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Never Remembered: A Steel Saviors MC Romance
Kristina’s finally mine forever—but our pasts just won’t let us be together. I asked her to marry me. She said yes. I was on top of the world, preparing a wedding and planning our future family. And now it’s all falling apart. Family members are falling ill. Old rivals refuse to kick the bucket. And unexpected enemies seem to pop up out of nowhere. I don’t know how it’s going to end. But there’s one thing I know. I’m tired of everyone trying to keep us apart. I don’t care what the past says. I will make her mine forever.
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Published May 13, 2020
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September 11, 2022
Trent & Kristina’s Mafia Story Takes Some Patience, But It All Wraps Up Nicely In The End!
This is book three in The Salvatores trilogy. This mafia series has a dose of romance as it follows Trent and Kristina’s second chance love story.
The series includes:
1. Never Forgotten
2. Never Truthful
3. Never Remembered
FROM NEVER FORGOTTEN, BOOK 1:
Trent Salvatore Struggles To Find His Place In The Family, But A Crisis Spurs Him Into Action!
The Salvatores are a mafia family, seemingly based in Boston, and have taken over the East Side. Alessandro Salvatore first came from Italy several generations ago, investing in legitimate businesses and speakeasies. He had become friends with Roberto Mikkekson on the ship, but as they established themselves in America, a small grudge blossomed into a fierce rivalry that continues today.
The story opens as the family, headed by the revered Pop Salvatore, gathers in their usual custom for a birthday celebration. Trenton Salvatore, now twenty-eight, listens to Pop tell stories about the family history and watches the interactions of the large family, but has a hard time being emotionally present. The Salvatores operate on a strictly need-to-know basis, for obvious reasons relating to safety. But that has resulted in Trent going for years with unanswered questions. His mother had explained that he was adopted, and he never doubted his family's love, but between the family's hushed ways and Trent's feelings of insecurity, he feels like he doesn't quite belong. The fact that he hasn't committed one hundred percent to working with the family only serves to maintain the distance and isolation he feels.
Trent's meek and sulky behavior has also impacted his ability to have a good relationship. Pop wants to see him settle down, but after two failed relationships, Trent accepts that he simply isn't worthy enough of love or capable of keeping a good woman. Kristina had been the love of his life. They spent years together but were unable to make things work. They were young, and in the end, she gave into her flighty urges and left him behind. Rachelle had been a wonderful distraction. She was wild and fun. And though she didn't fill the void in his heart, he considered having a life with her, but she also left him. Trent gave up on relationships after that.
Before the celebration of Trent's birthday ends, the Salvatores receive news that puts everyone on edge. It seems the Mikkelsons don't want to keep the peace, and the Salvatores are drawn into yet another of a long list of battles.
Trent's story is about an insecure young man finally finding himself and taking his place in his family. The crisis the Salvatores face gives him the motivation he needs to step outside of his comfort zone. In the process, he finally becomes confident enough to pursue his heart.
There are a few issues that merit mention. First, after Trent learns about his birth parents, Kristina seems to already know but no explanation is given, and later Trent makes reference of it to her as if it were common knowledge. Second, after Antonio's bedroom is ransacked, it seems careless that they all went to bed without a concern that their safety might be in jeopardy. Third, despite the family being in a crisis, only Trent and Tommy work to solve it, with only a little consultation with their father. There are no strong men or other associates involved. Similarly, Trent is the only person interested in inspecting the warehouse damage. Fourth, Trent's feelings for Rachelle are described in contradictory ways. He knew he was using her to get over losing Kristina, and Rachelle was a wild and fun distraction, versus he once fell madly in love with her. Fifth, the writing is in episodically limited third person, in Trent and Kristina's POV's, but occasionally it briefly bleeds into omniscient and is a little confusing. Sixth, Kristina contradicts herself when she pushes Trent away and insists he gets over her and moves on, then later is surprised to hear that Trent had hoped she would come back to him. Finally, the person behind the crisis doesn't seem to have the intelligence or experience to pull off all that is supposedly done, and the timing and motivation seem weak.
