Lexi Blake KILLED it with this book! This is the 3rd book in this series, and yes, you must read these in order or it won't make sense to you. I have been anxiously awaiting Drew's book and I enjoyed the twists and the turns and the heat that only Lexi Blake can bring!

This book picks up where Satisfaction left off. Drew knows things about what happened to his family that he wants to protect them from. He's on a search for someone and he needs the help from an investigative reporter that he happens to be attracted to. Drew had to grow up fast and he's always had his head in code. He's a little bit awkward, but a lot hot and doesn't sugar coat things. He will stop at nothing to protect his family.

Shelby is by herself in the world. She doesn't have anything to lose and will go after whatever story she is working on. She digs up the dirt and isn't too worried about the dangers that comes with her job. Like Drew, she's ruthless when she's on the search for the truth.

When they first crossed paths, Drew was an asshole (which is his MO) to Shelby and yet, they were drawn to each other. He decided he could use her for his purposes, so he brings her into the fold. However, he wasn't expecting Shelby to be exactly what he needed! She was strong, independent and stood up for what was right and those she cared about. She stood up to Drew and didn't let him get away with the things his family let him get away with. She was his safe haven and it was delicious to watch.

I loved watching Drew and Shelby fall for each other. Their passion and love was palpable through the pages. The element of danger was real for them throughout the book and I was constantly holding my breath, waiting for what happened next. Some of the twists in the story were expected, others were not. This was an absolute all-around FANTASTIC read and it was a great ending for the Lawless series! Bravo Ms. Blake, you have outdone yourself with this book! Go grab your copy today, or start this first book in the series, Ruthless.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lexi Blake's last installment of the Lawless family is amazing. She does not disappoint with this book and continues to delivery romantic suspense on every page. She makes you hate, but love Drew Lawless to the point where your trying to figure out when your feelings for him changed and how badly you want everything to turn out okay for him and the whole family. If you are looking for a book that you won't want to put down then look no further because Drew Lawless will capture your attention and not let it go.

Drew Lawless has been waiting years to get revenge on those who killed his parents. But after finding out that his mother is still alive and could have been the one who killed his father and tried to kill him and his siblings he is faced with a new dilemma does he tells his siblings or does he try to find out the answers himself with the help of Shelby?

Shelby has been intrigued by the Lawless saga ever since her best friend started asking questions about the family. And she is definitely intrigued by the oldest Lawless, Drew. She can't deny her attraction to him but knows he has a distaste for her and how she won't leave their story alone. But now he wants her help and wants her in his bed.

Shelby and Drew start to form a bond and realize that maybe they aren't just using each other for a means to an end. Maybe they are beginning a real relationship and will have to figure out if they can trust each other. But Drew has a hard time trusting others and at the first sign of trouble he begins to doubt his feelings and Shelby's.

Will they be able to figure out not only the true story about his parents murder but also their feelings for each other? Or will the strain of the truth come between them when they need each other the most?

Join the Lawless family as they finally find out what really happened on the night of the murders and find out more about their growing family.


*thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an arc*

I really do believe that Lexi Blake can do no wrong and Revenge is just another example of that. Make sure you have read the previous books in this series before starting Revenge you need that background, that foundation to fully be able to follow the events in Revenge. Revenge I think we all have wanted it, gotten it or plotted it. I know I have but now I believe in Karma but I think no matter whom you are when you have been wronged.

Have you ever just read a book or a series and the characters has so much charisma that sometime it is not the storyline but the character interactions that kept you reading? For me that is what has happened with this series. Oh don’t get me wrong the story itself will have you completely enthralled but the characters, especially Drew and Shelby are what draw you deeper into the suspense. I don’t want to get in depth into what’s going especially if you haven’t read the other books and I don’t want to spoil it. It took me a couple of days to read this one, and I am a fairly faster reader but I have been anticipating this one so much I needed to absorb everything slowly. Trust me the suspense, the action, the sexual chemistry with the characters are why I keep coming back. I loved Shelby for Drew, I do not think if Ms. Blake would have gone a different route that I would have loved this as much as a did.

