ABOUT THE BOOK
I’ve been watching her for six years.
Bianca White is sunshine and innocence.
I’m the monster they whisper about in the dark.
And she hates me, for good reason.
I told myself I’d stay away. That I’d keep my distance and just make sure she was safe. But on the night of her college graduation, I have no choice.
So I take her.
I cage my little bird in the woods where no one can touch her. Where no one can take her from me.
Yet she doesn’t take it easy. She fights me and begs to go back to the man who will kill her.
She’ll learn, though, that some cages are gilded for a reason, and that anyone who wants to harm her will have to come through me first.
Bianca didn’t know it, but she was always mine. Now everyone else will too.
MY REVIEW
In a story filled with dark alleys and secret fights, love finds a way to shine through in book 2 of the McCarthy Family Legacy Series.
Ashland McCarthy is a bare-knuckled fighter who’s as much a weapon for his family as he is a protector. He’s got that brooding, intense vibe going on, which makes him impossible to resist. Yum! His obsession with Bianca, a naive college student whom he saved from harm one fateful night, is beyond insane. For six long years (yep, you heard it!), he’s been her silent guardian, keeping a watchful eye from afar while battling his own demons. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the lengths he goes to protect her, including threatening her dates and even her professors for giving her unacceptable grades according to his standards. He’s your typical possessive hero, but not completely over the top.
And then, Bianca is in danger again, and this time, Ashland takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping her. He’s upfront about his inability to be gentle, but underneath that tough exterior, there’s a burning love that makes him both dangerous and oddly sweet.Â
Bianca is one of those characters who starts as a typical damsel in distress but quickly proves to be so much more. Faced with the slimy businessman she’s being forced to marry, she finds herself caught between the life she thought she wanted and the intense connection she has with Ashland. I was so impressed with her growth. She doesn’t just take everything Ashland says at face value. Instead, she stands up for herself and learns to navigate the danger that surrounds her. The fact that she pulls one over on him not once but twice shows her spunkiness and savviness. Go, Bianca!
This is not your typical possessive Irish mafia man and his innocent young captive. Each interaction is loaded with passion, and you can see their struggles and vulnerabilities shine through. I truly found myself immersed in their world, cheering for every little victory and cringing at every hurtful moment.
The supporting characters include Ashland’s lovely family, who welcome Bianca with open arms, even knowing the potential fallout it could bring. On the flip side, Bianca’s own mother is a total lost cause, and Bianca’s fiancé, Marcus? Well, let’s just say he gets what’s coming to him.
I’ll be honest, I jumped into this series without reading the first book, but I didn’t feel lost in the crowd of characters. The storytelling is solid, and everything flows beautifully, making it easy to dive right in. So, if you’re looking for a steamy, suspenseful romantic read, give this book a try.
Thank you to Ms. Henry for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
McCarthy Family Legacy Series
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fueled by dark chocolate and even darker coffee, USA Today bestselling author Jane Henry writes what she loves to read – character-driven, unputdownable romance featuring dominant alpha males and the powerful heroines who bring them to their knees. She’s believed in the power of love and romance since Belle won over the beast, and finally decided to write love stories of her own.
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