Unresolved sexual tension on steroids
I love reading about twisted, dark love stories with morally questionable, grey characters and this book ticks all the boxes. Nate is a fucked-up motherfucker but he's hot and mysterious, and just like Alfie, I fell for him bit by bit until it inevitably smacked me in the face. Alfie and Nate's chemistry and sexual tension are off the charts. There aren't many explicit sex scenes, but the push and pull between them are just delicious. Louise Collins created an atmosphere that just left me breathless in anticipation - one scene in the dark in particular... Trust me, you wouldn't mind the lack of actual smut AT ALL. These two are just so sexy together, whether they are in the same room or not. ;) Overall, this book is fantastic. I finished it in one sitting instead of sleeping. For sure I'm gonna check out Louise's other works. The only reason I don't rate it five stars is because the ending feels a tad rushed and it could use an epilogue of some sorts. But it doesn't make it less enjoyable.