Definitely a situation where I feel almost bad for reading this book? So utterly ridiculous, what with the virgin yet sex-expert college girl and the super stalker, abusive, alpha Russian who is a walking cliche, but I still finished it. Basically all sex interspersed with very unbelievable (and lite) character development. Poor mafia hitman-millionaire. Puh-lease.

Upon re-reading The Professional and being able to listen to the Fated Mates podcast episode discussing it, I've rounded up my rating to three stars! I appreciate what Kresley was trying to do here, and the sex is H-O-T hot, but I'm still kind of bored when they aren't having the sex. What does Natalie do all day? More character development please!

I also learned this was a serialized novel, in three parts! May explain some of the pacing issues. That said, still a darn good time and introduced me to some THINGS. Phew.