Under the Albanian Sun

by Eva Winners

On the run from the mafia, I fled across the ocean, clinging to the hope that distance could save me.

Instead, I stepped straight into the domain of a man whose power was whispered about more than spoken aloud—a man whose reach stretched further than the shadows I thought I’d escaped.

He was the one who made me an offer as tempting as it was terrifying. He promised to erase the threat stalking me, to restore the life I’d lost—but only if I gave him something in return: me.

The terms were simple. A summer in his world, day and night at his side. When I refused, his response was ice-cold: he’d deal with the person who ruined my life, with or without my permission.

Desperate to prevent more bloodshed, I agreed—but not without drawing a line. I told him I would never share his bed.

Now all I have to do is survive the summer with Kian Cortes under the scorching Albanian Sun and resist the slow-burning pull between us that might destroy us both.

Genres: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Romance, Forced Proximity, Audiobook, Crime, Romantic Suspense

360 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2026

About the author

Eva 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!

Reviews

[nadine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m gonna buy a ticket to Albania and look for my own silver fox

[Rebecca Merlene · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mafia Romance
DNF @ 61%. Meh 🥱🙄😵‍💫

[lucialeelibros · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a lovely surprise; I’d been wanting to read it for ages and I devoured it. It has plot devices I wasn’t expecting, and Sophie is absolutely brilliant – she deserved everything wonderful and divine that Kian is. There are also supporting characters that I loved too.

Thank you Candi Kane PR for this ARC!

[lucialeelibros]

finally my boy is getting his book.

[Amber (Amber Reads Romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

Under the Albanian Sun was the perfect age gap, mafia romance. Kian is the best mafia daddy, steeping in to protect the heroine at all costs. This is my favorite Eva Winners book, by far.

Sophie had to leave America to keep her family safe from her dead boyfriend's psychotic ex-girlfriend who has ties to the mafia. Kian promises to keep an eye on her for her cousin and things heat up when she practically jumped into his lap while travelling to Albania. He also moves her into his place after she confided why she was on the run. Things heat up quickly once they are living in forced proximity.

Kian and Sophie had insane chemistry! This man takes care of his woman in every way. He delivers the touch her and die vibes we all love. I appreciated how honest he was with Sophie about being the head of the Albanian mafia. Of course, she had issues with it at first, but she doesn't push him away or cause a 3rd act breakup.

I need to find my own Albanian silver fox… I mean look at that cover.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

🎤Duet narration by Sean Masters & Samantha Brentmoor

This had duet narration by Sean Masters & Samantha Brentmoor. Sean delivered an amazing performance as Kian. He was phenomenal. Samantha also showed the heroine's strong and flirty personality. Highly recommend the audio!

Thank you to Must Love Audio for providing the ALC.

[*CJ* · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Under the Albanian Sun” is the story of Sophie and Kian.

Sexy age gap romance between an ObGyn and a mafia mobster, set in an Albanian landscape. Lots of past drama, hot sex scenes, nice romance, and beautiful art adorning the book.

Enjoyed it

Safe..ish
3/5

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kian finally gets his own book! And I loved it!

Sophie is walking away from her life to keep her family safe. She's constantly traveling until she ends up in Albania. This is Kian Cortes's domain. He's powerful and a DILF. He offers to keep her safe from the threat that made her run.

All he asks in return is: her.

The terms are simple. She spends the summer by his side. She refuses at first, but he promises to deal with the person who ruined her life with or without her permission.

She agrees, desperate to prevent more bloodshed. But she draws the line at sharing his bed.

But the more time she spends with him, the harder it is to resist the pull between them.

