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I couldn’t wait for Maria & Enzo sort and I finally got it. Enzo has loved Maria since they were young. He never felt worthy of her. Maria always liked Enzo but married and had a child with another man. Maria now divorced with raising a daughter on her own. Let Me Live You is a hot, suspenseful with a some Mafia style and lots of romance. I would definitely recommend this book to read. I received this book from Net Gallery to give an honest review%. Brittany Sahin did it again with another amazing book!

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Loved loved loved this book! Maria and Enzo's love story is amazing. Their chemistry is on fire! Enzo's past life does not affect the love Maria has for him. He stood by her through her divorce. We meet them briefly in Brittney's book "Until you Can't" and this story does not disappoint. Brittney Sahin is an amazing writer with great side characters and a lot of suspense. I highly recommend that if you haven't read her yet, now is a great time to start.

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Let Me Love You is a slow burn, second chance, mafia romance, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. This was so OTT but honestly in the best way! Enzo is everything

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This story is “over the top” in every way. The action and drama were the best. Impatience, was my operative word for a good portion of Maria and Enzo’s relationship. The steam is outrageously strong, the romance is thick with angst. Not my favorite genre, vigilantism, mafia and violence, deserved doesn’t make it ok. My five star rating, is because others may love this, just not me.

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Maria and Enzo’s story was good- plenty of excitement as Enzo’s past came to haunt him. He and his family are interesting, mercenaries who hunted down their sister’s killer and they try to escape this life but then find themselves forced back into the lifestyle. A few twists, a good romance and it was a well rounded story.

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Let Me Love You is a brilliantly written, slow-burn forbidden second chance romance. It has a gripping story, with plenty of twists and turns that will have you second guessing every character. It was well-written, well-paced, and full of steamy scenes that leave little to the imagination.

The character development within this book is perfect: overcoming demons and learning to accept the love that you deserve.

This is the first book from Brittney Sahin that I have read and I loved it. I will definitely be picking up more!

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Not my favorite from Brittney Sahin. This story follows Maria & Enzo in a very slow burn, second chance, mafia vibes romance.

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DNF at 24%. There is just something about the authors writing style that just doesn’t work for me. The story seems to move at warp speed. There’s no build up. It tells you, instead of letting you experience and feel. There’s no anticipation. And I’m not just talking about their connection. I feel like I’m missing something, like there is a story already out there that I should have read prior… that leaves a feeling of disconnect. I like the characters, and the idea of the storyline, but the execution just doesn’t mesh or flow well for me, so it’s a pass unfortunately for me.

Edited to add: there is a book prior to this one called Until You Can’t that I think had I read it- this one may have felt less rushed and been more enjoyable. Would recommend reading that one prior to this since you meet these MC’s and get their back story in that book.

*Thank you to the publisher for the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Such a great story! Build up between this couple has been going on through the previous storylines, and finally comes to fruition…… It’s so, so worth the wait. There’s intriguing plot twists. Humor. And of course, with the storyline, really good passion and romance! The characters are well developed. In addition, previous characters are brought in to the story appropriately, and interestingly. Well worth it read. And in my Pinyan, one of Brittney Sahin‘s best books to date.

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I loved Enzo and Maria’s story so much. The story was intense, and kept you on the edge of your seat, while falling in love with the characters along the way. Another amazing read by Brittney Sahin!

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This wasn’t my favorite of Ms. Sahin’s books. I’m a sucker for romantic suspense. This one just didn’t reel me in as quickly to the story as her past books. It still was a good story that I would recommend but I just didn’t have the connection with Maria and Enzo’s love story as books in the past. I’m hoping each of the brothers and Isabella will get their own story.

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Wow! The whiplash Enzo had going kept me on edge & fuming. Though did he set the pages on fire when he finally had his head sorted. Maria's strength & determination to stand by Enzo was admirable. So much pain & love intertwined kept me turning the pages. Loved how the brothers took the action to those who deserved it! True review of my ARC.

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This reads exactly the way I expect a telenovela to sound if it’s acted by some really bad high school actors. The drama. The pauses. The angsty wording. “I’m 23 and I’m a virgin!” All that was needed here was a fainting couch. “But..but.. you’re too fragile. FOR ME!!” Perhaps a giant crack of thunder or some dramatic music while the camera zooms from his wide, distressed eyes to her heaving bosoms, back and forth, back and forth. A sob rends the air. From her? Or him?

Gah, you get the point. For anyone thinking the book will get better, Lou hate to dash your hopes, but consider it done. They are dashed.

I wanted to like it. With a good editor, it could be savable.

