What an explosive and forbidden story. This is the first book that I have read from the author, and I was not disappointed. I was completely and utterly hooked on the book right from the beginning and loved every second about it. It’s very intriguing and the mystery really draws you in. The characters are what really makes the story come alive. The author has done an amazing job of creating the story. It is well written and the development throughout the book is amazing. I loved how she portrayed the characters and the journey they are on. I’m excited to see where the author takes the story as she continues the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Skylar Danielshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSkylar Daniels2022-06-17 17:55:262022-06-18 18:41:38The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Skylar Daniels
Great start to the series. Lots of twists and turns along the way to continue into the next book.
Remington has been in love with his best friend’s sister since they were kids, only he didn’t realize it until she made a recent reappearance back in his life. Out of deference for his friend, Remi tries to fight the attraction. Audri grew up with Remington always there. He is just like the rest of her brother’s friends, right? Not anymore. Audri is noticing him in all kinds of new ways.
As the past comes for both of them can they fight their fears to find a way to each other? It will be great to see what happens in the series!!
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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Jessica Stone
The Mastermind this book is just that, masterfully written! This intense, edge of your seat, brothers best friend, billionaire boss, alpha male, suspense romance with just the right amount of spice hit the spot!
Remington Starke, is a self made billionaire with a dark past, and a brilliant mind. Brought back to his home town due to business with WaterFyre, a project he and his childhood friends are working on. Remington soon runs into his best friends little sister, after buying the. Implant she works for and soon realizes she isn’t so little any more.
Audri Wu, is just a girl trying to find her way, she’s tired of breaking her back for a company that doesn’t respect her, but is unwilling to rely on the money that her brother tries to provide for her. With a passion for making beautiful jewelry, she’s just trying to find a way to make her passion her full time job. After years apart, both having grown up quite a bit, Audri and Remington cannot deny the burning attraction they have for one another. Unfortunately dark secrets and even darker dangers from their past and present seem to be following them both closely. Will the both be able to beat their pasts and find a to be together or will the past finally win?
I’m pretty big on alpha male romances, and this one did not disappoint in that aspect, the fight for Remi to deny Audri the one thing he wants most, made my toes curl with anticipation the entire book. I love that the author made Audri soft and vulnerable, but strong willed and career minded at the same time. I love a strong male lead but I LOVE a stronger female MC. This book does all that an more, with a dash of suspense, due to hidden secrets and dark past to add spice to a book that could solely be a romance brings this book to a whole new level.
This is the first book from this series and from this author!! I’m very excited to explore the world she creates and to get to get to know all the WaterFyre men a lot better.
The Mastermind, WaterFyre Rising Series, Nadia Han, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Suspense, June 2022, Jessica Stone
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This book was really good, but it also wasn’t my favorite. I hate it, because I wanted to love it so much and it just fell short to me. I loved the characters, and the sexual tension was amazing. But what got to me was the internal monologue of both characters, and then the sex scenes just felt super awkward to me, and I just didn’t connect to the story like how I wanted to. The plot was amazing, and the whole video game idea was very interesting. I enjoyed this novel, I just didn’t love it and I hate that I didn’t because as stated above the story is great. I will definitely read the next installment of this standalone series though!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2022-06-16 16:46:002022-06-17 10:56:08The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Rachel Moss
This is the fantastic first book in a series that looks like being a cracker. This is an author that was totally new to me but I was totally sold by the blurb. It sounded like it was exactly the type of book that I’d really enjoy. Sexy billionaire, brother’s best friend – what more do you need? Remington (Remi) Starke is a dark brooding sexy billionaire with the world at his feet. Audri Wu is his best friend Grayson’s little sister who is struggling to come to terms with events from her childhood that changed her life. This isn’t just a contemporary romance story. There is so much more to it. It has the added bonus of being a romantic suspense story with loads of drama, danger and intrigue that totally keep you gripped to the story wanting to know how the story will unravel. Let’s just say that the author has a few surprises that might just throw you. If you are a fan of the romance part of a story then I can assure you that this story is hot and steamy and does not lack at all in the romance stakes. I really loved this book and can’t wait to see what the author has in store for the other guys in the WaterFyre Rising world.
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This book is book one of the series. It’s the first book I’ve read by this author but I was blown away!
Audri, despite being plagued with guilt, is the purest soul. She’s so sweet, determined, hard working. Remington is her older brothers best friend. He’s driven, intense, successful. As they spend more time together, it’s harder to ignore the chemistry. In the background, there are lots of secrets and a lot of suspense.
