Brute

by S.C. Daiko

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B07D6VM29Z

He possesses me, controls me, pushes me to the edge... and I keep coming back for more.

Daniel Collins. Single Dad. My neighbor.

He's the rudest man I've ever met.

Cold. Arrogant. Reclusive.

He's so volatile everyone calls him the Brute.

I should stay away from him...

but the heart wants what it wants.

I see what he's trying to hide...

see past his hidden pain...

see the dark past threatening to destroy him.

When we touch, he unravels me,

and the oceans set alight.

But play with fire, and you will get burned.

A fragile heart can easily be broken again.

Genres: Romance, BDSM, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Emotional, Death, Dark

ebook

First published May 24, 2018

About the author

SC Daiko, aka Siobhan, is a bestselling British author of erotic and contemporary romance. When she isn’t writing or looking after visitors, she loves to swim in the sea, travel around Europe, sample different food and enjoy local wine. Siobhan has worked in the City of London and taught languages in a Welsh high school before moving to Italy, where she now lives with her husband, a Havanese puppy, a wild kitten and two elderly cats. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with readers and fellow authors. You can find her at https://scdaiko.com/

Reviews

[Julia Red Hatter Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brute turned into way more than I expected! Both Catrin and Daniel have lost their partners. Both realize they are extremely lonely. Both start a friendship that goes way further than either imagined. The second chance at life after losing the ones they loved was profoundly beautiful. SC Daiko broke my heart, then put it back together again starting with their kids, Ben and Becca.

Catrin is strong but lonely. She has a fire in her that keeps burning brighter and brighter. Becca helps her with the loss of her husband in only a way a child can. When she meets what the village calls the brute she gets intrigued. Daniel, the brute, has closed himself off from everyone but his son. Daniel will make your heart ache. He's learned that to protect him and his son he must be rude to others. An unlikely friendship happens between Catrin and Daniel, helped along by their adorable kids. Neither is looking for more, but more is what they find in each other. Secrets long buried threaten to end their happiness.

Brute is much more than a romance. We get an intimate side of two people healing each other after tragedy. I think the sex was hot, but also cathartic to Catrin and Daniel. Maybe I'm feeling to deep into it? I fell completely head over heels for Brute, and I think everyone else will too.

[Ola Adamska · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this will be fast east read.
BUT I WAS SO WRONG!
Both MCs have lost their second part and still feel The loss. And have Young child. This book will be a rollercoaster without holding anything. Do well written That will make you feel Like you were Catlin or Daniel.
Daniel is called a Brute, as he keeps to himself and is a SOB sometomes to other people. Will his firm walls survive meeting firnce woman and Her swet daughter? But what is his past is not That far as he nad thought?
Catlin is a woman That tries to start Her Life once again. But Her naighbour is rude man with a boy That is Her daughter age. Children create some kind of Bond - where will it lead The Four of Them?

[Aurelie Gordio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t the first book I read by SC Daiko but it is by far the best one. Well all her books are fantastic to be honest but this one is particular, darker! I loved it. Very well written. You really feel all the emotions coming from the characters.
I couldn’t put the book down even though I had to.
It was so hard to leave Daniel and Catrin behind.

They both have different past but both have a point in commun about it. They have lost someone and are trying to get better in a remote and quiet place. Far away from everything.
I love the characters, Daniel (or Alexei as his given name) he is dark, and very dominant. Catrin on the other hand is very nice, and kind of submissive!!!!
The chemistry between them is perfect, just by reading the book I could feel it.

And if you asked me about the sex scenes well - you will need to change your panties a lot, believe me!!!
It was funny how they got interrupted a few times, because that is so how it can happen in real life unfortunately when you have kids around!!!

What I really appreciate in this book and like some of her books is that you get characters from others books! Well done SC Daiko. I can’t wait to read Gleb story.

