A review by gabbysreading
Double Down by Alessandra Torre
4.0
OH. MY. GOD! Double Down is equally as gripping and engrossing as Even Money; I could NOT put it down!! The story picks up right where the first book left off with Bell and Dario dealing with Gwen's death. Because Even Money left us with one hell of a cliffhanger, the second Double Down landed on my kindle I was on it so dang fast. I was borderline obsessive with it. After reading it, I can rightfully say that I am so in love with this book. Double Down brings the suspense, the drama, the heat and the passion. It’s so good. Alessandra Torre is a master of romantic suspense. She has a way of giving you just enough information so the story is not boring or predictable and has you craving and devouring more and more.
The only reason I could not give this book the full 5 stars is because I did not feel as emotionally connected to Dario and Bell's relationship as I was in the first book. Individually, I loved them both. I liked Bell’s independence and her relationships with her friends. As for Dario, I liked him in Even Money but I absolutely loved him and his fierce protective nature in this book. There were so many times that I wanted to reach in and take away all his grief. My feelings for him only grew. Although, I loved both main characters, when they were together, I wasn't fully sold on their love. Yes, they were fire when they were intimate. Outside their intimacy, I thought there was just something off.
Both Even Money and Double Down are perfect example of why Alessandra Torre is one of my favorite writers ever. She can write anything!
The only reason I could not give this book the full 5 stars is because I did not feel as emotionally connected to Dario and Bell's relationship as I was in the first book. Individually, I loved them both. I liked Bell’s independence and her relationships with her friends. As for Dario, I liked him in Even Money but I absolutely loved him and his fierce protective nature in this book. There were so many times that I wanted to reach in and take away all his grief. My feelings for him only grew. Although, I loved both main characters, when they were together, I wasn't fully sold on their love. Yes, they were fire when they were intimate. Outside their intimacy, I thought there was just something off.
Both Even Money and Double Down are perfect example of why Alessandra Torre is one of my favorite writers ever. She can write anything!