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Drew Family #4
Her Payback
Scarlet Drew is sailing dangerously close to the wind with her new police detective boyfriend, John. Not everyone agrees with their illicit relationship, but so far they’ve managed to keep it a secret from anyone outside the family. If only her nemesis, cousin Ruby, wasn’t still hanging around, life would be perfect.
Lily Drew is keeping a watchful eye on the building tension between Ruby and Scarlet – the last thing she needs is a war breaking out inside the family. But when people start going missing from a local boxing ring with close connections to the Drews, it puts the family back on the police’s radar and her worst nightmare is realised. With the police now watching their every move, it’s only a matter of time before the situation takes a dark turn.
As Lily tries to regain control, another person disappears from the boxing ring, and this time it’s a Drew. Ruby finally has a chance to prove her loyalty to the family, but she’ll have to get over her rivalry with Scarlet first. Will the bitterness between the two cousins get in the way of saving one of their own? And just how long can Scarlet keep her relationship a secret before their entire world comes crashing down around them?
Lily Drew is keeping a watchful eye on the building tension between Ruby and Scarlet – the last thing she needs is a war breaking out inside the family. But when people start going missing from a local boxing ring with close connections to the Drews, it puts the family back on the police’s radar and her worst nightmare is realised. With the police now watching their every move, it’s only a matter of time before the situation takes a dark turn.
As Lily tries to regain control, another person disappears from the boxing ring, and this time it’s a Drew. Ruby finally has a chance to prove her loyalty to the family, but she’ll have to get over her rivalry with Scarlet first. Will the bitterness between the two cousins get in the way of saving one of their own? And just how long can Scarlet keep her relationship a secret before their entire world comes crashing down around them?
- GenresMystery Thriller
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2022
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Emma Tallon
29 books197 followersEmma Tallon is a British author of gripping, gritty, organised crime thrillers.
Having worked as a freelance ghostwriter for several years, Emma decided to take the professional leap after the birth of her son and finished the first full novel of her own.
After months of rejection from publishers and agents alike, in December 2017 Emma signed a publishing contract with Bookouture for the first three books in the Tyler Family series. She has since gone on to sign several more contracts with Bookouture and has become an established name within her genre.
For more information on Emma or to join her mailing list, please go to: www.emmatallon.com or alternatively, follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/emmatallonofficial Instagram: @my.author.life or Twitter: @EmmaEsj
Having worked as a freelance ghostwriter for several years, Emma decided to take the professional leap after the birth of her son and finished the first full novel of her own.
After months of rejection from publishers and agents alike, in December 2017 Emma signed a publishing contract with Bookouture for the first three books in the Tyler Family series. She has since gone on to sign several more contracts with Bookouture and has become an established name within her genre.
For more information on Emma or to join her mailing list, please go to: www.emmatallon.com or alternatively, follow her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/emmatallonofficial Instagram: @my.author.life or Twitter: @EmmaEsj
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July 9, 2022
Book #3 in the series ends the rivalry between the Drew family and Grace cleanly, but there were clear indications the series would continue. This book kicks off a new storyline around the Drew family, and is as engrossing as the previous 3 (Her Revenge, Her Rival, Her Betrayal).
There are new challenges on the horizon for the Drews – the tensions between Lily’s daughter Ruby and her cousin Scarlet continue and take a turn for the worse. At the local boxing club Cillian practices in, people are disappearing, and there is an aggressive developer who wants to take over a large portion of land and rebuild. Scarlet’s police boyfriend John has some troubles coming up for him, after his association with the Drew family. There are also family secrets which Lily has held for long, but tumble out as a crisis erupts with Cillian being kidnapped. The story only partly closes in this book, and there is the indication of a sub-plot continuing towards the end.
As far as gang-crime writing goes, this series is extremely well written – excellent character development, story and pace. You just cannot get enough of it – eagerly waiting for the next book in the series!
My rating: 4.5 / 5.
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for a free electronic review copy.
There are new challenges on the horizon for the Drews – the tensions between Lily’s daughter Ruby and her cousin Scarlet continue and take a turn for the worse. At the local boxing club Cillian practices in, people are disappearing, and there is an aggressive developer who wants to take over a large portion of land and rebuild. Scarlet’s police boyfriend John has some troubles coming up for him, after his association with the Drew family. There are also family secrets which Lily has held for long, but tumble out as a crisis erupts with Cillian being kidnapped. The story only partly closes in this book, and there is the indication of a sub-plot continuing towards the end.
As far as gang-crime writing goes, this series is extremely well written – excellent character development, story and pace. You just cannot get enough of it – eagerly waiting for the next book in the series!
My rating: 4.5 / 5.
Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for a free electronic review copy.
July 12, 2022
The Drew Family Series Book 4
Scarlet Drew is sailing dangerously close to the wind with her new police detective boyfriend, John. Not everyone agrees with their illicit relationship, but so far they've managed to keep it a secret from anyone outside the family. If only her nemesis cousin Ruby, wasn't still hanging around. life would be perfect.
Lily Drew is keeping a building eye on the building tension between Ruby and Scarlet - the last thing she needs is a war breaking out inside the family. But when people start going missing for a local boxing ring with close connections to the Drews, it outs the family back on the police radar her worst nightmare is realised. It's only a matter of time before the situation takes a dark turn.
The Drew's are back with an even more intense storyline. A secret is revealed and the Drew family are torn apart. There's great character development and you'll either hate them or love them. This is a fast paced, well written and twist filled read. I was pulled in from the first page. There's lots going on in the book but it's not confusing. This is a fantastic addition to the series. I can't wait to read what the talented Emma Tallon has in store for us next.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #EmmaTallon for my ARC of #HerPayback in exchange for an honest review.
Scarlet Drew is sailing dangerously close to the wind with her new police detective boyfriend, John. Not everyone agrees with their illicit relationship, but so far they've managed to keep it a secret from anyone outside the family. If only her nemesis cousin Ruby, wasn't still hanging around. life would be perfect.
Lily Drew is keeping a building eye on the building tension between Ruby and Scarlet - the last thing she needs is a war breaking out inside the family. But when people start going missing for a local boxing ring with close connections to the Drews, it outs the family back on the police radar her worst nightmare is realised. It's only a matter of time before the situation takes a dark turn.
