Fierce Girl

????????. ??????. ??????.<br /><br /> Emma Tallon has written another gripping gritty tale packed with fabulous characters! This is the fourth book in the Anna Davis series. While this book certainly could be read as a standalone I’d strongly encourage you to read the entire series it is well worth your time. Anna is still grieving from a tragedy that happened at the end of the previous book. Her business is thriving, but her BFF/business partner Tonya’s mother Rosie is in town. Anna is suspect of Rosie‘s intentions and is not buying that she is back to help out her daughter. Meanwhile anna’s boyfriend Freddy Who is somewhat of a mob boss once again find himself in danger.<br /><br /> This book was fast paced and had my heart racing throughout. The story was a little dark and some parts were a bit gruesome, definitely not for the faint of heart. BUT these characters are so amazing and really got under my skin. Anna stole my heart in the first book and I have loved seeing her grow from an abuse victim to a strong self-sufficient woman. I was keeping my fingers crossed for Tonya throughout this story, and once again I just love the bond between these girls. Freddie once again reminded me of Sonny Corinthos, such a lovable thug. The relationship between Anna and Freddie is still strong. Anna is definitely FIERCE and in this book she was fighting for those she loves. Another great installment in the series that once again left me wanting more!<br /><br />*** Big thanks to Bookouture for my copy of this book ***

Anna Davis #4<br /><br />Things are going from bad to worse for the main characters in this series. Tanya's mother has turned up after all these years, playing the ever loving mother and helping Tanya on her road to recovery. Anna does not trust Rosie(Tanya's mother). This book starts off where the last book (Boss Girl) left off. Anna is still grieving over her miscarriage. Freddie's business is suffering and a police raid costs him a lot of money. Then, Mafia boss, Joe Vito comes to find his missing stooge, Frankie. If you read the last book you will know what happened to him. I was on the edge of my seat while reading this latest instalment to the Anna Davis series. It's one roller coaster read with many twist and turns. It has ad ark and gruesome storyline but I wouldn't expect anything less from Emma Tallon. This is a terrific series, so if you haven't already, read this series from the first book. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this book.<br /><br />I would like to thank NetGalley,Bookouture and the author Emma Tallon for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fierce Girl is the fourth book in the Anna Davis gangland series, and this is the best instalment so far but each of the books are gritty and gripping. There's never a dull moment and the non-stop high-octane action makes it an unputdownable page-turner. Each book can be read as a standalone but to be honest, this is such a powerful and thrilling set of novels that you are likely to want to read them all. Tallon makes this possible by filling new readers in with the relevant information and backstory.<br /><br />It is a brutal world these characters inhabit but the fact that they stick together through thick and thin against their enemies is inspiring to see. There are characters you love as well as many you love to hate. This is one of those rare books that you desperately want to rush through because it is so damn addictive but that you also wish to savour. I had a real hard time trying to read it slower. If you enjoy fast-paced family dramas mixed with the harshness of the gangland environment then you cannot pick a better book of series than this. Simply superb! Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC.

<br />We have had Runaway, Boss, Dangerous and now Fierce in this powerful and gripping series about Anna Davis.....as a series they run perfectly BUT importantly you can read Fierce as a stand alone ( and am pretty sure you will be ordering the first 3 after ) the author gives enough info to let you what has gone before and as say Fierce carries on where Dangerous finished<br />I LOVE the series, not a massive ‘series’ reader it has to be said but I look forward to Anna and family and friends ( and enemies ) latest exploits and dramas<br />I think this is probably my favourite of the series so far ( although as said love them all ) and the story is fast and furious and real and theres not a paragraph wasted without action, plotting or something happening, sonetimes in this genre chapters can be spun out with words but not so with these books as something happens constantly! <br />You never quite know what to expect but you can expect the unexpected, its at times harshly realistic, brutal even but theres always the family bond that gives the story warmth and depth<br />I loved Rosie in this book, Anna’s friend Tanyas errant Mum who turns up on the scene, her character is superbly awful and her narrative excellent, I loved to hate her!<br />The book weaves a spell as you are brought into the family and its good, bad and badder(!) carryings on and for me its flawless as a story all the way through<br />You can probably tell I really do love this series and this book and if your a fan of gangland/family dramas you will love it, if you’ve never tried one this is the book to start!<br />10/10 5 Stars

Emma Tallon has definitely became a force to be reckoned with in this genre and Fierce Girl might just be the best book of hers so far. What I enjoy most about this series is its strong and believable characters. Whilst it’s a dark read in places with some brutal and gruesome scenes, it does at times lack some of the grittiness of early Martina Cole or Kimberley Chambers earlier work however the characters come to life on the page and I have loved following their stories so far and can’t wait to read more. Fierce Girl has everything you could want from a gangland novel, and even has the Mafia making their way to London in search of what happened to one of their associates. Freddie’s got his work cut out for him in this story that’s for sure. I also loved the new dynamic that Anna and Tanya’s friendship faced and how both of them had to realise things about themselves and the other that have lay hidden for the years they have known one another. With another fantastic ending that leaves you wanting more, I am already eagerly awaiting the next story and can’t wait to read about these characters again.

