The Vow: A Best Friend's Brother Romance (Manhattan Nights Book 1)

A lot to this read regarding our two main characters, Elle and Brett, who spent one night together in their teens and each made a vow. That was 7 years ago, both still remembering and loving the other while both in NYC. They had a rough start seeing each other and this story shows the extremes ups and downs a relationship goes through til the couple decides how it ends. Enjoyed the Epilogues at the end of this story. A lot of depth an drama .

This is s decent contemporary romance. I gave it 3.75 because it wasn’t an engrossing read. I could easily put it down. That being said, the writing is good. Unfortunately, the story lacked in-depth characters that could to wow me.

Overall an okay read for me but I found parts of the plot a little confusing... just didn't get what the danger of Brett's father brought unless I missed it. The tattoo artist and wannabe singer with a whole history together was interesting and was basically a second chance romance. But I did take awhile to get into the story and the confusing portions had me putting down my kindle a couple of times. Not sure if I will be continuing the series though.

When she was 16 all of Elsie’s teenage dreams came true when she gave herself to the man she has loved for years, Brett, who also happened to be her best friend’s older brother. When he decided to leave her and his family behind without a second glance she vowed to never let him near enough to either touch or hurt her again. Seven years later Elsie is pursuing her dream of music in NY when she finds herself without a place to stay. Having no other option, she goes to the one person she never wanted to see again, Brett. The feelings between them are stronger than ever but will this be their second chance or is Elsie destined for heartbreak once again? Although they may appear to be opposites there are so many layers to Brett yet to be revealed. They must work through their past as it isn’t as simple as Elsie believes.

Elsie and Bret are one hell of a torture couple. The circle each other, denying everything they once were, are and could be while trying to find themselves individually and as a couple. The slow burning love they shared and their insecurities make one hell of a combination that explodes and sparkles with so much heat once they stop denying themselves. I was truly impressed with the story and couldn't not stop reading it. Amazing story line, characters with depth, drama an so much more. This book has it all. A must read for sure!

A fire that doesn't die, despite 7 years worth of distance. Elsie had a crush on her best friends oldest brother, a crush that turned a lot more intimate. She hates lying to her friend, she hates being his secret, so she ends it, vowing to never be with him again. 7yrs later she is chasing her dream, only problem? She's in a city of sharks playing a game she doesn't even know she is a part of. She has no-one else so she turns to him, Brett Jackson. Tattoo God and sexiest man alive. Except, he is still a jerk! Her coming back into his life, sets him on fire again. She is his everything, she always was. Problem? She hates his guts!! He has signed a deal with the devil, she is making her dream come true. Can they make it? With all the obstacles and lies around them, is there even a chance?

Elsie was Brett's little sister Kayla's best friend. She was also the girl whom he fell in love with as a teenager. The girl who's love and virginity he seemed to take and not have her be more than a dirty little secret. So after a rather unpleasant exchange she walks away from him. Then he seemly abandons her when he turned 18, walking away with no explanation. However the truth was he was abused and abandoned by his father. Now that she's 23 yrs old and in New York to prepare for an audition & her chance at a singing career in a contest, he will become her savior and more. The more she tries to resist seeing him & fight her feelings the more she needs him and stronger their connection becomes. The more she sees he's not the man she thinks he is the more her lust and love becomes obvious. And this time Brett will stop at nothing to have what and who he's always wanted. And being Kayla's best friend isn't going to get in the way. Nor will an abusive father, a shady producer, nor a junkie ex girlfriend. Brett Jackson is ready to extend his tattoo shop and forever love Elsie Carpenter.

I found it a little difficult to get into at first but I stuck with it. The story line picked up and the characters developed a bit more. I liked Brett and Elsie and that they were able to get their second chance.

I loved this story about a couple who had been together years ago. Brett had been Elsie's first everything, and she loved him, but she wanted to hate him, too. Because he couldn't handle love when he was so young, so he let her go. Now that they are more mature, they can admit to their feelings. If you keep reading you will find an epilogue which caps off the story. Adult content.

Ms. Wrye has done it yet again! She's played my emotions like a master conductor leads an orchestra...and left me wanting more at the end of it! The Vow is an intense, best friend's brother/second chance romance that wrapped itself around my heart AFTER it tossed it around and tore it apart. I can honestly say that I didn't like Brett very much (putting it VERY mildly) for a good part of this story but as it unfolded and his secrets were uncovered I found myself slowly warming up to him until I eventually fell head-over-heels in love! My heart hurt for him and all that he's endured to protect those that he loves...and Elsie is one of them! I adored Elsie...her spirit, her toughness, her strength and her vulnerability made me want to hug her and tell her she should follow what her heart keeps INSISTING is right...and to not take EVERYTHING at face value! Sometimes there are shocking and heartbreaking reasons for the things that people do and we need to try and discover WHY they do what they do! I highly recommend this steamy, sexy, delicious love story to ANYONE who loves twists and unexpected turns along with some drama and angst in their books! Natalie Wrye is an auto-click author for me who NEVER disappoints!

Great storyline, keeps you wanting more, a great read and couldn't put down. Great for someone looking for a raunchy love story

Had this on my Kindle a while, and decided to spend an extremely wet Saturday reading it, well inbetween feeding the children. It had an Addictive start but gets a bit maudlin for a few chapters and you do wander where the story is going to take you. Regardless it's a second chance romance with lots of twists in the story. The main characters Brett and Elsie are both trying to make it and become successes in their respective fields but there are people who have other agendas and trampling their dreams are part of it. Brett and Elsie make it, only just, but you know there will be more to this story.

I enjoyed The Vow this was a second chance at love romance with some ups and downs! Elsie has been in love with her best friend's brother for 7yrs! I enjoyed Elsie & Brett's journey! Loved the other characters!