Tijan has delivered an emotionally charged romantic suspense that tempted me to do an all-nighter. Unfortunately, I couldn’t because the following workday was foremostly on my mind. But when the level of angst increased, I found myself reading faster and faster to get her every word in before lights out. Her usage of clipped sentences and edgy dialogue added punch after punch to the story; the rollercoaster pacing made me feel like I was holding on for dear life. And I loved every single minute of it!
Jess Montell had little idea what was in store for her when she and Trace West set eyes on each other. After doing his homework, he knew he’d have to make an effort to steer well clear of her or, at the very least, tread carefully. Jess learns who this gorgeous well-suited guy is the hard way, realising that there’s a lot at stake professionally and, perhaps, personally. Observing them fight against their inner desires captivated me; their thoughts and wishes for a change in the rules drove me deeper and deeper into their lives.
Jess’ job is a real eye-opener. Not only did I love her dedication, her tact and how she treated her hmm—clients for a better word, but her stand-up attitude. Therefore it wasn’t difficult for me to imagine what she was going through. Doing the right thing, she had always done—and now, how would she cope with the thought of having an off-limits relationship, and how would Trace, herself included, deal with the fallout?
There’s no doubt that the supporting characters are crucial for the plot’s flow, and while I could see a twist or three coming my way, I never envisaged how it would all pan out. I adored Trace’s best friend and work colleague—great witty guy banter here, ladies. And I liked that they had one another’s back more. But was it enough when they had ‘family’ breathing down their necks? I applaud Tijan for Jess’ best friend’s character development. Frankly, I didn’t like her that much to start with; but she grew on me, the boyfriend I questioned big time. That is what I like about Tijan’s writing. She evokes every imaginable feeling with such ease you’ll either want to give a character or two a good slapping or hug them to bits.
Tijan cracked the Mafia ambience and supposedly deep family ties, and what I liked most was the importance she gave to the steaminess. Yes, Jess and Trace make sparks fly; nevertheless, abounding warmth will make the most indecisive readers swoon to the moon and back. Without any inkling of a cliffhanger, Tijan’s last words left me speechless. No complaints here since I love on-the-edge, mind-blowing endings. And no need to say much more aside from awarding A Dirty Business five well-deserved stars. Bravo, Tijan!
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BOOKWORM REVIEW: A Dirty Business by Tijan
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐SPICE: 🔥🔥.5Trace Montell was sure that his emotional walls were as impenetrable as his Mafia family. However, after a run-in with Jess Montell, he finds that those walls may not be as resilient after all. Unfortunately, their connection creates a lot of complications. After all, as a Mafia prince, he should not be consorting with law enforcement, especially the beautiful parole officer.I love stories that bring together lovers on opposite sides of something. In this case, Trace and Jess are on opposite sides of the law, and each of them is firmly planted on their respective sides. Yet, their connection keeps pulling them from the polar ends and bringing them together.Trace has such a strong presence. I suppose when you are the heir to the throne of a Mafia family, that is almost a required quality. BUT Jess does a phenomenal job of going toe-to-toe with him, and the banter is brilliant. While their chemistry is absolutely on fire, I find myself wishing that there were more spicy scenes.This is the first book of the series, and while I had expected this book to be a standalone with some tie-ins to the subsequent installments, I was very wrong. This read ended on a cliffhanger so be prepared to buckle in for a longer ride.
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L beaver
Fab read. Really good plot and the cliffhanger is one of the best.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2023
