**ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**


I love mafia romances but after reading lots of them it just gets more difficult finding ones that keep my interest. However, Tijan did a great job with A Dirty Business. I was intrigued when I read the blurb and couldn't wait to dive back into the organized crime genre. What I loved most about this book was the unconventional job the female main character had. Jess Montell is a parole office and a pretty awesome chick. I absolutely loved her character and personality. She is a very strong, independent, fierce and loyal person. She had to make some very difficult decisions but it made sense in my opinion. Trace West was also a character that didn't fit the mobster role you see in a lot of mafia romances.

Both characters were very refreshing and that was the main reason I really enjoyed this book. It was unpredictable and full of surprises. There were a couple of scenes that shocked me, but I thought they were great additions to the story even if they broke my heart. A Dirty Business was suspenseful, emotional, steamy and had the right amount of action. Everything was balanced out pretty well, and the ending has me dying to get my hands on the next book. Normally, I am a stand-alone kind of girl, but I look forward to seeing which direction the story will go next.