Pretty Hostage by Julia SykesMy rating:⭐⭐⭐ stars
Pretty Hostage by Julia Sykes is a story between Mateo (a cartel enforcer) and Sophie (a pawn in her fathers’ game) of trying to push out Mateo’s boss and bring in a new boss. It really doesn’t go to plan and Sophie is given to Mateo to look after until her father is made to pay for his indiscretion. Mateo has had feelings for Sophie forever but he has a dark side which he thinks isn’t going to work with the virginial, princess Sophie.
Sophie has been lied to and kidnapped but does have feelings that she doesn’t understand in regards to Mateo and although he is high- handed with her (i.e. making decisions for her), he does seem to have her best interests at heart, which is making sure she is safe.
This was a little slow for me in a story and not a lot happened other than Mateo ruling over Sophie and then showing her his dark urges and wondering how she is going to take it. Mateo is a strong character but I felt he just needed a little bit more of an edge. I found Sophie just a little whiny throughout the whole book which makes sense with her being a princess and virginal which is highlighted throughout the book.
It is definitely an intense romance with splashes of passion and danger thrown in for good measure. If you like the mafia/Cartel romance genre, then this one is the one for you. Sexy scenes are hot and there are some really good, intense scenes throughout the book.
ARC received for a fair and honest review.
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