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Trigger
TRIGGER (The Pericolo Series)
(Can be read as a standalone in the series)
I used to watch her through the lights. I watched as her body turned and twisted as she morphed into my siren.
I wanted her—I craved every ounce of Ryleigh Turner. But I knew once I had her, all I would do was corrupt every inch of her pretty little soul.
Valentinos aren't made for tales of love. We star in the horror stories you fear.
We're the monsters that make you scared to ever hope again.
It's time that she realises that.
****
He's watched me for months, given me every reason to allow my curiosity to start killing me slowly.
He makes the world melt away; he makes me want to throw all my inhibitions away and greet him personally. But every time the music ends and the lights lift, he vanishes, crushing my hopes.
Until one day, a moment of chance happens.
How does a man like Dante Valentino cope with a woman as messed up as me?
Easy.
I let him have every inch of my tainted soul.
***
Not all love stories have a beautiful start.
Some just need a perfect trigger.
**This is a dark romance with intense scenes of murder and sex. There is coarse language used throughout. Not for the faint hearted.
(Can be read as a standalone in the series)
I used to watch her through the lights. I watched as her body turned and twisted as she morphed into my siren.
I wanted her—I craved every ounce of Ryleigh Turner. But I knew once I had her, all I would do was corrupt every inch of her pretty little soul.
Valentinos aren't made for tales of love. We star in the horror stories you fear.
We're the monsters that make you scared to ever hope again.
It's time that she realises that.
****
He's watched me for months, given me every reason to allow my curiosity to start killing me slowly.
He makes the world melt away; he makes me want to throw all my inhibitions away and greet him personally. But every time the music ends and the lights lift, he vanishes, crushing my hopes.
Until one day, a moment of chance happens.
How does a man like Dante Valentino cope with a woman as messed up as me?
Easy.
I let him have every inch of my tainted soul.
***
Not all love stories have a beautiful start.
Some just need a perfect trigger.
**This is a dark romance with intense scenes of murder and sex. There is coarse language used throughout. Not for the faint hearted.
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First published September 15, 2015
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About the author
Kirsty-Anne Still
21 books214 followersKirsty-Anne Still is the writer of angsty and dark (and sometimes both) romance. She got lost in writing during her last years of school and eventually got pulled into the publishing industry during university, forfeiting her idea of being a teacher for writing, and eventually designing.
Kirsty is an author and book cover designer from England who will probably make one too many sarcastic comments in her life, preaches positive affirmations a lot, and believes it’s a bad day rather than a bad life.
Book Kirsty’s written to date:
-Heroine Hearts
-Sweet Venom
The Pericolo Series:
-Femme Fatale (#1)
-Maverick (#1.5)
-Femme Fatale Reloaded (#2)
-Femme Fatale Loved (#3)
-Femme Fatale Finale (#4)
-Trigger (Standalone)
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October 13, 2015
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I feel like I've been hiding under a rock somewhere for the last three years because Kirsty-Anne Still's "Trigger" is the first mafia romance I've read since my passion for reading was reignited ... shock... horror I know. I feel like I've really been missing out because this was one hell of a read that I was completely engrossed in from start to finish. Dante Valentino and Ryleigh Turner's story was fab. It felt realistic and believable (not that I'm an expert on mob life you understand.. lol ) but having watched the likes of The Godfather, Goodfella's, Casino etc, what unraveled before me felt authentic (for want of a better word). This book was bloody, gory and brutal and honestly, it took no prisoners when it came to some of the more graphic scenes. Nothing was out of bounds and yes, there were times were I felt myself wince and squirm at what I was reading because unfortunately, I could see it all playing out in my mind... lol. But this wasn't just about the mafia. It wasn't just about hitmen and horrific scenes of torture, it wasn't just about murder and maiming. Nope, if you rummaged around, there was a love story there somewhere. However, the characters were not going to make that aspect as easy as I would have liked.
Dante and Ryleigh's connection had me laughing, crying, frustrated and even angry at times. There was so much push and pull, to-ing and fro-ing, Would they? Wouldn''t they? Dante's mission was to bring Ryleigh to the dark side, show her his worst and ultimately break her. Ryleigh however, was so much stronger than I had thought. She took to Dante's world like a duck to water, embracing everything he threw at her... and trust me, what he showed her was bad but she revelled in his life style and basked in the glory of what she found herself doing.... crazy girl. She really did give as good as she got and I honestly thought Dante had met his match. However, having got to know Ryleigh and having got to know a bit about her past, I knew that it wasn't this side of Dante that would lead to her demise. It would be the emotional side. Dante didn't do love. He didn't do like or lust or feelings. He fucked and that was that but Ryleigh needed more and I sensed that from the minute the couple clapped eyes on each other. Dante would ultimately break her but it was be her heart that he would smash to smithereens and that left me devastated for her.
Dante's character was one that I admit, I didn't 100% warm to and I think the reasons why are pretty obvious. His treatment of Ryleigh left me gobsmacked and his words at times were so cruel and hurtful, I wanted to give him a swift kick to the nuts. Ryleigh's character however I loved. Her strength and resilience left me in awe and her come backs and quick retorts were brilliant. This girl did not take crap off anyone including Dante Valentino... until feelings got involved and that's when I started to see a character shift in her. I could see him sucking the very life out of her and all I could do was hope and pray that something would happen that would make her fight back.
As much as I loved the story line for "Trigger" and the subplots which added to the action and drama (of which there was an abundance), the writing for me was hit and miss. For a book that has been published, there were spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, words in the wrong order etc which I found distracting. However, this author has a beautiful way with words that had me feeling so much of what was written. It was almost poetic... enchanting and it definitely had me captivated.
So all in all, a great start to my mafia romance reading. "Trigger" was an action packed, drama filled, edge of your seat romance that I would definitely recommend. I rated it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I feel like I've been hiding under a rock somewhere for the last three years because Kirsty-Anne Still's "Trigger" is the first mafia romance I've read since my passion for reading was reignited ... shock... horror I know. I feel like I've really been missing out because this was one hell of a read that I was completely engrossed in from start to finish. Dante Valentino and Ryleigh Turner's story was fab. It felt realistic and believable (not that I'm an expert on mob life you understand.. lol ) but having watched the likes of The Godfather, Goodfella's, Casino etc, what unraveled before me felt authentic (for want of a better word). This book was bloody, gory and brutal and honestly, it took no prisoners when it came to some of the more graphic scenes. Nothing was out of bounds and yes, there were times were I felt myself wince and squirm at what I was reading because unfortunately, I could see it all playing out in my mind... lol. But this wasn't just about the mafia. It wasn't just about hitmen and horrific scenes of torture, it wasn't just about murder and maiming. Nope, if you rummaged around, there was a love story there somewhere. However, the characters were not going to make that aspect as easy as I would have liked.
I've wanted to know this type of woman my entire life- a breath of fresh air in my catastrophic life. And while I crave her, I know I can never have her.