[Jos · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars..........Good:/ SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD

OK so I am in the minority here. I loved the premise of the story but for me the execution and the actual writing is where I had an issue. I guess I felt for me personally I didn't find it flowed smoothly but rather abruptly and choppy. OK not sure if I am making sense but for me this storyline had SO much potential but I just didn't care for the way it flowed and the "writing" itself just didn't "grab" me or pull me in. It just fell flat:(

Both characters could have been so much more. The dialogue itself is where I had a hard time. It certainly didn't bring me "closer" to each of the characters. Even when they revealed their true feelings, it was weird and awkward. I just wasn't feeling it and I am NOT into BDSM much and some of the stuff sexually for me, did nothing for me. I am not a prude BUT I just couldn't connect on that level for sure.

The ending had me feeling SOOOOOO bad for Daniel. I hated the last part of the book. Now the Epilogue was great BUT the parts right before it, NOPE!

I liked it and yet I didn't if that makes sense!!!!!!

[Nico · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s always a pleasure to read the latest SC Daiko book. The main characters of Daniel and Catrin are engaging and kept me interested until the end. Daniel is known as The Brute, a brooding angry man with a gorgeous young son. He’s reclusive, mysterious and extremely rude but is harbouring grief and intrigue. Add in Catrin, an attractive, kind young mum who also is grieving and focused on her young daughter. Push them together over a laurel hedge, light the touch paper and see what happens. I did get a bit confused at times with all the different characters especially when two shared a very similar sounding name but as the story progressed, it became more clear. It was a bonus to catch up on Gabe, Luke and Eleri from Their Virgin Nanny. If you like an alpha Male with Russian connections and a will they, won’t they story, then this book could be for you

[Linda Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Her Broken Recluse"

Catrin and Daniel's story was everything and more that I wished for it.
This is a fantastic 4.5 star book that really takes you on a journey and has you heavily invested in their story.
These two were perfect in every way for each other and complemented the other just like soulmates do.
I really enjoyed reading this book so much so I binged it in a morning.
I'm also so happy we get to read Gleb's book Beast in September as I was wishing for his story whilst reading about him in Brute.
Brute will give you a little bit of everything you could possibly want from a book,it will give you all the feels and make you fall in love with these two characters and their offspring.
Ben and Becca were so cute together and they all blended really well.
I loved this book and I highly recommend you one click it as soon as you can.

[Joy Westerfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where can I find a Brute?! I really enjoyed this book. When Catrin and her daughter move to a new home, she meets her next door neighbor, Daniel. They don’t exactly hit it off as he is very rude and standoffish. Over time, they become friends as do their children. But does something more develop? They both have sadness in their pasts and Daniel may have secrets? The chemistry between these characters was sizzling! I loved the interaction of all the characters and was surprised by a few. If you want to find out how everything works out, then do yourself a favor and read this book!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received an arc in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book. Read cover to cover because I couldn’t put it down. Fun characters. Exciting plot. A definite must read book.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five Gripping Stars

Another gripping 5 star read from SC Daiko.

Brute hooked me from the very start and held my attention throughout, what is not to love about a sexy kinky Brute.

Hidden secrets, heartbreak, love and off the charts sexual scenes make for an epic read, Brute delivers.

This is a Mafia themed book which adds to the drama & hotness - Highly recommended one click!

[Maria11 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2

Good story but the author just had to throw in kink that really didn’t fit into the story. I would have given 4 stars if not for that. It dragged out but then it went fast as heck at the end.

Ok read

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love a suspenseful romance! How can you not be drawn to such a rough, inward-drawn character like Daniel. Catrin got more than she bargained for but it turned out to be exactly what they both needed.

[Tracy Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this audio book Hugo has a knack at soothing you with his voice that he could be reading the weather and id probably still like it, Daniel and Catherine take us on their new beginnings after so much tragedy in their lives and you can't do anything but admire their strength, Daniel I wanted to punch that brute in the face a few times but you cannot help but come to love him all in all a great story and audio book. Would Daniel be my book boyfriend ? Yes yes he would not sure if marry him though I mean he is connected to the mob :)

[Britt Chaotic Creatives · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sexy brooding Brute of a man, a kindhearted woman starting over, and two precious children all make for the start of a beautifully blended family in this book. Equal parts sweet and swoony, hot and steamy, and suspenseful Brute had me devouring the pages hooked from nearly the start. I easily finished this in just a couple hours it had me that hooked.

