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Legacy of Heathens #4
Gabriel
Have you ever wanted someone so intensely it felt like fire under your skin?
Yeah. Me neither.
Not until Gabriel Santos.
He walked into the wreckage of my life like he’d always belonged there—calm, controlled, and devastatingly beautiful.
I was a storm. He was stillness.
And when I shattered right in front of him, he didn’t flinch.
He looked at me like I was a masterpiece. Like I already belonged to him.
That was all it took.
One spark. One glance.
One moment I couldn’t stop reliving.
I should’ve run. I should’ve left him behind.
But I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
Instead, I kidnapped the heir to the Santos cartel.
And now?
Now, the real chaos begins.
Yeah. Me neither.
Not until Gabriel Santos.
He walked into the wreckage of my life like he’d always belonged there—calm, controlled, and devastatingly beautiful.
I was a storm. He was stillness.
And when I shattered right in front of him, he didn’t flinch.
He looked at me like I was a masterpiece. Like I already belonged to him.
That was all it took.
One spark. One glance.
One moment I couldn’t stop reliving.
I should’ve run. I should’ve left him behind.
But I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
Instead, I kidnapped the heir to the Santos cartel.
And now?
Now, the real chaos begins.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2025
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About the author
Eva Winners
55 books4,122 followersEva released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.
She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.
Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.
Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.
Follow her on social media to stay up to date with all her new releases!
She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails or exploring the beaches.
Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.
Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.
Follow her on social media to stay up to date with all her new releases!
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October 4, 2025
Umm no… I wanted more for Gabriel. This has been my least favorite of all her books. 😕
September 30, 2025
Fuck this entire book, fuck Jet, fuck Elira, fuck Amara and fuck Anya too. Gabriel deserves a better woman and a sister. Idk why I keep on reading this fuckass series, hoping it’s gonna get better
September 30, 2025
I had such high expectations for this book but was so disappointed. It felt more like a thriller than romance to me.
I also could not help but feel like this book was preparing us more about Jet and Anya.
To be completely honest, I could not see the chemistry between Gabriel and Amara.
I could not care about the plot really. There was more conversation between Amara and Elmira than Gabriel.
I DNF’d at around 30%.
I also could not help but feel like this book was preparing us more about Jet and Anya.
To be completely honest, I could not see the chemistry between Gabriel and Amara.
I could not care about the plot really. There was more conversation between Amara and Elmira than Gabriel.
I DNF’d at around 30%.
October 29, 2025
3.5/5⭐️
3/5🌶
Tengo sentimientos encontrados.
Por un lado la trama es mucho mas elaborada qué en los primeros libros de esta serie, pero por el otro el romance estuvo flojo.
todo avanza muy lento. slow burn en toda regla.
Amara es de los mejores personajes de Eva, por fin una heroína fuerte, (por algo fue criada por Liana), pero le dio tantas vueltas y el final fue tan soso que no llegó.
con esta autora nunca logro poner check en todas las casillas 🤣🤣
Me generó gran interés el libro siguiente.
3/5🌶
Tengo sentimientos encontrados.
Por un lado la trama es mucho mas elaborada qué en los primeros libros de esta serie, pero por el otro el romance estuvo flojo.
todo avanza muy lento. slow burn en toda regla.
Amara es de los mejores personajes de Eva, por fin una heroína fuerte, (por algo fue criada por Liana), pero le dio tantas vueltas y el final fue tan soso que no llegó.
con esta autora nunca logro poner check en todas las casillas 🤣🤣
Me generó gran interés el libro siguiente.
October 4, 2025
Enjoyed it!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: he falls first; morally gray heroine
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Action-packed story from beginning to end! I love a morally gray heroine and Eva did not disappoint. My only complaint was that the breadcrumbs for the next story was so good, it overshadowed this story at times. Also, the heroine had a bit of a personality transplant by the end of the story 🤷🏻♀️. I didn't hate it (her change in personality), but I would have like seeing her keep her sharper edges. Regardless, I still really enjoyed it and glad I read it in both the context of the series as well as for the next-gen nostalgia with seeing so many of my favorite characters.
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: he falls first; morally gray heroine
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Action-packed story from beginning to end! I love a morally gray heroine and Eva did not disappoint. My only complaint was that the breadcrumbs for the next story was so good, it overshadowed this story at times. Also, the heroine had a bit of a personality transplant by the end of the story 🤷🏻♀️. I didn't hate it (her change in personality), but I would have like seeing her keep her sharper edges. Regardless, I still really enjoyed it and glad I read it in both the context of the series as well as for the next-gen nostalgia with seeing so many of my favorite characters.
September 30, 2025
I was hoping for a different ending with Gabriel. I really hoped Anya would have been there for him
October 6, 2025
Gabriel and Amara's Story
This is a continuation of the various storylines that the author has woven over the years. It is not one of my favorites, and I have read all of her books.
Gabriel Santos is a brave, dominant, and loyal character. He has loved Amara Brennan for years, and he makes a questionable decision because of it, allowing himself to be kidnapped.
