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Review: About That Night by Julie James

HEโ€™S PLAYING GAMES

Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on their first date, Rylann never expected to see him again. So when she finds herself face to face with Kyle in a courthouse nine years later, sheโ€™s stunned. More troubling to the beautiful Assistant U.S. Attorney is that sheโ€™s still wildly attracted to him.

BUT SHEโ€™S MAKING THE RULES

Just released from prison, Kyle Rhodes isnโ€™t thrilled to be the star witness in a high-profile criminal caseโ€”but when Rylann comes knocking at his door, he finds she may be the one lawyer he canโ€™t say no to. Still as gorgeous and sharp-tongued as ever, she lays down the law: she doesnโ€™t mix business with pleasure. But Kyle wonโ€™t give up on something he wantsโ€”and what he wants is the one woman heโ€™s never forgotten…

Title:About That Night
Author:Julie James
Series:FBI / Attorney Series (Book 3)
Pages:284
Category / Genre(s):Contemporary
Trope(s):FBI / Law Enforcement
Second Chance Romance
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Location:Chicago, Illinois, US
HEA:โœ”๏ธ
Release Date:3rd April, 2012
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Exceptional and smart romance

I have been a huge fan of Julie James since reading her first book (Just The Sexiest Man Alive) and this one just cements her as an exceptional contemporary writer and one of my all time favourites.

Kyle first appeared in James‘ previous book, A Lot Like Love, which featured his twin sister’s story. You don’t have to have read that book or any of the others to understand and like this book although if you have read it then Jordan and Nick (as well as Cameron and Jack from Something about You) make brief appearances which is always fun.

“If you like smart romances with sparkle and wit then I can’t recommend this book highly enough.”

I’m always looking for a heroine that I can both like and root for and Rylann fits the bill. She’s sassy, fiesty, fun and sarcastic yet retains a vulnerability that makes her extremely likeable. She’s also smart and works hard which I like a lot. Kyle is a hard working, sexy and passionate man and one that I couldn’t help but fall for. He may be an ex-con but don’t let this put you off! Together the pair have such spark, chemistry and the banter was genius and had me laughing out loud on occasion.

Once again this book is set in the world of lawyers, the FBI and everything that entails. The storyline is realistic yet never getting bogged down in detail and makes for a book that I just couldn’t put down. The storyline flows nicely and there’s always something new to keep your interest. This is the kind of book that makes you want to live the characters lives and I finished it feeling rejuvenated while also feeling very sad that I couldn’t keep reading.

If you like smart romances with sparkle and wit then I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It’s a real page turner and one which I enjoyed immensely. A very well deserved 5 stars.

New York Times bestselling author Julie James practiced law with one of the nation’s largest firms for several years until she began writing screenplays. After Hollywood producers optioned two of her scripts, she decided to leave the practice of law to write full-time. Her books have been translated into twenty-two languages. THE THING ABOUT LOVE is Julie’s ninth novel.

Julie James lives with her husband and two children in Chicago, where she is working on her next novel.

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