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Pericolo #2
Femme Fatale Reloaded
Book two in the Pericolo Series.
This is a continuing story!
I used to be fearful. I used to be admired. I used to be the Femme Fatale.
Until I fell.
I fell from my status, from the pedestal I had been placed, and I fell in love.
And that’s where it all went wrong.
I once thrived on one motto – Don’t feel, don’t deviate, kill.
Now, I thrive on betrayal, a reminder never to trust my heart, and the need to be Femme Fatale Reloaded.
It’s time I got myself back to the place I most belong – a cherished, yearned for secret weapon.
However, when a ghost from my past walks into my life again, pledging to be an Abbiati, my life turns upside down all over again.
My biggest problem was never the kill, but the thrill of the chase. Apparently, love is the most dangerous game I can ever play, and my life is about to spiral out of control.
This is a continuing story!
I used to be fearful. I used to be admired. I used to be the Femme Fatale.
Until I fell.
I fell from my status, from the pedestal I had been placed, and I fell in love.
And that’s where it all went wrong.
I once thrived on one motto – Don’t feel, don’t deviate, kill.
Now, I thrive on betrayal, a reminder never to trust my heart, and the need to be Femme Fatale Reloaded.
It’s time I got myself back to the place I most belong – a cherished, yearned for secret weapon.
However, when a ghost from my past walks into my life again, pledging to be an Abbiati, my life turns upside down all over again.
My biggest problem was never the kill, but the thrill of the chase. Apparently, love is the most dangerous game I can ever play, and my life is about to spiral out of control.
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First published March 12, 2015
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About the author
Kirsty-Anne Still
21 books214 followersKirsty-Anne Still is the writer of angsty and dark (and sometimes both) romance. She got lost in writing during her last years of school and eventually got pulled into the publishing industry during university, forfeiting her idea of being a teacher for writing, and eventually designing.
Kirsty is an author and book cover designer from England who will probably make one too many sarcastic comments in her life, preaches positive affirmations a lot, and believes it’s a bad day rather than a bad life.
Book Kirsty’s written to date:
-Heroine Hearts
-Sweet Venom
The Pericolo Series:
-Femme Fatale (#1)
-Maverick (#1.5)
-Femme Fatale Reloaded (#2)
-Femme Fatale Loved (#3)
-Femme Fatale Finale (#4)
-Trigger (Standalone)
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January 27, 2015
I received this book as a beta read and wow just wow! I love Kirsty's style of writing, the fact that she has grown as a writer and that shines through in every book she writes!
What can I say about Femme Fatale Reloaded? I'll try to review with no spoilers!
But first off I absolutely loved it! I loved every single emotional up and down that is Amelia Abbiati's life! She like most of us have internal battles going on and it feels real, it feels like you are going through the same things she's going through, that to me is great writing!
It sucked me in from the first page, I just had to see what happened next and after THAT cliffhanger from the first book I couldn't wait to get my greedy hands on this!
I love Amelia she's feisty and would do anything to protect the ones she loves! She's also good at guarding herself from others by putting her walls up, she wears a mask and the only people to break through those walls are her older brothers and the love of her life Zane.
I cried! I cried a sh*t load in this book and believe me I don't cry at books! My heart is still broken and can't stop thinking about THAT scene.
Everyone should read these books! Like now! (Well when it's live obviously lol). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll shout at your kindle/tablet/phone whatever reading device you use, hell you might even through it across the room at certain parts! But I for one can't wait to see where the Abbiati's go from here!
Well done Kirsty again you have created an amazing piece of work! I can't wait to see where your writing takes you next.
What can I say about Femme Fatale Reloaded? I'll try to review with no spoilers!
But first off I absolutely loved it! I loved every single emotional up and down that is Amelia Abbiati's life! She like most of us have internal battles going on and it feels real, it feels like you are going through the same things she's going through, that to me is great writing!
It sucked me in from the first page, I just had to see what happened next and after THAT cliffhanger from the first book I couldn't wait to get my greedy hands on this!
I love Amelia she's feisty and would do anything to protect the ones she loves! She's also good at guarding herself from others by putting her walls up, she wears a mask and the only people to break through those walls are her older brothers and the love of her life Zane.
I cried! I cried a sh*t load in this book and believe me I don't cry at books! My heart is still broken and can't stop thinking about THAT scene.
Everyone should read these books! Like now! (Well when it's live obviously lol). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll shout at your kindle/tablet/phone whatever reading device you use, hell you might even through it across the room at certain parts! But I for one can't wait to see where the Abbiati's go from here!
Well done Kirsty again you have created an amazing piece of work! I can't wait to see where your writing takes you next.
March 30, 2015
Ok, so, you know when you get a book that makes you grip onto your kindle so hard your hands start to cramp, you don't even want to blink just incase you miss something, something on every page makes you gasp and feel like your heart is trying to exit your body through your throat??? WELL LET ME TELL YOU, Kirsty-Anne Still brought all of those feelings to the table....AND THEN SOME!!
After that ASS-GRIPPING CLIFFY from book 1, I was counting down the weeks, days, hours and minutes until I could get my hands on this baby!
If K.A.S can write anything, it is suspense! I found myself shouting out loud, I had goosebumps, and I felt genuine terror from certain situations. I also advise reading with a box of Kleenex, because DAMN, I cried really fat ugly tears. Certain scenes hurt my heart so much that I wanted to just scream "WHY??????"! But this book, the characters, the SERIOUSNESS, the storyline, the hatred you will feel for certain characters, it is all so REAL, and it takes over your soul and makes you NEED more! I thought about Amelia and her story for days after finishing and I know, this is one helluva Mafia novel that will stay with me inside my mind for the rest of my days.
I am not giving away any spoilers, but I will say that if you read book 1 and FELT it, you need to stop everything you are doing right now, purchase book 2 and let it consume you. It is dark, it is full of suspense, it is twisted, and you'll see just how important FAMILY are in this epic continuation of this series!
Kirsty, I have probably told you a billion times just how much I love this series, but lady, seriously YOU KICK SERIOUS ASS!!! I cannot wait for the next book! Also.....DIBS ON ENZO!!
5+ Stars
After that ASS-GRIPPING CLIFFY from book 1, I was counting down the weeks, days, hours and minutes until I could get my hands on this baby!
If K.A.S can write anything, it is suspense! I found myself shouting out loud, I had goosebumps, and I felt genuine terror from certain situations. I also advise reading with a box of Kleenex, because DAMN, I cried really fat ugly tears. Certain scenes hurt my heart so much that I wanted to just scream "WHY??????"! But this book, the characters, the SERIOUSNESS, the storyline, the hatred you will feel for certain characters, it is all so REAL, and it takes over your soul and makes you NEED more! I thought about Amelia and her story for days after finishing and I know, this is one helluva Mafia novel that will stay with me inside my mind for the rest of my days.
I am not giving away any spoilers, but I will say that if you read book 1 and FELT it, you need to stop everything you are doing right now, purchase book 2 and let it consume you. It is dark, it is full of suspense, it is twisted, and you'll see just how important FAMILY are in this epic continuation of this series!
Kirsty, I have probably told you a billion times just how much I love this series, but lady, seriously YOU KICK SERIOUS ASS!!! I cannot wait for the next book! Also.....DIBS ON ENZO!!
5+ Stars
January 26, 2015
I was given this book to read as a beta and it has swiftly knocked its predecessor off the top spot for my favourite book!!
I don't know why, but every time I read something from Kirsty I am shocked at how much progress she has made from one book to the next and how far the story has come and her characters. All I will say is, Kirsty please don't stop shocking me, I love it and you and where you take me!
Femme Fatale Reloaded, where to begin.... (I'm going for no spoilers!)
I will start by saying OH MY GOD what a story. I fell in love with Amelia in Femme Fatale and my love for her just keeps growing and with this book that's even more so. I am glad I got to read her journey and see her grow into such an amazing character along the way. It seems that like all of us, Amelia is constantly struggling to deal with all that is going on around her and process what is going on inside her head. What she goes through is immense and yet you can find yourself identifying with her on so many levels, which for me is something I look for in a lead character and Kirsty has done an amazing job of creating an epic lead female who kicks serious butt, stands her ground and also comes across as someone who could be your friend.