Dante and Ryleigh's connection had me laughing, crying, frustrated and even angry at times. There was so much push and pull, to-ing and fro-ing, Would they? Wouldn''t they? Dante's mission was to bring Ryleigh to the dark side, show her his worst and ultimately break her. Ryleigh however, was so much stronger than I had thought. She took to Dante's world like a duck to water, embracing everything he threw at her... and trust me, what he showed her was bad but she revelled in his life style and basked in the glory of what she found herself doing.... crazy girl. She really did give as good as she got and I honestly thought Dante had met his match. However, having got to know Ryleigh and having got to know a bit about her past, I knew that it wasn't this side of Dante that would lead to her demise. It would be the emotional side. Dante didn't do love. He didn't do like or lust or feelings. He fucked and that was that but Ryleigh needed more and I sensed that from the minute the couple clapped eyes on each other. Dante would ultimately break her but it was be her heart that he would smash to smithereens and that left me devastated for her.
Corruption is beauty. It's a freeing of your soul that you cannot resist. Like carnal temptation begging you to sin for the very first time. That's what Ryleigh is to me- a delicious sin with a beating heart so loud I feel as if I've found my siren.
Dante's character was one that I admit, I didn't 100% warm to and I think the reasons why are pretty obvious. His treatment of Ryleigh left me gobsmacked and his words at times were so cruel and hurtful, I wanted to give him a swift kick to the nuts. Ryleigh's character however I loved. Her strength and resilience left me in awe and her come backs and quick retorts were brilliant. This girl did not take crap off anyone including Dante Valentino... until feelings got involved and that's when I started to see a character shift in her. I could see him sucking the very life out of her and all I could do was hope and pray that something would happen that would make her fight back.
"Destiny is a dance with fate. Some days you have to choose to fight it, and others you have to go with the rhythm."
As much as I loved the story line for "Trigger" and the subplots which added to the action and drama (of which there was an abundance), the writing for me was hit and miss. For a book that has been published, there were spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, words in the wrong order etc which I found distracting. However, this author has a beautiful way with words that had me feeling so much of what was written. It was almost poetic... enchanting and it definitely had me captivated.
So all in all, a great start to my mafia romance reading. "Trigger" was an action packed, drama filled, edge of your seat romance that I would definitely recommend. I rated it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Everything I touch turns to dust, but you... you turned to gold."
October 16, 2015
++++4 Badass Stars!!!++++
This book was not your usual Mafia bad boy meets a girl. This was very unique. The heroine was as strong as the hero. They created chaos together!
Dante has watched Rayleigh for a while. He is not a kind man. He is dangerous. He is not sensitive. He doesn't date.
But he sees something different in that girl. She wants to know him. She wants to discover the real him. And she might just prove to be as dangerous as he is.
Can two hardened souls learn to love? Or will they ultimately break each other?
I liked the premise of the story. The characters were different and the plot unexpected. I liked the various twists and turns and the unique ending. My one problem was that I had some trouble connecting with the characters but other than that the story was enjoyable and sizzling.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book was not your usual Mafia bad boy meets a girl. This was very unique. The heroine was as strong as the hero. They created chaos together!
Dante has watched Rayleigh for a while. He is not a kind man. He is dangerous. He is not sensitive. He doesn't date.
But he sees something different in that girl. She wants to know him. She wants to discover the real him. And she might just prove to be as dangerous as he is.
Can two hardened souls learn to love? Or will they ultimately break each other?
I liked the premise of the story. The characters were different and the plot unexpected. I liked the various twists and turns and the unique ending. My one problem was that I had some trouble connecting with the characters but other than that the story was enjoyable and sizzling.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2016
4.5 stars!!
This book compared to the first in this series has completely thrown me.
It's usually the first book in a series to be the best but in his case, it's definitely the opposite.
Full review below
Kirsty, you have definitely redeemed yourself with this book!! I read this first book in this series and wasn’t really thrilled with it. I almost didn’t want to read this book because of the first book but felt that everyone always deserves a second chance. And I am sooooo glad that I did.
Trigger starts off with some jaw-dropping action and doesn’t let up from that. It just gets better and better and even more suspenseful as the book goes on.
“Never forget the devil was once an angel.”
Dante is a lethal man – in many different ways. He doesn’t apologize for who he is or what he does. And he doesn’t expect anyone to just walk away from his life and not be scarred by it.
Ryleigh lost her parents at a young age but doesn’t remember much about them. Now as an adult, she has made her mission to find out what happened to her family and give her self peace finally.
I love how Ryleigh challenges Dante. She gives him a run for his money. She may look like a mouse – but remember all mice have seen the worst of things and they know how to defend themselves.
This story is full of suspense, action, romance and some pretty hot sex scenes. I love how it’s told from both Dante and Ryleigh’s POV’s too. We see how each of them are going through things. We understand what they are feeling and gives us a better insight to their actions.
“Destiny is a dance with fate.”
Kirsty does a great job of keeping the book flowing at a the right pace. You are never once confused as to what is going on. However, I will say that because the author is from the UK, some will words and phrases are a tad different and may come across differently (hopefully editing may fix this). And that’s my only quirk with this book and the writing – seeing as how the characters are supposedly from America, writing as though they speak and think has to stay American – otherwise it was sort of takes away from the character’s persona.
Again, I will say that this book truly surprised me and I really enjoyed it. I personally feel that the author grew with this book. It feels way more constructed and the delivery was much better. I am really glad I chose to read another book by her.
This book compared to the first in this series has completely thrown me.
It's usually the first book in a series to be the best but in his case, it's definitely the opposite.
Full review below
Kirsty, you have definitely redeemed yourself with this book!! I read this first book in this series and wasn’t really thrilled with it. I almost didn’t want to read this book because of the first book but felt that everyone always deserves a second chance. And I am sooooo glad that I did.
Trigger starts off with some jaw-dropping action and doesn’t let up from that. It just gets better and better and even more suspenseful as the book goes on.
“Never forget the devil was once an angel.”
Dante is a lethal man – in many different ways. He doesn’t apologize for who he is or what he does. And he doesn’t expect anyone to just walk away from his life and not be scarred by it.
Ryleigh lost her parents at a young age but doesn’t remember much about them. Now as an adult, she has made her mission to find out what happened to her family and give her self peace finally.
I love how Ryleigh challenges Dante. She gives him a run for his money. She may look like a mouse – but remember all mice have seen the worst of things and they know how to defend themselves.
This story is full of suspense, action, romance and some pretty hot sex scenes. I love how it’s told from both Dante and Ryleigh’s POV’s too. We see how each of them are going through things. We understand what they are feeling and gives us a better insight to their actions.
“Destiny is a dance with fate.”
Kirsty does a great job of keeping the book flowing at a the right pace. You are never once confused as to what is going on. However, I will say that because the author is from the UK, some will words and phrases are a tad different and may come across differently (hopefully editing may fix this). And that’s my only quirk with this book and the writing – seeing as how the characters are supposedly from America, writing as though they speak and think has to stay American – otherwise it was sort of takes away from the character’s persona.
Again, I will say that this book truly surprised me and I really enjoyed it. I personally feel that the author grew with this book. It feels way more constructed and the delivery was much better. I am really glad I chose to read another book by her.