Thanks so much to the author and Candi Kane PR for this ARC to review.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first in a new series, and this is Kian and Sophie’s story.
Sophie is on the run to keep her family safe, after her boyfriend is killed in an accident, and his dangerous psycho ex is determined to kill her. Sophie finds herself in the Kian’s domain, a man who is powerful, and is whispered about. Kain agrees to keep Sophie safe and protected, in return he has his own terms, and that is she must spend the summer by his side.
This is a well written slow burn, action packed story, with family, friendships, emotions, tension, danger, suspense, intrigue, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[ThatOld Book Smell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a strict rule about never starting incomplete series, but Eva Winners made me break it! 😭
You guys know how I am I religiously avoid starting unfinished series because I genuinely cannot handle the agonizing wait between books. But I honestly don't know what kind of spell Miss Eva puts in her writing, because I couldn't resist myself!
Under the Albanian Sun is the first book in a brand new series, and it centers around Sophie Baldwin and Kian Cortes. The second I saw those names, instant bells started ringing! Seeing all these familiar characters again made me so ridiculously happy her interconnected universe and character cameos are easily one of my favorite things about her books. 🥹❤️
The setup is so intense: Sophie is currently on the run from her (supposedly dead) ex-boyfriend's crazy, downright psychopathic mother. This woman is completely cornering Sophie, threatening to kill her entire family if she doesn't vanish. Absolute peak insanity! So Sophie is jumping from place to place, never staying still, until her cousin Kristoff (yes, that Kristoff! 👏) asks Kian a mobster who also runs a high-end security firm to protect her.
Sophie lands straight in Albania where Kian is based, and the chemistry between them is immediate! But it’s not rushed at all they have so many delicious, tension-filled moments before she finally trusts him enough to confide in him about why she’s running.
The plot progression was so seamless and well-paced. I literally loved every single page of it! And that twist spiraling in at the end? I did NOT see it coming it caught me completely off guard and blew my mind! 💥
If you love interconnected dark romance, high-stakes suspense, and top-tier protective mobster heroes, this is an absolute must-read. Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Mandyloves2read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Under the Albanian Sun by Eva Winners
5/5 ⭐️
5/5🔥

Eva Winners does it again! This book had everything I love in a mafia romance … danger, passion, emotional tension, and a possessive hero that had me completely hooked. The chemistry between these characters was absolutely addictive and the setting made the story feel even more intense and immersive. I could not put this down once I started! Eva always knows how to deliver the perfect mix of romance, angst, and spice and this one was no exception. Definitely one of my favorite reads this year!

[Awilda Mercedes · Rating 4 out of 5]

sophie is on the run. her boyfriend is dead. his unhinged ex wants her next. 😮‍💨
so what does she do? she walks straight into the domain of a man everyone whispers about — and kian? he agrees to protect her. but nothing with him is ever free.
his terms: spend the summer by his side. 🖤
and just like that, sophie’s traded one dangerous situation for another… except this one has her feeling things she was never supposed to feel.
this book gave me EVERYTHING —
secrets & lies ✔️
betrayal & heartbreak ✔️
power & control ✔️
vengeance & protection ✔️
family, friendships & love ✔️
the premise pulled me in immediately, the drama kept me on the edge, and the romance? edgy, seductive, and absolutely unputdownable 🔥
and can we PLEASE talk about samantha brentmoor & sean masters on audio because they absolutely delivered — i felt every single emotion through this one 🎧✨

Things to know
Duet narration, dual pov, age gap (50M/30F), independent fmc, summer romance, romantic suspense, light mafia, abduction, torture, murder, second chance at love

[lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Aside from Sophie clinging to a man who once slept with her cousin’s then wife, got her pregnant and then married her, and said woman was making her life hell every single time and Jonathan was too much of a wuss to defend her... I really despised her holier than thou attitude cause wdym you don’t want the same woman who threatened to wipe out your whole family and who also got your niece kidnapped and almost got her trafficked, to die or pay in any shape or form all bc goody two shoes Sophie’s a doctor and she “saves lives, not end them”😴 She even tried to save the man Kian killed for physically assaulting her.


Also idk why she was shocked that Kian was a murderer when he’d already told her he was dangerous and also promised to “get rid” of Jacqueline for her. Genuinely what did she think he meant

[Nina EL · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first time reading Eva Winners and I can say that I really liked this book. I enjoyed this real connection between the characters and the emotion that slowly permeates them. Now I'm interested in everything about the other characters so I'll have to start in order. A recommendation from me.