I could not get enough of this book! It has everything! I loved Audri’s character. She was very self-assured but also had moments of insecurity that was very relatable. Remi was so intense. The absolute definition of alpha with his inherent need to protect those close to him. I highly recommend!
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Remi and his friends are smart and savvy. Having grown up together, they spent their latter high school years designing a video game, which has kept the group tightly knit into adulthood, where they each have found success and money in their careers. But witnessing a tragic event before heading off to college hangs over their heads and continues to threaten their lives and the lives of those they love. Audri is Remi’s best friend’s younger sister. Her knack for creative pursuits in jewelry making doesn’t pay the bills, so she works in marketing while trying to launch her jewelry career. But, a harassing boss is making her life miserable, until she fights back; the problem is her boss is the company owner’s son. Audri has admired Remi since they were younger, but Remi seems to only like detached arrangements with the women he sees, and she’s a romantic. When they reconnect after Remi returns to his roots to acquire a new company, which just happens to be the same one Audri is working at, the two find themselves together more often and sparks ignite. But, neither are sure if it’s a good idea to pursue something together, and both must overcome their pasts if things will ever work out between them. This book has a little bit of everything in it – loads of drama, mystery, romance, tragedy, shocking revelations, and a contrast of family dynamics. It’s a real page-turner and one of those books you’ll stay up too late reading to find out what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Waryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Wary2022-06-16 06:46:582022-06-16 07:17:06The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Wendy Wary
WOW this is the first book that I have read by this author and she really surprised me she kept me intrigued from the first page and she has a new fan and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. The characters are amazing and their quirks make them feel real. The plot was great with Romance Suspense lovers. Tracy @tracym
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2022-06-16 06:08:292022-06-16 07:16:45The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Tracy Manderson
Mastermind: A Brothers Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) is the first I have read from author Nadia Han. I have to say it’s not your typical brother’s best friend romance and I didn’t mind that one bit. It has so much angst, suspense, and mystery upon mystery. With her always keeping you guessing writing Nadia builds a world you actually feel like you are living in. I can’t get Remi and Audri off my mind! I will definitely be reading the second in this series!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandi LaMillerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandi LaMiller2022-06-15 23:21:452022-06-16 07:08:58The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Amanda LaMiller
What a great way to start the series and debut for the artist, it was a great 5 star read. I was done before I knew it.
Remi, oh Remi where to start with this main. He is a hot alpha with a dangerous streak. Due to a bad experience early on in life, he has no desire to have a relationship with a woman. But when his bestfriends sister comes back into the picture will he be able to keep his walls up? Audris new boss is Remi, her brother’s best friend. The more time they spend together the hotter the sparks and chemistry get. Will they give into their desire?
Overall we get danger, mystery and so much more. There are several twists and turns. All of the characters added a great element to the story and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series to get to know the brothers better. I really loved both characters. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2022-06-15 22:06:302022-06-16 07:05:39The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Michelle Austin
Nadia did an awesome job for her debut book. Remington Starke, aka Remi is a successful business man, typical alpha male. Audri Wu is his best friends sister. She is a successful woman herself. Both Remi and Audri house their own demons and secrets. They have known each other since they were children because Remi and her brother have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Remi ends up being Audri’s boss, forcing them to come face to face again. Remi has always has feeling for Audri but she is off limits, best friends sister and all. The more time they end up spending together they just cant stay away from each other. The plot to the story was fantastic and I cant wait to see what this author does next!
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This is a story that took me on NUMEROUS ups and downs and twists and turns! It really kept me on the edge of my seat and reading late into the night. I really enjoyed all the character development as well. This is slated as a brothers best friend and billionaire boss story. I would disagree with that..oh it has a touch of those elements but I feel it is more of a romantic suspense story. Each of the lead characters has a problematic past. Remi and Audri do have that push and pull because of their joint childhood and her brother which I loved.
Overall I really enjoyed this one! I loved the characters, the dramatic suspense plus that sexy romance between the alpha male and his desired lady. One of my favorites things is the whole backstory to these boys/friends. What a wonderful idea to base these books on. I am hoping each of the guys creating the game will get a story! I am SO looking forward to it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2022-06-15 05:54:512022-06-15 07:26:04The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Lisa Helmick
The Mastermind is a contemporary romance about a self-made brilliant billionaire, Remi. This is book 1 in the series, but it is a stand alone. Remi was a genius from a young age and a millionaire by the time he was a teen. After his mother’s death, his father remarried and life changed forever. No longer did he feel loved or wanted, but that fueled him to work hard and find a way to ensure a future for himself. It all starts with his friends (more like family to him) and him skipping school and witnessing something that they should have, but ultimately changes the course of their lives. This started a path of secrets that Remi will have to keep. In all of these successes and secrets, Remi has become seen as a dark hearted individual, however, his best friend’s sister has always seen something more. Now that they are both successful and adults, they are starting to see each other in a different light, partly due to her own demons that she holds. The two of them decide to blur the boundaries and try to find the light through all the dark that they are. Will light and dark be able to find that balance to create more than coldness, to create love?
