Book Review: The Heritage by Johnny Ray

"This story is based in New York City where socialite Kristina learns she’s pregnant, but how? She couldn’t remember sleeping with anyone for a long time. Her only explanation - date rape drug. And now, someone wants her to have an abortion or die before giving birth. Her bodyguard, Shawn Davis, offers her the best chance of survival and discovering the truth. But Shawn is keeping his own secrets."

BOOK SPECS:

Number of pages: 154

Format: E-book

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Mystery

Tropes: Unexpected Pregnancy, Dark Secret, Bodyguard

SHORT REVIEWS:

Scandal, money, power, and a baby. This book sounded promising from the word go. The Heritage is a fast-moving, nail-biting novel. A book for anyone who loves fast-moving drama with a big pinch of romance.

HEART RATE:

SMUT SCORE:

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FULL REVIEW:  

Plot

The plot is very, very interesting. And the way the mystery unravels and things are put together will have you on your toes all the way. For that alone The Heritage deserves its heart score.

However, the confession at the end left me a little lost. It came almost too easy, the reason and the way it happened sounding a little unconvincing. Up to then, the whole mystery had me at the edge of my seat and seriously engaged.

Characters

The characters are well defined and interesting. And I don’t know if it's because it's a fast-paced, short novel - novellas normally sacrifice something to be succinct, but some of the characters’ interactions, especially in between the two protagonists, just seemed a tad off. The conversations taking a tone that didn’t flow or sound very natural.

Romance & Smut Score

The sex scenes were another case. I’m all for reading about a good ‘get down and dirty’ moment, but there are ways in which to deliver those with elegance while still giving plenty of detail and leaving the reader in need of a cold shower. Being very straight to the point and factual about it makes it erotic, but it also makes it sound too much like porn. Personally, I found the instances where she watches him doing his thing a lot more tantalizing than the actual sex scenes. It drips attraction and the promise of a fantastic chemistry. Sometimes that idea is sexier than the actual act.

Writing

The writing flows nicely with very few hiccups and the story has two climaxes, which is great.

All around, a really enjoyable read for anyone that likes fast-moving thrillers with a hint of romance.

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