Luminoso # Book 4 of The Luminara Series. This is the ultimate love story. This is the most tragic love story. Heart and soul. His light. Our light. Luminoso. Lexi’s tormentor and ghost of her past is back-with a vengeance. Michael Parks won’t stop until he lures the pretty little lamb to his merciless slaughter. He’s looking for justice and will show her no mercy in his twisted, brutal plan for … for revenge. She can run and play house, but she can’t hide forever. Her fate is sealed, and Michael will ensure she suffers a tragic and horrific death. Lexi will pay dearly for her sins. *** When Lucca discovers Lexi’s half-brother has skipped Australian parole and is in Scotland, taunting her and leaving signs, he impulsively takes Lexi and her mum Grace back to Tuscany. Lucca vows to protect them both, taking extreme measures to ensure their safety while trying hard to provide a stable and positive life for them both. They break. He breaks. Between running his successful empire, Osurac Industries, and keeping everyone back home in Scotland safe until Michael has been apprehended, Lucca needs to love his dolcezza like never before-because she’s never needed him more than she does right now. Recently discovering Lexi’s pregnant only makes Lucca more possessive and attentive, especially as Lexi doesn’t have the easiest pregnancy. He’ll go far and beyond to care for her, worship her, and make her happy. But life won’t be simple. Another unravelling twist in the plot will define their future. Forever. Life in Lucca’s Tuscan farmhouse will be challenging, testing Lexi, Lucca, and Grace while Michael hides from the police and special forces. Uncertainty. Paranoia. Unwanted stress. Not only will their lives be threatened, but their private life will be compromised as the ruthless press digs into Lexi and Grace’s past. After a shocking scandal is leaked, creating a worldwide frenzy, Lucca and Lexi are exposed and under intense scrutiny. Lucca will do whatever it takes to respect his girl’s privacy and safeguard her heart. Lucca thinks he knows what’s best for Lexi, but a new revelation ignites a fire inside her he can’t control. Tragedy and a broken heart gives Lexi new strength and a brand-new backbone. She must take the reins. Knowing what she needs to do, and demanding his support, she pushes him to his limits. In an explosive and heart-stopping turn of events, you will be shocked beyond belief. Can Lucca keep Lexi safe? Will she fight and face her demons, or surrender to the darkness once more? Only Lucca’s lust, love, and light will give her strength, but is it enough? You think you’ve read it all … you haven’t.
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This next installment of this series is still just as hard-hitting as the first 3 series I’m very glad that I had the 5th book to read as by the time I finished this one, I had to see what happens next. With hot romance and action packed scenes, it’s really hard to not get hooked.
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Complex dark story line with lust, love, emotion and mature content but be warned there are sensitive trigger but still I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lucca and Lexi’s powerful love story continues but there is a twist because her tormentor is back an he is out for blood! Michael is a real piece of work. His twisted frame of mind is out to destroy Lexi at all cost. She has enough to contend with an unexpected pregnancy. Lucca finds out about her step brother and him skipping out on his parole. He moves on Lexi and her mother to Tuscany where he can protect them but will it be enough considering everything he has on his plate? Will he and Lexi survive this link in a chain of hardships that seems to just keep coming?
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Book Review: Luminoso: The Luminara Series, Book 4
Author: SJ Molloy
FOUR STARS
My word, just when you think they have been pushed to the limits, Lexi and Lucca are put up against their biggest fears and secrets are exposed and their pasts are back to haunt them.
Can Lucca keep Lexi and her family safe from Michael? Can Lexi, in her delicate condition handle all the stress and fear?
The author’s disclaimer in this book is ** This book is full of adult content. It contains strong language, hot sex, and violence.**
PLEASE read with caution.
KLH
Lexi and Lucca have been through the wringer. Michael Parks, David, Gina and Kimberly are still causing massive amounts of havoc in the background With the help of their friends and family, Lexi and Lucca show how much love and support can help you get through things. Lexi shows her strength as we see her grow while dealing with issues from the past. The plot in this installment had more romance and twists which I loved. The beauty of Italy can be felt in the descriptions that SJ puts in her writing. Someday I will experience the beauty of Tuscany…Thank you, SJ
I’m in love with this series. The characters are amazing. I’m hooked addicted to turn the pages. So entranced. Really can’t wait for next book. I have to empathize it invoked some strong emotions from me.
I’m continuing to get pulled into this great thrilling series. There was so much going on my head was spinning. I will warn this book is not to be read as a stand alone.
There is danger lurking around the corner for Lexi and Lucca is determined to keep her safe. They travel to Tuscany to get away. We continue to get a glimpse at memories that Lexi has which helps explain the darkness and her fears. Will Lucca be able to keep Lexi and her mother safe?
