Her Revenge is the first instalment in the Drew Crime Family series, set in and around London. The book opens with a little girl, Scarlet, being woken up by a loud scream in the middle of the night coming from downstairs. She sneaks quietly over to the stairs and peers through the gaps in the bannister; she sees her father, Ronan, bleeding profusely from his hand. Forty five year old Lily Drew, Scarlet's Aunt, suddenly appears in the kitchen and requests a bottle of vodka, clean towels and a sewing kit to sort out the wound. Wondering exactly how this happened Scarlet sneaks down a few more stairs so she can see into the living room. There she discovers a man trussed up in a heap by the fireplace. There was a gag in his mouth, but as she watched, he wriggled and writhed, trying to free himself from his bindings. Lily decides that the hostage has seen too much and laughs at him for believing he could take out THE Ronan Drew. Taking out a gun from his pocket, one of Scarlet's twin cousins hands the gun complete with silencer to his mother, Lily. It doesn't take long before the man is shot dead by a bullet to the head. Fast forward to ten years later and it's sixth form graduation day and 18-year-old Scarlet is celebrating the fact that she was accepted to study at her first choice of university, St Andrews in Fife, Scotland, to study business. Her mother, Cath, is overjoyed and hopes that Scarlet will decide to head off to uni while Ronan really wants her to join the family business — a new face to help run the Drew Family gang currently under the control of Scarlet’s fierce Aunt Lily and her father.

The Drews run a factory that creates small plastic parts for pipework but in reality this was a front, a legal channel to launder the money they were making from their less legal enterprises. Scarlet had accepted the place a while ago but was putting off telling her father as due to being Ronan and Cath’s only child and heir to his part of the Drew empire, she knew he would be crushed by the news. The family - Face of the firm Ronan and Cath, Lily, the Queen Bee, and her 25-year-old twin boys Connor and Cillian, who provide the firm’s muscle - head off to watch the graduation ceremony. A short time later the Drews get a visit from the police at 2AM one morning and inform Cath that Ronan has been found dead earlier that evening with his throat slit. This prompts Scarlet to make the decision to join the firm to seek out revenge for his brutal murder. She and Lily go through a list of their enemies and find no promising or possible suspects so their attention turns to their allies. Because in the fickle gangland world enemies can masquerade as allies or their allegiances can change in the blink of an eye. Who killed Ronan and can the Drews deliver their comeuppance? This is a riveting and compulsive start to the series and an introduction to a fascinating family who are into some deep and dark business in the criminal and gangland underworlds. Within the first page or two you are reeled in and fully immersed in the story making it difficult to put it down. It's fast-paced, twisty, action-packed and full of tense, heart in your mouth moments that leave you breathless. Roll on book two. Highly recommended.

WoW what a book this one was! Her Revenge is the perfect Thriller! This fast-paced thrill will have you hanging on every word. The characters were amazing! And the writing was done so perfectly.

Emma Tallon and Bookouture never disappoint and they certainly have not done this time with everything you would expect from a gritty, gangland drama. I have noticed recently that this genre is creating such a rich blend of drama, action and psychological thriller and in this wonderful book we meet two very strong, powerful gangland women. The book covers a wide range of issues that you will question and think about even after finishing the book. This includes things like drug abuse, grief depression, alcohol abuse and also asks the question are people born to be cruel and violent or is this something that is created from events they have seen in their early years.
The book does cover some serious crime and a little bad language but nothing that you would not expect in this kind of book.
The characters grow on you as you read the book and as this is the first book in the series I can see what great things the author must have planned for future books and I cannot wait to read the next book.
All gritty crime fiction fans will be queuing up to buy this (well, queuing up on the websites for now) :-)
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and Emma Tallon for providing me with an electronic advanced review copy of this book in return for an honest, unbiased review.

This is the first book in a new series by this author. I’ve read the previous series and loved it, so was curious as to how this one would pan out. I needn’t have worried as straight away the author hooked me in with her gritty writing and tough ballsy characters. In this book we meet the Drews, a tough gangster family based in London. Ronan Drew and his sister Lily run the family empire and are certainly not to be messed with! When tragedy strikes the family, Ronan’s daughter Scarlet vows to exact her revenge.