The Drew's are back with an even more intense storyline. A secret is revealed and the Drew family are torn apart. There's great character development and you'll either hate them or love them. This is a fast paced, well written and twist filled read. I was pulled in from the first page. There's lots going on in the book but it's not confusing. This is a fantastic addition to the series. I can't wait to read what the talented Emma Tallon has in store for us next.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #EmmaTallon for my ARC of #HerPayback in exchange for an honest review.
June 24, 2022
Almost like friends The Drew’s are back and as always am more than pleased to see them, this the 4th in the series and as I think I say after each one….my favourite to date….all the family are in the midst of some crisis/ problem at some point and for Lily ( the matriarchal head of The Drew’s ) she is pushed to the edge as lifelong secrets are told,one of her son’s is in peril,her daughter once again causes chaos and her niece….well her poor niece is all I will say
I felt every emotion as I read this but with these books you don't just read you are ‘there’,part of the family yourself and in the action,I honestly could read the next one now so keen I am already for the next instalment
A wonderful gangland drama, characters who are perfect and a full on racing storyline keep you hooked from page one right till the last sentence, great to see The Tylers make an appearance and also the traditional Drew Sunday Lunch get a look in
Loved it
10/10
5 Stars
I felt every emotion as I read this but with these books you don't just read you are ‘there’,part of the family yourself and in the action,I honestly could read the next one now so keen I am already for the next instalment
A wonderful gangland drama, characters who are perfect and a full on racing storyline keep you hooked from page one right till the last sentence, great to see The Tylers make an appearance and also the traditional Drew Sunday Lunch get a look in
Loved it
10/10
5 Stars
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July 12, 2022In another compelling read by Emma Tallon, the Drew family will be facing a dilemma. Lily has become firmly established as the matriarch of the London crime family, a role she inherited after the death of her brother. Her brother was Scarlet Drew's father, and Scarlet works side-by-side with Lily in the organization, although Lily has twin sons, Connor and Cillian, and a daughter named Ruby.
In fact, Ruby has been through a lot over the course of this series. Although this book could work as a standalone, this is definitely a series that I would recommend being read in order. My reasoning is that Ruby was the one family member never present at requisite Sunday lunch for years. Why? Well, she was a drug addict and was estranged from her family. She is now clean and she has been back for a while. The longer she is back, the more she would like to see Scarlet's role diminished.
In the previous book in this series, Her Betrayal, Ruby almost succeeded in ruining Scarlet's life. However, Scarlet escaped what would likely have been a lifelong prison term and is doing quite well right now. So well, in fact, that her relationship with John, a police detective, is thriving. This disgusts Ruby and she plots for a way to destroy that relationship. If that means destroying Scarlet as well, then so be it.
Over the course of this series, Ruby has been trouble with a capital T. She is still living up to being troublesome when it comes for her creating problems and chaos when it comes to her cousin Scarlet. In addition, there is a side story with boxers going missing from a local boxing ring and Cillian becomes involved. The drama continues in this book when it comes to John and his partner.
I absolutely loved Emma Tallon's previous series, the six-book Anna Davis saga. While that series has come to an end, Anna and Freddie Tyler are still going strong and the cameos in this book assure that. With this Drew Family series, we are four books in and the intensity has not lost one bit of power. I felt the same power with the first book I read by Emma Tallon, and each successive book in both series. In fact, the intensity increases exponentially.
How not to love the Drew family as much as I loved the Tyler family?! Knowing that revenge and hatred is the underlying factor in this book captured my attention from the first page and all the way to the heartbreaking ending. No doubt the next book in this series will be just as compelling. This powerful story is a great addition to an amazingly engaging series.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
In fact, Ruby has been through a lot over the course of this series. Although this book could work as a standalone, this is definitely a series that I would recommend being read in order. My reasoning is that Ruby was the one family member never present at requisite Sunday lunch for years. Why? Well, she was a drug addict and was estranged from her family. She is now clean and she has been back for a while. The longer she is back, the more she would like to see Scarlet's role diminished.
In the previous book in this series, Her Betrayal, Ruby almost succeeded in ruining Scarlet's life. However, Scarlet escaped what would likely have been a lifelong prison term and is doing quite well right now. So well, in fact, that her relationship with John, a police detective, is thriving. This disgusts Ruby and she plots for a way to destroy that relationship. If that means destroying Scarlet as well, then so be it.
Over the course of this series, Ruby has been trouble with a capital T. She is still living up to being troublesome when it comes for her creating problems and chaos when it comes to her cousin Scarlet. In addition, there is a side story with boxers going missing from a local boxing ring and Cillian becomes involved. The drama continues in this book when it comes to John and his partner.
I absolutely loved Emma Tallon's previous series, the six-book Anna Davis saga. While that series has come to an end, Anna and Freddie Tyler are still going strong and the cameos in this book assure that. With this Drew Family series, we are four books in and the intensity has not lost one bit of power. I felt the same power with the first book I read by Emma Tallon, and each successive book in both series. In fact, the intensity increases exponentially.
How not to love the Drew family as much as I loved the Tyler family?! Knowing that revenge and hatred is the underlying factor in this book captured my attention from the first page and all the way to the heartbreaking ending. No doubt the next book in this series will be just as compelling. This powerful story is a great addition to an amazingly engaging series.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
July 17, 2022
I always seem to start this series at night, around 9 pm when I'm lounging and almost ready for sleep. And this series has me roused, alert and inhaling Tallon's words. Definitely can be read in one sitting.
Ruby and Scarlet continue their angsty vendetta. I can never seem to determine if Scarlet is really the manipulator Ruby views her as or if Ruby seethes with an intense motto of entitlement.
Cillian starts boxing at the local club - his source of support, safe place in the neighborhood to release his teenage tension. Now as an adult, Cillian appreciates the opportunity it provides for the community. But members are disappearing - leaving behind notes for loved ones, never to be heard from again.
A local developer wants to tear it down and build condos. Lily gets involved, determined to prevent the sale.
Excellent addition to this series - loved it and ready for the next!
