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i_fuckinglovebooks's review
5.0
Wow.
I'm still in emotional turmoil over this book.
It's taken me a few days to collect my thoughts to put into words how much I loved Luca.
Chloe and Freddie were BFF's, living next door to each other, and fast became like siblings.
Luca, Freddie's brother, wasn't a part of that. No, he was the apple of Chloe's eye, her person, and no matter what, her was hers and age wasn't a factor in little Chloe's mind.
Luca belonged to her.
(Aww, so sweet.)
Luca and Freddie's abusive upbringing, with Chloe tending to their injuries, came to an abrupt end one night when they disappeared.
Chloe's life turned upside down right after.
It spins on its axis all over again when Freddie reappears, taking Chloe away from what he thinks is a bad situation.
When Chloe comes face-to-face with Luca, old feelings come rushing to the surface.
But, Luca's cold and distant.
However, their chemistry isn't.
Damn, you seriously need to read this.
Chloe finds herself mixed in with one hell of a shit storm right in the center of a criminal enterprise.
But, does she cower?
HELL NO!
I loved Chloe so much because she was feisty, abrasive, and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty, and did she ever.
Luca came to her rescue, but Chloe being the badass that she was, showed him just how much she could hold her own with the ugliest of them.
I don't want to give any more away, but I will say this...
It was fucking glorious.
An easy five stars for me.
I'm still in emotional turmoil over this book.
It's taken me a few days to collect my thoughts to put into words how much I loved Luca.
Chloe and Freddie were BFF's, living next door to each other, and fast became like siblings.
Luca, Freddie's brother, wasn't a part of that. No, he was the apple of Chloe's eye, her person, and no matter what, her was hers and age wasn't a factor in little Chloe's mind.
Luca belonged to her.
(Aww, so sweet.)
Luca and Freddie's abusive upbringing, with Chloe tending to their injuries, came to an abrupt end one night when they disappeared.
Chloe's life turned upside down right after.
It spins on its axis all over again when Freddie reappears, taking Chloe away from what he thinks is a bad situation.
When Chloe comes face-to-face with Luca, old feelings come rushing to the surface.
But, Luca's cold and distant.
However, their chemistry isn't.
Damn, you seriously need to read this.
Chloe finds herself mixed in with one hell of a shit storm right in the center of a criminal enterprise.
But, does she cower?
HELL NO!
I loved Chloe so much because she was feisty, abrasive, and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty, and did she ever.
Luca came to her rescue, but Chloe being the badass that she was, showed him just how much she could hold her own with the ugliest of them.
I don't want to give any more away, but I will say this...
It was fucking glorious.
An easy five stars for me.
shanbreads's review
4.0
Luca was my first book by this author so I had no idea what I was in for, I didn’t even read the blurb, I just dived straight in.
This is a drama filled, action packed, chemistry laden story with brilliant characters, and had enough darker moments to satisfy my cravings. Freddie and Gina are brilliant secondary characters and I have to admit I’m hoping to see more of them.
Although this was my first book by this author I’ll definitely be reading more from Nikki J Summers in the future.
This is a drama filled, action packed, chemistry laden story with brilliant characters, and had enough darker moments to satisfy my cravings. Freddie and Gina are brilliant secondary characters and I have to admit I’m hoping to see more of them.
Although this was my first book by this author I’ll definitely be reading more from Nikki J Summers in the future.
alihreads's review
5.0
Love this book
This is a great book. It has a mafia vibe . Luca and Chloe met when they were kids and she told him she would marry him one day. She was best friends with his brother Freddie but Luca is 4 years older. He has always loved her but he can’t admit it. One day he has to leave but tells her he will come back for her. Years pass. It it doesn’t happen. Her dad dies when she’s 17 and she is kicked out. Freddie finds her working at club and brings her to Luca . Unknown to her she’s been sold into a trafficking ring. Can Luca save her ?
I love the chemistry between the characters . Her and Freddie are thick as theives. Luca will do anything to protect her from harm but his actions had consequences that put him in a bind
This is a great book. It has a mafia vibe . Luca and Chloe met when they were kids and she told him she would marry him one day. She was best friends with his brother Freddie but Luca is 4 years older. He has always loved her but he can’t admit it. One day he has to leave but tells her he will come back for her. Years pass. It it doesn’t happen. Her dad dies when she’s 17 and she is kicked out. Freddie finds her working at club and brings her to Luca . Unknown to her she’s been sold into a trafficking ring. Can Luca save her ?
