The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gwyn McNamee gives us a heart throb thrilling series with six books in total. Things start with a bang when Danika faces off with Savage Hawke in book number 1 titled Savage Collision. Sparks fly and you can definitely cut the tension with a knife! After answers about her sister, Danika doesn’t expect to develop the feels and Savage is pleasantly surprised. This book was a rollercoaster that put me in a state of determination to see what came next and what more the author had to offer.

In book 2 titled Tortured Skye we see a female member of the Hawke family burning the pages with another sultry tale of angst and heavy chemistry. Cue Gabe. The best thing aside from keeping me on my toes was the face we were previously introduced to Skye and I am a sucker for seeing a character grow and develop throughout the series! Book two held its weight as a great addition to the growing series.

Stone Sober or book 3 was one I read from beginning to end in one sitting. There was enough build up that I needed to consume it wholly. At this point Gwynn has me hook line and sinker and Stone and Nora took home the cake here. The dynamic between them was so out of left field in the most perfect way and his gruff, straight sex appeal versus her school girl saint naivety had a duo that just had me right up in my feels. by far my favourite *so far* of the series. I honestly think that if you are reading this review and wanting to start the series on book three…DONT DO IT. I don’t know that the effect would be the same if you didn’t have the full story to build on the world these characters are living in and the rules they play by. As always Gywn gave us a solid read that left us fantasizing about our own Stone.

Book 4 called building storm left a storm in my heart. Total goals was the character Storm showcased and I think the reason the book was so addicting was the fact that at some level angst, pain and difficulty are all relatable. This duo had me sobbing and I really didn’t want it to end!

Book 5 was Tainted Saint and it was a definite tale of don’t judge a book by its cover. Saint and Carolines dynamic was fire. They both project whether willingly or not, different people than who they are deep down and I wasn’t sure this duo would survive to the end. Gwyn has a way of entwining us into these peoples lives where you feel as if you are experiencing their emotions and rooting them the whole way through! Another book in the series I couldn’t have put down even if I wanted to!!

All good things come to an end and for this blazing box set Steel Resolve brought it home. The risks were high, my fingers cramped from gripping the edge of my seat and this was a real curveball. I enjoyed the deviation as it kept the series fresh. Left opportunity. Luca is SOMETHING ELSE and man, I was sweating more than once. A true nail biter with this balanced beautifully with the glimpses into the softer side of the hardest people.

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