Ruby and Scarlet continue their angsty vendetta. I can never seem to determine if Scarlet is really the manipulator Ruby views her as or if Ruby seethes with an intense motto of entitlement.
Cillian starts boxing at the local club - his source of support, safe place in the neighborhood to release his teenage tension. Now as an adult, Cillian appreciates the opportunity it provides for the community. But members are disappearing - leaving behind notes for loved ones, never to be heard from again.
A local developer wants to tear it down and build condos. Lily gets involved, determined to prevent the sale.
Excellent addition to this series - loved it and ready for the next!
July 14, 2022
This is book 4 in the Drew family series and having heard great things about it, I wanted to read what all the fuss was about!
I do have the earlier books in the series on Audible, but haven't had chance to listen to them yet. I definitely think it would have helped to have read the first ones, as it took me some time to get to grips with the characters and their backstories.
That said, the plot was rich in drama and suspense and really reminded me of Caz Finlay's ganland crime books!
Emma Tallon has really put herself on my radar with this book!
Gritty and suspenseful, crime fans will love this series!
I do have the earlier books in the series on Audible, but haven't had chance to listen to them yet. I definitely think it would have helped to have read the first ones, as it took me some time to get to grips with the characters and their backstories.
That said, the plot was rich in drama and suspense and really reminded me of Caz Finlay's ganland crime books!
Emma Tallon has really put herself on my radar with this book!
Gritty and suspenseful, crime fans will love this series!
July 11, 2022
I love Emma’s books and this one is just brilliant.
It was great to catch up with the Drews and as usual life isn’t running smoothly for them.
There’s men going missing from the boxing club and Cillian wants to help find out what’s happening. He knows his plan his dangerous but the family have his back.
There’s a newcomer to Lily’s patch and despite being suspicious, she decides to give her a chance.
Ruby has a plan to give Scarlet and John their comeuppance and all through the book I was dreading what she was up to, as you know it won’t be good.
This is another gripping gangland thriller and I loved it!
I love how Emma’s books draw you in to the Drew family and whilst it’s clear there is trouble to come in the future, they will all stick together.
I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
It was great to catch up with the Drews and as usual life isn’t running smoothly for them.
There’s men going missing from the boxing club and Cillian wants to help find out what’s happening. He knows his plan his dangerous but the family have his back.
There’s a newcomer to Lily’s patch and despite being suspicious, she decides to give her a chance.
Ruby has a plan to give Scarlet and John their comeuppance and all through the book I was dreading what she was up to, as you know it won’t be good.
This is another gripping gangland thriller and I loved it!
I love how Emma’s books draw you in to the Drew family and whilst it’s clear there is trouble to come in the future, they will all stick together.
I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
July 21, 2022
Review for 'Her Payback' by Emma Tallon.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 15th July 2022.
This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the fourtg book in the 'Drew Family' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'Her Revenge' (book 1),'Her Rival' (book 2) and 'Her Betrayal' (book 3) and absolutely loved each one and would highly recommend this addictive series.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching and colouful cover and its intriguing synopsis. The synopsis stated "If you love reading Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you won’t be able to put down this thrilling gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon." I am a huge fan of Martina's books so am interested to see if it will live up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Emma and if this is half as good as 'Her Revenge', 'Her Rival' and 'Her Betrayal' it will be an amazing read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 56 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium to long in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in London, England 🏴, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Scarlet Drew, Lily Drew, Ruby Drew, Cillian Drew and DI John Richards. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
OMG EMMA!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME!!! YET AGAIN, WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY EXPLOSIVE BOOK AND BOMBSHELL CLIFFHANGER ENDING!!! I HOPE YOU'VE WRITTEN YOUR NEXT BOOK BECAUSE I CANNOT WAIT!!!
This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions and the perfect atmosphere for the STORYLINE. The descriptions really emerge the reader into the storyline making your heart race and the hair on your arms raise. The synopsis and cover work perfectly with the book cover.
The book is gripping and addictive from the very first page until the last. I was absolutely hooked throughout with the suspense and tension filled plot. I enjoyed delving back into the underworld and getting to know more about the Drew family worked within the family, the underworld and all the other gangs. The storyline was intricately woven with so many sub plots that kept me completely engaged throughout. The way Emma has written it really helps your imagination picture everything going on. It is filled with laughter, love, crime, loss, shocks, twists and one hell of an explosive ending!!! What an absolute cliffhanger to end on with not just one shocker but many massive bombshells/cliffhangers!!! I was absolutely on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with a pounding heart throughout this absolutely gripping and addictive book!!! I have absolutely loved each and every book in this series but I must say this has definitely got to be the best. It is the most heart racing and nail biting and OMG the emotions I was going through!! I screamed, whited, cried, my nails are bitten down so there's nothing left and I have been on the edge of my seat. The ending just completely left me on edge and I am ABSOLUTELY dreading and yet excited for and unable to wait for the next book which I just know is going to be an absolute explosive bombshell!!
DO NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU HAVE CLEARED YIUR SCHEDULES AS IT WILL SUCK YOU IN!!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GANGLAND CRIME SERIES YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS IS 100% THE BEST SERIES TO START!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!
I absolutely loved meeting the Drew family again as well as the other characters.. I never thought I would ever get THAT into a gangland crime book but OMG Emma you have completely proven me wrong. The Drew's have become like family and friends to me except for a certain one who I 10000% blame for this and I don't think I've ever actually hated a fictional character as much as I do this one!!!! More to come in a moment. I have also learned Emma's previous books were based on the Tyler family who we also met in this series so I am looking forward to going back to read that series as well as any further books in the Drew family serious. Scarlet is definitely a force to be reckoned with as is Lily and who doesn't love a strong kick @ss female in the crime world!! I was absolutely fascinated by all the businesses that she managed to keep afloat. I also enjoyed reading about what Connor and Cillian got up to and having twins myself it's quite interesting to see how these twins worked. I loved both of their huge and hilarious yet serious when needed personalities and they slightly remind me of the Weasley twins from Harry Potter with their cheeky sides. My heart was absolutely in my throat for a certain character in this book but at the same time Emma I love the uniqueness of what was going on and even the gore and the whole creepy environment.I also had a bit of a soft spot for Ray and really like him. I don't think he deserves the hate he gets from Connor, Cilian or Ruby. I have had several mixed feelings about Ruby since the start of this series, I don't think I've ever had as many mixed feelings about any other character EVER!!! However I can 10000% say she is now my absolutely most hated fictional character ever and if you could hear the names I was calling her it would have absolutely shocked you!! I enjoyed getting to know John more in this book and found him to be such a sweet, caring guy who is undeniably in love with Scarlet. Did I mention I hate Ruby? Every single character was strong and had their own unique personalities and each definitely left an impression on me. Regardless of whether I LOVED them or hated them. (Ruby) they all came together to make this book and also this series exactly what it is and it is perfect the way it is!!!
I am looking forward to reading more of Emma's books and it would be intriguing to see them turned into movies. Emma, congratulations on yet another explosive hit and here's to your next success 🍻!!! This is EXACTLY why you are one of my favourite authors, this is one of my favourite series and the Drew's are definitely my favourite fictional family EVER!!!
Overall a must read, non stop, emotionally and action packed, explosive page turning, gripping and addictive adventure from the underworld that is one not to be missed!!!
Genres covered in this novel include
Thriller, Heist Crime, Crime Thriller, Organised Crime, Mystery, Vigilante Justice, Psychological Fiction, Gangland Crime, Noir Fiction and Crime Thriller amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and anyone who enjoys reading an unputdownable and explosive page turner about crime from the dark side..
351 pages.
This book is just £2.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon or free on kindle unlimited (at time of review) which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 15th July 2022.
This is the fourth book I have read by this author. It is also the fourtg book in the 'Drew Family' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'Her Revenge' (book 1),'Her Rival' (book 2) and 'Her Betrayal' (book 3) and absolutely loved each one and would highly recommend this addictive series.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching and colouful cover and its intriguing synopsis. The synopsis stated "If you love reading Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you won’t be able to put down this thrilling gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon." I am a huge fan of Martina's books so am interested to see if it will live up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Emma and if this is half as good as 'Her Revenge', 'Her Rival' and 'Her Betrayal' it will be an amazing read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 56 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium to long in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in London, England 🏴, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Scarlet Drew, Lily Drew, Ruby Drew, Cillian Drew and DI John Richards. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
OMG EMMA!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME!!! YET AGAIN, WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY EXPLOSIVE BOOK AND BOMBSHELL CLIFFHANGER ENDING!!! I HOPE YOU'VE WRITTEN YOUR NEXT BOOK BECAUSE I CANNOT WAIT!!!
This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions and the perfect atmosphere for the STORYLINE. The descriptions really emerge the reader into the storyline making your heart race and the hair on your arms raise. The synopsis and cover work perfectly with the book cover.
The book is gripping and addictive from the very first page until the last. I was absolutely hooked throughout with the suspense and tension filled plot. I enjoyed delving back into the underworld and getting to know more about the Drew family worked within the family, the underworld and all the other gangs. The storyline was intricately woven with so many sub plots that kept me completely engaged throughout. The way Emma has written it really helps your imagination picture everything going on. It is filled with laughter, love, crime, loss, shocks, twists and one hell of an explosive ending!!! What an absolute cliffhanger to end on with not just one shocker but many massive bombshells/cliffhangers!!! I was absolutely on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with a pounding heart throughout this absolutely gripping and addictive book!!! I have absolutely loved each and every book in this series but I must say this has definitely got to be the best. It is the most heart racing and nail biting and OMG the emotions I was going through!! I screamed, whited, cried, my nails are bitten down so there's nothing left and I have been on the edge of my seat. The ending just completely left me on edge and I am ABSOLUTELY dreading and yet excited for and unable to wait for the next book which I just know is going to be an absolute explosive bombshell!!
DO NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU HAVE CLEARED YIUR SCHEDULES AS IT WILL SUCK YOU IN!!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GANGLAND CRIME SERIES YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS IS 100% THE BEST SERIES TO START!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!
I absolutely loved meeting the Drew family again as well as the other characters.. I never thought I would ever get THAT into a gangland crime book but OMG Emma you have completely proven me wrong. The Drew's have become like family and friends to me except for a certain one who I 10000% blame for this and I don't think I've ever actually hated a fictional character as much as I do this one!!!! More to come in a moment. I have also learned Emma's previous books were based on the Tyler family who we also met in this series so I am looking forward to going back to read that series as well as any further books in the Drew family serious. Scarlet is definitely a force to be reckoned with as is Lily and who doesn't love a strong kick @ss female in the crime world!! I was absolutely fascinated by all the businesses that she managed to keep afloat. I also enjoyed reading about what Connor and Cillian got up to and having twins myself it's quite interesting to see how these twins worked. I loved both of their huge and hilarious yet serious when needed personalities and they slightly remind me of the Weasley twins from Harry Potter with their cheeky sides. My heart was absolutely in my throat for a certain character in this book but at the same time Emma I love the uniqueness of what was going on and even the gore and the whole creepy environment.I also had a bit of a soft spot for Ray and really like him. I don't think he deserves the hate he gets from Connor, Cilian or Ruby. I have had several mixed feelings about Ruby since the start of this series, I don't think I've ever had as many mixed feelings about any other character EVER!!! However I can 10000% say she is now my absolutely most hated fictional character ever and if you could hear the names I was calling her it would have absolutely shocked you!! I enjoyed getting to know John more in this book and found him to be such a sweet, caring guy who is undeniably in love with Scarlet. Did I mention I hate Ruby? Every single character was strong and had their own unique personalities and each definitely left an impression on me. Regardless of whether I LOVED them or hated them. (Ruby) they all came together to make this book and also this series exactly what it is and it is perfect the way it is!!!
I am looking forward to reading more of Emma's books and it would be intriguing to see them turned into movies. Emma, congratulations on yet another explosive hit and here's to your next success 🍻!!! This is EXACTLY why you are one of my favourite authors, this is one of my favourite series and the Drew's are definitely my favourite fictional family EVER!!!
