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very poorly written, all smut but bad smut with a horrible plot. overall just seemed rushed
Ok this was delightful fun, a romp of a dark romance and I was here to applaud it. Diablo has issues on his issues and Skylar magically seems to love him regardless. I love how Cora's books all unabashedlly love all these different walks of life exactly as they are. Everyone is perfect as is. Onto the next!
2.25. Rounded down. Lacked depth, didn’t seem like there was any WHY behind either of them wanting one another besides physical proximity and a shared kink, even by the epilogue.
I knew nothing about Skylar despite meeting his family by the end of the book. I don’t know a single hobby or interest, barely even a reference to him being in the military. Super unclear about anything beyond his sex drive, that he’s borderline a giant, and he really really doesn’t want his family to meet his employer (who his dead dad also worked for).
And Diablo went from fun troublemaking to unbearably annoying very fast. He lacked the charm or character that have made a quality Murder twink like Felix from the Necessary Evils series lovable. Maybe if there was less property destruction or character depth beyond wanting to get railed by a giant and liking war hammer?
This was my first book from the author and I was bummed! I’ve seen a few people I tend to agree with disappointed but reference liking other books by her more, so maybe I’ll give a different one by her a try.
If you want a brat being kidnapped/protected by a big strong dude, stuck in close proximity, with spanking, steam, and humor, check out Jesse H. Reign’s Sainted instead. It’s a bit over the top for some people but I loved it so that’s my Rec.
I knew nothing about Skylar despite meeting his family by the end of the book. I don’t know a single hobby or interest, barely even a reference to him being in the military. Super unclear about anything beyond his sex drive, that he’s borderline a giant, and he really really doesn’t want his family to meet his employer (who his dead dad also worked for).
And Diablo went from fun troublemaking to unbearably annoying very fast. He lacked the charm or character that have made a quality Murder twink like Felix from the Necessary Evils series lovable. Maybe if there was less property destruction or character depth beyond wanting to get railed by a giant and liking war hammer?
This was my first book from the author and I was bummed! I’ve seen a few people I tend to agree with disappointed but reference liking other books by her more, so maybe I’ll give a different one by her a try.
If you want a brat being kidnapped/protected by a big strong dude, stuck in close proximity, with spanking, steam, and humor, check out Jesse H. Reign’s Sainted instead. It’s a bit over the top for some people but I loved it so that’s my Rec.
I wasn't impressed with the "brat" aspect. I know Diablo is 19 and maybe it's b/c I have an 18 yr old son at the moment. But if my son acted even a forth of this way. Just NO!
The first little bit I was ok with it. But then it progressively got worse. No growth.
The first little bit I was ok with it. But then it progressively got worse. No growth.
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
I see I am in the absolute minority and people seem to love this book and it's characters, but, it’s an absolute 1 star for me.
Diablo is an absolute little shite to his bodyguard for no other reason than he makes him horny and he “hates being told what to do.”
I'm sorry, what? Skylar is your bodyguard, attempting to do his job and for this you’re acting out like a 5 year old? It was literally more believable that he’s a toddler than a 20 year old man.
Quickly, I get up and tiptoe to the window, my eyes catching on the table. My spot hasn’t been cleaned up, and for some reason, I feel bad for not doing what he asked. Is it so unreasonable? I debate it for a moment before remembering that I’m not a doormat. No one tells me what to do.
Basic manners = doormat. Gotcha.
He knocks over an empty picture frame and doesn’t pick it back up before crouching down and looking under the bed.
Sigh.
He sets the granola on the counter, too close to the edge so the bag topples onto the floor. It scatters on the ground, some landing near my feet. I glance at him, wanting to see his reaction, but he just steps over it and moves to search for the bread, not at all bothered that he’s walking on hard objects.
That's just gross.
The mess I made is epic, plates and bowls smashed across the floor. Fuck, I did a good job, but goddamn, this is going to take forever to clean up.
“I don’t wanna,” I say.
“You’re gonna.”
…I’m sorry, the fuck what?
Skylar starts off in the beginning mentioning how Diablo tests his patience (same my guy, same), and how unattractive that is, but when he sees a mark he’s given him (spanks the shit out of him), it turns him on and brings out a possessive side of him that makes him want to claim him.
