The Taking

Finding Forever #1

by Jessie Jones

Gillian Morgan is an American surgeon who is running from someone in her past. She refuses to be controlled by anyone, let alone a man. Little does she know, but fate has a different plan.

John Kenric is the ultimate British bad boy, a true alpha. He not only controls the European Underworld but prides himself on dominating everyone and everything. However, when he rescues Gillian, he learns there might be someone he finally can’t control.

Patrick O’Malley is not only John’s best mate but his beta in the Underworld. He and John share everything, including women. Hopefully, he will be able to add Gillian to that list, with or without permission.

Publisher's Note: This is a steamy book about the mysterious Underworld, containing ménage, graphic scenes, and a theme of power exchange.

Genres: M F M, Dark Romance, Menage

153 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2020

About the author

Jessie Jones is a lover of all things erotic and has been reading/writing romance novels since the age of 12. Even though she has written books since she was a young girl, it wasn't until the age of 43 that she finally took the plunge and got published. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, she loves her family, dogs, the mountains, rainy days, and rock music. Jessie is the author of the His Reluctant Submissive and Finding Forever series. If you are interested in modern, erotic bad boys, check her out. You can connect with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... or at Twitter at https://twitter.com/JessieJBooks . You can also email me directly at jessiejonesromance2019@gmail.com

Reviews

[JD (on semi-hiatus) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Warning: This book contains racist language. The publisher and the author should be deeply ashamed of themselves. Kink DOES NOT excuse prejudice. And this, right here, is why all those dark reads lovers who say "anything goes in fantasy" are offering incredibly disingenuous, even dangerous arguments. Examples from this book include: "Duff watched the black man clench his straight, white teeth" (he has a name so why is he referred to by his biological skin color?) and "There was no way that she was going to let that dark-skinned bastard talk to her like that!" Finally, this author promulgates the stereotype that African-American men are dangerous ("The big, scary black man.") I DNF this book so it wasn't until another reviewer very aptly noted it that I became aware. I thank them and hope that Blushing Books for once does the right thing here by addressing these racist and ethnic slurs. Clearly, they didn't notice them in their editing.

First, I want to advise potential readers of three things. One, this book ends abruptly (I suspect they'll be a second volume since this is labeled "Book 1"). Second, the H's have sex with women other than the h. And, third, "dark" has become such a meaningless, all-encompassing word that it's impossible to predict the exact content of any "dark" book. I warn you that this one contains a lot of gendered slurs that aren't used during the context of an erotic scene.

Free speech means that (within the legal limits) authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers can produce and consume a wide variety of texts. As a free speech advocate (though not as much as some are), I do, of course, applaud this. But when I read a book like this one, I have to honestly ask myself: Why? Why would a woman want to write something so degrading to her own gender? Why would other women want to read it? I see readers who self-identify as women enjoying plots that visit incredible violence on female minds and bodies. While I understand the concept of erotic fantasy, I'm hard put to understand what is pleasurable or what fantasy is being fulfilled here. The beatings, near-rapes, humiliation, and degradation depicted aren't "cool" or "hip" or "edgy" or "unorthodox;" rather, they're deeply conservative since women have experienced all of this since the dawn of time. In fact, I don't really see how a lot of this material differs significantly from what many women experience in real life other than that the fictional men perpetrating the physical, emotional, and mental abuse are "hot" (and powerful and rich; I guess in both factual and fictional worlds, money excuses everything). Really, it's cheaper to buy a newspaper to read about this than to buy these books.

As I said, though, I believe in free speech. While, personally, I think that the snippet I provide here reads like a straight man's wet dream of treating women badly while they're panting for more, others may enjoy it. So, if the below "turns you on," then this is the book for you. Since I found nothing about it erotic -- indeed, this is the most loathsome book I've ever read in its depiction of male characters' fundamental hatred for the female gender -- this was not the book for me:

"Is this how you always treat women you meet?" she questioned, angry at herself for feeling guilt at the red handprint that was forming on his cheek.

"Only the whores, love," Patrick hissed softly. How dare this bitch be so indignant! She was just basically begging him to fuck her, and now she was acting like he had done something wrong.

Gillian raised her hand again to strike him. Before she made contact, he grabbed her arm and jerked her close to him. He held her struggling frame with one hand as he leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Don't think about striking me again, sweetheart. I would hate to embarrass you in front of all of these people by bending you over my knee and spanking that sweet ass of yours. I can promise you, after I spank it, then I get to fuck it."

"Go to hell, you son of a bitch!" she countered, pushing herself from his grip. Gillian then grabbed her little black clutch purse and stormed off.

