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I wrote a revenge list about my boss and accidentally handed it to my new CEO. Then I accidentally slept with that billionaire CEO. You'd think things couldn't get any worse, but spoiler they absolutely did.
Let me explain.
That revenge list was supposed to be private—the kind you write after three margaritas and burn in the morning. And that wild weekend with a gorgeous stranger? Definitely wasn't on my to-do list. (Though maybe it should've been, because... wow.)
Watching him stride onto our company stage as the new CEO Monday morning wasn't part of the plan either.
Now I'm trapped in the world's most dangerous forbidden workplace romance, where every heated glance reminds me of what those hands can do. And Jace (Mr. CEO) won't stop until he exposes the truth—unaware that his best friend is the one behind my list, and a man hiding secrets that could bring down an empire.
The question isn't whether this will blow up in our faces.
It's who will lose more when it does...
From International & Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Author Kathy Lockheart, POWER is a forbidden workplace romance featuring a dangerously obsessive, morally gray billionaire CEO.
✔️ Possessive, Protective Hero
✔️ One-Night Stand
✔️ “Touch Her and Die” Energy
✔️ “Who Hurt You?” Vibes
✔️ Banter & Spice
✔️ Revenge
Standalone. HEA.
Trigger Please visit the author’s website for the full list.
Let me explain.
That revenge list was supposed to be private—the kind you write after three margaritas and burn in the morning. And that wild weekend with a gorgeous stranger? Definitely wasn't on my to-do list. (Though maybe it should've been, because... wow.)
Watching him stride onto our company stage as the new CEO Monday morning wasn't part of the plan either.
Now I'm trapped in the world's most dangerous forbidden workplace romance, where every heated glance reminds me of what those hands can do. And Jace (Mr. CEO) won't stop until he exposes the truth—unaware that his best friend is the one behind my list, and a man hiding secrets that could bring down an empire.
The question isn't whether this will blow up in our faces.
It's who will lose more when it does...
From International & Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Author Kathy Lockheart, POWER is a forbidden workplace romance featuring a dangerously obsessive, morally gray billionaire CEO.
✔️ Possessive, Protective Hero
✔️ One-Night Stand
✔️ “Touch Her and Die” Energy
✔️ “Who Hurt You?” Vibes
✔️ Banter & Spice
✔️ Revenge
Standalone. HEA.
Trigger Please visit the author’s website for the full list.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 9, 2025
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Kathy Lockheart
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Kathy Lockheart is an Amazon Top 25 bestselling author and Kindle Unlimited All-Star of Suspenseful Romance novels. Her books—which have a unique blend of emotional elements typically found in women’s fiction and the romance and danger elements found in romantic suspense—contain themes that include dark romance antiheroes, enemies to lovers alpha tropes, and forbidden romance angst. When she’s not writing, you can find her silently cursing the person who put fluorescent lights in dressing rooms.
SECRETS AND THE CITY
Deadly Illusion
Fatal Cure
Lethal Justice
Grave Deception
Vendetta Duet
Secret Vendetta
Silent Vendetta
Cross Duet
Crossfire
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Kathy Lockheart is an Amazon Top 25 bestselling author and Kindle Unlimited All-Star of Suspenseful Romance novels. Her books—which have a unique blend of emotional elements typically found in women’s fiction and the romance and danger elements found in romantic suspense—contain themes that include dark romance antiheroes, enemies to lovers alpha tropes, and forbidden romance angst. When she’s not writing, you can find her silently cursing the person who put fluorescent lights in dressing rooms.
SECRETS AND THE CITY
Deadly Illusion
Fatal Cure
Lethal Justice
Grave Deception
Vendetta Duet
Secret Vendetta
Silent Vendetta
Cross Duet
Crossfire
Crossover
Join Kathy’s VIP Team ➜ https://kathylockheart.com/join-my-vi...
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathy...
Main links ➜https://kathylockheart.com/mainlinks
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Website ➜ www.KathyLockheart.com
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October 25, 2025
DNF at 98%. This book annoyed the hell out of me. I rebelled and back buttoned out when the epilogue switched to the next couple in the series. The perfect freeze dried cherry on the top of a smashed cake. *wipes frosting off hands*
What a shame too, because the beginning was 5⭐️. The writing was snappy and humorous, and the take-no-shit heroine earned my respect.
