Woo hoo! The second installment of the White Collared Series has arrived and I am now more addicted than I was after Mercy, if that's even possible.

So, when continue the story from the second we left off (thank god!). Someone is scaring Kate and it is working. She is not afraid of Jax, he is not who scares her, it is the person or persons who seem to know everything about her and the life that she has tried to put behind her and they are not afraid to use it against Kate, to meet their end goal.

Kate and Jax are preparing for the Benediction, but their relationship is getting steamier and Kate is getting more confused about what she wants. She still hero worships Nick, especially after he came and protected her after the call. But she doesn't want to share her relationship with Jax with him. I am going to leave it there are I don't want to give away the story.

I can't even tell you how much I love this series (if you can't tell). Every book is another delicious nugget that I devour. The twist at the end of this book is a shock and completely threw me!

This delicious nugget earns 10 out of 10 from me and I am dying for the next installment!


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**Please note that this is the second part of a story that is divided into four parts, each comprising its own book. White Collared Part One: Mercy needs to be read before this book in order to fully appreciate the plot, and this review contains spoilers for this prior installment.**

Shelly Bell amps the thriller and heat factor in White Collared Part Two: Greed. Wow, is this a scorcher! I enjoyed this second part of the White Collared series even more than the first, and it's not just the highly titillating nature of this novel. My mystery solving senses were also highly aroused. I can't wait to read the remaining two parts to find out how Shelly Bell is going to tie it all together!

The attention on Jaxon Deveroux is heating up. As he prepares to defend charges that he killed his ex-wife, who he engaged in the BDSM lifestyle with, Kate Martin's allure becomes even more irresistible. Kate is a legal intern who is second chairing his case under the supervision of Nicholas Trenton, his best friend and senior partner at the law firm of Joseph and Long. Nicholas also has taken notice of Kate's charms, both in and out of the court room, and starts to find ways to clue her in to his desires.

In this second installment, Kate and Jaxon have just commenced their undercover mission at the private BDSM club where Jaxon used to take his wife. While they may be "pretending" to be in a Dom/Sub relationship to garner information, let's just say that there is relatively nothing about the BDSM world that Kate is not willing to explore. As their physical relationship takes it up a notch, Jaxon's protective Dom nature begins to surface more to the forefront and he also starts to verbally stake his claim that he doesn't share. Causing Kate's twisted emotions to surface as she attempts to sort out her feelings between Nicholas, her long-time crush and mentor, and Jaxon, who she can't seem to get enough of.

Amidst this steamy background, we also get more clarity as to the state of mind of the yet to be revealed killer; and it's clear that he now has his sadist sights on Kate. Will Jaxon and Nicholas natural protective inclinations be enough to save Kate? Is it possible that one of them is actually the killer? Who will Kate ultimately fall in love with: Nicholas or Jaxon?

I love how Shelly Bell has created both a strong heroine in Kate and yet one that takes great pleasure in giving up control. She does a marvelous job of describing her physical reaction to Jaxon's domination which is almost like a drug in its powerful and calming effect. Moreover, both Jaxon and Nicholas exemplify the protective qualities of an alpha hero without being completely overbearing. A fine line that every author must draw when writing stories with alpha heroes, and Ms. Bell has done a perfect job thus far.

I can't wait for the next installment, White Collared Part Three: Revenge! How will it all end? I'm sitting on the edge of my seat to find out!

Source: A review copy was provided by the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )