Green Envy by Aleatha Romig

After the experiencing the captivating, mysterious, and sensual romance between Donavan Sherman and Julia McGrath in Red Sin, I was highly anticipating the continuation of their love story in Green Envy and it certainly did not disappoint. Aleatha Romig has crafted a tale full of intrigue, betrayal, secrets, suspense, and a love that goes beyond mere words, age, and experience. Each chapter builds from the last and we are given more pieces of the puzzle to unravel. Fans of Aleatha will know that she has had plenty of experience with this after the Consequences and Infidelity series. Although Julia and Van's all-consuming romance does take a back seat to reveal the secrets hidden behind the story in this installment, their passion and chemistry with each other continues to burn up the pages long after.

"When I'm with you, it's as if we've always been meant for one another."

Moving between the past and present, Green Envy reveals parts of who Donovan used to be as well as his past connection to Lennox Demetri from Betrayal. I was completely surprised, conflicted, and even overjoyed by it because his attempt at moving on meant that he had finally found the one thing that kept him from succumbing to his loneliness—Julia. Donovan had always wanted more until it left him feeling hollow. For such a contradictory character who was both dominant and soft, much like a wolf in sheep's clothing, his fateful meeting with Julia changed everything and brought light to his dark world. Julia herself also experiences character growth as she becomes more confident in herself and power over her destiny with Donovan's love and faith as her anchor.

"My eyes opened to the reality that envy was a common river that ran deep. Even those people I believed to be satisfied weren't."

In the end, Green Envy was another excellent addition to the Sin series and I am dying to read Gold Lust because of that stunning yet also frustrating cliffhanger. I expected the shoe to drop and yet it still shocked me. From Donovan and Julia's passionate and whirlwind romance to the unraveling behind who Donovan Sherman really is will have you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. I'm so excited to read more of this series because the author has truly captured what I loved most about her writing—how every small detail and bit of information adds more layers and depth to her characters and stories until it reaches a crescendo. I highly recommend this series to those who love a story that is layered and complex with characters who are equally so because of how they see the world as they navigate love, danger, and hidden enemies.

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★★