Amara is annoying in so many ways. She is gullible, blindly believing the Satan twins who aren't really her siblings even though she claims that they are. She acts very liberated and tough, but she is really all talk.
The ending is not uplifting. Gabriel continues to suffer because of the selfish and foolish actions of others. Reading the next book that features Jet and Anya is not high on my priority when it is released.
This is a continuation of the various storylines that the author has woven over the years. It is not one of my favorites, and I have read all of her books.
Gabriel Santos is a brave, dominant, and loyal character. He has loved Amara Brennan for years, and he makes a questionable decision because of it, allowing himself to be kidnapped.
Amara is annoying in so many ways. She is gullible, blindly believing the Satan twins who aren't really her siblings even though she claims that they are. She acts very liberated and tough, but she is really all talk.
The ending is not uplifting. Gabriel continues to suffer because of the selfish and foolish actions of others. Reading the next book that features Jet and Anya is not high on my priority when it is released.
December 8, 2025
“Gabriel” is the story of Amara and Gabriel.
Oblivious and vengeful heroine kidnaps smitten hero on her twin step siblings’ advice. Most of the book is focused on the next book couple- Jet and Anya and we actually see little romance between Mcs book-what we know is that the hero adores her - and has for years - and the heroine is a “badass”.
I also struggled to like the heroine and the twins as they were all manipulative and the hero deserved better- atleast better apology and grovel from all of them.
My heart felt heavy after reading this book. This whole series has been dark- book one someone lost an organ, book two hero lost use of their legs, book three had the death of a child and book four the hero is blinded thanks to the shenanigan of heroine and her siblings. I appreciate that the author doesn’t take the easy way out and makes everything magically resolve, but sometimes I wish she did because god all these characters are suffering.
Safe ish
3/5
Oblivious and vengeful heroine kidnaps smitten hero on her twin step siblings’ advice. Most of the book is focused on the next book couple- Jet and Anya and we actually see little romance between Mcs book-what we know is that the hero adores her - and has for years - and the heroine is a “badass”.
I also struggled to like the heroine and the twins as they were all manipulative and the hero deserved better- atleast better apology and grovel from all of them.
My heart felt heavy after reading this book. This whole series has been dark- book one someone lost an organ, book two hero lost use of their legs, book three had the death of a child and book four the hero is blinded thanks to the shenanigan of heroine and her siblings. I appreciate that the author doesn’t take the easy way out and makes everything magically resolve, but sometimes I wish she did because god all these characters are suffering.
Safe ish
3/5
October 4, 2025
3.5 Stars.......I felt Gabriel needed more I loved him in previous books and felt like his story was gonna top the others.... unfortunately it didn't!!!
It felt like ( and others have said the same ) that it was a set up for the next book which is Jet and Anya's story and I felt like yes include it in this but as a back story not quite literally take over the whole book and Gabriel and Amara's book!!! I will of course read Jet's book but feel like I already know what has happened!
Gabriel has loved Amara for years ever since he first laid eyes on her even though her twin siblings have tried to keep them apart.....Gabe has never ever kept his eyes off Amara. When Jet gives him an ultimatum give him Anya ( Gabe's sister ) for his own sister Amara, he's of course torn as he wants Amara but doesn't want his own sister with him.....Gabe of course wants Amara to come to him herself and not be forced but what he doesn't know is that Amara will force herself into his life when she along with her sister kidnap Gabe after Jet goes missing she wants answers but can Gabe give them to her?
As I said before this felt as though it was a stepping stone for Jet's book and felt rushed and I honestly wanted better for Gabriel...... towards the end about 60% in I did actually enjoy it more when the story seemed to be going somewhere and it focused on Gabe and Amara!! I'm just hoping we see more of these two in the next books because I think we need them there.
It felt like ( and others have said the same ) that it was a set up for the next book which is Jet and Anya's story and I felt like yes include it in this but as a back story not quite literally take over the whole book and Gabriel and Amara's book!!! I will of course read Jet's book but feel like I already know what has happened!
Gabriel has loved Amara for years ever since he first laid eyes on her even though her twin siblings have tried to keep them apart.....Gabe has never ever kept his eyes off Amara. When Jet gives him an ultimatum give him Anya ( Gabe's sister ) for his own sister Amara, he's of course torn as he wants Amara but doesn't want his own sister with him.....Gabe of course wants Amara to come to him herself and not be forced but what he doesn't know is that Amara will force herself into his life when she along with her sister kidnap Gabe after Jet goes missing she wants answers but can Gabe give them to her?
As I said before this felt as though it was a stepping stone for Jet's book and felt rushed and I honestly wanted better for Gabriel...... towards the end about 60% in I did actually enjoy it more when the story seemed to be going somewhere and it focused on Gabe and Amara!! I'm just hoping we see more of these two in the next books because I think we need them there.
