****REVIEW*** I BELONG TO YOU by Lisa Renee Jones

Master...


Being that person, that man, is how I define myself, how I allow the
rest of the world to define me as well. And now, with a terrible loss
shredding me inside out and someone trying to destroy my family to
punish me, control is more important than ever. It is everything. It is
what I need. It is all I need. Or maybe I just need...her.

I Belong to You is book 5 of the Inside Out series.  It continues Mark and Crystal’s story.  The book begins with Mark still grieving over Rebecca’s death.  Mark is conflicted because he feels a strong emotional pull to Crystal.  He wants to be The Master like he was with Rebecca but Crystal won’t play.  Mark is also fearful that loving him will put her in danger.

The story is set in New York City.  Mark returns home to help his mother deal with fighting cancer.  She is struggling with the intense treatments and they are taking a toll on her.  Crystal works for Dana (Mark’s mother) and they are very close.  Mark can’t push Crystal away from Dana and therefore, will be in contact with her every day both at work and at the hospital. 

Mark and Crystal are two broken people.  We learn a lot about Crystal’s past and what makes her tick.  I love this character.  She is strong and knows what she wants in life.  She is determined to make it on her own without her father pulling any strings.  She has two over protected older brothers.  They are sweet but irritating to her.   As much as they all try to interfere in Crystal’s life the reader can see it all comes from love.  I really like the dynamic among her family members.

Mark is also loved by his parents.  His biggest problem is trying to work out why every relationship that he has ends badly.  It is this fear that keeps him fighting with Crystal.  Crystal is exactly what he needs though and she is determined to get him to face his past and move forward. 

There is a lot of tension and angst in this book because Mark is still under suspicion for Rebecca’s death.  Ava, who confessed in a previous book, withdrew her confession and escaped from prison.   Mark knows that as long as she is free Ava is a danger to him and the people he loves.  There are some really tense moments that are well written and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. 

I really like this series.  I like Ms. Jones’ writing style and the way she weaves a lot of twists and turns into the story.  My only negative comment is that there are still too many questions left unanswered.  

This is the 5^th book in the series; add to that the ancillary books (Rebecca’s journal and alternate POV books for a total of 10 books to date) there should be closure at this point in my opinion.

All in all I recommend this book, and the entire series.  It is a great romantic thriller.  

 

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18739652-i-belong-to-you

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT SERIES, and is now in development by Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland) for cable TV. In addition, her Tall, Dark and Deadly series and The Secret Life of Amy Bensen series, both spent several months on a combination of the NY Times and USA Today lists. 

Watch the video on casting for the INSIDE TV Show:

http://youtu.be/pj4NZLpeWQs

Since beginning her publishing career in 2007, Lisa has published more than 40 books translated around the world. Booklist says that Jones suspense truly sizzles with an energy similar to FBI tales with a paranormal twist by Julie Garwood or Suzanne Brockmann.

Prior to publishing, Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by Dallas Women Magazine. In 1998 LRJ was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on twitter and facebook daily.