About That Night (FBI / US Attorney #3)
by Julie James
Blurb:
He's Playing Games
Though
Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle
Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after
being stood up on their first date, Rylann never expected to see him again. So
when she finds herself face-to-face with Kyle in a courthouse nine years later,
she's stunned. More troubling to the beautiful assistant U.S. attorney is that
she's still wildly attracted to him.
But She's Making The Rules
Just
released from prison, Kyle Rhodes isn't thrilled to be the star witness in a
high-profile criminal case—but when Rylann comes knocking at his door, he finds
she may be the one lawyer he can't say no to. Still as gorgeous and
sharp-tongued as ever, she lays down the law: she doesn't mix business with
pleasure. But Kyle won't give up on something he wants—and what he wants is the
one woman he's never forgotten.
Review:
Previously when
I needed a hit of law and order (pun intended) I had to turn to the television
for my fix, but not anymore. Julie
James's new series about gorgeous FBI agents and daring and sexy US attorneys
fills any void that might have existed for this genre. Each book is linked, but it’s not necessary to
have been with the series from the beginning you enjoy the story. We have a glimpse of the past to set up the
story for Kyle and Rylann before we move into the current timeline and the
story of their love.
Kyle is finally coming to terms with his mistakes. After his conviction and jail
time, now known as the “twitter Terrorist”, he's come to some serious conclusions
about his life and knows it’s time to grow up and move on. It’s time for him to meet with the US attorney
to close the deal and handle the details of the agreement made by his sister to
grant him freedom. Then his world is
thrown completely off balance when the girl he’d lusted after years before
turns out to be the new US attorney on his case. Seeing Rylann again after so long pulls out emotions he hasn't felt in ages and reminds him that some women are worth the effort
instead of just having easy liaisons with random women that are meaningless.
Rylann is surprised when her first case in her
new position is the boy who left her hanging so many years ago. Even more surprising is the attraction and connection
they still feel for each other. Rylann isn't comfortable with this new development, being attracted to an ex-con, especially
one that her office so diligently prosecuted.
When they are forced together on another case, it soon becomes evident
that there is no fighting the desire.
Once they are no longer working together, they both decide to stop fighting
the need anymore and have their long awaited night together.
But is one night really enough for them?
After their one night together Rylann begins to
pull away trying to keep distance from Kyle and all the complications he represents
in her life. Kyle on the other hand is
even more sure than ever that Rylann is more important than just a one
night stand, she’s the woman he’s wanted for almost 10 years and it’s time to
get her.
Kyle is so sweet and thoughtful, planning dates
that will allow Rylann to keep their relationship from becoming public, like
she requests, and working through all her demands. He shows her how great of a guy he really
his, showing her his vulnerable underbelly and all the holes he has in his life
and his heart, holes he thinks she might be able to fill. But Rylann isn't really brave enough to give
them both what they need. She’s too
concerned with her career and the ramifications to see that Kyle is just as in
love with her as she is with him.
When her past comes back to haunt her, Kyle
understands that she just isn't ready to risk it all for him, for them. Leaving her is hard for him, but knowing he
can’t be a hidden part of her life, a dirty little secret, he decides to let
her go. But finding the courage she
needs is the only thing that Rylann can do to bring him back and allow them
both to have a happy life. Will she find that courage or is it too much for her
handle?
This book had me crying and laughing many
times. The growth of both characters
into mature and world-weary was interesting to watch as their love blooms. The passion between them is intense and their
love is obvious from the very beginning.
Seeing their shared past as the foundation for their HEA was cute and a
great way to show their differences as they've grown up. Individually they are
wonderful characters but it is obvious that together they are even
greater. This has some seriously funny
moments and of course the sensuality was off the charts. I can’t wait to see
what happens next in this US Attorney’s office and the FBI agents they interact
with day to day. Chicago law enforcement
is a hotbed of sex, intrigue, and romance apparently!
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