My very first A. Zavarelli book! And what a way to start! I devoured this book in one night - and my hubby told me I shouldn't have stayed up late reading it. But at 2 AM - I was very sated and the pages weren't going to stop turning until I knew what happened!
First - it's about the Irish Mob! Who doesn't love the Irish?! And she even adds in some of the Irish dialect that actually makes the story even more interesting. Most of the words are easy to assess the meaning behind within the context, while a few are more hardcore Irish but it never distracts from the story!
Second - The heroine is a woman named Mackenzie Wilder who is Irish-American. And she's the daughter of an underground MMA fighter who he taught to street fight before he was murdered. Then, she was left in the foster care system where she quickly learned to fight for herself because she couldn't rely on anyone else to. Growing up on the streets of Southie has left her with nerves of steel and a cocky attitude that would rival anyone. She is a tough heroine with a mouth on her and enough confidence and sass that she'd dare kick any man's arse.
Third - The hero is Lachlan Crow, the third in line of the MacKenna syndicate. He has a reputation that proceeds him and all of his men respect him. He's very broody and merciless. Mack knows his name right away and believes that he'll kill someone with a smile on his face and never think twice about it. He's very good at keeping his emotions intact and making it hard for anyone to read him. He doesn't trust women and thinks women only bring about trouble so he avoids them. But he has a reaction to Mack at the very first meeting. Lachlan wants to hate her, but his body has other ideas.
Storyline: Mack grew up with Talia in the foster system and Talia has been missing for almost a year. The police are doing nothing about the issue so Mack decides that she has to take the matter into her own hands. She decides to infiltrate one of Boston's biggest criminal organizations - the MacKenna syndicate - and poke her head around where it doesn't belong. Mack is set on seeking revenge for her friend, but she doesn't expect to be drawn towards Lachlan.
Lachlan knows that there are things going down within the family. A deal with the Russians is coming and he knows that if he's chosen to be the next in line, he'll have to marry on of Viktor's daughters. And he never even wanted a wife. A little wrench is thrown into his world when Mackenzie comes floating into his life. The Russians take an interest in her and want her to be under the Irish protection until the alliance has been made. Mackenzie is to be used as a pawn. But what Lachlan doesn't expect if for Mackenzie to be a wild card. A wild card that he can't get out of his mind and soon he finds that he's laid claim to her and put her under his own protection.
My thoughts: This book is amazing! I will admit that since she's a new author to me, it took me a little bit to get into her writing. But by the first few chapters, I couldn't stop turning the pages. The author does an amazing job pulling you into the story and keeping you on your toes with a jam packed storyline. I loved the tough side of Mackenzie and how she kept her emotions intact as well. She was dead set on following her plan and getting the information she needed without getting involved or caught. But she never expected to find love within the mob. Lachlan is a true alpha male who already has a family - the syndicate - and he's loyal to the bone for it. Mackenzie was a wrinkle in his plan but soon became more than that. He wanted to hate her or kill her or just hand her over, but she sneaks under his skin just like the wild card she is and he becomes mad for her. I love that their relationship grows over time and it's not instalove. Granted, there is attraction from the very beginning, but both characters fight the attraction or try to use it to their advantage.
Secondary characters: I love getting a glimpse inside the inner-workings of the Irish mob. Ronan is a broody character who doesn't share his opinion and is often quiet. But it speaks volumes that he's the only man that Lachlan completely trusts. I am secretly cheering him on and rooting for him to find a woman to turn his life upside down while still being total alpha male! Rory and Conor give comedic relief at certain points. Alexei is an interesting Russian mobster known as the ghost that I have a hard time getting a read on - at some points I get the feeling that he's around Lachlan's age, other times I feel like he's older. I think the author is keeping us guessing on purpose! Sasha becomes a good friend to Mackenzie and helps her find her footing within the club. I hope that she finds some happiness. And Scarlett is a little bit of Mack's past mixed with the present and a little sassy too!
Overall - do NOT miss this book!!! I can't wait for more!
My favorite quote of the whole book:
"Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" I sob. "It wasn't a fecking act! I'm in love with you Lachlan!"
Just wait til you get there because all the emotions will be coursing through your body when you get to this point! It's so raw and beautiful!
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