This book for me was a book I couldn't put it down once I started it and it takes you to places I didn't expect it too. Every time I thought I had it sussed and I knew where the story was going Kirsty completely threw me for a loop and took me somewhere else and I'm not complaining because I absolutely loved it.
We still have the gorgeous Abbiati men to swoon over *sigh* there are a couple of newcomers but you will have to read the book yourself to meet them, believe me you won't be disappointed. For all of you who have read the first book you will get where I am coming from with this, I love the brotherly love that Bruno, Carlo, Enzo and Manuel have to their sister. It makes you wish you had big brothers to look out for you and protect you even when you don't realise you need it. I love the family ties and unity in this series of books, the fierceness in which they love each other and the lengths they go to for each other is one of only true old world mafia.
The story itself, oh wow!! There is so much going on as you delve into the world of Femme Fatale Reloaded. Kirsty gives you angst, drama, laughter, love, even the occasional tear, she also takes it up a notch with the deliciously dark moments (gotta love Gio!) and the absolutely tender moments which you know she has poured her heart into. This for me was perfectly balanced and that's what makes this book a perfect read. I don't have enough praise for the story or the author and I hope everyone who reads this falls in love with the book and Kirsty's writing as much as I have!!
I don't know why, but every time I read something from Kirsty I am shocked at how much progress she has made from one book to the next and how far the story has come and her characters. All I will say is, Kirsty please don't stop shocking me, I love it and you and where you take me!
Femme Fatale Reloaded, where to begin.... (I'm going for no spoilers!)
I will start by saying OH MY GOD what a story. I fell in love with Amelia in Femme Fatale and my love for her just keeps growing and with this book that's even more so. I am glad I got to read her journey and see her grow into such an amazing character along the way. It seems that like all of us, Amelia is constantly struggling to deal with all that is going on around her and process what is going on inside her head. What she goes through is immense and yet you can find yourself identifying with her on so many levels, which for me is something I look for in a lead character and Kirsty has done an amazing job of creating an epic lead female who kicks serious butt, stands her ground and also comes across as someone who could be your friend.
This book for me was a book I couldn't put it down once I started it and it takes you to places I didn't expect it too. Every time I thought I had it sussed and I knew where the story was going Kirsty completely threw me for a loop and took me somewhere else and I'm not complaining because I absolutely loved it.
We still have the gorgeous Abbiati men to swoon over *sigh* there are a couple of newcomers but you will have to read the book yourself to meet them, believe me you won't be disappointed. For all of you who have read the first book you will get where I am coming from with this, I love the brotherly love that Bruno, Carlo, Enzo and Manuel have to their sister. It makes you wish you had big brothers to look out for you and protect you even when you don't realise you need it. I love the family ties and unity in this series of books, the fierceness in which they love each other and the lengths they go to for each other is one of only true old world mafia.
The story itself, oh wow!! There is so much going on as you delve into the world of Femme Fatale Reloaded. Kirsty gives you angst, drama, laughter, love, even the occasional tear, she also takes it up a notch with the deliciously dark moments (gotta love Gio!) and the absolutely tender moments which you know she has poured her heart into. This for me was perfectly balanced and that's what makes this book a perfect read. I don't have enough praise for the story or the author and I hope everyone who reads this falls in love with the book and Kirsty's writing as much as I have!!
March 17, 2015
I have been waiting for Femme Fatale Reloaded for what seems like forever, and let me tell you it was worth the wait. I fell in love with the Zane, Amelia and the Abbiati men in Femme Fatale and, Kirsty has truly outdone herself with Reloaded.
This was an amazing in depth story of family, love, deceit, heartache, sacrifice and forgiveness. I loved the involved story line! This wasn't a light read and, I loved every minute of it. Kirsty-Anne Still is nothing short of amazing. This is a story that sucks you in, twists you up, breaks you into a million little pieces and makes you forget that there is a real world.
It has completely ripped my heart out and, I am not sure if I will ever recover from the pain
The Abbiati are back in full swing so be prepared for one hell of a ride.
==Warning==
Must have a strong heart, lots of tissue and, someone close for hugging.
I graciously receive an Arc copy of Femme Fatale Reloaded in exchange for an honest review.
Christy
Radical Reads Book Blog
This was an amazing in depth story of family, love, deceit, heartache, sacrifice and forgiveness. I loved the involved story line! This wasn't a light read and, I loved every minute of it. Kirsty-Anne Still is nothing short of amazing. This is a story that sucks you in, twists you up, breaks you into a million little pieces and makes you forget that there is a real world.
It has completely ripped my heart out and, I am not sure if I will ever recover from the pain
The Abbiati are back in full swing so be prepared for one hell of a ride.
==Warning==
Must have a strong heart, lots of tissue and, someone close for hugging.
I graciously receive an Arc copy of Femme Fatale Reloaded in exchange for an honest review.
Christy
Radical Reads Book Blog
March 13, 2015
Kirsty-Anne Still is amazingly talented at these romantic thrillers! Her "Viper Room" series and now the "Pericolo" series are high intensity, super steamy, talented works of art. With each new book, she proves that she is a force to reckon with in the literary community!
Writing a review/synopsis of "Femme Fatale Reloaded" is a little hard to do and keep it spoiler free. The Abbianti family is back in full effect, still dealing with the aftermath of Zane and Amelia's decisions.
"Femme Fatale Reloaded" is truly about Amelia's growth, the processing of her emotions and learning to trust within herself. But she can't just do that without the drama and pain that her father and other members of the family force upon her along the way.
Her walls get built, then someone tries as much as they can to break them down. Amelia is so strong and yet maintains a fragility when it comes to certain members of her family. As a reader, it was very easy to experience Amelia's emotions with her. There is one specific scene that I will always hate having to have read. It will tear your heart to shreds before Kirsty-Anne does her best to try and fix it again.
I am always excited to find a strong female character lead series: whether romantic comedy, thriller or dramatic. Kirsty-Anne knocks it out of the park again and I can't wait to see what she has next up her sleeves!
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Writing a review/synopsis of "Femme Fatale Reloaded" is a little hard to do and keep it spoiler free. The Abbianti family is back in full effect, still dealing with the aftermath of Zane and Amelia's decisions.
"Femme Fatale Reloaded" is truly about Amelia's growth, the processing of her emotions and learning to trust within herself. But she can't just do that without the drama and pain that her father and other members of the family force upon her along the way.
Her walls get built, then someone tries as much as they can to break them down. Amelia is so strong and yet maintains a fragility when it comes to certain members of her family. As a reader, it was very easy to experience Amelia's emotions with her. There is one specific scene that I will always hate having to have read. It will tear your heart to shreds before Kirsty-Anne does her best to try and fix it again.
I am always excited to find a strong female character lead series: whether romantic comedy, thriller or dramatic. Kirsty-Anne knocks it out of the park again and I can't wait to see what she has next up her sleeves!
Find Me At:
♥ Blog - A Love Affair With Books
♥ Facebook - A Love Affair With Books
♥ Twitter - A Love Affair With Books
♥ Tsu - A Love Affair With Books
March 25, 2015
“He’s the silence in my chaos”
I really don’t know where to start with this review. I read this last week and I am still thinking about it, still trying to gather my thoughts to put into words so that this review does this book the justice it so very much deserves. I fear I won’t manage that. I mean this book buries deep into you, feeds your soul and my god does it hook its claws into you in such a delicious way that it was too darn difficult to put down. Every time I had to I would grumble and moan and do what needed to be done in the quickest way possible so that I could curl up with this story again. Not many books garner that reaction from me and I know I’m onto a winner when I feel like that. Was I surprised? No, not for one second. I had read Femme Fatale and fell in love with Amelia’s story right off the bat so I knew what I was going to get in this second book. But for me, the second book takes it up a notch and I found myself thinking that this was most definitely a par above the first. Kirsty’s words sing, there’s a maturity to the way that she writes that I just relish and I feel in Femme Fatale Reloaded she took it up a notch.
“I see the delicate tapestry of our story becoming a chaotic mess”
I don’t rehash stories, I always feel a reader should go into a book with just a synopsis and a few teasers; it makes that read more exciting so I’m not giving you a bit by bit account of what goes on. What I will say though that there is a lot more in here than there was in Femme Fatale. We find the same depth of characters as before however you begin to learn a lot more about her brothers and Zane and what makes them tick. There’s a desperate need to hold onto family around Amelia even when all around is falling to pieces. Dark desires and twisted loyalties play out further and we see the cracks open wide as the utter definition of family is rocked to its very foundations. And oh how the mighty have fallen! Your heart will bleed for brothers and sisters and lovers and friends.
