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teresajluvs2read's review
4.0
**I received a copy of Unforgettable from Entangled Publishing and Met Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review**
Unforgettable by Cindy Skaggs is the second book in the series. I haven't read the first book so it took me about half the book to piece together the plot, so I'd recommend reading the first book before this one.
Victoria Calvetti was a mobsters daughter and sister who wanted nothing to do with either her father/brother or the family business. She's made a new life as a hypnotherapist in Colorado but a visit from her great uncle changes her comfortable life. Throw in a cryptic message, a ransacked house and the death of her cat she goes running into her old boyfriends arms. She didn't know he ran a strip club or that he was undercover for feds now. Little does she know that everything she had worked hard to forget comes back with a vengeance. But a rival foe of her father's wants what she has locked away and forgotten that will take a trigger to unlock her mind.
Blake Reilly wants to make sure that Vicki doesn't run from him this time and he'll do anything to protect her. But he will make sure she doesn't get involved with what he's spent the last two years undercover to catch a drug kingpin and the mob again. He loves her and will do anything to prove it to her including protecting her with a family friend which makes her resisting a constant chaperone. Beware of a hot sexy man, drug running mobsters, an elderly hit man who still has sniper skills , Blake's best friend,Mick, who wants justice from the same mob boss and a huge surprise ending. I'd have to say that it's a good story and I'll give it a solid 4.4 stars.
Unforgettable by Cindy Skaggs is the second book in the series. I haven't read the first book so it took me about half the book to piece together the plot, so I'd recommend reading the first book before this one.
Victoria Calvetti was a mobsters daughter and sister who wanted nothing to do with either her father/brother or the family business. She's made a new life as a hypnotherapist in Colorado but a visit from her great uncle changes her comfortable life. Throw in a cryptic message, a ransacked house and the death of her cat she goes running into her old boyfriends arms. She didn't know he ran a strip club or that he was undercover for feds now. Little does she know that everything she had worked hard to forget comes back with a vengeance. But a rival foe of her father's wants what she has locked away and forgotten that will take a trigger to unlock her mind.
Blake Reilly wants to make sure that Vicki doesn't run from him this time and he'll do anything to protect her. But he will make sure she doesn't get involved with what he's spent the last two years undercover to catch a drug kingpin and the mob again. He loves her and will do anything to prove it to her including protecting her with a family friend which makes her resisting a constant chaperone. Beware of a hot sexy man, drug running mobsters, an elderly hit man who still has sniper skills , Blake's best friend,Mick, who wants justice from the same mob boss and a huge surprise ending. I'd have to say that it's a good story and I'll give it a solid 4.4 stars.
mags_louise's review
3.0
This was a good story, there just wasn't much in the way of action or suspense. But the characters were likable and the story did keep me engaged throughout and the ending left me excited to dive into the next book in the series. I would just say though, I read this after first reading Untouchable on the advice of other reviews but honestly you could easily start with this story and not feel lost or confused in anyway.
shahlasworld's review
3.0
I liked Vic and how crazy she seemed with her brilliant mind, and Blake was an interesting character. The writing style was hard to follow, especially the dialogue because it constantly felt like it was going back and forth. Not a bad read, just not for me.
If you like action and romance, this is the book for you.
If you like action and romance, this is the book for you.
thebookdisciple's review
3.0
Link to full review below!Good plot but I am not sure I really believed the relationship between the H and h would last...See full review on The Book Disciple
nikkisbooknook's review
4.0
Only downgraded from a 5* because although stated it's a standalone you really should read the earlier books because otherwise you will be reeling trying to sort out all the tangled webs!
Victoria Calvetti, former mob princess not therapist, has tried to run from her shady family but they keep coming back to haunt her. She did what she could to save her sister in law and nephew from her psychotic brother and his thugs, but it strained their relationship and she can't really blame her for distancing herself from her foul family. But when she catches a glimpse of her "Uncle Manny" - think mob hitman, on the street, she gets summoned to give evidence and has her home tossed, she realises that once again being a Calvetti is ruining her life.
