Book Review: The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas

I am so glad that I finally started the Unlawful Men series. It was filled with drama and tension, a whole lot of heat, and fantastic characters. I was captivated the entire time! I'm happy to share that all five books are available. It's time to get your binge-read on!

The Brit (Unlawful Men #1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Pleasure has never been so deadly.

Rose Cassidy doesn't truly live; she just exists. Numbing herself to fear and pain is the only way she can survive in this cruel world. So when she's taken as collateral by the notorious Danny Black in a deadly game of power, she's thrown by the deep fear she feels rising within her. And, worse than fear, a profound desire. She's heard tales of The Brit. He's callous. Coldblooded. But no one ever said he was wickedly beautiful and darkly captivating. He sees past her mask, giving her a cruel sense of hope. But she must fight their twisted attraction or risk losing the one thing she survives for.

When Danny Black took an enemy's beautiful lover as security, he never anticipated the repercussions. Or the warped attraction they would share. Rose Cassidy pushes Danny to the brink of madness with her impenetrable façade and savage allure. He has to remind himself that she's bait. A solution to a problem. Yet she evokes powerful feelings in Danny, and feelings are risky when you're wanted dead by endless enemies.

The most dangerous game is about to be played.

But can either of them win?

The stunning Deluxe Edition of The Brit is available in the US and Canada while supplies last. It has gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. A must-have for any book lover.

4 out of 5 stars

The Brit was a gritty, emotional, and intense story that had me hooked. The characters were raw and real, and had been through deep trauma and turmoil that I could feel. I listened to this on audiobook, and I thought the narrators did an amazing job bringing the story to life. I’m excited for the rest of the series!

I loved learning about Rose and Danny. There was a lot of depth as their pain and secrets came to light. It was like they played a twisted game with each other. I could feel the push and pull between them, a hate-love relationship that was building. I liked the development of them coming together and watching their feelings emerge. It was intense and brutal at times, this story is not for the faint of heart. As more details slowly came to light, the fire between them grew, exploding into off-the-charts chemistry. Their back and forth was great, thought it was drawn out at times, but when all their secrets were revealed, it was worth the wait. There were twists I didn’t see coming, and I found it to be exciting.

I loved the drama, the dual POVs, and the build. This was intense goodness that was engrossing and exciting. This was a great start to the series, and I’m excited for more. Bring on The Enigma!