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A review by slc333
Belle Chasse by Suzanne Johnson
3.0
While I enjoy this series I don’t think it will ever be more than a 3 star for me because of the inexplicable (to me anyway) romance. Alex is a dick in books 1-4 and while he doesn’t do anything objectionable this time around and actually finally seems to be coming to his senses it is a case of too little too late. Also he and DJ don’t really seem to have much in the way of what I consider a relationship. DJ spends way more time with the delightful, charming, clever and caring Jean than she does with Alex. And DJ & Jean seem to understand one another, work well together and seem to know what the other is thinking. DJ & Alex mostly argue and seem to be at cross purposes in terms of both actions and beliefs. DJ herself points out that Jean understands her better and that she trusts both Rene and Jean more than Alex (rightfully so IMO based on the behaviour of all three). None of that makes me root for DJ & Alex as a couple which is what detracts from an otherwise incredibly entertaining story. Liked the introduction of DJ’s cousin Audrey and I always LOVE both Rene & Jean and their relationships with DJ. I was sad about