Sitting outside a sleazy club waiting to make contact with Manny, she can't believe her eyes when she sees her old flame Blake. She abandoned him in college, trying to save him from being infected by her family. But when she makes a scene Blake steps into save her from herself!
Blake never really got over Victoria, even though he is now an undercover cop, not exactly a wise move to be crushing on a mob boss daughter! Victoria can't and won't get involved with shady characters again and does her best to resist Blake's charms but before she knows it she is in his bed and part of his op!
This was a real nest of storylines with undercover cops, reunited love, strained family dynamics and a weirdly lovable cost of less than sterling characters! Blake is just uber sexy on a stick. Eddie is the affable uncle, who just happens to be former mob, Mick the staunch sidekick and Dez, well I'm not sure what to make of her yet! Victoria is oh so manipulative and scheming, she is a real piece of work but oddly vulnerable and fragile at the same time.
I would have loved a wee epilogue or something but it just kinda ended and I wanted something to tease me into the next book. But otherwise very well written and thought out story.
Victoria Calvetti, former mob princess not therapist, has tried to run from her shady family but they keep coming back to haunt her. She did what she could to save her sister in law and nephew from her psychotic brother and his thugs, but it strained their relationship and she can't really blame her for distancing herself from her foul family. But when she catches a glimpse of her "Uncle Manny" - think mob hitman, on the street, she gets summoned to give evidence and has her home tossed, she realises that once again being a Calvetti is ruining her life.
Sitting outside a sleazy club waiting to make contact with Manny, she can't believe her eyes when she sees her old flame Blake. She abandoned him in college, trying to save him from being infected by her family. But when she makes a scene Blake steps into save her from herself!
Blake never really got over Victoria, even though he is now an undercover cop, not exactly a wise move to be crushing on a mob boss daughter! Victoria can't and won't get involved with shady characters again and does her best to resist Blake's charms but before she knows it she is in his bed and part of his op!
This was a real nest of storylines with undercover cops, reunited love, strained family dynamics and a weirdly lovable cost of less than sterling characters! Blake is just uber sexy on a stick. Eddie is the affable uncle, who just happens to be former mob, Mick the staunch sidekick and Dez, well I'm not sure what to make of her yet! Victoria is oh so manipulative and scheming, she is a real piece of work but oddly vulnerable and fragile at the same time.
I would have loved a wee epilogue or something but it just kinda ended and I wanted something to tease me into the next book. But otherwise very well written and thought out story.
elylibrarysec's review
4.0
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Victoria “Vicki” Calvetti starts our suspense right away. Is she paranoid or does she have the right to feel the way she does. Blake Reilly is a man who is hard to figure out. But as I read, I find that it’s actually Vicki that’s hard to figure out. This little mystery is what kept me going. I’m terrible at solving them but then I have an author who helps me out. On top of that we get a little action and suspense – all tied up with a Mafia bow.
You know this story has Mafia ties but it doesn’t overtake the story. If it did, Blake and Vicki would get lost. The reader gets just enough intrigue so that you will want to know how this will affect out couple in the end. Vicki is one tough cookie and she kinda knows how to take care of herself but finds it hard to give up control. I found her job interesting and interesting how that job affected her personally. Blake has a job where he walks a fine line but when Vicki ends up in his personal space it was interesting to watch how parts of his life changed. The only thing I can’t tell is if the author has given her readers a happy ending. So the questions I have is does this mean we have another book coming? Will we see more of Vicki and Blake? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Victoria “Vicki” Calvetti starts our suspense right away. Is she paranoid or does she have the right to feel the way she does. Blake Reilly is a man who is hard to figure out. But as I read, I find that it’s actually Vicki that’s hard to figure out. This little mystery is what kept me going. I’m terrible at solving them but then I have an author who helps me out. On top of that we get a little action and suspense – all tied up with a Mafia bow.
