Elias Grant’s spent his life taking care of his pack and makes it appear as if danger and treachery are mere hiccups in his road. Strong, stoic, and never show weakness, that’s his lot.
Waking one morning he senses something wrong within Dark Moon Falls and expects just another day at the office. Only it’s not. This time what’s coming will change everything; for the pack, for him, forever.
A girl on the run, but she’s no ordinary female. She has powers he’s come across before … and she’s used them. Now she’s in trouble and needs his help, but she’s not just any girl looking for help: she’s his.
She brings danger on her tail, trouble to his pack. What will he risk for her? The answer is simple; everything. Elias will go to Hell, and back, to save her, and do it with a damn smile on his face. At last, the Goddess has blessed him, and he won’t stop until she’s safe.
Can Elias survive the danger and save the most precious thing in the universe to him? Or will he fail and die in a hail of flames? Find out in this exciting addition to Dark Moon Falls … a world filled with hot shifters, steamy paranormal romance, urban fantasy and enough thrills to keep you glued into the wee hours of the night in Ava K Michaels exhilarating love story.
If you have followed any of the Dark Moon Falls books then you absolutely want to read Elias! Elias is our Alpha, a truly devoted Alpha. He has experienced some intense heartbreak and has made it his life’s mission to ensure the safety of his pack. He wakes one morning and knows things are not right and trouble is soon to come. What he doesn’t realize is that the feelings he has are not only because trouble is coming but that he is in love. This drives his wolf crazy but he remains at war with his brain and his heart. Every shifter has one true mate. That one love that they will keep with them forever, but it seems the Goddess may have gifted him with a second chance at love. That is, if they can keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Elias’ and Misti’s story is full of emotions that pull at your heartstrings. Be prepared because it is going to give you all the feels.
New York Times bestselling author, Ava K Michaels, lives with her extended family in Bonnie Scotland. She spends her time thinking of the next story to indulge herself in, traveling, reading, and playing with her grandchildren. She loves chocolate, her dogs, Luna and Jinx, and relaxing with a glass of her favorite Rosé wine.
If you love rockstar romance and like bad boy heroes, then sink your teeth into this juicy follow-up to Dirty Boys Box Set #1! Enjoy four full-length romance novels in this steamy contemporary romance box set plus a bonus story exclusive to this bundle!
FEVERISH
Bad boy Clay “Jet” Smith has enjoyed acting the part of rock star god / incorrigible bad boy since his breakup with rock goddess Valerie Quinn. He’s racking up quite a score playing the field with no to settle down. His biggest problem these days is meeting his obligations. He’s so busy having fun, he forgets the important things.
Enter recent graduate Emily Brinkman as his personal assistant. It’s not like before Clay finds a fire burning in his belly for her that will only be quenched one way.
Too bad she’s engaged to another guy. But has that ever stopped a bad boy?
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR
Forbidden desire is just the beginning…
Jessica, a grad student with financial woes, is approached by a married woman convinced her husband Kage is cheating on her. When she makes Jessica an offer she can’t refuse, Jessica attempts to destroy the woman’s marriage.
She succeeds but discovers something else: rocker Kage might be a bad boy…but is it possible they could be soulmates?
As they attempt to carve out their places in each other’s lives, Jessica finds herself plagued with doubts, and she begins to suspect that Kage is once a cheater, always a cheater. Can their instalove relationship survive or was it doomed from the start?
TANGLED WEB
He shouldn’t have expected his best friend to stay single forever…
Katie’s had a secret crush on her best friend Johnny Church since high school, but he’s never looked at her the same way. When he leaves home to become a famous rock star, she stays behind, eventually becoming engaged.
But when Johnny comes home to visit, things seem different somehow. He’s still her friend—but there’s something else there. And Katie realizes she should have told Johnny she has a fiancé, because maybe the attraction is mutual after all…
LOVE AND MUSIC
Why the hell do I still love Tyler Green?
