Jacqueline's Reads: Moonlight Sins (de Vincent #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Julia Hughes has always played it safe until she learned a very painful lesson. Now Julia’s starting over with a job in the Louisiana bayou—and a scorching encounter with a stranger, only to discover he’s Lucian de Vincent . . . her new employer. The de Vincent brothers share a massive fortune and a dark reputation. Julia cares for their troubled sister, but a menacing presence in the mansion—and the ever-present temptation of Lucian—prove dangerously distracting.

Lucian’s grandmother claimed de Vincent men fall in love once—and hard. Apparently, it’s Lucian’s turn. Julia’s compassionate care of his twin makes Lucian want to lay himself bare. But some secrets are better for Julia not to know.

The recent “suicide” of Lucian’s father is the latest in a string of deaths on the estate. Someone is eliminating the de Vincents. And the best way to get to Lucian may be through Julia. . . .

5 Moonlight Stars
I didn’t know what to expect from reading Moonlight Sins. I just finished the book and I have to say, Moonlight Sins was a good surprise. Moonlight Sins is mysterious, it has well developed characters and the storyline is flawless. I’m so excited and jumping for joy that I have another Jennifer L. Armentrout (JLA) series to get hooked on.

Moonlight Sins is a standalone and is part of the de Vincent series. Each book (I am assuming) will be focusing on one brother. JLA hasn’t mentioned who the next book will be about, but I hope (fingers crossed) it will be Gabe!

I really enjoyed this book because I love a good mystery thriller with a touch of steam and heavy on the romance. I love the tension between Julia and Lucian and I liked how it was really subtle and slowly crept up on me. If you are a fan of a slow-burn book, then this one is for you.

Julia is a nurse and she has an opportunity to take a job in Louisiana. The job is very hush hush so she takes it on with little detail to what she will be doing.

If only she knew what she was getting herself into.

Lucian’s twin sister shows up after ten years being missing. She’s not herself and needs a nurse to take care of her daily needs. Lucian has no idea what kind of person Julia is, but he likes everything he sees.

The book starts out with a bang and a lot of events start moving forward. You soon realize the house Lucian, his siblings and Julia now live in isn’t what it seems.

Is this book spooky? A little, but it’s not a scary book. Is this book paranormal? Umm… I like it keep this all mystery because I’m evil like that. Also it was fun for me to figure out if it was.

That’s right, the best part of reading this book was ALL the mystery elements to it. JLA has a great way in laying breadcrumbs for the reader to obtain and figure out. Okay and the second best part is the push and pull between Julia and Lucian. I like the interactions they have between each other and I like that each moment they had it either brought them closer together or pushed them apart. It keep me interested in the book.

Moonlight Sins is a meaty book, you get plenty out of it. There’s so much storyline, tension and buildup that your heart will be racing from page one. I love the characters, the side characters and the flow of the story.

You will be questioning EVERYONE, who did what, who is who, who is good and who is bad and is everyone being truthful? Gah, it was deliciously good.

ARC was provided by Avon Books and I volunteered to review.

AMAZON

I was so lucky to meet Jennifer at a book signing in Houston, Texas. I was really lucky that during the lunch break, she sat at the same table as me!!!! I totally fan-girled and I was a big mess. Jennifer is like the queen of the YA book world. I asked her how she liked Texas, she said it was very "different". I laughed. More photos HERE
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