3.5 Stars

Really, there isn’t much to say except if you like romance and mystery, if you like MC’s who are either cops or PI’s and/or lawyers fighting the good fight, then this is for you.

I’m no expert on Lane having only read 11 books, but this didn’t quite feel like the author. I’m not saying that’s good or bad. Perhaps with me listening to Tremblay narrate, it confused my poor brain with another author who uses him almost exclusively, as this similarly had the typical hurt comfort, insta love, and the requisite MC who has been through absolute hell, bringing a sense of deja vu over and over again.

Anyhoo. This was entertaining despite it taking me forever to finish, and I don't know why it did. You've got ex cop Jackson, who’s been done so much wrong in the past and is now a PI. He’s kinda a reluctant hero, being everything to everyone but never thinking he deserves love and comfort in return. Throw in Ellery, top lawyer at the firm Jackson works at, a person Jackson avoids at all costs until one day, he desperately needs Ellery’s help to exonerate his brother for a murder he didn’t commit.

Racing against time and formidable opponents, these two discover a deep twisted crime ring that involves the top echelon on many many levels. Ensue action, violence, a smoldering attraction that has been brewing on both sides, and a quick evolution to love with plenty of claiming smexy.

There’s good bones here that should satisfy any fan of romantic suspense, and I look forward to reading more about these two as they navigate their new relationship dynamic, all the while taking down more bad guys!
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ex-cop, law-enforcement, lawyers, ghetto, m/m-romance, m/m-mystery, language-issues, violence, violent-crimes, murder-investigation, corruption, friendship, friends, drugs-issues, suspense, thriller, threats, criminal-acts, criminal-injustice-system, crime-thriller, fiction, LGBT, PTSD, banter, snark-fest, family-drama, family-dynamics, action, unputdownable*****

The cop from the ghetto who didn't die but was tossed out of the force collides with a really up-tight high end attorney and the sparks (and bullets) fly. Fast paced with nonstop action and a lot of really convincing characters made this made this intense thrill ride unstoppable. And the narration by voice actor Greg Tremblay knocks it up more than a notch! ( )

This story is INTENSE. Relentless is the word I used on Twitter, at 29% in. I finished this in a day. It's not a short book. I just couldn't put it down. Jackson is just... Well. His pet is perfect for him. And Ellery. I see what Amy Lane did there, just before she starts to show us who he really is. In fact, watch how she offers tropes, and then reshapes expectations, sometimes in one swift kick, but more often subtly. I see a few now that blended in too well while I was in the words. It's masterful writing. I'm glad I've learned enough to appreciate it!

I read this a year ago, that's the original review above. The second reading was even better. I didn't have to be in such a hurry, and I noticed more. The fifth book in this series comes out Oct 15. I wish I had it right now! ( )

I found this one challenging to get truly invested in, which is rare for me with an Amy Lane book. There was just something about the characters that didn't really click for me, and I had to work at times to keep reading. The pacing also seemed a bit off. I guess this one just wasn't my cup of tea. ( )

Jackson and Elery...two men from two completely different walks of life that collide unexpectedly. From the moment they came together they each knew that deep down neither will walk away. They fight and they tease like cats and dogs...yet they work together like a well-oiled machine. Eventually it turns out that neither can imagine life without the other. Someone is out to get Jackson Rivers. He survived once, but this time it involves his family and the one man who came close enough to see his tortured soul...but loves him anyway...warts and all. They dodge bullets...car crashes...thefts....and dirty cops who will stop at nothing to wreck one family's life. It's a constant roller coaster of ups and downs, wins and losses, safety and danger. Added to the cast is Billy Bob the cat who has a penchant for German shepherds. Pity the German shepherd. There is not a boring minute. I loved every page and am looking forward to book #2. ( )