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𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: A Dirty Business
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Kings of New York #1
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Tijan
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5


Another Tijan book that had me hooked from beginning till the end. Once I got into the story there was just no way I wasn't going to not finish it the same day. The thing what I might have loved the most was that when you think you know everything... you are so so mistaken. Didn't see a lot of the plot twists coming which was super exciting. The characters had great chemistry and I loved how well they fit together. The fmc is strong and is not afraid to voice her own opinion. The mmc was dreamy and easy to fall in love with. The secondary characters were fleshed out really well... the story ends on a cliffhanger that makes me want to read the next book like yesterday!!

A Dirty Business by Tijan was a very exciting read. I really enjoyed this author and can't wait to read the next book. Loving it.

The first book in the new mafia series Kings of New York had me hooked from the start. I liked the premise of the storyline where the two main characters are on opposite sides of the law. Finally we get a female lead who is confident streetwise and doesn't need a man to save her. I liked that we get to see Trace fall hard and fast and how quickly Jess becomes everything to him. They dance around each other and the attraction between them and I was willing them to just give in and get on with it 😉 I enjoyed the mix of the danger, romance and relationships. You feel like you really know the characters and what makes them tick. I loved how they protected each other and grew stronger over the course of the book. There is a varied group of secondary characters that aren't just bystanders they all have a part to play as it is not just their story. Another great story from Tijan that had enough danger and intrigue to keep me guessing and reading. With a shock heartbreaking ending that opens up all kinds of possibilities for the next book which hopefully isn't too far away.

First of Kings of New York Series. Parole Officer (PO) Jess and Wall Street/Mafia Boss Trace.
Jesse and Trace seem like strangers but their lives were connected in ways nobody knew. They were at opposite end of law but their attraction keeps pulling toward each other. They wanted to be apart from each other but they can't and their work will pull them together.
Jesse and Trace had will they/won't they vibe from beginning and it kept building until the very end. Story gets more complicated as they try to pull apart from each other and it ends with cliffhanger.
This wasn't typical Mafia story. This has layers of secrets, betrayal and much much more. I really enjoyed this one. I can't wait to get into the second one.
Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for ARC.

A Dirty Business is the first book in the Kings of New York. This was a new-to-me author, and I am so glad I had the chance to read it. I loved the storyline and the characters were definitely opposites. Trace was part of the mafia but was tired of the mafia lifestyle. While Jess was a parole officer who knew she needed to stay away from Trace. Their jobs certainly created a conflict of interest, but the attraction was too strong to resist. I wasn’t expecting the book to end on a cliffhanger, so I really look forward to the next book.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved!

I freaking loved this book! Loved the interaction between Trace and Jess. One of the best mafia reads I've read in a long time.

A fantastic read! Jess and Trace have such an interesting relationship. So much push and pull between these two, but so many wonderful moments together as well. This is a slow burn romance with an amazing storyline. I was sucked in from page one and can not wait for more in this series!

O my gosh I loved the other series but this was so good!

So steamy and hot! Loved it! The characters are amazing and love the challenges they face.

I loved this book and I couldn't put it down once I started it. This book was dark with twist and turns that I didn't see coming. I was on the edge of my seat half the time while reading it because I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next.

TRACE AND JESS FOR THE WIN!!
The cliffhanger…. Why o why??
Chemistry is intense , passion is palpable. I’m a sucker for mafia romance and this one didn’t disappoint.

A Dirty Business is my first Tijan novel, and even without the cliffhanger ending it won't be my last. The story grabbed my attention from the very beginning with Trace and Jess's "encounter" at the hockey game, and how they had that undeniable connection. As time unfolds, the "dirty business" becomes more apparent, and serves as a reason to keep our would be lovers apart: Jess is a Parole Officer, Trace is connected to the West Mafia family - hardly a match made in moral heaven. Lots of angst, violence, romance and action, with an added dose of great characters, this novel has everything in abundance! Very pleased I was given a complimentary ARC for an honest an unbiased review.

I love this book. I can’t wait for the second book to come out. Thank you NetGalley and Tijan for the advance copy.

