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Give Me A Reason to Stay
After years of playing the good girl to appease her half-brothers Mick Sinatra and Big Daddy Charles Sinatra, and her estranged husband former Director of the CIA Hamilton “Hammer” Reese, ex-drug queen-pin Amelia Sinatra feels trapped. They tell her what to do, but they can do whatever the hell they want to do. Mick the Tick is the boss of all mob bosses and the most vicious man on the planet if you cross him. Big Daddy is the most ruthless businessman in America, who’ll chew you up and spit you out if you do him dirt. And Hammer is as shadowy as a werewolf, running special ops for the entire U.S. government as if the laws of the land don’t apply to him. A man she believes has been cheating on her from jump.
But with her detective agency floundering, and her self-worth going down the toilet right along with it as she mourns the impending loss of her marriage, she accepts an offer she can’t refuse. Until all hell breaks loose and those same half-brothers and that same estranged husband are the only chance at survival she has.
Amelia Give Me A Reason To Stay is the latest exciting addition to the popular Amelia Sinatra Romantic Suspense Thriller series.
But with her detective agency floundering, and her self-worth going down the toilet right along with it as she mourns the impending loss of her marriage, she accepts an offer she can’t refuse. Until all hell breaks loose and those same half-brothers and that same estranged husband are the only chance at survival she has.
Amelia Give Me A Reason To Stay is the latest exciting addition to the popular Amelia Sinatra Romantic Suspense Thriller series.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2024
About the author
Mallory Monroe
187 books335 followersMallory 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.
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May 4, 2024
disappointing (contains spoilers)I
I was hoping for a better story between Amelia and Hamilton. Unfortunately, the author went for the cliche. Amelia was incredibly selfish in this book. Let’s face it, she chose to live in a different country, even leaving her son behind all because she’s « not going to let any man get one over her ». She had no concept of marriage, she basically wanted someone to worship her, instead of her real partner. Having Hammer leave his job, to be with her 24/7 was ridiculous. All he had to do was be more high level like a CEO. She kept complaining, however in her hour of need, even though she didn’t call him, he still came through and she didn’t even bother to thank him. As for her brothers, they had no boundaries, wanting to run her marriage. The whole thing left a sour taste in my mouth.
As for the mystery, it didn’t make any sense that Hammer, would basically come alone to solve the mystery given that he has a whole team at his disposal.
I was hoping for a better story between Amelia and Hamilton. Unfortunately, the author went for the cliche. Amelia was incredibly selfish in this book. Let’s face it, she chose to live in a different country, even leaving her son behind all because she’s « not going to let any man get one over her ». She had no concept of marriage, she basically wanted someone to worship her, instead of her real partner. Having Hammer leave his job, to be with her 24/7 was ridiculous. All he had to do was be more high level like a CEO. She kept complaining, however in her hour of need, even though she didn’t call him, he still came through and she didn’t even bother to thank him. As for her brothers, they had no boundaries, wanting to run her marriage. The whole thing left a sour taste in my mouth.
As for the mystery, it didn’t make any sense that Hammer, would basically come alone to solve the mystery given that he has a whole team at his disposal.
May 4, 2024
OMG! This woman here!
She's my kind of woman. She can't help but be a strong, independent, take-no-prisoners kind of woman. After all, she's the baby sister of Mick "the Tick" and Charles "Big Daddy" Sinatra. If she's in trouble, her big brothers have her back. That is just what happened when Amelia Sinatra Reese was accused of a crime she did not do. All of this drama came at a time when she was under personal stress of loss and a failing marriage. Hamilton Reese spent the majority of his time with his other mistress, the United States Government's undercover special ops with direct orders from the president. Millie was tired of her and Jo Jo being an afterthought to Hammer. She made efforts to get her life back. She could do bad by herself, even though she still loved her husband very much. To her there was no other man for her but she couldn't take it any longer. Hammer came to his senses when he realized that Millie was the only woman for him and he'd be a fool to let her get away from him. He did what was needed to give Millie a reason to stay.
I just loved this action-packed who-done-it and how mystery drama. The emotions were felt by me reading Millie's angst in the hospital and how she came to the hard decision she had to make.
Hammer was not too agreeable at first but when he realize Millie was serious and she didn't want a damned thing from him either and an old flame was sniffing around, his tune changed. He knew that she could handle herself but he also knew that she was tired of being strong all the time and wanted him to be there for her for a change.
Mallory did it again with this hair-pulling tangled plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it as always.
She's my kind of woman. She can't help but be a strong, independent, take-no-prisoners kind of woman. After all, she's the baby sister of Mick "the Tick" and Charles "Big Daddy" Sinatra. If she's in trouble, her big brothers have her back. That is just what happened when Amelia Sinatra Reese was accused of a crime she did not do. All of this drama came at a time when she was under personal stress of loss and a failing marriage. Hamilton Reese spent the majority of his time with his other mistress, the United States Government's undercover special ops with direct orders from the president. Millie was tired of her and Jo Jo being an afterthought to Hammer. She made efforts to get her life back. She could do bad by herself, even though she still loved her husband very much. To her there was no other man for her but she couldn't take it any longer. Hammer came to his senses when he realized that Millie was the only woman for him and he'd be a fool to let her get away from him. He did what was needed to give Millie a reason to stay.
