Wicked Release

by Katana Collins

Overview

Give into the pleasure…
As the investigation into her sister’s murder continues, forensic photographer Jessica remains committed to finding the killer and navigating her own complicated relationship with Sam, the local detective on the case. But when one of her photos reveals the identity of her sister’s boyfriend, a man previously only known as Master, Jessica finds herself drawn to his dominance. Going under cover as lovers to infiltrate a drug ring, Jessica can’t deny her fascination for this darkly mysterious man. To get to the truth she faces a choice: trust her instincts and stay true to her heart or give into her passion and enter a world of unknown danger…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617736407
Publisher:	Kensington
Publication date:	11/01/2015
Series:	Wicked Exposure , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	358
Sales rank:	810,846
File size:	794 KB

About the Author

Katana Collins splits her time evenly between photographing boudoir portraits and writing steam-your-glasses romances. In addition to navigating life as a small business owner, a first-time homeowner, and a newlywed, she is the author of the Soul Stripper trilogy and the graphic novel Cafe Racer, co-written with her husband Sean Murphy. She and her comic book artist husband commute back and forth as they please between Brooklyn and Portland, Maine, with their ever-growing family of rescue animals. She can usually be found hunched over her laptop in a cafe, guzzling gallons of coffee, and wearing fabulous (albeit sometimes impractical) shoes. Visit her on the web at katanacollins.com.

Editorial Reviews

10/05/2015
Collins’s riveting third Wicked Exposure romantic thriller (after Wicked Exposure) is a nail-biter with plenty of sensuality. The series follows NYPD forensic photographer Jessica Walters’s efforts to find the person who killed her sister, Cass. Jess is now in Portland, Ore., where Cass was living. She’s built up a sensual relationship with Sam, a local police detective, but mostly pursues the investigation on her own. Cass’s secret lover was a rich, secretive dominant known as Master. Jess identifies him as wealthy businessman Elliot Warner and teams up with him to go undercover, seeking to expose the drug ring linked to her sister’s murder. Soon Jess, Sam, and Elliot are thrown into life-and-death situations, where the most unexpected people can be villains. Collins works plenty of red herrings into her hair-raising, erotic tale, keeping readers guessing until the very end. There’s plenty of backstory to allow new readers to easily follow along. Agent: Louise Fury, Bent Agency. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for Katana Collins

“This fast-paced, daring and searing thriller guarantees that readers will be kept on the edge of their seats once they enter this dark and mysterious tale. Collins’ novel will keep you awake at night and leave your brain buzzing long after the exciting finish.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK

“Will keep readers caffeinated…This raunchy, electrifying—and sometimes scary—tale bares all.” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars, TOP PICK on Soul Survivor

“Katana Collins has created a fascinating and complex world.”
—Romance Reviews Today on Soul Stripper

“Sexy, dark and imaginative…Will leave readers on their knees, begging for more!” —Logan Belle on Soul Stripper

From the Publisher

10/01/2015
Returning to her hometown of Portland, ME, after her sister Cassandra dies, Jessica uncovers a secret life involving Cassandra's rich boyfriend Elliot Warner (also known as Master), BDSM parties, and an underground drug ring. Jess refuses to accept that her sister's death is simply a "robbery gone bad" and, despite the danger it might bring, is determined to get to the bottom of what she knows is murder. Unfortunately, this requires the help of Cass's aloof dominant Elliot and Jess's cop ex-boyfriend Sam. As the plot thickens, Jess uncovers years of dirty work that might even blow open the case of her parents' tragic deaths 12 years earlier. Told from shifting perspectives, the novel provides a well-rounded view of its occasionally convoluted plot but could still be confusing for readers unfamiliar with the previous series title, Wicked Exposure. Suspense is complemented with heady sex scenes and the romantic melodrama of Sam and Jess's fraught, passionate past, her odd attraction to Elliot, and her lingering flame with Cassandra's friend Dane. VERDICT Tight writing and nonstop action promise a classic crime page-turner with thwarted love, kinky sex, and drama at every turn; the cliff-hanger ending will leave readers eager for more. Perfect for fan of thrillers with an added dash of spice.

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