October 7, 2015
Dante Valentino had watched Ryleigh Turner from afar, he wanted her every time he saw her dance and it grew with each passing moment. Thinking she would simply be another fling, he is stunned to find she is more his match than any woman he has met before. Dante wants to break her and when Ryleigh makes a move he doesn't expect he begins the dance.
Ryleigh though is holding a secret, a secret that directly involves Dante. The further he pushes her the further she pushes back. Their complicated relationship is confusing them both but something has to give before they destroy each other. A shocking turn changes everything though.
This was fantastic. Dante is a jerk and he is not overly redeemable but you find glimpses when he realizes what Ryleigh means to him. I loved Ryleigh she is tough and she doesn't let Dante walk all over her. An amazing heroine. Look forward to more in this series.
Ryleigh though is holding a secret, a secret that directly involves Dante. The further he pushes her the further she pushes back. Their complicated relationship is confusing them both but something has to give before they destroy each other. A shocking turn changes everything though.
This was fantastic. Dante is a jerk and he is not overly redeemable but you find glimpses when he realizes what Ryleigh means to him. I loved Ryleigh she is tough and she doesn't let Dante walk all over her. An amazing heroine. Look forward to more in this series.
October 8, 2015
Advance Readers Copy (ARC) provided for my blog for an honest review by the lovely author Kristy-Anne Still
Title: Trigger
Series: The Pericolo Series
Author: Kristy-Anne Still
Genre: Dark
Age Group: Adult
Release Date: Sept 18th, 2015
Date Read: Oct 2nd, 2015
Overall Rating: 3 stars
I didn't get into this story that much. I felt that I was unconnected to the characters. I felt that it was lacking in some aspects of the story. This story is unique don't get me wrong I just feel that the writing wasn't all that good
Title: Trigger
Series: The Pericolo Series
Author: Kristy-Anne Still
Genre: Dark
Age Group: Adult
Release Date: Sept 18th, 2015
Date Read: Oct 2nd, 2015
Overall Rating: 3 stars
I didn't get into this story that much. I felt that I was unconnected to the characters. I felt that it was lacking in some aspects of the story. This story is unique don't get me wrong I just feel that the writing wasn't all that good
October 6, 2015
Living in the mafia is hard. Working for your grandfather, the Boss, knowing the Boss killed your entire family, his family....unthinkable! Dante is in turmoil. At the most opportune time, Ryleigh enters his life.
Their journey is not a fairy tale. Their relationship is not easy. It's hard. It's dark. It's awesome!
Buckle up and prepare your mind! This is one dark friggin' ride!
Their journey is not a fairy tale. Their relationship is not easy. It's hard. It's dark. It's awesome!
Buckle up and prepare your mind! This is one dark friggin' ride!
October 9, 2015
Well I may have loved Zane and Amelia's story but WOW this blows that out of the water !! Ryleigh is so much more bad A$$ and I adored her character for all her strengths and weakness. Dante is one cocky mother... but he is just so good at being bad you cannot help but love him. I enjoyed the dirty , nasty and downright craziness of this story and am so happy I was able to read/review !!
We have a simple set up...
Both Dante and Ryleigh had a horrific tragedy occur with their families at young ages. Luckily , or not , for Dante , he had his grandfather to take him in and care for him. He was trained in the family business and now expected to be the heir to the Valens. They are strong Italian gangsters with a lust for killing and blood !! Dante doesn't disappoint he gets off on killing and torture and you can feel it in his words and actions. Sadly for Ryleigh she was bounced from foster home to foster home never wanted by any family and never having anyone to care for her and love her. Now as a young woman she is getting by as a stripper , struggling to pay her way to find out what really happened in her past. Coincidentally this leads both to the same place. Ryleigh works for Jackson , Dante's brother/best friend, at the club they own together. Ryleigh is the dancer that Dante cannot keep his eyes off of. Ryleigh has no clue that the guy she is falling for just by the way he looks at her is the ever powerful silent partner. With friends in common and work in common these two find a way to get under each others skin. Threats and promises of ruining one another become their game and you will be shocked to see who comes out winning !! There are some big twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat and you won't be able to relax until the book is done and then you will be left wanting more !! Dante and Ryleigh know how to heat it up and OMG talk about dirty talk and even dirtier sex. I was shocked but of course enjoyed every minute !! If you are not into blood , killing and dirty talking alpha males then this is not your book !! There is no lack of crude words and devious plots here. Amazingly enough there is a great love story and a great connection that fuels the bigger picture you do not want to miss out.
Dante doesn't just use his fists for punching...he really is a dirty dirty man !!
We have a simple set up...
Both Dante and Ryleigh had a horrific tragedy occur with their families at young ages. Luckily , or not , for Dante , he had his grandfather to take him in and care for him. He was trained in the family business and now expected to be the heir to the Valens. They are strong Italian gangsters with a lust for killing and blood !! Dante doesn't disappoint he gets off on killing and torture and you can feel it in his words and actions. Sadly for Ryleigh she was bounced from foster home to foster home never wanted by any family and never having anyone to care for her and love her. Now as a young woman she is getting by as a stripper , struggling to pay her way to find out what really happened in her past. Coincidentally this leads both to the same place. Ryleigh works for Jackson , Dante's brother/best friend, at the club they own together. Ryleigh is the dancer that Dante cannot keep his eyes off of. Ryleigh has no clue that the guy she is falling for just by the way he looks at her is the ever powerful silent partner. With friends in common and work in common these two find a way to get under each others skin. Threats and promises of ruining one another become their game and you will be shocked to see who comes out winning !! There are some big twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat and you won't be able to relax until the book is done and then you will be left wanting more !! Dante and Ryleigh know how to heat it up and OMG talk about dirty talk and even dirtier sex. I was shocked but of course enjoyed every minute !! If you are not into blood , killing and dirty talking alpha males then this is not your book !! There is no lack of crude words and devious plots here. Amazingly enough there is a great love story and a great connection that fuels the bigger picture you do not want to miss out.
Dante doesn't just use his fists for punching...he really is a dirty dirty man !!
October 7, 2015
3.5/4 stars
This is a novella within The Pericolo Series that is based on a character we have had glimpses of in that story and while some characters do appear in this it isn't necessary to have read the series to enjoy this book.
I'm a little on the fence about this one, there was something just lacking for me to really accept Dante as the character he was portrayed to be a New York based Italian descent gangster, the language of the character just didn't fit for me I'm sorry to say and for me it distracted me from the story somewhat. However that said I loved the nasty side of Dante that the author portrayed and just wished it all tied up for me.
I loved the character of Ryleigh she was fierce from the start as she stepped into Dante's world and embraced her dark side. As the couple start on a path together that see's Dante just wanting to play with Ryleigh to see if he can break her after she invited herself into his life we learn of a shared background that means their lives have always been on a path that could possibly be destroying for them both.
I really enjoyed the way the relationship panned out and loved seeing Dante fall when he didn't realise he was and I love that Ryleigh despite her inner fears stood strong in her dealings with him. It really was a love hate relationship between the two edged with violence, murder and sex. I loved the last 10% of the book as the author kept us on edge right up to the end as to how their story played out and she played it out well.