Okay, so basically you’re horny and wanna bang. Understandable. But in no way do I believe that there is love here.
I'm sorry but Diablo is such an absolute unlikeable character that I don’t think I’ll carry on reading more from this series, which hurts my heart because it started off beautifully and I’ve loved almost every single book. I feel like it’s leading more and more to sex = love, and we’re being told that there’s romance happening but I’m just not SEEING it.
It ends with Diablo slashing his pillow because Skylar forgot to say goodbye and letting us know that their relationship is not a traditional one because telling someone you hate them, is your love language and not at all a sign of emotional immaturity.
K.
I see I am in the absolute minority and people seem to love this book and it's characters, but, it’s an absolute 1 star for me.
Diablo is an absolute little shite to his bodyguard for no other reason than he makes him horny and he “hates being told what to do.”
I'm sorry, what? Skylar is your bodyguard, attempting to do his job and for this you’re acting out like a 5 year old? It was literally more believable that he’s a toddler than a 20 year old man.
Quickly, I get up and tiptoe to the window, my eyes catching on the table. My spot hasn’t been cleaned up, and for some reason, I feel bad for not doing what he asked. Is it so unreasonable? I debate it for a moment before remembering that I’m not a doormat. No one tells me what to do.
Basic manners = doormat. Gotcha.
He knocks over an empty picture frame and doesn’t pick it back up before crouching down and looking under the bed.
Sigh.
He sets the granola on the counter, too close to the edge so the bag topples onto the floor. It scatters on the ground, some landing near my feet. I glance at him, wanting to see his reaction, but he just steps over it and moves to search for the bread, not at all bothered that he’s walking on hard objects.
That's just gross.
The mess I made is epic, plates and bowls smashed across the floor. Fuck, I did a good job, but goddamn, this is going to take forever to clean up.
“I don’t wanna,” I say.
“You’re gonna.”
…I’m sorry, the fuck what?
Skylar starts off in the beginning mentioning how Diablo tests his patience (same my guy, same), and how unattractive that is, but when he sees a mark he’s given him (spanks the shit out of him), it turns him on and brings out a possessive side of him that makes him want to claim him.
Okay, so basically you’re horny and wanna bang. Understandable. But in no way do I believe that there is love here.
I'm sorry but Diablo is such an absolute unlikeable character that I don’t think I’ll carry on reading more from this series, which hurts my heart because it started off beautifully and I’ve loved almost every single book. I feel like it’s leading more and more to sex = love, and we’re being told that there’s romance happening but I’m just not SEEING it.
It ends with Diablo slashing his pillow because Skylar forgot to say goodbye and letting us know that their relationship is not a traditional one because telling someone you hate them, is your love language and not at all a sign of emotional immaturity.
K.
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes & tags down below.
“You never stick a fork in an electrical appliance.” He rolls his eyes at me, and I grab his wrist tighter, wrenching the fork from his hand. “I’m serious. Don’t do it.” I have a feeling Diablo now wants to do it just because I told him not to. I can see him in the middle of the night, sneaking over to the toaster to try it. Just to see if I’m right.
My first Cora Rose book, and I am definitely going back and reading more from this series. I gotta admit I found Diablo to be exhausting in the beginning, but when his facade started to crack and we could see the vulnerable boy underneath all the mouthing off, he just made me cry a little. And if it wasn’t sad, it was really hot, or made me laugh. Highly entertaining, and I would definitely recommend.
Diablo snorts so loudly he chokes, slapping his knee and turning purple. I debate pulling the car over to do the Heimlich and then decide to let him ride it out. He deserves to choke. The little shit.
Skylar grew on me more and more during the book as well, especially when he responded with tenderness instead of anger in the face of massive tantrums, lol. That’s a patient man right there. I am also a massive fan of size differences, so this one was *chefs kiss*
I have never in my life been touched like this. Tenderly, almost reverently. I hate it. Hate that I want it. Hate that when this is all over I have something to look back on and yearn for.
I haven’t read a lot of it, but I thought the dub-con and CNC was done really well here. It was hot instead of making me uncomfortable.
“Diablo! For fuck’s sake!” My lips turn up as I realize that he’s found the cactus in his duffle. I pricked my hand a thousand times grabbing it and regret nothing.
