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Stepbrother Dearest

Penelope Ward
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Stepbrother Dearest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Penelope Ward

Stepbrother Dearest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

230

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward follows a young person who reunites with their estranged stepbrother years after a passionate but complicated period during their teenage years. As adults, they navigate unresolved emotions and past turmoil while confronting their shared history. The story focuses on themes of love, family, and forgiveness.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

88,488 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward has garnered praise for its engaging narrative, strong emotional depth, and intense romance. However, some readers were critical of the plot pacing and character development. Overall, it is a compelling read that captivates with its drama and complex relationships, despite occasional lapses in storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stepbrother Dearest?

A reader who enjoys steamy, emotional New Adult romances with forbidden love themes would relish Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward. Fans of Colleen Hoover's Ugly Love or Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster will find the intense, angst-filled relationships and complex characters engaging in this novel.

4.2

88,488 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

230

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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