From NYT Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all new stand-alone novel in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series!Elena Watkins is used to getting what she wants. She grew up the daughter of one of the most powerful mafia bosses on the west coast, an indulged, rich girl who got away with everything.Except the love of her life.Archer was the king of their high school. His charming grin swept … school. His charming grin swept her off her feet. Days after graduation, they ran away together and eloped. Elated to spend the rest of their lives together, Archer and Elena were on cloud nine.
Until Elena’s father discovered what they’d done.
He swore to keep them apart, even if it meant taking Archer’s life. Knowing what her father was capable of, Elena left Archer, and never looked back. The pain of leaving him would pale to the pain of losing him.
That’s what she’s told herself every day for twelve years. But now her father is dead, and Archer is back. Finally, they should be able to piece the broken pieces of their love back together.
But the mafia has a long memory.
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Two of my favorites… second chances and mafia! A great addition to the With Me in Seattle series!
A great addition to the series from the wonderful Kristen Proby! Mafia romance and second chance! Clickity click!
Elena and Archer fell in love at a young age. All Elena wants to do is continue being happy & loved by Archer. But being born into the mafia family has expectations of her, one that doesn’t include Archer. Forced to give up her love for his safety, she manages to live her life as best as she can, knowing he’s safe.
Archer has spent years searching for Elena. He’s never gotten over her & he’s determined to find out why she broke his heart. When he finally discovers where she’s been hiding, he knows he will never let her leave him again. As secrets that were long buried surface, Archer knows he will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
I love Elena & Archer’s story! Even though so many years have passed they can’t deny the love that’s never gone away. Elena did what she had to do to keep him safe, and now Archer will do the same. Another great addition to the series & looking forward to the next one!
Second chance friends with a Mafia twist!!Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Archer and Elena fell in love as teenagers but it was a forbidden love. The love was forbidden by Elena’s Mafia father. A new series in the making! Elena saves the love of her life by letting him go and for 12 years she has been living in secret. When the reunite after all the years away they go all in but can they make it work and will the Mafia let them!!! Love Kristen Proby and this new series that is coming!!!
This felt like a return to the early books in the With Me In Seattle series. There was so much mystery, passion and suspense with this book that I was enthralled. Elena is a mafia princess in hiding from the family she doesn’t want to be a part of, and the man she had to give up. Archer is 100% Alpha, but like any good man he is attuned to what Elena needs, and the pace she wants to progress as they reunite. Their reconnection occurs at just the right pace, layered with humor, intensity and the sweet moments you expect from a Kristen Proby novel. Every time I travel back to this world I am reminded why I love it so much.
I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review.
You Belong With Me is book 14 in the “With Me in Seattle” series by Kristen Proby. This is Archer and Elena’s story. This story has a bit of a darker vibe. It’s a mix of dark, suspense of mafia romance that has the danger, raw heat, passion mixed with the feels, sweet romance that Ms. Proby is known for. The 2nd chance romance is really good mixed in with the mafia spin that the story has. This is a hit and a great addition to the series. Elena is a strong heroine whose gone through alot. Archer is definitely Alpha all the way. You can’t help rooting for the HEA for this couple. The story has several twists and the ending was phenomenal.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Kristen Proby continues to outdo herself! Archer and Elena’s story is simply beautiful.
Kristen Proby wrote a mafia romance book?? Kristen Proby wrote a mafia romance book! Yeah, I had to say it twice because that’s not what we’re used to seeing from her. In fact, it’s something totally new. But holy hotness…did she ever pull it off! This is not your usual With Me in Seattle book, but I promise you are going to want to read this one. And if you are a With Me In Seattle series fan like me, you are DEFINITELY going to want to read this book. And for one reason: Archer Montgomery! I’m pretty sure he’s now my most favorite Montgomery man ever. I mean, the guy never really gave up on his woman, and when he said he’d do anything to keep her, he MEANT it. But that puts us a bit too close to spoiler territory so I’m gonna stop gushing now. I hate spoilers, and I hate to give spoilers. The book is too good to do that to you.
