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tj_darkreads's review
5.0
When I first read the blurb for this book I knew I had to get my hands on it. For one it has ice skating which I love, why choose with 3 hot guy's and suspense all the thing's I love to read about, so yeh, I had to read it.
Luciana (Lou) Cordova is the heir to one of the deadliest crime family’s in Texas known as the Deadly Rose. Her mom being the crime boss. All this girl has wanted in life is to ice skate, but her mom wants her to give it up and step into the family business, but when something bad happens Lou realizes she's not safe and has to run and ends up taking her bodyguard Rafael with her. They end up in Hobb Creek Canada where she meets Niko and Jasper, and a gang who's set on causing problems for the town and it's people, but she soon realizes that they may not be the one's who's been leaving her gifts that there might be someone who's stalking her.
Niko has flown across the country to coach Jasper to get him back into ice skating and out of the slump he's going through. When they see how good Lou is on the ice Niko has an idea of them doing pairs skating and maybe Lou can drag Jasper out of his head. The more the 3 work together the more they become attracted to her.
From page 1 to that cliffhanger ending this book had me flipping pages to find out what happened next. It does get a lil slow but picks up as thing's start to happen in the book. I cannot wait for the next book in this new series.
Luciana (Lou) Cordova is the heir to one of the deadliest crime family’s in Texas known as the Deadly Rose. Her mom being the crime boss. All this girl has wanted in life is to ice skate, but her mom wants her to give it up and step into the family business, but when something bad happens Lou realizes she's not safe and has to run and ends up taking her bodyguard Rafael with her. They end up in Hobb Creek Canada where she meets Niko and Jasper, and a gang who's set on causing problems for the town and it's people, but she soon realizes that they may not be the one's who's been leaving her gifts that there might be someone who's stalking her.
Niko has flown across the country to coach Jasper to get him back into ice skating and out of the slump he's going through. When they see how good Lou is on the ice Niko has an idea of them doing pairs skating and maybe Lou can drag Jasper out of his head. The more the 3 work together the more they become attracted to her.
From page 1 to that cliffhanger ending this book had me flipping pages to find out what happened next. It does get a lil slow but picks up as thing's start to happen in the book. I cannot wait for the next book in this new series.
ariloves2read's review
5.0
What a book!!! I absolutely loved Lou & the build up that Eva & Harlow created between all the characters because when the action & the feelings were finally out in the open, it felt real. I felt like I was a character looking in on their story. Absolutely adore this book & I cannot wait until the second book.
laurenloveslit81's review
4.0
Rating 3.5⭐️
I was really intrigued by the idea of a mafia/ice skating crossover story. It worked better than I expected but there were a few things that made it less enjoyable for me.
The first issue for me was the fact that the pacing of the story was a bit off. Some things felt glossed over while others seemed to be dragged out. My other issue was the way the authors described things. At times their descriptions were very unique, which is usually a good thing, but it this instance it was a bit nonsensical.
There were some good things though. I did find the characters very likable and the angst between the FMC and her bodyguard, as well as between 2 of the male MC’s, are what made the story good. For those reasons, I will give the series another shot and hopefully those issues will be ironed out in the next book.
I was really intrigued by the idea of a mafia/ice skating crossover story. It worked better than I expected but there were a few things that made it less enjoyable for me.
The first issue for me was the fact that the pacing of the story was a bit off. Some things felt glossed over while others seemed to be dragged out. My other issue was the way the authors described things. At times their descriptions were very unique, which is usually a good thing, but it this instance it was a bit nonsensical.
There were some good things though. I did find the characters very likable and the angst between the FMC and her bodyguard, as well as between 2 of the male MC’s, are what made the story good. For those reasons, I will give the series another shot and hopefully those issues will be ironed out in the next book.
booksaremysirensong23's review
5.0
I love this contemporary side of Eva’s writing. It’s everything I have come to expect from her and more. The concept of ice skating Mafia Princess as a why choose is just amazing. The harem is slowly building while getting in sight into the guys heads every so often too. Can’t wait for the next installment!
This was an arc; this is my honest review
This was an arc; this is my honest review
hbrock1103's review
4.0
Ice-skating
Multi POV
Why Choose
Mafia Romance
RH
Luciana is a Mafia princess whose passion is ice skating. She discovers her mother murdered her skating coach and Lou runs.
Luciana and her bodyguard, Rafael, find themselves in a small town, where she begins receiving threats.
The men that enter her life are
Multi POV
Why Choose
Mafia Romance
RH
Luciana is a Mafia princess whose passion is ice skating. She discovers her mother murdered her skating coach and Lou runs.