Patrick stood there for a moment watching her ass sway back and forth in that tight little dress as she made her way across the terrace. His dick throbbed with need. He had never been turned down by a woman, and this little bitch wasn't going to be the first. Patrick had felt how much she had wanted him. He could smell her arousal as she undulated her clothed heat against him. One minute, she was begging him with her body, and the next, she was slapping him across the face. How dare she leave him with a fucking hard on! Before he could take off after her, he felt Sloane's hand snake around his wrist.

"Let her go, baby," Sloane breathlessly whispered.

"Fuck off, Sloane!" Patrick barked, annoyed at the woman's interference. He had to catch up to the woman and teach her a lesson. Had he even gotten a last name?

"Patrick, come on. I can see that you are hurting," Sloane quickly said as her free hand cupped his erect cock through his jeans. "Let me take care of it for you. From what I hear, Gillian is a lousy lay anyway."

Patrick stood there for a moment contemplating her words, his anger at the woman leaving him in a very raw state. When Patrick felt raw, all he wanted to do was drink and fuck. His eyes were a silver blue as they met Sloane's. Fuck Gillian, he thought to himself. A whore was a whore. Any one of them could take care of his needs."

And, no, this isn't BDSM. Find another word that isn't the term for an already codified practice.

For neither the first nor I'm sure the last time, I have to wonder what kind of editing Blushing Books and SNP actually do.

ETA: It's amazing to me that people think that those of us who don't like to read about complete antipathy towards women have "issues" or "triggers." Uh, no, we just don't get turned on by seeing women treated like cum-dumps (see above). If you do, by all means read this, but please don't make those of us who don't like it out to be somehow "damaged." I assure you, we're not. I can't believe I even have to point this out.

2nd ETA: Sigh. No, these women aren't actually "whores;" that's what the "heroes" in this story call ALL women. But, even if they were, the level of disrespect is the same. It's amazing to me how much conservative, reactionary ideology surrounds and imbues erotica.

3rd ETA: In our current climate, the fact that Blushing Books has neither retracted this book nor re-released it with the above offensive content removed tells me all that I need to know about this company.

[Ellen YS · Rating 1 out of 5]

Over the top
by EllenYS

Firstly, be aware that this book ends, not with a cliffhanger as such, but with a story that is just not finished. Not sure how many books are planned, but I hope not many as the story can really be shortened.

The book did not appeal to me for a variety of reasons. Probably the most jarring is the use of the word bitch. Nope, I am not a prude, it was just used to refer to any and everyone, mostly enemies but sometimes colleagues and acquaintances. Then, our h was beautiful beyond belief and I had to read almost all male characters' inner dialogue about how she was turning them on with just a peak at her. Of course she has some body issues, but also just some of the time.
Lastly, and I have never come across a similar issue, was the fact that the characters were called by their names or their nationality interchangeably. For example the Brit, the American, the Irish the Scot. It sounded like the start of a bad joke and definitely kept me from connecting with the characters.
I liked the story premise but the book dragged it out too much. This book ended with the first not even full (there was some kissing and losing of clothes but no orgasms before) sexual encounter between the h and one of the Hs. The story could have really moved forward quicker.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of suspense and drama. I don’t really like cliffhangers, but this one kept my interest. Gillian is a doctor who gets tied up in the mob. Gillian,John and Patrick would have ended up together,I think, by fate anyway. This book may have triggers for some. Excited for the next one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah Aubrey · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. COULD not finish. I could not stand the ethnic slurs or the descriptions the American/the Brit/the Irish that were bandied about when we knew for most of the short book who the main characters were.

And speaking of short book, why did 75% of the book have so much redundancy in reference the the h's physical appearance?! Every male thought it & even the h when she was alone. Granted she didn't think it of herself, by why did every other paragraph go "The beautiful American sat on the bed", "The lovely woman swam in the pool", "The beauty needed to find a way out". Very shallow & thank God it was free, or I would've demanded a refund.

[Margaret Corcoran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure that I liked this story. I did though like Gillian, she is very intelligent, strong and resourceful. Life has been tough for her, she is all alone with on one to rely on except herself. She is also hiding. I don't like either John or Patrick. They have no respect for women and nether do any of their friends or associates. There is a lot of sex in this book and some violence. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and I recommend it. Its very well written and described. Very readable.

[Leeza W · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not particularly care for this book. I liked Gillian well enough. However the way John and, more so, Patrick treated women was a huge turn off. I have no idea how they managed to get so far and be so successful in the business world when they openly treat women as such. Calling women whores as a little start up company just seems like it would have been a no no. Also the cliffhanger was killer. To be fair, the book was well written - just not for me.

