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The Rossi Crime Family #1
Protect Me
Damon Rossi is a ruthless leader, and an even more ruthless man to my body, and heart. The moment I meet him I know he could kill me with nothing more than his hands. He controls the room, demands attention and when my brother is murdered for a debt he owes I’m forced into his protection. But that doesn’t mean he has to care about me.
Or pretend he values my life, which he doesn’t.
He’s a savage, over the top, and scary as hell, and even as I’m pushed further and further down the rabbit hole and into his dark dangerous world of criminals, thieves, and sex. I cling to him, knowing he’s the only one that can protect me from them all.
And yet when secrets are exposed, and lines are crossed Damon proves to me just how deep his protection for me goes… but his protection comes with a price that I cannot afford, and so I become his property making the chances of escaping this dark world slip further and further away from me.
Damon might protect me from his enemies but who’s to protect my heart from falling for him?
**This is book two in the Broken Heros Series. It contains a happily ever after and is a complete standalone. It contains dark themes such as dubious content, sexual themes, violence, and swearing. Do not read this book if you dislike antiheroes.*
Or pretend he values my life, which he doesn’t.
He’s a savage, over the top, and scary as hell, and even as I’m pushed further and further down the rabbit hole and into his dark dangerous world of criminals, thieves, and sex. I cling to him, knowing he’s the only one that can protect me from them all.
And yet when secrets are exposed, and lines are crossed Damon proves to me just how deep his protection for me goes… but his protection comes with a price that I cannot afford, and so I become his property making the chances of escaping this dark world slip further and further away from me.
Damon might protect me from his enemies but who’s to protect my heart from falling for him?
**This is book two in the Broken Heros Series. It contains a happily ever after and is a complete standalone. It contains dark themes such as dubious content, sexual themes, violence, and swearing. Do not read this book if you dislike antiheroes.*
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 23, 2019
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J.L. Beck
237 books7,152 followersJ.L. Beck is the USA Today Best Selling author of unapologetic romance. She lives in WI with her husband, two kids, and four dogs. She enjoys writing and recently starting a literary agency to help represent authors in the industry.
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September 17, 2021
DNF at 48 %
This was going well . This reminded me of a wattpad mafia story with the man being a man hoe and not keeping his dick in his pants and the ow.
Two minutes later, I’m leaning back in my office chair while Hayley kneels in front of me, her pink painted lips wrapped around my dick, worshiping it like it’s a fucking god. She sucks hard and fast, and I close my eyes, enjoying her skills, wondering how much sweeter Kiera’s lips would feel wrapped around my cock instead.
“Ahhh, Kiera…want to join in the fun? I’m sure Hayley could give you a lesson or two, teach you the way around a dick.” The smug look on his face makes the whole situation worse. He tips his head back in pleasure, a moan escaping his full lips—lips I kissed not long ago. My hands shake, and bile begins to rise in my throat.
( Hailey is the ow . )
“Why a strip club?” she asks, breaking the silence as I pull into my parking spot. What a dumb question. Why not a strip club? What else would I open up? A fucking bakery?
I found this part funny .
I kinda liked this but I hated how horny he was . I was going to continue but after he got that bj from the ow I lost it .
This was going well . This reminded me of a wattpad mafia story with the man being a man hoe and not keeping his dick in his pants and the ow.
Two minutes later, I’m leaning back in my office chair while Hayley kneels in front of me, her pink painted lips wrapped around my dick, worshiping it like it’s a fucking god. She sucks hard and fast, and I close my eyes, enjoying her skills, wondering how much sweeter Kiera’s lips would feel wrapped around my cock instead.
“Ahhh, Kiera…want to join in the fun? I’m sure Hayley could give you a lesson or two, teach you the way around a dick.” The smug look on his face makes the whole situation worse. He tips his head back in pleasure, a moan escaping his full lips—lips I kissed not long ago. My hands shake, and bile begins to rise in my throat.
( Hailey is the ow . )
“Why a strip club?” she asks, breaking the silence as I pull into my parking spot. What a dumb question. Why not a strip club? What else would I open up? A fucking bakery?
