kodom251999's review
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!
thebooktrollop's review
3.0
I loved this series, I really did. It captured my attention from the very beginning and I was hooked on this fucked up emotional roller coaster ride. I loved the whole premise, the danger, the sex (definitely the sex), and the weird love story that was also present.
I may not understand that particular lifestyle but I do know it intrigued me enough to keep reading. With all that said, I did not really care for the last book. It wasn't as good as the other two and it felt like it had a different kind of vibe with it. I don't know. It could just be the ending that I didn't really care for because everything lead up to it and then in the end it kind of fell flat... None of the questions I wanted answered was answered.
What about his dad? Did Brad ever find out it? What about the family? I know the answers kind of get answered at the end but I wanted more depth to it since it was such a MAJOR part of the entire series.
Sigh...
But even without all the questions being answered in order to keep me satisfied, personally, I still really enjoyed this book and it was just as addictive as the other two. I was happy where the couple ended up in the end and I was satisfied with how they were doing even if I thought she would be doing something entirely different... It seemed weird how independent she was and then after all that she was content doing what she does with Brad...
I know this review is vague and probably not all that entertaining but I do not want to spoil anything for anyone. Personally, it wasn't for me because I am a detail oriented kind of person. I need you to sometimes spell shit out for me and I don't like guessing. I want to KNOW without a shadow of a doubt and this one didn't do it for me. But that doesn't mean you guys won't love it!!
Overall I give this book a 3/5 stars
I may not understand that particular lifestyle but I do know it intrigued me enough to keep reading. With all that said, I did not really care for the last book. It wasn't as good as the other two and it felt like it had a different kind of vibe with it. I don't know. It could just be the ending that I didn't really care for because everything lead up to it and then in the end it kind of fell flat... None of the questions I wanted answered was answered.
What about his dad? Did Brad ever find out it? What about the family? I know the answers kind of get answered at the end but I wanted more depth to it since it was such a MAJOR part of the entire series.
Sigh...
But even without all the questions being answered in order to keep me satisfied, personally, I still really enjoyed this book and it was just as addictive as the other two. I was happy where the couple ended up in the end and I was satisfied with how they were doing even if I thought she would be doing something entirely different... It seemed weird how independent she was and then after all that she was content doing what she does with Brad...
I know this review is vague and probably not all that entertaining but I do not want to spoil anything for anyone. Personally, it wasn't for me because I am a detail oriented kind of person. I need you to sometimes spell shit out for me and I don't like guessing. I want to KNOW without a shadow of a doubt and this one didn't do it for me. But that doesn't mean you guys won't love it!!
Overall I give this book a 3/5 stars
nononanette's review
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
5.0
Hot AF, obsessed, book hangover. I need Brad De Luca in my life. Will be a re-read.
kcsunshine25's review
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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
5.0
Completely speechless at this ending and the additional bonus ending but still LOVED the ride!! I'll miss Brad and Julia...