But after some Mount Olympus style sex, the story bogged down in the heroine’s inner monologue. She refused to make a reasonable decision: whether to HR or not to HR. I felt stuck in an endless seminar about the dos and don’ts on sexual harassment.
Word Count
NDA 28
HR 63
Harassment 62
Smirk 53
Grabby Hands 36
The billionaire hero wasn’t very bright either.
Afterthought: I would have liked it better if it was written as romantic suspense.
What a shame too, because the beginning was 5⭐️. The writing was snappy and humorous, and the take-no-shit heroine earned my respect.
But after some Mount Olympus style sex, the story bogged down in the heroine’s inner monologue. She refused to make a reasonable decision: whether to HR or not to HR. I felt stuck in an endless seminar about the dos and don’ts on sexual harassment.
Word Count
NDA 28
HR 63
Harassment 62
Smirk 53
Grabby Hands 36
The billionaire hero wasn’t very bright either.
Afterthought: I would have liked it better if it was written as romantic suspense.
October 13, 2025
What is it about a secret workplace romance that will ALWAYS get me?
Just point me to the nearest book with this trope and I will devour it within a day.
p.s. sorry for the lack of proper reviews lately. sometimes, a girl just want to read and nothing more.
Just point me to the nearest book with this trope and I will devour it within a day.
p.s. sorry for the lack of proper reviews lately. sometimes, a girl just want to read and nothing more.
October 15, 2025
Kathy Lockheart already turned me into a fan with Book 1 of the series, Crash. And this one right here solidified her as a new favourite author of mine.
Simply wow!! I thought I'd never love a Lockheart MMC more than Blake from
Book 1 but my boy Jace strutted smugly to prove me wrong. 🦚
Scarlett, is Tessa's (MFC from book 1) bestfriend. She's strong, distrustful, suffered an atrocious past at the hand of her father, smart and true to herself and her moral values. I loved her character!
It's true that later on in the book she makes some questionable decisions but not intentionally though they rather stem from the need to protect herself and Jace.
Jace, is a man with skeletons in his closet. He's faithful, arrogant, assertive, intelligent and a softie at heart. He wanted redemption but didn't think he deserved it until Scarlett.
She turned his life upside down. She made him question his life goals. She shattered the foundation of his present and future and she claimed his heart and his sanity.
His need to protect her was greater than anything he has ever felt. 🤌
This book, although, started with so much steam it could have fueled a steam engine from the 18th century, but it turned into a nail biting, repetitive gasping, fist clenching and teeth grinding pretty fast.
We were more invested in the suspense of who? What? Why? How? than anything else. The author did not disappoint on the action part nor did it take from the developing romance between Scarlett and Jace. If anything, it made their love so realistic and deep rooted than any fickle hasty romance found in recent CR books.
The author dangled so many fake carrots in front of our faces only to retrieve them and smack us with the real ones. 🥕
This author keeps surprising me with more and better. Definitely reading the rest of her books.
P.S: I hated Axel in this book even more than I did in Book 1. I hope all this uncaring play-boy facade is all bark but no bite otherwise I'll be skipping his book altogether.
Impromptu BR with my lovely Lori. Glad to have shared this 5 star with you my friend 🍷
Ticking another Fall/Winter 🍁❄️ Bingo square:
22) "Green Eyes"
🔴 | 05 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 20
34 | 09 | 31 | 04 | 25 | 26
19 | 08 | 13 | 31 | 17 | 35
07 | 🔴 | 12 | 🔴 | 04 | 🔴
27 | 36 | 28 | 🔴 | 29 | 11
🔴 | 33 | 18 | 32 | 06 | 🔴
Simply wow!! I thought I'd never love a Lockheart MMC more than Blake from
Book 1 but my boy Jace strutted smugly to prove me wrong. 🦚
Scarlett, is Tessa's (MFC from book 1) bestfriend. She's strong, distrustful, suffered an atrocious past at the hand of her father, smart and true to herself and her moral values. I loved her character!
It's true that later on in the book she makes some questionable decisions but not intentionally though they rather stem from the need to protect herself and Jace.