I found this part funny .
I kinda liked this but I hated how horny he was . I was going to continue but after he got that bj from the ow I lost it .
October 17, 2019
DNF @ 40% By now, I still don't like the spineless heroine and the bad ass Alpha, mafia Hero lasted for all of 5 pages before he melted into cliche butter around her. Plotting was boring and predictable. It isn't keeping my interest so I'm moving on.
May 20, 2020
"Protect me" is the story of Damon and Keira. I really enjoyed reading this book.l Damon was a merciless killer but Keira got under his skin and turned him into a marshmallow. Blood, death, violence, steam, love and a happily-ever-after and you have a nice darker romance story for your pass-time!
April 23, 2019
4 Mobby stars!
Great, Great short novel! Favorite of the series so far.
I loved Damon Rossi as the asshole quasi-mob boss owner of a strip joint in town and Keira is the virginal innocent girl whose brother was involved in shady shit to put her through school.
After her brother is killed she goes to Damon for help and protection. At first he is very againt the idea of babysitting his once friends naive and fragile little sister, but he soon developed a liking for his charge. Sparks fly as well as bullets!
Loved this addition to this series! There was only one reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars -
We learned a lot more about Xander in the end of this one and I am psyched to read his book - What an interesting man!!
Great, Great short novel! Favorite of the series so far.
I loved Damon Rossi as the asshole quasi-mob boss owner of a strip joint in town and Keira is the virginal innocent girl whose brother was involved in shady shit to put her through school.
After her brother is killed she goes to Damon for help and protection. At first he is very againt the idea of babysitting his once friends naive and fragile little sister, but he soon developed a liking for his charge. Sparks fly as well as bullets!
Loved this addition to this series! There was only one reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars -
We learned a lot more about Xander in the end of this one and I am psyched to read his book - What an interesting man!!
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February 18, 2019RTC
January 22, 2024
A whole mess.
(Hero sells women by the way.)
I don't know why authors think writing their heroes being pimps is... attractive.
If you, as a man, make your living by selling women and little girls, you are a loser...
This spineless, virgin heroine does not have her priorities in order.
Why are you being jealous over a man you just met getting a bj from one of the women he's selling?
Girl, stand up!
How is that any of your business?
Jealous heroines in romance books are the worst species I've ever encountered...
Also i think sometimes these authors forget who their main demo is.
Women read romance the most, and listening to a book referring to women as things, pets, holes, or "property" is just not the best feeling...
Like, what am i supposed to get out of that?
Most of the time, its fine when it's the bad guy doing it, but more and more, these authors are blurring the lines.
(Hero sells women by the way.)
I don't know why authors think writing their heroes being pimps is... attractive.
If you, as a man, make your living by selling women and little girls, you are a loser...
This spineless, virgin heroine does not have her priorities in order.
Why are you being jealous over a man you just met getting a bj from one of the women he's selling?
Girl, stand up!
How is that any of your business?
Jealous heroines in romance books are the worst species I've ever encountered...
Also i think sometimes these authors forget who their main demo is.
Women read romance the most, and listening to a book referring to women as things, pets, holes, or "property" is just not the best feeling...
Like, what am i supposed to get out of that?
Most of the time, its fine when it's the bad guy doing it, but more and more, these authors are blurring the lines.
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August 21, 2024DNF Damon and Kiera
I’ve come to the conclusion that JLB’s writing style is not for me. Once again the supposedly Macho alpha H comes across like a sniveling snot nosed bratty teenager. He’s constantly telling us how big and bad he is. Dude if you’re all that then show us. Talk is cheap!One word to sum up this book— immature.
I’ve come to the conclusion that JLB’s writing style is not for me. Once again the supposedly Macho alpha H comes across like a sniveling snot nosed bratty teenager. He’s constantly telling us how big and bad he is. Dude if you’re all that then show us. Talk is cheap!One word to sum up this book— immature.
March 26, 2019
DNF @ 20%.
The H treats the h like trash. I was disgusted with his behavior. Wished he was more like Hero from the first book.
