stephsromancebooktalk's review
4.0
Very interesting start to this serial story. Sexy and hot with lots of mystery.
apacheco1993's review
4.0
*I received an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed part one of this serial. It had a nice balance between the sexy and the suspense. Definitely met my expectations.
From the synopsis, we know Kate is a law student and interning for her long-time crush, Nicholas Trenton. From the beginning, it is known Kate has feelings for Nick; feelings that surpass those of an intern toward their mentor. Kate is definitely one of my favorite characters in this serial. It is hinted at that she carries some serious guilt due to an event in her past, causing her to have panic attacks. This does not hold her her back, though. This motorcycle-riding, leather-wearing woman is strong and determined. She wants to get hired at the firm she's interning at and will do anything to get the job done.
Nicholas is this big-shot attorney whose friend is in trouble. Even though he's civil lawyer, he takes Jaxon's case to keep him from going to jail in the case of his wife's murder. Alyssa's murder is the opening scene in this serial. The whodunit is a mystery to not only the characters, but to also the readers causing a great deal of suspense throughout the novella. Jax and Alyssa practiced BDSM which is the perfect excuse for the prosecution to accuse Jax of domestic violence and killing his wife.
From the moment Jaxon and Alyssa are in the same room, sparks fly and there is an undeniable connection between the two. Nicholas is never far behind, make it known how protective he is of his intern.
I liked Nicholas from the beginning. I loved how protective he was of Kate and how obvious it was to me that his feelings went further than that of a mentor/intern relationship. There was something about him that I couldn't put my finger on, but hope that in the next installment his feelings are explored further.
I'm excited to see where the story goes. I already have a list of suspects and I hope I am not wrong!
If you like the sexy with a twist, this one is for you!
I really enjoyed part one of this serial. It had a nice balance between the sexy and the suspense. Definitely met my expectations.
From the synopsis, we know Kate is a law student and interning for her long-time crush, Nicholas Trenton. From the beginning, it is known Kate has feelings for Nick; feelings that surpass those of an intern toward their mentor. Kate is definitely one of my favorite characters in this serial. It is hinted at that she carries some serious guilt due to an event in her past, causing her to have panic attacks. This does not hold her her back, though. This motorcycle-riding, leather-wearing woman is strong and determined. She wants to get hired at the firm she's interning at and will do anything to get the job done.
Nicholas is this big-shot attorney whose friend is in trouble. Even though he's civil lawyer, he takes Jaxon's case to keep him from going to jail in the case of his wife's murder. Alyssa's murder is the opening scene in this serial. The whodunit is a mystery to not only the characters, but to also the readers causing a great deal of suspense throughout the novella. Jax and Alyssa practiced BDSM which is the perfect excuse for the prosecution to accuse Jax of domestic violence and killing his wife.
From the moment Jaxon and Alyssa are in the same room, sparks fly and there is an undeniable connection between the two. Nicholas is never far behind, make it known how protective he is of his intern.
I liked Nicholas from the beginning. I loved how protective he was of Kate and how obvious it was to me that his feelings went further than that of a mentor/intern relationship. There was something about him that I couldn't put my finger on, but hope that in the next installment his feelings are explored further.
I'm excited to see where the story goes. I already have a list of suspects and I hope I am not wrong!
If you like the sexy with a twist, this one is for you!
booksuperpower's review
5.0
White Collared Part one: Mercy by Shelley Bell is a 2014 Avon “Red” publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Kate is a third year law student and working as an intern when the murder of Alyssa Deveroux , the wife of prominent millionaire Jaxon Deveroux, has Kate's boss Nick slated to defend Jaxon who of course is the primary suspect, especially when it come to light that Jaxon and his wife were into BDSM and sex clubs.
Kate has a steady boyfriend, but has a little crush on her boss and mentor. When he informs her she is going to be his second chair on this case, she is beyond thrilled. But, things take a darker turn when Kate may have to comb through sex clubs with their client and actually be a participant in order to prove their client is innocent.
