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Sweet Vengeance
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Allie Jordan is in love and believes her future is bright. She’s finally going to have the family she longs for. But her dreams fade to black when her mobster-wanna-be boyfriend is executed at her feet. She’s spared the same fate by a muscle-bound vigilante who tosses her over his shoulder and turns her life upside down, in more ways than one.
Jase Tyler has one goal in life—to exact revenge on the Chicago mobsters who slaughtered his family. But when he rescues Allie, things begin to change. The last thing he wants is to be responsible for a woman who reminds him he has a soul, but there’s a price on her head, and he refuses to let the mob have her.
Love and danger are now a packaged deal, and they can't have one without the other. The true test will come when she discovers what he's been keeping from her.
Allie Jordan is in love and believes her future is bright. She’s finally going to have the family she longs for. But her dreams fade to black when her mobster-wanna-be boyfriend is executed at her feet. She’s spared the same fate by a muscle-bound vigilante who tosses her over his shoulder and turns her life upside down, in more ways than one.
Jase Tyler has one goal in life—to exact revenge on the Chicago mobsters who slaughtered his family. But when he rescues Allie, things begin to change. The last thing he wants is to be responsible for a woman who reminds him he has a soul, but there’s a price on her head, and he refuses to let the mob have her.
Love and danger are now a packaged deal, and they can't have one without the other. The true test will come when she discovers what he's been keeping from her.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2012
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Cindy Stark
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September 7, 2012
Wow, what an amazing story! I fell in love with Jase and Allie from the beginning. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and their connection was so believable and sweet. I will be looking for more from this author, for sure!
June 17, 2013
I'm not a huge fan of young adult or coming of age novels, so when I began reading Sweet Vengeance and Allie was only 19, I kind of convinced myself that I wouldn't like this book, that my 30-something self couldn't relate with a teenager. But while Allie is still a teenager, what she goes through in this book consist of very adult situations and decisions. The second half of this book featured Allie as a 25 year old woman, and I have to give Ms. Stark big kudos for the difference in how Allie was portrayed. She was initially very weak and vulnerable but wound up being a brave fighter and I'm glad that she came into her own during the course of this story. Jase was very frustrating...he knows he shouldn't continue to let vengeance rule his life but can't...won't...stop until the Trasatti family has been brought down. He skirts the edge of the law & morality but loves Allie with every bone in his body & will protect her until the day he dies.
Their relationship was very sweet, Allie was a teenager pining over a hot older bad boy with ties to the mob; Jase is hell-bent on exacting revenge for the murders of his family but falls under Allie's spell the second he sees her. She makes him want to be a better man, but he also wants to take the Trasatti family down. He knows Allie is the key to making that happen, but none of them, including Allie, can figure out why. There were some lightly erotic spots in the book, nothing too hardcore or gratuitous, and I thought Ms. Stark did a great job weaving a tight and interesting plot with suspense and danger into a very good love story. The characters were all developed well and the writing was excellent. Nice job!
Their relationship was very sweet, Allie was a teenager pining over a hot older bad boy with ties to the mob; Jase is hell-bent on exacting revenge for the murders of his family but falls under Allie's spell the second he sees her. She makes him want to be a better man, but he also wants to take the Trasatti family down. He knows Allie is the key to making that happen, but none of them, including Allie, can figure out why. There were some lightly erotic spots in the book, nothing too hardcore or gratuitous, and I thought Ms. Stark did a great job weaving a tight and interesting plot with suspense and danger into a very good love story. The characters were all developed well and the writing was excellent. Nice job!
September 18, 2012
Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I chose to read this book after receiving a request from the author as I love romantic suspense. However, I have never read anything like this. The book doesn’t waste anytime getting with character or location set up or description. The action begins immediately as well as the love story.
This book was a very quick read because the action started so soon, I had to find out why. The pages turned very quickly. I liked both main characters. Allie was a great heroine. Strong, but not so much that she became unbelievable. She was tough and could survives the situations by herself or with little help. I also liked Jase as the hero. I instantly liked him. I was intrigued with the situation he had created for his life and how he handled things. I do have to say that my least favorite character was Max. I did not like him even in the beginning.
