Reviewed by Cheryl
TITLE: Snow Storm 
SERIES: Haven Hart #5
AUTHOR: Davidson King
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 2529 KB
RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2019
BLURB:
The city of Haven Hart rests under the heel of Christopher Manos. He reigns over the most dangerous and deadliest citizens as the most powerful crime boss the city has seen in generations. Yet, for the last five years, the harshest edges of his nature have been tempered by the loving devotion of his husband, Snow, and the nephew Christopher adores like a son. His life is a balance of darkness and light until a birthday trip for his nephew, Simon, is interrupted by a hail of bullets and explosions, threatening to destroy it all.
Snow has found a home, a family, and the love of one of Haven Hart’s most powerful men. When Christopher and Simon are kidnapped, Snow risks everything to find his family. Utilizing specialized skills he learned on the streets and the finer points of running a city from his crime boss husband, Snow takes on roles he never dreamed he would–protector, leader, and avenger. No one threatens his family and lives. Experienced enough to know he can’t do this alone, Snow calls in every favor he is owed, risking his life promising favors in return, all to save his family and the man he loves.
The sins of the Manos crime family are escaping the dark recesses of the past and threatening the bright future of everything Snow and Christopher have built. Yet, even with the help of some unlikely and uniquely dangerous people, Snow finds himself wondering if their efforts will be enough to save the two most important people in his life. Will the loving family Snow has finally found be taken from him forever?
REVIEW:
I have to say that this is not my favourite book of the series (that’s a toss up between Snow Falling and Dangerous Dance). That is not in any way suggesting this is not a great book, because it is, it’s just not my favourite. The cover, on the other hand, might just be the most beautiful I have ever seen. I’m adding .25 to the rating just because of that.
Snow is the same as always. He can’t be an easy character to write but he’s absolutely consistent and spot on when it comes to staying in character. His natural exuberance is never quite quashed, even in the most stressful of circumstances and he has a way about him that makes you smile even when the events in the book are certainly not funny.
Simon (Eight) has come on a very long way from Book 1 and has morphed into a snarky teen with a backbone of steel, just like his Pop. One of my favourite parts in the book is when he throws a shoe at Snow! He really comes into his own, though when things start getting serious. He’s one cool customer, definitely a chip off his uncle’s block, with a fair touch of Snow, too.
Loved the dog!
I would say that this is the smoothest book so far with regard to the flow of writing. There are a few rough patches, but I figure only someone who is looking for them will notice. I hate the fact that I’m looking for them, but that’s what editors do for authors – they spoil reading! On the whole, this is the best written book and it’s hard to find anything to criticize.
Seriously, this is a great book all round – story, characters, quality of writing and Oh My God that cover. I bet you’ll keep flipping back to look at it. Not that I did, but a friend told me…
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