The author does a great job of pulling you right in with her writing. I continue to love the characters and Lucca is such a great loving man that I can’t help but grow more and more in love with him myself. His past does come back to haunt him in this book as well. My emotions were all over the place. Watching these two grow as a couple just makes your heart swell. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Another intense novel by S.J. Molloy. Lexi and Lucca once again must undergo an intense and terrifying journey as they try to find happiness and enjoy their love. S.J. Molloy takes the reader to a really dark place and slowly leads them back to the light. This novel is definitely not for the faint of heart but is it worth reading. If you enjoy dark drama filled books, you should definitely read this series by S.J. Molloy.
Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy – Review by Krista Vaughan
Lucca is trying to keep Lexi safe. He is doing everything in his power to do so. You can FEEL his love and his desperation to keep his love safe. Michael starts to taunt her, getting close and terrifying her. They return to Tuscany living closely with friends and family under security. The fear traps them mentally, the security traps them physically and they start to break. Lucca tries so very hard to be everywhere and everything Lexi needs. A baby! The love can only grow but the need to protect overwhelms. This continuation of Lucca and Lexi’s story is full of love, obsession, desperation, and sacrifice. There is nothing they won’t do to protect their love. Their light. I can’t wait for the next book!
I really need more stars. This story destroyed me. But I can’t even be mad… Lucca and Lexi are definitely going to the top of my list of books I never knew I needed. Definite triggers, and again, not a standalone.
This series I am so emotional over and this continuation of the story is definitely no exception. There is just so much raw emotion and the story sucks you in. Lucca and Lexi continue to grow as a couple, and the roller coaster of this relationship….wow! Lexi’s step brother, gosh, he is just …… his character is scary to me. SJ Molloy really captures each character and continues the Lucca and Lexi legacy in my heart so wonderfully!
This book is only for those over the age of 18 due to it’s graphic nature, adult content and triggering themes.
This is the continuation of Lexi and Lucca’s story, and that her past tormentor has been released from jail in Australia and is determined to make Lexi pay for what she did in their shared past and he is finding the most innovative and underhanded ways in which to do this. He is praying on her family and friends, as well as finding out all he can about Lucca at the same time, he has done his research and done it well, however, when Lucca finds out about it, his only concern is Lexi and her safety, however, while they are on a trip to see her family, it all comes out and Lexi is told that he has been seen nearby, it is almost more than she can bear as it all comes rushing back to her.
On their fated trip, Lexi is feeling extremely unwell, but just blames it all on a stomach bug, but when she finally gets to her grandparents house and she settles into the visit, Lucca is still looking after her while getting to know the rest of her family, but when she is still ill a few days later, her mum suspects it isn’t a bug and insists that Lexi takes a pregnancy test, in the end she takes triple that and when the realisation hits that she is indeed pregnant with Lucca’s child, this puts even more pressure on the couple than before. One evening as they are spending time together, it is reported that Micheal has been seen near the house they are staying in and that despite all the security which is in place, they are not safe there, so Lucca makes the drastic decision to take himself, Lexi and her mum Grace back to Tuscany immediately, so the hurriedly pack a bag, say their goodbyes and hurtle to the private airstrip as fast as humanly possible. While on the plane, Grace takes her medication, Lucca drowns his worries and anxieties in whiskey while Lexi panics that it is going to be Tuscany all over again, so as she tries to talk to him and get him to open up, the only way he can is by her giving him over the control so that he can work out his frustration without resorting to drink. Lucca hates himself afterwards, however, he does finally open up and talk to Lexi about the situation.
When they get to the farmhouse, all they want to do is sleep, however, Lexi’s nightmares continue and her mother starts having episodes of her own brought on by the traumatic events of the night before, but Lucca is there to pick up the pieces as best he can and support both of the ladies in his life, while also running his business at the same time. As the stresses all pile up and the media get a whiff of the story, scandals are broken and the family’s haunted past is dredged up and brought back into the spotlight, this is too much for Lexi to cope with and she struggles with the stress and anxiety, but when Lucca starts to become distant and closed off, Lexi is even more worried about him. Neither of them want to hurt the other and by continuing the cycle of non-communication this is only doing them more harm, but when a new threat is unleashed and trusts are betrayed, Lexi and Lucca begin to wonder who is really on their side and it brings out the determined and strong willed woman in Lexi while pushing Lucca to breaking point while trying to protect her and their unborn baby.
Will they have any peace while Lexi copes with a difficult pregnancy, while having the eyes on the world focussed on her and Lucca, or will Lucca’s need to protect his family break the fragile bonds holding them together? Will they be able to fight the incoming storm together, or will it break them apart on the rocks of their pasts? This is another compelling installment in a darkly romantic series where love, lust, light and strength will all be tested as past and present combine to create a turn of events which will change perceptions and realities completely.
