A Place in His Heart

The Gabrini Men (Tommy and Sal) #3

by Mallory Monroe

Tommy Gabrini never dreamed he’d fall in love when Grace McKinsey entered his life. She wasn’t sophisticated enough, his friends declared, or beautiful enough. But Tommy fell hard for the very woman they all dismissed. He even took the step of his life and asked her to be his wife. His brother Sal warned him that hell was about to go in session when Tommy’s numerous “lady friends” found out about his new lady love. Tommy laughed it off at the time, insisting that his ladies were far too sophisticated to play those kinds of games. But he would soon find out that his brother wasn’t far from the truth. Yet even then, Tommy could handle that truth. He loved Grace and he didn’t hesitate to make that clear. But when they stopped targeting Tommy, and started setting their sights on Grace, everything changed. Grace worked hard to be her own woman, even as Tommy’s generosity set her up as the CEO of her own company, and she knew not to take the bait of females who wanted Tommy for themselves. But as she battled from within to maintain control of her own company, and battled from without to maintain Tommy by her side, she soon realized that being Tommy Gabrini’s fiancée didn’t come without a price. A price, she would soon discover, that might be too high to pay. From national bestselling author Mallory Monroe comes a gripping interracial romance where two people discover that love can take strange and unexpected turns, and if they aren’t careful, other people’s hate can sneak in and overrule their love. THE GABRINI MEN SERIES IN ROMANCING TOMMY GABRINI ROMANCING SAL GABRINI TOMMY GABRINI 2: A PLACE IN HIS HEART

Genres: Interracial Romance, Romance

252 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 2, 2013

About the author

Mallory Monroe, a pseudonym of award-winning, bestselling literary author Teresa McClain-Watson, has well over a hundred bestselling books under her name. They include MaeBelle Marie, the Alex Drakos Romantic Suspense series, the Oz Drakos series, the Reno Gabrini (Mob Boss) series, the Mick Sinatra series, the Sal Gabrini series, the Tommy Gabrini series, the Big Daddy Sinatra series, the Trevor Reese series, the Rags to Romance series, the Teddy Sinatra series, the Boone and Charly series, the Monk Paletti series, the President's Boyfriend series, and the President's Girlfriend/Dutch and Gina series. She has also worked as an executive editor for many years and as an investigator for three. Recently widowed, she has attended Florida State University, Florida A & M. University, the University of North Florida, and the University of Mississippi at Oxford Summer Law Institute. A law school dropout, she holds a Master's degree in history and education and credits God Almighty for ALL of her success. Visit mallorymonroebooks.com or austinbrookpublishing.com for updates and more information on all of her titles. See also amazon.com/author/teresamcclainwatson.

Reviews

[Deloris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can truly say I was disappointing in this story, This book had the saturation of sex that Mallory Monroe books normally has , but this story was told before. I felt it was a recap of other books . We really learned nothing new until the end. I felt this story was too predictable and is becoming a formula for all the books written by this author.

[Tanielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I was not expecting the ending and a good ending it was! The entire story was actually really good seeing all the problems that kept coming into play. Still not sure what Jilly has up her sleeve though and I'm really wanting to see what's next with them. I was hoping to find out what Tommy and Grace were going thru in Romancing Sal when him and Gemma was supposed to show up for dinner but the couple was going at it. I thought that would be explained in this one but it seems to have jumped over it whatever it was.

[Metris · Rating 5 out of 5]

still love me some hott Tommy Gabrini... DON'T PUSH HIM.. AND DON'T LET SWEET GRACE FOOL YOU EITHER. :-)

[Brenda Holder · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Very Good and Sensual Interracial Romantic Thriller

Tommy Gabrini 2: A PLACE IN HIS HEART (The Gabrini Men Series Book 3) is a very good and sensual interracial romantic thriller that earned a rating of four stars. Tommy and Grace have to fight for their love from Tommy's ex and and their enemies. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as Tommy proves his love and commitment to Grace . This installment is just as good and sensual as book 1 of Tommy GabrinI. I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading very good romantic thrillers.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

TOMMY AND GRACE HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART!