I love the chemistry between the characters . Her and Freddie are thick as theives. Luca will do anything to protect her from harm but his actions had consequences that put him in a bind
cazmay's review
4.0
Steamy and suspenseful
This book was a fantastic read. The characters were real and their back story was shown through flashbacks that enhanced the story. Usually I like backstory first instead of flashbacks but Nikki weaves the backstory into the present day at just the right moment and it all ties together.
I was certainly on the edge of my seat reading this book...the suspense of wanting to know what happens and I certainly didn’t see some of the twists happening. There are some triggers in this book-so caution if you read-but the overall romance between Chloe and Luca is what makes this story shine. Their love shows through and is super steamy as well as sweet. I’ll definitely be picking up more of Nikki’s books.
4.5 stars!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This book was a fantastic read. The characters were real and their back story was shown through flashbacks that enhanced the story. Usually I like backstory first instead of flashbacks but Nikki weaves the backstory into the present day at just the right moment and it all ties together.
I was certainly on the edge of my seat reading this book...the suspense of wanting to know what happens and I certainly didn’t see some of the twists happening. There are some triggers in this book-so caution if you read-but the overall romance between Chloe and Luca is what makes this story shine. Their love shows through and is super steamy as well as sweet. I’ll definitely be picking up more of Nikki’s books.
4.5 stars!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
bookishrenee's review
4.0
Luca by Nikki J. Summers is the first I’d read from this author, after a wicked TikTok teaser captured my attention.
From the prologue you just know this story will be an emotional rollercoaster, and oh boy was it ever.
Chloe’s life is once again thrown back into the world of her childhood neighbours, after Freddie pulls her mid dance out of the strip club. But these boys are no longer boys, there men. Whilst Freddie might be the “hero” in the moment, that will change once his brother finds out the full story. Because Luca is the one people fear and respect, and Chloe is about learn all about this as she falls head first into all that is Luca Marquez once again.
Luca is a nonsense, wicked, domineering alpha male, who’s main goal is to trying to keep his distance and protect Chloe.
Chloe’s childhood love for Luca has never dimmed, and that comes across with the flashbacks and then present day scenes. The story is also written with POV’s from both Chloe and Luca.
Overall the heartache, loss, sexual tension and steamy scenes are well written. And the dark scenes are filled with emotion.
Side note: Potential triggers are noted in the trigger warning of the book, so I’d recommend reading this if you are unsure about the pre-warned triggers in the blurb.
From the prologue you just know this story will be an emotional rollercoaster, and oh boy was it ever.
Chloe’s life is once again thrown back into the world of her childhood neighbours, after Freddie pulls her mid dance out of the strip club. But these boys are no longer boys, there men. Whilst Freddie might be the “hero” in the moment, that will change once his brother finds out the full story. Because Luca is the one people fear and respect, and Chloe is about learn all about this as she falls head first into all that is Luca Marquez once again.
Luca is a nonsense, wicked, domineering alpha male, who’s main goal is to trying to keep his distance and protect Chloe.
Chloe’s childhood love for Luca has never dimmed, and that comes across with the flashbacks and then present day scenes. The story is also written with POV’s from both Chloe and Luca.
Overall the heartache, loss, sexual tension and steamy scenes are well written. And the dark scenes are filled with emotion.
Side note: Potential triggers are noted in the trigger warning of the book, so I’d recommend reading this if you are unsure about the pre-warned triggers in the blurb.
alexschriver's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
3.0
I really liked the premise for this book, I loved the mafia vibes and loved the Luca/ Chloe friends to enemies to lovers. The biggest problem I had with this book was that the dialogue was lacking in my opinion. In some conversations, it felt very forced and I didn't love it. Overall good read, fast paced and 3/5 stars.
johanna_books's review
5.0
Nikki J Summers let me start by saying that you are amazing and one seriously talented author...
Im in a book comma, you just trapped me in a world and i dont want to leave...
Chloe is one seriously amazing kick ass chick... she is seriously Alpha.
This story was intriguing and intense.. it had drama, twist and turns, sex, chemistry and it packed a punch...
I couldnt put this book down...
If you want to be drawn into a totally different world then pick up this book and give it ago...
Im in a book comma, you just trapped me in a world and i dont want to leave...
Chloe is one seriously amazing kick ass chick... she is seriously Alpha.
This story was intriguing and intense.. it had drama, twist and turns, sex, chemistry and it packed a punch...
I couldnt put this book down...
If you want to be drawn into a totally different world then pick up this book and give it ago...