I was absolutely thrilled with how Denis's story came out. I needed him to get a happy ending and I was floored with how well it was delivered. Callie holds her own among the other ladies in the series and I love that Denis was given a woman who could stand up to his world and not be shattered by it. This is a great addition to the series.

Je remercie tout d'abord Brooke Summers, Netgalley.com et The Next Step Pr pour ce service presse.

Tome 4, nous en sommes au tome 4 et cette série est complètement addictive. J'aime cet univers de mafia, mafia irlandaise et mafia italienne. Les hommes et les femmes restent naturels, ils ne cachent pas ce qu'ils font, les femmes sont libres de parler comme elles le veulent, ce sont des bad ass. On ne chippotte pas, c'est clair depuis le début qu'ils sont là pour règner sur leur territoire. Alors bien sûr ils ont des problèmes familiaux, mais ils se soutiennent dans l'adversité.

Et dans ce tome-ci les problèmes sont immenses et s'appellent Zoé. Zoé est la femme de Denis, le père de Hope, le frère de Makenna. Comme on dit c'est une grosse épine dans son pied. Denis ne l'a jamais aimé. Ils se sont mariés jeunes car elle était enceinte, et étant irlandais les sacrements du mariage ne sont pas à jeter à la poubelle. Cependant Zoé est née pour lui faire du mal, elle le trompe, elle tombe enceinte de ses amants et pourtant Denis aime ces enfants comme si c'était les siens. Il le sait, et il rêve de la voir six pieds sous terre. Toute sa famille l'incite à résoudre ce problème. Or Zoé a quelque chose sur un de leur fils, qui pourrait l'envoyer en prison. Elle le tient et Denis tente d'obtenir ce qu'elle a. C'est peine perdue.

Alors, il subit les humiliations. Jusqu'au jour où son chemin croise Callie, cette vaillante propriétaire de bar, une redoutable femme d'affaires. C'est le coup de foudre. 40 ans passés, ça y est il est amoureux d'une femme avec qui il veut faire sa vie. Or, les secrets, sa vie, il lui cache tout ce qui est important.

Callie essaye d'y aller lentement dans cette relation. Son ex fut un homme violent et elle a du mal à faire confiance aux hommes. Et lorsque la vérité éclate, Callie ne sait plus qui et quoi croire. Mais peut-elle vraiment rester loin de Denis?

Elle a appris à connaître une de ses filles. Callie peut aussi compter sur sa propre famille. C'est une femme forte, qui a réussi toute seule. Et c'est ce que j'aime dans cette série car les femmes sont fortes à leur façon. Les hommes croient qu'il faut les protéger mais il n'en est rien.

Les enfants de Denis n'ont pas eu de chance, ce n'est pas de leur faute s'ils ont une mère comme Zoé. Denis essaye tant bien que mal de les protéger. Mais tous savent qu'ils ne peuvent plus contenter cette dernière. Elle veut la ruine de Denis et de Callie par la même occasion.

Denis arrivera-t-il à convaincre Callie que leur vie est ensemble? Callie arrivera-t-elle à pardonner Denis pour ses mensonges, ses secrets? Denis arrivera-t-il enfin à vivre sa vie comme il le voudrait, tout en préservant la vie de ses enfants? Il mérite d'être heureux et j'aime bien comment tout le monde lui dit de résoudre le problème Zoé.

Est-ce que je veux que cette série soit traduite en français? oh oui!!!!

4⭐️

Denis and Callie have a unique challenge to finding their HEA and the journey is intense.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

I liked Dennis and Callie’s story. They meet and he is instantly attracted to her. He is older, but Callie has preferred to date older men. So the attraction is mutual. And they start dating. Dennis doesn’t tell Callie that he’s married. He knows he needs to tell her but as soon as he does she is going to leave him. Their story is a page turner. This is part of a series. But I haven’t read any of the other books and didn’t feel lost.

It was the blurb that attracted me to this book. It is also the first book by Brooke Summers that I have read.
The beginning of story was a bit more violent that I have read in previous Mafia romance novels. I never read a fictional book with more drama.
I had to stop to remember who was who. about half eay was when I notice that I couldn't stop reading.

What a great book! I just loved this mafia romance between Denis and Callie. While it was a little slow in the beginning, it picked up and ended up being a great read in the end. It had a little bit of mafia drama, suspense and romance. I would certainly recommend this book and read more from this author!

I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.

