Steady and Strong - Mari Carr

Steady and Strong

By Mari Carr

  • Release Date: 2024-04-02
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 59 Ratings

Description

It's a win-win-win situation. Luca has resigned himself to a life as a bachelor. He’s watched all the Morettis fall in love, but nothing’s ever clicked for him. Until Harper…and Conor. Former super model Harper has spent too much of her life living up to other people’s expectations of her. Perfect hair, perfect body, perfect boyfriends. For the first time ever, she’s able to forge her own path. New career, no more diets, and—hopefully—a relationship with a man of her choosing, one who sees past the pretty face to the person inside. Conor has spent his entire life lost in the shadows, the forgotten Russo, but he’s decided it’s time for that to change. After all, both of his older brothers have found love. He’s determined it’s his turn, and that resolve gets a little push in the right direction when a new investment means he’ll be working with the man he’s always had a crush on. But if he likes Luca, why does he suddenly have feelings for Harper too?

Reviews

  • Absolutely stellar

    5
    By Wyrdfan
    STEADY AND STRONG by Mari Carr is the seventh in her oh so delicious Italian Stallions series. Conor Russo and Harper Branson and Luca Moretti come to be business partners of sorts. Businessman and restauranteur Conor and former model turned chef Harper plan to open a new place that Luca and his family are working to build…. When their working conversations turn to friendship and more, it’s more than a dream come true. Mari Carr’s story is beautifully written and scorchingly hot. Conor and Harper and Luca have some issues to face down, and it’s a real pleasure to see them come to recognize how well they can do that together, and to watch them build trust as they become more able to be vulnerable with each other. Absolutely loved this addition to this fantastic series. Seeing the rest of the Morettis and Russos is icing on this scrumptious cake.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Sjdavis0708
    There is nothing like a Moretti’s love! Add in some Russo stubbornness and the girl that brings them all together and you have the perfect storm. This was an amazing story with just enough twists and turns, a lot of growth and discovery, and the perfect amount of kink. These three were beautiful together. Thank you Mari for addressing anxiety and therapy. We all need a Moretti in our lives to live us, stand beside us through everything, to push us through the tough times…and if you can make it a hot construction one with lots of tattoos…yes please😉 Luca, Conor and Harper are absolutely lovely and you can’t help but connect with each of them. The words are beautiful!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • Sexy, steamy trio

    5
    By Cheryl33610
    I love the pairing of a Russo and a Moretti! Yes, it’s the second pairing in the series, but adding Harper into the mix makes it even sexier! While Luca is charming and a lovable guy, I must say that Conor stole most of my heart. This stoic and guarded man has suffered in silence for years, and I just wanted him to be happy. Harper brings him out of his self- imposed shell, as does Luca now that they are finding their way towards friendship again. I don’t want to give too much away, but I was impressed with the way Mari Carr handled the very delicate issues of anxiety and depression. The coping mechanisms she discussed have helped a loved one who utilizes them as well. I was as touched by those scenes as I was watching this trouble develop emotionally, not to mention the very steamy, nsfw scenes! The Italian Stallions series is one of my most recommended collection of stories for those looking for both emotions, family connections and, of course, spice!

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