S.B.Alexander

S.B.Alexander's Series Reading Order

The Maxwell Brothers

• Dare To Kiss #1 ~ My Review 
• Dare To Dream #2 ~ My Review 
• Dare To Love #3 ~ My Review 
• Dare To Dance #4 ~ My Review 

Vampire Seals

• On The Edge Of Humanity #1
• On The Edge Of Eternity #2
• On The Edge Of Destiny #3

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Dare to Dance (The Maxwell Series Book Four) By S.B.Alexander

Buy Link: Dare to Dance

Hoping to sign with one of the biggest boxing promoters in the country, Kross Maxwell has to maintain a near perfect record. He can’t afford to lose any more bouts. But his head isn’t in the ring. Instead, he can’t seem to shake his past that’s been beating on his mind. To get back in the game, he goes in search of the girl he walked away from--the one girl who's always owned his heart.

Twenty-year-old, Ruby Lewis, is angry and frustrated with the way her life turned out. She dreamed of becoming a ballerina, but instead of performing for the rich and famous, she’s swinging her fists at girls twice her size in filthy, underground fights. She’d give anything to sleep in a bed, rather than the cold dark streets of Boston. Begging for her next meal, she often thinks of the friends she once had, the nice home she lived in, and the only boy to ever steal her heart. But Kross Maxwell wouldn’t want her now--not with dirty fingernails, ragged clothes and oily hair. But when she runs into him, the concrete wall she’s erected around herself threatens to crumble, and she can’t let that happen--if she wants to survive and get back the only thing that's ever mattered to her.

I can't believe it took me this long to read Dare to Dance. After reading all the others and been disappointed in the last one, I was glad I ignored it and picked this up. I loved it. 
It was so different to the others. 
Ruby is living on the streets, literally bin diving for food and begging strangers for money. 
But Ruby has more than being on the streets as a secret and when Kross finds out, everything in Ruby's life goes from bad to worse. 
Kross fights her tooth and nail but life on the streets and in prison has changed her. She's jaded, hardened but her heart still beats for Kross and I think that is the only reason she gives him the chance to breath. I do wish she had gone to him with a few things first instead of letting it get out of hand, but it's life. 

The outcome was brilliant. I loved reading this story and I can't wait for the last Maxwell's book. 
SB Alexander really outdone herself with this one. There was so many heartbreaking events and struggles it was hard not to connect to Ruby. I also want to read a few of the secondary characters story, especially the one who takes in the homeless girls. I think he has a deep story. I really love his character. 

5*

Dare to Love (Maxwell Series #3) By SB Alexander

Buy Link: Dare to Love

Women want him. Guys want to be him.

Sexy, confident, college playboy, Kelton Maxwell has his future right in the palm of his hands. He’s got one foot in the door at Harvard Law. All he needs now is one prestigious internship at a highfalutin law firm to seal the deal. Nothing can stand in his way.

Until...

A blast from the past smacks him right in the face, bringing back memories he tried to forget. Kelton swore he’d never go back--never put himself through that again. He’d rather pledge his allegiance to the devil himself before he drops to his knees to worship a woman--especially her.

He won’t dare to get close.

Won’t dare to let her in.

Can’t dare to love.

Dare to love was given to me by ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

After reading Dare to kiss I never thought SB Alexander could top the novel with another. But she has. Over and over. Dare to love was just another remarkable read. 

It took me a few chapters to get into it but I honestly believe that was my fault and not the authors. Once I properly settled down and got into it, I couldn't put it down until I finished.
 I've always loved Kelton. He's been one of my favourites from the beginning but seeing this side to him was brilliant. 
He's not just the teasing playboy we've all come to know and love. There's more to him than most realise. He's also been carrying a lot on his shoulders, shouldering the blame of his sisters death. He also has a vulnerable side he doesn't let people see. And Lizzie brought that side out of him and more. 
What got me the most though was the way he was with Lizzie. Their relationship is kind of forbidden. There were times when I thought, how will they move past it? How can they be in a relationship after everything each represent.  

 She was a huge part of his childhood, his first love, but also a reminder of everything he lost. 
We all know from previous books that the Maxwells lost their little sister tragically. But what you don't know is Lizzies story and how her life has mapped out. 
I truly felt for her. She's such a strong character that you can't help but love her. I also loved her sassy attitude, her strong personality and the fact she gave as good as she got when it came to Kelton. 

The story is brilliant. For two childhood sweethearts to carry that love for as long as they did is inspiring and so beautiful. It made my heart melt for them. I really wanted them to be together. They fight so hard against their attraction that they waste more time being together. 

The secondary characters in this book are hilarious and so fun to read about. Dillion who takes a liking to Lizzie and helps her has me so intrigued. He obviously has a story of his own. He's searching for his sister and in his quest to find her, he's been helping young girls who are selling themselves or on the streets and giving them the resources to get them help. In the book he has two girls living with him already, so when Lizzie comes to stay the girls are excited and as much as Lizzie tries to harden her heart against everyone, she really falls into an easy friendship with the two. They are so funny. Hope we see more of them too. 

SB Alexander is one author is definitely recommend to fellow readers. Her writing is beautiful, real and it captivates you. It's easy to follow and you'll be addicted with her work. 
If you haven't met the Maxwell brothers you are missing out. Make sure you grab Dare to Kiss. 

