“I am so addicted!!” – Amazon Reader ReviewNick Murphy is a lone wolf.Personal tragedy taught him there are only two things he can count on — his family and their ability to exact vengeance when the law has failed. They’ve created a lucrative illegal empire with little more than strength, fury, and most of all, silence.Alexa Nash is no stranger to tragedy.As the victim of a a hit and run accident … to tragedy.
As the victim of a a hit and run accident when she was in college, Alexa has spent years hiding her scars, both figurative and literal. Putting herself through law school was a way to help improve the justice system that failed her, a way to expose the system’s failings, make it better.
Then she’s assigned to a new case — an investigation involving the Murphy brothers, a group of vigilantes hiding behind what only appears to be a legitimate enterprise.
The only problem: Nick Murphy is dangerously intriguing, not to mention utterly and ridiculously hot.
The feeling is mutual, but can a criminal and a prosecutor find happily ever after when they’re on opposite sides of the same battle — or is their love doomed to become a casualty of war?
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5 Stars for Wicked Game by Michelle St. James
ARC received from author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way …
This book is not a standalone ( story continues in Book 2 – Fair Game with the conclusion of the series Book 3 End Game )
Beautiful cover – love the color(s) & at least for me was intrigued by how it portrays Alexa ( aka Lexi )
This story is about Nick Murphy – the second of the Murphy brothers they operate the highly secretive ( Murphy’s Intelligence & Security Company – MIS ) taking cases where the legal system doesn’t bring justice & often they take the law into their own hands. Nick is an expert at moving the company funds by securing off shore bank accounts – numerous properties – etc to continue to keep the business operational.
Nick meets Alexa Nash the MA Assistant Attorney General who is currently looking into MIS in order to proceed with filing charges against MIS. There is instant attraction on Nick’s part & he starts doing some digging into Alexa’s background learning that in her teens she was the victim of a hit & run that killed her best friend & severely injured Alexa. Nick starts pursuing Alexa & the chemistry between the two is immediate – however Nick is not honest with her about what he is doing …
Alexa – Lexi is devastated when she finds out what Nick is doing but once she hears him out she realizes that the facts do not add up in her case – witnesses have been tampered with & it looks like all to benefit the Walker family – in particular Leland Walker who is making a bid for a Senate seat in MA. As the two continue to dig deeper into her old case Lexi is attacked in her apartment & almost killed by a hit man hoping to keep her silenced ….
Imagine being a reader and the plot takes you to places you know and know well – That is how amazing this author is at getting her research & facts accurate …
This book ends on a cliffhanger but I highly recommend it as well as reading the entire series. You will fall in love with these characters & be rooting for their HEA.
Just be aware it does not happen in this book or Book #2 Fair Game ( out now as well ) with the conclusion in Book 3 End Game out mid November.
Great read – loving this series !!!!
Wicked Game is the continuation of revenge on the hidden mission of the MIS enterprise that was released by an enemy. Nick, Ronan and Declan freedom is in limbo pending investigation from the Attorney General’s office.
Alexa Nash teenage years was abruptly disrupted but she survived with the intention to show her strength through it all. She attended law school and works for the Attorney General’s office as an assistant. The MIS enterprises became her case pending further review for charges after the leaked information until she meet Nick Murphy.
Nick Murphy is the CFO of the MIS enterprise with his brothers and an ex detective for the BPD. He met the fascinating and curious Alexa Nash and beginning to research a possible coverup from her childhood ordeal.
Another rough ride for the Murphy brothers with a never ending corruption, secrets and suspenseful storyline. I love the Murphy brothers and looking forward to reading Fair Game.
****I voluntarily received an Advance Review Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review****
A hit and run accident twelve years ago left Alexa’s friend dead and her clinging to her own life. Their case was closed suspiciously fast leaving many questions unanswered and no one to push for answers.
When Nick Murphy stumbles across the info he is intrigued by Alexa and by the accident investigation – or lack of.
This is a very gripping mystery that you’re pretty sure you know where it’s going but you have no idea how deep, twisted, and dangerous it really is. Alexa and Nick have barely scratched the surface and it’s already sticky. The next installments are going to be so good! I can’t wait to see how it unravels!!
A Definite 5 Stars…
Another hit book by Michelle St. James. I love the Murphy Brothers, all wealthy, good-looking, owners of MIS, an undercover mercenary firm. They are vigilantes who step in when the legal way doesn’t work. Beautiful Alexa Nash, Assistant Attorney General, is investigating MIS and trying to decide if they are criminals or not. Nick Murphy handles the finances for MIS and the brothers so it very interesting when he meets Alexa. Alexa has her own secrets, so it makes for a very good story. I love all of this author’s books. And this book doesn’t disappoint. Read it today!
Get ready for the next Murphy brother! Nick has worked through tragedy and changed his life’s course based on it. Much like his brothers, he is very protective of family and does anything and everything he can to protect them, which is why when Alexa Nash comes into their house and threatens them without actually doing so, Nick is determined to fix things. After a traumatic accident that has left her both emotionally and physically scarred, Alexa has resigned herself for the life she has built but isn’t necessarily happy with it. When she decides to go after the Murphy brothers, she has no idea what she’s in store for, except her attraction to Nick. As Nick starts to dig into Alexa’s accident, at first to gain leverage but then turning into concern as things don’t add up, the two give into the attraction and feelings they have for each other, especially when Nick gets close to the truth and Alexa almost pays the price. Another trio of books that follow this overall series and each book within the set gives some answers yet more questions and I can’t get enough of the suspense aspect! Especially with the cliffhanger we are left with in this first book, I am dying to see what happens next!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This was an amazing book. It’s great getting a glimpse into Nick and Alexa’s life. I look forward to the next book