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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Beverly Finnie

Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy Mafia romances! This was my first taste of Russian Mafia romance. Hit on You was good. I enjoyed it enough that I didn’t want to put it down. I’ve read this author before and she did not disappoint with this one. This author is creative and thorough so you know everything that’s going on. Not one to confuse because info is overlooked. She sucks the reader in. gets you invested in her characters. Which is what makes her good at her craft.
Luke and Nikolai are two people from different walks of life who happen to cross paths. However that path now has them forever connected, even if Luke isn’t aware. She runs away from Nikolai a year earlier when he uses the “L” word. Little did she know he knew where she was and kept tabs on her ever since. And when she becomes a witness to an unexpected incident gives him the opportunity to swoop back in.
Nikolai is a made man in his Seattle family. Doing everything his uncle asks of him, while his cousin does what he wants. But despite all that his wants for the one who got away never cease. It’s when protection is needed, does he jump on the opportunity to come back into her life. Protection that he may need to give against someone of his very own. He just doesn’t know who.
Who would be that careless? And is it connected to his sister’s death? Those are the questions he needs to answer.
Love, lust, anger, stubbornness, happiness, sadness, devastation this book has it all. I wanted to read more about these characters, I didn’t want it to end.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book pulled me in right from the get go and I couldn’t put it down even once. Luke is a character I think a lot of people can relate with and she definitely is a character people will remember. Nikolai is a wonderful match for Luke and they definitely have a chemistry that leaps off the pages. There’s romance, suspense and much more to love about this story. I found myself trying to read slower just to make it last longer but unfortunately I was too excited to read the next page. It’s well written and has great characters. Five stars all the way and highly recommended.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Brittany Angel

Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke Williams is a force to be reckoned with. She knows what she wants and doesn’t let anyone or anything get in her way. When she witnesses something she shouldn’t have, she needs protection, and in walks a man she walked away from a year prior. She needed to keep her heart and her resolve safe but that may just start crumbling down with him back in her life.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Angela Shirley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dominic was a kid from the wrong side of the tracks but when he fell for Juliana Rutherford all his stars aligned and thought he had found the person who loved him for him but one night, one fight and he lost her forever.

Whitney is a marketing executive with a gift, but when you have someone continually chatting in your head she feels like she needs to answer the burning question, Who is Juliana Rutherford and why do I need to find Dominic Price?

After losing Juliana and being accused of her murder Dominic is out for revenge but when a woman walks into his life which looks like his past, can he really put the past behind him.

This is not the first book I have read by this author and won’t be the last, I loved the premise of the book and the twists and turns in the book were brilliant. At first I really could not relate to Dominic’s character as he was so angry and with the first encounters where cruel to the extreme but as there relationship develops through the story you understand the reasons and the heart and compassion that is within him.

This was a well written story with a brilliant storyline which is hard not to put down. I can’t wait to read more.

Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am so glad for being warned as without it I would’ve been so confused. Though even with it it didn’t give anything away. The surprises were non stop throughout the book. Dominic and Juliana’s love story starts out slow and rises to a higher level. The writing was very arousing in all the right parts. This plot was a lot different than my normal reads, I would definitely read again and even look into other books.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke and Nikolai were a couple until one
Night Luke tan and never looked back. She is such a strong character and I loved that about this book. Nikolai however, knew where alike was all along but was giving her the space she needed. One night when Luke is leaving work she ends up hearing / seeing something tragic and she freezes. Now someone is out to get her but, who could it be? Nikolai makes his presence known to her and vows to protect her at all costs. His mafia connections and alpha tendencies help him almost always get what he wants. He wants Lu and doesn’t plan to
Let her go after the truth is revealed. Will
Nikolai be able to keep Lu safe? Will Lu take Nikolai back after running from him and never looking back? This was a fairly good read by an amazing author!

