Style: Mafia/ Mob Romance
Story: 4/5
Enjoyment: 5/5
Intimacy Level: Sex-citingly GOOD
Length: 256 pages
Series: Book 2
Originally read & reviewed :1/25/2006
Reread: 7/2021
I'll say this, I do not like harlequin's INTIMATE MOMENTS books, as they aren't my taste. But ladies, WOW...wow...wow...I didn't expect it to be soooo good. I love the story, the plot and the drama. This was my first book into the world of the mob life and it was just as exciting the first time reading it in 2006. The mob scene, the love scenes, the chemistry and the family made this book what it is and with all those components given by the author, it definitely would be up there in mob romances for me.
Rhea was an abused wife, until she met Joey. Unbeknownst to Rhea, she shares a night with Joey not knowing who he is or his family connection. After that one night she fleas. Now years later and with Joey in power, he is out for blood once he learns what Rhea took from him and his enemy could be after. Once he gets Rhea where he wants her and holds her against her will as she has no choice, then here comes the drama and blood shed.
THIS is a recommend read. I have read the follow up book but have never read book 1. One of the best scenes for me: Joey and Rhea's steamy sexcapades in the elevator, wow, I loved reading it in 2006, 2012, 2021