The suspense was killer in this story. Bell went through so much in a little bit of time. Trying to not fall in love with Dario, and trying not to get killed.
Dario had a lot on his shoulders, and has for along time. If I go into all he had going on it would ruin the book for anyone who hasn't read these two books.

The story itself was highly addicting. I'm still wondering if there is more to come from this. I say that because on how things ended for of the characters . I would be very interested if there was more to the story.

The title of this book is clear from the first page. I was a little unsettled by the super fast change from never-want-a-relationship-Bell to I-can't-imagine-life-without-him-Bell, but once you hit that point its a freight train to the end. I loved the insight into Dario's past and the chance to meet his real family. Laurent is a great character and I'd love more from him. I think my favorite part is the title headings where Claudia is featured. The change in the heading gives you so much insight into her state of mind and the direction of the story. Very clever! The resolution left me a bit unsettled, but maybe that was intentional.

Double Down is the highly anticipated conclusion after the epic cliffhanger in Even Money. This book picks up exactly where we were left waiting on the edge of that cliff…Dario and Bell is still that rollercoaster emotional love affair. There is soo many obstacles put in their way, things trying to stop and destroy them. Yet through all that, their love never wavered, their intense strength never diminished. Dario and Bell had many things that they had to deal with in order to get their HEA. What I adored about this story was the strength of the love that Dario and Bell shared. It was sexy, it was deep, it was intense, it was steamy and it was just right. I will say in this book, there isn’t as much sexy times for there was more angst, intrigue, danger, action, suspense and mystery than passionate times but that’s ok, I liked every moment of figuring out what happened and how Dario was going to protect Bell. There are so many twists in this story- there are ups and there are some downs, there are twists and there are turns. I definitely enjoyed the romantic suspense in this story. This book has everything that you could want in a story- I found myself hooked from start to finish. I had a total book hanger when I was done. That is how awesome this read is. I will say this book ended more of a HFN ending. Which leads me to think there could be more books from the author for this couple. I LOVE Dario and Bell and would totally be excited to read more about them. More Dario, Bell and their friends would be a fabulous thing in my book.

My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

2.5 STARS!

Even Money ended in such a way that I couldn't wait to get my hands on book two and I'm grateful to Alessandra to have sent me an early copy of Double Down, but unfortunately it just wasn't the book for me.

Double Down was indeed suspenseful, but I felt it was rushed at times and that there was unnecessary drama surrounding the characters. I also felt the ending left me feeling indecisive. The sole reason I held on was because of Laurent. He's a big, quiet, Cajun swamp man from the bayou with a Louisiana twang who kept to himself #sigh. I just wanted more... More of him! He captivated me and at one point I was contemplating/hoping for Bell to fall for him!! Yes, that's not good at all being that he was not the hero in question. But regardless, this man needs a book! I love Alessandra's writing and I can't wait to read more of what she has to bring to the author world!!

Whew! What an epic conclusion! This book picks up right where Even Money left off. So, first, if you haven't read Even Money yet, go do that! I have been anxiously awaiting this conclusion to the duet. I was held completely captivated and I didn't want to put the book down. Alessandra did a great job of holding my attention and making me not want to do anything else but read. The twists and turns took me on a ride and I think you'll enjoy it, too. It wasn't predictable and it wasn't easy to see what was lurking around the corner. I liked that it kept me on my toes and my jaw kept dropping. If you like action, suspense, romance and a great plot, then be sure to grab your copy now. There was one thing that I wished had been resolved a little more, but other than that, I really liked this book!

4.75 BRILLIANT STARS

Double Down is the thrilling and engrossing conclusion of the All In Duet. As usual, there'll be no spoilers from me.

Once again, author Alessandra Torre has created another suspenseful masterwork with twists and turns, mixed with madness and the obsession for total control, that will have you feverishly flipping pages until the very end.

This book has a great story-line, a fantastic plot, is fast-paced, flawlessly well-written, chilling, exciting and compelling. The connection and chemistry between Dario and Bell is palpable. In addition, the rest of the characters were likeable, amusing and clever.

All in all, this story has it all, the right amount of humor, angst, tears and steamy passionate scenes. I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend it. However, don't forget to start with book one, though.

4.75 Stars only because Claudia's outcome... way to easy!


ARC kindly provided via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Before I get into my review.... let me say that I really do not understand why Even Money and Double Down were published as a duet. Neither book is very long and Double Down begins at basically what would be the halfway point of the overall story.

