Luke O'Brien and Jade Sinclair are privy to everything, or so they thought. As operators of the gentlemen's club, Club Euphoria, they struggle to maintain their power couple status and navigate their private lives as something sinister threatens to break their little family apart. As Luke takes charge of the club's expansion, Luxe, an exclusive sex club, Jade stays behind to help Ian, the club owner. Discovering that he has been hiding something. With the help of Tyler, Ian's brother-in-law, Jade sets out to find what Ian has been keeping in the dark. As the day-to-day operations of the club unfold, Jade balances the chaos while maintaining normalcy at home with her daughter. Everything seems to settle until Luke's return from Los Angeles brings an enigmatic dancer into the mix; unraveling a series of strange events that heighten tensions within the prestigious club. In this thrilling installment where passion, power, and danger collide, no one is safe as secrets threaten to expose them all.
WARNING: This book contains severely dark themes and graphic sexual content. Please check the book page on the author's website for a full list of trigger warnings.
Valentina Emanuele (V.B. Emanuele) is an international bestselling dark romance author who began writing professionally for a serial, visual story app, under the username VioletBlue. She quickly found herself wanting to expand her art, and wrote her first online novel, The Veil, in 2019. After the rapid success of the book, she released several more online novels before deciding she wanted to publish them. Just Business was the first book to launch the Club Euphoria Novels and Valentina's publishing debut.
She has lived in both Europe and the United States and obtained a Fine Arts degree and English Literature degree. When she is not writing or reading, she can be found active outdoors, participating in fitness challenges and events, cooking, or traveling.
This book is by far my favorite in this series!! Jade and Luke are my absolute favorite!! They are seriously the perfect March. They are both total bada$$! Especially her! I had a feeling I would like her before the book but omg I love her.
This book kept me at the edge of my seat. It was filled with everything I would need in a mafia romance. Packed with action, had suspense and twist and turns I didn’t see coming. The spice was hot and I loved how it explored more in their lifestyle and preferences.
Loved how dark and unhinged Jade was. Just made her even more of a baddie and loved having such an amazing and strong female character.
Also I loved when Luke said, “You are f**king crazy, my little Harley Quinn.”
Can’t wait to see the future of these characters and the club!!
Omg Yaas! I missed this world so much and book 3 lives up to the awesome that is VB. Pretty sure VB gets off on the emotional damage she causes in her readers, but joke’s on her- I’m into that shit 😂 Which is why I come running back for more! I could not get enough of Jade and Luke, I read this in one sitting while ignoring my entire household and I don’t regret it. Check your TW if you have any. Can’t wait for what VB does next!!!
Worth the Wait! I have loved this series from the very beginning so as soon as I found out Jade and Luke were finally getting their book I was ecstatic. This story took a slightly more serious and darker tone which I really loved - the drama, conflict and twists kept me turning page after page until I devoured the entire story in almost one sitting! The steam and heat are off the charts as always with V.B.'s books and man the chemistry between Luke and Jade is unmatched! If you're a fan of this series this is a must read for sure!
Such a heartwarming, chaotic and fun read! I laughed, giggled and sat on the edge of my seat! It had a camaraderie feel to it! Heart wrenching moments, chaos, and tragedy had my emotions all over the place! Spicy and exciting! Awesome story!
We have known Jade and Luke since the beginning and I have always been interested in Luke and loved Jade. I’ve been waiting very impatiently for their story and when I got my hands on it, I didn’t put it down. It’s the kind of book that you forget about all other life responsibilities and order take out for dinner. This book expands this world, we meet a couple of new key people, has mystery, suspense and is full of kinky heat. What I loved the most of it was how strong and bad@ss Jade is. She is truly her own person and having Luke in her life only enhances her, but she is whole all on her own. I love this series and can’t wait to read more!
Secrets, Lies by omission, betrayal, death and lots of skeletons from the past come to haunt our favorite characters from Club Euphoria. Hang on to your undies or they might slip right off you from all the excitement in this book. If you listen closely while you read this book, you might hear V.B. Emanuele’s evil laugh as she kills off a few characters. But you will just have to get this book and read it yourself to find out what happens.