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[Jaslynn · Rating 1 out of 5]

The wording choices... ugh

It seemed like the author had trouble trying to find descriptive words. We get it... Gillian is so beautiful. John and Patrick’s vocab didn’t get further than whore or bitch. Matter of fact EVERY man in the books vocab didn’t get farther than whore or bitch. I really lost it when Gillian called a character a dark-skinned bastard. The author could have left out the dark-skinned part. I just don’t understand the appeal of this book. I tried, I really tried.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.

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[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting read that is definitely not a standalone book. Patrick and Gillian are not likable characters and have no respect for the opposite sex. This is a read with darker themes and scenes. I will continue the series just to find out what happens next.

I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased, honest review.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gillian, John and Patrick are great characters their story is dark with plenty of drama and suspense. The story has plenty lots of twists and turns, steam and the characters really draw you in. I really liked it.

[Ridwaana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story, mediocre writing (at best), beware the cliff

I’ll start by saying I hate to leave negative reviews. I had been looking forward to reading this book for a while but upon starting it, I was somewhat appalled by some of the writing. At several points I wanted to just stop because I was so annoyed. But I am glad that I kept going because it’s an interesting story. This was an engaging read, but there were two big issues for me. The first was the overuse of descriptors, especially pertaining to nationality (e.g., the beautiful American, the German doctor, the handsome Brit, the British butler, the British billionaire, the Scottish man). It comes across as a failed attempt at world building. There really wasn’t much description of the surroundings outside of people’s nationalities and physical descriptions. My second big issue is the use of the words “whore” and “b*tch.” With the exception of the German doctor and the British butler, the men constantly refer to women as b*tches and whores. We get it. Their childhood traumas have scarred them for life and they hate women beyond their carnal needs. With as much money and influence as these men have they should have gotten some therapy. The men strike me as deeply flawed and complicated but emotionally immature. I hope these characters are not as flat and static as they seem. The writing certainly leaves a lot to be desired. But the story pulled me in so I am reading the next book.

[Cathy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually this story line was really interesting. In the beginning poor Giovanni is running for his life from unknown assailant, at least to me the reader. All I know is that he is hurt really bad and he is trying to get somewhere so he can call his friend John Kenric. He had a book in his possession that he had taken a bullet for and was going to hang onto it, even though he was dying. He sees a park and runs through the park and runs smack into Dr. Gillian Morgan. She sees how badly hurt he is and she calls 911 and takes him to her hospital where she and another surgeon operate on him for nine hours. Right before she left for the morning she went to check on Giovanni and he tries to talk to her and she tells him not to but he is insistent on telling her something and that something is to keep the journal or book whatever it was on the beside table next to him. In telling her this he takes his left breath and dies even though she calls a code blue, he still dies.. So she takes the book. No one knows what happened to the book, from the time Dr. Gillian Morgan left the hospital and took it with her and her arriving home. This story gets real interesting because several people come to her house asking about Giovanni and what he had with him and in particular did he have a journal with him. Duff and Luther, John Kenric's men. She goes out to a club later on that evening with her friend Sloane and meets, Patrick O'Malley not knowing that is who he is and what relationship he had with John Kenric. John and Patrick were brothers aka boyo. The met at an orphanage and they help take care of one another. Unspeakable things were done to those boys in that orphanage and in the end they burned it down. John Kenric was sent their because he was the son of wealthy English aristocracy and his mother was a whore that John's father had met but he loved her even though he was married to someone else and flaunted her and her son in front of his wife Anna. He died all of a sudden and because his father left the estate to him she sent him off to the orphanage and found a way of accessing the money. Patrick was the son of potato farmers but he was loved. Somehow his family home was burned to the ground and he was the only one left. That is how John and Patrick met. So the plot is set. Dr. Gillian Morgan has the journal and two families are fighting over it. Galen and his father Geno, two Greek sadists that didn't mind sharing women and beating and abusing them and John and Patrick. What happens in the end. I don't know because this at least a two part series, but it is so good that I can't wait for the next book to come out so I can buy it. I was going to give this story a 4 and one half stars but it really did deserve 5 stars because of the plot and how it built into a crescendo.