Not only was it just the suspense story and the romance story, but the story involving family and friends that made this a great novel. If you like romantic suspense, you should definitely read this book.
This book was a very quick read because the action started so soon, I had to find out why. The pages turned very quickly. I liked both main characters. Allie was a great heroine. Strong, but not so much that she became unbelievable. She was tough and could survives the situations by herself or with little help. I also liked Jase as the hero. I instantly liked him. I was intrigued with the situation he had created for his life and how he handled things. I do have to say that my least favorite character was Max. I did not like him even in the beginning.
Not only was it just the suspense story and the romance story, but the story involving family and friends that made this a great novel. If you like romantic suspense, you should definitely read this book.
April 18, 2013
I had a really hard time finishing this because I could not get into the Jase/Allie relationship. Jase was fine, but Allie was just too stupid to live and I just couldn't understand what he saw in her. For someone who grew up on the streets, she was painfully naive and lacked anything even remotely approaching a sense of survival, or even common sense. Even after she grew up a little and supposedly got her life together, she was still making one dumb decision after another, and it's hard to get into a book when I'm too busy rolling my eyes at the protagonist.
February 10, 2013
Sexy mobsters?....YES, I think I will, thank you. Allie witnesses her boyfriend's murder and is saved from the same fate by a sexy hero, Jace. Jace has built a life on the search for revenge. Sparks fly. Jace is going on the controlling, possesive, mobster boyfriend list!
February 4, 2020
Excellent Drama Romance
Talk about not wanting to put a book down. Wonderfully written and keeps you interested throughout the entire book. Cindy Stark is definitely one fantastic author.
Talk about not wanting to put a book down. Wonderfully written and keeps you interested throughout the entire book. Cindy Stark is definitely one fantastic author.
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May 24, 2012
I bought this book after reading her short story Relentless. It wasnt as good as Relentless but it was decent. I think 3 1/2 stars would be my rating for this book.
Allie is 19 and pregnant ready to take on the world with her wannabe mobster boyfriend Joey. On the night she was supposed to tell the Joey she was pregnant he was gunned down and killed in a drive by. She was rescued by Jase and taken to his safe house to recover from a bullet wound. The attraction between the 2 is immediate and powerfull. She views him as her savior and he views her as a sinful distraction. Jase happens to be very wealthy and is a vigilante out to take down the Trasatti family since they murdered his family when he was 19. Nothing will stop him from ending this family in his need for vengeance, not even the love of Allie. Jase sets Allie up with a new name and a new life far away from the Chicago Mob bosses, and far away from him. For 6 years Allie lived away from the everything that had been a part of her life. She buiilt a new life for herself, but she never stopped looking over her shoulder wondering when the Trasatti family would catch up to her. In an attempt at a normal life she realizes that she has to stop all contact with Jace, the only contact she has is him sending her $5000 every month. So she sets out to find him by going back to none other than Chicago where she faces her fears and confronts her enemy for the final showdown of the book. But will Jase and Allie get their happily ever after? Or is there just too much bad blood on the way of that? Will they make it out alive?
I did like this book, but it is not one of my favories. There was pleanty of drama, and action, and nice bit of lust too. I didnt care too much for Allie in the beginning. She was clingy and needy and weak. After 6 years of growing up she was tougher and less naive. I really liked her after those 6 years. She stood up for herself and didnt cry and hide from her fears. I liked Jase, who doesnt love a tough guy hell bent on protecting you. His need for vengeance was strong and while I understood it to a point it was sad that he couldnt give it up for love and a life with a chance to have a family.
Allie is 19 and pregnant ready to take on the world with her wannabe mobster boyfriend Joey. On the night she was supposed to tell the Joey she was pregnant he was gunned down and killed in a drive by. She was rescued by Jase and taken to his safe house to recover from a bullet wound. The attraction between the 2 is immediate and powerfull. She views him as her savior and he views her as a sinful distraction. Jase happens to be very wealthy and is a vigilante out to take down the Trasatti family since they murdered his family when he was 19. Nothing will stop him from ending this family in his need for vengeance, not even the love of Allie. Jase sets Allie up with a new name and a new life far away from the Chicago Mob bosses, and far away from him. For 6 years Allie lived away from the everything that had been a part of her life. She buiilt a new life for herself, but she never stopped looking over her shoulder wondering when the Trasatti family would catch up to her. In an attempt at a normal life she realizes that she has to stop all contact with Jace, the only contact she has is him sending her $5000 every month. So she sets out to find him by going back to none other than Chicago where she faces her fears and confronts her enemy for the final showdown of the book. But will Jase and Allie get their happily ever after? Or is there just too much bad blood on the way of that? Will they make it out alive?