My other concern is while the ARC stated the copy was unedited there was a lot of typos and errors that really interrupted the flow of reading and enjoyment of the story and I really do hope they were ironed out before publishing. Otherwise an enjoyable addition to The Pericolo Series.
This is a novella within The Pericolo Series that is based on a character we have had glimpses of in that story and while some characters do appear in this it isn't necessary to have read the series to enjoy this book.
I'm a little on the fence about this one, there was something just lacking for me to really accept Dante as the character he was portrayed to be a New York based Italian descent gangster, the language of the character just didn't fit for me I'm sorry to say and for me it distracted me from the story somewhat. However that said I loved the nasty side of Dante that the author portrayed and just wished it all tied up for me.
I loved the character of Ryleigh she was fierce from the start as she stepped into Dante's world and embraced her dark side. As the couple start on a path together that see's Dante just wanting to play with Ryleigh to see if he can break her after she invited herself into his life we learn of a shared background that means their lives have always been on a path that could possibly be destroying for them both.
I really enjoyed the way the relationship panned out and loved seeing Dante fall when he didn't realise he was and I love that Ryleigh despite her inner fears stood strong in her dealings with him. It really was a love hate relationship between the two edged with violence, murder and sex. I loved the last 10% of the book as the author kept us on edge right up to the end as to how their story played out and she played it out well.
My other concern is while the ARC stated the copy was unedited there was a lot of typos and errors that really interrupted the flow of reading and enjoyment of the story and I really do hope they were ironed out before publishing. Otherwise an enjoyable addition to The Pericolo Series.
February 12, 2016
Trigger
The Pericolo Series
Kirsty Anne Still
3.5 stars
Trigger is part of a series if I understand correctly but can be read as a stand alone. It wasn’t bad in the sense of no connection of back characters etc but I was kind of lost in the story line. It’s a novella within the series and maybe I needed more to get the full effect of what was going on.
Ryleigh was a strong leading female character with a lot of boom to her. She seems to accept the life she walks into and accept Dante for who he is. I had trouble though seeing her as the tough character she was written as but then taking and being hurt by some of the things Dante spat her way once her heart started getting thrown into the mix.
On the flip side Dante is the biggest stand-off full of himself male that I have read in a long time. I love a strong male lead but not to the point of that it becomes more of an eye roll that no self respecting strong woman would take his junk. The two parts of Ryleigh just didn’t mix well with his stupid ways. There was a lot of push and pull between the characters leaving me frustrated at times when I wished Ryleigh would just kick in him the balls and move on.
The tense and drama in the story is good as far as mafia reads go but the characters left me a little confused. I thought Dante had met his match but was somewhat left down by how Ryleigh seemed to morph into a different person on and off throughout the book.
Thank you for the ARC and click it up – I love to hear how everyone else feels. Just because it wasn’t my favorite doesn’t mean it wont be yours! Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
The Pericolo Series
Kirsty Anne Still
3.5 stars
Trigger is part of a series if I understand correctly but can be read as a stand alone. It wasn’t bad in the sense of no connection of back characters etc but I was kind of lost in the story line. It’s a novella within the series and maybe I needed more to get the full effect of what was going on.
Ryleigh was a strong leading female character with a lot of boom to her. She seems to accept the life she walks into and accept Dante for who he is. I had trouble though seeing her as the tough character she was written as but then taking and being hurt by some of the things Dante spat her way once her heart started getting thrown into the mix.
On the flip side Dante is the biggest stand-off full of himself male that I have read in a long time. I love a strong male lead but not to the point of that it becomes more of an eye roll that no self respecting strong woman would take his junk. The two parts of Ryleigh just didn’t mix well with his stupid ways. There was a lot of push and pull between the characters leaving me frustrated at times when I wished Ryleigh would just kick in him the balls and move on.
The tense and drama in the story is good as far as mafia reads go but the characters left me a little confused. I thought Dante had met his match but was somewhat left down by how Ryleigh seemed to morph into a different person on and off throughout the book.
Thank you for the ARC and click it up – I love to hear how everyone else feels. Just because it wasn’t my favorite doesn’t mean it wont be yours! Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
September 30, 2015
*ARC given in exchange for honest review*
Trigger is a stand alone in The Pericolo Series. I went into this book not having read the other books in the series, but that didn't matter. I got pulled in from the very start.
Ryleigh works at the club and she has noticed this man watching her for months. Always in the shadows, she can never get a good look at him. He makes her feel things she never has.
Dante Valentino watched Ryleigh dance from the shadows, craved her from afar. But he knew he would corrupt her once he had her.
But what Dante doesn't realise is, Ryleigh is just as messed up as him!!
This is the first book of Kirsty's I have read, and I loved every second of it. It pulled me in from the start, kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn't predict what would happen. Which made the book that much more enjoyable.
Dante and Ryleigh are fantastic characters, they have the best chemistry and some strong personalities which make them clash a lot of the time. But it can also bring them together and make them stronger. There are some very hot sex scenes in this book. The pool table scene must of been my favourite and most hottest scene ever! The ending was perfect, it made me want more of the characters but it fit the story fantastic.
This is one of my all time favourite Mafia books!
I'm off to stalk Kirsty. I need more of Dante and Ryleigh!
Trigger is a stand alone in The Pericolo Series. I went into this book not having read the other books in the series, but that didn't matter. I got pulled in from the very start.
Ryleigh works at the club and she has noticed this man watching her for months. Always in the shadows, she can never get a good look at him. He makes her feel things she never has.
Dante Valentino watched Ryleigh dance from the shadows, craved her from afar. But he knew he would corrupt her once he had her.
But what Dante doesn't realise is, Ryleigh is just as messed up as him!!
This is the first book of Kirsty's I have read, and I loved every second of it. It pulled me in from the start, kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn't predict what would happen. Which made the book that much more enjoyable.
Dante and Ryleigh are fantastic characters, they have the best chemistry and some strong personalities which make them clash a lot of the time. But it can also bring them together and make them stronger. There are some very hot sex scenes in this book. The pool table scene must of been my favourite and most hottest scene ever! The ending was perfect, it made me want more of the characters but it fit the story fantastic.
This is one of my all time favourite Mafia books!
I'm off to stalk Kirsty. I need more of Dante and Ryleigh!
October 7, 2015
Fate. I have read a lot of books that talk about fate bringing you to the one that you are mean to be with and they are all romantic and beautifully painful. But this story of how fate not only brought two people together but molded their lives into one they couldn't stand to live and made each other their salvation, well... it is a lasting imprint on my psyche.
Dante a product of greed and nothing else although the person that made him was deluded enough to think otherwise. He brutalized his childhood and created a weapon, scarred and filled with revenge.
Ryleigh was also created by the same man but what he thought he destroyed survived and has come back albeit unknown to the three of them to haunt him.
No two people were made perfectly for each other at the hands of the same evil, but they found their other half. The missing pieces of their souls ripped at a young age only to be thrown together in the most unimaginable way.
This is why this story is so powerful, because they fell and fought it from the beginning although he fought harder than she did.
But, together they make the most beautiful of mayhem and destruction that you can't help but to be sucked into Dante and his little wolf.
