#BookReview – ‘Dirty Deeds2527 by AJ Nuest

Blurb


An Eye for an Eye 

As owner of Dirty Deeds, a tech-savvy company specializing in the age-old art of revenge, Eden Smith knows first-hand that secrecy is critical. But when a dead body washes up on the shores of Lake Michigan clutching her business card, Eden2527s well-constructed world begins to fall apart. Apparently, she2527s not the only one with a passion for payback, and staying alive to outsmart a killer has become her most important job of all. 

A Game for a Game 

Hardened homicide detective Kelly Riordan is convinced Eden Smith is hiding more than she2527s willing to admit. Years on the force have taught him that nothing is what it seems, and that couldn2527t be truer than when it comes to investigating the alluring owner of a revenge-for-hire business. But revealing her past could put everything Eden has worked for in jeopardy. And trusting a man like Riordan goes against the very instincts that have kept her alive this long.



Review

In the first book in A Likely Story series, Eden Smith
knows all about revenge. In fact, she owns and operates a tech-savvy business,
Dirty Deeds, and she and her crew enacts revenge on people who deserve it.
She2527s super intelligent and secretive. She2527s lived a hard life and knows better
than to trust people too much. When a dead body is discovered with her business
card in hand, Eden2527s world comes crashing down.
Homicide Detective Kelly Riordan believes the murder
victim is connected to the mysterious business and it2527s compelling owner, but
he can2527t figure out how. Eden2527s life is in danger, and though he knows he
should follow protocol, he can2527t think straight around her. He2527s good at
reading people, and he knows she2527s not the enemy.
I love the H/h! Kelly and Eden have off-the-charts sexual
chemistry, and their attraction is instant. Eden hides her pain behind
carefully crafted lies and personas, and she doesn2527t even really know who she
is anymore. Kelly, however, sees past her masks for the real woman within. He2527s
so understanding, compassionate, and willing to give her what she needs. He2527s
not afraid to bend the law or outright break it to do what he knows is right.
Though I found the plot and characters interesting, the
book was a little repetitive and wordy. The H/h kept thinking the same thoughts
again and again, and it slowed the pacing. I really enjoyed the author2527s
ingenious similes and metaphors however. Some of them were really funny, or
serious depending on the scene, but all of them were creative and unique.
Overall, I liked the book, but the pacing needs to be
tighter.
3.5 Stars
Disclaimer – I won a print copy of this book in a
contest. I am not paid or compensated in any way, shape, or form for this
honest review. I will not change or alter this review for any reason unless at
my discretion.

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