October 6, 2025
First of all, I have high hopes after reading Enzo. But then, I read Nikola so I’d expect something to happen. BUT! Why is Gabriel and Amara’s story felt like a novella to Jet and Anya’s story? There’s no chemistry between Gabriel and Amara. Tension? Barely there. Interactions? There but not enough.
The book’s like 20% introduction and then we know Jet wanted Anya then the remaining 60% is Gabriel got kidnapped and the little here and there in the yacht with barely any action or scene and alot of Amara’s distrust and there’s really nothing at all! I just glance through every page cos I know it’s abit of this and that and just Gabriel cuffed and the 2 ladies bringing food to him. And the next 2% js Amara and Gabriel watching movie with popcorn and their sexy time. Then Amara decided that she trust Gabriel and she likes him back. The last 18% is finally the action! But short lived cos Eva decided to blind Gabriel like how she removed Hannah’s kidney, make Nikolai limp, killed Luca’s little Amara… Then, only we can see Amara’s affection and love. And they got married and they live happily ever after….
I just don’t like it cos it feels like in Gabriel’s book, Gabriel and Amara is the side character/second lead to Jet and Anya when it’s supposed to be the other way round!! Why does half the book have to be in the yacht where there’s barely anything happening and just this and that with nothing going on? I’ve loved Gabriel since he was Sailor’s little boy! Ever since I read Raphael, I’m anticipating Gabriel the most! And yet, it’s disappointing cos Gabriel deserves more storyline and plot. I want to see Gabriel in action! How was he like in the cartel but no. He’s always stalking Amara as if that’s his life purpose with no multitasking of handling the cartel and some action on the side.
In the end, just 2 stars. 1 star for Gabriel’s optimism and 1 star for Eva cos I loved all her books prior and will still read cos I love all her characters.
The book’s like 20% introduction and then we know Jet wanted Anya then the remaining 60% is Gabriel got kidnapped and the little here and there in the yacht with barely any action or scene and alot of Amara’s distrust and there’s really nothing at all! I just glance through every page cos I know it’s abit of this and that and just Gabriel cuffed and the 2 ladies bringing food to him. And the next 2% js Amara and Gabriel watching movie with popcorn and their sexy time. Then Amara decided that she trust Gabriel and she likes him back. The last 18% is finally the action! But short lived cos Eva decided to blind Gabriel like how she removed Hannah’s kidney, make Nikolai limp, killed Luca’s little Amara… Then, only we can see Amara’s affection and love. And they got married and they live happily ever after….
I just don’t like it cos it feels like in Gabriel’s book, Gabriel and Amara is the side character/second lead to Jet and Anya when it’s supposed to be the other way round!! Why does half the book have to be in the yacht where there’s barely anything happening and just this and that with nothing going on? I’ve loved Gabriel since he was Sailor’s little boy! Ever since I read Raphael, I’m anticipating Gabriel the most! And yet, it’s disappointing cos Gabriel deserves more storyline and plot. I want to see Gabriel in action! How was he like in the cartel but no. He’s always stalking Amara as if that’s his life purpose with no multitasking of handling the cartel and some action on the side.
In the end, just 2 stars. 1 star for Gabriel’s optimism and 1 star for Eva cos I loved all her books prior and will still read cos I love all her characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2025
e-ARC ⭐⭐⭐✨✨!!!
Here’s my review of Gabriel by Eva Wieners. 💌 Huge thanks to Candi CanePR for giving me the chance to read this advanced copy and share my thoughts.
I rated this book 3.75 stars, and honestly, I think it’s the first time I’ve ever given an Eva book such a “low” rating. 😅 Where do I even start? Without spoilers, I have to say this story felt a bit conflicting from beginning to end.
The premise introduces us to Amara and Gabriel, a fiery couple, but I honestly felt like they were pushed into the background. Yes, the story revolves around them, but at the same time, they didn’t feel like the main focus. Based on the blurb (which already mentions Amara kidnapping Gabriel—so not a spoiler), I was expecting something very different. I thought Amara might lean into a morally grey character, and that got me excited… but it didn’t go that way.
In the end, the book left me with mixed feelings: some moments I enjoyed, others had me straight up hating certain characters. And while I didn’t fully connect, I still want to read the next book.
Eva, if you’re reading this: I adore you, and I’ll be here for whatever comes next. 💕 It’s just that after something as powerful as Enzo, Gabriel felt like it dropped the intensity for me. But hey—this is my honest opinion.
Here’s my review of Gabriel by Eva Wieners. 💌 Huge thanks to Candi CanePR for giving me the chance to read this advanced copy and share my thoughts.
I rated this book 3.75 stars, and honestly, I think it’s the first time I’ve ever given an Eva book such a “low” rating. 😅 Where do I even start? Without spoilers, I have to say this story felt a bit conflicting from beginning to end.
The premise introduces us to Amara and Gabriel, a fiery couple, but I honestly felt like they were pushed into the background. Yes, the story revolves around them, but at the same time, they didn’t feel like the main focus. Based on the blurb (which already mentions Amara kidnapping Gabriel—so not a spoiler), I was expecting something very different. I thought Amara might lean into a morally grey character, and that got me excited… but it didn’t go that way.
