One. Night. Stand.For Gianna Taylor that’s all it was supposed to be. A night to be someone she’s never been, to be free from the circumstances a tragedy forced upon her.To step out from the shadows where she hides – if only for one night.When that night gives her a daughter, desperation forces her into a world she’s spent her entire life avoiding – and towards a man who seems dedicated to … who seems dedicated to freeing her.
But people are not always as they appear.
She seeks out the man who gave her a night she’s never forgotten, to introduce him to a daughter he’s never known, but she doesn’t expect his reaction.
Or the intensity of the feelings between them.
A Dimarco man never abandons his family and never runs from his responsibilities. When Gianna explodes back into his life, the fire he felt one night burns hotter than before. Staying away from her becomes impossible, regardless of the demons threatening to destroy his well-controlled life.
As Gianna’s past resurfaces, they’re forced to face their feelings for each other, as well as the fears that plague them, all while trying to stop the man determined to destroy her.
With a future so unclear and a past proving inescapable, will she choose to follow her heart?
Or stay in the safety of the hauntingly familiar shadows?
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The story starts out with a case of mistaken identification and surprise from a one-night stand. However, this not the only mystery to be solved. Once everyone is partnered up correctly, Brody and Gianna make a go in the world of co-parenting. But the insta-attraction Brody felt isn’t going to burn out but flame higher.
Out of all the brothers, Brody is the ‘yummiest’ of them all. Maybe the overprotective, alpha, broody male but the way he takes to fatherhood, guard your ovaries ladies.
The storytelling takes stride with better pacing. Readers get more story development for the family dynamics and emotions to keep the pages turning.
Man, what a bomb to drop on the Dimarco family!
Gianna and Brody’s story is probably my favorite so far. Because this story is so much more than just a blossoming romance between Gia and Brody. It’s about them both learning to become the parents Lexi (their daughter) needs. It’s about brothers finally fixing the residual hurts that still linger due to Cam’s silence. It’s Gia, finally discovering to accept the love and family ties that the Dimarco family offer, when she’s wanted nothing more than that her whole life.
Gia has spent her life taking care of herself. She had selfish parents, they may never had abused her, but they neglected her emotionally and were always on the road looking for their own happiness. From the minute she could work, Gia’s life was always about work, never letting her hair down. But on the anniversary of her parents death, she decided to let loose for one night, not knowing that it would change her life.
Brody is the brooding Dimarco that seems to only speak in grunts and one word sentences. Honestly, he’s not the one you would expect to be so reckless when it comes to his sexual life. He thrives on routines and structures, after all he was a SEAL for years. Life will definitely be turned upside down for Brody when Gia walks back into his life to inform him of the consequences of their one night stand.
Absolutely loving this series! This may be my favorite of the series so far. I loved Gia and Brody but I also loved Jax working through some issues from a prior book. This family is fantastic and I can’t get enough of them!
These Dimarco Boys just keep getting better
This family, I am so in love. They remind me of my big Italian family (my mom grew up in a family of 8) Every time I think I have a favorite brother I read the next book and I’m torn all over again. First let me just say my heart was broken for Jax and Kelsey. I’m so glad they figured their stuff out.
Brody is the strong silent type who falls in love with sweet and innocent Gianna after she comes looking for her daughters father, Brody. Like all the other woman the brothers have fallen , Gianna has a backbone that really works for this possessive alpha man.
WHOA!!! This book was so anxiety ridden from the beginning. I knew that Jax was the wrong brother from the snippet, but man was I nervous for Gia. And poor Jax and Kasey. The misinformation that Gia had an impact on so many lives. Once the mistaken identity is sorted out, Brody is so glad to see Gia again and falls instantly in love with little Lexi. As did I! Lexi is pretty awesome. So many times authors write kids into their stories and the reader has to wonder if said author has ever been around real children.
Brody and Gia are really unsure where they stand with each other. He wants to keep both of “his girls” but is afraid of what his PTSD will lead him to do. She isn’t sure she wants to have romantic love after what her parents put her through. Despite each of their reservations, the love they both have for Lexi and the hot attraction they have for each other can not be denied.
Just like the previous books in the series, there is intrigue here. There is a character so despicable, I literally gasped out loud. I also loved the fact that Gia was smart enough not to go half-cocked into a precarious situation. She used her brain and saved herself. And also like the previous books, there is a dramatic cliffhanger that will have you reading the next book immediately!