Jace, is a man with skeletons in his closet. He's faithful, arrogant, assertive, intelligent and a softie at heart. He wanted redemption but didn't think he deserved it until Scarlett.
She turned his life upside down. She made him question his life goals. She shattered the foundation of his present and future and she claimed his heart and his sanity.
His need to protect her was greater than anything he has ever felt. 🤌
This book, although, started with so much steam it could have fueled a steam engine from the 18th century, but it turned into a nail biting, repetitive gasping, fist clenching and teeth grinding pretty fast.
We were more invested in the suspense of who? What? Why? How? than anything else. The author did not disappoint on the action part nor did it take from the developing romance between Scarlett and Jace. If anything, it made their love so realistic and deep rooted than any fickle hasty romance found in recent CR books.
The author dangled so many fake carrots in front of our faces only to retrieve them and smack us with the real ones. 🥕
This author keeps surprising me with more and better. Definitely reading the rest of her books.
P.S: I hated Axel in this book even more than I did in Book 1. I hope all this uncaring play-boy facade is all bark but no bite otherwise I'll be skipping his book altogether.
Impromptu BR with my lovely Lori. Glad to have shared this 5 star with you my friend 🍷
Ticking another Fall/Winter 🍁❄️ Bingo square:
22) "Green Eyes"
🔴 | 05 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 20
34 | 09 | 31 | 04 | 25 | 26
19 | 08 | 13 | 31 | 17 | 35
07 | 🔴 | 12 | 🔴 | 04 | 🔴
27 | 36 | 28 | 🔴 | 29 | 11
🔴 | 33 | 18 | 32 | 06 | 🔴
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March 16, 2026
I really hate when the FMC tries to solve everything on her own or save the MMC without accepting help from her friends or the people around her. It’s really annoying and completely ruins the reading experience for me. 😩📚
October 16, 2025
"You can't speak," I said. "Not yet. So, for once, you'll have to listen to me." His eyes crinkled in the corners slightly. And then he looked down at my hand, and with his index finger, he traced a sign: a heart.
Ahhhhh, this book deserves ALL the STARS in the sky, you guys!!!!!! The way I'm obsessed with this series and how each book gets better and better is totally beyond me. Kathy Lockheart has nailed another incredibly addictive book with the sequel to Crash, the medical romance where we met Blake and Tessa.
Power is not your typical office romance. All the detail from the plot, the characters, and the mind-blowing twists undoubtedly make this book stand out. Jace and Scarlett have shown each other so much that's hidden from everyone else; their love story is worthy of rooting for again and again. Simply put, I thoroughly enjoy every page of this book!
Please go pick this up if you liked...
★workplace romance at its FINEST
☆possessive and protective hero
★heartbroken yet feisty heroine
☆morally-gray billionaire
★only soft for her
☆spice & banter
★one-night stand
☆touch her & perish
What's more, book 3, Bound: A Fake Engagement, Billionaire Brother’s Best Friend Romance, will be about my most anticipated character, Axel, and his fake marriage with someone he *fears*! Can't wait for his story to come in December!!
***Massive thanks to the author for generously providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
December 5, 2025
Have you ever read a book that affects you by the words and situations depicted in the book? That’s what this book did to me.
Power is the title and theme of the book. Power in all its forms - the power of a businessman. The power that privileged people yield. Even the power that individuals have over their lives and the decisions they make. And the flip side of that is the powerlessness that some people can feel for a variety of reasons.
Jace and Scarlett meet in a bar and are instantly attracted to each other. They spend an amazing weekend together and never share their last names or what they do. But Scarlett tells Jace one important thing - she was sexually harassed at work.
Imagine both their surprises the following Monday, when she finds out that Jace is the new owner of the company she works for. There are several different situations that are explored in this book - sexual harassment and how companies handle it when allegations are made. Domestic abuse and how it affects everyone in the family. Jealousy & envy and how it twists people’s lives.
The characters in the book are all intertwined. Scarlett is Tessa’s best friend. Blake is one of Jace’s best friends and Jace and Scarlett learn that midway through the book. Then there’s Dakota.
I really enjoyed this book. While it was a spicy romance, there were so many levels to it. And it was even deeper than the first book in the series. I’m anxiously awaiting the next book. Borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited.
