A review by booknerd_1107
Seducing the Defendant by Chantal Fernando

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?