 

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Diane Sennett

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a page turner. Dominic and Julianna are young lovers, forbidden to see each other. After a romantic evening turned to an argument, Dominic leaves and Julianna disappears. Dominic is accused of her disappearance and murder.
After a year and a half, Dominic is acquitted of the charges and begins a new life, fueled by revenge. His life is turned on axis again when he sees Whitney, Julianna’s doppelganger.
This romance is full of dark romance and BDSM scenarios. The plot takes many twists and turns, as we learn that Whitney didn’t just cross paths with Dominic, she has a purpose: Julianna.
This book had me hooked from beginning to end; although some parts of Whitney’s life go unanswered, I enjoyed reading and would recommend this book.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anise does it again. A totally unexpected spin on another amazing angst filled romance. Dominic, Juliana, and Whitney are all amazing characters and they are perfect for the storyline. I was hanging on for dear life with this one. Lots of amazing twists and turns, highs and lows. Revenge is the goal and one I wasnt sure could be accomplished. As always a romance novel with Anise Storm’s name is one you should read no question there. She writes a tale that makes you feel as if you are there, and you can’t help but buckle in and enjoy the ride right to the very end. I was up all night reading this book because I couldn’t put it down!

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sizzle, heat & steam
This contemporary romance, with a dash of paranormal, follows Dominic and Whitney as they navigate demons from the past and danger in the present. This is a well written book but it did feel a little repetitive at times. Besides these little bumps the book had a strong engaging storyline and a helluva lot of steam. Recommend.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Beverly Finnie

AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a twisted story! But let me tell you how much I loved it!! I read it straight through and couldn’t put it down. There’s a lot going on in Absolution with some twists and turns. Especially emotional ones. The author doesn’t let up at all. Putting the reader through the ringer. At the same time making you fall in love with the characters as well. I figured the two big twists out before reveal but it was worth the mystery and suspense of it all.
If you don’t mind spice and you can look past it to get to the meat of the story, you’ll be hooked. The spice is just an added bonus. You’ll be the one trying to solve the mystery and get closure. You’ll be emotionally invested that you will need to finish. That you will want to know if you’re right or wrong. It’s the challenge of figuring out the puzzle that keeps one glued to the pages.
Whitney has an uncanny resemblance to Dominic’s ex-girlfriend Juliana. So uncanny he thinks she’s here back to torment him. Her family put him through the ringer when she disappeared and now he was prepared to get his revenge. Which means she must be here to disrupt his plans. It’s too much of a coincidence.
Whitney on the other hand, at Juliana’s insistence, is the only one who will be able to bring him closure. It’s just a matter of how? Especially when Dominic loathes her, for someone he believes she is.
I drew a lot of comparisons when reading this story. For one spicy romance, which meets Count of Monte Cristo revenge, sprinkled in with a supernatural element. If that does intrigue you, I don’t know what will.
My parting words for anyone who comes across this book. READ IT! And TRUST me when I say, you won’t be disappointed.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Allison Davis

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Luke Williams is a woman who knows what she wants. She had to make a life for herself outside of her family’s past. She knows who she does and does not want to be.
Nikolai is a powerful, protective and oozes sexy.
After Luke leaves him, he opts to give her space but keeps a close eye on her. After a terrifying even, Nikolai swoops right back into her life to protect her. Luke isn’t quite sure she’s ready to let him back in.

Dark mafia romance full of secrets, chemistry, and suspense!

I do wish with all the Russian language we had some type of glossary on how to pronounce each of them.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Beware of the trigger warnings.

Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray have collaborated again to give us another dark, dark tale. And what a tale it is. The story is a complex one where not everything is as it seems. With lies and secrets, struggles and suspense, emotions run high.
It is an interesting premise with paranormal elements. I wanted to be wowed but I wasn’t. I liked this story but didn’t love it. It has a lot of potential to be a great story but didn’t make the mark for me. There is a lot of unnecessary information/details and a lot of repetition which interferes with the flow of the story. There are twists and turns some you don’t see but others you do.
You will definitely question Dominic and his ways. He is domineering, rude, crude and ruthless and at times I wanted to do away with him but in others I wanted to hug him. The other characters were interesting but the whole ghost thing needed much more development and narrative as far as the sudden “gift”.
There is much more to the journey than what they realise. He is cruel and out for revenge and nothing else matters. She just wants to deliver a message.
There are elements of Kink and BSDM, death and doppelgängers, ghosts and murder, sex trafficking and much more.
This is an emotional read with a lot going on.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hot, hot, hot! Romantic suspense that will put you on the edge of your seat until you get to the end, plus the bonus of lots of steam. The story is terrific. I found the mystery and suspense quite thrilling. I loved the characters. I hope for more of this to come.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray

Dominic Price believed he had a future with Juliana Rutherford until one dark night, she goes missing, and her affluential father has him arrested for her disappearance. After spending nearly two years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, he is acquitted and has one goal in mind – Revenge.

Whitney Greene is content with her life until a voice invades her thoughts. It is a woman, and she needs help that only Whitney can provide. Her world now off its axis, Whitney is about to be tested when sent to help the one man with the power to destroy them both.

Dominic is powerful, wealthy, and so close to exacting the vengeance he sought when a ghost from his past emerges, only she’s claiming that she isn’t the one who’d set him up for a fall before. Whitney tries convincing Dominic that she isn’t Juliana, but he isn’t fooled. The timing is too convenient and the taste of betrayal still too bitter.

Deciding to use her as an additional pawn in his deadly game, what ensues is a series of events causing each of them to question themselves, question each other, and reveals a force more sinister than either could’ve ever imagined. When the dust settles, will absolution finally be found?

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning. These two definitely turn up the heat in this book. Luke is very independent until something happens and she needs help. Nikolai plans to protect Luke and prove his love to her. The author does a great job with her writing, I was done before I knew it. I was very happy with how it ended and I look forward to reading more from this author. If you’re looking for a great steamy mafia read this is one you will enjoy. 1-click and get started today.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Kiana Corley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such an amazing read. It will have you reaching for a fan and some water. The author does an amazing job of developing each character and there is a lot of growth throughout the book.

This book focus’ on Luke and what is happening in her life. She is a woman that is so independent that she does not know how to ask for help. Then there is Nikolai the dark man from a made family. Both of them are extremely stubborn and stuck in their ways. Can something come from someone whose main instinct is to run away?

What happens when a stubborn woman meets a made man? Will she crumble beneath his feet or will she push him to his breaking point? Can you forgive someone for leaving you time and time again?

Read this amazing book to find out. Seriously though have a nice bottle of cool water right next to you.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Kearney

Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every book I have read by this author has impressed me and this one was no different! This was also special as it is her 30th book to be published, so I was happy to be one of the first people to read it!

This dark romance was a quick read for me, a stand-alone novel that focuses on Luke and Nikolai. I love how Luke is determined to prove herself, as well as her ‘strong, independent’ woman complex. Her chemistry with Nikolai is tangible to anyone reading the story as well, which is something I love about the book. I definitely enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by the author!

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brooke May created this romance with the Russian Bratva finding Luke. Luke hates her name and doesn’t want to end up like her mother. Growing up her mother was always looking for a man to support her, leaving Luke to take care of her sister. When her sister follows in her mother’s footsteps, Luke ends up in Las Vegas with Nikolai Bazhenov. When she begins getting feelings for him, Luke flees and goes to Seattle. She gets a job as a burlesque dancer and lives in a studio apartment above a bar run by her friend, Tony. As Luke is leaving work, she unwittingly witnesses the murder of her boss Eryn. Now someone else has a target on Luke’s back. Tony tells her she needs security, and walks to Nikolai. Shocked, Luke can’t believe the man that she ran away from has found her.

