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Las Vegas Sin #2
Catching Sin
Maddox must be willing to risk his life if he wants to save mine.
I was under the devil’s thumb with no end in sight.
A play thing. A toy. A treasure easily forgotten.
Until Maddox Sinclair stepped into my club and made me promises even my tattered heart couldn’t refuse.
Sexy, arrogant, strong and brave, he fears no one and fights for everyone.
I should know better than to trust him. Half the time we want to rip each other’s clothes off. The other half we’re at each other’s necks.
But my devil isn’t easily thwarted.
He started this game with a master plan–one that makes me his ultimate pawn.
Deals have been made. Lives are at stake.
And when he finally comes for me, there is no escape...
I was under the devil’s thumb with no end in sight.
A play thing. A toy. A treasure easily forgotten.
Until Maddox Sinclair stepped into my club and made me promises even my tattered heart couldn’t refuse.
Sexy, arrogant, strong and brave, he fears no one and fights for everyone.
I should know better than to trust him. Half the time we want to rip each other’s clothes off. The other half we’re at each other’s necks.
But my devil isn’t easily thwarted.
He started this game with a master plan–one that makes me his ultimate pawn.
Deals have been made. Lives are at stake.
And when he finally comes for me, there is no escape...
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2019
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J. Saman
58 books4,222 followersJ. Saman is a USA Today and Amazon top 10 bestselling author who writes sassy, swoony, and scorching contemporary romances. She is addicted to Diet Coke, sour candy, and indie rock. She swears way too much (especially after a glass of wine) and has a penchant for sarcasm (or so her husband and children like to tell her).
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July 26, 2019
After I finished TOUCHING SIN I was 𝓭𝔂𝓲𝓷𝓰 to get my hands on Maddox's book. 👐 I fell in l♥o♥v♥e with his character in that book. 💕 Who wouldn't 🅕🅐🅛🅛 🅘🅝 🅛🅞🅥🅔 with a 6´6 former military sweetie? 🙈 And I finally got my wish when I was ᎶᎥfᏆᎬᎠ an ARC for CATCHING SIN. 🙌 Was it worth the wait? 🅷🅴🅻🅻 🆈🅴🆂! 🙌 As much as I loved book one, I think I ⓛⓞⓥⓔⓓ this one even more! 👏
I can't think of a 🆂🅸🅽🅶🅻🅴 issue I had with this book, and 𝓱𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓵𝔂? I am a РĨČĶŶ βĨŤČĤ most of the time. 😂 The writing was 🄵🄰🄽🅃🄰🅂🅃🄸🄲. 👍 It was well ₱₳₵ɆĐ. 👍 The plot was all kinds of 🅔🅝🅖🅐🅖🅘🅝🅖. 👀 Usually with a book of this 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 I find parts of the story can 𝕕𝕣𝕒𝕘. 🐌 However, that wasn't the case here. 👍 Both 🅜🅐🅓🅓🅞🅧 and 🅸🆂🅰🅱🅴🅻 had a fantastic ĆĦ€ΜƗŞŦŘ¥ that kept the plot 𝕞𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 nicely. 🔥 Hell, I even found Ⓐⓝⓣⓗⓞⓝⓨ intriguing and SO very much wanted him to be 𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓮𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮. 😪 What can I say? I love a good 🅑🅐🅓 🅑🅞🅨...sigh. 😳
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Both 🅜🅐🅓🅓🅞🅧 and 🅸🆂🅰🅱🅴🅻 were very likable characters. 💯 🅸🆂🅰🅱🅴🅻 was 19 and a 𝖛𝖎𝖗𝖌𝖎𝖓 (groan) 😔 <-- but ok, it made sense in this story. So I won't ₵Ø₥₱Ⱡ₳ł₦ too much. 😃 I loved 🅸🆂🅰🅱🅴🅻 and found her to be a strong, feisty, and s♥w♥e♥e♥t heroine. 👩 🅜🅐🅓🅓🅞🅧 was 29 and didn't appear to be a мαиωнσяє. 👍 He was s♥w♥e♥e♥t, and protective. 💕
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September 13, 2019God.. please spare me now. I can’t read another stupid stripper/waitress virgin heroine.
June 16, 2019
Oh Maddox, you silly sexy fool. Did you seriously think you'd get out of this unscathed?
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June 30, 2019
My rating: 4.5 stars!
CATCHING SIN by J. Saman is, in a word, Maddox, oops-I mean, sexy, sensual and hot! It is also gritty, dark and filled with drama, page after sizzling page. Where else could this all take place except in Las Vegas?
Isabel has one concern, to keep her younger brother safe. Doing so has cost her her very freedom as an obsessed and powerful mob boss is willing to provide all she needs as long as she belongs to him and plays puppet to his twisted machinations.
Maddox is no stranger to what goes on behind the glamorous facade of Vegas, but even he isn’t immune to the games the mob plays. A powerful man in his own right, overflowing with sex appeal, he soon discovers he is no match for the raw and magnetic sexuality of Isabel. Let the games of lies and deceit begin with innocent lives caught in the balance and hearts on the line as love and lust take a stand against violence and evil.
Pass the ice water, I am feeling faint! J. Saman’s words and descriptions fairly scorch each page as the drama unfolds and two souls become desperate for just one taste of each other, but will that one taste be enough to quench the fires of passion? Will it be worth the possible heartache it could cost?
Let go of reality, don’t ask “why” in the twenty-first century, a beautiful and brilliant young woman would allow herself to become the pawn of Satan, himself. Feel the powerful emotions that roil across the pages and prepare to be engulfed in a powerful and dramatic suspense coated in forbidden romance!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from J. Saman!