Revenge is yet another book by Lexi Blake that I can easily say you need to read immediately if you have read the previous ones, and if not read them then dive straight into Revenge trust me you won’t want to wait!

Yet again Lexi Blake makes you love the Lawless family even more!
This journey follows the oldest brother Drew as he still tries to unravel his families secrets and clear his fathers name. He enlists the help of Shelby, to help piece together the mystery, for some reason he trusts her. Will his trust be broken by her? Will they solve this mystery once and for all? Will she get under his skin enough for him to change his ways?? Grab this book to find out!
I love this series, I don't want it to end! 5 stars for this one!!

Revenge by Lexi Blake was so amazing to read!

This book was so thrilling. You get the romance and the steam, but you also get the suspense and thrill of not knowing what is going to happen next.

Drew and Shelby are two characters who you feel as though you can really connect with. They have a special connection and bond, like no other. Through the ups and downs they are there for each other. During a situation that no one should have to endure, they stick side by side.

I loved Revenge, and definitely recommend everyone going to pick it up today!

5/5 Stars!

4.5 Stars!

“Oh, my God. You’re a big old nerd under all that alpha male scariness, aren’t you?

This is the book I've been waiting for in this series. I couldn't wait to learn how the mysterious and charismatic Drew Lawless, head of the Lawless siblings, would fall for the redheaded reporter Shelby Gates.
Here's a warning - if you haven't read the first two installments in this series do not read on.

Drew's one goal has always been to bring the murderer of his parents to justice. He followed it single-mindedly and left no room for distraction. Well, until Shelby walked into his organized life. Drew's plan to bring her on board to investigate the murder is well thought-out. Slap a NDA on the table, along with a contract including an irresistible offer, the story of Shelby's life and everything is just peachy.

Our smart investigative reporter doesn't read the small print though and only later she will learn what the ingenious CEO of his programming company is capable of. She is fascinated by the twists this case has and she WANTS that story. It doesn't hurt that Drew is veeerry easy on the eyes. He offers her protection and she offers her connections. Their relationship escalates quickly and soon their very souls are at stake.


Drew is a jerk. No way around. But he has a reason and that's why I could forgive him. Drew was the one who found his parents murdered in their house when he was 14 years old. He was also the one who saved his siblings from the fire in which they would have most likely died, too. Ever since he has been the one everyone relied on. This hero sacrificed pretty much everything so that his siblings would want for nothing, that they could be together again. He lived pretty much in the past from the day he lost his parents up until now. Oftentimes you get a glimpse of the boy who never moved on so I really understood why he was so focused and would not stand anything in his way. He also has an endearing sort of naivete about him when it comes to relationships. His enthusiasm for Shelby is adorable.

You need to know that I’ve been thrown for a loop and it’s all you. You, Shelby. You’re unlike anyone I’ve ever known and I’m all in. Do you want to know what I’m thinking right now?”
“You’re scheming.”
“I am. I’m trying to figure out how to keep you close to me even when I screw up and do things you won’t like.” Even when you find out I’m lying to you.

Drew is a master manipulator, he knows how to direct people to get them where he wants them. At the same time he keeps most people at arm's length. No one can ever see his demons, not even his siblings. When Shelby crashes into his life, though, he didn't anticipate this sweet yet strong, smart woman. He pushed her away a couple of times and, yes, he did irritate me with his behavior but I still could see that he had never learned to let anyone in. And when he finally did it was amazing. No better grovel than a man on his knees. Literally.

That was the key to Drew. He would take almost anything if he thought he was helping. Taking responsibility was the core of Drew’s personality. She’d been wrong to try to leave him out this morning. He needed to be needed.

Shelby is a clever, observant woman with a quick mind so I did not understand why she didn't read the contract completely. She also has an endless capacity of compassion and understanding for Drew and how he handles things but the way she deals with him was amazing. She sensed that the guy was still this lost boy sometimes and just needed a hug. There is so much patience for this troubled man but also a backbone of steel.
One thing I didn't appreciate was Charlotte (from this author's Masters and Mercenaries series, Love and Let Die) reacting to one Shelby's decisions and making her reconsider. Drew didn't deserve her kindness in that moment.