“I’m at a limit and the breaths I have are ones I take on borrowed time”
We see a rebirth of several natures in Amelia. I did think that Amelia went through varying degrees of separation as she walked through the minefield that is her life, trying to pick herself back up and right her world. The Amelia we meet at the beginning of Femme Fatale Reloaded is not the Amelia that we part with in the end. Amelia’s life is like swimming underwater, throughout this story she gets little pockets of air that allow her to breathe before she finds herself sucked back under. This is Amelia Abbiati’s life told in brutal hues of crimson and red and ripped wide open for the world to see.
“We slip into a brisk intimacy that clouds judgement and dissolves reality”
There is several heart breaking moments and scenes in this book that will have you reaching for those tissues. And possibly on more than one occasion. I find that I can hold my emotions rather well but Kirsty really blew me out the water a time or two. There is a scene that is a real trigger point for me and whilst I don’t generally bother, this one hit a little too close to home and I did find myself take pause for a moment. But the way the scene was written was nothing short of mesmerising and calming in a weird kind of way. The emotion is all there. I have to say my trigger point is quite extreme and I don’t think that many people would perceive it as a trigger so if anyone is worried about that I really wouldn’t be.
“He stole simplicity and made it the most complicated notion ever”
The story focuses a lot on Zane too, and I felt that Femme Fatale Reloaded was very much his story as it was Amelia’s. Riding tandem with Amelia’s loyalty and trust we find a Zane who very much redeems himself in every sense of the word. There are some comforting declarations that leave the reader with no doubt as to where Zane’s heart lies. It was nice to see, as this is written from just one POV I think I needed those affirmations to solidify what I thought I knew about Zane. But you know, sometimes his actions spoke louder than words and when crunch came to crunch, the hammer did indeed fall, leaving you in no doubt!
“What a divine end to a perfect day”
If you are looking for a quick, lazy read you needn’t look here, this is not one of those reads. This is an all-consuming, get in your head, make you think kind of novel. And you need time, undisturbed time. I really can’t recommend this book highly enough as it leaves its mark on you, gets under your skin in a very good way. I read many, many books and more often than not they are forgotten the next day. This isn’t one of those reads. This is absolutely unforgettable, if the story doesn’t blow you away then the style of writing will. It’s in a class of its own…. It isn’t often I get to read something like this so with that view in mind, this is one to cherish, and I will be doing just that. Thank you Kirsty for making the wait so very worth it and for being that special person I know you are x
I really don’t know where to start with this review. I read this last week and I am still thinking about it, still trying to gather my thoughts to put into words so that this review does this book the justice it so very much deserves. I fear I won’t manage that. I mean this book buries deep into you, feeds your soul and my god does it hook its claws into you in such a delicious way that it was too darn difficult to put down. Every time I had to I would grumble and moan and do what needed to be done in the quickest way possible so that I could curl up with this story again. Not many books garner that reaction from me and I know I’m onto a winner when I feel like that. Was I surprised? No, not for one second. I had read Femme Fatale and fell in love with Amelia’s story right off the bat so I knew what I was going to get in this second book. But for me, the second book takes it up a notch and I found myself thinking that this was most definitely a par above the first. Kirsty’s words sing, there’s a maturity to the way that she writes that I just relish and I feel in Femme Fatale Reloaded she took it up a notch.
“I see the delicate tapestry of our story becoming a chaotic mess”
I don’t rehash stories, I always feel a reader should go into a book with just a synopsis and a few teasers; it makes that read more exciting so I’m not giving you a bit by bit account of what goes on. What I will say though that there is a lot more in here than there was in Femme Fatale. We find the same depth of characters as before however you begin to learn a lot more about her brothers and Zane and what makes them tick. There’s a desperate need to hold onto family around Amelia even when all around is falling to pieces. Dark desires and twisted loyalties play out further and we see the cracks open wide as the utter definition of family is rocked to its very foundations. And oh how the mighty have fallen! Your heart will bleed for brothers and sisters and lovers and friends.
“I’m at a limit and the breaths I have are ones I take on borrowed time”
We see a rebirth of several natures in Amelia. I did think that Amelia went through varying degrees of separation as she walked through the minefield that is her life, trying to pick herself back up and right her world. The Amelia we meet at the beginning of Femme Fatale Reloaded is not the Amelia that we part with in the end. Amelia’s life is like swimming underwater, throughout this story she gets little pockets of air that allow her to breathe before she finds herself sucked back under. This is Amelia Abbiati’s life told in brutal hues of crimson and red and ripped wide open for the world to see.
“We slip into a brisk intimacy that clouds judgement and dissolves reality”
There is several heart breaking moments and scenes in this book that will have you reaching for those tissues. And possibly on more than one occasion. I find that I can hold my emotions rather well but Kirsty really blew me out the water a time or two. There is a scene that is a real trigger point for me and whilst I don’t generally bother, this one hit a little too close to home and I did find myself take pause for a moment. But the way the scene was written was nothing short of mesmerising and calming in a weird kind of way. The emotion is all there. I have to say my trigger point is quite extreme and I don’t think that many people would perceive it as a trigger so if anyone is worried about that I really wouldn’t be.
“He stole simplicity and made it the most complicated notion ever”
The story focuses a lot on Zane too, and I felt that Femme Fatale Reloaded was very much his story as it was Amelia’s. Riding tandem with Amelia’s loyalty and trust we find a Zane who very much redeems himself in every sense of the word. There are some comforting declarations that leave the reader with no doubt as to where Zane’s heart lies. It was nice to see, as this is written from just one POV I think I needed those affirmations to solidify what I thought I knew about Zane. But you know, sometimes his actions spoke louder than words and when crunch came to crunch, the hammer did indeed fall, leaving you in no doubt!
“What a divine end to a perfect day”
If you are looking for a quick, lazy read you needn’t look here, this is not one of those reads. This is an all-consuming, get in your head, make you think kind of novel. And you need time, undisturbed time. I really can’t recommend this book highly enough as it leaves its mark on you, gets under your skin in a very good way. I read many, many books and more often than not they are forgotten the next day. This isn’t one of those reads. This is absolutely unforgettable, if the story doesn’t blow you away then the style of writing will. It’s in a class of its own…. It isn’t often I get to read something like this so with that view in mind, this is one to cherish, and I will be doing just that. Thank you Kirsty for making the wait so very worth it and for being that special person I know you are x
April 9, 2015
***ARC received for an honest review***
If you have read Kirsty-Anne Still's Femme Fatale, The Pericolo Series Book 1, and enjoyed the most intense emotional rollercoaster a book can provide, you can fully understand my eagerness to lay my little greedy hands on Femme Fatale Reloaded, TPS Book 2. There is only one word that can describe the sequel to Amelia and Zane's story: fantastic!!!!
After what she did, attempted to actually, to her father Salvatore, Amelia Abbiati has been hastily shipped back to Italy so that her uncle Alberto, another Abbiati devil, can teach her the ways of the Old Country Mafia. When you meet her again lounging at the swimming-pool of the Abbiati mansion, you immediately feel she has undergone a dramatic change. There, on the Costa Amalfitana, where people usually enjoy their vacations, stuff their faces with delicious food, drink limoncello, and fall in love either with the landscape or with their special ones, Amelia has turned into a resentful, angry, spiteful, sarcastic, disrespectful young bitch. In order to protect her sanity and be able to deliver what is expected of her, Amelia has shut any emotion down and has decided to not let her heart rule her life any more. Because Amelia Abbiati, Mafia Princess, is barely surviving a broken heart Zane Maverick has trodden upon, again.
After four months' time, Amelia is hastily summoned back home. She is hell-bent on showing her father that she is not the little girl seeking his affection she used to be and also what a lethal weapon she has become, someone to be reckon with. The moment Salvatore realizes Amelia doesn't care about anyone or anything anymore, he knows he has lost his hold on his most prized asset, his Bambina. Salvatore's malicious resourcefulness, though, truly knows no boundaries: in order to break his daughter's armour, Salvatore brings into the family business, the Dio Lavoro, the only other man whose guts Amelia hates with all her heart, the one and only Zane Maverick. The moment Amelia spots Zane amiably talking with her father, her whole world is turned upside down. All the more so when Zane's unrelenting courtship affects her more than she will ever admit. Until she does.