This story is serious in tone. It does not feel formulaic or rehashed. It is written in episodically limited third person, in Trent and Kristina's POV's. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
NEVER TRUTHFUL, BOOK 2:
Trent Salvatore's Love Life Gets Complicated As He Struggles To Bring An End To The Crisis With The Mikkelsons!
This is book two of The Salvatores series. There may be an error, as it is essentially a reworked version of book one, Never Forgotten. This version begins stronger and seemingly addresses some of the larger problems from the first book. As it progresses, however, there are numerous contradictions that can be frustrating at times.
This book opens as the family, headed by the revered pop pop Salvatore, gathers in their usual custom for a birthday celebration. Pop pop tells stories about the family history.
The Salvatores are a mafia family, seemingly based in Boston, and have taken over the East Side. Alessandro Salvatore first came from Italy several generations ago, investing in legitimate businesses and speakeasies. He had become friends with Roberto Mikkelson on the ship, but as they established themselves in America, a small grudge blossomed into a fierce rivalry that continues today.
Trenton Salvatore, probably in his thirties, will one day take over the family business. Although he is adopted, he has always been treated as an equal. His older brothers are all content to run legitimate businesses and help with the family image, while Trent does most of the dirty work. His sister Kristina is a hired gun.
Trent is a simple homebody, but his work often has him out late. This has created a difficulty in the romance department, as most women don't understand the mobster lifestyle. His relationships all end after a few months, once the woman finds out how boring he is or gets tired of his schedule. Rachelle might have worked out. She was a waitress from one of the family restaurants. She was wild and fun, and Trent considered settling down with her even though she wasn't the love of his life. But Rachelle had disappeared, not so dissimilar from the others.
It is Kristina who stole his heart, despite the taboo nature of their relationship. He couldn't help but fall in love with her as a teen, but he knew even then that he could never tie her down to him. She is flighty by nature. Today she spends much of her time galivanting across the globe, going from relationship to relationship in between jobs.
Before the celebration of Trent's birthday ends, the Salvatores receive news that puts everyone on edge. It seems the Mikkelsons don't want to keep the peace, and the Salvatores are drawn into yet another of a long list of battles. In the midst of the chaos, Kristina comes back to town, adding to the confusion that Trent faces as he races to bring an end to the rivalry.
There are a few issues that merit mention. First, pop pop talks about Alessandro Salvatore coming over from Italy, but when pop takes over the story, it seems like pop pop is then dating Charlotte, the married woman that Alessandro had been dating. Second, Tommy is described as lucky to be married to Ally, a beautiful woman. Also as a playboy, living the mobster lifestyle. Yet he somehow paints the family in a good light, such that the community would never suspect his family to be involved in crime, which hardly seems supported by his cheating and lavish lifestyle. Later it states that Tommy isn't yet married. Third, Tommy appears out of nowhere at the mansion. Fourth, it seems unlikely that Rachelle would have known about Trent's baby blanket, or where to find it, given her brief time dating him. Fifth, as Trent's adopted sister, Kristina is unlikely to have not seen him for many years. Sixth, it states that Kristina had studied Rachelle's picture online for years, but Trent had only dated her a few months, though later it does imply they were together for years. Seven, the premise for attending the New Year's event at the hotel isn't sufficiently established. Finally, Kristina talks about settling down and having kids together, then mentions needing to leave town for her next job.
This story is serious in tone. It does not feel formulaic or rehashed. It is written in third person. The plot is somewhat complex but weak. The characters are inconsistent, otherwise, they are decently developed. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
IN THIS BOOK:
As the story opens, Tommy has arranged for Trent and Kristina to have some time away together in Las Vegas. The couple’s future remains uncertain. Kristina wavers as to whether or not she wants to settle down, while Trent seems quite ready for some stability. He is feeling his age. No woman has ever matched his feelings for Kristina, and he is certain she is the one for him. Kristina remains flighty, however. She comes on strong one minute but later cannot seem to get away fast enough. She finally confesses to him that despite her many short-lived relationships over the years, she has never maintained her innocence. Trent has been patiently waiting on Kristina’s return for years, so he doesn’t question his ability to be patient and wait for her to be ready.
