Katherine Emerson is a thirty-four year old woman looking for the dream of true love when she meets David Balan and an intense man named Sael. Both of these men bring out different sides of her personality and, even though she wants to choose the safer option of David, Sael still pulls at the darker, more passionate side of her. Every time she believes that she has made her decision, something happens that makes her unsure once more.

This is not the most important thing going on in Katherine's life, however. There is a ruthless serial killer stalking the city, spreading fear among the population as he kills one woman after another in a horrific, ritualistic way. What Katherine does not realize is the vital role that she plays in his fantasies and that she is the ultimate prize.

Her roommate and best friend, defense attorney Andrea Bowers is a single mother with a five year old son. Adorable little Lucas has recently developed a "gift" of sorts. He sees blood soaked women that he calls "The Ladies." They seem to be using Lucas to help warn Katherine of something, but will she believe him before it is too late?

LOVE IS RED is one of the most unique and amazing books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. There is so much going on in the plot that I was completely drawn into this creepy and shocking world; a world that I went into quite willingly. Sophie Jaff is a true word smith. There is simply no other way to say it. Her use of imagery and colors to describe emotions is one of the most captivating writing techniques that I have seen. She has crafted a story that is simultaneously beautiful and terrifying.

Readers should be warned, however, that LOVE IS RED is not a book to be read lightly. It is spellbinding, but it is not the typical sort of story that you might expect. Nothing has prepared you for a book such as LOVE IS RED, yet it will be one of the most horrifying and remarkable reading experiences that you will ever have. Soak in everything that it has to offer and you will not be disappointed.