Review: The Stunning Conclusion to an Erotic Thriller that is Full of Edgy, Steamy BDSM and Intricate Suspense!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
Please note that this is the fourth and last part of a story. Each part comprising its own book. The first three parts need to be read in sequential order before this book to fully appreciate the plot, and this review contains spoilers for the prior installments.*What a stunning conclusion to an erotic thriller that is full of edgy, steamy BDSM scenes and intricate suspense filled passages. Although little clues were strewn throughout the prior three parts, its not really until this installment that the identity of the killer is determinable; and about half way through this book the shocking revelation has dramatic implications. Additionally, we finally get closure as to which of the two men in her life, the heroine chooses to have a HEA with. What a way to tie it all together!At the beginning of White Collared Part Four: Passion, Kate Martin, a legal intern, believes she has found the real murderer who murdered Jaxon Deveroux's ex-wife. Jaxon, her client and lover, had been accused of the murder; and she and his best friend Nicholas, had been defending the charges. Thinking that she is now safe, as she believes that the person they caught is the same person who had been threatening her, and with the allegations behind Jaxon Deveroux, she tries to move on with her relationship with Jaxon. But things are never that easy, and Jaxon soon finds that following the media's indictment, he is now ruined irrespective of the "real" killer having been found. Consequently, he decides that he needs time to determine how to move forward with his life, including a time-out from Kate.In the meantime, Nicholas, Kate's boss and mentor, has also made his feelings known for her and he swoops right in to try to pick up the pieces. Will Kate wait for Jaxon or will she find solace in Nicholas' arms and determine that he is the man she should really move on with? Moreover, when reality turns out to be completely different from what she believes, and she finds out that a killer is still on the loose, does Kate find out in time to remain safe?I commend Ms. Bell for taking the path less traveled and actually weaving into her story a potentially controversial ending. I enjoy books with plots that are difficult to discern, and that is rarely the case with romance novels. Ms. Bell's courage to venture outside of the typical mold is what makes this a good read. I look forward to reading more works by Shelly Bell in the future!Source: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.