Hot, thrilling and heartbreaking at equal parts, this book has it all. I would say it is darker than the previous books. With a lot more torture and death, and also quite kinky, the plot thickens and the flow is so good you'll read it in one sitting and don't even notice you're already finished. I am absolutely obsessed with Euphoria's world and characters, and I am so glad there is still a novella and a 4th book before having to say goodbye to these characters, I am simply not ready. Especially I have fallen in love with the new character Gia 😍 she is my kind of girl, and we have the same colour hair too. Before picking this up, check triggers, it is a dark book and some people might not enjoy some parts, but if you love mafia and dark romance and aren't easily distributed, you should 100% pick this series
Tropes: Work Romance / Boss/Employee / Irish Mafia / Found Family / Single Mom / Daddy Kink / Breeding Kink / BDSM / Voyeur/Exhibitionist / Praise / Toy play
For a full TW list, please visit the book page on my website.
Secrets of Euphoria was a good third installment for the Club Euphoria series. It follows Jade and Luke, who until now, had been keeping their relationship a secret. It was spicy, tense, dark, heartwarming, and full of Mafia trouble. I really enjoyed reading it!
I am glad we got to know Jade more, getting inside her head was super interesting. As the woman who knows everything going on at the club, I always thought there was more to her than meets the eye, and boy was I right! We get to see several different sides of her and I loved each one.
I also enjoyed reading the story from Luke’s perspective! He was humanized a bit more, and became less of the stoic #2 at Club Euphoria and more of a human being with feelings as well. It was so great to see him interact with Maddie and the other kids, definitely was pulling at my heartstrings!
The leveled up Mafia trouble was super good and interesting, and we are set up SO WELL for book 4! I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I have a feeling I know exactly who it will focus on, and I am here for it! I also can’t wait to learn more about Luxe (and get some spicy spice scenes in there as well!) and what that looks like.
Overall I enjoyed Secrets of Euphoria, book 3 in the Club Euphoria series by V.B. Emanuele and can’t wait for book 4. This book is for you if you like Mafia, spice, dark things, murder, gentleman’s club scenes, and more!
V.B. Emanuele does it again! I seriously love every book this author puts out. Auto-buy for sure! The chemistry between Jade and Luke is so so good. The spice is off the charts. One of my favorite reads this year.
Wow! V. B. Emanuele has once again delivered an amazing and spicy hot mafia romance. This is the third book in the Club Euphoria series and I was hooked right from the start , completely drawn in and couldn't put it down. I love mix of familiar and new characters. This time we focus on Luke and Jade's story and wow is it steamy. I love their chemistry. Of course V. B. gives us suspense, plot twists and emotional moments as well and I can't wait for the next book in this series .
This book is one of my favorites of the series. It has so much in it and the main characters are so good together!! In this book we see a lot of development in relationships and it had me hooked.
Def read the triggers 1st. This also has intertwined stories from the 1st 2 books. Highly RECOMMEND reading those 2 1st. (JUST BUSINESS.& HOLLYWOOD COMES HOME)
VB Emanuele knocked it out of the park with this book. I sat on the edge of my seat during so much of it. The heartbreak, loss, sorrow, love, intensity, and desires are so profound. I literally went on an emotional Rollercoaster while reading this story. As Jade and Luke finally define what they are, so many shadows creep in and attempt to destroy everything The Knight family had built. Secerts from the past are brought forward, causing character to confront demons they thought they left behind long ago. Will the family be able to survive the secerts that come to light? Or will too much damage be done? Guess you're gonna have to read it and find out.
This came to me at just the right time and pulled me out of the slump that I was in.
I love Luke and Jade as a couple and individually, they are both strong characters so you do not want to mess with them. They are fiercely protective over the ones they love and aren't afraid to cross some boundaries to ensure everyone's safety. I'd liken Jade to a mother Lion, when her family is threatened she definitely brings out the claws!
The spice was exquisite as always, Daddy Luke is something else 🥵.
As the story progresses we have lots of twists and turns, action and heartache, even when things seem like they might be starting to be ok again. There are darker elements to this book as we are woven a bit deeper into the workings of the Mafia underground but I enjoyed the further insight it brought.
4.75⭐️ Oh my, oh my, oh my … Luke and Jade are couple goals! This 3rd book in the series was definitely more in-depth (because you already know the other characters) and a bit darker than the others, but it has so many layers! The strong personalities, with fearless attitudes, and the ultra possessiveness of both main characters, as well as their softer and completely dedicated sides. The way they deal with the mafia, the club expansion, the outside threats, and everything in between makes this story even more exciting than I expected.