In the end, the book left me with mixed feelings: some moments I enjoyed, others had me straight up hating certain characters. And while I didn’t fully connect, I still want to read the next book.
Eva, if you’re reading this: I adore you, and I’ll be here for whatever comes next. 💕 It’s just that after something as powerful as Enzo, Gabriel felt like it dropped the intensity for me. But hey—this is my honest opinion.
October 3, 2025
I’ve read quite a few books by Eva but unfortunately this one completely missed the mark. I went into it thinking I’d get a strong FMC and already obsessed MC, and what I got was a holy hot mess instead. I’ve never read a book that was able to make the plot ENTIRELY about another couple before. This should’ve been a prelude to Jet and Anya to be honest.
The whole book revolves around Amara kidnapping Gabriel due to instructions from her brother Jet. The whole charade was so Jet could marry Gabriel’s sister. And that’s the whole book. It completely took away from Amara and Gabriel. He spends at least 60% of the book in cuffs. The chemistry is so weird and again the whole thing is about Jet? I didn’t like Amara, until the end she gained a little more credit, and I REALLY dislike Jet and Elvira or whatever her name is. Gabe was semi decent so he’s what the one star is for. Also, zero smut and zero plot. Pick another one of her books.
The whole book revolves around Amara kidnapping Gabriel due to instructions from her brother Jet. The whole charade was so Jet could marry Gabriel’s sister. And that’s the whole book. It completely took away from Amara and Gabriel. He spends at least 60% of the book in cuffs. The chemistry is so weird and again the whole thing is about Jet? I didn’t like Amara, until the end she gained a little more credit, and I REALLY dislike Jet and Elvira or whatever her name is. Gabe was semi decent so he’s what the one star is for. Also, zero smut and zero plot. Pick another one of her books.
October 26, 2025
Tengo genuinas quejas por ese final tan apurado, y por eso no se gana las 5 estrellas. Del resto, todo este chisme estuvo tan bueno que me cuesta esperar por el siguiente libro de esta serie, pero toca.
October 4, 2025
Confused
More than half of this book was built around Jet & Anya….. Gabriel & Amara didn’t begin until 70% in and then it was rushed and nothing felt organic. It was a struggle to finish this book which is unfortunate because I like most of her other books. This one just felt chaotic and out of order.
More than half of this book was built around Jet & Anya….. Gabriel & Amara didn’t begin until 70% in and then it was rushed and nothing felt organic. It was a struggle to finish this book which is unfortunate because I like most of her other books. This one just felt chaotic and out of order.
October 1, 2025
Okay at this point I even think she pitty married Gabriel since he was blind because of her . They had zero chemistry and the whole damn book is about fuckin hey where the fuck has this guy been in the other bajillion books anyways this wasn’t supposed to be his book it’s Gabriel’s . I and very disappointed in how this series is going .
September 27, 2025
Gabriel (Legacy of Heathens # 4) by Eva Winners tells the story of Gabriel and Amara. Gabriel has had a thing for Amara for years. However, Amara has been fighting her feelings for Gabriel. Amara has her own issues due to her bizarre upbringing. She has no problem killing, and she can certainly protect herself, considering she is the heir to the Irish mob. When her pseudo psychotic twin siblings: Jet and Elira enlist her in a plot that involves Gabriel, things go terribly wrong. Initially, Jet has made it clear Gabriel isn't good enough for Amara. Now Jet has made a proposition to Gabriel involving Anya: Gabriel's little sister. When the plot goes left between Gabriel, Amara, and the twins, Gabriel has to find a way to break down Amara's wall. She has to choose between Gabriel and her siblings. Even though the premise of the story was a little silly, I still enjoyed Gabriel and Amara. The journey of her fighting her feelings for Gabriel as he lays it all on the line was swoon worthy. I am looking forward to the next book, which has a lot to do with the plot of this story, and there are plenty of questions that have not been answered. Regardless of my reservations, I give this story 4 stars. I need the next book right now.
October 11, 2025
This was the worst in the second generation’s series. The book was a bad combination of a mismatched couple, a preview for Jet & Anya’s story, & (another) incredibly sad / depressing ending for a book claiming to offer an HEA.
There’s also an issue with how the author has written this series in general. She claims her stories all have HEA’s, but in this series has added devastatingly awful consequences for the couples. She claims that readers are warned based on the trigger warnings at the beginning of the books. That’s not the point. Readers expecting an HEA are also assuming that the couple will not be permanently injured / hurt (physically or emotionally) by incidents in the novels. The recent novels include disfigurement & terminal cancer. To restate the obvious, those issues are not aspects of an HEA ending!
Ms. Winners is a wonderful author, but risks losing her readers by continuing to write tragic events / situations for each novel’s couple. The books’ trigger warnings aren’t a substitute for endings with the main couple hurt / injured. Those circumstances completely undermine the idea of an HEA.