Luminoso is the 4th book in the amazing Luminara Series by SJ Molloy. I have absolutely adored this series so far and Luminoso was my favourite of the series up to now. This book is not to be read as a standalone, the series must be read in order. This book, as with the others in the series comes with a trigger warning as it contains dark and highly emotive material.
As I said, this has been my favourite in the series so far. Most of this book takes place in Tuscany and I just love reading about all the family times that Lucca and Lexi have there. Gamily is such an important theme running through this series and we see much more of it in this book as everyone has to stick together against the threat of Michael Parks.
As well as the happy family times, there are also many dark times as Lexi and her mother struggle with their mental health and we also see cracks appearing in Lucca as he struggles to keep everyone safe. He takes everyone’s worries on as well as his own and it’s beginning to affect him.
The finale to this book is amazing and I felt that I forgot to breathe at times. It just has everything. The drama is outstanding and will have you on the edge of your seat.
I cannot recommend this book and this series enough. I have absolutely loved every book so far and I’m so glad that I have the 5th book Luce Eterna Part One on my kindle as I really need to know what’s in store next for Lucca, Lexi and the family.
Luminoso (Book 4 of the Luminara Series) by SJ Molloy was a great read! This book could be VERY triggering for some however, so be cautious when reading not only this book but the whole series. Once you get past all the triggers and pages of sex, the storyline is incredible. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series however due to some events that transpired in this book, I may not continue this series. But again, besides all the triggering content this series has been really good and I have for the most part really enjoyed reading. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future, hopefully with some less troubling content involved.
Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy. This is the 4th book in the Luminara Series and its a great read. It is a very emotional read so be prepared. It can be read as a standalone but is much better if you read the previous 3 books. Its the continuing story of Lexi & Lucca and their emotional relationship. Having escaped their home after the tragic event they find themselves in Tuscany. Michael Parks is on the loose and still after Lexi. Lexi and Lucca brought Gracie with them and Lexi and Gracie are still trying to process their past torment. Along with the tragedies Lucca & Lexi find out some very happy news as well. Lucca will do anything he needs to do to save Lexi. Lexi is Lucca’s world and he will stop at nothing to protect her. The chemistry between Lexi and Lucca is amazing and jumps off the pages. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat!
5 Stars
Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy
Luminoso is the fourth book in The Luminara Series by SJ Molloy . This is a ultimate love story that will have your emotions running all over the place at times my heart was breaking for these two. If you haven’t already started this series I would highly recommend reading this whole series in order to get the full understanding of what is going on. I must say this is my favorite yet. Lucca and Lexi are back and Whew what a ride. Their love story is like no others , together they can conquer anything from a dark past to a bright future. Find out what happens next when Lexi’s past comes back with a vengeance and wants revenge. Can Lucca keep her save and protected? I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait for the next book in this series
Luminoso by S.J. Molloy is the fourth book in the Luminara series. This is a series that does need to be read in order as it follows the same characters and is a continuation of their story. For me this series just keeps getting better. Which each new book I am pulled further and further into these characters and their story. This really is a book – and series – that has it all.
This book is such a rollercoaster of emotions. It really is a testament to the author that you feel absolutely everything as you read this book. I am fully invested in this story and cannot wait to see where it will go in the future!
I love this fourth book in The Luminara Series. The love story is the ultimate love story filled with twists and turns and tragedy and suspense. So much emotion you feel as though you are there with Lucca and Lexi. Another must read from the very talented S J Molloy!
Luminoso: The Luminara Series, Book 4 by SJ Molloy. I simply cannot get enough of Lexi and Lucca. These two pull me in and I love getting lost in their story. Book four was just as amazing as the rest of the series. Yes this book may have triggers for some but I think the author handles them well. The situations in this book and series can be extremely difficult to see but I love how the author created our main character Lexi. She’s just so strong even even she feels at her weakest. And Lucca had me swooning just as much in this part of their journey. I love spending time with these two and all their amazing family and friends. So excited for more! Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
This is book 4 in the Luminara series and wow what a book. It carries on the story of Lexi and Lucca beautifully. Their story is definately a difficult one to read but at the same time it’s awe inspiring how they have overcome so much to be where they are. The author does an amazing job with such delicate subjects. Always approaching them and writing them with respect and a lot of compassion. You really feel every emotion of the characters which gives you a great connection with this series.
Lucca and Lexi have escaped to Tuscany after the horror that happened at their home. With Michael Parks on the loose and tormenting Lexi, Lucca wants her as far away from there as possible. Lucca is a protector and will stop at nothing to protect Lexi.
Meanwhile Lexi and her mum are still struggling with emotions and feelings from their past and with Michael Parks free this only intensify their fears.
Will Michael find them? Will Lucca be able to protect all that he loves? Will Lexi be defeated by all her demons or will she now feel its time to fight back? And if she does fight back what will the consequences be?