Kat Lane carries the grief of her long-dead father
everywhere she goes. He was murdered on the street, and now
Kat works with inmates in a prison as a tutor to fulfill her
promise to give back. When Kat meets Wesley Carter, one of
her students, sparks fly. The closer they get, the more they
try to deny their connection and resist, but once Carter is
released on parole, they may find it impossible to stay away
from each other.
A POUND OF FLESH is a sizzling romance that explores the
powerful connection between two people, even when it is
forbidden. Kat and Carter are both distinctive characters
who have excellent chemistry together. Their journey is full
of obstacles that stand in the way of them being together,
and as they slowly fall in love, it becomes almost
impossible not to hope that they find a happy ending. From
the prison rules to Kat's own family's disapproval, Sophie
Jackson does a remarkable job of still adding in scenes of
hope throughout the story that make you believe they have a
chance.
As much as I love the main characters, the story has a
tendency to be a little longwinded, and some characters come
across particularly flat. There are several scenes that are
unnecessary, especially the parts with Kat's other potential
love interest. The relationship between Kat and her mother
is nicely dynamic, but her mother feels one-dimensional and
repetitive. Even so, this long novel reads quickly, leading
to a satisfying conclusion that solidly wraps up the story.
Though there are some flaws, I highly recommend A POUND OF
FLESH to romance readers looking for an emotional,
conflicting story. Sophie Jackson knows how to pull readers
in, and this book is certain to be enjoyed by many.
Orange Is the New Black meets Jennifer Probst’s New York
Times bestselling Marriage to a Billionaire trilogy,
featuring a strong-minded prison tutor who discovers that
her sexy bad-boy student is far more than he appears to be.
Haunted by nightmares of her father’s street murder fifteen
years ago, Kat Lane decides to face her fears and uphold his
legacy of helping others by teaching inmates at a New York
prison. There she meets arrogant Wesley Carter, who’s as
handsome as he is dangerous, as mysterious as he is
quick-witted, and with a reputation that ensures people will
keep their distance.
As teacher and student, Kat and Carter are forced to leave
their animosities at the door and learn that one should
never judge a book by its cover. As Carter’s barriers begin
to crumble, Kat realizes there’s much more to her angry
student than she thought, leaving them to face a new,
perilous obstacle: their undeniable attraction to one another.
When Carter is released and Kat continues to tutor him on
the outside, the obstacles mount. Can they fight the odds to
make their relationship work? Will Kat’s family and friends
ever accept her being with someone of his background? And
will Kat’s discovery of Carter’s role on the night her
father died force them apart forever...or unite them?
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