I really enjoy A. Zavarelli's writing style. She knows how to capture her readers with the stories she writes and the characters she brings to life. 
 Scarlett's story was no different in the intrigue department. When we first met Scarlett, we saw the horror she endured by the hands of one man. She was left broken and a shell of her former self. But this time she harden that exterior and guarded every emotion that would be considered weakness. Her life isn't one to take pity on, because she wouldn't allow it. And I think that is why I enjoyed Scarlett as a character, her personality was unorthodox, she knew that all the shine that was in her life was all a facade that hid the ugly truth behind its brightness. 
 So when she find herself to be the attraction to Rory the "fighter, hustler, and mobster". She knows that her path for revenge will bring him within her path of destruction. She is set on ruining every man that has wronged her along her way. But Rory might also be the one to bring everything down, including her well guarded tower that she lives in. 
 Their story is about redemption, and learning to live again, while trying to let go of the person you have become. To still keep who you are, but let someone else in that can make you be better without the pain and anger. 
 !!!!ARC provided by the author for an honest review!!!!