The Jacq of Spades Reviewed

a review of The Jacq of Spades by Carolinasongbird

I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review through Novelreviewers.com.

The neo-Victorian city of Bridges has been split between four different crime families into an uneasy cease fire, that could erupt at any moment. And as its infrastructure begins to fail, another organization is on the rise: the Red Dogs. By all appearances, Jacqueline Spadros has a life most women only dream of: a wealthy husband and a powerful family. But, things aren't completely what they seem. She was kidnapped from her mother's brothel and forced into marriage and the nightmares that come from witnessing the murder of her best friend, Air, ten years ago still haunt her. The only real freedom she has are in the stolen moments she during which she secretly runs her private investigation business, which she has to hide from her father-in-law. When Air's little brother disappears right off of his back porch and the Red Dogs are framed, Jacq is hired by a mysterious gentleman to find out the truth of what's going on. Jacq knows she's risking exposing all of her secrets and her father-in-law's wrath by accepting this case but she can't resist the opportunity to at least try to bring Air's brother back home safely to his mother.

I was completely hooked from the moment I started reading this one and am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series. The author did a great job writing characters that were both conflicted and believable. They grew and matured as the novel progressed and I particularly enjoyed reading how the relationship between Jacq and her husband matured. This was the first book I'd ever ready by Patricia Loofbourrow but I am sure that it won't be the last!

Review of The Jacq of Spades