I really liked this book and thought it was a great start to the series. As with the previous books, this author is brilliant at pulling you into the story very early, ensuring that you are glued to the pages for fear of missing something. I liked Scarlet’s character but I couldn’t decide whether I wanted her to carry on with her studies or take up her post in the family business. She seemed too meek and mild to be a hard-nosed gangster, but as the book moved on, I began to realise she was certainly a chip off the old block! I really liked Lily’s character as well, and pictured her as a modern-day Aunt Polly from Peaky Blinders! Despite being someone you didn’t cross, her family could do no wrong, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the next book with regards to her wayward daughter.

The story was fast paced and held my attention throughout. As with this genre of book, the story is tough and violent and the characters are dangerous! The slight crossover between this book and the Tyler family from the previous books was fabulous, and I hope in future this happens again. It does feature references to drugs, guns, money laundering, violence plus much more, so has everything you would expect from a book of this genre! Have I got over the ending of the Tyler family series? I definitely have now that the Drew family are on the block! I can’t wait for the next book to carry on the story! Would highly recommend!

I’d like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Her Revenge’ by Emma Tallon in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Scarlet is the daughter of well-respected Ronan Drew who, with his sister Lily, head the notorious London gangsters the Drews. Although Scarlet intends going to St Andrew’s University in Scotland as soon as she leaves school, when her father is murdered in cold blood she joins her aunt Lily and cousins Connor and Cillian to run the family business. The police don’t appear to be making any headway in identifying Ronan’s killer so the Drews will have to find him themselves.

‘Her Revenge’ is the gritty story of London gangsters and although I thought it slow to start it did gradually become more interesting as a rival tries to take parts of their business for himself and Scarlet’s drug-addicted cousin Ruby makes an appearance. There’s drama, intrigue and twists and turns, and although not as much action as I’d been expecting, the plot is involving and kept me reading late into the night.

A brilliant start to a new series.
As a huge fan of the Freddie and Anna series I was a bit worried about a new series but I loved it!
Lily and Ronan Drew have several businesses that they run, and as you’ve probably guessed, not all of it is run on the right side of the law.
Set in London and with family very much at it’s centre this book introduces us to the Drews and their business dealings.
Scarlet has just finished sixth form and needs to decide if she’s going to take the place offered at University or whether she will join the family firm. She’s got reasons to do both but is finding it hard to decide until something happens that makes her mind up for her.
You wouldn’t mess with Lily and she sees a strength in Scarlet that means she’d be a great asset to the family firm.
There’s a great sense of family in this book but the threat of violence from those that want what they have is also very much present.
This is a great read and I can’t wait to find out what’s next for this family.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

The Drew family are notorious in London with Ronan and Lily as heads of the family.

Lily has 3 children twin son's Connor and Cillian, who provide the muscle of the firm, and daughter Ruby who is a loose cannon, she only contacts her mother when she wants money which worries and hurts Lily very much.

Ronan and Cath have an only child Scarlet, who being brainy has opted out of the family business and is off to Scotland St Andrews university much to Cath's delight, she didn't want her daughter to be involved in the firm that Ronan and lily have built up from the ground and who is feared by all.

When a member of the family is murdered the whole family is thrown into shock and great sadness. Now Scarlet has a decision to make does she join the family firm, or does she follow her dreams and go off to university?

What a cracking book, it draws you in from the first page, It was great to catch up with older characters and welcome the introduction of new, making the story fresh and interesting. Fantastic gangland book, by a great and good storytelling author.
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this brilliant book. xx

Scarlet Drew isn't to be messed with. She's the daughter of a notorious London gangster. But when the most important person in Scarlet's life is murdered in cold b;lood on the East End streets, she can only think of one thing - revenge.

Scarlet's aunt Lily is fierce, straight talking forv to be reckoned with. As head of the family firm and Queen of London's underworld, she welcomes her niece into the business and swears to get revenge. But someone is out to take down the Drew family empire.