Overall a must read, non stop, emotionally and action packed, explosive page turning, gripping and addictive adventure from the underworld that is one not to be missed!!!
Genres covered in this novel include
Thriller, Heist Crime, Crime Thriller, Organised Crime, Mystery, Vigilante Justice, Psychological Fiction, Gangland Crime, Noir Fiction and Crime Thriller amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and anyone who enjoys reading an unputdownable and explosive page turner about crime from the dark side..
351 pages.
This book is just £2.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon or free on kindle unlimited (at time of review) which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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July 22, 2022
Well you’ve done it again Emma ! What a fantastic book.
Repton boxing club the heart of the community is losing its boxers in very suspicious circumstances ! Running alongside this take is the continuous battle between Ruby and Scarlet. The love story between John the DCI and Scarlet is developing nicely much to Rubys abhorrence. I never like to give too much away ! Cillion is my favorite twin but honestly I could smell that rat 🐀! No more needs to be said .
I loved the interjection of Freddie Billy and Paul .
This book certainly left me wanting more needing more ! So hurry up and write another !
Repton boxing club the heart of the community is losing its boxers in very suspicious circumstances ! Running alongside this take is the continuous battle between Ruby and Scarlet. The love story between John the DCI and Scarlet is developing nicely much to Rubys abhorrence. I never like to give too much away ! Cillion is my favorite twin but honestly I could smell that rat 🐀! No more needs to be said .
I loved the interjection of Freddie Billy and Paul .
This book certainly left me wanting more needing more ! So hurry up and write another !
July 15, 2022
Oh my God, when I saw the fourth part was ready to be downloaded as an ARC, I was exited. I honestly could read an Emma Tallon book every day of the week and I know I would never get tired of it. You count the days until the next one will be published. With this author I am almost counting the seconds until I can put my hands on a new one.
Her revenge… the title is a perfect fit for this thrilling, gripping, moving story. I don’t know what it is these days, (is it the old age?? 😉 ), but my emotions really are all over the place when I am reading. I was gasping, wiping tears away, holding my breath, smiling,… A catalogue full of feelings were parading through my mind.
I am not murderous, but I could have strangled someone here too. Djeezes, how vicious can you be. The ache for revenge was so strong, she totally lost it. She did not realise what the consequences were going to be for the family. Well, maybe that’s not true. She did think about consequences but only those she wanted to see.
It’s always a pity when I reach the final page of a book by this author. I am never ready to say goodbye yet. But on a positive note, I know I will meet them again, welcoming me into their family, sharing their feelings and thoughts with me, like I am one of their own.
I am a superfan. 5 stars
Thank you
Her revenge… the title is a perfect fit for this thrilling, gripping, moving story. I don’t know what it is these days, (is it the old age?? 😉 ), but my emotions really are all over the place when I am reading. I was gasping, wiping tears away, holding my breath, smiling,… A catalogue full of feelings were parading through my mind.
I am not murderous, but I could have strangled someone here too. Djeezes, how vicious can you be. The ache for revenge was so strong, she totally lost it. She did not realise what the consequences were going to be for the family. Well, maybe that’s not true. She did think about consequences but only those she wanted to see.
It’s always a pity when I reach the final page of a book by this author. I am never ready to say goodbye yet. But on a positive note, I know I will meet them again, welcoming me into their family, sharing their feelings and thoughts with me, like I am one of their own.
I am a superfan. 5 stars
Thank you
June 10, 2022
what can I say this book so blooming good very addictive you won't want to stop once you start. Cillian loves his boxing club its been there for years and the person that runs it Jimmy tells him the property is being sold he tells his mum Lily Drew and she will help to stop it. but someone is taking the men from the boxing club and they never return just a note sent to family and Cillian wants to know who is behind it Ruby hate for Scarlet is getting more wont say no more but so good this author is just brilliant I so cant wait for the next instalment of this series
July 12, 2022
This is the 4th book of The Drew Family. Just as good as the other 3.
The Drews are a crime family and consists of Lily who is the mother of Ruby, Connor, and Cillian and her niece Scarlet.
Ruby has always been the black sheep of the family and into a lot of trouble and drugs. She has been clean for awhile and wants to show the family that she should be a part of the business. That Scarlet should be out and she will do whatever she can to make that happen.
Scarlet's boyfriend, John, is a policeman who fell for Scarlet but they have to keep it a secret except for family.
Lily has noticed the tension between Ruby and Scarlet and is keeping an eye on it and hoping they can work things out.
Then people start missing from the local boxing ring, which has a tie to the Drews. This time a Drew goes missing. Will he be found?
Will Ruby get her revenge she thinks she should get?
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the book to review.
The Drews are a crime family and consists of Lily who is the mother of Ruby, Connor, and Cillian and her niece Scarlet.
Ruby has always been the black sheep of the family and into a lot of trouble and drugs. She has been clean for awhile and wants to show the family that she should be a part of the business. That Scarlet should be out and she will do whatever she can to make that happen.
Scarlet's boyfriend, John, is a policeman who fell for Scarlet but they have to keep it a secret except for family.
Lily has noticed the tension between Ruby and Scarlet and is keeping an eye on it and hoping they can work things out.
Then people start missing from the local boxing ring, which has a tie to the Drews. This time a Drew goes missing. Will he be found?
Will Ruby get her revenge she thinks she should get?
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the book to review.
July 16, 2022
This is Book 4 in the Drew Family series, once again we are back with Lil Drew the head of this gangland crime family. Like all the other books in this series I was instantly hooked from the very beginning. This is a fast paced and utterly gripping gangland thriller that I can’t recommend highly enough. Now I eagerly await the next book in this fantastic series. If I could give this book more than. 5 ⭐️ I would.
