#Review ~ Emerald (Colors of Crime, Book 5) by Sophie Lark

ASIN : B0838R9XKZ
Print Length : 207 pages
Word Wise : Enabled
Publication Date : February 12, 2020
Purchase Link: Amazon

About the Book:

She Tried To Kill Me...

She crept into my room with a syringe full of poison.

Now she’s my prisoner.

She refuses to tell me who sent her or why.

But I’ll get every last secret out of her. Through pleasure or through punishment.

I captured her and now she belongs to me…

“Emerald” is a dark and dominating mafia romance, Book 1 in the Colors of Crime series. It’s a stand-alone novel, full of intrigue, danger, and sexy bedroom scenes. Contains spanking, so if such material offends you, do not read.

Review:

Don't let the synopsis of Emerald fool you. Ivan may be a tough Bratva leader with men that cower at his size, demands, and show of force but Sloane is not one of his men. She is an assassin sent to kill him. They payout is huge and, even as she eyes his sexy, sleeping form, she knows she has to fulfill her contract. That is, until he captures her and holds her in a cell in the basement. Based on Ivan's MO, Sloane should be dead, not sitting almost naked in front of him, leaning into his touch and wanting more. 

Sloane's character is great. She's mouthy, insolent, and when it comes right down to it, can hold her own. She's been an assassin for years and until Ivan, able to get in, do her job, and get out. By the time they find the body, she's only a fleeting memory, one people never associate with dead body. Sloane knew going into this job that Ivan wasn't going to be easy to take down. He's much larger and stronger than she so convention wasn't going to work. Ivan catching her and not immediately killing her allowed for one of the sexiest romances to bloom. They both have a maniacal mafia overlord breathing down their necks, each for a different reason, but if they work together, Ivan and Sloane may just take him down. 

Sloane is Ivan's match in almost every way, making this a book about partnership, exploration of unfamiliar feelings, and being ready to risk it all for the one you love. The book is filled with suspense, action, and thrilling moments. I love the characters in the Colors of Crime series. They are written well and are realistic. The suspense and twists in the story keep me on the edge of my seat.  Lyrically, the author is a star. Her use of descriptive language, metaphors, and vivid imagery take this book to the next level. Emerald hits all of positives for story, character development, world building, passion, and suspense. I look forward to getting my hands on the next book.

I was provided a copy of the book to read.