Emerald

Dangerous Gems #4

by Lesley Clark

Melody

His cocky attitude did things to me I didn’t understand. One night was all I would allow myself to fall into him. Learning that he was high ranked in the mafia had me running as far and fast as I could. Little did I know I was taking something of his with me.
Luca

After spending a single night with the woman of my dreams, she disappeared from my bed. When I finally caught her, I found out the secret she was keeping. It was time to bring her to my side, where she belonged.

I won’t let her get away from me, and no matter what or who tries to come between us, I won’t let my spitfire get away.

Genres: Contemporary

146 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2022

About the author

Lesley Clark is a USA Today bestselling author of romance with hot alpha men and sexy sassy ladies that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

She is also an unashamed southern girl with a love of all things fried and covered in bacon. Mountain Dew is the fuel that keeps her going.

When she isn’t writing or working as an RN, she is likely reading one of the thousands of books in her library. Since her nest is currently empty, she can often be found playing with her fur babies who rule her life.

Lesley writes stories with hot alpha men and sexy sassy ladies that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

When she has a spare minute between her fur babies, books, and nursing, Lesley loves to connect with her readers.

Reviews

[Wolf (Alpha) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! I love how Melody tried to fight her attraction to her man. I love that even though she left he tracked her down to find her. I hated that the man she was living with was obsessed with her and followed her back home. I love that she was pregnant with twins and that he was so happy to be a father. I love that her and her best friend gave birth on the same day even though it wasn't a great time to happen. I love how protective the entire family is of their women.

[Amy Reads Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melody and Luca have danced around each other, and spend a delicious night together. After waking up following the best night of his life, Luca finds Melody gone, and cannot find her, and neither can her two best friends. When his cousin, the head of the DiStefano family orders him to find her once and for all, he finds her in a small town in Georgia. Immediately he goes to her, and vows to never let her go again.
This story has it all: a possesive, dominant Hero, a feisty and independent heroine, and a madman determined to ruin it all. Their HEA is guaranteed, and the additional followup for Diamond's Valentina and Matteo is an added bonus. This one is worth the one click.

I received an advance review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The two have been playing a game of cat and mouse, until he finally catches her. They spend a glorious night together, he wakes alone and goes to her room to find she packed and left. Luca is determined to go find her, let he know who she belongs to. When Valentina is tired of not knowing where she is, he is charged with finding her and bringing her to Sicily.

He travels to Georgia, where he finds a pregnant Melody. He is more determined than ever that she be his wife and will stop at nothing to do so. Melody will fight him every step of the way.

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[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. The fourth book in the Dangerous Gems series is about Luca and Melody. These two have a strong connection between them. It is undeniable and leads them to sleeping together. Melody tries to run from her feelings. When Luca finds her, he has a surprise waiting for him. They were meant to be together. He is going to have to convince her to follow her heart regardless of her fears. This is a short mafia romance with good characters. I enjoyed this series

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[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this is Melody and Luca’s story everyone in the DiStefano family plays an important role. When Melody panics after a night with Luca following Matteo and Valentina’s party, Luca is upset but seven months later when Valentina is pregnant and missing her best friend, Matteo insists she be found and so Luca’s journey begins. What he finds surprises him but he takes action. There is a bump in the road but it all works out and the ending is so sweet. A fast, feel good read and now it is ajessica and Alessandro’s turn.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melody and Luca have one night together and when Luca wakes Melody is gone. He search for her but not very hard. When Matteo tells Luca to find Melody Luca decides it's been long enough. He finds her in Georgia. She's been gone for 7 months. When he finally sees her, Melody is super pregnant with twins. Luca has decided that she is his no matter what she says. He's taking her back to Sicily where she and his children belong. There is plenty of action, some drama, suspense, and so much love. Great series.

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[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

She will fight him till the end....and he loves her feistiness

Emerald is the fourth book in the Dangerous Gems series and is the story of Melody and Luca. They spend one night of toe curling passion but then Melody flees fast and far. Luca is not happy about this as he knew she was meant to be his one and only. So when he finally catches up to her things are about to get even more interesting and intense in this novella. Will they get an HEA or will she just keep running from him and his Mafia family.

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emerald features the story of Luca and Melody who spend one night together before she flees after finding out he is a top mafia member. Eventually after seven months Luca searches for Melody only to find a very big surprise. This book has amazing characters and a storyline with drama, suspense, intrigue, action, and steamy passion.

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[Darcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good short story, if you are looking for something quick to read. Luca and Melody meet up for the second time for a one night stand that results in instalove and consequences. It has all the necessary ingredients with romance and suspense, but lacks substance. It would have been better as a longer book. But for a short, it does keep your interest with likeable characters.

[SBee Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

★ On the fence for the characters and the story. ★

—>>> This is a story I find myself on the fence for the characters and the story. I did just jump into this series with this fourth book, but still, I did not really get into the characters and the secondary cast of tight-knit mafia friends. I don’t see the “spitfire” in Melody when she giggles all the time…

[Maria G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melody and Luca's story starts with a one night stand and she leaves without telling him. I loved that when he found her again she was pregnant and he wasn't going to leave her. These two had a story that I loved reading and was a great part of this series.

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[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melody will only allow herself one night with Luca and then runs. Luca is a member of the mafia and when his boss orders him to find her, he is more than happy to get back what is his. Fast-paced read with sizzling chemistry, loads of drama, suspense and action. A liked it.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

This exceeded all of my expectations! I’ve loved this series so far and this book managed to surprise me. I loved the story and getting to see more of the characters I loved from the previous books. Who doesn’t love a super possessive mafia man?

[Chanti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luca

I just loved Luca and Melody how they had so much chemistry it was really good I read it one setting love to hear about the rest of the family too really good the unexpected twists Luca really handled it well I can't wait to read the next.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luca & Melody had an intriguing & suspenseful read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Leann McKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melody and Luca

Secret baby meets alpha male…… fun story with loads of twists and turns. Great addition to the series! Looking forward to the next one

[Sisi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Esperava muito mais, esse foi o resumo do resumo
Luca e Melody

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

One night with Luca was all it took for Melody to run and hide. When he wakes up after the best night of his life, she's gone. After several months, his boss orders him to find Melody and bring her back, he's ready because she will belong to him for the rest of their lives. But when he finds her, it's not what he expected to find!! Now, I'm not gonna give anything away but this is one story I couldn't put down. Characters from previous stories are in this story also and I loved getting to see how their lives were going. Someone wants Melody as his own and it's going to take Luca and his "brothers" to keep her safe. Loved, loved, loved this and can't wait for the next book!!

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, the steam coming off Melody and Luca will melt you!
Melody and Luca have that magnetic energy that can’t be denied when they are in the same room. Yet Melody knows there is no where for this to go and exits out of sight leaving Luca in the lurch. But when Luca’s boss says to bring his wife’s best friend home, Luca pulls out all the stops to locate his wayward one night stand. What follows is some intense and steamy scenes and a plot twist that will leave you stunned!