From the very first page, I was hooked. The author draws you in effortlessly and keeps you there. I especially loved the character development, from Hailee to Stiles and Sam… yes, even Sam. There is plenty of spice in the story, but every intimate moment feels earned. As I read, it was clear the author took her time crafting scenes that are mature, sensual, and elegant. Nothing feels cheap or written purely for shock value. Instead, each moment carries emotion and intention, allowing the reader to feel every laugh, every argument, and every moment of intimacy. The storyline itself is mature, and the lessons woven through each character are easy to relate to. The author describes scenes so vividly that you can almost hear the sounds of the city, see the trees, and picture the Hudson River in your mind. I can only thank her for sharing this story and her craft with us.
I went into this book thinking it was going to be about romance and, instead, what I read with romance along with true crime and suspense. I find that I didn’t like the merge of genres. Had I known domestic violence was going to be a part of the book I never would have read it. The FMC and her husband were both insufferable, honestly.
As far as the formatting goes, I feel like the book was a lot shorter than 600+ pages but there’s a large amount of spacing between sentences which makes the book seem longer.
Overall I warn anyone going into this book for romance without understanding the other subjects included.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.