Cole

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Of late, I’ve been going into my reads blind. Well, kind of blind. I haven’t been re-reading the blurb on books I’ve previously bought. If an ARC hits my kindle, I might look at the cover, but most times, I just start reading. A few people have asked me how I read so many books one straight after the other. Well, this is my way. Each start is a new adventure, a new love story and a new happy ever after (hopefully). Every day I get the opportunity to be adventurous, sexy, mysterious and alluring. Well, today I lived through grief, looked beyond the square walls of my existence and took a hit for love.

Here’s what I absolutely loved: The writing and execution really did it for me. This book is perfectly plotted and executed. I was engaged from the very first sentence. The emotional pull is also a huge bonus. If you enjoy books that not only entertain, but also engage you and tug on your heart-strings….this is the one! The twists and turns also added a level of excitement and intrigue. Very well done! When Addison meets the enigmatic Cole, she has no idea who he is and what he does. All she knows is that he is imposing, handsome and elusive. When their chance meeting starts becoming more, she will find out that Cole is hiding things, dangerous things. Getting involved with him is not the safest thing for her, especially when he tells her that there are things he cannot tell her. Still, the pull towards him is undeniable. Can they survive his secrets? Sia, Addi's bestfriend convinces Addi to move into the exclusive, private luxury apartment building "The Mauricio". All is going well for Addi, she has met her neighbors and enjoys their company. A month after moving in, one neighbor in particular catches her eye.....Cole. Violence --- It's a mob story, so yep. But nothing very descriptive (though the discussion about Cole's family's demise is rough bc it involves kids). Fair warning: once you start this book and get a couple of chapters in, you will not want to put it down. This is the first book I have read by this author, though I now realize that there are "prequels" (a couple of books about one of the "supporting cast" in this story), so I will definitely be putting them toward the top of my tbr list! But this book can easily be read as a standalone.

Damaged

It is a standalone. And I will say that it was only written in her perspective because only two chapters or whatever were written in his perspective, so that can't count. I have always preferred dual perspectives and Addison couldn't carry this story alone. There should have been way more from Cole's perspective. He was a way better character and I feel like every complaint I have written could have been fixed if he shared half the story. There have been so many great releases so far this year. I am feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up. Cole intrigued me the second I seen the cover and read the blurb. I mean, you're crazy if you weren't at least a little curious.

h rating: 3 stars. Addison. She was ok. I wanted her to me more honest with her best friend at times. Let me just give you some advice, go into this book without knowing anything that is what I did. The book is a mega mystery and I really liked the first half of the book.This man, whoever he was, whatever kind of man he was, could affect me like no other had in my life." Addison lost her beloved husband before a year, but the grieve and heartbreak is still lingering inside her!!!! She had abandon everything since the day she lost him, even her life... The only person that is remaining beside her is her best friend, Sia... Cole Mauricio is the head of the Mauricio family. He is the last man alive and because he is the last he has a lot of protection by his men. He is a man that demands – power and danger. He meets Addison and from the first time he was interested and wanted to know more about her. Cole however had no idea that what started as curiosity was going to be so much more than he expected. The physical attraction and chemistry was mutual and it was so intense and delicious.

I'm a major fan on mafia romances and this book was from those that i'm really enjoying reading!!! I liked the mystery and the suspense... I liked the turns that surprised me!!! DO NOT DO THAT EVER. Either write your sex scenes out or don’t. I don’t mind both, but I DO mind BOTH in one book. You are like a bad drug dealer giving me one hit for free and then making me pay for the rest of it. At Holly Brookes Children's Home, the two girls unite in the face of horrific abuse and form an unbreakable bond of loyalty.Addison is not interested in dating, as she is still in survival mode. Life is pretty grey. Grey until Addison spots a gorgeous, powerful-looking man one night. A man who impacted her without words. A man she knew, perhaps her destiny, would change her life.