This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. It gave a contemporary romance a bit of an edge and I was here for it. One, the storyline had twists and turns throughout and I loved the process of trying to figure it all out. Two, the characters were great. Remi, although has a rough exterior, was an amazing leading man. He was demanding, protective, but seeing his vulnerable side peek through you just couldn’t help but fall in love with him. Audri was just as equally amazing as the leading lady. She was driven, confident, creative, intelligent, and straight forward. Her patience and love for Remi, along with her confident, adventurous side was something we could learn from. I look forward to reading more of this series.
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A steamy romance with a whodunnit plot “The Mastermind” is a powerful read that keeps you pulled in and wanting more. The character development and relationships were so thick and poignant that you were able to seriously envision the back and forth banter, love, and tribulations described throughout. The plot was a typically mystery where some scenes had you holding your breath. The ending of the book is so satisfying and will leave you wanting more from the author. Absolutely recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mikaela Insingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMikaela Insinger2022-06-14 08:23:302022-06-14 08:23:30The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Mikaela Insinger
The saying goes: Opposites attract, but how truly different are two people who both are scared from past traumas?
You live in the light while I live in the darkness…
Remi along with his group of friends witnessed a deed most foul, a murder. Yet it is with a stranger’s advice that the boys live to remember this life altering moment. A fear embedded into his soul that makes him the cold heart breaking man that he is now. He is her brother’s best friend.
Audri was only eight when her world was torn to pieces when a fire killed her father and pet cat Mochi. She dropped the candle before the flames engulfed the house. It is a guilt she carries to this day that she killed them. She is his best friend’s little sister.
Times are changing as Remi buys the company Audri works for. A chance encounter that has stirred up forbidden feelings between the pair. He cannot get her out of his head nor can he let anyone else have her. She sees a man of mystery with light beneath a carefully worn mask and she wants to explore his depths. Together they struggle to find each other, but will the past come back to destroy their happy ending?
The development of characters in this book will draw you in and let you feel the emotions with them. The desire they have for one another, the tension building between them, and the suspense of their story. It gives you no choice but to want to keep reading to see what will happen next. Will they finally let each other in? Will they ever get past the friend zone? What dark secrets lie in their past? Will they get a happy ending?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Eddyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Eddy2022-06-14 08:23:112023-08-05 14:46:33The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Ayla Eddy
The Mastermind is the first book in the WaterFyre Rising series and debut novel by Nadia Han. It is a brother’s best friend/billionaire boss romantic suspense. It is well woven with enough intrigue, danger, mystery, tension, chemistry, dramatic developments, angst, push-pull, agendas, and deadly secrets to keep me flipping the pages to discover how it all plays out in the end. I loved the camaraderie between the WaterFyre men and look forward to finding out more about each one, as their stories release. This is Remi’s story, the Mastermind of WaterFyre (you’ll have to read the book to find out what WaterFyre is), billionaire businessman, and brooding alpha-male. His latest business acquisition brings him back to his hometown, with all the painful and disturbing memories associated with it. But it is also home to his best friends, and a certain woman who intrigues him on so many levels. He shouldn’t feel attracted to Audri, after all he has known her since she was a child- she’s his best friend’s sister, and therefore totally off limits. But he also happens to be her new boss, and pretty soon it is hard to ignore the chemistry that has ignited between them. But danger seems to be stalking them, and dark secrets will soon be revealed- so strap yourself in for a bit of an intense ride as all is revealed. There were some moments where I felt the story lagged just a little, or was slowed down by ‘flashbacks’- I do understand that the author was building backstory, but I felt that some of the momentum of the story was lost at these times- but, in saying that, this issue did improve as we got further into the book- and it didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the story. Looking forward to ‘The Daredevil’ (Book #2), due to release in Nov 2022. Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-06-14 08:22:252022-06-14 08:22:25The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Angela Hayes
This was a 10 out of 10 for me honestly. I was not expecting the outcome of this book and the characters were amazing!! So many twists and turns and unexpected antagonists! It truly had me on the edge of my seat one minute and swooning the next! This story was truly so well thought out and I would re-read this one over and over for sure! If you’re into angsty, push and pull, brothers best friend romances this one will NOT disappoint!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-06-14 08:16:352022-06-14 08:16:35The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by April McCoy
I was expecting your typical “brother’s best friend” story when I started reading The Mastermind; but wow! I was not expecting to have all the suspense, shaded pasts, danger, mystery, and romance! Nadia Han delivers wonderfully realistic and flawed characters along with a compelling story line in a book that was hard to put down! I was drawn to the characters and the sizzle and spark between Remi and Audri. They obviously care for one another, evidenced in the easy banter between them, but neither one wants to hurt the other with their troubled pasts. The twists and turns in the story made me keep turning, page after page, devouring the book! This was a first time author for me and she did not disappoint and has added a new follower. I cannot wait for the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2022-06-13 08:29:002022-06-13 08:29:00The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Mandy Ott
This book was way more than I thought it would be. I was hooked from the moment I started reading. It had the perfect amount of suspense, action and romance and I loved it. Audri Sexy Dot and Remi were great characters and beautifully written. I definitely recommend reading this book!