I did like this book, but it is not one of my favories. There was pleanty of drama, and action, and nice bit of lust too. I didnt care too much for Allie in the beginning. She was clingy and needy and weak. After 6 years of growing up she was tougher and less naive. I really liked her after those 6 years. She stood up for herself and didnt cry and hide from her fears. I liked Jase, who doesnt love a tough guy hell bent on protecting you. His need for vengeance was strong and while I understood it to a point it was sad that he couldnt give it up for love and a life with a chance to have a family.
February 11, 2013
So I feel pretty guilty... I only read this book because it was free BUT I would happily of paid for it!
Loved it!
Such a refreshing read and lets be honest who doesn't love a mob affiliated bad boy ;). Jase is definitely up there with Christien Grey and Kristen Ashley's Rock chick men.
I couldn't put this book down! It's difficult to write a review without giving away the brilliant storyline. I will say that the book is split in two, the first section being quite slowly paced then we skip forward, and I found the ending a tad rushed. That is the only reason this wasn't up there with the five stars.
I'll happily give away more details if anyone wants to know just comment or mail me :) I always like to know the ending so I can prepare myself haha but i'm strange that way!
Loved it!
Such a refreshing read and lets be honest who doesn't love a mob affiliated bad boy ;). Jase is definitely up there with Christien Grey and Kristen Ashley's Rock chick men.
I couldn't put this book down! It's difficult to write a review without giving away the brilliant storyline. I will say that the book is split in two, the first section being quite slowly paced then we skip forward, and I found the ending a tad rushed. That is the only reason this wasn't up there with the five stars.
I'll happily give away more details if anyone wants to know just comment or mail me :) I always like to know the ending so I can prepare myself haha but i'm strange that way!
October 27, 2014
Alpha Anti hero
The storyline of this book spans several years and starts when the heroine is a teen who finds herself in a terrifying situation, alone, and pregnant. Jase feels obligated to take care of her but despite his feelings for her, he pushes her away but continues to support her. Allie is strong and survives against the odds. She never forgets her attraction tho Jade, but tries too move on because she knows he has criminal ties and a vendetta that will likely get him killed. When the two are thrown together many years down the road, sparks continue to fly, but can Jase give up his need for revenge, and can Allie forgive him for the major secrets he had kept from her? Can either one of them accept their own worthiness to be loved at all?
The storyline of this book spans several years and starts when the heroine is a teen who finds herself in a terrifying situation, alone, and pregnant. Jase feels obligated to take care of her but despite his feelings for her, he pushes her away but continues to support her. Allie is strong and survives against the odds. She never forgets her attraction tho Jade, but tries too move on because she knows he has criminal ties and a vendetta that will likely get him killed. When the two are thrown together many years down the road, sparks continue to fly, but can Jase give up his need for revenge, and can Allie forgive him for the major secrets he had kept from her? Can either one of them accept their own worthiness to be loved at all?
February 16, 2013
Yummy rich good guy mobster killer..I'll take one please.
The author slams the action right in your face from the beginning..freakin love when they do that.
I was a bit distraught at the notion of a super young pregnant mom-almost married-then watches a horrific science unfold that forever changes her life. To my surprise and delight she kicks ass & takes names-way to go!
Did I mention that I love it when the author hits you in the face with action and keeps it coming??
Anywayssss, this book is fun with a cherry on top.
The author slams the action right in your face from the beginning..freakin love when they do that.
I was a bit distraught at the notion of a super young pregnant mom-almost married-then watches a horrific science unfold that forever changes her life. To my surprise and delight she kicks ass & takes names-way to go!