Daniel is a man filled with secrets and heartbreak. Shutting everyone away from him and his son he ignores the whispers of “brute” from people and continues living a reclusive lonely life until Cat and her daughter burst into is quiet bubble. Cat is a widow starting over near her best friend with her adorable daughter. First impressions confirm all that she’s heard of her new neighbor, the man is most definitely a brute.

With their children quickly becoming the best of friends these two have little choice in being forced together. As they get to know each other the chemistry between them grows into something explosive and quickly become much more than chemistry and lust as the incredible heat between them turns deeper into love. With secrets and danger from his past catching up to their new found happiness keeping me biting my nails waiting to see what would happen joined in the the sexy and sweet romance I adored this book!

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Blurb:
Daniel Collins. Single Dad. My neighbor.
He's the rudest man I've ever met.
Cold. Arrogant. Reclusive.
He's so volatile everyone calls him the Brute.
I should stay away from him...
but the heart wants what it wants.
I see what he's trying to hide...
see past his hidden pain...
see the dark past threatening to destroy him.
When we touch, he unravels me,
and the oceans set alight.
He possesses me, controls me, pushes me to the edge... and I keep coming back for more.
But play with fire, and you will get burned.
A fragile heart can easily be broken again.

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first few pages I could tell that both Daniel and Catrin had their demons and that they were going to bring us on a wild ride. Daniel knows how to woo a woman and just make her feel special, “be patient. In the meantime, we can meet for lunch every day, either at your place or mine.” I waggle my eyebrows. “And…” I liked this book, Daniel was such a broody man.

[Jenny B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brute was a great read that went quick and was nearly perfect. Daniel is just trying to protect his son from his own past and a lesson we all know you can always run but it will catch up with you. Catrin is trying to rebuild her life after her loss. SC Daiko gives you some great background (although I needed a little more) about each of the characters and pulls together a great story focusing on their futures. One of my favorite parts of SC Daiko books is how characters from her other stories always make an appearance and while they are all standalones it is fun reading where these other characters are now.

[Karmen Lanza · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Dopo Beast, Boss e Brash, torna, sempre grazie alla Queen Edizioni, SC Daiko con nuovi scenari sulla famiglia Solokov con un romanzo dal titolo Brute.

Pronte a conoscere un nuovo membro di questa famiglia?

Catrin “Cat” è una donna distrutta dal dolore per la perdita di suo marito, Josh, che tre anni prima è venuto a mancare per un male che, in poche settimane, se l’è portato via lasciandola sola con una bambina piccola da crescere: Becca.

Josh è stato il suo primo ed unico amore, si conoscevano dalle elementari e la loro vita insieme è sempre stata tranquilla e serena come quella della classica famiglia del Mulino Bianco, ovviamente, prima che venisse devastata dall’arrivo di un tornado.

Ora, tre anni dopo, Cat è pronta per ricominciare, il Galles custodisce troppi ricordi e, grazie ad un’amica decide di rifarsi una vita lontano da Manchester in un piccolo paesino di campagna.

Ed è proprio lì, che entra a contatto con il suo nuovo vicino, un uomo alto, con capelli e barba scuri e intricati tatuaggi. Tutte le donne del paese lo definiscono un Bruto per il suo carattere burbero ed il suo animo introverso.

La barba non è curata e ha un aspetto selvaggio. Ma è il suo corpo possente che mi ipnotizza; osservo i tatuaggi sulle braccia muscolose, tentata di avvicinarmi per vedere meglio. Oh Dio, è bellissimo, e improvvisamente capisco. Bellissimo, ma dannatamente inquietante allo stesso tempo. Esalo un breve respiro. Smettila, Cat. Non dovresti guardarlo in questo modo. L’uomo di fronte a te è un bruto. Devi mantenere le distanze da lui.