July 9, 2022
Somebody say organised crime? Emma Tallon is the author that just keeps on giving… What a series 🥰. I was so looking forward to this one as I’ve loved the other 3 in the series. It did not disappoint and totally lived up to my expectations and then some. I love when you already know the characters and can skip the meet and greet and get to the good stuff. This was a fast paced whirlwind read from start to finish. I just couldn’t put it down and found I just flew through it. As always I love the majority of the Drew’s and there associates and all the scrapes and situations they get themselves in. This one gives you all the feels. I’m raging this instalment has come to a close and I have to wait … again 😳. Emma Tallon please don’t take to long … I’m ready and waiting 🙃… If you love the underworld or are a fan of Martina Cole and are looking for a new series then this is one for you.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to listen to #HerPayback
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to listen to #HerPayback
July 16, 2022
Her Payback⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As always I enjoyed this book ,it's the fourth in the Drew family series. Emma Tallon is such a great Author & I love all her books.I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I will just day I recommend this to anyone who love gangland thrillers & sagas .you won't be disappointed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As always I enjoyed this book ,it's the fourth in the Drew family series. Emma Tallon is such a great Author & I love all her books.I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I will just day I recommend this to anyone who love gangland thrillers & sagas .you won't be disappointed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 7, 2022
Wow what can I say Emma has done it again. I love the Drew family series and this one is another fantastic read. Scarlett and Ruby have never got on but in this book that relationship turns explosive. If this is your genre then you won’t be disappointed. There’s everything in this book right from page one you’ll be hooked and unable to put it down. I will be waiting for the next instalment of the Drew’s with bated breathe. A definite five star read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 27, 2022
Book 4 in the series to feature the Drew family is back with a bang. The storyline is intense, as Lily's son Cillian is missing and Ruby's hatred for Scarlet intensifies. There is excellent character development in this well plotted, fast paced installment and readers won't be disappointed with the ending either! Emma Tallon has another winner. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
June 15, 2022
Sharp and Gritty. Lily Drew, this is her payback book four,
The Drew family twins Gillian and Connor and Ruby and cousin Scarlet a notorious family in the east end of London in the illegal enterprise underworld. Ruby and Scarlet will never get on with a big payback from the two ahead.
The famous Repton Boxing Club is taking from property developers and AJ Conway is involved Lily pays a visit to him to get it stops. Ray her long time partner is still going strong even after thirty years they still keep a low key away from the family. And having no choice Lily reveals a big secret to the twins that will pull them all apart big time.
A fabulous read that is so mind blowing as you read. I am so loving this series and the author brings out the characters you either love or hate them, leaving you hungry for more chapter after chapter with a cracking ending.
The Drew family twins Gillian and Connor and Ruby and cousin Scarlet a notorious family in the east end of London in the illegal enterprise underworld. Ruby and Scarlet will never get on with a big payback from the two ahead.
The famous Repton Boxing Club is taking from property developers and AJ Conway is involved Lily pays a visit to him to get it stops. Ray her long time partner is still going strong even after thirty years they still keep a low key away from the family. And having no choice Lily reveals a big secret to the twins that will pull them all apart big time.
A fabulous read that is so mind blowing as you read. I am so loving this series and the author brings out the characters you either love or hate them, leaving you hungry for more chapter after chapter with a cracking ending.
June 16, 2022
WOW WOW WOW
I've enjoyed all of rhe books based on the Drew family but for me this outing was on a different level. Emma Talon has surpassed herself a strong storyline,strong characters and a brilliant ending which has left me wishing time away so I can read the next installment which I hope won't be to long.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.
I've enjoyed all of rhe books based on the Drew family but for me this outing was on a different level. Emma Talon has surpassed herself a strong storyline,strong characters and a brilliant ending which has left me wishing time away so I can read the next installment which I hope won't be to long.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.
June 30, 2022
What an installment!
We are on book four of the Drew's and things are not slowing down for them at all.
Action packed and some OMG moments, Scarlett and Ruby are still not getting along, one minute I'm team Scarlett and another I'm team Ruby.
This is a other gripping face paced read and wow wow wow we are left on a big fat OMG!!!
Soooo looking foward to book five.
Bravo Emma, smashed another cracker out the park!
We are on book four of the Drew's and things are not slowing down for them at all.
Action packed and some OMG moments, Scarlett and Ruby are still not getting along, one minute I'm team Scarlett and another I'm team Ruby.
This is a other gripping face paced read and wow wow wow we are left on a big fat OMG!!!
Soooo looking foward to book five.
Bravo Emma, smashed another cracker out the park!
June 11, 2022
Another gripping read from Emma Tallon with more than the usual drama that the Drews experience. There is a few future storylines intertwined with the main one and hints at what the next book will possibly be. As always Emma keeps the reader guessing and for a while I thought we would be saying goodbye to one of the main characters. Five stars from me.
June 7, 2022
What a riveting read, had me gripped from the start I love the Drews(well except for one)they are a close family and Lily sees that they look out for each other.This book has some great twists and turns thanks to Emma Tallons great talent of writing to draw the reader in and to keep them gripped.EXCELLENT Book loved it 5*
July 19, 2022
Here is an author I can not recommend enough. all her books have been a big 5 star read.......Her Payback by Emma Tallon is the 4 book in the brilliant The Drew Family Series and what a superb book this was, It's a nail-biting and gritty crime thriller that will just have you gripped! like I was again, from the beginning till the end and ended up reading it on my day off.
Her Payback is a perfect title for this latest book.
I highly recommend it . Well, all of Emma's books. I have been a fan from the beginning and just loved all her books. These are a great read for holidays etc or just to get away from everything because once you open her books you are hooked.........Great author.
Her Payback is a perfect title for this latest book.
I highly recommend it . Well, all of Emma's books. I have been a fan from the beginning and just loved all her books. These are a great read for holidays etc or just to get away from everything because once you open her books you are hooked.........Great author.
July 21, 2022
Well, it feel like we've been waiting for this, instalment number 4 in the lives of Lily, Ruby and Scarlet Drew family. The wait probably hasn't been as long as I thought, sadly no sooner did it land into my sticky little mitts it was finished and so the wait begins again. That leaves us the reader with just one question for Ms Tallon and that is, when is instalment number 5 due out?
Bang!! From the very first page we find ourselves in the doo dah right up to our armpits. New crime boss Lily Drew is currently at her most dangerous, with a gun on the for one of her offspring, it appears as if Cillian has gone missing. Now we all know he's a grown man and can step away for a few days should he so wish but he certainly wouldn't do it without letting someone know.