I loved the banter and how Drew and Shelby gravitated towards each other. Their chemistry was off the charts. They are like night and day in their personality, she is trusting and he highly suspicious of pretty much everything and there is a stark difference how they react to similar situations. Drew lets the anger get the best of him and Shelby is like a balm for his soul.





This is my favorite installment of the series. It had a lot of angst, much more than the other two parts. We get to see all the other Lawless siblings and some of the Taggarts as well as a new addition to the cast. There are some minor twists in this book, the focus is, however, on the romance. I felt satisfied that the villain received their rightful punishment. The only thing that I found missing was an epilogue - it is the conclusion of a series after all.

Lexi Blake has completely won me over with Drew's story. Her writing is effortless. There is suspense and humor and of course good-natured ribbing only siblings can give you. Also, give me a nerd with an alpha tendency and I'm putty in your hands. I am really looking forward to catching up with the backlist of this author.


“You’ve had five complaints against you that HR has had to settle.”
“None of those were for sexual harassment. Not a one.”
“No, they were because you’re a jerk sometimes. You cannot fire someone because they like the wrong house on Game of Thrones.” She didn’t understand his world.
“I was perfectly reasonable. He doesn’t understand the seven kingdoms at all. No Lannister belongs on the Iron Throne. Not even Tyrion.”

Revenge is part of a series and needs to be read in order.

<em>Revenge</em> is the third book in the <a href="http://bookbinge.com/reviews/series/lawless-series/">Lawless series</a> and it follows the eldest of the Lawless siblings, Andrew. Andrew Lawless is a super geek with vengeance in his heart. Nothing will stop him from protecting his siblings and when a new threat (introduced in the last book, <a href="http://bookbinge.com/2017/02/review-satisfaction-by-lexi-blake-2/">Satisfaction</a>) arises, he sets about trying to take the bad guy down.

Drews got a plan to bring the bad guy down without including his siblings. They're happy and moving on with their lives so he feels that keeping them out of everything is for their own good. His plan brings Shelby Gates into his life and she changes everything. She was hired to do a job by Drew and that job included pretending to be his girlfriend. Drew, Drew, Drew...you know fake relationships never work out the way that they're supposed to.

So the plan is to do as much undercover research on their target as possible and the only way that Drew can keep Shelby safe is by moving her into his home and watching over her himself, even though including her, puts her life in danger. None of that matters to Drew Lawless because he's so focused on keeping his family safe that everyone else is collateral damage.

Drew was a punk ass jerk face for his original plan. He's always been a freaking jerk but the amount of love he had for his family kind of mitigated my frustration with him. At his core, he's a good guy but he didn't know how to act around people. He could only focus on the problem at hand, not understanding all of the shit he was stirring everywhere else. He's intentions were good and his heart was in the right place but he did some shady shit to get things done.

Shelby is probably my favorite heroine in this series. She is strong and independent but she was also caring. She cared and she loved deeply. She was also loyal to a fault because even when Drew didn't deserve her loyalty, he had it.

Seeing these two come together and then be split apart and then come together again was fun. I loved that Drew's outlook on certain things changed but he didn't change too much that he was a stranger. I loved that Shelby fell in love with asshole Drew and made him want to be a better person for her and the family. Their romance was hot and sweet and everything that a romance should be. They were great characters apart who went through fire for each other. Their story wasn't an easy story but it was action packed and fun to read.

It was good to see the Lawless siblings and meet a very unexpected and new character that I hope to see more of in a future book. I really liked the way that this story wrapped up and I loved seeing Drew meet his match in Shelby. She didn't let him get away with being a shithead and he became such an awesome hero in the end. I always liked him, despite him being a total dick but it was good to see his character really grow and change. There's a lot going on in this book, lots of stuff that blew up Drew's world but I loved seeing the family gather round and help bring the bad guy down. I love that stuff.

Overall, this was a great addition to this series and Lexi Blake did a great job of wrapping things up. I was a happy camper and I definitely recommend this one.