Series: Las Vegas Sin - Book 2
Publication Date: July 15, 2019
Publisher: J. Saman
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Print Length: 389 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
CATCHING SIN by J. Saman is, in a word, Maddox, oops-I mean, sexy, sensual and hot! It is also gritty, dark and filled with drama, page after sizzling page. Where else could this all take place except in Las Vegas?
Isabel has one concern, to keep her younger brother safe. Doing so has cost her her very freedom as an obsessed and powerful mob boss is willing to provide all she needs as long as she belongs to him and plays puppet to his twisted machinations.
Maddox is no stranger to what goes on behind the glamorous facade of Vegas, but even he isn’t immune to the games the mob plays. A powerful man in his own right, overflowing with sex appeal, he soon discovers he is no match for the raw and magnetic sexuality of Isabel. Let the games of lies and deceit begin with innocent lives caught in the balance and hearts on the line as love and lust take a stand against violence and evil.
Pass the ice water, I am feeling faint! J. Saman’s words and descriptions fairly scorch each page as the drama unfolds and two souls become desperate for just one taste of each other, but will that one taste be enough to quench the fires of passion? Will it be worth the possible heartache it could cost?
Let go of reality, don’t ask “why” in the twenty-first century, a beautiful and brilliant young woman would allow herself to become the pawn of Satan, himself. Feel the powerful emotions that roil across the pages and prepare to be engulfed in a powerful and dramatic suspense coated in forbidden romance!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from J. Saman!
Series: Las Vegas Sin - Book 2
Publication Date: July 15, 2019
Publisher: J. Saman
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Print Length: 389 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
July 12, 2019
I received a copy and voluntarily left a review and all opinions are my own.
Since starting to read J. Saman's books, I have noticed that when beginning a new story penned by her, I better be ready to buckle up because it is sure to be a bumpy, winding, mysterious jaunt into a new fictional world. Since meeting Maddox in Touching Sin, the first book in the Las Vegas Sin series, I have been intrigued by this seductive, protective hero and couldn't wait to delve deeper into his psyche to see what would make him tick, or should I say who. It wasn't long and J. Saman drug me heart first into this world that is full of uncontainable desire and more questions than answers. I love a story that feels like you are walking in the dark and can only see a few feet ahead of you until right before you fall off the cliff and J. Saman has mastered that technique tenfold. I enjoyed every suspenseful moment of Maddox and Isabel's cat and mouse game and couldn't wait to see their hearts and the sheets twisted together.
Maddox is a nut that I couldn't wait to crack and see what was on the inside. J. Saman purposefully left all her readers wondering about all the sexiness and benevolence this guy exuded in Touching Sin and the curiosity had me beside myself when I began reading Catching Sin. Soon Maddox had my heart pounding and me wrapped around his finger and singing his praises. If I thought he was sexy in Touching Sin, nothing could have prepared me for the up close and personal Maddox that J. Saman shows her readers this time around. He had me melting in a puddle and ready for Isabel to give up the fight and be his...because I surely am!
Isabel kept my emotions awry from the moment she was introduced. She was like a chameleon. One minute she was a wounded bird, a rebellious spitfire, and a woman so filled with passion that she was blinding to every male around her. She is a heroine that can hold her own and will never let someone keep her down. She is fierce, protective over her family, and will stop at nothing to be her own woman. She had me falling at her feet right along side Maddox and I couldn't help cheer her on no matter how much danger she placed herself in.
J. Saman delivers a spellbinding, suspenseful, heart pounding read that is sure to check all of boxes for a must read romance. I highly recommend Catching Sin for a love story that will keep you mentally on your toes, heated, and falling head over heels in love with J. Saman's newest fictional couple full of passion and intrigue. From the moment I picked up my first read by Saman, I knew that she would become one of my all time favorites and that I would continue to salivate and pine over her heroes while worshiping the ground her head strong heroines walk on. She keeps me glued to my seat and engrossed from the moment the first sentence is read long into the night because there is no hope of putting her stories down once a reader begins.
Since starting to read J. Saman's books, I have noticed that when beginning a new story penned by her, I better be ready to buckle up because it is sure to be a bumpy, winding, mysterious jaunt into a new fictional world. Since meeting Maddox in Touching Sin, the first book in the Las Vegas Sin series, I have been intrigued by this seductive, protective hero and couldn't wait to delve deeper into his psyche to see what would make him tick, or should I say who. It wasn't long and J. Saman drug me heart first into this world that is full of uncontainable desire and more questions than answers. I love a story that feels like you are walking in the dark and can only see a few feet ahead of you until right before you fall off the cliff and J. Saman has mastered that technique tenfold. I enjoyed every suspenseful moment of Maddox and Isabel's cat and mouse game and couldn't wait to see their hearts and the sheets twisted together.
Maddox is a nut that I couldn't wait to crack and see what was on the inside. J. Saman purposefully left all her readers wondering about all the sexiness and benevolence this guy exuded in Touching Sin and the curiosity had me beside myself when I began reading Catching Sin. Soon Maddox had my heart pounding and me wrapped around his finger and singing his praises. If I thought he was sexy in Touching Sin, nothing could have prepared me for the up close and personal Maddox that J. Saman shows her readers this time around. He had me melting in a puddle and ready for Isabel to give up the fight and be his...because I surely am!
Isabel kept my emotions awry from the moment she was introduced. She was like a chameleon. One minute she was a wounded bird, a rebellious spitfire, and a woman so filled with passion that she was blinding to every male around her. She is a heroine that can hold her own and will never let someone keep her down. She is fierce, protective over her family, and will stop at nothing to be her own woman. She had me falling at her feet right along side Maddox and I couldn't help cheer her on no matter how much danger she placed herself in.
