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booknerd_1107's review
5.0
*received an arc in exchange for and honest review**
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the second book in the Conflict Of Interest series and Chantal Fernando once again nails it! She weaves an amazing story of two people who’s paths cross at the right time and what they will face together. Love the the Wind Dragons also make an appearance. You will not want to put this down book down, so get ready to meet your next book boyfriend.
Jaxon is one of the best criminal defense lawyers and when he decides to take on Scarlett’s case he knows that it will be a challenge. He also can’t deny that their is something to pulls him to her in a way he can’t ignore. Will he be able to separate personal from professional?
Scarlett has been accused of her husband’s death even though she did not commit his murder. Unfortunately it does not look good for her, especially because her husband was a cop and has other factors against her. She hopes that Jaxon will be able to help her not only with her case but also maybe with her moving on. She can’t help but act on her attraction for him and she hopes that he feels the same. But will he be able to help her with the case and clearing her name?
When some unexpected people help with her case, she begins to live again. Jaxon and Scarlett begin to navigate a relationship but will it last? Or will their pasts once again jeopardize their chance at a life together?
haneyhayespr's review
3.0
Seducing the Defendant by Chantal Fernando is a good fit for readers who enjoy slow-paced contemporary romance novels with a focus on legal drama, moral dilemmas, and the exploration of potential innocence in the face of overwhelming evidence.
nero1279's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
🎧AUDIO VERSION🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Chelsea Hatfield, Benjamin Claude
Benjamin Claude was in book one as a different character, but this does not interfere with this read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ production / 5
🎤 NARRATED BY 🎤
Chelsea Hatfield, Benjamin Claude
Benjamin Claude was in book one as a different character, but this does not interfere with this read.
ARTICULATION - clean, clear, precise
BREATHING – controlled, volume, consistent, project appropriate, low mouth noise
DELIVERY – solid and in the spirit of the text and author’s intent. Timing and pacing is appropriate. Varied and not too predictable. No editing issues.
EYE BRAIN MOUTH CONTROL – accurate and effortless delivery.
CONSISTENT – high energy, good articulation, breath and pitch control.
ANALYSIS – understands the story arc and characters.
CHARACTERISATION – attempts to bring to life. Distinct and consistent in tone, attitude, age, accent. Voices match characters.
SEPARATION- clear and decisive for both performers.
INVESTMENT – the emotional connection helps with visualisation.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘😘
Another cute story in this series. 2 fun main characters. The story was intriguing with the initial court case but soon faded away with a somewhat romantic tale of 2 people growing and developing. Story is well written, but it was short on character internal development. Many plot turns popped up but weren’t explored far enough if at all. It seemed more like a novella style book in that previous stories should
/could have been told to led towards this story. So much potential that was skimmed over. In saying all that a delightful ear bud nibble.
This series is reminiscent of the Dirty Rich series by Lisa Renee Jones whom I would recommend if you want more of a “legal eagle” plot filled story.
🌶️ spice / 5
😘 romance / 3
📚 STORYLINE 🌶️ 🌶️ 😘😘
Another cute story in this series. 2 fun main characters. The story was intriguing with the initial court case but soon faded away with a somewhat romantic tale of 2 people growing and developing. Story is well written, but it was short on character internal development. Many plot turns popped up but weren’t explored far enough if at all. It seemed more like a novella style book in that previous stories should
/could have been told to led towards this story. So much potential that was skimmed over. In saying all that a delightful ear bud nibble.
This series is reminiscent of the Dirty Rich series by Lisa Renee Jones whom I would recommend if you want more of a “legal eagle” plot filled story.
kymreads's review
4.0
3.5 stars
I've enjoyed other stories by Chantal Fernando and had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting invested in the plot and the characters. It often seemed on the verge of turning into something just a little more, but then it would back off. Sorry, it's hard to describe, but just when I thought it was going to really pick up (pace and plot wise), it didn't. Plenty of hot sexy times but the characters didn't seem quite as dimensional (deep) as I would have hoped.
Will I read another another by this author? Definitely because I've enjoyed other books from her before this. This one just wasn't for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
I've enjoyed other stories by Chantal Fernando and had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting invested in the plot and the characters. It often seemed on the verge of turning into something just a little more, but then it would back off. Sorry, it's hard to describe, but just when I thought it was going to really pick up (pace and plot wise), it didn't. Plenty of hot sexy times but the characters didn't seem quite as dimensional (deep) as I would have hoped.
