Also, Marlowe forgave Harley way too quickly and easily. I think I also would have liked to have seen the book play out over a longer period so we would have gotten more relationship buildup. They both had backgrounds that could have been fleshed out more and that could have come into play in the present. As I mentioned above, I felt they were both a little underdeveloped. Both the main characters in this one were likable. And I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope that Tennessee will get a book of his own. Victor and his 'DOLLS' are up next and I want that book NOW. I CANNOT wait to read about every single one of these twisted assholes. One of the best things about this series so far are the secondary characters. The sex scenes (there was only one if I remember correctly) was hot but I couldn't help but wish there had been more of an even darker nature (I love my kink, sue me). The self-harm scene which the author warns you about at the beginning of the book broke my heart but was respectfully done and the emotions that the author conveyed with that scene had me bawling like a baby. I wouldn't say this was particularly angsty and there was no OW/OM drama. These two both as individuals and together as a couple had the potential for more depth and darkness. Personally, I would have liked to have seen more relationship development between Harley and Marlowe. It was very insta-love with the entire book taking place over one weekend. That said, I felt that this one was maybe a tad undeveloped. The plot was engaging and kept me turning the pages. It was a quick read that took me around three hours to finish. I found this one to be well written and well paced. And to say I am super excited to read about these other twisted would be the understatement.

Miz Hensley has quickly written her way into occupying a prime spot at my 'Favorite Authors' table. Everything about these books from the up characters to the fabulous New Orleans setting checks every one of my boxes.

Villains & Vodka by Alta Hensley