Review

This is the final chapter in Foley’s Inferno Club series. The redemption story where Nicholas, our spy who lost his head for a bit and almost got a bunch of people killed, gets released from prison in a once-in-a-lifetime chance to earn his freedom.

The only thing stopping him is the one of the most talented; yet infuriating women I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. This heroine, Virginia, should’ve been employed by the enemy for as many secrets as she tells. Her child in the story is just as bad, never listening or minding his mother… which luckily works out for everyone for a multitude of reasons. Regardless, I found myself more frustrated than happy. Nicholas is impressive. He’s rough at times and so damn sexy at others I thought I’d gobble him up myself.

Would I say his heroine doesn’t deserve him? No.

Would I say Foley knows how to ratchet up the tension and conflict? Yes

I found that while I disliked the heroine, her actions did increase conflict and fit her character, which drove the story and the depth of the interactions. Also, let’s face it hardened spies need more than a simpering miss to come home to at night.  My biggest problem with this story is that I thought there were a lot of things Nicholas and Virginia never got to resolve due to all the external conflict. To me that left holes in their relationship.

Otherwise for readers who enjoy historical with a bit of action this book doesn’t let you down. There’s fighting between women, men, pirates, and with all manner of weapons. Danger is definitely a key word to the book and as always there are plenty of surprises.

Overall, I recommend this story to readers who enjoy Lorraine Heath and Beverley Jenkins.

Reviewed by Landra