È un artista solitario, freddo e scostante, come per Cat, nemmeno la sua vita è stata una passeggiata di salute, anche il suo cuore è tormentato dalla perdita della persona amata ma, se Josh è morto a causa di una malattia, Victoria è stata assassinata per colpa della famiglia di Lui.

Ebbene sì, sto parlando dello stesso Alexei Solokov padre di Ben – protagonista di Boss – e fratello minore di Gleb – protagonista di Beast – praticamente con Brute, SC Daiko ci porta indietro nel tempo rispetto a Brash e ci fa conoscere la storia di suo padre e della sua matrigna.

Come dite?

Ma il padre di Ben non si chiamava mica Daniel?

Ah già dimenticavo, dalla morte di Victoria, Alexei ha smesso di esistere diventando Daniel Collins, costruendosi così, grazie all’aiuto di un agente di protezione dell’FBI, una nuova vita in un nuovo luogo, completamente isolato dal mondo, per paura di essere stanato dagli assassini di sua moglie: la Fratellanza.

Dopo un inizio nella più totale indifferenza per Daniel, grazie all’amicizia dei due bambini, anche i due genitori cominceranno ad avvicinarsi, si “annuseranno”, “prenderanno le misure l’uno dell’altra” e inizieranno una torbida relazione fatta di sesso estremo dove l’animo dominatore di Daniel prevaricherà su quello sottomesso di Cat.

Daniel non può concedere nulla di più che sesso, l’ha promesso davanti al corpo esanime della madre di suo figlio.

«Gesù, Cat. Non possiamo farlo.» Fa un balzo all’indietro, come se lo avessi scottato. «Non posso rischiare…» Si ferma, poi riprende. «Non posso rischiare di infrangere la promessa che ho fatto a mia moglie. Ben deve essere la mia priorità assoluta.» Sollevo gli occhi nei suoi, e vi vedo un senso di colpa. Colpa e qualcos’altro. Il suo sguardo desolato è tornato. Cristo!

La sua dura corazza è difficile da scalfire.

Riuscirà Cat a far breccia nel suo gelido cuore e gettare le basi per un sentimento più forte e profondo?

No, Cat. Non devi innamorarti di lui. Ma è già fottutamente tardi. Ho già dato il mio cuore a Daniel Collins.

 

Nuove minacce entreranno nel quadro in costruzione, troppi segreti minacciano le vite dei nostri protagonisti, il pericolo è dietro l’angolo e nessuno è al sicuro.

Ancora una volta SC Daiko ci guida attraverso un viaggio, un viaggio che parla di resilienza, di dolore, di perdite, di dipendenze e intensa passione.

Cat e Daniel sono due sopravvissuti al dolore, sopravvissuti grazie all’Amore che nutrono nei confronti dei loro rispettivi figli. Ben e Becca sono dolcissimi, quasi stento a credere che quel piccolo bambino un giorno diventerà il Boss.

Non vi nego che avrei preferito leggere questa storia come terzo capitolo, in modo da non conoscere in anteprima particolari che in quello precedente ci vengono già raccontati.

Che altro dire di Brute?

«Io sono un dominatore, Cat. È un gioco che mi piace fare. Capisci cosa voglio dire?» «Non ne sono sicura.» Aggrotta la fronte. «È il BSDM?» Rido. «Preferisco considerarlo la soddisfazione di certi desideri. Se porteremo avanti una relazione, ho bisogno che ti fidi di me, senza fare domande.» Corruga la fronte, e poi annuisce. «Io mi fido di te.» «Mi serve una prova. Io ti punirò, Cat. Ti sculaccerò. Ma solo se lo vuoi.» Sussulta. «Farà male?» «In modo piacevole, mi auguro. Se non ti piace, basterà dirmi di fermarmi, e io lo farò.» «Mmh… Non sono mai stata sculacciata prima.»

