Bad Men and Wicked Women
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4.3 • 113 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Affairs of the heart can be lethal in this sensual, action packed novel from New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey.
As a low-level enforcer in Los Angeles, Ken Swift knows danger, but nowhere does he feel it more than in his tangled romances. Divorced from one woman, in love with another, and wrestling with a strong desire to get to know a third, his life is far from perfect, and it becomes all the more complicated when his troubled daughter resurfaces on the same day as a major job. Margaux is pregnant, bitter, and desperate: she needs $50,000 immediately, and she isn't above blackmailing Ken to get it. Yet even as the tension-filled father/daughter reunion escalates into a clashing of wills and desires that spread far beyond their family, Ken's latest contract spirals quickly out of control, and he finds it is not only his daughter looking to seek revenge.
With the strong characters, heart-pounding action, and intense passion he is known for, New York Times bestseller Eric Jerome Dickey lays bare a tale of lust and angst that will leave readers breathless.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Dickey (Finding Gideon) infuses his slapdash but exciting erotic action novel with social commentary and cultural references, somewhat to its detriment. L.A. enforcer Ken Swift, a muscle guy for the shadowy gangster San Bernardino, is surprised to hear from his estranged adult daughter, Margaux, and even more shocked when she demands $50,000 without explaining why. Ken and his Ghanaian partner, Jake Ellis, try to investigate Margaux's situation, but they pause to make a house call on the incredibly wealthy, laughably odious Garrett, who owes money to San Bernardino. A battle royale breaks out at Garrett's mansion, showcasing Ken and Jake's superhuman endurance. Dickey pads his scant story with Jake's lengthy rants on Afrocentrism, an exceptionally prolonged sex scene between Ken and his unhappy girlfriend, and constant rehashing of Ken's failed relationships. The story provides plenty of thrilling moments, and contemporary references including kneeling NFL players, Rihanna's cosmetics line, and President Trump's tweets make the work feel fresh, but the frequent insertion of familiar names eventually grates. The book's clear expiration date and aggressive messaging make it hard for the reader to stay focused on the action.
Customer Reviews
Good Read..
I've been on the EJD train since the late 90's. I actually hated reading until I found him!☺️ I love the way EJD's writing has evolved throughout the years. This book introduces both new and intriguing characters, a good read but not great.
The Gideon series has my heart. I'm rating this book a 4.. I just can't wrap my head around what was missing ..🤔. Either way, I'm not getting off the train.. I'm in for the long haul and will recommend this book and the others to anyone who's listening!
Excellent
Absolutely wonderful!!!!
5 star
EJD’s books are always an experience. I appreciate his writing style and all he adds in context aside from the plot. Luckily I read ‘Before We Were Wicked’ before this so it was nice to see Ken leave off on a better note than the last book!