Nikolai was a very secretive man throughout the entire book. The story alternates between the views of both characters and his lifestyle gives the perfect background for finding people. I thought his family was very supportive of his obsession with Luke. It appears that the Bratva puts family first. The thirst for power seems to be the predominant reason for the death of Eryn and Luke’s life is on the line, but not in a manner one would expect. The unpredictable elements added into this book makes Hit On You more than just a steamy romance novel.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Emily H

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke Willaims is a woman who knows what she wants to do, even if sometimes it is hard. Luke has been intimately involved with Nikolai Bazhenov, but she decides she needs space. Nikolai keeps tabs on Luke and allows her to have her space, but he is not giving her up. That all changes though when she sees something she was not meant to see. Nickolai is back by her side but Luke is trying her best to push him away. Will Luke finally give into what her heart truly wants?

I really enjoyed this one. Complex story that had several twists that kept me guessing. Nickolai oozes power and charisma. Chemistry is off the charts. Great story.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another fantastic book from this author! I really love her writing style and have enjoyed many of her books and love how versatile she is when writing. This book was a brilliant read, I really enjoyed it. I love a good dark romance and this one definitely delivered on that front! I absolutely loved Lu and Nikolai! Lu was a wonderful, independent female lead but she also still had that small amount of vulnerability to make her need someone in her life. Nikolai was a strong male lead but again he had this side to him that wasn’t overpowering and he realised that he needed to let Lu have her independence but be there when she needed him. there was so much chemistry between the two of them and the author really made this come alive in the story!
Overall a fantastic dark romance and one that I would highly recommend!

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a brilliant dark romance by an author who never fails to impress. I never know what I am going to get when I pick up one of her books as she has done such an amazing job at making sure they are all different.
For me, this book had a real intensity about it that I hadn’t been expecting. It drew me into the characters and the story going on around them. I found that this book lingered with me when I wasn’t reading it. I kept thinking about what might happen and found myself making excuses to be able to pick the book up again.
This author really does know how to write an amazing book. This has strong characters and a great plot to support them. This book is definitely worth your time!

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Angela Shirley

Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke is a determined, independent woman who has struggled through life and had to look after herself from a young age, until she met Nikolai. He has the power to see through the layers she has built up into her heart but when he declares his love to her, she bolts and runs away from his declaration as she is falling also but is scared to love him back.

Nikolai is deadly, powerful, and not someone to mess with, part of the biggest Mafia family his reputation proceeds him but when he met Lu his world has been spinning off the axis. One night when he strikes up the courage to put his feelings out on the table, she slips away.

Lu has moved on with her life until one night she witnesses something to put her in danger but who comes in like a knight, but Nikolai and he is not going to let her go this time.

This is not the first book I have read by this author and all her books are brilliant and full of thrilling intrigue and twists. Luke or Lu as she likes to be called is a strong independent woman who has looked after herself for years, but I loved the way the character of Nikolai is strong enough to let her have her space but demands the alpha male when needed. The story is fast paced and will have you at the edge of your seat.

The chemistry between the two main characters comes of the pages in waves and the intermit scenes are full of steam and passion. I really enjoyed reading this book and will definitely read more in the future.

Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Hit On You by Brooke May is her first dark romance- a contemporary romantic suspense with danger, intrigue, chemistry, sizzle, drama, emotion, tension, intensity, and intrigue. This is s standalone story that had me completely invested right from the get-go.
As I have mentioned before, Brooke May has a real talent for crafting captivating stories that pull you in and keep you hooked. As her first dark romance I thought she nailed the tension and suspense while still casting interesting, likeable, completely developed characters who have their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. It was so easy to connect with them and invest in their story.
I started reading this book just before bedtime, thinking I would read a few chapters as a wind-down before bed…..But, instead, I ended up reading well past my bedtime, hooked by the story, reading avidly just so I could find out how it all played out in the end.
Looking forward to more dark romance from Ms. May!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Brooke May!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book and I never hesitate to pick up. Her books are hot romance with characters that pop off the pages. I enjoyed reading this new book by this author. It is a hot romance story that is fast paced and hard to put down. Luke and Nikolai are such great characters. They have strong, great chemistry and growth throughout the story. I enjoyed how they pulled me into the story and made me feel as if I was part of the story. They had me hoping that they would find their happiness. A story where one night changes everything. There is also a suspense part of the story that is added to the plot. This is a great story that I highly recommend.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hit On You
By: Brooke May

