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Sweet Torment: A Forbidden Love Between Best Friends (The Sweet Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.1 out of 5 stars 391 ratings
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Sweet Torment is a steamy, taboo contemporary romance from New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Georgia Cates.

Bram
My best friend's little sister—that's all Claudia Bliss has ever been to me. At least, that's what my head keeps trying to convince my heart. But it's a damn lie.

It's her face I see when I close my eyes, her lips I long to kiss, her touch I crave in the dark. Claudia is the one I love... but wanting her is wrong. She's been like a little sister to me since the day she was born. But now everything is changing between us—our special bond is becoming something so different, something so hot, something so forbidden.

Doesn't matter how wrong it is, I can't stop wanting her.
I will have her.

Claudia
Bram Windsor. I've loved him my entire life.

For years, I was nothing more than Owen's little sister, the pest who tagged along wherever the boys went. But now, everything has changed. I've grown up, and it's time Bram sees me as a woman—a woman who wants him, who’s ready to give herself to him.

I don’t care what our friends or family say. I love him, and everything about being together feels right.
I will have him.

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Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse before she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and hasn’t looked back yet. Sign-up for Georgia’s newsletter at www.georgiacates.com. Get the latest news, first look at teasers, and giveaways just for subscribers. Stay connected with Georgia at: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Goodreads and Pinterest.


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071FNLW9P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Georgia Cates Books (May 30 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1974674010
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 391 ratings

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Georgia Cates is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of The Beauty Series. She resides in Mississippi with her husband and two daughters. Please visit georgiacates.com for additional information.

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  • Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2017
    This book was everything i love in a romance novella. It was syrupy sweet without being unbelievable, sexy as hell and there was no cheating and a HEA. I hate books that are overly angsty or have a heroine who has zero self confidence. This book was neither of those things and was an awesome read. I hope to see the story of the heroine's brother Owen next and maybe a book about River following that.
  • Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2017
    SWEET TORMENT by Georgia Cates was a quick, fast paced little novella!
    I jumped right into the story of Bram and Claudia and couldn't put this book down until I found out how these two ended up.

    Bram has the hots for his best friends little sister. And when I say little, I mean he is 23 and she is 17. Claudia has been in love with Bram for all of her life and has been waiting and biding her time until she could make her feelings known for him. The problem is, she is not legal!!! Also, Claudia's brother Owen will freak out but Bram is willing to take that chance, as he quickly learns that this thing he has for Claud is not just a random passing fleeting attraction, he tells her how he feels and they immediately start hiding the time they spend together. Bram will not have sex with Claudia until she turns 18-he wants her to know that she is more than just one night stand.

    There was very little character development with the two mains, and the idea that these two were head over heals for one another was a little hard to believe. I understand these two have had a special bond from the time they were younger, but I still found it difficult to attach myself fully to the story. It seemed a little far-fetched to me.

    I still enjoyed the read and the hurtles these two went through to maintain their relationship-I almost wished this was a full length novel so we could see more from these two.

    ARC received in exchange for an honest review

    Reviewed by Jess for joandisalovebooks blog
  • Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2017
    I loved this story! This was my first book from this author... it will not be my last!

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  • Cookie Munchkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Hot & Cute Read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2018
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    OMG I cannot believe it has taken me until now to read this book. It’s a little taboo but oh so cute, fun and hot!

    Claudia is Owen’s little sister and followed her brother and his friends River and Bram around, whereas her brother and River always treated her like the annoying little sister she was. Bram always treated her with care and looked out for her. These two characters has a special bond with each other. Its years later and Claudia is all grown up much to Bram’s surprise he cannot believe how much she has changed and the feelings he has for her are definitely not brotherly.

    Claudia has loved Bram for as long as she can remember and now that he has settled back in town and she’s all grown up there is no way that she is not making her move. He is everything that she has always wanted all she has to do now is convince Bram that they are meant to be together and he will not push her away.

    This is a new author for me and I can promise you that it will not be the last book of hers that I read. It’s a great quick read that’s got an alpha male ready to claim his woman. I am hoping that Owen and River also get books….
  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars ~ 5 Little Dove Stars ~
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2017
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    Georgia Cates always knows how to deliver an excellent story. This book was no different.

    I love her storylines and she always delivers lovable characters. Her books always suck me in and I never want them to end.

    Sweet Torment is a standalone novella told in Dual POV. It's a forbidden Friends to lovers story. What makes this story forbidden is the age difference between Claudia and Bram. I love that it felt natural between these two friends and that Georgia waited until Claudia was of legal age. She made Bram a responsible male which is truly refreshing for a 23 year old Hero.

    So what happens when you fall for your Best Friends little sister and she isn't quite 18 yet?? Well read Sweet Torment to see how Bram and Claudia handle it. This was a sweet, sexy and entertaining Friends to lovers story. It's a quick read but it lacked for nothing. I thought the storyline was well thought out and the characters were very well developed. The flow and pace of this story was spot on. Even though this is a novella, nothing was rushed.

    I would love to see Georgia write another book for Owen (Bram's BFF & Claudia's brother) and for Rivers (Owen & Bram's BFF). I think they could each have an interesting story to tell.

    I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a forbidden Friends to lovers story. If you are a fan of Georgia's books already you don't want to miss this gem!!!
  • Lisa Hines
    4.0 out of 5 stars Review: Sweet Torment
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2017
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    Sweet Torment by Georgia Cates is a standalone romantic & sexy novella about loving someone your whole life and finally being able to do something about it.

    Bram and Claudia have known each other nearly their whole lives. Bram is the best friend of Claudia's older brother and has always been around for as long as Claudia can remember. She has also loved for him about that same amount of time. Despite their four year age difference, as she gets older she begins to notice him in a way that is less sisterly and more womanly.

    Bram has always gravitated toward Claudia. Initially as a protector and brother-like figure, later as a friend, and now that she is just months shy of turning 18, as a woman. Despite everything he tells himself about how wrong it is, how she is too young, their chemistry cannot be denied.

    Wicked and crazy, this was a really good read full of fun, laughter, sexy times, and true love. Enjoy!
  • Jill Kirtley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Super sexy novella!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2017
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    Sweet Torment is a great novella by Georgia Cates. I loved it, it's a light hearted falling for my best friends sister romance that's hot and so very sexy. Bram and Claudia are super characters with a deep connection who fall in love but have to wait until she's eighteen to truly be together. There's lots of sneaking around, stolen kisses and cold showers. Would definitely recommend.
  • Ellen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy, sweet and sensual another hit from my favorite author
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
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    Bram and Claudia have known each other their whole life. Owen is Bram's best friend and Claudia is Owens baby sister. Bram grew up protecting Claudia, helping her and watching her. Bram realized he always loved his "little Dove" but as she matured his feelings became deeper. Because she wasn't 18 years old he keep his distance , graduated from college and returned to their home town. Bram is six years older then Claudia, he hadn't seen her in 8 months , he went over to Owens and she came in . She was more beautiful then ever before, when she jumped in his arm ( like she has for years) he became aroused . She was about to graduate from high school and having trouble in calculus, so Owen asked his best friend Bram to tutor his baby sister. They ended up confessing there love for each other but waited until was 18 to have sex and then tell their loved ones. But, Owen found out and beat Bram for touching his sister, Bram could of fought back and beat Owen but he took his punishment. He was determined to be with his Dove, she told Bram she wanted to be a photographer and wasn't planning on going to college. He proposed to her and they go to her parents for their blessing. Doves parents are both educators and want her to go to school first and then marry after she graduated. But things change during the summer when she becomes pregnant. A must read very well-written happily-ever after.

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