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Headhunter (With Me in Seattle Mafia)by Kristen Proby-Review tour

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Headhunter (With Me in Seattle Mafia)by Kristen Proby-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 6, 2021

As the son of one of the States’ most prominent mob bosses, Shane Martinelli’s always been immersed in society’s shady underbelly. Learning to navigate it and keep to the edges was working just fine until an acquaintance turns up missing, and he fears the worst. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he hasn’t stopped thinking about her. Luckily, as an ex-special operative, he’s uniquely qualified to track her down and keep her safe. Unfortunately, nobody’s making that easy—not the people who took her nor the woman herself.

Ivie Jordan has led a pretty uneventful life, and that’s just how she likes it. Especially since she’ll be the first to admit that she doesn’t do so well in social situations. She’s a proud business owner, and while she doesn’t have family, she does have a network of people who look out for her. Little did she know that being accepted into that fold came with a laundry list of issues. When the worst happens, and she’s forced to rely on the ruggedly handsome alpha hero who comes to her rescue, she discovers her inner badass—and the sultry vixen on her other shoulder.

Too bad the two of them are literally running for their lives and trying to ensure the safety of those they love. There is way more at stake than meets the eye.

It’s time for the hunted to become the hunters.

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REVIEW:HEADHUNTER is the second instalment in Kristen Proby’s contemporary, adult WITH ME IN SEATTLE MAFIA romantic suspense series-a spin off from the author’s With Me in Seattle series. This is mob boss’ son Shane Martinelli, and medical receptionist Ivie Jordan’s story line. HEADHUNTER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line (or series) is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Shane and Ivie) HEADHUNTER follows the building romance and relationship between Shane Martinelli, and Ivie Jordan. At the age of fifteen Laryssa Pavlov ran when gunmen took control of the family home. Fast forward to present day, wherein Laryssa Pavlov, now known as Ivie Jordan finds herself the victim of a kidnapping that links directly back to her earlier years, years she had long thought buried and gone. Rescued by the heir apparent to the underground world of mobsters and men, Ivie finds herself under the protection of Shane Martinelli, the man with whom Ivie will fall in love but everything continues to spiral out of control, as Ivie continues to be the target of some very powerful people. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Ivie and Shane, and the potential fall-out as Shane refuses to commit to a future, and Ivie’s past demands everything and more.

Very few people knew about Ivie’s life before settling in Denver, Colorado, but her world was about to implode, and all of her secrets revealed to her would be rescuer Shane Martinelli. Shane himself, knows firsthand the darkness that can take hold and never let go, and in this Shane is determined that Ivie never experience the life he continues to lead. Believing there is no room in his life for a happily ever after, Shane continues to push away our story line hero, all the while falling more deeply in love with each passion hour. Hunted for who she once was, and what she might know, our heroine is a little TSTL (too stupid to live) believing she is capable of handling things on her own.

The relationship between Ivie and Shane is one of immediate attraction. Ivie has lusted after Shane since the first time they met yet Shane refuses to cross the proverbial line from friendship to move knowing his life is not conducive to settling down or falling in love. Shane has a secret that cannot be exposed, and his secret could very well place Ivie in the direct line of fire. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful secondary and supporting characters include Shane’s brothers Carmine and Nadia (Underboss #1), Rafe aka Rocco, Nadia’s cousin Annika, as well as Shane’s right hand man Curt. The requisite evil has many faces.

HEADHUNTER is a story of betrayal and vengeance; power and control; secrets, lies, family and love. The premise is intriguing and exciting; the romance is captivating and provocative; the characters are energetic and dynamic. The ‘mobster and Mafia’ premise is limited and not the focus of the story line premise although the Martinelli connections and power are helpful in resolving the conflict but the majority of the story line follows the threats to our heroine’s life, and Shane’s overwhelming ability to protect the woman he loves.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one UNDERBOSS

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Reviewed by Sandy

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With Me In Seattle and Love Under the Big Sky series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong, humorous characters with a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy, and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen lives in Montana with her husband and their four pets, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.