The H treats the h like trash. I was disgusted with his behavior. Wished he was more like Hero from the first book.
March 6, 2019
I am loving J.L. Becks new books. There is just something about these new books and the way she is writing that I can't seem to put these books down.
In the second book to this standalone series, we get Damon from the last book. He is not a nice guy at all. Damon is an arrogant, womanizing, jerk. He has almost no soul until Keria walks in.
Keria is in bad shape and is in need of help. She is told to go to Damon to get that help. What she doesn't realize is she might have just walked into the wolves den. So will Damon be her guardian angel or will she have to walk with the devil to get out alive?
I can not wait to see where J.L. and C. come up with next.
August 6, 2023
Easy to read but that’s it. It was Ok. I’ll probably will read the next few books tough. I always want to know how it all ends.
March 4, 2019
This is my first book reading JL Beck co authoring. True to her style this book grabbed me from the first chapter until the end!
This book is the second in the series but can be read as a stand alone, as I didn’t read the first book.
Kiera finds herself alone in the world with only one person she’s allowed to trust Damon Rossi!
Damon Rossi is taken aback when he has to keep this Kiera alive from someone he knows.
Damon and Kiera have awesome chemistry that turns to more pretty quickly.
The story flowed gracefully and had a plot twist at the end. Awesome read!
This book is the second in the series but can be read as a stand alone, as I didn’t read the first book.
Kiera finds herself alone in the world with only one person she’s allowed to trust Damon Rossi!
Damon Rossi is taken aback when he has to keep this Kiera alive from someone he knows.
Damon and Kiera have awesome chemistry that turns to more pretty quickly.
The story flowed gracefully and had a plot twist at the end. Awesome read!
September 16, 2023
Review I liked:
This dark romance between Keira a young woman who is on the run to find the one man who has to protect her from her brother's murder. Damon Rossi is the devil himself and when he meets Keira his world is turn upside down as he makes good on his promise to her brother. The chemistry and passion between these two is instantaneous and he now has to protect her from his brother who planned everything to get Damon back into the family. Things are not what they seem and danger now surrounds the Rossi brothers, who will survive the coming battle.
This dark romance between Keira a young woman who is on the run to find the one man who has to protect her from her brother's murder. Damon Rossi is the devil himself and when he meets Keira his world is turn upside down as he makes good on his promise to her brother. The chemistry and passion between these two is instantaneous and he now has to protect her from his brother who planned everything to get Damon back into the family. Things are not what they seem and danger now surrounds the Rossi brothers, who will survive the coming battle.
February 16, 2019
2 story in Broken Hero's Series, OMG Damon and Keira story was one sizzling HOT STEAMY read why did it have to end, They have insta attraction that makes chemistry off the hook from the moment they meet. Thats it cant say any more with out given spoilers, A must read, Well done Ladies you knocked it out of the park.
February 17, 2019
Loved Damon and keiras Forbidden intense emotional beautiful broken heart stopping love story.Ready for more,Bring on Zander
August 15, 2020
Real review
Hello fellow readers. I wanted to provide my feedback on this book. I won’t go into specific book details in case you still want to read just overall opinions.
I want to start off by saying that this book (series) had potential. There is definitely something there but the execution was less than stellar. I have listed some of the main issues I have with this book, but please note that I do enjoy a good dark romance and mafia romance book so my opinion is based off of the story, not the content.
1. I have a big issue with weak heroines. And each h (for each book) are almost the same. Small, frail, weak. Does what they are told (even when they know someone is being hurt).
Above that, to me a weak h means a week storyline. Who wants to read about a doormat?
2. The hero’s (speaking for the series). If you can call them a “hero”. I love a rough, tuff, sexy alpha male as much as anyone. What I don’t love is someone who forces themselves on another and says they couldn’t control themselves. Bit*h please!
Also, I would have liked it if the hero’s had any redeeming qualities. Other than saying they care for the h.
3. The storyline. It felt was to unrealistic. There were times I could connect with the characters but then the story would take a turn and loose me all over again. It also felt extremely rushed and at times I felt that I was missing something.