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The group of guys met each other while gaming as school kids, and still later on, they are still friends and achieving all their goals. Well one has a sister who is great at her job while making jewelry on the side. Audri finds out they are all getting together for her brothers new house. Remington was always sweet to her, but when they meet again, sparks fly. This also includes past events and answers slowly coming together to a huge event. Love this book and can’t wait for the next!
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A murder scars five teen boys who skipped school to work on their dream creation of a video game. When a man, who went by the name of Slash, warns them to forget the murder, or they would end up dead, the boys never mention it again.
Years later, Remi is buying Lafayette Marketing when he sees a distressed Audri. He hadn’t seen his best friend, Grayson, little sister in years since he had moved to New York. Unaware of what was causing her distress, he decides he will follow up with her later. Audri is walking to the human resources department to speak about her sexual harassment complaint against Lawrence Lafayette. The meeting didn’t go well, and Audri leaves work upset. She goes to her brother’s housewarming party and runs into Remi. Audri can’t deny the attraction she has for Remi, but he keeps a distance from her. Remi tries to avoid attachments, but something about Audri has piqued his interest.
Audri is out to lunch with her friends when she sees Remi as well. Her phone pings, and a lewd message appears. Remi notices and approaches the table to see what is wrong. Audri admits that this is the third message she has received since Remi purchased Lafayette Marketing from different numbers. From that moment, Remi feels the need to protect Audri and a tense relationship forms between them. Who is sending the messages? Will a relationship actu
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2022-06-13 08:18:522022-06-13 08:18:52The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Stephanie Chapman
This was an amazing beginning to this series. I loved the premise of the book as a back to a video game. I’m sure we will hear more about this later in the series. The book was filled with trauma for both the main characters. Second chances are wrought with pain and despair and never an easy road to travel. I loved the bonds of friendship that ran very deep within the group. Will love bloom or will it be snuffed out before it can start? Lots of twists and turns to keep reading. Can’t wait to start book 2
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I love a good forbidden romance, and brothers best friends always tend to be those. Audri and Remi were hot together. Remi was an Alpha by far who always had his eyes on Audri even when they were younger. Audri was independent, intelligent, and a fierce woman. This book was a suspense tale that had lust, romance, intrigue, and thrills at every angle. I loved the characters and enjoyed every element of the unexpected the author threw in.
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I had a hard time connecting to this book. There were facets that I enjoyed (the cute cats!) and other tones. I do not enjoy conspiracy stories so I think that played a disconnect role for me. Audri was also a little too nice. I wanted a bit more fire. Some good spice, though!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2022-06-11 07:59:142022-06-11 07:59:14The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Trish Ann
This book really brought everything to the table! It was not just lollipops and rainbows! It brought on the suspense like a wrecking ball! There was a lot of suspense and moments where you would not know what would happen next! The intrigue this novel brought, was beyond my expectations!
Remi & Audri were two characters that had more in common than meets the eye at first glance! I was captivated by their story and who they were as people. To have a chance at what was between them, they really needed to risk everything dear to them. And that was hard for them, as is it really worth it to lose everything to try something out that well, has no guarantee of working out? Both characters had a light within them, and their darkness showed as well. I was gripped to the edge of my sear as I read and could not put this one down as the story kept building as quickly as I turned the pages! Loved it!
This for sure is a must-read book and I truly highly recommend it. I will be for sure reading more by this wonderful author, as I was truly held and captivated! Freaking amazing read! Excellent writing!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-06-11 07:58:582022-06-11 07:58:58The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Wow, I totally devoured this book and could not put it down. This was one fantastic romance/suspense story that just when I thought I had it figured out……the twists and turns along with sizzling moments kept coming.
