Book two in the series featuring the Drew family, and boy are they back with a bang.

Ruby features heavily in this story, desperately trying to find her feet as part of the family again, with mixed results. I found myself warming to her so much and willing her to do good things. However fate may be against her this time.

The family as a whole has a huge fight on their hands, and they need to delve deep to work their way through.

Yet again there is a twist at the end which promises more to come in the future, and I can’t wait.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.

Welcome back the Drew family and what a return from start to finish this book had me hooked.
A great gangland saga with plenty of twists and turns.
Emma's books just keep getting better and better she's fast becoming the gangland queen to beat.
I can't wait to read the next installment.
I would highly recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC

The Drew family are back with their finger in many pies again but have hey cut off a slice that's too big this time or do they manage to pull it off? Skulduggery and suspense and the start of a new romance for Scarlett but who exactly is her new mystery man? Read it to see as you won't be disappointed

From start to finish this book has had me gripped the twists and turns are brilliant. The Drew family are back and Lily is worried about her daughter Ruby as she hasn't been seen or heard of for weeks which is not like Ruby. So Lily goes out looking around Ruby's old haunts and asking questions but no one knows where she is, her old neighbour tells Lily of the men coming round after her too. So Lily goes home knowing nothing and having to go to a charity auction with Scarlet even this is business to Lily. With every turn of the page this book gets better and the end well all i can say is wow every lover of Emma Tallon's books is going to love it.5* but worth more.

Another brilliant book in this series. Plenty of twists and turns that kept me reading, I couldn’t put it down. With all that Scarlett has to contend with you forget she’s still a teenager but she definitely holds her own in this amazing gangland novel. Emma’s style of writing is just so captivating it draws you in from the first page. A real rival for the likes of Martina Cole. Can’t wait for the next instalment. I highly recommend this author. A huge 5 stars from me.

Gangland crime ...  A world where the powerful men are ruthless and where the powerful women might even be more dangerous. They are beautiful, rich and elegant, but don't let their looks fool you. Underneath they are lionesses fighting for who they love and what is theirs.

More than once I was yelling: 'Watch out! It's a trap', but who is trapping who and who will be the biggest loser in the end?

Gangland crime also means revenge and payback. It's often very cruel,because if they want something from you, they will get it. They will make you talk. One particular scene I was going 'iiiiieeeeuuuuwww'. I assure you I felt it too. :)

There is of course more than violence and crime. This story is also about the deep love for your family even though for them family means more than just blood relatives, about forgiveness once the rage dies down, about finding a new purpose in life, about new love and acceptance, about disappointment.

When you reach the last chapter, you think: ‘oh no, I don’t want this story to end’, but you have book three to look forward to. You already start to count down and  then the author makes you wish time would hurry up. Sometimes you wish you could turn back the clock. Now you wish you could turn it forward. 5 stars

Thank you

Just finished this one late last night and what can I say but WOW. Emma has done it again! Fabulous second book in the series and now I’m biting at the bit for book3! A most definite five stars from me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Well the queen of gang land crime is back with an almighty bang and a book that will capture your attention and hold you hostage right up to the very last page. I don’t know if I have enough words to do this book justice, Emma Tallon needs to stand up and take a bow because this gem is just absolutely fabulous.

This takes us back to the Drew family, the type that I could imagine would take on Tallon’s Tyler family (book there I think). This has been a welcome revisit to the family for me, I definitely have grown invested to them. Scarlett is fully immersed in the family business and taking the bull by it’s horns so to speak. I love how we are seeing her develop on these books.

I have to admit, the beginning of this has gripped me. Tallon has outdone herself with an extremely gruesome start to this one and I have to admit I LOVED IT!!! I have been desperate to find out who was burning in the building. This is a completely unpredictable rollercoaster and one that I wish I could experience for the first time all over again. I am completely speechless.

I have read all of this author’s previous books and each one raises the standard even higher. I honestly don’t know how Emma Tallon does it. The tension and dynamics ooze from the pages of this one and I was transported to the characters. There is nothing I can say that I have disliked about this book.

The pace of this book is absolutely perfect and really has given me all the feels. Reading this I have been engaged, entertained, excited, curious, filled with dread and left completely wanting more and wondering why Emma would leave me with that ending! Girl- I adore you but come on that’s not fair- I NEED to know what’s coming next!! The wait is going to be agonising.

This is a book that literally has it all, gangs, family loyalty, betrayal and I can safely say Mrs T takes me to the dark side and I’m always super excited to undertake a trip with her. I adore the brothers in this book, they are a very welcome set of characters and high up on the favourites list. Emma Tallon really does need to take a bow- this is a sensational read and really does give competition to Martina Cole, Amanda Sue Heller and other writers of the genre.

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this gem. It is a fantastic read by an astounding author. A book worthy of all the stars and one that I can only say positive things about. However, I do NEED more now. Definitely one for the TBR.

The second in the new series and it’s hard to remember that Scarlett is only 18, she has a lot to cope with in this story as well as the fallout from the first book in how she dealt with her dad’s murderer, there are a few twists in this story and just when life seems to be going well for one of the characters, it changes in a split second and the reader is left guessing. So I’m now waiting impatiently for the next book.

this author has done it again what a story and loads of twists so addictive . Scarlet is still being hounded buy the police for Jaspers murder they say not suicide . Scarlet wants to open a hairdressers to launder the money with her best friend as manager . Cath is so bored at home and wants to help all the time . Lily is so worried about her daughter Ruby but she turns up on a Sunday family gathering and what she tells Lily makes her so mad . Cillian has finally found a woman who he can be totally do as he wants . but Lily and Scarlet have a big score to settle and will they get away with it or will it backfire this story is so dam good i so recommend this author

Was looking forward to the second installment of this series.
The ending was awesome,I'm already looking forward to next one. This lady is climbing up the gangland grit ladder

Book two into the world of the notorious Drew family.

Following on in the series Scarlet has taken over the family empire from her father Ronan working along side Aunt Lily.

After a night out Scarlet finds herself in a unforgettable position and seeks revenge on taking a masterpiece.

At just 18 Scarlet is very intelligent, ruthless and will do anything for family and along with Aunt Lily who is my favourite brings a strong female lead which brings this book to life.

'Her Rival' is an excellent fast paced gritty read that will keep you turning those pages into the small hours of the night.

With an explosive ending I am already counting down the days for the next installment.

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Emma Tallon for allowing me to read this Arc.
OMG Emma Tallon this just might be your best one yet! What an amazing, brilliant book. From page one right to the end it was a roller coaster of thrilling surprises! But then again I've come to expect nothing less from Emma. And that mind blowing twist at the end??? O bring on the next one soon please!! If I could give it more than five stars I would!!

Omg Emma you have nailed it again, read this book as soon as I downloaded it, page turner, gritty, keeps you on your toes. Your books just seem to get better and better everytime