<strong>Grade: 4.25 out of 5</strong>

I have been anticipating Revenge and Drew Lawless’s story, and neither disappointed. Revenge has intrigue, a little action, and explosive sexual chemistry, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat waiting to see how the mystery and romance play out. Drew is a controlled, sexy, tech nerd, who has a lethal side but can also be tender and compassionate.

Drew wants revenge for his father’s death, and he also wants feisty journalist Shelby Gates. He’s used to getting what he wants, and he brings Shelby to him by hiring her to help him investigate the murder. She’ll get the story and be able to write a book if she agrees to work with him; therefore, she’s easily convinced to accept, even though Drew requires that she live with him and pretend to be his girlfriend.

Although Drew is intimidating, Shelby is no wilting flower, and she gives him a run for his billions. She’s smart and hard working, and this job is important to her. But she’s also just as attracted to Drew, and working together and living with him test the boundaries she’s established between them. She’s especially tempted when she gets to know him more when and sees past his tough exterior and realizes he has no one in his life that cares for him. He cares for everyone else but has no one looking out for his needs. She finds herself wanting to be that person.

Revenge has twists and turns, and the story is delightfully unpredictably. Drew and Shelby have electric chemistry, and their relationship evolves thoughtfully. They’re perfect for each other, their happy ever after should be assured, but Drew has secrets that could tear them apart. You do not want to miss Lexi Blake’s Revenge.

Another great read for us from Lexi Blake.The more I read her books the more that I fall in love with each and everyone of them.

I always pick a favorite character that I love more than the others and this time around mine is going to be Shelby.

Why? So many reasons she was intelligent,patient,kind,smart,protective,had a sense of humor was driven but most of all she was just a loving and giving person who always put others first .She cared about their needs and wants before her own.I loved the chemistry she had with Drew as their was always sexual tension between the two of them right from their first meeting even before they were together.Their sexual encounters were super hot as well as sensual.I loved how she was always making bargains with Drew in order to turn things in her favor but all along just playing along as she wanted the same things Drew did.
Sneaky little vixen!

Drew on the other hand was the total opposite of Shelby.I found him to be more of an a*ss most of the time,protective of his siblings,dangerous,powerful,smart sexy as sin, just really sex on a stick.As the story progressed I thought that he was less as an a** and more just socially awkward in dealing with women and messy feelings.I felt that he was lonely not necessarily unhappy just that he needed someone to love and care about him be and be a equal partner for him and give him hell when he needed a shove.I loved how he always thought about is brothers and sisters happiness before his own.He was so protective of them god help the person trying to hurt them.

Shelby and Drew made an awesome team when it came to trying to prove that his mother murdered his father now that Drew knows that she is alive and gunning for him and his family yet again.

This story had so much going on to keep your interest.And we loved it from cover to cover.We dealt with the ups and downs with Drew's ongoing relationship with Shelby as he messes up time and time again as he just isn't good and the relationship thing.The twists and turns the story took the surprises that popped up.I loved the siblings and their spouses and all their different personalities that added humor to the story that had you laughing out loud. Big Tag made me laugh more than once. Defiantly a consent favorite of mine throughout the series.Loved how strong the women were in this story whether they carried the name Gates,Lawless,or Taggart. This for me is the type of story that you could go on and on on about the things that you loved most about it and definitely goes into the keeper pile where I am sure that I will read time and time again.

Looking forward to reading the rest in this series as well.



5 stars from us !

After reading Revenge, I found that Blake’s writing does not disappoint. She creates unique and unforgettable characters with a truly outstanding plot line and settings to truly create a story that you will not forget. This novel is a real page turn that will keep you up all night while you dive into this romantic love story. I highly recommend this novel for the true romantic.

Revenge is the 3rd book about the Lawless brothers and focuses on Drew. Drew is the mastermind of the family. He kind of gives off the evil genius vibe and to say he is ruthless is a bit mild. His plan is to use Shelby to do the dirty work of finding the information he needs and then cut her loose.

