Steele Resolve

<b>A hot and full of feels conclusion to the Hawke family saga</b><br /><br />Luca and Byron are such a sexy and passion filled couple. Theirs is not an easy path to love and happiness, but then nothing worth having comes easy. What they do have is an incredible chemistry that burns up the pages of this story and scorches both their souls.<br /><br />Byron owes the Hawkes so much, they have offered him friendship and a sense of family when his own let him down. Luca is the son of the enemy, the man whose father nearly destroyed the Hawkes and has caused them untold pain and misery. They are the Romeo and Juliette of the MM romance world, torn between their feelings for each other, their sense of honour and the influences of the outside world.<br /><br />Despite <b>Steele Resolve</b> being a novella, it still packs a powerful punch. By focusing very much on the two main characters we still get to know them really well, along with getting drawn in by their feelings. It was a fantastic end to a wonderful series, with an epilogue that is very much the icing on the cake.<br /><br />If you've read any of the other Hawke family books then you won't want to miss this. Whilst it can be read as a stand alone it does contain a few spoilers for the previous books. It also runs concurrently with book #4 (<b>Building Storm</b>) and book #5 (<b>Tainted Saint</b>). It's also a must read for those who love a well written MM romance.

The Hawke Series has ended with a passion-filled, intense romance. Luca and Byron bring fire to the pages. They give sexual tension a new meaning. Their love is forbidden, a betrayal, but a connection that cannot be denied.<br /><br />Steele Resolve brought the series full circle. The author brought back tidbits from past books that I had forgotten. This family has struggled yet survived and they continue to do so. Family is everything to the Hawkes and family isn't just blood. Family is who you choose it to be.<br /><br />This book is written in dual POV and the book flowed seamlessly between the speakers. This is an important factor in an M/M book since both views were from the male perspective. I never found myself wondering who was speaking. The book also recalls important pertinent facts from the whole series to remind the faithful reader of previous events. Most of the book takes place in tandem with Tainted Saint but on a different plain. Now we get to see behind the scenes that were eluded to previously.<br /><br />I've followed this series from the beginning, each book bringing more secrets to light, bringing more drama and tragedy. I honestly thought Steele Resolve would contain a lot more drama and angst simply because of every other book in this series. It does have some drama but it mostly focus on the push and pull relationship between Luca, the son of the notorious mob boss and enemy of the Hawkes, and Byron, the faithful employee and friend of the Hawkes. <br /><br />It's been an awesome ride and I am sad to say goodbye. I wonder if this is really "goodbye" or just "see-you-later". Gwyn McNamee has many more stories to write and I will continue to read them, Hawke or not.

Steele Resolve by Gwyn McNamee a five-star read that will tempt your resolve. This is number six in the Hawke Family series and it really is best to read them in order as you would kick yourself if you don’t, it’s that good a series, they are each like a petal of a flower, beautiful an powerful in their own right, but together a thing of beauty. Luca ‘Steele’ does the impossible and makes you fall in love with him even though he really is a man to be hated. I would recommend this novel to people who don’t read M/M as even though it’s a story about two men fighting for more than what happens between the sheets, it’s also a powerful love story that happens to feature two men falling in love, the rest of the story is so much more than what happens between the sheets. This is a deep and emotional story and one that you will enjoy for long after you finish the story.

Steele Resolve?<br /><br />Steele Resolve features the prodigal return of Luca Abello. This one holds a few surprises, in that it’s MM. Not usually my favourite to read but I’m branching out?<br /><br />Luca introduces himself to Byron when they first meet as Steele. One thing leads to another and they spend the night together? However, they hit a snag in their couplings when Luca waltzes into The Hawkeye Club and Byron is the bartender for their establishment. Byron is shocked when he realises who he slept with and is drowning in guilt? Will the Hawkes and Abello manage to resolve their differences and mend their relationship or will Byron have to give up the one person he wants because of family loyalty? <br /><br />A good story and I can’t wait to delve into the second generation stories?