Did I mention that I love it when the author hits you in the face with action and keeps it coming??
Anywayssss, this book is fun with a cherry on top.
August 14, 2012
I LOVED THIS BOOK!! It grabbed me from the very first page... the author had me falling in love with the main characters within minutes... {I don't want to say too much and give anything away...} She did an amazing job creating the storyline.. it remained interesting as the book went on... I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen... I couldn't put this book down and finished it in a day. Absolutely FABULOUS!!
December 4, 2012
This book was pretty darn good. The author did a great job at keeping the mystery alive, interesting and intriguing. I couldn't put it down.
The beginning of the book is very exciting. It just had to read the book and find out what happened.
The characters were set up well. I felt the author really took some time in putting this book together. It flowed well, there was history and feelings so I cared about the characters. It all just worked.
There was language and violence.
The beginning of the book is very exciting. It just had to read the book and find out what happened.
The characters were set up well. I felt the author really took some time in putting this book together. It flowed well, there was history and feelings so I cared about the characters. It all just worked.
There was language and violence.
May 21, 2013
I ENJOYED THE STORYLINE, I THOUGHT FOR A MINUTE THIS WASN'T GONNA END RIGHT (I LIKE HAPPY ENDINGS ALL THE TIME). GLAD I WAS WRONG IN MY MINUTE THOUGHT. VERY FAST MOVING, ENDING WAS GREAT. A GOOD ROMANCE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE WHO CLICKED THE SECOND THEY MET. I DID GUESS THE TRAITOR EARLY ON AND FIGURED OUT THE LITTLE TWIST & TURNS THROWN IN. THIS DIDN'T SPOIL THE BOOK FOR ME AT ALL. SEX SCENES WERE VERY LOW KEY, LOTS AND LOTS OF ANGST ALL THROUGH THE BOOK. OVER ALL A PRETTY GOOT READ.
February 19, 2013
Wow,really enjoyed this love story. Loved the hero Jase Tyler. I couldn't put the book down and so eager to read and find what happened and why the mob killed Joey(Allie's boyfriend) etc. Loved the relationship between Allie and Jase. Wish the ending is longer.I always love happy endings. This is the best book I have read so far from this author.
February 7, 2015
I loved the basic story of the book but at times was frustrated by the leading lady i wanted to shake her silly. after finding out what he went through and knowing she came from the street you think she would understand why he wanted vengeance.
it was a good read, did want the end to be a more than it was,
it was a good read, did want the end to be a more than it was,
June 1, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. Right from the beginning, I was pulled by the heroine's plight - a young woman pregnant, watches her boyfriend and father of her child murdered, and now she is running for her life. I loved the interaction with Jase who steps in and tries to help her. The tug between them was great. I'd highly recommend this book.
February 12, 2013
This was a good change from the normal mushy romance books I read. The main character in this book had a sexy edge to him that was very refreshing! I really enjoined this read and would totally recommend it!
February 20, 2013
The story line seems to jump at areas. I feel Allie let Jase get away with alot.
February 26, 2013
I hate an ending with no epilogue as well as when a book ends at 94% instead of going to the 100% that it should on the kindle. Overall, I feel as if I wasted a bit of my time with this one.
February 25, 2013
Pretty good book, I was pleasantly surprised.
November 19, 2015
Sweet Vengeance review
Sweet Vengeance is a fast paced romantic suspense book written by author Cindy Stark. This one has a lot of action.
Sweet Vengeance is a fast paced romantic suspense book written by author Cindy Stark. This one has a lot of action.
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February 15, 2016chicago, love and danger are now a packaged deal, he gets involved with her, a friend wants to take down the mobsters who kille, her mobster-wanna-be boyfriend is executed at her
February 21, 2016
Frustrating
The storyline had such potential, but it was a frustrating read. I can't stand reading book where it takes the entire book for the H and h to get their act together.
The storyline had such potential, but it was a frustrating read. I can't stand reading book where it takes the entire book for the H and h to get their act together.
March 30, 2016
Kindle ebook Helemaal te gek! Goeie schrijfster hoor!!!!!!!!!
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February 6, 2013Amazon (ebook) freebie 2/6/13
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