I just loved this action-packed who-done-it and how mystery drama. The emotions were felt by me reading Millie's angst in the hospital and how she came to the hard decision she had to make.
Hammer was not too agreeable at first but when he realize Millie was serious and she didn't want a damned thing from him either and an old flame was sniffing around, his tune changed. He knew that she could handle herself but he also knew that she was tired of being strong all the time and wanted him to be there for her for a change.
Mallory did it again with this hair-pulling tangled plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it as always.
June 9, 2024
Hammer Jacked
Si Amelia and Hammer still tip toeing around each other by not letting their feelings being aired. It's taken a divorce court hearing for Hammer to know what he is losing. The drama of Amelia being charged for a Senator's murder made Hammer step up. Mick the Tick was being his usual judgemental self like hus brother Charles said Mick and Hammer treat their wives the same way, do as u say in a controlling manner, but they are their own woman and no one control them.
So Hammer finally decides to put his wife and son first. Instead of DC, he put POTUS on notice, and he called time on doing their bidding. False accusation on Millie and being a target made him wake up because he didn't put her first, so it takes action, not words for Millie to believe, over hearing his conversation with SecDep and him taking timeout for his family made her believe and state her feelings again.
So glad Hammer and Amelia stuck ot out and they got over losing her second child and to finally have a daughter to their additional family makes a happy ending.
Si Amelia and Hammer still tip toeing around each other by not letting their feelings being aired. It's taken a divorce court hearing for Hammer to know what he is losing. The drama of Amelia being charged for a Senator's murder made Hammer step up. Mick the Tick was being his usual judgemental self like hus brother Charles said Mick and Hammer treat their wives the same way, do as u say in a controlling manner, but they are their own woman and no one control them.
So Hammer finally decides to put his wife and son first. Instead of DC, he put POTUS on notice, and he called time on doing their bidding. False accusation on Millie and being a target made him wake up because he didn't put her first, so it takes action, not words for Millie to believe, over hearing his conversation with SecDep and him taking timeout for his family made her believe and state her feelings again.
So glad Hammer and Amelia stuck ot out and they got over losing her second child and to finally have a daughter to their additional family makes a happy ending.
May 9, 2024
Amazing Read
Mallory is a masterful storyteller. This book about Amelia and Hammer is one of her best, and I've read almost all of her books. These two head strong individuals, reminds me that love in it's deepest and purest, form really does exist. Through their sometimes crisis driven and tumultuous marriage, they live and love hard and would surely parish without one another.
Mallory is a masterful storyteller. This book about Amelia and Hammer is one of her best, and I've read almost all of her books. These two head strong individuals, reminds me that love in it's deepest and purest, form really does exist. Through their sometimes crisis driven and tumultuous marriage, they live and love hard and would surely parish without one another.
July 10, 2024
Loved it!
I have been reading about the Sinatra/Gabrini family for years. I feel like I know them so this installment is like a letter that has kept me up on a relatives life. I love this author and her stories.
Amelia and her family show loyalty and love on a different level but Hammer really showed Amelia how far he was willing to go to stay married. The action and story twists were great.
Keep up the storytelling!
I have been reading about the Sinatra/Gabrini family for years. I feel like I know them so this installment is like a letter that has kept me up on a relatives life. I love this author and her stories.
Amelia and her family show loyalty and love on a different level but Hammer really showed Amelia how far he was willing to go to stay married. The action and story twists were great.
Keep up the storytelling!
May 13, 2024
If I Saw Mallory I would kiss her!
Please, please do yourself a favor and read Amelia and Hammered story. Long over due and well worth the wait! I did not want it to end. Beautiful, badass, drama, kickass, thrilling joy, birth Mick, Big daddy, JoJo. I am smiling! Bring on Gloria's story now or clear up Nick's marriage issues. Don't take to long to write Ms. Monroe!
Please, please do yourself a favor and read Amelia and Hammered story. Long over due and well worth the wait! I did not want it to end. Beautiful, badass, drama, kickass, thrilling joy, birth Mick, Big daddy, JoJo. I am smiling! Bring on Gloria's story now or clear up Nick's marriage issues. Don't take to long to write Ms. Monroe!
May 15, 2024
Finally, Amelia and Hammer are on the same page. Love does conquer all. We can say he finally did it all for the love of his family. Another great read from the ongoing saga of the Sinatra family. It was touch and go fir a bit, but they finally got it together. Hammer is such a softy for Amelia, deep down. Their love never gave up on them.
May 16, 2024
Hallelujah...
Just one if the many spinoff series we have Been waiting on to make a move to the next level has finally come to life... Millie and the Hammer are making waves to happily ever after...for now until... They rope them back in again...loved Mick and Big Daddy to the rescue!!!
