The Gun Runner (Mafia Made #1)by Scott Hildreth
The first book in a seductive new series from Scott Hildreth, the #1 Amazon bestselling author of BRAWLER and HARD CORPS.
Tripp
Once, I took down terrorists on the front lines as a marine.
Now I'm in the business of bad.
I've sold guns to people others might not approve of.
I've eliminated the criminals, the lowlifes and the thugs who've tread on my turf.
And I looked the Sicilian Mafia boss in the eye and told him to f*** off.
No one tells me no, unless it's their last word.
I didn't just act the part of bad—I lived it. Then she stumbled into my life.
I tried to stay away from her. Tried focusing on moving my merchandise. But one smile from Terra was like a shot to the heart.
She's mine now. And no one threatens what's mine.
Terra
I've seen a lot of terrible things in my life.
I grew up around lies and deception, and I ran away from all of them.
Until I met him.
I knew he was corrupt. I knew he was dangerous.
I should have stayed away, but my attraction to him, my needfor him, overrode my logic.
Now I love him.
If he finds out who I am, we're done and I'll be nothing.
I never wanted to be the Mafia princess they tried to make me, but mia familia had other plans. And what mia familia wants…it gets.
Only Michael Tripp can save me.
Tripp and Terra's story continues in Book Two of Mafia Made,The Game Changer.
Manda's 4 Star Review
I am very quickly becoming a huge fan of this author. This is only my second book but I can definitely say I will be reading more. I love a good mafia book but often find them a little over the top, but this one was fantastic. From the very start it has you interested and ready for more. The characters are well written and easy to like. The storyline is engaging and progresses well while still leaving you excited for more. I am definitely looking forward to more of Tripp and Terra and cannot wait to read the next book.
The first book in a seductive new series from Scott Hildreth, the #1 Amazon bestselling author of BRAWLER and HARD CORPS.
Tripp
Once, I took down terrorists on the front lines as a marine.
Now I'm in the business of bad.
I've sold guns to people others might not approve of.
I've eliminated the criminals, the lowlifes and the thugs who've tread on my turf.
And I looked the Sicilian Mafia boss in the eye and told him to f*** off.
No one tells me no, unless it's their last word.
I didn't just act the part of bad—I lived it. Then she stumbled into my life.
I tried to stay away from her. Tried focusing on moving my merchandise. But one smile from Terra was like a shot to the heart.
She's mine now. And no one threatens what's mine.
Terra
I've seen a lot of terrible things in my life.
I grew up around lies and deception, and I ran away from all of them.
Until I met him.
I knew he was corrupt. I knew he was dangerous.
I should have stayed away, but my attraction to him, my needfor him, overrode my logic.
Now I love him.
If he finds out who I am, we're done and I'll be nothing.
I never wanted to be the Mafia princess they tried to make me, but mia familia had other plans. And what mia familia wants…it gets.
Only Michael Tripp can save me.
Tripp and Terra's story continues in Book Two of Mafia Made,The Game Changer.
Manda's 4 Star Review
I am very quickly becoming a huge fan of this author. This is only my second book but I can definitely say I will be reading more. I love a good mafia book but often find them a little over the top, but this one was fantastic. From the very start it has you interested and ready for more. The characters are well written and easy to like. The storyline is engaging and progresses well while still leaving you excited for more. I am definitely looking forward to more of Tripp and Terra and cannot wait to read the next book.
BRAWLER by Scott Hildreth
All men suck! They lie, cheat, and break women's hearts. I'd all but given up on relationships when I met Ethan Harlow, a drop-dead gorgeous boxer at Kidd's Gym.
He was sexy, muscular, tattooed, and talented.
So, I decided to give boxing - and men - one last try.
My name is Jaz. I'm a boxer. This story is about my rise to fame, all the while doing the two things I enjoyed more than anything on earth.
Fucking and fighting.
Along the way, however, I found out a little about love.
Brawler is a STAND-ALONE, HEA, no cheating, no cliff hanger.
Manda's 5 Star Review
This was my first book by Scott Hildreth but it definitely won't be my last. This is one amazing read and so different from any other boxing books I have read before. The writing is fantastic and I love how the story progresses. It was so easy to fall into this story and fall in love with the characters. I have read a lot of books with strong female characters but they always seem kind of forced. Like they had to be angry and aggressive to make them seem bad ass. Scott Hildreth has created what I consider a true bad ass female character with Jaz. She is definitely tough and full of sass but she is full of heart and determination. She has a background that would break most women but for her it has strengthened her resolve. She is struggling to get by when an opportunity fall into her lap. She doesn't waste time trying to prove how tough she is. She just does what she does best and lets her talent speak for itself. This earns her not only amazing opportunities but also an amazing group of supporters.
Another thing I loved about this book is that our hero, Ethan isn't the typical over the top aggressive alpha male character to go with the tough woman. He is quiet, laid back and a little on the shy side, but packs one helluva punch when someone threatens whats his. He is tough in his own right, and strong enough to handle a woman on the rise. I also have to note that the supporting characters are the best!! This is a family built on love and respect not blood. They make the story that much more amazing.
I won't lie my mouth was hanging open and I was on the edge of my seat when tragedy strikes in the story. Not at all what I was expecting and I loved that it caught me off guard. I cannot express how refreshing it was to be caught off guard by a storyline. It doesn't happen often and I loved this book all the more for it. This really is a fantastic book and is one of my favorite reads for the year so far. I will definitely be suggesting this to anyone looking for a good book to fall into. Scott Hildreth you have a new fan and I cannot wait to read more from you!!Who Picked This? Book Blog
Manda's 5 Star Review
This was my first book by Scott Hildreth but it definitely won't be my last. This is one amazing read and so different from any other boxing books I have read before. The writing is fantastic and I love how the story progresses. It was so easy to fall into this story and fall in love with the characters. I have read a lot of books with strong female characters but they always seem kind of forced. Like they had to be angry and aggressive to make them seem bad ass. Scott Hildreth has created what I consider a true bad ass female character with Jaz. She is definitely tough and full of sass but she is full of heart and determination. She has a background that would break most women but for her it has strengthened her resolve. She is struggling to get by when an opportunity fall into her lap. She doesn't waste time trying to prove how tough she is. She just does what she does best and lets her talent speak for itself. This earns her not only amazing opportunities but also an amazing group of supporters.
Another thing I loved about this book is that our hero, Ethan isn't the typical over the top aggressive alpha male character to go with the tough woman. He is quiet, laid back and a little on the shy side, but packs one helluva punch when someone threatens whats his. He is tough in his own right, and strong enough to handle a woman on the rise. I also have to note that the supporting characters are the best!! This is a family built on love and respect not blood. They make the story that much more amazing.
I won't lie my mouth was hanging open and I was on the edge of my seat when tragedy strikes in the story. Not at all what I was expecting and I loved that it caught me off guard. I cannot express how refreshing it was to be caught off guard by a storyline. It doesn't happen often and I loved this book all the more for it. This really is a fantastic book and is one of my favorite reads for the year so far. I will definitely be suggesting this to anyone looking for a good book to fall into. Scott Hildreth you have a new fan and I cannot wait to read more from you!!