Name: The Rivals
Rating: 3.747058823529412 (85 reviews)
ISBN: 9781951045722

Vi Keeland

A new, sexy enemies-to-lovers standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.

The Rivals

Keira 💫

He finished one sleeve and began to work on the other. “Are you planning on fucking the nice man you’re having drinks with, Fifi?”

I glared at him. “What business is it of yours if I am?”

“I’m spoiled. You’ve said so yourself, right? Well, us spoiled people do not like to share their things.”

“Are you insinuating that I’m a thing? You’re such an asshole.”

Weston calmly finished rolling up his second sleeve and finally looked up at me. The smile that spread across his ridiculously handsome face could only be described as sinister. “You are so much more than a thing. In fact, you’re everything. That’s why I have no intention of sharing you.”

I folded my arms across my chest. “That’s not exactly your choice.”

He took a few steps toward me, and my body began to vibrate. “No, you’re right. It’s not my choice who you give your body to.” He twirled a lock of my hair around his finger and gave it a strong tug. His eyes locked with mine. “But you don’t really want anybody but me.”

He wrapped a hand around my neck and kissed me back, but didn’t try to make out with me. Instead, we shared a very tender first kiss. After, he pulled back.

A smile spread across his face, and his eyes grew darker. “Yeah?”

He squeezed my neck and tugged my face back to his. The second kiss wasn’t tender; Weston kissed the living shit out of me until I was breathless.

After, he dipped his mouth to my ear. “How about we keep one of your rules? You come first.”

I traced her pulse down her neck with one finger. “You have no idea what your skin does to me. It’s so soft and perfect. Every day while I watch you get your coffee, I daydream about sinking my teeth into it. I want to suck on every part of your body and leave marks.”

She laughed nervously. “But then it won’t be perfect anymore, will it?”

“Actually, the only thing that could make it more perfect would be marking it as mine.”

“Did I miss your birthday?” he asked.

When I offered no additional explanation, he took the hint and nodded.

isabela 

WHY IS THIS SO GOOOOOOD???? WESTONSOPHIA MY BELOVEDS. weston thinking he hates her but actually being obsessed with her? just everything for me

Okay yes 👏 This book was amazing. Although I wouldn't say it was enemies-to-lovers. It was more like I already liked you but we're just fucking-to-enemies-to-lovers lol. 

I absolutely loved Sophia and Weston. Everyone whose review I read stated that Sophia didn't make a mark on them and that she wasn't memorable. But to me, she was. 

She was this strong woman who loved fearlessly. And while I wish she said more, I can't say I'd be any different if I was in a situation. She needed the job security 🤷 And you know me, I'm more of a job than family kind of girl. 

Weston's background story was just incredibly sad. I still can't get over how fucked up his life was. So yes, I absolutely understand (not really, because that's something only he can understand completely) everything he went through and his thought process. I don't blame him for ANYTHING. 

I'm surprised at how grateful I am about the miscommunication in this book? Like usually I'm all for a little morally grey plot twist but this didn't have that and I'm so fucking happy? 

I was annoyed at one stage where I thought the bidding wouldn't happen but when it did in an unnatural way, I was literally so fucking happy lolol.

But yes, this book was amazing and kept creeping into my thoughts when I was out-and-about in the streets of Canada. 

One thing I'd like to change is the amount of fucking they do? I'm wholly aware that's the base of this book but I deadass couldn't feel any emotion in their fucking. It's a personal thing before someone who reads this attacks me 👍🏻 I really want to read books where the main characters love language isn't physical touch because yours truly isn't a fan of that 🤩 

Anyways, I do recommend this book if you need something light. It isn't too heavy and it's a pretty fast read. 

Okay yes 👏 This book was amazing. Although I wouldn't say it was enemies-to-lovers. It was more like I already liked you but we're just fucking-to-enemies-to-lovers lol. 

I absolutely loved Sophia and Weston. Everyone whose review I read stated that Sophia didn't make a mark on them and that she wasn't memorable. But to me, she was. 

She was this strong woman who loved fearlessly. And while I wish she said more, I can't say I'd be any different if I was in a situation. She needed the job security 🤷 And you know me, I'm more of a job than family kind of girl. 

Weston's background story was just incredibly sad. I still can't get over how fucked up his life was. So yes, I absolutely understand (not really, because that's something only he can understand completely) everything he went through and his thought process. I don't blame him for ANYTHING. 

I'm surprised at how grateful I am about the miscommunication in this book? Like usually I'm all for a little morally grey plot twist but this didn't have that and I'm so fucking happy? 

I was annoyed at one stage where I thought the bidding wouldn't happen but when it did in an unnatural way, I was literally so fucking happy lolol.

But yes, this book was amazing and kept creeping into my thoughts when I was out-and-about in the streets of Canada. 

One thing I'd like to change is the amount of fucking they do? I'm wholly aware that's the base of this book but I deadass couldn't feel any emotion in their fucking. It's a personal thing before someone who reads this attacks me 👍🏻 I really want to read books where the main characters love language isn't physical touch because yours truly isn't a fan of that 🤩 

Anyways, I do recommend this book if you need something light. It isn't too heavy and it's a pretty fast read. 

Aayusma Aryal

Cat Nunez 

Since Rebel Heir this is my next favorite by Vi. Weston and Sophia were amazing and I loved the enemies-to-lovers side, besides their chemistry was totally off the charts🔥 all their sexy encounters were steamy and the banter got me every time they were together... 

I also loved how both had some drama with their families but still they didn’t gave up on their beliefs. Sophia was amazing and I enjoyed when she gave her dad a hard time. Weston was pretty amazing too, at the beginning he looked like just another player with money but through the book we realized he’s more than that, he’s trying to overcome his demons and I loved his relationship with Mr. Thorne.

Besides, the story is easy to read and I totally recommend it, I always love reading new stories from Vi <3

Genesis (@whisperingchapters)

This was such a cute book! I totally loved the hate-filled banter and just all the hate Sophia and Weston has for each other.

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