You know there’s something about a man who fiercely protects you. The power. The intensity. Maybe that’s why we love reading mafia-style romance.
I would imagine that this is a tough genre to write in because sometimes a plot is over the top or just doesn’t ring true. This upcoming release, however, does do a great job with the romantic suspense/protection aspect.
For a great change of pace, check out my review and thoughts on this upcoming book below.
Let Me Love You by Brittney Sahin
Publisher: Montlake (October 10, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-1662513800
Synopsis:
Six years ago, Maria Romano got her birthday wish―a kiss from Enzo Costa. A man she could never take her eyes off, but who seemed as haunted as her favorite book boyfriends and strictly off-limits. Just one unforgettable moment in the dark and then he was gone.
Now Maria is a divorced single mom, moving on and open to romance again. Fatefully, it’s with the new head chef at her sister’s restaurant: Enzo. A gentler man than the one she remembers, yet fire still burns. And a warning still lingers: don’t get too close.
Enzo is embarking on a new life, too. And falling in love with Maria shouldn’t happen. He has far too much blood on his hands, and he carries his damaged past like a shadow. But he can’t ignore the impulses drawing them back together.
When his secrets plunge Maria into danger, Enzo must become the man he once was to keep everyone safe. Will he go off the deep end and never find his way back? Or will Maria be enough to save his soul?
Let Me Love You by Brittney Sahin Review
Sometimes I hesitate to pick up a “mafia-style” book. The tough guy/bad boy act doesn’t always come across well for me. I have to say, I did think about it twice before reviewing this story, but I am glad I did.
This is not a typical mafia romance. This is a story of a very slow-burn romance between two people who have been pining for years. Intense feelings between these two are deeply meshed throughout the book.
Enzo has some fierce protection issues for Maria. He is all in but does not feel worthy due to his past activities in life. Maria has loved him forever but also has a past loaded with issues. She did bug me at times by constantly pushing him when he had a lot to work through.
The author keeps us on edge several times and perfectly blends the suspense with their intense feelings. She balances the two lovers and gives them qualities that endear you in this story. Let Me Love You is spicy hot, intense at times, and the ending brings us to a level that just makes the entire book!
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed the book as a whole. It is well thought out, and paced well, plus she created a fabulous character in Enzo.
4 STARS!
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