With the shining new couple stealing the scene, the old precarious balance between the six Abbiati siblings is put to the test and fails it. Values of old are then questioned and the great Salvatore Abbiati has to face the consequences of his 'peculiar' parenting skills. Apparently, despite their holding on to the old saying “Blood is thicker than water”, not even mafia families are forever.
Femme Fatale Reloaded answers most of the questions Femme Fatale left me with but I've still got some concerning human justice that are bouncing off the walls of my head. For now, I am so glad Amelia has chosen whose side to be on and can eventually start her healing process with Zane at her side. The dynamics between Amelia and all her family members are so wonderfully portrayed, as are those between mobsters' clans at large, that you cannot but be hooked up by her microcosm, where you don't die for love but love can get you killed, not to mention glued to your chair by the pace of events and a couple of killer plot twists (OMG I really didn't see THAT coming!!!)
Still's writing style is an interesting blend of what English Literature teachers would call 'stream of consciousness' and explosive dialgues trough which charaters reveal their true colours, and she is really good at writing those intense moments when lovers open up their hearts... and I usually turn on the waterworks.
Goes without saying, I'm sooo looking forward to Femme Fatale Loved, the third instalment in the series.
If you have read Kirsty-Anne Still's Femme Fatale, The Pericolo Series Book 1, and enjoyed the most intense emotional rollercoaster a book can provide, you can fully understand my eagerness to lay my little greedy hands on Femme Fatale Reloaded, TPS Book 2. There is only one word that can describe the sequel to Amelia and Zane's story: fantastic!!!!
After what she did, attempted to actually, to her father Salvatore, Amelia Abbiati has been hastily shipped back to Italy so that her uncle Alberto, another Abbiati devil, can teach her the ways of the Old Country Mafia. When you meet her again lounging at the swimming-pool of the Abbiati mansion, you immediately feel she has undergone a dramatic change. There, on the Costa Amalfitana, where people usually enjoy their vacations, stuff their faces with delicious food, drink limoncello, and fall in love either with the landscape or with their special ones, Amelia has turned into a resentful, angry, spiteful, sarcastic, disrespectful young bitch. In order to protect her sanity and be able to deliver what is expected of her, Amelia has shut any emotion down and has decided to not let her heart rule her life any more. Because Amelia Abbiati, Mafia Princess, is barely surviving a broken heart Zane Maverick has trodden upon, again.
After four months' time, Amelia is hastily summoned back home. She is hell-bent on showing her father that she is not the little girl seeking his affection she used to be and also what a lethal weapon she has become, someone to be reckon with. The moment Salvatore realizes Amelia doesn't care about anyone or anything anymore, he knows he has lost his hold on his most prized asset, his Bambina. Salvatore's malicious resourcefulness, though, truly knows no boundaries: in order to break his daughter's armour, Salvatore brings into the family business, the Dio Lavoro, the only other man whose guts Amelia hates with all her heart, the one and only Zane Maverick. The moment Amelia spots Zane amiably talking with her father, her whole world is turned upside down. All the more so when Zane's unrelenting courtship affects her more than she will ever admit. Until she does.
With the shining new couple stealing the scene, the old precarious balance between the six Abbiati siblings is put to the test and fails it. Values of old are then questioned and the great Salvatore Abbiati has to face the consequences of his 'peculiar' parenting skills. Apparently, despite their holding on to the old saying “Blood is thicker than water”, not even mafia families are forever.
Femme Fatale Reloaded answers most of the questions Femme Fatale left me with but I've still got some concerning human justice that are bouncing off the walls of my head. For now, I am so glad Amelia has chosen whose side to be on and can eventually start her healing process with Zane at her side. The dynamics between Amelia and all her family members are so wonderfully portrayed, as are those between mobsters' clans at large, that you cannot but be hooked up by her microcosm, where you don't die for love but love can get you killed, not to mention glued to your chair by the pace of events and a couple of killer plot twists (OMG I really didn't see THAT coming!!!)
Still's writing style is an interesting blend of what English Literature teachers would call 'stream of consciousness' and explosive dialgues trough which charaters reveal their true colours, and she is really good at writing those intense moments when lovers open up their hearts... and I usually turn on the waterworks.
Goes without saying, I'm sooo looking forward to Femme Fatale Loved, the third instalment in the series.
March 24, 2015
Hearing the title for the second installment in the Pericolo Series made it sound not only mysterious, dangerous and fitting for a mob princess but also perfect in everyway for the comeback of the woman who was once Daddy's jewel in his crown but became a strong woman in her own right by the end of the first Femme Fatale book although it lead to her fall from the family's grace.
In Femme Fatale Reloaded we meet Amelia in Italy where she has been sent in disgrace to her Uncle in the hopes that he can set her back on the straight and narrow path of her rightful status - The notorious Femme Fatale. During her stay she has hardened her heart and done exactly what her Uncle has wanted,every kill an art form, every job as down and dirty and he wanted but what he didn't expect was her sass, this is something she hasn't lost whilst she has been working her way back up the family pecking order hoping for the call to come for her to be allowed to come home.
When the call does come and she arrives home she faces more than just the memories that come flooding back to her of that fateful night Zane was shot, she has to face her father. Straightening her back and putting her bitch back on she walks into what becomes the beginning of the fight for not just the fight of her life but it also sets off a chain of events that will create a battle for her heart.
In Femme Fatale Reloaded by Kirsty-Anne Still we see a larger side of the bond between the brothers and Amelia, at first she despises them for not coming for her but when she finds out that they were unable to find her she forgives them and together you are able to get a strong look into each of the brother's personalities - whether that be a good or bad thing! Family has many meanings within the Abbiati siblings and secrets are going to come to light and Amelia fears that once her brother's discover just what she has been upto under her Uncle's tutelage in order to get back into the good graces, will make them think she is a monster.
Amelia spends a lot of time within Femme Fatale Reloaded self reflecting on who she is, who she was and who she wants to be the only criticism that I have is that she did seem to spend large portions of the book crying to the point I wanted to slap her round the face and tell her to get a grip! Gone was the strong woman, regardless whether a man was in her life or not, whether her family was crumbling around her, to me to truly become Reloaded she should have played a much stronger character regardless of the circumstances around her ( except that one part - I'm not saying what because it would ruin the book).
I truly did enjoy Femme Fatale Reloaded by Kirsty Anne Still and I do hope this is not the last in the series because I would love to hear more about the family!
4**** Stars
In Femme Fatale Reloaded we meet Amelia in Italy where she has been sent in disgrace to her Uncle in the hopes that he can set her back on the straight and narrow path of her rightful status - The notorious Femme Fatale. During her stay she has hardened her heart and done exactly what her Uncle has wanted,every kill an art form, every job as down and dirty and he wanted but what he didn't expect was her sass, this is something she hasn't lost whilst she has been working her way back up the family pecking order hoping for the call to come for her to be allowed to come home.
When the call does come and she arrives home she faces more than just the memories that come flooding back to her of that fateful night Zane was shot, she has to face her father. Straightening her back and putting her bitch back on she walks into what becomes the beginning of the fight for not just the fight of her life but it also sets off a chain of events that will create a battle for her heart.
In Femme Fatale Reloaded by Kirsty-Anne Still we see a larger side of the bond between the brothers and Amelia, at first she despises them for not coming for her but when she finds out that they were unable to find her she forgives them and together you are able to get a strong look into each of the brother's personalities - whether that be a good or bad thing! Family has many meanings within the Abbiati siblings and secrets are going to come to light and Amelia fears that once her brother's discover just what she has been upto under her Uncle's tutelage in order to get back into the good graces, will make them think she is a monster.
Amelia spends a lot of time within Femme Fatale Reloaded self reflecting on who she is, who she was and who she wants to be the only criticism that I have is that she did seem to spend large portions of the book crying to the point I wanted to slap her round the face and tell her to get a grip! Gone was the strong woman, regardless whether a man was in her life or not, whether her family was crumbling around her, to me to truly become Reloaded she should have played a much stronger character regardless of the circumstances around her ( except that one part - I'm not saying what because it would ruin the book).
I truly did enjoy Femme Fatale Reloaded by Kirsty Anne Still and I do hope this is not the last in the series because I would love to hear more about the family!
