⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

He just wanted to have a few days away from the family and the problems of being the fixer of the family, but his plans are blown up when he finds out that his best friend’s little sister will also be at the grand opening that he is attending. Of course, why wouldn’t she be, her family is opening a new hotel on a secluded island.  

It wouldn’t be so bad if he weren’t intent on staying away from her. He’s walked away from her more than once and the last time he stayed away for almost two years, but the draw between them is electric and even though she hates him, Patrick Mulligan can’t deny that his feelings are deep for Kyla, and he will do anything to protect her. Which brings on more trouble for these two.

Kyla Costigan has worked hard to get where she is and has placed herself to take over for her father when he steps down, but there are threats to the family that have her being treated as though she can’t take care of herself and that have her father and her brother being overprotective and making her angry. She’s independent, smart, and driven.

This was a great story with great characters. I’ve loved Patrick since I first met him in his sister’s story, Savage Ruler. Patrick is the fixer of the family and the man that everyone seems to turn to for help when things turn sideways. His position in the family is changing and he is not ready for it, add in the fact that the woman he loves hates him, again, and his life is torture at this time. Patrick and Kyla have an explosive relationship, while most people see Patrick the model and the guy that gives so much to the YMCA, others see a model and then there are those that know the name and the family reputation of as a Mafia family. I really love Ms. Luciani’s books and the connection between the Reckless Reign, Sinfully Savage, Mafia Men of Mayhem, and the Severinov Bratva books. The characters are always great, and the stories are always full of action, suspense, sexy men and women and danger. I give this book a 5-star review and I am looking forward to the next book because I need to know how things are going to get fixed.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 out of 5

His family business is failing, and he needs someone that can bring the Hotel business back from the brink after his brother’s alleged indiscretions and his arrest. Bastian Montford isn’t the kind of man that waits around for things to happen. He wants results and he expects them to begin showing immediately. With hiring Cameron Wilder, he is expecting his company’s image to be redeemed, but he is not expecting the Cameron Wilder that shows up. He has a past that is still haunting him and he knows that it’s come back to bite him with everything that is happening to his family and their business.

Her family has never given her the credit she is due. They expected her to be a trophy wife, but she is out to prove her worth and that she has a brain and knows how to use it. The only trouble is that Cameron Wilder also has a mouth and knows how to use it, which gets her into more trouble than it should. She’s tough, independent, smart, and very talented at her job. The company she works for is looking to get rid of her, but they know her worth and don’t’ want to just fire her, so they come up with an alternative. The only trouble is that she is going in blind.

I really enjoyed this story of Bastian and Cameron. The chemistry between these two is off the pages hot and I loved their banter and their connection. The story was great with the way that these two always butt heads and their banter is comical at times. I love that Parker, Bastian’s PA is amused by her and while he is more subdued when dealing with Bastian, he does enjoy watching these two banter and get each other riled up. I loved the characters and I loved Kilian. This was my first time reading a Tori Fox story, but if this is indicative of her writing, I will be reading more. The book was well written, and the characters are terrific and so well developed. I ended the book looking for more of this series. I would love to read more. The Partner’s Syndicate looks to be a very dangerous group of people that like to play God with people’s lives, and I am anxious to find out more. I give this story a 4-star review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

He’s finally free after fifteen years. Now he has to prepare to take his father’s place as the head of the family. Thinking he has plenty of time to learn what is necessary to rule the family, only to find out that his time is up on learning. Liam O’Malley has to prove to the family as well as allies that he is the right man to take over for his father. Then he meets Hailee O’Hare and things in life become more complicated. He’s tired of having to prove that he has grown and changed his ways.

Hailee O’Hare is a kindergarten teacher that only dates boring men. She’s a dedicated teacher and a great one. She teaches in one of the most dangerous parts of Chicago because she fully believes that all kids deserve a chance at a good education and support to be the best person they can be. Her life has not been easy, but the secrets that are revealed in this story could be deadly.

I loved this story of Liam and Hailee. They are both passionate people that believe in trust, loyalty, and honesty. When Hailee discovers her true lineage things could go so wrong for her and Liam, but their trust and powerful connection can be what saves them both. This story was full of action, danger, lies, secrets, and tragedy. Hailee is Liam’s true Queen in every way. She’s the only person that can brighten his days and nights. It was a great story of two people that were never meant to be together but found a way and survive the danger lurking to destroy them and their family. I give this story a 5-star review and am looking forward to Nolan and Gemma’s story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Wow! An emotional roller coaster of a ride. Texas is an awesome character with a painful past. He’s attracted to a woman that is off limits, but that doesn’t stop his heart from wanting her.

I loved Texas and his story broke my heart. He’s the joint SAA for the Houston Defiance. He has no idea how thoughtful or caring he really is because he’s damaged. When Finley’s life is in danger, he is the first person to step up to protect her. Their friendship is why he tells himself that he’s ready to step in front of her to protect her, but there’s more going on than he’s willing to admit. His past has made him the man and the protector he is today.

Finley is the MC’s legal counsel and a good friend to Texas, but when Texas and Phantom are in her space her feelings for Texas become more apparent. She’ll fight them because of her position and her reputation, but life doesn’t always go as planned.

These two are explosive together both in fighting their attraction and giving in to it. Both strong willed and independent, they fight the draw they feel until they can’t anymore. Finley’s life is in jeopardy, but it’s not only her life. This book was so emotional and tragic, but I loved every bit of it. The characters have some dark and painful pasts, but the MC is a true family and will always protect their own. I love this series and the power that the Defiance MC has to bring their enemies to their knees. I give this book a 5-star review and am looking forward to more in the series as well as more books from KE Osborn. Her books are always a great read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Dishonorably discharged from the military and runs his own highly secret, clandestine operation, Cain Master is feared by many and disliked by others. He is a man that gets what he wants, and he has no problem doing whatever it takes to get the results he wants on a job. When he sees Violet in a video, he is instantly attracted to her and wants to hire her for her skills, but also, he wants to possess her as his own.

Violet is a petite woman, but that does not mean she is weak. She is a woman that is looking for vengeance and has figured out a way to find it. However, the events leading up to her asking for help has been a little rough to say the least. She’s a weapon on her own and knows how to take care of herself and defend herself, but when she meets the man that can help her get her vengeance, her life becomes embroiled in his.

I really liked this book. It was action packed from the beginning and left me wanting so much more by the end. Cain and Violet are a great team. Violet is a strong, independent woman that finds the real her while working with Cain on her first assignment as a contractor with his business. I loved these characters, and I am anxious for more of their story. This is a dark romance with great characters and a great story line. I love Ms. Henry’s books and this new series appears to be another great series from her. Her characters are always dangerous, dark, Alpha men and tough, independent women that match perfectly together. I give this story a 5-star review and look forward to more in the series.