I should also note that this review is more for the over all tale than just the portion that is Double Down as this book does not stand in its own and I truly believe both portions would have been stronger had they been published as one work.

I enjoyed the complicated layers to this story and the intrigue element. I found myself likening Bell, Dario, and the secondary cast even as I wished for more in terms of emotional growth and a deeper dive into who they were as people.

This is well written and most of my issues/concerns with this duet probably fall under personal preference, so I don’t dive too deep into them. The Even Money/Double Down set is definitely entertaining and overall is worth reading. As I read an advanced copy, I struggle with recommending the books depending on the price point of the published editions. Both books really need to be read for either to work well, so please take that into consideration. I will say that the story here left me wanting more. Not only would I like to know where Bell and Dario finally end up, I would like to know more about several of the secondary characters.

This is the fervently awaited conclusion to EVEN MONEY.

After the cliffhanger in Even Money I couldn’t wait to read what was going to happen next. And the author didn’t disappoint at all.

Double Down was by far more suspenseful than even I could have imagined. Even though the romance took a back seat in the first half to the book, the events that were unraveling in front of me kept me turning pages with anticipation and giddiness. I was witness to a story that had twists and turns on every corner. It kept me guessing and sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the entire length of the book. More than once, I sat gobsmacked and fascinated by the events unfolding in front of me.

This was certainly one fascinating and captivating ending. With her usual signature style, the author wrapped up almost all loose ends with a very satisfying finish.

All I can say is this, if you love a great sexy tale of a forbidden romance, with an amazingly complex and suspenseful plot, you need to give this duet a chance. The author’s superb writing, and storytelling should not to be missed.

So flipping good!

This was an action packed, dark, twisty, and shocking conclusion to the All in Duet. This story picks up right where the first book left us and doesn’t stop until the last page. This story was intense, original, and kept me hooked the entire time. Definitely one of my top favorite duets of the year and all time.

I absolutely love all of the different perspectives we get in this series. The detail and connections it adds makes the story unique and gripping. I get more and more addicted to Torre’s writing every time I read one of her stories. I love when she writes romantic suspense and hope for more of it soon!

I can only hope we get a movie or a TV show based on this duet. The action, characters, and story is perfect for on screen! I also hope we get some stories for some of the secondary characters in this series, especially Rick and Lance. I feel as if we could get some other books in this world as there were a couple of loose ends left open. It did not deter me from loving this book and giving it all the stars.

A girl can only hope for all of the above to happen!

Read this duet! If you love forbidden romances with suspense, danger, twists, and turns, you can’t miss this amazing story!

Ambivalent. About this book. Which means I neither loved it but I didn't hate it either. It was, as was book one, just not up to snuff with what Ms Torre has brought us in the past.
Despite the twists and turns, things didn't grab me and hold my attention as a reader. I wasn't flipping the pages to see what was coming next. The thing that made my life worth living is this one was Laurent. I'd love to see more of that guy! The rest was just lagniappe.
It's a fast, easy, predictable read. I miss the old days.


*arc from NetGalley and Publisher for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.**

What a great conclusion to the duet! This one picks up right where Even Money leaves off. Tension is high as Bell and Dario race against the villains that have set out to destroy them There are several twists and turns, some expected, some not so much. All of the uncertainty of their future leaves Bell feeling worried and a bit insecure but it’s Dario’s indomitable love that steadies her through it all.

This book is in constant motion even when Bell is stuck in one place. Something new is always developing and these charcters are forced to life a live they have not chosen. I loved that Dario’s protective alpha tendencies reign supreme here and that Bell is able to relent to his control in order to bring him peace. She always has a moment of resistance but her care of him helps her to choose his peace of mind over her own desires.

There is plenty of action here, lots of steamy goodness, intense moments of suspense and a villain that is unlike that I’ve read before. The secondary characters were necessary and helped the hero and heroine when they needed additional support and I enjoyed each one of them.

Overall, this was a wonderful story that kept me on the edge of my seat as I waded through the murky waters of this couple’s journey. I would’ve liked a further into the future epilogue and I wonder if that wasn’t intentional and that we might see more from some of these characters further down the road.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Select Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the conclusion to the All In Duet I couldn’t wait to carry on the story after the way the first book ended. Double Down is full of suspense and twists which I loved. Although I feel like I need more as I still have a nagging question of ‘what if’ looming over my head. I’d love to find out what becomes of a certain character. I’d love more!

Double Down has some scorchingly hot scenes and quite a bit of action. If you like mystery and suspense with the bonus of naughty scenes this ones for you! Four stars!

