Dandagirl's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 5 Stars 
 This is the 1st book in the trilogy. It is followed by the novella On Every Street (released in March 2013) and the sequel Shooting Scars (released in May 2013). The third and final book in the series will also be released in 2013.*** 
 I must admit that I started this book about a month ago and stopped at 11%. It wasn't bad, I just couldn't get into it. Then something marvelous happened. I picked up On Every Street(my best read so far this year)the prequel to S&N and fell in love with it. I finished the book in one day cause it was just that damn great and immediately picked back up S&N. I kick myself in the arse for putting the book down. How do I say anything about the book without giving anything away? I love to give spoilers but this time I'll refrain myself. I want you as a reader, to experience this one helluva ride Karina took us on. 
 Ellie is a con artist. She was "born" into it. Her parents use to use her for their schemes until a horrific incident occurred which left Ellie scarred and seeking revenge. After being away from her hometown, she decides to head back to visit her only remaining family left, her Uncle Jim. Ellie is running out of money and is thinking on her next con when she runs into Camden. Her childhood friend who she humiliated back in their school years. He has changed from his gawky, awkward goth persona into this muscled, guitar playing, pierced tattoo artist. They catch up with what is going on in their lives now. Ellie sees Camden as a perfect opportunity to get easy money though she does feel some guilt. Well, things don't go easy for both of them even with the feelings they have for each other. Camden is still hurt with what Ellie did to him when they were in school and Ellie is hurt with the way Camden manhandles her. They both make a bargain after Ellie's plan gets bothced. Camden is trying to run away from his past while Ellie's past catches up to her. From here we meet Javier, Ellie's ex. Javier is a bad guy, no ifs, ands or buts about it. And somehow, someway I am rooting for him even though he broke her heart. He wants what he took away from him. And that's her. Ellie and Camden go on an adventure of false identities, Las Vegas, car chases, hot sex, love and ultimately forgiveness. 
 The authors writing style gets straight to the point when it comes to the characters. She doesn't blab on and on about the little stuff. What I loved most about the story is the suspense and anticipation of what is to come next. I had heart palpitations on certain scenes. This is also not your typical predictable read. You don't know where the author was going with the story and that's a good thing cause from what I've been reading, I could guess the storyline. Kuddos for Karina on that. I loved the ending. Is it a cliffhanger? IMO, no. It leaves off perfectly. You'll be thinking to yourself...oh sh*t, what does he have in store for her? 
 I would love a POV from Javier when he first met Ellie, how he found out about her past(or did he know all along?) and when he finally caught up with her. After you finish reading this, you'll be questioning yourself what team am I on. Team Camden-the one who physically harmed you and yet never forgot or stopped loving you? Team Javier-the one who physically harms anyone who harms you? or Team Ellie-who you want to make peace with herself, have her revenge and go with the one she loves?