The last 30% or so, I felt like the pace slowed down for me a bit. The beginning of the book flies by, the story pacing just right, only hurried because I was so engrossed in the book and wanted to know where it was all leading. The action part of the storyline deals with the two MCs struggling to trust one another and learn more about a cartel that could be working to encroach on their territory. These two want to be together but with a Romeo and Juliet vibe, they must battle for that to happen. These characters are well drawn with past histories created that lead to believable motivations, actions, and emotions. Hunter shows us his ability to control his emotions (well almost with Em), ruthlessness, and weaknesses. We get to see Em come out of her shell, her strength, and raw emotions regarding Hunter. You see, Hunter kidnaps Em and tries to use her against her father and MC club. She eventually agrees to meet up with him and there starts the story of holy hot sexual tension, chemistry, betrayal, push/pull, and love/hate. Their relationship starts online and Em, who only knows Hunter as Liam, starts to fall for Hunter through their conversations. We learn that Hunter, as part of a rival motorcycle club the Devil's Jacks, is tasked with the assignment of keeping tabs on Em, the daughter of the president of the hated Reapers. The first 70% or so of this book was oh so good. Since half of this book takes place during the time period of Reaper's Legacy, you're fine if you just want to start with this one and have not read the previous books. This is part of a series and if you read the previous book (Reaper's Legacy) you are ahead of the game and probably have been eagerly awaiting Em and Hunter's story. I state biker because let's be honest, with the sudden overwhelming influx of this trope, it deserves its own category. Well, this is why I read contemporary biker romance.

A book I reviewed awhile ago, I put 'this is why I read historical romance'. First off, let's get this out of the way, this was a keeper for me.

Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde