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__livesbtweenpgs__'s review
5.0
Review to also be posted on Book Loving Fairy Blog
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Star Rating: 5 stars
Holy effing hell!
I mean holy shit!
I never ever ever expected this kind of book from KL Grayson.
Wowzers!
Mafia and Hot as hell alphas, YES! Sign me up!
Shae Black, a girl who is lost on the inside and doesn't know how to get out and find what she needs. After going through traumatic things as a child she had no choice but to hide inside herself difficult situations and loss propels her on a path she never knew she needed to take.
Rex Ambrosi, son to a mafia boss but just any mafia boss, the boss of a well known crime family. One day outside of a club, a strip club that is, he runs into a stranger who looks awfully familiar except who is she? What happens in Rex's life is about to go upside down but I dont think he'll object in the end.
I never knew KL could pop out a book like this. I expected to maybe read a few pages and stop for the day, WRONG! Once I started I could not stop and I didnt really want to cause I wanted to know more. The constant oohs and ahhhs and what the hells were coming in spades throughout.
Also, that ending had me seriously questioning if I liked how it ended or not. I NEED DANTE! I need it.
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Star Rating: 5 stars
Holy effing hell!
I mean holy shit!
I never ever ever expected this kind of book from KL Grayson.
Wowzers!
Mafia and Hot as hell alphas, YES! Sign me up!
Shae Black, a girl who is lost on the inside and doesn't know how to get out and find what she needs. After going through traumatic things as a child she had no choice but to hide inside herself difficult situations and loss propels her on a path she never knew she needed to take.
Rex Ambrosi, son to a mafia boss but just any mafia boss, the boss of a well known crime family. One day outside of a club, a strip club that is, he runs into a stranger who looks awfully familiar except who is she? What happens in Rex's life is about to go upside down but I dont think he'll object in the end.
I never knew KL could pop out a book like this. I expected to maybe read a few pages and stop for the day, WRONG! Once I started I could not stop and I didnt really want to cause I wanted to know more. The constant oohs and ahhhs and what the hells were coming in spades throughout.
Also, that ending had me seriously questioning if I liked how it ended or not. I NEED DANTE! I need it.
sammyj91's review
3.0
It was a good book but I didn’t feel like it matched up to the description of the book.
jenn703's review
4.0
Everyone has their secrets...
This book is written in Shae and Rex's alternating POV. I really liked Shae, she is a very strong and independent woman. I wasn't sure if I was going to like Rex's character at first but he grew on me and his relationship with Shae was very endearing. I felt like the book was somewhat predictable early on and was able to pick up on clues as to what was going to come about. After reading the description (I do not read them prior to the book) I think that gives away more than I would like, so I would suggest trying to go in blind to help with the suspense factor. Overall I did feel like the book was a bit mild. The last half had me quite intrigued seeing all the secrets revealed and how everything came together. This book could be read as a standalone, as the epilogue does not have to do with Shae and Rex's story much.
*** I received an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This book is written in Shae and Rex's alternating POV. I really liked Shae, she is a very strong and independent woman. I wasn't sure if I was going to like Rex's character at first but he grew on me and his relationship with Shae was very endearing. I felt like the book was somewhat predictable early on and was able to pick up on clues as to what was going to come about. After reading the description (I do not read them prior to the book) I think that gives away more than I would like, so I would suggest trying to go in blind to help with the suspense factor. Overall I did feel like the book was a bit mild. The last half had me quite intrigued seeing all the secrets revealed and how everything came together. This book could be read as a standalone, as the epilogue does not have to do with Shae and Rex's story much.
*** I received an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
picky_book_b1tch's review
4.0
Black is a gritty romance with lots of hot sexy time. It's well written, with strong lead characters and some fun secondary characters that help round out the story. What intrigued me most was the subplot surrounding our main characters. It was gritty and dangerous and I wanted more of it, more details and more thrills. I was disappointed that didn't happen because for me, it would have taken this story up a notch. Still, I think Black is a solid read that will appeal to readers who like relationship focused romance with heavy doses of heat. I wavered between 3 and 4 stars and ended up at 4. While this wasn't a wow book for me, I recognize it's appeal and the quality of the writing.
mells_view's review
4.0
Well well well them Ambrosi boys...
Pretty dang good if you ask me. I love mafia romance, and even though it was low on the actual mafia happenings it was still really good with that "family" vibe. The story unfolds slowly, and as each secret comes out it's like "ohhhhh that makes so much sense!"
Shae left Chicago when she was 9 after the deaths of her entire family. She was placed in witness protection for her safety, but as soon as she loses her dream job and has nothing to stay for in her new home, she heads back to Chicago. She's there for answers to the past she's forgotten, and maybe looking for a sense of home. What she gets is so much more than that!
The synopsis made me think it was a love triangle, but it definitely wasn't. Maybe that was the authors intention, so I won't say who the love interest actually ends up being. Just know that this relationship isn't a triangle. The naughty bits are hot. The relationship is quick of course, but the author gives a good build up and creates a believable bond between them. The writing is good, and the story is interesting. All in all a good read!
Pretty dang good if you ask me. I love mafia romance, and even though it was low on the actual mafia happenings it was still really good with that "family" vibe. The story unfolds slowly, and as each secret comes out it's like "ohhhhh that makes so much sense!"
Shae left Chicago when she was 9 after the deaths of her entire family. She was placed in witness protection for her safety, but as soon as she loses her dream job and has nothing to stay for in her new home, she heads back to Chicago. She's there for answers to the past she's forgotten, and maybe looking for a sense of home. What she gets is so much more than that!
The synopsis made me think it was a love triangle, but it definitely wasn't. Maybe that was the authors intention, so I won't say who the love interest actually ends up being. Just know that this relationship isn't a triangle. The naughty bits are hot. The relationship is quick of course, but the author gives a good build up and creates a believable bond between them. The writing is good, and the story is interesting. All in all a good read!
thewitchybibliophile's review
5.0
Oh my stars. Where to start with this story! First off, Rex is freaking scorching HAWT! I totally claim that bad boy. The chemistry is off the charts right off the bat with him and Shae. Between that and their banter, you just totally fall in love with them!
Now for the storyline, it blew me away. It was unique and one of a kind and those little twists that Grayson threw in there totally added to the intensity of this story. I mean when she throws a twist in, it was a complete BOOM! Mind blown. The added bonus of Dante, JJ and Erin, you get a great range of banter and really funny moments.
Overall, I think this has to be my favorite book by Grayson to date. I honestly could not put this one down as soon as I started it and I devoured it in half a day! Very much looking forward to more with Dante and hopefully see more on Rex and Shae as well! Epic story. Epic characters. Beyond amazing!
Now for the storyline, it blew me away. It was unique and one of a kind and those little twists that Grayson threw in there totally added to the intensity of this story. I mean when she throws a twist in, it was a complete BOOM! Mind blown. The added bonus of Dante, JJ and Erin, you get a great range of banter and really funny moments.
Overall, I think this has to be my favorite book by Grayson to date. I honestly could not put this one down as soon as I started it and I devoured it in half a day! Very much looking forward to more with Dante and hopefully see more on Rex and Shae as well! Epic story. Epic characters. Beyond amazing!
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