Item: Sweet Mercy
Rating: 4.00
Author: romnceschmomnce

by Nina West

From internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker comes the dark and steamy Dirty Empire series.

One visit to my father in prison—convicted for a murder he didn’t commit—and I’ve attracted the attention of the last man I’d ever want knowing that I exist.

Gabriel Easton.

Son of an infamous crime boss. Deplorable womanizer. Scoundrel to the core.

Worse, he has figured out how desperate I am to protect my father from brutality behind bars. He has the power to grant that protection, and he has offered it … for a price.

Me.

I am to become a “guest” in his mansion, to live with him until he tires of having me around.

I'll do anything for my father, including agree to Gabriel's cruel game. But I won't comply with his every whim and wish.

Not when he taunts me with that ruthless spark in his cold blue eyes.

Not when he requires that I share his bedroom at night.

Unfortunately for me, I think my loathing for him is what he’s enjoying most.

That's fine. By the time I’m through with him, he’ll be crying my name.

Mercy.

This title is recommended for mature audiences only due to graphic content.

Warning: For readers who might be triggered by sensitive subject matter, this book contains scenes which depict suicide, rape, murder, and other graphic violence.

3.5 stars -- I've been wanting to read under K.A. Tucker's pen name Nina West for some time and this was a great starting point for me. It wasn't quite what I was expecting and was hoping to see more of the mafia play into this one, but we're only on book 1.

There is a little bit of grit, but there's definitely a soft spot with Gabriel that I wasn't anticipating. Not that I mind one bit ;-) I feel like there's definitely more to know when it comes to Gabriel, but there's storm coming his way with the secrets he's keeping.

MERCY! I truly loved her character, willing to do anything for her father, not afraid to speak her mind and is a fighter through and through. I can't wait to see more of her character development throughout the rest of this series.

Definitely an enjoyable read, not quite a dark romance, but there is a little bit of grit. I'm looking forward towards reading more!

**a complimentary copy was provided by Valentine PR in exchange for a review**

Sweet Mercy (Dirty Empire, #1)

by Nina West

Reviewed by Romance Schmomance on Aug 19, 2020

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