We all know Scarlet Drew and DI Richards are enjoying the honeymoon period of their relationship, being well aware that as soon as others within either professions find out about them they aren't exactly going to be welcomed into the fold as a couple with open arms. Hence why the pair work so hard to keep it on the down low. Who would have thought we would see the day that a crime boss would attempt to have a serious relationship with one of the boys in blue!
Now that Ruby Drew is back in the bosom of her family, clean and sober you would think that she'd be a changed woman but she seems to have grown even more resentful, especially towards Scarlet. It's good to see that she's only had one relapse since Ray kidnapped her and put her through cold turkey, that she has found her niche within the family business.
Alongside the family drama there's young men being spirited away never to be seen again. They all have one thread in common and that's the boxing club. Jimmy the owner has more than that on his plate so like many others he asks for help from the Drew family. No spoilers here but needless to say there's plenty going on.
As with all this genre of novel there's jealousies, resentments, secrets and a touch of violence chucked in for good measure. If you're a fan of authors such as Kimberley Chambers, Mandasue Heller and Emmy Ellis you'll thoroughly enjoy this authors books, it would probably be best to start with #HerRevenge for maximum enjoyment.
Thank you to the author Emma Tallon, #Netgalley and Bookouture for my ARC. All opinions are mine and mine alone.
Bang!! From the very first page we find ourselves in the doo dah right up to our armpits. New crime boss Lily Drew is currently at her most dangerous, with a gun on the for one of her offspring, it appears as if Cillian has gone missing. Now we all know he's a grown man and can step away for a few days should he so wish but he certainly wouldn't do it without letting someone know.
We all know Scarlet Drew and DI Richards are enjoying the honeymoon period of their relationship, being well aware that as soon as others within either professions find out about them they aren't exactly going to be welcomed into the fold as a couple with open arms. Hence why the pair work so hard to keep it on the down low. Who would have thought we would see the day that a crime boss would attempt to have a serious relationship with one of the boys in blue!
Now that Ruby Drew is back in the bosom of her family, clean and sober you would think that she'd be a changed woman but she seems to have grown even more resentful, especially towards Scarlet. It's good to see that she's only had one relapse since Ray kidnapped her and put her through cold turkey, that she has found her niche within the family business.
Alongside the family drama there's young men being spirited away never to be seen again. They all have one thread in common and that's the boxing club. Jimmy the owner has more than that on his plate so like many others he asks for help from the Drew family. No spoilers here but needless to say there's plenty going on.
As with all this genre of novel there's jealousies, resentments, secrets and a touch of violence chucked in for good measure. If you're a fan of authors such as Kimberley Chambers, Mandasue Heller and Emmy Ellis you'll thoroughly enjoy this authors books, it would probably be best to start with #HerRevenge for maximum enjoyment.
Thank you to the author Emma Tallon, #Netgalley and Bookouture for my ARC. All opinions are mine and mine alone.
June 26, 2022
Cillian loves boxing and has been going to The Repton Boxing club for years. It’s not just a boxing club it’s where friends meet and help each other out. The club is like family to them all. So, when members of seem to be leaving abruptly writing letter saying that they are starting a new life somewhere else. Things don’t seem to add up. That’s not all apparently the club is being sold to developers and the club will be knock down for flats. When Lily Drew hears about the dilemma, she hatches a plan to stop it being taken over.
The same old rivalry between Scarlett and Ruby is coming to a head. Ruby also doesn’t agree Scarlett’s copper boyfriend John and devises a plan to not only get rid of him but heighten her place in the family business.
Wow what can I say Emma Tallon does it again with ‘Her Payback’ this another addictive read from the author and the fourth in series. Yet again I couldn’t put this down. Great storyline and some heart stopping moments throughout. I also love the snippet of the Tylers just at the end. 5 stars from me.
The same old rivalry between Scarlett and Ruby is coming to a head. Ruby also doesn’t agree Scarlett’s copper boyfriend John and devises a plan to not only get rid of him but heighten her place in the family business.
Wow what can I say Emma Tallon does it again with ‘Her Payback’ this another addictive read from the author and the fourth in series. Yet again I couldn’t put this down. Great storyline and some heart stopping moments throughout. I also love the snippet of the Tylers just at the end. 5 stars from me.
November 9, 2025
Cillian is troubled by the disappearance of men from his boxing gym. Meanwhile his sister Ruby is getting ready to wreak her revenge on cousin Scarlet...
Her Payback is the 4th book in the Drew family series of gang thrillers. Plotlines have continued from earlier books and I would advise reading the whole series as it's fab!
The tension between Ruby and Scarlet is ready to explode. And Lily is trying to keep the family business above personal conflict but there is an added risk of police scrutiny due to missing boxing club members.
The book is gritty and violent but the family love and respect is paramount and vibrant. There is big drama and danger for different characters, and I enjoyed the mystery of the missing men which added an extra dynamic to the plot. I was so angry with Ruby’s attitude towards Scarlet which is very unfair and selfish.
Her Payback is a gripping and gritty family and gang thriller. I LOVE this series!
Her Payback is the 4th book in the Drew family series of gang thrillers. Plotlines have continued from earlier books and I would advise reading the whole series as it's fab!
The tension between Ruby and Scarlet is ready to explode. And Lily is trying to keep the family business above personal conflict but there is an added risk of police scrutiny due to missing boxing club members.
The book is gritty and violent but the family love and respect is paramount and vibrant. There is big drama and danger for different characters, and I enjoyed the mystery of the missing men which added an extra dynamic to the plot. I was so angry with Ruby’s attitude towards Scarlet which is very unfair and selfish.
Her Payback is a gripping and gritty family and gang thriller. I LOVE this series!
August 8, 2022
I was really looking forward to reading the continuing saga of the Drews and here it is.
What a brilliant book. Emma really holds you with her firey stories and certainly knows exactly what the reader wants when reading her books. That's action, crime, violence, and danger.
Cousins Ruby and Scarlet have never seen eye to eye, and with Scarlet dating a police officer and Ruby being the daughter of notorious crime boss Lily Drew, Ruby is seething. She sees it as being traitorous.