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[SBee Reviews · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story of how an innocent woman, Dr. Gillian Morgan, finds herself in the middle of two rival groups of mafia men begins in this first installment. She was at the wrong place at the wrong time, literally running across a badly injured man in the park, and all suspect that she has some evidence in her safekeeping. However, she is so beautiful that everyone lusts after her, and John and Patrick, who were looking and waiting for the injured man to show up, are determined to have her for themselves and get her to give up the journal that was supposed to have ended up in their hands. Though claiming to not be involved, her past associations, once they come to light, do not support her innocence, and everyone is trying to determine her angle, but she has secrets which she needs to keep.

For me, the storyline had potential, with good backstories for the main characters, but getting the play-by-play of lustful thoughts from each and every single character she encounters was a bit trying, along with the repetitiveness of the wording in the way Gillian is referred to as “the beautiful American” as well as others. The story seems to stop on the last word at what I would say is the end of a chapter quite abruptly versus a cliffhanger, but I can see how it can continue in the next books to come.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. I really enjoyed everything about this book except that I have to wait until the next one to find out the rest of their story. Things are not as they seem and it will keep you turning the pages all night. You have an innocent doctor who is hiding in London from two scary men. Then she meets two more scary men and she fights the attraction from the first meeting. But there is more to her than meets the eye along with a family history she knows very little about. When her feelings, her reasons for hiding and her family all hit her in the face at once... what is a strong woman to do other than wade thru it all. Feelings of anger, distrust, lust and love all flow between the three. Can they make it thru it to find a HEA? You need to start reading this and hang on for the ride. Because the end might give you more questions then answers. I cannot wait until the next book!

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[Brittany Grantham · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s not a full standalone book and you will need to read the next book. It’s full of dominating alpha jerks. The only males in here who aren’t dominant men are a butler (Stewart) and a male doctor (Dutch). Gillian is an American doctor who is in London trying to hide and start her life over. She gets thrown into a mess that has connection to her past while running in a park. She meets Patrick and John. Both men are bffs and “brothers”. They are rich men who are apart of legitimate and illegal worlds. Gillian has info they need and she just doesn’t trust anyone. There is some action, drama and lust. At all times the story comes from anyone and everyone’s point of view. It also ends before any of the real drama and action starts. It’s intriguing enough to annoy you where it ends and make you want or need to read the next book. Even though it annoyed me I want to read more.

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[Jill Anna Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Taking- A Dark Mafia Romance - (Finding Forever Book One) “ By Jessie Jones is a tale of one
Gillian Morgan is an American surgeon who is running from her past and John Kenric ... an alpha male who controls the European Underworld and Patrick O’Malley is not only John’s best mate but his beta in the Underworld.These two share everything ...including women and IF Gillian desires their help that is part of the bargain....also part of the deal is they WANT the journal that their compatriot ...Giovanni. was shot and later died for...and Gillian has it. ...as she was the surgeon who found Giovanni in a park shot..and later after trying to save him...acquired the journal he was shot for! Will John & Patrick get what they desire?!? Will Gillian ?!? OR WILL the Greek Mafia get the journal back?!? Read and see! Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.

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[Patricia Hoffstaetter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a rather unusual but interesting dark mafia romance & I quite enjoyed reading it. The plot is well thought out & interesting with some unusual situations, it covers the relationship of a resourceful American female (Gillian Morgan) who is taken captive by two men (a billionaire British bad boy, John Kenric) & (his best friend & beta, Patrick O’Malley) the characters have unique personalities with deep emotional flaws.
There is: drama, intrigue, suspense, action, adventure, secrets, mystery, a missing journal, danger, threats, violence, conflict, murder, attitude issues, confrontations, insults, vengeful feelings, attacks, defiance, discipline, spankings, suspicions, strange attractions, determination & there are some explicit sexual scenes. Sadly this book ends in a cliffhanger & I look forward to the next book in this series.

[HEATHER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who does she trust?
by sewsummore

This is the first book that I have read by this author but will not be the last. This story caught my attention from the beginning One of the things I liked about it was the description of the characters, they quickly became real people in my mind. The one thing I did not like was the sudden cliff hanger on the last page. Gillian was a beautiful American doctor, a woman that drew eyes where ever she went. After a relationship went bad, the moved to London and it was there that she became a person of interest in a murder. Before he died, the man gave her his notebook for safekeeping and that was when the book became interesting. I am waiting eagerly for the next book to find out what happened next.

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[Nessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot believe that this is the first book written by Jessie James. This book was so phenomenal to me and I really wish that I hadn't put reading the book off for so long. There is a definite dark and gritty element to the story, but the main characters kind of circle around each other, and I really enjoyed their banter. I'm super anxious to see which characters will be a part of her harem, as it appears all the men just go stupid in her presence. I am already starting to read the next book in the series, and I know there will be many more, but I wish they were all available NOW. I'm so enamored with the characters, and I can't wait to see how everything plays out.

Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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[Kristine L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This an interesting and dark mafia story. I enjoyed reading it. The plot is good but it's drawn out I guess to get another story out of it. There is danger, suspense, intrigue, and interesting situations. Gillian has escaped some bad situations in her life but managed to make something of her life as a doctor. Trying to save a life puts her life in jeopardy. She's now with John Kenric and his friend Patrick O'Malley. They are trying to get a book back but Gillian is being difficult. There also action, confusion, conflict and attraction. There was to much of men calling women a "bit**" of "who**" We probably could do without that. All in all a good story. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tripip · Rating 1 out of 5]

My first reaction when I finished this story –John needs to see a physiotherapist or chiropractor. He cracked his neck so many times throughout that it obviously left an impression on me! This is my first book by this author and it has a different flavor to other romance books I have read. All the male characters were tall and brawny and, from John and Patrick to the doctor and butler, had uncontrollable erections to Gillian. It also needs editing since certain phrases were repeated ad nauseam (The American, the emerald eyed woman/beauty with the porcelain hands/face/breasts, the Brit, the large Brit) and there were some story line inconsistencies.
Cliffhanger alert!

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[Tiki · Rating 5 out of 5]

*** I NEED MORE***

This book is a little dark with a little dub con but regardless I absolutely love Gillian's spit-fire attitude towards John and Pat. They maybe alpha males but when they step out of line Gillian has no problem telling them. They in turn don't want to make of her cause they have only ever known whores and she carries herself like she's nobility and she acts nothing like a whore. I was up late reading this book and couldn't put it down once I got started then went to work and heard a song on the radio and made me think of this book,lol. Now I need and want more please.


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[Roxanne MacKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gillian is out for a jog when she literally collides with her next patient. She fights for his life without realizing that she has just implicated herself in a serious situation and will be fighting for her own life. Can she trust John and Patrick? Are they on her side? Why is she so attracted to them when she should be fleeing? The characters are complex, intense and determined. The storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat from the suspense, the twists and turns, and the need and lust. Great read and I can't wait for the continuation of the story.

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[Marybeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gillian is an American surgeon in the UK. She ran there to get away from a man who wanted to own her. She gets involved with John and Patrick by accident after she helps a man who has been injured. She has a book they want. Others want the book as well. But John and Patrick want her personally as well. This is a cliffhanger. I would have preferred to know this before I read the book as I usually wait until all books are available to read. But, it's a good book and I will be reading the rest! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gillian morgan is an American surgeon , whom had to be strong. After being somewhere she shouldn't be .she has a fellow man whom dies but tells her to hold a book. John kenrick is a alpha of the European underworld and Patrick o Malley is his second in command and best friend. They meet Gillian and realizes that they want her and they also realize she has what they were looking for the intrigue the adventure begins, there was alot of going on in this book , great read

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[Maria11 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read but....

Ok if the author stated how beautiful and hot the h is one more time I might vomit. It usually is with the H this happens to but nope not in this case. Also everyone and I mean everyone on this story wants to have sex with her. EVERYONE. She is a tease and I can see why everyone gets angry with her. Also I love dominate guys, but these guys talk so crudely it’s not even sexy.

Oh well I want to see what is going to happen because there is a great story underneath all the listed above.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book one in the Finding Forever series. This book does end on a cliffhanger and is only the beginning of Gillian, John and Patrick's story. It is a good story but needs a little polishing. It was a good read, I enjoyed meeting these characters and interested to read more of the series to see how the journey unfolds for these three. Enjoy!

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[Elizabeth McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gillian was a doctor hiding from her past. John and Patrick were wealthy men who ran things both legally and illegally and only accepted things done their way. When the beautiful doctor was thrust in their path neither man could resist Their attraction to her. But could they trust her? This exciting story was interesting and intriguing and I am hating that it is a Cliffhanger!!!!

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[Janet Fishman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay

The premise was interesting BUT the way the book was written was irritating. The author kept referring to the h as “the American” and the H as “the Brit”. I’m not sure if she was worried about her word count or what. She could have just as easily used she and her or he and him. Also I couldn’t stand how the author said the H’s blackened eyes. That sounds like he was in a fight and either broke his nose or got punched in both eyes.

[Suzanne Irving · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warning this book ends on a cliffhanger. I found this book to be a fun read but a little confusing at times. There is a lot of back story which comes out slowly and scorching hot attraction between the three main characters. Can’t wait to read the next book.

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