[STXBookLover · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.3

[shelby · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

[Vania - My Little Book Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve been waiting forever for Kian’s book, so I was really excited to finally get his story, and overall I did enjoy it. Kian and Sophie had a good dynamic, and I liked that Sophie could stand up to him when it mattered. Kian was exactly how I expected… intense, protective, and completely gone for her once he let his guard down. The chemistry was there, and there were definitely some really good moments between them.

That said, this was a 3.5 star for me as I did finish feeling like something was missing. Sophie came across a little too naive at times, especially with some of the situations she found herself in, and it made it hard to connect with a few of her choices. I also wanted more emotional depth from Kian considering how long his book was built up for and I expected to feel more from his side. Still glad we finally got his story, but it didn’t hit as hard as I was hoping. I’m definitely keen for the next book.

[Bentley · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was sweet and easy but I feel like even thought it was interconnected, you really needed to read the previous books…
Overall smutty but felt like we were missing out on actual relationship building…

[Tamara Acevedo · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️

Eva strikes again with the age inconsistencies.

I know it’s a running joke that Eva is not good at math since there’s so many books and characters at this point. Sophie was 34ish in Kristoff’s book and that took place 2 years before this one. She suddenly ages backward and is now 30. Her age doesn’t make sense either because she broke up with Jonathan when he cheated and got Jacqueline pregnant roughly 18 years ago. For being a doctor, Sophie wasn’t very bright. How did she think she could practice medicine in a foreign country not knowing the language or having a license.

On the plus side, we have an FMC who is not in her early 20s! It’s okay to have older FMCs! At least this age gap isn’t as creepy as some of the other ones. ( I’m looking at you Enrico and Manuel 😖)

The surprise twist was weak and not well done. Jonathan’s reasoning for faking his death made no sense. Overall, this didn’t feel like a Eva Winners book and ranks at the bottom for me.

[Mary Pulvermacher · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one did not hold my interest like some of her other books.

[Katie (Katie's Corner Blog) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had so much potential, but for me it just fell flat and while i finished it i can’t say that this was my favourite from Eva.

Let me preface, that i personally wasn’t keen on Kian’s story once we found out he was Emory’s dad (don’t get me wrong, i wanted his story, but i was picturing it more like a James bond book and not this….)

If you haven’t read any of Eva’s books it was good, but if you’re as deep in her universe as i am it just didn’t hit as well! I was hoping we were back on track since thorns of Deceit, but i guess no…

[Roxs Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved being back in the #Eververse that author Eva Winners has created. Ever since I set foot in this world many moons ago, I have been captivated and obsessed with all the characters. I love how there are so many interconnections throughout each story. It does get a little confusing at times, but never enough to have you scratching your head. Just enough to make you think back to visualize them. And if you haven't read anything before now, that's ok too. Eva gives you all the deets you need in every book.



Under The Albanian Sun featured Sophie and Kian. They were a different kind of mafia couple, in my opinion, but I loved that. Sophie seemed a little oblivious to her family’s mafia ties, and although Kian’s “business” didn’t sit well with her, she learned how to settle with it. Kian also learned to see things from her point of view and to rein it in a bit when necessary, realizing that not everything needed to result in violence.



I loved the age gap between them, and I enjoyed this slightly softer version of a mafia romance. I’m always on board with the violence that comes from possessive mafia men, but I also loved how Kian was able to reel that in and keep the violence at a minimum when called for.



Sophie seemed like a strong female character; one who was accomplished and confident—most of the time. I’m not sure how or why she was obsessed with Jonathan. He clearly was not boyfriend or husband material, and Kian should have never been ok with her choosing Jonathan over him. This is where he should have stood up and carried her off, had the opportunity arisen. Happily, that didn’t have to happen; Sophie saw the error of her ways and left Jonathan licking his wounds since he somehow escaped the other end of Kian’s gun.



I’m liking this new series and look forward to more books. Hope you jump on this mafia train with us!