Just one if the many spinoff series we have Been waiting on to make a move to the next level has finally come to life... Millie and the Hammer are making waves to happily ever after...for now until... They rope them back in again...loved Mick and Big Daddy to the rescue!!!
May 2, 2024
Amelia
We got a crime, a impending divorce, a supposed cheater. Will Amelia and Hammer’s marriage be saved or will they walk away from it. I enjoyed the ride to discovery of what and how it would turn out
We got a crime, a impending divorce, a supposed cheater. Will Amelia and Hammer’s marriage be saved or will they walk away from it. I enjoyed the ride to discovery of what and how it would turn out
May 3, 2024
WOW
I enjoyed reading this book so much. I don't have to wonder what happened to Hammer and Amelia. Their story was great. I loved the way it unfold. As always Amelia is a super bad lady.
I enjoyed reading this book so much. I don't have to wonder what happened to Hammer and Amelia. Their story was great. I loved the way it unfold. As always Amelia is a super bad lady.
May 5, 2024
Please Hammer don't hurt them!!
Absolutely loved this story. I did worry me that this time these two would not make I back to each other. However their love was too strong to keep them apart!! Loved Amelia is just a female Mick and there was nothing he would not do for family ❤️
Absolutely loved this story. I did worry me that this time these two would not make I back to each other. However their love was too strong to keep them apart!! Loved Amelia is just a female Mick and there was nothing he would not do for family ❤️
May 5, 2024
Happily Ever After
I loved this book. I have been waiting for Hammer and Millie to get themselves together. Very good read. I have always been a Mallory Monroe fan and I absolutely love her mobster books.
I loved this book. I have been waiting for Hammer and Millie to get themselves together. Very good read. I have always been a Mallory Monroe fan and I absolutely love her mobster books.
May 6, 2024
Omg, I couldn't put this book down and this author never ever disappoints. The action was off the chain. Finally Hammer let the world know how much he loves Amelia and now is putting her and his family first. A must read.
May 10, 2024
A reason to stay!
Wow! Kept me on lock down! Mallory Monroe You did it again! I was so afraid that they were going to loose each other, but I should have known you would keep it real! Thanks, can’t wait till you write another one!
Wow! Kept me on lock down! Mallory Monroe You did it again! I was so afraid that they were going to loose each other, but I should have known you would keep it real! Thanks, can’t wait till you write another one!
May 16, 2024
Great story
These characters always bring the heat. The storyline is intriguing and their is plenty action. Conspiracy is running rampant. Love is not always over when a divorce is on the table.
These characters always bring the heat. The storyline is intriguing and their is plenty action. Conspiracy is running rampant. Love is not always over when a divorce is on the table.
May 16, 2024
She did it again!!
Awe he'll Mallory has liked another one out the box. It KS well written and another exciting story to laugh over and stress over. Because no matter what Hammer was bringing to the table Amelia needed a reason not leave a great love.
Awe he'll Mallory has liked another one out the box. It KS well written and another exciting story to laugh over and stress over. Because no matter what Hammer was bringing to the table Amelia needed a reason not leave a great love.
May 19, 2024
Excellent
As always great storytelling with these well developed characters. Love this family saga and just when I think there is no more I'm delighted to be gifted another great instalment. Love it.
As always great storytelling with these well developed characters. Love this family saga and just when I think there is no more I'm delighted to be gifted another great instalment. Love it.
May 27, 2024
HAMMER REESE
Another great one. Didn’t know which way this one was going until the very end. Where there’s a Sinatra, there will always be some trouble. Great book from beginning to end.
Another great one. Didn’t know which way this one was going until the very end. Where there’s a Sinatra, there will always be some trouble. Great book from beginning to end.
June 30, 2024
Delij75
It took me a little longer to finish this read because I thought Amelia and Hammer might not make it. So after some days, I bit the bullet and finished! It was great with the added baby bonus. Thanks again for another great read, Miss Mallory!!
It took me a little longer to finish this read because I thought Amelia and Hammer might not make it. So after some days, I bit the bullet and finished! It was great with the added baby bonus. Thanks again for another great read, Miss Mallory!!
August 24, 2024
Another great book
The story of Amelia Sinatra finally moves along. Great dialogue, and you can not predict what happens next.
Hopefully, we'll get to read about Jojo in a few months/years!!
The story of Amelia Sinatra finally moves along. Great dialogue, and you can not predict what happens next.
Hopefully, we'll get to read about Jojo in a few months/years!!
May 25, 2024
Hammer is the Man!!!!!
Got to love this book. I never thought that I would read the day Hammer would given up his position. He made a wise decision😍😍😍
Got to love this book. I never thought that I would read the day Hammer would given up his position. He made a wise decision😍😍😍
July 28, 2024
Great
I loved this book, all the ingredients for love. Millie and Hammer with Mick and the family there to protect and defend. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
I loved this book, all the ingredients for love. Millie and Hammer with Mick and the family there to protect and defend. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
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