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Wicked Guardian

Elm Street Mafia, Book 2

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Wicked Guardian

By: Ali Lyda, Alexa May
Narrated by: Mike Peterman
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Eleven years ago I walked away from the only man I’ve ever loved. Back then, I was afraid to take a chance on a man with a past as dark as Cole’s. Now I know just how short life can be. I need to keep my kids safe, not get mixed up with the mob. But the feelings I had all those years ago? They’re just as strong now. Cole has changed. He’s harder. Crueler. And just as alluring as he’s always been. When my life is in danger, he’s the only one I trust. Falling for him again is the last thing I should do. It’s too bad I can’t resist.

My heart stopped beating eleven years ago. That’s when Sam tore it out.
I haven’t needed it since. Now I’m back in The Elm, the same neighborhood Sam calls home. It’s my duty to protect my boss. But my heart still belongs to Sam. If he rejects me again, I won’t recover. And if he asks me to walk away from the family... You don’t walk away from the mob. But for him, I’d tear it all down for the chance at a life together.

Get ready for a 65,000-word second-chance romance featuring a single dad and the mafia enforcer he let get away!

©2020 Special Fiction Books (P)2021 Special Fiction Books Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Mafia Heartfelt

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For a mafia-themed romance, this story was much tamer than the first book in this series. Sure, there was still the threat of danger lurking in every dark alley, but as a whole I found the tone of this book much more lighthearted. Seeing Sam interact with his kids was absolutely adorable, and I loved that Cole always treated them with the respect them deserved. I wish I'd had more background on how Sam and Cole's relationship started, but even without that it was easy to see how compatible these men were. Sam and Cole had a lot of internal issues to work through before their love could catch fire, and I enjoyed seeing them conquer their inner demons. I wasn't particularly wow-ed by the steamy moments or fast-paced plotline, but overall this was a pretty decent audio with great narration.

**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.   

A family-oriented romance

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This second chance is just a bit different in that Sam has had a wife Heather and now has children. When Cole reenters Sam’s life neither guy is sure they can work being together out. Problems enter when Sam’s dad makes life questionable and brings back so many memories to Sam. This is a good edition to the series. The narrator, Mike Peterman does a good job of bring these characters to life. I received a copy from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my voluntary opinion.

Good addition to series

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Boy do these two guys have obstacles in their way! One is the son of a homophobic cop and the other is a Mafia enforcer. Just that would be enough and in fact it drove them apart when they were younger. But now, one needs protection for himself and his kids and the other has to decide if he can provide that and not get killed by his Mafia colleagues. I loved these two characters from the start and could not wait to see what kind of angsty ride the authors would take me on. It was a wild one that did not disappoint. Mike Peterman did a wonderful job with Cole and Sam. They came across as adult, street smart men but with deep emotional ties to each other and the pain of an almost impossible situation. I felt everything in Peterman's performance.

Talk about complications

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The chemistry between Cole and Sam was scorching hot. The tension building between them was thick and intoxicating. I was just sitting back, waiting for those fireworks to go off.

There were a few gripping moments where I was literally holding my breath.

Great story - well worth the wait.

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I really enjoyed this book. I love that we are getting more and more in the Elm and can't wait to see how it turns out. I cannot wait to see who is next as there is no end chapter guiding us to what to expect and from who

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