A powerful story that is more than darkness, it is more than romance, it is more than revenge, simply put it is FATE
A book worthy of any and all shelves.
Dante a product of greed and nothing else although the person that made him was deluded enough to think otherwise. He brutalized his childhood and created a weapon, scarred and filled with revenge.
Ryleigh was also created by the same man but what he thought he destroyed survived and has come back albeit unknown to the three of them to haunt him.
No two people were made perfectly for each other at the hands of the same evil, but they found their other half. The missing pieces of their souls ripped at a young age only to be thrown together in the most unimaginable way.
This is why this story is so powerful, because they fell and fought it from the beginning although he fought harder than she did.
But, together they make the most beautiful of mayhem and destruction that you can't help but to be sucked into Dante and his little wolf.
A powerful story that is more than darkness, it is more than romance, it is more than revenge, simply put it is FATE
A book worthy of any and all shelves.
October 9, 2015
I loved this book! I'd give it five million stars!
having read the first two Femme Fatale books in the Pericolo series I was expecting big things, but this was incredible!
Ryleigh Turner is a breath of fresh air. She's such a strong character and I was incredibly impressed by how Kirsty-Anne Still wrote her as such a believable woman. She can hold her own in the relationship and she's always proving that she's her man's equal.
Secondly there's Dante. One word: HOT! Dante is sex on legs, a brooding Brooklyn gangster with a dirty mouth and an even dirtier mind.I loved the way he could command any situation.
The writing is brilliant, some lines are so beautiful they're like poetry, and the dialouge is full of deep, heart-breaking speeches that I loved.
The story will twist you and turn you all the way through, building up to an ending that will knock your socks off!
Be warned though, this is a dark story! Not for the faint hearted! There's murder and blood and gore and difficult subjects discussed in this novel.
Also, be warned that after one particular scene you'll be needing a cold shower...
having read the first two Femme Fatale books in the Pericolo series I was expecting big things, but this was incredible!
Ryleigh Turner is a breath of fresh air. She's such a strong character and I was incredibly impressed by how Kirsty-Anne Still wrote her as such a believable woman. She can hold her own in the relationship and she's always proving that she's her man's equal.
Secondly there's Dante. One word: HOT! Dante is sex on legs, a brooding Brooklyn gangster with a dirty mouth and an even dirtier mind.I loved the way he could command any situation.
The writing is brilliant, some lines are so beautiful they're like poetry, and the dialouge is full of deep, heart-breaking speeches that I loved.
The story will twist you and turn you all the way through, building up to an ending that will knock your socks off!
Be warned though, this is a dark story! Not for the faint hearted! There's murder and blood and gore and difficult subjects discussed in this novel.
Also, be warned that after one particular scene you'll be needing a cold shower...
April 23, 2016
DNF at 5%. The H, who is supposed to be this mysterious cold ruthless mafia hitman gets his ass handed to him at the first meeting with the stripper h, who is his employee at his strip club.
The h is introduced as a resilient, street smart woman who has been taking care of herself since childhood. She acts like a child at aforementioned first meeting with her boss, the H. Btw her livelihood depends on the job and she knows H is a bigshot killer. But she goes like, "He may be my boss, and he may have literally just saved me from getting assaulted by some pervert customer, and I may be a stripper, and I may desperately need the money from my paycheques, and I may find him super hot, but DAMNIT he can't hold my elbow while I'm trying to walk away!"
Enough said.
The h is introduced as a resilient, street smart woman who has been taking care of herself since childhood. She acts like a child at aforementioned first meeting with her boss, the H. Btw her livelihood depends on the job and she knows H is a bigshot killer. But she goes like, "He may be my boss, and he may have literally just saved me from getting assaulted by some pervert customer, and I may be a stripper, and I may desperately need the money from my paycheques, and I may find him super hot, but DAMNIT he can't hold my elbow while I'm trying to walk away!"
Enough said.
September 28, 2015
ARC given for honest opinion.
First I want to say I love the book cover. Sometimes when reading ARCs the covers don't appeal to me. This definitely did.
Dante is definitely the bad boy of the book. Sexy, dark and dangerous which Ryleigh obviously likes. She wants to know his secrets but he is able to handle them?
The pool table scene was hot. Like sexy. I feel like the author was being a little daring with that scene. Honestly, you do not see it much in these type of books. ☆☆☆☆☆s alone for that freaking scene. Thank you for doing something different.
First I want to say I love the book cover. Sometimes when reading ARCs the covers don't appeal to me. This definitely did.
Dante is definitely the bad boy of the book. Sexy, dark and dangerous which Ryleigh obviously likes. She wants to know his secrets but he is able to handle them?
The pool table scene was hot. Like sexy. I feel like the author was being a little daring with that scene. Honestly, you do not see it much in these type of books. ☆☆☆☆☆s alone for that freaking scene. Thank you for doing something different.
September 24, 2015
4 Stars
I really loved this book. It was filled with action, suspense, some angst and a great dose of hot and sexy too!
I really loved this book. It was filled with action, suspense, some angst and a great dose of hot and sexy too!
September 21, 2015
Copy exchanged for an honest review
Oh wow, I waited for this book. Watched all the girls teasing about it (silently cursing them) but I so needed to read this as a whole and as always with a highly anticipated book I always enjoy the hype surrounding release etc. I missed that this time, so many things happening that I found myself not getting caught up in it all. Then my kindle broke half way through the read…gah, what can I say? I don’t know if this has any bearing on how I read this book, I’d like to think it didn’t but it took me 3 days to read it, and it was the only book I read last week. For those that know me, well…..one book in one week is not healthy for me.
Anyway onto the actual book itself. I have to say, within two pages of reading I remembered why I wanted this book so much, I really missed reading this authors style. There’s just something about it that draws me in and I always, always seem to get lost in her words. Kirsty can write a beautifully imaginative piece of work as good as any best seller out there, Trigger is no exception.
But for me I didn’t feel immersed as much as I felt that I should have been. I liked the two leading characters very much, but felt a little disconnect with Ryleigh for whatever reason I’m not quite sure. I’m aware totally of the fact that she isn’t Amelia, she is never meant to be despite them being rather similar in a vastly different way. It’s not that I didn’t like her or even empathise with her, because I did very much I just found her lacking a little. I did however enjoy watching her character develop; Kirsty did an amazing job there, building her up from virtually nothing to the Queen of her own castle.
“He’s a spark I forgot I needed and he’s a flame that will only burn me, but I don’t care.”
Dante surprised me too; again I liked him very much and another fantastic character developed throughout the book. As characters go I found him quite conflicting, a bastard for the most part. A very suave and dark person, detached from emotion, even when Ryleigh enters his life it’s a struggle for him to open himself up. When he admits his love his emotions still seem awkward and terse. I think that detachment carries through with Dante; I found brief sparks of passion and anger but not all consuming for me. I missed that. Whilst I saw him as the dominating man that he quite clearly is I thought maybe he could have been “more.” A bit rougher, a bit harsher in his actions rather than his words. I didn’t feel a lot of emotion from this book until I got to the end, but that ending just finished this book off absolutely fantastically. It was utterly perfect!!