NICUnurse’s Rating: Really, what more can I say? Not much. This book is majorly swoon-worthy. Elena is a sassy, strong, and spunky heroine, don’t get me wrong. But I’m totally head-over-heels for Archer. (I know––you couldn’t tell, right?!) Now, most of you who follow my reviews, or the blog, or any of our social media pages know I’m a huge RVD mafia romance fan. So huge that I have a hard time trying other authors’ mafia romances. (I’m sorry, guys!). That being said, I’ve also been a big Kristen Proby/With Me In Seattle fan for years, so there was no way I wasn’t giving this one a shot. I’m sure you’re shocked to hear me say that it was worth it, right?! Anywho…I totally tip my hat to Kristen Proby for one: trying something new and two: killing it! And now, I’ll not-so-patiently wait for the next With Me In Seattle book and her all-new mafia family book!
I give You Belong With Me by Kristen Proby 5 out of 5 stars!
I’m fairly new to Kristen Proby’s books. I love mafia family books so I really wanted to read this book. I honestly loved the book. It was such an easy read but had so much depth. Elena is such a strong character, I mean anyone who is willing to stand up to the mob boss, father or not is awesome! Archer in his on right is a knight in shining armor. Elena and Archer’s love has stood the test of time, any love that is still this strong after being separated for 12 years is not to be reckoned with! What an amazing love story that I just fell in love with.
Je ne connaissais pas la plume de Kristen Proby et je l’ai donc découverte avec le 14ème tome de la saga With me in Seattle. C’est un nouveau tome qui peut se lire de manière complètement indépendante et qui ne m’a posé aucun souci de compréhension. Quand la mafia se mêle d’une magnifique histoire d’amour, la fuite est la seule solution.
Elena Watkins est la fils d’un des boss de la mafia de Seattle et il est inconcevable qu’elle n’obéisse pas aux règles rigides et archaïques de sa famille. Son père va lui faire comprendre qu’elle devra se remettre sur le droit chemin si elle ne veut pas laisser de cadavres derrière elle. Ce qu’elle va vivre pendant un court laps de temps sera terrible et on va craindre à ses côtés pour sa vie. Elle fera donc un choix qui va lui coûter énormément mais qui aura le don de sauver des vies. Quand nous la retrouvons douze ans plus tard, elle a changé d’identité et de vie. Elle n’a qu’une idée en tête , à savoir rester invisible et elle le sera pendant un certain temps. J’ai aimé cette jeune femme qui à ses 18 ans devra prendre une décision absolument dramatique alors que sa vie aurait été si simple autrement. Nous allons avoir un aperçu de la vie de mafieux même si le pire restera au début du roman. Ses cousins Shane, Rocco et Carmine donneront une autre vision à la mafia mais on espère tout de même que notre héroïne ne croise plus jamais leur chemin. Dans un petit coin de l’Oregon , elle va vivre une vie simple mais apaisante. Le danger ne sera pas à chaque coin de rue mais cette quiétude de longue haleine pourrait bien cesser rapidement.
Avec des nouvelles peu encourageantes de sa famille, elle va devoir se résoudre à accepter que son passé lui revienne en pleine figure. Devenue Ally, elle ne veut pas mettre en danger son amie Lindsey ni les personnages avec qui elle travaille dans ce refuge d’animaux. Sa vie près de la plage va prendre un nouveau chemin quand Archer fera son grand retour dans sa vie et qu’il refuse de la laisser fuir à nouveau. Elle va devoir faire de nouveau choix tout en gardant cette peur intense en elle. Il est évident que l’histoire d’amour qu’elle partageait avec notre héros alors qu’elle n’avait que 18 ans était les prémices d’un amour qui pourrait exister contre vents et marées. A l’époque , Archer n’a pas eu le choix mais à 32 ans, il sait qu’il ne la laissera plus fuir. Les retrouvailles seront elles à la hauteur de leur souvenir?
