Review: S.O.B. by J.C. Valentine

Levi Black is an s.o.b.

Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he’s a pretentious, obnoxious, womanizing jacka** who thinks the world revolves around him.

He wouldn’t be wrong.

A famous soccer player, his skills on and off the field have won him medals, trophies, women, and the cover of every heartthrob magazine in the country. He’s broken nearly every bone in his body and a few hearts along the way, including mine—his stepsister—and lived to tell about it.

One night changed everything, and I’ve avoided him like the plague ever since. Just long enough to finish college, to bury the hurt, and to outrun the memories. But now that’s all changed. I’m back, and there’s no more running.

My hands are supposed to be my livelihood, but now they’re my curse. Levi’s reckless ways have landed him in a sticky situation, and his father has given me an offer I can’t refuse. One month, and all I have to do is put my hands on his body. Easier said than done. The problem is, even though I know it’s boucknd to bite me in the a**, I can’t bring myself to say no to the s.o.b.

S.O.B. is a step-brother/not really a step-brother story. Levi Black and Vista Marquis have a fling before their parents marry. Levi's father discovers the affair and wards Levi off, not wanting to bring scandal to their family name. 

Levi is an arrogant, cocky, stubborn, demanding, womanizing, wealthy soccer star. He had a quick fling with his future step-sister and was forced to push her away by his sadistic father. Four years later she's back to provide physical therapy after his soccer accident. Levi discovers he is still very much attracted to his step-sister.

Vista Marquis has graduated college and is now a physical therapist. She been hired for a month to provide therapy to her step-brother who was injured during a game. It was only for one month, she would keep her distance from Levi. He had hurt her and it took her four years to get over him.

Although they both wanted to keep their distance their attraction couldn't keep them apart. Levi had to find away to deal with his father so he wouldn't lose Vista again.

The story is a long emotional ride. The characters have to overcome obstacles that threaten to keep them apart. The resolutions could have been further developed, I wanted more. I also struggled with Levi and Vista's relationship because of Levi's anger.When they argued Levi's temper flared and he didn't have any control. Do not have a concern about this being a step-siblings story, their parents married as adults. They are far from being siblings.  Do not let that deter you from enjoying this story.