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Santorno #8
Beginnings
WARNING: This book contains scenes of domestic abuse. If this is a trigger for you, please do not read this book. This book is part of a series and is not meant to be read as a standalone. It contains violence, coarse language and homosexual relations.
It's smooth sailing as the Santorno-Younglood extended family recuperates from the latest psychotic attempt on several members' lives. They are surrounded by peace and harmony, and yoga is the new favorite group activity.
Seriously? Have you MET these people? The closest resemblance to yoga in their lives is that someone who pisses them off ends up in The Corpse Pose. Sweet Dr. Reece Martin has to face his dark, violent past without endangering the lives of his friends and the love of his life. An old Mob foe is stirring up trouble for Stefan and his allies. There is collateral damage when the State of Texas paroles a sex offender who has a score to settle with Josh Reynolds, Paul Greystone and Damon Youngblood - and their husbands end up with a score to settle with THEM. And those guys who look a LOT like a couple of the guys we know? Could be there's a reason for that.
Guns fire, bombs explode, stalkers stalk, and an Irish drinking contest leaves a mark on several men. The heavily-armed, and charming, Santorno guards do their best to protect their young charges' lives. But who is going to protect their hearts?
It's smooth sailing as the Santorno-Younglood extended family recuperates from the latest psychotic attempt on several members' lives. They are surrounded by peace and harmony, and yoga is the new favorite group activity.
Seriously? Have you MET these people? The closest resemblance to yoga in their lives is that someone who pisses them off ends up in The Corpse Pose. Sweet Dr. Reece Martin has to face his dark, violent past without endangering the lives of his friends and the love of his life. An old Mob foe is stirring up trouble for Stefan and his allies. There is collateral damage when the State of Texas paroles a sex offender who has a score to settle with Josh Reynolds, Paul Greystone and Damon Youngblood - and their husbands end up with a score to settle with THEM. And those guys who look a LOT like a couple of the guys we know? Could be there's a reason for that.
Guns fire, bombs explode, stalkers stalk, and an Irish drinking contest leaves a mark on several men. The heavily-armed, and charming, Santorno guards do their best to protect their young charges' lives. But who is going to protect their hearts?
401 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 29, 2016
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About the author
Sandrine Gasq-Dion
79 books1,345 followersI have been blessed in this life to not only have parents that support me, but kids that do as well. I grew up in a loving but "Old School" French household. My parents worked for the airlines (TWA) so I was able to see a lot of Europe as a kid. I moved to Seattle Washington at the age of 22 and stayed there for twelve years before moving to Alaska for a little over two. Fairbanks, AK was one hell of an experience and I wouldn't hesitate to go back! I spent a little over a year in South Carolina before moving back to Arizona. I then left for Kansas for five years and now reside in Arizona. I've been connected to the military in one way or another for over half my life and wouldn't change a thing about it. Writing has become my full time job and I've never been so happy doing a job I love and being able to do it in my jammies. I plan on writing until I dry up and die. Hopefully, that won't happen soon!
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Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
November 14, 2016
Things are still bonkers in the Youngblood-Santarno world as we meet even more characters in the build up to these books joining forces with the Assassin Shifters series.
I love the way these guys fall instantly in love with their life partners and while there's no wolf/shifter bond, you do believe these guys are meant to be.
Throw in the usual threats from the past and it's the normal rollercoaster ride. Ridiculously hot cover on this one too.
I love the way these guys fall instantly in love with their life partners and while there's no wolf/shifter bond, you do believe these guys are meant to be.
Throw in the usual threats from the past and it's the normal rollercoaster ride. Ridiculously hot cover on this one too.
November 30, 2016
Gunfire, bombs exploding, stalkers after hot men, and an Irish drinking contests, if any of these things sound interesting then this series is a must read. Hot guys, great sex and family love what's not to love about that.
January 25, 2020
Santorno stories 8
Most of the Youngblood/Santorno kids are established in their relationships now with kids of their own so this instalment covers more guards falling in lust and swapping partners at an alarming rate whilst dealing with the various people out to get them
Most of the Youngblood/Santorno kids are established in their relationships now with kids of their own so this instalment covers more guards falling in lust and swapping partners at an alarming rate whilst dealing with the various people out to get them
July 13, 2017
Another great add to the series. New characters like James and Tomas, Justin, Brandon. More Reece which is always a plus. Can't wait for the next.