4. The storyline pt 2. I need to take a min to talk about the whole Virgin theme in this book (the series). You have a freshly turned 18 year old virgin and the way the writer had the h reacting kinda made me feel gross and wanting to explain what Stockholm’s syndrome was to the h. I do feel this could have gone over better in the story if the characters were a bit older.
Overall, I would not recommend this book or the series to anyone. The potential was there, just unfulfilled.
Ps: this is the 3rd book I have read by the author and to be honest, they are all the same story but with different names. Read one and you’ve read them all.
Hello fellow readers. I wanted to provide my feedback on this book. I won’t go into specific book details in case you still want to read just overall opinions.
I want to start off by saying that this book (series) had potential. There is definitely something there but the execution was less than stellar. I have listed some of the main issues I have with this book, but please note that I do enjoy a good dark romance and mafia romance book so my opinion is based off of the story, not the content.
1. I have a big issue with weak heroines. And each h (for each book) are almost the same. Small, frail, weak. Does what they are told (even when they know someone is being hurt).
Above that, to me a weak h means a week storyline. Who wants to read about a doormat?
2. The hero’s (speaking for the series). If you can call them a “hero”. I love a rough, tuff, sexy alpha male as much as anyone. What I don’t love is someone who forces themselves on another and says they couldn’t control themselves. Bit*h please!
Also, I would have liked it if the hero’s had any redeeming qualities. Other than saying they care for the h.
3. The storyline. It felt was to unrealistic. There were times I could connect with the characters but then the story would take a turn and loose me all over again. It also felt extremely rushed and at times I felt that I was missing something.
4. The storyline pt 2. I need to take a min to talk about the whole Virgin theme in this book (the series). You have a freshly turned 18 year old virgin and the way the writer had the h reacting kinda made me feel gross and wanting to explain what Stockholm’s syndrome was to the h. I do feel this could have gone over better in the story if the characters were a bit older.
Overall, I would not recommend this book or the series to anyone. The potential was there, just unfulfilled.
Ps: this is the 3rd book I have read by the author and to be honest, they are all the same story but with different names. Read one and you’ve read them all.
January 10, 2022
This is the first book in the series but I read it after I read Xander's book, which honestly didn't make a lot of difference
Honestly didn't like this one much.
I could understand Kiara's pov because she needed someone to protect her, but Damien was just..... -_-
Honestly didn't like this one much.
I could understand Kiara's pov because she needed someone to protect her, but Damien was just..... -_-
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February 24, 2022DNF… lacked depth and over shallow books ✌️
November 9, 2021
💋Recensione per il blog New Adult e dintorni💋
Continua la serie The Rossi crime family e il duo di autrici Hallman e Beck ci fa conoscere il potente Damon Rossi alle prese con una donna da salvare dal fratello Xander, suo acerrimo nemico, proprio in nome del potere mafioso della famiglia Rossi. Keira uscirà quindi da un incubo per passare ad un altro?
Keira sta osservando il corpo senza vita del fratello quando si accorge di non avere tempo da perdere, uccideranno anche lei. È solo al primo anno del college e non è pronta a quelle brutture ma l’istinto di salvarsi è più forte del dolore di aver appena perso in modo violento il fratello Leo. Un indirizzo di emergenza la porta in uno strip club ma nulla l'ha preparata ai modi brutali di Damon, il capo del Night Shift e della famiglia mafiosa dei Rossi. Protezione è ciò che chiede ma Damon è un affascinante delinquente che nonostante i modi burberi, freddi e calcolati la conquisterà completamente.
‘Non riesco a staccarle gli occhi di dosso. Non doveva significare niente per me, ma adesso si è infiltrata nella mia anima e nel mio cuore. Il pensiero di donarle ciò che ho dato a una sola donna nella mia vita mi spaventa. Mi terrorizza.’
