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Sam Mariano + Christmas!?! What a dark and festive dream!
How the Hitman Stole Christmas:
Oh Sam- what a great Christmas gift!
This book is everything I love about Sam Mariano- a slightly unhinged, dominant alpha anti-hero, a softer, pliable heroine who easily (and mostly willingly) falls into his web, scorching steam, unusual relationship dynamics, and a highly unusual path to HEA and one that only really works for these two characters. Plus, it is in the Morelli world! AH- my favorite place to be.
This is actually the lightest/sweetest romance we’ve read from Sam. Jasper is delicious- but he’s a bit sweeter, more level (and less manipulative) than some of Sam’s other heroes, and Autumn has a bit more fight than my favorite Mia- but if you love Sam romances and relationship dynamics, this will feel familiar and delightful while also bring some fresh characters and a original story. Since it is a standalone, we do have some insta-love/insta-lust, but along the way Sam creates some surprisingly tender and emotionally intimate moments between these two that really helped them feel more emotionally connected.
This story also has a surprising amount of Christmas cheer for a darker/mafia/kidnapping trope- Sam weaves in charming, holiday moments that worked for the story, weren’t too cheesy, but still made this book feel festive.
If you are like me and Mateo/Mia are you favorites of all time, you’ll love this. And, if the Morelli’s weren’t your favs or if you haven’t started Sam, I think you’ll love this, too. This strikes the perfect balance. Fun, sexy, only slightly dark, and so delicious.
Mistletoe Kisses
Two of my favorite authors writing one of my favorite tropes- age gap?! YES, sign me up.
Sam and Isabella are both queens of creating controlling, alpha, and sexy mastermind anti-heroes and gentle, somewhat submissive, but nuanced and complex female heroines, so I knew this would be fantastic. And, I knew it would STEAMY and hot AF because they both are two authors who consistently make me need a cold shower.
This story was adorable- age gap + teacher-student taboo, a sweet and charming heroine but with some spunk and a brooding and magnetic hero. And, Christmas time- what more could you ask for?!
How the Hitman Stole Christmas:
Oh Sam- what a great Christmas gift!
This book is everything I love about Sam Mariano- a slightly unhinged, dominant alpha anti-hero, a softer, pliable heroine who easily (and mostly willingly) falls into his web, scorching steam, unusual relationship dynamics, and a highly unusual path to HEA and one that only really works for these two characters. Plus, it is in the Morelli world! AH- my favorite place to be.
This is actually the lightest/sweetest romance we’ve read from Sam. Jasper is delicious- but he’s a bit sweeter, more level (and less manipulative) than some of Sam’s other heroes, and Autumn has a bit more fight than my favorite Mia- but if you love Sam romances and relationship dynamics, this will feel familiar and delightful while also bring some fresh characters and a original story. Since it is a standalone, we do have some insta-love/insta-lust, but along the way Sam creates some surprisingly tender and emotionally intimate moments between these two that really helped them feel more emotionally connected.
This story also has a surprising amount of Christmas cheer for a darker/mafia/kidnapping trope- Sam weaves in charming, holiday moments that worked for the story, weren’t too cheesy, but still made this book feel festive.
If you are like me and Mateo/Mia are you favorites of all time, you’ll love this. And, if the Morelli’s weren’t your favs or if you haven’t started Sam, I think you’ll love this, too. This strikes the perfect balance. Fun, sexy, only slightly dark, and so delicious.
Mistletoe Kisses
Two of my favorite authors writing one of my favorite tropes- age gap?! YES, sign me up.
Sam and Isabella are both queens of creating controlling, alpha, and sexy mastermind anti-heroes and gentle, somewhat submissive, but nuanced and complex female heroines, so I knew this would be fantastic. And, I knew it would STEAMY and hot AF because they both are two authors who consistently make me need a cold shower.
This story was adorable- age gap + teacher-student taboo, a sweet and charming heroine but with some spunk and a brooding and magnetic hero. And, Christmas time- what more could you ask for?!
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