Review Blog Tour: Down for the Count Series by Christa Cervone
On the Ropes (Book 1)
Going the Distance (Book 2)
ON THE ROPES: A murderer’s child…A foster child…A troubled teen…Gabriel ‘The Saint’ Vega has never had an easy life. Being shuffled from one foster home to another after his father murdered his mother, he found himself in and out of trouble with the law. Never giving a damn about himself, let alone anyone else, his life was spiraling out of control; fast. Until one man and one sport changed everything. Frankie Carbone taught Saint how to handle his anger and rejection; by fighting it out in the ring. On his way to stardom, Saint finds himself pushed into the spotlight and into the arms of more women than he can ever imagine; he’s completely content with one night stands and random sex. Then Salem Harris comes walking into his life and changes his game plan. Saint finds himself wanting Salem in all the ways that scare him. She is off limits; taken. But that doesn’t stop Saint from going after what he wants, and he wants her. Frankie showed Saint a new way of life with Boxing, but will Salem give him the one thing he’s never known – love? Will Saint find himself fighting for the one thing he thinks he doesn’t deserve or will Salem end up breaking his heart? Gabriel ‘The Saint’ Vega has had to fight for every good thing he’s gotten in his life.
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4 STARS
Salem and Gabriel "The Saint" Vega are over. While it has been one of the hardest things he hasn't looked back because it is what needed to be done. Focusing on his career and helping his brother Gabriel keeps living his life. Yet one thing is still missing. When he finally gives into temptation he only makes it all worse. With all kind of tragedy approaching will Gabriel make peace with his past, his girl, and his brother. Only time will tell.
I always route for a happy ending, but sometime the challenges and strengths of character are what makes a book. Gabriel's physical strength as well as his mental strength and will are admirable qualities. He knows he will make it big if he continues to push himself no matter what. While Salem is a distraction he doesn't need she is the only person he wants. Salem is still torn between living the life she is expected or following her heart. The most surprising part of the story that I absolutely loved was getting to hear more of Frankie and Gabriel's story. I was touched by their past as well as the future they ended up with. Wonderfully written book. I look forward to more from Christa Cervone.
GOING THE DISTANCE:
Boxing saved Gabriel’s life…
From surviving a hellish childhood, to reuniting with his lost brother, only to struggle with helping him battle his drug addiction—a whirlpool of addiction that threatens to drag his brother under.
Life’s been a roller coaster for Gabriel ‘The Saint’ Vega…
Just when his career hits the fast track, he finally finds love with Salem, at least for a short time. But social differences, obligations, and misguided good intentions tore Gabriel and Salem apart before they could ever really get started.
Is Salem capable of breaking away from the ropes that bind her to doing what’s expected rather than what and whom she desires? Can Gabriel convince Salem that their feelings are worth fighting for?
Does their relationship have what it takes to go the distance?
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