Potrei dire che è un romanzo molto eccitante, Daniel pratica il BDSM ed inizierà Cat a questa pratica, assisteremo insieme a loro al suo addestramento e alla loro accesa passione che tinge di nuove sfumature la loro relazione come accade anche per le opere che olio su tela imprime Daniel, dove il rosso e nero del sangue e del dolore viene sostituito da tinte più tenui e brillanti come il colore degli occhi della donna che gli ha rubato il cuore da quando Cat e Becca sono entrate nella loro/sua vita.

Mi aspetto le solite frasi fatte, quelle frasi senza significato: Oh, è terribile. Come hai fatto a superare una tragedia simile? Ma lei non le dice. Invece, si gira sulla sedia, mi appoggia le mani sulle spalle e mi attira in un abbraccio. La circondo con le braccia, e sento il calore del suo corpo sodo sotto il palmo delle mani. Un lampo di desiderio mi pervade. È sbagliato ma, al tempo stesso, sembra così giusto. Inalo il suo dolce profumo. Solleva il viso e bacio la sua bocca morbida, mentre le nostre lacrime si mischiano. Fanculo. Fanculo tutto. La voglio. E lei, mi vuole?

Daniel è un personaggio enigmatico, controverso, determinato ma allo stesso tempo istintivo; non ha alcuna intenzione di legarsi ad un’altra donna dopo la morte della moglie ma, quando vede Cat, il suo corpo si sveglia da un lungo letargo durato tre anni e mezzo e piano piano, anche il suo cuore fa lo stesso, in un crescendo di sensazioni ed emozioni, ma anche paura, tormenti e sensi di colpa.

Male e bene.

Vita e Morte.

Dolore e Passione.

Si avvicendano in un crescendo di suspence e sentimenti travolgenti.

C’è qualcosa in Daniel Collins, qualcosa di profondo e oscuro e irresistibile. Non ho mai conosciuto qualcuno come lui, e questo mi attrae. Non è solo la sua fisicità, c’è di più. Voglio esplorarla, qualsiasi cosa sia; voglio conoscerlo meglio. Penso a cosa vorrei veramente fare, e arrossisco. È passato troppo tempo da quando ho sentito la durezza del corpo di un uomo contro il mio. Sono solo fantasie. Non succederà mai. E non deve succedere. Un brivido mi percorre.

Anche questa volta, con uno stile fluido e scorrevole, in un batter d’occhio arriveremo alla parola fine senza accorgercene, lasciandoci/rimanendo con la speranza di scoprire se e quando ci sarà la storia di altro membro della famiglia Solokov.

Consiglio la lettura di Brute?

[April Symes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brute by SC Daiko is the story of Daniel and Catrin . Daniel is known as The Brute, a brooding angry man with a sweet young son. He’s reclusive, mysterious and terribly rude but that’s because of the heartbreaking grief in his past causing him to act out the way he does. Then you have his new neighbor, Catrin, an attractive and very kind young mummy who also is grieving and is all focused on her young daughter. They don’t exactly hit it off because of his behavior yet Cat recognizes shared grief and continues to give him chance and after chance even though his behavior is pretty off putting. After a while, they become friends where their children were friends a lot quicker. As they get to know each other the chemistry between them grows into something super explosive and quickly develops into much more than chemistry and lust as the sizzling heat turns deeper. Daniel is very dominant, kinky and hot while Cat learns that she is a submissive. This is a mafia themed book which just adds on to the drama, angst and sizzling passions shown in this book. Will Daniel let Catrin in all the way and let them have their HEA or will the secrets in his past cause him to stay the BRUTE?


My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

[Wild · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never disliked a book written by SC Daiko but I have to say this was one of my favourites!

Catrin and Daniel are both widowed and with children of a similar age. They both moved to the same small village and set about rebuilding their lives.