Scarlet was contemplating telling her father she was going to university at St. Andrews but she never got the chance to pick the right moment. Now, she knew she couldn't leave her mother. So she joins the family firm with her aunt Lily and her twin sons. What a terrific start to this new series. I was
also pleased to see a couple of characters from previous books. The pace was fast and there was quite a lot going on in the book. It's a gritty and grippping page turner and i couldn't put it down. I think i'm going to like the Drew family. I'm looking forward to reading what they get up to next. I highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed.

I would ;like to thank #NetGalley, #Bookouture and the author #EmmaTallon for my ARC of #HerRevenge in exchange for an honest review.

SPOILER ALERT

Wow I thought the Anna Davis/Freddie Tyler books were good but this new series about the Drew family is another level.

Set in London the story follows Lilly and Ronan head of the Drew gangster family. Family means everything to Lilly and she is determined that all future generations of Drew’s join the family firm. Ronan’s wife has different ideas for her daughter’ Scarlett’s future as does Scarlett herself until her father is murdered in a gruesome manner. With her mother, Cath, falling apart and turning to alcohol in her grief Scarlett abandons her dreams of going to university and joins the family firm determined to find out who killed her father and distribute the Drew’s kind of retribution.

The writing style is fast paced and makes a gritty storyline for the reader. As with the Anna Davis series women are empowered and there does seem to be an opening in the future for Scarlett to replace Lilly as the head of the firm. Certainly a good read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Before now I hadn't seen a book by Emma Tallon, but it seems like she's written quite a few about the London Underground and this book is the start to a new series. I have found a new writer to look out for, once I picked up this book I coudn't stop reading about the Drew family where Lily and Ronan are at the head, after putting in years of blood, sweat and tears. Ronans daughter Scarlett is their intended successor, but it seems she wants to go away to college and live a more honest life. Then Ronan gets killed and Scarlett joins forces with her aunt Lily to find out who is responsible, inserting herself into the family business after all.
Very promising start and I for sure will most definitely keep track of the following books to find out if Scarlett will end up at the head of the business and what sorts of trouble will come their way first.
If you like the gangland theme with strong women in the lead, don't pass this one up!

*** An ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. ***

No secret. I am a huge fan of this authors work. When I realised Emma Tallon was starting a new series I was a little apprehensive as her Tyler family series of books is one of my favourite. I always wonder if the author is doing the right thing and if they can ever match the success they have had with another series. Well, it's safe to say Emma has smashed this one. What a fantastic start to a new series.
Meet the Drew family.
Ronan and Lily Drew, Brother and sister and part of the Drew Empire.
Ronan is Married to Cath and their daughter Scarlet is about to set off to fulfil her dreams at university. Her mother Cath is so please and proud of her, but also pleased she is not joining the family firm. Scarlet in Cath's eyes has so much more to offer and a life made by going to university.
When tragedy hits the family, Scarlet has big decisions to make, It soon becomes clear which path she is going to follow.

A first class start to a new series, Characters that I can see will grow and grow, I'm all ready liking Scarlet and look forward to what more is in store. As with all books on gangland London there are good and Evil and I can't wait to see how some of these characters develop.
I loved how there was a slight glimpse into the previous series with some of the characters mentioned in this book, I can see an overlap of the two families working really well in the future.

When family is everything you may change your path in life.
I can highly recommend this book, its gripping, thrilling and totally worthy of your full attention. Emma Tallon has an amazing ability to write books with a knock out punch, that ability shows in this start to this new series.
I can't do the book enough justice while giving my thoughts, it needs all the stars and more. Just simply first class writing.

The Drew’s are a notorious underworld criminal family headed by Ronan Drew and his sister Lily Drew. Ronan is married to Cath and they have one daughter called Scarlet. Scarlet is struggling to decide if she will go to university or join the family business. After a dreadful tragedy the family are out for revenge and Scarlet knows what she has to do.

This book was an excellent start to a new series. Like Emma’s previous books based on a London Underground family crime gang and I absolutely loved getting to know the family and their friends and enemies. In this book there are also mentions of people who were part of the authors previous books which I really liked. Another gritty gangland crime story which I cannot wait to read more from the series.