Power is the title and theme of the book. Power in all its forms - the power of a businessman. The power that privileged people yield. Even the power that individuals have over their lives and the decisions they make. And the flip side of that is the powerlessness that some people can feel for a variety of reasons.
Jace and Scarlett meet in a bar and are instantly attracted to each other. They spend an amazing weekend together and never share their last names or what they do. But Scarlett tells Jace one important thing - she was sexually harassed at work.
Imagine both their surprises the following Monday, when she finds out that Jace is the new owner of the company she works for. There are several different situations that are explored in this book - sexual harassment and how companies handle it when allegations are made. Domestic abuse and how it affects everyone in the family. Jealousy & envy and how it twists people’s lives.
The characters in the book are all intertwined. Scarlett is Tessa’s best friend. Blake is one of Jace’s best friends and Jace and Scarlett learn that midway through the book. Then there’s Dakota.
I really enjoyed this book. While it was a spicy romance, there were so many levels to it. And it was even deeper than the first book in the series. I’m anxiously awaiting the next book. Borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited.
September 28, 2025
✨Book Review✨
Power
Book 2 in The Sinners + Saints Series
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 2.5-3🌶️
Do yourself a favor and add Power to your TBR ! Buckle up, “Buttercup” because this one starts with the cutest meet cute and slides right into hot + heavy spice before you can blink. It’s got all the good stuff: lust, adoration, steam, angst, and games where nobody’s playing fair. Heart wants what the heart wants right?
Jace + Scarlett? Their chemistry is instant and completely addictive. I was grinning like a fool the whole time. Horseback riding through a meadow followed by some bold, sizzling outdoor “activities”? Yes please!
Scarlett is everything in a FMC: driven, confident, fearless in a male dominated field and still the kind of person who puts everyone (and every animal) first.
And Jace… phew. I love a broody billionaire who falls first AND hard, one who isn’t afraid to prove it. He uses his power for good and that wicked tongue for… not so good but like gooood. IYKYK.
If you’re into secret societies, swoony brothers, and a romance that goes from sweet to scorching fast, Power needs to be on your TBR now.
Thank you Kathy and Valentine PR!
Tropes
•one night stand to more
•forbidden workplace romance
•boss/employee
•who hurt you
•morally grey MMC
Power
Book 2 in The Sinners + Saints Series
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 2.5-3🌶️
Do yourself a favor and add Power to your TBR ! Buckle up, “Buttercup” because this one starts with the cutest meet cute and slides right into hot + heavy spice before you can blink. It’s got all the good stuff: lust, adoration, steam, angst, and games where nobody’s playing fair. Heart wants what the heart wants right?
Jace + Scarlett? Their chemistry is instant and completely addictive. I was grinning like a fool the whole time. Horseback riding through a meadow followed by some bold, sizzling outdoor “activities”? Yes please!
Scarlett is everything in a FMC: driven, confident, fearless in a male dominated field and still the kind of person who puts everyone (and every animal) first.
And Jace… phew. I love a broody billionaire who falls first AND hard, one who isn’t afraid to prove it. He uses his power for good and that wicked tongue for… not so good but like gooood. IYKYK.
If you’re into secret societies, swoony brothers, and a romance that goes from sweet to scorching fast, Power needs to be on your TBR now.
Thank you Kathy and Valentine PR!
Tropes
•one night stand to more
•forbidden workplace romance
•boss/employee
•who hurt you
•morally grey MMC
October 10, 2025
JACE AND SCARLETT?!!! Need I say more?! 🤪
Talk about spice, banter, a morally grey MMC, a fierce FMC and a swoony love story. I was absolutely enamored by Jace and kicking my feet, giggling 🖤
Thank you Valentine PR and Kathy Lockheart for the ARC!
Talk about spice, banter, a morally grey MMC, a fierce FMC and a swoony love story. I was absolutely enamored by Jace and kicking my feet, giggling 🖤
Thank you Valentine PR and Kathy Lockheart for the ARC!
January 31, 2026
Getting to read about Jace and Scarlett was thought provoking. It’s a got an underlying serious note throughout the book and I like how the developments were very well written.
March 14, 2026
3.5 stars for me.