This book was such a disappointment! With the trend of this series having such awful scenarios for the main characters, it’s hard to want to read anything else in this series. The books’ trigger warnings should read something akin to: “reader will be horribly disappointed with the ending, even if the couple winds up together”!
There’s also an issue with how the author has written this series in general. She claims her stories all have HEA’s, but in this series has added devastatingly awful consequences for the couples. She claims that readers are warned based on the trigger warnings at the beginning of the books. That’s not the point. Readers expecting an HEA are also assuming that the couple will not be permanently injured / hurt (physically or emotionally) by incidents in the novels. The recent novels include disfigurement & terminal cancer. To restate the obvious, those issues are not aspects of an HEA ending!
Ms. Winners is a wonderful author, but risks losing her readers by continuing to write tragic events / situations for each novel’s couple. The books’ trigger warnings aren’t a substitute for endings with the main couple hurt / injured. Those circumstances completely undermine the idea of an HEA.
This book was such a disappointment! With the trend of this series having such awful scenarios for the main characters, it’s hard to want to read anything else in this series. The books’ trigger warnings should read something akin to: “reader will be horribly disappointed with the ending, even if the couple winds up together”!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 1, 2025
I could not put this down!
The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat.
Gabriel Santos has been Amara's shadow ever since he saw her across their college campus.
Amara has been denying her feelings ever since.
She has no problem killing and protecting herself, considering her upbringing.
When her twin siblings rope her into a scheme that involves abducting Gabriel.
What they don't know is that Gabriel let himself be abducted. He wants to know what Jet is up to and what his interest is in his sister. And he plans to use the time with Amara to win her over.
When the scheme goes awry, Amara claims that she and Gabriel are engaged to maintain peace between their families. She just hopes Gabriel agrees.
Thanks so much to the author and Candi Kane PR for this ARC to review.
The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat.
Gabriel Santos has been Amara's shadow ever since he saw her across their college campus.
Amara has been denying her feelings ever since.
She has no problem killing and protecting herself, considering her upbringing.
When her twin siblings rope her into a scheme that involves abducting Gabriel.
What they don't know is that Gabriel let himself be abducted. He wants to know what Jet is up to and what his interest is in his sister. And he plans to use the time with Amara to win her over.
When the scheme goes awry, Amara claims that she and Gabriel are engaged to maintain peace between their families. She just hopes Gabriel agrees.
Thanks so much to the author and Candi Kane PR for this ARC to review.
November 20, 2025
I love a mafia romance where he falls hard and Gabriel fits that bill. He's always been obsessed with Amara though he's unwilling to sell his sister to her stepbrother to have her. Her stepbrother causes trouble though and she sets off to kidnap Gabriel when things start to go a wry. Im a sucker for an age gap so I found several tropes in this book to be enjoyable. Gabriel felt like the cat playing with the mouse as he patiently tries to make Amara his. Amara is loyal to her stepsiblings and girl friends. I liked she had a bit of an edge and was bold enough for her plan with Gabriel. This book did drop breadcrumbs for the next couple and I neeeeed their book. it felt like that may have shined a little bit more than Gabriel and Amara's story but either way I'm excited to continue the series.
September 29, 2025
5 ⭐️/2 🌶️
I swear, every time Eva drops a new book in the Evaverse, I fall deeper in love with her world. Gabriel and Amara are officially one of my favorite couples she’s given us,both of them were so tough, strong, and layered, and I loved reading their story. 🙌🏼
But let’s be real, Eva will NEVER stop traumatizing us with the Legacy series. Just when you think things are finally going to be okay, she hits us with a twist that feels like a stab straight to the heart.❤️🩹
What really stood out here was how beautifully the story centered on Gabriel and Amara, while still laying down the perfect hype for Jetmir’s book. And let me tell you,I am counting the days until his story drops!
This was another amazing addition to the Evaverse!🖤
Trope: Mafia romance, fmc Kidnaps mmc
I swear, every time Eva drops a new book in the Evaverse, I fall deeper in love with her world. Gabriel and Amara are officially one of my favorite couples she’s given us,both of them were so tough, strong, and layered, and I loved reading their story. 🙌🏼
But let’s be real, Eva will NEVER stop traumatizing us with the Legacy series. Just when you think things are finally going to be okay, she hits us with a twist that feels like a stab straight to the heart.❤️🩹
What really stood out here was how beautifully the story centered on Gabriel and Amara, while still laying down the perfect hype for Jetmir’s book. And let me tell you,I am counting the days until his story drops!
This was another amazing addition to the Evaverse!🖤
Trope: Mafia romance, fmc Kidnaps mmc
December 8, 2025
Minus the fact that it felt a tad rushed it was still a fantastic book that I couldn’t put down. This book is filled with obsession, family loyalty, and dangerous secrets. Gabriel has been obsessed with Amara for years, but she’s always ignored her attraction to him until circumstances force them together. When Amara is tasked with taking Gabriel and keeping him under her care, the walls between them finally start to crack. What unfolds is a dark, passionate, and addictive romance that proves sometimes it’s okay to give into the feelings you’ve been fighting for so long. So good.