I have not read the first book, so I cannot comment on the continuity. But this story has solid characters. Anna's character is really well written and so strong. Her bullshit meter is pretty accurate and extremely impressive. I liked the friendship between Anna and Tanya.<br /><br />So, this books has 2 parallels. One, is Freddie, working on the leak in his organization and covering up the mafia crime which I guess happened in the previous book. He is pretty crafty and that's what helped him in the end.<br />The second plot was that of Anna and a recovering Tanya, and Tanya's mother. This one was a pretty solid one too. The plot progressed at a good speed, so at no point were you bored.<br /><br />The end was pretty interesting and I particularly enjoyed Freddie's cover up. Overall, I think if you have followed the series, then you won't be disappointed.

After how the previous book ended in the series, I have been dying to catch back up with Tanya, Anna and Freddie and boy, I wasn’t disappointed!<br /><br />If I thought things were bad enough for the three main characters in the last book, well the author takes it up another level in Fierce Girl.<br /><br />Like Anna, I was very dubious at Tanya’s mother turning up after many years playing the perfect mum of which is nothing like the nasty piece of work she was when Tanya was growing up. I did enjoy getting to know more of Tanya’s background though and what sort of life she had endured as a child. I think it makes you understand more the person who she became and is today.<br /><br />I had to feel so sorry for Freddie. Just as things look like they are getting back to normal he is hit in more ways than one. I have to admit, with one of his issues I couldn’t see anyway out and it had me turning those pages just to see how it was all going to end. I think I read the majority of the novel with my heart in my mouth as I was so on edge.<br /><br />Fierce Girl is a truly gripping, nail biter of a read that not only gets you on the edge of your seat but keeps knocking you off it! There are some very nasty surprises in store which made for some very tense reading and whilst I was at times scared to read more as I really wasn’t sure how Anna and Freddie were going to deal with their problems, I was compelled to keep on going. A must read for fans of Martina Cole and Casey Kelleher.<br /><br />My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.

Emma Tallon is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and once I hear she has a new book coming out I’m so excited to read it . Fierce Girl which is book 4 in the Anna Davis series is one brilliant read . This is another tense and gripping read and it had me on the edge of my seat many times through the story . I would recommend you read the other books in this fantastic series to get to know the characters and their backgrounds .

I am certain avid readers know this feeling : you want to finish a book because it has a hold on you and won't let you put it down,. On the other hand you want to extend the reading pleasure by putting it away for a bit, but you can't resist for too long. The story pulls you back time and time again.<br /><br />Well, I can honestly say that is exactely what this series does to me. I have to admit I did not read book 1 yet, but the moment I found out about this series, I was hooked, seriously hooked.<br /><br />People who have read the other reviews I wrote about them might remember that I fell in love with Freddie as soon as I met him. I can say that our 'relationship' is still going strong, very strong. I would marry him on the dot ;)<br /><br />So, yes, dear Emma, you did it again!<br /><br />Line up some 'boxes' labelled 'nail biting', 'heartbreaking', 'fierce', 'chills running down the spine' and let Emma do the mixing. I assure you she will come up with a mind blowing, utterly gripping and smashing story.<br /><br />5 big, fat, shiny stars (and for Freddie as well lol). This is a series I do not ever want to end. Even after 100 books I would still be not ready to say goodbye to him (or any of the other characters).<br /><br />Thank you, Emma Tallon, Bookouture and Negalley.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://bforbookreview.wordpress.com">https://bforbookreview.wordpress.com</a>

For readers of the<i> Anna Davis </i>series, no doubt <b> <i>Fierce Girl </i> </b>had been highly anticipated. However, as you read the pages of this book, you will find that it does well as a standalone novel. As the story begins Anna comes across as a strong woman. A woman who managed to survive a dangerous boyfriend - to the point that she almost lost her life. Now she is in a good relationship with Freddie Tyler, who runs a very successful criminal organization. Freddie loves Anna to distraction.<br /><br />However, her best friend Tanya has managed to survive an awful attack. Barely. She is still in a coma and her only visitor was Anna. Anna is devastated by what happened to Tanya. So much so that she closes off her her heart to Freddie, keeping him at arm's length. Meanwhile, Tanya's mother Rosie shows up at the hospital and reinserts herself in Tanya's life after years of estrangement.<br /><br />Rosie has a plan. A disastrous one as far as Anna is concerned. Rosie decides that she should be part owner to Club Anya - a club both Tanya and Anna own. The dynamic at this point in the book is nothing less than shocking. This puts a strain on Anna and Tanya's relationship, and by extension, Freddie's and Anna.<br /><br />I found this book to be rather tragic. I felt, as I have in every single book in this series, very drawn to Anna. She is a warrior and is indeed the perfect mate to Freddie. However, in the pages of this book her trauma, and ultimate coping, is very dramatic and even made me draw tears. Freddie, however much he didn't understand what was happening, proved to be the strong hero he has always been. <br /><br />The emotional edge of this story is finely balanced with the never-ending danger and spell-binding action that presents itself to Freddie and his family. Their enemies have nothing to hide and nothing to lose, proving that they will do anything they can to take Freddie down, no matter who gets hurt.<br /><br />The first three books are <b> <i>Dangerous Girl, Runaway Girl</i> </b> and <b> <i>Boss Girl. </i> </b>Each book in the series is compelling and explores the pasts of Anna, Freddie and Tanya. As a true fan of Emma Tallon I definitely recommend not only this book, but each and every one prior to this. Fierce Girl is just the sort of book you must read from cover-to-cover, in one sitting, no matter what life throws at you. I look forward to the next book in this captivating series.<br /><br />Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.