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Book Review-Rocco by Sarah Castille

by | Dec 9, 2017 | Book Reviews | 2 comments

Book Review-Rocco by Sarah Castille

I received this book for free from St. Martins Press in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Book Review-Rocco by Sarah CastilleRocco by Sarah Castille
Also in this series: Nico, Luca
Series: Ruin and Revenge #3
Published by St. Martin's Press on January 2nd 2018
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Format: eARC
ISBN: 1250104076
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four-stars

Mafia enforcer, Rocco De Lucchi is the best in the business.

Cold, hard and utterly ruthless, Rocco is the most dangerous of men. Feelings are a luxury he cannot afford—until a chance encounter brings him face to face with the only woman who found her way into his heart and touched his soul.

Grace Mantini has spent her whole life running from the mob. Daughter of the boss's right hand man, she is both a prize and a target. When Rocco walks back into her life, she wants nothing to do with the man who betrayed her and broke her heart. But only Rocco can protect her from the dangerous forces that seek to destroy her family. Can they escape the hands of fate closing around them? Or will love be the kiss of death for them both?

Rocco the third and most recent addition to the Ruin and Revenge series, comes up with a story that delves into depth of darkness and emotion, a couple torn apart by circumstances and now they have a way to be together if they don’t get killed first

Rocco was a story I was very eagerly looking forward to especially since I have enjoyed the way that this author has explored this series. I never know what to expect with her stories and Rocco is not different. I will say that Rocco is a bit darker than the previous two books. So if dark romance or intense romances appeal to you, then pick up Rocco because I guarantee that it will take you on a thrilling adventure but a scary one. I am not sure if I could compare this one to Nico and Luca because of the major fact that this one did contain a bit of a darker theme. Now I wouldn’t exactly call it a “dark romance” because it doesn’t get super dark, but it does have some edges that not everyone will like or will want to read in a romance.

Our key players for this full of thrills romance are:

  • Rocco, our sexy and dangerous hero, he has had to sacrifice many good parts of himself just to survive, and he doesn’t believe there is any good in him except for his inner love with Grace.
  • Grace, our emotionally troubled heroine, she is completely devoted to her family, and even though she is strong she still struggles with some inner turmoil.

Rocco and Grace grew up together as kids, and Rocco although a few years older than Grace, was her protector, her best friend and then her lover. They thought they had the world at their feet until one fateful night that tore them apart forever. A night that made Rocco the man he is, without thought or feeling, only obeying orders. And Grace, who spent her entire life always on the run, trying to keep the “mob” out of her life. She is driven and wants to help those with emotional problems, especially children. But while attending a funeral, at the request of her father, she runs into the man she thought she would never see again….Rocco. He is still the same man that loved her and then broke her and now she keeps running into him. Rocco is ordered to kill Grace’s father and brother. Now that he has Grace back in his life again…will he fight to protect her and a chance to be together?

What a really wonderfully penned romance and I had such a blast with this one. What really intrigued me was seeing these two come together again. It was pretty heartbreaking, I will admit. The way that they get torn apart is not easy to see, but the author does include some flashbacks, where you can understand what they have suffered through in the past but also some fun moments of what made them work so well together. What I really thought was a strong focus in this story, was the character development.

I know you make me laugh, I know you make me feel worth something, you make me feel needed, and I know I want you like I’ve never wanted any other woman in my life.

Especially in the way that we see these two overcome some crazy obstacles, and explore their relationship. There is so much depth into the “intimacy” between them that I found riveting and I honestly couldn’t get enough of seeing them together and fighting for each other. Now, of course, there are some great conflicts, and drama that comes with this type of relationship, but seeing them work hard to overcome everything that is against them, makes the ending all that much sweeter!! A romance you can count on to give you the satisfying feels that leaves you sated!

About Sarah Castille

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Sarah Castille, writes contemporary erotic romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha heroes and the women who tame them. A recovering lawyer and caffeine addict, she worked and traveled abroad before trading her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home near the Canadian Rockies.

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2 Comments

  1. Nick

    Gahhh! This sounds so good! I’m adding this to my TBR asap. I loved what you had to say about the intimacy between the two especially. I love a good romance with riveting intimacy for sure. I can’t wait to give the author a try. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lover Of Romance

      Yes the intimacy between the two is fantastic, and I think you would really like this one.

      Reply

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