HOOKED - Emily Mcintire

“𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒊𝒇 𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔.”

Goodreads rating - 3.83/5 
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 

Genre - Dark romance

The book invites readers into a world of intrigue, danger, and a forbidden romance that blurs the lines between desire and revenge. The story revolves around James, a man fueled by a singular agenda: to destroy his arch-enemy, Peter Michaels. However, the carefully crafted plan takes an unexpected turn when Wendy, Peter's sheltered daughter, enters James's life. What begins as a calculated ploy to use Wendy as a pawn in his revenge plot becomes a complex and tangled affair.
The narrative is propelled by James's dual mission—to unravel the traitor within his organization and to execute his revenge against Peter. McIntire weaves a suspenseful tale as James grapples with unforeseen challenges, and the lines between right and wrong become increasingly blurred. Amidst the chaos, Wendy emerges as a central figure, transitioning from a pawn in James's game to a character with agency and complexity.
Wendy's sheltered life takes a dramatic turn as she embarks on a spontaneous night out, leading to an intense and addictive love affair with James. McIntire explores the dichotomy of James's character, portraying him as both dark and brooding yet capable of evoking Wendy's desires. The story delves into Wendy's internal struggle as she grapples with her attraction to James, fully aware of the danger he represents.