More importantly, why am I afraid to admit it to anyone, most of all myself?
Maybe it’s because I stayed behind in our little town, settling into a boring librarian job. Or is it because Tyler’s now the frontman for a successful rock band?
And hotter than ever.
Of course, he wouldn’t care about me all these years later—or anyone else here, for that matter. And that’s how my bestie is finally able to talk me into going to our ten-year high school reunion.
Except he does show up.
And he is interested. At least he is for now. The question is if we can last beyond the weekend.
This box set also includes two bonus stories:
Be Careful What You Wish For
The novel by the same name was inspired by this short story. What happens when a suspicious wife hires a beautiful college student to seduce her husband?
State of Mind
Brand new story from the Tangled Web universe written exclusively for this bundle!
Norberg, one of the original members of Johnny Church’s first band, gave up fame and fortune when his girlfriend got pregnant. Now three children, dozens of bills, and one dead-end job later, he’s feeling trapped. He’ll stay—but can he ever find the love in his heart he once had for his wife?
“Yes, one more HEA that is satisfying in a swoon worthy way. It makes you believe that rock stars are ordinary people like the rest of us with the same problems and heartaches.” Kindle customer for Love and Music
What are you waiting for? Go discover your next bad boy book boyfriend (or two) inside this anthology now!
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
I most of these titles are rereads for me. It was so nice to read my favorite guy Clay/Jet in Feverish. My initial thought of Clay/Jet was still there after all this time. Others can have Daddy Brad, Ethan, and whoever else but I will stick with my Clay/Jet no matter what. He is a kind loving sole with a little bad boy in him, I get the best of both worlds.
I don’t normally like cheating husbands but oh man for Kage I will this time. Jessica is hired by Kage’s wife who thinks he is cheating. I enjoyed reading Kage and Jessica story. This is a great start to a series.
Katie has a job, home, and is engaged. When enters Johnny from her past. They have been best friends since middle school and she has had a secret crush on him since high school but Johnny only sees her as his best friend, or more like a sister. Until one day Johnny comes to visit and one kiss changes everything. Do they stay together or does she loose it all when Johnny finds out she is engaged?
I forgot about Megan and Tyler love lost/love found story. I have to say Megan still annoyed me at times but so enjoyed reading them again.
While the others were re-reads this was a new one. I absolutely loved Piper she sees that Mike is not happy. When he is given the opportunity to play the band with old friends, she is all in no questions asked. It takes a special person to know when their spouse needs a change to get back their happy. received this book from the author for an honest review.
1. Imagine 2. Play some music 3. Write 4. Blow readers away 5. Repeat
Jade C. Jamison is a steamy romance author, heavy metal fangirl, wife and mom, coffee connoisseur, cat lover, and vegan foodie–not necessarily in that order. She loves life and believes we learn our wisest lessons when reading, especially if it’s fiction. Her heroines are fierce, her heroes all but broken, both seeking redemption together. Whether in a small Colorado town or big city, she strives to take her readers’ breath away…one story at a time.
Welcome to Dark Moon Falls … where everything is not as it seems. It has secrets, shifters, romance, villains and so much more.
There are two ways for a one-night stand to turn sour.
One is not being able to perform.
And the other?
Well, I’ll leave that to your imagination.
Tucker was my one-night stand, and he had no problem performing. I’d been on my way to start a new life in the big city when I stopped in the Little Raven Bar to sow some wild oats, or at least have a drink to celebrate the beginning of my new adventure. Tucker was hot as hell and caught my eye the minute I entered the establishment. My night with Tucker was amazing and a huge mistake. But fate had a funny way of turning things around. Now I’m on my way back to Dark Moon Falls and my old room at my aunt’s. My dream job in the big city, now nothing more than a pipe dream.