Having comforted more than one friend through widowhood, the thought of losing Mr WildWelshWoman scares me and this fear, this starting again, drew me into this book quickly. She dealt with the grief and the fears so sensitively, that this book became so much more than just a "romance". I couldn't put this down and when the plot twists and changes, I was sucked in and as shocked as the main characters.
I couldn't put the book down and laughed and cried as they did. In short, Read This Book. You Won't Regret It

[DeeReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hero, Daniel Collins aka Alexei Solokov and heroine, Catrin both lost their significant other and were left to raise their little one (Ben and Becca). They become neighbors and their children become quick friends which only draws Daniel and Catrin together! Daniel is known around the small community as a "brute" but he quickly becomes so much more to Cat and Becca as they discover that all is not what it seems! Loved this second chance story which had suspense and sexy moments throughout the tale!

Recommend that readers read "Brute" before "Beast"...

5 suspenseful and smexy stars *****

[Tai Nelson-Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two people that have known loss become neighbors and their kids become great friends. But the adults don't like each other very much at all.

Daniel has an attitude that beats them all. He wants nothing to do with his beautiful neighbor and her cute daughter. But his son has made a friend and he will do anything for his son. Except give his heart away.

Catrin has just moved in and she is ready to move on from her husband's death. When she meets Daniel he comes across as a well brute. But his son is adorable and gets along well with her daughter. And she will do anything for her daughter.

I enjoyed this story. Catrin and Daniel's story is different but really good. It was great to see other characters from SC also. I am excited to see where the next book goes.

[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassandra Gold - per RFS
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Mie care Fenici, ben trovate.

Il libro di cui parleremo oggi mi ha entusiasmato e piacevolmente stupito. All’apparenza un romance, di cui vado comunque ghiotta, si è rivelato un prodotto con più spessore, mescolando tratti di spy story e di giallo, creando mistero e suspense. Un uomo distrutto dagli eventi, una donna affranta per un doloroso lutto, due bambini in cerca di una vera famiglia, sono alcuni degli elementi che costituiscono la trama vincente che l’incredibile autrice ha utilizzato nel costruire questa storia.

Catrin ha da poco perso suo marito. Distrutta dal dolore, decide di lasciare la sua casa, piena di dolcissimi ricordi, insieme a sua figlia Becca. Con l’aiuto di alcuni suoi amici, tenta di rifarsi una vita, ma il vuoto lasciato dalle persone care non sembra facilmente colmabile. A venirle incontro, la sua compagna di tutti i giorni: una bottiglia di vino che rischia di farla saltare in un baratro sempre più profondo. Le sue fosche giornate vengono però animate da un nuovo vicino di nome Daniel. Anche lui vedovo e con un bambino piccolo di nome Ben, si è da poco trasferito nel villino accanto a loro. Denominato da tutti Bruto, per i suoi modi schivi e sgarbati, viene tenuto debitamente a distanza, fino a quando i piccoli Ben e Becca, decidono di fare amicizia. Sarà il loro affetto e la loro innocenza a far avvicinare i genitori, portando i due cuori feriti e provati a guarire insieme.

L’amore dilaga in modo prepotente. Ma i segreti che custodisce gelosamente Daniel sono pericolosi, e le conseguenze del suo silenzio rischieranno di mettere in pericolo la sua relazione con Catrin e la vita dei suoi cari. Riusciranno i due a superare tutte le difficoltà che il destino ha messo sul loro cammino?

Un libro molto eccitante sia dal punto di vista dello svolgimento della trama, sia per le tante scene piccanti che descrivono la vita intima dei due protagonisti. La vita di Daniel, alias Alexei, di origine russa, è costellata di eventi difficili da gestire. Implicato in un’operazione di copertura con l’FBI, ha pagato caro il volersi opporre ai traffici illeciti della mafia russa. Un carattere dominante al cento per cento, ti cattura con l’immensa tenerezza che lascia trasparire nel rapporto con suo figlio. Dalle emozioni intense e le passioni travolgenti, ti colpisce nel suo essere un personaggio a tutto tondo, stupendoti pagina dopo pagina. Ho apprezzato il particolare dato dalla sua vita da pittore, un artista “bello e maledetto”, che lascia trasparire emozioni, sensazioni e tratti di vita nelle sue pennellate, generando tele di alto livello.

