REVIEW: King of Clubs by Sandra Owens

King of Clubs by Sandra Owens is the second book in the Aces & Eights series and in my opinion, even better than the first book. This story has it all. Action, suspense, heat, and an amazing second chance romance that will keep you turning the pages.

Lauren Montgomery and Court Gentry were in love. Their love for each other was instant, but there is no mistaking that these two were soul mates. But Lauren’s abusive ex-husband made her life a living hell, and the only way to protect Court was for her to break his heart. Six years later, an unexpected reunion between the two, brings back memories that might have been better off buried.

Court hasn’t forgotten how badly Lauren burned him. One day they were in love than the next he’s getting a phone call saying they are through. To say, he’s guarding his heart, is putting it lightly. But when it’s clear that Lauren is in danger, he is willing to do anything to protect her.

Both Court and Lauren have their share of secrets, but it’s only a matter of time before the lines of communication are forced open and everything is out in the open. Once Court finds out why Lauren broke his heart, he is beyond furious. But Lauren is holding strong and stands by her decision.

“It was the right thing to do. I have to believe that, otherwise I lost you for nothing.”

I loved both characters and sympathized with each of them. Lauren made a drastic decision, but I can see why she made it. As for Court, it’s not only Lauren’s leaving that upset him, he’s still recovering from when his mother left. Both characters had depth to them and made for intriguing reads. Court was a real sweetheart under his bossy exterior and is definitely hero material and Lauren matched him in spades. This author created a dynamite couple with real passion and a love that will overcome just about anything.

These Gentry brothers will wreak havoc on your heart. I love each of them and can’t wait for Nate’s story! For those who love a good romantic suspense, with sexy FBI agents, and strong heroines, looks no further because King of Clubs is your next must-read!

Book Info:

Publication: June 27th 2017 | Montlake Romance | Aces & Eights #2

In the second novel in acclaimed author Sandra Owens’s Aces & Eights series, passions—and tempers—flare as one star-crossed couple gets a second chance at love.

Covert FBI agent Court Gentry loves his brothers, his job, and his Harley-Davidson. Once he loved a girl, too, but when she broke his heart, he put his emotions on lockdown…until she crosses his path again.

On vacation six years ago, free-spirited Lauren Montgomery fell hard for Court Gentry. She returned home happier than ever, only to descend into a spiral of abuse by her ex-husband, Stephan. When Stephan threatened to kill any man who touched her, Lauren cut Court from her life—but not from her heart.

When Lauren and Court reunite after her friend marries his brother, Court guards himself against the person who made him feel such intense passion and pain. Except the undeniable spark between them is impossible to contain and heating up fast. Six years ago, it was love. Now, it’s just lust. Keeping it merely physical is a foolproof plan…right?

When Stephan is released from prison, Lauren can’t outrun her past anymore, and Court vows to protect her. But with Lauren in imminent danger, Court must question his heart and risk his life to save the woman he never stopped loving.