4**** Stars
April 6, 2015
5 Stars|Amazon|Goodreads
AHH! SO good. I love a hot and heavy romance that is action packed and this novel delivered that in spades. In true Kirsty style this novel is the perfect blend of everything we love in a romance. If you were a fan of book one, you will LOVE this one.
This book was fantastic. I was on my toes with the ending of FF and ready to hunt down Kirsty for more answers. Thank goodness we got this novel as fast as we did and that Kirsty showed pity on us. This novel was everything I hoped for and more.
I hurt for Amelia and Zane in book one and that didn't stop here. They both have such struggles in their life that all I want is true love to prevail. Amelia has been through so much and her battle isn't over yet. You really have no idea where the book is going. I promise. I was on my toes with each decision and each new chapter. I was ready to kill on some pages and swooning on others.
This story is filled with such immense sacrifice and passion all twisted into one explosion of shock and awe. I was blown away time and time again while reading. Kirsty has grown so much as an author and it shows in this novel. Even compared to FF #1 this novel shows growth in her writing and development of the plot. A Must Read!
Synopsis:
Book two in the Pericolo Series.
This is a continuing story!
I used to be fearful. I used to be admired. I used to be the Femme Fatale.
Until I fell.
I fell from my status, from the pedestal I had been placed, and I fell in love.
And that’s where it all went wrong.
I once thrived on one motto – Don’t feel, don’t deviate, kill.
Now, I thrive on betrayal, a reminder never to trust my heart, and the need to be Femme Fatale Reloaded.
It’s time I got myself back to the place I most belong – a cherished, yearned for secret weapon.
However, when a ghost from my past walks into my life again, pledging to be an Abbiati, my life turns upside down all over again.
My biggest problem was never the kill, but the thrill of the chase. Apparently, love is the most dangerous game I can ever play, and my life is about to spiral out of control.
March 31, 2015
Femme Fatale Reloaded is the second book in the Pericolo series by Kirsty-Anne Still. If you've not read the first book, then you need to pick it up soon. Especially if you love a dark, gritting and emotional new adult series that has everything. This series is full of intense action scenes with well developed characters and relations. The sequel is much more impacting and I enjoyed every bit of it.
The sequel picks up a little bit after where the previous book left off. It was easy to be absorbed back into the world and these characters. Kirsty's writing had me from the start of the book. I read through most of the book in one sitting before having to put the book down because I was left in a state of emotional mess. The author has a way of throwing plot twists at you. There were times where I couldn't accept some of the situations that were happening because I was caught off guard. I loved the writing and the plot so much.
Needless to say, the characters are on the same level of intensity as the plot and writing. Each character is well developed and crafted because I was able to tell them apart and see them on their own. Everyone had their set of qualities and personalities that made them distinct. The bond between most of the characters were my favourite and strongest part of the book. I loved the familial bond. I can't even begin to describe it to you. It's something you'll have to experience because I don't doubt their love at all.
All in all, I loved this book and series. Even when my heart has been broken and I'm left reeling from these emotions, Kirsty has a way of picking up the pieces of you and her characters, and finding a way to make us all feel better and stronger. The Pericolo series is one of my favourite dark new adult series.
The sequel picks up a little bit after where the previous book left off. It was easy to be absorbed back into the world and these characters. Kirsty's writing had me from the start of the book. I read through most of the book in one sitting before having to put the book down because I was left in a state of emotional mess. The author has a way of throwing plot twists at you. There were times where I couldn't accept some of the situations that were happening because I was caught off guard. I loved the writing and the plot so much.
Needless to say, the characters are on the same level of intensity as the plot and writing. Each character is well developed and crafted because I was able to tell them apart and see them on their own. Everyone had their set of qualities and personalities that made them distinct. The bond between most of the characters were my favourite and strongest part of the book. I loved the familial bond. I can't even begin to describe it to you. It's something you'll have to experience because I don't doubt their love at all.
All in all, I loved this book and series. Even when my heart has been broken and I'm left reeling from these emotions, Kirsty has a way of picking up the pieces of you and her characters, and finding a way to make us all feel better and stronger. The Pericolo series is one of my favourite dark new adult series.
April 4, 2015
SAM'S REVIEW
5 Stars
Ok, so, you know when you get a book that makes you grip onto your kindle so hard your hands start to cramp, you don't even want to blink just incase you miss something, something on every page makes you gasp and feel like your heart is trying to exit your body through your throat??? WELL LET ME TELL YOU, Kirsty-Anne Still brought all of those feelings to the table....AND THEN SOME!!
After that ASS-GRIPPING CLIFFY from book 1, I was counting down the weeks, days, hours and minutes until I could get my hands on this baby!
If K.A.S can write anything, it is suspense! I found myself shouting out loud, I had goosebumps, and I felt genuine terror from certain situations. I also advise reading with a box of Kleenex, because DAMN, I cried really fat ugly tears. Certain scenes hurt my heart so much that I wanted to just scream "WHY??????"! But this book, the characters, the SERIOUSNESS, the storyline, the hatred you will feel for certain characters, it is all so REAL, and it takes over your soul and makes you NEED more! I thought about Amelia and her story for days after finishing and I know, this is one helluva Mafia novel that will stay with me inside my mind for the rest of my days.
I am not giving away any spoilers, but I will say that if you read book 1 and FELT it, you need to stop everything you are doing right now, purchase book 2 and let it consume you. It is dark, it is full of suspense, it is twisted, and you'll see just how important FAMILY are in this epic continuation of this series!
Kirsty, I have probably told you a billion times just how much I love this series, but lady, seriously YOU KICK SERIOUS ASS!!! I cannot wait for the next book! Also.....DIBS ON ENZO!!
5 Stars
Ok, so, you know when you get a book that makes you grip onto your kindle so hard your hands start to cramp, you don't even want to blink just incase you miss something, something on every page makes you gasp and feel like your heart is trying to exit your body through your throat??? WELL LET ME TELL YOU, Kirsty-Anne Still brought all of those feelings to the table....AND THEN SOME!!
After that ASS-GRIPPING CLIFFY from book 1, I was counting down the weeks, days, hours and minutes until I could get my hands on this baby!
If K.A.S can write anything, it is suspense! I found myself shouting out loud, I had goosebumps, and I felt genuine terror from certain situations. I also advise reading with a box of Kleenex, because DAMN, I cried really fat ugly tears. Certain scenes hurt my heart so much that I wanted to just scream "WHY??????"! But this book, the characters, the SERIOUSNESS, the storyline, the hatred you will feel for certain characters, it is all so REAL, and it takes over your soul and makes you NEED more! I thought about Amelia and her story for days after finishing and I know, this is one helluva Mafia novel that will stay with me inside my mind for the rest of my days.
I am not giving away any spoilers, but I will say that if you read book 1 and FELT it, you need to stop everything you are doing right now, purchase book 2 and let it consume you. It is dark, it is full of suspense, it is twisted, and you'll see just how important FAMILY are in this epic continuation of this series!
Kirsty, I have probably told you a billion times just how much I love this series, but lady, seriously YOU KICK SERIOUS ASS!!! I cannot wait for the next book! Also.....DIBS ON ENZO!!
April 3, 2015
Kirsty-Anne Still, you did it again girl. What an awesome job you did with Femme Fatale Reloaded. You have such an amazing talent, and I'm glad you fell into my life.
FFR is everything i expected it to be and more, fast paced, raw, highly emotional, the list is endless.
I loved how we got more of Zane in this book, i was totally gushy over him & i loved how protective he was over Amelia *sighs* - He'll never replace Bae though (Enzo).
We also got to see another side of Amelia, or should i say another Amelia. She's distant, its like shes there physically but not there mentally. She's broken version of what she was - The Femme Fatale.
I'm not gonna lie, this book made me consider going to anger management. Something huge happens & it involves he who shall not be named (Gio). It made me so mad and angry, i would've happily throat punched him - just saying. He is even more sick and twisted in this book, and the rest of the family are paying for it. All the while Sal sits back and watches Gio destroy the family inside out, with no consequences.
I think i must of experienced every emotion possible whilst reading this book. I was happy, sad, extremely angry... You name it, i felt it.
I just adore this series as a whole, its truly amazing and only an author with Kirsty's raw talent and love for writing could deliver a book so brilliant.
