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A review by theeclecticreview
Asher Black by Parker S. Huntington
5.0
I was planning to read book 2 in this series first and changed my mind after reading a note from the author to start at the beginning in order to get the full effect of the series. Holy cow! I'm so glad I did.
The story is told entirely from Lucy's perspective which is my favorite POV. Why? Because there is nothing more thrilling than peeling back the layers of an extremely dangerous and fabulously sexy mob fixer.
Lucy is a courageous foster kid who has never truly been loved and is terrified of being beholden to anyone let alone agreeing to be a fake fiancee to a killer. So she makes the best of her situation and little by little she hears his tragic story and discovers a whole new side to Asher's killer alter ego including his subtle sense of humor, his chivalry, and his attentiveness. He's a complex and provocative package that Lucy can't resist, but will her association with him get her killed?
Lucy and Asher's story is a slow burn that begins with their fake engagement to save Asher's seat as CEO to his company. When they start to spend more time together, the attraction builds and Asher reveals that he wants to get out of the mafia business altogether. There are so many ways Asher shows Lucy he cares by giving her gifts proving that he listens, respects her by asking her opinion, and protecting her with his life. In turn, Lucy returns the favor by vowing to make him smile every day, defending him in a kickass verbal dispute, and revealing her tragic past in a very public way. The supporting characters of Xavier, Lucy's hunky personal bodyguard, and Aimee, Lucy's hilarious best friend, and roommate, are essential to Lucy's protection and friendship and worthy of a story in their own right. Let's hope.
Overall, I was delighted to read Ms. Huntington's debut mafia romance with engaging characters and an interesting plotline filled with cool technological gadgets only an intelligent and savvy ex-mafia fixer would have for his protection. And naturally, this great read motivates me to continue with the series.
This is not my first Huntington book, but after reading Devious Lies which is an engrossing enemies-to-lovers page-turner, I couldn't wait to read another.
The story is told entirely from Lucy's perspective which is my favorite POV. Why? Because there is nothing more thrilling than peeling back the layers of an extremely dangerous and fabulously sexy mob fixer.
Lucy is a courageous foster kid who has never truly been loved and is terrified of being beholden to anyone let alone agreeing to be a fake fiancee to a killer. So she makes the best of her situation and little by little she hears his tragic story and discovers a whole new side to Asher's killer alter ego including his subtle sense of humor, his chivalry, and his attentiveness. He's a complex and provocative package that Lucy can't resist, but will her association with him get her killed?
Lucy and Asher's story is a slow burn that begins with their fake engagement to save Asher's seat as CEO to his company. When they start to spend more time together, the attraction builds and Asher reveals that he wants to get out of the mafia business altogether. There are so many ways Asher shows Lucy he cares by giving her gifts proving that he listens, respects her by asking her opinion, and protecting her with his life. In turn, Lucy returns the favor by vowing to make him smile every day, defending him in a kickass verbal dispute, and revealing her tragic past in a very public way. The supporting characters of Xavier, Lucy's hunky personal bodyguard, and Aimee, Lucy's hilarious best friend, and roommate, are essential to Lucy's protection and friendship and worthy of a story in their own right. Let's hope.
Overall, I was delighted to read Ms. Huntington's debut mafia romance with engaging characters and an interesting plotline filled with cool technological gadgets only an intelligent and savvy ex-mafia fixer would have for his protection. And naturally, this great read motivates me to continue with the series.
This is not my first Huntington book, but after reading Devious Lies which is an engrossing enemies-to-lovers page-turner, I couldn't wait to read another.