September 26, 2025
This. Book. Ruined. Me.
I have seen people say that books have ruined them, but never really understood what they meant until I read this.
Oh my god I don't even know how to articulate how good this book is. Kathy knows how to write a book.
I feel like I've been on an emotional rollercoaster. The twists, the turns, the love, the secrets. I was gripped from the very first page, and truly devastated when it was over.
I absolutely loved every character. Every scene. Every moment in this story. Jace and Scarlett's relationship built so beautifully. The side characters and friendships. I felt so invested in all of them, like I was actually there witnessing what was going down. That's how good this writing is.
I was laughing out loud at the revenge list. I was fanning myself at the steamy moments between Jace and Scarlett. I was smiling like a love sick teenager at the beautiful moments between J&C. And I damn near cried at the devastation near the end. Only to go through all the previous emotions all over again after.
Some really sensitive subjects covered in this book, but so beautifully done.
Kathy, I salute you. I didn't think I could love your writing anymore than I already did, after Crash (and all your other books) but my god you have outdone yourself here.
My first 6 star book. Worth every one if not more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have seen people say that books have ruined them, but never really understood what they meant until I read this.
Oh my god I don't even know how to articulate how good this book is. Kathy knows how to write a book.
I feel like I've been on an emotional rollercoaster. The twists, the turns, the love, the secrets. I was gripped from the very first page, and truly devastated when it was over.
I absolutely loved every character. Every scene. Every moment in this story. Jace and Scarlett's relationship built so beautifully. The side characters and friendships. I felt so invested in all of them, like I was actually there witnessing what was going down. That's how good this writing is.
I was laughing out loud at the revenge list. I was fanning myself at the steamy moments between Jace and Scarlett. I was smiling like a love sick teenager at the beautiful moments between J&C. And I damn near cried at the devastation near the end. Only to go through all the previous emotions all over again after.
Some really sensitive subjects covered in this book, but so beautifully done.
Kathy, I salute you. I didn't think I could love your writing anymore than I already did, after Crash (and all your other books) but my god you have outdone yourself here.
My first 6 star book. Worth every one if not more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 13, 2025
This is the second book in the Sinners & Saints series and could be read as a standalone.
I loved book one, Crash, but honestly I think I love this one even more!
Scarlett and Jace were everything, their immediate chemistry was undeniable, their banter was so good and the spice, ooof, the spice between the two was spicin’.
I have read more than my fair share of meet cute moments and the “revenge list meet cute” has definitely been added to my list of favorites. Honestly, a lot of moments in this book will be living in my head rent free. I loved it.
I loved book one, Crash, but honestly I think I love this one even more!
Scarlett and Jace were everything, their immediate chemistry was undeniable, their banter was so good and the spice, ooof, the spice between the two was spicin’.
I have read more than my fair share of meet cute moments and the “revenge list meet cute” has definitely been added to my list of favorites. Honestly, a lot of moments in this book will be living in my head rent free. I loved it.
October 9, 2025
‼️ I wrote a revenge list about my boss and accidentally handed it to my new CEO. Then I accidentally slept with that billionaire CEO.
Let me explain...‼️
Power: A Possessive CEO Forbidden
Workplace Romance(Sinners and Saints #2)
by Kathy Lockheart
🩵
𝗢𝗞𝗔𝗬....I enjoy KL’s books and this was no exception. I do want to comment on the fact that at times this did seem a wee bit preachy on the topic of power and privilege. Yep, my lil feminist heart just cringed at my own words.
Look, I I love a good moral or theme running through a story… but, I did a couple of times feel like I was sitting through a work meeting/module???! Ick! Yes, the topic wholeheartedly hit in the plot… I just didn’t need it to be so flat and weird at times. See, that feels like some corporate compliance training…. 𝗯𝘆 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁... 𝗯𝘂𝘁.....
𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗛𝗢𝗢,another great work. I love these characters and I am so onboard with the next installment.
And, yet again the guy’s group chat is always a winner.
This particular book will most likely not be a favorite of the author’s works for me. That does NOT mean it wasn’t good. I seriously devoured it today.
It is closer to a 3.75 stars for me & of course rounding up to 4 for Goodreads.