“Is that what this is now? Exclusivity?” “You want to share?” My stomach churns at the thought. “No. If you fucked someone else, I’d have to commit murder.”
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Bodyguard, brat, size difference, age gap, forced proximity, BDSM lite, mobster son
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Dubious consent
Consensual non-consent
Violence
Gunshot wound
Medical emergency
Dismemberment (few details, off-page)
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Strict roles or versatile: Strict
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
“You never stick a fork in an electrical appliance.” He rolls his eyes at me, and I grab his wrist tighter, wrenching the fork from his hand. “I’m serious. Don’t do it.” I have a feeling Diablo now wants to do it just because I told him not to. I can see him in the middle of the night, sneaking over to the toaster to try it. Just to see if I’m right.
My first Cora Rose book, and I am definitely going back and reading more from this series. I gotta admit I found Diablo to be exhausting in the beginning, but when his facade started to crack and we could see the vulnerable boy underneath all the mouthing off, he just made me cry a little. And if it wasn’t sad, it was really hot, or made me laugh. Highly entertaining, and I would definitely recommend.
Diablo snorts so loudly he chokes, slapping his knee and turning purple. I debate pulling the car over to do the Heimlich and then decide to let him ride it out. He deserves to choke. The little shit.
Skylar grew on me more and more during the book as well, especially when he responded with tenderness instead of anger in the face of massive tantrums, lol. That’s a patient man right there. I am also a massive fan of size differences, so this one was *chefs kiss*
I have never in my life been touched like this. Tenderly, almost reverently. I hate it. Hate that I want it. Hate that when this is all over I have something to look back on and yearn for.
I haven’t read a lot of it, but I thought the dub-con and CNC was done really well here. It was hot instead of making me uncomfortable.
“Diablo! For fuck’s sake!” My lips turn up as I realize that he’s found the cactus in his duffle. I pricked my hand a thousand times grabbing it and regret nothing.
“Is that what this is now? Exclusivity?” “You want to share?” My stomach churns at the thought. “No. If you fucked someone else, I’d have to commit murder.”
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Bodyguard, brat, size difference, age gap, forced proximity, BDSM lite, mobster son
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Dubious consent
Consensual non-consent
Violence
Gunshot wound
Medical emergency
Dismemberment (few details, off-page)
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Strict roles or versatile: Strict
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Oooooo yes! This was such a great book! Diablo is SUCH a brat and his bodyguard Skylar is just what he needed to bring him in line (as much as Diablo can get in line..)
“I have an annoying habit of causing chaos and reaping the consequences. It’s just how I was made. Whereas Angel is the peacemaker, I revel in the mess, the conflict. I like to push people’s buttons. All of them. Simultaneously.”
Diablo has gone and made an enemy of a dangerous guy, he was trying to help his brother, Angel. But the only reward he has got himself is being whisked off by his new bodyguard Skylar to a safe house (did someone say forced proximity??). Diablo goes stir crazy cooped up in the safe house and does everything to push all of Skylar’s. When Skylar snaps and spanks him things start to change and the two are more and more drawn to each other than before.
But of course Diablo cannot stop his brat ways, begging for Skylars attention - and boy does he get it! This was such a great story, loved these characters, super witty, ridiculous and spicy!
““Are you asking me to climb onto your lap and…cuddle? I don’t cuddle. That’s not a thing I do.”
“Get your tiny ass over here before I spank it. And to be honest, I saw how red it was earlier. I don’t know if you can handle another.”
“My skin is Superman. It can handle anything you throw at it, including your palms.”
He smiles and then points again. “Come on then. Let me hold you, Superman.””
“I have an annoying habit of causing chaos and reaping the consequences. It’s just how I was made. Whereas Angel is the peacemaker, I revel in the mess, the conflict. I like to push people’s buttons. All of them. Simultaneously.”
Diablo has gone and made an enemy of a dangerous guy, he was trying to help his brother, Angel. But the only reward he has got himself is being whisked off by his new bodyguard Skylar to a safe house (did someone say forced proximity??). Diablo goes stir crazy cooped up in the safe house and does everything to push all of Skylar’s. When Skylar snaps and spanks him things start to change and the two are more and more drawn to each other than before.