Luciana and her bodyguard, Rafael, find themselves in a small town, where she begins receiving threats.
The men that enter her life are
jess_theinkspell's review
3.0
3.5
È un buon inizio, ma penso che avrebbe potuto essere gestito meglio.
I rapporti amorosi li ho trovati un po' forzati. A parte quello con Rafael, quello con Niko e Jasper non hanno sostanza, si basano sul niente. Ok, capisco l'attrazione fisica, ma come può Luciana dire di provare qualcosa per loro quando di fatto non sa nulla di queste due persone?
E anche Luciana, come protagonista, non mi ha convinta molto: è un po' troppo piena di sé per i miei gusti - tant'è che trae conclusioni affrettate in più di un'occasione.
In compenso, ho adorato il worldbuilding, la novità del mondo del pattinaggio sul ghiaccio e di una figlia della mafia che non vuole essere parte di quel mondo.
Rafael è sicuramente il personaggio che più ho preferito, nei pochi momenti dedicati a lui l'ho percepito completamente.
Lo stile è superscorrevole, la lettura si divora pagina dopo pagina senza sentire alcuna fatica.
È un buon inizio, ma penso che avrebbe potuto essere gestito meglio.
I rapporti amorosi li ho trovati un po' forzati. A parte quello con Rafael, quello con Niko e Jasper non hanno sostanza, si basano sul niente. Ok, capisco l'attrazione fisica, ma come può Luciana dire di provare qualcosa per loro quando di fatto non sa nulla di queste due persone?
E anche Luciana, come protagonista, non mi ha convinta molto: è un po' troppo piena di sé per i miei gusti - tant'è che trae conclusioni affrettate in più di un'occasione.
In compenso, ho adorato il worldbuilding, la novità del mondo del pattinaggio sul ghiaccio e di una figlia della mafia che non vuole essere parte di quel mondo.
Rafael è sicuramente il personaggio che più ho preferito, nei pochi momenti dedicati a lui l'ho percepito completamente.
Lo stile è superscorrevole, la lettura si divora pagina dopo pagina senza sentire alcuna fatica.
booknerd322's review
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ashleeboldingreads's review
4.0
-collectors edition whychoose
-secret identity
-mafia
-sports romance
Luciana is a mafia princess running away from her illegal life to try to continue on as an ice skater. She finds herself in a small town & runs into some of her idols. There’s a lot going on that melds all together in a way that works, yet it’s still pretty busy. Luciana seems very quick to hop in bed with the guys though but we still get a slow burn for another.
-secret identity
-mafia
-sports romance
Luciana is a mafia princess running away from her illegal life to try to continue on as an ice skater. She finds herself in a small town & runs into some of her idols. There’s a lot going on that melds all together in a way that works, yet it’s still pretty busy. Luciana seems very quick to hop in bed with the guys though but we still get a slow burn for another.
zoeyday25's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Shotgun Spin:
I love the opening to how everyone treats Lou and how she decides to take care of herself and break away from her mother and how Rafael went with her!
The meeting between Niko, Jasper and Lou is very intriguing. I really enjoy the ice skating and how free it makes Lou feel.I can't wait to see Jasper and Lou pair skate! I loved seeing how Lou is trying to mess with the gang in her own way! I enjoyed seeing Niko and Lou come together! Ohh!! Rafael has jealousy!!!
I loved seeing Jasper open up!! And Rafael ruined it! I'm glad Lou introduced the 2 to Rafael! Damn Lou is a straight badass! The way she helped fix the relationship between Jasper and Niko. Then handling the gangsters! Hot damn literally!!! Oh my gosh! Finally Rafael finally!!! Can't wait to read book 2!
I love the opening to how everyone treats Lou and how she decides to take care of herself and break away from her mother and how Rafael went with her!
The meeting between Niko, Jasper and Lou is very intriguing. I really enjoy the ice skating and how free it makes Lou feel.I can't wait to see Jasper and Lou pair skate! I loved seeing how Lou is trying to mess with the gang in her own way! I enjoyed seeing Niko and Lou come together! Ohh!! Rafael has jealousy!!!
I loved seeing Jasper open up!! And Rafael ruined it! I'm glad Lou introduced the 2 to Rafael! Damn Lou is a straight badass! The way she helped fix the relationship between Jasper and Niko. Then handling the gangsters! Hot damn literally!!! Oh my gosh! Finally Rafael finally!!! Can't wait to read book 2!