You know this story has Mafia ties but it doesn’t overtake the story. If it did, Blake and Vicki would get lost. The reader gets just enough intrigue so that you will want to know how this will affect out couple in the end. Vicki is one tough cookie and she kinda knows how to take care of herself but finds it hard to give up control. I found her job interesting and interesting how that job affected her personally. Blake has a job where he walks a fine line but when Vicki ends up in his personal space it was interesting to watch how parts of his life changed. The only thing I can’t tell is if the author has given her readers a happy ending. So the questions I have is does this mean we have another book coming? Will we see more of Vicki and Blake? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
nbiblioholic's review
3.0
Release Date: December 12, 2016
Genre: Romantic Suspense
POV: Dual - 3rd person
Steam: 3
Series or Standalone: Can be read as a standalone but is book two of the Untouchables series
Publisher: Entangled Publishing (Ignite)
This was a first time read from this author but I can imagine picking up another one of her books based on my enjoyment with this one.
What I liked:
╰☆╮the strength of Victoria's character. She took nothing lying down and was a little force of nature.
╰☆╮Blake. I liked every single thing about him.
╰☆╮the sexual tension and chemistry between the main characters.
╰☆╮the fact that the main characters had a shared history
╰☆╮character development - Well... sorta. Victoria's seemed more thorough while Blake's was pretty vague.
╰☆╮the action and suspense of the plot. I was in each moment and couldn't predict the way things would turn out.
╰☆╮the side characters such as Eddie and Mick. I'm wondering if Mick will be getting his own story?
What I didn't like:
╰☆╮Victoria. I'm sorry, but she took abrasiveness and her aggression to new heights. I'm not sure how Blake could stand her. Glutton for punishment much? Most of her thoughts and actions and feelings and reactions were completely off base, OTT, and unnecessary. I respected her loyalty to her friends/family, but beyond that, I couldn't find much about her to like.
╰☆╮I was unsatisfied with the ending. It felt both rushed and unfinished. I'm not sure if this was done intentionally. Maybe it was a way for the story to lead into another book? If so, will the main characters remain the same? Maybe give the readers some closure? Because there is still some unfinished business still...
Overall, this was an entertaining suspenseful read and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a little thrill!
Genre: Romantic Suspense
POV: Dual - 3rd person
Steam: 3
Series or Standalone: Can be read as a standalone but is book two of the Untouchables series
Publisher: Entangled Publishing (Ignite)
This was a first time read from this author but I can imagine picking up another one of her books based on my enjoyment with this one.
What I liked:
╰☆╮the strength of Victoria's character. She took nothing lying down and was a little force of nature.
╰☆╮Blake. I liked every single thing about him.
╰☆╮the sexual tension and chemistry between the main characters.
╰☆╮the fact that the main characters had a shared history
╰☆╮character development - Well... sorta. Victoria's seemed more thorough while Blake's was pretty vague.
╰☆╮the action and suspense of the plot. I was in each moment and couldn't predict the way things would turn out.
╰☆╮the side characters such as Eddie and Mick. I'm wondering if Mick will be getting his own story?
What I didn't like:
╰☆╮Victoria. I'm sorry, but she took abrasiveness and her aggression to new heights. I'm not sure how Blake could stand her. Glutton for punishment much? Most of her thoughts and actions and feelings and reactions were completely off base, OTT, and unnecessary. I respected her loyalty to her friends/family, but beyond that, I couldn't find much about her to like.
╰☆╮I was unsatisfied with the ending. It felt both rushed and unfinished. I'm not sure if this was done intentionally. Maybe it was a way for the story to lead into another book? If so, will the main characters remain the same? Maybe give the readers some closure? Because there is still some unfinished business still...
Overall, this was an entertaining suspenseful read and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a little thrill!
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