Dark, gritty and dangerous, this book checks all the boxes when it comes to dark romance. Adeline has had a terrible childhood. Left an orphan in her teens, she has gone wild, but little does she know she has a stalker, or guardian angel of sorts keeping her safe. Ari is an assassin, has an obsession with Adeline. He is going to do whatever it takes to keep her safe, killing in the wake of danger, and helping her find her true self. After a sham of a marriage, these two finally meet, and Adeline gets the chance to see just how captivated she has made this dangerous man. With his partner, Lincoln, the two constantly have eyes on her. And they watch her blossom. Lily White creates a world with these dark men, Ari in particular that you want to love, but also hate. He is controlling and selfish, but there is something about him that makes him endearing. Adeline is also a touch character to love. She is damaged, and her journey to finding herself is like a car accident. You have to slow down and look at it! It’s addicting. If you are a lover of dark romance, this is the book you want. Lily White is definitely a master at capturing the darkness and our hearts.
Ada Sinclair and James Cassidy are a fantastic team! Sinclair plays the somewhat bratty Adeline, giving us the nuances of her damaged soul. She is full of the emotional pull I love in a dark story, wanting to love, but can’t help but hate her captor. The conflict is easily felt. Cassidy is incredible with his dark rendition of Ari and Lincoln. He commands our attention, lets us grab the darkness and has no apology for not showing us the light. I loved these two together. Fabulous!