4.5 stars
Let me start off by saying that No Fear is the sequel to No Regrets, so you MUST read book one before this one. While this review will be spoiler free for book TWO, it will include spoilers to book one.
After that messy ending in No Regrets, I was heartbroken for Greylan. His life was just that…a mess. After everything he had gone through, shit just kept happening to him! He could NOT catch a break. The things he thought to be true, to be real, were all a lie…a very bad illusion. So what was he supposed to do now?
Working with the mob – agreeing to fight for Luciano – wasn’t a plan he was okay with, but then again, it’s not like he had a choice. Heather Allen took us for one heck of a ride with this book! There was action and suspense with the turn of almost every page. Grey had anything but a boring life, that’s for sure. From fighting in the ring to struggling to keep everyone safe outside in the real world, Greylan had his hands FULL. Poor guy. My heart ached for him. I felt like I wanted to give him a hug and tell him that everything would work out. I mean, it HAD to. He deserved a damn break!
At first, when I started reading this book, I was slightly nervous where Heather Allen would take us regarding Greylan’s love life. I honestly never wanted him to end up with Mollie. I never really liked her in book one nor did I connect with her AT ALL. And then, seeing him struggle so much to keep everyone safe while he kept paying the price, made me flat out hate her in No Fear. Suffice it to say I’m extremely happy with what ended up happening. Ever since we met Christina in No Regrets, I wanted her to end up with Grey. I felt like they had such a strong connection and chemistry that they just needed to be together. If only Grey would realize it….
And then, he did and I was an extremely happy reader.
This made an even sexier side of him come out to play – his alpha male-ish side. He was so protective of Christina. Anyone could tell he treasured her. He realized how much time he had wasted and now, all he wanted to do was make up for it. This gave him more of a reason to find a way OUT. To get out from the Luciano’s trap. Not that it would be easy. FAR from it, actually.
Little surprises kept popping up and curveballs were thrown into the mix. I honestly did not know what to expect next in this book. There were times where I felt like I was on the edge of my seat, rooting for Grey to make it out okay. The plot line was definitely action-packed. There was drama, suspense and of course, more than a few steamy scenes.
As the story developed, I found myself really enjoying it more and more. It started out as a 4-star book for me, but as things picked up, as the romance side intensified, I ended up getting really into it. I’m very happy with how this book ended where Grey and Christina are concerned. They deserved every ounce of happiness together. However, I’m very curious to see if Heather Allen plans on writing a third book because plot wise, I feel like this book did end in a cliffhanger. I mean, come on, Heather!! I need to know what happened with that character! Or better yet, HOW did THAT happen… :)
I recommend you one-click No Fear (and No Regrets if you haven’t) if you’re anything like me and love novels in the romantic suspense genre! 4.5 stars! A great read!