But of course Diablo cannot stop his brat ways, begging for Skylars attention - and boy does he get it! This was such a great story, loved these characters, super witty, ridiculous and spicy!
““Are you asking me to climb onto your lap and…cuddle? I don’t cuddle. That’s not a thing I do.”
“Get your tiny ass over here before I spank it. And to be honest, I saw how red it was earlier. I don’t know if you can handle another.”
“My skin is Superman. It can handle anything you throw at it, including your palms.”
He smiles and then points again. “Come on then. Let me hold you, Superman.””
Missed the mark for me, but let’s start with the positive.
What I liked: Angel, Diablo, Anthony. This felt like a view of their family dynamics from an outsiders perspective. Father and sons. I could read. Whole book, family mafia drama, about the three of them. My favorite part was the random chapter in Anthony’s POV. Would have loved more from him, but alas, this was not his book.
Now, I’ll tell ya how I really feel. For starters, there was one key element of a Contemporary Romance that I felt was missing… THE ROMANCE.
- MMCs were flat / static.
Neither had a character arc in any way shape or form. That makes the story well… boring. No internal strife, desire to change or need to meet the others needs… it just was. Because of that lack of depth I felt no connection to the characters.
- Enemies to Lovers? I didn’t see it.
How can two people just suddenly get along with out compromise or change? Diablo & Skylar went from one to the other, somehow despite the lack of character arc - not to be confused with simply getting to know the characters. There was no change desired or otherwise, inward or outward. Aside from a few moments where unusual sentimental feelings surged, I wouldn’t have known either was effected at all - I knew only because it was stated explicitly, & even then there was no reason for those feelings beyond being turned on by physical contact…. which is fine… but missing the romantic element completely. It seemed they better understood each other in the end but… that wasn’t enough to make the fact they were endeared to one another make sense.
- Diablo: essentially a brat out of necessity, acting out when he wants attention (believable) but there was no depth or anything that made that trait endearing. It ended up being annoying. If Skylar didn’t have a gift in hand or start getting handsy / spanky / in the mood to tie him up, D would have probably never felt the need or been urged to seek him out.
- Skylar: a caricature of his character type profile, but in a way that didn’t allow him to display any personality, just the surface Alpha Body guard type. Honestly, no clue what he felt. One day he thought D was a gross mess and spanked his ass, the next he called him beautiful and then spanked his ass again. Idk.
In summary, this is an easy read with low angst and some spanking of a brat sprinkled in. Didn’t care how they turned out in the end, tbh. And I will absolutely read the next Cora Rose book the second it becomes available. She is nothing if not consistent and for the most part, even when it’s not my favorite (outside this one) her books are easy reads that make me laugh. And she is the mind that gave us Basil Lewis, so. Yeah. It hurts to put this rating and review out there but had to be honest because wtf is the point if I’m not?! Give it a try! You might love it! It’s just not for me.
What I liked: Angel, Diablo, Anthony. This felt like a view of their family dynamics from an outsiders perspective. Father and sons. I could read. Whole book, family mafia drama, about the three of them. My favorite part was the random chapter in Anthony’s POV. Would have loved more from him, but alas, this was not his book.
Now, I’ll tell ya how I really feel. For starters, there was one key element of a Contemporary Romance that I felt was missing… THE ROMANCE.
- MMCs were flat / static.
Neither had a character arc in any way shape or form. That makes the story well… boring. No internal strife, desire to change or need to meet the others needs… it just was. Because of that lack of depth I felt no connection to the characters.
- Enemies to Lovers? I didn’t see it.
How can two people just suddenly get along with out compromise or change? Diablo & Skylar went from one to the other, somehow despite the lack of character arc - not to be confused with simply getting to know the characters. There was no change desired or otherwise, inward or outward. Aside from a few moments where unusual sentimental feelings surged, I wouldn’t have known either was effected at all - I knew only because it was stated explicitly, & even then there was no reason for those feelings beyond being turned on by physical contact…. which is fine… but missing the romantic element completely. It seemed they better understood each other in the end but… that wasn’t enough to make the fact they were endeared to one another make sense.
- Diablo: essentially a brat out of necessity, acting out when he wants attention (believable) but there was no depth or anything that made that trait endearing. It ended up being annoying. If Skylar didn’t have a gift in hand or start getting handsy / spanky / in the mood to tie him up, D would have probably never felt the need or been urged to seek him out.