When I saw this 4th book was about Big Bad "Daddy" Denis I immediately snatched it up and put it next on my TBR. This book does not disappoint and the drama with his wife Zoe is literally out of control. This is an older man/younger woman story but don't let Callie's age fool you as she's one successful and connected woman all on her own. Through the books we've seen snippets of Zoe (Denis's wife) before but this was an extremely eye opening experience. I honestly feel so bad for Denis and all their kids for having to deal with this woman for so long. There's not even bad enough words to describe her unsavory personality. If there was ever a woman who was a waste of space it's her and everything she stands for. Of course regardless how I feel about Denis I still don't think he started things with Callie and for months kept mum about his life and that big DOOZY...... that he's married. One thing that disappoints me though is after all these years how Denis could still underestimate Zoe and her manipulations. Denis also claims all 5 of Zoe's children even if only two are his. This was a bit of a weird dynamic to take in because Denis is a crime boss, father of five and still able to start a new relationship, now talk about time management LMAO

I did feel this book read a little choppy with some quick transitions and time jumps. I feel like we missed much of the bonding and falling in love between Callie and Denis and rather the story focused more on the drama surrounding their relationship. The book is also set in Ireland which I thought was fricking awesome but aside from visiting Callie's pubs, I didn't get the sense that this was taking place anywhere specific. On the note of her pubs however, I really did love Callie. She's built an empire for herself and has earned everything she has on her own. She also stands her ground when she has to even if she does forgive Denis rather easily a few times IMO. With threats around every corner the two will have to join more than just their hearts but their lives & families as well to live another day. Can't wait for Finn's book next, this series is really pretty Awesome!

Shattered Union - Book #4 The Made Series - Brooke Summers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Truly loving this gritty, family focussed mafia series.

Dennis Gallagher is the Boss of the Irish Mafia and a man jot to be trifled with. His family is everything to him but his wife Zoe will be his undoing. She’s devious and manipulative but she’s got Dennis where she wants him.

Dennis falls hard for the gorgeous Callie, bar owner and all round sweetie. What Dennis doesn’t know is just how far her connected family will go to protect her.

Dennis and Callies story adds another layer to this complicated but thorough;y engrossing series. A little softer in its story than the previous books, this one will definitely strike a chord for its deep and emotional connection to family.

Wonderfully complicated characters with brilliantly twisted minds but very big hearts. They may be dangerous but they love wholeheartedly and Dennis and Callie are the proof that love can bring a family together, no matter how dysfunctional it appears.

Can’t wait to read more from this series. I’m addicted. .

This book started well, really really well. I loved both Denis and Callie and I couldn’t believe how much I was enjoying their story.

There were several small things I took issue with but brushed them aside. For example I just couldn’t get on board with the fact that a man like Denis had been celibate for 10 years. Even knowing his wife was working her way through the entire male population. There’s loads more but I was enjoying it too much to really care.

And I did enjoy it and I understood why Denis was still with his wife but…

The endless threats. I mean even I was rolling my eyes after a while. I’m sorry but it shouldn’t have taken that long…but like I said brushing it aside here.

There was a scene with Callie towards the end that didn’t work for me but…I’m brushing.

This is a seriously fabulous read especially if you can avoid getting hung up on the small stuff. Normally I’m not very good at that but I’m trying.

Thinking I might have to go back and read the whole series.

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley.

4 stars

This book was a lovely surprise.
I love an strong heroine who doesn't need the hero to fend herself and our heroine in this book is the epitome of that!
I adored that she was successful and independent before she met our hero (by the way, that meet cute was amazing!) That in fact made the story more interesting because she didn't need him. Even when she struggled, she didn't need him and yet still she WANTED him.
I really liked that. It made their love story a lot better.
I also liked how sweet she was with Dennis' children and that she met them before knowing who they were.
I love her family too and I'm super curious about Mav and Stephen now.
And yes there were things I didn't expected or enjoyed but overall this was a fantastic book.
Now I'm really intrigued by Finn and his book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review

This series keeps entertaining me, and Denis and Callie’s tale was no exception. He falls for her, she falls for him, and all is grand. Until the truth comes out, that is. Then Denis is scrambling to repair the trust he shattered, while Callie ends up on the losing end of vindictively cruel acts by someone who has no business being mad about anything she does. Add in who Callie’s family is, what they are are Denis and his family, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster or bliss. It just takes a while to figure out which way everything end up.

I especially enjoyed the introduction of more characters to love. Stephen will likely have one heck of a story to tell, and I fully expect to hear more from him when we get back to Ireland after Finn figures out how to fix his mess. I’m sure we’ll see more of everyone in those books also, since this author has a talent for keeping past couples involved without allowing them to take center stage.