Josie was a sight for sore eyes after a tough day on the job. Her quick wit and pretty face completely enamored me. After a few drinks and a desire to continue the party somewhere else, I found myself in her hotel room doing shots of tequila into all hours of the morning. There’s an old saying: tequila has a tendency to make your clothes fall off, and we were no exception. Everything was great until I woke up to find her not only gone but so were my keys along with my truck.
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Review by Kelly
“Some of the best things that happen are spontaneous.” Perhaps a one night stand? I am not sure if I call this a fast burn or a slow burn type of book. Possibly a little of both. Tucker, a wolf shifter, has a one night stand with Josie, daughter of a witch, and their worlds get turned upside down. Josie leaves early in the morning to move out of town for work and neither of them got the other’s last name. A few months later Josie moves back to Dark Moon Falls with her aunt because she is pregnant and will need help. Guess who is a daddy? TUCKER! Both of them really like each other but Josie has this secret. Things get interesting as they get to know each other more, hence the slow burn. But wait, there’s more! Josie’s about to find out a secret about her family too! Then things really start to get all twisted up but in a very sweet way.
When I started the story I kept waiting to figure out when the bad guy was going to make an appearance and what type of crazy was going to come out. I was pleasantly surprised by Tucker’s story because it ended up being a beautiful love story in more ways than one. Love how this one warmed my heart in multiple ways. A must read for an extremely heartfelt happily ever after!
Susan Griscom, writes paranormal and contemporary romance. She’s hooked on gritty romances and is a huge fan of superheroes and bad boys confronted with extraordinary forces of nature, powers, and abilities beyond the norm mixed with steamy romance, of course.
She loves those days when she gets to sit around in her sweat pants, doing nothing but writing emotionally charged stories about love and violence and drinking coffee.
She lives in Northern California with her romantic husband and together they have five great superhero kids and eight mini-superhero grand kids, so far.
Kellan arrives in Dark Moon Falls full of purpose…and secrets. The Legion has given him one week to find his brother’s murderer, after that, the demons will descend upon Dark Moon Falls bringing with them death and destruction to all who stand in their way.
Kellan finds what he came for and so much more. He finds his one true mate in the process and is forced to make a choice between his Legion and his one true love.
Can Kellan save Samira from execution? Or will Samira be the one that does the saving?
It is very difficult to just BE when you struggle with who you are. To me, this sums Kellan up perfectly. He is a demon and he has to find his brother’s murderer. It doesn’t matter if his brother’s death was justified or not, right and wrong is completely out the window. Kellan is an incredible character and Samira compliments him perfectly. The tension and angst between these two is incredible. Even though they were born to be enemies, they are tied together by the fates. The fates, I tell ya, they are tricky bastards. You cannot fight them. These two do a lot of soul searching before finally succumbing to being with each other. But can you still trust each other? Whose family do you actually belong to and where do your loyalties lie? And true to Bella Roccaforte’s nature, be prepared for some crazy twists and turns that will surely keep you entertained. This is part of the Dark Moon Falls world but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend.
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Try – verb: to make an attempt or effort to do something or in this case…someone.
Sex. Logan Mitchell loves it, and ever since he realized his raw sexual appeal at a young age, he has had no problem using it to his advantage. Men and women alike fall into his bed—after all, Logan is not one to discriminate. He lives by one motto—if something interests you, why not just take a chance and try?
And he wants to try Tate Morrison.
Just coming out of a four-year marriage with an ex-wife from hell, a relationship is the last thing on Tate’s mind. He’s starting fresh and trying to get back on his feet with a new job at an upscale bar in downtown Chicago.
The only problem is, Tate has caught the unwavering and unwelcome attention of Mr. Logan Mitchell – a regular at the bar and a man who always gets what he wants.
Night after night Tate fends off the persistent advances of the undeniably charismatic man, but after an explosive moment in the bar, all bets are off as he finds his body stirring with a different desire than his mind.
As arrogance, stubbornness and sexual tension sizzles between the two, it threatens to change the very course of their lives.
Logan doesn’t do relationships. Tate doesn’t do men. But what would happen if they both just gave in and…tried?