This book is one of the best in the series. Just when you think they can't go on any further due to outside for forces they find a way to work through the difficult times. The love of Tommy and Grace is so strong that no one understands their bond. Tommy longed for someone to love him for the man he truly was ;while Grace was longed for love without strings attached. In essence, they were looking for someone with a heart that match the others. I'll not give away the story, but must say I truly enjoy Ms. Monroe's writing. I highly recommend this story. It has a twist that you will not expect. Great characters and well written as usual. This book had me laughing at some points and wiping my tea 're along with the great characters! BRAVO...TOO BAD I CAN ONLY GIVE IT FIVE STARS! On to the next book in this great series!!!!!

[BreakingtheEpigraph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 of Tommy Gabrini's story and book 3 of this series will definitely have you wanting more of Tommy and Sal. Tommy Gabrini can be a beast both in and out of bed. He is a man with a heart of gold and will protect Grace at all cost. This book picks back up where book 1 of the series left off where Tommy has proposed to Grace and she said "YES!" Now the shock in this book folks is the lengths people will go to rip these two apart. There are two unexpected deaths in this book and Grace starts to learn who her friends really are when Tommy hands over his shares to the company that she works for to her. We, Sal and Grace learn things about Tommy and his father take when don't see coming until seconds before its revealed. Buckle in when reading this book folks, it going to be a bumpy and wild ride. Will Grace survie Tommy's ex's? Will Tommy and Grace handle the Hurricane Jilly and family? Mallory Monroe does the damn thang is this story, can't wait to complete this series.

[Mspraise50 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grace and Tommy story continues.

Grace is getting tougher now and she knows she has a fight on her hands to keep her man. That ex of Tommy's was head case and clearly had some mental issues!!! I am glad Grace showed her who she was messing with. I wish she had woken up the fact that Nayla was douche earlier and drop kicked her ass to the kerb ages ago.

Wow what a relation about Tommy's dad and poor old Sal who has to bear the horrible burden yet again. Great read!

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Italiana Deliciana

I love the Gabrini series..Ms Mallory u r the most exciting author I've read so far on kindle..although each book can b read alone. you'll b so involved you'll want them all which I am doing..gettin ready to start Sal's story..then back to my favorite Reno..keep'm comin..love love love them Hot Hot Hot...

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[Kashi Ashley-Ann Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Fantastic read about Grace and Tommy. I stayed up all night so that I can finish this book . I was happy when Grace was able to defend herself and not just act as the little puppet everyone underestimates her for. I thinklove it when Tommy defends his woman. All in all another great book from Ms Monroe. About to hit book 3

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This read was ok. Yes it was hot and steamy, but I just didn't see the point of the story since there was really no conclusion for Grace. Does this mean there will be another follow up? What happens to Grace at Trammel? This just seemed like a fast read that was rushed.

[Cecelia Marzette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love it

Three stars. The Gabrinis boys are what real men are suppose to be.

Enjoying reading these books. Strong women that love their men's.

[sjoyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read this book at least 3 times. I didn't realize that I never reviewed it on Goodreads. Tommy Gabrini was my favorite Gabrini before Mick was introduced. Still, I think Tommy is my favorite when this book was written.

It seemed most people couldn't see Grace's true beauty. I can see what attracted Tommy to Grace. Their hearts matched. Grace loved Tommy but was still her own woman. We see Grace's strength in this book. She not only defended herself from a physical attack by one of Tommy's ex-friends with benefits. She showed she was willing to show that she wanted Tommy more than they did.

Grace always withstood the betrayal by 2 former friends even when they lied on TV about her. Dapper Tommy came to the rescue. I hate that Sal had to do what he did to protect Tommy. He protected Tommy like Tommy had done for him all his life. Sal also fully accepted Grace and realized that she wasn't trying to replace him in Tommy's life. He saw the true love between Tommy and Grace.