Archer Montgomery est issu d’une très grande famille soudée et il sait qu’il peut compter sur chacun d’entre eux pour lui venir en aide. Il a très bien compris que le danger faisait partie de la donne et il n’a clairement pas l’intention de renoncer à l’amour de sa vie. Pendant ses douze longues années, il a tenté de tourner la page mais rien ne pourra remplacer ce qu’il ressent pour notre héroïne. Il mènera donc l’enquête, il cherchera et peut être trouvera t-il ce qu’il est venu chercher. Ce qui est évident c’est qu’il n’a pas peur de cette criminalité empreinte de violence et qu’il sera prêt à remuer ciel et terre pour la sauver des griffes de ses montres. Il n’a pas toutes les cartes en main mais on espère donc qu’il aura les reins assez solides pour surmonter cette nouvelle épreuve qui s’annonce épique. J’ai été charmé par ce héros au grand coeur qui a clairement trouvé son âme soeur et qui saura être le preux chevalier prêt à tout pour sauver sa princesse. Aura t-il les armes pour vaincre cette mafia qui sait tout et qui voit tout?
Bref, j’ai passé un agréable moment de lecture en compagnie de ces personnages qui ont su me donner envie de connaître leur destinée. Kristen Proby nous offre une romance contemporaine agréable qui nous donne envie de découvrir cette saga et tous les héros qui la peuplent.
Elena Watkins is used to getting what she wants. She grew up the daughter of one of the most powerful mafia bosses on the west coast, an indulged, rich girl who got away with everything.
Except the love of her life.
Archer was the king of their high school. His charming grin swept her off her feet. Days after graduation, they ran away together and eloped. Elated to spend the rest of their lives together, Archer and Elena were on cloud nine.
Until Elena’s father discovered what they’d done.
He swore to keep them apart, even if it meant taking Archer’s life. Knowing what her father was capable of, Elena left Archer, and never looked back. The pain of leaving him would pale to the pain of losing him.
That’s what she’s told herself every day for twelve years. But now her father is dead, and Archer is back. Finally, they should be able to piece the broken pieces of their love back together.
But the mafia has a long memory.
Archer Montgomery is lost without Elena, he still longs for her even though she broke his heart twelve years ago. Elena Watkins feels the same way but she knows that staying away from Archer is keeping him alive. These two belong together but someone had other plans for them.
Most mafia stories lead you to believe that woman and children are protected from the harshness of the life they live, but in this story, poor Elena doesn’t get that reprieve because her father has no mercy for anyone that disobeys him and that includes his own daughter!
This story is a great addition to the With Me in Seattle series but it’s also the start of a spin off which will revolve around Elena’s cousins, the Martinelli Family. So be on the lookout for With Me in Seattle MAFIA series coming out in 2021.
YOU BELONG WITH ME starts off with a young love that was torn apart and then brings us a great second chance romance that has a ton of suspense to it. This book can be read as a standalone, which is the way I read it because I am waaay behind on the series.
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I love second chances sooo much! It’s by far my favorite and this book is a perfect example of why! DIVE IN! You will love it!
“Another great addition to the With Me In Seattle series! You Belong With Me was such a great read. A sweet second chance romance plus mafia world. If you’re a lover of mafia you’re gonna love this book more. Prepare yourself for a magnificent introduction.
A dark, suspenseful and intriguing story. Elena and Archer’s love story broke my heart and smashed the pieces until they slowly put them back together. They fall in love as teens but sadly they were torn apart. Elena disappeared but Asher never gave up to find his first love. Their story was intense, passionate and so beautiful.
I highly recommend this book. I absolutely loved it!”
t has been so long since I’ve read from this series and there’s definitely a few I’ve missed in the With Me in Seattle series. Once I saw that Kristen was going to write a mafia romance of sorts, I couldn’t wait to read especially since I’ve been leaning towards grittier reads. You Belong With Me is still very much a contemporary romance, but it has light mafia tones that I absolutely enjoyed.
