Review: Toni never disappoints her readers!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2014
Sports-related romance novels are my all-time favourite books. When I think of great books that fit in this category, I automatically think of Toni’s work. I came in late to this series, though as soon as I picked up Taking Shots, I caught up pretty quick. To say there were a few sleepless nights would be an understatement. I was hooked from the beginning and I still am a huge Assassins fan. I know that I can pick-up any book that Toni has written and not be disappointed. It goes the same for re-reads – you just fall in love with the characters and the storyline all over again because Toni is it that good.It’s exciting to see the Assassin’s series continue with Reese and Phillip’s story. Moving back to Nashville after leaving who she thought was the love of her life in New York, Reese is on a mission to protect her heart from ever breaking again. She is determined to follow the path of having one-night stands instead of a relationship in order to ensure that her heart is safe. What she doesn’t expect is Phillip Anderson, Hockey player for the Nashville Assassins, to infiltrate her life. Along with Phillip comes his niece Claire who he now has guardianship over. When they discover that Claire and Reese have a mutual interest that could prevent Claire from following the dark path she is on, Phillip and Reese will become closer than ever. One night could lead to a whole lot more.Breaking Away is just another amazing creation from Toni. This book has everything you could ask for; angst, romance, melting moments, feels, an incredible story, and we still get to see all of our favourite Assassins characters from the previous novels. If you’ve read an Assassins novel, than you know what I mean when I say that you are instantly drawn to the characters in the story. Toni has this way of creating these incredible and outstanding characters that are not easy to forget. I feel like I’m a part of the series when I read each book because these characters are like my family and I feel like I’m coming home. Toni provides us with a great story and always backs it up with an even better supporting story for all the characters. Reading this book was never boring.I was sad when I reached the final page but because Toni is the greatest person ever, we are going to be able to read more Assassins novels in the future. I highly recommend these books to the Romance and Sports Romance fans. Being Australian, I had no idea about the NHL when I started reading Taking Shots, but I am proud to say that I am actually an NHL fan now. Toni Aleo opened my eyes to this incredible sport and I couldn’t thank her any more. I do apologise though, Toni – I’m a Blackhawks fan!