Trigger is quite a fast paced story, taking the reader through another side of the family and mafia. It has a different feel to FF which I really think was the right thing to do. Their world is still dark and full of demons, but in a different kind of manner. There are a few twists and turns going on but I didn’t feel blindsided by them. Some great and very likeable secondary characters that propel the story along. One of my favourite parts involves Jax. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable story that fits perfectly in this series.
I have tried no to compare this to any others in the Pericolo series, but I’m struggling not to. Femme Fatale Reloaded was really quite an exceptional book and it stays with me as being almost the perfect read. So while Trigger is undeniably very good and such a fantastic story in its own right, it doesn’t quite hold a candle to FFR for me. Definitely worth a read, it’s a standalone and easy enough to slip into if you haven’t read Femme Fatale or Femme Fatale Reloaded.
Oh wow, I waited for this book. Watched all the girls teasing about it (silently cursing them) but I so needed to read this as a whole and as always with a highly anticipated book I always enjoy the hype surrounding release etc. I missed that this time, so many things happening that I found myself not getting caught up in it all. Then my kindle broke half way through the read…gah, what can I say? I don’t know if this has any bearing on how I read this book, I’d like to think it didn’t but it took me 3 days to read it, and it was the only book I read last week. For those that know me, well…..one book in one week is not healthy for me.
Anyway onto the actual book itself. I have to say, within two pages of reading I remembered why I wanted this book so much, I really missed reading this authors style. There’s just something about it that draws me in and I always, always seem to get lost in her words. Kirsty can write a beautifully imaginative piece of work as good as any best seller out there, Trigger is no exception.
But for me I didn’t feel immersed as much as I felt that I should have been. I liked the two leading characters very much, but felt a little disconnect with Ryleigh for whatever reason I’m not quite sure. I’m aware totally of the fact that she isn’t Amelia, she is never meant to be despite them being rather similar in a vastly different way. It’s not that I didn’t like her or even empathise with her, because I did very much I just found her lacking a little. I did however enjoy watching her character develop; Kirsty did an amazing job there, building her up from virtually nothing to the Queen of her own castle.
“He’s a spark I forgot I needed and he’s a flame that will only burn me, but I don’t care.”
Dante surprised me too; again I liked him very much and another fantastic character developed throughout the book. As characters go I found him quite conflicting, a bastard for the most part. A very suave and dark person, detached from emotion, even when Ryleigh enters his life it’s a struggle for him to open himself up. When he admits his love his emotions still seem awkward and terse. I think that detachment carries through with Dante; I found brief sparks of passion and anger but not all consuming for me. I missed that. Whilst I saw him as the dominating man that he quite clearly is I thought maybe he could have been “more.” A bit rougher, a bit harsher in his actions rather than his words. I didn’t feel a lot of emotion from this book until I got to the end, but that ending just finished this book off absolutely fantastically. It was utterly perfect!!
Trigger is quite a fast paced story, taking the reader through another side of the family and mafia. It has a different feel to FF which I really think was the right thing to do. Their world is still dark and full of demons, but in a different kind of manner. There are a few twists and turns going on but I didn’t feel blindsided by them. Some great and very likeable secondary characters that propel the story along. One of my favourite parts involves Jax. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable story that fits perfectly in this series.
I have tried no to compare this to any others in the Pericolo series, but I’m struggling not to. Femme Fatale Reloaded was really quite an exceptional book and it stays with me as being almost the perfect read. So while Trigger is undeniably very good and such a fantastic story in its own right, it doesn’t quite hold a candle to FFR for me. Definitely worth a read, it’s a standalone and easy enough to slip into if you haven’t read Femme Fatale or Femme Fatale Reloaded.
September 16, 2015
I am lucky enough to say that I beta read this book.
This book is an absolutely dynamite read! I would even go as far as say its Kirsty's best book to date and you can quote me on that! This book appealed to the darker side of me, the side I call my guilty pleasures and this is one pleasure worth being guilty for, I have read it multiple times already and each time it gets better. There are so many qualities about this book that are perfect. Its raw, its gritty and it has Dante Valentino! Let me tell you now this man is a force to be reckoned with, he's THE man as far as I'm concerned, even when he's being an absolute tool! He exudes many things- unbelievable sexual energy, terror in others, alpha maleness like you have never seen before and oh so much confidence! He should come with a warning that he's a hazard to ALL delicate materials. I don't want to make my whole review about him but its really hard not too! I can't forget Ryleigh, what a woman! This woman (and I have said this many times to Kirsty) has some lady testicles! I completely fell in love with her and all that she is. Her growth throughout this book is astounding and the woman she becomes is one that would knock any leading lady of her perch. What I loved the most about her character is how identifiable she is and how normal she comes across, its almost as if she's your best friend.
This is a dual POV book, written from Dante and Ryleigh's perspectives. Kirsty does an amazing job writing both his and her POV and my god its amazing to read! Kirsty also has amazing ability to make me and you, as readers, feel everyone of those words she has written ! You feel a whole host of emotions while reading this book and each a well deserved credit to Kirsty.
This book is powerful and intense and has the ability to pull you in to Kirsty's world and not spit you out until its done with you because make no mistake you will not be walking away from this book willingly, it will keep you till the end. I can't wait for Trigger to be unleashed on the world and for everyone to experience this book!
Kirsty be proud of this baby because reading it is a one of a kind experience and its one I'm glad you allowed me to take with you!!
This book is an absolutely dynamite read! I would even go as far as say its Kirsty's best book to date and you can quote me on that! This book appealed to the darker side of me, the side I call my guilty pleasures and this is one pleasure worth being guilty for, I have read it multiple times already and each time it gets better. There are so many qualities about this book that are perfect. Its raw, its gritty and it has Dante Valentino! Let me tell you now this man is a force to be reckoned with, he's THE man as far as I'm concerned, even when he's being an absolute tool! He exudes many things- unbelievable sexual energy, terror in others, alpha maleness like you have never seen before and oh so much confidence! He should come with a warning that he's a hazard to ALL delicate materials. I don't want to make my whole review about him but its really hard not too! I can't forget Ryleigh, what a woman! This woman (and I have said this many times to Kirsty) has some lady testicles! I completely fell in love with her and all that she is. Her growth throughout this book is astounding and the woman she becomes is one that would knock any leading lady of her perch. What I loved the most about her character is how identifiable she is and how normal she comes across, its almost as if she's your best friend.
This is a dual POV book, written from Dante and Ryleigh's perspectives. Kirsty does an amazing job writing both his and her POV and my god its amazing to read! Kirsty also has amazing ability to make me and you, as readers, feel everyone of those words she has written ! You feel a whole host of emotions while reading this book and each a well deserved credit to Kirsty.
This book is powerful and intense and has the ability to pull you in to Kirsty's world and not spit you out until its done with you because make no mistake you will not be walking away from this book willingly, it will keep you till the end. I can't wait for Trigger to be unleashed on the world and for everyone to experience this book!
Kirsty be proud of this baby because reading it is a one of a kind experience and its one I'm glad you allowed me to take with you!!
