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I didn’t become vested in any of the characters. Eva was really dense. She never questioned why Gabriel kept popping up in and around her. She was accosted multiple times, and she still didn’t connect the dots that someone was intent on harming her. She had a best friend, Nika, that winced whenever she hugged her. I kept waiting for the revelation that Nika was in an abusive relationship. However, it never happened. I think this is because the author is setting up for a series with Nika’s story being one of the books that will be featured later. I wish she would the author would have spent less time focusing on Nika, Nika’s brother, and Nika’s husband because none of it was pertinent to the storyline for this book.
Stefano Moretti is Gabriel’s brother. There is a deep divide between them. However, the author resolves this by Stefano having an epiphany at the end of the novel. It was random and awkward. There were so many male characters protecting Eva that I finally gave up trying to remember them and their stories.
The storyline focused on what would happen if Stefano and Gabriel had to face each other. However, the author spent too much time hyping up the bloodshed and havoc that would ensue when they finally faced off. I kept waiting for the action to start, but the climax was a complete let down. I was left shaking my head thinking is this all?
The author tidily resolved all the elements in the story except for Eva’s friend Nika. I am hopeful that the next book will focus more on what happens versus what could happen.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
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- 22 December, 2014: Reviewed