Blurb
Teddy Williams was fine where he was. Settled in one city after a lifetime as a military brat, his career as an NHL goalie on the rise…until a mid-season trade throws everything for a loop. A new city and new team are manageable, but finding out you’re a Bratva heir to a ruthless empire just as the playoffs are about to begin is overwhelming. The only thing keeping him grounded is Elia. She comes into his life like a whirlwind but turns out to be his calm in the storm. The only problem? She’s his teammates’ little sister, and her brothers have made it clear she’s totally off limits. It’s impossible to stay apart, but when even more secrets come to light amidst tragedy, it leaves their relationship on the verge of catastrophe.
Elia Santori is the princess of her family, a bright light in their otherwise dark way of life. She has everything she could ever need as the only daughter of a Mafia boss, but yet…she yearns for more. When a tall, handsome stranger interrupts her usual shift volunteering, sparks fly, and even learning that he’s her brothers’ teammate isn’t enough to deny their attraction. This way of life has a way of catching up to you, though, and Elia isn’t immune to the secrets and tragedies that threaten everything she holds dear.
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Review
This is my first time reading this author. I was excited about the trope--great mix I hoped of hockey and mafia. And the book does git there but man is there a lot going on. I get that is the first book of a series, but there are so many characters and back stories. I felt a little lost sometimes.
I also wasn't sure about our MMC. Super nice guy and then really takes a dark turn training with the Bratva. Not raised int he family and then he seems to take to it skills wise while out of his mouth he keeps professing his dislike. If some of his behavior was meant to be funny, it just came off awkward.
Elia was the star and I honestly loved her family. This seemed like where the story should have stayed. I don't know that hockey helped the story other than bring her brothers in touch with Teddy.
I will read book 2. Teddy's sister is interesting and hopefully we learn more about the Bratva family.
Just ok for me.
About the Author
T.K. Drake is a dynamic duo comprised of best friends who couldn’t find the perfect romance novel and decided to write it themselves. As only children, they spent their childhood entertaining each other with elaborate stories and games. Reuniting as adults has inspired them to unleash their creative energy into contemporary and dark romances, bridging gaps in the genre and writing books they long to read. Based in the Southeastern United States, when not writing they are usually reading, lounging on the beach, or planning their next international vacation.
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