J. Saman delivers a spellbinding, suspenseful, heart pounding read that is sure to check all of boxes for a must read romance. I highly recommend Catching Sin for a love story that will keep you mentally on your toes, heated, and falling head over heels in love with J. Saman's newest fictional couple full of passion and intrigue. From the moment I picked up my first read by Saman, I knew that she would become one of my all time favorites and that I would continue to salivate and pine over her heroes while worshiping the ground her head strong heroines walk on. She keeps me glued to my seat and engrossed from the moment the first sentence is read long into the night because there is no hope of putting her stories down once a reader begins.
July 22, 2019
The Story is a dual POV, Maddox and Isabel.
Isabel has been trapped by the devil for a very long time, her freedom is tied, and she has almost no say in her life or future.
With a very twisted events, Isabel end up working for Maddox sinclair, The hotest hottie in vegas, and the most badass one too.
But does the danger vanish that easily? i don’t think so
The story is based in vegas, the land of all excitement and bad-ass-ness!
So yeah The genre is romance, definetly romance, but the suspense part, bad-guys, gang/Mafia kinda thing, WASS JUSTTTT THE WHOLE DEAL!
And it made reading a romance a whole lot better, than a cliche one!
cause Dangerous Romance is a thing and it’s MY THING!
Isabel Our main girl is just my favourite thing ever.
You know, when you read a book, and you admire the heroine because she’s just the perfect version that you wanna reach, she’s everything you want to be, so you just look up to her.
This didn’t happen in this book, Isabel is not who i want to me, she is ME!
She was Humane, imperfect, just like me, just like you.
I loved reading her parts and her feelings.
Maddox?
Humm
Did it just got too hot, or is it just me?
Oh?
It’s me?
ooops
He was EVERYTHING!! i swooned over how protective he was, how bad-ass, and scarred he was!
His character was very easy to fall in love with, boyfriend material level 101.
The whole thing was very freakin addictive, i was reading while running on the treadmill ( yep so dangerous, do not do that again)
Isabel has been trapped by the devil for a very long time, her freedom is tied, and she has almost no say in her life or future.
With a very twisted events, Isabel end up working for Maddox sinclair, The hotest hottie in vegas, and the most badass one too.
But does the danger vanish that easily? i don’t think so
The story is based in vegas, the land of all excitement and bad-ass-ness!
So yeah The genre is romance, definetly romance, but the suspense part, bad-guys, gang/Mafia kinda thing, WASS JUSTTTT THE WHOLE DEAL!
And it made reading a romance a whole lot better, than a cliche one!
cause Dangerous Romance is a thing and it’s MY THING!
Isabel Our main girl is just my favourite thing ever.
You know, when you read a book, and you admire the heroine because she’s just the perfect version that you wanna reach, she’s everything you want to be, so you just look up to her.
This didn’t happen in this book, Isabel is not who i want to me, she is ME!
She was Humane, imperfect, just like me, just like you.
I loved reading her parts and her feelings.
Maddox?
Humm
Did it just got too hot, or is it just me?
Oh?
It’s me?
ooops
He was EVERYTHING!! i swooned over how protective he was, how bad-ass, and scarred he was!
His character was very easy to fall in love with, boyfriend material level 101.
The whole thing was very freakin addictive, i was reading while running on the treadmill ( yep so dangerous, do not do that again)
July 2, 2019
Holy high rollers, my reader friends, this is the most intense, barely below-the-surface, slow burn I’ve read in forever! It’s like standing at the lip of the volcano, waiting for it to erupt. You can feel the heat on your face and hear the molten rock bubbling, and you know you should run fast and far in the other direction, but you just . . . Can't. Look. Away.
After reading Jake and Fiona's story I was eager to get to know Maddox better, so I was on pins and needles waiting for his book. I had no idea where his story would go, but I never could have imagined this! I was halfway in love with Maddox already, but when I saw the untenably impossible position Saman put him in with Isabel, my fate was sealed and I had no choice but to read all night to find out how they could possibly get to their forever.
This is an evocative, exhilarating ride that will have you gasping out loud and yelling at your kindle as you take this high-speed trip through the Vegas underworld with Maddox and Isabel. Their vulnerability will steal your heart, their courage and determination will have you cheering, and their love that beats the odds will make you swoon. Grab their story today so you're ready for the next visit to Sin City. I love these interconnected stand alones that allow us to catch up with favorite characters, and I have no doubt there’s some amazing reading to come!
*I reviewed an early edition of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide feedback and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source.
After reading Jake and Fiona's story I was eager to get to know Maddox better, so I was on pins and needles waiting for his book. I had no idea where his story would go, but I never could have imagined this! I was halfway in love with Maddox already, but when I saw the untenably impossible position Saman put him in with Isabel, my fate was sealed and I had no choice but to read all night to find out how they could possibly get to their forever.
This is an evocative, exhilarating ride that will have you gasping out loud and yelling at your kindle as you take this high-speed trip through the Vegas underworld with Maddox and Isabel. Their vulnerability will steal your heart, their courage and determination will have you cheering, and their love that beats the odds will make you swoon. Grab their story today so you're ready for the next visit to Sin City. I love these interconnected stand alones that allow us to catch up with favorite characters, and I have no doubt there’s some amazing reading to come!
*I reviewed an early edition of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide feedback and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source.
July 26, 2019
Maddox & Isabel
Isabel has been surviving her life all for one person and she must continue to be strong and deal with the consequences because if not her beloved will pay those consequences instead.