September 26, 2025
Nothing a good kidnapping to brighten someone's personality. 😅
October 5, 2025
I liked the book but I believe she rushed the ending I’m still unsure about it
February 2, 2026
I love you Gabriel.
Fuck Amara.
Fuck Amara.
September 30, 2025
2.5 stars…I got free will idk why I keep reading the series…the characters got me hooked
October 1, 2025
******SOME SPOILERS******
I was looking for more in this book. Out of all the kids, Gabriel was one I was really looking forward to reading. I loved his playfulness and banter in the previous books. I believe Gabriel deserved a better storyline. I've been waiting for this love story for a while, and after reading it, it did not hold a candle to the 3 previous books. I was looking for a better plot. I cried from the time he couldn't see to the end of the book. I was so disappointed that his sight never came back or the fact that it left us wondering if she ever got pregnant. This is one of the Legacy books I won't be rereading. I just feel like Gabriel deserved so much more. Rating 3.75.
I was looking for more in this book. Out of all the kids, Gabriel was one I was really looking forward to reading. I loved his playfulness and banter in the previous books. I believe Gabriel deserved a better storyline. I've been waiting for this love story for a while, and after reading it, it did not hold a candle to the 3 previous books. I was looking for a better plot. I cried from the time he couldn't see to the end of the book. I was so disappointed that his sight never came back or the fact that it left us wondering if she ever got pregnant. This is one of the Legacy books I won't be rereading. I just feel like Gabriel deserved so much more. Rating 3.75.
October 6, 2025
This one was just okay for me. I usually love all her books, but with the second generation, I feel like this one and Nikola could have been better. This one felt way too rushed, with no real build up of the relationship. It was like more time was spent talking about her twin siblings than on the main characters.
October 1, 2025
My Rating: 4-4.5 stars!
**ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review.**
👏Oh. 👏My. 👏Gawd. I’m gonna go straight to the point. This was one helluva high-intensity, perspiration-inducing, lip-biting mafia romance that I couldn’t get enough of.
Gabriel and Amara are fire, ice, and all things spice rolled into one. I loved the intrigue, all the secrecy, the plot twists, and the constant game-playing that made this read that much more entertaining.
Their story is fast-paced, action-packed, and guaranteed to hold your attention hostage.
I hadn’t read the first-gen book, so I wasn’t familiar with Gabriel’s familial backstory before starting this one, but I quickly realised that that wasn’t going to be an issue. Winners amazingly included a condensed version of all the connections, relationships, and familial dynamics concerning the MCs. For readers not up-to-date with this interconnecting mafia world, be at ease knowing this book can easily be read as a standalone. As intricate a world this is, and with an ever-expanding cast of characters, the story itself is easy enough to follow. It’s told from multiple POVs and really puts into perspective how close the families are.
Similarly to the previous in the series, this book teases future relationships, and when I say these pairings being introduced are just as exciting to see as Gabriel and Amara’s relationship developing from flirty banter to undeniable sizzling intimacy, they completely are!
The build-up to the romantic elements had me on the edge of my seat. It’s definitely a highlight. Winners has effortlessly created a suspenseful yet giddy atmosphere from the very beginning. I knew from the first chapter that I would be in for a treat, and it did not disappoint.
If you enjoy dark mafia romance reads that have plenty of push and pull, a little stalking here and there, strong-willed characters who are slightly unhinged at times, as well as solid friendships, then give this one a try.
For certain readers who may have triggers, this book contains dark themes with sensitive subject matters such as graphic violence, torture, drugging, kidnapping, human trafficking, and also broaches on death. Make sure to take into consideration if you’re thinking of reading this book. It’s intended for readers of age.
I thought this was a great addition to the series. I found it a nice change of pace from the previous books, and found Gabriel and Amara to be such a spunky pair. I adore the slight role-reversal where the MMC falls first and more open to admitting his feelings, whilst the FMC was more guarded, possibly in denial, and presented a tough exterior.
Although this book ended with an open-ended conclusion leaving plenty of questions unanswered, I’m also not surprised with the outcome as Winners tend to keep readers updated with the comings and goings of characters in future books. I also think due to Gabriel and Amara’s story being somewhat tethered to a certain upcoming couple and their complex relationship, I’m predicting there’s more to come where Gabriel and Amara are concerned.
At the end of the day, I enjoyed it. The various backdrops made for vivid storytelling. There’s a contrast of personalities that added layers to the main narrative, and had a satisfying amount of light and dark, love and lust, and some good, thought-provoking plotting going on. I’m looking forward to the next in the series. These next-gen characters are so addictive!
🚨 Full review on my blog: https://booksofthemuggleborn.wordpres...
**ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review.**
👏Oh. 👏My. 👏Gawd. I’m gonna go straight to the point. This was one helluva high-intensity, perspiration-inducing, lip-biting mafia romance that I couldn’t get enough of.