Drew has never been my favorite brother. Bran was a serious whore, but he was at least likable. Riley is the best (even if he had his own douchy moments). But Drew...Revenge has been his life's mission and it has made him cold and calculating. Shelby is a brilliant reporter who had already uncovered some anomalies in the Lawless family case. She was also a great ally to Carly in book 2 (and I loved Carly!). Really, Drew was going to be the biggest hurdle to my enjoyment of this book. Could I ever really believe he would change and not be a cutthroat dick? I just wasn't sure it could happen.

You get to peek in on the lives of the other Lawless siblings and their spouses which creates a really well rounded supporting cast of characters. Hatch is still around as well. He reminds me of Haymitch from the Hunger Games. A drunken fool until forced to sober up and help guide some youngsters in their revenge plot. Even their names were similar enough that I kept mixing them up! Plus, there is a new character who comes out of nowhere and will make you question things! Drew is his typical, skeptical self, and Shelby is more trusting, which describes them pretty much in everything they do. As the reader, I found myself agreeing more with Shelby, but also thinking "Maybe I'm an idiot who is getting played!". The mystery keeps you turning pages and unable to put the book down.

By the end, I did see character development in Drew and I enjoyed him more than I expected. Nerdy boy has a wild side for sure!

Revenge is an extremely well crafted story with twists and surprises that will engage and enthrall you. Blake has created a masterfully written tale of family drama, betrayal, and Revenge!

5 Star Review Revenge (Lawless #3) by Lexi Blake.

Wow what an epic book! I found myself riveted from start to finish. Of all the books in this series, this was the one I have been anticipating the most. There is just something about Drew Lawless that intrigued me and had me anxious to read his story and boy, what a story it is.

This book was amazing, so much drama and suspense, it had me on the edge of my seat. I kept thinking to myself, just one more chapter and in the end I read all night. To fully get enjoyment and appreciate the suspense and brilliance to this story line you need to read the first two books in the series prior to reading Revenge.

Revenge picks up where Satisfaction left off and tells the continuing story of The Lawless brothers Riley, Drew, Brandon, and their sister Mia, as they seek revenge on those they hold responsible for their parents’ murders 20 years ago.

Andrew “Drew” Lawless has devoted his life to finding those responsible for the deaths of his parents; determined that they will be brought to justice. Strong, loyal, determined and passionate Drew is also lonely and vulnerable.

Enter Shelby Gates, an investigative reporter determined to expose all the secrets of the reclusive Lawless family. Drew despite his misgivings knows that he needs her help if his plans for revenge are going to work. When he convinces Shelby into signing a NDA and working with him, Shelby agrees in exchange for the rights to write a book.

Neither Drew otr Shelby count on the attraction and feelings that develop between them. Both are lonely souls who are drawn to each other. I loved how Shelby was able to handle Drew.

This is a hard review to write as I do not want to accidentally spillll any spoilers.
The chemistry between Drew and Shelby was sizzling. There was mystery, intrigue, suspense, hot alpha men and as you can expect from most books from Ms. Blake some moments of humour.

I love Lexi Blake’s writing style; no one does romantic suspense like she does. I found myself shaking my head as I read Revenge as it is one of those books that in many parts, you read and go, wait, no, did that really happen?

I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher through Netgalley.

I was a little apprehensive going into this one. Book two just wasn't that great and I am STILL trying to bleach my brain of Bran and his 100+ hookers. Thankfully this one reminded me why I adore this author's writing so much.

It goes without saying that this one was well written. Even a less than stellar Lexi Blake book is always well written. It had a non-stop pace. It had twist and turns. It had a VERY interesting development. I cannot wait to see where that is headed. It had angst. It had drama. It had feels. It had a few sex scenes (I wish there had been more). It had a great cast of secondary characters. It had Ian and a baby (hello ovaries) and two very likable main characters (no 100+ hookers for Drew!!)

A couple of things kept it from being a perfect read for me. One, I didn't particularly care for Charlotte's little chat with Shelby. I felt at that point the onus was on Drew to do the chasing and some groveling. I didn't think the guilt trip Charlie laid on Shelby was fair and honestly for all the manipulations Drew had pulled by that point he got off WAY too easily in the groveling department. Two, I would have liked to have seen an epilogue.

Those were just small things though, and overall this series has been very enjoyable to read. Two thumbs up from yours truly.