Emma Tallon having finished the Tyler series for now has come up with another brilliant series if Her Revenge is anything to go by. Lily Drew and her brother Ronan are running their underworld empire with no trouble but when events take an unexpected turn Ronan' s daughter Scarlet has to step in and help even though she is very new to the life.I'm very much looking forward to the next book in this series,as with all Emma Tallon' s books I couldn't put this one down,another 5 star winner for me.

The Tyler family series was brilliant so couldn't wait to read this new series with the Drew family. It was just as brilliant as the previous series. Emma's style of writing is just amazing, really draws you in from the first page and doesn't let up for the entire book. I really liked the mention of the Tyler's in this book, nice to see the two families mixing. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. Hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book!!

I had not been aware of author Emma Tallon before, but I love the gangland theme, so wanted to give this book a go. What can I say! Great storyline which kept me wanting to read. I haven't read any of Emma Tallons books before but this was a new start of a series with the Drew family so I was able to get to know the characters without having read previous books. The story was a well written fast paced story, with a gripping plot, fantastic characters, and intriguing enough for you to keep turning pages. It keeps you guessing as who the real villain is. It had good strong female characters, Lily, Scarlett and at the end Cath, who are shown as fierce and dangerous women who protect their own. Really likeable characters. All out to protect and love their 'family'. I am looking forward to the next book of the Drew family and the ups and downs of the London underworld. Gripping read that I really enjoyed. 5*

Thank you to Net Galley, Emma Tallon and Bookouture for the opportunity to review this ARC for an honest opinion.

Book description:
Scarlet Drew isn’t to be messed with. As the daughter of a notorious London gangster, she’s got enough street smarts to take on the world. When someone close to Scarlet is murdered in cold blood on the East End streets where she grew up, her family’s honour is at stake and she can only think of one thing – revenge.

Joining her aunt Lily at the head of the family business, Scarlet soon realises that the murder is just one part of a plot by a rival firm to take down the entire Drew empire, and she fears that her aunt could be their next target.

As everything they built begins to crumble, the Drew family find their livelihood and their reputations under pressure. Then, Scarlet’s estranged cousin Ruby suddenly comes back into the family, with a revelation that could tear the Drews apart. But can she be trusted? As Scarlet makes some tough decisions, one thing is for sure: family means everything to her and she will stop at nothing to protect it, even if it means putting her own life at risk.

A perfect start to a new series by the exceptionally talented Ms Tallon. I adored the Tyler series but can now see that it was best to close their door for a while to allow for the dramatic entrance of the Drew family! Very excited for the next instalment.

Well what can I say about #HerRevenge?! Buckle up buttercup cos it's gonna be a hell of a ride peeps! I must admit I had been in a wee reading slump but then I got my hands on a copy of this bad boy or should I say bad girl I''ll be honest this certainly got me over the hump, I had a rather late night as I just kept turning the pages. In fact to be truthful I was shocked to realise that I was at the last page I could have happily just kept reading. I really can't believe that you left us with that cliffhanger Ms Tallon!

I'd like to introduce you to the Drew Family ran by brother and sister Ronan and Lily aided by her twins Cillian and Connor. Sadly Lily's daughter Ruby has chosen a different path, it's so hard to read her life choices at one point I had everything crossed that she would come good. At some points in #HerRevenge Lily seems to have more than her fair share of the worlds worries both business wise and personally on her shoulders but she carries it well.

Ronan and his wife Cathie have a daughter, Scarlet who is studying to go to St Andrews University in Scotland, her mum really wants her to take her place at St Andrews but in his heart of hearts Ronan would love it if she followed in his footsteps and joined "The Family Business", Scarlet had decided that she was going to let her father down gently but then the worst happened and suddenly it was no longer an option. Scarlet had to make a decision about her future there and then, the family business won after all blood is always thicker than water.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know the Drew family much better, I have to say I wouldn't like to cross Lily, please don't be fooled by her girlie style because there is a rod of steel that runs through her right up to those blonde curls that just won't behave no matter how hard she tries, As with all of this genre the emphasis is heavily on family and above all family loyalty. It was a smashing touch to bring some much loved underworld characters from a previous series in for an oh so brief chapter or two. Reading this you should know to expect the unexpected and this is no different, having said that there were more than a few OMG moments

If you like books written by Kimberley Chambers, Mandasue Heller and Martina Cole this will be right up your street. The author books are just getting better and better with each novel she writes. Hopefully make us wait too long for the next installment in the Drew family saga.