I am so excited that this book is here. Yet again Brooke Summers has truly out did herself and wrote an absolutely amazing book. I completely devoured this in one sitting. I won’t go into detail or post spoilers but most definitely you need Denis and Callie in your life.

This book has a LOT of characters and I found the storyline to be a little choppy. Some of the emotion felt forced, and the plot seemed to skip over big events with very few details. I did like how there is a strong female lead character instead of one who is more of a damsel in distress.

Every book in this page turning series gets better and better. This was my favourite one yet hence it was an easy choice to add it to my top reads of '21 list.
From her very first book this author has captured my attention, and although I've enjoyed every book, her growth as an author really shows and is inspiring to watch.
So much happens within the action packed pages of this book that it's almost tempting to get out a whiteboard and string to get all the facts straight (a lot of it would just be figuring out who Zoe hadn't slept with as that would be a short list).
The couple starring in this book are absolutely perfect for each other, but they go through so much both together and apart, will they be able to look past everything and be happy?
Then there's what seems like a hundred different family members from both sides..
Let's just say that from cover to cover you'll definitely be kept on your toes and will be run through a gamut of emotions over and over.
Yet again highly recommend.

4.5/5 STARS

WOAH! I did not expect this one !

Dennis and Callie grabbed my attention from the very beginning. The story follows their love story and trying to navigate everything going on in their lives- DENNIS BEING MARRIED!


The start of the story started off pretty flat for me, but man oh man did it pick up. FAST!
I'm a total sucker for a good fictional dad and Dennis was everything and more.
Callie is a boss bisssh ! I admired her so much for the decisions she made in this book!

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for the arc <3

Wow, how evil can a mother be, Zoe is a very disturbed and emotionally void person who needs to be dealt with, but until Denis finds the evidence against his son, she gets to live. Denis meets Chloe a strong but loving partner, he can’t risk loosing her by telling her he’s still married, (in name only for the past 10yrs) but spiteful Zoe does, Denis has kept his cool but when his relationship with Chloe is affected he looses it altogether. This story really involves the emotions of the reader, and although there is a mob undercurrent in the storyline, I didn’t feel it was too bloody or violent, and it weaves its magic in bringing the other mob families together, it was a great read, and Chloe is an asset and balm to Denis and Zoe’s children.

Denis loves his family and his children are his world, but is it too much to ask that his toxic wife gets gone?( I know not what you’re expecting but she truly is a wretched person and her mothering skills are severely lacking). As part of the Irish Mob, second only to his father Denis know his wife is evil and he thinks his chance at happiness is gone, but a surprise bump into Callie has him realizing maybe things are starting to look up, but can she deal with his job and family? And what happens when Callie finds out about his wife. Now I know this may cause a few people to stop and say no way, but this is NOT a cheating spouse book (he hasn’t been with her in almost 10 years) and if you just give it a try you’ll realize there is a reason why Denis doesn’t just leave his wife for Callie, so please do not give up on this book before even starting. The blend of hard and soft sides in both Denis and Callie is perfect (this author really knows how to make strong female characters) and the supporting characters have you wanting to find out more. This is a continuation of a series and while the author does go back to explain things that occurred in previous books to get the full picture I highly recommend reading the other books in the series first. 4.5 stars. I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review.

Actual Rating 4.5

This is the book I have been waiting for! This is book four in The Made Series and is Dennis & Callie's story. Once again our female lead is no shrinking violet and I love that. You absolutely need to read the other books in the series first so you can fully appreciate the complex mafia/mob plot along with all the relationships, connections and affiliations. This book is full of action and drama and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves mafia romance.

As the head of the Irish mafia, Denis has learned a lot of lessons in life. None more so than the ones that his wife taught him. His world was filled with darkness and anger. Until Callie. She tore through his world like a tornado.
He fell hard and fast for the young sassy woman. He made mistakes. Evaded the truth. And lost her in the process. Will he find his happy ending?

I haven't read the other books in this series before but I have no problems following the plot. There were a few times that I felt I missed some nuance in the plot because I didn't read the earlier books though. I like Callie. Denis is an interesting character. The plot is pretty fast moving so it was a quick read for me.. Enjoyed it a lot.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC.

5*
Denis is still trying to get the evidence his devious wife Zoe is hiding.
Still as evil as ever Zoe is up to her usual selfish tricks and playing games.
When Denis meets Callie he's completely hooked but holding important things from her has her evaluating what she wants.
Wow this book had me hooked from page one to the end!
Love this series and can't wait to read more.