When the couple makes their way to the casino, their trip takes an unexpected turn. The beautiful and mysterious Cassandra Bushido waltzes into their lives and everything begins to fall apart. She had been a friend from Kristina’s past – from the time she had spent in Paris. Trent wonders about their relationship since Kristina had never mentioned Cassandra before. It turns out the two had become close friends. Like Kristina, Cassandra is a paid assassin. The two met on a job, and Cassandra had taken Kristina under her wing. Cassandra had left Paris rather suddenly, though, and the two haven’t spoken in years. Apparently, Cassandra had left the business altogether and set up a tattoo shop in Las Vegas. But her past is catching up with her now.
When Cassandra left Paris, she had also refused her employer’s last job. For some reason, her employer won’t let that go all these years later. Augustin Bellerose is a complicated man. He is dangerous, selfish, and psychotic. He is also terribly persuasive. Cassandra’s life is in danger, and she has nobody left to turn to. When she explains her situation, Trent and Kristina don’t hesitate to come to her rescue.
As Trent, Kristina, and Cassandra combine their efforts to stop Augustin’s hit men and bring him down, they are all tested. Cassandra and Kristina had unresolved issues that finally had to be addressed. Meanwhile, Cassandra seems determined to come between the couple. The authenticity of her story comes into question, but when Augustin manages to take Kristina, Trent and Cassandra must unite to get her back. There are challenges along the way, but Trent and Kristina eventually earn their happy-for-now ending.
A few issues merit mention. The timeline is not always consistent. Moreover, the characters are often inconsistent, so much so that they feel inauthentic. The ages of Trent and Kristina were unclear in book two, but they seemed to be in their thirties. That appears to be the case here as well, but it is confusing when Trent continues to talk about how old he is.
Trent and Kristina’s mafia story takes some patience, but it all wraps up nicely in the end. The story would benefit from some editing. It reads like a first draft but it does have some potential. The story is plot-driven. It is written in episodically limited third person (although it does briefly slip into first person), in Trent, Kristina, and Cassandra's POV's. I rate this book three stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book three in The Salvatores trilogy. This mafia series has a dose of romance as it follows Trent and Kristina’s second chance love story.
The series includes:
1. Never Forgotten
2. Never Truthful
3. Never Remembered
FROM NEVER FORGOTTEN, BOOK 1:
Trent Salvatore Struggles To Find His Place In The Family, But A Crisis Spurs Him Into Action!
The Salvatores are a mafia family, seemingly based in Boston, and have taken over the East Side. Alessandro Salvatore first came from Italy several generations ago, investing in legitimate businesses and speakeasies. He had become friends with Roberto Mikkekson on the ship, but as they established themselves in America, a small grudge blossomed into a fierce rivalry that continues today.
The story opens as the family, headed by the revered Pop Salvatore, gathers in their usual custom for a birthday celebration. Trenton Salvatore, now twenty-eight, listens to Pop tell stories about the family history and watches the interactions of the large family, but has a hard time being emotionally present. The Salvatores operate on a strictly need-to-know basis, for obvious reasons relating to safety. But that has resulted in Trent going for years with unanswered questions. His mother had explained that he was adopted, and he never doubted his family's love, but between the family's hushed ways and Trent's feelings of insecurity, he feels like he doesn't quite belong. The fact that he hasn't committed one hundred percent to working with the family only serves to maintain the distance and isolation he feels.
Trent's meek and sulky behavior has also impacted his ability to have a good relationship. Pop wants to see him settle down, but after two failed relationships, Trent accepts that he simply isn't worthy enough of love or capable of keeping a good woman. Kristina had been the love of his life. They spent years together but were unable to make things work. They were young, and in the end, she gave into her flighty urges and left him behind. Rachelle had been a wonderful distraction. She was wild and fun. And though she didn't fill the void in his heart, he considered having a life with her, but she also left him. Trent gave up on relationships after that.
Before the celebration of Trent's birthday ends, the Salvatores receive news that puts everyone on edge. It seems the Mikkelsons don't want to keep the peace, and the Salvatores are drawn into yet another of a long list of battles.
Trent's story is about an insecure young man finally finding himself and taking his place in his family. The crisis the Salvatores face gives him the motivation he needs to step outside of his comfort zone. In the process, he finally becomes confident enough to pursue his heart.
