Review: Great standalone
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 11, 2014
The name Cynthia Eden is synonymous with dark edgy writing. Her books whether romantic suspense or paranormal romance are always fast and sexy reads and this is no exception. Mine to Crave is the fourth book in her Mine series and features a hero that many regular readers have been crying out for. Drake is a seriously hard man who carries his own demons. He's a casino owner but he's one with a past.The phrase once bitten twice shy could have been coined just for him but when Jasmine enters his life all bets are off! No one steals from him and he won't stand for a woman lying but Jasmine may not have a choice . Jasmine is in danger but helping her puts Drake even closer to the woman who is calling to all his protective instincts. Keeping her close seems the right idea but Jasmine is no push over. She constantly challenges him and yet there's a vulnerability about her . Drakes past is about to catch up with him and Jasmine is caught up in the melee . A journey from Las Vegas to New Orleans will see the couple learning more about each other but can they learn to trust? What started out as a job for Jasmine is about to become so much more as a mutual enemy is hot on their trail and sometimes there's no where to hide.This is a very good example of romantic suspense. A well developed story that's fast moving with a plot that engrosses the reader. Lots of intrigue with twists and turns and action packed. Very strong well written characters with a possessive alpha male hero and a surprisingly feisty and demanding heroine. It would have been easy for the author to make Jasmine a victim but she's someone that the reader can get behind and identify with. A very sexy book and happily no cliff hanger although hopefully there will be more from this series. It's well written and an exciting fast paced story. Easily read as a standalone and definitely a recommendation for fans of romantic suspense.A four and a half from me