Will I read another another by this author? Definitely because I've enjoyed other books from her before this. This one just wasn't for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
romancejunkie1025's review
5.0
Loved this story. Scarlett & Jaxon were awesome. It was incredible that she wive in the WDMC series too
teresajluvs2read's review
4.0
**I received a copy of Seducing the Defendant from Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review* "
Seducing the Defendant is the second book in the series by Chantal Fernando I haven't read the first book but it was easy to read as a standalone. However having read several of her Wind Dragon MC books , since they are incorporated into the story, I knew that this was going to be very good.
Jaxon is still feeling from the death of his sister who died because of her abusive husband. He feels he should've been able to help her escape. So when his partner Tristan calls him back to their law office, he knows that he'll do anything help her out because his sister would want him too. When he turns to his childhood friend Demon who is a undercover cop deep within the Wind Dragons has information that will prove to be very useful.
Scarlett Reyes is being accused of killing her husband whose body was recently found after being missing for 3 years. But what people don't know is that didn't do it and was in Paris caring for her aunt. Plus there are those within the police department who will do anything to keep quiet of their drug running side business. What she doesn't count on is the attraction between Jax and that somehow she'll find out about her late husband's mistress. You'll find out soon of how the Wind Dragon MC is connected thru the story. There is a climatic ending that will leave an opening to Hunter's book which is next.
Seducing the Defendant is the second book in the series by Chantal Fernando I haven't read the first book but it was easy to read as a standalone. However having read several of her Wind Dragon MC books , since they are incorporated into the story, I knew that this was going to be very good.
Jaxon is still feeling from the death of his sister who died because of her abusive husband. He feels he should've been able to help her escape. So when his partner Tristan calls him back to their law office, he knows that he'll do anything help her out because his sister would want him too. When he turns to his childhood friend Demon who is a undercover cop deep within the Wind Dragons has information that will prove to be very useful.
Scarlett Reyes is being accused of killing her husband whose body was recently found after being missing for 3 years. But what people don't know is that didn't do it and was in Paris caring for her aunt. Plus there are those within the police department who will do anything to keep quiet of their drug running side business. What she doesn't count on is the attraction between Jax and that somehow she'll find out about her late husband's mistress. You'll find out soon of how the Wind Dragon MC is connected thru the story. There is a climatic ending that will leave an opening to Hunter's book which is next.
colorfulleo92's review
5.0
This series is highly addictive and I will rush to read more of it. Seducing the defendant was a perfect blend of suspense and romance. The case was intense and I just wanted to know what would happen next and the romance was so intense and seductive. My favorite so far, 5 stars!
vikcs's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
2.75
Let me start with that I didn’t read the first book in the series, not just because it didn’t really interest me but because when I received this one the first book wasn’t even published yet. However I don’t think that you need to read the first book to understand this one, since the main characters are not the same. Yes the characters from Breaching the contract appear here to but they don’t have such an important role that not knowing their story would be bothersome.
You can see from my rating that I didn’t enjoy the story as much as I hoped. Why I requested this book then? First a foremost because of the author. I absolutely love Chantal Fernando books especially the earlier ones. They are just so clean, endearing and quick reads this one not so much but I’m going to get back to this later. The other reason why I wanted to read Seducing the defendant was the synopsis, it sounded really interesting and I felt the need to get my hands on it.
Unfortunately, even my level of enthusiasm couldn’t make me love this book. It was quite a dragging and tiresome read for me but not because of the writing style; it’s really great still, more because of how the plot is build up.
I hate writing negative reviews because I always feel like it’s disrespectful towards the authors and their hard work. Still when I feel like the story isn’t the best I won’t lie about it. In this case, however, most of my problems with the story stemmed from preferential reasons.
The biggest problem for me was the way the storyline is structured. It starts out in a quite clinical and cold way, not really introducing the characters but rather concentrating on the murder case. It wouldn’t be a problem generally because I love a great mystery but I didn’t feel like the detailed investigation part is the lawyer job especial on the level Jaxon got himself into it. Also in all honesty the first 20%, when the case was still active, for me felt like part of a pad soap opera. Sorry but that’s my opinion.
After this quick phase of mystery came the fuck fest, pardon my language but I call it as I see it. I know that this is a romance book so I expected a level of sexual content and maybe there are people who like their romance just like this but me personally like if there is story to it as well. But there was nothing else to the rest of the plot but from one position to the next, there is barely any conversation between the characters which would help build a functional relationship, at least not on the pages, I didn’t really see much of a character development either and other than their bedroom antics there isn’t too much different scenes. So yes I was a bit disappointed and even pretty bored by this book. There were only a couple of events that I could say were exciting and even surprising but not nearly enough to right the balance of the rest of the story.