[Rina | booksofthemuggleborn · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Rating: 4-4.5 stars!

**ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review.**

I feel like I’ve been waiting so long for Kian’s book, and now that it’s finally here, did it live up to the anticipation? Yes. Yes it absolutely did.

First off, the backdrop of this book screamed wanderlust. It’s vivid to the point where you almost feel like you’re there with the characters, experiencing the same culture, scenery, and travel experiences.

The all-new cast of characters is a massive highlight to look forward to. Not only do they offer a new addition to Winners’ ‘Eva-verse’, but each one will pique your interest. The banter amongst Kian and his team! Are you kidding me?! My gosh. Hella adorable! Genuine friendships that stems from a longstanding history amongst these men. The group dynamic and their contrasting personality types was an entertaining subplot in and of itself. I’m already looking forward to seeing more from this new series.

Although it’s categorically under mafia romance, it’s perfect for romance readers who are still dipping their toes into the genre, as it’s not as dark as others and is more mafia-lite. There are some thrills and spills present in the story but still manageable for those not ready to dive into grittiness that comes with dark mafia romances just yet.

It’s very well-paced, told from dual POVs, and despite the ominous reasons behind why they cross paths, Kian and Sophie’s narrative has an overall fun and playful nature to it. It’s a refreshing change of pace from Winners’ previous dark mafia books, but still falls in line with the overall atmosphere of her already established and complex fictional underworld.

If you like summer flings and age-gap romances, make sure to add this one to your TBR. I like that it’s not necessarily your super young FMC/much older MMC. Whilst there is a significant age difference, Sophie is in her early thirties and reads as such (excluding her occasional hilarious clumsy personality trait). However, no matter how Kian is physically described in this book, in my mind he’s younger than his fifty years. Lol. I picture him as a “George Clooney”, circa E.R days, or a “Richard Gere” in Pretty Woman, where he’s in his mid-thirties/early forties, salt and peppered hair early, but is still hot and as charming as ever.

Either way, I had a shit-eating grin on my face when it came to Kian and Sophie. Their developing relationship was gripping to see unfold. From playful banter, to pouring their hearts out, to intimate spicy moments, they have the best interactions.

Kian and Sophie are both likable MCs. If you like independent, feisty, yet caring heroines who have a “damsel in distress” side to them, Sophie’s your girl. If you like suave older bachelor types who are possessive and overly protective of their romantic partner, then you’ll definitely be wanting to know Kian Cortes. They’re both genuine characters with many sides to their personalities, so it’s safe to say I was immediately hooked in seeing how their story would progress and how they would navigate their feelings for one another.

It does contain sensitive subject matters that some readers may find difficult or triggering such as, graphic violence, intimidation/ultimatums, kidnapping, death, and trauma-causing events. It’s intended for readers of age.

This is a standalone story, but for a fuller reading experience, it’s recommended to visit Winners’ website for the list of books that interconnect with this universe and its characters and adding them to your TBR. I haven’t read all the interconnecting books, but I will say that this story was well-written that it didn’t feel like I was out of the loop as brief summaries are included.

There’s just as much suspenseful elements as there is romantic, as well as tons of ongoing plotlines that will undoubtedly come back around in the next books to come. I think it’s is a great and highly enjoyable start to The Under Series.

🚨 Full review on my blog: https://booksofthemuggleborn.wordpres...

[~lil maso~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Robyn for Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner

4 1/2 stars
This is the first book in the Under Series, and I couldn’t be happier as the lead male character is Kian Cortes. A character who has been in many other books by this author and has intrigued me so much—kudos to the author for making it so.

I was right to be so intrigued by Kian, as he is an extremely interesting character who has endured immense trauma and witnessed incredible events. He isn’t afraid to step up and help those in need; however, he also isn’t afraid to protect others at any cost.

Dr Sophie Baldwin is a strong, independent woman who projects a fearless demeanour—until she encounters a snake. 😀 I laugh, but I, too, am petrified of those reptiles. Sophie is a straight shooter and says whatever she wants, regardless of whom she is talking to… well, not necessarily when faced with danger.

