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Anti-Stepbrother Kindle Edition

by Tijan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 11,353 ratings
He told me to settle.
He asked what was wrong with me.
He called me an easy target.
That was within minutes when I first met Caden Banks.
I labeled him an *sshole, but he was more than that. Arrogant. Smug. Alpha.

He was also to-die-for gorgeous, and my stepbrother’s fraternity brother.

Okay, yes I was a little naive, a tad bit socially awkward, and the smallest amount of stalker-ish, but if Caden Banks thought he could tell me what to do, he had another thing coming.

I came to college with daydreams about being with my stepbrother, but what if I fell for the anti-stepbrother instead?

*Stand-alone novel
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"Tijan delivers a power-punch with Anti-Stepbrother―angst, tension, and an emotional conclusion that’ll have you glued to every page. The characters jump straight from the story and claim your heart. You won’t be ready to let go." ―JB Salsbury, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

"One of my TIJAN faves, with a hero to die for and a heroine you'll want as your best friend." ―Katy Evans, New York Times Bestselling Author

About the Author

Tijan didn't start writing till later in life. She's hoping she's doing it right, and if not, she'll continue to keep trying! She is the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best selling author of various romances in different genres, which include series and stand alones. She has an English Cocker that she absolutely adores, a man she couldn't be without, and this insatiable need to keep writing the words, all the words!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KSW4QJA
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 21, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
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Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing later in life and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Carter Reed Series, the Fallen Crest Series, and Ryan's Bed among others. She is currently writing to her heart's content in north Minnesota with an English Cocker Spaniel she adores.

To find what to read next of hers, go to www.tijansbooks.com

WALLSTREET JOURNAL, NEW YORK TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

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Customers find this book engaging, with a captivating storyline that takes readers through a roller coaster of emotions. The writing is well-crafted and easy to read, featuring witty banter and relatable characters, particularly the likable heroine Summer. Customers appreciate the book's emotional depth, noting its raw emotions and appropriate level of angst, while also praising its adonis-looking male characters.

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611 customers mention "Readability"602 positive9 negative

Customers find the book engaging and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting that it gets better with each reading.

"...possibility in this book... don't worry, this book is definitely worth the read no matter what preconceptions you might have going in...." Read more

"...I wish I had better things to say. Loved the idea just wished it was thought out better." Read more

"...To say any more would ruin this truly phenomenal book. Tijan's ability to tell a story with intriguing and complex characters is flawless...." Read more

"...and so much more.... This author is always amazing and did another great job at showing the "masks" that Caden wears, and the "Band-..." Read more

434 customers mention "Storyline"380 positive54 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which takes them through a roller coaster of emotions and features families' turmoil that provides needed plot conflict.

"...This is a character who has a whole unique personality and perspective of life and the added humor this creates in the novel literally makes my idea..." Read more

"...Whether you are looking for a great college romance, a Stepbrotherish romance, conflict, or just an all-around fantastic read you really can't go..." Read more

"...This book with fill you with so many emotions, you will be laughing until you cry or vice versa!..." Read more

"...It is the typical unrequited love story and follows her growth from being a shy wallflower to someone comfortable in her own skin...." Read more

269 customers mention "Humor"261 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its witty banter and entertaining dialogue that makes them laugh multiple times while reading.

"...who has a whole unique personality and perspective of life and the added humor this creates in the novel literally makes my idea every time I read..." Read more

"...I loved Caden and I did really like Summer and her fun, quirky, awkward character...." Read more

"...Marcus & Avery are fun too! I wish Avery would get rid of some friends, but I think she's someone who has a big heart...." Read more

"...too big of a role in her novels and as a result we get this wonderful pretend world where young people rule...." Read more

263 customers mention "Character development"240 positive23 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Summer and Caden, and find them sweet and likable, with the story featuring lots of secondary characters.

"...This is a character who has a whole unique personality and perspective of life and the added humor this creates in the novel literally makes my idea..." Read more

"...Tijan's ability to tell a story with intriguing and complex characters is flawless...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed Caden's character and how strong he was to step up to manage all of the stuff happening with his family...." Read more

"...system around them, and together they grow to be some really amazing characters that I definitely didn't want to say goodbye to when the book ended...." Read more

168 customers mention "Pacing"125 positive43 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it well-developed and incredibly genuine, with one customer noting how the author put thought into her story.

"...She's pretty honest with herself and what she wants out of life and this trait is SO admirable...." Read more

"...plot but really, Anti-Stepbrother is pretty much just a nice story about two young people who become friends and then lovers...." Read more

"...Summer's character because she tended to be self-absorbed and delusional at times, particularly related to her step-brother Kevin...." Read more

"...I adored her quirky habits. Caden was loyal and reliable. Yah he perhaps had some anger issues but never without a reason...." Read more

124 customers mention "Writing quality"107 positive17 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer particularly noting the author's way with words.

