ebook received for review consideration
I have to say I was a bit surprised by this book. I was expecting a contemporary romance or along the chic lit spicy hot romance genre but this was really a murder mystery with the romantic suspense thrown in there. I am one not to mess with that, however, as it is one of my favorite genres to read.
I was excited to dive into this new release. Here are my thoughts.
Evidence of Desire by Lexi Blake
Series: A Courting Justice Novel (Book 2)
Publisher: Berkley (January 8, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-0399587481
ABOUT:
Isla Shayne knows she’s in over her head. As former all-star linebacker Trey Adams’s personal lawyer, she’s used to handling his business dealings and private financial matters, not murder charges. She needs to find an experienced criminal attorney who speaks her client’s language. David Cormack of Garrison, Cormack and Lawless is exactly what she needs in the courtroom–and the only man she wants in the bedroom.
For David, taking on the Adams case means diving back into a world he thought he’d left behind and colliding head on with tragic possibilities he’s in no mood to face. There’s a reason professional football is in his past and no matter how close Isla gets to the truth he intends to leave it there.
But long days working on the case together lead to hot nights in each other’s arms. As their feelings grow, the case takes a deadly twist that could change the game between the two lovers forever.
Evidence of Desire by Lexi Blake Review
I have read many of Lexi‘s books in the past several years so when I picked this one up I knew I was in store for a treat. But what I didn’t realize is how beautifully she can blend a romance with a suspenseful murder mystery.
This story has so many positive attributes. I love David’s character. He has a wonderful soul and is not afraid to show his feelings and support. Isla is also an amazing character. Her heart and soul is just so kind and amazing. She also has that spunk and fire like a mama bear. Together the pair is a force to be reckoned with.
This is a story about lawyers and one of their cases. So we do get a bit of the gore factor and the authenticity of dealing with a true crime story. The romance is heated and the friend support characters are tight and fun.
This is a part two of a series and I did feel a bit out of sorts when it came to the supporting characters as I really didn’t know who they were. However, I didn’t feel it detracted from the story much at all.
I truly enjoyed the story and loved the link to pro sports and the attention to detail! With the plot twists and the beautiful romance, it was so easy to get caught up into this book.
Lexi Blake brings her fabulous talent to life with the rich detail and emotional connections we crave in our characters. Evidence of Desire is a great read!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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