September 17, 2015
Wow! Jeez! Where do I start?
Five Trigger happy starts from me!
I was lucky enough to BETA read for this book, and what a book it is!
It's intense, it's hot, it takes you on a journey.
Let's start with Dante Valentino, what a man! Sheesh, *fans oneself* I love him so hard, it's not even funny! He's dark, brooding, tattooed and domineering. Just what we all love in a man! ;-) Kirsty captures the inner demons fighting him all the way through the book perfectly! Although I think he should come with a warning... *EXTRA PANTIES NEED AROUND THIS MAN!* I want a Dante for my Christmas!!
Ryleigh, wow she just knocked Amelia off the top spot for me (yeah I said it). She challenges Dante at ever corner and kills whatever Dante throws at her. She's so strong, she's an inspiration to women, in a sense that, she's so strong whatever life throws at you, you just live with what you're given and get on the best you can, things happen for a reason and fate will reward you.
The sexual tension between Dante and Ryleigh will have you fanning your face, make you want to combust and your panties catch fire! It's so hot! One things for sure, I will never look at a pool table the same way ever again! ;-).
Well done Kirsty, you've done it again. Another amazing book to put up there. I know I say this all the time, but it's the truth, you have grown so much as a writer and I'm truly happy that I get to share it all with you!
Be proud of this amazingly beautifully written, powerful and heart-pounding jem of a read.
Five Trigger happy starts from me!
I was lucky enough to BETA read for this book, and what a book it is!
It's intense, it's hot, it takes you on a journey.
Let's start with Dante Valentino, what a man! Sheesh, *fans oneself* I love him so hard, it's not even funny! He's dark, brooding, tattooed and domineering. Just what we all love in a man! ;-) Kirsty captures the inner demons fighting him all the way through the book perfectly! Although I think he should come with a warning... *EXTRA PANTIES NEED AROUND THIS MAN!* I want a Dante for my Christmas!!
Ryleigh, wow she just knocked Amelia off the top spot for me (yeah I said it). She challenges Dante at ever corner and kills whatever Dante throws at her. She's so strong, she's an inspiration to women, in a sense that, she's so strong whatever life throws at you, you just live with what you're given and get on the best you can, things happen for a reason and fate will reward you.
The sexual tension between Dante and Ryleigh will have you fanning your face, make you want to combust and your panties catch fire! It's so hot! One things for sure, I will never look at a pool table the same way ever again! ;-).
Well done Kirsty, you've done it again. Another amazing book to put up there. I know I say this all the time, but it's the truth, you have grown so much as a writer and I'm truly happy that I get to share it all with you!
Be proud of this amazingly beautifully written, powerful and heart-pounding jem of a read.
October 5, 2015
This was the first time reading anything by this author and I'm glad I did. I have to say this is gripping story . The heroine in this story is a survive ofa family in the mafia. She went from a loving little girl with loving parents and family that shield her from the bad things in the world, to a girl who did nothing but fight to survive and wanted to find the answers that she needed. Dante has been raised in a harsh world by his grandfather the head of a mafia family where he rules everything ,punishment make's him the man that he is .When he see this girl dancing ,he very realized he wanted something different in his life would this change his life forever. The moment they spoke to each other there was sparks between them. As I was reading I started to get the feeling that I might not like the ending to this story, but I read on. But my worries went out the door in a cloud of dust. I couldn't believe how the story grew with all the twists and turns, the intrigue, love and admiration, strength, protectiveness, loyalty, ruthlessness cruelty, that was all written for these amazing character live through . In some spots I almost jumped out my seat with things these people went through. This author is just brilliant when it comes to her writing and can weave amazing story that will keep your attend until the very end. The emotions put into this characters are amazing and I highly recommend you read this amazing story for yourself you won't be disappointed
September 19, 2015
I was lucky enough to win this and I have read Femme Fatale and Femme Reloaded so couldn't wait to read this. OMG this has to be one of the best series I have read. This gripped me so much the heroine is a true survivor of a family in the mafia she went from little girl with loving family shielded from the bad things to a girl with nothing but fight to survive and find answers she needed. Dante has been brought up in a harsh world by his grandfather the head of a mafia family where his rules and punishment have made Dante the man he is. When Dante watches the girl dancing he is lost in her little does he know how their lives are going to change from the moment they speak...........
I have to say I was nervous to read this as I had loved the previous ones so much I wasn't sure what Kirsty could do to better them, well she went beyond amazing with this one, the twists, intrigue, love, admiration, strength, protectiveness, loyalty, ruthlessness, cruelty all with AMAZING characters I found myself totally choked up and a few tears while reading this, the brilliance of the writing will take you right amongst it and I am left feeling " what the heck did I just read" it was like watching it on a screen how I could picture everything happening.
I have to say I was nervous to read this as I had loved the previous ones so much I wasn't sure what Kirsty could do to better them, well she went beyond amazing with this one, the twists, intrigue, love, admiration, strength, protectiveness, loyalty, ruthlessness, cruelty all with AMAZING characters I found myself totally choked up and a few tears while reading this, the brilliance of the writing will take you right amongst it and I am left feeling " what the heck did I just read" it was like watching it on a screen how I could picture everything happening.
October 5, 2015
Wow! What have I been missing????
This is the first book I've read by Kirsty-Anne Still, and now I'm gonna have to grab the other books she's written. Trigger is marketed as a stand alone, and while it is, I don't think you'll be happy until you read EVERYTHING this author has written. I know I devoured Trigger and I grabbed the Femme books so I could get more of her fabulous writing.
Dante is so dark, dangerous and addictive! The perfect assassin to drool over, that's for sure. I loved how he stayed in character for so much of the story. Ryleigh didn't "change" him overnight...he didn't become that super sweet misunderstood bad boy. Thank you for keeping characters in "character". Love the way that both of them have their issues and it's not one "fixing" the other. This is so much more that just a romantic suspense!
Ryleigh and Dante are great together. Strong personalities that coalesce and crash at will. Stronger extremes make for explosive stories! Whether you like mafia-assassin type stories or not, you'll love TRIGGER! as long as you like your man to be a man and you don't need a simpering silly leading lady.
5 Sparking Stars
This is the first book I've read by Kirsty-Anne Still, and now I'm gonna have to grab the other books she's written. Trigger is marketed as a stand alone, and while it is, I don't think you'll be happy until you read EVERYTHING this author has written. I know I devoured Trigger and I grabbed the Femme books so I could get more of her fabulous writing.
Dante is so dark, dangerous and addictive! The perfect assassin to drool over, that's for sure. I loved how he stayed in character for so much of the story. Ryleigh didn't "change" him overnight...he didn't become that super sweet misunderstood bad boy. Thank you for keeping characters in "character". Love the way that both of them have their issues and it's not one "fixing" the other. This is so much more that just a romantic suspense!
Ryleigh and Dante are great together. Strong personalities that coalesce and crash at will. Stronger extremes make for explosive stories! Whether you like mafia-assassin type stories or not, you'll love TRIGGER! as long as you like your man to be a man and you don't need a simpering silly leading lady.
