Let's deal with the nitty-gritty first. This series is a serial but the books could potentially be read as stand-alones. The main plot is resolved, but some issues are ongoing. The possible romance is one such thing. I have mixed feelings about this type of series, so I realize it may not be to every reader's liking.
Having said that, this story is fast-paced, suspenseful, nail-biting, and full of “what did I just read?!” Our heroine, Emily, has found her way into the company of professional hit men and women, and it seems she's in debt to them to the tune of a cool million. Her boss, Charge, has made it possible for Emily to work off her debt by joining the team in carrying out a few contracts as well as coordinating things for future jobs. Let's just say things don’t go as planned and chaos rains down.
This was a lightening-fast read from beginning to end. It didn’t just grab my attention, it flung me into the story and left me gasping for breath as I followed all the events as they unfolded. This story is so riveting that the twists and turns had twists and turns of their own! It was all I could do to hold on for the ride.
I can’t wait to see what happens next with Emily and Charge, and I’m hoping for a good deal of development on some of the subplots in the next book. If you go into this one with a what-you-see-is-what-you-get approach, knowing some of the themes will develop further in future books, you'll absolutely love it. With an intriguing storyline, fast-paced action, gripping drama, and spell-binding suspense, what's not to love?