5*****

Dare to Dream (Maxwell #2) By S.B.Alexander

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Bad boy Kade Maxwell knows all too well the pain and loss of the death of a loved one after his sister’s death tore his family—especially his mother—to pieces. He longs for the day his mother can heal from the mental anguish and return home to live with her family again. He prays every day that God will keep his brothers safe and that his father will one day be reunited with his wife. He doesn’t dream of his future. In fact, he had nightmarish glimpses of what his life would’ve been like as an adult until he met Lacey. She’s a light that cuts through his darkness. Her beauty, her determination, and her dedication in overcoming her own tragedy energizes his belief that maybe—just maybe—he can dream again.

Lacey Robinson has suffered tragedy at the hands of a killer who took away her sister and mother. After a change of scenery and a new life, her PTSD is on the mend. With the love and strength from Kade Maxwell and the help of her psychiatrist, she’s been able to work on the triggers that cause her panic attacks and blackouts. With a clear head and a clear road to the future, Lacey dreams of three things: She longs to find the person who killed her family. She wants to play baseball for ASU so bad she can taste it. And she wants a future with Kade Maxwell. But with several roadblocks thrown in her way, she may not get everything she wants. A trip to California opens a door that could expose the killer. Aaron Seever is up to his psychotic, bullying antics, and Kade has his own path for the future, one Lacey isn’t sure includes her.

Kade vows to love and protect Lacey even if that means his life for hers. Lacey vows to push through her demons and show Kade and her family that she has what it takes to rise above tragedy, even if she has to run into the arms of a killer to save a loved one.

For those who know me, know I've been waiting for this book for what seems like FOREVER!!!!!

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

In the first book we know Lacey is struggling to come to terms with her PTSD and the murders of her mother and sister. All she wants to concentrate on is being accepted into ASU to play baseball. 

From the blurb I expected more from Aaron, but surprisingly after one little scene that stuff went away. Yes it was still there, but it wasn't a huge issue like it was in book one. Which kind of disappointed me. I wanted him to have some payback for his actions. After all, Karma is a bitch. 

The story changes drastically from the first book and there were times where I honestly felt like giving up, but my love for the characters was enough to keep me reading. 

I felt like in this book we see an entirely new Lacey. One that doesn't even know what she wants or who she hurts in the process. I will say she breaks up with Kade. It's not even for a ligament reason. She just ends it, not seeing what he's doing is protecting her, and trying not to come between her family. 

The whole story of her mother and sisters death is revealed and surprised me to the core. Had I not stuck with this book I would have missed an epic read. It may have been slow at the beginning for me, but in the end I couldn't put it down. I had issues with Lacey throughout the book and found myself feeling more and more sorry for Kade. I honestly thought she was selfish. 

Some parts were predictable, but even still it surprised me with the outcome. I honestly can't wait to read the next in the series and more from the brothers. 

S.B.Alexander is an amazing writer and I'm so glad I had the privilege of receiving an ARC.

4.5* 

Dare to kiss (The Maxwell series Book One) By S.B.Alexander

Buy link: Dare to kiss

After a move clear across the country, only two things matter to Lacey—overcome her PTSD and make Kensington High’s baseball team. But trying out for the team comes with complications—the captain, Aaron Seever, doesn’t want a girl on the team. 

Adding to her new life, she never counted on meeting someone who wants her as badly as Kade Maxwell. The tall, sexy and drool-worthy bad boy has a magical touch that awakens her feminine side, and a kiss that slowly erases her nightmares. But getting involved with him may be dangerous when Kade’s arch-nemesis returns to town to settle a vendetta. 

To complicate matters, her PTSD has taken a turn for the worse. She has to find a way to push away the demons otherwise she may not have a chance at anything in life.

OMG....... How the hell have I never read this book before now or even heard of it. Jesus christ this book is soooooo good. 
If your a fan of Tijan's Fallen crest series then this is the one to read after I swear. I'm a huge fan and I cannot wait for the author to publish the second book. 

I really connected to this book on so many levels. Lacey is such a strong character although she would never agree with my assessment. She thinks she's weak because she suffers from PTSD after finding her mother and sisters murdered bodies at home. I'v only ever read one book where a character has PTSD before this one and I have to say, this one is so much more detailed. I looked up PTSD to read about it as the book I'd read before never really explained much about it.This book though gives you an outline of what it is and why she has her triggers etc. 
It was Lacey having her first episode that made me fall in love with Kade. He was with her dropping her home when she had it and omg, I fell in love with him then. No wait, it was when he pulled her into the janitors room at the school then continued to whisper words against her mouth. It was an extremely intimate moment and very hot.

Then it gets better, Kade isn't the only Maxwell, he also has triplet brothers. Jesus, three of them, all with different personalities and extremely hot looks. I was done for. They all have great names too, Kade, Kross, Kody, and Kalten. Hopefully I spelled those right LOL 

Anyway, the story is about Lacey trying to overcome her PTSD by starting up her baseball again. Only, at the new school secrets are hidden around the baseball team. It seems they don't like girls on their team. Well one person in particular, Aaron. I hated him from the first moment I saw him. I couldn't stand him. 
As the story gets on Lacey is threatened, if she makes the baseball team, then Aaron is personally going to see to it she never plays again. So not only is she trying to fight her PTSD, get over the fact another girl trying out looks like her dead sister, she has to worry about petty little boys who are scared about getting bested by a girl. She has a lot of spunk to fight back, but something tells me she's going to need a lot more spunk for they have installed. A comment ne of the bitchy girls said to her has stuck with me. 

''I know more than you think,'' she sneers.'' 

I wonder if she knows about her PTSD and is going to use it against her. Only time will tell. 

The ended kind of disappointed me. Though I'm glad it ended the way it did because we won't read the next one until spring next year. I just wished there was a cliffhanger or something. I won't be forgetting this book any time soon and might even get another read of it before the next book is due out. 

5 smashing *