I will be so sad when this series comes to an end. Thank you Kirsty for introducing me to the Abbiati family. I can't wait for the next instalment.
March 30, 2015
This must anticipated sequel to the amazing first book. A must read very well written. It's the kind of book that when you read it you instantly relate to characters and want to love and hate them at the same time. I couldn't wait until this book was launched. I blocked my days so I could lay in bed and read. Read I did we caught up on the infamous abbiati family. Amelia a wanna be strong woman. However deep down she's just a girl looking for love and acceptance. No Spoilers here! I Loved it. Roll on number 3
April 7, 2015
It's a MUST READ story, loads of jaw dropping moments and more shocking then most, I think I cried right along with the main character Amelia who is the 1 person POV voice or head whatever you want to call it lol she's the one telling the story. It's dripping with alpha sweetness and hottness, each male had there own alpha ways that came forth and made for a really really hott, steamy read.
***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com ***
***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com ***
March 22, 2015
Once again I loved it and Zane and Enzo just got a whole lot sextet in this book and you reduced me to tears too as for our herion she got stronger too
January 19, 2015
Love this author! Review coming soon.
March 15, 2015
I can't even...
June 3, 2022
loving this series
This series just keeps getting better and I’m really pleased that Zane doesn’t give up on Amelia. I’m so sad about Manuel but for some reason halfway through I had a feeling what was going to happen to him, I hope Gio gets what’s coming to him and painful lol. I hope Enzo as a book I’ve not looked yet to see if there’s one out. Looking forward to reading more. Loving these books. 💖
This series just keeps getting better and I’m really pleased that Zane doesn’t give up on Amelia. I’m so sad about Manuel but for some reason halfway through I had a feeling what was going to happen to him, I hope Gio gets what’s coming to him and painful lol. I hope Enzo as a book I’ve not looked yet to see if there’s one out. Looking forward to reading more. Loving these books. 💖
April 18, 2015
I’m a little lost how to review this without giving away spoilers but I will try. We were left on a major cliffhanger in Femme Fatale and I was initially pleased to see that Amelia had survived that night but I won’t say if there were any casualties of that night as the author does a good job in keeping you guessing.
However I wasn’t pleased to find the new Amelia who we catch up with living under her Uncle’s watchful eye in Italy and soon learn that this is the worst kind of busman’s holiday for her as her Uncle has the job of reeling Amelia in and as the title suggests restoring her to the Femme Fatale persona. It would seem his training and the method being trained is brutal. And Amelia has grown angrier, distant, and disrespectful, and seems to have shut down emotionally following her breakdown that fateful night in her father’s study.
After Amelia is suddenly called back home, without any choice, she is thrown into a further spin to find Zane pledging to become part of The Dio Lavoro and she is expected to help in his initiation. Zane bears the brunt of Amelia’s new frosty personality and does all he can to win back Amelia but it never seems to go to plan. However as a working partnership they are great yet the atmosphere between them seems to have a negative effect on the jobs causing even more problems. And at the same time Amelia is trying to work out where she fits back in with her family as well as trying to work out her feelings for Zane.
The tailspin within the family caused by Amelia and her return home comes to a heartbreaking climax for all the family. However this gives them all the final push to stand up to The Dio Lavoro and we are once again left on a slightly less crucial cliffhanger as to how they will fare following their decisions and final confrontations, which I look forward to discovering.
This book killed me to read and while reading I honestly thought maybe the story wasn’t good enough or that something was missing but on reflection it was due to the emotions the book evoked for me. I was angry reading it, angry at Amelia for not getting out, angry at Zane for not getting her away, angry at them both for their stupid constant miscommunications, angry at them both for the ridiculous back and forth relationship, angry at her brothers, really angry at her father for putting her into the life and pushing her deeper, so angry at her father for never taking any responsibility, angry at Gio for just being Gio and really angry at him for his actions. Honestly that angry I had to keep putting the book down and come back to it as it was exhausting and my initial review was a little ranting at that but I realize that is all kudos to the author for evoking such emotion in me as a reader.
However I wasn’t pleased to find the new Amelia who we catch up with living under her Uncle’s watchful eye in Italy and soon learn that this is the worst kind of busman’s holiday for her as her Uncle has the job of reeling Amelia in and as the title suggests restoring her to the Femme Fatale persona. It would seem his training and the method being trained is brutal. And Amelia has grown angrier, distant, and disrespectful, and seems to have shut down emotionally following her breakdown that fateful night in her father’s study.
After Amelia is suddenly called back home, without any choice, she is thrown into a further spin to find Zane pledging to become part of The Dio Lavoro and she is expected to help in his initiation. Zane bears the brunt of Amelia’s new frosty personality and does all he can to win back Amelia but it never seems to go to plan. However as a working partnership they are great yet the atmosphere between them seems to have a negative effect on the jobs causing even more problems. And at the same time Amelia is trying to work out where she fits back in with her family as well as trying to work out her feelings for Zane.
The tailspin within the family caused by Amelia and her return home comes to a heartbreaking climax for all the family. However this gives them all the final push to stand up to The Dio Lavoro and we are once again left on a slightly less crucial cliffhanger as to how they will fare following their decisions and final confrontations, which I look forward to discovering.
This book killed me to read and while reading I honestly thought maybe the story wasn’t good enough or that something was missing but on reflection it was due to the emotions the book evoked for me. I was angry reading it, angry at Amelia for not getting out, angry at Zane for not getting her away, angry at them both for their stupid constant miscommunications, angry at them both for the ridiculous back and forth relationship, angry at her brothers, really angry at her father for putting her into the life and pushing her deeper, so angry at her father for never taking any responsibility, angry at Gio for just being Gio and really angry at him for his actions. Honestly that angry I had to keep putting the book down and come back to it as it was exhausting and my initial review was a little ranting at that but I realize that is all kudos to the author for evoking such emotion in me as a reader.
May 21, 2015
I was gifted a copy from the author for an honest review.
We find Amelia back in her homeland-Italy. She is living under her Uncle Alberto's roof. She was sent packing by her father as punishment after raising a gun to her father, For the past 4 months she has lived the life of a Italian Princess.
Amelia is called back to the states by her father for important family business. As much as she hates her uncle, she despise her father. He singlehandedly caused her fall out with Zane Maverick.
Amelia comes back with Lorenzo..one of her uncle's men. Who happens to be in love with her. But she was using him for one reason only…….
When Amelia returns home she is thrown for a loop when she is facing Zane in her fathers office! Amelia wants NO part of why Zane is there. She was barely holding on before. Once she hears why Zane is there..this is her breaking point. She refuses to help. That is until her father pressures her to get back into being who she was born to be…His Femme Fatale.
In this book, we get a little more about her brothers. Amelia finds things out about several of her family members that rocks her. Then tragedy hits. Amelia has had enough, SHE.IS.DONE
My heart broke for Amelia & Zane is this book. I am such supporters for them. They also made me so freaking crazy at the same time on things they did to each other.
Family obligations, guilt, pure unadulterated hate for other immediate family members. trust issues. new love, death, sadness, freedom.
As I don't write spoilers, this is short and sweet. But this series has it all. I can really feel what it might have been like to be part of a large italian family. They really keep to themselves, not a lot of outside people let into their life. Might be a trust thing or just don't feel they need that when they have each other.
I truly enjoyed this book and can't wait for Femme Fatale Loved (Pericolo #3) Go picks these books up and enjoy a great story!!!!!!
We find Amelia back in her homeland-Italy. She is living under her Uncle Alberto's roof. She was sent packing by her father as punishment after raising a gun to her father, For the past 4 months she has lived the life of a Italian Princess.
Amelia is called back to the states by her father for important family business. As much as she hates her uncle, she despise her father. He singlehandedly caused her fall out with Zane Maverick.
Amelia comes back with Lorenzo..one of her uncle's men. Who happens to be in love with her. But she was using him for one reason only…….
When Amelia returns home she is thrown for a loop when she is facing Zane in her fathers office! Amelia wants NO part of why Zane is there. She was barely holding on before. Once she hears why Zane is there..this is her breaking point. She refuses to help. That is until her father pressures her to get back into being who she was born to be…His Femme Fatale.
In this book, we get a little more about her brothers. Amelia finds things out about several of her family members that rocks her. Then tragedy hits. Amelia has had enough, SHE.IS.DONE
My heart broke for Amelia & Zane is this book. I am such supporters for them. They also made me so freaking crazy at the same time on things they did to each other.