★★★★☆
ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ
sᴍᴀʀᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛғᴇʟᴛ
A wee bit weak on execution and redundancy.
🩵🖤🩵🖤🩵🖤🩵
★•*´¨`*•★• Happy reading ┊┊┊┊ ➶ ❁۪ ｡˚ յ
Let me explain...‼️
Power: A Possessive CEO Forbidden
Workplace Romance(Sinners and Saints #2)
by Kathy Lockheart
🩵
𝗢𝗞𝗔𝗬....I enjoy KL’s books and this was no exception. I do want to comment on the fact that at times this did seem a wee bit preachy on the topic of power and privilege. Yep, my lil feminist heart just cringed at my own words.
Look, I I love a good moral or theme running through a story… but, I did a couple of times feel like I was sitting through a work meeting/module???! Ick! Yes, the topic wholeheartedly hit in the plot… I just didn’t need it to be so flat and weird at times. See, that feels like some corporate compliance training…. 𝗯𝘆 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁... 𝗯𝘂𝘁.....
𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗛𝗢𝗢,another great work. I love these characters and I am so onboard with the next installment.
And, yet again the guy’s group chat is always a winner.
This particular book will most likely not be a favorite of the author’s works for me. That does NOT mean it wasn’t good. I seriously devoured it today.
It is closer to a 3.75 stars for me & of course rounding up to 4 for Goodreads.
★★★★☆
ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ
sᴍᴀʀᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛғᴇʟᴛ
A wee bit weak on execution and redundancy.
🩵🖤🩵🖤🩵🖤🩵
★•*´¨`*•★• Happy reading ┊┊┊┊ ➶ ❁۪ ｡˚ յ
December 7, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ Scarlett and Jace had instant chemistry, but her walls are so thick and high that she only agreed to a weekend fling. Jace, whose never allowed himself to love, doesn’t believe in relationships, and has never even had a full weekend with one woman, but he finds himself wanting more. He knows early on he’s going to break their “no seeing each other again” rule.
After the best weekend either of them has had, Monday rolls around… and Jace has bought the company Scarlett works for, with a strict no-fraternization policy.
Jace is ready to rewrite every rule just to have her, but Scarlett wants no part of it, she does not trust powerful men. As her reasons for that start coming to the surface, the drama ramps up. The entire plot becomes Jace trying to figure out “who hurt Scarlett,” all while shadows from his own past start creeping in and someone seems determined to bring him down too.
These two were an addictive read, but I am so looking forward to Dakota and Axel next! I am fully ready to see Axel brought to his knees by a woman, after all that banter in this book, I need those tables to turn.
After the best weekend either of them has had, Monday rolls around… and Jace has bought the company Scarlett works for, with a strict no-fraternization policy.
Jace is ready to rewrite every rule just to have her, but Scarlett wants no part of it, she does not trust powerful men. As her reasons for that start coming to the surface, the drama ramps up. The entire plot becomes Jace trying to figure out “who hurt Scarlett,” all while shadows from his own past start creeping in and someone seems determined to bring him down too.
These two were an addictive read, but I am so looking forward to Dakota and Axel next! I am fully ready to see Axel brought to his knees by a woman, after all that banter in this book, I need those tables to turn.
October 14, 2025
3.5
3.5, will review later as its late. Short note lots of drama, and you should check your trigger warnings as there are workplace harassment situations and out of the norms violence.
Jace was a cutie with great character growth. He did do something that really pissed me off near the midway mark, but he had important growth after this that made me feel like he wouldn't do that kind of thing again.
Scarlett was a challenging character for me. Sometimes she seemed super strong, i like that.She set boundaries with Jace, and given the situation they did feel realistic. I didn't think it made much sense how she reacted in different situations, sometimes I'd scratch my head thinking why would you do that again...
Was a cute book overall, though, and I would recommend it. I love the friendship between the guys, and there were some really great moments of banter between them and between jace and scarlett.
Happy reading
3.5, will review later as its late. Short note lots of drama, and you should check your trigger warnings as there are workplace harassment situations and out of the norms violence.
Jace was a cutie with great character growth. He did do something that really pissed me off near the midway mark, but he had important growth after this that made me feel like he wouldn't do that kind of thing again.