September 15, 2017
3.5 'These books definitely pack a punch' stars.
October 12, 2017
Sandrine
I have always loved your book. I have already read this one. I'm just reading g it again. It's still fantastic.
I have always loved your book. I have already read this one. I'm just reading g it again. It's still fantastic.
August 23, 2016
I really do love this series, each of the books are really well written and so entertaining to read. I enjoy getting to know all of the characters and really learning their back stories and history.
What I really like the most is how the author took a bunch of guys just mentioned in another series, and turned into another really great series of it's own. There is a lot of action and suspense going on throughout this book, it really keeps you involved throughout. The characters in this book are so familiar, I feel I know them personally. We get more new characters in this book, this time around we get to meet Brandon and Justin, Tomas and James, Dominic and Mason as well as Theo and Leo. As always the patriarch's of the family Stefan and Jordan are ever present watching out for all their kids.
I really love this series and am looking forward to what come out next. As always you need to read this series from the beginning or you will be really lost.
What I really like the most is how the author took a bunch of guys just mentioned in another series, and turned into another really great series of it's own. There is a lot of action and suspense going on throughout this book, it really keeps you involved throughout. The characters in this book are so familiar, I feel I know them personally. We get more new characters in this book, this time around we get to meet Brandon and Justin, Tomas and James, Dominic and Mason as well as Theo and Leo. As always the patriarch's of the family Stefan and Jordan are ever present watching out for all their kids.
I really love this series and am looking forward to what come out next. As always you need to read this series from the beginning or you will be really lost.
January 8, 2020
I had a hard time figuring out how to rate this one. I guess it would be 31/2. I can honestly say I can relate to Devin not being able to keep then straight. Lets start with what I didn't like. The first few chapters were very jumpy/jerky. I nearly moved it to my dnf pile because I felt like I was getting whiplash. I'm glad I didn't since things smoothed out around chapter 4.
I don't think this is one of the better books by Gasq-Dion which made me glad I still have one of her books unread. I would not have liked this to be her final work.
I found it to be well written once I cleared the first chapters. I enjoyed the love stories that centered this book.
I don't think this is one of the better books by Gasq-Dion which made me glad I still have one of her books unread. I would not have liked this to be her final work.
I found it to be well written once I cleared the first chapters. I enjoyed the love stories that centered this book.
August 2, 2016
Another fantastic book
I love this series, getting to know the back story on all the guys is fun. The rollercoaster starts with a shooting at Jason's office and keeps going from there. The characters in this book are so familiar, I feel I know them personally. We get to meet Brandon and Justin, Tomas and James, Dominic and Mason as well as Theo and Leo. As always the patriarch's of the family Stefan and Jordan are ever present watching out for all their kids.
I love this series, getting to know the back story on all the guys is fun. The rollercoaster starts with a shooting at Jason's office and keeps going from there. The characters in this book are so familiar, I feel I know them personally. We get to meet Brandon and Justin, Tomas and James, Dominic and Mason as well as Theo and Leo. As always the patriarch's of the family Stefan and Jordan are ever present watching out for all their kids.
August 12, 2016
This book just didn't do it for me. I mean no one used any kind of lube during sex (not even spit) and not even the new relationships used protection. People were just shoving it in left and right. I also didn't care for how it ended. This was a long ass book and I understand not everything could be fit in, which is why I don't like books with so many POVs. Some could have been left out in order to fit the important stuff.
August 1, 2016
I love this series. I reread book seven and then read this one. Each book is well written and such a joy to read. I love all the characters and can not wait to see what happens next. I love that this author took what was just an introduction to a group of guys that we met in her other series and turned it into a fabulous series of it's own. I am looking forward to what come out next.
August 28, 2016
The Babies Have Babies
There seems to always be some sicko who wants to hurt one of them. And when you hurt one of them, then be prepared for retribution. This is a action packed story about the Santorno family and extended family. This is a hot funny entertaining read. Enjoy I did.