- Skylar: a caricature of his character type profile, but in a way that didn’t allow him to display any personality, just the surface Alpha Body guard type. Honestly, no clue what he felt. One day he thought D was a gross mess and spanked his ass, the next he called him beautiful and then spanked his ass again. Idk.
In summary, this is an easy read with low angst and some spanking of a brat sprinkled in. Didn’t care how they turned out in the end, tbh. And I will absolutely read the next Cora Rose book the second it becomes available. She is nothing if not consistent and for the most part, even when it’s not my favorite (outside this one) her books are easy reads that make me laugh. And she is the mind that gave us Basil Lewis, so. Yeah. It hurts to put this rating and review out there but had to be honest because wtf is the point if I’m not?! Give it a try! You might love it! It’s just not for me.
Diablo is the seventh installment of Cora Rose’s unexpected series, however, it can be read as a standalone! It’s a M/M forced proximity, high-heat, low-angst, bodyguard romance. This novel is a little bit different from Cora Rose’s others, so please ensure you review the content warning before diving in.
After his service with the Marine Corps, Skylar takes the next logical career step and becomes a personal bodyguard. His latest client is mob boss Anthony Costello’s son, Diablo. Diablo’s everything Skylar can’t stand - rude, spoiled, bratty, and chaotic. After Diablo crosses the wrong person, he and Skylar are forced to flee to a secluded safehouse. As Skylar tries to keep Diablo safe, he fights him every step of the way. It seems like Diablo needs something he’s not ready to ask for, and Skylar is more than willing to give it to him.
“Skylar doesn't even blink. He takes my verbal abuse far too well. No matter how hard I push, he never reacts, and it makes me furious. It makes my entire body light up with…something I can't quite name.”
After reading and loving Cora Rose’s contribution to the 2023 Worthy Pride anthology, I jumped at the chance to read Diablo and was certainly not disappointed. Now I’m going to have to go back and read the entire Unexpected series!
As bratty as he was, Diablo was such a fun character - he had me laughing out loud from the first chapter. Skylar definitely met his match when he took on Diablo’s bodyguard duties - his dad was formerly employed by Anthony Costello so he feels an innate sense of duty. Skylar’s just trying to keep Diablo safe, but Diablo’s fighting him every step of the way with some hilarious, dangerous, and downright sinful results. This book moved at a nice pace, and the idea of it being low-angst but high-heat is unquestionably a fantastic combination. I’m so pleased that Diablo and Skylar got their happily-ever-after, and although it might not be considered conventional (please don’t tick Diablo off or you’ll face the wrath of his saws) it was more than perfect for the couple. Meeting Diablo’s brother, Angelo, was so lovely and my fingers are crossed that he eventually gets his own happily-ever-after!
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
Diablo is the seventh installment of Cora Rose’s unexpected series, however, it can be read as a standalone! It’s a M/M forced proximity, high-heat, low-angst, bodyguard romance. This novel is a little bit different from Cora Rose’s others, so please ensure you review the content warning before diving in.
After his service with the Marine Corps, Skylar takes the next logical career step and becomes a personal bodyguard. His latest client is mob boss Anthony Costello’s son, Diablo. Diablo’s everything Skylar can’t stand - rude, spoiled, bratty, and chaotic. After Diablo crosses the wrong person, he and Skylar are forced to flee to a secluded safehouse. As Skylar tries to keep Diablo safe, he fights him every step of the way. It seems like Diablo needs something he’s not ready to ask for, and Skylar is more than willing to give it to him.
“Skylar doesn't even blink. He takes my verbal abuse far too well. No matter how hard I push, he never reacts, and it makes me furious. It makes my entire body light up with…something I can't quite name.”
After reading and loving Cora Rose’s contribution to the 2023 Worthy Pride anthology, I jumped at the chance to read Diablo and was certainly not disappointed. Now I’m going to have to go back and read the entire Unexpected series!