Family obligations, guilt, pure unadulterated hate for other immediate family members. trust issues. new love, death, sadness, freedom.
As I don't write spoilers, this is short and sweet. But this series has it all. I can really feel what it might have been like to be part of a large italian family. They really keep to themselves, not a lot of outside people let into their life. Might be a trust thing or just don't feel they need that when they have each other.
I truly enjoyed this book and can't wait for Femme Fatale Loved (Pericolo #3) Go picks these books up and enjoy a great story!!!!!!
May 23, 2015
My review: ☆☆☆/ 3 Stars.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Again, Kristy-Anne impresses us with a new installment of the crime/thriller series, Pericolo. The continuation of Amelia's story begins at an unexpected spot, not direcyly following the end of the second book.
Here, I'd love to talk a little about the good and the bad, weighing each scale.
WRITING: Definitely one of the most impressing things in this series was the writer's style in portraying the way her characters acted. Although sometimes a bit of dialogue sounded out of context, other parts were really good and surprising.
PLOT: Some of the points in the plot of this book were really strong, but unfortunately, some other were completely ridiculous and unnecessary, such as Lorenzo's sideplot. Personally, I found his character to be very unspecial, rather annoying. I don't understand what Amelia sees in him. Giovanni's character was just unreasonable.
MAIN CHARACTERS: I'm not really sure I really like Amelia at this point, since her transformation popped up all of a sudden without further development. She has been through a lot, of course, but we didn't see her character gradually change through the book, which was quite confusing to me.
SETTINGS: It has come to me that there was a lack of description of the setting in this book, just like the second book was. I would have loved to see a more detailed description of the family manor and Bruno's house. We also don't see the goods and bads in most of the characters. There are no redeeming qualities, and some of the family members were only there to complete the picture, where they do not belong to the storyline at any point.
I still believe the writing of this book was amazing, despite the obstacles that blocked the way to full enjoyment, but I'm still going to give it 3 stars for just that. I'd love to see the third installment of the book and to know what would happen.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Again, Kristy-Anne impresses us with a new installment of the crime/thriller series, Pericolo. The continuation of Amelia's story begins at an unexpected spot, not direcyly following the end of the second book.
Here, I'd love to talk a little about the good and the bad, weighing each scale.
WRITING: Definitely one of the most impressing things in this series was the writer's style in portraying the way her characters acted. Although sometimes a bit of dialogue sounded out of context, other parts were really good and surprising.
PLOT: Some of the points in the plot of this book were really strong, but unfortunately, some other were completely ridiculous and unnecessary, such as Lorenzo's sideplot. Personally, I found his character to be very unspecial, rather annoying. I don't understand what Amelia sees in him. Giovanni's character was just unreasonable.
MAIN CHARACTERS: I'm not really sure I really like Amelia at this point, since her transformation popped up all of a sudden without further development. She has been through a lot, of course, but we didn't see her character gradually change through the book, which was quite confusing to me.
SETTINGS: It has come to me that there was a lack of description of the setting in this book, just like the second book was. I would have loved to see a more detailed description of the family manor and Bruno's house. We also don't see the goods and bads in most of the characters. There are no redeeming qualities, and some of the family members were only there to complete the picture, where they do not belong to the storyline at any point.
I still believe the writing of this book was amazing, despite the obstacles that blocked the way to full enjoyment, but I'm still going to give it 3 stars for just that. I'd love to see the third installment of the book and to know what would happen.
April 3, 2015
Kirsty-Anne Still's Femme Fatale Reloaded, number two in The Pericola Series, revolves around Amelia Abbiati and her struggle with her crime-ridden family led by her father, the Don, Salvatore Abbiati.
Initially, the reader meets the protagonist in Italy where Amelia is being retrained, so to speak, by her uncle for failing to assassinate one Zane Maverick (every girl's dream), a cop and her ex-lover, and for pulling a gun on her father.
Once four months of rigorous ex(ecutions)ercises come to an end, Amelia is reunited with her brothers and father at the family compound outside Manhattan with one Lorenzo Mancini (an Italian Zane lookalike) in tow. I will admit; I was rooting for Lorenzo-as-boyfriend at first until a thorough characterization of Zane came to fruition (read: tall, dark, handsome, romantic, strong, intelligent, protective, etc.). Thus, the ideal guy who will stop at nothing to get his girl.
What follows is a struggle between good and evil as well as an on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again, on-again romance. Although the love story is predictable and a tad high schoolish (technical term) in maturity, the private (and public, for that matter) encounters between Zane and Amelia are anything but sophomoric. Yowza. . . and then some!
An entertaining read, I would have liked to have known more regarding the circumstances of Amelia's mother's death as well as Bruno's ability to live free of the family business, but in such close proximity to his father. Perhaps these details were explained in the first book of the series which, I admit, I have not read, but just may have to add to my reading list.
Initially, the reader meets the protagonist in Italy where Amelia is being retrained, so to speak, by her uncle for failing to assassinate one Zane Maverick (every girl's dream), a cop and her ex-lover, and for pulling a gun on her father.
Once four months of rigorous ex(ecutions)ercises come to an end, Amelia is reunited with her brothers and father at the family compound outside Manhattan with one Lorenzo Mancini (an Italian Zane lookalike) in tow. I will admit; I was rooting for Lorenzo-as-boyfriend at first until a thorough characterization of Zane came to fruition (read: tall, dark, handsome, romantic, strong, intelligent, protective, etc.). Thus, the ideal guy who will stop at nothing to get his girl.
What follows is a struggle between good and evil as well as an on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again, on-again romance. Although the love story is predictable and a tad high schoolish (technical term) in maturity, the private (and public, for that matter) encounters between Zane and Amelia are anything but sophomoric. Yowza. . . and then some!
An entertaining read, I would have liked to have known more regarding the circumstances of Amelia's mother's death as well as Bruno's ability to live free of the family business, but in such close proximity to his father. Perhaps these details were explained in the first book of the series which, I admit, I have not read, but just may have to add to my reading list.
April 27, 2015
I received an ebook copy from TOJ Publishing Services in exchange for an honest review.
Femme Fatale Reloaded continued the story of the Abbiati family where Femme Fatale left off. This book grabbed my attention and kept me on the edge of my seat to find out what would happen next.
Amelia is sent away by her father to stay with her uncle in Italy. Her uncle is just like her father but worse in some respects. She is sent there as punishment for her erratic behavior and for her disrespectful attitude. Her uncle is supposed to train her to be the person her father has been trying to mold her into again, his secret weapon.
Coming back from Italy she finds herself no longer the princess that her father puts on a pedestal. She has to regain respect, to be feared and to be the secret weapon. She is surprised to find Zane in her family house after him breaking her heart again.
Zane wants to get his woman back and has been trying to get in with her family's business. He is not trusted by her father or her brother Giovanni so he will be put through many tests to see if he can prove his worth and loyalty.
I recommend that you read this book. The book drew me in with the suspense, the heartbreaking moments, and the strong determination of both Zane and Amelia. With the family members not all in sync with each other and a lot of hostility, what will happen to the dynamic of the family? Are Amelia and her father able to fix their relationship? Are Amelia and Zane able to work out their differences to be together or are they torn apart? The first two books are great reads! I can't wait to read Book 3.
Femme Fatale Reloaded continued the story of the Abbiati family where Femme Fatale left off. This book grabbed my attention and kept me on the edge of my seat to find out what would happen next.
Amelia is sent away by her father to stay with her uncle in Italy. Her uncle is just like her father but worse in some respects. She is sent there as punishment for her erratic behavior and for her disrespectful attitude. Her uncle is supposed to train her to be the person her father has been trying to mold her into again, his secret weapon.
Coming back from Italy she finds herself no longer the princess that her father puts on a pedestal. She has to regain respect, to be feared and to be the secret weapon. She is surprised to find Zane in her family house after him breaking her heart again.
Zane wants to get his woman back and has been trying to get in with her family's business. He is not trusted by her father or her brother Giovanni so he will be put through many tests to see if he can prove his worth and loyalty.
I recommend that you read this book. The book drew me in with the suspense, the heartbreaking moments, and the strong determination of both Zane and Amelia. With the family members not all in sync with each other and a lot of hostility, what will happen to the dynamic of the family? Are Amelia and her father able to fix their relationship? Are Amelia and Zane able to work out their differences to be together or are they torn apart? The first two books are great reads! I can't wait to read Book 3.
