3.97 AVERAGE

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense
Loveable characters: Yes

4.25โญ๏ธ
3๐ŸŒถ

This one had a more "fun" element to it, which I enjoyed. I loved the playfulness between the characters. I loved the protective elements between all the family members. Really Enjoyed.
emotional hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Received as an ARC

๐Ÿ’œ Dark romance
๐Ÿ’œ Fake relationship
๐Ÿ’œ Touch her and ๐Ÿ’€
๐Ÿ’œ No third act breakup ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป
๐Ÿ’œ Secret society
๐Ÿ’œ Billionaire MMC

Jessa a once again delivers us a thrilling read, showcasing her captivating writing style. Stasia & Bashโ€™s story manages to perfectly blend suspense and intrigue, drawing you further into a world of secrets and hidden agendas like weโ€™ve come to expect from books 1 and 2.

The language used between the characters is sharp and evocative, painting vivid pictures of opulent settings and complex characters alike. The dialogue crackles with wit and tension, keeping you on the edge of your seat as Stasia navigates a treacherous web of family obligations and dangerous alliances. Bash though, that man has it down badddddd.

Jessa has a knack of using foreshadowing and plot twists to ensure a consistently engaging experience throughout the pages.

If your jam is a suspenseful story with strong female leads and intricate plots, then this might be the one for you. Jessaโ€™s writing style is sure to leave you wanting more.
dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
lighthearted sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
medium-paced

Who doesnโ€™t love a fake dating story? Bash is gone from the minute he meets Stasia and it makes sense. Not to mention the way his brothers approach their concept of family despite the rather unconventional way they got together. But she is on a mission to finally be the one to take care of her brother. Not gonna lie when I read she pretended to be her brother, my brain immediately went to Sheโ€™s The Man and I was not sure what we were going to be in for. I enjoyed their journey, the stalking, her finally coming into her own strength once she learns the truth. There were plenty of moments I was straight up giggling at their banter too. A decent amount of spice dropped in there whilst Stasti was in denial about how she felt. But in the end they really cared for each other.
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book starts in the past with Anastasia when she was 5. A tragic event occurred. That was traumatizing for such a young girl. Then the book skips forward to the present and Anastasia is 25. Anastasia and her brother need money in a desperate way. That leads Anastasia to make a deal with the devil. Anastasia pretends to be her brother to steal.

Bash Everette is a rich playboy who is bored with his life. Bash becomes fixated on Anastasia right away. Bash sets his own trap for Anastasia. Eventually, Bash betrays Stasia's trust. Bash has to make things right or let Anastasia go. I liked Bash's character because he was just the right amount of crazy and controlling. Anastasia found a way to test Bash's control. This book deals with crime and secret societies.

I received a advanced copy of this book and voluntarily left this review.
dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I liked this, the plot was really interesting and I loved both characters, especially how down bad Bash was