"...hospital trips, restaurant fights, and so much more.... This author is always amazing and did another great job at showing the "masks" that..." Read more

"...The “hero” for this story is also well written and the typical popular boy that everybody wants...." Read more

"...Check. High quality of writing? Check. Ease of reading? Check. Great flow? Check. Great pacing? Check. Swoon-worthy romance?..." Read more

"...But I went with it and whew! It was awesome! This book is edited well. Tijan doesn't disappoint in that department, ever...." Read more

73 customers mention "Emotional content"73 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartbreaking at times with just the right touch of angst, and noting how it deals with grieving.

"...Everyone except Summer. He's very relatable as well. He's protective of the friends he has and of his brothers...." Read more

"...It was a perfect story with just the right mix of angst, drama, and craziness you come to expect in a Tijan book...." Read more

"...There are fights, and tears, and kisses, and promises that DELIVER. Just wow...." Read more

"...Sure there's angst, drama, sexiness,conflict, a solid storyline, and great characters; but it lacks the level of grittiness present in many of her..." Read more

73 customers mention "Sexiness"70 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's characters attractive, describing them as adonis-looking guys and beautiful young girls.

"...this is a romance novel and there is some sex in it I feel it is tastefully done and I feel a mature 16/17 year old could handle this book." Read more

"...Sidenote - I hope this cover NEVER changes. It so perfectly embodies Caden Banks, I can't even. SWOON. OK!!..." Read more

"...He likes little Summer, she is cute and funny. Just what he needs in his life at the moment really...." Read more

"...This is the story of Summer, a beautiful young girl who suddenly finds out that the guy she’s been crushing on is going to be her stepbrother...." Read more

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It's a good book to read! Not a lot of hot and steamy bed scenes which I really like for a change..I wish Caden had more POV I really wanted to know how he felt about Summer. Their friendship is awesome I really like Summer she wasn't really your typical college girl. She's funny and quirky, she says whats on her mind. I hated Kevin, period. Caden on the other hand was, I'd say your typical bad boy tattooed looking guy that we normally read in a college romance books. But, I still love him. All in all I enjoyed reading this book. At the beginning though I kind of thought oh no this is gonna be one of those books where step siblings are hooking up but I was really happy that it didn't turned out that way. Would I recommend it? Of course, its a fun read if you're into college romance😍
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  • Megan
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 "Flippin' Be Still My Beating Heart" Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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    5 "Flippin' Be Still My Beating Heart" Stars

    Tijan, you have once again blew my ever-lovin mind and have presented me with characters that I can't help but love and wish to meet (especially the cover model ;) ). Why do you write such amazingness????

    No, but literally guys and gals... this is a MUST read for anyone who likes romance but is maybe a little bored with all the cliches out there. One thing Tijan does not write is romance cliches and this book proves it! How more un-cliche can you get with a title like "Anti-Stepbrother"? And for those who are a little uncertain about the whole stepbrother romance possibility in this book... don't worry, this book is definitely worth the read no matter what preconceptions you might have going in.

    The best thing about this book is the characters and their relationships. Like ultimate relationship goals in this book! Summer goes to college not expecting to find what's she looking for in someone who is the opposite of what she wants. And yet the relationship with her stepbrother reaches uneven ground and she finds herself leaning on someone different then she expected. I don't want to give any spoilers away so I'm going to leave this little blurb ambiguous... ;)

    But seriously, I am in LOVE with these characters! Summer, is one of the best characters I've read about in a while because she isn't "fake" or doesn't try too hard to fit in with the other girls. Also, she doesn't let people run over her or take advantage. She's pretty honest with herself and what she wants out of life and this trait is SO admirable. I really loved her character because of all the things she says in the most random moments. This is a character who has a whole unique personality and perspective of life and the added humor this creates in the novel literally makes my idea every time I read it!
    (I might have already read and re-read this book...)

    A little added humor can turn a tragic story into something hopeful and even redeemable. The series I know best by Tijan is Fallen Crest High, where the majority of the book is very dark and often twisted... I love that series don't get me wrong, but the added humor in Anti-Stepbrother puts this book on another level for me and I really wish I could give this book six stars.

    Overall, this is a book you NEED to read if you love romance or love interesting and unique characters. I pre-ordered this book and I'm so glad that I got a paperback copy because this is a book that I will go back and read and read and read again when I need a pick-me-up or just something fun and relaxing after a stressful day! This is THE BOOK to read so don't forget to purchase your own copy!
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  • Carla M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters.. Felt the writing was a bit off.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017
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    I don't normally write reviews. I tend to read too many books to get a review up in time before I'm already knee deep into another novel. I decided to write one today because I'm a tad bit disappointed in this book. Don't get me wrong, I liked it but I so wished I loved it.

