The Girl with the Emerald Ring: A Romantic Thriller

PERFECT - as usual. I did an all nighter to complete this and I have no regrets except that it's already over. I love that we were introduced to some awesome new characters like Sky, Beth and Gemma, and we also got to see other much beloved characters return – I'm looking at you, Emmy! As a trilogy this has naturally left me on the edge of my seat with many unresolved issues! The plot was flawless and I'm greatly anticipating Red After Dark. If you've read Elise's books, GIVE HER YOUR MONEY AND READ EMERALD. To say it's worth it is an understatement. If you haven't read any of her works, go to Pitch Black and start. You are missing out on a lot. I fall in love with every character Elise brings to life on the pages and I honestly marvel at her talent for suspense novels. Emerald has blown me away, as all her other novels have. they just get more complex and more enticing as she goes.

What can I say about Elise's writing that'll do her justice? She's just too good when it comes to keeping the reader at the edge of their seat! You'd think after reading almost all of her books and already being familiar with most characters, I'd know what to expect. But no, trust Elise Noble to throw a curveball that's bound to blow you away! Emerald lives up to expectations and even exceeds them in a lot of ways... Emmy and Alaric make a great team.. Add to it the fact that Alaric's the one that Black is most insecured about and you know you've got a nail biter! Add to the mix Rune and Sky... The former, A's daughter that Emmy doesn't know about and Sky, whose origins are similar to Emmy's. As a heroine, Bethany's character needs to grow out of her shell and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next instalment of this trilogy to know more!!!

The Girl with the Emerald Ring is the first in a 3-book series with the same main characters and interconnected plots. And what a start it is! Getting to know Sky and Bethany, two very different characters, is great – and we finally get some answers to where Alaric has been during all the other books where he is either mentioned in passing or makes a short appearance. What is the true nature of this relationship with Emmy? Why is he the one ex-boyfriend of Emmy’s who REALLY gets underneath Black’s skin? A couple of long-standing aspects of Emmy’s story near full circle in this book, with tantalizing cliff hangers for the next books. This book can be read as a stand-alone with a storyline that’s definitely worth reading – but you will enjoy it more if you have read the earlier Blackwood Security books that focus on Emmy. One thing is for sure – after you read this book you will be looking forward to the middle of October with great anticipation!