Title: War
Author: Isabel Lucero
Release Date: March 16, 2015
Synopsis
My father was the leader of a protection racket; a criminal group that uses violence to ensure our clients won’t be harmed or robbed, and that their businesses will remain protected. What we do isn’t legal, but it’s the way we’ve lived for many years now.
Memphis Reed—my father—was formidable. He was a man people both respected and feared. He taught me everything he knew, and when he died I was left in charge.
Before his death, a battle was brewing on the streets. Lies were told, deceptions were made, and people were killed. People we thought we knew changed, relationships and friendships were torn apart, and loyalties were questioned. After his death, a full on war is raging, and Roman Rios—a man we now know we can’t trust—wants to move in on our business.
With me now being the leader of nine men, it’s up to me to protect them from Roman and his own crew of ruthless criminals. I’ll do whatever’s necessary to keep my business my own and protect everything my father worked for. Even if I have to go up against Xavier Delgado. Roman’s number two. A man with no heart and a black soul. A man Roman trained to be as vicious and cold-blooded as he is. A man who once upon a time I thought I was in love with.
Yes, I’m a she. My name is Chevelley Reed, and all’s fair in love and war.
My Thoughts
“I study the man before me, and though he looks the same, he’s anything but. He’s hateful and rude. That’s not the Xavier I knew”
Like Ms. Lucero this was my experience with a mob romance, and I was surprised that I enjoyed it, as I am the happily ever after hearts and flowers type of girl. (I am probably one of only person that has not watched The Sopranos – that is how much I am not into mob stories.) However, the way Ms. Lucero approached this story, has me looking at mob romances in a different way.
The story was fast paced, thrilling, and kept you on the edge of your seats from the first chapter and I finished this in two sittings (darn day job getting in the way!). As a reader, I appreciated how Ms. Lucero gave us the back story between Chevelley and Xavier by intertwining it with the present day story, without losing the reader. We get to read about Chevelley and Xavier’s past and how it related to their relationship in the present day.
I found Chevelley and Xavier’s characters believable (not relatable, unless I have a long lost relative that is in the mob) and felt the chemistry between them, whether it was love or hate. Chevelley is probably my new favorite heroine as she is strong, fierce, and does not take any BS from the guys, especially Xavier Xavier’s dark and mysterious side kept me engaged as I wanted to know why he was doing the things he was doing.
If you are looking for an action packed romance story, and not afraid of some mob action, this book is for you.
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Author Bio
Isabel Lucero is the author of
the romantic suspense novel The Secrets That We Keep and the bestselling erotic
romance books Living in Sin, Unforgivable Sin, and Sins & Mistrust;
books one, two, and three in The Escort Series.
She was born in a small town in New Mexico and was lucky enough to escape and travel the world thanks to her husband's career in the Air Force. She's been married for eleven years to the love of her life and Jr. High School sweetheart. Together they have two of the best and most beautiful kids in the world.
Isabel's love for reading is anything but new, she's been reading since before she was a teenager, enjoying a multitude of different types of stories.
She’s a multi-genre author, tackling genres such as romantic suspense, erotic romance, crime drama, and contemporary romance.
She currently lives overseas and is constantly coming up with new book ideas, so keep an eye open for new stories coming your way. Isabel loves connecting with her readers and fans of books in general. You can find her on her personal website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
She was born in a small town in New Mexico and was lucky enough to escape and travel the world thanks to her husband's career in the Air Force. She's been married for eleven years to the love of her life and Jr. High School sweetheart. Together they have two of the best and most beautiful kids in the world.
Isabel's love for reading is anything but new, she's been reading since before she was a teenager, enjoying a multitude of different types of stories.
She’s a multi-genre author, tackling genres such as romantic suspense, erotic romance, crime drama, and contemporary romance.
She currently lives overseas and is constantly coming up with new book ideas, so keep an eye open for new stories coming your way. Isabel loves connecting with her readers and fans of books in general. You can find her on her personal website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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