Read for an honest review. Thanks to the author Ms Tallon, #Netgalley and @Bookouture

I get excited to hear that another book from the fabulous Emma Tallon is out and a new series too.
The Drews are a notorious gang from London. When one of there is murdered by a rival gang Lily must pick up the pieces and keep the firm together. In comes Scarlet her niece to join the firm. Giving up her dream to go to St Andrews University and make something of herself. Her mother Cathy is not happy at first but knows when Scarlett goes for something, she knows there is nothing to stop her. Scarlett knows that joining the firm is no walk in the park and she proves herself with the help of her cousins the twins.
When a rival gang tries to home in on the action, Scarlett must prove to herself and the rest of the team and rival gangs that she has what it takes.
Thank you Bookoutre for copy Her Revenge. I was a bit apprehensive at first a new series from Emma Tallon. I was sad to see the Tyler’s go. But I need not have worried this is another gripping page turner, with some heart stopping moments. I loved it and can’t wait to see how this series develops. A big fat 5 stars from me.

To join the unlawful family firm filled with dark secrets or to remain naive and create a fresh start for herself? Scarlet Drew is almost certain she's made her decision until the murder of a loved one changes everything.

I loved the characters within this book: Fierce, dangerous but SO likeable, and so believable too!

This is the first book I've read by Emma Tallon. Whilst I've always loved crime thriller, I'm relitavely new to the gangland theme and I'm thoroughly enjoying it! I cannot wait for the next installment of the Drew families antics!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review 📖

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Review for 'Her Revenge' by Emma Tallon.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 22nd March 2021.

This is the first book I have read by this author. It is also the first book in the 'Drew Family' series

I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching and colouful cover and its intriguing synopsis. The synopsis stated that fans of Martina Cole will love it. I am a fan of Martina's books so am interested to see if it will live up to this statement. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of 65 chapters. The chapters are short to medium to long in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.

This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Scarlet Drew and Lily Drew. The benefits of third person perspective are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.

This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions and the perfect atmosphere for the storyline. The synopsis and cover work perfectly with the book cover. I am always wary about trying a new author out but was definitely not disappointed.

The book is gripping and addictive from the very first page until the last. I was absolutely hooked throughout with the suspense and tension filled plot. I enjoyed delving into the underworld and reading about how the Drew family worked within the family, the factory and all the other gangs. I would never have guessed who killed Ronan which is definitely a huge bonus as I've been struggling to find a book that has surprised me lately having read so many crime thrillers. The storyline was intricately woven with so many sub plots iy kept me completely engaged throughout. The way Emma has written it really helps your imagination picture everything going on.

I really enjoyed meeting the Drew family as well as the other characters. I have also learned Emma's previous books were based on the Tyler family who we also met in this series so I am looking forward to going back to read that series as well as any further books in the Drew family serious. Scarlet is definitely a force to be reckoned with as is Lily and who doesn't love a strong kockk @ss female in the crime world!! I was absolutely fascinated by all the businesses that she managed to keep afloat. I also enjoyed reading about what Connor and Cillian got up to and having twins myself it's quite interesting to see how these twins worked. I also had a bit of a soft spot for Ray and really like him. Harry and Jasper are just absolute rats and I am glad about how the book ended. I'm hoping Ruby will pull her finger out and get clean and am looking forward to reading what comes off her. Every single character was strong and had their own unique personalities and each definitely left an impression on me.

I am looking forward to reading more of Emma's books and it would be intriguing to see them turned into movies. Emma, congratulations, you have hit my top author list!!!

Overall a fast paced, page turning, gripping and addictive adventure from the underworld.

Genres covered in this novel include
Thriller, Mystery and Crime Thriller amongst others.

I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans Marina Cole and anyone who enjoys reading about crime from the dark side..

364 pages.

This book is just £2.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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