April 26, 2015
I received this as an ARC for an honest review. What can I say. This one had the twists and turns again.
It starts out with Amelia being in Italy. She was forced there after pulling a gun on her father. Her family doesn't come to see her and she finds some sort of feeling with Lorenzo. It is just sex for Amelia bit not for Lorenzo. He professes his love for he. Amelia is still heartbroken over Zane. She is forced to learn to kill. She is suddenly called home and this is where all bell breaks loose.
When called in her father's office, she is surprised to see Zane there. He is there to join the family and win Ameila back.
Amelia has hardened her heart to never feel again, but one look at Zane, it all comes crashing down. She is constantly pushing Zane away, calling him an idiot for wanting to be part of the family. Zane has to prove himself to her father, which he does. You can just feel the tension between Amelia and Zane.
The love that is between Amelia and her brothers is amazing. You can just see the bond that they have for one another.
In the major twist of the story, you are heartbroken. I know something was going to happen but not that.
To see Ameila finally come to terms with her love for Zane is amazing and heartbreaking.
They are all getting out and can't wait for the next installment.
It starts out with Amelia being in Italy. She was forced there after pulling a gun on her father. Her family doesn't come to see her and she finds some sort of feeling with Lorenzo. It is just sex for Amelia bit not for Lorenzo. He professes his love for he. Amelia is still heartbroken over Zane. She is forced to learn to kill. She is suddenly called home and this is where all bell breaks loose.
When called in her father's office, she is surprised to see Zane there. He is there to join the family and win Ameila back.
Amelia has hardened her heart to never feel again, but one look at Zane, it all comes crashing down. She is constantly pushing Zane away, calling him an idiot for wanting to be part of the family. Zane has to prove himself to her father, which he does. You can just feel the tension between Amelia and Zane.
The love that is between Amelia and her brothers is amazing. You can just see the bond that they have for one another.
In the major twist of the story, you are heartbroken. I know something was going to happen but not that.
To see Ameila finally come to terms with her love for Zane is amazing and heartbreaking.
They are all getting out and can't wait for the next installment.
August 3, 2016
Femme Fatale Reloaded is the second in the Pericolo series by Kirsty-Anne still. You MUST read the first one before reading this.
After aiming a gun to her daddy's head Amelia is sent of back to Italy to her uncles to become the perfect solider for daddy dearest but what he doesn't expect is the woman that comes back.
Zane Maverick is back to right his wrong, he's back for the girl who captured his heart and will do absolutely anything to make her see he loves her even if that something is joining a certain mafia family and their business.
The Abbiati brothers and sister have a strong (minus one brother) that nothing can break. One brother trying to stake his claim in the family business lashes out and leaves utter devastation for the others. Will they be able to keep their strong bond together or will certain events destroy every bit of bond they've built together?
This books takes you on an roller coaster ride of emotions from happiness to absolute f**king heartbreak that'll make you cry bucket loads of tears. It'll have you hooked from the moment you begin reading until the very end and then you'll NEED the next book in the series. Kirsty-Anne Still's writing is flawless. Every emotion the character feels you feel to, she makes you believe you're right there with them. Another amazing piece from this lovely lady, I can't wait to begin the next book.
After aiming a gun to her daddy's head Amelia is sent of back to Italy to her uncles to become the perfect solider for daddy dearest but what he doesn't expect is the woman that comes back.
Zane Maverick is back to right his wrong, he's back for the girl who captured his heart and will do absolutely anything to make her see he loves her even if that something is joining a certain mafia family and their business.
The Abbiati brothers and sister have a strong (minus one brother) that nothing can break. One brother trying to stake his claim in the family business lashes out and leaves utter devastation for the others. Will they be able to keep their strong bond together or will certain events destroy every bit of bond they've built together?
This books takes you on an roller coaster ride of emotions from happiness to absolute f**king heartbreak that'll make you cry bucket loads of tears. It'll have you hooked from the moment you begin reading until the very end and then you'll NEED the next book in the series. Kirsty-Anne Still's writing is flawless. Every emotion the character feels you feel to, she makes you believe you're right there with them. Another amazing piece from this lovely lady, I can't wait to begin the next book.
December 20, 2015
I fell inlove with this book as much as Amelia loves Zane and Zane loves Amelia. Their love story is one dark, epic, destructive but full of hope. This book made me cry as they cry, laugh as they laugh and suffer as they suffer. I feel in my skin all the pain of the life being forced to them by their father. I love how their family stick together through thick and thin, through god and evil. I love the Abbiatis' brothers (except Giovanni). Although I pity him so much that I want to be the one to hug him and stop all the killing thoughts inside his head. I got hurt when he has to use drugs to fight his own demons. He has no one. Moving on, I practically has to buy another set of tissue to stop my tears when my Little Manuel died. I can't stop all the tears from flowing. Even, my parents think I am crazy. I got my heart broken and my soul leaving me. I have to stop reading for hours only to cry again in this bloodied book. This is so deep and so dark and so lovable. I go for 6 stars! Hihi
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 12, 2015
I seriously want the next installment like right now. To say that this series is fantastic is an understatement!!!!
When I think of Italy I think about the beautiful culture, the history and the amazing food but Amelia wasn't sent to the old country to explore the wonders of her homeland... She's there for reformation and it's at the hands of her very old school uncle.
She had been made to do horrific things and when she returns home, she is determined to show her family that she is a different woman, stronger and ready to claim her title as the Femme Fatale. But things aren't so simple. The man who had walked out on her has returned and he is now working for the family. Zane!
He's determined to get her back, but she is hell bent on keeping him away, but as always these things are far easier said than done.
Book 3... Please hurry!!!
When I think of Italy I think about the beautiful culture, the history and the amazing food but Amelia wasn't sent to the old country to explore the wonders of her homeland... She's there for reformation and it's at the hands of her very old school uncle.
She had been made to do horrific things and when she returns home, she is determined to show her family that she is a different woman, stronger and ready to claim her title as the Femme Fatale. But things aren't so simple. The man who had walked out on her has returned and he is now working for the family. Zane!
He's determined to get her back, but she is hell bent on keeping him away, but as always these things are far easier said than done.
Book 3... Please hurry!!!
April 29, 2015
I received this book for my honest review, WOW I really don't know how to start this as I am still in mind emotions if that makes sense. I don't do spoiler's so here goes, the cliff hanger we were left with where she was still alive kept your heart rate up but going into this you immediately get pulled to her frame of mind such a broken woman who has to keep going, you are amazed, angry and feel admiration for what she is made to do with her uncle, if you thought her dad was bad he is much worse, but through out the story you are constantly getting rid of the lump in your throat, it really pulls at all your emotions and you want to get in there and support her, her loyalty to her brothers and zane is so powerful you know she would destroy herself first than anything happen to them, this is one of the most powerful books i have read and i know i will be thinking of this one for a while
April 27, 2015
5 stars is not enough for this book!!! Holy smokes!! This book picks right up where the cliffhanger ended with Femme Fatale Vol. 1! Poor Amelia got sent to her Uncle's place after she pulled a gun on her father and he's worse than her father! She gets sent back to her father and there's Zane wanting to become part of them, to be with her!! AWWW! This book was so hard to put down to get on with daily life!! There are so many twist and turns in this story! Not to mention I was screaming at my kindle!!! I look forward to reading other stories by Kirsty-Anne Still! I love her writing style and her books suck you in quickly)!! This is a must read story, but make sure you read Femme Fatale Vol. 1 first!!
May 31, 2015
I connected with this book more than I did the first. The storytelling was smoother, the different elements of the story were balanced just right and we see a totally different side to Zane Maverick
...it was a action packed, nail biting, steamy and the perfect continuation of the Abbiati family... there was a huge 'OH MY GOD' moment, but it worked (even though it broke my heart a little).
I'm not going to spoil anything. But if you enjoy mafia type romances with a strong female and kick ass supporting characters then give this series a try!
...it was a action packed, nail biting, steamy and the perfect continuation of the Abbiati family... there was a huge 'OH MY GOD' moment, but it worked (even though it broke my heart a little).
I'm not going to spoil anything. But if you enjoy mafia type romances with a strong female and kick ass supporting characters then give this series a try!
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