These two leading characters are made for each other. The chemistry between them is almost tangible, and I really like how honest they are about it. There are plenty of intimate scenes with blazing passion. But what stands out for me is the mutual respect they have for each other.

As in all of this author’s books, the descriptions of scenes, actions, and emotions make it easy to visualise the story as it progresses. The celebration scene is so colourful and vibrant I could feel it as if I were there as well.

Some darker elements take readers on a suspenseful adventure and, at times, a revengeful one. This is definitely not as dark as many of this author’s other books, but it fits the characters so well. I enjoyed the banter, especially between Sophie and everyone else. This lightness lifted the atmosphere entirely. My only issue with this story is that I predicted things quite easily, and I always like a good surprise twist in a book. That’s not to say there aren’t any, because there are, just

*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*

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[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

UNDER THE ALBANIAN SUN is the first instalment in Eva Winer’s contemporary, adult UNDER erotic, Mafia romance series, a spin off, set in the author’s BILLIONAIRE KINGS world. This is fifty year old, Albanian Mafia head Kian Cortes, and thirty-year old, OBGyn Dr. Sophie Baldwin’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kian and Sophie) UNDER THE ALBANIAN SUN follows in the aftermath of the suspected murder of someone she loved, Dr. Sophie Baldwin, with the help of her cousin Kristoff Baldwin, arrived in Albania, where she would meet Kian Cortes, unaware of his connections to organized crime but someone is targeting our story line heroine, and Kian is determined to become guardian and protector, even at the risk of falling in love.

The world building follows the search for the person taking aim at our story line heroine. There is plenty of history and backstory related Sophie’s need to stay hidden as Kian goes in search of the people responsible.

The age-gap relationship between Kian and Sophie is one of immediate attraction but an attraction predicated upon a lie. In an effort to keep Sophie safe, Kian promises his protection in return for the summer together, a summer wherein our couple will fall in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful secondary and supporting characters are We are introduced to Kian’s second Amir and his fiancé , Kian’s driver Dina, as well as the cameo by Sophie’s cousin Kirstoff Baldwin (The Exception/Billionaire Kings 1),his wife Gemma and their daughter Sienna. The requisite evil has many face.

UNDER THE ALBANIAN SUN is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and heart break, power and control, vengeance and protection, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is captivating, dramatic and entertaining; the romance is edgy and seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic.

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[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first introduction of Kian Cortes in Wrathful King , he became one of the most intriguing characters for me in the #Evaverse, so I was highly anticipating this, his, book. And it did not disappoint ... Kian Cortes is the hottest, suavest, most bad ass Mafia man that Eva Winners has ever written.

After an accident that kills her fiancé, Sophie Baldwin goes on the run to save her family as the deceased fiancé's ex-wife is a complete psychopath with ties to the Black Oil Syndicate and continuously threatens Sophie and the entire Baldwin clan. She heads to Croatia, and then into Albania, where she has a chance encounter with Kian Cortes.

Kian Cortes is the head of both the Albanian Mafia and the Brazilian Cortes Cartel. He is mentioned in a lot of the #Evaverse books, and is known to be absolutely ruthless and lethal, but he also has a softer side - he is a good man and in previous books, has thwarted human traffickers and helped journalist Autumn Corbin (Russo) escape Afghanistan. In this book we get Kian in all of his glory - the ruthless mobster and the big teddy bear. He is enamored with Sophie from the moment she crashes into his life.

So, the love story part of this is great - Sophie and Kian are absolute freaking fire together - their chemistry is off the charts. The plot of the this book is good, the side characters are amazing, and the twists towards the end ... you don't see those coming.

Absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. I adored the fact that we get mentions of some of our other fave characters in this book, too - Alessio, Kingston Ashford, Kristoff Baldwin, etc.

This book is meant to be a standalone, and while it can be read as that, I recommend reading the Billionaire Kings series as this book is a bit of a spin-off of that, hence me naming the other fave characters above.

