A review by ljamison01
Emperor of Lust by Jagger Cole

dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is the third book in the Memonto Mori series. I believe each book is a standalone but you need to read them in order to understand the back story and what’s going on. Now Hana is the sister of the head of the Yakuza and has been in all the previous books, she was the cool, calm, composed ice queen. She’s rarely ruffled always immaculately dressed without a hair out of place. Now Damien is the heir apparent of the Bratva and these families are linked by marriage. Damien is deranged, is a little off center, in fact he says he’s probably neurodivergent. Damien rescues Hana from an unfortunate event and then they become intimate. She thinks this is a one time thing until it is revealed to her a few days later that they are trying to invade the Tokyo market and because she’s a single woman she needs a husband or a fiancé to help her be an acceptable business ally and Damien is their choice. The dynamic between Damien and Hana is hot. There’s is push and pull, they have great banter and the spice isn’t bad either. But learning about why Hana needs to be so in control and compulsive about things was really important. Hana had been this mysterious character and we got to know and like her so much more personally. This was another great book by Jagger Cole with an amazing storyline and action. I loved it!! Please check your trigger warnings before reading.