There are a few issues that merit mention. First, after Trent learns about his birth parents, Kristina seems to already know but no explanation is given, and later Trent makes reference of it to her as if it were common knowledge. Second, after Antonio's bedroom is ransacked, it seems careless that they all went to bed without a concern that their safety might be in jeopardy. Third, despite the family being in a crisis, only Trent and Tommy work to solve it, with only a little consultation with their father. There are no strong men or other associates involved. Similarly, Trent is the only person interested in inspecting the warehouse damage. Fourth, Trent's feelings for Rachelle are described in contradictory ways. He knew he was using her to get over losing Kristina, and Rachelle was a wild and fun distraction, versus he once fell madly in love with her. Fifth, the writing is in episodically limited third person, in Trent and Kristina's POV's, but occasionally it briefly bleeds into omniscient and is a little confusing. Sixth, Kristina contradicts herself when she pushes Trent away and insists he gets over her and moves on, then later is surprised to hear that Trent had hoped she would come back to him. Finally, the person behind the crisis doesn't seem to have the intelligence or experience to pull off all that is supposedly done, and the timing and motivation seem weak.
This story is serious in tone. It does not feel formulaic or rehashed. It is written in episodically limited third person, in Trent and Kristina's POV's. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
NEVER TRUTHFUL, BOOK 2:
Trent Salvatore's Love Life Gets Complicated As He Struggles To Bring An End To The Crisis With The Mikkelsons!
This is book two of The Salvatores series. There may be an error, as it is essentially a reworked version of book one, Never Forgotten. This version begins stronger and seemingly addresses some of the larger problems from the first book. As it progresses, however, there are numerous contradictions that can be frustrating at times.
This book opens as the family, headed by the revered pop pop Salvatore, gathers in their usual custom for a birthday celebration. Pop pop tells stories about the family history.
The Salvatores are a mafia family, seemingly based in Boston, and have taken over the East Side. Alessandro Salvatore first came from Italy several generations ago, investing in legitimate businesses and speakeasies. He had become friends with Roberto Mikkelson on the ship, but as they established themselves in America, a small grudge blossomed into a fierce rivalry that continues today.
Trenton Salvatore, probably in his thirties, will one day take over the family business. Although he is adopted, he has always been treated as an equal. His older brothers are all content to run legitimate businesses and help with the family image, while Trent does most of the dirty work. His sister Kristina is a hired gun.
Trent is a simple homebody, but his work often has him out late. This has created a difficulty in the romance department, as most women don't understand the mobster lifestyle. His relationships all end after a few months, once the woman finds out how boring he is or gets tired of his schedule. Rachelle might have worked out. She was a waitress from one of the family restaurants. She was wild and fun, and Trent considered settling down with her even though she wasn't the love of his life. But Rachelle had disappeared, not so dissimilar from the others.
It is Kristina who stole his heart, despite the taboo nature of their relationship. He couldn't help but fall in love with her as a teen, but he knew even then that he could never tie her down to him. She is flighty by nature. Today she spends much of her time galivanting across the globe, going from relationship to relationship in between jobs.
Before the celebration of Trent's birthday ends, the Salvatores receive news that puts everyone on edge. It seems the Mikkelsons don't want to keep the peace, and the Salvatores are drawn into yet another of a long list of battles. In the midst of the chaos, Kristina comes back to town, adding to the confusion that Trent faces as he races to bring an end to the rivalry.
There are a few issues that merit mention. First, pop pop talks about Alessandro Salvatore coming over from Italy, but when pop takes over the story, it seems like pop pop is then dating Charlotte, the married woman that Alessandro had been dating. Second, Tommy is described as lucky to be married to Ally, a beautiful woman. Also as a playboy, living the mobster lifestyle. Yet he somehow paints the family in a good light, such that the community would never suspect his family to be involved in crime, which hardly seems supported by his cheating and lavish lifestyle. Later it states that Tommy isn't yet married. Third, Tommy appears out of nowhere at the mansion. Fourth, it seems unlikely that Rachelle would have known about Trent's baby blanket, or where to find it, given her brief time dating him. Fifth, as Trent's adopted sister, Kristina is unlikely to have not seen him for many years. Sixth, it states that Kristina had studied Rachelle's picture online for years, but Trent had only dated her a few months, though later it does imply they were together for years. Seven, the premise for attending the New Year's event at the hotel isn't sufficiently established. Finally, Kristina talks about settling down and having kids together, then mentions needing to leave town for her next job.
