Release Blitz & ARC Review – Scott Hildreth, Selected Sinners MC, Book 5, Big Jack’s Book

Ex-Con is the latest installment of the Selected Sinners series. If you’ve been following this series you know Big Jack’s story is woven throughout the last three books. Most of this story does not take place in the Sinners’ world so it has a completely different tone.

The first half of this book is the hot and sexy love story that I’ve come to expect from Scott Hildreth and this series. One of the things I love about Jackson is that from the start you can tell he’s rock solid. A good man: brutally honest, pragmatic and formidable in every way, yet loving and appreciative toward Emily and life in general. Emily is young but strong willed and still in a phase where she’s learning who she is and discovering her sexuality. I loved how these characters explored their chemistry and formed their bond. It’s passionate and felt natural and is unique from what I’ve been reading lately. It read like how I imagine a true D/s relationship would play out in the real world, not some stylized fantasy.

It’s tricky to read a novel knowing so many key elements to the story already. The more I witnessed Jackson and Emily falling deeply in love, the more anxious I became. Then when the story shifts to the grave injustice Jackson suffers, I feel what he and Emily feel. I mean ALL of it and it’s visceral. Scott Hildreth masterfully crafts a descent into absolute hell and then brings me out the other side feeling a powerful sense of relief and justice being served.

I could not put this novel down. I had to see it through to the end and it simultaneously left me feeling complete and totally wanting more. This story has so much heart and it feels so real. Romance novels are a wonderful escape from the everyday routine and I love when they take me to places I’ve never imagined. In this case it was to maximum security federal prison, but nevertheless it was a worthwhile journey. Five enthusiastic stars!!