Scarlett was a challenging character for me. Sometimes she seemed super strong, i like that.She set boundaries with Jace, and given the situation they did feel realistic. I didn't think it made much sense how she reacted in different situations, sometimes I'd scratch my head thinking why would you do that again...
Was a cute book overall, though, and I would recommend it. I love the friendship between the guys, and there were some really great moments of banter between them and between jace and scarlett.
Happy reading
September 27, 2025
I received Power as an ARC from the author through Valentine PR.
This book was so good, no cap! It has a mix of my favorite tropes: one-night stand, workplace romance, independent FMC, billionaire MMC, and found family.
I loved watching Scarlett and Jace’s relationship grow and evolve. One thing that really stood out was how the author handled Scarlett’s trauma and showed how it shaped her mindset and way of life.
The bond between Jace and his friends—with all their banter—was another highlight.
This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5) read for me, spicy too, and I highly recommend it.
This book was so good, no cap! It has a mix of my favorite tropes: one-night stand, workplace romance, independent FMC, billionaire MMC, and found family.
I loved watching Scarlett and Jace’s relationship grow and evolve. One thing that really stood out was how the author handled Scarlett’s trauma and showed how it shaped her mindset and way of life.
The bond between Jace and his friends—with all their banter—was another highlight.
This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5) read for me, spicy too, and I highly recommend it.
December 16, 2025
Rating: 3.5/5
I thought Power was even more angsty than Crash. I even skipped a few pages when things got too intense. Shhhh. I couldn’t handle some scenes and I usually can handle just about anything. But I got a wee bit too frustrated with several moments that involved Mr. Grabby Hands and Scarlett.
I did like seeing Blake and Tessa again and liked how their story, in some ways, continued on. I like Axel a lot and am glad we get more of him. Though Power was a rougher read for me, it won’t stop me from reading Book 3.
I thought Power was even more angsty than Crash. I even skipped a few pages when things got too intense. Shhhh. I couldn’t handle some scenes and I usually can handle just about anything. But I got a wee bit too frustrated with several moments that involved Mr. Grabby Hands and Scarlett.
I did like seeing Blake and Tessa again and liked how their story, in some ways, continued on. I like Axel a lot and am glad we get more of him. Though Power was a rougher read for me, it won’t stop me from reading Book 3.
February 25, 2026
The story was fine. I felt like the it was just more about having sex scenes than having the main characters actually fall in love. The MMC was almost so obsessed with trying to find out who harassed her rather than them actually building a relationship. This is somewhat a workplace romance but seemed like the author tried to make it more dark than it needed to be. The banter between characters was good, but overall just kind of a mess with the storyline.
September 30, 2025
I can’t describe how good this book is
Reading it felt like an emotional roller coaster. The twists, the turns, the love and secrets oof I was hooked from the very beginning.
Every character was fantastic.
Jace and Scarlett’s relationship was built perfectly. The revenge list was hilarious.
The steamy moments between Jace and Scarlett were *chefs kiss*
The chemistry between them was instant and addictive.
The horseback scene followed by some bold, sizzling outdoor “activities”.. uh more please.
I can’t wait for more from this series!!
Reading it felt like an emotional roller coaster. The twists, the turns, the love and secrets oof I was hooked from the very beginning.
Every character was fantastic.
Jace and Scarlett’s relationship was built perfectly. The revenge list was hilarious.
The steamy moments between Jace and Scarlett were *chefs kiss*
The chemistry between them was instant and addictive.
The horseback scene followed by some bold, sizzling outdoor “activities”.. uh more please.
I can’t wait for more from this series!!
October 25, 2025
Knocked it out of the park!
Overall:! 4
Plot: 4
Spice: 4
Jace is dark, at times brooding, perfection! A yummy delight!
(full review to come)
A giant thank you fortht opportunity to read and review this book to Ms. Kathy Lockheart and Valentine PR.
Overall:! 4
Plot: 4
Spice: 4
Jace is dark, at times brooding, perfection! A yummy delight!
(full review to come)
A giant thank you fortht opportunity to read and review this book to Ms. Kathy Lockheart and Valentine PR.