This story is serious in tone. It does not feel formulaic or rehashed. It is written in third person. The plot is somewhat complex but weak. The characters are inconsistent, otherwise, they are decently developed. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
IN THIS BOOK:
As the story opens, Tommy has arranged for Trent and Kristina to have some time away together in Las Vegas. The couple’s future remains uncertain. Kristina wavers as to whether or not she wants to settle down, while Trent seems quite ready for some stability. He is feeling his age. No woman has ever matched his feelings for Kristina, and he is certain she is the one for him. Kristina remains flighty, however. She comes on strong one minute but later cannot seem to get away fast enough. She finally confesses to him that despite her many short-lived relationships over the years, she has never maintained her innocence. Trent has been patiently waiting on Kristina’s return for years, so he doesn’t question his ability to be patient and wait for her to be ready.
When the couple makes their way to the casino, their trip takes an unexpected turn. The beautiful and mysterious Cassandra Bushido waltzes into their lives and everything begins to fall apart. She had been a friend from Kristina’s past – from the time she had spent in Paris. Trent wonders about their relationship since Kristina had never mentioned Cassandra before. It turns out the two had become close friends. Like Kristina, Cassandra is a paid assassin. The two met on a job, and Cassandra had taken Kristina under her wing. Cassandra had left Paris rather suddenly, though, and the two haven’t spoken in years. Apparently, Cassandra had left the business altogether and set up a tattoo shop in Las Vegas. But her past is catching up with her now.
When Cassandra left Paris, she had also refused her employer’s last job. For some reason, her employer won’t let that go all these years later. Augustin Bellerose is a complicated man. He is dangerous, selfish, and psychotic. He is also terribly persuasive. Cassandra’s life is in danger, and she has nobody left to turn to. When she explains her situation, Trent and Kristina don’t hesitate to come to her rescue.
As Trent, Kristina, and Cassandra combine their efforts to stop Augustin’s hit men and bring him down, they are all tested. Cassandra and Kristina had unresolved issues that finally had to be addressed. Meanwhile, Cassandra seems determined to come between the couple. The authenticity of her story comes into question, but when Augustin manages to take Kristina, Trent and Cassandra must unite to get her back. There are challenges along the way, but Trent and Kristina eventually earn their happy-for-now ending.
A few issues merit mention. The timeline is not always consistent. Moreover, the characters are often inconsistent, so much so that they feel inauthentic. The ages of Trent and Kristina were unclear in book two, but they seemed to be in their thirties. That appears to be the case here as well, but it is confusing when Trent continues to talk about how old he is.
Trent and Kristina’s mafia story takes some patience, but it all wraps up nicely in the end. The story would benefit from some editing. It reads like a first draft but it does have some potential. The story is plot-driven. It is written in episodically limited third person (although it does briefly slip into first person), in Trent, Kristina, and Cassandra's POV's. I rate this book three stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2020
Can they ever have the future and life together that they each want?
Never Remembered is the third book in The Salvatores series and continues the story of Trenton Salvatore and Kristina. So you do have to read the previous two books first in order to better understand the continuing story-line and the characters. Overall I continue to like the story-line and the characters for the most part. I am finding it to be a bit drawn out in a few places but it is interesting as it does take some twists that I did not anticipate. I also thought the writing was better with this book and liked the chemistry the characters shared and where they were at in their relationship. As the story is not over yet I will be reading the next in the series to see what happens next with Trent and Kristina.
I received an ARC of this book from the author for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Never Remembered is the third book in The Salvatores series and continues the story of Trenton Salvatore and Kristina. So you do have to read the previous two books first in order to better understand the continuing story-line and the characters. Overall I continue to like the story-line and the characters for the most part. I am finding it to be a bit drawn out in a few places but it is interesting as it does take some twists that I did not anticipate. I also thought the writing was better with this book and liked the chemistry the characters shared and where they were at in their relationship. As the story is not over yet I will be reading the next in the series to see what happens next with Trent and Kristina.
I received an ARC of this book from the author for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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