Under the Albanian Sun is a stellar start to a new series, and I can't wait for the rest of the books!

[Robyn Corcoran · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I wrote this review for Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner.

4 1/2 stars
This is the first book in the Under Series, and I couldn’t be happier as the lead male character is Kian Cortes. A character who has been in many other books by this author and has intrigued me so much—kudos to the author for making it so.

I was right to be so intrigued by Kian, as he is an extremely interesting character who has endured immense trauma and witnessed incredible events. He isn’t afraid to step up and help those in need; however, he also isn’t afraid to protect others at any cost.

Dr Sophie Baldwin is a strong, independent woman who projects a fearless demeanour—until she encounters a snake. 😀 I laugh, but I, too, am petrified of those reptiles. Sophie is a straight shooter and says whatever she wants, regardless of whom she is talking to… well, not necessarily when faced with danger.

These two leading characters are made for each other. The chemistry between them is almost tangible, and I really like how honest they are about it. There are plenty of intimate scenes with blazing passion. But what stands out for me is the mutual respect they have for each other.

As in all of this author’s books, the descriptions of scenes, actions, and emotions make it easy to visualise the story as it progresses. The celebration scene is so colourful and vibrant I could feel it as if I were there as well.

Some darker elements take readers on a suspenseful adventure and, at times, a revengeful one. This is definitely not as dark as many of this author’s other books, but it fits the characters so well. I enjoyed the banter, especially between Sophie and everyone else. This lightness lifted the atmosphere entirely. My only issue with this story is that I predicted things quite easily, and I always like a good surprise twist in a book. That’s not to say there aren’t any, because there are, just

[Sienasummerrreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m just going to dive into this review. A light summer mafia romance was exactly what I needed.

Starting with the audiobook Sean and Samantha were brilliant in this and portrayed the characters so well. It was such an enjoyable and smooth listening experience, and I highly recommend picking it up in this format if you decide to read it.

This is both a character and plot driven storyline. Sophie travels to Albania to protect her loved ones and keep a low profile. She’s a beautiful, intelligent doctor with a fun and clumsy personality, and the way she first collided with Kian had me laughing immediately.

Kian, our silver fox MMC, is incredibly protective of Sophie from the moment they meet even though he had secretly already been protecting her behind the scenes, which I really enjoyed. Sophie ends up trusting him quite quickly because of the way he carries himself and the safe feeling he gives her.

Their relationship develops into a quick whirlwind romance, but it worked well for the story. Like I mentioned, I loved that this was a lighter summer mafia romance with a gripping plot that was still easy to follow.

It’s been a while since I picked up a book by Eva Winners, but I’m so glad this was the one I came back to.

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 8hrs 28mins
Narrators: Sean Masters and Samantha Brentmoor - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spicy Chapters: 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, 33, 34 and 38.
POV: First Person
Series or Standalone: Book One In The Under Series
Tropes or Themes: Mafia, Age Gap (20yrs), Forced Proximity, Secret Covert Protection, Protective MMC, Chemistry, Made Me Laugh, On The Run, Touch Her And Die Vibes, When He Throws Her Over His Shoulder, Violence, Murder, Torture, Kidnapping, Blood, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk, Oral Play, Taken Bare, Begging, Backdoor Play, Office Scene and Water Scene
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[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eva Winners delivers another gripping book with Under the Albanian Sun, a story many readers have been eagerly anticipating. At its centre is Kian Cortes, the commanding, silver fox antihero head of both the Albanian mafia and Brazilian cartel. When Sophie Baldwin arrives in Albania while on the run from danger, she unexpectedly finds herself under his protection. Their encounter isn’t by accidental though as her cousin Kristoff has already reached out to Kian for help and, never a man to miss an opportunity, Kian seizes the moment and immediately turns the situation to his advantage by proposing a deal. Sophie should stay with him for the summer, and he’ll take care of the threat pursuing her.