My gosh, Elena is such a tough heroine, being the daughter of a mafia boss, it’s not a life you can run away from. I was always on edge when it came to her and everything she had to endure. Having to go in hiding to her protect herself, she ran and cut everyone out of her life especially the boy she fell in love with when she was a teenager.
Archer gets all the points for never giving up. I kind of had an issue connecting with him since I do enjoy mafia romances, so I kind of have an idea of what happens when you cross them. But when it came to Elena there was nothing stopping him.
I was kind of hoping for a bit more time before Elena and Archer got together again after so many years. It kind of happened a bit too quickly for me.
Other than, definitely a read I truly enjoyed. The mafia tones were light in this, which I totally understand. But I’m excited for more grittier reads by Kristen!
**AN ARC WAS PROVIDED BY THE PR IN EXCHANGE FOR A REVIEW**
You Belong with Me is the 14 book in the With me in Seattle series, this is one of my favorite series of all times! and when Kristen said it was a second chance romance with some mafia. I was so ready to read it!!
Archer and Elena story is so great!! They meet when they were so young and they love each other so much but unfortunately Elena’s dad didnt want her in a relationship with him, so he make them broke up.
But after so many years Archer has hadnt enough and he cant live without Elena, so he start looking out for her until finally finds her and he start convincing her to start a relationship again. But he wont have it easy he needs to make Elena believe that they can have the HEA that they always wanted.
This book is the first mafia romance that i have read by Kristen Proby but when you read the book you will see that it wont be the only one! and I’m soo excited to read her new books!! She is one of my favorite authors!
This was just an ok book for me. I really didn’t enjoy the mob part of the book. It’s a second chance romance. A lot of people will love this book. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger. But, it seems as the mob side of this book is going to get a series. There was also an introduction to the characters in the next book in this series.
We have been getting hints of the love between Archer and Elena since we were first introduced to Archer. And we finally get their love story in You Belong With Me. This was a second chance romance mixed with suspense. Archer and Elena had a great love at such a young age but were ripped apart. And now they have found each other again. I enjoyed seeing these two reconnect. They had immense chemistry and a true connection. Though they spent many years apart, it felt like no time had passed. They were learning each other again and falling back in love (or letting their feelings rise back to the surface). But of course their romance wouldn’t be easy. Elena’s family is part of the mafia and that brings some complications. Archer is determined to be with Elena and it was fascinating to see how he goes about making sure this happens. I was rooting for them to be together and couldn’t wait to see how their story went. Plus we get a taste of Archer’s siblings and their families as well as members of the original Montgomery gang-so exciting! And Elena’s cousins (the Martinelli’s) are an interesting bunch and I am so glad they’re getting their own books. Overall, You Belong With Me is a story filled with romance, suspense, and action.
I received a free ARC copy of this book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is Archer and Elena/Ally’s romance and it introduces a new series by this author relating to the Seattle Mafia. Elena fell in love with Archer in high school and her father as the head of the mafia and punished her to get her to dump Archer. But she always loved Archer and so she ran away and hid herself for years.
In this book Archer has discovered his sister Anastasia knew where she was the whole time and he has finally found her and he is not giving up without a fight.
This book has a few scenes with the other Seattle characters but its also largely Archer and Elena and her family as they track them and come after her. Its very tense book as Elena tried to escape them. Whats different in this story is it has 3 POV’s, Archer, Elena and her cousin Carmine. Carmine is the character that starts the Mafia series so it was great getting to know him.
I also really liked how Elena and Archer visit Cunningham Falls and we get a few scenes with the characters that live there.
This was a wonderful story about soul mates and the authors first mafia story. Thought its light on the mafia. I avoid mafia stories and even though its a mafia story, its not about drugs, killings and crimes. It more about the family culture of the mafia.
I loved this story and the characters, it was a great second chance romance with enough sweet and sexy moments! I can’t wait to see what Miss Proby does in the mafia world!