There seems to always be some sicko who wants to hurt one of them. And when you hurt one of them, then be prepared for retribution. This is a action packed story about the Santorno family and extended family. This is a hot funny entertaining read. Enjoy I did.
September 26, 2016
Omgggggggg these books just keep getting BETTTER AND BETTER, I'm so glad she continued the series on this side I definitely wanted to know how some of those couples in assassin shifter series met, now I fully understand a few of them :). I love love love this author please hurry with the next part I'm on the edge of my seat lol. Another great read from sandrine!
August 1, 2016
Solid.
I enjoyed reading about the Youngblood/Santoro clan. This book is definitely not a standalone. More adventures, more love! I love how the characters are human and make mistakes.
I enjoyed reading about the Youngblood/Santoro clan. This book is definitely not a standalone. More adventures, more love! I love how the characters are human and make mistakes.
August 1, 2016
Love these books
It is really run trying to keep track of all these guys. Having read the Assassins/Shifters series, I know who ends up with whom, but it's great to finally see the journey. Love it, can't wait for the next installment, thanks.
It is really run trying to keep track of all these guys. Having read the Assassins/Shifters series, I know who ends up with whom, but it's great to finally see the journey. Love it, can't wait for the next installment, thanks.
August 2, 2016
Beginnings :The Santorno Stories 8
I loved this book a lot. This book had me laughing,crying,mad,happy and sad. It touched on how everyone was doing and introduced new people and possible relationships starting up. I can not wait for the next book. Erin
I loved this book a lot. This book had me laughing,crying,mad,happy and sad. It touched on how everyone was doing and introduced new people and possible relationships starting up. I can not wait for the next book. Erin
August 2, 2016
Beginnings: The Santorno Stories 8
This was a totally another awesome book from Sandrine Gasq-Dion I Loved it can't wait for the next one to come out and I will be watching for it....
This was a totally another awesome book from Sandrine Gasq-Dion I Loved it can't wait for the next one to come out and I will be watching for it....
August 3, 2016
Good and funny
I enjoyed this book so much. I love all the suspense and imagine all those hard bodies. I love all the Moms. I love what James and Tomas's mom did to the loser dads. I love Justin's mom. She's a screamer. Lol. Awesome job Sandrine.
I enjoyed this book so much. I love all the suspense and imagine all those hard bodies. I love all the Moms. I love what James and Tomas's mom did to the loser dads. I love Justin's mom. She's a screamer. Lol. Awesome job Sandrine.
August 3, 2016
Loved it!!
The Santorno books just keep getting better.I love all the new characters especially James and Toma's they were so cute together..Full of man love and adventure can't wait for book 9.
The Santorno books just keep getting better.I love all the new characters especially James and Toma's they were so cute together..Full of man love and adventure can't wait for book 9.
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August 1, 2016
Santorini
Great series to read wonderful Arthur
A must read series and can't wait for more of her books. Love it
Great series to read wonderful Arthur
A must read series and can't wait for more of her books. Love it
August 4, 2016
Always great
Another winner in the ongoing saga of the Santorno/Youngblood clan. Can't get enough of them...and can't wait to read more....keep them coming Sandrine.
Another winner in the ongoing saga of the Santorno/Youngblood clan. Can't get enough of them...and can't wait to read more....keep them coming Sandrine.
August 11, 2016
Beginnings
The beginnings of love, life, and more family. Book 8 in the Santorno stories has all of that and so much more. It just keeps getting better.
The beginnings of love, life, and more family. Book 8 in the Santorno stories has all of that and so much more. It just keeps getting better.
September 12, 2016
Repetitious
New likable characters but when something happens to one couple it needs to be repeated for every other couple in the series. Over and over and over again.
New likable characters but when something happens to one couple it needs to be repeated for every other couple in the series. Over and over and over again.
December 25, 2016
Loved this book!
The Santorno-Youngblood clan are something else! So many new additions! My mind is blown!! Starting on the next book right now!!
The Santorno-Youngblood clan are something else! So many new additions! My mind is blown!! Starting on the next book right now!!
January 2, 2017
Very good! Love this series
August 8, 2016
even when i get confused with all the characters, I loved it
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