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The End of the Innocence by Alessandra Torre

tarazagata's review against another edition

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4.0

wow that's what i thought of this... just wow.. book one was all about the sex book 2 brought some drama and some hot sex, book 3 wow, as Julia and Brad get closer to the date of their wedding and Julia is trying to decide if Brad's lifestyle is it for her. Hidden pasts and lies of omission come to light. Julia knows that the sex with Brad is out of this world, he lights her body on fire like no one else has, Brad knows that Julia is it for him but their pasts have other things to say about it. When her ex shows up and his family get involved only one thing can happen, DRAMA.. Making it to her wedding day had been one day at a time, learning things that she needed to about the man she loved. Making it to her wedding day is more than one day at a time it's one issue at a time. Brad is protecting Julia the only way he knows how, by making her part of the family. His father doesn't see it that way and plans to do something about it. Her ex doesn't seem to get the hint that things are over he just weasels himself into her family's life and takes up shop until she finds out. Awesome ending to an awesome story of love, the Mob and swingers.

kodom251999's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow! What a ride! I have a book hangover from this one. I loved Brad, and how a strong woman stole his heart! Julia was a perfect mate for him. She was strong willed and pushed him. Strong enough to save herself. I was kind of robbed with the fast ending, and no resolution just a strong hint to it. But I loved this series!

zvikz's review against another edition

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5.0

4,5 stars
i didn’t actually expect to love this series as much as i did

nononanette's review against another edition

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3.0

I preferred this third book because of the analytical side of it. Does a fine job of explaining this guys incredible sexual charisma. Also I really liked the two or three incidences of foreshadowing. I thought it was very effective, it takes the melodramatic sting out of it if you already know she’s not going to walk down the aisle for example. Torres does a great job of not writing predictably.

grace_loves_books13's review against another edition

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5.0

Hot AF, obsessed, book hangover. I need Brad De Luca in my life. Will be a re-read.

kcsunshine25's review against another edition

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4.0

She is my sun, and everything else is bullshit.

I read the first 2 books in this trilogy eons ago. I put the finale off because - hmph, the sharing thing, it's not for me and it clouds my judgement.

But Brad De fucking Luca is irresistible and I knew he would win me back.

For a big part of the book I regret to say, I thought it was a bit plotless. It is there though, an undercurrent to the lust.

Some times the writing seemed a bit clunky, but then Alessandra knocks it out of the park with "As a half moon rose over the city, casting its dusky glow equally over all areas, oblivious to zip code, property values, or social standing, dark activity bred."

These books gave me a window into a world I will never see, nor want to see unless it's on Tumblr or posted by one of my beloved TorreVille ladies. I love them heaps and Alessandra for bringing this group of like minded ladies together.

eantoinette285's review against another edition

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5.0

Like I said with book two, this story did not go as I had pictured. It took a completely different route than the other stories I've read in this genre. Brad de Luca is one lovely alpha male and I love the spit-fire that is Julia Campbell!

Amazing writing and story-telling of an amazing couple! I loved this trilogy! If you've read this series and haven't read the bonus chapter on the author's website, head over there and check it out! It wraps up the story quite nicely!

tfail24's review against another edition

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5.0

Okay, so I have already added these books to my favorites list and couldn't put this book down this morning once I started it. All I have to say is that this was the first books that I have read by this author and they were wonderful.

Brad and Julia have left their past behind them or so they think. Brad is not really who Julia thinks he is and what she finds out puts her life in further danger. They have both declared their love for each other, but Julia is always wondering if she will be enough for Brad and he is always fast to reassure her that she is all that he needs.

The wedding is being planned, futures are being made and then it happens. Brad is completely out of his mind and has a huge gaping hole in his heart, when he lets his mind think the worst has happened.

I won't give away what happens, but I will say that this is a must read series.

sarcrawsh's review against another edition

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3.0

Good, solid ending to the trilogy. More of the mob plot, which I still think is unnecessary, but some quality drama accompanied it.

stephsromancebooktalk's review against another edition

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5.0

Completely speechless at this ending and the additional bonus ending but still LOVED the ride!! I'll miss Brad and Julia...