This section also shows us the strong bond between Ceaton and Grigor’s other top men, Pravi, Luka, and Marko. We follow along here through a variety of Ceaton’s jobs, getting an inside look at the mob life, as well as the type of guy Ceaton is. We know that down deep Ceaton is a good guy, but at the same time, he is also a criminal and does whatever Grigor needs done, even though it is on the wrong side of the law. The first portion of the book focuses on Ceaton and his work for Grigor. We have a bad guy hero and massive case of insta-love, but somehow Calmes makes it all work, and this story is fascinating, romantic, and suspenseful all at once. I know my summary is kind of vague here, but this book holds some surprises that I don’t want to spoil.

Oh, I love Mary Calmes and I think A Day Makes is one of my favorites in a while. In that one day, Ceaton meets the man who will be the love of his life, if only he can keep them both alive. In one day, however, Ceaton’s entire life changes as he is tasked with protecting a man whose father has ties to Grigor. He knows he is only one wrong move away from danger, but he is satisfied with his life, even as he misses having a romantic connection with anyone. Ceaton’s responsibilities involve some shake downs, some assassinations, and generally taking care of whatever Grigor needs done. Ceaton has taken his move to the wrong side of the law in stride, finding a friendship and a connection with Grigor’s other top men. When a chance encounter led him into the path of a Serbian mob boss, Ceaton ended up taking a job with Grigor Jankovic, becoming an mob enforcer. He missed the camaraderie and sense of direction he had during his service and he was adrift. After his discharge from the military, Ceaton Mercer was at loose ends.

A Day Makes by Mary Calmes