ARC recieved via Netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Buddy Read with Elizabeth from Crazies R Us! Love you my Shhlutty friend!


Can we talk about cover lust?! Swoon!

Terra is frustrated with always being judged by her family name and tired of the expectations being a mafia heiress comes with. When Michael Tripp in his expensive suit saves her and her louboutins from a bad situation she finds she can't get the handsome man out of her mind. He's a bad man, he's not looking for something more and she's a good girl, she doesn't want the bad anymore. The sparks fly though and the two find themselves giving in to their feelings, all while covering up the secrets they know could break them apart. When the truths are revealed will they still be able to stand together as one?

"Does he know you're a mafia princess?" I shook my head emphatically. "No."

Terra is much more than a mafia princess, in fact she's got a lot of spunk, but she's lacking trust and direction in her life. Michael is handsome, well-dressed, and...wait for it...a good guy. Yep, throw all your bad assumptions out the window, because Michael is going to woo you with his loyalty, his friendship, his sexual expertise, and his good looks and maybe a hint of his bad boy capabilities with his marine background and gun runner technicques. Michael brings a spark to Terra's life andmakes her want for something more. I really enjoyed both these characters, particularly what they brought out in eachother. They had a lot of secrets, things from their past that shaped them, and as they opened up to one another we got to see a different side to them than just the heiress and the gun runner. While Terra's life is just floating by and Michael's is non-stop action, together they find passion, adventure, and an emotional bond they cannot deny. This is one of the most realistic relationships that I've read from Scott and I gotta hand it to him, they might be my new favorite.

"No half-ass nothing. You are fucking fun runner, Tripp. The Gun Runner."

The Gun Runner is an action-packed book, both in terms of guns and mafia activity, but also smut and emotional dialogue. The book is told in dual POV from both main characters, allowing the reader an in depth look at their life when separated and together. There's also an incredible cast of secondary characters that you won't be able to shake, from the hilarious best friends to the secretive family members. The plot definitely winds deep and is perfectly set up for more books in the series. I know I am sitting on pins and needles waiting on the next book, because some of the twists Scott Hildreth ended the book with made me desperate for more. If you enjoy Scott's special brand of romance and storytelling, you won't want to miss the engaging and suspenseful The Gun Runner, book one in the Mafia Made series.


There is something to be said about a book that stays fresh in your mind a week after reading it, even more so if it has stayed on your mind after some seriously stressful life stuff. The Gun Runner was that book for me this week and it is definitely deserving of these 5 stars.

The Gun Runner (Mafia Made Book One) (Carina Press, Harlequin) –
(Pre-Order Links) Live August 8th, 2016
Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B01E35L74U
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E35L74U
Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01E35L74U
Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01E35L74U ( )

Link to full review below! My first Hildreth book was a success! Loved that the H isn't a manwhore and he and the heroine actual go on dates and talk about the status of their relationship! Woohoo for normal behavior! Overall, very enjoyable! This review was originally posted on The Book Disciple ( )