Family.Everyone has one.Some are close.Some are dysfunctional.Some are simply gone.Nine-year-old Shae Black entered the Witness Protection Program after the murder of her father, mob boss Luca DiMarco. New name. New identity. And a ready-made family that had no idea who she really was. Fourteen years later, a letter from a ghost thrusts Shae back into the life she was forced to leave behind. As … she was forced to leave behind. As secrets unravel, revealing unexpected truths, Shae sees an opportunity to avenge her father’s death by destroying patriarch Sal Ambrosi, the man responsible for her father’s murder. Getting to the heart of the family will be difficult, but nothing and no one is going to stop her—not even the heirs to the Ambrosi family empire.
She’s prepared for the two brothers, Dante and Rex, to put up a fight, but she isn’t at all prepared for the danger they will bring to her life and her heart.
One will love her.
One will hate her.
One will vow to protect her.
One will vow to kill her.
All in the name of family.
more
Can a Love Story Live in a Mafia Underworld?
Shae is on a mission.
To meet someone from her family.
A sibling she knew nothing about until a mysterious letter lures her back to Chicago, and the scene of the massacre of her father and sister. But there she meets mysterious tall, dark, and handsome Rex. She blows him off. She meets him again. Another few days away. Another encounter. They continue down destiny’s merry-go-round, falling deeper into each other with every pass. But with a mafia backdrop and a sprinkling of mayhem, can they cling to their secrets to keep each other safe?
The author does an exceptional job weaving a story together that’s filled with mystery, intrigue, and two characters who can’t keep their hands off each other. This book packs extra dollops of hot, steamy scenes, with scarcely a chapter to spare, but blends them beautifully with the story and evolving romance. A definite must-read.
When you’re reading and you pick up the clues and you sit on the edge of your seat until the clues are revealed! This was me! And even though I saw it coming, I was surprised with a new reveal at the end. I loved the immediate interaction/attraction of Shea Black and Rex Ambrosi. Their story is a hard one to read as her past and secrets stand in the way of their present and future. Well defined storyline! I took a liking to Rex and Dante’s mother and am hoping against hope that Dante will get his story!
K.L. Grayson is an amazing author! From the first word to the last, Black had me glued to my seat needing and craving more. I couldn’t put it down! The relationship between Shae and Rex, and their experiences in life made them the complex and multifaceted man and woman that they become. I love all of K.L. Grayson’s books, and Black is no exception!
Audio review:
Black (A Bloodlines Novel) is a highly suspenseful mafia novel that I relished. I absolutely loved this novel so much and didn’t want to see it end. Suffused with charming characters, passion, suspense, mystery, & secrets revealed in tiers to create highly entertaining listen.
Character’s are complex with multifaceted layers. I absolutely adored Shae Black and fell in love with both brothers Dante and Rex. This is not a love triangle between brothers. I hope there will be more books to come with these charming characters.
A perfect duo Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross narrate a beautiful tale with tremendous talent. I love their style of narration. As the story flows through smoothly with just the right pace and tone. Their conversations felt natural and real. These two together have a ability to bring to light the character’s and narrative.
A sweet & sexy, riveting and exquisite ride.
Thoroughly enjoyed the twists in this one. Well edited.
Shae’s life has been anything but easy. Orphaned very young, she was adopted by a family that showed her little more than apathy. Eventually, she made her way back to her hometown – Chicago. Hoping to trigger missing memories, Shae visits places around the town. On one of her walks, she runs into a man that begins to haunt her. She just can’t forget his eyes, or the way he made her feel. When she runs into him again, she can’t deny that there is something there to explore. Rex is drawn to Shae. Ever since he ran into her, he has been unable to forget her. Now, he takes hold of opportunity to explore who she is and figure out why he is so drawn to her. But, Shae is hiding secrets. She really isn’t Shae. And then, Rex has secrets of his own. Rex’s brother, Dante, likes Shae, but is concerned with how she may impact his brother’s life. After all, their family isn’t an easy one to belong to. What happens when the secrets spill out? What happens when Shae’s memories pour out?
The twists in this one were really good. So many secrets. So many connections. Shae’s past reaches into her present, connecting both in very surprising ways. Enjoy!
What an amazing and thrilling read. A romance with twist and turns, add some heat and you won’t want to put this down. Loved Rex and Shea’s story and now I can’t wait for Dante’s story. Highly recommend this book.