Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 25 May 21
Emmie and Val have been a Romeo-and-Juliet type thread through the earlier books in the series. When that relationship is irreparably damaged, Emmie turns her energies toward a future without Val. Then she receives a 911 message alerting her that Val is in danger and needs help. She can’t help but rush to his side and call her family for additional assistance to protect him.
Now she’s done it. Not only does the Ferraro family come to Val’s rescue and take a stand on his side, but they shelter him in the heart of their fortress, giving him a chance to recoup and recover. What a great beginning to Emmie’s story.
Readers clearly know about the shadows and how they are enmeshed between two halves of a couple. Now we learn about creepers that reach out and tie the shadows together, such that Val can send Emmie thoughts, feelings, and sensations. What fun the author has with this theme, as she uses it in an entirely erotic way to initiate horizontal games between the couple.
Of course, the story runs its progression, explaining the past and building a future. Emmie and Val are both strong characters – he’s slated to be the head of the Saldi family and she’s no shrinking violet. Their relationship is a partnership and a compromise, as they work through how they’ll operate as a couple in the future.
All in all, a great way to tie up the series and give the Ferraro siblings their HEA. There are a lot of characters who have made an impression on me as a reader and I hope they too have a future story and a chance at a HEA.
Grade: A
Summary:
As the youngest member of the Ferraro family, Emmanuelle has watched each of her brothers find happiness in love while her own heart was shattered by a lover’s betrayal. For two years she’s stayed as far away from Valentino Saldi as possible—until she learns that he’s been shot during a hostile takeover of his family’s territory.
Emme’s first instinct is to call her brother Stefano for help, and soon the entire Ferraro clan arrives to bring Val back from the brink of death and protect the Saldis from further attack. With one choice Emme has re-exposed herself to Val’s intoxicating pull and dragged her family into the Saldis’ private war.
A deadly storm is brewing, and only time will tell who survives…
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