Fairly standard m/f/m menage romance with plenty of angst and lots of steamy sex. Those who enjoy the trope will find plenty to satisfy, but not something necessary for a library collection.

Holy cow, what the heck did I just read?!? Don’t let the cover fool you, folks, because it is so much more than what it looks like. It starts with a heinous crime and the action never really stops from those first moments. It’s not necessarily a roller coaster of things happen quickly. Rather, the plot proceeds at a quick pace even when there isn’t major action occurring. What I liked best about this book, though, is that the author keeps secrets, only hinting at character motivations and identities. I lost track of the number of times I thought “wait, what?” and “whoa, what the heck?” But it never got annoying; I just wanted to keep reading to see what else was unraveled. There is an underlying mystery that obviously goes deeper, and (spoiler alert) be prepared for a heckuva cliffhanger. Sometimes a series will leave unanswered questions to be answered in the next book, but there isn’t a burning desire to know the rest right away. This is NOT one of those series. I cannot wait to see how this progresses in the next three books. Oh, and about that cover? Yeah, it goes there. Not to worry, though, it doesn’t take over the plot and all interactions are organic and real– not just thrown in for filler. Great heat, better suspense! Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and the author for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hot damn!!

This was my first book by Katherine Hawthorne and I can honestly say that it will not be my last! Wow!! Just wow!! That is all I can say.

There was so much packed into this one book that it had me on the edge of my seat the majority of the time.

Can't wait for book two!!

Never assume a book is just another ménage. That would be my first piece of advice to potential readers of SINFUL. Second, definitely don’t start this book unless you have the time to stay put until the very end. SINFUL is a story packed to the rafters with delicious characters, a gripping and somewhat twisted plot, and the ultimate suspense of forcing us to wait for the next in the series. Cliffhangers leave me cold, but this book has me chomping at the bit and anxiously waiting for the next enthralling instalment.

Sinful is a mix of dramatic, tragic, suspenseful, and sexy. A combination that I generally like, but try as I might, I just couldn't connect with this one. I don't know exactly what it was about Belle, but I never warmed up to her and I didn't feel the chemistry that should've been there between her and either of the men in her life. The story is certainly steamy, but without chemistry, it's just one more steamy scene. There was just something about Belle that put me off and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what Xander and Sin were so obsessed over. From the blurb and the reviews I've seen, I had high hopes for this story, and I'm clearly in the minority, so I'm just going to chalk this one up to not the book for me. My recommendation would be to check this one out for yourself, but heed the cliffy warning because it's a big one.

Long before our story begins (aka in the prologue) our female main character, Elizabeth, a teenager at this time, shares a brief, but memorable look with one of our male leads, Alex “Sin” Sinclaire. It just so happens to be the night she stumbles upon the brutally murdered bodies of her parents. Within months our second male main character, Xander Phoenix, enters and saves Elizabeth from a house fire meant to kill her.

Fast forward six years and we are introduced to Belle. I’ll admit it took me a few pages to realize that our heroine’s name had been changed. Not a typo on the part of the author, but because she was hiding her identity. Whether this decision was hers or made on her behalf is never really clarified in this portion of her story.

There were so many fabulous surprises along the way making the suspense in this story simply outstanding. Because of that I won’t give too many details because you truly need to ride this out along with Belle, Xander, and Sin.

Speaking of our three leads… WOW. Their chemistry, whether it is Sin/Belle or Xander/Belle or Sin/Belle/Xander, is off the flipping charts. Hot doesn’t come close to the sexual tension built between them.

The author did a fabulous job of making me feel connected to all three of the main characters and was handled in such a way I was fully expecting a scorching ménage HEA. Or at least HFN. Sadly… it does not. The reason I am unable to give this book a full five star rating actually has nothing to do with the story itself, and everything to do with the blurb. There is no warning that this ends in a cliffhanger and when I got to the final page I felt very betrayed as a reader. I bonded with Xander, Sin, and Belle. I was rooting for them. I was left rather angry at the end and scrambled over to NetGalley to review the blurb once again to make sure I hadn’t missed anything and… no. There was no hint to prepare for the ending I was giving.

If you are looking for fabulously crafted suspense, high heat sexual chemistry with a little ménage action thrown in, this is DEFINITELY a read I would recommend… however I would emphatically give you the warning I was not: THIS ENDS IN A CLIFFHANGER. Enjoy all the wonderful bits in this story (because they are numerous), but don’t look for a warm, fuzzy ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Ms. Hawthorne for allowing me to read your book. This is my honest opinion. Let me begin by stating that Sinful is not your typical threesome story. The story is full of murder, suspense, intimacy, loyalty, and revenge. Belle is a young lady who was forced to grow up and became a cop in order to find her parents' killer. Sin is Belle's Lieutenant who has been looking out for her personally and and started to fantasize about her. Xander is a fireman now business man who has been watching out for Belle since she was young. Both men are in love and will do anything for Belle. Belle is trying to find the killer of her parents and is thrown in to another murder investigation. The chemistry between all three will keep you up and trying to figure out what happens next. I could not put this book down until the end, and then I yelled because it ends on a major cliffhanger. I can't wait until Book 2 comes out because I need to find out what happens next! Thank you Ms. Hawthorne and Netgally for introducing me to Belle, Sin, and Xander. I anxiously await the next book.

