She called me Danger. If I was dangerous…. she was deadly. – Valentin
There’s a fine line between love and hate. -Eden
Her fiery red hair, and her ability to pour the perfect glass of tequila, told Val that she was everything he wanted, and everything he should avoid. His dangerous vibe and sexy charm had Eden curious for more. But even after trying to avoid his attraction, fate steps in (her father’s betrayal and her brother’s murder) and puts Eden directly in his path, and in the middle of a Cartel war. And when they’re fiery passion ignites, there’s nothing he wouldn’t do to protect her.
Eden and Val’s relationship is volatile right from the start. She’s working at a bar that is owned by one of Val’s lieutenants (she’s not aware of this or of his association). All she wants is to live her life, never expecting that a chance encounter and then witnessing a murder will forever change her world. As events unfold, they succumb to their desires, and together, they face the battles that come at them, including her friend (with benefits) Brody, who works with the DA but is also involved with Val and his organization. It’s a tangled spiders web of secrets and surprises. Eden’s evolution from sidelines to vengeful fighter is subtle, but it’s definitely something that happens relatively quickly. And the passion between Eden and Val is ?, intense and violent. By the end of the book, they are absolutely perfect for each other, and their relationship brings on a bit of a surprising twist, which I loved.
A great Mafia/Cartel romance, violent, passionate, steamy, everything you could want, with a solid story to back it all up. The audiobook narration is on point, Sarah Puckett, as always, delivering excellent characterization and Brian Pallino giving Val’s Mexican accent that perfect sexy edge. Adding Alan Carlson as Brody allows for a good separation between Val and Brody. Overall, the narration definitely added to my enjoyment of this already good story!