Catrin è una donna pratica e potenzialmente stabile. La morte di suo marito l’ha provata in maniera profonda, portandola sull’orlo dell’alcolismo. Complimenti all’autrice, per il modo in cui ha descritto le scene dove viene tentata dalla bottiglia, quando ogni bicchiere doveva essere il solo o ultimo della giornata. Palpabile e densa di rimpianto, invece, è l’atmosfera dei momenti in cui ricorda l’amato marito scomparso. Ed è proprio la sua enorme forza nell’affrontare la vita di tutti i giorni che attrae Daniel, trovando in lei un porto sicuro, facendolo nuovamente innamorare, al di là di ogni sua speranza.

Insomma, un libro che va assolutamente letto, con una trama che non vi deluderà di certo.

[Yoneidis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel y Catrin son 2 viudos que intentan sacar a sus hijos adelante.Ambos perdieron a sus parejas de forma traumática:él perdió a su mujer por culpa de que la mafia la disparó y ella por una enfermedad que acabó con al vida de su marido en cuestión de semanas.
Daniel en realidad se llama Alexei pero se cambió el nombre para que los mafiosos no los encontraran a él ni a su hijo.
Catrin y su hija son sus vecinas,y los niños empieza a hacerse amigos por lo que Daniel y Catrin pasan más tiempo juntos hasta que se dejan llevar y se lían.Ambos se enamoran pero entonces secuestran a los niños y ella descubre su verdadera identidad y lo deja.
Él se muda a USA con su hermano pero su hijo da problemas en la escuela debido en parte porque quiere volver junto con Catrin.
❤️❤️❤️Ben y Toby(el perrito 🐶 que los protege).

[2OCC Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not sure where to start. This book had some amazing qualities. The plot was captivating, the characters loveable, the steam was hot. I’m trying to figure out why I didn’t love it as much as I should. I love The hero being a recluse, but I think everything happened so fast, did I didn’t get that gripping, angry, resentful of feeling from him. His past was sad, and my heart aches for Daniel, but I just couldn’t get that Brute-y feel from him.

I liked Carrin and her ability to open up to someone new after what she had went through, and I know love doesn’t have a time frame, found myself thinking that it was happening too fast and I wanted to savor what was going on.

I really did enjoy the story and how things happened, but maybe (for me) things happened to fast and there could have been more intense feeling (for me) if things had been spaced out more. I do plan on going back and reading the book that the secondary characters are involved in and look forward to Beast, which will be Gelb’s (Daniels brother) book. The author has some the ability to hook me and keep me reading. 3.5 stars #2OCCJD

[Jenny Prose · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
Brute is a different style of story then I'm used to from this author, but I really loved it.
I enjoyed the characters who were damaged and flawed with hearts that wee scared from loss who learned to open up to each other. I really loved the dynamics between the characters and of course the children. I did wish for more information about Daniel's past, it felt like it was skirted around until the very end.

[Jennifer Becker · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful story about second chances in life and in love. Daniel only wants to hide in his world and doesn't care what the people of the village call him. Brute. He was and didn't apologize for it. Catrin is drawn to her neighbor that defies reason.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good read, I enjoyed it. Some things were glossed over pretty quickly but overall it didn't take away from the story. I would recommend it.

[Kristin Grella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

My first SC Daiko book and it won't be my last. Daniel and Catrin's story was perfect. I am a sucker for a man in pain and I loved Daniel 😍 Looking forward to Gleb's story.

[Charley Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sexually charged until Daniel and Catrin finally succumb to their desires.

Both lonely and a little lost they find each other.

This book is a quick but gripping read and has you hooked from the start

[Madeleine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book by this author and I absolutely loved it. I have always loved mafia books. This book was steamy, suspenseful, page turning, edge of your seat good. I loved the banter and relationship between Daniel and Catrin. The kids were so cute and lets not forget about Toby. This will not be my last book by this author.