Book was good.
Enjoyed it.
Katherine Hawthorne is a new author to me.
Will definitely be reading more of her books in the future

I have mixed feelings about this book. The story was for the most part interesting but I didn’t care for the cliffhanger ending. I don’t want to say much because that would be a spoiler, but just who are they playing games with?

This my Read of one Katherine Hawthorne story all i have to say WOW. This Alex, Xander and Elizabeth story. From start to finish i couldn't put it down, This story has everything from Murder, Danger plus drama, twists through out. OMG Xander, Alex and Elizabeth have chemistry sizzling HOT. A Must Read, I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley.

Warning ends on cliffhanger

5 Stars for Katherine Hawthorne Sinful ( Sinful Surrender Quartet Book 1)
ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW off the charts amazing stars

I really hope Book 2 is coming & fast ❤️❤️

I read this book in pretty much one sitting could not put it down......

So happy to have found this author to add to my TBR list!!

Amazing characters - amazing storyline which does end on a cliffhanger so u are going to want to follow the author’s next book

Swoon worthy characters in Alex “Sin” Sinclair , Xander Phoenix & Isabella “Belle” Saint

This book has it all suspense - unsolved murders & complex / sexy relationships among these 3 central characters ,,, if u are looking for a book u can’t put down this is it !!!!!

Highly recommend this book !!!!!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Phew...... I seriously underestimated this book!

Sinful should come with a few warnings-
1) Not one but two deliciously alpha males rule this story line,
2)The plot is so hot, twisted and gripping it cant be put down.
3) you will be left in agony awaiting the next book.

My biggest mistake was attempting to read a few chapters at bed time! in the early hours of the morning i finished it with a frustrated sigh and a million questions.
Please please let book 2 come quickly.

Holy hell...

First off I would like to thank Netgalley and Katherine Hawthorne for allowing me to read Sinful. These opinions are my own and I love them!

Where do I begin... from the start I guess. Belle is orphaned and almost killed, but her hero comes to the rescue. Xander a sexy, yet controlled individual will stop at nothing to make sure Belle is safe and protected at all costs. (Even if that means pulling a few strings once in awhile.) Belle refuses to believe her parents are dead, and decides to follow her career in the NYDP. But what she doesn’t know is she will find herself in front of Sin. Sin is a cold predator, who is oddly attracted to Belle. Before she knows it, Belle is caught in between two dangerous men.

Sinful is so sexy; I couldn’t put it down. I found myself wanting to finish it as soon as possible, but at the same time wanting to savor these incredibly sexy moments.

I will say the writing style was a little juvenile at times, but once I got into the groove of things I throughly enjoyed it.

The characters were all incredibly yummy, and held my attention the whole time. I really can’t wait to read the next book, because of this horrible horrible cliffhanger. I need to see the end of it. I also want to see how this whole relationship between Xander, Sin, and Belle works. I’m thinking it will eventually crash and burn. (Team Xander for the win!)

Cheers.

Oh my word! This book was so much more than I expected. From the cover, I somewhat expected it to be a fairly easy read heavily laced with a double trouble type of spice. I couldn't have been more wrong. From the start, this story hit hard with murder, danger, and intrigue. I couldn't believe some of the twists. Even after reading it, I still have so much to figure out! It ends on a huge cliffhanger which left me breathless and desperate for the next book. As for the chemistry, wow, just wow. It was off the charts, and technically, while lots of completely sinfully sexy things happened, the "act" itself never did. Don't get me wrong though, this book was hot, hot, hot, and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

Elizabeth was hit by tragedy at the age of 17 and never accepted the police verdict resulting in her joining the NYPD as a detective. Her latest case is complicated as she was in the middle of the nightclub shooting which involved her friends. Her investigation is complicated by her intense attraction to the men tasked with protecting her. Ends on a cliffhanger, intense and sometimes difficult to work out. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book had me on edge all day. The mystery and back and forth between the three of them is surreal! I love the burning desire they all share together. I cant wait for book 2!

Now let me tell you that I never give five star reviews. I do wonder if my standards are set to high? I just feel that a book has to earn it. There are only five stars! Now, of course I will not give spoilers as I despise knowing before hand and it might sway me to not like a book based on someone else's view. So, that being said, I absolutely loved this book!! It allowed for suspense, drama, romance, strong female characters and OF COURSE ...ALPHA MALES!!!!! That male was plural which to me makes things all the more exciting. I really don't think exciting gives that word justice! This read kept me entranced from the first page. I do read a lot and it takes a lot to keep me going through out a read. I just could not put this one down. I kept trying to figure out who did what. Who had the means and motive? Has Bella's past come back to haunt her? These characters are through and through strong and don't change during the read. They feel like real people and you hurt when they do! Definitely reading the rest of this series and can't wait till the next one releases!! So So so loving this author!!! Definitely putting this author down to read more of her books!!

I received this ARC from the author and publisher at my request via Net Galley! Thank you Net Galley!