The story of Luke and Nickolai is one of the best love stories I’ve ever read. I kept wanting to read more and lost sleep reading this one. Watching how they both processed the past baggage of their relationship was absolutely fascinating. But also watching the trepidation with which they approached one another was amazing. I loved the character of Luke. I thought that she definitely was someone with a past that they were trying to hide. Nickolai was complex in his own way. I definitely recommend reading this one!

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hit on You is Brooke’s thirtieth book so she is doing something right, well done Brooke on the mile stone. The one thing I like about Brooke May is her diversity of story styles. She is predominately a romance author but they come in many shapes and sizes and don’t always conform to the norm.
I love a good dark romance and Hit on You is exactly that. It is right up my alley. Hit on You is a standalone and one you will enjoy. I was pulled into the delicious darkness, the drama, the angst and the danger that unfolded.
I was totally engaged throughout and I enjoyed the push pull between Luke and Nikolai and the sometimes love hate relationship with the sizzling chemistry. The two are passionate and stubborn. The past rears its ugly head and may just be the catalyst that has deadly consequences.
I am not giving away any spoilers because you need to unwrap this story for yourself so if you like something dark, something sexy, something dangerous then Hit on You is something you need to read.
I also liked Brooke’s own review on her platforms explaining about how this book came about.
I look forward to Brooke giving us more stories like this one.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book gives us the story of Luke and Nikolai. These two very strong willed characters have a powerful connection and as soon as Nikolai mentions love Luke runs. He doesn’t give up on her though, watching her from a distance. When Luke witnesses something terrifying and it puts her life in danger Nikolai can no longer stay away and insists on protecting her. Luke on the other hand is determined to never rely on a man so with all this happening it makes for some very interesting times for them both. With danger all around them can they stay safe and allow the love they do truly have for each other become a strong unbreakable bond. You need to read this wonderful book to find out!

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Diane Sennett

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke Williams is determined to live her life on her terms. She has left her family behind and has forged her way in life. Afraid of giving in to another, she leaves the man she won’t admit to loving in the middle of the night.
Nikolai Bazenhov, a made man in his family’s business, knows where Luke is. He’s been keeping tabs on her since the night she left him.
When Luke finds herself in a dangerous situation, she has to give in to her stubbornness and trust the same man she left a year prior.
These characters have a lot to offer each other if they can reconcile their past histories. This novel is full of steamy romance, dark situations and it was truly and enjoyable read.

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story follows Luke, a strong, independent woman whose fear of love lands her back in Seattle in a dangerous position, and Nikolai, member of Seattle’s biggest mafia family with a sole purpose of protecting Luke to show her how he feels about her. I recommend this book because, whilst this story is still in the editing process, it has so much potential; the storyline is gripping, the characters are strong – I particularly love Luke’s character, a woman who is independent and does not rely on men, but also a woman who loves her makeup and nice clothes and high heels and feeling sexy – the book is steamy, and I am a sucker for a happy ending. I’m looking forward to reading more of Brooke May and watching her grow in the industry. “You’ve been mine from the first glance.”

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Shellly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man, this is an intense book. Dark mafia and it turned great. This was the first for this author and I’m a fan. I hope she’ll do more. Luke and Nik’s story is powerful and a true story to love and letting those walls down. They both have intense issues. Can Luke let hers down to claim that love? Powerfully written, you are pulled write in from the beginning. Luke is tough and vulnerable when she feels safe enough to let her guard down. The plot of the story was amazing and so well-done. I would love to see move of these characters. Definitely a story I would recommend.

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