Spoiler Free – although it is so hard to keep being SF. I want to shout out everything about this book.
Revenge, lies, betrayal, secrets, and heart-break this book has it all. And of course what would a Lexi Blake book be without Ian Taggart in it? Half as funny let me tell you that.
After the major twist plot in book 2 Drew has officially put his plans to rest. Unofficially he has hired Shelby Gates to continue the research of the revenge that he wants. Previous revelation means his family cannot know. Tight knit clan and all that so I don’t really see that happening. But let’s just go with it.
We have a never surprise in the book and well once again I did not see that coming. There is so much action that it is well paced and full of twists and turns. I adore Lexi and her writing and here it is no different.
I wasn’t too sure about Drew to begin with. He is a douchecanoe King/ CEO of epic proportions but deep down he is just that lost little boy. He grew on me. Has be known to happen. Everything for Drew is very transactional. Shelby is a good strong female lead but with time she kind of becomes a mini doormat at the end. Thankfully Charlotte set her right.
The romance between Drew and Shelby was good and the sex scenes were well written although I skimmed at times. I really enjoyed it but it’s not Lexi’s best work but still at the end I wanted to know more of the why behind the actions of the person.
Love you Lexi. Look forward to more. Fantastic ending to a series that has been an absolute joy to read.

5+ Stars!! Wow! So many surprises that I never saw coming in this book!! I love reading books that I can't guess what's coming next! I loved this series!! I loved this book! I highly recommend this series!! Must read in order though!! I'd like for there to be another book about Hatch! I feel so bad for him!! Such a great book & series!! Trust me on this! You won't be disappointed!

Revenge wrapped up this thrill ride of a series perfectly. The Lawless series is a perfect blend of suspense, lies, intrigue, romance and geeky sexiness. <---Who could ask for more?

Really, can we coin the term 'geeky sexiness' and use it exclusively for this series? We really should. Blake mastered it with these characters, especially Drew. He's like an Alpha Geek and I'm in love. <3

Blake also mastered creating the perfect counterparts for boys. Ladies who could hold their own when needed, stand up to their men when needed, but also had enough softness that allowed these dominating personalities to feel like they could protect them.

In short, The Lawless series has it all and I was captivated from start to stop.

I loved the Lawless trilogy and this was by far my favorite in the series. Drew and Shelby's story was addicting from the start. I would recommend reading the three books back to back.

The final installment of this wicked triology doesn't disappoint. At the end of Satisfaction we're not with a shocking revelation that Iris Lawless might not be as dead as Drew and his siblings once thought.
Revenge reintroduces us to Shelby who is still determined to find out what really happened during the fire that made Drew an orphan. She throws Drew for a loop because he can't control her like he does every other aspect of his life and she gives him something he's never had before, someone who stand up to him and questions his actions.
The action picks up in Revenge and there are a few twists and revelations that bring lots of excitement to the story. Lexi Blake weaves all the characters together perfectly, making them whole and interesting.

Lexi Blake is the master of romantic suspense! ~ Heather, White Hot Reads

I'm almost speechless. And if you know me, that rarely happens! I started Revenge before a long trip and then took a break because I couldn't focus but you guys, I jumped back in like I hadn't even slept. And to be honest, I hadn't slept... much!

Andrew "Drew" Lawless is by far, one of the most amazing, broken, determined, phenomenal, alpha male characters I've read in a long time. He takes care of his family first and foremost. He sacrifices everything to keep them together and to make sure they have all they need. Though his ways of doing this may be less than conventional, his heart is in the right place.

Shelby Gates is an investigative reporter who Drew recognizes can assist him with the needs of the family. And with his needs. <wink, wink> What follows is an epic game of cat and mouse. Revenge tells the story of what happens when a family is so consumed by the past, it dictates their future.

There was a point where I thought I had it all figured out and I was so tired, I considered throwing in the towel. But I didn't. I forged ahead, into the wee hours of the morning. And it was worth it. Every single minute flew by so quickly as I attempted to figure out the final plot twists. Some I had correct and some I was so wrong about!

I can't wait for more books from the author. Maybe even more Lawless books... hmmmmm?