Lily has her own worries as she has a lifelong secret she doesn't want to come out. and the twins Cillian and Connor Lily's right-hand men and sons are busy trying to hold it all together.
This book will keep you very entertained from the first page right the way through.
Emma has a talent for writing such exciting books, I've read them all and not been disappointed once.
What a brilliant book. Emma really holds you with her firey stories and certainly knows exactly what the reader wants when reading her books. That's action, crime, violence, and danger.
Cousins Ruby and Scarlet have never seen eye to eye, and with Scarlet dating a police officer and Ruby being the daughter of notorious crime boss Lily Drew, Ruby is seething. She sees it as being traitorous.
Lily has her own worries as she has a lifelong secret she doesn't want to come out. and the twins Cillian and Connor Lily's right-hand men and sons are busy trying to hold it all together.
This book will keep you very entertained from the first page right the way through.
Emma has a talent for writing such exciting books, I've read them all and not been disappointed once.
July 23, 2022
Another fantastic book from the Drew series. I’ve just reminded my self why I need to read the first 2 books of the series as book 3 and 4 are so good I need to catch up on what I’ve missed out on.
When people start going missing from the local boxing club Lily Drew and her family start looking into what’s going on and come up with a plan to catch who is behind this. With rumours that the building is about to be sold which will be a disaster for the Drew’s Lily comes up with a plan to prevent this from happening. Mean while her son Cillian who also attends the club becomes the latest to be abducted. Providing his brother Conor with a way to track him it’s a race against time to get to Cilian before something happens to him.
With all that going on it’s a hectic time for the Drew’s however Lily is all to aware of the cracks that are forming in her own family. Ruby has moved her way back into the Drew family circle and frictions between her and her cousin Scarlet and developing at an alarming rate.
Ruby has always been jealous of Scarlet and has made it her personal mission to destroy her relationship with a bent copper John and to bring her cousin down to push herself further up the family circle but will her family be willing to over look the ultimate betrayal.
I loved this fast paced, action packed and exciting thriller. It had my heart racing and I couldn’t put it down. At one point I also found myself crying along with poor Scarlet and I don’t think I’ve ever cried for a book character before I love the way the author made you feel her emotions it was brilliantly written.
Thank you to NetGalley the publisher and the author for an advance copy of this book. I cannot wait for the next one and in the mean time I think I’ll go back and read the first 2 books in this brilliant series.
When people start going missing from the local boxing club Lily Drew and her family start looking into what’s going on and come up with a plan to catch who is behind this. With rumours that the building is about to be sold which will be a disaster for the Drew’s Lily comes up with a plan to prevent this from happening. Mean while her son Cillian who also attends the club becomes the latest to be abducted. Providing his brother Conor with a way to track him it’s a race against time to get to Cilian before something happens to him.
With all that going on it’s a hectic time for the Drew’s however Lily is all to aware of the cracks that are forming in her own family. Ruby has moved her way back into the Drew family circle and frictions between her and her cousin Scarlet and developing at an alarming rate.
Ruby has always been jealous of Scarlet and has made it her personal mission to destroy her relationship with a bent copper John and to bring her cousin down to push herself further up the family circle but will her family be willing to over look the ultimate betrayal.
I loved this fast paced, action packed and exciting thriller. It had my heart racing and I couldn’t put it down. At one point I also found myself crying along with poor Scarlet and I don’t think I’ve ever cried for a book character before I love the way the author made you feel her emotions it was brilliantly written.
Thank you to NetGalley the publisher and the author for an advance copy of this book. I cannot wait for the next one and in the mean time I think I’ll go back and read the first 2 books in this brilliant series.
July 24, 2022
Hot on the heels of Her Betrayal comes Her Payback from Emma Tallon. I loved being able to read Book 4 in the Drew series so soon after book three and it picked up right where book three left off with just as much pace and drama.
The ongoing power battle between Scarlet and Ruby comes to a head in this book as does Scarlet's forbidden relationship with John, a policeman which is clearly not the norm when part of a family immersed in gangland life.
The pages of this book are packed with twists and turns, violence, family having each other's backs and occasionally stabbing each other in them too and drama from the first page to the last. I can't recommend it highly enough. 5 stars for sure!!!
The ongoing power battle between Scarlet and Ruby comes to a head in this book as does Scarlet's forbidden relationship with John, a policeman which is clearly not the norm when part of a family immersed in gangland life.
The pages of this book are packed with twists and turns, violence, family having each other's backs and occasionally stabbing each other in them too and drama from the first page to the last. I can't recommend it highly enough. 5 stars for sure!!!
August 15, 2022
Book 4 in The Drew family series. What a corker of a read this was. Emma certainly knows her audiance and what they want from a book. My goodness she delivers and some.
Back with the Drew family and their antics, We seem more focused in this round with just how much Ruby and Scarlet really don't like each other. Is blood really thicker than water?. There is certainly tension between family members, bet we all know family has to stick together. Especially when it's the Drew family. Secrets that have been kept burried for years come rising from the ashes and it's it's going to take a strong family to fight.
I have just read this book after finishing book 3, sometimes falling a little behind in a series has its benefits. It meant i could read these books pretty much back to back. It prolonged my outing with The Drews and in fairness if these books were 1000 pages long each, i'd still be wanting more.
Love the authors story telling and her style of writing is first class. Seriously if you haven't read any of these books i really do highly recommend them and for the best result read from the beginning. Trusht me, you will not be disappointed.
Easy 5 stars as always.
Back with the Drew family and their antics, We seem more focused in this round with just how much Ruby and Scarlet really don't like each other. Is blood really thicker than water?. There is certainly tension between family members, bet we all know family has to stick together. Especially when it's the Drew family. Secrets that have been kept burried for years come rising from the ashes and it's it's going to take a strong family to fight.
I have just read this book after finishing book 3, sometimes falling a little behind in a series has its benefits. It meant i could read these books pretty much back to back. It prolonged my outing with The Drews and in fairness if these books were 1000 pages long each, i'd still be wanting more.
Love the authors story telling and her style of writing is first class. Seriously if you haven't read any of these books i really do highly recommend them and for the best result read from the beginning. Trusht me, you will not be disappointed.
Easy 5 stars as always.
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