The Step Bet

Peach State Stepbros, Book 1

By: Devon McCormack, Riley Hart

Narrated by: Tim Paige

TROY

Sometimes I want to punch that smirk off Atlas McCallister's pretty face.

He's cocky. A troublemaker. A pain.

And, unfortunately, my stepbrother.

We've been fire and kerosene since our parents got together, and to keep from exploding into fistfights, we've used challenges, dares, and bets to battle out our differences.

Our past bets have been a little inappropriate—scandalous, even—but Atlas's latest bet has gone too far.

Do I really believe if he loses, my straight stepbrother is gonna mess around with a guy? And not just any guy: me, his rival and nemesis?

Not a chance.

But if he's so confident he's gonna win...well, my big stepbro must not know me as well as he thinks...

ATLAS

I love getting under Troy's skin.

Mr. Former Prom King. Mr. Heartthrob. Mr. Infuriatingly Perfect. Messing with him is too easy. Too fun. Maybe that's why I'm a little obsessed with him.

Our latest bet is the perfect way for me to test the bisexual waters, and once I dive headfirst into the deep end, I don't want to stop.

With Troy. My stepbro.

It was supposed to be just a little fun, yet with each touch, I like him more than I should. It wasn't supposed to go this far. Now I want Troy to be all mine.

But what we're doing has bigger consequences than our little step bet, and when the stakes are this high, is it worth gambling our hearts when we know this is a game we both could lose?

This is the first book in the Peach State Stepbros Series. It can be listened to as a standalone.

Trigger Warning: The Step Bet is a steamy romance, but one of the secondary characters struggles with addiction. This may act as a trigger for some listeners.

©2024 Devon McCormack, Riley Hart (P)2024 Devon McCormack, Riley Hart

Such fun banter

This was such a great story with fun banter! I loved the narration. Although it was hard to differentiate between the characters at times, the narration overall was great. I felt the emotions from them all and it really brought the story to life. It was my first read of the story itself and sooooo much fun! I can’t wait to read the next one.

Umm ok

I didn’t hate this, I’m just concerned that I liked it considering that they were siblings…not by blood. But I think it’s was new and interesting.

better than expected!!! (spoils)

listen... I love a good step situation and this hit all the marks for me. i really enjoyed it. it had me squealing with some parts. it reminded me of another book i loved a lot and the guys made bets all the time. it made me smile a lot!

i ESPECIALLY loved the mom. she's a rockstar and deserves the world. and as someone with a drug addict brother, this hit home hard. he doesn't contact me unless he's in trouble or needs money. it's so hard bc you just want to be there for them but you also can't let it hurt you. i felt so much for troy 💔

Lil Step Bro Falls

Another great story from my “go to” duo — Riley and Devon.

Atlas and Troy’s romance started with a dare, a competition. The story unravels from there. What I love is when they both decided to go all in, they’re all in.

Low angst, but lots of feels and it is spicy.

Great listen. I have a feeling there’s going to be more, perhaps a series, because the side characters have stories begging to be told as well.

Yesssssssss

I thoroughly enjoyed that! Atlas and Troy FTW, their story is absolutely adorable love the back-and-forth everything about this is perfect. And you get a hint of what the next book is going to be about. and I’m so for it. Can’t wait for the next book!
4.5 / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

WOW!!

The tale is so well written and the characters brought to life. If you stay through the backstory around chapter 9 or so, it is like the heavens open up to deliver an amazing ride. The relationship and love they shared brought new life into the journey. I became completely entangled in their romance to the point it hurt to get to the end of the story. The tale is so well written and the characters brought to life.

Love the differences between MC

I think one of the things I enjoyed about this book is every time I thought I saw a plot twist coming it did but was never what I was expecting. I loved both MC and the complicated backstory. I also really enjoy Tim Paige’s voice. His character distinction may not be as obvious in his voices I enjoy it enough not to care.

step bros oh yeah

I love these two. Troy sweet but heartbroken and Atlas mad at the world. Two men looking for a way to be true to themselves.

Savory Sweet Step Treats

This book truly brings to light that the children of parents who pair would be attracted to each other. These characters are fun and sexy. Worth all the credits🔥

Absolutely loved it!

First of all, a big THANK YOU to the authors for taking the time to describe Atlas exactly as the gorgeous model on the cover. So many times, covers don’t match the descriptions whatsoever which is distracting to me. Secondly, the way you wove the name Atlas into Troy’s thoughts about him was unique and meaningful. Thirdly, it was refreshing to have a single narrator (who did a great job!) which avoided the a disconnect that can happen when it’s not a true duet narration. Lastly, the story was sexy, sweet, and so worth the credit.