Maddox is trying to move on after helping his best friend and now wife survive from an ordeal he only wishes on his worst enemy. After dealing with the devil he realizes everyone must be kept under a close eye, even the beautiful Isabel he just met and knows for sure she will be his weakness and the death of him.
Someone is cashing in their favor with Maddox, he’s a smart man and he knows this move means a lot more than what the mob boss Conti is letting on.
Through it all, he will make sure one thing only, and that’s the safety and protection of Isabel even if it means his life.
You will enjoy the banter between the feisty Isabel and handsome Maddox.
Can be read as standalone but I highly recommend reading Touching Sin where you initially meet Maddox but also get to know his best friend Jake and the lovely Mia!
Isabel has been surviving her life all for one person and she must continue to be strong and deal with the consequences because if not her beloved will pay those consequences instead.
Maddox is trying to move on after helping his best friend and now wife survive from an ordeal he only wishes on his worst enemy. After dealing with the devil he realizes everyone must be kept under a close eye, even the beautiful Isabel he just met and knows for sure she will be his weakness and the death of him.
Someone is cashing in their favor with Maddox, he’s a smart man and he knows this move means a lot more than what the mob boss Conti is letting on.
Through it all, he will make sure one thing only, and that’s the safety and protection of Isabel even if it means his life.
You will enjoy the banter between the feisty Isabel and handsome Maddox.
Can be read as standalone but I highly recommend reading Touching Sin where you initially meet Maddox but also get to know his best friend Jake and the lovely Mia!
August 23, 2019
Whew, what can I say? Catching Sin is a wild ride. I knew I'd like Maddox from the first book of the series. He's hot, masculine, and super sexy. He also has a sweet side, and he's a protector through and through. *swoon*
Of course, when he first clocks Isabel, performing the sexiest of dances at a club on the Las Vegas strip, he's a goner. But she's practically owned by a mean a**ed gangster and has to play ball if she's to get what she wants. The tension!
This is tender and so steamy, and the pace is excellent. I tore through this in no time and loved every minute. I thoroughly recommend picking up this then go ahead and buy J. Saman's entire back catalogue, and get ready to glom.
Of course, when he first clocks Isabel, performing the sexiest of dances at a club on the Las Vegas strip, he's a goner. But she's practically owned by a mean a**ed gangster and has to play ball if she's to get what she wants. The tension!
This is tender and so steamy, and the pace is excellent. I tore through this in no time and loved every minute. I thoroughly recommend picking up this then go ahead and buy J. Saman's entire back catalogue, and get ready to glom.
January 7, 2020
4.7 stars
This book is even better than the first. I loved Jake and Fiona but Maddox and Is are even better. Not sure how that is even possible but holy hell. Is, is a little fireball and Maddox didn't stand a chance against her. Their chemistry was off the charts.
This author has an impeccable writing style. Her cadence, tone, and word choices are exemplary. She knows how to balance suspense, romance, and mystery while throwing in just the right amount of steam that enhances the story.
I highly recommend this series and author. One of my favorite authors that I discovered late last year.
This book is even better than the first. I loved Jake and Fiona but Maddox and Is are even better. Not sure how that is even possible but holy hell. Is, is a little fireball and Maddox didn't stand a chance against her. Their chemistry was off the charts.
This author has an impeccable writing style. Her cadence, tone, and word choices are exemplary. She knows how to balance suspense, romance, and mystery while throwing in just the right amount of steam that enhances the story.
I highly recommend this series and author. One of my favorite authors that I discovered late last year.
October 16, 2019
I love J. Saman's stories, they are very well written and always have interesting plots. I really liked this book, but her Edge series are still my favorites!
June 17, 2019
5+ Stars
Catching Sin is an action packed drama that combines strong characters and story to create a five plus star read.
Catching Sin has a strong storyline that kept me interested. It is gritty and fast moving without being unnecessarily violent or gory. There are violent parts, yet they are very well written and fit the tone of the book. The Vegas setting is perfect, however, it is more of a look at behind the glitz and glamour of Sin City.
I have loved Maddox since he featured strongly in Touching Sin as the best friend of Jake. I was drawn to his smarts, sexiness and strength from the beginning. He is the perfect leading man for me, tough on the outside and a sweetheart to those who matter to him. I have waited to see what kind of woman would capture his heart, and I wasn't disappointed that it was Isabel. Although young, Isabel has been functioning as an adult for many years. She has been caring for her brother, often to her own detriment, since before her mother's death four years ago. Still a teenager, she is caught up with the Vegas underworld and has to fight to keep herself and her brother alive.
What I loved most about Catching Sin was the build of Maddox and Isabel's relationship. The trust that must be earnt that goes beyond initial attraction.
This novel is the second book in the Las Vegas Sin series by J. Saman. It is best to read book one first, but not necessary. I hope there is a book three in the works, even though I have just finished Catching Sin, I can't wait to get back into this series.
Catching Sin is an action packed drama that combines strong characters and story to create a five plus star read.
Catching Sin has a strong storyline that kept me interested. It is gritty and fast moving without being unnecessarily violent or gory. There are violent parts, yet they are very well written and fit the tone of the book. The Vegas setting is perfect, however, it is more of a look at behind the glitz and glamour of Sin City.
I have loved Maddox since he featured strongly in Touching Sin as the best friend of Jake. I was drawn to his smarts, sexiness and strength from the beginning. He is the perfect leading man for me, tough on the outside and a sweetheart to those who matter to him. I have waited to see what kind of woman would capture his heart, and I wasn't disappointed that it was Isabel. Although young, Isabel has been functioning as an adult for many years. She has been caring for her brother, often to her own detriment, since before her mother's death four years ago. Still a teenager, she is caught up with the Vegas underworld and has to fight to keep herself and her brother alive.