I thought I loved the first two books in this series but holy smokes am I in love with Luke 🥵 Jade and Luke have been such valuable characters in the previous two books and I have been secretly rooting for them this entire journey and am soooo happy we finally got their story and it’s EPIC. The spice was everything is needed for them 🤩
You’re kept on your toes the entire story never knowing what was going to be happening on the next page. There was heartbreak & loss but also love and new chapters. Read triggers before reading as it can be somewhat intense for some ✨ I enjoyed being able to dive deeper into the Mafia mindset and inner workings. The secrets that come out can make or break this family but I won’t put any spoilers!
Tropes: - Boss/employee - Single mom - Irish Mafia - Daddy k*nk - Found family - Bad ass FMC - Strip club - BDSM
Ever since I started reading this series, I couldn’t wait to read Jade and Luke’s story! It definitely was worth the wait and there’s twists and turns you won’t really see coming and poor Tyler but I understand the reasoning and seeing all the “bromances” again was great 🤣 there’s action and thrills, cries, and laughter in this book! And you will love Jade’s amazing daughter with Luke, their relationship will definitely tug on your heartstrings!
5 out of 5 amazingly well done again! Can’t wait for the next one 🫶😏
This book is my favorite from the Club Euphoria books! I snuggled up on my couch on a snowy day and finished it in one sitting. This story shows you all of your favorite characters from this series and takes you on an amazing ride! The writing was excellent and had an amazing balance between plot and spice. Luke and Jades relationship is one of my favorite fictional relationships. They are complete badasses on their own and make an amazing power couple.
My favorite in the series so far. This one was definitely action packed and kept me on on my toes the whole time. Jade and Luke are a favorite of mine.
Luke and Jade! Been waiting for them and they didn't disappoint! The storyline continues from where book 2 ended, only with Luke and Jade as main characters. Luke's brother, Declan, just decides to partner up with Ian for the new club. The whole interaction that takes place in the Euphoria office is hilarious! And of course the Rovati brothers and Valentino Greco have to make an appearance!
As for new partners, Giovanna Aggio gets added to the mix, as the new employee of the club, and daughter of Vito Aggio, head of the Aggio crime family. She's an interesting addition to the story, that's for sure!
Jade was the big surprise for me. I didn't expect her to be such a badass, but it suited her. I love how involved she was with the business and the way she carried herself through the book. What was more surprising was the way the plot twists revolved around her! For some reason I thought Luke's past was going to be the start point.
If we thought that there are no more enemies coming after this big family, we are wrong! Old family trees get revealed and sends everyone into action again in an unexpected turn of events.
One of my favorite things about this series is how tight-knoted this characters are! You know you won't be reading just about a couple, but about a couple within a big family, and that makes me happy every single time!
Book Title: Secrets of Euphoria (Club Euphoria #3) Author: V.B. Emanuele Format: Digital – Kindle (via BookFunnel) Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈: 🥊 Irish Mafia 💃🏽 Daddy Kink 🥊 Found Family 💃🏽 Breeding Kink 🥊 Work Romance 💃🏽 Boss x Employee
𝑭𝑨𝑽𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑬 𝑸𝑼𝑶𝑻𝑬: “I’ll deal with you when my daughter’s out of sight.” — Luke O’Brien
To me there’s just something about a man that loves a kid as if they were his own that gets me hooked on the single mom trope and I don’t even have kids!
If you saw me say that Chance was my favorite in this series, no you didn’t. I take it all back because I didn’t know Luke was the way he was, that man had the kitty purring–ifykyk. I loved Jade as well. She was such a badass. Honestly she has to be one of my favorite characters in the series. As always I loved the group dynamic, the way they protect each other with no hesitation. Valentina, did you have to do that to Tyler? Poor Mila didn’t deserve that. Now I need Tyler’s book, I need to know what happens with him and Giovanna. I was hooked on this book, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
𝑻𝑾: Physical assault, Discussion of r@pe, Child kidnapping (it was s short scene but the child was not harmed physically), Mafia related torture.
𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑰𝑴𝑬𝑹: As always, although this is an E-ARC, my thoughts are my own and this is my honest review. Thank you to V.B. Emanuele for the ARC opportunity.
Quote:📖 Please don’t let that be the someone’s going to die sigh.
Thoughts: 💡 This book was crazy hot. It had a really tense and suspenseful plot filled with smut and cameos of past characters. One of the things I enjoyed most about this story was the family dynamics. The friends are close and supportive and they stick together through some very difficult things. But my favorite thing is that the MC’s relationship was already alive and well, we got to see the romance in a healthy relationship full of trust and respect with loads of chemistry and desire.
