After running away across the country, Brie Masters is finally settling into her life in California. She’s surrounded by loving friends and her brother, who is there to keep her safe—specifically, to protect her from a man from her past who won’t let her go.But, as the danger starts affecting those around her, she flees back home, back to the life of Gabby Mastreoni.When her stalker goes after … stalker goes after the one thing that could hurt her forever, she has no choice but to run to the last person she wants to ask for help. And then all of her secrets will be exposed.
*Both of Us is book two in the Cross My Heart Duet.
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Where to begin. This for me was one of the top things I’ve been looking forward to this year. After reading the first half of Gabby and Cross’ story, I have been dying in anticipation to see if they will get their HEA. As a new author, Amber has blown me away with this story and how original it really was. Having read over 1300 books in the past 7 years, nothing compares to this. It’s unique in so many ways and that made me attach even more to it. Gabby/Brie has a fight ahead of her and seeing everything unfold in this second half of their story was truly astonishing. Just when she thinks she’s safe from her past, Cross shows back up into her life and flips everything upside down. The past that could do her more harm than good is closing in on her, and she has to navigate the waters she is now in as Brie, while still deep down surrendering to her past and to Gabby. There is not much more to say than this story was truly everything I wanted it to be, and I can’t wait for the next story from Amber, as her writing at such an early stage in her writing career is nothing shy of phenomenal! Bravo!
Suspense. Twisted love. Happily ever after.
Amber Kelly….. you blew me away with this series!!! The feelings I get when I read about Cross and Gabby are so overwhelming! It is a roller coaster of epic proportions that have you sitting on the edge of your seat, waiting for the next twist and turn!! I loved EVERY. SINGLE. WORD, MINUTE AND DETAIL of their story. You feel the longing and hurt between them makes your heart ache for them. And just wait – the secrets and surprises along the way- OMG!!! You just hold on for this wild ride called Both of Us!!
I need a MAN in my life like Cross!! He has power, sexiness, and will do ANYTHING for those he loves, including pushing them away. He holds the power of many – and controls most everything he comes in contact with. He truly is this alpha male that you want to own you and take care of you!! He is torn between certain things in life, and he realizes what he needs to do and should have done in the past. It is a story of redemption and second changes with him and Gabby.
Gabby – strong, alpha female who has learned and grown from the past. She has been through so much in her short life. She has loved and lost in her life and it has made her who she is today. As her story develops, you learn more about her and what she had endured for love and protection. She is a woman you long to be – strong with a backbone that doesn’t get run over!!! She does anything to protect those she loves!!
I would say this is one of my top 10 reads of the year!!! It has everything you look for in a romance – suspense, steaminess, and surprises all along the way. Read Both of Me first – it starts this twisted love story and continues to this – a story of redemption, struggles and all around love and devotion.
When her past collides with her present Brie Masters has no choice but to open up about the secrets she has carried with her across the country. Needing the help of not only her brothers but them man who threw her away brings the feelings she has tried to push back right to the forefront. Can she forgive Cross for letting her go? Can Cross forgive her for the lies and deception she has kept close to her heart? Or will the mad man that has been capture her win in the end? This story had it all. A storyline that had me in awe and yelling at my kindle, beautifully written characters you need to get their HEA and family dynamics that make mafia romances such a joy to read. I loved every page and it had the perfect ending. This is a must read.
This is the conclusion of Gabby (Brie) and Christoff’s story. Without giving away the secrets of this mafia family, I didn’t see all the secrets hidden in this story. But secrets never stay secret. I really loved reading Gabby and Christoff’s story. Love does prevail in this mafia filled world, it just takes time. Make sure you get this book!
This is book 2 in the Cross My Heart Duet and I could not be more thrilled with it!
I felt a lot of emotions reading both book, which I did back to back as I am not a huge fan of waiting for the conclusions to cliffhangers. I read both books quickly as I could not put them down.
I loved every single character and they all added so much to the story!
The story itself was amazing and unique.
The second book in the duet was gripping and full of twists some I didn’t see coming and some I was able to connect the dots on after I figured out what was happening from the subtle hints that had been given. This book is full of action and suspense. Gabby/Brie gets put in tough situations and through those she opens everyone’s eyes to how much more to her there is than they realized. There was more mafia life thrown in this book than the first book of the duet.
Gabrielle/Gabby/Brie flees across the country to put down roots and go to school in California. She has a cousin here who sets her up with 2 great new roommates. They become fast friends until her life on the East coast is catching up to her putting everyone in danger. Really good so many unexpected twists and turns.