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*ARC kindly provided by the author/publisher and I’m leaving an honest review*

✔Contemporary romance
✔Romantic suspense
✔Military romance
✔Mafia romance (not typical mafia romance)
✔A former military hero, mercenary turned chef
✔A single mom
✔Slow burn
✔Age gap
✔Second chance
✔Forbidden
✔Enough twisty suspense and emotional baggage to fill a room
✔Fun cast of supporting – secondary characters that add to the story and development
✔Unpredictable twists and turns
✔Gripping / gritty / raw / suspenseful
✔Vengeance and redemption
✔Scorching steam
✔Off – the- charts chemistry
✔Page turner
✔Beautiful love story

Let Me Love You is an emotional page-turner, heartwarming, captivating read from the very first line. This is Enzo and Maria's story who we met in Until You Can't. Not only does it deliver the most passionate romance, it also takes a reader on a journey of healing and unpredictable twists and turns that will keep a reader hooked until the very last word. Brittney Sahin must have a magic wand/ keyboard because I never want to put down her books and end up devouring them. The crossover with characters from previous books was beautifully interwoven. Let Me Love You is everything I could have asked for yet never knew I needed. My heart is still racing just thinking about this book and Enzo/Maria. One of the most poignant and touching stories I have ever experienced. Just as I thought I had an idea of what was going to be coming next, I quickly got thrown off the track, making me guess all over again. Let Me Love You is a brilliantly written book with a plot that just sucks you right in; powerful, riveting, engaging and invigorating writing; brilliant, well-paced, well-written storyline and raw, real characters.

Loved the way this story and Enzo/Maria's love story unfolded and the emotional rollercoaster ride it took me on. These two lost souls have been pining for each other for a long time. Their intense feelings with a slow-burn romance meshed perfectly with the storyline of vengeance and danger throughout the book. Enzo is so fiercely protective of Maria yet he is convinced he isn't the right choice for her because of his dark past. Maria is loving, caring, fierce, determined, vulnerable and just wants to find her way and build a life that has meaning. She brings out his softer side, protectiveness and possessiveness. The chemistry between them explodes from the first page and it just grows stronger. Their love story has a build-up and happens gradually. They are both complex, flawed characters. The inner dialogue also helped their progression and character development. Furthermore, it's no wonder why Enzo is so drawn to Maria's pure heart, light and innocence because she is his light in his world of darkness. The mystery and suspense flowing through their love story add another layer to their development and relationship. Enzo's vengeance and search for redemption as well as accepting he is worthy of being loved, Maria's innocence, vulnerability, silent strength gave this story depth, charm and a heart. They both knew they are different and worth taking the risk. The epilogue was simply amazing.

Once you start reading this book, you won't want to stop - it's how phenomenal it is. With every page, the story gets more intriguing and has the reader rooting for the happy ending. Here's hoping certain siblings get books because I am so intrigued by them. Don't miss out on this masterpiece.

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I feel legit *BLESSED* to have received an ARC of 'Let Me Love You' by my fave author @brittneysahin

I absolutely swooooooned for Enzo and Maria in this story, and could not put it down (I actually read it in less than a day, oops).

As always, Brittney delivered in this read... Fast pace, suspense, epic characters, incredible crossovers from other series, and holy shit the spice 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

I apologize now if you have to wait until October to read this, but I promise it is SO worth the wait.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Enzo Costa and Maria Romano have been battling an attraction and explosive chemistry for many years now. But time wasn’t on their side and life moved on. Enzo fighting demons and Maria struggling in an unhappy marriage.  But Fate now has them fighting urges and their pasts. 

One moment has them coming together in circumstances neither were prepared for. Enzo has battled to keep his past hidden from Maria and she’s fought to show him that she’s willing to go all in with their relationship. 

And we get a glimpse into the Costa brothers and their dark pasts. Lots of old acquaintances make appearances as well  

We watch as Enzo slowly begins to realize that he does have a chance at love and a HEA. I particularly adored how Maria proved that the love of a good woman could change a man deep down. Their journey was emotional and worth the ride.

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Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to review Let Me Love You by Britnney Sahin.
I'm giving the book a three stars rating. I didn't love the book. I didn't dislike the book either. All in all this was an okay read for me.

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Six years ago, Maria Romano got her birthday wish—a kiss from Enzo Costa. Just one unforgettable moment in the dark and then he was gone. Now Maria is a divorced single mom, moving on and open to romance again. Enzo is embarking on a new life, too. And falling in love with Maria shouldn’t happen. He has far too much blood on his hands, and he carries his damaged past like a shadow. But he can’t ignore the impulses drawing them back together.

I picked this up and did not put it down until I finished it. I was hooked from page one. This is a mafia romance, but not a typical one, as it has enough lightness to it that it's not too dark. It definitely has its darker moments, but it was a really good storyline. I enjoyed the characters, both primary and secondary.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Enzo is my new favourite book boyfriend. Marie is an absolute sweetheart too. She knows exactly how to handle an alpha male stuck in his head, believing he is not worthy of love. Marie loves to play with 'Fire!'.
As a follow on from Until You Can't, this book is a bit spicy, a lot hot and steamy. It has twists and suspense that makes you keep turning the pages. A story of a slow burn romance, with heartbreak and happily ever afters.
I highly recommend any of Brittney's books. She has amazing talent and never disappoints with her characters or storyline. It flows well and always leaves you craving more from any characters in the books.

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I loved Enzo and Maria's story. I loved how protective Enzo was of Maria and her child despite the fact that he viewed himself as broken and irredeemable. I liked how Maria saw his heart and his love of family. If you like your romance to have drama, suspense, danger, action and lots of emotions then this book is definitely for you. The reader engages with the characters from start to finish.

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