5 Sparking Stars
October 8, 2015
I liked the story – in the main but it wasn’t completely without niggles.
Dante had me at odds with myself. I didn’t know whether I liked him or not.
I liked Ryleigh and I loved the fact that she was more than able to hold her own in the world that Dante revelled in.
His life was a collection of both dark and shade, it was mysterious, cruel at times and without compromise but Ryleigh let the situation envelope her and despite the fact that initially Dante’s motives were less than honourable, she was far more than he could have ever imagined.
If he thought he could break this woman, he was in for a rude awakening.
There was more to her than I anticipated and the connection between the two of them was complex.
Will they make or break each other or will circumstance break them both?
I found it satisfying that Dante had no idea that he had fallen for Ryleigh and I adored the fact that Ryleigh was able to stand tall and showed no fear when the word that they both now inhabited had them living a life that most would run screaming from.
The story was clever, written well and not at all what I thought it would be.
A sound addition to the Pericolo Series.
Dante had me at odds with myself. I didn’t know whether I liked him or not.
I liked Ryleigh and I loved the fact that she was more than able to hold her own in the world that Dante revelled in.
His life was a collection of both dark and shade, it was mysterious, cruel at times and without compromise but Ryleigh let the situation envelope her and despite the fact that initially Dante’s motives were less than honourable, she was far more than he could have ever imagined.
If he thought he could break this woman, he was in for a rude awakening.
There was more to her than I anticipated and the connection between the two of them was complex.
Will they make or break each other or will circumstance break them both?
I found it satisfying that Dante had no idea that he had fallen for Ryleigh and I adored the fact that Ryleigh was able to stand tall and showed no fear when the word that they both now inhabited had them living a life that most would run screaming from.
The story was clever, written well and not at all what I thought it would be.
A sound addition to the Pericolo Series.
December 29, 2015
I received an ARC for an honest review for united Indie Book Blog
I started Trigger without reading any of the other books in the series, this can be read as a stand alone. I was pulled in right from the first chapter. I loved this book, it kept me interested and guessing. Dante is a sexy, dark and intense bad boy. I love the relationship Ryleigh and Dante have, the sexual tension is intense. It's written in dual POVs, Ryleigh and Dante, Kirsty does a great job of writing both and taking you on an emotional roller coaster. Trigger is a fast paced story and I loved every word and chapter! This book pulled me in and I couldn't stop reading until the very last sentence!
Review by Raychel
I started Trigger without reading any of the other books in the series, this can be read as a stand alone. I was pulled in right from the first chapter. I loved this book, it kept me interested and guessing. Dante is a sexy, dark and intense bad boy. I love the relationship Ryleigh and Dante have, the sexual tension is intense. It's written in dual POVs, Ryleigh and Dante, Kirsty does a great job of writing both and taking you on an emotional roller coaster. Trigger is a fast paced story and I loved every word and chapter! This book pulled me in and I couldn't stop reading until the very last sentence!
Review by Raychel
September 22, 2015
I devoured Dante and Ryleigh's story... This is a standalone in the Pericolo Series but having said that I think reading the Femme Fatale books first gives you insight into the world that Still has created.
Dante is everything you'd expect from a mafia assassin... cold, heartless and domineering. But Ryleigh changes his view of the world.
I really liked the relationship between these two characters. Still stayed true to Dante's character and it isn't until much later in the book we see a softer side to the cold blooded killer.
Ryleigh, well she's a woman with a need for revenge, and when the two of them come together it is explosive. Literally!
A gritty, dark, and fast paced read!
Dante is everything you'd expect from a mafia assassin... cold, heartless and domineering. But Ryleigh changes his view of the world.
I really liked the relationship between these two characters. Still stayed true to Dante's character and it isn't until much later in the book we see a softer side to the cold blooded killer.
Ryleigh, well she's a woman with a need for revenge, and when the two of them come together it is explosive. Literally!
A gritty, dark, and fast paced read!
October 7, 2015
MUST READ!!! The author has done an outstanding job, one that will make you read her work over and over again. She brought this story to life in a way that really shine and works well with the characters and the story line. everything flowed great, the details amazing. Just beware that you want more once you reach the very end. OK as much as I want to give spoilers out I don't want to ruin this authors amazing work so read the story and trust me about this one hott Mafia style story like no other and read the damn thing.
***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com ***
***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com ***
September 16, 2015
I was lucky enough to win this explosive book and therefore, I'm giving an honest review as ARC. I have read all of Kirsty-Anne's books and love the smooth flow and in depth characters she writes about. But she has taken this one beyond all expectations. It's gritty, has one kick-ass leading lady who you love due to her past experiences and one alpha male who just doesn't know how to love. The twists, intrigue and can I tell you explosive ending is shear brilliance. Extremely emotional especially near to the end of the book - well done Kirsty. This book rocked!
October 13, 2015
5 Crazy Ass Must Read Stars!!!!!
Ok, this does state it's a standalone but reading the previous books in the series could help to give you insight into these characters. I only read book 1 and a couple times I did feel a bit like I was missing something. Honestly, it really didn't take away from this story.
I love this book. I alway find it amazing when an author can take a character I really don't care for and have me swooning and championing for them by the end of the book. Kirsty-Anne Still does that and more in this amazing read.
Ok, this does state it's a standalone but reading the previous books in the series could help to give you insight into these characters. I only read book 1 and a couple times I did feel a bit like I was missing something. Honestly, it really didn't take away from this story.
I love this book. I alway find it amazing when an author can take a character I really don't care for and have me swooning and championing for them by the end of the book. Kirsty-Anne Still does that and more in this amazing read.
March 30, 2017
DNF @31%
So the story goes like this: H meets h. They argue. They argue again. She thinks it might be love. Then they kill some people.
They story didn't flow. I couldn't connect with the characters. Their blase attitudes about murder made them seem like psychos. She adjusted to his way of life way too easily. Almost all conversations were arguments. These weren't entertaining or enlightening ones. They're the kind that make the characters look like idiotic assholes.
So the story goes like this: H meets h. They argue. They argue again. She thinks it might be love. Then they kill some people.
They story didn't flow. I couldn't connect with the characters. Their blase attitudes about murder made them seem like psychos. She adjusted to his way of life way too easily. Almost all conversations were arguments. These weren't entertaining or enlightening ones. They're the kind that make the characters look like idiotic assholes.
October 17, 2015
*An ARC was provided in exchange of an honest review*
Oh how I do enjoy a lovely dark read and this read was exactly that. Hot, dark, and one heck of a ride! Enjoyed every bit of it. It's not your cookie cutter love story but oh, what a story we get!! Be sure to read if you love dark reads! You will not be disappointed!!
Oh how I do enjoy a lovely dark read and this read was exactly that. Hot, dark, and one heck of a ride! Enjoyed every bit of it. It's not your cookie cutter love story but oh, what a story we get!! Be sure to read if you love dark reads! You will not be disappointed!!
September 21, 2015
Shut the front door. Seriously? Shit I was ready to throw my Kindle across the room until the last sentence. You can't do that to me ever again! Please tell me that magic brain of yours is doing a follow up on, Rante <- eh? What do you think. . . .
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