Promised Vows by Kess Avalon

Synopsis:

Nothing ruins a strategic arranged marriage faster than love…

Anna
I had absolutely zero interest in marrying a stranger.
Too bad I had no choice. My brother was more than willing to sacrifice my freedom to forge an alliance with the Kalantzis mafia family.
But the one thing I still have complete control over, the one thing I’ll never give my new husband, is my heart.
No matter how much his smoldering gaze makes me wonder if I should…

Ari
In my world, alliances make or break a family.
So, marrying the daughter of my rival was sensible. I never thought I’d feel anything for her.
But I do.
I’m obsessed with my new bride.
Now, our sensible alliance is anything but. Because I can’t afford to trust these emotions. Or her.
Not when both our lives are on the line…

My Review: 5 Stars

Oh my heart. Y’all. If I had to describe this book in one word, it would be phenomenal! It had me feeling all the feels from the very beginning.

From the moment I started reading, I was transported back to Chicago, where I lived and breathed all things Anna and Ari. I couldn’t wait to watch their story unfold. And oh, what a story it was!

Both Anna and Ari are bound by duty. In their world, arranged marriages are nothing more than a business transaction. But the instant connection they felt when they first met sent any thoughts of business right out the window.

I absolutely adored Anna and Ari! They quickly became favorites of mine. I loved watching their relationship develop from duty, to friends, to something more. I loved the way they loved each other, respected each other, and showed up for each other. Their HEA was hard-fought, but oh, how it made my heart smile. Another heart-achingly beautiful story for a couple who is perfectly imperfect together.

Ms. Avalon has officially added herself to my auto-buy list. Her stories are unique and beautiful. They deal with hard things, yet they’re so well written that I have the hardest time putting her books down. To say that I’m invested would be an understatement. I can’t wait to see who she has planned to capture Thea’s heart. Whoever it is, I already love him!

I'm not going to lie, this casting was a bit hard for me. But it's also one of my favorites. Definitely in love with these two. What do you think? 

Content: PG-13 - Steamy kisses, mild swearing, innuendo, abuse, violence, child trafficking and sexual assault (off page).