Gabriel and Amara are fire, ice, and all things spice rolled into one. I loved the intrigue, all the secrecy, the plot twists, and the constant game-playing that made this read that much more entertaining.
Their story is fast-paced, action-packed, and guaranteed to hold your attention hostage.
I hadn’t read the first-gen book, so I wasn’t familiar with Gabriel’s familial backstory before starting this one, but I quickly realised that that wasn’t going to be an issue. Winners amazingly included a condensed version of all the connections, relationships, and familial dynamics concerning the MCs. For readers not up-to-date with this interconnecting mafia world, be at ease knowing this book can easily be read as a standalone. As intricate a world this is, and with an ever-expanding cast of characters, the story itself is easy enough to follow. It’s told from multiple POVs and really puts into perspective how close the families are.
Similarly to the previous in the series, this book teases future relationships, and when I say these pairings being introduced are just as exciting to see as Gabriel and Amara’s relationship developing from flirty banter to undeniable sizzling intimacy, they completely are!
The build-up to the romantic elements had me on the edge of my seat. It’s definitely a highlight. Winners has effortlessly created a suspenseful yet giddy atmosphere from the very beginning. I knew from the first chapter that I would be in for a treat, and it did not disappoint.
If you enjoy dark mafia romance reads that have plenty of push and pull, a little stalking here and there, strong-willed characters who are slightly unhinged at times, as well as solid friendships, then give this one a try.
For certain readers who may have triggers, this book contains dark themes with sensitive subject matters such as graphic violence, torture, drugging, kidnapping, human trafficking, and also broaches on death. Make sure to take into consideration if you’re thinking of reading this book. It’s intended for readers of age.
I thought this was a great addition to the series. I found it a nice change of pace from the previous books, and found Gabriel and Amara to be such a spunky pair. I adore the slight role-reversal where the MMC falls first and more open to admitting his feelings, whilst the FMC was more guarded, possibly in denial, and presented a tough exterior.
Although this book ended with an open-ended conclusion leaving plenty of questions unanswered, I’m also not surprised with the outcome as Winners tend to keep readers updated with the comings and goings of characters in future books. I also think due to Gabriel and Amara’s story being somewhat tethered to a certain upcoming couple and their complex relationship, I’m predicting there’s more to come where Gabriel and Amara are concerned.
At the end of the day, I enjoyed it. The various backdrops made for vivid storytelling. There’s a contrast of personalities that added layers to the main narrative, and had a satisfying amount of light and dark, love and lust, and some good, thought-provoking plotting going on. I’m looking forward to the next in the series. These next-gen characters are so addictive!
🚨 Full review on my blog: https://booksofthemuggleborn.wordpres...
September 30, 2025
GABRIEL is the fourth instalment in Eva Winners’ contemporary, adult LEGACY OF HEATHENS dark, erotic, Mafia romance series. This is Gabriel Santos and Amara Cullen’s story line. GABRIEL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from several first person perspectives including Gabriel and Amara, using present day and memories from the past, GABRIEL follows in the wake of the abduction of our story line hero. Gabriel Santos has been in love with Irish Mafia princess Amara Cullen since the first time he saw her but when Amara’s step-brother Jet offered Gabriel a deal, Gabriel refused all offers, and his life was about to spiral out of control. Abducted, and held hostage by Amara and Jet’s twin Elira, Gabriel found himself struggling with the possibility of Jet taking what doesn’t belong. Determined to protect the people he loves, including our story line heroine, Gabriel reveals his suspicions to Amara, breaking her heart in the process. Lies revealed threaten everyone involved, until a targeted assault leaves Gabriel fighting for his life.
The world building follows Gabriel, Amara and her step-sister Elira as they circumnavigate the globe as Elira and Amara follow a set of instruction set out by someone else. Gabriel is determined to claim Amara as his own but trust must be earned, and Amara is struggling to trust the people in her life.
The relationship between Amara and Gabriel began an enemies, two criminal underworld families fighting for control but Gabriel never stopped wanting the woman that called to his heart. Amara had been trained from a young age to protect and defend,, but who and what she is protecting will change in a heart beat. The $ex scenes are erotic and passionate
There is a large ensemble cast of powerful, colorful and often questionable secondary and supporting characters including the numerous interconnected crime families, siblings, aunts, uncles , mother and fathers, as well as Gabriel’s young sister Anya, and Amara’s step siblings Jet and Elira. The requisite evil has a familiar face.
GABRIEL is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The slow building premise is dark, dramatic, gritty and edgy; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are determined, charismatic, and dynamic.
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Told from several first person perspectives including Gabriel and Amara, using present day and memories from the past, GABRIEL follows in the wake of the abduction of our story line hero. Gabriel Santos has been in love with Irish Mafia princess Amara Cullen since the first time he saw her but when Amara’s step-brother Jet offered Gabriel a deal, Gabriel refused all offers, and his life was about to spiral out of control. Abducted, and held hostage by Amara and Jet’s twin Elira, Gabriel found himself struggling with the possibility of Jet taking what doesn’t belong. Determined to protect the people he loves, including our story line heroine, Gabriel reveals his suspicions to Amara, breaking her heart in the process. Lies revealed threaten everyone involved, until a targeted assault leaves Gabriel fighting for his life.
