Book Review: Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Izzy White knows of the darkness in this world. After all, she escaped it long ago. Determined not to let her past beat her, Izzy has a secure, stable life with a job she loves in nursing. But one act of kindness will completely upend everything she's so carefully built-putting her right back in the crosshairs of danger she's been so desperate to avoid.

When Theo Kane shows up like a knight in shining armor, Izzy can't help thinking she's been saved from one threat and exposed to another. His imposing physique, the harsh lines of his face, and the wariness of everyone who comes close are just a few clues to Theo Kane's notorious reputation. The man is positively terrifying. But with Izzy, he's tender and a complete gentleman, and her fascination with the mysterious beast of a man becomes too powerful for her to walk away.

As Theo's demons come to light, running becomes even more impossible. And yet staying together could doom them both.

Gentleman Sinner starts with a chance encounter of two broke souls. Their connection is surprising, his dark to her light. They both have demons in their past that make them untouchable.  The story's anti-hero has a phobia that caused me to check that I hadn't previously read this story. Once I was half way through the story I was able to move past the deja-vu moment. 

Theo Kane is a big, terrifying man. He's used to people keeping their distance. When Theo comes to Izzy White's rescue he meets his match. Izzy isn't afraid to stand her ground. After their meeting Theo won't let Izzy walk away easily. 

"Theo isn't the kind of man who is refused. He's dark and dangerous."

Izzy isn't afraid of Theo but rather fascinated. She feels safe, something she only feels at work. They both have demons in their past. However Theo's may be too much even for Izzy.

There are painful revelations and heartbreaking moments. I enjoyed the second half of the story and the closure for Theo and Izzy. 4 Stars