This is my first time reading this author and I really enjoyed it
I really liked the idea of Scarlett being a crime family princess. Her father has no problem threatening her with selling her or her cousin Evita off to make himself more powerful. Thinking she would never get out from under her father she becomes what he wants, ruthless. Never did she intend to fall for one of her marks, but Trent Nicolas was too hard to resist.
I enjoyed their chemistry and the time it took to become a relationship, it wasn't insta love. I liked Trent a lot, he was a decent guy who never thought he would find love.
Spending a summer together changed everything, now Scar had come up with a plan to get out from under her father and keep Trent alive. That meant she would have to hurt the man she loved to save him and to go back into her father's fold and wait for the perfect time to take him out.
Heartbroken and out for revenge Trent is ready to bring the person down that killed his best friend...enter Scarlett. The drama that comes from this is electrifying, when these 2 see each other for the first time again, let's just say there is no love lost on his part. He wants her to pay for all her crimes and he has no problem helping bring her down.
Secrets come out and truths are revealed that lead to a revelation that I really didn't see coming. I love a good plot twist.

Now, I will say that this all happened a little too quickly for me, I like a little more drama and emotional torture in my "crime family" stories. I needed just a bit more drama when all heck was breaking loose. I just needed more.
I enjoyed this and will definitely keep this author's name on my watch list.

Scarlett is the daughter of a cartel boss, and she is forced into a life she never wanted, and she is tasked with getting to know Trent, find out his secrets, and then destroy him. The sparks fly between these two and the chemistry is off the charts and undeniable. Nothing as it seems in this storyline, but how will Trent cope with Scar’s betrayal? This is a beautifully written flawless story which is intriguing, action packed, and filled with angst, emotions, heartbreak, secrets, twists, danger, suspense, betrayal, and with an intricate and in-depth story, which all leads to a poignant and unpredictable 2nd chance love story. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

I ABSOLUTELY love A.M. Brooks and the wonderful books and adventures she takes you on. I first fell in love with her when I read her Midwest Boys series (if you have not read it yet then it is a MUST). So when she posted about Scar I was beyond excited as I was starting to have A.M. Brooks withdrawals. She did not disappoint with Scar. This book is amazing, the characters are outstanding and the story line/plot is OMG! This story is going to tear you up on the inside and keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a second chance romance, secret baby romance, with a hint of a mafia feel to it. This book was more than I was expecting it to be and I am in love! I seriously hope she writes at least one more (trilogy *hint hint*) with this couple as I still am wanting more of them and to find out what happens in the future! I will be adding this to my A.M. Brooks Paperback collection one day!

This book has a bit of everything and certainly runs you through a gamut of emotions.
It was everything I was expecting and so much more. Every time you think you have things figured out, another twist happens.
The characters will also pleasantly surprise you and I hope to see them again in the future.

Well what a story!!! The chemistry, the betrayal, loyalty, and love is off the charts. Scarlet and Trents story made my heart ache. I cried. Couldn’t help it. I just wanted Trent to see past his hatred and mistrust. Then that giant twist/secret towards the end blindsided me. Really put into perspective what the stakes really were. Hands down a 5 Star Read.

Scarlet is the daughter of a Mafia boss who wishes she were a boy rather than a girl and he treats her in an unsavory and abusive manner. At an early age she decides she will be the son her father never had until she finds a way to end him.
Trent is a motocross star and on top of his game but has made enemies in the underworld. Scarlet meets Trent intentionally at a motocross match in order to get close to him and he immediately falls for her and they become inseparable over the months. Trent is not what she was told he was and she is having a hard time keeping her head straight where he is concerned. Something unexpected happens and Scarlet disappears with no explanation causing Trent dispare and anger only to reappear in his life six years later. Can he trust her again, does he hate her or does he love her, questions he struggles with until she gives him the final piece to their puzzle. I've read all of Ashton books and this book is just a bit different, worth a read.

I’ve always been a fan of Brooks. Her stories pull you in until the very last word! This story was no different. Love, betrayal, and vengeance, secrets are revealed and choices are made to survive. Trent and Scarlet’s connection was amazing, they love so deeply.

4*
Scarlet's life has never been her own wrapped up in her fathers world as his puppet shes desperate to escape.
Trent and his team are doing well in the racing world and he certainly doesn't expect Scarlet to have such an impact on him.
Neither is prepared for the rollercoaster about to happen, she's trying to keep everyone safe, he's looking for answers.
When trust is broken can it ever be fixed?
I loved the characters and enjoyed the story.

4 1/2 Stars for this heart-breaking story!

This book is different in the way that Scarlet, the female lead, is actually the bad guy. I really felt sorry for her as she is caught in a world she wants no part of. And I just fell in love with Trent ... he wears his heart on his sleeve. There is no guessing as to what he's thinking because he never holds anything back ... good or bad. I could not put this book down and read well into the wee hours of the morning to finish it. This is the first book I have read by this author and it won't be my last.

Scarlet's dad is a mafia king and he trains her to be a killer. She's young and seduces older men and then kills them. Scarlet is told to get to know Trent Nichols (someone just a little older than her) so that her father can find out his secrets and then destroy him. But then she finds out that Trent is nothing like the man her father told her he was and she falls head-over-heels for him. Trent doesn't have a clue that Scarlet is out to destroy him. All he sees is the beautiful girl he is falling fast and hard for.

I received an early copy courtesy of Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.