What I loved most about Catching Sin was the build of Maddox and Isabel's relationship. The trust that must be earnt that goes beyond initial attraction.
This novel is the second book in the Las Vegas Sin series by J. Saman. It is best to read book one first, but not necessary. I hope there is a book three in the works, even though I have just finished Catching Sin, I can't wait to get back into this series.
July 26, 2019
Catching Sin
By: J. Saman
*I received a complimentary copy*
*All opinions expressed are my own*
*Review*
J. Saman is new to me, and I am now a fan. I seriously enjoyed reading Catching Sin. Maddox is a smoldering hot guy who falls for the one girl he should never be with. Don't these guys ever learn? This girl, Isabel, is intoxicating with her beauty, but she is completely off limits because she's already tied/trapped with a notoriously bad guy. Aren't they always? Through a series of seemingly random events, Maddox and Isabel are face to face and wanting what they can't have. From here, it's a slow burn. They are in each other's lives due to circumstances beyond their control. The heat continues to build, and neither can deny the attraction. I won't spoil anything, so I'll just say Maddox and Isabel each have some kind of trouble that could destroy them. It's an exciting journey through the back stage area of Las Vegas. I liked the sarcastic humor and the dialogue between all of the characters. Maddox is tough and chiseled and not the kind of guy who gives up easily. He carries a lot of guilt about his past and needs some kind of redemption. Isabel is young and gorgeous and in over her head which spells disaster for any man who cares about her. She needs protection, even though she's tough enough in her opinion. Everything is at stake for her.
Such an entertaining and spicy hot read! It's a twisted chaotic mess, but if these two play their cards right, they just might save each other.
By: J. Saman
*I received a complimentary copy*
*All opinions expressed are my own*
*Review*
J. Saman is new to me, and I am now a fan. I seriously enjoyed reading Catching Sin. Maddox is a smoldering hot guy who falls for the one girl he should never be with. Don't these guys ever learn? This girl, Isabel, is intoxicating with her beauty, but she is completely off limits because she's already tied/trapped with a notoriously bad guy. Aren't they always? Through a series of seemingly random events, Maddox and Isabel are face to face and wanting what they can't have. From here, it's a slow burn. They are in each other's lives due to circumstances beyond their control. The heat continues to build, and neither can deny the attraction. I won't spoil anything, so I'll just say Maddox and Isabel each have some kind of trouble that could destroy them. It's an exciting journey through the back stage area of Las Vegas. I liked the sarcastic humor and the dialogue between all of the characters. Maddox is tough and chiseled and not the kind of guy who gives up easily. He carries a lot of guilt about his past and needs some kind of redemption. Isabel is young and gorgeous and in over her head which spells disaster for any man who cares about her. She needs protection, even though she's tough enough in her opinion. Everything is at stake for her.
Such an entertaining and spicy hot read! It's a twisted chaotic mess, but if these two play their cards right, they just might save each other.
July 15, 2019
Complicated and compelling
Not your everyday romance novel, Catching Sin tells the story of two people who meet under unusual circumstances and fight their attraction until it becomes undeniable. When Maddox walks into a strip club to conduct some business, he has no intention of watching the strippers at work, but he finds himself mesmerized by the beautiful woman on stage - and not just because of her body. Isabel has found herself in a bad situation, under the watchful eye of a villain and working at a strip club. Maddox and Isabel have a series of run-ins until Isabel finds herself working as his assistant, and she realizes that this man finds her worthy of more than her current situation. They fight their attraction until it can no longer be ignored, but there are still obstacles in their path to happiness.
This is an intriguing and complex love story. Isabel hasn’t known much happiness in her life, but Maddox treats her with respect and reverence, making her feel desired in an entirely new way. I loved that he is sort of a giant teddy bear, and he has a great heart. It’s a story that could’ve easily gone off the rails if not done right, but J. Saman’s writing was excellent. I received an ARC via BookSprout in exchange for an honest review and definitely enjoyed this book.
Not your everyday romance novel, Catching Sin tells the story of two people who meet under unusual circumstances and fight their attraction until it becomes undeniable. When Maddox walks into a strip club to conduct some business, he has no intention of watching the strippers at work, but he finds himself mesmerized by the beautiful woman on stage - and not just because of her body. Isabel has found herself in a bad situation, under the watchful eye of a villain and working at a strip club. Maddox and Isabel have a series of run-ins until Isabel finds herself working as his assistant, and she realizes that this man finds her worthy of more than her current situation. They fight their attraction until it can no longer be ignored, but there are still obstacles in their path to happiness.
This is an intriguing and complex love story. Isabel hasn’t known much happiness in her life, but Maddox treats her with respect and reverence, making her feel desired in an entirely new way. I loved that he is sort of a giant teddy bear, and he has a great heart. It’s a story that could’ve easily gone off the rails if not done right, but J. Saman’s writing was excellent. I received an ARC via BookSprout in exchange for an honest review and definitely enjoyed this book.
June 18, 2019
Isabel is a smart, very vocal with her opinions woman stuck in the city of Sin with a man who is the root of all evil. It takes one dance for her to catch the eyes and soul of our princely hero Maddox Sinclair.
Maddox who is having his own great day dealing with cheaters in his business. Makes it in time to see a show that's going change his life in ways that make their story a MUST READ.
These two are caught in the underbelly of lies, deception, secrets and surprises to keep you on the edge. The bad guys are so good at keeping our couple on their toes. Our couple are so good for each other and the depths they will swin through for not only themselves but for their love is as fierce and sexy as they are.
I am so in love with this story. I swear my heart is beating Maddox...Maddox...Maddox.
Maddox who is having his own great day dealing with cheaters in his business. Makes it in time to see a show that's going change his life in ways that make their story a MUST READ.
These two are caught in the underbelly of lies, deception, secrets and surprises to keep you on the edge. The bad guys are so good at keeping our couple on their toes. Our couple are so good for each other and the depths they will swin through for not only themselves but for their love is as fierce and sexy as they are.
I am so in love with this story. I swear my heart is beating Maddox...Maddox...Maddox.
July 15, 2019
Isabel is a woman who has not had an easy life and never had the chance to be a child however she would do anything for those she loves to the detriment of herself. She now finds herself indebted to a dangerous and powerful man with no way out.
Maddox has a military background and is head of security for the Turner conglomerate and has seen both the glitz and danger that Las Vegas holds. When circumstances cause their lives to intersect, they never expected the fallout that would occur because of that.
Secrets, suspense and steam all combine into a compelling storyline that has us hoping that these two characters will emerge not only alive but together as well.
Maddox has a military background and is head of security for the Turner conglomerate and has seen both the glitz and danger that Las Vegas holds. When circumstances cause their lives to intersect, they never expected the fallout that would occur because of that.
Secrets, suspense and steam all combine into a compelling storyline that has us hoping that these two characters will emerge not only alive but together as well.
July 16, 2019
Being back in the Las Vegas Sin world was even more action packed and I loved it! I was sucked into this world from the very first page. J. Saman knows how to capture you in the world she has created. We meet Maddox in book one of the Las Vegas Sin world, Touching Sin. I was always curious and wanting more of him. And boy did we get it in this book. Mafia and Vegas one of my favorite mixes. Absolutely a must read!!
July 14, 2019
I enjoyed the second book in the Las Vegas Sin Series. Maddox and Isabel took me on an emotional roller coaster. This book was well-written with strong characters and an entertaining storyline. Plenty of twists and lots of drama. Chemistry that's off the charts and plenty of steam. I read an arc and voluntarily chose to review.
July 15, 2019
After reading Touching Sin, I was so excited to finally read Maddox’s story. This one didn’t disappoint! I loved Isabel, and the mystery about her life left me turning pages. Isabel and Maddox had such wonderful chemistry. This is definitely one of my favorite of her books. J Saman just keeps getting better and better!
July 20, 2019
THRILLING Edgy Ride!
Buckle up for a Thrilling sizzling popping ride that will push you to the edge and keep you there flying thru the pages. A non-stop bundle of twists and impacting drama riddled with secrets, grit, betrayal, some humor, angst, excitement, page turning suspense and thrilling steamy chemistry that will have you drooling for days.
Buckle up for a Thrilling sizzling popping ride that will push you to the edge and keep you there flying thru the pages. A non-stop bundle of twists and impacting drama riddled with secrets, grit, betrayal, some humor, angst, excitement, page turning suspense and thrilling steamy chemistry that will have you drooling for days.
July 29, 2019
Loved Maddox & Isabelle's story. Wow! Talk about being on the edge of your seat... Great characters. Loved these two so much. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.
July 16, 2023
Gotta love me a bit of suspense!
June 23, 2025
not a plotline I like... dark hero & virgin. good book. liked others from this author far more...
September 1, 2025
We meet Maddox Sinclair in "Touching Sin". He is the hunk who sets up Jake and Mia. In "Catching Sin", he is the no non-sense hero. Max rescues Isabel, a young twenty something girl from under the thumb of a ruthless mob boss Athony Conti. Said boss killed her junkie mother and put her and her 15 year old brother under his care. His plan is to marry Emma when she turns 21. This was an exciting story line that keeps the adrenaline flowing.
April 4, 2020
Life is never dull on the strip
Maddox talk the fall for his best friend Jake in the first book and this book is the story of how Conti tries to blackmail Maddox to call in his debt.
Isabella works in Infinity as a waitress but excels on the pole, a chance meeting with Maddox was all it took for their chemistry to ignite and this story to take off.
Absolutely loved this book, just about to pre and order Darkest Sin
Maddox talk the fall for his best friend Jake in the first book and this book is the story of how Conti tries to blackmail Maddox to call in his debt.
Isabella works in Infinity as a waitress but excels on the pole, a chance meeting with Maddox was all it took for their chemistry to ignite and this story to take off.
Absolutely loved this book, just about to pre and order Darkest Sin
July 18, 2019
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
I was under the devil's thumb with no end in sight. A play thing. A toy. A trasure easily forgotten. Until Maddox Sinclair stepped into my club and made me promises even my tattered heart coudn't refuse. Sexy, arrogant, strong and brave, he fears no one and fights for everyone. I should know better then to trust him. Half the time we want to rip each other's clothes off. The other half we're at each other's necks. But my devils isn't easily thwarted. He started this game with a master plan-one that makes me his ultimate pawn. Deals have been amde. Lives are at stake. And when he fianllly comes for me, there is no escape.