October 24, 2025
3.75/4⭐️
December 10, 2025
wow. wow. wow 🥹 so emotional and funny at the same time love the banter between the boys cant wait for axels book 😀
January 17, 2026
lol 🤣 text messages btw friend group is perfect. really enjoyed this. Scarlett &Jace he falls hard and has to win her. 💯🔥🥰🐴🐎
March 19, 2026
Started off good but went down hill so quickly. She needs therapy so badly! Stop dumping your problems onto everyone else and making it their problem!!
October 20, 2025
I read Crash fell in love then i found out it was a series and now im throughly invested. Absolutely ate this up !!! Yes yes yes
March 3, 2026
Seriously loving these books they’re so easy to binge. I’m also loving all the secrets being revealed about these characters and other hints being dropped. Makes me wanna binge the whole series
March 12, 2026
Review to come!✨ARC Review✨
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
This series just keeps getting better!! I loved Crash (Blake and Tessa) so much but I think I love Power more.
Power is book two in ‘The Sinners & Saints’ series.
Scarlett is the kind of FMC I couldn’t get enough of. She is driven, confident, and unapologetically for who she is. She continues to prove herself in a male-dominated field. She might be one tough lady but still the type of person who’d stop everything to help someone in need.
We have Jace. He is a broody billionaire who not only falls first but falls hard, and uses every ounce of charm and power to prove it to Scarlett. He will even take some crap from his brothers for it too.
This book had me laughing out loud one minute (let’s talk about that revenge list!!), then clutching my chest the next. Kathy managed to balance sharp humor with raw, emotional storytelling. And I’m here for it!! She didn’t shy away from sensitive subjects, but she handled them with so much care and authenticity that you feel every moment.
I loved watching Scarlett and Jace grow together. They were learning, healing, and letting their walls down day by day. It was everything.
Kathy, thank you so much for trusting me with this eARC. I love chatting with you. Not only about all my thoughts on the books but on life too. I love getting to know you.It will be so good! Thank you Valentine for the eARC as well.
I can’t wait for book three. I’ll be waiting ever so patiently for it. 🩵
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
This series just keeps getting better!! I loved Crash (Blake and Tessa) so much but I think I love Power more.
Power is book two in ‘The Sinners & Saints’ series.
Scarlett is the kind of FMC I couldn’t get enough of. She is driven, confident, and unapologetically for who she is. She continues to prove herself in a male-dominated field. She might be one tough lady but still the type of person who’d stop everything to help someone in need.
We have Jace. He is a broody billionaire who not only falls first but falls hard, and uses every ounce of charm and power to prove it to Scarlett. He will even take some crap from his brothers for it too.
This book had me laughing out loud one minute (let’s talk about that revenge list!!), then clutching my chest the next. Kathy managed to balance sharp humor with raw, emotional storytelling. And I’m here for it!! She didn’t shy away from sensitive subjects, but she handled them with so much care and authenticity that you feel every moment.
I loved watching Scarlett and Jace grow together. They were learning, healing, and letting their walls down day by day. It was everything.
Kathy, thank you so much for trusting me with this eARC. I love chatting with you. Not only about all my thoughts on the books but on life too. I love getting to know you.It will be so good! Thank you Valentine for the eARC as well.
I can’t wait for book three. I’ll be waiting ever so patiently for it. 🩵
November 29, 2025
✨Arc Review✨
3.5⭐️
Well this one was fun to read. The chat messages were hilarious ahaha the guys seem like a group of old ladies always bickering. Scarlett and Jace were a great couple, we could see their emotional connection running more deep than the physical one. Jace was my favorite character, he was super attentive and always putting her needs above his own and trying to do the right thing for people. I got kinda lost sometimes because there’s no mention on time frame aside from the first weekend and I didn’t understand how much time pass between that and the rest of the story but aside from that I enjoyed it very much.
3.5⭐️
Well this one was fun to read. The chat messages were hilarious ahaha the guys seem like a group of old ladies always bickering. Scarlett and Jace were a great couple, we could see their emotional connection running more deep than the physical one. Jace was my favorite character, he was super attentive and always putting her needs above his own and trying to do the right thing for people. I got kinda lost sometimes because there’s no mention on time frame aside from the first weekend and I didn’t understand how much time pass between that and the rest of the story but aside from that I enjoyed it very much.
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