Fun Bits: ⚜️ Take’n Down The Bad Guys ⚜️ Hilarious Banter ⚜️ Crazy Hot Smut
Note:✨This can technically be read as a standalone romance, but the plot arches over the whole series and there are major spoilers from books 1 & 2.
Full Content Warning:⚠️ Kidnapping, violence, blood, gore, torture, death, murder. Discussion of rape and physical assault.
Stats:📊 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Characters: 💙💙💙💙💙 Romantic Suspense: Erotica, Work Romance / Boss/Employee, Irish Mafia, Found Family, Single Mom, Daddy Kink, BDSM📘 First Person, Present Tense, Dual POV
"I'll only ever bow to you. You're my balance, my peace, my sexy little slave, and my Queen."
LUKE!!!!! Oh my heavens...I was not expecting Luke and Jade to be my favorite couple of the series but turns out they are. When I found out they had their own story I couldn't wait because they have been loveable characters for me from the beginning yet try as I might I wasn't quite sure where Ms. Emanuele was going to go with their story. Let me just say she did what she does best...writes this amazing story that has your head spinning with plot twists you don't expect.
With Luke and Jade's relationship having been in secret until recently I was excited to see how well he fits into her life with her daughter. He is this big, huge teddy bear where Maddie is concerned. I was not expecting Jade's backstory to be what it was and let me just say she is BA and the perfect person to be by Luke's side.
Secrets of Euphoria has all the little touches that make a V.B. book one of hers. The situations the characters end up in, plot twists that will have you leave shocked, shook to your core causing you to reach for your tissues (dang it V.B.), and all the characters we have met along the way and fell in love with. I am so glad to see there is more coming from this world too because she really has me wondering many things still where certain characters are concerned!
Well V.B. Emanuele has managed to make me go through all the emotions with this book! Happy that Jade and Luke are finally together out in the open, mad about some plot twist I didn’t see coming and sad for some things I also didn’t see coming. She really knows how to throw you for a loop with her stories and this one is no different.
This book starts off where book 2 ended, I highly recommend reading the series in order, while this book is a different couple the plot continues through each book. I love all the characters in this series, but I was really excited for Luke and Jade’s book and V.B. Emanuele did not disappoint with their relationship. Lots of spice, sminks and romance to go along with the building mafia plot. Luke might be the most romantic out of the three we have seen so far in this series plus the way he loves Jade’s little girl really hit home for me. It was something I could relate to and I just love how the author portrayed that part of Luke.
I can’t wait for the next book. I think I know who the next couple is but I’m not 100% sure and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I am absolutely speechless. She has done it again with yet another Club euphoria book. I have loved all three of these books, I cannot get enough of this series. Let me just say that I would never want to be on the wrong side of Luke and Jade.
The wait for this book has definitely been worth it, I've been giggling and laughing so hard I was crying. I love these two. I have loved this series so much I've been re-reading them.
If you are looking for a good series to read you should most definitely try The Club Euphoria books.
So the first thing I have to say is that Jade is a BadA**. I think every female character in this series is the definition of a strong woman, but Jade is peak goals. The way she carriers herself with confidence is chef's kiss. As for Luk, he is the best version of a supportive and caring partner;loyal to the bone. The love he shows to Jade and her daughter is swoon worthy. Their dynamic is so fitting. They match eachothers faults and high marks. It was amazing to see both of their vulnerable sides and their daring sides during the spicy scenes. I can not wait for the next book and see how this world and the characters grow.
This is the third book in the Club Euphoria series and tells the story of Luke and Jade. I absolutely love this series, and although each book concentrates on a different couple, we still get to see the characters from previous books. This book is also slightly different as Luke and Jade are already in a relationship at the start of the story, and we see what happens when secrets are revealed and danger is around the corner. There are also some really spicy moments, heartwarming moments, and heartbreaking moments. I am so looking forward to the next in the series. Please check your TW before reading.
Secrets of Euphoria is the third book in the Club Euphoria series. Each book is interconnected and best read from the beginning.
You have ✨Boss/Employee ✨Irish Mafia ✨ Found Family ✨ Single Mom ✨k!nky AF ✨Triggers ✨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's been a been a while, but jumping back into this series reminds me how much I love VB Emanuele's books. This has to be my favorite book in this series! Jade and Luke's chemistry was everything!! Not only that, the plot alone is so engaging, with so many twists, turns, spice. Absolutely enjoyable!