Forgetting the Enemy

You know those books that leave you swearing because the end is ridiculous but in a great way and it leaves you NEEDING more? That is Forgetting the Enemy by Amy Cecil. I had the wonderful privilege of doing an ARC review for this book so you'll have to wait until January 10, 2019 to read it yourself, but trust me it is well worth it. So without further ado I present the review. 

Rating: 5 (Jaw-dropping Oscar performance)
Whoo-Hoos: 5 (It's a really good thing this is coming out in cold weather...but you'll still need a fan...)

Michael and Zaira grew up together and both families have always known a marriage would happen between the two, but when Zaira's mother is killed Michael's family catches the blame and that relationship all but dissolves. Five years later, Zaira's brother is concerned about her well-being and recruits Michael's family to take out a common threat. When the hit is executed disorder erupts and amid the chaos Zaira falls, hitting her head and landing her unconscious. Michael can't leave her and does the only logical thing which is to place himself in charge of her care and safety. Things prove tricky when Michael learns the extent of her injuries and his own feelings. Struggling to help Zaira remember him, providing for her needs, and suddenly being the Don of a powerful family is becoming an increasing challenge- one Michael isn't necessarily thinking through with logic. 

A stellar book that grabs the reader from the beginning and holds them hostage past the ending, with a desperation to know how every little facet will play out. A seemingly believable glance into some of the more minor inner-workings of an Italian mobster family, and it manages to twist the audience's heart- hoping against hope that things will simply work out for the protagonists. It's heart-breaking, in the best way, to see the hero's growth throughout the novel and to see where it culminates. Not once did the story drag, but the end loomed closer and faster than one would like. A rarity in the romance world that deserves a minimum of ten stars!

To check it out on Amazon...You'll have to wait til it gets closer. ;) I'll try to update the link when it's up.

Keep your tea as hot your book!