Review: A Fun Time!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 24, 2013
Wow! I went in to reading Unscrupulous for some fun. And I wasn't disappointed! Ms. Aster created some fabulous characters and used the backdrop of the city that never sleeps. I had a hard time putting this one down!Unscrupulous, although the second in the series, reads as a standalone. It centers on Taddy Brill, a self-made millionaire and founder of Brill, Inc., and Warner Truman, self-made billionaire and founder of Truman Enterprises. These two characters have been avoiding the opposite sex for quite awhile. They each have their own very valid reasons but a chance encounter leaves them longing for one another. A misunderstanding causes Taddy to want to keep her distance but fate seems to intervene. And when they meet again, Warner doesn't plan on letting Taddy get away.What I loved most about Unscrupulous is the strong, independent women, especially Taddy, that populate this story. That Taddy built her empire on her own is astonishing and inspiring. She's a cutthroat and savvy businesswoman and I admired that quite a lot. And then, there's Warner with his quiet strength. Oh, Big Daddy! He's intelligent and determined - and apparently capable of giving multiple mind-blowing orgasms! :)Other members of the cast - Lex Easton, Vive Farnworth, Blake Morgan, even Kiki all added such vibrancy to the story. I'm very much looking forward to reading more about all these characters. Lex and Vive, Taddy's best friends, are also brilliant and successful businesswomen. There are no shrinking violets in this group!Unscrupulous isn't without its poignant moments. We get to see the serious and tender sides of Taddy and Warner. I liked this as it added depth to their characters and their relationship. I also liked that Ms. Aster provided back story throught flashbacks. I appreciated this knowledge of all the characters.The most fun reading, though, was the intimate moments between Taddy and Warner. These two sizzled together and getting a glimpse of their internal dialog was usually giggle-inducing. I mean, Taddy's nickname for Warner is 'Big Daddy', for goodness sake! :) And how many of you have heard of vajazzling?!?There is a bit of a Sex and the City feel here but it totally worked for me. There isn't a cliffhanger, it ties up nicely, but I hope to get more from this couple as the series continues. I will be reading Undressed as soon as I can, where I'll get a deeper look at Lex.Thanks, Avery, for giving me a good time! ;)**I received an ecopy of Unscrupulous via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.