Damon Rossi ha un gran da fare con gli affari loschi di famiglia e non ha proprio bisogno di questa scocciatura, un suo uomo, Leo è stato ucciso. Non è un suo problema ma ogni promessa è debito e quindi salverà quella ragazza, la sorella, dalle grinfie di un uomo senza scrupoli, suo fratello Xander. E' lui l’artefice del sanguinoso omicidio e Damon non ha dubbi, prima o poi, si presenterà per riprendersi Keira e non sarà certo delicato con lei. Damon si intrattiene solo con le ballerine del suo strip club, le donne sono solo un diversivo per lui ma Keira smuove qualcosa in lui e il suo cuore si ammorbidirà un po', dopo di lei.
‘Sono intrappolata tra due assassini. Uno vuole amarmi e l’altro uccidermi. Le possibilità di sopravvivere diminuiscono sempre di più. Eppure, quando chiudo gli occhi, mi vedo con Damon a festeggiare una vita che so che non potremo mai avere. Una vita piena di amore e risate… piena di felicità.’
Inizia a piacermi questa serie, è partita in sordina con il primo libro ma questo è più d’impatto, la violenza e la passione sono ambedue protagoniste e i fratelli Rossi iniziano veramente a intrigarmi. Damon ha le parole e le movenze di un capo senza cuore ma è figlio di un uomo che l’aveva cresciuto a pane e violenza sin da piccolo. È affascinante il rapporto tra i fratelli Damon e Xander, quest’ultimo l’aveva salvato da piccolo per poi riservargli odio e invidia da grande. Keira si trova tra due fuochi, la protezione e una parvenza d’amore da parte di Damon e la paura e la morte del folle Xander dall’altra.
E proprio lui sarà il protagonista del prossimo libro e io sono curiosa di conoscere chi e come riuscirà a farlo capitolare rendendolo più umano. Ci sono elementi contrastanti su di lui che mi incuriosiscono oltre misura.
Una bella coppia che da vita a delle intriganti e peccaminose scene hot.
Per chi ha letto il primo libro lo consiglio perché c’è un bel miglioramento e per chi non ha ancora letto niente di questa serie, fatelo perché i Rossi promettono proprio bene.
Continua la serie The Rossi crime family e il duo di autrici Hallman e Beck ci fa conoscere il potente Damon Rossi alle prese con una donna da salvare dal fratello Xander, suo acerrimo nemico, proprio in nome del potere mafioso della famiglia Rossi. Keira uscirà quindi da un incubo per passare ad un altro?
Keira sta osservando il corpo senza vita del fratello quando si accorge di non avere tempo da perdere, uccideranno anche lei. È solo al primo anno del college e non è pronta a quelle brutture ma l’istinto di salvarsi è più forte del dolore di aver appena perso in modo violento il fratello Leo. Un indirizzo di emergenza la porta in uno strip club ma nulla l'ha preparata ai modi brutali di Damon, il capo del Night Shift e della famiglia mafiosa dei Rossi. Protezione è ciò che chiede ma Damon è un affascinante delinquente che nonostante i modi burberi, freddi e calcolati la conquisterà completamente.
‘Non riesco a staccarle gli occhi di dosso. Non doveva significare niente per me, ma adesso si è infiltrata nella mia anima e nel mio cuore. Il pensiero di donarle ciò che ho dato a una sola donna nella mia vita mi spaventa. Mi terrorizza.’
Damon Rossi ha un gran da fare con gli affari loschi di famiglia e non ha proprio bisogno di questa scocciatura, un suo uomo, Leo è stato ucciso. Non è un suo problema ma ogni promessa è debito e quindi salverà quella ragazza, la sorella, dalle grinfie di un uomo senza scrupoli, suo fratello Xander. E' lui l’artefice del sanguinoso omicidio e Damon non ha dubbi, prima o poi, si presenterà per riprendersi Keira e non sarà certo delicato con lei. Damon si intrattiene solo con le ballerine del suo strip club, le donne sono solo un diversivo per lui ma Keira smuove qualcosa in lui e il suo cuore si ammorbidirà un po', dopo di lei.
‘Sono intrappolata tra due assassini. Uno vuole amarmi e l’altro uccidermi. Le possibilità di sopravvivere diminuiscono sempre di più. Eppure, quando chiudo gli occhi, mi vedo con Damon a festeggiare una vita che so che non potremo mai avere. Una vita piena di amore e risate… piena di felicità.’
