I have been in love with the Eagle Elite guys for a long time so when I heard we would get their children's stories in a spinoff I was curious as equally as excited. This book follows the next generation of leaders of the families and they have been raised to protect and be loyal to family first. Serena and Junior find themselves in a predicament because there is a fine line between their hatred and love for one another, but to love each other is a death sentence in the mafia, so they have to keep hating each other to protect each other. These two have to fight to survive and try to navigate a way around feelings that will eventually get them killed by their own family. At times I hated the way things would be going for Junior and Serena, but then I knew there had to be reasons for what was happening. I loved that we got to see the original Elect and see how they are handling letting the reins over to the next generation. I also loved that the familial ties are still there, but none of them will hesitate to do what is necessary to protect family above all else. There were so many twists that I did not see coming and a few times I felt as if my heart was being ripped in two, but the author has a way of helping the reader try to mend their hearts. I love this family and the ride so far with the next group of mafia leaders is an interesting one and I can't wait to see where it takes us. Blood In, No Out. ( )

I have been in love with the Eagle Elite guys for a long time so when I heard we would get their children's stories in a spinoff I was curious as equally as excited. This book follows the next generation of leaders of the families and they have been raised to protect and be loyal to family first. Serena and Junior find themselves in a predicament because there is a fine line between their hatred and love for one another, but to love each other is a death sentence in the mafia, so they have to keep hating each other to protect each other. These two have to fight to survive and try to navigate a way around feelings that will eventually get them killed by their own family. At times I hated the way things would be going for Junior and Serena, but then I knew there had to be reasons for what was happening. I loved that we got to see the original Elect and see how they are handling letting the reins over to the next generation. I also loved that the familial ties are still there, but none of them will hesitate to do what is necessary to protect family above all else. There were so many twists that I did not see coming and a few times I felt as if my heart was being ripped in two, but the author has a way of helping the reader try to mend their hearts. I love this family and the ride so far with the next group of mafia leaders is an interesting one and I can't wait to see where it takes us. Blood In, No Out. ( )

So… I must've read something completely different than everyone else because this was fucking awful and obviously overhyped.

The storyline was too far-fetched, unrealistic and the characters were weak and juvenile. The authors attempt in making the characters ruthless badasses was a complete fail. Their childish behavior, heavily applied to both main and side characters, was too off putting for me and that only further contributed in making this novel an absolute mess. Need I also mentioned the horrible writing? It's almost shell-shocking to know RVD wrote this. She could have done so much better. She has written better. What the fuck happened?

In short, don't bother picking this up. Making it to chapter five before calling it quits is an accomplishment in itself. This mafia romance was an utter disappointment and complete waste of time.

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4.5 stars

This was even better than the parent's series. This was the true example of what love is. Such a fine line between love and hate. This was a bumpy ride for a plethora of reasons. It was great to see how the author was able to make this such a unique start to generation two while still including the originals without making it seem old. If id never read the stories about the parents, I still would have not been lost. That takes skill.

This book set up the future well was fresh and exciting and was the perfect amount of story with steam-filled angst. Junior and Serena, we're perfect. ( )

I loved this book, it sucks you right in from the start. Can't wait for the next book in this series. Kim L ~ Wonderful World of Books ( )