There's the same grammatical errors, just not as many. Still, the book was very good. Tommy and Grace found their HEA.

[Cinquetta · Rating 4 out of 5]

CRAZY RIDE

This story had me tripping in a good way. The climax was wow. I did not see that nor was I prepare. Don’t get me wrong the book had some errors. For instance MFC the author described her having long legs and tall but the next chapter she was small and thick. That didn’t stop me for reading the book. It was good book. I am loving the series. I have read six books so far and going strong.

[Fern · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book and the ending was something else! One never knows about a person's childhood and to why they were estranged from a parent. Not giving any spoilers away but this was a very good read!

[Nycskpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

😎😎😎

Wow! Just,, Wow!!! So, what was the fall or with Benny Gabrini, BFf Nayla & AH Jerrod??? I hope they all got their come-uppance!!!
Onward through the saga! Is there a less expensive way to read these books???

[Tammy Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Tommy

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

The twist at the end....🤭

[Frances Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good read!!

I enjoyed this whole series, in fact anything Mallory Monroe writes I love!! I love all of the Gabrini, Sinatra and the Drakos men.

[Bewaji · Rating 4 out of 5]

The saga of Tommy and Grace continues. Things even got more heated here, and Grace’s best friend betrayed her big. That was after she tried to get Tommy for herself and failed. Tommy’s dad was introduced and we know how depraved he was.

[Elle1986 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

I said I wasn't going to read it but I did because I seen the reviews and I needed to know what happened at the end with the dad... yeah didn't see that coming at all... not even a little bit for just that reason alone.. the wow factor is why I am giving it a 3.5

This was honestly like a recap... with additional crazy drama... which if I didn't read that something major was happening in the end... I probably would have skipped this one.

However since I read it... here goes... Tommy yeah I was shocked at the amount of I don't give a flip he provided these females, I was like wow I mean I get being angry but hot dog he was ruthless.

Grace I don't have any complaints with her character.. She just seems, I guess basic if that is the right word for her.. like there is nothing I found amazing in her character and I think it's because of all the reference that she is not overly sexy, or beautiful more like just a basic pretty. Now I didn't need her to be kim k status but geez the girl is down played every chance someone got... I think every character minus... jamie, reno and trina stated that she was not his "normal type" which is fine because lets be real... normal is hella boring.


I believe there is a book after this one.. I haven't quite decided if I am going to buy it.. Felt like a wasted my money a little but with this one.. 2.99 I would have been okay with the waste but 5.99.. yeah no that pissed me off.

[Adrienh1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

My thoughts.....

I've read all of the books in the series. And this by far has been the most disappointing to me. There were just things in the story that did not make sense. I would say that maybe the first 20% was a rehashing of events. What I just could not seem to wrap my head around was the fact that Tommy resorted to using his fist, and threatening women! So, from all I've read about Tommy's character to date, he is a smooth operator and savvy in his payback. The Tommy in this book was anything but savvy. When all else failed, he resorted using his fists. Wow, really?!

And there were just too many unanswered questions in this story (not even a cliff hanger, just unresolved things that don't make sense). The story just did not flow smoothly.

[Angelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was having a hard time finishing this one....felt as if I had read it before.....most of this story was told before.....the sex was hot and steamy as for the norm for this author but the story left alot to be desired.....Found out why Tommy hated his father so much but there was still a lot of unanswered question so I know there will be a few more stories on the Gabrini family......

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ummm... A lot of things I wasnt expecting in this book, character progression was solid in this story. The added drama brought flair as well as twists that were thrown in. Wilting fiancé's, disgruntled employees, buried secrets, and a man that will love through anything. There were grammar and misspelled words and the reason I bring this up is because of the price.

[Vivian Byfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

What can I say another gripping read. Never saw that twist coming. Absolutely explosive I can't wait to read the next in the series. 's Monroe really knows how to tell a gripping saga. Do go and read

[Constance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, I love it. Those Gabrini men are awesome.