This is my first time reading a book written by J. Saman. Talk about blowing me away. I love my stories dark and gritty and this one delivers. Its a page turner that is super hot, so much so you might think your kindle is going to melt. This is the story of Isabel who has a younger brother and she is willing to do anything to keep him safe. This has cost her ultimately her freedom. She is mixed up with a powerufl mob boss who is able to provide her everything that she needs but the catch is, she has to belong to him and be his little toy in his twisted, messed up plans for his power and to keep it that way. Maddox is a powerful man to in his own ways and he is no stronger to the messed up games of the mob. However when he lays his eyes on Isabel he knows that he is not match of her wicked wilds. This is where the games really get going. Hearts are on the lines as well as other peoples lives. This is where all the voilence and evil in this world are about to meet the forces of good....well as good as they can be. Isabel and Maddox have a lust filled, lies told, schemes made. story to tell. I could not put this book down. I loved every single second of it and I am now so hooked on J. Saman's writing style and they way I was sucked into this story. I so am going to go back and read the first book in this series. Having not read it though did not affect the way this book read.I was not lost or feeling like I was missing something. This is a edge of your seat thrill ride. You can thank me after you read it for recommending it.
I was under the devil's thumb with no end in sight. A play thing. A toy. A trasure easily forgotten. Until Maddox Sinclair stepped into my club and made me promises even my tattered heart coudn't refuse. Sexy, arrogant, strong and brave, he fears no one and fights for everyone. I should know better then to trust him. Half the time we want to rip each other's clothes off. The other half we're at each other's necks. But my devils isn't easily thwarted. He started this game with a master plan-one that makes me his ultimate pawn. Deals have been amde. Lives are at stake. And when he fianllly comes for me, there is no escape.
This is my first time reading a book written by J. Saman. Talk about blowing me away. I love my stories dark and gritty and this one delivers. Its a page turner that is super hot, so much so you might think your kindle is going to melt. This is the story of Isabel who has a younger brother and she is willing to do anything to keep him safe. This has cost her ultimately her freedom. She is mixed up with a powerufl mob boss who is able to provide her everything that she needs but the catch is, she has to belong to him and be his little toy in his twisted, messed up plans for his power and to keep it that way. Maddox is a powerful man to in his own ways and he is no stronger to the messed up games of the mob. However when he lays his eyes on Isabel he knows that he is not match of her wicked wilds. This is where the games really get going. Hearts are on the lines as well as other peoples lives. This is where all the voilence and evil in this world are about to meet the forces of good....well as good as they can be. Isabel and Maddox have a lust filled, lies told, schemes made. story to tell. I could not put this book down. I loved every single second of it and I am now so hooked on J. Saman's writing style and they way I was sucked into this story. I so am going to go back and read the first book in this series. Having not read it though did not affect the way this book read.I was not lost or feeling like I was missing something. This is a edge of your seat thrill ride. You can thank me after you read it for recommending it.
July 12, 2019
Isabel has found herself trapped in the clutches of a dangerous man that controls her every move. She knows it isn't a good way to live, but at the time that she made the deal with the devil she had no other choice, she had to do it all for the sake of keeping her brother safe. She has made peace with her choices, and realizes she will never have a life with a good man that loves her, and that is okay... that is until a sexy, mysterious man wanders into the club and catches her eye.
The moment she lays eyes on Maddox she knows that he is a powerful man, she knows his type all to well, and she knows she should avoid him at all costs. But after a few casual run-ins she begins to see that her first assumption about him is all wrong, there is a good man under that front he puts up. But sneaking around and spending time with him is a risky game to play, one that could have a deadly outcome...
Catching Sin is a finger-singeing little page-turner that'll lure you in from the first page and hold you hostage until the last... it is unputdownable! With it's action-packed and dramatic story line it'll have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Maddox and Isabel knew the moment they met that they were playing a dangerous game, but they just couldn't help themselves, there was something undeniable between them and they weren't willing to let it pass them by. They knew they were tempting fate and risking their safety messing around behind the back Isabel's captor... but when you find a love like their's you just can't let it slip away. This first time read impressed on all fronts, it was enthralling, exciting, uber steamy, and it's well penned words squeezed the heart. Highly recommend this one, it bound to take you on one heck of a thrilling ride!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
The moment she lays eyes on Maddox she knows that he is a powerful man, she knows his type all to well, and she knows she should avoid him at all costs. But after a few casual run-ins she begins to see that her first assumption about him is all wrong, there is a good man under that front he puts up. But sneaking around and spending time with him is a risky game to play, one that could have a deadly outcome...
Catching Sin is a finger-singeing little page-turner that'll lure you in from the first page and hold you hostage until the last... it is unputdownable! With it's action-packed and dramatic story line it'll have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Maddox and Isabel knew the moment they met that they were playing a dangerous game, but they just couldn't help themselves, there was something undeniable between them and they weren't willing to let it pass them by. They knew they were tempting fate and risking their safety messing around behind the back Isabel's captor... but when you find a love like their's you just can't let it slip away. This first time read impressed on all fronts, it was enthralling, exciting, uber steamy, and it's well penned words squeezed the heart. Highly recommend this one, it bound to take you on one heck of a thrilling ride!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
July 24, 2019
Maddox Sinclair is a man that commands attention. Isabel “Star” Bogart shows that some women do what they have to in order to survive. She seems to be hiding something from the reader. That was part of my reason to continually turn the page. I wanted to see if she ever revealed anything to us. With Maddox, I found that in order to really get to know him I probably should have started from book one.
The author makes her story seem real just by the way Isabel acts once Maddox seems to be her knight. But it was how Isabel got to where she is that really grabbed my attention. It was nice to see a connection between them slowly develop – no way you can’t miss the spark that ignites between them. There’s a question that comes up about what is being put in motion here and is Isabel the spark to start the flame.