Remington is truly a “mastermind”. He is totally brilliant and really puts up a facade believe he has a dark heart. His upbringing was heartbreaking….but growing up with his best friend Grayson and his sister Audri is what he needed. Years past and Remington takes over a company that Audri works for. I love the connection between them….his need to protect Audri and I love how strong Audri is sticking up for herself in situations that happened while working before Remi and his company took over. Both characters have this sense of a dark past….Remington keeps his distance in any relationship and is all about total business. Audri has this sense of guilt growing up over an unfortunate accident. Slowly Remington and Audri break down each other’s walls……but…..there is so much greed, suspense, lies and page turning twists that put both Remington and Audri in harms way.
Will Remi and Audri be able to get through each of their pasts and stay safe at the same time? Definitely read and find out you will NOT be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2022-06-11 07:58:432022-06-11 07:58:43The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This book was next to impossible to put down. A new author for me but definitely hit this one out of the park. This has it all billionaires, murder, mystery, and mayhem of the best kind! I am eagerly looking forward to reading the second book in this series.
The dark, mysterious, but uber brilliant Remington Starke has had to fend for himself from a young age. Seemingly having an absent father, evil stepmother, and pretty worthless step brother. Despite everything he manages to make it on his own and build a successful empire acquiring new businesses and revamping them to make them profitable. One of these acquisitions happens to be where Audri Wu works, his best friend’s little sister whom Starke has always had a soft spot for. As the sparks build between them and the secrets slowly leak out trouble rears its ugly head. Can Audri and Remington stay ahead of the nefarious plans of others or will they and their budding relationship fall victim?
This book has more twists and turns than a roller coaster which kept me on the edge of my seat. Who is the good guy and the bad guy when it seems everyone is in it for their own benefit? This is a beautifully written book that you will love reading if you like billionaire romances with a whole bunch of action thrown in.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2022-06-11 07:58:272022-06-11 07:58:27The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Vanessa Watts
This book was full of detail and intrigue. I absolutely loved that it was a thriller packed with mystery and a surprising connectivity that wrapped it all together nicely. The book centers on Audri – an artist at heart with a traumatic past, and Remi – someone who is part of her past but is closed off to everyone. Ultimately, these two characters bring out each other’s strengths which helps them both grapple with their past.
I really liked the addition of detail surrounding Audri seeing a hypnotherapist to process her trauma. Often, professional care/therapy/mental health topics are skimmed or vaguely alluded to. This book, however, gives the healing journey it’s due. I was happy to see that it was a major part of Audri’s journey.
The romance, the passion, the danger, the mystery – all part of an intriguing read. I am looking forward to the next books in this series. Nadia is a fantastic story teller, weaving in plenty of detail and subplots to keep you guessing until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie stapletonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie stapleton2022-06-11 07:58:022022-06-13 08:20:04The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by katie stapleton
This was a fun and intriguing story. The Mastermind by Nadia Han contains plenty of action and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat. There are steamy parts but it is in good balance with the rest of the story and does not overtake the book. I love Audri’s quirky and fun personality. It provides a good balance to Remi’s darkness and brooding. These are very well-written and multi-dimensional characters. They are both awesome in their own ways and complement each other beautifully. I’d love to see a continuation of their story. The plot is also well-written and although there is quite a bit going on, it does not get confusing. I loved all the relationships between each of the characters, good and bad. This was a very exciting read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-06-11 07:56:132022-06-11 07:56:13The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by La Toya Lewis
I really enjoyed this book. There are so many elements to this story and the author does an amazing job with their characters and their backstories. I love the connection between Audri and Remi. Their connection is so strong from growing up together that they know everything about each other or so they think. This books is full of twist and turns and secrets that need to come to life for them to stand a chance together.
Remi grew up with Audri. He was friends with her brother and know that Audri is off limits. After an experience that happened when he was young it had left him seriously affected. Despite that he had made a great and successful life for himself. That doesn’t include being with one woman forever With his family causing trouble and trying to blackmail him he returns home and meets Audri again. The feelings that she sparks in him is like nothing he felt before but she’s his best friends sister which outs her off limits right?
Audri has got secrets of her own to deal with and work through, and when she meets Remi again he has an effect on her she doesn’t want to admit.
Both of them know what they feel is true and strong but their is many hurdles for them to overcome before they can get their happy ever after.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-06-11 07:55:522022-06-11 07:55:52The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr
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