Inevitable was a very enjoyable paranormal romance with a touch of mystery/suspense and a whole lot of steamy sex. Going in, I wondered if a book about a lust potion would be cheesy. It wasn't! There was actually a lot more going on in this story than what the blurb describes. Emma, a clairvoyant, and Ryan, an empath, were once partners in PARA, the Paranormal Assessment and Recovery Agency, until a reliable witness catches Ryan stealing the supernatural artifacts they study. Ryan loses his job along with Emma's trust and friendship, though he maintains he is innocent.

Six months later, they meet again as Emma is recovering a bottle of lust potion from a wealthy glassware collector. Ryan is there looking for items he was accused of stealing, and maybe find clues as to who set him up in the process. After a snippy altercation, the lust potion splashes on them, which makes for some delicious sexual tension. During the time they're under its spell, Ryan convinces Emma to give him the benefit of the doubt, and she agrees to help clear his name. Try as they might, they are unable to resist the pull of the potion's effects, which makes for some sizzling hot sex scenes. They wonder, though, how it will be between them once the spell wears off.

The story wasn't just about a lust potion and the erotic consequences of mishandling it. It was about forgiveness, trust and second chances. I totally fell for Ryan. He had a hint of emotional vulnerability underneath his tough exterior that touched my heart. Ryan and Emma had great chemistry, even at the beginning when their relationship was strained. Their snarky banter was witty, and it made them even more charming. Did I mention that Emma was an erotic romance writer on the side? Her book (and Ryan's reaction to it) was a fun and sexy subplot woven into the story. If you're looking for an entertaining plot and captivating characters, Inevitable shouldn't be missed! ( )