This book shows that you cannot start a story with assumptions. You can’t assume that just because a storyline is based in a certain town that people are going to act in a certain way. You really need to pay attention to how they behave and what they divulge about themselves. Then we have a guy that will have you wondering if he’s a puppet master pulling our character’s strings. If not a puppet master maybe a conductor and the characters are instruments playing to his tune. He’s another reason that you have to keep reading – to find out his purpose. I was glad that the author wrote a note and placed it at the end because it may have given me expectations instead of me getting to know Maddox and Isabel from the beginning. In a way I’m glad that I didn’t read the first book because our main characters are the reason that I’m now hooked on the Las Vegas Sin series.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
The author makes her story seem real just by the way Isabel acts once Maddox seems to be her knight. But it was how Isabel got to where she is that really grabbed my attention. It was nice to see a connection between them slowly develop – no way you can’t miss the spark that ignites between them. There’s a question that comes up about what is being put in motion here and is Isabel the spark to start the flame.
This book shows that you cannot start a story with assumptions. You can’t assume that just because a storyline is based in a certain town that people are going to act in a certain way. You really need to pay attention to how they behave and what they divulge about themselves. Then we have a guy that will have you wondering if he’s a puppet master pulling our character’s strings. If not a puppet master maybe a conductor and the characters are instruments playing to his tune. He’s another reason that you have to keep reading – to find out his purpose. I was glad that the author wrote a note and placed it at the end because it may have given me expectations instead of me getting to know Maddox and Isabel from the beginning. In a way I’m glad that I didn’t read the first book because our main characters are the reason that I’m now hooked on the Las Vegas Sin series.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
July 10, 2019
Sooooo my TBR list is big...like really big. I could read two books a day for about 3 years big. Now I will be adding to that list ~ the top of it. Catching Sin by J. Saman is the second book in Las Vegas Sin series and while you don't have to read book 1 to thoroughly enjoy book 2 there was enough about it that now I HAVE to read it.
Maddox Sinclair is the COO of Turner Hotel and Casino. He is a steady, loyal guy who takes care of business but has no interest in commitment beyond a one night stand. That is until he chances a glance at a seductress on a stage then is called in to honor a debt and make her his employee. This strange request is one he cannot refuse and so Isabel enters his life. Isabel's life is one of a cage, kept in place by threats and violence. Then comes Maddox and a chance at a different life except her old one doesn't want to let go.
J. Saman gives readers a story chock full of intrigue and action, from deadly secrets to power plays to blackmail. The pages will fly by as you try and figure out what the ultimate dirty deed will be and how Maddox and Isabel will survive. The characters, from the leads to the supporting, are well fleshed out and interesting. Maddox and Isabel dance around each other in extended, sexy foreplay as they get to know and trust each other.
Grab a comfy seat, a drink and hang the do not disturb sign, cause once you start you won't want to put it down till you're done.
Maddox Sinclair is the COO of Turner Hotel and Casino. He is a steady, loyal guy who takes care of business but has no interest in commitment beyond a one night stand. That is until he chances a glance at a seductress on a stage then is called in to honor a debt and make her his employee. This strange request is one he cannot refuse and so Isabel enters his life. Isabel's life is one of a cage, kept in place by threats and violence. Then comes Maddox and a chance at a different life except her old one doesn't want to let go.
J. Saman gives readers a story chock full of intrigue and action, from deadly secrets to power plays to blackmail. The pages will fly by as you try and figure out what the ultimate dirty deed will be and how Maddox and Isabel will survive. The characters, from the leads to the supporting, are well fleshed out and interesting. Maddox and Isabel dance around each other in extended, sexy foreplay as they get to know and trust each other.
Grab a comfy seat, a drink and hang the do not disturb sign, cause once you start you won't want to put it down till you're done.
July 27, 2019
Catching Sin---Oh My Word!!!!!
Where to begin?
First, like the last book (Touching Sin), there is physical abuse...so if that's a trigger, you may want to avoid this one.
Second, as much as I so totally loved Jake in Touching Sin, I so totally, thoroughly, absolutely LOVE Maddox Sinclair!!! Since he's "a Georgia boy," I read this with a southern accent in mind. Maddox is selfless, he's loyal... he's loving and gentle... he's fiercely protective. He's absolutely awesome!
Isabel is a little like Fiona from Touching Sin...she is a victim of abuse, but at the hands of a Las Vegas mobster. But Izzy will do anything to insure that her younger brother, Justin, is not only safe, but gets to live a better life. I really like Isabel until she gets upset with Maddox over something that was beyond his control. Other than that, I love her spirit! I love the bickering and the back and forth between her and Maddox. That may make what they have even hotter!
This story is full of action and excitement. There are twists and turns and hold-your-breath moments...all laced with humor and some super hot scenes. This one is a must read!
(Now, I think Gavin (aka Brent from Touching Sin) needs a book, too... please and thank you!)
Where to begin?
First, like the last book (Touching Sin), there is physical abuse...so if that's a trigger, you may want to avoid this one.
Second, as much as I so totally loved Jake in Touching Sin, I so totally, thoroughly, absolutely LOVE Maddox Sinclair!!! Since he's "a Georgia boy," I read this with a southern accent in mind. Maddox is selfless, he's loyal... he's loving and gentle... he's fiercely protective. He's absolutely awesome!
Isabel is a little like Fiona from Touching Sin...she is a victim of abuse, but at the hands of a Las Vegas mobster. But Izzy will do anything to insure that her younger brother, Justin, is not only safe, but gets to live a better life. I really like Isabel until she gets upset with Maddox over something that was beyond his control. Other than that, I love her spirit! I love the bickering and the back and forth between her and Maddox. That may make what they have even hotter!
This story is full of action and excitement. There are twists and turns and hold-your-breath moments...all laced with humor and some super hot scenes. This one is a must read!
(Now, I think Gavin (aka Brent from Touching Sin) needs a book, too... please and thank you!)
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