Instead, we find that Sydney’s family history places the figurative target on her. One day, after the training of her life, she completes her mission however, this puts a target on her back, or so she thinks. She vows retribution upon the man responsible for killing her parents. Sydney’s parents are killed in front of her at the age of ten. The Nine of Swords involves the characters, Blade and Sydney. And I think that’s great as it means the story is compelling, and the characters engage the reader. For each of these books, I have wanted more. I will say that the only downfall to this series is the book type, the novella. Thankfully, I received an ARC of it after requesting one, and again, like Leah Holt’s the Queen of Pentacles, it is a little nugget of tasty romance. Bella Love-Wins novella, Nine of Swords, is the second book I have read of this series. Okay, I have been looking forward to the Cards of Love series. And nothing will change that, even our being apart.” **I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.** One-click now and follow along as two people, seemingly opposites, one that protects and the other that needs it, discover a love that refuses to be denied. And just as we adjust to the change and begin looking forward to the family we've become, the danger makes it's presence known and Blade will do anything to protect Sydney and their unborn child. And it seems fate has more in store for us than that experience as we created a new life. We share one night together, something we shouldn't do given the situation, but neither of us can deny the pull we feel for one another. He wants to shield her from her past, protect her from the present, and give her a future.

And then he sees her, Sydney, and now she's a danger to his heart and way of life. Blade is very good at his job, his weapon of choice one that reflects his name. Blade has been hired to protect a young woman who witnessed the murder of her parents when she was but ten.

Cards of Love by Nora Flite