As bratty as he was, Diablo was such a fun character - he had me laughing out loud from the first chapter. Skylar definitely met his match when he took on Diablo’s bodyguard duties - his dad was formerly employed by Anthony Costello so he feels an innate sense of duty. Skylar’s just trying to keep Diablo safe, but Diablo’s fighting him every step of the way with some hilarious, dangerous, and downright sinful results. This book moved at a nice pace, and the idea of it being low-angst but high-heat is unquestionably a fantastic combination. I’m so pleased that Diablo and Skylar got their happily-ever-after, and although it might not be considered conventional (please don’t tick Diablo off or you’ll face the wrath of his saws) it was more than perfect for the couple. Meeting Diablo’s brother, Angelo, was so lovely and my fingers are crossed that he eventually gets his own happily-ever-after!
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
After his service with the Marine Corps, Skylar takes the next logical career step and becomes a personal bodyguard. His latest client is mob boss Anthony Costello’s son, Diablo. Diablo’s everything Skylar can’t stand - rude, spoiled, bratty, and chaotic. After Diablo crosses the wrong person, he and Skylar are forced to flee to a secluded safehouse. As Skylar tries to keep Diablo safe, he fights him every step of the way. It seems like Diablo needs something he’s not ready to ask for, and Skylar is more than willing to give it to him.
“Skylar doesn't even blink. He takes my verbal abuse far too well. No matter how hard I push, he never reacts, and it makes me furious. It makes my entire body light up with…something I can't quite name.”
After reading and loving Cora Rose’s contribution to the 2023 Worthy Pride anthology, I jumped at the chance to read Diablo and was certainly not disappointed. Now I’m going to have to go back and read the entire Unexpected series!
As bratty as he was, Diablo was such a fun character - he had me laughing out loud from the first chapter. Skylar definitely met his match when he took on Diablo’s bodyguard duties - his dad was formerly employed by Anthony Costello so he feels an innate sense of duty. Skylar’s just trying to keep Diablo safe, but Diablo’s fighting him every step of the way with some hilarious, dangerous, and downright sinful results. This book moved at a nice pace, and the idea of it being low-angst but high-heat is unquestionably a fantastic combination. I’m so pleased that Diablo and Skylar got their happily-ever-after, and although it might not be considered conventional (please don’t tick Diablo off or you’ll face the wrath of his saws) it was more than perfect for the couple. Meeting Diablo’s brother, Angelo, was so lovely and my fingers are crossed that he eventually gets his own happily-ever-after!
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
Diablo is the seventh installment of Cora Rose’s unexpected series, however, it can be read as a standalone! It’s a M/M forced proximity, high-heat, low-angst, bodyguard romance. This novel is a little bit different from Cora Rose’s others, so please ensure you review the content warning before diving in.
After his service with the Marine Corps, Skylar takes the next logical career step and becomes a personal bodyguard. His latest client is mob boss Anthony Costello’s son, Diablo. Diablo’s everything Skylar can’t stand - rude, spoiled, bratty, and chaotic. After Diablo crosses the wrong person, he and Skylar are forced to flee to a secluded safehouse. As Skylar tries to keep Diablo safe, he fights him every step of the way. It seems like Diablo needs something he’s not ready to ask for, and Skylar is more than willing to give it to him.
“Skylar doesn't even blink. He takes my verbal abuse far too well. No matter how hard I push, he never reacts, and it makes me furious. It makes my entire body light up with…something I can't quite name.”
After reading and loving Cora Rose’s contribution to the 2023 Worthy Pride anthology, I jumped at the chance to read Diablo and was certainly not disappointed. Now I’m going to have to go back and read the entire Unexpected series!
As bratty as he was, Diablo was such a fun character - he had me laughing out loud from the first chapter. Skylar definitely met his match when he took on Diablo’s bodyguard duties - his dad was formerly employed by Anthony Costello so he feels an innate sense of duty. Skylar’s just trying to keep Diablo safe, but Diablo’s fighting him every step of the way with some hilarious, dangerous, and downright sinful results. This book moved at a nice pace, and the idea of it being low-angst but high-heat is unquestionably a fantastic combination. I’m so pleased that Diablo and Skylar got their happily-ever-after, and although it might not be considered conventional (please don’t tick Diablo off or you’ll face the wrath of his saws) it was more than perfect for the couple. Meeting Diablo’s brother, Angelo, was so lovely and my fingers are crossed that he eventually gets his own happily-ever-after!
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