I first read Try back in 2014. It is the book/series that started my love for MM romance. I recommend it to anyone who reads the genre. The other day I decided to pick it up again. I needed a bit of a reset and thought maybe revisiting an old favorite would help with that.
Boy did it ever!
Meet Logan- Sexy as sin, egotistical, self proclaimed playboy. Don’t even get me started on his dirty mouth. Yummy!
Meet Tate- Also sexy as sin, complete opposite of Logan, straight bartender.
I loved these 2 men. One is confident in everything he does. Gives zero Fs about what anyone thinks of him. And he ALWAYS gets what he wants. While the other is unsure. Worried about what everyone thinks of him. Who now has NO idea what he wants.
Logan is persistent in his pursuit of Tate, no matter how many times Tate tells him that he does not DO men. Logan is up for the challenge of proving Tate wrong. However, I’m not sure either man is prepared for what happens when they give in and Try…
About Ella Frank
Ella Frank is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Temptation series, including Try, Take,Trust, Tease, Tate, and True, and is the co-author of the fan-favorite PresLocke Series. Her Exquisite series has been praised as “scorching hot!” and “enticingly sexy!”
Some of her favorite authors include Tiffany Reisz, Kresley Cole, Riley Hart, J.R. Ward, Erika Wilde, Gena Showalter, and Carly Philips.
All four Remington Place titles (M/M romance) in one boxed set.
ADORE
Getting involved with your dad’s best friend is always off-limits. Too bad Cooper has no problem pushing limits.
Cooper Scott is a snarky twink with no filter. He has big plans for a successful future and falling for his dad’s best friend is NOT on the agenda. No worries, they’ll just keep it casual.
Jesse Thompson is a widower and new father at the age of fifty. The offer of help from his best friend’s son should have sent Jesse running. Instead, he finds himself in a predicament he’s spent his life avoiding.
Will Cooper and Jesse end up in a heartbroken crash-and-burn situation? Or can love overcome all and give them a happily ever after? **Adore is a steamy, age-gap, bi-awakening, dad’s best friend M/M romance with a sassy smartass and a sexy silver fox. It’s the first book in the Remington Place series and can be read as a stand-alone.**
CRAVE
When two friends agree to be fake boyfriends and add in casual sex, what could go wrong?
Raiden Ono is a nerdy gamer with a painful past and a solid plan for his future. He just needs a break so he can get back on his feet.
Spencer Nelson sees himself as a failure and not worthy of anything remotely resembling good. But then Rai pops into his life and makes him question everything.
Will Rai and Spencer protect their hearts and settle for their status quo friendship? Or will they finally accept the truth and let love take control? **Crave is a steamy, friends-to-lovers, fake relationship M/M romance with a virgin nursing student and a gruff, grumbly construction worker. It’s the second book in the Remington Place series and can be read as a stand-alone, but is likely best enjoyed when read in order.**
DESIRE
It’s probably a bad idea to get involved with a much younger guy, but there’s no way around this crazy connection.
Cruz Adams has finally found a soft place to land. He’s content with life and not looking for anything more. So, of course, he finds himself falling down the “more” rabbit hole with a guy fifteen-years his junior.
Logan Miles escaped a horrific past, but he’s yet to find his safe place. When he ends up in a dangerous situation, he can’t help but see Cruz as his knight in shining armor. But is Logan ready for what Cruz has to offer?
Will Cruz be able to give Logan what he needs while they navigate their new relationship? Or will they lose the chance at happiness before it even begins? **Desire is a steamy, age-gap, hurt/comfort M/M romance featuring a heart-of-gold mechanic and a twink who’s a lot stronger than he realizes. It’s the third book in the Remington Place series and can be read as a stand-alone, but is likely best enjoyed when read in order.
Please note: This story has mention of sex trafficking and sexual abuse.**
YEARN
They’ve hated each other for years, but someone forgot to tell them there’s a fine line between love and hate.
