The Bargain: Paranormal Romance (Syndicate Masters)

Oh dear. What can I say? After quite enjoying The Wayward Mates series, this is a massive step down. There are no redeeming factors and silly plot lines that are so unrealistic. (Yes, I do see the irony, as I’m reading about shifters.)Kate works for Interpol, who are trying to prove Con is doing a lot of illegal activities. She’s working undercover as his girlfriend/sub. They fall in love and she hides evidence so he can’t be prosecuted properly. 😂😂😂Now I’ve stopped laughing, Interpol fake her death and Con grieves for her. But apparently he always suspected she was alive. Oh good grief. Kate’s sister who is a nun goes missing and Kate goes to Con to help her find her sister. He makes her sign a contract with him, that she’ll do anything he wants, including an*l sex without any lube or foreplay. 😡😡😡 Hated that!! Would have caused her series injuries. Delta James does have a rather nasty habit of writing about this in a very horrible way.So apart from a ridiculous plot, there are the usual spelling mistakes, missing words, missing punctuation and repeat words, like off and of.

This was number one of a new series for Delta. Reading the blurb one might think that this is just going to be Mafia type thriller romance, which seems to be the genre of choice these days, however this is Delta James, so of course there is a paranormal twist. Some of the stories lately have become a little samey but this one was quite fun. The usual ingredients we have come to expect from Delta, loads of spanking, hot raunchy love scenes and off the charts chemistry between the main characters. This was a quick easy read which was entertaining and diverting, look forward to the next in the series.

What a start to a new series it’s got everything, from on the edge of your seat drama to steamy romance. The characters are intriguing and the plot moves at pace which keeps you hooked from page 1. I’m definitely going to be reading (probably devouring) the rest of the series.

Wow this was an action packed, compelling steamy read. It's a brilliantly crafted world and a strong story. Katie and Con drag you into their story by the scruff of your neck and don't let you go until the last word!Loved it!

I so enjoyed this book....it had everything from strong females to alpha males who want to protect them, even if they don't want it. A different type of paranormal but Oh such fun to read.

Absolutely loved the two main characters of Con and Katie. Gripping storyline for the first book of a new series. Can't wait for the next.

I have love all of Delta James books and this is no different, the change of direction with new characters and settings was simply wonderful that I thoroughly enjoyed. This is based around the Mafia with the two main characters Con who is the head of the O’Neil Crime family, he is not a man that suffers fools or traitors and his time is precious and his good graces can be hard to come by.Katie had not seen Con for several years after she had left and now, she knows that if she is going to have any hope of assistance the only person, she can turn to will be him, it will be hard but she will do anything to gain assistance with this dire family matter.I skirt around the issue because I do not want to spoil the read for others by giving away too much of the plot as this is unfair to both the author and future readers who must make their own decision in regard to this story. Con is a dominant and he frequents BDSM club and the sexual interaction between the two is intense and you will be drawn into their story.This can be a brutal tale at times with Con having to deal with the threats to his family, he is so much more than just the head of his Mafia family and he wants her to know that but he also knows that he has to tread carefully as enemies are always watching.I recommend this read and cannot wait to read the next book in this series.

I was drawn in right from the start with this book. The chemistry between Katie and Con was off the charts. I loved Christie too. There was loads of action and suspense. Con was very dominant and Katie would submit but she is very strong and he jas to work for her submission. Katie is very intelligent and his equal when it comes to strategy and reading between the lines to work out who was responsible for the attack and why. Great read and very hot.