didn’t deserve her time. Brielle held a drink in one hand, untouched. She didn’t look bored. Just… distant. Like her mind was somewhere else. David approached with calm certainty, a single red rose in his hand. The kind with thorns still intact. She saw him coming and blinked, startled. For a moment, she didn’t move. She just stared, expression unreadable.

the woman continued. "Yeah. It's a shame if she doesn't use the opportunities to use Mr. Grey's money. If you are a gold digger, you will do everything to get everything you want," the other woman spoke. Brianna was silent because of what she was hearing. She doesn't want to make trouble because of two women who knew nothing in life but to talk about other people's lives. Brianna stayed at the beauty salon for more than two hours. Carson was stunned when he saw Brianna was dressed elegantly in a long sleeve peplum top with a high low asymmetrical, irregular hem casual tops blouse skirt tailored to her almost perfect figure.

***Cain's POV I kept on glaring at Brianna while walking out of the City Council. She was smiling in triumph and she looked so proud and confident of what she did. I granted her what she wanted. I agreed to the divorce and it pisses me off big time. I want to drag her to my side and force her to change her mind but no, I’m not gonna beg her. “You better not regret this, Brianna,” I growled at her when I stopped by her side. She looked at me and chuckled. There was something in her eyes that I couldn’t understand. She changed so much. She’s become a different woman and I hate it so damn much. What has gotten into her that she became like this?

Bri : Eh ben dans ce cas, nous devons avoir une discussion, lui et moi. Je m'assieds dans un coin au fond de la salle. Bri et moi restons silencieuses. Je la vois tenir une bible en main, qu'elle ouvre et lit. Je sens que c'est Marmara qui le lui a donné. Elle n'a jamais été croyante. Mais un miracle est sur le point de se produire. Vingt minutes plus tard Je me suis assoupie. Je viens de me réveiller et je vois Marco le petit ami de Bri et elle en train de discuter.