Review

Anna Orsini: a high strung, over analyzer, and probably the best litigator on the East Coast.

Prince Draco Marcellus Valenti: a Tarzan-esque male specimen with a quick temper, and probably the sexist man in Italy.

What happens when you put these two on a plane, and within close proximity of each other? Sparks fly, passions ignite, and the pair of would-be enemies quickly become embroiled with each other. Draco’s on a mission to defend his claim on a piece of Sicilian property that Anna’s infamous, mobster father Cesare says belongs to the Orsinis. Anna’s not about to back down from a legal fight, especially against a brutish, demanding man like Draco. Though neither one of them is prepared for the lustful temptation that could turn into something even more dangerous…love.

Alright, I like the opposites attract trope some of the time, and Sandra Marton does a wonderful job of portraying this in The Ice Prince. Ultimately my issues were with the seemingly non-existent plot/conflict. The conflicts between the pair are resolved too easily, with no real opposition from either party. I’m aware that this is a Presents novel, but I truly felt there could have been more.

The trade up is you get a ton of hot and sensual; Anna and Draco are a powerhouse in that department and deliver in spades. Literally these two can’t keep their hands of each other, and I enjoyed Draco’s natural talent for silencing the quick to attack Anna with a molding of mouths rather than minds. Draco is delectable in both appearance, and his ability to read straight through Anna’s tough exterior is intriguing. In my humble opinion, this character made the story. The heroine believes him to be a barbarian of sorts, but his take charge demeanor makes him absolutely endearing; especially since he only takes charge about taking care of the woman occupying his mind.

Anna, on the other hand, takes a little more getting used to. She’s brash and quick to judge. These characteristics are consistent throughout the story, which makes it difficult for me to relate to her. In reality, I just couldn’t get behind her character as much as I could with Draco.
Overall, if you’re a fan of the Orsini Brothers series, you will most likely enjoy The Ice Prince. There are pros and cons to the story, but the take charge, enchanting hero was a treat.

Reviewed by Landra