Khi Harris has spent his life trying to prove himself. After a disastrous relationship, all he needs is a little time to regain his footing. He has no desire to spend that time with an old enemy.
Dre King has finally accepted his truth. A new home with family and friends is exactly what he needs as he begins a journey toward his dream. Khi waltzing back into Dre’s life is not part of the plan.
The only thing Khi and Dre can agree on is they most definitely don’t want to be thrown together, but that’s precisely what they get. The line between hate and love is easily blurred, but these two men are determined to fight each other tooth and nail.*
*Yearn is a steamy, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity M/M romance between two EMS workers who have hated each other for a decade.**
A.D. Ellis is an Indiana girl, born and raised. She spends much of her time in central Indiana as an instructional coach/teacher in the inner city of Indianapolis, being a mom to two amazing school-aged children, and wondering how she and her husband of nearly two decades haven’t driven each other insane yet. A lot of her time is also devoted to phone call avoidance and her hatred of cooking.
She loves chocolate, wine, pizza, and naps along with reading and writing romance. These loves don’t leave much time for housework, much to the chagrin of her husband. Who would pick cleaning the house over a nap or a good book? She uses any extra time to increase her fluency in sarcasm.
A.D. uses she/they pronouns.
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The Heart Series 4-Book Box Set includes the following four novellas:
Holding My Heart
He’s promised to look out for his best friend’s little sister.
She’s ready to build a new life in the big city.
A hot and heavy case of mistaken identity puts Zane and Sophie in a potentially awkward situation. Will they crash and burn or overcome the obstacles they face? Holding My Heart is a brother’s best friend, age-gap, steamy virgin romance.
Owning My Heart
He can’t leave the girl stranded. After all, she’s his best friend’s daughter.
She can’t believe her dad forgot she was coming home. Thank goodness for her dad’s best friend.
Adam is determined to fight the attraction he feels toward his best friend’s much younger daughter. Bella is falling for him a little more each day. Can their unconventional relationship withstand the challenges they face? Owning My Heart is a dad’s best friend, age-gap, steamy romance.
Stealing My Heart
He’s been alone for a very long time. Maybe it’s time to meet someone.
She’s falling for the man she met online.
Caleb welcomes his daughter’s best friend, Cassie, into his home and helps her land an important internship working for him. When Caleb and Cassie each receive some shocking news, they have to decide which path is best for them. Stealing My Heart is a best friend’s dad, age-gap, steamy virgin romance.
Healing My Heart
He loved her way back then, but their age difference was a big issue.
She’s lost her way and just wants someone to love her.
When Shaw realizes Addison is back in town, he knows it’s meant to be. An impromptu road trip will either allow this unconventional couple a chance to build something special or send them both into a tailspin. Healing My Heart is a best friend’s brother, age-gap, steamy romance.
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A 12-Book Grove Valley Romance Series contains twelve short stories, over 96,000 words, and plenty of steamy heat. These twelve books are short, sweet, dirty, & flirty romance featuring gorgeous alpha men and the women they love.
Always Mine
He wants her from the moment he meets her. She worries about even hoping for a man like him.
Eternally Mine
He’s a self-proclaimed bachelor who doesn’t need a woman by his side.
Until he meets her.
She’s just a regular girl with a bit of a rebellious streak. She’s resigned herself to being on her own.
Until she meets him.
Forever Mine
He’s a lonely widower with a protective streak and a heart of gold.
She’s a timid young woman with a rocky past looking for someone to love her.
Mine for Keeps
He’s a bad boy with a reputation, but it’s time to settle down.
She’s a strong, sassy woman who doesn’t need a man.
Cherish Me
He’s used to getting what he wants and he wants her.
She’s convinced she can avoid getting hurt if she ignores how much she likes him.
Treasure Me
He wasn’t looking to settle down, but he gets one look at her and it’s all he wants.