This novella is part of a four part series or e-series that leans toward the erotica side of romantic suspense. Kate has a dark past that at this point in the story is not yet revealed. But, apparently Kate has a few fantasies involving domination and submissive sex games. For this case Kate has done some reading up on the subject. But, would she really want to live out her fantasy? It looks like she might get that chance, but Kate could have made a grave error. After an emotional scene Kate does the unthinkable for a lawyer in the ethics department. If that weren't bad enough, it also appears Kate could be putting her very life in danger as a result of her actions.
I love this e-series concept and have a really good time with these short installments. Using the same formula used back in the old days when books came out in serial form, each installment leaves you with a little bit of a cliffhanger. The suspense really gets going toward the end of this first chapter which sets the stage very nicely for the follow up. So far, so good! I thought the author did a great job of introducing the main characters, having the reader invested and caring for Kate when she goes through a humiliating experience and then makes a huge mistake. So, I am on board for the next book in the series for sure. This one was excellent! 4.5 stars rounded to 5.
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Kate is a third year law student and working as an intern when the murder of Alyssa Deveroux , the wife of prominent millionaire Jaxon Deveroux, has Kate's boss Nick slated to defend Jaxon who of course is the primary suspect, especially when it come to light that Jaxon and his wife were into BDSM and sex clubs.
Kate has a steady boyfriend, but has a little crush on her boss and mentor. When he informs her she is going to be his second chair on this case, she is beyond thrilled. But, things take a darker turn when Kate may have to comb through sex clubs with their client and actually be a participant in order to prove their client is innocent.
This novella is part of a four part series or e-series that leans toward the erotica side of romantic suspense. Kate has a dark past that at this point in the story is not yet revealed. But, apparently Kate has a few fantasies involving domination and submissive sex games. For this case Kate has done some reading up on the subject. But, would she really want to live out her fantasy? It looks like she might get that chance, but Kate could have made a grave error. After an emotional scene Kate does the unthinkable for a lawyer in the ethics department. If that weren't bad enough, it also appears Kate could be putting her very life in danger as a result of her actions.
I love this e-series concept and have a really good time with these short installments. Using the same formula used back in the old days when books came out in serial form, each installment leaves you with a little bit of a cliffhanger. The suspense really gets going toward the end of this first chapter which sets the stage very nicely for the follow up. So far, so good! I thought the author did a great job of introducing the main characters, having the reader invested and caring for Kate when she goes through a humiliating experience and then makes a huge mistake. So, I am on board for the next book in the series for sure. This one was excellent! 4.5 stars rounded to 5.
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choirlady76's review
5.0
Awesome sensual thriller... Will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Awesome sensual thriller... Will leave you on the edge of your seat, and breathless for more! Kate is an intern with one of the top attorneys out there, Nick. He's smart, successful, together and always gets what he wants! He's been asked to handle a case involving his best friend, Jaxon. Jaxon's wife has been brutally murdered and no ordinary murder, she and Jaxon are involved in BDSM and Jacob is the prime suspect!
In order to save her client and prove his innocence, Kate does the unthinkable and goes undercover and becomes Jaxon's sub... Will her plan work? Can she prove his innocence? Or is he truly innocent? Read on to find out!
I highly recommend this book and I can't wait to read part two!
Awesome sensual thriller... Will leave you on the edge of your seat, and breathless for more! Kate is an intern with one of the top attorneys out there, Nick. He's smart, successful, together and always gets what he wants! He's been asked to handle a case involving his best friend, Jaxon. Jaxon's wife has been brutally murdered and no ordinary murder, she and Jaxon are involved in BDSM and Jacob is the prime suspect!
In order to save her client and prove his innocence, Kate does the unthinkable and goes undercover and becomes Jaxon's sub... Will her plan work? Can she prove his innocence? Or is he truly innocent? Read on to find out!
I highly recommend this book and I can't wait to read part two!
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