As for the characters, as I mentioned earlier they are not introduce to deeply. Scarlett at first comes off as an unapproachable, cold and a bit spoiled rich girl, especially until we see some with her eyes too. After that she is still secretive because she doesn’t want to be seen as the victim. However later as we see a little bit more into her life she turns into a shy, insecure, slightly virginal and introvert personality.
Then there is Jaxon, who is in a funk in the beginning of the story. But this feeling of loss is the first thing that attracts him to Scarlett. He gets really invested in this girl and as time goes on he falls in love. He is gruff, persistent and willing to anything to save his clients if he believes in them. He is also kind, patient and understanding. Really my only problem was that I didn’t see their relationship develop so I couldn’t connect with them.
There is a great group of supportive characters that surrounds them and what I loved more than anything is that we get to meet and see the characters from the author other series too. I love the so much.
I had a hard time getting into and connecting to the story so I couldn’t enjoy it fully, that said it doesn’t mean that my preferences regarding how the romance/action balance should be in a book is true for others too. I see the potential in the book but I can’t give it a higher rating.
You can see from my rating that I didn’t enjoy the story as much as I hoped. Why I requested this book then? First a foremost because of the author. I absolutely love Chantal Fernando books especially the earlier ones. They are just so clean, endearing and quick reads this one not so much but I’m going to get back to this later. The other reason why I wanted to read Seducing the defendant was the synopsis, it sounded really interesting and I felt the need to get my hands on it.
Unfortunately, even my level of enthusiasm couldn’t make me love this book. It was quite a dragging and tiresome read for me but not because of the writing style; it’s really great still, more because of how the plot is build up.
I hate writing negative reviews because I always feel like it’s disrespectful towards the authors and their hard work. Still when I feel like the story isn’t the best I won’t lie about it. In this case, however, most of my problems with the story stemmed from preferential reasons.
The biggest problem for me was the way the storyline is structured. It starts out in a quite clinical and cold way, not really introducing the characters but rather concentrating on the murder case. It wouldn’t be a problem generally because I love a great mystery but I didn’t feel like the detailed investigation part is the lawyer job especial on the level Jaxon got himself into it. Also in all honesty the first 20%, when the case was still active, for me felt like part of a pad soap opera. Sorry but that’s my opinion.
After this quick phase of mystery came the fuck fest, pardon my language but I call it as I see it. I know that this is a romance book so I expected a level of sexual content and maybe there are people who like their romance just like this but me personally like if there is story to it as well. But there was nothing else to the rest of the plot but from one position to the next, there is barely any conversation between the characters which would help build a functional relationship, at least not on the pages, I didn’t really see much of a character development either and other than their bedroom antics there isn’t too much different scenes. So yes I was a bit disappointed and even pretty bored by this book. There were only a couple of events that I could say were exciting and even surprising but not nearly enough to right the balance of the rest of the story.
As for the characters, as I mentioned earlier they are not introduce to deeply. Scarlett at first comes off as an unapproachable, cold and a bit spoiled rich girl, especially until we see some with her eyes too. After that she is still secretive because she doesn’t want to be seen as the victim. However later as we see a little bit more into her life she turns into a shy, insecure, slightly virginal and introvert personality.
Then there is Jaxon, who is in a funk in the beginning of the story. But this feeling of loss is the first thing that attracts him to Scarlett. He gets really invested in this girl and as time goes on he falls in love. He is gruff, persistent and willing to anything to save his clients if he believes in them. He is also kind, patient and understanding. Really my only problem was that I didn’t see their relationship develop so I couldn’t connect with them.
There is a great group of supportive characters that surrounds them and what I loved more than anything is that we get to meet and see the characters from the author other series too. I love the so much.
I had a hard time getting into and connecting to the story so I couldn’t enjoy it fully, that said it doesn’t mean that my preferences regarding how the romance/action balance should be in a book is true for others too. I see the potential in the book but I can’t give it a higher rating.
sexyvixenreader's review
4.0
The second book in the Conflict of Interest series was good, we have all the cast of characters from the first book. This story is Jaxson and Scarlett and they are quite hot together. The story has love, healing and a bit of suspense, it went a bit long but then we get hit hard at the end with an I didn't see that coming moment. Angsty, sexy and Alphas. Good Read.