Toxic by H.J. BellusMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Alex and Maria’s story is a must read. There is so many elements in this story, to this story and yet it all works. Maria, the country girl with a beautiful voice and Alex, son of a mafia man. You wouldn’t think that they would go together at all yet they do and their chemistry is intense and steamy. Maria Richards is a 20 year old college student who works for the family at their B&B. Everything is going good in her life except a rude guest named Alex Diamond. Alex is part of a mafia family. He is suffering from PTSD which is now ruling his life. He is heavily into alcohol. He drinks to drown the pain in his past that rear up yet it doesn’t work. He treats people like dirt and is nasty and rude. Yet Maria sees to the real person inside of him. She doesn’t give up on him and she keeps trying to reach that good person inside. WOW, the story has many twists and turns to it. Their world is more intertwined than they could ever have thought at the start and when they meet again. There are layers apon layers and when you start reading and get to how those layers are exposed, the more you will fall in love with the main characters. I love Alex and Maria together. Will Alex finally let Maria in? How much pain and abuse will Maria put up with she walks? You have to read TOXIC to read this fantastic pairing. This story has steam, drama, angst, pain, healing, suspense, and romance. This is a standalone read but you can go back to the stories written by the authors in their respective world to get the back stories. This is a must read!!!
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
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