Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review. 
 4.5 Stars 
 This is the first book I've read by this author but it won't be my last, His Risk to Take was non-stophotness from beginning to end. A story of a grieving police officer who meets a pool hall hustler throwing both of them ass over tea kettle trying to make sense of the pull that draws them together and the forces that try to drag them apart. It is real, it is sexy, it is all consuming and it is one fantastically written novella that is sure to be favorite for anyone who appreciates a dominate man. 
 Troy has recently relocated to New York City from Chicago following the death of his partner. He's enjoying his new job and the men he works with but he knows it's only a matter of time before he'll once again have to face the truth behind his partner's death. 
 Ruby has been playing pool and hustling for most of her life. It's not something she intends to do forever, she has plans but until she can afford the equipment she needs hustling pays the bills. When she meets Troy in a bar she's immediately attracted and then mortified when she finds out he's a cop. Fortunately for her, Troy refuses to let her "occupation" keep him from having her and while she tries to resist she finds she's powerless against his dominate nature and his sexy talk. 
 It was impossible not to become completely caught up in this book; Troy not only seduces Ruby with his words but the reader as well. Holy hell this man has a mouth on him and it's one he puts to good use with his raw talk and intimate kisses. When Ruby flat out tells him she won't sleep with him the first night, he's on board and even with her begging he still refuses to remove her panties. In probably what is one of the hottest non penetration sex scenes ever written, he has his way with her with her panties on and they are both more than satisfied when it's over. Hot, hot, throw some cold water on me hot! On top of some incredibly sexy love scenes, Ruby finds herself caught up in the case Troy is working making their situation even more strained and complicated. 
 This is one of those books that has everything; characters that are impossible not to like, an intriguing plot line with an element of danger, fantastically written sex scenes guaranteed to melt your panties, and an ending we can all appreciate. I'm completely enthralled with this author and I can't wait to check out the first book in this series and will be looking for her future works as well.