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Underboss (With Me in Seattle Mafia) by Kristen Proby-Review tour

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Underboss (With Me in Seattle Mafia #1) by Kristen Proby-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 2, 2021

From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all new family in her With Me In Seattle world! Hold on to your seat as we introduce you to Kristen’s new MAFIA FAMILY!

As the eldest son of Seattle’s current mob boss, Carmine Martinelli’s life has never really been his own. But he doesn’t mind because his family means more to him than his life. Which is why he’s determined to make those responsible for the death of his aunt and uncle pay—in inventive and gruesome ways. And what better way to do that than to infiltrate the Russian mafia from the inside? It’s a good thing the bratva’s princess is stunning and seemingly willing to do whatever he asks. This vengeance could be the perfect mix of business and pleasure.

Nadia Tarenkov has several things stacked against her: she’s a woman, and she’s not the eldest child in her family. But it doesn’t matter. She has her sights set on ruling the syndicate, and she always gets what she wants. When the heir to one of the States’ most powerful crime families comes knocking, Nadia sees it for the gift it is. He thinks he has her fooled, but she’s smarter, more cunning, and always two steps ahead. She’ll beat the gorgeous mobster at his own game, and secure her place in the fold.

What neither of them takes into consideration, however, is that they aren’t the only ones with deadly plans in motion. To survive, they’ll have to come clean and work together—and acknowledge that the growing love they’ve been pretending isn’t there, is very real.

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REVIEW:UNDERBOSS is the first instalment in Kristen Proby’s contemporary, adult WITH ME IN SEATTLE MAFIA romance series-a spin off from the author’s WITH ME IN SEATTLE series. This is mob boss son Carmine Martinelli, and thirty year old, Mafia princess Nadia Tarenkov’s story line. Carmine, Nadia, Rocco and Shane were first introduced in YOU BELONG WITH ME-Carmine’s cousin Elena’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Carmine and Nadia) UNDERBOSS follows the forbidden relationship between heir to the Martinelli family Carmine Martinelli, and Mafia princess Nadia Tarenkov. The Martinelli and Tarenkov families are at war but our heroine, since the age of thirteen, has been attracted to the Martinelli heir Carmine Martinelli. Seventeen years later, a family wedding then a ‘chance’ encounter in Miami finds Carmine and Nadia in a mutually beneficial relationship, a relationship predicated upon a lie but a designer drug is killing the users, and Carmine and Nadia are forced to work together by the heads of the families, to uncover the people responsible. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Nadia and Carmine, and the potential fall-out as Nadia is targeted for who she is, and what she knows.

Carmine Martinelli is determined to make Nadia Tarenkov pay for sins of the father but Nadia isn’t so sure that her father is guilty of the crimes he has been accused. On the hunt for an unknown assailant and drug supplier, Nadia and Carmine are pulled into a dangerous game of power and control.

The relationship between Nadia and Carmine is one of immediate attraction but Carmine is single minded in his effort to take down the Tarenkov family. Slowly succumbing to their mutual attraction, the sexual tension is sizzling and hot. The $ex scenes are passionate but mostly implied.

We are introduced to Carmine’s brothers Rafe aka Rocco, and Shane, nd their father Carlo; Nadia’s brother Alex, and their father Igor Taren Mick and Billy Sergi; Nadia’s cousin Annika, and her husband Richard Donaldson; and Annika’s friend and assistant Ivie Roberts. Ivie and Shane’s story is next.

UNDERBOSS is a story of family and betrayal; vengeance and revelations; romance and love. The premise is delightful and intriguing; the romance is spicy and moving; the characters are sassy and spirited. UNDERBOSS is a wonderful introduction to Kristen Proby’s WITH ME IN SEATTLE MAFIA series.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With Me In Seattle and Love Under the Big Sky series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong, humorous characters with a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy, and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen lives in Montana with her husband and their four pets, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.

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