Claim (Pretty Poison Book 3) : Dark Gritty MM Forbidden Romance

I literally waited for this third and final book in the series to hit my reader which it did around 9pm the night before it was expected and I started it immediately. My chores were put on hold for two days. Nice ending to a very long journey for Tristan and Razor. Lots of page turning suspense. Proof that love knows no rules or boundaries between the rich and poor. The cautious and eventual acceptance by Tristan’s wealthy family was most welcome as was the eventual poetic justice for Mr. Wolfe who was a corrupt wealthy scumbag. C F White seems to have become my favorite author of late and I look forward to more.

Razor/ Richie is sitting in prison, without any representation, more or less rotting. Tristan can't stand it, can't just leave him even though Richie has pushed everyone away, thinking he's poison and not worth it. But love doesn't work that way. It's a long journey to freedom full of pain and assault for them both, betrayal yet also strong friendship, threats and disdain. It's a denied love that gives them something to work for and hold on for, to strive for. I loved the ending which both deserved, a second chance.

This has been a compelling series with nail-biting events in this book that directly affect each MC. Stuck in prison on remand with no real charges backed by evidence, Richie/Razor must literally have eyes in the back of his head and constantly fight for survival as he waits to see what the next step for him will be. Tristan is never far from his thoughts, but those keep him aware and fighting for the possible chance to see Tristan again, even though he knows how remote that is likely to be. Refusing any contact with his family to protect them, he lives a wary, lonely existence in limbo within the prison system. Tristan is on the outside, now a full-fledged junior barrister, complete with gown and wig, able to fight cases in court. He has chosen defense, whereas his father is still a Crown prosecutor, causing some friction. He has had no contact with Richie since the day he was arrested, but keeps an eye on what is happening with him, and when Richie’s defense team quits, Tristan makes it his mission to get Richie representation, hopefully with Tristan on the team. He can see Richie, but there must be no evidence of an emotional connection between them, or all bets are off for Tristan to help. Both men must keep a tight hold on their emotions when in the same space. As the danger for Richie rises in the prison, Tristan leads the fight for bail, knowing that is the only way to protect him and keep him safe. But he has learned that justice is not blind, unscrupulous people…