I truly enjoyed learning about New York in the 1800’s and it was a refreshing change in scenery from typical historical romances that are set in London or Europe. I’ve read a quite a few historical romances and honestly this was one of the first ones that I have read that was set in America. I wanted there to be a way that these two made it work and I was rooting for them until the very end. There were quite a few times where this book brought me to tears. How could a Kingpin possibly have a future with a woman who is set on doing good in the world. But how long do they have with one another before they realize that their worlds do not align. The way Justine was able to see underneath Jack’s tough exterior and not be judgmental about his upbringing said a lot about her character. The sexy times between the two were next level hot hot hot. The chemistry between Mulligan and Justine was explosive from the moment they met with one another.

His face the color of a ripe tomato, he gasped for air and slumped against the oak top. Breathe, she said and guided him toward a barrel under a store awning. I absolutely LOVED The Devil of Downtown. A young man, probably fifteen or sixteen years of age, began staggering backward, clutching his throat, and she rushed forward to help. When their dalliances with one another become more frequent and they begin to long for each other – will either of them stand a chance to be with one another? This favor is what starts the unusual relationship between “do-gooder” Justine and Kingpin Mulligan. Mulligan is willing to help Justine, but he doesn’t offer his services freely and of course there will be a favor in return. She knows how dangerous Mulligan can be, but still she is left with no choice but asking him for help in solving a case that she is working on on behalf of her charity. When Justine Greene crosses paths with Mulligan – she is in dangerous territory. Jack has everyone he needs in his pocket and he doesn’t do anything without a favor in return. A dauntless heiress becomes entangled with a devilishly handsome criminal kingpin in Shupes sizzling third Uptown Girls romance (after The Prince of. Jack Mulligan has one rule he lives by Qui n’avance pas, recule – who does not advance retreats. He is the Kingpin in New York – ruling over his territory ruthlessly.

The devil of downtown