Well Ms. Torre may have given us the mother of all cliffhangers in Even Money but she sure gave us one hell of a ride with the conclusion of the All In Duet.

Double Down picks up right where Even Money left off and boy the twist and turns in this one make for one fantastic read.

Once the dust settles Dario and Bell think the worst is behind them but there is an evil force at work that they don't see coming. They will have to wade through some seriously scary and messed up stuff to get to their HEA. Will the dead stay dead or will they come back to haunt them?

We get a nice ending wrapped up in a neat little bow but one of those strings is left blowing in the wind so that if Ms. Torre wishes to revisit this storyline she could easily do so.

**Received ARC through Netgalley for an honest review**

What a fantastic end to the duet! Alessandra writes captivating stories with characters who have undeniable chemistry, which is exactly what you get in this series. It also has the suspense and intrigue that will keep you glued to the pages until the very end. I loved how everything came together in this one, especially in how it ended in book one. Everything wrapped up almost perfectly! I will say though that I can picture more from the characters. Is the end? Maybe. But if she decides to continue on in the series I wouldn't hesitate to buy!

This is the second and final book of this duet. I do recommend reading them in order. Bell and Dario’s story continues with plenty of drama and suspense. The chemistry is steamy and the story has plenty of drama and suspense. A good read.

Don’t read this one until you’ve finished Even Money as this one picks up the exact moment it ends. You will fall in love with this duet just as much as I did.

Bell can’t believe her misfortune, how in only a month has her life begun to unravel? Walking up those stairs to Dario was a turning point in her life but now that she set sail on that boat - she has to wait for it to return home. Life is only going to get worse before it gets better, but she just needs to ride out the waves to come out on the other side.

Dario always has a plan, except when he doesn’t know what direction the hit is coming from. This final installment will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering how everything will work out in the end. It is a long way to the finish line, so buckle up and hold on tight as this book is one awesome, wild ride.

I was gifted an ecopy of this book from Select Publishing through NetGalley for an honest review.

I LOVED this Duet and DOUBLE DOWN left me reeling for me! The first book in this duet, EVEN MONEY, is such a great first book setting up the forbidden romance and leaving you with hoping for a happily ever after for Dario & Belle. Double Down begins right where that EPIC cliffhanger leaves you and I am so grateful that we didn't have to wait too long for the concluding book.

The ending is still killing me with leaving one thing left open... Don't take the as a reason to not read this duet because you WILL LOVE Dario & Belle's story its just perhaps an epilogue or short story for these characters would be nice, PLEASE ALESSANDRA????? Double Down gives you more feeling for Dario & Belle and looking forward to seeing their relationship play out. I would say this book has way more suspense than a steamy romance novel. Its such an ADDICTIVE DUET that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it! And if these are you first books by this author definitely check out MOONSHOT!

Finally! The conclusion to the All In Duet is everything I could have wanted. The author, Alessandra Torre is an amazing writer. Her stories can completely transport you right into the book’s pages. I’m always so happy when an Alessandra Torre book goes live. There’s no one like her that can write a romantic suspense story. Dario and Bell were incredible! This duet was like watching a drama on tv. You could feel all the tension and suspense. The storyline was perfect and captivating! I was extremely pleases with the sex scenes… they were scorchin! Dario and Bell had some super hot chemistry! I’m looking forward to what Ms. Torre gives us next.

I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.

Can I tell you how much I needed this conclusion after the cliffie from Even Money?? Thankfully there wasn't a long wait.

So yes, you do need to read book 1 first because you won't understand the events of book 2. This picks up right at the end of book 1 - I'm not being that girl and telling you what happens! But stuff happens at the end of book 1 that continue in book 2.

This story kept me entertained! I couldn't tear myself away - except when I passed out on my kindle because it was 1:30am. This duet is a little bit darker but still just as hot and suspenseful and good as if it was a movie.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a ride!

WARNING: You must read the first book before diving into this one otherwise you will be lost and the story will be spoiled.

And I am blown away... again!

Author Alessandra Torre did it again with this Duet by giving us such a intense, suspenseful and twisted story of romance.

You will think you know what is going to happen and you will be wrong.

I loved how the story is told from multiple points of view. As a reader, I felt the story gave us a perfect combination of emotions and actions from each of the main characters.

Well rounded story that gave an ending that will not be forgotten.

Go One Click this Must Read Book!

**ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review***

5 Cherries Popped