Inizia a piacermi questa serie, è partita in sordina con il primo libro ma questo è più d’impatto, la violenza e la passione sono ambedue protagoniste e i fratelli Rossi iniziano veramente a intrigarmi. Damon ha le parole e le movenze di un capo senza cuore ma è figlio di un uomo che l’aveva cresciuto a pane e violenza sin da piccolo. È affascinante il rapporto tra i fratelli Damon e Xander, quest’ultimo l’aveva salvato da piccolo per poi riservargli odio e invidia da grande. Keira si trova tra due fuochi, la protezione e una parvenza d’amore da parte di Damon e la paura e la morte del folle Xander dall’altra.
E proprio lui sarà il protagonista del prossimo libro e io sono curiosa di conoscere chi e come riuscirà a farlo capitolare rendendolo più umano. Ci sono elementi contrastanti su di lui che mi incuriosiscono oltre misura.
Una bella coppia che da vita a delle intriganti e peccaminose scene hot.
Per chi ha letto il primo libro lo consiglio perché c’è un bel miglioramento e per chi non ha ancora letto niente di questa serie, fatelo perché i Rossi promettono proprio bene.
February 17, 2019
Wow, what a ride!!!
This book was absolutely intense and exciting. Keira is shocked to find her brother dead in her apartment. There's a note waiting for her telling her that whoever did this will be back for her. Her brother did tell her if something like this ever happened to go to a man named Damon Rossi and he would protect her. Well when she finally meets Damon she can't believe her brother sent her to the devil himself. Damon has no time to offer free protection to some chick from the bad guys that are after her, he figures he can get something out of her for his trouble. Grab this intensely exciting book and find out what happens between these two. I'm looking forward to the next book called Keep Me to get Xander's (Damon's brother) story as well!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was absolutely intense and exciting. Keira is shocked to find her brother dead in her apartment. There's a note waiting for her telling her that whoever did this will be back for her. Her brother did tell her if something like this ever happened to go to a man named Damon Rossi and he would protect her. Well when she finally meets Damon she can't believe her brother sent her to the devil himself. Damon has no time to offer free protection to some chick from the bad guys that are after her, he figures he can get something out of her for his trouble. Grab this intensely exciting book and find out what happens between these two. I'm looking forward to the next book called Keep Me to get Xander's (Damon's brother) story as well!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2019
I received this book for an honest review. What a thrilling story that will have your heart racing and on edge from beginning to end. This dark romance between Keira a young woman who is on the run to find the one man who has to protect her from her brother's murder. Damon Rossi is the devil himself and when he meets Keira his world is turn upside down as he makes good on his promise to her brother. The chemistry and passion between these two is instantaneous and he now has to protect her from his brother who planned everything to get Damon back into the family. Things are not what they seem and danger now surrounds the Rossi brothers, who will survive the coming battle. Can't wait for the next book in this series. Well done J.L. Beck and Cassandra Hallman, this was an amazing story! I highly recommend this book.
February 17, 2019
What an outstanding story. This is the second one in the series and boy is it good. This one starts towards the end of the first one. Yes, you can read it without reading the first one but boy does it make it even better to read the first one then this one. This one has so many twists and turns and the suspense and drama that comes along with it. This has you on the edge of your seat and I just couldn't put down till I reached the end. I just had to know what happened and how it ends. This is just amazing and addictive. This is defiantly worth reading and doesn't disappoint. The characters are extremely well developed and I loved Damon and his attitude. He has this attitude that is just perfect for this book. I voluntarily review an advanced reader copy of this book.
February 17, 2019
This is book two in this series. It can totally be read as a standalone. Book one was good but I thought this one was even better. It was darker, grittier and more intense. Damon and Keira are opposites. Both have complicated lives and they are complex characters. Damon is not a good guy but I liked the softer side that Keira brought out in him. Keira was sympathetic and I liked the emotional turmoil she suffered through over the feelings that Damon brought out in her. I could have done without the OW scene but this just seems to be an ongoing trend that seems to pop up in book after book, from author after author. I'm not a fan of it but what can you do? If you enjoy a dark, edgy, emotional and passionate romance, you do not want to miss this book. This is my independent, impartial review.