She’s resigned to being the mousy, nerdy virgin living on her own. There’s no way a guy like him could want a girl like her.
Worship Me
He loved her way back then and he’s determined to love her now.
She never stopped loving him, but she’s worried they’ve changed too much.
Yearn for Me
He sets his sights on her and never looks back.
She wishes she could believe him when he says age is just a number, but she’s not so sure.
Banged
He’s given up on a happily-ever-after.
She just needs a place to start over.
Hammered
He’s never had to work so hard to get a girl.
She has no clue he’s into her.
Pounded
He falls hard for a woman he never knew he needed.
She’s afraid to trust her heart to anyone again.
Slammed
He didn’t plan on falling in love, he was just doing his job.
She used to dream of being rescued, but always thought it was only a fantasy.
Dove Daniels is the author of short, sweet, dirty, and flirty romance. She adores writing about gorgeous alpha men and the women they love. Sign up for her newsletter- https://subscribepage.com/dovedanielsnewsletter
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He asked me to be his fake wife… I gave him my v card.
Yea, it probably wasn’t the smartest move. He’s my hot, older next-door neighbor and he looks like he would be trouble. But after one taste of my cupcake, he’s on a mission. He watches me like an obsessed voyeur, and I probably should tell him no, but when he gets in a bind, I agree to be his fake wife.
It was supposed to be a fun Christmas Eve celebration.
I wasn’t supposed to fall for him.
And I definitely wasn’t supposed to end up in his bed after one date.
Lincoln is smart, handsome, protective and exactly what I wanted… but I wasn’t ready for the next morning when I hear another woman on the phone claiming to be his wife.
Was this all a game? If so, it’s one I really didn’t want to lose.
Welcome to a filthy dirty Christmas! Forget sugar and spice and everything nice … this year we want to show off our naughty side. Taboo, dangerous, and over-the-top, we’re bringing you everything you were too scared to ask Santa for. **Don’t worry, loves, these are still packed with the heroes you crave and the HEA’s you deserve!
So I was looking for hot, fun, novella type reads and came across this multi-author series by author’s I’ve never read before. I figured why not and give them a shot and I’m glad I did!
VCard For Christmas starts off this Holiday series where we meet Lincoln and Avery. Avery just moved in but Lincoln had no idea until two weeks later. There’s an instant connection between them, one that neither of them can deny. It’s definitely a love at first sight kind of situation.
Lincoln ends up finding himself in a situation where he needs a wingman so to speak. With Avery pretending to be his wife so doesn’t get hit on by a business partner’s wife, things take a turn for better. Pretending to be husband and wife, definitely increases their attraction they have for each other. Until it gets to the point where they can’t do anything but consumate their fake marriage.
Throw in some sweetness, mixed with some spice and steam, and you get a quick, hot little read for those cool nights.
“Tijan delivers on the fun, edge, and angst. Her books never fail to please!”―Kylie Scott, New York Times bestseller
The Damaged, the next unputdownable romantic suspense in The Insiders Series from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, is now available!
No longer an outsider, Bailey has a family and love that she never could’ve imagined.
Used to living in the shadows, Kash will now do anything to protect his family and his woman.
They will take on the world together…
In the meantime, stunning motives, lies, and explosive secrets continue to unfold.
1. Quinn is in jail, awaiting trial.
2. Friends might actually be enemies.
3. And what is Calhoun plotting? More importantly, will Kash discover it before it’s too late?
Everything will come to a head as passion and danger ignite in The Damaged.
