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A review by em_thebookish_girl
Connor by Billie Lustig
5.0
Billie sure did know how to set the tone of this book, coming in hot from the very first page! But then again, I shouldn't be surprised because Billie does this to her novels. She instantly pulls me into the story, holding me captive throughout the book. But this one... so early on, the spice hit the roof! And compared to other dark romances, it's extra hot and spicy! Yes, "Connor" can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading book #1, "Franklin" first. Because personally, the world build up in this series is *chef's kiss*, so why not start from the beginning? Plus, this will enhance your reading experience and trust me, once you start, you can't get enough of the Wolfe brothers! Besides being a dark mafia and captive/taken romance, there's another trope. I'm not going to reveal which trope it is because it might give away spoilers. I'm aware that some readers might not be a fan of this certain trope (personally, it's one of my favorite tropes) but, this element works so well with the storyline.
Connor and Lily are two strong forces colliding together. Their first heated and steamy encounter was a night they couldn't forget. Three years later, they meet again, but it wasn't a pleasant reacquaintance, to say the least. Despite the complicated situation, Connor and Lily are still attracted to each other. Phew! These two! When the intense, hostile and thick tension between them escalated things got very steamy. Lily sure did surprise me! She's a great character! Lily has a nurturing personality; she provides and cares deeply about her loved ones. She can be seen as a "good girl", but looks can be deceiving. Underneath her sweet, innocent "angel-like" appearance, Lily is feisty and fiery. And believe me, she's no angel. She was blunt and wasn't afraid to demand what she wanted from Connor! He might have a tough and mean exterior but, two certain people managed to turn the "beast", AKA Connor into a "big cuddly teddy bear" (and yes, I swooned seeing these interactions). Because beneath his unbreakable exterior, Connor does have a big heart, he just doesn't show it to the outside world.
Connor Wolfe is the brute brother. All of the brothers are dangerous but, he is the one who is feared the most. Conner is moody, grumpy and has a volatile personality. He has a very low or more like no tolerance for bullsh*t. He "acts first thinks later", using physical force to get things done. Lily has a heavy weight on her shoulders. She had hopes and dreams to fulfil, but when her circumstances drastically changed, well, she had to put them on the back burner. She focused on putting her loved ones' needs first. Ahh... the Wolfe brothers!!! I immensely enjoyed seeing their backstories unravelling a bit more, relationship dynamics and the dialogues with each other! And Reign! He is such a troublemaker! I mean, he loves to push his brothers' buttons! But... he's such a sweetheart! He's goofy, funny and caring. And don't get me started on the ending! I cannot wait to read the next installments!
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Connor and Lily are two strong forces colliding together. Their first heated and steamy encounter was a night they couldn't forget. Three years later, they meet again, but it wasn't a pleasant reacquaintance, to say the least. Despite the complicated situation, Connor and Lily are still attracted to each other. Phew! These two! When the intense, hostile and thick tension between them escalated things got very steamy. Lily sure did surprise me! She's a great character! Lily has a nurturing personality; she provides and cares deeply about her loved ones. She can be seen as a "good girl", but looks can be deceiving. Underneath her sweet, innocent "angel-like" appearance, Lily is feisty and fiery. And believe me, she's no angel. She was blunt and wasn't afraid to demand what she wanted from Connor! He might have a tough and mean exterior but, two certain people managed to turn the "beast", AKA Connor into a "big cuddly teddy bear" (and yes, I swooned seeing these interactions). Because beneath his unbreakable exterior, Connor does have a big heart, he just doesn't show it to the outside world.
Connor Wolfe is the brute brother. All of the brothers are dangerous but, he is the one who is feared the most. Conner is moody, grumpy and has a volatile personality. He has a very low or more like no tolerance for bullsh*t. He "acts first thinks later", using physical force to get things done. Lily has a heavy weight on her shoulders. She had hopes and dreams to fulfil, but when her circumstances drastically changed, well, she had to put them on the back burner. She focused on putting her loved ones' needs first. Ahh... the Wolfe brothers!!! I immensely enjoyed seeing their backstories unravelling a bit more, relationship dynamics and the dialogues with each other! And Reign! He is such a troublemaker! I mean, he loves to push his brothers' buttons! But... he's such a sweetheart! He's goofy, funny and caring. And don't get me started on the ending! I cannot wait to read the next installments!
**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review