If you did not read White Ribbon, no worries at all. The first seven chapters of 📚Red Sin covered all the events which occurred in White Ribbon. 

Interesting characters, romance and as dash of mystery made for a compelling read. An unexpected twist at the end of White Ribbon led to some interesting turn of events in 📚Red Sin. A chance encounter, a one night stand,  and a job offer  changes the lives of both Van and Julia.

Van and Julia were awesome characters. They made a great team both in and outside the bedroom. I appreciated the way he treated her. It is clear he is completely enamored with her, but it doesn’t impair his judgment when it comes to business.  His shrewd approach to business made him a force to be reckoned with amongst his peers. His business acumen led to persons either fearing or in awe of him. 

More of Julia’s past came to light, but Van remains a mystery.  Yes he is enigmatic and self assured and since meeting Julia his caring, possessive and thoughtful nature came to light. But that is all the reader was privy to.  The story did deliver a few hints here and there, which  have one guessing at what they may signify. The fact he is keeping secrets from Julia didn’t sit well with me. However, I loved how he believed in her and helped her to uncover a side to her she never knew existed. 

The ending may not have been what I wanted, but I expected it based on how the events unfolded. I will say this though it has me eager to get my hands on the next book, Green Envy.

Story Evaluation
Plot	5
Characters	4
World Building	4.5
Writing Style	5
Pacing	4
Cover	4
Enjoyment	4.5
Ending	3.5
Overall:

Synopsis

Red is the color of blood, sacrifice, danger, and courage. It’s also associated with heat, passion, and sexuality. When two people meet unexpectedly with an inexplicable attraction that defies common understanding…it can be called RED SIN.

Julia and Van found one another in a shaken snow globe. Stranded in a blizzard, they embraced being two individuals with no last names. The plan was to walk away from each other with no regrets—until that plan changed.
Julia’s life was delivered a staggering blow the day she discovered her fiancé’s infidelity. The night she met a handsome stranger, one who showed her the possibility of a life filled with more than the fulfillment of expectations, she took a chance.
When it comes to business, Donovan Sherman is a wolf—a bloodthirsty carnivore who leaves wounded prey and victims in his wake. He learned from the best, his onetime nemesis and now-mentor, Lennox Demetri, who showed him that opportunities are only ripe for those willing to risk it all, a lesson Donovan took to heart.
With Julia McGrath, Donovan must decide if this beautiful woman who showed him the meaning of red sin will fall victim as his prey or if after experiencing the unbridled passion, there is more that he wants.
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new age-gap, family saga, chance meeting, contemporary romantic-suspense novel in the world of high finance, where success is sweet and revenge is sweeter.
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*RED SIN is a full-length novel and book one of the Sin Series.

About Aleatha Romig

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life! Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat. In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016. In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT. Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America.  She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

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