From start to finish, Kian and Sophie’s story maintains a strong, steady flow, with a plot that keeps the pages turning and the inclusion of familiar characters adds a welcome sense of continuity for returning readers. While it may not be quite as dark as some of this authors’ previous books, it still delivers plenty of tension, intrigue, and suspense, especially as the danger surrounding Sophie proves to be a lot closer than anticipated. Kian and Sophie stand out as a captivating pair with their dynamic one of the book’s highlights mainly thanks to their being more mature characters which makes their relationship feel grounded and more believable. Although still technically an age-gap romance, with Sophie in her thirties and Kian in his early fifties, it avoids the discomfort and ‘ick’ factor that can sometimes come with similar pairings say should the woman be in her twenties. Their wickedly delicious banter and undeniable chemistry fuel a slow-burning connection, even as Sophie insists she’ll never share his bed. But the lingering question remains: when summer ends, will she really be able to walk away?

[Karen_Lee_Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Under the Albanian Sun
by Eva Winners

What an amazing read!

Under the Albanian Sun started off on one of those dark rainy nights when you just know something bad is about to occur and that is how we meet Sophie Baldwin. I loved this woman, she has her own code of honor and she sticks to it. Leaving the country to hide might not have been her best idea but when her cousin Kristoff Baldwin decides to involve himself through his friend Kian Cortes.

If you have read Contract of a Billionaire you will have met Kian Cortes. Head of the Albanian Mafia and the Brazilian Cartel, Kian has promised his old friend to make sure
Sophie is protected and safe. When these two meet it’s instant sparks but it takes time for them both realize what is going on… and there is a lot of spice going on!!

Spice aside, Kian finds out the people he promised would never get close to her are closer than he thought.

You’ll smile when you see some of our favorite characters from other books drop by.
With all the suspense this author also slides in a bit of wit to take the edge off and that’s ok because who knew mafia men had a sense of humor.

Author Eva Winners can write Criminal Romance and readers can’t put down. Her characters are strong people, both the women and the men. The story line was wonderful, it grew and the characters came closer to each other; and the twist…OMG that twist had my hand smacking on the couch pillow, because that was not what I expected.

Pages fly by and all of a sudden it’s done and you think to yourself, this is one book that I know I will reread time and time again. I am giving this book a five star review, but really I’m giving it all the beautiful stars that you see under and Albanian Night!

[Yessyreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒏☀️🔪
•𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒰𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇 𝒮𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈•
𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝟣
𝕓𝕪 𝔼𝕧𝕒 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/𝟝
🔥🔥🔥🔥/𝟝

☀️𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝙼𝚊𝚏𝚒𝚊
🔪𝙰𝚐𝚎-𝙶𝚊𝚙
☀️𝚂𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛 𝙵𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐
🔪𝚃𝚘𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 💀
☀️𝙾𝚃𝚃 𝙿𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝙼𝙼𝙲
🔪𝚂𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚝 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎
☀️𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚔𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚛 𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚛𝚍

Kian Cortes is not only the mafia boss for the Albanian Mafia but is also the Capo of the Brazilian Cartel, and when he is asked to get back into his bodyguard job he takes it because even though he is a ruthless mafioso he is a protector first. Sophie may of told her family that she needs a change in her life but really she is running away to keep her family safe from her ex-boyfriend’s crazy ex-wife. Kian thought he would keep his distance from Sophie and guard her from a far, but the woman had a hold on him from the moment she climbed him like a tree trying to get away from a snake. He proposed a rather unusual arrangement to her, she would be his in exchange he would take care of the ones where after her. It was to good to be true this older silver fox was interested in her, she wasn’t looking for anything long term but maybe some fun or a summer fling it’s what they both needed. It might of started as an arrangement or a summer fling, but no one threatened or dare touched what Kian Cortes considered and gets away with it.

Kian is the older silver fox you climbed like a tree, just so he would become your protector and OTT possessive summer fling.

“𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴—𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘣 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯. 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘮𝘦. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦 𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦.”-𝘒𝘪𝘢𝘯

“𝘐’𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯…𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘻𝘦𝘮ë𝘳. 𝘠𝘦𝘴?”-𝘒𝘪𝘢𝘯