Excerpt
Swish, swish. The windshield wipers were busy at work this morning. It’d been raining since late the night before, and now there was just a whole dreary feel to the day. Dark and gloomy, matching my mood. It was perfect. Swish, swish. “Are you nervous, miss?” I wasn’t responding, because this isn’t how things were supposed to be. I wasn’t supposed to wake up in the middle of the night and find the bed empty. And I wasn’t supposed to have to be escorted by one of our guards down to the apartment building’s gym to find my boyfriend , the guy I loved, the guy who was so not a secret from the entire world anymore, pummeling a boxing bag so hard that his knuckles ripped open every night. It was not right that I had to stand on the side, waiting for him to fight through his haze before he noticed I was there, and then watch as blood dripped from his hands to the floor. But all of that was happening. Because three weeks after there’d been a kidnapping attempt on me, after he had saved me, everything was just, simply, not okay. To be more frank, everything was shit. And here I was. In the back of an SUV being driven by one of my two personal bodyguards, to a school that I used to daydream about attending, while my boyfriend, that guy I had come to love so much, was heading into his own personal nightmare. Fitz, my guard, clued in on my state and didn’t ask again, but his eyes were on me . He saw. He more than saw, and I knew I’d be getting a call from Kash about two minutes after the first chance Fitz had a moment to text his boss that I was not okay. Because I wasn’t. Today was the day all my dreams were supposed to come true. Instead, I was a week late going to my graduate program and I wanted to be anywhere except where I was going. And I had no say, because the world found out in a big way I was the daughter of Peter Francis, a tech legend that I’d grown up idolizing until I found out myself, this past summer, that he was also my father. And then there was my boyfriend, Kash Colello, whose grandfather was one of the richest men in the world, but that came with strings and dangerous alliances with the dark underground of the world. My boyfriend, with his inherited wealth, now that he had come out of the shadows to the world, and whose “coming out” was even bigger than mine because of his connections and his family, was now the ninth wealthiest man in the world. Life as Peter Francis’s daughter, life as Kash Colello’s girlfriend, was a whole lot different than life had been as Bailey Hayes. There were rules and expectations and lots and lots of people watching you. So no, I was not okay.
About Tijan Tijan is a New York Times Bestselling author that writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing later in life and once she started, she was hooked. She’s written multi-bestsellers including the Carter Reed Series, the Fallen Crest Series, and the Broken and Screwed Series among others. She is currently writing a new series from north Minnesota where she lives with an English Cocker she adores.
I received a copy of this book and audio book from the publisher via NetGalley.
I absolutely loved Bailey and Kash in The Insiders. I was so excited to see that I received a copy of The Damaged to find out what was going on in their life. I was flying through the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next and where in the work this was going to end up. I can say I had no idea this was going to end the way it did. I was on the edge of my seat who is a friend, who is an enemy pretending to be a friend, who is lying, who is betraying them.
Bailey Hayes was always the one on the sidelines or in the back ground, never one to stand out or be noticed. Now that the world knows who her father and boyfriend is she cannot get out of the spotlight. She is trying to navigate graduate school all whiling dealing with things that are going on in her head, her past, and just around her in general. Kash helps to ground her and protects her.
Kash is still full of secrets and keeps part of his life away from Bailey to protect her. Kash Grandfather is out to get him. They are both constantly trying to stay one step ahead of the other. Only problem is Kash’s Grandfather knows his Achilles heel. We get a small glimpse into what all Kash does for his family and Bailey.
I still have so many questions regarding Kash and his family. I enjoyed seeing Bailey get a “normal” day out. I love that the chemistry between Kash and Bailey is still intense. I enjoy seeing the playful side of Kash when he would let that side show. Even though we got to see more of Kash and the Francis family there are still so many secrets and things that need to be explained. As with The Insider the plot is still amazing, I’m not sure who all the players are in this story good or bad. One minute you think someone is a good person and then your like wow didn’t see that coming. The ending of this one had me on the edge of my seat and now I need to know more of this family and how things are going to end.
Emma Galvin and Joe Arden are both new voices for me. I enjoyed hearing Emma as the voice of the heroine. Her voice was soft but could be firm when needed which is what I thought Bailey’s voice would be when I read the book. Joe Arden did a great job as being the voice of Kash. His voice was powerful but softened when around Bailey. Their narration of the book made me not want to stop it any time.
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