Even if you don't usually read M/M, you really should give this book a try. I don't seek out m/m stories, as they just doesn't do it for me. But I wanted to read this because it's part of the Hawke family books. However, as a story this is a good one. The timeline runs a bit parallel to Tainted Saint and then continues on. We've seen Byron in the Hawke books since Savage Collision, so it's good to get his story. We find out how he ended up in NOLA, and so much more about him. This was a good way to end the story of the Hawke family, especially with that epilogue.

"...we all do things in a split-second that can have a ripple effect of consequences we never expect."<br /><br />STEELE RESOLVE is the final book in "The Hawke Family Series" and as is as amazing as the rest of the series.<br /><br />Each and every book was a page turner. Some i liked better than others and each featured a well plotted story, completely developed characters, action, adventure, sexy times and romance. <br /><br />This author has never let me down. While I am sad to read the final book in the series, I am incredibly satisfied with how it wrapped up. <br /><br />This is a very very quick read with all of the elements that made this series awesome. <br /><br />It is super important that this series be read in order. Each has a thread that follows each book. If they are read out of order, I think it will be confusing. Don't short change yourself, the series, or the author... read in order.

This was a fantastic ending to the series! Everything comes full circle in this book. Luca is trying to prove that he is nothing like is father while trying to make Byron understand that he truly cares for him. Byron is devastated to learn who Luca really is. Their story is worth it! The epilogue was everything! <br /><br />Thank you for the privilege of reading this book and series! Well done ❤️

Love the Hawkes<br />Love Byron and Luca amazing loving forbidden<br />Intense emotional broken beautiful love story

This sexy, intense story is a masterful balance of twisty suspense, sizzling m/m romance and a beautiful finale to this extraordinary family saga.<br /><br />I have been so excited for Luca's book. The build up of anticipation amongst the Hawke clan in the previous two books that surrounded his return to NOLA was fantastic and created the perfect segue to his story. There were so many possibilities of what was in store. Layered with suspicions, threats, a ton of deceit creating really high expectations in my mafia loving mind. And once again, this talented author took me where I never expected to go! With her impeccable writing, perfectly executed twists and an ending I never would have expected - my mind is blown and my heart is full!<br /><br />Nothing beats a gorgeous, powerful, ruthless mob boss with a heart. Wait, what? Yup. Luca's return was like returning to his roots. To his childhood friends that were like his family. Only they weren't welcoming him with open arms. Oh no. They were skeptical, protective of their own and I'd say bitter. Luca's father, Dom, was like a wrecking ball to his tight knit crew. How were they to know or trust in his intentions after all the pain and havoc they'd endured? No one is safe. <br /><br />Byron was an unexpected surprise. His ties and loyalty to the Hawke family was a complication to say the least. What starts as an innocent (wink wink) night with a beatiful stranger turns into a forceful pull and intense attraction. His struggle is nothing short of heart breaking. Will his desires cost him everything and everyone?<br /><br />When things get gritty, will they all work out their differences and find common ground? Or will the secrets and deceit tear them all apart for good? Every word...every detail...SO SO GOOD!<br /><br /><br />

Steele Resolve (The Hawke Family Book 6)<br />By: Gwyn McNamee<br />5 out of 5 stars<br /><br />The story Steele Resolve (The Hawke Family Book 6) by Gwyn McNamee is an M/M romantic suspense book. It is a story that hooked me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until I had finished the last page. I loved reading about the characters of Luca “Steele” Abello and Byron Harris. Luca is a man who wants to make his own way in life. He is starting over his way. Then he meets Byron. Byron is a man who is intelligent, determined, and loyal. He is also feeling guilt over the man he can’t stop thinking about after he learns of his true identity. There is an attraction between Luca and Byron. Will they take a chance and perhaps find something more together? Or is their situation too complicated to work? What does the future hold for Luca and Byron? Read this book to find out. This story is both intense and emotional. There are romantic moments as well as times when I wondered what was going to happen next. I grew to care about Byron and Luca with each chapter that I read and you can’t help but want them to be happy. I enjoyed that some of the characters from the previous books made an appearance in this one. This is a series that should be read in order to understand situations and also enjoy the characters. I have to say that the author has created a book, series, and characters that are awesome and amazing. The characters come to feel like family and I really cared about what happened to them. The stories had me hooked and I got lost in the pages. This is a book and series that I would highly recommend reading. <br />