    Let me first start by saying I had this book on my reading list for awhile. I finally decided to buy it and started it a couple of nights ago. I was a tad confused (for some reason I didn't realize Kevin was her step-brother when I read the synopsis) and didn't get where Caden came in. But I kept on reading hoping that maybe I'd get there early enough in the book that I wouldn't lose interest. I didn't.. Great News!

    Here's where I got lost. The writing for me was very juvenile. I liked Summer's character and how she was awkward and just said random things. She seemed normal, fun to be around. That wasn't the issue. Kevin had no personality and his character to me was just weird. Pointless. But the issue I had was really with the story telling. There were times when I literally stopped reading to say WTF? The storylines blended, there were times when I had no idea who the hell was talking. It was literally just a bunch of words thrown on a page. It reminded me of all those times when I'm talking to my 10 year old and he's trying to tell me a story. Basically there were times when I felt like a 10 year old wrote the book. It seems to be heavily done in the beginning in the book or maybe by the end I was used to her writing skills but I struggled for a couple of days.

    I continued to read the book and I did enjoy it. By the end, the writing seemed clearer. I wasn't confused on who was speaking and I liked the storyline. I'm giving this book 4 stars because of that. I loved the concept of the story. I loved Caden and I did really like Summer and her fun, quirky, awkward character. I just wished the writing was cleaner and that it wasn't so jumbled. I also wished that she focused more on her mom and Colton. These were great storylines to get us more involved in the two main characters. Kevin shouldn't have been a priority and the whole Marcus and Maggie thing was just odd.

    I wish I had better things to say. Loved the idea just wished it was thought out better.
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  • Luisa Andrade
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 18, 2020
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    Caden is one of my favorites from Tijan. He’s amazing and summer is hilarious.
    I really like the contrast of how they coped with their griefs. One choose to feel and the other to hide. Her obsession with Kevin was so clear, because nothing in him was appalling, he was insensitive, a class A jerk and above all a horrible person.
    It was clear that she didn’t love him and Caden was the one who guided her realize the truth. What she really needed.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hum
    Reviewed in India on January 8, 2021
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    Not the best from Tijan...but got hooked like any other story of the author....loved summer but not anti stepbrother much..summer was there for him in every step of his and he just left her when she needed most...
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  • Virginia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing....
    Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2022
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    I don't normally leave reviews, I don't know what to say most of the time.

    But have to say I love this book, could not put it down everytime I read it (which was alot) reading about how the characters got to the point that they loved each other kept me wanting to continue reading til I was done.

    Would like more from the male characters point of view, and more in the ending but was still a great read 📚
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  • fraas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 22, 2016
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    This book is funny, romantic with some suprising twist in the storyline. The story and intrigues build slowly but keep you hooked. Sometimes seriously hilarious.
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  • Rini K-H
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Sterne
    Reviewed in Germany on December 1, 2016
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    Das Buch nachzu am selben Tag durchgelesen...

    And another great book by Tijan.
    I can’t remember a book I read that I didn’t like. Rockstars, Contemporary, Paranormal, High School, College, Mafia related, Friends to Lovers… you name it, she wrote it.
    Always with the right amount of drama for my taste (for some maybe too much).

    So this book is a Friends to Lovers Collage Romance with a lots of Drama, that follows Summer at her freshman year studying sports medicine.

    Summer is in love with her Stepbrother Kevin for the last two years. Back in High School Kevin was the most popular guy at school and every girl was in love with him. Now Summer is at the same College as Kevin (he is on his second year) and hopes that now is the time where she can be with him.

    Summer was always a little wired and awkward with the boy. This did not really change at college.
    And I have to say I loved that the most about her. She made me laugh or shake my head of amusement more than ones. She really was something else (again, for some maybe too much).

    Kevin is the standard douche back every girl falls for and you can’t understand why (or most of the guys can’t understand why girls fall for him).

    Summer went earlier to college so she can be with Kevin. So she goes at her first night to a party at his fraternity house. She wasn’t prepared to see Kevin there making out with another girl, cause on her graduation day there was more than just kissing between them…

    So she flew head over heels out of the basement, where Kevin was making out with that girl and ran into a wall of a man, alpha male Caden Banks. Who is in the same fraternity as Kevin and some kind of a leader there.

    Over the next days Summer and Caden run a few times into each other and became friends.

    Here is where I stop, because the reading experience would not be the same.
    As always, all the twists and turns are more enjoyable when they hit you out of the blue :)
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