Parole officer meets the criminal world. Jess and Trace struggled with what’s right and wrong. The last thing Trace wanted was romance. Jess wanted nothing to do with the mafia world. Jess had trouble written all over her and Trace loves trouble. The ending leaves you on a huge cliffhanger. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do

Holy angst this book was hot and addictive. The tension filled emotions and stirring sexy times brought this story to a different level. Loved it!!

I am conflicted about this book. I read this because of the blurb and the fact that Bennett was one of my favorite books that still lives rent-free in my head after all these years. I took that as promising since this was also a mafia-based book. However, I have to be honest here, with this book, because I struggled from the beginning. I never connected with the story or the characters. It didn't have the transitions that I allowed fluidity in the story and forced me to backtrack several times in order to make sure I hadn't missed something or to get clarification. It was just missing all the elements that made Carter Reed and Bennett so enticing. And the ending? I am still scratching my head at how this left off. I am still lost of whether it is a cliffhanger and there will be more or it is just left up to the audience to use our imagination to all the things that were left unaddressed.

Even with my struggles connecting, I did keep reading because there was enough curiosity to see how it would end. It is for that reason that I did tough it out until the end. While this book might not have clicked with me, I am sure there are others that it will for that is the beauty of books. I appreciate this author and their hard work.

It's TIJAN. Do I need to say more? She is amazing andI am always so excited to read her books. She has developed a knack for writing stories with a mafia theme and this book did not disappoint.

Can't wait for book 2!

I just LOVE Tijans writing. I am ALWAYS ready to sign up and A Dirty Business was no different. I am a sucker for a forbidden instant vibe.

As soon as Trace sees Jess he needs to have her. Trace however, has major mob ties and Jess - Well she has badge ties.

The writing was so much fun to read. Tijan gives the best forbidden - Jess knows that Trace isn't good for her once she notices his reaction to her profession but that doesnt stop the heat these two feel. .

This was the first Tijan book that I read where the characters were a bit older than the usual Tijan characters and yes - Tijan knocks out that age group too.

Wow, what a great book! The ending left me shaken, and I can't wait for book two! It's dark, exciting, full of twists and turns, action drama, and steam! From beginning to end, I was completely engrossed in this book because of Tijan's superb writing, my love of the characters, and their incredible chemistry. It's probably one of my favorites so far. Brilliant! I really like this book, although there were some really challenging passages. Her mafia novels are among my favorites, and this one did not disappoint. Dramatic and suspenseful, it was quite dramatic. I adore Jess because she is self-reliant, courageous, and devoted. Trace is hot, fearless, and devoted. Their chemistry is extraordinary.

This is my first Tijan book but it won't be my last.

I love books that have two worlds collide. Where main characters have to question whether their attraction is worth the sacrifices and where a moral compass could go off kilter.

However this book is more than a mafia prince and a parole officer.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story going on in the background and the mystery that ensued.

All in all, the best kind of book. A forbidden romance with a whole lot of skullduggery and mysterious goings on.

I certainly didn't work out whodunnit.

Superb!

Omg this book was so good! It’s dark exciting full of twists and turns action drama and steam that ending shook me and I can’t wait for book two already! The writing is excellent I love the characters their chemistry is amazing it had me completely engrossed from beginning till end this is probably one of my favorites that I’ve read so far from Tijan just brilliant!

I love this book but certain parts were super hard to read. I love all of her mafia books and this one did not disappoint. It was super intense, full of drama, and suspense. I love Jess, she is independent, strong, bold, and loyal. Trace is sexy, fierce, and loyal. Their chemistry is out of this world. I like Ashton but wow there was a part of the story that just tore me up, I understood but at the same time he was not on my like list for awhile and will probably have to wait to see how I feel after his book lol. This story brings you the perspective from both sides of the law and how they both step into each other’s life dramas. This was a slow burn romance and at times I got frustrated cause I wanted them to hurry up and get together. I could not believe the cliffhanger and the unanswered questions I still have, I cannot wait until the next book. ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.