Review: Star Crossed by Emma Holly

12 October of 2016 by Deb Markanton

Reviewer's Rating: 5

5.0Overall score

Sexy & Suspenseful! Another winner from Emma Holly!

Star Crossed By Emma Holly

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Released: April 20, 2016

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Series: The Billionaires, Book #4

Synopsis

A.J. Hoyt is as cynical as she is badass, a former cop turned bodyguard. A lifetime of hard knocks taught her not to trust—a handy trait in her line of work. Given the right motivation, she knows anyone will betray their near and dear. Rather than let them betray her, A.J. keeps her shields nailed up. On the surface, Luke Channing’s life seems charmed. He’s a Hollywood action hero whose looks inspire fantasies. Known for being easygoing and kind to fans, his latest film made him a billionaire producer. Problem is his high profile is attracting a dangerous class of admirer. Threats like the one Luke faces aren’t new. A.J. saved his life once already. Now he doesn’t trust anyone but her to guard him. With a deadly enemy lurking in the shadows, this star-crossed pair better pray A.J.’s skills are sharp!

Review

Reviewed by Deb

Sexy & Suspenseful! Another winner from Emma Holly!

Every book in The Billionaires series is a scintillating, can’t put it down kind of read. I love them all. They also serve to fulfill my admittedly huge ménage addiction. So even though I was a bit disappointed to discover that Star Crossed is not a ménage, I certainly wasn’t going to pass it up. I mean, come on! This is Emma Holly we’re talking about! Creator of fascinating characters, sizzling hot sex scenes and spellbinding stories. Besides, once I met A.J. Hoyt and Luke Channing it was quite clear they were meant solely for each other with no one else messing up the mix.

As a young girl, A.J.’s curiosity and penchant for detective work drove her father crazy, but he was damn proud when she became a cop. He was also damn proud that she stuck to her morals, even when it got her kicked off the force. Now, she is putting her skills to use at her father’s private security business. Never a girly girl or a romantic, A.J. is happy enough with her life, and the occasional casual hook up. No one has ever come close to the sweet, handsome, new-on-the-scene model named Luke. The stars were certainly aligned on the day they bumped into each other five years ago. She was in the process of drowning her sorrows after getting fired, he was in the process of getting his ass kicked. When the dust cleared they did a bit of their own wrestling around. Between the sheets. Luke wanted more, but one night was all she was able to give him. That doesn’t mean she’s forgotten the amazing chemistry they had. How could she? His face is everywhere now that he’s a big movie star. A star in need of a bodyguard now that someone is threatening his life.

Ms. Holly has taken the romantic suspense novel and upped it a few notches. She layers in some delightful twists and didn’t-see-that-coming surprises, and her characters never disappoint. A.J. and Luke are both strong and independent, their relationship fun and refreshing. The chemistry between these two is hot, hot, hot! I love that A.J. doesn’t hesitate to admit she’s excellent at her job, but she’s completely unaware of her beauty and sex appeal. I also love that she gives in to her desire for Luke, professional protocol be damned! Luke may be a big movie star but he has never forgotten his humble roots, and he has never forgotten his one night with A.J. There is something about her that calls to him and now that he’s found her again, he’s not going to let her go. Star Crossed is another great addition to The Billionaires series and I look forward to the next one!