The world building follows Gabriel, Amara and her step-sister Elira as they circumnavigate the globe as Elira and Amara follow a set of instruction set out by someone else. Gabriel is determined to claim Amara as his own but trust must be earned, and Amara is struggling to trust the people in her life.
The relationship between Amara and Gabriel began an enemies, two criminal underworld families fighting for control but Gabriel never stopped wanting the woman that called to his heart. Amara had been trained from a young age to protect and defend,, but who and what she is protecting will change in a heart beat. The $ex scenes are erotic and passionate
There is a large ensemble cast of powerful, colorful and often questionable secondary and supporting characters including the numerous interconnected crime families, siblings, aunts, uncles , mother and fathers, as well as Gabriel’s young sister Anya, and Amara’s step siblings Jet and Elira. The requisite evil has a familiar face.
GABRIEL is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The slow building premise is dark, dramatic, gritty and edgy; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are determined, charismatic, and dynamic.
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September 29, 2025
Eight months prior, Amara’s brother Jet meets with Gabriel and suggests a trade. Amara for Anya, Gabriel’s sister. Which he instantly shut down, he didn’t want Jet anywhere near his sister.
Amara and her sister Elira go to Europe to backpack when their brother texts them to meet him in Paris the following week. But when they meet for dinner, Amara notices how paranoid he’s acting, always looking around as if he was being watched. When suddenly, BOOM! The building blows and Jet runs leaving his sisters. Then texts them that Gabriel Santos is the key.
So, Amara and Elira are now on a journey to find their brother only, it involves them “taking” Gabriel and traveling to Albania, which is where Gabriel’s sister is staying to build her portfolio.
Now, Amara can feel something is off with the entire situation, she lowkey thinks her sister knows something and isn’t giving her the full truth.
Once in Albania, Amara and Gabriel go to the house Anya is staying at, only to find Gabriel’s worst fear come to life. Jet is there. Only again, for there to be an explosion and Jet disappearing with Anya.
While the previous books were emotional, dark and extra spicy, Gabriel was like a massive hug.
I liked that Amara finally found love and relationship with Gabriel, he was there patiently waiting for her to realize it. I enjoyed both of their characters; Amara is strong, stubborn and feisty and Gabriel is HOT and sneaky! He sees Amara for who she really is, he’s protective but not in your face about it.
To me, there wasn’t any massive suspense that pulls me in or anything to tie me in emotionally. It kind of felt like it was more about Jet and Anya than it was Gabriel and Amara.
I still enjoyed the journey Amara and Gabriel go on, yes, the weeks traveling where Gabriel is technically kidnapped, but also the journey of Gabriel’s newfound condition. There’s deception, a little spice and I actually loved it because now Gabriel must trust his other senses instead of relying on his eyesight. Amara made the comment that Gabriel’s hands see her more than anyone ever has and I loved it. I enjoyed the banter between the characters and how supportive their friends are.
Amara and her sister Elira go to Europe to backpack when their brother texts them to meet him in Paris the following week. But when they meet for dinner, Amara notices how paranoid he’s acting, always looking around as if he was being watched. When suddenly, BOOM! The building blows and Jet runs leaving his sisters. Then texts them that Gabriel Santos is the key.
So, Amara and Elira are now on a journey to find their brother only, it involves them “taking” Gabriel and traveling to Albania, which is where Gabriel’s sister is staying to build her portfolio.
Now, Amara can feel something is off with the entire situation, she lowkey thinks her sister knows something and isn’t giving her the full truth.
Once in Albania, Amara and Gabriel go to the house Anya is staying at, only to find Gabriel’s worst fear come to life. Jet is there. Only again, for there to be an explosion and Jet disappearing with Anya.
While the previous books were emotional, dark and extra spicy, Gabriel was like a massive hug.
I liked that Amara finally found love and relationship with Gabriel, he was there patiently waiting for her to realize it. I enjoyed both of their characters; Amara is strong, stubborn and feisty and Gabriel is HOT and sneaky! He sees Amara for who she really is, he’s protective but not in your face about it.
To me, there wasn’t any massive suspense that pulls me in or anything to tie me in emotionally. It kind of felt like it was more about Jet and Anya than it was Gabriel and Amara.
I still enjoyed the journey Amara and Gabriel go on, yes, the weeks traveling where Gabriel is technically kidnapped, but also the journey of Gabriel’s newfound condition. There’s deception, a little spice and I actually loved it because now Gabriel must trust his other senses instead of relying on his eyesight. Amara made the comment that Gabriel’s hands see her more than anyone ever has and I loved it. I enjoyed the banter between the characters and how supportive their friends are.
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