Author: Greer Rivers
Title: Breaking Conviction
Series: Conviction Series: Book 3
Release Date: September 13, 2021
Genre: Romance/Suspense - Protective Hero
Star Rating: 5/5
Warning: 18+ Age Rating
Review: Breaking Conviction is the third book in the Conviction series by Greer Rivers. You need to read Escaping Conviction and Fighting Conviction before you read Breaking Conviction. While you will still enjoy the story if you do not read the first two, there are crucial introductions to some of the team, history that may leave you feeling like you've missed out, and obviously two spicy stories that you shouldn't miss out on.
*This section contains triggers*
In Breaking Conviction, you actually overlap timelines with Fighting Conviction. You're first introduced to Snake and Naomi from Ellie's perspective when Naomi comes into Sasha Saves. In past books, Greer has written about human trafficking, sexual assault, murder, etc. This book takes a different route and, while they still talk about trafficking, trauma, and assault, this book looks at the relationship with domestic violence. I would highly recommend proceeding with caution. While I personally have not been physically assaulted, I still had some triggers from the emotional manipulation. I've also been around survivors my entire life and this story brought back some memories that weren't pleasant. That being said... do not shy away from this book based on that. If you are a survivor and want to avoid it, I understand. However, this is an educational experience and eye-opening to both the survivor perspective and the volunteer support perspective.
Now, for what we are really here for. Snake is part of an elite group of ex-military men that created a security firm, that has been focusing on human trafficking in their area. He's the tech guy of the group and a total Superman type guy. You know he's hot, wears glasses, saves the day... Yea. Superman. Naomi is an assistant to the CEO of a major company and mother to Thea, the coolest little princess. When Naomi and Snake meet, it's not under good circumstances. However, Thea immediately bonded with Snake, made him watching Brave, and dubbed him and Naomi the King and Queen.
To prevent spoilers, I'm going to be vague here and not talk specifically about the storyline (which is Ah-Mazing). Naomi's character is a beautiful soul who has lost herself. Snake has a history of his own that makes him protective. This book is more of a protective alpha trope, while Naomi is giving off a mild enemies-to-lovers vibe. Snake steps up to the plate and proves himself trustworthy while breaking down Naomi's walls, and the whole process turns attraction into a real connection. And no surprise, the spice is top-shelf. I'll never think about caramel chocolate chip cookies the same again.
Greer Rivers is a wonderful romance author that knows how to write characters in the same universe, that are all interconnected, but totally different in every way. You think you will know the characters but you will be surprised as the character development unfolds. The relationships are distinctly different and all of them are spicy and satisfying. Greer gives the best "happy-ever-afters" while leaving the reader aware there's another book coming, but not frustrated with a cliffhanger. I know there's a fourth book coming out, and very much excited for the continuation of this universe, and seeing another couple's relationship blossom.
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