February 20, 2019
Damon is a criminal. Cold, selfish, and used to having his way. He knows that getting close to someone will be a way to let your enemies in. However, Keira quickly slides into his heart. She is on the run from some bad guys who killed her brother. He had given her an address to run to if anything happened to him. When she gets to Damon's strip club, she is terrified. He is not very nice to her in the beginning. She fights him at all turns. He wants to control her. She wants to run. Can her save her from the enemy? A story of insta love, danger and twists and turns. Excited to hear there is another story coming.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 23, 2021
Damon Rossi is a ruthless leader, and an even more ruthless man to my body, and heart. This book is a hard one for me to review, I liked the story line, it was interesting, dark and dramatic, but I just couldn't connect with the characters. Keira was so innocent it was sickly sweet (Understandably at 18 years old) but so much sugar gave me a cavity, Damon was just warped from his childhood. The sex was hot, but they were in love within 24 hours, really? at least give it a week, to go from Damon not wanting to have her around (As he is emotionless) and her not wanting to be with him, to go to full on possessive deep love that they will kill for each other within 24 hours just because she gave him her V card, to she's going to be his wife after a week WTF did I miss?. And then the book just ends and after looking at the books in the series I cannot even work out which one to read next? Where is the carry on from this book? Which is a pity because the story line was really good.
February 17, 2019
Kiera is only eighteen when she one day finds her brother killed in their home. He told her that if anything happens to him she has to find Damon who will protect her. She does that and suddenly her whole life is. changing. Violence, hate and murder and then there is Damon also a criminal but there is something about him. Can he keep her safe and can she trust him ? This book was amazing. So exciting from the beginning till the end. I just couldn't put it down, and I can't wait to the next one. I just loved it
February 16, 2019
When a horrible tragedy happens to Keira she is on the run for her life. Her brother sent her somewhere to keep her safe and there she meets Damon Rossi. Keira comes into Damon’s life like a hurricane but he decides he has no other choice than to protect. His only problem is keeping it professional and not falling for the beauty. This is the 2nd book in the broken hero’s series but can be read as a standalone. Keira and Damon are amazing together! This is a quick insta love read and told in dual POV.
November 13, 2022
I just couldn't get into this one. I listened to the audio and while I didn't mind the female narrator the male narrator was all wrong. Damon Rossi is supposed to be a BA mafioso and the narrator just took all that away. His voice was robotic. So while I liked the storyline I think this one would have been better as a read and not a listen.
April 3, 2025
2/5 🌟
4/5 🌶️
This book was lowkey weirding me out with how fast the relationship went from fear to love. I am all for a dark romance but this wasn’t that. It was just dark. Not my favorite but still good. Ended on a cliffhanger that left the author a lot of options on where to go from here but not so many that if you have read a few mafia romances that you can’t take a wild guess. The book was ok and enjoyable to read as far as the writing of it but I think the characters and plot were not aligned as well as it could be if that makes sense.
4/5 🌶️
This book was lowkey weirding me out with how fast the relationship went from fear to love. I am all for a dark romance but this wasn’t that. It was just dark. Not my favorite but still good. Ended on a cliffhanger that left the author a lot of options on where to go from here but not so many that if you have read a few mafia romances that you can’t take a wild guess. The book was ok and enjoyable to read as far as the writing of it but I think the characters and plot were not aligned as well as it could be if that makes sense.
June 9, 2021
Crime family
To live is a weakness and he doesn’t tolerate weakness . She came to Damon for help. Her brother said if anything happened to him, go to Damon. He’s not the man her brother thought as his only option he gives her aren’t acceptable.
To live is a weakness and he doesn’t tolerate weakness . She came to Damon for help. Her brother said if anything happened to him, go to Damon. He’s not the man her brother thought as his only option he gives her aren’t acceptable.
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